Should I keep my much-loved and underrated Safrane or sell it?

In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I got it as a second, occasional use car from its only...

Do you think my 1992 Saab 900i will appreciate in value?

The article on Saab speculates that models such as the Classic Convertible may appreciate in value after the demise of the company. I have a 1992 convertible 900i and it has given many years of totally...

I urge fellow motorists to consider buying older cars, such as my 1996 BMW 328i.

I always read with interest the letters you publish, yet find myself exasperated by the cost of even modest modern motors. It is many years since I purchased a new car (a 1996 Volvo T5 estate) since when...

Are Mercedes-Benz E320 Sportline Convertibles rare?

In your recent reply to DP's classic MB query you recommended that he should definitely consider acquiring a Mercedes-Benz 1993-96 E320 Sportline Convertible. Where are they all? I've seen several ads...

How can I accurately value a 1991 BMW M3?

Do you know of a site or organisation that can offer reasonably accurate price guides for 'classic' or rarer type (potential classic) cars? I have the opportunity to acquire a genuine, unmodified LHD 1991...

Why do modern cars only last seven years when our grandson's 1986 Honda Accord is still going strong?

I was interested to read the answer to "AB, Ormskirk". You said that one couldn't question the quality of a nine-year old car that was originally designed to last about seven years. My grandson is just...

Can you recommend a 4-seater cabriolet with a reasonable boot?

November’s London to Brighton Veteran Car run has awoken my fresh air gene. What can you recommend as a suitable 4-seater cabriolet, preferably petrol and with a reasonable boot, top down for around £15,000?

Fuel additives and modern classics

Could you please offer some advice on what to do if I am thinking of buying a modern classic car from the 80s or 90s? I have been reading that the increasing use of Bioethanol in fuels will damage the...

Younger drivers can buy and insure modern classic cars, such as a 1991 Golf, much more cheaply than a modern car.

I thought your readers might be interested in this info. In the last 16 years I've mainly owned and run older cars. What I've found is that you can insure a lot of cars over 16 years old on a classic car...

Buying a sports car as an investment

I have always wanted an Aston Martin and the V8 Vantage is affordable. I want the car to be an investment and to depreciate as little as possible. I have been offered an 18,000 mile 05 model for £43,000....