Insurance pricing - confused?

I have recently returned to motorbike ownership after a three year gap. I had thought that insurance pricing was based on actuarial risk and commissions but it appears not. My previous insurers of 10 years...

Cross climate tyres and insurance

With the winter fast approaching I'm thinking of fitting Michelin Cross Climate Tyres to my A3 as soon as the existing tyres wear out, which will be soon. However the Michelin Website indicates 225/45...

Which large used cars have low insurance and depreciation?

I expect to be working in the UK for about a year and want to buy a used executive saloon while there, then resell before leaving. What models combine lower than average insurance and depreciation? I'm...

Insurance for young drivers

My son has passed his test and we are looking at insurances. A policy on my Mitsubishi Colt without him costs £170 but when I add him as a named driver it goes up to £1200. He lives at home (student)...

Insurer wants to write off a classic car

I have a 1996 Volvo 850R Estate with only 77k on the clock. It is immaculate inside, much cherished and cared for during the 18 years I have owned it. Last week a third party scraped the side of it in...

Can anyone advise of the format for trade plates?

Can anyone advise of the format for trade plates and how to find out who owns one? My daughter's car was hit by a a guy with trade plates and the police are saying they can't trace the vehicle - this guy...

Appealing against a Cat B write off?

My car submerged in the water last week due to the heavy raining that caused flooding in the underground parking. The car was parking on a gradient therefore only the rear right side of the car was submerged....

Car insurance needed for USA

I am arranging a house and car swap for summer 2016 to Colorado. USA car insurance is not like UK so how can I ensure I am fully covered when driving this 'swapped' car in the Colorado? Do I need elements...

Car insurance claim

A neighbour falsely accused me of hitting her car. She has gone through her insurance company. My insurance company have contacted me and said she has based it on the fact my car has a blue scuff mark...

Where can I buy excessive damage insurance?

Where can I buy "collision damage waiver insurance" for a rental car ? The hire car companies often charge HUGE amounts for just 3 or 4 days of this added insurance.