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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.
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  Drivers heading abroad 'need to think about breakdown cover' 20 Aug 2009 (News)
  Checking their car insurance covers them for trips abroad is not the only precaution motorists need to take before travelling overseas in their auto, it has been claimed. According to Green Flag, European breakdown protection is also an important consideration.
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  Car by Car Breakdown Updated 23 May 2003 (News)
  Yesterday was SMMT Test Day, which gave me a chance to catch up with 20 cars I had not yet drive at Millbrook, and take a ride in the back seat of the Rolls Royce Phantom. Updated Car by Car Breakdown entries are:- Audi A4 (S4); Audi A6 (RS6); Daihatsu Copen; Daihatsu Charade; Ferrari 575M; Ford Tourneo Connect; Hyundai Getz; Jaguar XJ; Range Rover; Lexus SC 430; Lexus RX300; Maserati 4.2 V8 Spider; Mazda 2; Renault Megane; Renault Espace; Rolls Royce Phantom; SEAT Leon; Toyota Avensis; Vauxhall Meriva; Vauxhall Signum.
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  The MoT Files: The 10 best manufacturers 6 May 2014 (News)
  This is arguably the most important list in to be found in the MoT Files. Indeed the top 10 manufacturers list gives a complete breakdown on the UK’s best car builders, when it comes to passing the MoT.  The data used to compile this top 10 is based on MoT pass rates for all mainstream manufacturers for all years (1980-2013) and provides an in-depth picture to the automotive landscape when it comes to buying a car that will pass its annual test for roadworthiness. 
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  VIDEO: GEM Motoring Assist's tips for driving in floods 8 Jan 2014 (News)
  Breakdown cover provider GEM Motoring Assist has released a short video covering frequently asked questions about how best to cope with driving in floods - including tips on traversing deep water without stalling and damaging your car.
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  Drivers urged to prepare for breakdowns 7 Jan 2009 (News)
  As winter tightens its grip on the UK, motorists are being urged to ensure their cars are equipped with items which would prove useful if they were to breakdown in sub-zero temperatures. Research by Kwik-Fit has revealed the majority of drivers in Britain do not carry survival kits, despite the fact a quarter of people had previously broken down in freezing conditions.
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  What the AA and RAC Don’t Tell You 24 Sep 2003 (News)
  They do used car history checks. They do roadside inspections. But the one thing the country’s leading breakdown organizations don’t do is tell you which cars break down. In Germany, ADAC does.
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  New 1.6 litre Mitsubishi Space Star 4 May 2001 (News)
  Both 1.6 models come with ABS and EBD, central door locking, dual front airbags, electric windows all round and a radio plus CD player. List prices are £11,995 for the manual and £13,010 for the automatic. See car by car breakdown for NCAP crash test information. More at www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 22 May 2017 (News)
  Your round-up to all of the latest money-saving deals on new cars, insurance, accessories and much more. Friday 26 May Get an extra £750 towards a Nissan Qashqai Test drive a Qashqai this May and get a £3000 deposit contribution Thursday 25 May Reader offer: 10% off ALA GAP Insurance Wednesday 24 May Free breakdown cover with car insurance from the Post Office Free, first year breakdown cover for new customers under 50 Tuesday 23 May Save £40 on a Nextbase 512G dashcam Monday 22 May Get a £2500 deposit contribution on a Mazda6 PCP deal

  Showroom4cars.com website makeover 3 Aug 2001 (News)
  All European-sourced vehicles are now paid for in sterling, so purchasers do not need to arrange finance in euros or foreign currency. The second is the launch of DriverAssist, Showroom4cars.com's own breakdown cover and warranty service, bringing the online retailer into direct competition with traditional breakdown services and maintaining its competitive edge in comparison with other internet car sales operations.
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  New approach to classic insurance 26 Jun 2014 (News)
  The previous inclusion of breakdown cover, for example, is now being offered as an extra, reflecting the fact that many customers will already have their own breakdown arrangements in place.  Managing director of Footman James, Andy Fairchild, explained the need for the changes: “Research has told us that classic vehicle owners have very different needs and want the flexibility of cover to fully enjoy their passion.
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  Carole Nash unveils 'Pride & Joy' iPhone app 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  This allows you to use your GPS signal to locate your position on a map for if you’re calling for Breakdown Assistance or for a friend or family member to come to your aid. UK and European Breakdown Assistance comes as a standard part a Carole Nash classic car insurance policy. You can call for help from within the app to use this service and to take advantage of the cover this provides.