Are the new MoT exemptions for pre-1960 cars going to have bad consequences?

I have an issue that I feel deserves public airing. It concerns the recent change in the law that allows pre-1960 cars exemption from an annual MOT test. As a classic car collector and restorer of my own...

Can I reject a used car?

We recently bought a Peugeot 306 for £550 with 12 months MOT and tax. The car has broken down multiple times and is also suffering electrical faults. I rang the guy I brought it off and told him I wanted...

Fire risk - oil dripping on exhaust manifold

My 1997 Land Rover Discovery TDI has 360,000 miles on the clock and the engine throws out quite a lot of oil. My local mechanic says the oil is falling on the exhaust manifold so there is a fire risk....

Where could we sell our 1984 Mercedes-Benz SL?

I have an elderly relative who has a 1984 Mercedes-Benz SL, with a mileage of about 48,000 with hardtop available. It has been off the road for four years and of course would cost at least £1500 to get...

Should I sell my classic Alvis TA14 complete with its special numberplate?

We have a 1948 Alvis TA14 with the registration ‘TA 14’. It has had two owners from new, full history and has lots of extras like Hooper Brothers paintwork. Fully restored a few years ago, it's now time...

Where should I sell my 1990 Metro?

I own a 1990-registration Metro 1.1-litre car, which is in immaculate condition, and has only done 38,000 miles. It has just passed its MoT test, and I now plan to sell it. I wonder if you could suggest...

/how can I validate the history of a Land Rover with a new chassis?

I would like to buy a 1971 Series 111 Land Rover from an established 4x4 motor trader. The garage does not have much in the way of details of the previous owners, but the vehicle looks well turned out...

Can I recommend the new generation of Morgan classic sports cars?

Your advice to PT on Morgans was, as usual, a very fair and erudite comment. I'm not sure about them being relatively high maintenance though. My experience of the current range (we drive a 2008 Plus 4)...

Is the Peugeot 205 reliable?

I'm thinking of buying a Peugeot 205, can you tell me if they're reliable?

Where can I sell this 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280TE?

I have been asked to dispose of a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280TE auto estate in white, which has been stored for many years un-run (it was bought new by my now disabled 80 year old employer). I have the keys...