With many classic car owners fixing and maintaining their own cars, it’s big business for motor factors, believes Kalimex. For said owners, working on their car is part of the fun of owning it, and with clubs, forums and manuals encouraging DIY, it’s a trend set to continue. According to Kalimex, classic car owners are ...

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First Line reports that demand across its classic range continues to grow, reflecting the strength of the UK’s enthusiast market. Intriguingly, this growth is no longer limited to traditional heritage marques, the company reports. Through its Borg & Beck brand, the company draws on more than 100 years of OE heritage supplying clutches to iconic UK marques, ...

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Arguably, the Easter weekend was the first chance for classic car owners to remove the dust sheet, check the vitals of their model, then hit the ground running. As modern engine oils get thinner, questions can arise around suitability for older engines, as Motaquip explains. The issue, according to Motaquip, lies in oil formulation. Modern ...

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As the classic car season shifts into high gear, First Line Ltd is gearing up for a busy summer of servicing and restoration, with demand expected for its Borg & Beck classic product range. The message to the trade is clear: now is the time to stock up. With thousands of classic vehicles set to ...

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Autoelectro believes its ‘reman and return’ service is more important than ever with classic car season well and truly underway! But what does it entail? Here’s Harnek Bhogal to explain. With many vintage car owners and enthusiasts preferring to restore original components back to OE specification, we can guarantee an exact fit and function, one ...

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Climate control specialist, Clayton Classics, is urging you to explore the option of bespoke HVAC systems for a growing pool of classic car enthusiasts. Clayton Classics has reported that is seeing an increasing number of issues with cars from the 1980s and 90s with poor performing climate control systems, and it is calling on workshops ...

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In the world of classic car restoration and maintenance, finding the right replacement parts can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, according to Autoelectro’s Harnek Bhogal, but the remanufacturer believes it has carved a reputation for being the go-to supplier for classic car and rare vehicle applications. With the warmer days finally ...

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A 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud and 1969 Jaguar E-Type are two ‘reman and return’ examples that Autoelectro has already encountered during classic car season. The rotating electrics remanufacturer has reported a “deluge of enquiries”. Harnek Bhogal reveals why he believes the supplier is the “go-to” for many customers: We have remarkable pedigree in catering ...

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