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  • Van and pick-up road tax VED rates 2022-2023 (Article)
    Taxing a vehicle is a lot easier than it used to be, with payment now being accepted online or over the phone via a dedicated 24-hour help line. It's important to note that you can no longer ‘inherit’ the remaining road tax, if you buy a used vehicle.
  • Auction profile: Charterhouse (Article)
    All auctions use live Internet bidding platforms. Charterhouse classic car sales are all held in the South West, with three auctions a year at the Bristol Classic Car shows, a summer sale at the Classics at the Castle event at Sherborne Castle, and two extra sales at the Bath and West Showground.
  • How to buy a new van (Article)
    A quick look at van manufacturer websites will give you an idea of typical pricing, but some dealers will offer cash incentives when buying outright, or deposit contributions on finance. Work out the total costs for the vehicle. A pre-registered van should be substantially lower than the best price you could get for buying an equivalent model when buying new.
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  • Top 10: Gifts for classic car enthusiasts (Article)
    Buying an adoption helps fund the British Motor Heritage Trust's work in preserving cars in the Museum's collections that are of important historical significance to the nation's rich manufacturing history.
  • Auction house profile: H&H (Article)
    H&H was founded by Simon Hope and Mark Hamilton in 1993 as a specialist UK auction house dedicated solely to the sale of collectors' motorcars, motorcycles and automobilia. In the early days all sales were held at Buxton, Derbyshire, but H&H has since expanded its portfolio of venues to include The Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire and Chateau Impney, Droitwich, Worcestershire with a calendar that typically takes in seven or so sales a year.  Often with a line-up of more than 100 cars per sale, H&H’s offerings range from 1890s London to Brighton runners through to 1990s Formula 1 cars, usually with a comprehensive selection of mainstream classics, as well as upper-market, asset-class vehicles, barn-finds, curios and competition machinery.
  • Top 10: Car vacuums (Article)
    It also has an easy-empty bin that drops all the dirt out at the press of a button. Buy from Hoover, and register online, and you’ll also get a one-year warranty. Gtech Multi Mk2 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner If you’re looking for a high-quality handheld vacuum then this Gtech offering is a great choice.
  • Top 10: Best electric drills 2023 (Article)
    This drill consequently packs a wallop and should make light work of even the most arduous tasks yet, thanks in part to its brushless motor assembly, it weighs in at a manageable 2.1kg. If you register online you’ll get a three-year warranty, like the DeWalt offerings. This drill doesn’t come with a charger or battery, though, but they’re easily acquired online. Black & Decker BDCHD18K Cordless Drill Kit If you’re not looking to spend a fortune but still want a stout cordless drill then you could opt for this Black & Decker.
  • Best new vans for 2018 (Article)
    Mercedes-Benz X-Class On sale: Early 2018 Not content with having the most eagerly anticipated van on sale in 2018, Mercedes also has the hottest property in the pick-up market .
  • Auction house profile: RM Sothebys (Article)
    . One of their most successful recent collaborations was the Art of the Automobile auction in New York in November 2013. The sale achieved around £40.7 million in just two hours and saw a Ferrari 250 LM sell for £7.4 million, a record auction price. The first RM Sotheby's sale is on 14 March at Amelia Island, Florida, USA.
  • Auction house profile: DVCA (Article)
    His wide-ranging interests and contact network contribute to the variety of DVCA’s auctions, which feature automobilia, transport ephemera and motorcycles alongside classic cars. There are usually three sales per year, each featuring around 50 vehicles that offer as much diversity and eclectic interest of many sales with twice the number of cars. A very refreshing policy, much appreciated by enthusiasts and collectors, is that when a vehicle is entered in a DVCA sale with associated spare parts these are included within the lot, rather than being sold separately, a common practice elsewhere, which often results in the buyer of the vehicle being held to ransom and drawn into a bidding war.
  • Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner (Article)
    Halfords sells this five-metre Rolson tape (complete with wrist strap and belt clip) for just £1.49 – so why not buy a spare one while you’re at it? Multimeter A multimeter is a must-have for every enthusiast, giving instant information on AC and DC voltages, current, resistance, diodes and more. Use it once and you’ll wonder how you ever managed without one.
  • How to buy a scooter (Article)
    You should also check the scooter is light enough for you to move it easily. What warranty comes with a scooter? When you buy a new scooter, you’re right to expect a warranty. Even budget scooters sold online come with cover, but it’s worth checking with any model you buy how long the warranty lasts and what it includes. Most warranties will clearly state their duration and which components they include.
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
    word=vans">Ask HJ How to buy and sell See also Van reviews Van news More used buying guides
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Dispatch 2007-2016 (Article)
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  • Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
    Can you buy it today? No! But you can read our scooter tests here. Can you buy it today?
  • How to buy a used camper van (Article)
    10 essentials tips for buying a used camper van Buying a used camper van should be a fun experience; however, there are some important areas you need to address before parting with your cash. These are the top 10 essential checks you must make before buying a used camper van.  Do some maths How do you plan to buy your camper van?
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  • Top Father's Day gifts for 2023 (Article)
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  • What is the cheapest Classic Car Insurance for a Nissan Figaro? (Article)
    One that still needs a few jobs doing should be about £3500, while a runner in need of some TLC could be about £1250 .  What to look for when buying one? Rust. While the Figaro for sale might look nice in the pictures, underneath they can really rot. Go over the bodywork carefully and pay attention to any potential bodges (front wings, wheelarches are common grot spots).
 

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