I'm struggling to get insurance now I'm over 80 - what can I do?

I am over 80 and a very experienced driver but my recent quotes from mainstream insurance companies have more than doubled my quotes. My main car is a BMW 330e and I have a Mercedes SLK for summer use...

Can I hire a car in Spain and drive into Portugal?

Aged 83 I am planning a May 2024 visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal, where the upper age limit for car rentals is 80 years. Spain has no such upper age limit so could I rent there and then drive over...

Are there any insurers who specialise in older driver insurance?

I am 84, mentally and physically fit, with no claims or convictions. I have been driving since I was 17. I have a Jaguar F-Pace and want to change it for a Volvo XC40 but I am having a problem finding...

Is there cheap car insurance for over 70s?

I need to renew my car insurance on the my Toyota Auris and as I approach 70 in August I’m keen to obtain a competitive costing. Go Compare and Confused.com have both offered 40-50 options, including the...

Is it more expensive to be insured as a sole driver?

I have received notification of my insurance renewal from Churchill, which is £408.20 - a 41% increase on last year. I live in Sutherland and my mileage was 8586 last year. I have one car a Skoda Octavia...

Is it time to increase the licence renewal age from 70?

With state pension age going up and life expectancy increasing, is it time to increase the licence renewal age from 70? It is quite conceivable that if the status quo remains that people of working age...

Which is better, Toyota Yaris Cross or Kia Nero hybrid?

We’re thinking of downsizing from a BMW x1 diesel to a Toyota Yaris Cross or a Kia Niro hybrid. We have a budget of £30,000, what would you recommend for an active but recently retired couple?

Can you recommend a car for an older passenger with arthritis?

My husband has arthritis and early Parkinsons, so we need to move from a low convertible to a sensible and safe car with comfort features. We need high adjustable seats, an automatic gearbox, petrol and...

Does car insurance cost more for older drivers?

Do motor insurance companies have an ageism approach to their policy holders? I have just received my renewal quote for renewing my fully comprehensive policy on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid that I’ve owned...

What's the best small SUV with a comfortable ride quality?

My wife and I (both in our mid-eighties) have a 10-year-old petrol Nissan Qashqai CVT auto in which we drive about 6,000 miles per year. We particularly value the high driving position making getting...