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I bought a car from a main dealer, but they're keeping the V5 until June 20 as it was classed as a demo and they are required to keep the V5 for two months. I transferred my car insurance to this new can,...
A month ago an Uber driver hit my parked car and drove off without leaving his details. However, his passenger got his reg number and gave it to me. I contacted Uber and they contacted the driver, who...
I've lived in France for 15 years. I'm returning to the UK on a permanent basis soon though. I have a full No Claims Bonus in France, but insuring my 2005 Ford Fiesta will apparently cost £565. This seems...
My car has been classed as a Category N write off by the third party insurance company and an offer has been made by them to pay me the market value of the car less salvage. My question is, by accepting...
My friend's daughter had a black box fitted to keep insurance low. The mileage allowance was 4000. This was unintentionally exceeded and her insurance was cancelled. She ended up driving for four days...
I bought a pre-registered car with 10 miles on the clock recently. However, as it's classified as a demo model, the Mazda dealer tells me they must keep the V5 for 90 days. When trying to purchase Gap...
I'm in the process of renewing my car insurance and they are asking if I want Legal Protection (£30 extra). I know there are some firms that will cover you for that alone and for a lot less money. Are...
Whilst my 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was parked at the garage today, a van from the business next door smacked its door into my car. I have all the insurance details and they have already alerted their...
A runaway trolley was left at the end of a row of trolleys opposite my parked car, in a marked parking bay, at Asda. I was sat in the car waiting for my wife who was in the store. The weather was sunny,...
Our car was recovered after being stolen and used in a crime. It looks like we will have to take it back from our insurer even after giving them the keys and logbook. My wife is traumatised by all this...