Contacted about an accident which did not happen

My friend has received a telephone call from India or simila, from an insurance company (RSA) stating that she had an accident in a supermarket car park on a date and at a time when she was at work and...

Good, economical small car

My daughter is starting a nursing degree in September. She is 25 and has a clean licence. She may need to drive up to 80 miles as a round trip on several days of the week. Is there a small car you might...

Car insurance troubles

I have two cars and the insurance of the second car (my wife’s) is coming up for renewal. My daughter, who is a full time student living away from home, uses my wife’s car only during the holidays when...

Please advise your readers to sue the other party directly in case of an accident, rather than go through the insurance.

Please advise your readers, if they suffer a car accident that is not their fault, to sue the person responsible if they do not get suitable redress from that person. It’s a waste of time claiming on your...

Why am I only getting 15,000 miles from a set of tyres on my 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

On retirement three years ago I bought myself a new C-Class Sport Mercedes-Benz and have done 30,000 miles. Its just had its first MOT and failed because of splits on the rear tyres. This is the third...

Where can I get car insurance for a hire car driven abroad which includes collision damage waiver?

I plan a trip abroad, which would include car hire for a 5-week period. I have heard that it is possible and preferable to purchase an insurance policy to specifically cover collision damage waiver, thus...

Why do insurance companies offer lower renewal premiums via price comparison sites rather than directly?

I received by post a notice of renewal with a £350 premium from my insurer following my second year of cover. This was a £100 hike over the previous year. As usual, I surfed for competitive quotes and...

Which accident management?

My wife has been offered free Honda Happiness Accident Management for her three year old Jazz. In view of the adverse comments about 'accident management companies' is it a good idea to accept, and if...

Is an insurance certificate necessary to register a new car?

Does a motor dealer need an insurance certificate to register a new vehicle? My wife is buying from a dealer 250 miles away, she got a good deal in return for registering the new car by 31st March. However,...

Insurance scam

I have been set up! I parked my car in a car park and on return found a young lady taking photos of my car. I had damage to my car, but it was old damage. She stated that I had hit her car. A woman...