The automatic gearbox on my 1991 BMW became very stiff - what's wrong?

I have a 1991 BMW 525i in very good condition, it has covered 135k mile since new and has never given a problem. I drove it robustly the other day in very hilly terrain so the auto gearbox was working...

What's the best classic sports car for around £10,000?

I am thinking about buying a sports car for a bit of fun. I'm considering a Lotus Elan M100 or Honda S2000 and have up to £10k to spend or a bit more if necessary. I want something in reasonable nick and...

Has the price of MGFs bottomed out?

I have had an 18 year old MGF almost since new and have had years of fun in what I consider to be the last true MGs. Do your think the price has bottomed out or will they continue to fall in value?

Why is the steering intermittently heavy on my Volvo 245?

I bought an immaculate Volvo 245 two years ago and have been gradually working through glitches. It went through its MoT two weeks ago with no advisories. I've had 240s in the past with no steering problems....

Is a Jaguar E-Type a wise investment?

I'm not really a "car guy" (a two year old pickup is my daily drive) but I've got a yen to buy a Jaguar XK-E (an E-Type as it's called in the UK...) which I'm sure you will agree is not just a car but...

I'd like a classic Mercedes-Benz - but not a convertible - what do you recommend?

I have recently retired and would like to own a classic car which I would run only in the summer months. I live in Scotland and salt on the roads is the enemy in the winter. I fancy an old Mercedes and...

What fuel grade should I run my Toyota Celica on?

I have a 1992 generation 5 Celica Convertible imported from Japan many years ago. I notice that when driving up an incline it seems to 'pink'. I have not heard this before from an injected engine. Which...

I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my classic BMW 523i?

I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my BMW 523i E39. It looks different to that shown in the Haynes Manual and Youtube videos. The only plugs on the back of the gearbox and...

I want a bit of 1980s nostalgia - what do you suggest?

I grew up in the 1980s in France and am now really keen to grab a piece of motoring nostalia from this era. I'd love a convertible ideally. I'm not a motoring expert at all, but probably can learn to do...

Does my 47-year-old Land Rover need an MoT?

I have owned my Land Rover Series.2A 88 for 47 years and have made no changes except to replace batteries and exhausts. It is used on a daily basis. Under the new MOT 40 year rules do I still need an MOT?