Refine by channel:  Forum (22913)    Ask HJ (10529)    News (2885)    Article (135)    productReview (98)    FAQs (35)    Good Garages (18)    Reviews (1)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  Honest John's Deals of the Week 28 Nov 2016 (News)
  .  Click for more info Wednesday 16 October  Learning to drive? You can get four hours for the price of three with Red Driving School. You can also save 50 per cent on your first two hour less when you book online.  Click for more info Tuesday 15 November  Get a Nextbase 101 Dash Cam for £49.99 with Argos.
• 
  VAT RELIEF FOR THE DISABLED 21 Jul 2001 (News)
  A vehicle that is substantially and permanently adapted for use by a person who normally uses a wheelchair or stretcher will qualify if adapted - ·to allow the wheelchair/stretcher user to enter and travel in the vehicle while seated in the wheelchair or on the stretcher; or ·to allow the wheelchair/stretcher user to enter or leave the vehicle; or ·to enable a wheelchair/stretcher user to drive the vehicle; or ·to allow a wheelchair to be carried on or in the vehicle. The following are examples of different kinds of adaptations which may be made to enable a wheelchair or stretcher user to enter, drive or travel in a qualifying vehicle - ·a swivel seat; ·a hoist to lift a wheelchair into or onto the vehicle; ·a box for the wheelchair which is fitted to the top or the back of the vehicle; ·adaptations which enable a wheelchair user to drive the vehicle, such as a push/pull brake and accelerator, hand controls or other aids that operate the primary driving controls; ·infra-red control unit that operates the secondary controls.
• 
  One to Watch: Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 22 Jan 2019 (News)
  Widely considered to be one of the strongest engines ever made, the fuel-injected M116 3.5 V8 produced 200bhp and, driving through the mandatory four-speed auto 'box, it could propel the big saloon to 60mph in just 8.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 127mph. Smooth, silent and utterly reliable, it was the perfect engine for a car which made granite feel flimsy.
• 
  Six Ferraris 1958-2004 in Historics 22nd September Auction 28 Aug 2018 (News)
  The 1987 Ferrari 412 automatic is one of 61 supplied with right hand drive and had covered 73,864 miles. This car has covered only 1,000 miles since 2011 and underwent complete engine and body renovation in 2015 by Ferrari Specialist Keys Motorsport Silverstone Ltd. It comes with a full file of the restoration and a new MoT.
• 
  Mondeo turns 25 - but 1990s classic is dying out 22 Nov 2017 (News)
  The Mondeo no longer makes the list of top ten best-selling cars in the UK, with ‘Mondeo Man’ now much more likely to drive a Mercedes C-class or a Nissan Qashqai.
• 
  450 veterans set for London to Brighton run 13 Oct 2017 (News)
  Among the stars taking part are Pink Floyd drummer and car collector Nick Mason, who will be driving his 1901 Panhard et Levassor, one of almost 200 French-built cars on the run. Thierry Peugeot and Robert Panhard are two more notable participants – they are both direct descendants of the founders of the famous automotive companies that bear their respective names.
• 
  Flying Finns in action at Race Retro 16 Jan 2017 (News)
  . Vatanen said, ‘I am very much looking forward to joining Race Retro and seeing all the rally fans over the weekend. To get to drive these fantastic cars again is an honour and I can’t wait!’ Finnish Rally driver Markku Alén will be at this year's Race Retro.
• 
  1955 Dellow Mk II B in Historics 20th August Brooklands Auction 4 Aug 2016 (News)
  A dream project if it comes cheap enough, this 1971 left hand drive Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible was imported from the USA in 2014, but has since remained unrestored. The canvas top seems to be fairly new and though a lot of tidying is required it is reported to be relatively rust free and the engine runs well.
• 
  MG Car Club to celebrate 85th birthday at NEC show 19 Oct 2015 (News)
  MGA production at Abingon. The export drive of the late 1940s and the 1950s saw the US market become a key sales target for MG. Although the 1960s and 1970s were arguably MG’s most successful period. The MGB and BGT became a best-seller for MG, while the diminutive Midget harked back to MG’s early days of simple sports car fun.
• 
  Five Grand Friday: Audi A4 Cabriolet 14 Aug 2015 (News)
  The drains to the sills may require periodic cleaning otherwise water can collect inside them and could start to corrode the metal.  Being a multitronic a thorough test drive is essential. Be suspicious of any bangs or jerks as there have been reports of problems with Multitronic electronics causing bangs when drive or reverse are selected. Multitronics must have a transmission fluid change and this should have been done at 40,000 miles.
