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When the Ford Focus Millennium was made, did Ford have a number in front of the gearstick? My Focus has 0127 on the gearstick, does this mean anything?
My son has a Renault Avantime in RHD. Apparently you are more likely to see Lord Lucan than one of these. Is it worth storing in case it becomes a more valuable classic?
How many Renault Avantime survived?
Is the Saab 9-3 a future classic?
The head gasket needs replacing on my 1996 Citroen ZX 1.4 petrol, 112,000 miles. Is it worth fixing?
My water keeps going low every time I drive my Rover 25 and there's white stuff on the engine cap. What's the problem?
Just reading about the new MK10 Honda Civic, which got me thinking: Is it time to start thinking of the original Honda Civic Type R from 2001 as a classic? All the ingredients are there. One to watch?...
I wondered if there has been any update on the mot exemption rules yet? Is it still pre '60 cars only or is it due to change?
What would you recommend as a decent starter classic? I'm 25 and have got around £3k to spend. Something that's a bit different to MGB would be appreciated. Love late 1980s/early 1990s cars.
I have a 2003 one mature-owner Subaru Impreza WRX 5-door wagon. Completely unmolested and never driven hard. Serviced by the main dealer, including cambelts, etc. Recently waxed underbody, battery, tyres...