Car hire – it’s too cheap

Car hire companies are undercharging – but then making their profits by forcing renters to buy insurance policies

My Admiral car insurance claim is a write-off

The insurer said my car was a write-off – but my cheque has still not arrived

Why using a provisional driving licence for ID could cost you

Learner driver penalised by insurance firm for having a provisional licence for more than two years

Car insurance market faces competition inquiry

OFT says rise in insurance premiums of 12% between 2009 and 2010, and by 9% at the start of 2011, was in part down to insurers inflating the costs of providing replacement vehicles

Think before making First Call your first call

First Call is insisting I pay extra £73 charge even though I have breakdown cover

Need to hire a car? Rent your neighbour’s

Whipcar is a site that puts neighbours in touch so that those with cars can cut their costs by hiring to those without

Car insurance: is protecting your no-claims bonus a write-off?

Paying extra to safeguard your no-claims bonus doesn't prevent your premium rocketing if you have an accident. Do your sums

Car insurance: satellite boxes ‘make young drivers safer’

In-car devices have cut crashes by 20% and could bring big drop in premiums, says insurer

Direct Line premium rose 35% after lorry hit my stationary car

Car insurance costs could go up while responsibility for the crash is settled, even though the accident wasn't my fault

Hastings Direct stalled over bike insurance claim

The theft of a Harley-Davidson left you revving up in frustration over delays and a lack of response from the insurer

What’s that sound? It’s Masternaut, the car gadget that says you’re driving badly

It isn't an autopilot, and the driverless car is still miles off the garage forecourt. But it could save you a packet on petrol

Motor insurers feel the pain of whiplash

No-win no-fee outfits are adding hugely to our motor insurance premiums, but the industry needs to get its own act together

Car insurance: no-fault claims are the Elephant in the room

On renewing her car insurance, Lisa Bachelor found her policy quote had risen by about £300 because someone drove into the back of her. And the practice is rife