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I drive a 2015 Discovery 4 and I am trying to add my children to the insurance policy as I am fed up with having to do all the driving. My eldest (daughter) was born in 2001 and has had her licence for...
My granddaughter has just become 17 and is learning to drive. As my wife is no longer allowed to drive we have made her car available for her to learn on but have retained ownership. My daughter has taken...
I would like to buy my grandson, who's coming up 17 years old, a small car to allow him to start work. I'd like it to be no older than five years, safe, very reliable, have reasonable running costs and...
My 17 year old son has had a telematics box fitted for the full duration of his two months of driving since he passed his test. His driving has been improving generally with a general reduction of 30-40%...
I want my son to have my car but I will be the main driver as he hasn't passed his test yet. What is the correct way to do this if we are at the same address?
I have purchased a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6 petrol Zetec S that my son will insure when he passes his test. I do realise this will be expensive - quoted £1600 - nearly as much as the car. However, I am concerned...
Of what benefit is it to add a named driver to your insurance policy?
I was reading about the five most insurance "fibs" and one of them is fronting when, say a parent, puts their name first and the son/daughter as an additional driver to save money. We all know that the...
Can you please tell me how black box insurance works? I understand it records your driving but I have the feeling it could come back to haunt you? I am looking for insurance for my 17 year old daughter...
It's my first time buying a car. I will be driving a minimum 50 miles Monday to Friday, plus weekend use. What makes and models would you suggest? I need a reliable economic car. I'm open to buying used...
 

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