Changing an automatic to a manual?

I have a Mk1 (1990) VW Golf 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet Auto and have had it for many years. The auto box is starting to play up a little bit so am thinking of taking the plunge and having the car converted...

Why are pre-1960 cars to be MoT-exempt?

It has come to my attention that, from 18 November 2013, pre-1960 cars no longer need an MoT. This seems to me to be ridiculous. Surely the age of these cars indicates they are at least, if not more likely...

BMW 3 Series convertible from the '80s; good first car, or am I mad!?

After an ebay hour spent looking at these online, I was wondering whether they would be affordable as a first car? My brother will be learning to drive soon, and these seem stylish and relatively dependable....

Should I buy a classic Nissan Figaro or a Fiat 500?

I have a company car that my 22-year-old daughter can drive, but not after April 2013 as the insurance changes. I am looking to get a fun car (budget around £7000) for she and I to drive that is cheap...

Wanted a V8 engine for my Triumph Stag Mk2

Hello, I live in Portugal and I bought a Triumph Stag Mk2 for restoration. I am looking in England someone that sell the V8 engine. Do you know where if someone works with this engines?

Why are older cars being forced into obsolescence?

Having spent much of my life immersed in most matters car related including working on the body shop floor and restoring classics, I have an axe to grind with those who consider bringing back the scrappage...

On the rodent

With reference to the email "Chewed Lore", I have stored my car in Florida over the past ten summers and to keep the rodents out of it I hang a supermarket plastic bag of mothballs in the engine compartment....

Ferrosious little animal

Sadly, my much-loved Ford Puma is about to meet its demise. Can you recommend a replacement that will have the same driving experience and oomph of the Puma without extending my finances too much? I...

What's the best way to buy a Porsche 911 at auction?

Oh, to have the courage to buy at auction. They are still a "dark art" for insiders only in my opinion. I ventured to two BCA auctions to have a look at what goes on and they are certainly not customer...

How to fix my Mercedes-Benz 190E's fuelling?

My Mercedes-Benz 190E is very heavy on petrol. For 10 litres of fuel, I get 60km. It does not smoke, what can l do to solve this? It's been recently serviced.