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August 2024

Future Classic Friday: MG ZR

Future Classic Friday: MG ZR

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: How would pay-per-mile be introduced?

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: How would pay-per-mile be introduced?

Filling stations could be fined for ignoring ‘pumpwatch’ scheme

Filling stations could be fined for ignoring ‘pumpwatch’ scheme

Drivers warned over fake car park QR codes

Drivers warned over fake car park QR codes

Car insurance premiums fall for the first time in two years

Car insurance premiums fall for the first time in two years

Future Classic Friday: Alfa Romeo 166

Future Classic Friday: Alfa Romeo 166

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Is supermarket fuel safe to use?

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Is supermarket fuel safe to use?

Asda 'worst' for compliance with voluntary fuel price watch scheme – but supermarket giant fights back

Asda 'worst' for compliance with voluntary fuel price watch scheme – but supermarket giant fights back

Concern about condition of UK roads reaches record levels

Concern about condition of UK roads reaches record levels

Motorists caught in 'absurd' airport ANPR charges

Motorists caught in 'absurd' airport ANPR charges

Many drivers still unaware of ‘flagship’ Highway Code changes

Many drivers still unaware of ‘flagship’ Highway Code changes

Vauxhall Astra Electric Griffin 2024: Prices cut for family EV

Vauxhall Astra Electric Griffin 2024: Prices cut for family EV

Audi A6 e-tron 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Audi A6 e-tron 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Motorway ‘red X’ rule-breakers rocket to record high

Motorway ‘red X’ rule-breakers rocket to record high

Future Classic Friday: Fiat Multipla

Future Classic Friday: Fiat Multipla

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Why has my car lost 30% of its value in 12 months?

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Why has my car lost 30% of its value in 12 months?

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Future Classic? Volkswagen Golf R32

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Is it fair for insurance costs to be so high for the over 70s?

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Is it fair for insurance costs to be so high for the over 70s?

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