Classic car insurance policy means I haven't built up a no claims discount

I have for many years only driven a classic car , Renault 9, with an agreed value. The time has come to replace this car for a secondhand Renault Clio, as I can't afford to keep restoring this and my Triumph...

Selling my 1971 Scimitar's Classic Car plates - what can they be replaced with?

I am looking to sell my Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE and have considered selling its plates separately as they are quite unique and could fetch a good deal. However, I don't want to ruin the classic car...

When should the cam belt be changed on a 2001 Ford Puma?

I'm in the process of privately buying a 2001 1.7i Ford Puma - one of the last they made. Mileage is 73,000. General chat says the cam belt change (typical Ford) is 100,000 miles or 10 years; the 'experts'...

What should I pay for my friend's 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1?

I have been offered a Jaguar E-Type FHC 1961 Series 1 in good condition by a friend. What would be a fair price to offer him please?

Where can I get a front brake wheel cylinder for a classic 1962 Mini?

My beloved Mini has just failed its MOT due to a seized front brake wheel cylinder. The part I need is a GWC101 (15/16ths bore dual piston front wheel cylinder) for a 1962 Mini, which is proving very difficult...

Why are thieves able to obtain keeper details for cars they want to steal from the DVLA?

I own a very desirable classic car from the fifties. While away on holiday an attempt was made to steal the car from our house. Fortunately, the would-be thieves were prevented by our sophisticated alarm...

Can you recommend an insurance company to provide an agreed-value classic policy for my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

I would like to add some comments to recent emails regarding the Mercedes-Benz W124 estate. My 16-year-old E-Class diesel estate was stolen in October 2006 and recovered via a tracking device. There was...

Did you know that old Rolls-Royces had trouble with runaway automatic gearboxes too?

Your tragic emails about runaway automatics reminded me of a true incident, circa 1960. A friend had a wealthy uncle who had an automatic Rolls-Royce. One morning he drove out of his garage but stopped...

What should I look for when buying a W123 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

I am considering the purchase of a 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 model. This car has only completed a genuine 27,000 miles from new. It is offered with all of the service invoices together with all the MOTs....

Should my son contribute to repairing a burnt-out valve in a Daihatsu Sportrak he sold privately?

My son privately sold an elderly Daihatsu Sportrak through our local classifieds. The buyers explained they were unable to make the 40-mile journey to view it, but they said if he delivered it, they would...