Number plates, black and white style on classic car

I thought I read somewhere that it's now legal to use black and white old style plates on cars newer than 1 January, 1973, maybe once the car reaches the tax free status at 40 yrs old?

Insurer wants to write off a classic car

I have a 1996 Volvo 850R Estate with only 77k on the clock. It is immaculate inside, much cherished and cared for during the 18 years I have owned it. Last week a third party scraped the side of it in...

Import duty and taxes - is this right?

What would the import charges be for importing a 1966 Ford Mustang from the USA? Do you have to register the car before it arrives?

Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol?

I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel with Esso Synergy 95 ron petrol. Would a 28...

Importing an American car into the UK - can I make a profit?

I'm a Brit who's lived in the US for the last seven years. We are relocating next year to the UK and can bring two cars tax free - one for me and one for the wife. We have to own them six months here in...

Period number plate change

I've heard people say that the use of old-style non-reflective numberplates has been extended to all vehicles that qualify for Historic Vehicle class, therefore to to those built before Jan 1st, 1975 rather...

Saab 9000 a good buy?

I need a reliable workhorse/load carrier, cheap until I can afford newer. I've seen a tidy Saab 9000 CSI for $1400 NZD. Two owners from new. Worth a punt for a few months? 172k miles

Audi 80 Cabriolet buying advice

I'm considering buying an Audi 80 Cabriolet as a daily driver to replace my current W123. I have read HJ review and there isn't a huge list of troubles listed. I'm not a great lover of depreciation, turbos...

Insuring a modern in place of a classic

I've been driving classics and future classics for years but now I need a sensible car in place of one of them. I've got a Lotus Esprit S4 and Porsche 924 Turbo. I was looking at swapping the 924 for something...

Fun older car for £4k

I've got £4-5k to spend on a car for occasional use (day trips, holidays, the occasional gig). Needs to be quick and enjoyable to drive and ride in, have a boot and ideally back seats. Classics appeal,...