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  • AUCTIONS: Is buying a car from an auction straightforward? (FAQs)
     Is it sold without any major mechanical faults, or 'Sold as Seen'?  If you are unsure about the car, walk away.  But if it is the car for you, bid confidently up to your budget and you could be driving the car of your dreams this Easter." BCA's top 10 tips for buying a car at auction:   * Don't buy on your first visit - sample the atmosphere and get used to the pace.
  • Does Hagerty offer classic car insurance? (Article)
    >It's Classic Car Insurance
  • FINDING AN OLD CAR: How can I find a car I owned years ago? (FAQs)
    You can find out if it is still registered here: https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla/ You can request the registered keeper here: https://www.gov.uk/request-information-from-dvla/ (But you have to have a reason, such as the car with the registration damaged your property.) You can find out if it is insured here: http://www.askmid.com You can check the MoT history here: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history  Final port of call is the relevant car club, which you can Google.
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    In the meantime, why not... Read a Car-by-Car Review See the latest Questions and Answers from Honest John Find your next car with our Cars For Sale
  • Car specs, prices, performance figures and dimensions (Article)
    So if you're after mpg figures on a car, 0-62mph times, top speeds, kerbweights or how big a boot is in litres and list prices, you will find all those specs listed here. We'll even tell you if it comes with a proper spare wheel. Find car specs
  • Car seat belts or Isofix – what’s safest? (Article)
    How do I know if my car has Isofix? Isofix has been standard on all new cars since 2006 so if you’re buying new, your car will have it fitted. And if you’re choosing a used car, there’s a good chance your car will have Isofix - around 60% of all cars on the road have it fitted.
  • How to buy and sell a classic car through Historics at Brooklands (Article)
    There is and, like the sellers fee Historics say that at 10% it is one of the lowest around. Will they prepare my car for sale? All cars entered at Historics are fully prepared. We have a professional team of valeters that clean and polish each and every car. How long will they store a car after the auction?
  • Tootle online car buying service goes into administration (Article)
    It was marketed as the safe and easy way to sell your car online and Tootle claimed to help owner's sell their car "quickly, conveniently and for a great price." The website  worked by allowing private sellers to advertise their car to 2000 vetted dealers across the UK, who would then bid for the vehicle.
  • Review: Monojoy keyless car key signal blocker (productReview)
    Thieves use relay devices (which you can easily buy online) to amplify the signal from the key fob in your home to a transmitter near your car, which essentially tricks your car into thinking the key is present. This allows them entry into the car, where they can use the start-stop button to start the car without the key.
  • Fuel Calculator (Article)
    Am I limited to the number of cars I can compare? There’s no limit to the number of cars you can compare. Obviously, comparing every make and model of car is a complicated task, so we’ve limited the Fuel Calculator to compare just two cars at any one time.
  • How to sell a classic car (Article)
    Picture perfect How many times have you seen a car advertised for sale where the picture doesn't show the whole car, or it's out of focus, or it's taken at night, or when the car's obviously broken down... not good. Most potential buyers assume that if the rear of the car is missing, then it's been stoved in.
  • Auction profile: Charterhouse (Article)
    Classic cars have featured in Charterhouse sales since the company was founded in 1999 as a general auctioneer operating in Sherborne, Dorset.  Initially, classic car auctions took place once a year, but from 2008 the classic car department has developed to become a key part of the business, with around six sales a year.
  • Does MoneySupermarket offer classic car insurance? (Article)
    >Adrian Flux Classic Car Insurance Peter Best Classic Car Insurance
  • Does Grove & Dean offer classic car insurance? (Article)
    What kind of car qualifies as a classic? The criteria for classic cars with Grove & Dean is relatively flexible, with cars that are just a few years old potentially qualifying. Each one is judged on its own merits so it is worth contacting them directly for a quote even if your cherished machine is still young.
  • Does Peter Best offer classic car insurance (Article)
    Probably best known as a classic car insurance broker, Peter Best actually offers a broad range of insurance products covering modern cars, household, travel, business insurance and professional indemnity. More importantly though Peter Best can cater for classic cars and motorbikes, as well as classic car collections and specialist schemes to cover younger vehicles.
  • MULTI CAR INSURANCE: Can I insure more than one car on the same insurance policy? (FAQs)
    Or link to   www.primoplc.com Also Direct Insurer www.admiral.co.uk now does multi-car policies. Also Aviva at Aviva Multi Car Insurance And www.performancedirect.co.uk , useful when some of the cars are high performance.
  • Review: Buyagift Half Day Classic Car Road Trip (productReview)
    width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/40efc2a3b2354b9e90a0cebc656d41c6" /> Should I buy one? The Classic Car Road Trip experience manages to capture the idyllic elements of the fantasy classic car drive: country roads, glamorous cars and with a bit of luck, some sunshine. The mix of cars should mean that every driver finds something they like and having a pre-planned route takes the stress out of finding some suitable roads.
  • Does Lancaster offer classic car insurance? (Article)
    >Adrian Flux Classic Car Insurance Admiral Classic Car Insurance
  • GAP INSURANCE: What is GAP insurance and do I really need it? (FAQs)
    Gap insurance covers the difference between the initial purchase price of your car and what you may get as an insurance payout. Many insurance companies offer policies that include ‘new car replacement’ during the first year of ownership, but after this date you may find that if your car is stolen or written off, you will be left with a bill for the difference between what the insurance company pays (which is usually below the full retail value) and what you originally paid for the car or what you may still owe in finance.
  • Insuring your classic car when its not roadworthy - the rules on insurance and SORN (Article)
    word=classic%20cars">Ask A Classic Car Question
 

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