Rear end tidy up

It’s nearly 4 years since I last had a good session under the rear of the car. The waxoyl I … More

Prepping for annual service and check over

The car is a bit too big to comfortably fit in my garage so a week or two in the … More

Winter Prep: Protect Your Classic Car

 winter approaches, classic car enthusiasts face the crucial task of preparing their prized vehicles for the season’s harsh conditions. Proper … More

Shadow Chrome Wheels ….. at last.

Following a post in one of the 75/ZT groups where someone reported that they had found a wheel specialist that … More

Replacement Wheel Centre Cap

The paint has started to peel from one of my wheel centre caps. I eventually managed to identify the part … More

6 tips for using axle stands | Hagerty UK

Working on cars requires a whole slew of relatively specialised tools. Often we don’t even realise how unique those tools … More

Shadow Chrome Wheels on the MGZT 260

This is the paint spec of the original apex wheels and this MG ZT 260 at the 2023 Restoration Show … More

Shadow Chrome Alloys Spec

Still considering getting the wheels refurbished and would get them back to original MG ZT Apex Alloys spec which is … More

MG ZT/Rover 75 – Classic Car How To Guides and Articles | Classic Motoring Magazine

As with so many other MG saloons, the ZT is based upon a regular range, in this case the Rover … More

ZT260 – known issues – “Rock Enterprises” Column

An interesting short article summarising some of the common problems and fixes with the MG ZT 260s and Rover V8s. … More

45 Hacks To Turn Back The Miles On A Car’s Appearance

If you’re like most people, your car is one of your most prized possessions. It’s ideal for keeping it in … More

Car Roadwheel Terminology …. FYI

I’ve never been quite sure when reading about wheel specifications on exactly what was meant. I found this on the … More

Shadow Chrome Finish Alloy Wheel Painting

The shadow chrome effect finish has become incredibly popular over the last couple of years ….. and was the OE … More

Diff and Gearbox Oil Change

Had the gearbox and diff oil changed at Austin Garages, Burton on Trent. I’m glad I didn’t do the job … More

Under Bonnet Fluid Checks

Just a thought to outline the regular checks required under the bonnet. Will need to check the owners handbook as … More

Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club | Data Sheets

Some great “how to” guides on the Rover 75 and MG ZT Owners Club website forum – you may have … More

The Orange Clip

On all the advice forums connected with the MG ZT and Rover 75 it is recommended that you must fit … More

Cleaning Aluminium Wheels – How to Do It Properly – DIY Auto Service

Brake dust is actually more of a reason why you need to do this type of car maintenance. Brake dust … More

Reset oil service light Rover 75 – Reset service light, reset oil life, maintenance light reset

The procedure how to reset all the requested warning lights on Rover 75 is to do the following. How to … More

Red Rubber Grease

I’ve had the radiator out of my MGB whilst doing another job and although the last time i took it … More

How to clean windshield haze? Everything you need to know

Have a hazy and streaked windshield? This is a safety hazard, learn how to clean windshield haze and prevent it … More

The most common winter car failures and how to avoid them

Winter is hard on all of us. The cold weather, dark days, rain, snow and wind can leave the hardiest … More

Clutch Reservoir Flush

At a recent visit to Austin Garages it was suggested – amongst other things – that I should refresh the … More

Pollen Filter and Clip Mod

When I checked the plenum drain a few weeks back I noticed then that the pollen filter looked a bit … More

Free Ford Mustang Maintenance Schedules | Mustang Specs

Every Model. Every Year Free Ford Mustang Maintenance Schedules Downloadable PDF Versions of Every Mustang Maintenance Schedule We Could Find. … More