Bought an unsafe classic - what should I do?

I recently bought a Fiat X1/9 from a classic car auction. Although described as "serviced and MOT'd", I've found it to be unsafe. I went to the small claims court naming the guy on the V5, but he says...

Changing registered keeper following a death

Many years ago my father-in-law died and since then his 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 fastback has sat unmoved in the garage of his house. After a further 28 years my mother -in-law passed away and the time came...

Market value of a classic Mercedes R129?

I own an R129 Mercedes in excellent condition with low mileage. It has been very well maintained and serviced every year, even though it only does about 3k miles. I paid just short of £9k for this model...

Any point in keeping the miles down on a classis Renault?

I have a Renault 19 1993 RT with 39,000 miles on the clock. I love driving the car, but will the car ever truly be a classic? It is the saloon version so quite rare these days, the garage which services...

Number surviving

You only have two 1958 Bond Minicars listed as surviving. Does this include mine? reg 808PME. I know of at least 4 other Mk Ds but I am not sure of their exact years. I have owned mine since late 60's...

Number plates, black and white style on classic car

I thought I read somewhere that it's now legal to use black and white old style plates on cars newer than 1 January, 1973, maybe once the car reaches the tax free status at 40 yrs old?

Insurer wants to write off a classic car

I have a 1996 Volvo 850R Estate with only 77k on the clock. It is immaculate inside, much cherished and cared for during the 18 years I have owned it. Last week a third party scraped the side of it in...

Import duty and taxes - is this right?

What would the import charges be for importing a 1966 Ford Mustang from the USA? Do you have to register the car before it arrives?

Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol?

I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel with Esso Synergy 95 ron petrol. Would a 28...

Importing an American car into the UK - can I make a profit?

I'm a Brit who's lived in the US for the last seven years. We are relocating next year to the UK and can bring two cars tax free - one for me and one for the wife. We have to own them six months here in...