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Second Hand Car Sales Increase

Classic car owners may find it interesting to read that, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the number of used cars sold here in the UK in the third quarter of 2024 increased for the seventh … Continue reading

Ford Escort Sold For £200,000 Plus At Auction

Who would have thought that a Ford Escort would sell for more than £200,000 but that is exactly what happened at a recent auction in the Midlands. The vehicle achieving this sale price was a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth … Continue reading

Direct Line To Dispense With 550 Jobs

Nobody likes to hear about people loosing their job. So you will no doubt be disappointed to read that the well-known insurance company called Direct Line is to axe 550 jobs in the UK in 2025. The insurer only announced … Continue reading

Huge Variety Of Classic Vehicles Being Auctioned

Many of you will be familiar with Anglia Car Auctions with some of you possibly having purchased a classic car through them at some point in the past. Well, on Saturday 2nd and on Sunday 3rd November 2024 the auction … Continue reading

Cost Of Car Insurance Falls Again

Many of you who own a classic car probably also possess a family hatchback or saloon car that you use on a daily basis perhaps for commuting to and from work and to take the family out on a weekend. … Continue reading

Jamie Oliver Sells Classic Ford Capri

Many of you will have heard of Jamie Oliver MBE in his capacity as a world –renowned chef. He has appeared on many TV programs including his own series over the years. However, not as many people will know that … Continue reading

Variety Of Classic Cars To Be Auctioned

If you are considering either buying your first classic car or are thinking of adding to your collection then why not get along to the Bolesworth Castle Auction of Classic, Performance and Supercars being run by Hampson Auctions. It is … Continue reading

Goodwood Revival 2024

All you classic car enthusiasts who are particularly interested in sports and racing cars from the past may be interested to read that the Goodwood Festival will soon be upon us. In fact, the event is scheduled to take place … Continue reading

When Is The Optimum Time To Renew Your Car Insurance?

Although the Bank of England reduced the Bank Rate a few days ago meaning that many people’s mortgage repayments will come down, a lot of people’s finances, are pretty tight and are likely to continue to be so for quite … Continue reading

Car Insurance Premiums Reduce In Q2 Of 2024

If you are the proud owner of a classic car then it is quite possible that you also drive around on a daily basis in a family car. If that is the case you will presumably be insuring both motor … Continue reading