Are insurance companies taking advantage of the elderly and increasing their premiums?

There must be something seriously wrong in the motor insurance business when the following can be allowed to happen. My mother-in-law lives with us and is 85 years old. She has driven since 1968 without...

Where can I take a 'refresher' driver training course?

I have just purchased a new Corsa to replace my old model, and feel that it is time I had a "refresher" driving course. I passed my test in 1963 and at age 68 expect I have picked up some bad habits (although...

Should my 80-year-old wife replace her 2002 Nissan Micra or just run it into the ground?

My 80-year-old wife has a 2002 Nissan Micra, current mileage 10,172 after eight years. Use is almost entirely local (surgery, shopping, visiting friends, etc.). It fully satisfies her requirements for...

Is ageism causing my insurance renewal premiums to increase?

I'm 86 years old, have been driving for 70 years and became an Advanced Motorist in 1977. I have all my faculties and my only insurance claim was three years ago, for an accident when I was driven into...

Please recommend an automatic for an elderly couple capable of carrying golf bags and electric trolleys?

Can you please recommend an economic automatic car, not van, to accommodate at least a husband of 82 and a wife of 77 with arthritis, two golf bags and two electric trolleys. We currently have one car...

You may like to read my letter regarding the proposed EU ban on elderly drivers.

I have sent the following letter to the English local press here and in Spanish about the proposed EU ban from driving of elderly drivers. You may find it useful. “Spain has had compulsory medicals for...

Why do insurance premiums increase for over-70s?

For many years I've insured cars (Ford Mondeos) through a leading insurance company. I reached the age of 70 last year and my annual quote increased by some 30 per cent, although it reduced a bit after...

Are driving licences still valid for drivers over 70?

I know many people who are over 70 whose old paper licences have not expired when they have reached 70, so they continue to drive for many years without re-applying. Are they driving illegally? If so,...

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...

Which easy access small car should my elderly neighbour buy?

My elderly neighbour drives an old Fiesta and is finding it more difficult to get in and out of it these days. What should she be looking at buying in the 'Fiesta' segment of cars?