Can I tax my car without insurance?

I have a vehicle that I do not use, but want to tax and sell. What are the insurance requirements for a vehicle that you never drive, but want to tax? Can I insure it for one day, just to be able to tax...

Why isn't isn't my new car on the insurance database?

After a four month wait, I am picking up my new Ford Tourneo Custom (limited) next week. The only problem is that no insurance company actually knows it exists, even Ford insurance won't cover it! What...

I am being ruined by an insurance company - is there anything I can do to stop them?

I have been trying to resolve an insurance claim for uninsured losses via a policy with the XXX. Under the terms of the policy they were to recover my losses after a major road accident, involving myself...

Is the new Ford Ka a good car for my grandson to use as his first vehicle?

My grandson will be 18 next March and I would like to be involved in the purchase of a good secondhand vehicle to help him out in his Uni years. He said he would quite like a Ford Ka which has, I understand...

Why do accident management companies make such pests of themselves?

On 12 February 2011 whilst working as a driving instructor I was involved in a minor no-fault incident. When I say minor, the pupil who was driving took his test and passed in the car two days later. Examiners...

Why has my insurance company increased my premium for attending a speed awareness course?

Last year I was ‘invited’ to attend a Speed Awareness course and happily accepted on the basis that it would avoid me being penalised in the future for incurring the penalty points that I would otherwise...

Is our SAAB going to be written off?

At 70 mph in lane 2 the bonnet of my Saab 9-3 Sportwagon (1.8 Biopower, 64000 miles, excellent condition) flew open, causing damage to the bonnet, both wings and roof. Estimate for repair is £2500 exc...

Insurer wants to write off my car!

I had a minor accident in May this year when a guy hit my car in the rear bumper while I was waiting at traffic light. There was minor scratch, but I reported the incident to my insurance company. When...

My Rover 75 is to be written off - can I take a smaller settlement and keep the car?

My beloved Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi is a superb, way-above-average 2003, 93,000 mile pre-facelift example in Copperleaf with unmarked beige leather. The car was vandalised recently by some lowlife hurling...

Which fun car do you recommend for a daily 30-minute commute?

I would appreciate your recommendation of what car to get. I have between £6000-£8000 to spend on a car. I am 24 years old and do not have a no-claims bonus due to never having a car before. I am looking...