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Spend five minutes at any decent UK meet and you’ll see it. Australian metal is no longer a novelty. What started with a handful of Holdens has become a well-established corner of the scene, with more...
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With warmer months on the horizon, it’s time to finish those winter builds, wake your show car up from hibernation and recommission...
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Imported cars are rarely ordinary. Whether it’s an American V8 with more torque than most UK roads will ever require, a high-revving...
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A track day is one of the best ways to enjoy a performance or modified car properly. No speed limits, no traffic,...
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If you have ever stood in your garage looking at a car or van that you have slowly improved over time, you...
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For many of us, a campervan isn’t just a vehicle; it’s something we’ve poured time, money, and energy into creating. Whether you’ve...
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If you’ve built your own campervan, chances are you’ve already spent hours fine-tuning every inch of it by insulating panels, wiring in...
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Owning a classic car isn’t just about transport; it’s about passion, preservation, and pride. For many enthusiasts, these vehicles spend far more...
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There’s something uniquely rewarding about turning an empty van into a fully kitted-out camper. Whether you’re planning long weekends in the Lake...
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Hi! I’m John White from Brentacre Insurance, a family-owned business established in 1987, offering insurance solutions for modified cars, modified vans, and anything else...
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Car modifications are a great way to personalise your vehicle, enhance its performance, and turn heads on the road. Yet, many drivers...
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a mainstream choice, offering impressive performance and eco-friendly driving. However, for car enthusiasts, a big question remains:...
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Wrapping your car is an increasingly popular way to personalise it. With a wide range of colours, finishes, and designs, it offers...
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For van enthusiasts, modifying a van is more than just an upgrade – it’s a way to craft a vehicle that reflects...
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Remapping has become a go-to modification for car enthusiasts eager to unlock extra performance from their engines. Whether it’s about squeezing out...
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Importing a car to the UK is an exciting prospect, whether you’re looking for a unique model, better features, or simply hoping...
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Car modifications come in all shapes and forms, from aesthetic tweaks to performance enhancements. However, if you are planning to modify your...
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Unless you’ve been living under a very, very large rock, you may have noticed there’s a pandemic going on. Workplaces closed, schools...
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Off the beaten track, there’s a land of mud, hills and fun. Of course, you can’t just take any vehicle on these...
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If you have converted your van into a campervan (Motorcaravan with the DVLA) then the answer is, you! You want to ensure...
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Selling your car can be a nightmare at times and it’s made worse if you need to sell it quickly. Certain types...
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You’re looking to start a self-build campervan, but where do you start? Getting the right van is of utmost importance, not to...
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You’ve kitted out your van, you’ve now got a fully-fledged Motor Caravan. The question is, where do you go? There are endless...
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Gone are the days where you’d try to fit 10 people in a 5-seater car. No more sitting on laps or in...
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Everyone wants to get a bit more out of their car. More power and better fuel economy being the most desirable goals....
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So, you’ve bought your campervan or you’ve got a converted camper. You may have reclassified with the DVLA and now have a...
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Cars get imported into the UK from all over the world. Why? Because everyone’s weather is better than ours, so the cars...
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If you’ve every been unfortunate to be involved in an accident and your car is written off, it would be assigned a category....
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What is no claims bonus and how is it built? No Claims Bonus (NCB) (also known as No Claims Discount (NCD)) are...
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To pre-empt the possibility of a no-deal Bexit, insurers have begun to put in place processes should you wish to travel to...
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At Brentacre, we insure a lot of modified cars that range from simple additions such as an exhaust to those that go all out...
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There is a misconception when it comes to cars that old means classic. It’s not quite as straight-cut as that. So, when...
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Trends show that a lot of younger drivers are getting into the classic car scene, which is fantastic for the future of...
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The world of Campervan conversions is a total minefield. With so many options from “what colour spot lights do I want?” to “Do I...
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I love modified cars but I have to be honest I’m always a bit nervous about attending events when I know I’ll be, shall...
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Some events and shows can get a bit repetitive every year with the same cars and the same format, so you would...
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Importing a car from Japan might sound like a daunting task and maybe more would do it if they knew how and,...
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The DVLA have stopped issuing paper counterparts to new licences as of June 8th 2015. We (and others) will still need access...
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A complicated insurance case hit my desk the other week. Sadly (or possibly thankfully) they were not insured with Brentacre at this...
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It’s been a couple of weeks now since I’d been to the Pendine Sands Hot Rod Races, so I thought it was...
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With such an amazing turnout it was hard to pick the 40 winners of this year’s Wheels Day insurance promotion. After much...
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