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  Top 10: Essential products for new drivers or learners (Article)
    Cable ties and duct tape - £2.00 Sometimes when you’re driving along, things will come loose – especially in an older car. Wheel trims are the worst culprit, but bits of plastic exterior trim, underbody protection and other odds and ends, both inside and outside the car, may try to make a break for freedom. Having a packet of heavy-duty cable ties and some strong tape in the car will make all the difference if things do go a bit wrong.
• JUMP STARTING: What is the correct way to jump start a car? (FAQs)
  I have never seen a definitive description and reason why a particular jump starting procedure should be adopted, though many vehicle manufacturers and breakdown services seem to put in print a procedure where jump starting a vehicle from a donor vehicle could not only damage an ECU but could also damage both cars alternator, and in particular the donor car.
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  Top 10: Winter essentials for car owners (Article)
  Screenwash Some people barely use their screenwash, some people (us) seem to clean their windscreen constantly in winter. Mud and grime being flicked onto your car by passing cars is annoying, but not as annoying as running out of washer fluid without any left in the car. We've had to resort to pulling over in a layby to pour water from a water bottle onto the screen.
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  Review: Meaco DD8L Zambezi Dehumidifier (productReview)
  That's reason enough to want to control the humidity of the air in your home, office etc. And for those with a car they want to protect during colder months, there's even more reason to buy a dehumidifier like the Meaco Zambezi. The DD8L Zambezi is arguably the most feature-packed, advanced desiccant dehumidifier around.
• AIR-CONDITIONING: How do I know if my air conditioning needs servicing? (FAQs)
  Basically a/c takes 5 - 10bhp from the engine. So while it will affect the fuel economy of a car with 50bhp, the driver of a car with 500bhp won't notice it. And in fact, cruising at 70mph in a car with a relatively normal 110bhp, any increase in fuel consumed is insignificant. Opening the windows will have a far more detrimental effect because of the increased resistance the engine is forced to work against.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  All Sprinters also came with MobilioVan lifetime mobility guarantee, as well as Mercedes-Benz Service 24hr, which provided breakdown cover throughout the UK and Europe. From 2016 Mercedes-Benz introduced national service pricing in the UK, with a small ‘A’ service on the Sprinter costing just £130, right through to a comprehensive full service for £443.
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  Cheap classic car insurance (Article)
  Provided the other vehicle is also a Classic Car, most insurers will add this to your policy, with most offering multi-car classic policies.    Do classic car club members get a discount? Most classic car clubs have deals with insurance companies, and the discounts can be up to 15%.
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  Cheap camper van insurance (Article)
  With your insurance cover in place, it is important to check the particulars of the country or countries you are travelling to and through for any specific regulations regarding what you must carry in the car. As a starting point you should have your driving licence, insurance documents including green card, breakdown cover documents and travel insurance documents. Your vehicle should also carry a first aid kit, warning triangle, two high-vis vests, a torch, a tool kit and a fire extinguisher - all sensible items to keep in your campervan wherever you are.
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
  You’ll need to think about that before raising your hand to bid. Know your rights Buying a car at auction isn't like buying a car at a dealer. By all means, check the fine print but most auction contracts say that you waive your consumer rights. The car is literally sold 'as seen' with no comeback.
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Unscrupulous sellers will give all sorts of reasons why the two don’t match or they want to meet in a car park. However, honest sellers will see you at their home. Arrange to see the van in daylight rather than at night when you might miss damage. If it’s raining, ask to drive the van to a filling station forecourt where you can inspect it in the dry as water can hide bodywork faults.
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  Latest Recall Information from Vehicle Inspectorate 25 Jan 2001 (News)
  The latest offical Safety Recalls affecting 40 vehicles, including the Maserati 3200GT have now been posted in the Car by Car Breakdown on this site. To check the information on your car, go to 'Car by Car Breakdown', choose the make of your vehicle from the drop-down menu, then click on the appropriate model.
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  Geneva Motor Show News 4 Mar 2004 (News)
  Instead of making separate announcements, news from Geneva has been incorporated into individual car by car breakdown entries. Details of new Renault Twingo (photo), Jaguar S Type V6 diesel, BMW E60 M5, BMW X5 4.8iS, KIA Cerato, Mazda 4 and others are all included in car by car breakdown.
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  January 5th is 'breakdown day' 2 Jan 2009 (News)
  Next Monday (January 5th) is likely to be the worst day this year for car breakdowns, new motoring advice says. According to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA), drivers of new or used cars are more likely to experience problems on this date because of the weather and the Christmas period.
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  New breakdown cover from Autosure Assist 4 Aug 2010 (News)
  AutoSure Assist covers cars, motorbikes, motorhomes, vans, caravans and trailers - in fact the only significant restriction is that the vehicle cannot be more than 15 years old. The roadside repair and recovery is provided by Europ Assistance, the world's largest breakdown recovery company and the system is fully managed - it is not "pay and claim".
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  10% Off Breakdown Cover for HJ Site Users 3 Feb 2004 (News)
  For a limited period, honestjohn site users can obtain special promotional discounts of around 10%, on Breakdown Direct cover by clicking on the Breakdown Direct link in the News column.
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  MotorEasy launches breakdown assistance service from £25 a year 14 Nov 2017 (News)
  utm_medium=affiliate%20&utm_campaign=Organic&utm_source=honestjohn" target="_blank">MotorEasy has launched a new range of breakdown services. The four levels of cover provide local or nationwide recovery, along with home assist and Europe-wide cover. A free car health check, worth £60 + VAT, is also included. The recovery packages start from £25.10 for roadside and local assistance, which provides help over one mile from the home address, with recovery up to 10 miles from the breakdown site.
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  Recalls, recalls, read all about them. 24 Jan 2002 (News)
  The latest recalls on the Vehicle Inspectorate Bulletin for July to December 2001 have now been added to the car by car breakdown. Some were there already, some have been updated and some are new.
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  Breakdown Cover From Just £29.95 9 Oct 2003 (News)
  For a limited period, honestjohn site users can obtain special promotional discounts of around 10%, on Breakdown Direct cover by clicking on the Breakdown Direct link in the News column.
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  Breakdown Assistance From Just £29.95 11 Aug 2003 (News)
  All breakdown direct products are underwritten by a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest insurance groups, AXA. And the 24/7 emergency service is operated by AXA Assistance, which has been providing breakdown rescue services to motorists for over 40 years.