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• Choosing the best car tyres and how to get them most from them (Article)
  . More on spare tyres What is the legal tread depth in the UK and how can I check my tyres? If you want to stay the right side of the law, your tyres need to have a tread septh of at least 1.6mm. Anything lower than this and it's not only an MoT failure, but also illegal
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
      Ford Anglia 105E Launched in 1959 and enjoying an eight-year career, the 105E was one of the most distinctive Fords of the ’60s. The initial 997cc Standard and Deluxe models were joined by the 1198cc Super, as well as estate and van versions, giving Ford
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  that retailers should provide test drives, avoid high-pressure selling techniques, supply accurate advice on warranty and finance products, and deliver a vehicle with a full handover, complete with all historic documentation, the entire service history and a valid MOT certificate. Furthermore, subscribers
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  them into the group higher than the hard top version e.g. BMW M3 is in SP9. The convertible equivalent would be in SP10. 8.Disabled driver vehicles - reasonable direct costs van be recovered plus an administration charge of £10 is acceptable in most instances. For any special adaptations
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  The MoT Files: The 10 worst vans for passing the MoT test 18 Mar 2019 (News)
  These are the most unreliable vans for passing the first MoT test at three years. Honest John Vans has crunched millions of Government files from the DVSA to name and shame the commercial vehicles that perform the worst when it comes to the MoT
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  The MoT Files: Top 10 causes of van MoT failure 12 Mar 2019 (News)
  Most MoT failures could be avoided if van drivers spent a few minutes each week inspecting their vehicle. From blown bulbs to worn out brakes and suspension springs, these are the most-common MoT failures for vans and pick-ups
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  The MoT Files: Top 10 vans and pick-ups for passing the test 18 Mar 2019 (News)
  A failed MoT can be a costly nightmare for van drivers. Not only will it put your vehicle off the road leaving you without a works vehicle, but the repair costs can run into the thousands and dent your profits. That's why Honest John Vans has crunched the official numbers to uncover
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  The MoT Files 2017: Top 10 vans and pick-ups with the highest pass rates 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  According to official Government stats, these are the vans and pick-ups with the best MoT pass rates in the UK. From panel vans to pick-ups, we've found the 10 workhorses that will perform the best when it comes to MoT day.  Click through the gallery
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  The MoT Files 2017: 10 worst vans for passing the first MoT 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  There are few things more disappointing than seeing your pride and joy score a big fat fail at its first MoT. Yet, for thousands of van owners, the first test at three years will present a series of costly problems. We’ve crunched the Government numbers to uncover
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  Fiat Doblo is best performing van at first MoT, while Ford Ranger is pick of the pick-ups 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  The Fiat Doblo is the best van for passing the first-three-year MoT, according to Government figures obtained by Honest John Vans. The Fiat panel van is the best by far when it comes to breezing through
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  The MoT Files 2017: 10 vans with the worst pass rates 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  These are the worst vans in the UK for passing the annual MoT. Based on real world MoT reports from the DVSA - Driver Vehicle Standards Agency - this list uncovers the vans that struggle the most when it comes to the annual MoT.  Click through the gallery
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  The MoT Files 2017: 10 best vans for passing the first MoT in the UK 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  According to the Government’s MoT figures, these vans and pick-ups are the top of the class when it comes to passing the first-test-at-three years. That’s good news for operators who want a capable commercial vehicle, with low maintenance costs
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  The MoT Files 2017: Van manufacturers ranked from best to worst 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  . We’ve analysed previously unseen MoT data from the Government to reveal the best and worst van manufacturers for MoT performance. 
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  The 2014 MoT Files: The first MoT - bottom 10 vans 6 May 2014 (News)
  At the bottom end of the first time MoT pass rate there are some very poor figures. Clearly some vans suffer more abuse than others or have a very tough working life. Either way we wouldn't have expected such low pass rates for vehicles which are only three years old. Here's the bottom
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  The 2014 MoT Files: The first MoT - top 10 vans 6 May 2014 (News)
  It's no surprise that commercial vehicles have a lower pass rate than passenger cars when it comes to the first MoT. After three years many of these vans will have covered two or three times as many miles as a car and most commercial vehicles will be used every day of the working week
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  The MoT Files: FAQs 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  , the most up-to-date information that we have from the Government. Why doesn't it include MoT data from 2017? The data has not yet been released for vans that had an MoT in 2017. As soon as it is, we will update the data. Why isn't my van listed
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  The MoT Files: Where does the HonestJohn.co.uk MoT data come from? 18 Feb 2019 (News)
  The MoT Files is the most detailed analysis of MoT data in the UK with input from over 434 million tests. Covering every make and model of car and van that went through the test in 2017, the MoT Files makes it easy for owners and buyers to see the most
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  Coronavirus: Drivers get six-month MoT extension as Government battles spread of Covid-19 25 Mar 2020 (News)
  The Government has announced a six-month extension for all car and van MoTs in the UK until 1 August.  Cars and vans that are due an MoT from 30 March will automatically get a six-month extension, which means people will not have to visit
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  Mandatory MoTs to resume on 1 August 31 Jul 2020 (News)
  Mandatory MoT testing for all cars, vans and motorcycles in England, Scotland and Wales will start again on Saturday, 1 August. The move marks the end of the six month MoT extension , which was introduced by the DVSA on 30 March to allow
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  Britain’s favourite commercial vehicles 29 Apr 2016 (News)
  are on the road in the highest numbers? We requested figures from the SMMT and found out which commercial vehicles exist on the road with MoT and tax in the highest numbers, showing which vans and pick-ups really are the most popular with British drivers. Pictures are of the latest model