Think those rubies in the rubble are a waste of time? Well, JLM is here to tell you how you could be coining it in by offering vintage vehicles a new lease of additive-powered life.  According to the RAC Foundation, the average car in the UK is the oldest it has ever been. As of December 2025, the ...

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For any classic car garage, the engine oil on the shelf is as much a piece of preservation equipment as a spanner or torque wrench. According to the latest annual report from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, the UK’s historic vehicle movement continues to thrive, supporting a substantial slice of the economy and representing a ...

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Founded over 125 years ago by British pioneer Alexander Duckham, Duckhams Oils has a rich heritage with great British Classics. PMM delves into some of the iconic British vehicles lubricated by Duckhams that are still gracing our roads and workshops today. From the original Morris Minor to the luxury of Rollys-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, and more, ...

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Mik Peirce, Niterra UK senior technical coordinator, explores the impact classic car ownership is having on independent garages. The UK’s automotive aftermarket is evolving. While electric vehicles continue to make headlines, there’s another movement growing in parallel – the increasing emphasis on classic vehicle maintenance and repair. It’s a shift that could impact the way ...

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SIP Industrial Products is here for your classic car welding needs. SIP Industrial Products has launched its new welding and plasma cutting range that covers it all; including professional ranges for automotive and classic car restoration. But what do you need to consider when restoring a classic car? Restoring a classic car can be a ...

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Following almost four years of development, ifndautoparts has made its public debut at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC. The platform aims to simplify buying and selling car parts for both individuals and businesses in a bid to overcome the difficulties people experience getting parts for their various classic and ...

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Oscilloscopes are a mainstay of the modern fault-finder’s diagnostic kit. But, as Pico Technology explains, they can also be put to good work on solving issues with classic cars. With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, an oscilloscope is regarded as an essential tool in today’s workshop. But what if you’re working on the ...

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The team at Kalimex share top products that will keep a classic car motoring nicely and on the road for many more years. Maintaining a classic car whether it’s an early veteran, a true classic like a Ferrari or a modern classic such as the 90s Ford Escort – requires more than just a passion ...

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Spark plug specialists NGK, a brand of Niterra, gives its advice on making the right spark plug choice to better maintain classic cars. How do you know if a classic car is being serviced properly? Not only is a classic vehicle likely to have a different service schedule to that of a modern engine, but ...

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Clayton Classics has urged garages to explore air conditioning (A/C) kits for classic cars, amid a booming luxury aftermarket scene. Data obtained by the classic car restoration specialists, revealed the global luxury automotive aftermarket is projected to grow year-on-year by 8% from 2024 to 2031 with demand for customisation, enhanced performance and high-end upgrades being ...

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