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...

Why is it so difficult to find insurance for driving across Africa?

I'm travelling through France and Spain to drive around Morocco for two weeks in early May with a 9-year-old Nissan X-Trail. Initially, I could not get any insurance cover for Morocco. You suggested trying...

I don't want my Impreza written off following an accident.

I have a 2001 Subaru Impreza YS AWD 1597cc Manual which has been reversed into at at the front. The quote for repairs is £2300. The third party has taken full liability but I am worried that the insurance...

Insuring an older car for a young driver?

A while ago, I remember reading in your segment that the MG midget would make a good car for a teenage driver due to its small engine size and resultant cheaper insurance (relatively speaking). Would...

Confusion over insurance claim after damage.

Last November I had a bit of a freak incident in my partners new Golf. I was pulling into a petrol station forecourt when a large chunk of concrete which was in a pothole pivoted under the wheel and got...

Concern about disclosing an accident to my insurer?

On renewing my insurance I realized I didn't include an accident I had last year, but have included it on my new insurance company. How will this affect my driving license etc? Can I pay the previous...