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  Mazda Tops Reliability Index Again 29 Sep 2004 (News)
  Subaru and Mitsubishi’s excellent reliability records are only tarnished by the sky-high costs of repair when things do eventually go wrong. "A car suffering a breakdown is just half the problem for the owner. To get it back on the road, they have to fund the cost of the repair. Motorists invariably fail to consider the two together," explains Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct.
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  Car Crime Census: Methodology 16 Aug 2013 (News)
  The HonestJohn.co.uk Car Crime Census is the first ever detailed analysis of car crime. We’ve studied more than 500,000 car crime records, between October 2011 to September 2012, to pinpoint crime down to postcode and street.
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  Honest John's May deals 30 May 2014 (News)
  Click here Wednesday 7 May UK Car Discount h as a number discounted deals on new, first registered keeper Skoda Octavias . Savings of £3000 are on offer, with the choice of national stock or factory order cars.
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  New Warranty Direct Reliability Survey 1 Dec 2005 (News)
  Based on the study sample, thirty percent of cars will breakdown during the course of a year, leaving owners having to fork out an average repair bill of £310.66. With an estimated 7.2m cars*1 aged 3-5 years old on the road that’s a massive £677million on unforeseen – and unwanted repairs annually.
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  Most reliable cars in the UK unveiled in huge poll of fleet operators 10 Nov 2010 (News)
  German and Japanese brands dominate the top 10 cars, although three of the Japanese brand cars that feature are built in the UK. The Nissan Qashqai, produced in Sunderland, is the highest placed British-built car in fourth, while the Burnaston-built Toyota Avensis is in eighth place, followed by Swindon's Honda Civic in ninth.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 27 Jan 2017 (News)
  id=43310825"> By buying and registering before the VED tax changes in April you can make big savings on one of 2016's most popular cars Click here for more Vauxhall Corsa deals Wednesday 18 January 16 per cent off at RED Driving School Get 6 hours for the price of 5 and FREE Theory Test training Tuesday 17 January Save 30 per cent off an Autoglym Bodywork, Wheels and Interior gift collection at Halfords Clean, polish and protect your car for £55 (down from £78.99) Monday 16 January Save £25 on RAC Breakdown cover

  £7,995 YRV, Plus 5 Year Warranty from Daihatsu 30 Jun 2001 (News)
  This 5 door 'Young Recreational Vehicle' tall supermini still has power steering, twin airbags, radio cassette player, rear wash/wipe, rev counter, electric front windows and 1.3 litre engine (see car by car breakdown). But loses central locking, rear head restraints, electric body-colour mirrors and sports steering wheel which are included in the £8,495 Radical2. Both Radical models also lose electric rear windows, split sliding and folding rear sear, body colour door handles and side skirts still included in the £9,440 base model YRV.
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  Latest KIA deals from UK Car Discount 18 Sep 2013 (News)
  UK Car Discount has the following deals on the new Kia Sportage. All vehicles are UK supplied and brand new, with full manufacturer’s seven year warranty, breakdown cover and free delivery in mainland Britain.   KIA Sportage 1.6 GDi 1 5dr - £16,043 - Saving of £1452 KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 1 5dr - £17,250 - Saving of £1636 KIA Sportage 1 models include: 16-inch alloy wheels - front fog lights- daytime running LED lights and cornering lights - six speaker CD/MP3 player with iPod connectivity - cruise control - hill start assist - intelligent stop and go - twin curtain airbags KIA Sportage 1.6 GDi 2 5dr - £17,696 - Saving of £1699 KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2 5dr - £18,912 - Saving of £1883 KIA Sportage 2.0 KX-2 5dr (4WD) - £19,810 – Saving of £1985 KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi KX-2 5dr (4WD) - £21,002 – Saving of £2193 KIA Sportage 1 and KX-2models add: 17-inch alloy wheels - chrome front grille and door handles - roof rails - rear privacy glass - part leather upholstery - electric panoramic sun roof - reversing sensors KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 3 5dr - £20,306 - Saving of £2089 KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 3 5dr [Sat Nav] - £21,176 - Saving of £2219 KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi KX-3 5dr [Sat Nav] (4WD) - £23,269 - Saving of £2526 KIA Sportage 3 and KX-3 models add: 18-inch alloy wheels - xenon headlights with auto levelling -  headlight washers - front wipers de-icer - full black leather upholstery - heated from and rear seats -  automatic lighting control - auto dimming rear view mirror – 7-inch touchscreen full map navigation system - reversing camera display (on sat nav models only) For more details visit  www.uk-car-discount.co.uk . Vehicles available to purchase or if you require a finance quote contact 0161 9463500.
