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  • Honest John Saves Australian $3,000 7 Feb 2002 (News)
    When Australian Bruce Isbister's Holden Vectra threw its timing belt he was justifiably upset. He was even more upset when his Holden garage presented him with a bill of $3,000 to repair the damage and refused any kind of goodwill payment. Then he looked up the Vectra in the car by car breakdown
  • Car Crime Census 2013: Cars thieves avoid 6 Aug 2013 (News)
    . For a breakdown by make and model click here . See also:   Top 10 Cars Stolen to order  /  Top 10 Most Stolen Cars
  • Hot New British-Built Honda Civic 21 Feb 2001 (News)
    also based on the new Civic (see car by car breakdown for a picture) will go on sale in the UK soon after. Honda website: www.honda.co.uk
  • Part-worn tyres "putting motorists' lives at risk" 20 May 2019 (News)
    with shocking prevalence in some areas. While part-worn tyres are often tempting as they're cheaper than new tyres, the LGA is warning drivers that they represent a false economy as they won't last as long as buying new. “It doesn’t matter how new or well-maintained the rest of a car
  • Super Hot New MGs at Frankfurt 11 Sep 2001 (News)
    will be around £40,000. A Touring version will also be available when the car goes on sale in summer, 2002, together with a softer 260bhp version. (Photo of this car in the car by car breakdown.) More at www.mg-rover.com
  • Dangerous vehicles 'may not be covered' 16 Dec 2008 (News)
    Drivers involved in traffic collisions in unroadworthy vehicles may find their car insurance providers refuse to pay out, one company has claimed. According to Car Parts Direct, motorists should not assume
  • Over half of tyre punctures caused by neglected roads 1 May 2018 (News)
    breakdowns caused by potholes in the first three months of 2018 Highways England is the Government-owned company responsible for the operation and maintenance of England's motorway system and it says it has a 'vigorous inspection and sweeping regime' in place to keep major roads clear of debris
  • Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Jun 2017 (News)
    . >> Click here to see the deal Save 50% on your breakdown cover with GreenFlag If your vehicle is  10 years old or under, get 50% off  your renewal quote from the AA or RAC for the closest equivalent GreenFlag Vehicle Cover. If your
  • Motorists are out of pocket when it comes to servicing, according to research 10 Oct 2013 (News)
    excluding VAT, but many offer the service for much less if motorists shop around. We’ve seen savings of 40 per cent on the MoT alone.” TootCompare allows motorists to search for the cheapest deals by entering their car registration and their postcode to get a breakdown of the car service
  • Honest John's Deals of the Week 28 Jul 2016 (News)
      Click for more info Wednesday 20 July  Free breakdown and gadget cover when you take car or van insurance with Be Wiser. The deal also includes free legal cover. You must buy direct from Be Wiser to qualify. Price comparison website quotes
  • Honest John's Deals of the Month - February 25 Feb 2015 (News)
    . Click here Monday 9 February Why pay for breakdown cover, when you can get it for free?   Car insurance broker Be Wiser is offering free RAC membership with all policies bought via its website
  • Curse of the grey car explained 12 Nov 2008 (News)
    In motoring news that may be of interest to people considering buying a car , new research has revealed grey vehicles are more likely to breakdown than models in any other
  • Curse of the grey car explained 12 Nov 2008 (News)
    In motoring news that may be of interest to people considering buying a car , new research has revealed grey vehicles are more likely to breakdown than models in any other
  • Smart Motorway dangers to be reviewed by Transport Secretary 24 Oct 2019 (News)
    . During 2017 and 2018 there were almost 20,000 vehicle breakdowns in live lanes on Smart Motorways and Highways England currently has no system in place to automatically detect stopped vehicles and close live lanes.  The Coroner for West Midlands has already raised concerns
  • Special Offers Complement Nissan Note 2011 MY Improvements 18 Aug 2010 (News)
    . Both 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol engines comply with the latest Euro V emissions regulations. Two new metallic colours: Magnetic Red and Grey. It couldn’t be a better time to buy a new Note, either, with two great money-saving promotions on offer. Designed to make buying a new car simple
  • 22 New Skoda Yetis Available for '12' Registration 10 Feb 2012 (News)
    , full Skoda UK warranty and breakdown cover, 12 months road tax and 1st registration fee. ALL BRAND NEW CARS, NOT PRE-REGISTERED. 22 Brand new Skoda Yetis: petrol, diesel, 2WD, 4WD manual and auto. See the link to stock lists directly here
  • Car Crime Census 2013: Stolen to order 9 Aug 2013 (News)
    allowed thieves to create a duplicate key and easily make off with the car. BMW promises that it has since rectified the problem, which applied to cars built from 2007 until late 2011. Owners who are worried about their cars can contact their local BMW dealer for a free fix if it hasn’t been applied
  • Car warranty customers 'should read small print' 22 Jul 2009 (News)
    Motorists could invalidate their used car warranty if they do not read the small print, it has been suggested. According to Mondial Assistance, drivers who decide to try and cut costs by carrying out their own
  • Mazda 3 1.6 TS2s, Just £11,600 7 Dec 2005 (News)
    www.uk-car-discount.co.uk is offering Cheap New Mazda 3 1.6 TS2. Prices quoted include 12 months VED, 1st Registration Fee, Metallic Paint and FREE Delivery to your home or place of work. All cars UK dealer supplied with 3 year
  • Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 Sep 2017 (News)
    . Trade-in cars must be Euro 4 standard or older, registered before January 2010 owned in the customer's name for six months. >> Click here to see the deal
 

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