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    How to Diagnose a Roadside Breakdown

    In this video tutorial, we show you what to check for if your classic car breaks down out on the road. The aim of this is to give you the skills to spot the basic common breakdown symptoms, remedy them in a logical order and perform a fix good enough to see you home safely…

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  • 5:49

    Edd China’s Basic Classic Car Health Checks: Paperwork and Exterior Checks

    Although pre 1960 classic cars are no longer required to pass an MoT test, they must still be roadworthy by law. Performing a classic car health check at home is well within the capability of most owners and even if your classic car isn’t MoT exempt, giving it an MoT at home in readiness for…

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  • 5:13

    Edd China’s Basic Classic Car Health Checks: Inspecting Classic Car Lights and Tyres

    Around 20% of classic car MoT failures are related to lighting and signalling, and another 10% are tyre related. In this SkillShack video, Edd China shares his top tips on how to check that your classic car lights and indicators are working correctly. Edd also runs through some essential close-up inspection checks you should complete…

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  • 4:00

    Edd China’s Basic Classic Car Health Checks: Inspecting Under the Bonnet

    In this SkillShack video, Edd China looks under the bonnet of a classic car and shows you how to check the wiring, the battery and the structure of the engine bay. Edd demonstrates how to check for corrosion or damage around mounting points, essential steering checks, the brake fluid level and brake lines. Finally, Edd…

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  • 4:09

    Edd China’s Basic Classic Car Health Checks: Inspecting Your Classic’s Interior

    In this part of Edd China’s classic car health checks video series, Edd looks at classic car interiors and runs through what you need to check for roadworthiness. In this video Edd runs checks on the steering lock, dashboard lights, power assistance (if fitted), as well as looking at the steering wheel itself to check…

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  • 2:18

    Edd China’s Basic Classic Car Health Checks: Testing the Engine Whilst Running

    This video in Edd China’s classic car health check video series looks at running checks on a classic car. He checks the exhaust fumes and explains that while pre-1960 classic cars are treated leniently, and classic cars first used before 1975 only require a visual check, vehicles used after 1 August 1975 will require their…

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  • 4:28

    Edd China’s Basic Classic Car Health Checks: On the Road Tests

    In this video from Edd China’s classic car health check series, Edd shares his on the road checks. It’s important to pick a route that you know well, a route that includes speed bumps, roundabouts, a fast road and an empty deserted road to carry out an emergency stop. 10% of classic car MoT failures…

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  • 4:25

    Edd China’s Basic Classic Car Health Checks: A Detailed Look Underneath a Classic Car

    In this video from Edd China’s classic car health check video series, Edd takes a more detailed look underneath a classic car. Edd explains how to check the classic car wheels and listen for any grumbling of bearings, he demonstrates how to look for any play in the suspension joints and looks for any perishing…

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  • 9:04

    Mark’s Marques: A Video Guide to the Jaguar E-type

    In this special video guide to the Jaguar E-type, Practical Classics editor Danny Hopkins is joined by Mark Wilkinson, MD of Heritage Classic Car Insurance. In this video they look at a beautiful Jaguar Series 3 V12 E-type in primrose yellow and Mark bravely lets Danny have the keys! As you’ll see in this video,…

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