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  52 reg Moving Out of Warranty 5 Oct 2005 (News)
  Manufacturer’s provide a cushion for the first three years, after that you’re either relying on the protection of a good warranty or hope that you’ve bought a reliable car. The biggest winner is the garage." Warranty Direct offers MBI (Mechanical Breakdown Cover) from as little as £15 per month with no wear and tear exclusion and the ability to have your own choice of garage.
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  Honest John's Deals of the month - November 25 Nov 2014 (News)
  These cars are brand new, unregistered and supplied by UK main dealers. Click here Monday 24 November Car buyers can save more than £2000 on a new Nissan Qashqai with UK Car Discount.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 31 Jul 2017 (News)
  Cut the cost of your daily drive with the latest discounts on everything from new cars and breakdown cover to child seats and dash cameras.
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  New Hyundai Coupe Gets It Right 15 Sep 2001 (News)
  Prices are expected to be in the range £14,000 to £20,000. (Photo of the rear of the new car in the car by car breakdown.) More at www.Hyundai-car.co.uk
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  Ford Model A sets new world record 10 Jun 2014 (News)
  An Australian classic car owner has set a new world record for driving across Australia and back again in a pre-WWII car. Rod Wade, aged 71, and his team covered 5592 miles in a 1930 Ford Model A in a fundraising challenge for Kidney Health Australia.
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  Entries Invited for 2013 MSA Spring Classic Tour 20 Dec 2012 (News)
  Open to cars over 20 years of age, and based at the exclusive Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales, the MSA Spring Classic is a chance to brush the cobwebs from the car after the winter and enjoy a weekend of classic motoring around Wales and the West of England.
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  MSA Spanish Classic Car Tour Opens for Entries 24 Feb 2012 (News)
  Participants will be accompanied by a highly experienced team of officials and full breakdown support along the route. Photo by: Penny Deal, IMS
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  Big Savings and Secure Deals From Autofinders 13 Oct 2006 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk have available now the following 56 plate cars. All cars supplied by Autofinders Ltd are UK showroom supplied, not imports, and include full 3 years manufacturers warranty, breakdown cover, 12 months VED and all on the road costs. No hidden charges, administration fees or arrangement fees on any car.
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  AA man fixes classic Land Rover... with a potato 20 Feb 2015 (News)
  The AA has plenty of experience with classic Land Rovers - they bought their first ones back in 1948 to use on night breakdown work in London. The off-roaders were able to carry more equipment than the motorcycle and sidecar that the AA traditionally used. Plus, the Landies could two a vehicle to safety. Its not the first time a foodstuff has been used to fix a car.
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  Free Finance on Nissan 370Z 7 Jul 2010 (News)
  With a deposit of only £8,372 and a monthly payment of £349, drivers can get closer to the action with the top down. For a full breakdown of the finance packages on offer see the table below. The 370Z punches well above its weight thanks to its front-mounted V6 engine feeding 328PS to the rear wheels. Performance is eye-opening, with the 0-62 mph sprint taking only 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 155mph in reserve.
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  Fleets vote BMW most reliable make under 3 years old, Honda Civic most reliable car. 7 Nov 2009 (News)
    The FN50 reliability survey, undertaken by Fleet News and financial consultants Grant Thornton and covering 840,000 cars, asks leasing companies to assess reliability according to the number of breakdowns per model on their fleet. As the majority of the surveyed vehicles are used for business and so are subjected to higher than average mileage and are in constant use in all conditions.
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  Round up of the latest manufacturer deals 21 Aug 2012 (News)
  Manufacturer new car offers, deals and promotions The 62-plate is almost here, and, as is always the case when the new number plate comes around, there’s a bit of a rush to get a brand new car on the drive.