Is the head gasket leaking on my Jaguar XJS?

I have a Jaguar XJS 3.6 Coupe auto. It was laid up for over a year, but fired up and ran smoothly when I bought it eight months ago. I have restored the interior (damp due to leaky screen) but found a...

Does a Mk4 Fiesta qualify as a classic?

My mother's Ford Fiesta was first registered in May 1997. It is in immaculate condition inside and out, but failed its MoT in May last year because the brakes were not effective enough. It has only done...

Can I sell a Nissan Serena on Irish plates?

I have a 1999 Nissan Serena FX diesel on Republic of Ireland number plates sitting on my drive. I would like to know what is the best option to get some of my money back on it. The problem is that I purchased...

Which classic should I buy for fun and investment?

I'm going to buy a Mercedes-Benz W129 for occasional use and as an investment or at least to avoid depreciation, either an SL 500 or 600 from the period 1996 to 1998. Fuel economy is not an issue as I...

Trouble identifying a classic - can you help?

In the 1950s my father drove an English sports car, convertible with a small "jump seat" in back in which my sister and I could sit. I seem to recall it had semaphores. I always thought it was an Austin...

Is it possible to hire a car and trailer to tow a vehicle?

I have imported a classic vehicle to the UK and it has arrived at Felixstowe. I expected to be able to easily rent a car trailer along with tow vehicle and bring it to my home in Leicester. However, after...

Rover 400 window winder problems

The window winder on the driver's door of my Rover 400 (1997) opens correctly and closes, but when it reaches the top there is a loud bang. Could you advise what would cause this? If it is the control...

Classic car crash claim - how can I prevent a write-off?

My neighbour has been involved in a car crash (not responsible). Someone hit the side of her Fiat X1/9 sports car. It was in excellent condition, but she now fears that they may write off her car. What...

Buying a modern classic convertible

I am nearing retirement and would like a reliable and economical soft top. The Mazda MX5 just seems too popular, I like the idea of a MK1 or MK2 Volkswagen Golf, but rust scares seem to be rife. Living...

Buying an E30 BMW

I am interested in an BMW 320i I have seen for sale. It's a 1989 2-door with 51k on the clock. It has service history, a year's MOT and seems to be in very good condition. At £4950, is this a good buy?...