Why did my friend's Land Rover Discovery's doors lock when he had an accident in it?

A friend had an accident in his Land Rover Discovery. It overturned and he found himself locked in. I was told some time ago that, on impact, the locks on the doors would automatically un-lock. Is that...

Should I trust an accident management company to handle my insurance claim?

Recently, someone drove in to the back of my car. I then phoned to claim repairs through my insurance company. Apparently they then refer all claims and car hire to an accident management company. A couple...

Can I claim that an elderly driver I hit from behind was at fault?

I recently ran into the back of the car in front. The car in front was turning right onto a main road and I was following. It was clear left and right. I did a final check and proceeded, but found the...

Why did my insurance go up by £400 following a non-fault accident?

On 7 April 2010 I had a car accident (not my fault, and the third party accepted liability) and my car got written off as a Category 'D'. I went direct to the third party insurers through my solicitors,...

What do you think the insurance company will pay out for my written-off Vauxhall Meriva?

Another driver has just written off my 2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6, 8v Energy, with 67,000 miles and an LPG conversion. I paid £5850 for the Meriva two years ago, and although the accident wasn't my fault...

How can I expedite an insurance claim pertaining to an accident I had in France?

We were on holiday in France in July last year when we were bumped in the rear by a French driver. We were stationary at the time, waiting for a car which was two cars in front to complete a turn. It was...

I clipped a parked car but didn't stop - should I report it to the police?

Earlier today I clipped a parked vehicle. Initially I though I had just knocked my mirror but later realised I had scratched the body of my car I am now worried I may have damaged the other car. I did...

Why have I lost my no-claims discount when no claim has been made against my policy?

I’ve a second car with two years' NCD. The policy runs out at the end of June so I should now have three years' NCD at renewal. Last November, I’m driving home and a pedestrian runs off the road and clatters...

I worked on an Isuzu Trooper and the wheel fell off - I'm now being taken to court. What should I do?

I am a qualified mechanic with 9 years' experience. I did a wee job for a guy from my local pub, fitting handbrake cables on an Isuzu Trooper. I torqued the wheels afterwards, took it for an MoT and back...

Is your car covered if it is damaged in a loading bay by a lorry?

Is your car covered if it is damaged in a loading bay by a lorry?