Can I change the V5C of my 40 year old car to historic status now or do I have to wait until April next year?

My Mk1 Vauxhall Cavalier was registered in September 1978 so is now 40 years old and the tax expires 31 December. Can I change the V5C to Historic now and avoid paying tax to keep it on the road or do...

A classic Rolls Royce I'm considering buying has a noise from the hydraulic tappet - will an oil change solve this?

I'm looking at buying a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2. The car is excellent with a new MoT by a trusted specialist but the engine has a tap from a hydraulic tappet. It has had little recent use and it is...

What is the maximum I can inflate my tyres to stop them flatting when in storage over the winter?

My Mazda MX-5 is covered for the winter and wired to my battery charger, so I cannot move it. The tyres are Bridgestone Portenza 205-45R17 84W CKC4509. What is the safest maximum I can inflate them to...

How can I stop water leaking into the footwell of my car?

The passenger side seal on my Toyota Carina E is letting water drip in and flood the footwell. Where can I get a replacement seal for this? I have tried replacing with a generic seal off eBay but it is...

Where can I source obsolete Ford parts?

I am trying to find a part for my car - it's the fuel line that goes from the fuel filter to the engine, a small piece of plastic pipe with a fitting on either end. I have tried all my sources, even Ford...

How many Triumph GT6 convertibles were made and sold between 1966 and 1974?

How many Triumph GT6 convertible cars were made and sold between 1966 and 1974?

Is using a cocoon in my garage the best way to prevent condensation and corrosion on my classic car?

Is using a cocoon in my garage the best way to prevent condensation and corrosion on my classic car or is there a more cost effective way?

Why does my car knock from the left side when turning to the right?

I have an Audi Cabriolet 1999 2.6 final edition that has a knock from the left side when turning to the right. My mechanic has checked the ball joints, track rod ends etc and everything is in order. He...

Can I convert a manual gearbox to an automatic in a 1968 Wolseley?

I want to change a normal gearbox into an automatic gearbox for a Wolseley 16/60 built in 1968. Is it easy to convert this and what will it cost?

I bought a classic car privately but after just 125 miles it suffered catastrophic engine failure - what are my rights?

I bought a 1976 Triumph Stag with a Rover V8 from a private seller in October. Just 125 miles and 72 hours after leaving the seller, it suffered catastrophic engine failure. The engine needs replacing....