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How to save hundreds of pounds on damage caused by modern fuel

We are all aware that recent 'improvements' to pump fuel can have a disastrous effect on the fuel systems in our classic cars, but as our cars are all going into winter storage I have been flooded wit...

19 Nov 2024

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Fuel for classic cars

Cooling - Replacing and upgrading radiators

Why should you replace the radiator in your car? One of the greatest improvements in car reliability has been that modern cars are very effective at keeping the engine (and engine bay) to the correct ...

8 Oct 2024

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Classic car upgrades

What is the best oil for classic cars?

What is the best oil for a classic car? Choosing engine oil for your classic car can be a real mine field. There are so many different brands, types and formulations that it is difficult to choose. In...

23 Sept 2024

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Classic car servicing

Killer Fluids - Why old and incorrect fluids cost thousands of pounds!

Killer Fluids! Drum roll please… I am going to sound dramatic! The biggest killer of classic cars is manky, old fluids! They are the cancer that eats away at our cars unseen. With that melodrama over,...

23 Sept 2024

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Classic car servicing

What makes a 'good' classic car modification

If there is one conversation that comes up more regularly at Classic Collective than any other it is upgrades and modifications. Lets be clear, we make a living out of helping customers improve their ...

23 Sept 2024

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Classic car upgrades

What is the best brake fluid for classic cars?

What is the best brake fluid for classic cars? The great thing about brake fluid is that there are only a couple of choices, so choosing the best brake fluid for your classic car is relatively straigh...

23 Sept 2024

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Classic car servicing

Why MOT exemption is hurting the 'classic fleet'

Every year we see over 250 classic cars through the service workshop. The mix of makes and models cover 95% of the UK classic car fleet, from obscure Armstrong Sidleys through to Eastern Bloc Volgas. ...

23 Sept 2024

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Classic car safety

Puff the Magic Wagon

Probably one of the most unlikely cars ever to compete in international motorsport was the Austin Maxi. Desperate to rekindle the rally glory of the Mini Cooper, British Leyland sent two works Maxi’s ...

23 Sept 2024

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Classic car articles

Classic cars and E10 fuel

E10 Fuel – What is it? E10 fuel has been in both the classic and mainstream press a lot recently. Pump fuel is made up from an awful lot more than just fractionally distilled mineral oil, part of that...

22 Sept 2024

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Fuel for classic cars

Make E10 petrol safe for your classic car

E10 Petrol is here to stay, so there is no point jumping on forums or writing to your MP, we as classic car owners simply have to understand what the difference is, and what we can do to protect our c...

22 Sept 2024

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Fuel for classic cars

Apprentice Restoration - Mini Cooper

Building Our Ultimate Mini. Classic Collective takes great pride in training our staff and participating in the Heritage Skills Academyapprenticeship scheme as an employer and mentor. After all withou...

23 Aug 2024

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships and how to get one

Classic Collective takes the training and advancement of young people really seriously. Everyone of our staff has been through either a mechanical or engineering apprenticeship scheme. Simply put, wi...

22 Aug 2024

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Apprenticeships

About us

Located a stone’s throw from Bicester Heritage, Classic Collective offers expert classic car care to ensure your vehicle is reliable, enjoyable, and safe for today’s roads. Our skilled engineers provide personalized service, partnering with top manufacturers for high-quality parts. We prioritise transparent communication and keep you updated throughout the process.

Visit us at The Annex, Suhner House, Telford Road, Bicester, OX26 4LA, or call 01869 221 870 to discuss your classic car needs.

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