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  • A driver hit my daughter's car and then gave false details - what can we do? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter was recently rear ended by a car when she was stopped at red traffic lights. The young man gave her his insurance and contact details, which...
  • Buying a new car for a young driver - which would you recommend? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a car for my large 21 year old rugby playing son. It must be safe on motorways and able to cope with two or three passengers. We’d also...
  • Do I need to declare an accident if I was the only one involved? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I was driving my car recently and crashed into a traffic island. No one was injured and my car was the only vehicle to receive any damage. Am I required...
  • Co-Op young driver insurance renewal joy 16 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    Approaching the first year with the Co-Op, renewal due 1st July. I posted last year how competitive their premium was at £400 odd to include my...
  • Too many young drivers dying 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    http://tinyurl.com/28zkff Quote from the above report is that one in 3 deaths on Scotland's roads this year have been under 25. What a waste of life. But...
  • Quinn Direct Insurance 24 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Doea anyone have any experience with this company? Confused.com has come up with them as the lowest quote for my renewal. They've only been mentioned once on here as being good with young drivers - hardly something I can claim to be anymore! Any tales to tell?
  • Rear fog lights 13 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    Not so long ago young drivers considered it "cool" to drive with rear foglights permanently on, day or night. I haven't noticed this lately so has this fashion been superseded by something else? Or have their rear foglight bulbs all burnt out through over-use? -- L\'escargot.
  • Which cars are the cheapest to insure for a learner? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
    What's the cheapest car to insure for a learner driver?
  • Why can't the police stop elderly drivers, who could pose a danger, from driving at all? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I was truly shocked to read about the tragic case of the young girl who was killed by an old driver who the police had warned not to drive. Surely the...
  • Insuring a young driver - cost? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a 2004 Ford Focus 1.6. Although the car is in my name, the insurance is in my husband's and I am registered as the main driver. Therefore...
  • Ford Focus Central Locking 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have developed a problem with my central locking, the car locks and alarms every time the key fob is pressed but when i try to open the doors it is usually...
  • Driver training - any recommendations? 22 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    As a young, fairly enthusiastic motorist, I am interested in investing a little time and money in pursuit of becoming a better driver. It is quite difficult to know where to focus my energies as I would like to do something that would be good fun as well as making me a safer driver. I have heard
  • What's the most cost effective way of insuring a new driver? 10 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm trying to get insurance cover for my son who has just passed his test. We had already lined up a car, knowing its past history. Although it was 16...
  • Various small hatchbacks - Young drivers, their cars and their parents 12 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    ) with one being clearly very old, very low on tread and a with apparantly damaged sidewall. This young lady drives three other kids to school every other day on Motorways and A-roads. Fourth, a lucky girl whose parents bought her a brand-new Dacia Sandero
  • Any - Wondering about clutch life 1 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    Yesterday I saw a young driver motoring in an 'enthusiastic' style - lots of screetching.  It made me wonder about car parts and longevity.  Is there an average clutch life ? what are the main causes for it to wear out ? Are all car parts affected by driving style or only
  • BMW 1 Series - Other party offering to pay for repairs 12 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    Parents of young driver have asked to pay directly for repairs to my daughter's car avoiding making claim on their insurance. This was a bump into her parked car with modest damage. What are the pros and cons please of accepting this proposal.
  • What is the cheapest way to insure a van for a young, self-employed tradesman? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My 19 year old son is just about to qualify as a carpenter and needs a van because he will be self-employed. Please can you advise the best type of van...
  • What is the best classic car for a young driver? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Would a classic 1970/80s Audi 80 be a good first car for a 17 year old? If not, which classic car would you recommend? Including factors of price of car,...
  • Is leasing better than buying? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My 25 year old daughter needs a small car to get to and from work as a teacher. She lives in Kings Lynn - would leasing be a good idea and would it cover...
  • Telematics for older drivers 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are at our wits end. My wife is retiring next year, and we are buying a Toyota Yaris for my daughter to learn in. As my wife has had three claims...
 

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