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Ten ways to cut classic car running costs without cutting corners

Here are ten practical ways classic car owners can reduce running costs with compromising on quality.

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European Motorhome Travel Insurance: Answering Your FAQs

At Footman James, we offer specialist motorhome cover with European travel included, so let’s explore some of the most common questions we hear about international cover.

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Trials and error: why a classic trials bike is worth a (careful…) look

Five years ago this month, as, once again, the country was locked down, I was, like most of the bike-interested population hammering online auction sites and classic bike traders looking for something to do.

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Buying A Campervan: The Best Time And Where To Buy

In this guide, we share the best times of year to buy and the places worth exploring, so you can make a confident decision and get closer to your next adventure.

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Classic and vintage scooters: prices have dropped off a cliff - time to buy your dream.

Back in 2022, when classic and vintage two-wheeler buying was at times frenzied, to say the least, old scooters blindsided much of the collector community by suddenly becoming must-haves.

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Why Bother With E10 Fuel? Surely E5 Is Enough?

As a classic car owner, chances are you’ve already had your fair share of pub chats, forum debates, and petrol station head-scratching over E10 fuel.

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Audi 80 – 1966 (60 years)

Few cars can truly claim to have reshaped a brand’s future, but the Audi 80 is one of them and it laid the foundations for Audi’s modern identity.

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Mercedes-Benz 123-series - 1976 (50 years)

January 2026 marks a golden milestone for one of the most beloved and enduring classics in automotive history - the Mercedes-Benz 123-series.

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Top 10 checks to make when your classic car is in storage

Whether you’ve tucked your classic away for winter or it’s enjoying a well-earned break between shows, storing a car isn’t a “set it and forget it” affair.

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Suzuki GSX-R – 1985 (40 years)

The motorcycle world had seen fast bikes before, but when the Suzuki G

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Winter's here after a delayed start - it's bike storage prep time

Preparation for storing your bike this late-start winter should really

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Why Bother With E10 Fuel? Surely E5 Is Enough?

As a classic car owner, chances are you’ve already had your fair share