Winter’s almost here and by now many kitcars will be tucked up in their garages undergoing a seasonal refurb.

So, it’s a good time to advise Beetle-based kitcar owners (1300cc or 1500cc) about these new GAZ adjustable GT. They are fully adjustable and enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be adjusted to suit the conditions, load and driving style.

The adjustable damping rates can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units. GAZ can set these dampers up for general road use or for serious classic racing if that’s your preference.

They feature a zinc-plated More >

A new addition to Frank and Susan Sadowski’s Option 1 Sportscars range of services is Option 1 Auto Trimming, which as the name implies will deal with all aspects of vehicle upholstery and trim parts.

Known for their prowess with a spray gun and well-regarded within classic Lotus circles, If their trimming is half as good as the paintjobs they’ve done that I’ve seen over the years. A recent Essex Wire liveried Tornado GT40 replica was a complete stunner complete with ‘invisible’ stripes!

The company will tackle anything from a refurb to a completely new interior and this is sure to be More >

Sound deadening and heat-protective materials have become very popular with kitcar enthusiasts in recent years and for good reason.

Trust me, there are some complete rubbish products out there that don’t deaden sound and definitely don’t prevent heatsoak although by the same token there are some great ones available. Dynamat or anything from DEI anyone?

Another product that I have been hearing good things about lately hails from Russia and is called STP Bomb Aero made by a company called Standartplast. It’s available in the UK though from Heritage Parts Centre.

STP Bomb Aero uses bitumen-based technology using what is described as aero More >

If you are planning to drive your vehicle in France between now and March 31, this piece might be of interest to you.

A new law – that many French people don’t even seem to know about – came into force in France recently. Of the 96 French Departments, about 50 of them now require that ANY car must be equipped with winter tyres – or carry at least two snow chains or ‘socks’ onboard – between November 1-March 31 annually.

Failure to do so will result in a fine of €135 and you won’t be able to carry on with your More >

With the Clarke range of Garage/Workshops, available from Machine Mart you can protect your pride and joy from the elements this winter in a tight fit, well-lit, protected environment.

Using a heavy-duty advanced cover that is triple-layered, waterproof, fully UV treated for long term protection against sun, rain and wind, you can guarantee that you are investing in a product built to last. A drum-tight finish is provided through ratchet tight cover tensioning.

This range is easy to install through-bolt together hardware and joint supports with a powdercoated steel frame for optimum durability and stability. With various anchoring options, they can be erected More >