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1 week ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Craig Cheetham

Executive cars today are largely the preserve of premium brand manufacturers, but in the 1990s even the more accessible brands were keen to get in on the act. Back in the day when a large saloon was a status symbol, rather than a leviathan SUV, mass-market players such as Ford, Rover, Renault and indeed Vauxhall tried to muscle in on territory occupied by mostly higher end competitors. Launched in late 1994, the Vauxhall Omega wasn't the easiest sell.

3 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | David Ross

Dear Honest John,"While I fully agree with over 70's having eye tests, at 82 I have had a two-yearly one for over 20 years and have 18/20 vision, without glasses. I believe that all motorist over the age of 40 should have one. as I have seen people in this age group and over who eye sight is not up to standard.

3 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Craig Cheetham

In many respects, the Rover 600 is the unsung hero of the 1990s Rover range – a line-up of cars that were, in several ways, a high watermark for the troubled British company. Admittedly, Rover Group’s financial woes weren’t addressed by a range of cars that were among the very best in their class at the time and every single model on offer at the time contained at least half Honda content.

3 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

More than two million UK motorists are risking fines of up to £1000 by driving with an expired licence. A third of drivers surveyed by Confused.com say they only renewed their licence more than a month after expiry. Millions more are risking a fine by not updating legal details such as their name or address. The average fine for drivers who have been penalised is a steep £415 – and, as it can also carry a 6-point penalty, some have even been banned from driving for repeat driving licence offences.

3 weeks ago | honestjohn.co.uk | Richard Aucock

Motorists planning a summer road trip are being warned that common modifications such as fitting roof boxes and bicycle racks could invalidate their car insurance. Tow bars and window tints could also end up costing motorists, warns Quotezone.co.uk. All such changes must be declared to an insurer, or car insurance policies are at risk of being voided. If a motorist needs to make a claim, an insurer could refuse to pay out.