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  Honest John Awards 2019: The Winners (Article)
  Family Car of the Year - Mazda 3 The latest Mazda 3 is brand new, which makes its popularity on HonestJohn.co.uk all the more impressive. As well as looking the part, the Volkswagen Golf rival has a premium interior and a load of technology, including a clever SkyActiv-X petrol engine, which is advertised with diesel-like economy figures.  Compact Premium Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz C-Class High-mileage drivers of compact premium cars are a demanding bunch.
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  Group 0+/1 Child Car Seat of the Year shortlist (Article)
  The sheer size of the seat means it is worth checking the dimensions against the space available in your car – it fitted well enough in a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and a larger people carrier, but it might be tight in smaller cars. This is the case with many seats, though.  If you don’t need to swap it between different cars on a regular basis then this is a fantastically user-friendly seat that is comfy for little ones.
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  Classic car insurance for 17, 18, 19, 20 & 25 year olds (Article)
  So if you grew up fancying 1990s classics, then you can finally get one on a classic policy. That could be a coupe like a Volkswagen Corrado or Toyota Celica. Or you could opt for something on the endangered species' list, like an Austin Maxi or an MG Maestro. Sadly, you won’t be able to get anything too outrageous as many insurers impose a limit on the vehicles they’re willing to insure.
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  Top 10: Track Experiences (Article)
  Depending on the location you will have a choice of iconic hot hatches to choose from, including the Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Renault Clio Williams, Vauxhall Astra GSi and Ford Escort RS Turbo. Red Letter Days Quadruple American Supercar Blast If that’s not retro enough for you - or you like American things - then this quartet of US muscle cars will definitely get you singing The Star-Spangled Banner.
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  Top 10: Budget petrolhead experience days (Article)
  Get behind the wheel of three hot hatches of your choice from an impressive selection of 80s icons, including the Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Vauxhall Astra GSi or Ford Escort RS Turbo. Enjoy three miles of racing in each one, exclusive to some of the most prestigious tracks in the UK. Superhero Car Thrill Batmobile - Red Letter Days There’s unlikely to be any illustrated punch-ups or vertical wall climbing, but what this experience does provide is a chance to drive an accurate replica of the original Batmobile, as featured in the original   Batman   TV series driven by Adam West.
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  Top 10: Lego sets for adults 2023 (Article)
  Although rated 12+, this is likely to be best appreciated by those aged 20 and over. Creator Expert Volkswagen T1 Camper Van However challenging the build of this Creator T1 Camper set is, be assured it can never be as headache-inducing as the real thing - even if it does come with a solid 16+ age rating.
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  Cheap van insurance for food vans and mobile catering (Article)
  Van Insurance Advice by Type Petrol vans with the cheapest insurance Lowest insurance group diesel vans Cheapest panel vans to insure More Van Insurance Advice Lowest insurance group Ford vans Volkswagens with the cheapest cover GAP insurance advice Getting the cheapest mobile catering van insurance It is always best to start with a van that has a low insurance group rating .
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  Classic car insurance for shows, track days, wedding and hire (Article)
  We’ve heard of people heading to the church in a Harry Potter-inspired Ford Anglia 105E, or the Reliant Supervan from Only Fools & Horses. Volkswagen Type 2 camper vans, Morris Minors, Fiat Multiplas… even Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Basically, anything goes. Does my classic need to be licenced for weddings? In a nutshell, any classic car can be a wedding car.
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  Top 10: Father's Day gifts for Classics fans (Article)
  Combine all the fun of building with bricks (didn’t everyone love Lego when they were younger?) with all the retro appeal of a split-screen Volkswagen Camper Van and you get this brilliant end result. It’s not a cheap option, but it’s a well-proportioned item (measuring 30cm in length) that would look great in your dad’s office or workshop. Available from Lego retailers or via: http://shop.lego.com/en-GB .
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  Cheap ice cream van insurance (Article)
  Van Insurance Advice by Type Petrol vans with the cheapest insurance Lowest insurance group diesel vans Cheapest panel vans to insure More Van Insurance Advice Lowest insurance group Ford vans Volkswagens with the cheapest cover GAP insurance advice Common van insurance  mistakes Spending an hour or two sorting out your van insurance might sound like torture after a long day at work, but it will could you money and weeks of stress if you have to make a claim.  Make a list of what you would need to replace if you ice cream van was written-off or stolen and check with the insurer that these items are covered with new for old replacement.
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  Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
  >> Read our full review LEGO Creator VW Campervan This LEGO camper van is a replica of the classic Volkswagen Camper Toy Van from 1962. On the outside, the detailing includes 'V' shape three-way colour split at the front, rounded roof and window frames, opening 'splittie' safari windshield, opening doors, iconic pop-up roof with textile curtain surround, roof rack and rear side air intake vents.
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  Top 10: Gifts for camper van owners (Article)
  >> Read our full review LEGO Creator VW Campervan This LEGO camper van is a replica of the classic Volkswagen Camper Toy Van from 1962. On the outside, the detailing includes 'V' shape three-way colour split at the front, rounded roof and window frames, opening 'splittie' safari windshield, opening doors, iconic pop-up roof with textile curtain surround, roof rack and rear side air intake vents.
