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  Skoda Cuts List Prices by 10% 1 Jul 2004 (News)
  Now that the new Octavia is here www.skoda.co.uk has cut list prices of the carryover old model Octavia by 10%. Unlike a limited special offer, these are list price cuts so mean a reduction in BIK for anyone running one as a company car. Old shape Octavia estates will remain current models until around this time next year.
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  Giveacar Seeks Support in World Challenge 8 Nov 2011 (News)
  At the same time it gives car owners a simple way to get rid of their unwanted cars and put them to good use, raising money for their favourite charities. Giveacar has been a great success both with charities and the general public.
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  Get £2000 off a new car with the Vauxhall scrappage scheme 25 May 2017 (News)
  The "targeted" scheme could run for 12 months and be aimed at diesels registered before 1 September 2015 and petrol cars registered before 1 January 2006. The Government says the scheme could take 15,000 of the most-polluting cars off the road, but hasn't given any indication when the scrappage initiative will start.
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  Top 10: Cars of TV and film detectives 4 Jan 2019 (News)
  Another way of looking at it is, ‘people like them, let’s make some more of them’. We concur, because with any detective series worth its salt comes a trademark car, from Magnum’s Ferrari to Columbo’s rickety old Peugeot. So here are our ten favourites. 
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  VIDEO: car news in two minutes 18 Nov 2016 (News)
  What do you get if you cross three old men, two Jags and one big Russian? You get the latest installment of tthe Honest John News in Two video roundup.  Hit play below to catch up with most of what's important in the car world right now.
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  Marmalade launches ‘Fuel and Go’ scheme 20 Jan 2014 (News)
  Marmalade argues that new cars are significantly safer than the older cars young drivers typically end up driving. Initially buyers can choose between a Fiat 500 Lounge or a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi. The monthly rate includes the cost of leasing the car and covers the first year of insurance, along with up to 20 driving lessons.
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  Day of Contrasts at Auction 28 Sep 2001 (News)
  A 48,000 mile one year newer 98S Mondeo Verona was even better value at £3,650. Yet some cars sold for too much to see where there could possibly be any profit. Take the pretty little Toyota MR2 in the picture. Nice enough car, in silver and with air-conditioning. Exactly one year old with 16,920 enjoyable miles on its clock.
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  Children as young as three can get behind the wheel at Mercedes-Benz World 20 Oct 2011 (News)
  How old were you when you started your driving lessons? Well if you visit Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey you can start at three! Youngsters up to 1.3m tall can drive battery powered miniatures of Mercedes-Benz cars around a purpose build indoor track.
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  Vauxhall Extends Swappage to Insigna, Zafira and Meriva 12 Feb 2010 (News)
  Following the success of its Swappage Programme, where buyers can trade in cars over seven years old to obtain a discount worth at least £3000, Vauxhall has extended the scheme to three more of its best-selling models: the Insignia, Meriva and Zafira. That means that in addition to the generous discounts already available on the new Astra, Astra Sports Hatch and almost all Corsa models, buyers can now bag a fantastic deal on two of the most popular MPVs on the market and a recent European Car of the Year winner.
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  Year old SAAB 9-5s at 60% Less Than New List Price 16 Oct 2009 (News)
  Motorpoint is offering savings of up to £18,000* on a selection of 58-Reg SAAB 9-5s at its five sites across the UK.
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  Save £2,400 + on FIAT Grande Punto 1.3 Multijet Diesels 23 Sep 2008 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk has in stock now 10 x Brand New Fiat Grande Punto (Series 2, not old stock) 1.3 Multijet Active 3 and 5 doors in various colours, all Brand new, Fiat UK supplied. The savings on these are huge- Over £2,600 AND incredible finance offers including a 0% interest free option.
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  Toyota scrappage deals: Save £2500 on a new Yaris 6 Jun 2018 (News)
  Toyota has announced its latest round of scrappage deals and discounts, with significant savings on Yaris, Aygo, Auris and Verso models.   Car buyers can claim £2500 off the list price of a new Toyota Yaris petrol when they trade-in their old vehicle or £1500 against the Yaris Hybrid. There are also £3500 savings available on all Auris and Avensis models.
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  New VWs From Just £4,845 Under Scrappage Scheme 14 May 2009 (News)
  Following the announcement by the Government that a scrappage incentive is to be introduced for buyers trading in a ten-year-old car for a new model, Volkswagen UK is pleased to announce details of its participation. This scheme will help remove older cars from our roads, replacing them with safer and more environmentally-friendly models.
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  Todays Auction at BCA Blackbushe 16 Mar 2001 (News)
  The fact that these were let loose under trade book shows the growing anxiety of fleet managers holding expensive cars that employees dont want to pay the benefit tax on from April next year. Finally, how would you price an 82,000 mile 90H, ten year old Toyota Previa automatic? The bidding started at £2,000 but it sold for £4,050.
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  World’s Cheapest Celica at Auction Today 30 Jun 2004 (News)
  Older BMWs have now got to be very smart to make the money. £2,250 was really quite dear for a clean 93k mile 92J (so 12 year old) 320i Coupe. Top bid for a 128k mile 96N 316iSE was £2,300. While a very clean 89k mile 95M (9 year old) 318iSE sold for a startling £3,400. £2,025 was a high top bid for a 93k mile 91H (13 year old) Lexus LS400 (they can get very expensive to maintain at this age), which made an 87k mile 2001Y (3 year old) LS430 look cheap at £18,900.
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  Peugeot Offers Savings Up To £4,300 Under Scrappage Scheme 14 May 2009 (News)
  From 18th May, owners of cars that are more than ten years old will be able to have them scrapped, thus qualifying for an extra £1,000 (funded by the Government) towards buying a brand new vehicle. Best of all, Peugeot’s SIS contribution of £1,000 is extended to all customers, making the current incentives a substantial customer saving.
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  Save 65% on a 2 Year Old SAAB at Motorpoint 30 May 2009 (News)
  "Save" £16,168 on a two year old SAAB from www.motorpoint.co.uk , Scotland's leading car supermarket, and Britain's leading car supermarket chain over the next seven days Steal of the Week SAAB 9-5 2.3t Vector Sport 4dr Auto. 07 Reg.
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  Daewoo Parts Crisis Over 5 Dec 2002 (News)
  For the past couple of months Daewoo owners have been unable to obtain spare parts for their cars. The reason was that the parts inventory was frozen by the liquidators of the old UK Daewoo company. Now these parts have been released to the new GM owned Daewoo company and can be obtained from Daewoo dealers.
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  55 Year Old F1 Car, Bought at Historics, to Compete at Monaco this Weekend. 9 May 2016 (News)
  The one and only South African F1 car, bought by John Carpenter last August at Historics auctions, is to compete in the Historic Monaco Grand Prix this weekend May 13th/14th.
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  One Off Deal: Save £5000 on UK List of Shogun Sport 23 Mar 2005 (News)
  For more details contact Philip Kehoe on 08707 875418 or 07739 973673 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase, Finance Lease, Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Personal Contract Hire (PCH). APR's from 7.9%. Please mention Honest John when calling.