A named driver was at fault in a claim on my policy - how do we declare this?

Named driver was at fault in a claim on my policy. Fast forward to getting a new policy with another company and we've swapped places i.e I'll be the named driver this time on his policy. He (the one at...

I'm learning to drive - what do you advise I get for my first car?

I'm learning to drive and looking at cars. I would prefer a 5 door, but apart from that I don't know much else. I would probably buy a secondhand car. Any ideas on makes of cars which would be best?

Is an automatic licence considered a full licence?

My wife, 72, has an excellent driving record over almost 50 years, but on an automatic only licence. As well as our cars, obviously automatic, she has been a named driver on our daughter's automatic car,...

What's the most cost effective way of insuring a new driver?

I'm trying to get insurance cover for my son who has just passed his test. We had already lined up a car, knowing its past history. Although it was 16 years old, its only covered 45,000 miles. It has just...

What is the cheapest way to insure a van for a young, self-employed tradesman?

My 19 year old son is just about to qualify as a carpenter and needs a van because he will be self-employed. Please can you advise the best type of van insurance company who specialise in young drivers...

Do I have to disclose claims for a named driver on my insurance?

Two months ago my wife returned to her new Fiesta to find a note on the screen. While she had been away someone had damaged the side of her car while parking. The witness gave all the the details and my...

Can I insure my grandson on my car and leave it with him to use?

I have bought and own a small Vauxhall 1.2 Corsa year Nov 2000. I want to take out comprehensive insurance for it in my name and add my 18-year-old grandson as a named driver. He has had a full driving...

The period after lent

My wife's car is insured with myself named as the insured and the main driver. My wife, son, daughter and son-in-law are also named as drivers. We are planning to lend the car to my daughter for an extended...

Can I act as a named driver on my 17-year-old granddaughter's insurance policy?

I read in your column today your advice on insuring teenage drivers. My granddaughter is approaching 17 and the problem of insurance raises its head. You say that a discount may be obtained if a seasoned...

Can single people add others to their insurance policy as named drivers?

Are there any situations where singles could reduce car insurance by adding other named drivers to our policies, such as brothers, sisters etc? If not possible, isn't this action just a bit 'spousist'?...