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AMID THE SUMMER MONTHS, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR HOT DAYS, MOTORISTS OF OLDER, CLASSIC MODELS IN ENGLAND ARE BEING ISSUED URGENT ADVICE. 16:00, 30 May 2025 A warning has been issued to classic
car drivers using their motors in June, July, August. Amid the summer months, and the potential for hot days, motorists of older, classic models in England are being issued urgent advice.
Experts at historic vehicle specialists Footman James warned driving in the heat can have “adverse effects” including “fading paintwork". They said: “Most drivers plan for the winter
and are aware of the issues it can present to classic cars, but few consider the adverse effects that sunny weather can have. READ MORE LLOYDS BANK BRINGS IN BIG CHANGE AND ANYONE WHO IS IN
A 'COUPLE' WILL BENEFIT “Leaving your car exposed to consistent sunlight can cause fading in paintwork, especially in older cars. To avoid this make sure that you keep your car
covered when parked, and out of sunlight where possible. Article continues below “Heat can also cause damage to tires, so make sure that you check tire pressure and quality to avoid damage.”
Restoria Classics have warned: “You might think this isn’t something you need to consider in the cloudy UK, but you’d be surprised. “Even a small amount of sun damage can cause
discolouration. Sun damage will fade the paint of your car, taking glossy reds to faded salmons. If you don’t have a garage or shady place to park, you can buy a cover for your car to
protect it.” Almost 340,000 vehicles over 40 years of age are still owned by registered keepers, according to data held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - but not all of them are
technically still on the road. Article continues below Of these, around one in eight are declared off the road by keepers. The volume of classic cars still in ownership in the UK has been
uncovered by LeaseLoco. Responding to a Freedom of Information request from the leasing comparison site, DLVA records (correct to 15 December 2023) show that 338,697 classic cars are still
retained by motorists in Britain.
