Bis and pieces

Can you advise me from where my garage may be able to order a spare part for my Fiat Bis 126 purchased 31st August l989, one owner, mileage 26,682? At the last MOT my previous garage gave me an Advisory...

Why is our classic Volkswagen Beetle losing power?

Our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S is struggling to pull away. When you accelerate it feels as though petrol is not getting through, as the car jerks and is very difficult to drive. Do you have any ideas...

Why is the engine in my Volkswagen bay window camper revving too much?

Why is the engine in my Volkswagen bay window camper revving too much?

Where can I get private hire insurance for my Morris Minors?

I am PCO registered for private hire, and I also cater for weddings in my Morris Minors and I would be grateful if you could let me know if you know anyone that does private hire cover for such cars? There...

Which was the last turbodiesel Mercedes-Benz model without an ECU?

Can anyone recall which year and power output was the last non-ECU turbodiesel Mercedes-Benz? I'm looking for a low-tech, powerful diesel, with five or six cylinders for a 'project'. The less wires the...

How can I trace my father's old 280SL Mercedes-Benz?

In both 1983 and 1984 my father bought a 280SL Mercedes-Benz in Manchester - I do not and cannot find a registration number for either car. Mercedes-Benz cannot help in any way at all. I know that they...

Is there anything I can do to improve my 1986 Peugeot 205 GTI's rough running?

I have a soon-to-be-classic Peugeot 205 GTI, a 1986 C-reg that I've owned for 18 years. It's done 120,000 miles and is in generally good shape, but has an annoying problem of pinking and misfiring. It...

Getting a good jag

As a result of ill health, my good friend is considering selling his Jaguar XK120, which he has owned for 56 years. It is in superb roadworthy condition with some racing history and is used on a fairly...

Is there anything I should look out for when buying a Porsche 244?

I am purchasing a Porsche 244 (with a Porsche engine) from a friend - are there any negatives with these vehicles?

What should I look for when buying a classic Mercedes-Benz SL?

I would appreciate any advice you could give regarding a future purchase of a Mercedes-Benz classic SL, model 107. The car would only be used in the summer months and would probably be washed more than...