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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the MG XPower SV-R

The MG XPower SV-R was one of the boldest cars ever to wear an MG badge: a carbon-bodied, Ford V8-powered…
Vauxhall Viva GT & Brabham Guide: History, Differences & Buying Advice

The Vauxhall Viva is easy to dismiss as a modest 1960s family saloon. That is exactly why the fast HB…
Vauxhall VX220 Buying Guide: 2.2, Turbo & VXR220

The Vauxhall VX220 is one of the most unusual performance cars to wear a Vauxhall badge: a light, mid-engined two-seater…
Vauxhall Corsa GSi B Guide: 1.6 16v, Problems & Buying Advice

The first Vauxhall Corsa GSi arrived in Britain in 1993. It was a small, light three-door hot hatch with a…
Vauxhall Vectra GSi & i500 Guide: V6, Problems & Buying Advice

The Vauxhall Vectra became an everyday sight on British roads, which makes its faster and rarer versions easy to overlook…
Vauxhall Astra GSi Guide: Mk3 16v & Mk4 Turbo, Problems & Buying Advice

Vauxhall performance guide The Vauxhall Astra GSi badge covers two genuinely interesting but very different hot hatches: the light, analogue…
Vauxhall Manta Guide: A, B, GT/E, 400, Problems & Buying Advice

Rare performance Vauxhalls The Vauxhall Manta is one of Britain’s most recognisable rear-wheel-drive coupés: an Opel-developed fastback that became a…
Vauxhall Carlton & Opel Omega Performance Guide: 3000, GSi and Buying Advice

Unusual Cars buying guide Vauxhall Carlton & Opel Omega Performance Guide The Vauxhall Carlton and Opel Omega are the same…
Vauxhall Senator / Opel Senator Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice

Unusual Cars buying guide Vauxhall Senator / Opel Senator Guide The Vauxhall Senator was a proper executive car from an…
Vauxhall Monza GSE Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice

Rare performance Vauxhalls The Vauxhall Monza GSE is one of the most overlooked large performance coupés of the 1980s. Sold…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Mk1 Vauxhall Astra GTE

The Mk1 Vauxhall Astra GTE arrived late, shouted loudly and disappeared almost as quickly. With crisp styling, an injected 1.8-litre…
Vauxhall Firenza HPF Droopsnoot Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice

Rare performance Vauxhalls The Vauxhall Firenza HPF ‘Droopsnoot’ was one of the boldest British performance cars of the 1970s: a…
Vauxhall Chevette HS & HSR Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice

Rare performance Vauxhalls The Vauxhall Chevette HS and HSR turned a modest rear-wheel-drive hatchback into one of Britain’s defining 1970s…
Vauxhall Astra GTE Guide: Mk1, Mk2, 16v, Problems & Buying Advice

Rare performance Vauxhalls The Vauxhall Astra GTE turned an ordinary family hatchback into Vauxhall’s first proper hot hatch. The early…
Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4×4 Guide: C20LET, Problems & Buying Advice

Rare performance Vauxhalls The Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4×4 was the quickest and most technically ambitious road-going Calibra: a sleek four-seat…
Ford Escort RS Turbo Guide: Series 1, Series 2, Problems & Buying Advice

The Ford Escort RS Turbo is one of the definitive British hot hatches of the 1980s: a front-wheel-drive Escort with…
MG Maestro Turbo Guide: Tickford History, Specs, Problems & Buying Advice

The MG Maestro Turbo was one of Britain’s most unlikely late-Eighties performance cars: a five-door family hatchback transformed by a…
Renault 5 GT Turbo Guide: History, Phases, Problems & Buying Advice

The Renault 5 GT Turbo is one of the essential 1980s hot hatches: compact, light, turbocharged and still wonderfully direct.…
Fiat Uno Turbo i.e. Guide: History, Models, Problems & Buying Advice

The Fiat Uno Turbo i.e. was one of the defining small turbo hot hatches of the 1980s: light, quick and…
Fiat Strada / Ritmo Abarth 125TC & 130TC: History, Specs and Buying Guide

The Fiat Strada Abarth, sold across most of Europe as the Ritmo Abarth, was one of the great unruly hot…
Citroën BX 4TC Guide: History, Specs, Group B & Buying Advice

THE STRANGEST GROUP B HOMOLOGATION SPECIAL Citroën BX 4TC guide: history, specs, Group B and buying advice The Citroën BX…
Renault 5 Turbo Guide: Turbo 1, Turbo 2, Maxi 5 & Buying Advice

