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I took my old car off the road over 30 years ago and pushed it to the back of my garage while I concentrated on my newer car. I recently moved house and sent in the old brown log book to the DVLA to register...
I have a 1971 MG MGB roadster, bought recently as a retirement present. I’ve wanted one for 50 years and I’m delighted, but I don’t know whether I should run it on premium petrol, or whether standard is...
I am looking for something automatic, V6 engine, with leather interior, and a saloon preferably. My choice is either a Rover 75 or a Jaguar S Type. Do you have an opinion on which I should go for, as well...
We're having difficulty finding insurance for my son for a 1970 Ford Mustang Couple, left hand drive, 5.7-litre engine. He's 21 and has been driving for three years. He'll be doing less than a 1000 miles...
I have just purchase a 1993 MG RV8 UK model with 12,500 miles on the clock. Do I need to change the cam belt or anything else that may need attention? I have got the service history, but this only states...
I have a 1958 MG ZB Magnette, which I'm putting back on the road after 20 years of storage. I've removed and cleaned out the sump and was considering running it for perhaps 100-200 miles on probably a...
I recently changed the battery in my Rover 45 and it ran really well.The other day it started and sound like a tractor, it then died although the electrics all work. I managed to bump start it in reverse...
We've been given a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 that we now wish to sell. It's been garaged for the last eight years. It has 157,000 miles on the clock and is in very good condition, although some of the chrome...
Could you offer me some advice on selling my 1995 Rover 216? It looks like brand new with only 33,000 miles.
My 17-year-old son wants a classic Mini as his first car. Would the insurance be expensive and is it possible to fit a black box to a Mini?