Can my girlfriend retain possession of a courtesy car until an insurance cheque clears?

My girlfriend has a been provided with a courtesy car whilst awaiting her money back on a new vehicle - the dealer in question is one of the national Volkswagen franchises who have given her numerous reasons...

Where can I get private hire insurance for my Morris Minors?

I am PCO registered for private hire, and I also cater for weddings in my Morris Minors and I would be grateful if you could let me know if you know anyone that does private hire cover for such cars? There...

My insurer won't pay out for my stolen car because the MOT had expired. Is there anything I can do?

I am having problems with my insurance company. My car was stolen on 07/01/2010, so I reported this to my insurance company but they refuse to pay out as they say that there was no MOT on the car and that...

Where can I get an insurance policy to cover a husband and wife?

My insurance renewal is due. My insurer is offering extras such as personal accident cover and legal services cover. Do I need either of these? I thought I remembered a few weeks back you writing that...

Why do insurance premiums increase for over-70s?

For many years I've insured cars (Ford Mondeos) through a leading insurance company. I reached the age of 70 last year and my annual quote increased by some 30 per cent, although it reduced a bit after...

Do all insurance companies require engineer's reports when insuring category C write-offs?

I have agreed to buy a car from a dealer which is a category C write-off, but has been repaired and has had a VIC check. The car only appears to have had a minor rear end shunt, which broke the bumper...

What does 0 per cent compulsory excess mean?

I am looking for car insurance and I'm totally confused with the different policy offers, particularly with regard to 0 per cent compulsory excess. Help please.

Mental rental

What please is the ‘Credit Hire Racket’? What frightened me was that VC had, apparently received a written assurance from his Insurance that all was ‘done and dusted.’

Chipping panned

My son-in-law mentioned that he is considering having a chip installed in his Audi two litre diesel engine. It is a 2007 model. It seems that a chip will increase both horsepower and economy. I read something...

Full fronting impact

Our 18-year-old son is about to take his driving test and needs a car. He has been offered a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i 16v Design Twinport 3 door with 54 plate for £2,800. The car is from reliable friends so...