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Practical Performance Car (PPC) is a monthly magazine aimed at real car enthusiasts interested in affordable performance tuning. At PPC we pride ourselves in providing the most entertaining, informative and inspiring features for petrolheads everywhere. Each month we feature an eclectic mix of affordable performance cars, great driving adventures and world-class technical features for the DiY tuner. Our editorial team is headed up by well known Will Holman who has a deserved reputation for 'stick a V8 under the bonnet' attitude to life. His editorial team is stacked with experience including Dave Walker (speciality engine management), of the sadly missed Cars and Car Conversions (CCC) magazine, David Vizard, the legendary engine tuning guru, and Kevin Leaper - ex technical editor of Practical Classics.

Have a look at the online Staff Cars section to give you a flavour of PPC but for the real thing go to your local newsagent, WHSmiths, Asda, Tesco or Sainsburys - PPC is on sale the last Thursday of every month. Better still visit our subscriptions page for the latest offers and discounts to have PPC delivered direct to your door at a fraction of the cost.

Examples of magazine features: brakes uprating, suspension improvements, engine transplants, buyers guides, ECU management, kit car builds, car event coverage (including PPC's own show, PPC in the Park) and much more. Examples of some of the staff's cars: 27 litre Rover SD1, 5 litre Capri, track day Rolls Royce, MK1 Transit and more.

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Practical Performance Car (PPC) is a monthly magazine aimed at real car enthusiasts interested in affordable performance tuning. At PPC we pride ourselves in providing the most entertaining, informative and inspiring features for petrolheads everywhere. Each month we feature an eclectic mix of affordable performance cars, great driving adventures and world-class technical features for the DiY tuner. Our editorial team is headed up by well known Will Holman who has a deserved reputation for 'stick a V8 under the bonnet' attitude to life. His editorial team is stacked with experience including Dave Walker (speciality engine management), of the sadly missed Cars and Car Conversions (CCC) magazine, David Vizard, the legendary engine tuning guru, and Kevin Leaper - ex technical editor of Practical Classics.

Have a look at the online Staff Cars section to give you a flavour of PPC but for the real thing go to your local newsagent, WHSmiths, Asda, Tesco or Sainsburys - PPC is on sale the last Thursday of every month. Better still visit our subscriptions page for the latest offers and discounts to have PPC delivered direct to your door at a fraction of the cost.

Examples of magazine features: brakes uprating, suspension improvements, engine transplants, buyers guides, ECU management, kit car builds, car event coverage (including PPC's own show, PPC in the Park) and much more. Examples of some of the staff's cars: 27 litre Rover SD1, 5 litre Capri, track day Rolls Royce, MK1 Transit and more.

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Practical Performance Car (PPC) is a monthly magazine aimed at real car enthusiasts interested in affordable performance tuning. At PPC we pride ourselves in providing the most entertaining, informative and inspiring features for petrolheads everywhere. Each month we feature an eclectic mix of affordable performance cars, great driving adventures and world-class technical features for the DiY tuner. Our editorial team is headed up by well known Will Holman who has a deserved reputation for 'stick a V8 under the bonnet' attitude to life. His editorial team is stacked with experience including Dave Walker (speciality engine management), of the sadly missed Cars and Car Conversions (CCC) magazine, David Vizard, the legendary engine tuning guru, and Kevin Leaper - ex technical editor of Practical Classics.

Have a look at the online Staff Cars section to give you a flavour of PPC but for the real thing go to your local newsagent, WHSmiths, Asda, Tesco or Sainsburys - PPC is on sale the last Thursday of every month. Better still visit our subscriptions page for the latest offers and discounts to have PPC delivered direct to your door at a fraction of the cost.

Examples of magazine features: brakes uprating, suspension improvements, engine transplants, buyers guides, ECU management, kit car builds, car event coverage (including PPC's own show, PPC in the Park) and much more. Examples of some of the staff's cars: 27 litre Rover SD1, 5 litre Capri, track day Rolls Royce, MK1 Transit and more.

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Whats New

PPC in the Park 2013 Update


We've had some good news at PPC this week as we've agreed to work closely with the 750MC this summer. It's a match made in heaven (well Corby actually) because we like grass roots motor sport and the 750MC do it rather well. To kick things off the 750MC are coming along to PPC in the Park on May 18 at Mallory to show us just what a diverse range of cars compete in their series. And PPC Feature Editor James Winstanley is going to build a BMW E36 Compact 3-Series race car in a day and then enter it into their Marangoni/Gaz Shocks Compact Cup Championship. There's much more planned for later in the season and we'll keep you updated here.

PPC in the Park 2013 track time has now SOLD OUT (2nd May). Any queries regarding track time please contact Kate 07933 704270 / kate@ppcmag.co.uk. This year’s show is going to be the biggest year yet, we have many more club associations and attractions for you to see on the day. If you missed out on track time then you have the opportunity for passenger rides with Mission Motorsport, Dan Welch the BTCC driver and Locost owners club. Pop along to the PPC stand on the day to book a slot. In the meantime get your entry ticket booked for a £5 discount and a free t-shirt.

Check out this season’s new Silverline catalogue!


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Packed with over 5000 tools, you’ll find a fantastic range of products including brand new tools in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. At excellent value for money, all Silverline hand tools are guaranteed forever and power tools for 3 years, so you’re sure to find everything you need!

Request a catalogue online at http://www.silverlinetools.com/catalogue_request.html

New Machine Mart Catalogue is Out Now!


The new Autumn/Winter edition of Britain’s favourite tools and machinery catalogue is out now and is packed with over 6000 products.

The 464 page Machine Mart catalogue is the biggest yet and is packed with thousands of great value products. Whether you work in trade or industry; in a garage or local authority; as a builder, engineer or just enjoy DIY there’s something for everyone at Machine Mart. From garage equipment to woodworking, generators to power tools we have everything you need to get the job done, and with over 700 price cuts and new products, quality really does cost less at Machine Mart.

To find out more about Machine Mart, or to order their FREE catalogue you can call in to any of their 61 superstores nationwide, go online to www.machinemart.co.uk or call 0844 880 1265.

Come and say hello at Autosport

It's crept up on us but it's Autosport time again and we'll be there with a keg of beer for PPC subscribers. All you've got to do is come along to the stand wearing a PPC T-shirt and you'll receive a free pint. Now that's what I call a cheap pint.

We're on our usual plot (stand 6865) so if you want to talk about cars, life or just need your swearing brushing up do pop over. PPC's Mark Hammersley's amazing take on the Nissan Delta car (okay it began life as a Reliant Robin) will be on the stand along with the white bewinged Escort cover car from the Dec 2012 issue.

We'll have some great subscription offers including tools, T-shirts and hoodies with our new design and a decent selection of back issues. See you there.

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