Modifications and the insurance rip off...

I recently bought a mesh infill for the grille on my S Type Jag; all above board - reputable specialist supplier etc. I thought I should tell my insurer of the 'modification' rather than have it come back...

Private equitrouble funds

You often champion the cause about the insurance scams that are forcing up our annual premiums. Mine has risen 36% this year, so with last years increase it will double every 3rd year. Your colleague ‘Mr...

Renewed interest

I'd advise long-standing AA members to make sure they are getting the best price each year. I was quoted £176.56 this month for my annual roadside, homestart, relay renewal and saw £99 quoted on the web...

Why is my insurance company insisting that I take an expensive hire car after an accident?

My 2009 Yaris was damaged in a doctor’s car park yesterday. The event was witnessed and the elderly disabled driver waited until I came out and gave me his insurance details, however I contacted my insurance...

Can you recommend an economical car for a 21-year old for under £5000?

I am looking to buy my first car. I'm a 21-year-old female and have had my driving licence since 2008. My budget is maximum £5000 to include insurance as well. I'm looking at the Volkswagen Urban Fox,...

As an ex-insurance company employee I strongly advise your readers to declare any accident, regardless of whether a claim is likely.

As an ex-employee of an insurance company I have been following the recent correspondence concerning the non-disclosure of accidents. It is understandable to think that what the insurer doesn’t know will...

DPF damaged by bodyshop

I have a car on lease from Masterlease. Someone drove into it and hence it had to be picked up from my house by the bodyshop. When it was returned to me some 3 weeks later repaired, I noted that the DPF...

European insurance

We have an apartment in Spain. Rather than the expense of hiring a car each visit, we intend to take our UK car out to use for the four visits (each of one month) that we shall make during the year. We...

How can my friend's daughter defend herself against fraudulent accusations that she caused an accident?

A friend’s daughter and her family were sitting in her car in a public car park when they were hit by a reversing vehicle. The lady driver said that she was extremely sorry and full of apologies and details...

Why are insurance companies loading insurance premiums for non-fault parties involved in accidents?

I believe that your advice to L.C. of Trowbridge is seriously flawed. In insurance law a "material fact" is any factor that might cause the insurer to increase premium or restrict cover. Failure to advise...