Mini restoration nightmare - what are my rights?

Our classic Mini has been restored at a cost of £8500 in parts and labour. However, since getting the car back, we've discovered that it doesn't run. It also has a huge list of faults, We feel genuinely...

Will the BMW Z3 ever get classic status?

I have bought a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8i. It’s a manual and is in very good condition with one owner from new and 34,250 miles on the clock. The car was on SORN (laid up in 2010) but I have recommissioned it with...

Should I buy a Ford Puma?

I have seen a Ford Puma for sale. The car is a 2000 model with a 1.7 petrol engine with 46,000 miles on the clock. The seller wants £750, which seems quite cheap. Do you think this is a good buy? Is there...

Why won't my 944 start?

My 1986 Porsche 944 has been standing all through the winter. I reconnected a fully charged battery and tried to start it but the revs drop and then the engine cuts out. Do you know what the problem may...

Broken MX5 air con - What's the best fix?

I have a 1990 Mazda MX5, which I have owned the car for the past seven years. During that time the air con has seldom worked, although the heater works fine. I have been told the air con system is now...

Should I invest in a Land Rover Defender?

I'm thinking about buying a Land Rover Defender 110 or 90SW. Will the value go up in years to come?

Are 1980s' 911 Targas a good investment?

I am looking to trade my 2004 BMW Z4 3.0iSE (with 55,500 miles) for a 1986 Porsche 911 Targa with 129,000 miles on the clock. The car is £17,500 - will it be a good investment?

Can you recommend a premium convertible?

I’m looking for a premium four seater convertible. I have £70,000 to spend and will need it for personal use and also as a wedding car. Would be looking for a used version or nearly new – what do you recommend?...

How much is my classic BMW worth?

I wish to sell a 1989 BMW 535i SE manual, with one owner driver from new. What would be the value of this car and the best method to sell it?

Bubbling paint on a GRP bodied classic car

My 1974 GRP bodied classic car was perfect in summer time, and used regularly. When wet weather came in I used two car covers, one soft breathable, and one waterproof, to keep off worst of rain and bird...