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I bought a 2011 Audi A7 Quattro from a main dealership in Yorkshire for £34,000 in August 2012. However, in May this year the paint was peeling off in the area under the grille and, on inspection at my...
I own a Mazda, and my local dealer has given me a leaflet on “Call Mazda First", asking me to contact them in the event of an accident, before calling my insurance. Is this service just a front to get...
A few weeks ago I was hit from behind whilst stationary at a junction. The impact was low speed, and the damage to my car (a 2011 BMW 5 Series) was light (a scratched/scuffed bumper). We exchanged details...
We own a SEAT Altea. SEAT has emailed to offer 3 years free 'Ensurance', to work alongside our car insurance. Is this SEAT's way of working round the Claims Management companies, and do you have a view...
Someone drove into the back of my 2010 Hyundai i20 - not my fault. Hyundai Accident Aftercare (HAAC) has arranged a hire car through Gemini Vehicle Solutions, a 2012/62 Ford Focus 6-speed diesel from Enterprise....
Having just bought a newish Suzuki I am advised in the case of an accident to call Suzuki before my insurers. Is this a good idea or will my insurance be upset?
A month ago I had a very slight accident. I backed out of a parking bay and into a car that had stopped behind me (my fault, no doubt about it). We examined the damage to the other vehicle (which was seven...
I have a Hyundai that I am considering changing. I like the Hyundai facility of reporting an accident to them who will then deal with my insurers. Which other manufacturers provide this service?
Yesterday evening my car was rammed at the rear when I'd stopped at a roundabout. The AA (or rather Connoisseur Recovery) have taken my car off somewhere as it was undrivable. Whilst on the phone to the...
I am fortunate in having only been involved in two RTAs in 54 years of driving, both of which were caused by other drivers, one who turned right without signalling and was prosecuted and the other failed...
 

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