What is the best way to get insurance to cover the car hire excess?

I'm hiring cars on three occasions this year, one in Italy and two in the U.K. What is the best way to get insurance to cover the excess?

Should I take out a Lexus Extended Warranty?

I've been advised to replace a weeping water pump on my Lexus RX 450h at under 60,000 miles and less than six years old (an eye watering bill of £1800 reduced to £1200). Should I take out a Lexus Extended...

Could you suggest a large replacement for my Hyundai i30?

I think the time has come to replace my 2008 diesel Hyundai i30 2.0-litre CRDI. Over the last two years the fuel pump failed, then the turbo and now the air con condenser at approx £250 to replace. I'm...

Can you suggest an easy to load estate car with no boot lip?

I have recently come to need a mobile scooter. This dismantles into multiple parts but these are still heavy (15kg) and are a shape that make it difficult for my wife to load into a boot. I would like...

Why won't the back windows of my Vauxhall Astra go up all the way?

The back windows of my Vauxhall Astra Twintop aren't going up, they stop about 3-inches from closing. Any advice?

Is a harsh ride caused by sport suspension or tyres?

I've just bought a new SEAT Alhambra 2.0-litre diesel auto in SEL spec. It has 225/50 R17 self sealing tyres. The ride around town is very harsh and we feel every bump. Is it the sport suspension causing...

Why won't my insurer allow me to claim for fire damage to my Volvo V50?

I own a 2008 Volvo V50 1.6d. Whilst driving my car last week, I noticed an awful smell followed by thick smoke from under the dash. I pulled over and got out of the car and dialled 999. The fire brigade...

Should I be able to get a discount on a used Volvo V70?

I'm looking at buying my first used car as an adult. I have visited a couple of dealers, but no one is offering a discount. Am I doing something wrong or should I be able to get some money off? I'm looking...

Why wasn't I told my air con should have a re-gas every two years?

I have suspected that the air con on my 2015 Nissan Qashqai has not been particularly effective. A recent 200 mile journey in hot sunshine convinced me that it is totally ineffective. My local dealer tells...

What is the value of my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

I have Mercedes-Benz E-Class registered in 1994, I bought it in 1997. It has done 115,230 miles so far, could you please kindly advise me of its value.