Crash curse

My husband insures his 2 cars (one, a "workhorse" and the other for smarter occasions) with Liverpool and Victoria, and I insure my Ford Focus with Direct Line. We are both named drivers on the other's...

Insure thing

I know you like to keep up with the experience of us motorists so here is a bit of good news. A couple of months ago a car ploughed into the back of my car whilst I was stationary at traffic lights. The...

Has insurance company 24cover gone out of business?

Some time ago you recommended 24cover.co.uk for legal cover for car insurance. However, their website seems to have 'stalled' and no one answers the telephone. Has this company gone bust?

The claim game

My partner has received a text offering to get her £3,750 for her recent accident. She has not had an accident. You advised your readers to report these people to casework@ico.gsi.gov.uk I did eventually...

Insurance hire car

I have recently been involved in a RTC. 3rd party admited full liability. I had fully comp insurance through Diamond - they instructed Albany Assistance to deal with my claim. I have recieved my settlement...

Can my insurance company charge me for not disclosing an old speeding conviction?

In June I took out a van insurance policy with e.van.co.uk . On its website it asked for details of convictions etc. I have an SP30 dated 2-12-06 and according to the DVLA website it expired after four...

Is this company attempting insurance fraud?

I had an accident in April for which I was to blame. In spite of advising the third party that I had informed my insurers and himself of the occurrence within half an hour of the accident, I received a...

Can you clarify whether the 'guaranteed hire car' included with my insurance is likely to cause accident management problems?

I have used Churchill for many years now, and my original policy had a 'courtesy car' included in the cost, but in recent years the term seemed to disappear from their paperwork. Upon enquiring, I was...

Are there any performance benefits from using H-rated tyres over V-rated tyres on my Saab 9000?

I always fit replacement Michelin Energy 195/65 R15 Tyres on my old Saab 9000 CSE and have been asked whether I require H or V rated tyres. I do understand that 'V' is geared to higher speeds and, although...

UK insurance for ex-pats.

Friends are shortly to spend 3 years living and working abroad with only infrequent and brief trips home. I shall be looking after one of their two cars (the other a classic, in secure storage). I said...