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Motoring admin

What is the Motor Insurance Database?

Our reader was involved in an accident with a driver they think might be uninsured. Someone mentioned the Motor Insurance Database (MID) to them. Here we explain what it is…

By James Foxall27th July 202223rd September 2022
cost of car insurance
Motoring admin

I always shop around but why is the cost of car insurance still rising?

Insurance is one of those motoring must-haves. A bit like fuel, we don’t like paying for it but nonetheless have to. Until recently, motor insurance costs were dropping as rapidly…

By James Foxall3rd February 202223rd March 2022
insurance admin fee
Motoring admin

I’ve been charged insurance admin fees for changing some personal details. Is this legal?

You’re not alone to be infuriated by insurers charging on top of your premium for extra services. Insurance admin fees are one of the bugbears for the modern driver and…

By James Foxall14th December 202110th February 2022
cost of car insurance
Motoring admin

The cost of car insurance seems to be falling? Why? And will it keep coming down?

Our reader is right. The price of insurance is falling which is good news at a time when we’re seeing costs increasing elsewhere in our daily life. But why’s it…

By James Foxall18th November 20216th January 2022
non fault accident
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall24th December 202011th May 2021
door mirror
Driving

I had my driver’s door mirror wiped off while parked. How legal is driving my car now?

With cars getting bigger and towns and cities getting more congested, it’s hardly surprising that drivers frequently damage or even wipe off door mirrors. But what is the law regarding…

By James Foxall30th July 202017th August 2020
mot extension
Motoring admin

If I take advantage of the MOT extension scheme, will my insurance still cover me?

We’ve had various questions around this subject and the answer isn’t as cut and dried as perhaps it should be. Read on to find out more. What does the MOT…

By James Foxall26th May 20206th July 2020
steering-wheel lock
Driving

I’m worried about my keyless car. What is the best steering-wheel lock?

A lot of drivers are going old school with their security, reverting to steering-wheel locks out of fear that crooks have found a way past more high-tech security devices. Here…

By James Foxall12th December 20196th July 2020
airbags in a car
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall17th October 20196th July 2020
temporary car insurance
Motoring admin

I’m looking for a cheap way to cover a young driver. Is temporary car insurance worth it?

There are increasing insurance options for drivers. One of the newer ones is temporary insurance. Cheap temporary car insurance can be worthwhile in certain circumstances, not in others. Read on…

By James Foxall10th October 20196th July 2020

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