Money Saving Offers, Deals & Vouchers
Current best deals: 2 for 1 RED Driving lessons; £500 off a Suzuki 125cc bike; Up to 40% off Blink security systems.
Best Buys
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.
Deals Of The Week
Deals, offers & promotions on cars, products and services
Tuesday 17 July
Save £500 off a Suzuki GSX-S125 or GSX-R125
Suzuki has extended its offer of £500 off all new GSX-R125 and GSX-S125 sold until the end of July.
Monday 16 July
Up to 40% off Blink systems on Amazon Prime Day
Blink, the wire-free home security and HD video monitoring system, is offering up to 40 per cent off all systems including its new outdoor camera, the Blink XT, throughout the Amazon Prime Day sales event. If you want to protect All the Small (valuable) Things in your home, make use of this offer - which is only available at Amazon until the end of 17 July 2018.
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 HJ18 at ALA GAP Insurance* and get 12 per cent off the standard price of a policy.
Make sure you use the code before 30 June 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 13 July
Discounted driving lessons with RED
Get 2 for 1 lessons when you book your first two hours with RED Driving School. Get four hours for the price of three and six hours for the price of five as well.
Thursday 12 July
Child seat sale at Mothercare
The offer ends on 25 July 2018 and includes £110 off a Britax Romer dualfix car seat, £43 off a Joie Bold highback booster seat and much more.
Wednesday 11 July
10% off all in-car tech at Halfords
As part of Halfords' week of daily deals, today's offer includes a 10% discount on dash cams, satnavs and car audio. The offers include £70 off a BlackVue dual dash cam, £80 off a Nextbase motorcycle BikeCam, £70 off a TomTom GO 6200 satnav and £70 off a Garmin DriveAssist 51 satnav.
Tuesday 10 July
Save 30% on a 4-pack of Tile Mate
This little Bluetooth tracker easily attaches to car keys and bags to prevent you fom losing them. The Tile Mate has a range of 100 metres and the internal battery lasts around a year. Just double tap the app on your phone to make the Tile ring. You can also double tap the Tile itself to ring your phone if you lose it. The £72 4-pack is currently £52.
Monday 9 July
Free digital tyre inflator when you buy Michelin tyres
You can get a Michelin digital tyre inflator worth £45 when you buy four Michelin Primacy 4 tyres at Blackcircles. Use the code MDTP at checkout.
Friday 6 July
Get 35% off at EuroCarParts this weekend
EuroCarParts continues with its big discounts and you can get 35% off this weekend if you use the code WEEKEND35 when you check out. Ideal if you need to stock up. It includes batteries, wipers and oil.
Thursday 5 July
Free air con check at Halfords
Halfords is offering a free air con check, to check your refrigerant levels and see if they need to be topped up for optimal performance.
Wednesday 4 July
Save over 30% on a Thule bike carrier
The Thule ProRide 591 roof-mounted bicycle carrier is currently £80 on Amazon, down from £115.
Tuesday 3 July
£1000 off a new Renault Clio or Captur when you trade-in your old car
Get £1000 off a new Captur or Clio when you trade-in your old car. The base spec Clio is currently £179 per month on PCP, with 0% APR and a £449 contribution from Renault. The Captur is £199pm over 49 months, with 0% APR and a £133 contribution from Renault.
Monday 2 July
£50 off fitting Michelin tyres
ATS Euromaster are offering customers up to £50 off fitting on all Michelin tyres when you purchase two or more car, van or 4x4 tyres online. Save £26 when buying two tyres, £39 when buying three tyres or £52 when buying four Michelin tyres. The discount will be applied automatically at the basket online. This offer is valid on purchases made in a single transaction online between 1 July and 31 August 2018.
Deal of the week
£52 off when you buy four Michelin tyres at ATS Euromaster
You can save £26 when buying 2 x tyres, £39 when buying 3 x tyres or £52 when buying 4 x Michelin tyres at ATS online.