REAR-ENGINED RENAULT RALLY ICON Renault 5 Turbo guide: Turbo 1, Turbo 2, Maxi 5 and buying advice The Renault 5…
Lancia Delta S4 Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice

Twincharged Group B engineering Lancia Delta S4 guide How Lancia combined a supercharger, turbocharger, mid-engine layout and four-wheel drive—plus Stradale…
Lancia 037 Group B Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice

The final rear-wheel-drive champion Lancia 037 Group B guide History, engineering, rally victories, Stradale differences and the checks that matter…
Audi quattro Group B Guide: A1, A2, Sport quattro & S1

The four-wheel-drive revolution Audi quattro Group B guide How the original rally quattro, A1 and A2 led to the short-wheelbase…
Peugeot 205 T16 Guide: History, Specs, Rally Cars & Buying Advice

Peugeot Group B rally cars Peugeot 205 T16 guide The history, specifications and road cars behind Peugeot’s mid-engined, four-wheel-drive world…
Ford RS200 Guide: History, Specs, Evolution & Buying Advice

British Group B rally cars Ford RS200 guide History, engineering, road-car specifications, Evolution models and the essential checks for identifying…
Group B Rally Cars: History, Rules & Iconic Cars

Unusual Cars cornerstone guide Group B rally cars: history, rules and the cars that defined an era From the Audi…
Datsun 260Z Buying Guide UK: Rust, Models & Problems

Unusual Cars buying guide The Datsun 260Z developed the original S30 Z-car with a larger L26 straight-six and, in many…
Datsun 240Z Buying Guide UK: Rust, Problems & What to Check

Unusual Cars buying guide The Datsun 240Z combined a straight-six engine, rear-wheel drive and elegant two-seat bodywork in a sports…
Rare Nissan Cars: Turbo Models, JDM Imports & Buying Guides

Unusual Cars marque guide Nissan’s history contains far more than the famous Skyline and Z-car: tiny twin-charged hatchbacks, angular rear-wheel-drive…
Vauxhall Nova Guide: History, Models, GTE, GSi & Buying Advice

Vauxhall Nova model guide The Vauxhall Nova helped define Britain’s 1980s supermini market, then found a second life as a…
Rare & Performance Vauxhalls: Models, History & Buying Guide

Unusual Cars marque guide Vauxhall’s back catalogue extends far beyond everyday family cars. Lightweight hot hatches, homologation specials, discreet performance…
Peugeot 309 History, Models & Buying Guide

Explore Peugeot 309 history, models and buying advice, including the 1.9 GTI, rare GTI 16, engines, specifications, common problems and…
Peugeot 205 History, Models & Specifications

Explore the complete Peugeot 205 story, including its history, model range, 1.6 and 1.9 GTI, Rallye, CTI, Turbo 16, special…
Peugeot 405 Common Problems & Reliability Guide

A detailed Peugeot 405 common-problems and reliability guide covering cooling, engines, timing belts, rear axles, suspension, electrics, rust and preventative…
Peugeot 405 History: Models, Engines & Specifications

The complete Peugeot 405 history: launch, Phase 1 and Phase 2, saloon and estate models, petrol and diesel engines, UK…
Peugeot 405 Buying Guide: Models, Problems & What to Check

A complete Peugeot 405 buying guide covering model choices, Phase 1 and Phase 2 differences, common problems, rust, engines, suspension,…
Peugeot 405 T16 Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice

The complete road-going Peugeot 405 T16 guide: 220hp overboost, four-wheel drive, production numbers, identification, common problems and buying advice.
Nissan Micra K10 Guide: History, Problems & Buying Advice

Explore the complete Nissan Micra K10 story, including its history, versions, engines, common problems, rust checks, parts availability and UK…
Ford Orion Guide: History, Models, Problems & Buying Advice

Discover the complete Ford Orion story, from its Escort-based origins and three generations to notable versions, common problems, rust checks…
How to Transport and Recover a Barn Find Car Safely

Plan safe UK barn-find car recovery: assess access, seized wheels and structure, choose a transporter, understand towing weights and secure…
Barn Find Car Documents, Ownership and V5C Checks UK

Check a UK barn find car’s VIN, ownership, V5C, history and registration route before buying, including missing logbooks, estates and…
How Much Does a Barn Find Cost to Restore in the UK?

