Damage from freak hailstorm

Following the freak storms we had earlier in the week, my car has suffered quite significant hailstone damage. Every panel on the car is dented, some obvious, some only visible at certain angles, I would...

Should I tell my insurance company that I hit a deer?

A friend of mine recently hit a deer, which caused minor damage to the car and none to the deer. Should all accidents, no matter how minor, be reported to the insurance company even if the cost is below...

Recommendation for LV Insurance

I am insured with LV and after, a no-fault accident last June, they paid a realistic amount less my excess of £350 for my Saab which was written off. After many calls to LV, who have in turn chased Aviva...

Buying a 1.6-litre first car

My daughter has changed jobs and needs a car for her commute. Her allowance allows for a 1600cc engine and she has a budget of £4-5000. She is 27 years old but has had no previous insurance. She lives...

UK car - European long term driving

We have a UK registered vehicle that we wish to take regularly to Spain, France & Portugal. Is there an insurance company that will cover more than 90 days away in any year? We have property in Spain...

Where can I get long-term continental insurance cover?

Who apart from Saga offers 180 days or more per year continental cover?

Which small, economical car for a first-time driver?

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

Buying my first car

I've had my licence for 9 years but this will be the first car that I will own. I know very little about car maintenance, or what costs are involved in driving in the UK having recently moved here. I...

Car keys stolen from house

My parents house was recently burgled and the car keys taken. The car was in the garage and no attempt has been made to steal it but it is obviously vulnerable. The local Ford dealer will change the...

Insurance claim after an accident in France. Does this value sound right?

If treated as a write off what value should I get for a Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor Avantgarde SE 56 plate petrol manual with 34,000 miles (approx) and in pristine condition? My insurers have offered...