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[Web Version]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook icon]( [Like]( [Twitter icon]( [Tweet]( [Forward icon]( [Forward]( [Has LV stopped insuring Toyota models?]( Posted by on 25 July, 2024 I have two Toyota cars both insured with LV for the last four years - o RAV4 and an Auris. I have had letters from LV saying that unfortunately there has been a significant rise in thefts of these cars and they have decided to stop insuring them. Anyone else had this problem? [Read more →]( [Can I retrofit cruise control to an MGF?]( Posted by on 25 July, 2024 Can cruise control be added to my MGF and if so can you advise a specialist installer? I live in East Sussex [Read more →]( [How much of a 40 year car must exist to qualify it as being 40 years old?]( Posted by on 25 July, 2024 How much of a 40 year car must exist to qualify it as being 40 years old and benefit from zero road tax and no MoT? [Read more →]( [What are the insurance implications of switching off driver safety systems?]( Posted by on 25 July, 2024 I have just test driven a new car and was driven to distraction by all the new driver safety warnings/aids as I drove (safely) along. The lane keeping option was particularly frustrating and tried to stop me placing the car where I wanted to be - particularly when overtaking cyclists. The sales person stopped the car and disabled them all in one of the menus and the car then behaved. I was told this switch off procedure has to be done each time the car was started and couldn’t be added to the driver profile. My question is what is the insurance ramifications of doing this - if I disable everything will I still have my full insurance cover? [Read more →]( [What hatchback do you suggest for mainly motorway driving ?]( Posted by on 24 July, 2024 I have around £15K for a used car - hatch, usually just driver, non plug in - mainly for motorway driving with 10-15K miles per year - what would you suggest? [Read more →]( [Can I exchange my French driving licence back to a UK one?]( Posted by on 24 July, 2024 I held a UK full car licence for many years but post-Brexit had to exchange for a French one (December 2022). I have now moved back to UK and need to reverse this process. As I am over 70, it will be a three year licence. According to the DVLA website it seems quite straightforward, though it involves a paper form. I have no medical issues to be considered. My questions are: 1. Do you know how long the process takes, assuming all documents correctly submitted 2. Can I drive in the meantime (my French licence would still be valid as regards expiry date and points incurred). What documents should I have to hand to show the authorities, if needed, whilst the changeover is taking place? 3. Any other observations? [Read more →]( [I'm looking at buying a car with an MoT advisory - should I be worried?]( Posted by on 24 July, 2024 I am thinking of buying a 2014 Hyundai i10. The MoT advisories for 2018/19 say ‘engine covers and undertrays fitted’, otherwise nothing else major. Have they been added by previous owner to conceal something or are they meant to be there? Should it put me off buying it? [Read more →]( [What first car do you suggest for a 17 year old?]( Posted by on 23 July, 2024 My son is aged 17 and has just passed his driving test. I would like to buy him his first car and I would appreciate your guidance on what to get him. Obviously, it needs to be safe and reliable. The Bank of Dad would prefer something that is relatively cheap to insure, run and maintain. He is 6 foot 3 tall and still growing, so there needs to be plenty of head and leg room for him, along with enough space for adults in the back and his dog in the boot to be comfortable. Where we live, there are many narrow country lanes nearby, so a higher driving position would be preferred to help him see other road users. Which vehicles would you suggest that best meet these criteria for a budget of up to £7000? I'm very grateful for your help and I look forward to hearing your thoughts. [Read more →]( [How much better MPG will a hybrid offer compared to petrol?]( Posted by on 23 July, 2024 How much better is real mpg for a mild hybrid that a similar petrol car? [Read more →]( [What's the best way to remove scratches?]( Posted by on 22 July, 2024 What is the best product or method to remove car paintwork scratches? [Read more →]( You received this email because you signed up to our mailing list. If you’re not interested in receiving our newsletter any more, you can: [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( Honestjohn.co.uk 5 New Street Square London United Kingdom EC4A 3TW