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  Best classic car insurance for imported vehicles from Japan, America (Article)
  They’ll also be more expensive if they’re a left-hooker. What types of imports are there? There are two types of imports. Parallel imports are cars that come from within the European Union but aren’t officially sold in the UK. These are the cheaper kind of import to insure because quite often they confirm to similar standards of build quality and safety equipment.
• NEW CARS: How can I save money when buying a new car? (FAQs)
  After European price inflation and the fall in value of Sterling against the Euro the benefits of importing have become marginal and you often get a better all-round deal buying UK supplied. Even the main UK impost supersites are now switching to broking UK supplied cars. ON-LINE IMPORT/UK BROKING SPECIALISTS WITH SUPERSITES Trade Sales of Slough , 336-338 Bath Road, Slough (Near Heathrow: J6 or J7 from M4); tel: 08701 222 980; website: www.trade-sales.co.uk Motorpoint , Chartwell Drive, West Meadows, Derby; tel: 0870 1209611; website: www.motorpoint.co.uk Motorhouse 2000, Wryly Brook Retail Park, Walkmill lane, Cannock WS11 3XE; tel: 0845 345 6777; website: www.motorhouse2000ltd.co.uk ON-LINE DISCOUNT UK SUPPLIED SPECIALISTS (Note that NONE of these are checked out.
• IMPORTING A CAR: I want to import a car to the UK - what do I need to know? (FAQs)
  All other imports up to ten years old will be subject to the SVA test.
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  How to: Import a classic car (Article)
  Once the car is in the UK, you’ll need to get it through Customs and Excise – and although this is one of the more simple aspects of importation, make sure you get it right. You’ll need the foreign registration document and any other papers you have for the vehicle. If they’re happy with the documentation, you’ll be presented with your bill for the import duty.
• Which classic grey import is the cheapest to insure? (Article)
  As well as being with a specialist insurer, a classic policy will often offer benefits such as limited mileage discounts, free European cover, agreed valuation and club member discounts How much are they worth? Most people worry that owning a classic grey import is going to be expensive when it comes to insurance, but there's really very little to worry about. For example, the insurance cost for an important Mazda Eunos Roadster is almost no different to the MX-5 that was officially sold in the UK.
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  Top 10: Essentials for maintaining your car at home (Article)
  Teng quarter-inch torque wrench – from around £40 Most households will have a socket set and some spanners laying around, but for many car jobs a specific torque setting is important. Workshop manuals will usually specify a torque setting for nuts and bolts that need to be carefully adjusted and it’s important to follow the specifications. Over- or under-tightening important nuts and bolts can cause headaches in the long run.
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  Top 10: Baby car seats under £100 (Article)
  Disney Princess Beone SP Infant Carrier Clearly aimed at the little princess in your life, the Beone SP is currently reduced on Amazon to bring it under the £50 barrier. Suitable for newborns up to 12-15 months, it comes with the all-important newborn support cushion for reassuring security, a three-point harness and helpfully a removable and washable seat cover - which is almost certainly going to be utilised at some point. Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat Group 0+ Another seat that is currently sold with a sizeable discount, the Graco SnugRide Group 0+ offers rear-facing travel for babies from birth to 13kg (15 months), including a head support specifically for newborns and the all-important sun shade.
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  Review: Roadhawk HD-2 dash camera (productReview)
  Aside from that, you can forget about it and get on with driving – the only other thing to think about is the E button for saving interesting or important clips. Image quality is very good, even in poor light conditions such as when driving directly towards the sun. Number plates and other important details are fairly easy to pick out in most footage, plus when playing back recordings in the Roadhawk software there is a display of GPS location on a map, along with G force and speed.
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  Are Car Service Plans Worth It? (Article)
  Ultimately it is for you to decide if getting your car serviced at a main dealer is important to you, and if so whether the offered service plan offers sufficient savings or benefits to be worthwhile. If you don't mind where your car is serviced, going elsewhere will save you money regardless.