Friday 29th of June
Smart Forfour Passion for £159 a month with £159 deposit
You can get a new Smart Forfour for £159 a month at 2% APR and with a very low deposit of just £159. It's limited to 7000 miles a year with a 7.2 pence per mile excess charge.
Thursday 28th June
Nuna REBL Plus i-Size car seat for £290 at Mothercare
The Nuna REBL Plus is one of the best swivelling car seats on the market and at £290 at Mothercare this is a hefty discount against the usual price of £425.
Wednesday 27th June
YI compact dash cam for £34.99 on Amazon
If you want an affordable but good quality dashcam, the YI is excellent value and is down to £35.
Tuesday 26th June
20% off Turtle Wax and Meguiar's car cleaning products at Halfords
You can get 20% off all Meguiar's and Turtle Wax cleaning products at Halfords.
Monday 25th June
40% off batteries and 35% off engine oil at Euro Car Parts
Use the code Summer70 when you check out on eurocarparts.com and you'll see come significant savings on a whole range of car products and parts.
Friday 22 July
£7.50 off Ring RAC610 Tyre Inflator - now just £12.49
This simple to use Ring analogue tyre inflator is great value at £12.49 and a useful thing to carry in your car. It also comes with adaptors for bicycle tyres and balls.
Thursday 21 July
Free Onward Travel on selected RAC breakdown cover
You can get free Onward Travel with RAC Roadside and National Recovery or Roadside, National Recovery and At Home cover. It's only available to new members though.
Wednesday 20 July
£50 off when you buy four Pirelli tyres at ATS Euromaster
You can save £25 when buying two Pirelli tyres or £50 when buying four Pirelli tyres. It applies to Pirelli car, van or 4x4 tyres, online. This offer is valid on tyre purchases made in a single transaction online until 30th June 2018.
Tuesday 19 July
20% off a range of satnavs
Save up to £70 on satnavs at Halfords.
Monday 18 June
Peugeot Just Add Fuel finance package
Peugeot's Just Add Fuel package allows young drivers (aged 18-20 or have less than two years' No Claim Discount) to get three years' insurance (for up to three drivers), three years' car tax, three years' warranty, three years' roadside assistance and three years' routine servicing for a fixed monthly payment on a 37 month contract with 4.9% APR Representative. The offer includes a telematics device on the vehicle.
Fuel Prices for W/C 16 July 2018
Fuel prices have risen significantly since the begining of the year, with petrol priced at 127ppl and diesel at 131.5ppl on average in the UK. In May, the cost of filling up a standard, 55-litre family car increased by £3.29. And, while supermarkets cut petrol prices by 3ppl in June, prices could rise even further as the Government consider lifting the eight-year long freeze on fuel duty to raise billions for the NHS.
New Car Deals
Below are deals on new cars that we think are worth highlighting. If you're looking to cut costs to the bone, we've uncovered cars that you can drive for less than £100 per month, but if you're looking to buy something bigger or more expensive, we have those deals covered too - in depth - in our Cheap Car Finance section.
