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I'm interested in buying a Saab 900 T16S Ruby Edition. Could you tell me what sort of price I should have in mind for a 1993 model with 70k miles? Also what are parts availability like?
Six weeks ago I paid a deposit to a classic car importer for a vehicle which is being shipped from the USA. The dealer has a very good reputation and the vehicle is a restoration project. I based my decision...
Our classic Mini has been restored at a cost of £8500 in parts and labour. However, since getting the car back, we've discovered that it doesn't run. It also has a huge list of faults, We feel genuinely...
I have bought a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8i. It’s a manual and is in very good condition with one owner from new and 34,250 miles on the clock. The car was on SORN (laid up in 2010) but I have recommissioned it with...
I have seen a Ford Puma for sale. The car is a 2000 model with a 1.7 petrol engine with 46,000 miles on the clock. The seller wants £750, which seems quite cheap. Do you think this is a good buy? Is there...
My 1986 Porsche 944 has been standing all through the winter. I reconnected a fully charged battery and tried to start it but the revs drop and then the engine cuts out. Do you know what the problem may...
I have a 1990 Mazda MX5, which I have owned the car for the past seven years. During that time the air con has seldom worked, although the heater works fine. I have been told the air con system is now...
I'm thinking about buying a Land Rover Defender 110 or 90SW. Will the value go up in years to come?
I am looking to trade my 2004 BMW Z4 3.0iSE (with 55,500 miles) for a 1986 Porsche 911 Targa with 129,000 miles on the clock. The car is £17,500 - will it be a good investment?
I’m looking for a premium four seater convertible. I have £70,000 to spend and will need it for personal use and also as a wedding car. Would be looking for a used version or nearly new – what do you recommend?...