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My son became a taxi driver in April last year. He has failed to advise his insurer and still has "mature student" as his occupation with them. He has just changed to a more powerful vehicle and expects...
I work most days in one office, which I commute to by bicycle or public transport. However, sometimes I go to see clients, usually at their home. If I travel to see them in my car (it’s not a company car),...
Last year someone bumped into the back of my car. Initially, he wanted to process a claim, so I informed my insurer, but he then decided not to claim. He paid me for the damage and no claim to any insurance...
A friend was involved in an accident involving a motorcyclist. When driving slowly in the outside lane, a motorcyclist filtering on the nearside of the car hit the side of his car fell off into the road....
My daughter was involved in hit and run but the police are not really interested. How can I pursue this further without claiming on the insurance? I don't want her renewal quote to be sky high.
Am I still insured if my car doesn't have any road tax or a valid MoT? Where do I stand?
I recently damaged the front bumper on my brand new car and it needs replacing. Aviva want me to use their recommend repair centre, but they have bad reviews for their work quality. I want to use an alternative...
An elderly relative (86 and in good health) has been quoted a renewal premium of £1562 by Lexus, with whom he has been for some years, for his 2009 Lexus RX450H Hybrid. He drives no more than 5000 miles...
My BMW was written off even though it had minimal damage and I was not in the vehicle at the time. It was the fourth car damaged by a driver who crashed into a row of parked vehicles. My insurer told me...
My consultant has recommended I report issues with tiredness to the DVLA. Will this affect my insurance?
 

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