Blog Posts
Towbar Electrics – 7 Pin Towbar Wiring Diagram Ford Transit Mk7
How to wire towbar electrics on a Ford Transit Mk7 Van. Or any car or camper with similar wiring.
Motorcycle Valve Clearance Adjustment – Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
Motorcycle Valve Clearance & Adjustment Guide For Honda CBR900RR Fireblade SC33.
Volvo V50 Review – 1.6 Diesel Estate Daily Driver
An honest Volvo V50 Review covering reliability, common problems to look out for, MPG expectations, and general ownership experience.
BMW E30 318is Specs & Review
Commonly referred to as “the baby M3”, the BMW E30 318is is a modern classic car. Learn the specs and find out what it’s like to own & drive.
Ford Transit Camper Conversion Van Build
Starting a DIY camper project? Follow along with our Ford Transit camper conversion van project and find out everything you need to know.
80s Cars – The 10 Best
Explore the 10 best 80s cars and see the best the eighties era had to offer the automotive world including the M3, quattro and Testarossa.
Clutch Slipping Symptoms, Diagnosis & Solutions
How to correctly diagnose and solve clutch slipping symptoms as quickly as possible to prevent it from turning your car into a driveway ornament.
How To Change Volvo V50 Timing Belt & Water Pump – 2011-2016 D2 Drive
Follow this how-to guide and change the timing belt on your Volvo V50 (or other 1.6D) at home using simple hand tools.
Best E30 Engine Swap
Discover the best engine swap options for your BMW E30 within this list.
Common Suspension Noises
Car suspension problems can be a real pain to diagnose and fix, in this post I will go over the common suspension noises including coil springs, top mounts, shock absorbers and more to help you…
V112 Form – MOT Exemption
The v112 form enables you to declare your car or motorcycle MOT exempt by changing it to historic vehicle status.
Motorcycle Carb Cleaning & Carburetor Adjustment
As part of my CB750 project I clean the carbs and rebuild them including a carburetor adjustment. Find out how to do it.
Honda CB750 Restoration
My Honda CB750 restoration project. It’s a 1970 K0 in need of a lot of love. Follow my restoration process.
Car Starts Then Dies – 10 Reasons Why it Can Happen
One of the most annoying issues you can have is when your car starts then dies repeatedly. Find out the top 10 reasons why your car starts then dies,
BMW M40 Timing Belt Change, Water Pump & Major Service Guide
BMW E30 M40 Timing Belt Change How-To Guide featuring a Major Service DIY including Water Pump, Thermostat, Oil and all Filters.
How to start a car with a bad starter
Problems starting can be a real pain to put up with. Find out how to start a car with a bad starter so you can be on your way.
How to Quiet Noisy Lifters
Lifter noise is often caused by a simple and easy to fix problem. In this article I explore all of the options to quiet noisy lifters.
Best Mud Tyres for Off-Road Use
The best mud tyres offer incredible traction across a multitude of off-road terrains. Find out how to get the best performance out of 4×4 tyres.
BMW E46 M3 Specs
Discover full details on BMW E46 M3 Spec including performance figures, original equipment lists, and details on special editions.
Triumph Bonneville Engine Rebuild – 1972 T120 R
Follow the strip down and rebuild process of my Triumph Bonneville T120R’s 650 engine.
Motorcycle Wheel Building Guide
How to rebuild a motorcycle wheel. My advice having just rebuilt my Bonneville T120’s wheels.
How To Restore a Bench Vice
Follow my process of stripping, cleaning and powder coating an old vice before reassembling it for my new workshop.
How to fill in a V55/5 Form, Registering an imported old vehicle in the UK
Find out how to fill in a V55/5 form from the DVLA and register your imported vehicle in the UK.
BMW E46 M3 Review as a Daily Driver
Introducing my 2003 BMW E46 M3 in Imola Red. Buying the car I’d wanted to own for a long time with the intention of using it as a daily driver.
Triumph Bonneville T120 R 650 1972 Restoration Project
Taking the plunge with my first Triumph Bonneville restoration project, a T120. The risks of remote purchasing.
Triumph Bonneville T140 E 750 1978 Repair & Ride Project
I bought a non-running Triumph Bonneville T140E to repair, get back on the road and ride.