Money Saving Offers, Deals & Vouchers
Current best deals: Save £60 on a Joie Every Stage car child seat; £60 off a Dyson V6 handheld vacuum cleaner; £180 off a Nilfisk pressure washer
We're constantly on the look out for the best deals to save you money whether you're buying your next car, getting it serviced, insured, re-fuelled or after something like a dashcam. Our money-saving guide is updated daily - sometimes several times a day - kicking off with just-found deals and offers and moving into money saving information from other parts of the site.
See also: Cheap breakdown cover and reduced-rate airport parking with Groupon
Deals Of The Week
Deals, offers & promotions on cars, products and services
Tuesday 20 November
30% discount off a Maxi-Cosi Tobi group 1 car seat
Save £60 when you buy the Tobi seat in 'sparking grey' on Amazon, bringing the price down from £200 to £140. The forward facing group 1 car seat is suitable for children from 9 to 18 kg (approx. 9 months to 4 years) and offers five recline positions. See all our child car seat reviews here.
Monday 18 November
Save £50 on a Nextbase 312GW dash cam bundle
The Nextbase 312GW records in Full 1080p HD and offers inbuilt WiFi, meaning you can quickly transfer and share your footage with your insurer, friends or social media using the Nextbase app. Read our full review here. The Limited Edition Bundle comes with the dash cam, a 16GB microSD card, carry case and polarising lens to reduce windscreen glare.
Arranged Exclusively For HonestJohn.co.uk Readers
ALA GAP Insurance - 12% off* 
We've arranged a deal on GAP insurance just for HonestJohn.co.uk readers. Use the ALA GAP Insurance voucher code HJ68 at ALA GAP Insurance* and get 12 per cent off the standard price of a policy.
Make sure you use the code before 31 December 2018.
MotorEasy Warranty - £75 off* 
We've arranged a deal on warranty cover just for HonestJohn.co.uk readers. Save an extra £75 off a MotorEasy 12-month plan by using code HJ75 at checkout.
It can not be used with any other offer or discount.
Make sure you use the code before 31 December 2018.
Friday 16 November
10% off four tyres at TyresOnTheDrive.com
Buy four tyres from TyresOnTheDrive and get 10% off with the code FLASH10. You can get 5% off two tyres with the code FLASH5. It applies to Firestone, Nexen, Maxxis, Falken, Bridgestone, Landsail or Davanti tyres.
Thursday 15 November
20% off all kids bicycles at Halfords
Halfords has 20% off all children's bicycles and a further £10 off bike accessories so ideal if you want to get a new bike and helmet as a Christmas present.
Wednesday 14 November
25% off car and van batteries at Kwik-Fit
Get a 25% discount when you buy a battery online with a choice of fitting or collection at your nearest Kwik-Fit. The offer runs until 31 December 2018.
Tuesday 13 November
Save £66 on a Joie Spin 360 car seat
The Joie Spin 360 spins 360-degrees for accessible child harnessing and effortless rearward-to-forward transitioning and is one of the lightest weight, Isofix installed spinning child seats at just 13kg. This group 0+/1 car seat begins as a rearward facing infant seat up to 18kg, then coverts to a forward facing seat from 9-18kg. To see our full, 5 out of 5 star review of the Joie Spin 360, click here.
Monday 12 November
40% off an MoT at ATS Euromaster
An MoT at ATS Euromaster was £30 but with this Groupon voucher, it's now £18. Customers can get the MoT test done at over 75 locations across the UK, and enjoy a 10 per cent discount on any necessary repairs as well.
Friday 9 November
Save over £500 on a Thule bike rack
The top of the range Thule EuroClassic G6 929 bike carrier can carry up to three bikes at a time (25kg per bike). The carrying capacity can be increased to four bikes with the purchase of the Thule 4th bike adaptor 9281. It's currently massively discounted on Amazon, costing only £110, down from £614. Alternatively, read our review of the Thule Easyfold XT 2 933 bike carrier rack or Thule Raingutter bike rack for older/classic cars.
Thursday 8 November
Half price Halfords roof box
The Halfords 250-litre roof box allows you to carry up to 50kg and comes with a one-year warranty. It's currently reduced from £129 to £64.50.
Wednesday 7 November
Get almost 70% off Emergency Assist breakdown cover
Get one year of Emergency Assist Car Breakdown Cover in the UK from £17.50, down from £55.62, if your car is under 10 years old. It's up to £32 for a premium policy for a car of any age.
