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Car cloning scams rocket by 50 per cent in just one year [Honest John]( [Car cloning scams rocket by 50 per cent in just one year]( Car cloning scams rocket by 50 per cent in just one year Official figures obtained by HonestJohn.co.uk has uncovered a huge rise in car cloning, with the number of cases in London rising by 50 per cent in just one year. It has raised concerns that similar levels of cloning may be rife across the rest of the UK, with thousands of drivers at risk of receiving fines for offences they did not commit. [Read the full story]( [Emissions-related MoT failures have double over the past six months]( Emissions-related MoT failures double The number of cars failing the MoT due to excessively high emissions has soared since the introduction of tougher rules for petrol and diesel engines. Official figures show that 750,000 cars have failed the MoT over the past six months. [Read the full story]( 2.3 million clocked cars on UK roads Councils are calling on the Government to ban mileage correction services and devices after it emerged that there could be as many as 2.3 million clocked cars on the road. One in 16 vehicles now has an odometer discrepancy and councils want DIY mileage correction tools to be made illegal. [2.3 million clocked and potentially dangerous cars on UK roads,]( [Read the full story]( [Christmas Gift List: Top 10 buys for kids]( Christmas Gift List: Top 10 buys for kids Need some Christmas gift inspiration for the kids? We’ve scoured the markets to find 10 of the very best buys for children of all ages. From £150 mini tank driving experiences to £20 headphones, these are our top 10 Christmas gifts for kids. [See the full 10]( The week's best money-saving offers Deals of the week [S](ave £850 on a Raleigh e-bike Save £50 on a Nextbase dashcam [£](60 off a classic car track day Best Groupon Deals [Save 50% on tyres at ATS Euromaster]( [Up to 35% off Purple Parking]( [7]([0% off Action Call breakdown cover]( Best pre-reg and nearly new deals [Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 140 - £15,441 (save £5249)]( [H]([onda Civic 1.0 VTEC SR - £16,495 (save £5245)]( [Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SE - £20,000 (save £3800)]( [Latest road test: Audi A1 1.0 TFSI]( Road test: Audi A1 1.0 TFSI The all-new Audi A1 shares its mechanicals with the latest Volkswagen Polo, but promises a sharper drive and a more luxurious cabin. Does it live up to Audi's premium billing? We test drive one to find out... [Read the full review]( [Meet the Ford Focus crossover]( Meet the Ford Focus crossover The Focus Active is available as a hatch or estate and gets a raised ride height and driving modes that will allow the Focus to tackle everything that winter will throw its way. [Read more]( [Top 10: Forgotten hot hatches]( Future Classic: Range Rover L322 An L322 Range Rover won’t be cheap to own or run - that much is guaranteed - but there are few cars that offer such a sense of occasion for so little initial outlay.... [Read more]( Ask Honest John - The best of your questions [Need an electric car to cope with an 800-mile journey - do they exist?]( [I need an electric car to cope with an 800-mile journey - do they exist?]( I currently drive a diesel SUV. I am looking to replace it with an electric car. Trouble is, I drive to Spain twice a year. Will an EV cope? [Read the full Q&A]( [Turbo failed 10 days after EGR valve replacement - could the two be connected?]( [Turbo failed after EGR valve replacement - are they linked?]( My car was recently recalled to the dealer for EGR valve replacement. Ten days later the turbo failed, could there be a connection? [Read the full Q&A]( [Need a capable 4x4 for light off-roading and towing]( [I need a capable 4x4 for light off-roading and towing]( I need a 4x4 tow car. I cover 15-20,000 miles a year and am considering a Land Rover Discovery. What do you suggest I buy? [Read the full Q&A]( [Should I swap my Euro5 diesel for a hybrid?​]( [Should I swap my Euro5 diesel for a hybrid?]( I drive a 2012 Volkswagen Golf diesel. I drive 65-miles-a-day and I'm thinking of getting a hybrid. What would you recommend? [Read the full Q&A]( What's the average cost of fuel this week? [Real MPG]( [See what MPG you should be getting]( HonestJohn.co.uk Eaglethorpe Barns, Warmington, Northamptonshire, PE8 6TJ 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: [Like]( [Tweet]( [Share]( [Forward]( [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](