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Footman James One of the leading insurance brokers in providing specialist insurance for classic and vintage cars and motorcycles.

At Footman James we specialise in classic car insurance, vintage car insurance and competition car insurance. We have been arranging classic car insurance for over 35 years, delivering specialist classic car insurance for owners, collectors and traders.

Budget 2026: What motorists need to know⛽ Fuel DutyThe 5p fuel duty cut stays until July 2027, but duty is currently set...
01/11/2026

Budget 2026: What motorists need to know

⛽ Fuel Duty
The 5p fuel duty cut stays until July 2027, but duty is currently set to rise after that unless the Government changes course.

🚘 Classic Vehicle Tax
No changes to the rolling 40-year VED exemption. Owners of younger classics will see VED increases from April 2027.

📦 Imported Spare Parts
From October 2028, customs duty exemption on low-value imports will be removed, potentially increasing the cost of overseas parts.

⚡ EV Mileage Tax
The proposed EV mileage-based tax remains on track for April 2028, alongside regular VED.

🚗 Other Changes
VED for modern vehicles will increase from April 2027, while tax-free business mileage rates are set to rise.

The headline? Historic vehicle owners keep their tax exemption, but rising motoring costs, potential fuel duty increases, and higher import charges are worth watching.

What are your thoughts on the Budget announcements? 👇

Fancy a little more light without spoiling the face of your modern classic? From now on, approved LED replacement bulbs ...
29/10/2026

Fancy a little more light without spoiling the face of your modern classic?

From now on, approved LED replacement bulbs can pass the MOT in compatible halogen headlamps.

The important word is approved – bargain-bin conversions that scatter light everywhere still fail. Is it a sensible safety upgrade, or should a period car keep its period glow?

Read all about it in our latest blog:

https://www.footmanjames.co.uk/blog/how-new-mot-rules-allow-replacement-led-headlight-bulbs-for-classics

Remember when Škoda was the butt of all those jokes? That's a while back now and one car that has stopped the laughter a...
27/10/2026

Remember when Škoda was the butt of all those jokes? That's a while back now and one car that has stopped the laughter at Škoda's expense is the Octavia, now celebrating its 30th anniversary.

We look back at the car that helped transform a brand reputation, along with some of its interesting relatives from the past - from the quirky Felicia Fun and the much-loved vRS models. Could an early Octavia be a future classic car worth collecting?

Click the link below:

https://www.footmanjames.co.uk/blog/the-skoda-octavia-that-helped-end-those-jokes

Fancy a little more light without spoiling the face of your modern classic? From now on, approved LED replacement bulbs ...
21/10/2026

Fancy a little more light without spoiling the face of your modern classic? From now on, approved LED replacement bulbs can pass the MOT in compatible halogen headlamps. The important word is approved – bargain-bin conversions that scatter light everywhere still fail. Is it a sensible safety upgrade, or should a period car keep its period glow?
Read all about it in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/UlXY50ZZFS1

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Waterfront Business Park, First Floor, Unit 7, Waterfront Way
Brierley Hill
DY51LX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+443308088845

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