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  Camper van finance advice and deals (Article)
  . PCP simply stands for personal contract purchase and in many ways it is similar to a hire purchase (HP), as you pay a deposit followed by a monthly payment. There are some important differences, with the key one being your monthly payment is lower than with HP, because you are paying the cost of the depreciation over that period rather than the remaining cost of the vehicle.
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  Review: Anker Roav dash cam (productReview)
  Indeed, they're very difficult to move from car to car and even those with strong arms will struggle to remove the mount from the windscreen If a discreet installation isn’t important to you, an Aukey DR-01 dash camera will record similarly crisp footage and costs £10 less – although the construction of the unit itself isn’t as sturdy or as high in quality. 
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  Top 10: Experience days for petrolheads (Article)
  Whether you are a pro-drifter or haven’t a clue how to make a car slide, this day will see you learning all the important skills and burning lots of rubber in the process. Compete against your fellow drivers and improve your car control over three sessions, and walk away with a massive grin on your face.
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  Top 10: Christmas stockings (Article)
  WEWILL Handmade Striped Knit Christmas Stockings A traditional look with the value of a three-pack, these stockings sold by Wewill have a traditional Christmas vibe as well as being sturdy enough to hold plenty of gifts. Approximately 19 inches long (48cm) they are available in three patterns, but it is important to note that at currently prices the more plain design is less than half the price of the snowflake or mixed Christmas designs.
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  Review: Mio MiVue 658 WiFi dash camera (productReview)
  The 658 WIFI is a high definition dash camera with integrated GPS and WiFi. The WiFi bit is quite important, as it means you can connect the camera to your smartphone – via the free MiVue  app – and then send the video recording to your insurance company and/or the police in the event of an accident.
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  Buying and selling vans at auction (Article)
  Because of the number of vehicles available and the many variations in specification, it is important to identify what your needs are and what is available at the auction. Tim Naylor of BCA says: “Specification is always important, and buyers like to see ply-lining in the load area, side-loading doors and a good level of equipment in the cabin for driver comfort with air con increasingly important.” It is easy to think that everyone at an auction is looking out for themselves, but at most auction houses there will be staff on hand to give you guidance if required.
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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  Especially when you think of the money you will have saved compared with specifying your own van. Important: Do your homework before you start searching for a pre-reg van.
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  Review: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (productReview)
  Tyres are rarely an exciting thing for most car owners but given that they are the key thing that keeps your car in contact with the road, having the best tyres for your car is important not just for performance but for safety. That shorter stopping distance can make all the difference. It's why doing your research is so important. So, while the Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres might not be the cheapest around with prices ranging from £70 for a 225/45 R17 tyre up to £245 for 305/30 R20, the grip performance they give you in the dry and wet - and the reassurance that brings - is worth the money.
• INSURANCE IN FRANCE: I have heard that the car is insured, rather then the driver. Is that true? (FAQs)
  Just as in the UK, you can choose third party insurance (au tiers) or comprehensive (tous risques) and if you make a claim you will usually have to pay an excess, although you can usually choose to pay more for your policy and have no excess. A no-claims bonus system also exists. Some insurers will allow you to 'import' a UK no-claims bonus, and others won't - it is worth checking when you choose your insurance company. Make sure they specify the number of years' no-claims you have, rather than just stating 'full no-claims bonus' - in France it takes longer to attain a full no-claims bonus, as opposed to just five years in the UK.'
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  Scooter of the Year shortlist (Article)
  >> Read the full review Vespa Elettrica There are several electric scooters on the market, but the Vespa Elettrica is arguably the most important. Why? Well, because is marries all of the chic retro appeal of the firm’s Primavera model with the zero emissions of an electric motor. >> Read the full review
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  How to buy a used van (Article)
  The only way they can make an honest living is by offering deals that beat those on offer from the big boys. That 'home of his/her own' bit is important. If the home trader is operating from rented accommodation you may have no comeback against them. Make sure you're invited you into the house (to make sure it really is the seller's house).