Estimate UK barn-find restoration costs for recovery, rust, mechanical work, paint, missing parts and storage using realistic 2026 planning bands.
Barn Find Restoration or Preservation? How to Decide

Should you restore or preserve a barn find? Learn how to assess originality, patina, safety, historic value, costs and the…
How to Buy a Barn Find Car: UK Inspection Checklist

Use this UK barn-find car checklist to verify identity, inspect rust and storage damage, assess completeness, budget restoration and plan…
Spares or Repair Cars: Bargain or Money Pit?

Learn how to assess spares or repair cars, diagnose likely faults, check write-off history, calculate costs and decide whether to…
Buying an Unfinished Restoration Project: UK Guide

A UK guide to checking the identity, workmanship, missing parts, modifications, completion costs and transport of an unfinished car restoration.
Classic Car Rust Inspection Guide: Where to Look Before You Buy

Learn where classic cars rust, how to spot structural corrosion and previous repairs, and what to inspect before buying a…
How to Recommission a Car That Has Been Standing

A safety-first UK guide to recommissioning a classic or project car after long storage, from old fuel and fluids to…
How Much Does It Cost to Restore a Project Car in the UK?

Estimate UK project-car restoration costs with realistic budget bands, a detailed workstream breakdown and a printable planning worksheet.
Project Car Buying Checklist UK: What to Check Before You Buy

Use this detailed UK checklist to inspect a project car’s identity, structure, mechanical condition, missing parts and true restoration costs…
UK Kit Car Registration: IVA & DVLA Guide

Registering a kit car in the UK starts with identifying what you have actually built. A car assembled from a…
Used Replica Car Buying Checklist: What to Inspect

Unsure whether the paperwork is correct?Use our UK kit-car registration, IVA and DVLA guide to understand vehicle categories, approval documents…
Replica Car Donor Vehicles: Best Bases & Buying Guide

Planning a donor-based build?Our UK kit-car registration, IVA and DVLA guide explains how vehicle classification, retained components and build evidence…
6 years of packed lunches for their dream car

Local Couple Finally Buy Dream Tesla After Six Years of Wearing Three Jumpers and Eating Egg Mayo in Car Parks…
Man Recreates ‘Pro Street’ American Muscle Car Look Using His VW Passat — Accidentally Discovers Practical Bonus

For most people, a VW Passat estate is little more than a sensible car for carrying Labradors, roof bars, and…
Reveal #022

Fiat 500: The Tiny Italian Icon That Refuses to Go Out of Style ANSWER If you guessed the car in…
Reveal #021

WOW, this one really got people thinking. Some guesses were confident, some were hopeful, and a few were miles off.…
Reveal #020

Some strange answers on this reveal quiz, but many more people guessed it correct that we were expecting. ANSWER The Renault…
Reveal #019

Well, we didn’t realise that this one would cause so much controversy (and rude answers). That’s because it had 2.5…
Reveal #018

Our ‘What’s This Car’ series of posts on Facebook continues to increase in popularity, bringing the Petrol Heads out of…
Reveal #017

Many people pointed out that this one could have actually been a number of cars, so we had to accept…
Reveal #016

Someone pointed out that we cheated on this a little. We have to agree because this particular car is fitted…
Reveal #015

Best comment we got during this little quiz was “Everyone at some point has had to push a BLEEP because…
Reveal #014

Here’s another of our ‘What’s this Car’ posts from our Facebook page. We thought this one would be tricker but…
Reveal #013

WOW, we thought that this one would be easier, but there were so many wrong answers. We thought these big,…
Reveal #012

Here’s another of our fun reveal posts. Most people got this right, it’s a quite iconic car, especially if you…
Reveal #011

Could you guess which JDM classic this one was? And yes we had a lot of comedians come along and…
Reveal #009

Now this one had a few people scratching their heads. I was sent in to us by a fan or…
Reveal #008

If you have the slightest interest in cars, then this was a fairly easy one for you. A very unmistakable…
Reveal #007

This was a good one. Many people got it right away and others came up with some very interesting answers.…
Reveal #006

Did you get it? Did the ‘Hawkeyes’ amongst you identify this vehicle? ANSWER:Nicknamed for its sharp ‘hawk-like’ headlights, this is…
Reveal #005

Could you guess what this little pocket rocket was? Many got it right, many got it wrong! ANSWER:The Vauxhall VX220.…
Reveal #010

ANSWER:A proper ’80s sleeper, the VW Scirocco Mk2 mixes sharp wedge styling with genuine everyday usability. Once overshadowed by the Golf…
Where are these seats from?

