Clone stranger

I read in the Motoring column today's Daily Telegraph that you have an interest in occasions of car cloning. I thought I ought to report to you a recent phone call I had from an Indian man who said that...

Why did my insurance company increase my premium when I reached 72 years of age?

I recently received a renewal insurance premium quote of £375.41. This is 33 per cent increase on last years price of £283.42, despite having made no claims. The quote also included legal protection for...

I've bought a used Fiat Punto with a number of faults - where do I stand?

I bought a secondhand 2001 Fiat Punto from a local small independent car dealer. The car came with a one-month warranty covering mechanical problems. Soon after buying the car, I started having issues...

Can I switch to an Irish driving licence to avoid a speeding fine?

I was caught doing 105mph in a 60mp limit two days ago. I have a clean licence but have just passed my test four weeks ago. Can I quickly exchange my licence for a irish one and avoid a ban? I'm a lorry...

I had a minor collision in my wife's car - where do I stand if my insurance doesn't cover me?

I recently bought my wife a new vehicle but did not part-exchange her old one as the new vehicle was bought privately. The new vehicle had to have work done it, so she used my car on which she is a named...

I've bought a faulty Hyundai Coupe privately - do I have any consumer protection?

I bought a 2003 Hyundai Coupe 2.7 privately. The car was described as having an occasional misfire but still driving fine. When I collected the car all seemed well, the seller agreed to meet me at the...

My warranty company won't pay out for a gearbox repair on my Multitronic Audi A4.

I purchased an Audi A4 Mulitronic in Jan 2010. In July the car started to "judder" when pulling away and sometimes when accelerating. I reported the fault to my warranty company, who told me to take it...

Questionable questionnaire

I have just received a Notice of Intention to Prosecute from Essex Police. This states that I have exceeded a temporary limit of 50 miles an hour on a motorway road works section on the M25, which was...

Parkers guide

I met a colleague at Rothwell Services on the A14 recently, as it was equi-distant travelling for both of us. We parked in McDonalds car Park and had several coffees whilst we discussed a project. We...

Should I buy legal assistance as an extra with my insurance policy?

With a comprehensive car insurance policy do I need legal assistance as an extra? If I take out legal assistance, is it related to the car and that policy, or to the named individuals on that policy? If...