Tuesday 6 November
25% off a Ring digital tyre inflator
The Ring RAC640 12V Digital Tyre Inflator is currently £30, reduced from £40, on Amazon. The inflator comes with five adaptors, making it ideal for tyre maintenance as well as using with air beds, paddling pools, bicycle tyres etc. It also comes with an LED light and an auto stop function. Simply set the pressure you need, press start, and the RAC640 automatically stops at the correct pressure. For more options, check out our Top 10: Tyre inflators.
Monday 5 November
£180 off a Nilfisk pressure washer
The Nilfisk C135 Pressure Washer is currently £151 on Amazon, down from £331. It has a powerful 1700W motor, 135bar max and 115bar operating pressures, and a 6m high pressure hose. Check out our Top 10: cheapest pressure washers for alternatives.
Friday 2 November
10% off an Eufy RoboVac 30c robot vacuum
Save 10% on an Alexa and app-controlled Eufy RoboVac 30c with the discount code EUFYROBO. The 30c is the updated version of the 11S, which we recently reviewed as a 5-star product.
Thursday 1 November
Almost £20 off the Autoglym Perfect Bodywork, Wheels & Interiors collection
The collection is currently £50 on Amazon, down from £69.50. It includes shampoo, polish, gloss protector, wheel cleaner, tyre dresser, interior shampoo, glass polish, vinyl and rubber treatment, plus a sponge, finishing cloth and drying cloth.
Wednesday 31 October
£60 off a Dyson V6 handheld vacuum cleaner
There's currently a 24% discount on the Dyson V6 handheld vacuum at Amazon, meaning it's reduced from £250 to £190. Additional tools in the box include the combination tool, the crevice tool, the extension hose, the mini soft dusting brush and the stubborn dirt brush. It offer up to 20 minutes of battery powered suction. Read our full review here.
Tuesday 30 October
Save over £100 on a Garmin GPS Cycle Computer
The Garmin Edge 820 GPS Cycle Computer has bike specific navigation preloaded and offers turn-by-turn instructions on routable road and bike paths. The Edge 820 is also compatible with ANT+ & Bluetooth sensors so speed, cadence and heart rate monitors are covered. It's currently £225 at Halfords, down from £329. Read our review of the rivalling Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt GPS bike computer here.
Monday 29 October
10% off Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear and Avon tyres
For today only (Monday 29 October) get 10% off your order when you buy two or more Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear or Avon tyres from Black Circles. Use code FLASH10 at checkout.
Friday 26 October
Save over £55 on a Graco child seat
The Group 0+ Graco SnugRide Car Seat is currently £66, down from £123 on Amazon.
Thursday 25 October
Save £30 on a Garmin 55 dash cam
The Garmin 55 Plus dash camera is currently £120 at Halfords, down from £150. See our Garmin 55 review here.
Wednesday 24 October
Save £50 on a Karcher K2 pressure washer
The Karcher K2 Full Control Car & Home 1400W pressure washer is currently £120 at Argos, down from £170. The K2 is powerful, lightweight and versatile. It includes a foam lance, a soft bristle brush and 500ml of car shampoo. Also included is a T-150 patio cleaner, as well as a 500ml ready-to-use patio and deck detergent that helps clean, care and protect outdoor areas. For more discounts and offers, check out our Deals page over on Kit.
Tuesday 23 October
20% off a Vantrue dash camera
Monday 22 October
Ducati Helmet Exchange
Exchange your old full-face bike helmet (any brand) at a participating Ducati dealership and get £100 off a new Ducati Arai crash helmet. This promotion runs until 15 December 2018.
Fuel Prices for W/C 19 November 2018
Average petrol prices in the UK went down ever so slightly again this week, but diesel prices remain unchanged.
