Who is honest john telegraph

Log in New account My settings. The Honest John section of the saturday Telegraph has disappeared! There is a small, not completely dissimilar piece written by a Telegraph journalist, but no sign of Honest John.

Anybody know what has happened? Reply to this message Report message. As I've already said in the other place, although it may be heresy to say so Honest John isn't a real person but a nom de plume; a journalistic confection of Peter's. I would guess that there was some sort of trademark or copyright.

It's also likely that under the terms of sale the use of the brand in future was dealt with. Yes, but no. In another place you said:- "It may be heresy to say this but Honest John is not a real person. So in that sense he is Honest John, and Honest John is a real person. Yes, things have moved on and 'Honest John' is now an internet based advice centre, website and forum etc. It doesn't answer my question - 'where is Honest John?

What's happened? Has he been sacked, or what? Maybe he's keeping his whereabouts under his hat ; Reply to this message Report message. This might shed some light twitter. From Saturday, I'll be the Telegraph's new motoring question answerer and 'agony uncle'. Big shoes and hat to fill - HJhimself has made the role his own over the last 26 years, and will be a tough act to follow - but I'll do my best.

The Honest John page was the only reason to read the Saturday Telegraph for me at least - the rest went in the recycling bin. Value my car with , miles to buy or sell? How to reject a car Check if your car has a recall. Fuel Calculator Petrol or Diesel?

What is the Fuel Calculator? Compare two cars to find the lowest fuel cost. Search the forum. Alex Robbins, who's he? Honest John Back Room » Motoring discussion. View Threaded. Fri 2 Jul Reply Report as offensive Link. Sat 3 Jul Related questions. Can you recommend a hybrid crossover that could carry a wheelchair in the boot? I'm looking to replace my current car. I find the boot space in my Renault Captur unsuitable for carrying a wheelchair, folded flat.

I know that a Peugeot has a boot that can carry this type of wheelchair I will be selling my Vauxhall Zafira and would like to buy a smaller car. I'm looking for a reliable petrol car that's automatic and one that would have a slightly higher sitting position than the average Going Electric. I have a a VW campervan diesel and a Mercedes C-Class C petrol and I would have expected these to last me for my remaining years of driving. Value my car , miles buy or sell?

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A quick trawl of the web twitter would suggest so. Sat 3 Jul Alex Robbins, who's he? What is his background? A brief introduction might be interesting. It may be heresy to say his but Honest John is not a real person.