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I went to renew my insurance policy and i told them about some previous motoring convictions that occured some years ago as which I hadn't told them about because I didn't realise that I had to. They are...
Renewal for my Volvo XC90 came through from Direct Line for a fraction under £500, this seemed high so I logged on to the Direct Line website to see what they'd quote for a new customer. A quote came back...
I am a staff continuity announcer at a TV channel, with a 17 year old son who has just passed his driving test. I am currently insured by the RAC for an annual premium of £260. The quote to include my...
My girlfriend was involved in an accident in Nov 2009 where she rear-ended someone at a roundabout. Her car is a company car and insurance is arranged by her employers. She admitted liability, her car...
My wife and I completed the 2010 Lands End to John O’Groats Historic Rally in December, during very bad weather, in our 1962 Rover 100 P4 fitted with M+S tyres. However, after a discussion with a colleague...
With regard to fitting winter tyres, would this affect my insurance premium?
I noticed that you have endorsed the use of snow tyres recently. I have been Michelin Alpin, M + S rated tyres in winter since 1997 and swear by them. However, I have seen reports in the press that some...
Please can you remind me the recommeded websites, and the relative advantages of tyre change, or complete wheel change for winter tyres?
I am about to have snow tyres fitted to my Fiat 500 Abarth SS. I have been speaking to an ex AA patrolman and he informs me that I should lower the tyre pressure on my snowies by 7LB in each tyre. Is that...
I am very enthused by the concept you have promoted of winter tyres/steel wheels to cope better with the current conditions. I have looked at your recommended websites but here is my first problem - there...