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We have a problem with an insurer who has revoked an insurance contract issued to us on the 16th of July. My partner, who wanted to transfer her non-claims bonus from Germany, signed up for a non-claims...
Our 18-year-old son is taken by either an 04-reg Renault Clio 1149cc Dynamique with 55,000 miles, three doors (and CD player) with two owners, or an 03-registered 1199cc Vauxhall Corsa Club with five doors,...
Following a prang, my car was classed as a write off and was sent to be stored at a salvage compound. The insurance company refused to settle the claim and say they advised me by voicemail to collect car...
A delivery driver who works next door to me, told of an incident about two weeks ago. He was driving his car to work in South London when he was stopped at a Police ANPR checkpoint and asked for his driving...
While my car was parked on my drive it was hit by a young driver who it seems fell asleep at the wheel. The police were called, and after testing that he had not been drinking are happy to let the insurance...
I am looking for advice on motor insurance. Last week I made a claim on my motor insurance policy with RIAS. The claim was made over the phone, and during the conversation I obviously mentioned that I...
Last week I was hit from behind by a driver who got out and apologised for having dodgy brakes. She would only give me a phone number and said she would call me once she got to work with all her insurance...
Can you let me know what is the best car for a 17-year-old, especially with the insurance part of the bargain being so high?
I have a BMW E46 and I'm planning to get my ECU remapped. Do I need to inform my car insurance provider? If I do, will they increase my premium? What if they refuse to add my modification? Do I have any...
Our daughter will shortly be 17 and will learn to drive. We currently have a two-year-old Touran and a six-year-old MINI Cooper soft top. We assume both would be horribly expensive to insure for our daughter....