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Get to the Bedford Festival of Motoring 2020

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Get to the Bedford Festival of Motoring 2020

Classic car lovers are set to descend on Bedford for the 2020 Bedford Festival of Motoring. Taking place on 13 and 14 June at the Embankment and in Russell Park, this year’s event is already shaping up to be a jam-packed two days, filled with a range of motors that span a range of modes […]

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What are the best first cars under £3000

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What are the best first cars under £3000

If you’ve just passed your test or are learning to drive and are looking for your very first car, it can often be a wake up call as to how expensive owning and running a car can be. But, we’re here to help! We’ve done all the hard work and have scoured the market looking […]

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When should you get gap insurance?

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When should you get gap insurance?

If you’re fortunate enough to be able to purchase a new vehicle with cold harsh cash, you don’t need to worry about the depreciation of your new car. But, if you’ve taken out a loan to finance your new wheels, you need to consider taking additional steps to protect your investment if something happens to […]

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Startup Business Opportunities in the Auto Industry

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Startup Business Opportunities in the Auto Industry

The auto industry is vast and one with many different business opportunities. It is also an industry that is always heavily in demand because people rely on vehicles so much and there are also many enthusiasts around the world – this means that work in this industry can be secure and lucrative if you have […]

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Setting up an automobile repair shop: What do I need?

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Setting up an automobile repair shop: What do I need?

If you’re a dab hand at repairing vehicles, you’ve completed your mechanical and diagnostics training and have had experience working in a shop or dealership, you may look to eventually open up a repair facility of your own. Whether you invest in a premises, or open up at home, there are a number of pieces […]

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The Steps to Setting Up Your Own Vehicle Repair Body Shop

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The Steps to Setting Up Your Own Vehicle Repair Body Shop

If you have a passion for automobiles then opening a vehicle repair shop could be a smart move. This is a huge industry because automobiles play such a big part of modern-day life and they will always require repairs and maintenance. Services A car body shop can carry out repairs, respray vehicles, fit modifications and […]

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Car Checklist: Top Things to Look for When Buying a Used Car

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Car Checklist: Top Things to Look for When Buying a Used Car

If you’re looking to invest in a new car, buying a used model can be a great way to save money. However, when it comes to buying used vehicles, there’s also a lot to consider. It’s definitely a lot riskier buying a used model; particularly if you’re purchasing it from a private seller. So, if […]

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Valletta Concours d’Elegance 2019

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Valletta Concours d’Elegance 2019

Now in its third year, the Valletta concours brings together examples of motoring art from the country’s finest collectors and restoration experts, plus vehicles travelling across the Mediterranean; several from Italy plus an Armstrong Siddeley heralding from Germany. Within ten classes the competitors battle for points awarded by a specialist judging panel in the most […]

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Classic Re-Collection

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Classic Re-Collection

Sharing Classic Memories… in this series we ask classiccarmag.net readers… Have you ever driven, owned or even been a passenger in the; Datsun Fairlady The first of the Fairlady models came courtesy of Datsun’s Sports SPL213 in 1961, these should not be confused with the ‘Z’ versions that arrived much later in that decade. This […]

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How has the typical car dealership changed over the last 20 years?

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How has the typical car dealership changed over the last 20 years?

The introduction of the internet put a spanner in the works around the whole car buying experience and has since, changed the way we shop for our next vehicle. Consumers need reliable information fast and want to purchase online where possible. Gone are the days of visiting a dealership unaware of the other offers out […]

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