The underside of James's old E30 gets a thorough seeing to
A thorough inspection of a used car can provide some illuminating evidence as to how it's been treated throughout its lifetime
Engine trouble is just the tip of the iceberg for James's ill-fated Mini Cooper
Restoration project has been four years in the making - it's just a shame the Mini Cooper's maiden voyage was such a disaster
Should a premium car always mean premium servicing costs?
The bills keep mounting for this mystery premium car, as James wonders whether it's worth all the hassle
It's all to easy to let a passion for classic cars turn into a hoarding obsession
Hoarding old cars and their detritus is all part and parcel of restoring classic cars to their former glory
Haynes wants to focus more on digitised versions of its manuals alongside its professional offering
As Haynes closes down its books division, it raises the question: is there still a market for the old-fashioned motoring book?
Is it better to buy your classic car with all the restoration work already done?
There are many reasons why owning an old car is a really bad idea. But plenty of us still do
The Autocar long-term Renault Clio sports keyless entry, as do many other cars
Keyless entry may have opened the doors for more advanced thieves, so a more low-tech solution is the key to securing your motor
Having a mechanically minded friend look over your purchase is a good idea
James Ruppert wants your top tips for buying a used car
Prominent branding was part and parcel of motor racing in the 1970s
Anti-smoking lobbies have taken issue with the prominence of cigarette advertising in Rush, but James defends the film
Have you seen any vehicles with 63-plate registrations yet?
Once a cause for nationwide excitement, the car registration plate change has now lost its sparkle
Audi's A3 g-tron is one of the latest cars to use compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel
Surely fracking is a good thing if it produces cheap natural gas on which we can run our cars?
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