Registration

[Adrianb]

Hi all,

As some off you are aware I’m restoring a 13/60 that had been trying to hide in the undergrowth in someone’s garden for the past 25 years!so I as it’s getting cold and I’m hiding in my shed as I have spent to much! Can any tell me why when I put my registration in searches my car doesn’t exist!

[RobPearce]

What searches are you doing? The only database that matters is the DVLA one, but their web site may struggle with a car that's been off the road too long. That said, 25 years shouldn't be a problem because it's post-computerisation, even if pre-SORN.

[Adrianb]

I was doing searches on Halfords and some other motor factors just trying to find the best prices on oils and lubes etc

[RobPearce]

Ah, well. Do you seriously think the jokers at Halfrauds can be arsed to populate their database with information regarding cars that are at least thirty years too hold for them to hold any relevant stock? Forget trying to get any of the "motor factors" to provide useful information. They can't even reliably do that for modern cars.

If you want to know what price you can get on oils you should really first be asking what oils you should be using. There's a fair chance those high street outlets won't even stock the right oil in anything like adequate quality, but at least once you know that the engine requires 20W50 with a moderately high zinc content you are in a position to see whether the motor factor's web site lets you ask the right question. Many don't.

Personally, I buy all my oils from classic specialists like Fuzz Townshend at Bicester

[Tim Hunt]

+1 for Heritage 20w50 from Classic Oils, Bicester. Excellent pressure retention when hot, reassuring Zinc level and keen pricing compared to some offerings.

Tim

[Guppy916]

for engine oil i used http://www.hankinsoil.co.uk

his Part Number :- HPR 30     Classic Light 20/60,

he's based just outside Winchester Hants, selling Penrite Oils

here's the data for it https://penriteoil.com.au/products/hpr-30-20w-60-mineral