Can I request CCTV footage of my car being damaged in a car park?
CCTV is an increasingly common part of our lives. If your car is involved in an accident, there’s a good chance CCTV footage will capture the moment and possibly even…
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I was hit by a car crossing a give way sign in a multi-storey car park. They claim they’re not liable. Are they?
Our reader was exiting a multi-storey. To do so he had to drive up a slope and turn right. When he got to the top of the slope, a car…
My cousin rolled his car but the airbags didn’t go off. Is this right?
Airbags are one of the great inventions of modern motoring. They live concealed in your car until they’re needed. Then they deploy in milliseconds to potentially reduce injuries and possibly…
I was the innocent party in a non-fault accident. Should I report it to my insurer?
Every driver must have motor insurance. When you have an accident, even if it wasn’t your fault, or you don’t plan on claiming, you should tell your insurer. What is…
I’m interested in a car but it’s Category N. What do the insurance write off categories mean?
Insurance write off categories are important to understand for two reasons. First, cars that are being sold can fall into these categories. And the categories changed recently so they might…
How does Autonomous Emergency Braking work and is it worth it?
Cars are now coming with an increasing amount of standard safety kit. Among these is Autonomous Emergency Braking or AEB. It’s a safety system designed to prevent the front-to-rear shunts…
What exactly does a Euro NCAP star rating mean?
There’s lots to get your head around when you buy a car. And safety is probably quite high up the list of priorities. That’s where Euro NCAP and its star…
If there are airbags in a car, should I worry that they might go off randomly?
Since the mid-1990s there have been ever-increasing numbers of airbags in a car. Your concern is a valid one. Afterall, airbags use an explosive to deploy in fractions of a…
What happens if I suffer a car breakdown?
Although motors are becoming increasingly reliable, there will be times when a car breakdown happens. Remember, the breakdown might be something simple such as a flat tyre or running out…
I’m thinking of buying a dash cam. Which is the best?
Dash cams are the must-have motoring accessory of the moment. Leading vehicle insurers accept dash cam footage in the event of claims. Some cover providers even offer drivers discounts if…