Curious to know what classy motor these unusual looking seats are from? There were some very interesting answers, some current,…
FINAL MICRA BOSS: The Trend you didn’t know you needed

When most people think “Ibiza Final Boss,” they picture a man draped in gold chains, rocking the world’s most intimidating…
Council Anger at Nissans New Pothole Avoidance Technology

SUNDERLAND, UK — In what experts are calling “a bold leap forward for British motoring and a slap in the face…
The Ultimate Driver’s watch? TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph

If you love cars, you’ll love this. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph isn’t just a watch — it’s a…
Peugeot P4 G Wagon

Peugeot P4: the French G-Wagen You’ve Probably Never Heard Of If that boxy silhouette looks familiar, you’re not imagining it.…
FUNNY: Cat and Kadjar, a no-go scenario!

Local Cat Refuses to Sit on Renault Kadjar — Sits on Literally Every Other Car “I’ll sunbathe on a Kia…
STUFF: Budget Tyres You’ve Never Heard Of

20 Budget Tyre Brands You May Never Have Heard Of We’ve all heard of the big-name tyre brands — Pirelli, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Michelin — names…
FUNNY: Focus Driver Convinced ‘ST’ Means “Superior Testosterone”

Ford Focus Driver Convinced That ‘ST’ Stands for “Superior Testosterone” Local man Kyle Jenkins, 27, from Slough, is “100% certain” that…
FUNNY: Man now feels more manly in his EV

Man Installs Fake Engine Noise in EV to Feel More Manly “It sounds like a V8… on the inside. On…
FUNNY: Science Proves Turning Up the Radio Fixes Your Car

Science (Sort Of) Proves: Turning Up the Radio Fixes Your Car A new study conducted by a questionable research consortium — led…
FUNNY: Musk Madness Dacia Cars Purchase

Elon Musk Buys Dacia Automotive Brand, Renames It ‘Tescia’ In what experts are calling “either an act of genius or a…
FUNNY: Taxi Driver Uses Satnav just to Argue with it!

A 52-year-old taxi driver from Leicester has admitted that he uses his satnav daily – not to follow it, but purely…
FUNNY: It’s for looking at me, not behind me!

A 31-year-old man from Milton Keynes has proudly declared that he no longer uses his car’s rearview mirror for its…
FUNNY: Woman Believes Her Car’s Engine Light Is Just a Suggestion

A 34-year-old woman from Derby has gone public with her firm belief that the engine warning light in her car is “just a…
FUNNY: Man Claims His Car Runs Better After Being Washed with Holy Water

A 49-year-old man from Doncaster has claimed that washing his car with holy water has dramatically improved its performance, spiritual health,…
FUNNY: Nissan Leaf Hearse, who do you hate that much?

I Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead in a Nissan Leaf… Until Now In news that absolutely nobody asked for, someone’s turned a…
Rover Metro Scout ADC: The One-Off Crossover Prototype

A detailed guide to the one-off ADC Rover Metro Scout, covering its 1991 NEC debut, unusual body and interior, six…
Austin Montego Guide: History, Models & Buying Advice

A complete Austin Montego guide covering its history, saloon and estate models, MG Turbo, Perkins Prima diesel, common problems and…
ABOUT: PORSCHE 356, Roger Bray Restored

If you’re reading this in time, this particular Porsche 356 is going for auction – HERE’S THE LISTING The Porsche…
FUNNY: Man believes 10mm Sockets are the next Bitcoin

While some people invest in stocks and crypto, Kevin Parker, 38, from Doncaster has chosen a different path—hoarding 10mm sockets,…
FUNNY: Man Modifies Mondeo so kids won’t want picking up from school

Most dads buy sensible, family cars to keep their kids happy. Not Damon Wilkins, 40, from Scunthorpe. His reasoning? Genius! Damon has spent years modifying…
FUNNY: Young Drivers Are Choosing Super Boring Cars! Why?

Once upon a time, young drivers wanted fast, fun, obnoxious cars. Now? They’re voluntarily choosing to drive cars so dull…
FUNNY: Mechanic Confirms That Noise You’re Ignoring is Definitely Expensive

Local Driver Hopes ‘Turn Up the Radio’ Fix Will Last Forever A local mechanic has confirmed what every car owner…
FUNNY: Tesla Owners Discover Self-Driving Mode Also Avoids Paying Parking Tickets

New Tesla Software Update Sparks Outrage Among Traffic Wardens Tesla owners are celebrating after discovering an unexpected perk of the…
FUNNY: Man Claims His Prius Runs on Smugness Alone

Brighton Driver Discovers Unlimited Power Source A self-proclaimed eco-warrior has shocked scientists by claiming his Toyota Prius runs purely on…

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