Honest John News Archive

News Archive

October 2025

Frankenstein’s car: The cost of Britain's most expensive car repairs

Frankenstein’s car: The cost of Britain's most expensive car repairs
Police to stop motorists for roadside vision tests

Police to stop motorists for roadside vision tests
Hidden Heroes: Fiat Bravo HGT

Hidden Heroes: Fiat Bravo HGT
Question of the week: Why can't I find a car with good passenger access?

Question of the week: Why can't I find a car with good passenger access?
Next generation Toyota Corolla to get dramatic new look

Next generation Toyota Corolla to get dramatic new look
Mazda concept previews new Mazda 2

Mazda concept previews new Mazda 2
Millions avoid driving at night due to headlight glare

Millions avoid driving at night due to headlight glare
Tiny Honda Super-N EV is heading to the UK in 2026

Tiny Honda Super-N EV is heading to the UK in 2026
406-mile electric Mercedes GLC priced from £60,350

406-mile electric Mercedes GLC priced from £60,350
Kia EV4 GT prototype previews new electric hot hatch

Kia EV4 GT prototype previews new electric hot hatch
‘Phenomenal’ AI camera trial already changing driver behaviour

‘Phenomenal’ AI camera trial already changing driver behaviour
Porsche's electric Macan gets a high-performance GTS model

Porsche's electric Macan gets a high-performance GTS model
Hidden Heroes: Peugeot 106 GTi

Hidden Heroes: Peugeot 106 GTi
Question of the week: Why can't I get a high-spec car with small wheels?

Question of the week: Why can't I get a high-spec car with small wheels?
Seven-seat Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid starts at £43,105

Seven-seat Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid starts at £43,105
BYD unveils the Atto 2 DM-i: the UK's smallest PHEV

BYD unveils the Atto 2 DM-i: the UK's smallest PHEV
Cost of an MoT could rise after lobbying from garages

Cost of an MoT could rise after lobbying from garages
Number of drivers with penalty points on the rise

Number of drivers with penalty points on the rise
How much will three points on your licence increase your insurance?

How much will three points on your licence increase your insurance?
New Omoda 4 small SUV to go on sale in 2026

New Omoda 4 small SUV to go on sale in 2026
Is driving getting worse due to new car tech?

Is driving getting worse due to new car tech?
Hidden Heroes: SEAT Toledo V5

Hidden Heroes: SEAT Toledo V5
Question of the week: Should I replace the clutch on my Honda or replace the whole car?

Question of the week: Should I replace the clutch on my Honda or replace the whole car?
Volkswagen T-Cross Euro NCAP score drops to three stars

Volkswagen T-Cross Euro NCAP score drops to three stars
'Frustrating' parking apps unpopular with most drivers

'Frustrating' parking apps unpopular with most drivers
MoT pass rates up 20% over last decade

MoT pass rates up 20% over last decade
Mercedes-Benz reveals dramatic Vision Iconic concept car

Mercedes-Benz reveals dramatic Vision Iconic concept car
"No justifiable reason" for latest increases in fuel prices

"No justifiable reason" for latest increases in fuel prices
Five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 heads to the UK

Five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 heads to the UK
Hidden Heroes: Volvo 760 Turbo

Hidden Heroes: Volvo 760 Turbo
Question of the week: Someone hit me on a roundabout - who is at fault?

Question of the week: Someone hit me on a roundabout - who is at fault?
Skoda celebrates 130 years with fastest-ever Fabia

Skoda celebrates 130 years with fastest-ever Fabia
Millions of drivers lie on their car insurance

Millions of drivers lie on their car insurance
Parents stepping in as cost of driving lessons grows

Parents stepping in as cost of driving lessons grows
DVSA UK recall round-up October 2025: Hyundai, Ford and Mazda models recalled

DVSA UK recall round-up October 2025: Hyundai, Ford and Mazda models recalled
Staggering cost of learning to drive in 2025 revealed

Staggering cost of learning to drive in 2025 revealed
Serious accidents involving over 70s on the increase

Serious accidents involving over 70s on the increase
Hidden Heroes: Rover 45 V6

Hidden Heroes: Rover 45 V6
Question of the week: Why do people sit on their brakes in traffic?

Question of the week: Why do people sit on their brakes in traffic?
Councils pocket a record £1.2bn profit from car parking

Councils pocket a record £1.2bn profit from car parking
HonestJohn.co.uk urges Government to cut VAT on roadside EV charging

HonestJohn.co.uk urges Government to cut VAT on roadside EV charging