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  Honest John’s March deals 6 Apr 2014 (News)
  The deal is available until 30 September and customers can save a maximum of 20p off a litre .  Click here Thursday 27 March Renault is offering a number of Captur deals , which include £1000 deposit contribution, four year’s free servicing, warranty and roadside assistance.  Click here Wednesday 26 March Aviva is offering up to 20 per cent off car insurance if you buy online. Customers can also get up to a third off multicar cover when you add a second car or van.  Click here Tuesday 25 March Halfords is offering three for twos on car cleaning products .
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  Motor Codes is Helping to Drive Down Garage Complaints 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  Additionally, ten cases were handled through the conciliation procedure – nine of which were resolved to the satisfaction of the consumer and the garage involved. In one case where an engine repair failed and caused the vehicle to breakdown, Motor Codes advisors intervened when the garage responsible for the work refused to refund costs associated with a hire car. Just three weeks after starting conciliation, an agreement was reached when the garage agreed to replace the engine at £2,944, pay third party exploratory costs of £129.13, storage fees of £345 and car hire charges of £505 – a total of £3923.13.
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  Black Friday 2016: Best motoring deals 25 Nov 2016 (News)
  It’s Black Friday and there are big savings to be made on new cars, accessories, breakdown cover and insurance
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  Assaults on Battery. The AA Explains How to Extend Battery Life 12 Mar 2011 (News)
  Millions of motorists are taking years off the life expectancy of their car'sbattery by not regularly fully charging it, says the AA, which not only costs moneybut also risks the inconvenience of a breakdown. Every year, up to a fifth of cars on the road will require a new battery, estimatesthe AA, but many of these could have been prevented by being fully charged morefrequently. The problem stems from batteries taking longer to fully charge, while being placedunder greater demand by modern cars, which are being fitted with an ever increasingrange of power-hungry 'creature comforts'.
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  Bangkok Motor Show 29 Mar 2008 (News)
  More pix and details of Honda Jazz II, Toyota Corolla Altis II, Naza Forza, Hyundai H-1, Mazda CX-9 in car by car breakdown at www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm
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  10 Year Old Toyota Yaris Verso Wins Which Satisfaction Survey 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  Between December 2010 and March 2011, 52,563 people told Which? Car about the 63,727 cars they owned (some reported on more than one car), making this the UK’s biggest car survey for the fifth year running. **The survey asks owners to rate (out of five) how satisfied they are with their car, and also how likely they are to recommend it to a friend.
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  Nissan develops an All-New London Cab 6 Aug 2012 (News)
  The only real questionmark is the durability and longevity of the belt-cam 1.5 litre Renault diesel engine. More information in the Car by Car Breakdown Nissan NV200 entry .
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  Sparks Fly in Reliability Survey 21 Jul 2011 (News)
    Now that cars rely so much on electrical and electronic wizardry, it’s not surprising that electrical faults account for 27% of all car failures, up by about 17% on five years ago*. Overall, nearly four in 10 cars go awry each year and electrical problems are among the most common causes of breakdown, with repair bills running as high as £2,500.
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  Lewis Hamilton picks an MBGL or the road. 20 Oct 2008 (News)
  Lewis concluded: "This is the second GL I’ve owned, and it’s a privilege to have a job where I get to drive such amazing cars all the time." The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class range starts from £53,615 and like every Mercedes-Benz passenger car, has a three-year unlimited mileage warranty, and MobiloLife anti-corrosion and breakdown cover for up to 30 years.
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  IAM warns of council cutbacks over winter 31 Oct 2011 (News)
  The Department for Communities and Local Government show a 3.6% decrease in estimated spending on snowploughing, salting and standby arrangements, despite last year’s 37% increase in the number of cars overturning in snow or ice. IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “Roads are essential for the economy – not only in rural areas where cars are the only way to get around but also on the main routes that keep our economy moving.
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  Preview: Bonhams classic car auction, Goodwood, 12 July 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  After Valadier’s ownership, the Rolls-Royce was returned to limousine coachwork and later served as a breakdown vehicle, complete with jib crane at the rear. The car was purchased by the current owner’s father Denis Flather in 1965 and rallied extensively both at home and abroad over a 25-year period.
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  Motability Maintains Keen Prices For 2009 8 Jan 2009 (News)
  Depending on the type of make and model of car chosen, there may be an additional advance payment. Motability customers enjoy a brand new car every three years including insurance, aftersales servicing and maintenance, full breakdown assistance from the RAC, an allowance of 60,000 miles over a three year period and free tyre and glass replacement.
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  Happy Birthday: M25 2 Nov 2016 (News)
  There have been quite a few Happy Birthday pieces on Honest John Classics this year, with some of the most iconic cars of the past few decades celebrating milestone anniversaries. There won’t be many people, however, rushing to wish the M25 many happy returns, not least because those who are anywhere near it will, more than likely, be stuck in a jam.
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  Order a New Mazda6 Skyactiv and Maybe Pay Nothing At All 6 Nov 2012 (News)
  One lucky buyer of the all-new Mazda6 who pre-orders their car before 31-12-2012 will get it for nothing. If they win the all-new Mazda6 Prize Draw competition, their new car (worth up to £30,405 with factory-fitted options), will be ‘free'.  The prize draw will take place on 4 January 2013.
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  New Tyre Sealant Fixes Punctures Without Destroying Tyres 10 Aug 2011 (News)
  Plus, it’s the only non-flammable, water soluble tyre repair product on the market, so it’s safe to carry in your car and can be cleaned out of the tyre so that it can be professionally repaired, rather than replaced, if needs be: 1. Rotate puncture to 6 o’clock position 2. Shake can (don’t remove puncturing object) 3.
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  New Mercedes C-Class Executive SE adds value and efficiency 31 Oct 2009 (News)
  As with every manual C-Class the Executive SE features Hill Start Assist, removing the need to operate the parking brake whilst moving away from a standstill.  The system holds the car for a second enabling the driver to move from the brake onto the accelerator for a smooth pull away. EuroNCAP awarded the C-Class a full five stars when it launched in 2007 and as you would expect the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an impressive line-up of standard safety features.
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  GO GREEN WITH MOTABILITY AND SAVE MONEY 23 Feb 2009 (News)
  Motability customers enjoy a brand new car every three years including insurance, aftersales servicing and maintenance, breakdown assistance from the RAC, an allowance of 60,000 miles over a three year period and free tyre and glass replacement.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 May 2016 (News)
  Scroll through the links below to see how much you could save.  Top 10 family cars for £15,000  |  Dash cameras to suit all budgets  |  Small cars for under £100 a month Wednesday 25 May  Get a two hour RED driving lesson for just £10 in Tesco Clubcard vouchers.
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  Scrappage Orders Reach 154,927 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  This is a great deal for manufacturers and dealers, not to mention the customers. “The scheme has contributed to the 13.5% jump in car manufacturing and the first growth in new car registrations since April 2008. The additional data also reveal that on average, new cars bought under the scheme have CO2 emissions that are 25% lower than the cars scrapped.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - March 27 Mar 2015 (News)
  Click here Friday 13 March Are you over 50 and looking for car insurance? The Post Office will guarantee to beat any like-for-like quote by at least £50. Click here Thursday 12 March Get free breakdown and theft-tracking with Admiral car insurance.