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A friend in Holland has a fully restored 1958 Porsche 356 fixed head coupe with right hand drive and may one day have to sell it. He has owned the car for about 40 years but has not driven it since emigrating...
My son is thinking of selling his much loved 1975 Volkswagen Camper van. It’s taxed and MoT’d until the middle of next year. What would be the best way for him to sell it? And if he gets a buyer, what...
Can you please tell me the best way to dispose of a car that I have inherited and which I unfortunately have no use for? Would it be considered a classic? I have no idea of its value. The car is a 1989G...
I want to buy a nearly new van, but want to save as much money as possible. A friend has suggested going to an auction. Is this wise or will I risk getting ripped off on a van that’s got a dodgy history?
I need to replace our expensive to run 2007 Kia Sorento . It must accommodate up to three large dogs and cope with winter weather and rural roads for our family dog business. I have £22,000 to spend and...
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...
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...
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...
I need to buy a used van, but have a limited budget and don’t trust dealers. Do you know of any other places to get a bargain?
I want to buy a Ford Galaxy or S-Max second hand at auction, but I don't know how much I should budget. Can you help with prices?
 

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