My insurance premium went up by seven pence this year.

In the light of many comments in your column regarding ever-increasing car insurance premiums, and also in the press, I though you might be interested in my insurance renewal notice. I am insured with...

Lumpy acceleration in a Subaru Forester

I love my new Subaru but occasionally the acceleration feels stuttery, it's not smooth. Usually on the first acceleration of the day. I am careful not to push hard when the engine is cold and the blue...

Has anyone renewed their joint fully comprehensive insurance for less than £270?

I will be 70 this year and obtained my driving licence in New Zealand at the age of 15 (driving age is still 15 today). I hold a normal car licence at the moment but have also held an HGV and a bus licence...

Why did Toyota's own insurance increase my premium by 140pc following a minor accident?

I suspect I cannot be alone in wondering at the state of car insurance companies? As an example, I quote my own extraordinary dealings with Toyota Insurance. I've owned over ten Toyota cars and have always...

No fault accident and insurance has gone up - what can I do?

I had a no fault accident in January. When I came to renew my car insurance recently I found that my premium was £90 more expensive. I challenged Admiral about this and was told that since I had had...

Why is Direct Line refusing to cover our son on our MINI One because it has a spoiler fitted?

I've been a longstanding and loyal Direct Line customer for many years with two cars currently insured with them. As my children became of age, they were added to one car or another as named drivers, without...

Why are LV's new insurance deals substantially less than my LV renewal premium?

In your column of Sat 26 May you asked how much longer Liverpool Victoria would remain so cheap and friendly. The answer is, not long. After being a customer for many years, last year they quoted me £688...

Why are some over-50s insurance policies more expensive than normal policies?

People over 50 should be very careful when dealing with insurance companies who purport to offer a special service to them. My wife, with an impeccable driving record, recently went to renew her insurance...

Can you advise your readers to haggle when renewing their car insurance?

Folks shouldn't just accept their car insurance renewal quote. Last year I went to LV. This year's renewal was an 8 per cent increase for exactly the same conditions. I went on a comparison site and obtained...

Do insurance companies increase premiums for drivers who have completed a speed awareness course?

In your reply to PJ you intimate that he would avoid any increase in his insurance premium by undertaking a speed awareness course. Is this in fact the situation as it appears, that PJ was in fact speeding...