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Can you recommend a good GAP insurance supplier?
We are picking up a brand new car, do you recommend GAP insurance? We had it from ALA with the car we are selling.
My new car, a Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium Auto, is on a three-year lease. Do I need to take out GAP insurance on it please ?
I'm picking up a new BMW shortly and the dealer is keen to sell me GAP insurance, smart insurance (for the bodywork), tyre and alloy insurance, and ceramic paint protection. Each are £500. Are any of these...
When I bought my used cars, the dealer tried to sell me three-year asset protection for £349, ceramic paint protection for £299 and an extended warranty. Surely these are commission scams.
I want to know if it is a legal obligation for my insurance company to put me back in the same financial position as before an accident? My car was on finance with a settlement figure around £11,000. However,...
Can I get GAP Insurance for my 18-year-old BMW 5 Series? The market value is about £2500. But I paid £9000 for a completely refurbished example. I bought from a specialist BMW dealer and the vehicle is...
I was hit by a drunk driver in the early hours of the morning. My car was parked outside my house and luckily nobody was in it. Also, luckily he is insured so I'm claiming from his insurance. My car is...
For the first time ever I am debating whether or not to lease a new car as I have found a great deal on a new vehicle for 36 months. My question is two-fold. Will insurance be more costly as I will not...
Is GAP insurance available for motorhomes over 10 years old? We are interested in some for an 11-year-old camper van with only 37,000 miles on the clock. It's worth about £30k.
 

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