Classic car enthusiasts in the UK have recently received a surprising alert from the DVLA. A new rule change—part of a consultation launched in mid‑2024—is raising concerns across the community. At its heart, the DVLA is reassessing how historic, rebuilt, and modified vehicles (including electric conversions) are classified and monitored. With nearly 1,400 responses received , this consultation could soon reshape what it means to own a "classic". Here's what’s happening, why it matters, and what you should keep an eye on. With 1,371 responses logged—more than 1,100 from individual owners and 129 from organisations—it’s clear that change is on

Guess what? We've finally got the scoop on how many old-school cars are still hanging around with us today! So, here's the deal: Of the 41.2 million cars reported to be on UK roads at the end of June 2023, there are about 340,000 vehicles (338,697 to be exact!) that are more than 40 years old and still have owners, just like you and me! This info comes straight from the folks who keep track of this stuff - the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. But here's a little twist: not all of these vintage beauties are cruising the streets.

Recent comments made by the shadow transport secretary, Louise Haigh MP, are concerning for classic car enthusiasts. When questioned about the possibility of a nationwide scrappage scheme being reintroduced under a labour government, Ms Haigh said such a scheme is something her party are ‘looking really carefully at’. The comments, which were made at a recent Labour Party Conference, follow a tweet by the shadow transport secretary back in March, which stated: ‘We’ll help families with grants and interest-free loans to make the switch to affordable clean vehicles, and trial a national scrappage scheme’. These comments come as a concern

Summer is the season that all classic car enthusiasts look forward to. It brings the perfect conditions for driving our cherished vehicles and working on restoration projects. However, sadly it also provides greater opportunities for thieves. The risk Opportunistic thieves have always targeted classic cars. But the risk of classic car theft is on the rise now as organised criminals are recognising the potential of classic cars as a financial investment. Not only are classic cars extremely desirable to thieves due to their potential value, but the issue is also compounded by the fact that these vehicles are generally much

For the first time ever, electric cars will be allowed to compete in a classic car rally. This is a major step forward for the electric vehicle industry, as it opens up new opportunities for these cars to participate in events that have traditionally been dominated by combustion engines. Electric conversions are becoming more and more popular, as people are realising the benefits of switching to electric power. In this article, we will discuss the implications of this decision and explore how electric cars will fare in a competitive rally environment. The rally which has opted to allow EVs to

It's often said that classic cars are detrimental to the environment, but a recent study has shown that this might not be the case after all. Footman James, a leading classic car insurance company, recently conducted a study to see how emissions from classic cars compared to those of modern combustion engines and electric vehicles. The results were surprising! The study found that the average classic car emits just 563kg of CO₂ per year, while the average new car has a whopping 6.8-tonne CO2 emission before even leaving the factory. Of course, classic cars are generally driven less than their modern-day

From the 25th of October 2021, London's ULEZ will expand to cover most of the capital. Any cars, not ULEZ, will have to pay £12.50 per day to drive their cars within the newly defined ULEZ ones after this date. This could see owners of cars registered from 1982 could have to cough up £650 a year to drive their car just once a week. The extension will now cover the area within the A406 North Circular and A205 South Circular roads. This is a massive blow for owners of many vehicles in London, but classic car owners will feel

An update to the MOT inspection could find classic and modern classic car owners failing their MOT over their headlights. Of course, vehicles over 40 years old are exempt from having to take the MOT, but if they opt to have their car checked, they could find themselves failing too. What are the New MOT Rules? According to the MOT inspection manual, existing Halogen headlamp units should not be converted to HID or LED lights. LED lights cannot be fitted anywhere else on your classic car either unless they meet ECE standard 128 and ECE standard 148 Very few bulbs