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  • Best classic car insurance for imported vehicles from Japan, America (Article)
    Stingray, Dodge Charger all have a huge fan base in the UK. But as well as their gigantic size (and equally gigantic fuel consumption), owning an imported classic can also present a headache when it comes to insurance. That’s because insuring classic cars that have been imported can be more
  • How to: Import a classic car (Article)
    Importing a classic car is something many of us have thought about in recent years. With the internet opening up all manner of new buying opportunities, and currency fluctuations sometimes making some ventures profitable as well as desirable, it's becoming a whole lot more popiular to ship
  • Which classic grey import is the cheapest to insure? (Article)
    Thanks to a some short-sightedness on the parts of car manufacturers, grey imports were big business in the 1990s and early 2000s. I mean, who wouldn't want a normally-aspirated version of the Nissan 300ZX? Or two-seater Honda soft-top that could only acommodate those under 5ft
  • Top 10: Essentials for maintaining your car at home (Article)
    and suspension maintenance and for oil changes. You’ll also need some axle stands – see the next item in our top 10.   Sealey three tonne ratchet type axle stands - £40 Axle stands let you safely keep a car lifted so you can get underneath. This is important for changing brake parts, suspension
  • Top 10: Baby car seats under £100 (Article)
    hand too. Add in side-impact protection, a sun shade and a two-year guarantee and the Ziba brings reassurance at a low price. Team Tex Beone First Pop Group 0+ Like the Ziba, this Team Tex Beone model ticks the important boxes for those seeking a newborn car seat. It allows backwards-facing
  • Are Car Service Plans Worth It? (Article)
    to get your car serviced. A service plan may save you money compared to standard franchised dealership servicing but this is not guaranteed - it is important to take time and calculate the costs before signing up. Dealer servicing plans also are unlikely to include consumable items, and those items
  • Camper van finance advice and deals (Article)
    PCPs are more popular than ever, especially for big-ticket purchases like camper vans. 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
  • MoT reminders sent direct to your inbox (Article)
    Sign up to get a free reminder when your MoT is due HonestJohn.co.uk has made it easier to stay on top of important dates - and avoid a £1000 fine - with a free MoT reminder service. Under legislation, you can
  • MoT reminders sent direct to your inbox (Article)
    Sign up to get a free reminder when your MoT is due HonestJohn.co.uk has made it easier to stay on top of important dates - and avoid a £1000 fine - with a free MoT reminder service. Under legislation, you can
  • Child and Baby Seat Deals Discounts & Voucher Codes (Article)
    a new, lower RRP. What is i-Size and why is it important to me? It’s easy to get tied up in jargon when it comes to anything to do
  • Top 10: Experience days for petrolheads (Article)
    at piloting a hovercraft - one of the few vehicles that's equally at home on the water as it is on land. The recipient will get the all-important safety briefing before learning the controls on land, then the chance to try it out on the 30-acre lake. Formula Silverstone Single
  • Will a dealer service history increase the value of my car? (Article)
    for an older car, however, “it makes it rather more appealing when it comes to selling it”. Jeremy Yea, senior valuations editor at car pricing business Cap HPI, also sees vehicle age as an important factor. “Depending on the age of the vehicle, franchise
  • What difference do modifications make to car insurance? (Article)
    In this piece, we explain why modified cost more to insure, which modifications add to that cost and how you can reduce the cost of insurance. In the eyes of insurers, modified cars don't just cover boy racers, but off-roaders, grey imports and classics.  The number one
  • Top 10: Christmas stockings (Article)
    for despatch. Debenhams Star Wars Darth Vader Christmas Stocking The label says ‘kids’, but we both know this is the kind of thing that could easily make the Christmas of some adults. Coming with the all-important Star Wars tag indicating it is properly licenced
  • Buying and selling vans at auction (Article)
    settled the amount outstanding or a percentage, depending on the rules of the auction house. Buying If you want to buy a van at auction - and there are plenty of good reasons for doing so - it is important to identify what kind of van you want and what your budget
  • How to buy a new van (Article)
    is packed with low gear pull that makes the van perfect for shifting one-tonne payloads. Important: Vehicle emissions are a hot political potato at the moment, with health groups lobbying the Government over air quality. Diesels are among the worst offenders
  • 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
  • How to buy a used van (Article)
    and cheapest route into van ownership. However, while there are thousands of commercial vehicles to choose from, it's important to protect yourself from unscrupulous sellers and dodgy van dealers by noting some golden used buying rules.  Panel vans come in a huge range of sizes and interior
  • Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
    property immediately, and can be sold to raise funds or if not needed at any time. Important: Separating the finance from the vehicle itself has its disadvantages, chiefly that any bank loan becomes a debt attached to the business, and while the van becomes an asset
  • When should you replace the tyres on your car? (Article)
    preference and the quality of the tyre that's fitted to the vehicle. But it's important to note that tyres that are near or on the legal limit can be more susceptible to aquaplaning, owing to the fact there is less tread depth to allow for water dispersion. For example, a tyre with 1.6mm of tread
 

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