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Are your tyres in good shape for their summer holiday?

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10th August 2020

With the current uncertainties on making holiday plans, it’s likely 2020 will be the year of the ‘staycation’. According to YouGov surveys, just 9% of us are considering foreign holidays while at least half will be spending less on their annual break than usual. That will mean we will be turning to the cost effective…
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Insurance warning as 4.1m Brits drive to the continent to avoid flying

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4th August 2020

Car drivers warned to check their car insurance, rescue cover and local driving laws before heading abroad Millions of Brits plan to drive to the continent for a holiday this year, but just 21% check with their insurer before heading abroad. Comprehensive policies may provide third party-only cover in Europe. 68% of drivers DON’T check the driving regulations of…
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Damn Yankees Summer Slam 2019

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30th July 2020

North Weald, Essex, July 21st Words & Photography: Ben Klemenzson The Damn Yankees show is one of those events that betrays its hot rod/custom roots as it kicks off so early, with cars streaming in from 8.30 am, even as traders are setting up and lazy journalists are arriving to cover the event. This year’s…
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London to Brighton Run gets Green Light!

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27th July 2020

The Royal Automobile Club has announced that the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run will be going ahead as planned on Sunday 1 November 2020. Ben Cussons, Chairman of the Club explained: “It gives the Club enormous pleasure to be announcing this news and it’s wonderful that we are able to use the…
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Rally of the Giants 2019

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20th July 2020

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, July 14th 2019 Continuing our look back at last year’s shows, we revisit last year’s magnificent Rally of the Giants…. Words & Photography: Ben Klemenzson Having settled into Blenheim Palace over the last several years, it was all change again for the Pre-’50 AAC’s annual Rally of the Giants as the show…
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CCCUK Corvette Nationals 2019

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18th July 2020

The Sharnbrook Hotel, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, Sunday June 30 2019 In the absence of any car shows this year, we look back at Paul Bussey’s report from the Corvette Club UK’s show last year… The CCCUK (Classic Corvette Club UK) once again returned to The Sharnbrook Hotel to enjoy not only the 2019 Corvette Nationals, but…
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WHEEL MEET AGAIN!

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16th July 2020

LANCASTER INSURANCE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW, WITH DISCOVERY, VOWS TO GO AHEAD IF GOVERNMENT GIVES THE GREEN LIGHT Plans in place for show to open 13-15 November if approved by government Mandatory temperature checks for all visitors and exhibitors Extended opening hours and wider aisles to allow physical distancing Tickets now on sale with limited availability…
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Stunning Americans to go under the Hammer at Historics Auction on July 18th!

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10th July 2020

Historics Auction House are gearing up for Historics 10th Anniversary summer auction at a new venue in Berkshire on Saturday 18th July. It’s a live auction, together with online and telephone bidding. The response to consignments has been mighty, which is good news. A total of 182 very varied entries including a number of US…
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Classic American Stars & Stripes Show 2019

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3rd July 2020

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, July 6th & 7th Words: Ben Klemenzson, Photography: Ben Klemenzson & Gary Chapman The Stars and Stripes show has been running for 31 years now, which is quite an achievement for any car show, particularly an American one. Classic American’s parent company, Mortons, bought the show last year and this was…
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Driving Dangerously?

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1st July 2020

MOT extension warning: Drivers warned to ensure their car is safe to drive as research reveals 9.3m cars need repair Research reveals 29% of drivers admit knowing their car needs repairing. Motorists with an MOT expiry date on or after 1 August do not qualify for the six-month extension and must book a test as usual.…
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