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  Cheap camper van insurance (Article)
  Below you can see the insurance quotes we obtained for a camper van for a driver aged 30, 40, 50 and 60, whilst keeping the rest of the information the same in order to illustrate the effect the driver’s age has on the overall premium. Our quotes were based on a 2003 Volkswagen California worth £15,000, with an annual mileage of 5000 miles, for fully comprehensive cover and a compulsory excess of £200.   Staveley Head Insurance E & L Insurance The Insurance Emporium Performance Direct Intasure 30-year-old driver

  Top 10: Gifts for classic car enthusiasts (Article)
  Get behind the wheel of three hot hatches of your choice from an impressive selection of 80s icons, including the Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Vauxhall Astra GSi or Ford Escort RS Turbo. Enjoy three miles of racing in each one, exclusive to some of the most prestigious tracks in the UK. >> Read our full review Scalextric Mini 60th Anniversary triple set The original Mini was launched to much fanfare and critical acclaim in August 1959.
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  Top 10: Gifts under £50 (Article)
  >> Read our full review VW Bulli T2: Build Your Own VW Type 2 Camper Van If you can't afford a Volkswagen T2 camper van, this could be the next best thing — a build-your-own T2 detailed cardboard model complete with a pop-up roof, sliding side door and even a proper interior. It's a 1:18 scale so measures about 25cm in length when finished and comes in a neat hardback book, which includes all the cardboard sheets plus a companion guide. 
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  Honest John Awards 2018: The Winners (Article)
  In our view, it’s the best SUV you can buy right now.   Performance Car of the Year - Volkswagen Golf R   Praised for its sophisticated four-wheel drive system and potent turbocharged petrol engine, the Golf R is a car that clearly doesn’t need a lairy bodykit to underline its quality.
• Van & Pick-up MoT Test Results and Advice (Article)
  .  Manufacturer Tests Failures Pass rate Toyota 6134 1191 80.6% Isuzu 4410 867  80.3%  Mercedes-Benz  23,364  4915  79.0%  Mitsubishi  4985  1072  78.5%  Volkswagen  34,549 7657  77.8%  Ford  65,033  14495  77.7%  Fiat  12,367  2847  77.0%  Peugeot  26,687 6511  75.6%  Iveco  2285  609 73.3%  Vauxhall  24,593  6816  72.3%  Nissan  8031  2237  72.1%  Renault  14,771  4148  71.9%  Citroen  22,954  7179  68.7%  *Table is based on three-year-old vans and pick-ups having their first MoT test in 2017.
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  Christmas Gift Guide 2019 (Article)
  Get behind the wheel of three hot hatches of your choice from an impressive selection of 80s icons, including the Renault Clio Williams, Peugeot 205 GTi, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Vauxhall Astra GSi or Ford Escort RS Turbo. Enjoy three miles of racing in each one, exclusive to some of the most prestigious tracks in the UK. Scalextric Mini 60th Anniversary triple set MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
  .  Manufacturer Tests Failures Pass Rate Porsche 95,247 18,371 80.7% Dacia 32,967 6678 79.7% Lexus 102,622 24,035 76.6% Audi 985,861 251,614 74.5% BMW 942,080 253,044 73.1% Skoda 422,799 119,556 71.7% DS 74,219 21,667 70.8% MINI 468,757 137,303 70.7% Hyundai 456,935 134,528 70.6% Toyota 1,103,429 332,095 69.9% Smart 16,938 5143 69.6% Mercedes-Benz 471,476 143,440 69.6% Kia 419,614 128,944 69.3% Land Rover 579,132 179,684 69.0% Honda 814,282 253,595 68.9% Jaguar 226,960 71,032 68.7% Mazda 391,307 126,181 67.8% Suzuki 284,453 92,180 67.6% SEAT 317,233 103,422 67.4% Subaru 62,286 20,399 67.2% Volkswagen 1,870,042 619,190 66.9% Nissan 957,612 319,054 66.7% Volvo 374,276 131,378 64.9% Ford 3,144,861 1,105,500 64.8% Jeep 37,208 13,407 64.0% Daihatsu 28,636 10,351 63.9% Mitsubishi 170,766 62,129 63.6% Alfa Romeo 70,121 25,789 63.2% Fiat 486,556 179,101 63.2% Vauxhall 2,585,069 1,007,237 61.0% Peugeot 1,143,371 461,539 59.6% SsangYong 7560 3056 59.6% Chevrolet 97,274 39,407 59.5% Citroen 665,645 270,329 59.4% SAAB 112,192 45,572 59.4% MG 52,202 21,762 58.3% Chrysler 38,494 16,085 58.2% Dodge 10,557 4476 57.6% Isuzu 7789 3417 56.1% Proton 8847 3980 55.0% Rover 86,067 40,482 53.0% Renault 859,950 407,470 52.6% Top 20 cars for passing the MoT Test Click here to see the top 20 cars for passing the MoT What is the MoT and why is it so important?