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I am in the process of changing my car and my dash cam will be connected directly to the fuse board. My insurance company says this is a modification and has subsequently increased my insurance by almost...
My car is in for a repair with Solus, (owned by Aviva). I was informed that the repair would be completed by a certain date and my car returned back to me. I received a call however to tell me that while...
I am about to renew my car insurance and have read online the pros and cons of including legal cover. Peace of mind seems to be the main pro and I think the main con is that the insurance company may settle...
I bought a car long distance, we live in Shetland and it was bought in the North East. We put a deposit down and paid the balance on viewing. The car is fine but the salesman pre-entered my name on the...
I recently caused superficial damage to a seven-year-old Mazda while parking my old Subaru. Although the damage was restricted to a small amount of the paintwork on a rear door, I reported the incident...
I had a windscreen replaced by my insurer three years ago. I recently searched for new insurance and was asked if I had a claim in the last five years. Should I say that I have claimed for a replacement...
I was in an accident and after claiming from the insurer I paid a £600 excess to then to find I only had 21 days to find a car otherwise I would have had to pay the outstanding amount for the year. Being...
My elderly father reversed into his neighbour's wall, knocking it down. He drove on to where he was going and then spoke to the neighbours when he returned. The house is rented so my dad was thinking of...
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I am retired and gave up my car and started to share my wife's car. I was added to her policy as a named driver. Recently I considered getting my own car again but was told by insurers that I wouldn't...
 

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