Which small diesel convertible would you recommend?

I am looking for a small diesel convertible with preferably low miles, less than three years old with leather etc. it needs to be reasonable to insure as I’m only 20. I've looked at 207CC, Focus, Megane...

Feedback on a deal and a question about insurance excess

After many years reading your column and "asking HJ" once and receiving a handwritten reply (back in the day, thanks), may I now contribute and agree with you about premium car discounts? A year ago...

Why can't older drivers hire cars?

Have you or your readers come across instances of motoring age discrimination? I telephoned a local vehicle rental company recently to ask about van hire. When I told them my age (I’m 80) was told no hiring...

How can our friend contest the third party's version of events after an accident?

About three weeks ago a friend was returning home, mid afternoon on a dry day and was probably doing between 30 and 40mph. She was coming round a gentle right-hand bend when she saw, some 250 yards away,...

Should I get paint and upholstery insurance with my new Mercedes-Benz?

I am collecting my new Mercedes-Benz this weekend, and when signing the papers, the salesman brought up the option of buying GardX paint and upholstery insurance. The price was discounted but still substantial....

Which small car for my son to learn to drive in?

I am a 56-year-old mum with full no-claims. I am planning to buy a smallish Fiesta-size car either new or used, which my 17 year old son can practise on while learning, and can drive as an occasional user...

Can I recommend LV Insurance?

I can endorse DH of Copthorne’s comments about LV. My 2002 BMW 316 TI SE was covered by LV last year for £241 and I have just renewed it with them for £195 (both final premiums including legal expenses...

Which wheels and tyres would you recommend for my 2010 BMW 528i?

I currently own a BMW 528i SE, first registered in December 2010, which I am very pleased with. However, the tyres on the front are 245/40 R19 94Y and on the rear 275/35 R19 96Y. To replace either tyre...

An insurance company has wrongly accused me of being in an accident which has pushed up my premiums - what can I do?

In November 2012 I received a letter from AXA about an alleged incident said to involve me and my then car in which they said no report had been received from me. I responded by phone and letter stating...

Selling my stolen/recovered car?

My Zafira was stolen in January and my insurance company wrote the car off as soon as I reported the theft. The car was recovered with no damage a few weeks later by which time I had another car. A check...