Classic Car Guides

Classic Mercedes G-Class style off-roader in deep green outside a restoration workshop at golden hour
Mercedes G-Class (W460, W461, W463) Interior Restoration: The Parts That Always Fail
The G-Wagen outlives its own interior. Here are the W460, W461 and W463 cabin parts that fail on almost every truck, why it happens, and the made-to-order fix. Read more...
Aged, worn and brand-new reproduction versions of the same classic car trim part laid side by side on a green workbench mat
OEM, Reproduction or Used: Choosing the Right Parts for a Classic Restoration
Genuine stock is discontinued, donor parts are as old as the ones you're replacing, and reproductions vary in quality. An honest guide to choosing between OEM, used and reproduction classic... Read more...
Left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive classic car dashboards shown side by side in a mirrored composition
LHD vs RHD: Why the Same Classic Car Part Has Two Numbers
Left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive versions of the same classic car use mirrored components with different part numbers. Here's how to make sure you order the correct side. Read more...
Cream leather and wood interior of a classic Mercedes with an aged centre console switch surround
Common Mercedes R129 and W124 Interior Trim Failures (and How to Fix Them)
The interior plastics on 1980s and 1990s Mercedes-Benz models fail in predictable ways. Here are the parts that go first on the R129 and W124, why it happens, and the... Read more...
Hands holding an aged classic car interior trim piece turned over to show its moulded part-number side, workshop bench behind
How to Verify an OEM Part Number Before You Order
A practical, step-by-step guide to finding and cross-checking the OEM number on a classic car part, so the reproduction part you order fits first time. Read more...