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While reverse parking - facing oncoming traffic - a van hit my protruding passenger side front wheel. My insurance company says fault is 50/50 because the van driver had right of way. Is this correct?
My neighbour has been involved in a car crash (not responsible). Someone hit the side of her Fiat X1/9 sports car. It was in excellent condition, but she now fears that they may write off her car. What...
My 2009 Fiat Grande Punto was hit in a rear end collision. The car has a panoramic sunroof, which was fully opened at the time of the shunt. Prior to the incident it worked perfectly. Immediately after...
If my car is deemed to be written off following an accident, not my fault, can I buy it back?
My daughter owns a 10 year old Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 manual. It's given her totally reliable service driving in London since she bought it seven years ago. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago, she was hit by a...
I had an accident on the motorway when a car tried to cut in front of me as the lanes narrowed due to road works. The driver behind me witnessed the accident and provided me with his name and mobile number,...
I need to replace the cracked windscreen in my 2013 Honda Civic EX GT. I am concerned that the standard insurance replacement will not be compatible with all the sensors fitted in the original screen,...
My insurance company has received a claim from some solicitor specialising in personal injury claims. The alleged accident never took place but they have my registration number, a location and date when...
I bought a Peugeot 308 SW in March for £16,700. The car was discounted as it was old stock prior to a change of design. As you might expect, I took out fully comprehensive insurance and the cover included...
My parents recently bought a Hymer motor home. It was their dream motor home but when it went to the dealership for a damp check after only owning it for just one month, the dealership drove it without...