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  Review: Husqvarna Automower 450X (productReview)
  Yet, once fuel (£50-80 per year, against £12-£15 to charge the 450X) and higher servicing costs are taken into account, the Automower makes a convincing case for itself on costs alone. Even more so if you employ a gardener to cut the lawn and/or have solar panels providing the electricity.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  From 2015 all Sprinters were equipped with a Rescue Assist QR code, which allows rescue services quickly ascertain the position of vital vehicle components, like the fuel tanks, cables and airbags, Mercedes-Benz making these available as a retro-fit option on all vans built since 1996.   The chassis was lowered with the introduction of the new Sprinter model, addressing one of the criticisms of its predecessor, that being a high loading floor.
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  Classic Car Tyres (Article)
  As you might expect, the French tyre manufacturer worked closely with domestic car makers and the radial tyre (intially called the X-tyre) was developed for the front-wheel drive Citroen Traction Avant (Michelin had in fact bought Citroen in the 1930s). The radial was a run away success offering superior handling and fuel economy compared to the cross-ply.  In 1975, Michelin had another big idea - the TRX ('Tension Repartie' or distributed tension), which proved itself in Formula One with with Renault and Prost and in the world rally championship on the Audi Quattro, Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 and Renault 5 Turbo.
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  Classic car insurance for 17, 18, 19, 20 & 25 year olds (Article)
  utm_source=Honest%20John&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=CPA%20activity" target="_blank">£122 * Top 10: Classic cars for younger drivers Fuel is expensive. So is road tax. And then there's insurance... the cost of motoring doesn't seem to get any cheaper. Unfortunately that leaves a lot of would be classic car owners, particularly the younger ones, with few places to go – there aren’t many classic or retro cars out there that can be run on a shoestring. But all is not lost...
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  UMBRACO_MACRO macroAlias="ULEZVRM" /> It’s a legal requirement to include the exact make and model, year of manufacture, body type, colour, type of gearbox, engine size and fuel type. Some online classifieds websites will do this automatically using the DVLA’s database when you type in the registration number. Keep the wording of the advert honest, to the point and simple.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  It is perfect for the urban dwellers who only need a car part-time, those looking for a more flexible alternative to public transport as well as the many households who have either given up a household car or downsized the family vehicle and are hiring larger vehicles for holidays and specific occasions.  Customers are guaranteed vehicles on average just 6 months old and can select a car group by its average CO2 emissions. In, fact Europcar's fuel-efficient and low emissions cars use 33% less petrol than the average car on the road.  For those looking for fixed rates throughout the year on all types of cars and vans – from compact cars to the ultimate prestige vehicles, Europcar Club ‘Premium’ is £60 a month.
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  Cheap classic car insurance (Article)
  Later models aren’t exactly solid – but at least they can keep up with traffic, as long as you're not afraid of being liberal with your right foot. With only two cylinders and very little weight to haul, fuel economy is good. Click here to see how much it could cost you See which other models complete this Top 10 list Can I insure my classic with the same company that covers my modern?
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  Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
  Prepare a short test drive route that gives the buyer a good idea of the van's handling characteristics. Perform the driver swap at a public place like a fuel forecourt or supermarket car park and always keep hold of the keys until you are in the passenger seat with the belt on. How to value your van When selling a van, putting the right sticker price on it can be the difference between a quick sale and sitting on your hands for a month waiting for the phone to ring.
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  New System Cleans Carbon from Direct Injection Engines 20 Feb 2013 (News)
  The TerraClean process: Step one: TerraClean cans of fuel injection cleaner and fuel and post combustion cleaner go into the TerraClean machine. Screw in to machine to release the refined fuel. Step two: Identify the correct adaptors for the vehicle Step three: Connect to the vehicle fuel line.
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  What is the Honest John Fuel Cost Calculator? 8 Jul 2015 (News)
  The HonestJohn.co.uk Fuel Calculator is a simple money saving tool that lets car buyers compare different cars to find the lowest fuel cost. It features every make, model and trim of car on the UK market.  How do I use the Fuel Calculator?
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  Mobil1 launches free fuel competition 1 Jun 2013 (News)
  Engine oil manufacturer Mobil1 has launched a competition to offer one Honest John reader a year’s worth of free fuel at participating Esso filling station. With the ever-increasing cost of fuel the competition means someone will save a serious sum of money. Mobil1 manufactures fully-synthetic high-lubricity engine oils which have the potential to improve fuel economy by reducing friction and working quicker, allowing the engine to reach peak operating efficiency quicker.
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  Kia rewards drivers with bargain fuel stunt 22 Jan 2015 (News)
  Kia has promoted the Soul EV by taking over a fuel station and giving away full tanks of fuel for just £2.80. The promotional stunt took place at an unnamed garage to highlight the Soul EV’s ability to cover up to 132 miles from a full charge costing just £2.80.  Each motorist was charged  less than the price of a takeaway sandwich for their fuel, no matter how much they had put into their vehicle. Kia then filmed the reactions of the unwitting drivers as they entered the fuel station.  You can see their reactions by clicking the video below.
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  Supermarkets offer new ways to save on fuel 18 Jul 2013 (News)
  Supermarkets often come up with ways to entice customers into their stores, not least by offering money off fuel. The latest offers come from Tesco and Asda – though they’re quite different. Tesco is offering up to 30p off every litre of fuel if customers by specific items, in store or online, while Asda’s latest update to its mobile app shows fuel places for each of its stores.
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  £1-per-litre fuel 'likely', says RAC 20 Nov 2015 (News)
  Check out the Honest John Fuel Calculator
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  Winter Fool Kit 3 Jan 2006 (News)
  Running out of fuel is one of the most common reasons for a vehicle to breakdown – especially in winter, according to the RAC foundation. Lazy motorists, frugal drivers trying to run on empty, a shortage of petrol stations, fuel strikes, and garages miscalculating the fuel needed for their customers are all to blame for motorists running out of fuel.
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  Morrisons cuts 5P off a litre of fuel for Easter 24 Mar 2016 (News)
    Use the Honest John Fuel Cost Calculator
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  Supermarkets cut fuel prices after Government pressure 6 Nov 2014 (News)
  Supermarkets have cut around 1p off a litre of fuel following calls from the Government for fuel retailers to pass on savings to consumers. Danny Alexander, Chief Executive of the Treasury is urging retailers to cut fuel prices  as the cost of a barrel of crude oil has fallen by a quarter since June; yet, since then, fuel prices only have fallen by around six per cent.
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  Fuel costs causing drivers to change their behaviour 5 Oct 2011 (News)
  A quarter of drivers said they will have to change the amount they drive if the cost of fuel rises to £1.40 a litre, and a further 10% said they would change their habits of fuel rose to £1.50. Unsurprisingly, 38% of respondents said they would lower fuel duty if they were in charge of the country’s motoring and transport strategy.
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  Sainsbury’s drops fuel prices by 2p-per-litre 29 Jul 2014 (News)
  Other chains have followed suit with special offers and will almost certainly follow up with an overall fuel price drop too. Tesco has cut 20p off a litre of fuel, when you spend £50 in store over the course of a month with a registered Clubcard. Fuel prices at Asda remain unchanged; although the supermarket points out that they are the only retailer to offer a national price cap on fuel, negating regional price variations.
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  Chevrolet exhibits fuel cell vehicle 13 Mar 2008 (News)
  Motor manufacturer Chevrolet has given the world a glimpse of its new fuel cell vehicle. The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell was exhibited by the US company at the Globe 2008 Auto Future Tech Summit and features a fourth generation fuel cell propulsion system which has been developed by General Motors (GM).