How can I prove to a court that I have valid insurance?

I recently bought a car and transferred my insurance policy from my old car to my new one; the insurance broker told me it would show on the system immediately, but I was pulled three days later and had...

Should I sue my local dealer over a flat battery?

I bought a new Ford S Max six months ago and the car has suffered a flat battery on 10 occasions. As a result, it has been in the dealership for repairs on seven occasions, with a total of 80 days off...

How can I appeal an unfair parking fine?

In December, I booked and paid for a long-stay parking spot at Liverpool Airport. When we arrived in the pitch dark at 5.45 in the morning there was a driver standing at the entry barrier saying he had...

Vauxhall Astra has failed after 59,000 miles - is the manufacture libel for repairs?

My Vauxhall Astra 1.8 automatic has stopped working after 59,000 miles. Can you tell me if the manufacturer is liable to fix the car?

Potholes and getting compensation from the local council

At the beginning of February, my car hit a pothole. The front tyre burst, costing £145 to replace. Closer inspection of the pothole showed that it had been ringed with white paint – a sure sign that Buckinghamshire...

County court claim for private parking fine - what should I do?

I received a parking charge notice from Parking Eye a little while ago, subsequent letters followed, all of which I ignored. I have today received a county court claim form with a claim. Could you please...

Bad service from garage - should I take them to the small claims court?

A garage fitted an oil filter with a badly seated O ring as part of a standard service. As a result, four weeks later, the oil warning light came on as I arrived home and I took it to a garage up the road....

Can a fuel additive void my car's warranty?

Could a manufacturer withdraw their warranty if a fuel additive product is used?

Can my wife learn to drive in a Renault Twizy?

My wife has never had a full driving licence. I contacted Renault to ask if their electric Twizzy model is approved for learner drivers, and for taking the driving test. Despite a few calls, they have...

Advice on proceeding with insurance claim?

Some months ago I was driving down a car park and as I was passing the entrance on my nearside another driver swung into the entrance from the main highway turning left into the car park and his offside...