• 
  Jaguar XK120 restoration project to go under the hammer 4 Jun 2015 (News)
  Bought as a project from a Jaguar Spares Day in 2012, it is now part-restored to chassis level and running and driving, with chassis and suspension stove enamelled, new prop shaft and rebuilt gearbox. The project comes with body panels (not attached), and a re-trimmed interior trim. Expect it to fetch £24,000-£25,500.
• 
  Citroen marks 80 years of the amazing Traction Avant 29 Apr 2014 (News)
  And although it's currently not listed in our reviews section, it's a car that we willingly acknowledge helped shaped the modern car as we know it today - its low stance, front-wheel drive powertrain and aerodynamic styling all set a marker for luxury cars that Citroen managed to keep alive between the 1955 DS and the 2005 C6. The car was launched in April 1934, and although Citroën christened it the 7A, it would go on to become known as the Traction Avant, thanks to its highly unusual front-wheel drive set-up.
• 
  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Jaguar Project 7 takes a bow 10 Jul 2013 (News)
  One thing we do know is that it's going to sound good – Project 7 features a free-flow exhaust system with a ceramic finish. We'll have to wait and see how well it drives, but JLR's feted chassis guru Mike Cross is confident: 'It’s visceral in every sense – its response, its sound and its sheer performance. I’m very much looking forward to driving it at Goodwood.
• 
  Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  The day ended in Gstaad and two very fine hotels, and our supporters, Bonhams, Britain’s leading auction-house, provided a champagne reception which turned into a noisy party prior to a lavish meal, it was steak-night in the Palace Hotel. Everyone was in high spirits and looking forward to the final drive to Paris. First of all there is the rest of Switzerland, with Franco Lupi and his friends in the Swiss Automobile club intent on making sure the pressure is maintained. Our next stop is the medieval town of Troyes in France… south of Paris.
• 
  'Run What Ya Brung' Drag Racing Beginners Day at Santa Pod 3 Dec 2012 (News)
  On Saturday 23rd March, Santa Pod Raceway invites you to come along to learn about Bracket Racing with   the chance to give it a go yourself. It doesn’t matter what you drive or how fast it is, from a Smart ForTwo to a Ferrari, you can turn up to the track, have a go and still be competitive. Bracket Racing is often misunderstood within the sport of Drag Racing, which is why Santa Pod Raceway have launched a beginner's dial-in day.
• 
  Latest Mercedes-Benz offers from Drive the Deal 4 Jul 2012 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has some excellent deals on brand new Mercedes-Benz models, all supplied by UK main dealers.
• 
  IAM warns of council cutbacks over winter 31 Oct 2011 (News)
  Drive so that you don’t rely on your brakes to be able to stop – on an icy surface they simply may not do that for you, but keep moving as much as possible, even if it is only at walking pace. On a downhill slope get your speed low before you start the descent, and do not let it build up – it is much easier to keep it low than to try and slow down once things get slippery.
• 
  Fascinating Entry at Historics Brooklands Auction 22nd October 14 Oct 2011 (News)
  An utterly gorgeous 1973 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior Zagato, with its engine replaced by the gutsy 1750, rebuilt by Alfaholics to develop 183bhp and create a drive to die for. Estimate £10,000 - £15,000 1949 Albion Victor 26 seat coach by Harrington. You’ll need a big garage for this one, but, of course, it could earn its keep working in films and TV dramas. 
• 
  Rare and Beautiful Bentley Coupe in 26th October Auction 22 Oct 2010 (News)
  The 1963 Bentley Continental 2 Door Coupe by Mulliner is one of just eight examples built in right hand drive configuration, and one of only 11 built in total. The car has been in the care of just 3 owners from new and has an extensive history file - which includes a pre-purchase report prepared for a certain Mr Kingsley Riding-Felce of Aston Martin.
• 
  A New Car for £10 a Week 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  In turn, Kia will also contribute £1,000 and, if a customer is prepared to pay a £1,000 deposit on top, they can drive away in a new Kia Picanto for less than £40 a month - just £10 a week - thanks to The Kia Access finance package. Even without a customer deposit of £1,000, the Picanto is available for only £20 a week.