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  Drivers urged to be on their guard 14 Jan 2009 (News)
  Marc Boyd stated: "I would advise motorists never to leave their keys in the car, even if it is unattended for just a few seconds." During November in the same car park, a 63-year-old woman was dragged from her vehicle by a man who then proceeded to steal her motor. Drivers
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  M25 celebrates its 25th birthday 1 Nov 2011 (News)
  The notorious M25 is 25-years-old today – and true to form the anniversary was called in with a 19-mile tailback caused by an accident. The M25 was first mooted long before it was built, way back in the early 20 th century. As the population of the capital
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  How can you secure your car? 9 Feb 2015 (News)
  the car. Trackers can be overcome by more advanced car thieves, though. That said, they’re certainly worth spending money on if you own a particularly rare of valuable car - but for an old banger they're not very cost-effective.  Alarms and immobilisers
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  Historic Brabham Grand Prix cars set for Race Retro 5 Feb 2015 (News)
  -22 February. And racing driver David Brabham will be at the show on Friday and Sunday to talk about the cars and history of Brabham racing. David said, ‘Over the past few years, I have taken a keener interest in old racing cars and what they achieved and represented in their time
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  Drivers 'should check cars are running smoothly' 11 Feb 2009 (News)
  owners replace worn windscreen wipers, check the alignment of headlamps and ensure anti-freeze is no more than two years old. In addition to carrying out DIY work, the organisation advised it might be a good idea to get a professional to take a look, by taking cars for seasonal services
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  Play the depreciation game and win 7 Aug 2009 (News)
  -year old. As long as it has been looked after, a good nearly new car will look and feel just like a new one, only it will cost much, much less. Since most new cars now come with three-year warranties, it will still have a couple of years’ cover left to run, provided it has been serviced on time
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  Heritage Rally set for July 16 Jun 2016 (News)
  directly back to Gaydon to enjoy the museum in the afternoon. It’s the fourth running of the event, which is open to all classic cars over 20 years old. Simon Carr, clubs and rallies co-ordinator at the British Motor Museum, said, ‘The Heritage Rally is a great social event
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  Lightly modified classic cars will still qualify for MoT exemption 18 Dec 2017 (News)
  Fears that modified classic cars wouldn’t qualify for the new MoT exemption have been quashed by the Government. The news comes after ministers granted cars over 40 years old exemption from the annual roadworthiness test – despite a public consultation that opposed
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  Paris introduces classic car ban 20 Jun 2016 (News)
  of these initial restrictions is just the start. The eventual aim of the legislation is to ban all vehicles more than 10 years old from the streets of Paris by 2020. Opponents of the changes point out, however, that the poorest motorists will be hardest hit, as many of them are unable to afford newer cars
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  NISSAN 0% FINANCE EVEN ON SCRAPPAGE 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  , Nissan’s Trade-in deal** also offers a £2,000 minimum trade-in against any of its Sunderland built models for owners of cars aged between 8-10 years old*. * offers end on 30 June 2009 ** All scrappage and trade-in savings shown are based on the manufacturers recommended retail list
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  Morgan replaces Plus 4 with new Plus Four 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  the same as the old car, Morgan reassures us that 97 per cent of the components are new. But if you’re still struggling to tell them apart, it’s all in the name because the Plus ‘Four’ replaces the Plus ‘4’. Gone is the old steel chassis, replaced
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  UKIP: 25-year-old cars should be 'tax free' 16 Apr 2015 (News)
  When UKIP revealed its official manifesto for the 2015 General Election earlier this week, hidden amongst its headline policies was one likely to stir up debate amongst the classic car fraternity. Should UKIP prove the current polls wrong and end up forming a government after May 7th
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  Top 10: Sub-£3000 modern classic estates 3 Apr 2017 (News)
  Ah, the good old estate car. It’s the kind of vehicle that makes an ideal classic choice thanks to its combination of space and practicality. But with many of the most popular models from the 1960s and 1970s now out of reach, what’s out there for buyers with less than
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  Top 10: Cool cars you can add to your classic car insurance policy 5 Jun 2013 (News)
  The cost of motoring is spiralling, and the idea of owning our dream car might seem further away than ever for many. But instead of denying yourself, how about buying that car and running it as a classic car instead? Many cars that you might not expect to be considered
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  Classic Advert: BL Bonus 27 Jan 2015 (News)
  a visit to Barker and questioning how he can afford to run four brand new cars. The answer? “The BL Double Bonus, old boy.”  It meant anyone could “save a bundle” on the latest Mini, the ’81 Allegro, the Ital and the Princess.   Throughout it all
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  Scrappage initiative is not a green one, says ETA 16 Apr 2009 (News)
  has small benefits. This is because although buying a newer car can be more economical, the energy used to scrap the old one and build the replacement means the overall effect is "tiny". "Altering the way you drive and keeping a car longer can be a greener option than buying new
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  Vehicle scrappage scheme good news for buyers, says SMMT 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  to be matched by participating vehicle manufacturers when scrapping a taxed, insured and MOT’d car or van over ten years old which they have owned for at least one year. Commenting on the announcement made within chancellor Darling’s Budget speech, SMMT chief executive Paul
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  Suzuki Alto Now 30 years Old 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  The introduction of the new Alto city car this month marks 30 years since Suzuki Motor Corporation first launched the name in 1979. A car spearheaded by current Chairman and CEO Osamu Suzuki, the model was designed for the Kei Class in Japan to provide motorists with low cost and enjoyable motoring
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  Auction of Classic Car Hulks in April 13 Mar 2009 (News)
  , bringing many of his beloved vehicles with him. When he died, Keys auctioneers were told there were a few old cars on the barnyard property. They include a handful of Singers, a Lea Francis, two Swifts, a couple of Riley Monacos, a 1930 Morris Minor, a Riley Lynx, a Willys
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  You can now buy a Volvo online 25 Apr 2019 (News)
  , setting up finance and even part-exchanging your old vehicle. While the purchase can be completed entirely online, including an e-signature for finance applications, the deal will be managed by a local dealer. This means you can book test drives online and arrange to collect your car when it's