• Cars
  • Vans
  • Classics
  • Good Garage Guide
  • Kit
Sign up Profile Log in Log out
Honest John
  • Ask HJ
    • Ask Honest John
    • Find Answers
    • Search Topics

    Ask Honest John

    Recently Asked Questions

    • Should a claim by a named driver be entered against the policyholder when applying for insurance?
    • Will adding a younger driver to my policy as a named driver reduce my premium?
    • What is the best way to insure a car for a couple of months?
    • Are roof rack bars universal fit?
    • Should I buy a used car if it hasn't been serviced every 12 months?
  • News
    • News
    • Latest News 
    • New Car News
    • Buying & Selling News
    • Car Tax & Budget News
    • All New Cars Coming in 2025
    • In Depth
    • Car tax VED rates 2025/26
    • Satisfaction Index Results 2025
    •  

    Latest News Headlines

    EV uncertainty increases as 1 in 4 now ‘defiant’ about switching
    UK drivers continue to be uncertain about the switch to EVs with more than 1 in 4 defiant about making the switch
    Question of the week: Is stop/start damaging my engine?
    "Should it be disabled whenever a car is started for a journey?"
  • Reviews
    • Car Reviews and Guides
    • Car Reviews
    • Best & Cheapest Cars
    • Long Term Tests
    • Choose A Type Of Car
    • Small SUV
    • Small car
    • SUV
    • Hybrid
    • Electric
    • Pick Your Next Car
    • Select a make
    • Ford
    • BMW
    • Volkswagen
    • Honda
    • Toyota
    • Audi
    • Vauxhall
    • Nissan
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Skoda
    • Peugeot
    • Kia
    • View all
    •  

    Latest Reviews

    5
    Renault 5 E-Tech (2025)
    3
    MG 4 EV XPower (2024)
  • Insurance
    • Insurance
    • Car insurance advice
    • Insurance group finder
    • Get cheaper car insurance
    • Best car insurance companies
    • GAP insurance explained
  • Advice
    • Buying 
    • All buying advice
    • Buying a used car
    • Approved used cars
    • Your consumer rights
    • Owning
    • All owning advice
    • Check for recalls
    • Dash warning lights
    • Cambelt or timing chain checker
    • Running costs
    • All running costs advice
    • Cheap breakdown cover
    • Used car warranties
    • Car tax rates 2024
    • Driving 
    • All driving advice
    • Appealing a parking ticket
    • Speeding fines and penalties
    • ULEZ zone explained
  • Pricing
    • New Car Prices & Specifications
    • New Car Prices, Specs and Tech Data
    • Used Car Pricing
    • Used car valuations
    • Best places to sell your car

    Used Car Pricing Search (2000 on)

    Value my car

     with  to
  • Cars For Sale
    • New Cars
    • New Cars For Sale
    • New Vans For Sale
    • Used Cars
    • Cars For Sale
    • Vans For Sale
    • Classics For Sale
    • Best Deals
    • Best PCP Deals
    • Lease Deals
    • Best 0% APR Deals
    • £0 Deposit Deals
    • Best Cars for £99 a month
    • Nearly New Car Deals
    • Cars by Location
    • England
    • Scotland
    • Wales
    • Northern Ireland
    • London

    Cars Near You

    Sell Your Car

    Value your car ›
    • Audi
    • BMW
    • Ford
    • Honda
    • Hyundai
    • KIA
    • Land Rover
    • Mazda
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Nissan
    • Peugeot
    • Skoda
    • Toyota
    • Vauxhall
    • Volkswagen
  • Real MPG

    Real MPG

    • Select a make
    • Submit your Real MPG
    • Best Real MPG performers

    Fuel Calculator

    • Petrol or Diesel?
    • What is the Fuel Calculator?
    Compare two
    cars to find the
    lowest fuel cost

    Latest Submissions

    1 Series Coupe (2008 - 2013)
    79%
    Focus (2018 on)
    80%
  • Forum
    • Back Room Forum
    • Enter the Back Room
    • Register for the Back Room

    Search the forum

Honest John News Archive

News Archive

November 2010

Renault simplifies model range for 2011

Renault simplifies model range for 2011

Smart ForTwo Diesel and Petrol Congestion Charge Exempt

Smart ForTwo Diesel and Petrol Congestion Charge Exempt

Nissan Leaf Voted European Car of the Year

Nissan Leaf Voted European Car of the Year

Historics Countach Down to Christmas

Historics Countach Down to Christmas

New Michelin Supercar Tyre Shaves 5 Seconds Off a 2.7 Kilometre Lap

New Michelin Supercar Tyre Shaves 5 Seconds Off a 2.7 Kilometre Lap

Wooden car to be floated at Historics auction

Wooden car to be floated at Historics auction

Manheim Remarketing's long range Market Analysis

Manheim Remarketing's long range Market Analysis

Stubby aerial launched for Fords and Vauxhalls

Stubby aerial launched for Fords and Vauxhalls

The search is on for the UK's 2011 Top Technician

The search is on for the UK's 2011 Top Technician

Most reliable cars in the UK unveiled in huge poll of fleet operators

Most reliable cars in the UK unveiled in huge poll of fleet operators

Cars Cheap As You Like at Auction Today

Cars Cheap As You Like at Auction Today

Rare SS1 Tourer to Star in Barons 7th December Auction

Rare SS1 Tourer to Star in Barons 7th December Auction

Which Car Parts Wear Out First?

Which Car Parts Wear Out First?

Suzuki Offers Cut Rate Winter Tyre Fitting Service

Suzuki Offers Cut Rate Winter Tyre Fitting Service

Pink Smart in BCA Charity Auction

Pink Smart in BCA Charity Auction

Churchill's Daimler in December Historics Auction

Churchill's Daimler in December Historics Auction

The Futurecar Starts Here

The Futurecar Starts Here

Crucial to Protect Your Car Before Winter Sets In

Crucial to Protect Your Car Before Winter Sets In

First Ever Skoda to Compete in London to Brighton Run

First Ever Skoda to Compete in London to Brighton Run

'Four Nations' in Saturday's Futurecar Challenge

'Four Nations' in Saturday's Futurecar Challenge

Best FIAT eco:Driver Can Win a 500 TwinAir

Best FIAT eco:Driver Can Win a 500 TwinAir

Slight increase in wholesale used car values in October, reports Manheim Remarketing

Slight increase in wholesale used car values in October, reports Manheim Remarketing

1970 London-Mexico winning Escort to appear at Classic Car Show

1970 London-Mexico winning Escort to appear at Classic Car Show

Lovely Aston Martin DB4 For Historics Auction

Lovely Aston Martin DB4 For Historics Auction

New Device Impedes Theft of Catalytic Converters

New Device Impedes Theft of Catalytic Converters

Superbanger Bits at Bargain Prices

Superbanger Bits at Bargain Prices

  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • Advertise on this site
  • Contact
  • Mobile
Newspress

Website of the Year 2016, 2017 & 2018