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• About The Good Garage Guide (Article)
  If you are a garage who would like to increase your exposure on HonestJohn.co.uk and The Good Garage Guide, see here .   No, a garages can’t remove their profile from The Good Garage Guide.
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  Focus On: ChipsAway (Article)
    HonestJohn's Good Garage Guide dropped into SMART repair specialist ChipsAway to see if they could repair one of our cars in a day … As a SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) specialist who have been established in the UK for over 20 years with more than 200 specialists, we thought we'd put the ChipsAway service (and reputation), to the test.
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  Should I service my car at a dealer? (Article)
  The best garages will also be members of Good Garage Guide schemes and/or independent trade organisations that will require the business to sign up to a code of conduct and have a clear mediation process if something goes wrong.  Do I need to use a main dealer to preserve my car’s warranty?
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  Are Car Service Plans Worth It? (Article)
  All work includes Originally Equipped (OE) branded parts, or their equivalent. We are even offering readers of The Honest John Good Garage Guide a further 20% discount if you book a service *. Why not Van & Pick-up MoT Test Results and Advice (Article)
  msa=0&msid=214006645956706474451.0004b7c0f7f73e1ec4d0e&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=m&ll=54.239551,-2.988281&spn=14.157337,27.641602&z=5&source=embed" target="_blank">MoT Data By Postcode in a larger map   Useful links Real MPG for vans Good Garage Guide Used van buying guides More van advice Van finance explained Cheap insurance guide Camper van buying help
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  Review: Karcher LMO 18-33 cordless mower (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.25" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/df6eb1500eb842058d9856f2a9072c89" /> With the cutting box on (or there's mulching plug supplied if you'd prefer) and the battery charged, you're good to go. Thanks to the lightweight nature of the mower, it's easy to carry (and there's a built in handle) and move from your shed or garage to your lawn. Before you start, you can set your cutting height and if we're honest, the plastic height adjustment handle is a bit flimsy to use - something more solid would be preferable, but then that would probably be reflected in the cost.   
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  Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (Article)
  width=437&height=437&mode=max" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f5156bed7dd54efeb5d746337257e041" /> If you know someone who likes a tipple of whisky - or   rum   for that matter - we've got good news for you. From the geniuses at The Proper Marmalade Company,   Spreadable Whisky is the surprisingly delicious way to sneak a rich dose of malty goodness onto your toast.
• GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
  The Oil Filter Flanker Instead of changing the oil filter at a routine service, tell the fitter to simply give it a good clean over with a rag. It will look like new, the punter won't know any difference and the garage will save 15 minutes obtaining the new filter from stores and fitting it, plus, of course, the cost of the filter.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Renault Trafic 2001-2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Seek out a well-looked after example and keep on top of servicing and it should be relatively hassle-free as an ownership proposition. It’s simple enough to work on yourself, while there are plenty of garages competing to work on them, so servicing, running costs should be inexpensive. Part supply is plentiful, as are the vans themselves.  Looking for more used van buying guides?
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Nissan NV200 2009-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Parts costs for a full service vary depending on where you take it, but they should be between £60-£100 as a guide, the service itself taking one or two hours. A timing belt replacement will cost around £220 from a Nissan dealership, that dropping to around £160 if you shop around the independent service centres.
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  Top 10: Father's Day Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  The aptly named ‘How to Drive – The Ultimate Guide from the Man Who Was The Stig’ is available as a hardcover, paperback or e-book. It teaches the essentials to driving smoothly – which is not only the key to making swift, safe progress, but also to saving fuel.
• MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
  A new test is needed every year thereafter, although cars more than 40 years old are exempt from this. When it comes to the MoT it’s vital you go to a reputable garage, which will safeguard you against being ripped off by those that might create unnecessary work. HonestJohn.co.uk launched the  Good Garage Guide  to make it easy to find a trustworthy mechanic on your doorstep.  You can save time and money by having the MoT and a service done together.
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  Cheap van insurance for couriers and delivery drivers explained (Article)
  utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=HonestJohn&utm_campaign=affiliates_HJ12_motor&utm_content=motor">click here for a van insurance quote * Courier insurance What’s covered:  A courier policy will cover the driver to make multiple drops of other people’s goods or materials in return for payment within the UK. It should include goods in transit cover, which covers the load from loss or damage in the event of an accident or theft. What’s not covered:  The van cannot be taken outside the UK unless agreed with the insurance provider.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Indeed, Chris Leppard, Service Manager from VW specialists Volks Autos  describes them as: “generally good vans, with a few known problems”. Most of these are centred around the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valves, which have a tendency to fail, and if they do you’ll be looking at a bill in the region of £800-900.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Toyota Hilux 2004-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Ask what fuel the owner has put in it, cheaper, poor quality fuel not doing the common rail injection system any good. Not the sharpest looking, nor most exciting to drive pick-up you can buy, but for dependability it’s right up there with the best. It deserves its reputation for rugged reliability, which isn’t true of rivals like Nissan’s Navara.
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  Cheap van insurance for builders, plumbers and electricians explained (Article)
  It isn’t unheard for a van to be off the road for two or three weeks while the insurer's approved garage waits for an elusive part to be delivered.  Finally, beware of automatically renewals. Most insurance providers will include an auto renewal as part of the deal, which means you sign up for another 12 months' cover when you policy expires.
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  Cheap camper van insurance (Article)
  The Honest John Vans insurance guide makes it easy to find cheap cover for a large or small camper van. From DIY vans to factory-built campers, our step-by-step guide will take you through the entire process of getting low cost insurance.
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  This means at the very least your car needs to be clean… unless you're selling a barn find, in which case leave it covered in dust and buried under boxes in the garage. Otherwise, give it a good wash and polish. Sweat the small stuff Now's the time to sort those niggles. If you know that you've got a slow puncture, get the rubber replaced or repaired.
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Scrutinise all of the paperwork; a full service record and folder with receipts from reputable garages is always a good sign. Make sure the mileage corresponds to the van and its condition. Also, check the vehicle registration and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tally with the documents.
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  Peugeot Expert Used Guide 2007-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Everything you need to know and look out for when buying a used Peugeot Expert.