A friend can't afford to replace his now written off car - what can he do?

A friend passed his driving test and purchased his first car six months ago. A few days ago he was stationary at a road junction waiting to join the main road. While waiting, another car drove into the...

If I change the wheels on my car will I have to tell my insurer?

I wish to follow your advice and change to a smaller wheel and higher profile tyre to improve ride quality. Will this affect the guarantee of my eight month old car? And will I have to advise the insurance...

My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired?

My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified Cat S. I can get the vehicle repaired at a worthwhile...

How can I get insurance on a new car that will have my existing private plate on?

I have a private number plate which I transfer to each car I buy. I recently sold my four year old car to a dealer for cash and put the private plate on retention. I have since ordered a new car which...

Does the drink driving endorsement I have on my licence only need to be declared to insurers for five years?

I stupidly got behind the wheel the morning after a night out and was over the limit. I got a DR10, which I declared and paid through the roof for insurance. Is it true that you only have to declare it...

My insurer are expecting me to contribute £1000 towards fixing my classic car after someone drove into it - what action should I take?

Sadly, someone drove into my 1967 Austin Healey 3000. It was entirely their fault, he was very embarrassed and apologetic. My insurer, Trinity, have approved a repair estimate but are expecting me to contribute...

Can we trace a driver's details using just a reg plate?

My stepdaughter was involved in a minor collision ten days ago, when a van emerging from a crossroads did not see her approaching. She stopped, but he didn't. He hit the bonnet, bumper and nearside light....

My daughter informed her insurer that she scratched another car - will her premium increase even though she didn't claim?

My daughter passed her driving test recently. She scratched another vehicle and the owner agreed to settle. For the minor scratch he sent her a bill of £500, which she paid by bank transfer (without revealing...

Which car insurers will supply a courtesy car to match my current car?

I'm a childminder and drive a 2016 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso because I need the seven seats for my business. Which insurance companies will supply me with a courtesy car of equal size to mine in the event...

I lost four years of NCD even though no claim was made - is this fair?

I bumped another car whilst parking. No damage was done and neither party claimed but I lost four years of No Claims Dicsount. Is this fair?