My husband and I have almost identical policies - so why is his insurance premium so much higher?

My husband and I both drive the same car, a 2004 Nissan Almera. We both live at the same address and are both 33. My husband has eight years no claims, while I only have three years. No matter how much...

My daughter is visiting from Australia twice this year - what's the best way to insure her on my car?

My 23 year old daughter, with five years No Claims Bonus, is returning home to the UK after 11 months in Australia. I'm looking to insure her car for a minimum of her five to six week stay in January....

Our car was backed into while parked - how do we ensure our no claims bonus isn't affected?

My wife’s car was backed into while parked.The other driver has owned up and reported it to their insurers. How do I avoid charges and the loss of our no claims bonus?

My friend, a named driver on my car, had an accident while driving abroad - why does my insurer now say he's not covered?

I added my friend to my policy when we were going on holiday to Italy together. Unfortunately, he had an accident in the car and now my insurer says he wasn't covered and that the named drivers are only...

Someone damaged my car but then refused to pay for the repairs - what do I do?

I was rear ended by a driver who admitted responsibility. The damage wasn't heavy and he asked if he could pay for the repair as he was in the motor trade and his insurance premium would rocket. We exchanged...

My car insurance has gone up following a claim - how can I reduce the cost?

I was recently responsible for a low speed collision when I reversed into another vehicle - my first blameworthy incident since 1967! I have just received my insurance quotation for next year (co-op insurance...

My son's premium is high because of his postcode - is there any way to lower it?

My 25 year old son is being stung for car insurance because of his Central Manchester postcode, despite the fact that the car is kept in a secure underground car park - far safer than its previous on street...

What are the best offers on new cars, including free insurance?

We're looking to insure a 17 year old driver. We are unsure which strategy to pursue, buy new - including free insurance - or buy a used car for £1000 - £2000 and take the insurance hit. What are the best...

The installation of a black box ruined my son's car - what should we do?

My son bought a new Volkswagen Golf GTE in September for his commute to work. He changed his insurance to an RAC policy with compulsory Black Box. The car had played up a bit in the last few weeks and...

Why is my premium so high for a 10 year old, low value car?

I've noted that to insure my car, which is 10 years old and is worth about £1000, costs the same as insuring a similar size car and engine that costs £12,000. In the event of a write off, I will get back...