Car insurance for non-EU European travel (Balkans - to/from Albania) - what do I need to know?

I plan to drive to/from Albania via Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Herzegovina/Bosnia, Serbia - not necessarily in that order because of boarder crossing restrictions between Serbia/Kosova. My fully-comprehensive...

Insurance issue re no fault accident - is this right?

I had a no fault accident in De 2105 when someone hit my car in a multi story car park in Exeter. Fortunately for me a lady witnessed the incident, took a picture of the car touching my vehicle showing...

Do I have to notify my insurer about brake modifications?

My 1997 Honda ESI CRX is great except the brakes. They lack a bit of "bite" when applied. I have seen EBC "Green Stuff" pads which offer more bite and possibly more braking performance. If I decided to...

Why do car insurance companies operate dual pricing?

Why is it that car insurance companies operate dual pricing? Is this legal? I received my car insurance renewal papers today showing a quotation of £222.50. I looked on a comparison website and a like...

Repairs versus write off

My car was worth 8800-9000 pounds pre accident. The garage has costed repairs at 4560 and I also need a car to drive while awaiting the repair. My concern is this. I have insurance and Gap insurance which...

Not had insurance for 2 years - have I lost my no claims bonus?

I have not had insurance for over two years. I understand from my most recent insurer that I will have now lost my nine years NCD unless I re-insure with them before three years are up. (Fair enough, though...

Does writing a car off mean they in effect own it?

My son was involved in a "no-blame" accident that has resulted in his car being written-off. When he asked about buying the remains he was told the price would be 35% of the write-off value. Can the insurance...

Looking to buy a car for about £3000 / £3500 with a low insurance group...

I am looking to buy a car for about £3000 / £3500 I need to find a car with a low insurance group 1 - 4. I don't have any no claims history in last 5 years after surviving a head on collision back in 2010...

Hiring a car in Italy Sept 2016, do I need a certificate from DVLA?

I recall seeing in the Telegraph Cars some correspondence regarding new requirements for car hire abroad, i.e. some sort of certificate? I will be hiring a car in Italy (Sept 2016), do I need to take...

Total loss due to to water damage - how to get the best value

My 2004 Mercedes E320 CDI with 173k has been declared a total loss due to water ingress and resultant engine damage. What is the best value for the car and what advice do you have for dealing with the...