A minor accident became a £20,000 claim after the other driver lied about fake passengers' injuries - what now?

My friend had a very minor car accident. No damage was done to either car and no one was hurt in any way. Both drivers say it was the others' fault. There were no witnesses. The other driver was the only...

My daughter's insurer is paying out after she hit a pedestrian - but the police said they would not pursue the matter?

Two years ago my daughter was involved in an accident with a pedestrian who walked out in front of her. The police attended the accident and confirmed in writing that they would not be pursuing the matter....

If I get a fixed penalty abroad, do the points go on my UK licence?

If I get a fixed penalty abroad, i.e. in Spain for 150 Euros for 68kmh in a 60kmh limit, are the points put on my UK licence? I assume I would need to tell my UK insurer.

Can my daughter drive my new car on her own insurance policy?

I have bought a new Kia Picanto. My daughter and son-in-law only have one car, so she would like to borrow mine occasionally. Her insurance policy says she is allowed to drive another car comprehensively...

Would it be cheaper to get insurance on a Group 1, new car or an older car?

I'm preparing to return to the road after a DDI ban - first (and last) offence, incurred accidentally. Obviously insurance is going to be an issue, but would you suggest buying a more modern (and more...

If I let someone drive my car and they have an accident - who's insurer is liable?

If I gave permission for someone to drive my car and they had an accident, would my insurer be liable for repairs to the car or would the driver's insurers be responsible?

I'm 73, so why is my insurance premium almost as high as that of a new driver?

Why is my insurance ever increasing to that of new driver levels? Is it because of my age (73), rather than my driving experience?

If I add a wheelchair hoist onto my boot, do I need to tell my insurer?

I am thinking about having a small light weight wheelchair hoist fitted in the boot of my car. Do I inform my insurance company? I'm led to believe that the insurance company will view this as an adaption...

Can an insurer refuse to pay out following an accident because of an MoT advisory on brakes?

The insurance company of a friend refuses to pay out. She went into the back of another car on the motorway because she was not paying attention and admits fault due to her carelessness. As she had not...

My car slid on ice on private property that wasn't gritted and damaged a gate - should I have to pay for the damage?

I was leaving a business park on Friday morning when my car slid on black ice and hit the entrance gate. My car is damaged and the owner of the business park wants me to pay for damage to the gate. The...