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I've had my Mazda MX5 for 15 years and have no intention of parting with it, but the load/tow car to which I've had access when necessary will soon become unavailable. I have a mind to buy something cheap...
How can I find a reputable approved specialist to help me claim against someone who damaged my car and caused a personal injury? My insurance company have been very passive even though the other driver's...
Can I be insured on a car that my daughter owns?
I was sitting in my Toyota RAV4, with a towbar fitted, at a set of traffic lights when I was rear ended. I thought there was no real damage, but when I went to fill up with petrol the next day, it was...
I permitted my friend from Belgium to drive my car. I received a speeding ticket and gave his name and address to the police. They asked for proof of insurance and, while he did have insurance, he doesn’t...
My wife passed away recently and her car was insured in her name with me as named driver. I contacted the insurer, AA insurance, who told me they could transfer the policy over to me until renewal when...
My wife was driving my daughters' car recently and was hit in the rear by another car causing major damage to the rear offside. She was also pushed into the car in front, creating some minor damage/scuffing....
How much is my premium likely to go up following a minor at-fault bump?
I recently leased a second car and own a 2010 Hyundai i30 outright. I would like to give the i30 to my wife, but she only has a provisional licence. Should I retain both cars and simply add her to the...
I’m taking delivery of my new Porsche Macan this month, and my insurer, whom I’m happy to stay with, will only insure it if I have a tracker fitted. There seem to be plenty of options available. The car...