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• Privacy Policy (Article)
  Questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy should be addressed: by email to privacy@honestjohn.co.uk by post to Brunswick Court, Yeomans Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5LR
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
  The most comprehensive revisions for the Dispatch occurred in 2012 when it had a facelift. Reduced emissions, the addition of Grip Control as an option with its four drive modes of normal, all-terrain, snow or sand, while Hill Start Assist became standard, as did the addition of a fixed speed limiter function. Visually, the 2012-onwards Dispatch is identifiable by a larger, chrome-rimmed grille and larger chevron badge that extends into the headlights.
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  Review: Nextbase 522GW dash cam (productReview)
  Aside from the ease of asking Alexa to find you a car park on the move, there's also a very important safety aspect of Alexa integration considering how many people still get their phones out or mess about with infotainment screens while they're driving.   
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  Classic car insurance for 17, 18, 19, 20 & 25 year olds (Article)
  Which means a quote of nearly a grand for a 1980s Mini is steep, but so is the £1750 policy on that 1.0-litre Vauxhall Corsa. Some classics, however, are able to offer younger drivers a great drive, the chance to stand out from the crowd and a premium that won’t see you saddled with years of debt. Heck, it might it even come in cheaper than the purchase price of the car… Minis make a great classic for younger drivers, as do Morris Minors and Mk1 Ford Fiestas.
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  This proved to be a useful last resort for a reader who bought a used Skoda Yeti 1.2DSG from a franchised Skoda dealer. A few weeks into ownership, the car lost drive miles away from the franchised dealer and a local specialist diagnosed a failed Dual Mass Flywheel. This was replaced at a cost of £1,600, but the supplying dealer refused to meet the cost because the work had been carried out by a non franchised dealer.
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  Cheap van insurance (Article)
  Your complete guide to getting great and affordable insurance cover for your van or pick-up.
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  Classic Car Restoration (Article)
  They’re mothballed and most of them turn up at auction a few years later. Let’s face it, driving it would devalue your investment so in these cases cars become collectors’ pieces. Their owners enjoy showing them off and once they’ve got their out of them, they move them on. But there are ways to beat the system.
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  How to buy a scooter (Article)
  They must complete both parts of the practical test within two years of passing the theory test. If they don’t, they must restart the whole process. If you passed your driving test before 1 February 2001, you can ride a moped without any training or changes to your licence. To ride any other two-wheeler with an engine larger than 50cc, you must complete a CBT course. Drivers who passed their test on or after 1 February 2001 can ride a moped as soon as they have passed a CBT course.
• CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
  Generally speaking the law provides that if you suffered damage or injury wholly caused by another person you should not be disadvantaged in any way. Thus if you drive an Aston Martin which is damaged in a collision which is not your fault then you should should be provided with a vehicle of equal prestige and not asked to accept the body-shop's Micra while yours is off the road.
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  Driving examiners plan to strike over driving test changes 20 Nov 2017 (News)
  Over 2000 driving examiners are planning a walkout on the day that the new driving test is introduced over concerns about changes in working conditions and the way the test is carried out. The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union has warned thousands of driving tests could be cancelled when its members take part in the walkout, due to take place on the 4 - 5 December.
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  Red Driving School To Offer Affordable Fully Comprehensive Insurance For Young Drivers 15 Oct 2012 (News)
  “At RED Driving School we recognise that the high cost of car insurance is one of the reasons behind many young people postponing learning to drive,” said Ian McIntosh, CEO of RED Driving School. “At RED our learners follow a structured training path which gives them the skills and confidence to pass their test and to drive safely beyond the test stage.
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  Calls for motorway training to be added to driving test 11 Mar 2011 (News)
  Motorway training should be integrated into the driving test to help improve the general standard of driving, according to the Driving Instructors Association which also wants the current Pass Plus scheme integrated into the driving test syllabus. The DIA is the UK's largest body representing professional driver trainers and says those applying for a driving test should only be allowed to do so once instructors are confident that candidates have sufficient experience of driving on all the types of road they will encounter when they have a full licence.
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  The 10 easiest places to pass your driving test 10 Jul 2017 (News)
  More than a million driving tests take place in the UK every year, but less than half of all learners obtain a pass which means drivers are paying over £40 million on failed driving tests. However, did you know that the pass rates vary wildly, depending on where you take your test?
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  Surge in number of children disqualified from driving 23 Jul 2018 (News)
  The DVLA figures were obtained under a Freedom of Information request and show that 242 children were found guilty of dangerous or reckless driving in the UK, while a further 178 were convicted of careless driving. Four children under the age of nine were also prosecuted for speeding or dangerous driving offences. “It’s frightening to think that anyone under the age of 17 has been caught driving on public roads, let alone children as young as eight.
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  TV PROGRAMME SEEKS LEARNER DRIVERS 24 Feb 2003 (News)
  Is learning to pass your driving test driving you crazy? Are you man enough to admit that you are finding learning to drive difficult? Granada is looking for learner drivers (including males!) who are struggling to pass their driving test for a brand new television series to be screened later in the year.
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  Fantastic first year for Mercedes Driving Academy 24 Jun 2010 (News)
  Students can enrol two years earlier than with other driving schools, and start mastering driving skills on the handling circuits at Mercedes-Benz World under the expert tuition of certified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) driving coaches. As well as practical tuition in a safe off-road environment and later, for older students, on public roads, there are classroom seminars, peer pressure group discussions along with advice on car maintenance, first aid and economical driving techniques.
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  AA Driving School to use the new Ford Focus 22 Aug 2011 (News)
  If you fancy learning to drive in the brand new Ford Focus then you’ll be pleased to hear that the AA is to add more than 1,650 of them to its driving school fleet. The AA Driving School already uses the Ford Fiesta in it’s fleet of 2,200 cars.
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  Confused.com adds Drive Like a Girl Telematics to its panel of insurers 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  “Anyone who drives responsibly and safely will be rewarded. Safe driving means lots of things, for example, smooth deceleration and acceleration, driving at speeds appropriate to the road conditions. We believe that safer drivers should get cheaper insurance”, said Charlotte Halkett, spokeswoman at drive like a girl.
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  Top 10 toughest places to take the driving test 10 Jul 2017 (News)
  Here are the 10 test centres with the lowest driving test pass rates in the UK The 10 easiest places to take your driving test in the UK based on pass rate
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  Police Federation calls for lower drink drive limit 19 May 2015 (News)
  The Police Federation has called for the drink drive limit to be lowered from 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood, to match the limit in Scotland and many European countries. The Federation has drawn particular attention to drink driving among women.