Garages & Clubs

Wight Classics is a friendly garage that offers restoration, repairs and maintenance for classic and vintage cars. We are careful to research the needs for a wide variety of cars, from pre-war sports cars to 70s and 80s saloons. However, we don’t generally work on cars that rely upon electronic systems: “If the car thinks for itself, then it’s not for us“. Our Team at Wight Classics Charlie and Nigel run the mechanical side of the workshop and the three bring a wealth of experience and knowledge. Proprietor Tim Addison is a long-standing classic car owner. He also has an...

The 4×4 Club was founded on the Island in 1988. It organises a number of events and is keen to promote motor sport on the Isle of Wight. The Club is affiliated to the Motor Sport Association (MSA) and is run by off-roaders for off-roaders. The Club holds events at least once a month; these include driving days, trials, green-laning trips, inter-club events, mainland trips and camping. The activities cater for all, from novice off-roaders to veteran mud pluggers. It is an inclusive club and welcomes owners of all vehicles.

Northshore Classics specialises in fabrication, restoration and service to your classic VW. They also work on most other popular classics: Ford, Morris, Citroën HY and Mercedes. From full restoration to banding your wheels, they can help. They also offer a collection service from the UK Mainland at no extra cost for your classic to receive some quality work. You are welcome to pop into the workshop and see what we can do for you at Northshore Classics.

The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, Isle of Wight, is a friendly group that meets regularly to chat about everything, especially cars. Currently, the club meets at Thompsons Garden Centre, Watery Lane, Hale Common, PO36 0LX on a Sunday morning. The club was founded in 1989 to celebrate this iconic British marque, it has also run an annual car show since 2022. Auto-Fest IOW Car Show welcomes all types—from vintage classics to modern supercars.

The Isle of Wight TVR Car Club is for anyone interested in TVRs on the Isle of Wight.  To find out more, why not come along to one of our meetings, or contact the Regional Organiser for details.  Everyone with an interest in TVRs is welcome, you don’t need to own one! We hold regular monthly Isle of Wight TVR car club meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at The Fighting Cocks pub in Arreton.

The Isle of Wight Austins are a group of Island enthusiasts who are passionate about Austin cars, as well as commercial vehicles and other equipment that carries the Austin brand. Their enthusiasm also extends to vehicles produced under license from the Austin Motor Company, like the BMW Dixi, American Austin, Rosengart, and Bantam.

Niton Undercliff Garage is a family-run business that has been running for 20 years. It offers full garage facilities including MOTs, service and repair, engine diagnostics, air-con servicing, wheel alignment and car sales. “We have grown over the years building on our reputation of old-fashioned customer care. We have the latest diagnostic equipment and are committed to training and development, to enable the service and repair of all makes and ages of vehicles.”

Whitwell Garage specialises in Ford vehicles, offering an array of services and MOTs. They also boast an extensive inventory of approved and guaranteed Ford parts, spares, and accessories. Their body shop is well-equipped to handle all aspects of vehicle damage repair. They’re also able to carry out work on classic cars, from small repairs to major body renovations.

Established in 1973, when formerly known as the Isle of Wight Veteran Machinery Club until a name change in 1980 to Vectis Historic Vehicle Club and then incorporated in 2013. Vectis Historic Vehicle Club are a friendly and passionate group of historic vehicle enthusiasts totalling over 190 members. The club is very active and organises a wide variety of events throughout the year, including Sunday Tea Runs. It regularly provides static car displays at many well-known Island events including the IW County Show, Garlic Festival, Bembridge Festival and various village and school fetes. The club’s main show and biggest charity fund raising...