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How can I sell a number plate that's on an old car that has been stored for 20 years?

I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this?

Is a Honda Prelude Mk5 worth buying as a classic car?

Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate which has failed its MoT?

Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate, L-reg, 3.0-litre petrol, which has failed its MoT?

My car is stored for the winter - should I start the engine and move it every now and then?

I have recently acquired a 2006 Jaguar XK Convertible and I have just put it in the garage on trickle charge and on SORN for the winter months. Should I start the engine and move the car every now and...

Will an E31 BMW 850i become a collectable?

Will an E31 BMW 850i become a collectable? Is it a good investment to buy now?

What future classic should I buy for £2500?

I have £2500 to spend on my first future classic car and was wondering if you could help? I'm torn between a number of candidates e.g Toyota MR2 MK3, MG TF160, Mercedes SLK 230 or a Mazda MX-5. It will...

Would a 1998 Jaguar XK8 be a good investment?

Would a 1998 Jaguar XK8 be a good investment? Where I work there is one stored in an open-ended barn. The (retired) owner does not appear to use it. I've had a look around and it all seems original and...

Is a Japanese imported BMW 5 Series worth considering?

I'm looking at buying an E39 BMW 5 Series. Several I've seen online from dealers are low mileage Japanese imports. Should I avoid these or are they okay to give serious consideration to? I guess I'm concerned...

Why is the footwell of my Mk2 Golf wet?

I have a 1989 Volkswagen Golf and the floor of the passenger footwell is soaked. I have been using the heaters a lot this week to demist the windows, I can’t find any leaks in seals around the doors or...

Can I repaint the rocker cover on my car?

I have just bought a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230. I need advice regarding the rocker cover. On most of the SLK 230s of this vintage the rocker cover is painted white. On my car the front end of the rocker...