PCP Car Finance: Small cars for under £100 a month
We've looked all over to find you the best offers on small cars. 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 cheapest we currently know of:
| The car | The PCP finance deal |
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Dacia Sandero Ambience SCe 75 The Dacia Sandero is a refreshingly straightforward and affordable car, compared to other 'value' alternatives, with prices starting from less than £7500. It's quite a lot more practical than similarly priced cars like the Citroen C1, plus it's cheap to run and easy to drive – which makes it a great choice for the budget-conscious buyer. Our full review of the Dacia Sandero here |
Monthly payment: £99 Cash price: £7795 Customer deposit: £1454 Dealer deposit contribution: £250 Total deposit: £1704 Duration: 36 months/annual mileage: 6000 Total amount of credit: £6091 at 4.9% APR representative, optional final payment: £3220 Total payable by customer: £8487, excess mileage fee: 8p per mile |
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Suzuki Celerio 1.0 SZ2 While the Suzuki Celerio isn't the most interesting car in its class, it’s claimed to average 65.7mpg and is cheap to maintain. All in, it's an affordable little runabout and a great choice for those trying to keep costs low. It doesn’t have much kit in SZ2 trim, which is featured in this deal, but you do get the basics and a DAB radio. Our full review of the Suzuki Celerio here |
Monthly payment: £89 Cash price: £7499 Customer deposit: £1740 Dealer deposit contribution: £0 Total deposit: £1740 Duration: 49 months/annual mileage: 6000 Total amount of credit: £5759 at 5.69% APR representative, optional final payment: £2465 Total payable by customer: £8477, excess mileage fee: 7p per mile |
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Ford Ka+ Studio 1.2 Ti-VCT 70PS The Ka+ is the cheapest new Ford and a serviceable little hatchback to boot. It isn't the most exciting car to drive, by any stretch, but it won’t break the bank. The Ka+ is available on a PCP deal that costs £99 a month over two years, following a customer deposit of £3579. That’s a hefty amount to put down but this Ka+ does come with lots of kit, including a DAB radio, air-con and cruise control. Our full review of the Ford Ka+ here |
Monthly payment: £99 Cash price: £11,100 Customer deposit: £3579 Dealer deposit contribution: £0 Total deposit: £3579 Duration: 24 months/annual mileage: 9000 Total amount of credit: £7521 at 0% APR representative, optional final payment: £5145 Total payable by customer: £11,100, excess mileage fee: 7.2p per mile |
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Hyundai i10 S 1.0 66PS The i10 is a handsome hatchback that offers up an impressive amount of space and a good quality interior. It’s also decent to drive and ultimately, as a result of its impressive credentials, it won our Most Popular City Car award in 2017. Go for a three-year PCP deal and, after putting down £2600, you could drive one for £99 a month. Our full review of the Hyundai i10 here |
Monthly payment: £99 Cash price: £8995 Customer deposit: £2600 Dealer deposit contribution: £250 Total deposit: £2850 Duration: 36 months/annual mileage: 10,000 Total amount of credit: £6145 at 4.9% APR representative, optional final payment: £3294 Total payable by customer: £9700, excess mileage fee: 9p per mile |
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Kia Picanto 1.0 66PS The Picanto is a smart-looking, capable small car – and an very reasonably priced one at that. This deal on a five-door ‘2’ model, with air-con, features monthly payments of £97 over three years. You'll have to stump up a deposit of £3000 but, should you decide that you want the car at the end of the contract, you’ll benefit further from the remainder of the Kia’s seven-year warranty. Our full review of the Kia Picanto here |
Monthly payment: £97 Cash price: £10,855 Customer deposit: £3000 Dealer deposit contribution: £750 Total deposit: £3750 Duration: 36months/annual mileage: 8000 Total amount of credit: £7105 at 4.9% APR representative, optional final payment: £4467 Total payable by customer: £11,713 excess mileage fee: 7.5p per mile |
*Updated April 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.
The new SEAT Ibiza comes with one year's free insurance for drivers over 18 years old. This offer ends on 2 July 2018.
Volkswagen will throw in a year's insurance on new Polo ordered before 1 July 2018. This offer doesn't extend to GTI or GTI+ models though.
Car manufacturers offering car finance deals with zero percent finance:
BMW, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, SEAT, SsangYong, Suzuki, Toyota and Vauxhall.
See more Manufacturer Offers>>>
Car loan rates available from high street lenders
Always shop around before taking out finance. What may seem like a good in the showroom may not be all it seems. Below are representative rates currently available from high street lenders to help you make an informed decision. The lowest high street rate is currently with TSB.
| 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 | 22.9% | 4.9% | Lowest APR available between £7500 and £15,000 |
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HSBC car loans
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£1000-£25,000 | 21.9% | 3.3% | "Lowest ever rate" for new customers borrowing between £7000 and £15,000 |
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Lloyds Bank car loans
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£1000-£50,000 | 27.7% | 4.6% | Lowest APR available between £7500 and £25,000 |
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Nationwide car loans
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£1000-£25,000 | 13.9% | 3.4% | 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 | 30% | 2.9% | TSB loans allow two repayment holidays |
+Updated October 2017, figures from lenders' websites
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