Can I fit different wheels to my Jaguar X-Type to improve tyre wear?

My Jaguar X-Type 2.2d Sport is a pleasure to drive, but a hard drive and harsh. With the low profile tyres on 18-inch alloys the wear on the rubber is a little costly. Is moving to a higher profile tyre...

Can I appeal a Cat B decision?

Can I appeal against a Category B decision, which my insurer has issued on my Daihatsu Fourtrak after it was stolen and then recovered. The car is fine, but has a broken side window and damaged ignition...

Can I drive my girlfriend's Spanish registered car in the UK ?

I am a UK resident and my girlfriend is Spanish resident. If she brings her Spanish registered car when visiting me in the summer, can I drive it in the UK? I am already on her insurance as sometimes...

Can an Austrian car hire company charge over the odds for repairs?

In July I hired a Skoda Yeti from Europcar, Salzburg airport. On returning the vehicle I reported minor scratches on the front right wing. I believe the scratches were made when it was being parked, but...

Did this driver attempt to con our insurance company to get previous damage fixed?

My wife backed into the man across the road’s Vauxhall, with slight damage to the n/s wheelarch six inches long. I offered to pay for the repair. He said he “would look into it”. Two days later he returned....

Can I recommend Insurance4carhire please?

On your recommendation four years ago I have been a using Insurance4carhire’s global service ever since. This year, for the first time, I had cause to make a claim. My call was dealt with quickly and the...

Has our accident repair been taken over by an accident management company?

My daughter recently had the misfortune to hit a low bollard whilst parking her car, damaging the front bumper. We have taken the vehicle to a local approved repairer that the family have used before....

Why did my insurance company try to charge me for cancelling my motorcycle insurance?

I recently sold my Triumph motorcycle and tried to cancel the insurance with Hastings Direct of, which more than four months were outstanding. The full premium for 12 months had £483.65. Not only was I...

Where's the best place to get insurance for a young driver with a cancelled policy?

My 18 year old stepson has had his insurance void/cancelled because he failed to notify the insurance company of modifications to his car. He is now looking to insure a new vehicle and must declare this...

Should I have my Lexus re-chipped?

My Lexus LS diesel has covered 83,000 miles and is trouble free, but my only concern is lack of power and poor economy (30-35 mpg). I'm considering having it re-chipped, would this be a good idea?