Classic car insurance - market value vs agreed value

I have agreed insurance value of £25,000 for my Range Rover CSK, plus I retain my car in the event of a total loss. Would I be better having ordinary "market value" insurance and accept fluctuating values...

Golf GTI instrument lights fading

I own a Volkswagen Golf GTI (1996 model) I've noticed that the instrument lights are fading. I don't think the battery is to blame, but I have read that the fuse connections on this car are suspect. What...

Is my Honda Acty worth anything?

I own a 1979 Honda Acty. It has had one owner from new (my dad bought it new), but been off the road since 1990 in our garage. Are there any collectors of these vehicles and what might the value be of...

Restoring a Saab 9-3

I am a Saab enthusiast and have a 9-3 as a project car. However, there are a few more mechanical problems than I anticipated. Firstly, when moving in first gear there is a whining noise. If moving off...

Selling future classic Mercedes-Benz SL - where should I sell?

I have owned a mineral green SL 280 Mercedes from new, with hard top, in very good condition registered in 2000 with 72,000 miles on the clock. I am thinking of selling it and wonder what it is worth and...

Rover 25 immobiliser stuck on

I own a 2001 Rover 25. Over the past few days I have been having some problems with the remote unlocking. I have changed the battery in the remote handset but this has made no difference and I now cannot...

Rover 75 making clunking sound when slowing down.

I own a Rover 75 and can hear a solid metal on metal clunking from the front of the car when going over bumps. Also, there is a judder when slowing down during engine braking. I've had the clutch replaced,...

Buying a future classic

I can't bear to invest in stocks or property so am looking to an investable classic - one to cherish, use and pass through to our kids. I'm thinking Aston DB6 Vantage, original Vanquish S or something...

Jaguar XJ6 - fix or sell?

I recently bought a 1997 Jaguar XJ6 for £700. The sale included a private plate. Since then, I've spent £360 replacing the rear driveshaft because of bearing issues. My local mechanic now tells me it needs...

BMW M6 or Jaguar XKR - which will be a future classic?

I have a 2013 Jaguar XKR (34,000 miles - out of warranty) and am considering changing to a 2013 BMW M6 convertible. Which car has the longer term "classic" potential?