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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.
• 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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  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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  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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  How to: Import a classic car (Article)
  Cheap Classic Car Insurance   Our detailed guide on the tips and tricks to cut premium costs takes you through the classic car insurance companies to use, what to ask and, crucially, what you should be paying. Read the full guide now to see how much you could save Paying for it when it's back home If you’re importing a car from outside the European Union (EU), you will need to pay a duty of 10 per cent on the car’s value, plus shipping costs.
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  How to buy a used van (Article)
  In a perfect world this would be a fully-stamped service record from a main dealer, but it may be a collection of invoices from a variety of garages. Either way, this paperwork not only tells you a lot about the history of your prospective purchase, it will also help maintain the value of your vehicle when you come to sell it, assuming you keep up with the good maintenance of course.
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  Cheap van hire (Article)
  Looking for cheap or budget van hire? Our step-by-step guide will tell you how to get a good deal and avoid costly hidden fees and charges.  In this guide Can I drive a van with a car licence?
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  Because Mrs B’s car had fairly unusual features, it was not as quick and easy as is usually the case with more standard models to just check in the trade guides for a guide retail price. However, we told the insurer that if it had contacted the compilers of these guides and made some further enquiries, it should have been able to obtain an accurate guide price for Mrs B’s exact model.
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  It is assumed that they were. If the retailer does not agree, it is for the retailer to prove that the goods were satisfactory at the time of sale. This comes from Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002, derived from EU Directive 1999/44/EU which became Clauses 48A to 48F inclusive of the Sale of Goods act in April 2003  after the first six months:   Under sale of goods legislation (Sale of Goods Act 1979, Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994) consumers are entitled to expect that any goods they buy are of satisfactory quality.
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  Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
  Tech includes an accelerometer, light sensor and LEDs to help children learn how to curate sound packs that allow you to mix and produce entire songs with the tap of your finger. You can also connect Specdrums to any other music software that accepts Bluetooth Midi, such as Garage Band and Ableton Live. Review coming soon to Honest John Kit.
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  Top 10: Gifts for kids (Article)
  Tech includes an accelerometer, light sensor and LEDs to help children learn how to curate sound packs that allow you to mix and produce entire songs with the tap of your finger. You can also connect Specdrums to any other music software that accepts Bluetooth Midi, such as Garage Band and Ableton Live. Review coming soon to Honest John Kit.