I want to treat myself to a flashy, economical car for 10k. What do you suggest?

I’m turning 50 this year and I figured I finally deserve a treat. I’ve decided to trade in (or scrap) my beloved, well-aged and slightly banged up 1.0-litre Nissan note. Please don’t judge me but now I...

I asked for a new IAM badge and they said I should take another test - is this fair play?

Being a member of The Institute of Advanced Motorists and having the badge stolen off the car grill, I asked the IAM if I could purchase a new badge. They said I should take another test. Is this fair...

Can anyone attend a speed awareness course as a matter of education?

Can anyone attend these speed awareness courses as a matter of education or are they just for speeding offenders ?

An elderly relative's renewal premium is sky-high - what can we do to lower it?

An elderly relative (86 and in good health) has been quoted a renewal premium of £1562 by Lexus, with whom he has been for some years, for his 2009 Lexus RX450H Hybrid. He drives no more than 5000 miles...

I moved over to let a driver merge from a slip road - was this the right thing to do?

I was very interested in the letter in last week’s Motoring Agony column, entitled ‘Sliproady Customer', about the attitude of some people to the way in which one should join a motorway. Recently, I went...

Is there a driving course for older drivers who want to refresh their knowledge?

I shall be 70 very soon. I feel the need to update my driving skills (and to have an independent opinion on my competence, or lack of it). I got my license in 1971 and have been driving ever since - in...

Are advanced driving courses for new drivers any good?

My son is 17 and passed his test last month. Although he is a fairly good driver, I'd like him to attend some sort of advanced driving course, perhaps with some track work as well as road/motorway. What...

Can I have a driving assessment at 90 years old?

I am 90 years old, exceptionally fit and have driven accident-free for 65 years. Where may I get a professional assessment of my driving abilities and, if necessary, remedial training?

Where can I take a refresher driving course near Leeds?

I would be obliged if you could give me the address of a refresher driving course in the Leeds (West Yorkshire) area please?

Can I recommend the IAM driving course for older drivers?

Thanks for your numerous and excellent articles particularly re. safer driving. May I recommend the Institute of Advanced Motorists? At the age of 80 I decided that as my last test was in 1947 a little...