Can I hire a car in Spain and drive into Portugal?

Aged 83 I am planning a May 2024 visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal, where the upper age limit for car rentals is 80 years. Spain has no such upper age limit so could I rent there and then drive over...

What are the risks of leasing for the over 80s?

My current VW ID.3 lease will end next year shortly before my 80th birthday. I am currently in good health and I would like to continue to lease electric (Megane E?) but I understand that should I need...

My car insurance company is asking if I drive at peak times, will the pay out if I say no?

Another crafty move by car insurance companies. Asking the question 'do you drive at peak times?' When you are retired you try and avoid peak times so you put 'no', but what happens if you are driving...

What is a suitable car for a retired couple?

We have a Citroen C3 Picasso which we now wish to change. It has been a great success for a 6ft 1in man and 5ft 2ins wife. Motoring is local, South Somerset lanes, plus main and motorway driving in UK...

I'm near retirement and am looking to buy a new car. Should I buy outright or go for something on a PCP?

I'm a year off retirement and am lucky to have a decent pension and lump sum. I want to get a new car this year, so should I buy cash now or still do a PCP for 3-5 years? Over the years I've owned a Volkswagen...

Will my car insurance premium increase when I retire?

I will no longer be self-employed and am retiring. Will my car insurance be more? I am 77.

If I inform my insurer that I've retired will I be charged admin fees on all my policies?

I retired a couple of days ago. Do I have to tell my insurers? We have two separate car policies in the household, a motorhome policy, and a bike policy as well. Will I be charged exorbitant admin fees...

I recently retired - why did my premium increase even though I'm less risk now that I no longer commute?

Having just retired, I logged onto my insurance account and changed my status from employed to retired. There was no admin fee (as I did the admin myself) but, bizarrely, my premium went up by £10. I’m...

How do I avoid admin charges on my policy every time I change jobs?

My car insurance is due for renewal in November and when renewing I will advise details of my employment. However, In February I aim to retire and look for a local job to work a few hours a week. I should...

Why does the filter warning light come up on my Honda Civic diesel?

I bought a Honda Civic diesel in October 2013 and have had filter problems for the past two months. I'm retired and don't drive long distances, so the filter icon lit up on the dashboard. When I took it...