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I have a 1989 Audi 80 Quattro sat in a barn - what's the best way to start restoring it?

I've owned a 1989 Audi 80 Quattro 2.3 for a good number of years now and it has been confined to a barn, which is a great shame. I'm looking for some advice on to the best way to restore this beauty back...

How much is my 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 worth?

I've got a tatty 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 with a full MoT (though it has some advisories) and full service history. It has a rust hole in the front offside wing, a dodgy paint job on the rear nearside passenger...

Is converting my classic from an automatic gearbox to manual one wise?

I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS automatic. I'm considering converting it to a five-speed manual using a kit purchased from a reputable company. My car is still standard and has not been modified or restored in...

Do I need to fit seatbelts to my classic car to drive it in Europe?

I will be taking my 1972 Volkswagen Type 181 to Spain. When I bought the car it did not have any seatbelts fitted. I knew I didn't have to fit them but, for a bit of safety, I had lap belts fitted in the...

Can you suggest a family car with classic car potential?

I'm looking for a family car to replace my 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI. I only drive 6000 miles per year, so depreciation and road tax are my biggest expenses. Can you recommend a used car, that doesn't exceed...

When can I apply for my Triumph Spitfire to have historic vehicle status?

I own a Triumph Spitfire that's just over 40 years old, registered on 14 February 1978. When do I apply for Historic status, now or after 21 May 2018?

Can I use black and silver classic numberplates on a new car?

I have a personal plate (1970 vintage) on my 2012 car. Can I use the old black/silver reg plate on the new car?

How do I apply for tax and MoT exemption on my SORN'd 1967 Austin Healey Sprite?

I purchased a 1967 Austin Healey Sprite Mk4 in September 2017 and it has since been SORN'd. How do I apply for tax and MoT exemption when it comes into effect in May 2018 if I cannot get the relevant forms?

Is my 1993 Rover 620 a future classic?

This will seem like a bit of a 'how long is a piece of string' question, however, I thought I would ask nevertheless. I own and drive daily a 1993 Rover 620 GSi with 39,000 miles. I recently put the car...