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The 2015 Classic Motor Show at the NEC 13-15 November

30 Oct 2015
The 2015 Classic Motor Show at the NEC 13-15 November Please come by and say hello, we are in hall 4 on stand numbers AJ249-251
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

The UK's biggest classic car show, read more

Are You Going To Beaulieu Autojumble on the 5th + 6th September 2015?

19 Aug 2015
Are You Going To Beaulieu Autojumble on the 5th + 6th September 2015?
We will be in the green field stands 45 & 35. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us here


Europe's biggest autojumble, read more
 
 
 

Are You Going To Beaulieu Spring Autojumble on the 16th + 17th May 2015?

16 Apr 2015
Are You Going To Beaulieu Spring Autojumble on the 16th + 17th May 2015?
We will be in the red field stands 167 & 168. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us here


Europe's biggest autojumble, read more
 
 
 

The Practical Classics Restoration Show

19 Mar 2015
The Practical Classics Restoration Show At the NEC on the 28th and 29th March, we will have a stand numbers AU11,13, 41, 43 (opposite the "barn finds". Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

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The National Street Rod Association Southern Swapmeet 2nd March 2014

14 Feb 2015
The National Street Rod Association Southern Swapmeet 2nd  March 2014 At Arena Essex on Sunday 1st March, we will have a stand. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

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The 2014 Classic Motor Show at the NEC 14-16 November

5 Nov 2014
The 2014 Classic Motor Show at the NEC 14-16 November Please come by and say hello, we are in hall 17 on stand numbers AJ137-139
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

The UK's biggest classic car show, read more

Are You Going To Beaulieu Autojumble on the 6th + 7th September 2014?

12 Aug 2014
Are You Going To Beaulieu Autojumble on the 6th + 7th September 2014?
We will be in the green field stands 45 & 35. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us here


Europe's biggest autojumble, read more
 
 
 

The Practical Classics Restoration Show

28 Mar 2014
The Practical Classics Restoration Show At the NEC on the 12th and 13th April, we will have a stand numbers AU11,13, 41, 43 (opposite the "barn finds". Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

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New MG Product

14 Mar 2014
New MG Product I assume this is an officially endorsed product...

 

Retro Classics Magazine Electric Cooling Fan Giveaway

12 Feb 2014
Retro Classics Magazine Electric Cooling Fan Giveaway Retro Cars magazine is giving away one of our SuperSlim fans.

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The National Street Rod Association Southern Swapmeet 2nd March 2014

7 Feb 2014
The National Street Rod Association Southern Swapmeet 2nd  March 2014 At Arena Essex on Sunday 2nd March, we will have a stand. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

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Kit Car Magazine Giveaway

24 Jan 2014
Kit Car Magazine Giveaway Kit Car magazine is giving away one of our gorgeous catch tanks. To enter simply email editor@kit-cars.com. Competition closes 28th February 2014
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RIP the Tax Disc

7 Jan 2014
RIP the Tax Disc The paper tax disc will be phased out next Autumn in a bid to slash admin and printing costs. Although DVLA and the police use tagging linked to a central database to check tax discs, it is the only way a layman can check if a car is taxed - which could cause problems when buying a car.
Furthermore car tax will also be able to be paid by direct debit in monthly installments - what happens if when the car is sold and the debit cancelled? Is the car now untaxed?
I guess we wont be requiring any more of these



 

Tax Dodgers

28 Nov 2013
Tax Dodgers From April 2014 vehicles manufactured before 1st January 1974 will be exempt from UK vehicle excise duty. If you approve of making this a 40 year rolling date, sign the Practical Classics petition here

The 2013 Classic Motor Show at the NEC 15-17 November

26 Sep 2013
The 2013 Classic Motor Show at the NEC 15-17 November Please come by and say hello, we are stand number AJ85.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

The UK's biggest classic car show, read more

Are You Going To Beaulieu Autojumble on the 8th + 9th September?

11 Aug 2013
Are You Going To Beaulieu Autojumble on the 8th + 9th September?
We will be in the green field stand 399. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us here


Europe's biggest autojumble, read more
 
 
 

Bromley Pageant of Motoring

11 May 2013
Bromley Pageant of Motoring At Norman Park in Bromley, Kent on Sunday the 9th of June. We will have a stand. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

Bromley Pageant is claimed to be the world's biggest one-day car show, read more

The National Street Rod Association Southern Swapmeet 10th March 2013

24 Feb 2013
The National Street Rod Association Southern Swapmeet 10th March 2013 At Arena Essex on 10th March, we will have a stand. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

One of our favourite shows, read more

Has Britain ever been wetter?!

27 Nov 2012
Has Britain ever been wetter?!

Driving in severe floods:

  1. You should reconsider making the journey at all. If it is unavoidable, and you have to drive through deep water, the IAM recommends drivers take the following precautions:
  2. In deep water never take your foot off the accelerator, as this could allow water to travel up the exhaust pipe
  3. Drive on the highest section of the road and don't set off if a vehicle is approaching you
  4. Leave time and space to avoid swamping other cars and pedestrians
  5. If you can’t see where you are going to come out of the water, such as when approaching flooding on a bend, think twice about starting to drive into it
  6. Once you're out of the water, dry the brakes before you need them. The best way is to lightly apply the brake as you drive along for a few seconds, after checking nothing is following you too closely.

The Classic Motor Show at the NEC 16-18 November

16 Sep 2012
The Classic Motor Show at the NEC 16-18 November We will be in hall 17, stand no AJ85. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us
here

The UK's biggest classic car show, read more

Best British Car Of All Time?

5 Sep 2012
Best British Car Of All Time?

With car production in Britain estimated to hit record levels by 2015, a poll reveals that the original Mini is still the greatest home-grown car of all...read more

Not Good News

16 Aug 2012
Not Good News
Will modified classics be outlawed soon? Is the EEC trying to ban kit cars? There are concerns that Europe-wide legislation could make this a reality in the very near future! read more

Classic Cars Exempt From MoT!!

20 May 2012
Classic Cars Exempt From MoT!!
Classic and historic vehicles are to be exempted from yearly MoT tests, the government has announced.
 
Vehicles manufactured before 1960 will no longer have to have to pass an MoT from 18 November, read more
 
 
 

Are You Going To Beaulieu Autojumble on the 8th + 9th September?

20 May 2012
Are You Going To Beaulieu Autojumble on the 8th + 9th September?
We will be in the red field stand numbers 791 and 792. Please come by and say hello.
We cant take all our wares to the show, so if there is anything in particular you would like us to bring (and save yourself postage) email us here


Europe's biggest autojumble, read more
 
 
 
 
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