AUDI TT MK3 BUYER’S GUIDE
Matt Bell on 15th September 2021
It may only be seven years old, but the Audi TT Mk3 can be an attractive purchase nearly-new. We take a look at the model in detail to help you understand what you’re buying.
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AUDI RS3 8V BUYER’S GUIDE
Matt Bell on 8th September 2021
The Audi RS3 was the marque’s first crack at a mega-hatch, highlighting Audi’s ambitions to take a slice of the performance hatch pie. Eminently tunable as well as a good secondhand buy, what should you look for if you fancy buying the second generation 8V model?
MERCEDES C63 AMG W204 BUYING AND TUNING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 31st August 2021
The Mercedes C63 AMG W204 has already passed into modern-classic status, offering other-worldly performance and a high-end finish in all its various forms. Here’s what to look for when buying and tuning one.
AUDI S1 MODIFICATIONS: TOP 5 MODS
Matt Bell on 25th August 2021
Like a hyped-up Golf GTi that’s been shrunk in the wash, the Audi S1 is a proper little weapon straight out of the box but, with a light licking from the tuning stick, it can compete with the biggest and best hot hatches in the business. Here are our top 5 Audi S1 modifications guide.
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL GUIDE
Glenn Rowswell on 24th August 2021
So, what is a limited slip differential and what's a welded differential? Find out this and more the Fast Car LSD guide...
TOYOTA SUPRA HISTORY: A JAPANESE ICON
Matt Bell on 20th August 2021
Now distanced from its super-sized Celica origins, the Toyota Supra is an icon among Japanese car enthusiasts. Its ability to make mega-power alongside starring roles in console games and on TV and movie screens give Toyota’s coupé a legacy truly worthy of a super-hero!
FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE COSWORTH 4X4 BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 19th August 2021
It’s a YB’d Sierra that won’t try to kill you on every journey; the Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 has shed its taxi image to become the cheapest, most usable – and oh-so-tuneable – Cossie of all. Here’s how to buy a good one.
FORD’S GREATEST HOT HATCHES
Matt Bell on 17th August 2021
Ford officianado Graham Robson tells us what he deems to be Ford’s greatest hot hatches, and why…
TOYOTA GR YARIS MODIFICATIONS GUIDE
Matt Bell on 13th August 2021
Even the best can be made better with some well selected modifications, so read on through our Toyota GR Yaris modifications guide to see how you can turn the tearaway Toyota up to eleven!
FORD PUMA BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 10th August 2021
Never mind the overblown new Puma SUV – the real Ford Puma is a purebred fast Ford with sublime handling, svelte styling and a bargain-basement prices. Now’s your chance to invest.
HYUNDAI I30N TUNING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 23rd July 2021
The Hyundai i30N is the underestimated gem of the hot hatch crowd, but it’ll more than hold its own against the usual suspects, especially when tuned. We speak to expert tuners Courtenay Sport to give you a quick-fire Hyundai i30N tuning guide to heat up your motor.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR A TRACK DAY
Matt Bell on 16th July 2021
Race circuits are the perfect place to push your driving skills to the max, but you must ensure your car is ready for the stress. Following this simple guide on how to prepare your car for a track day before you go will enhance your enjoyment and take a lot of the fear out of it.
MITSUBISHI EVO VI BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 14th July 2021
The Mitsubishi Evo VI was the first official UK Evo and are still the most sought-after versions. But what should potential buyers look out for?
FORD MUSTANG S550 BUYING GUIDE
Matt Bell on 8th July 2021
Always fancied a Mustang, but never wanted to drive a LHD car in the UK? Well, since the arrival of the S550 you can now have a proper UK-spec, RHD Mustang. Here’s what to look for when buying one…