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With the compulsory fitting of 'speed limiters' on new cars from July 1st, is it wishful thinking insurance policies could be reduced?
I am trying to fully understand the terms of the policy excess for my car. The document states under "Accidental Damage" the following: "£350 (this includes £250 voluntary excess). My understanding of...
What is the position in regards to damage to a holiday hire car? A friend hired a car in Cyprus and arranged separate car hire excess cover. His car was damaged while parked and he has paid €750 to the...
I am the owner and registered keeper of a Peugeot 107 that I have not used for over a year as I now have a new car. The Peugeot is in the garage, untaxed, uninsured, has no valid MoT and is SORN by the...
Can I get Category C removed from the V5? It is because of fire damage in 2009.
I have 29 years no claims bonus gained through various insurers and supported by Proof of Bonus documentation. In my experience most insurers, or quotes via online comparison sites, state their maximum...
I have just had tyres renewed by a mobile tyre fitter who told me that my front tyres (in road legal condition) would invalidate any future insurance claim because they were manufactured in 2016. I find...
I own two cars each of which is insured with separate policies and different companies. Unfortunately I may have damaged another vehicle when reversing. I will of course notify my insurance company. As...
With difficulty parking in my district, I’ve sold my car and use more local urban buses. However, I have a clean licence and would like to drive outside the city. How could I manage this, borrowing friends,...
I have two cars and each is insured on a separate policy in my name. I have had one windscreen claim on each policy in the last 5 years. When applying for car insurance quotes do I need to list both windscreen...