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I recently purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 automatic, my second in a row and as you say ""a very nice little car”. In view of recent letters in your column, in the event of an accident, is it OK to contact...
I recently damaged the car of a visitor to our house here in Cornwall, whilst manoeuvring my van in our drive. This was my fault as the other vehicle, an Audi A5, was parked and empty, and I misjudged...
Recently bought new Honda Jazz. Honda agent recommends using 'Honda Happiness' in the event of an accident. Is this more beneficial than dealing only with my insurance company (RIAS).
My car broke down (clutch problem) as I entered the M1 in Derbyshire. I let it roll to the barrier and waited there to be rescued which took only 20 minutes. I was then taken to a garage where arrangements...
I am somewhat confused by your advice to the effect that the inclusion of a courtesy car on one's insurance policy is a questionable benefit. I have just renewed my policy with Liverpool Victoria and have...
Rather late in the day I am writing to ask you for advice regarding the loan of a Bentley following a motorway shunt 20 months ago. We were part of a multiple collision on the motorway coming home from...
Your excellent column in Saturday's Telegraph exposes some serious issues, exemplified by MM of Hawick (13-08-11). Can you recommend a best procedure for dealing with an incident which requires car recovery...
I was interested to read your letter headed ‘Decline and Fall’ in the DT dated Saturday 13 August. I had an almost identical situation arise as MM of Hawick which involved the same insurance company. Last...
I write regarding the letter from MM in last Saturday's Telegraph. As an accident to my wife's car was deemed to be the fault of the other party, our claim was passed to CLAIMFAST who, amongst other...
I have used Churchill for many years now, and my original policy had a 'courtesy car' included in the cost, but in recent years the term seemed to disappear from their paperwork. Upon enquiring, I was...