A claim company have offered me a hire car after a lorry hit my car - should I ignore this?

I've had an unfortunate collision with a lorry. I have a dash cam and it clearly shows the lorry hitting all along from back to front of my Toyota RAV4. I'm just waiting for AA investigators to view it....

An AA inspection found an oil leak in my new car - how do I guarantee the dealer fix it before buying?

I'm buying a 2012 Ford Mondeo Estate from a trade dealer. Before committing I decided to have an AA inspection. The inspection found oil on the lower engine cover so I've asked the dealer to have a look...

Is there an insurer that will get me to the airport if I sustain a puncture on my way?

I have a three year old BMW 4 Series, 10,000 miles done and runflat tyres with no spare. I live in North Devon and often drive to Gatwick (240 miles, four hours) for a flight. If I sustain a puncture and...

What is the best product to to re-inflate a punctured tyre?

Yesterday my wife's Toyota iQ got a puncture, fortunately I was in the car with her. The car has no spare wheel so I tried to use the Toyota-supplied mini compressor which injects a sealant into the tyre...

Why do we have to negotiate with the AA to get a reasonable renewal quote?

I am sending this to you purely for information as I am not telling you anything you do not know and as you have told us so many times as a warning about companies like the AA. Last year our AA "subscription"...

Why are the results of tyre tests not widely published in the UK?

I would like to offer a tip concerning tyres, as I have read lots of advice but no reference to tyre tests. Even amongst premium brands, let alone the 'cheap and cheerful' ones which are often a safety...

Does the tyre manufacturer have any responsibility for a tyre failure?

I drive a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa. Last month, whilst driving at a moderate 60mph on a major dual carriageway, I experienced what I would describe as a tyre blowout on the rear driver’s side. I managed to...

Why does the AA hike its cover charges so heavily every year?

I realise that this is a topic that you have covered many times, but I continue to be amazed at the AA’s concept of how to reward customer loyalty. Last year my wife paid £79 for breakdown cover for herself...

Where do I stand with the AA?

I had cause to call out the AA because my car wouldn’t start on the morning of 12 October 2012. The patrol diagnosed the problem as a flooded engine and decided to remove the spark plugs. The Patrolman...

When should I pay for a mechanical inspection on a car I'm looking to buy?

I am looking to buy a used car, and am unsure about when, during the process, is best to pay for an independent mechanical inspection (such as offered by the RAC or AA). Of course, I would like to only...