Is it reasonable to charge £840 to replace a punctured aircon condenser on my Jaguar XF?

The aircon on my 30-month-old (23,000 mile) Jaguar XF suddenly stopped working recently when on the M11. My local dealer (from whom I bought the car) tells me the aircon unit has become punctured, possibly...

Does car insurance not allow the driver to drive other vehicles any more?

I have recently renewed my car insurance with a new provider (a reputable company with five star accreditation) for a very reasonable premium. However, I notice that the clause "Insured to only drive the...

Can I get car insurance for a seven month trip to Italy?

I have a seven month contract to teach English in Italy and was intending to drive there in my Ford Focus and use it for daily transport to the school in Naples. However, my insurance company tells me...

DVLA accusing me of having no insurance - what can I do?

I have received a letter from the DVLA saying I wasn't insured on 10 July this year. I believe this is not true as I was on a garage policy for my car and many others. However, despite repeating this...

Why is reporting a minor accident so difficult?

Is it any wonder car insurance is so expensive? A couple of days ago, my wife had a 50/50 door mirror clash on a narrow country lane. Both mirrors were broken but there were no other damage or injuries....

Would you recommend a Vauxhall Corsa as our son's first car?

My son has asked for a Group 1 insurance Corsa 1.0 such as a Life, Expression or Breeze. What are your views on these as a first car please? Our preference is a Fiat Panda. However I don't think my son...

I suggest that drivers should price repairs from local garages if their cars are written off.

I’d like to offer a tip from a long-retired cop. When your car suffers accident damage and there is any possibility of an unwanted write off, first have it appraised by your local small man before letting...

Why are tyres so expensive for my 2009 Vauxhall Insignia Elite?

I retired in 2011 and purchased my 2009 2.0-litre diesel automatic Vauxhall Insignia Elite company car from my employer. It has now covered around 33,000 miles and is in need of new tyres (245/45 R18 96W)....

Am I insured to drive my late father's car on my insurance?

My elderly step father recently passed away and his car has been inherited by my mother, who cannot drive. She wants to keep the car in the short term in order that I can take her for occasional trips...

Why do insurers attempt to rip people off for repairs?

My experience with an insurance company and its "preferred" repair garage illustrates why car insurance premiums are so high. Last year I had to make a claim for damage done to my car. The insurer's nominated...