Do insurers know about the DVLA's 11-month licence extension?

I learned recently that driving licenses expiring this year have been extended by 11 months. Are the authorities and insurance companies aware of this? When I renew my car insurance in December for January...

How are car insurance write-off pay-outs calculated?

My car was written-off a few weeks ago. The other person has admitted liability and their insurer has agreed to payout. Can you tell me how they will calculate the pay-out price?

I drive my wife's car as a named driver. Will I lose my No Claims if I continue?

By next February, I will not have had a car insured in my name as a policyholder for two years - even though I drive my wife's car. Is there any way I can still keep my nine year's+ No Claims Discount...

Should I report a no fault accident?

Someone hit my car from behind and have taken responsibility for it with no problems. Their insurance contacted me before I phoned mine. They've said as I'm going through them, I do not have to let my...

If I cancel my insurance, do I lose my No Claims from the year?

We were due to buy a used car and sold our car in readiness to buy and, therefore, just transfer the insurance. However, we were unable to come to a deal so walked away. We've got 6 weeks left on the current...

Why is hybrid and electric car insurance so expensive?

I have just traded-in my 2015 Suzuki Vitara for a new Vitara hybrid model from a dealership I have dealt with for years. When arranging the insurance, I was surprised to learn that my annual premium would...

Can I use a non-UK licence to drive a car in the UK?

My daughter lives and works in Dubai and has allowed her UK driving licence to lapse. Can she legally use her UAE driving licence to drive, with permission, my wife's car without invalidating her insurance?...

Will I get a NCB for my time as a company car driver?

I'm company car driver (over 25 years) coming up for retirement. How do I go about getting insurance? Does my company driving time attract any no claims discount?Any advice would be most helpful. Thanks.

A driver hit my car but wants to pay without claiming. Is this a good idea on my part?

I was reversed into in a car park recently causing minor damage, but may still be expensive as it covers both doors (on one side and the sill). The driver was a young man who admitted fault straight away....

I have bought a new car - how long will it take for the car's new registration number to appear on the insurance database?

I'm in the process of buying my first ever new car, taking delivery on 1 September. I'll obviously need to notify my insurance company of the change of vehicle before collecting the car. How many days...