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Brightwells To Auction Some Interesting Classic Cars

Brightwells is to auction a number of interesting classic cars next month. Bidding opens from 10am on Saturday 6th December 2025 and closes at 11.01am on Wednesday 10th December 2025. Viewing is available on Monday 8th December 2025 and Tuesday 9th December 2025 between 9am and 5pm at Brightwells Classic Car Department in Leominster. If you like the idea of … Continue reading

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Further Drop In Car Insurance Premiums

Every 3 months the well known price comparison website Confused.com produces its car insurance price index highlighting such things as how much it costs on average to insure a car. Whilst the report relates to standard cars such as family hatchbacks it is quite possible that premiums for insuring a classic car may also have changed in a similar way. … Continue reading

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New Registration Policies For Restored, Repaired & Modified Vehicles

If you are a classic car enthusiast, you will be pleased to read that the DVLA announced on the 20th August 2025 that, with effect from the 26th August 2025, new registration policies were to be put in place for modified, repaired and restored vehicles. Apparently it does not matter what the age of the vehicle is. As a result … Continue reading

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Numbers Rise Of Drivers Found To Be Behind The Wheel Of Unroadworthy Vehicles

A division of the RAC that is a well-known motoring organization here in the UK has obtained some interesting information relating to the number of drivers who were caught by the police when driving vehicles that were unfortunately found out to be not roadworthy. It was discovered that there was a big increase in such occurrences when comparing 2023 with … Continue reading

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Car Insurance Premiums Drop Again

If you own a classic car then it is quite likely that you will also drive a family saloon car as well. If that is the case then it means you will probably be responsible for insuring both vehicles. Therefore, you will be pleased to read that the average cost of fully comprehensive car insurance continues to fall according to … Continue reading

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Mathewsons Classic Car Auction

The above auctioneers hold a regular sale of classic vehicles. We highlight below some of the vehicles auctioned from the 25th to 27th June 2025. A 1969 Triumph GT6 had an estimated sale price of £6,000 to £7,000 but was sold for £7,000.  It is a nice looking sports car. Since 2017, it has only done about 1,200 miles. It … Continue reading

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H and H Classic Car Auction

If you fancy a lovely looking open topped classic car then why not peruse a 1923 Wolseley 10 E3 Four-Seat Tourer. Apparently, this is one of only 4 such vehicles that remains. It has an estimated sale price of between £8,000 to £10,000. It has been in the same ownership since 1999.It comes with a comprehensive history record. It certainly … Continue reading

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Cost Of Car Insurance Falls Again

In the current economic climate it would be great to receive some positive news. So, you may be interested to read that the average cost of insuring a car has fallen once again. According to the Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index, the average amount paid by motorists in the first couple of months of 2025 amounted to £777 per annum. … Continue reading

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Visit The Iconic Auctioneers Classic Car Sale

If you are considering investing in a classic car then there are numerous auctions that you can attend with one of those being The Classic Sale At the Practical Classics Classic Car And Restoration Show 2025 run by Iconic Auctioneers. The event takes place from 12 noon on the 22nd and 23rd March 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. The venue … Continue reading

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What Happened To Car Insurance Premiums In 2024?

In the current economic climate, any good news on the financial front has got to be welcomed with open arms.  So, motorists will be pleased to read that the average cost of insuring a car in 2024 fell.  Whilst the following data relates to insuring the likes of a family saloon it is quite possible that a similar pattern may … Continue reading

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