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Practical tips, restoration advice, and behind-the-scenes knowledge from our bodywork and restoration workshop near Milton Keynes. Whether you're planning a project or just love cars – there's something here for you.
How to Sell a Classic Car (And What Restoration Adds to Its Value)
Selling a classic car is nothing like selling a normal used car. There’s no quick trade-in, no “we buy any car” price that does it…
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Stone Chips & Scratches: DIY Touch-Up vs Professional Repair
Stone chips and scratches are the most common reason people first contact a bodyshop. A chip on the bonnet, a key mark down the door,…
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How to Find Your Car’s Paint Code (Any Make)
Whether you’re touching up a stone chip, ordering a tin of aerosol to match, or planning a full respray, the first thing anyone needs is…
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Where Ford Cortinas Rust: The Killer Spots, Mk1 Through Mk5
A classic Ford specialist walks through every Cortina rust trap from 1962 to 1982. Mk-by-Mk weak spots, photos from real restorations, and what proper repair…
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When Does a Car Become a Classic? UK Rules on Age, Tax & MOT
It’s a question I get all the time in the workshop: “Is my car actually a classic yet?” Usually it’s someone deciding whether to insure…
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Ford Escort RS Models: The Complete Guide From Mexico to Cosworth
Every Ford Escort RS variant from 1970 to 1996 explained by a classic Ford restoration specialist. Mexico, RS1600, RS1800, RS2000, RS Turbo, RS Cosworth —…
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Ford Capri Values 2026: What You’ll Actually Pay (And What You’ll Get)
Honest Ford Capri values for 2026 from a classic Ford restoration specialist. Project, usable and concours prices for every model, plus what drives a Capri's…
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How Much Does a Car Respray Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)
“How much is it going to cost to respray my car?” It’s the first question almost everyone asks when they call the workshop, and it’s…
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Ford Capri Special Editions: The Complete Guide to Every Limited Run
Every Ford Capri special edition explained by a classic Ford restoration specialist. Brooklands, Tickford, Laser, JPS, Injection Special, RS3100 and more.
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8 Places a Ford Capri Always Rusts (And How to Check Them)
A Ford Capri specialist shows you the eight spots where rust always hides. Photos from real restorations. Use this checklist before you buy.
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Ford Capri Mk1 vs Mk3 — Restoration Differences from a Bodyshop Perspective
How the Mk1 and Mk3 Capri compare when it comes to rust, panel availability, and restoration costs. A practical breakdown from a bodywork specialist.
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Ford Capri Brooklands & 280 — What Makes Them Special and What to Watch For
What sets the Brooklands apart from a standard Capri, where they rust, what a restoration costs, and what to check before buying one.
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