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My 90 year old father has a 1997 Peugeot 406 Sri Turbo 2.0-litre Petrol, which has covered 80,000 miles and been owned by the family from new. Apart from normal servicing costs, the vehicle has been trouble...
Could you offer me some advice on selling my 1995 Rover 216? It looks like brand new with only 33,000 miles.
My insurance company has asked me for the value of my car, a 1997 Ford Mondeo with 65,000 miles on the clock. I have a valid MoT and it has been serviced every year. I have no idea what to say, I suspect...
I live in Thailand and my father-in-law has an old and rusted Vauxhall Cresta. We're looking to restore the car but have no idea who to seek advice from in regards to restoration and finding old parts....
I have a Ford Fiesta Popular Plus, which I have owned for 23 years. The car was registered in 1986 and has had one previous owner. It is a three door saloon and has covered 74,000 miles. I would now like...
With all the publicity about over complex, money pit, unfit for purpose cars - what do you recommend as a low tech alternative? I realise regulations don't permit this for a modern car, but what about...
Is my F-reg Volkswagen Scirocco a classic yet?
I recently bought a 1963 Ford Consul Capri. I want to know more about models and values, where can I find this info?
Do you know how many Standard Vanguard Ute pick-ups were made? My friend has a 1963 one and is wondering how rare it is.
I have an old 1980 Ford Capri 3.0 sat rotting away on my drive and I would dearly love to see it in the hands of a great enthusiast that has the time for it. It needs restored, how do you suggest I go...