Top Five Best PCP finance deals
PCP deals aren't for everyone, but if you're after low monthly payments and want a new car, they can be cost effective. These are the best five finance deals on some of the UK's favourite cars, available through manufacturer schemes and sourced through research of manufacturer websites:
| The car | The PCP finance deal |
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Volov S90 D4 Momentum If you're in the market for an upmarket and luxurious saloon then it's worth considering Volvo's sleek S90. Besides being a relaxing car to drive, it's remarkably quiet and comfortable – and it also offers good value for money. Volvo's currently offering a hefty deposit contribution of £3250, as well as a retailer contribution of £4193, in conjunction with 0% APR finance. The net result is monthly payments of just £279. Our full review of the Volvo S90 here |
Monthly payment: £279 Cash price: £36,460 Customer deposit: £5606 Dealer deposit contribution: £3250 Total deposit: £8856 Duration: 49 months/annual mileage: 10,000 Total amount of credit: £23,410 at 0% APR representative, Optional final payment: £12,875 Total payable by customer: £35,123, excess mileage fee: 14.9p per mile |
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Skoda Fabia SE 1.0 TSI 95PS The Fabia has long been one of the top choices if you're looking for a practical, comfortable and inexpensive small hatchback. In SE specification it comes with plenty of creature comforts, too, including air conditioning, Bluetooth, DAB, rear parking sensors and a speed limiter – and its TSI engine is frugal and eager. Low 3.9% APR finance and a deposit contribution of £1750 helps keep monthly costs down to just £148. Our full review of the Skoda Fabia here |
Monthly payment: £148 Cash price: £14,845 Customer deposit: £2500 Dealer deposit contribution: £1750 Total deposit: £4250 Duration: 48 months/annual mileage: 10,000 Total amount of credit: £10,595 at 3.9% APR representative, Optional final payment: £4811 Total payable by customer: £16,025 excess mileage fee: 3p per mile |
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Suzuki Swift 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T This compact hatch is great fun to drive, in part thanks to its eager and efficient Boosterjet engine. It's easy to live with, too, as it has a spacious and comfortable interior. It won't break the bank, either; Suzuki's currently offering a 0% APR finance deal that requires no deposit and costs £184 per month. Our full review of the Suzuki Swift here |
Monthly payment: £184 Cash price: £13,999 Customer deposit: £0 Dealer deposit contribution: £0 Total deposit: £0 Duration: 49 months/annual mileage: 8000 Total amount of credit: £13,999 at 0% APR representative, Optional final payment: £5149 Total payable by customer: £13,999, excess mileage fee: 4p per mile |
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Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T 140 N-Connecta The Nissan Qashqai is one of the UK’s most popular cars and there are a range of affordable finance deals – including this 0% APR offering. You'll have to put down a fairly hefty deposit but, after that, monthly costs are a sensible £189. The Qashqai also comes with three years' roadside assistance. Two years' servicing can also be bought for £249. Our full review of the Nissan Qashqai here |
Monthly payment: £189 Cash price: £24,045 Customer deposit: £6143 Dealer deposit contribution: £0 Total deposit: £6143 Duration: 37 months/annual mileage: 10,000 Total amount of credit: £17,902 at 0% APR representative, Optional final payment: £11,098 Total payable by customer: £24,045 excess mileage fee: 8p per mile |
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Dacia Sandero Essential TCe 90 The Dacia Sandero is a no-nonsense hatchback that's ideal if you're looking for straightforward, inexpensive motoring. It's not devoid of creature comforts in Essential specification, mind, featuring the likes of air conditioning and a DAB radio. Lending it further appeal is the fact that, if you put down £1759, you can drive one for just £109 per month. Our full review of the Dacia Sandero here |
Monthly payment: £109 Cash price: £8595 Customer deposit: £1759 Dealer deposit contribution: £250 Total deposit: £2009 Duration: 36 months/annual mileage: 6000 Total amount of credit: £6586 at 4.9% APR representative, Optional final payment: £3405 Total payable by customer: £9338, excess mileage fee: 8p per mile |
*Updated October 2018
Car manufacturers offering car finance deals with free insurance:
Citroen is offering a 'SimplyDrive' package that includes three years' insurance, road tax, servicing and breakdown cover. The same deal applies to the DS range, too.
Peugeot's three-year 'Just Add Fuel' PCP deal combines insurance, road tax, servicing, breakdown cover and warranty costs into a single monthly payment.
Car manufacturers offering car finance deals with zero percent finance:
Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Mazda, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, SEAT, SsangYong, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Vauxhall, Volvo.
See more Manufacturer Offers>>>
Comparison table with high street lenders' car loans
| Amount that can be loaned | Highest representative APR | Lowest representative APR | Other information | |
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Barclays car loans
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£1000-£50,000 | 20.9% | 5.5% | Lowest APR available from £7500 to £15,000 |
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HSBC car loans
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£1000-£25,000 | 21.9% | 3.3% | Lowest APR available from £7000 to £15,000 |
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Lloyds Bank car loans
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£1000-£50,000 | 26.7% | 3.9% | Lowest APR available between from £7500 to £25,000 |
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Nationwide car loans
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£1000-£25,000 | 15.0% | 4.2% | Main current account customers will get a discount of at least 1% APR |
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Natwest car loans
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£1000-£50,000 | 24.9% | 3.4% | Lowest APR is available when you borrow between £7500 and £19,950 |
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TSB car loans
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£1000-£25,000 | 29.8% | 3.49% | TSB loans allow two repayment holidays per year |
*Updated October 2018, figures from lenders' websites
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