Madcap’ MoT changes abandoned by Government

All the latest car stories and news [Honest John]( ‘Madcap’ MoT changes abandoned by Government [The first MoT test will remain three years after buying a new car, rather than be extended to four, the Government has confirmed. A further 'madcap' idea to extend the annual MoT test to every two years has also been abandoned.]( Ford reveals facelifted Puma on sale now - [New Ford Puma is facelifted for 2024]( - [Gets an all-new interior that’s sportier and more premium]( - [Improved infotainment tech and more safety assist features]( - [Available now with prices from £25,790]( More than 25,000 Volkswagens recalled over potential brake fluid leak [The latest DVSA safety recalls see Volkswagen Golf and Passat models recalled as well as cars from Volvo, Skoda and Mazda. Check to see if your car is affected.]( Regional differences between supermarket fuel prices revealed [There is currently a staggering 14p a litre difference between the cheapest and most expensive fuel prices at UK supermarket filling stations.]( 66 horses killed in road accidents last year [Almost 3400 incidents were reported to the British Horse Society during 2023. 85% of these involved a vehicle either passing too closely or too quickly.]( ‘Pothole plague’: claims up 33% in 2023 [The ‘pothole plague' on UK roads is getting worse, says the]([RAC]([, after attending nearly 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns during 2023.]( A future classic? Smart Roadster [The concept of an affordable, pocket-sized sports car has always had plenty of appeal, but since the demise of the MG Midget in 1981, there wasn’t really anything. Until the Smart Roadster turned up...]( Used sellers warned about 'bogus buyers' [Vehicle owners who are selling their used car privately through online marketplaces or local newspapers are being warned criminals may be targeting them in a method known as ‘bogus buyers’.]( Final MINI Clubman built in Oxford [Production of the new]([MINI Clubman]([has drawn to a close 55 years after the first one was built.]( [The]([original Mini Clubman]([was first revealed in 1969 and it was reborn as the BMW-backed MINI Clubman in 2007.]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Share]( [Forward]( HonestJohn.co.uk 5 New Street Square, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 3TW As of 18 February 2020 the assets of Honestjohn.co.uk were purchased by Mobility Trader UK Ltd (registered company: 12016686; trading as heycar). As of 18 February 2020 Mobility Trader UK Ltd is now the data controller of any data you shared with Honestjohn.co.uk. 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: [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](