PistonHeads Annual Service

Frequently asked questions

• What is PH25?

  • PH25 encompasses everything that we're doing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of PistonHeads. This includes our main anniversary event at Bicester Heritage on August 12th, and the content we're creating in the run up to it, covering the best cars made over the last 25 years in the following categories: sports cars, hot hatches, saloons (including coupes and estates), track cars and supercars.

• When is the PistonHeads 25th Anniversary Party?

  • The event will be held on Saturday 12th August 2023. The event will be open to the public from 9:00 - 16:00. Please don’t arrive before this time, as you may block the public roads and please driving sensibly when arriving and leaving.

• What's happening at the event?

  • We'll be celebrating our 25th anniversary in style, with hand-picked displays of iconic cars from the last 25 years covering the following categories around the technical site at Bicester Heritage:

  • • Sports cars

    • Hot hatches

    • Saloons (including coupes and estates)

    • Track cars

    • Supercars

  • You'll also find more exotic and rare cars on display along with the largest congregation of our Readers' Cars for you to pore over in the hangar and paddock.

  • We have some of the best in the UK automotive business joining us on the day – please see 'Who will be exhibiting at PH25?' for a full list of exhibitors. There will be three driving simulators available on the day with Caterham Cars, Memento Exclusives and Motorsport UK.

  • You'll be able to watch some of our very best video content on our outdoor cinema in the paddock, where we'll be premiering our grand PH25 finale, picking the very best performance car from the last 25 years. This is one not to miss!

• Who will be exhibiting at PH25?

  • We are delighted to have some of the very best automotive businesses in the UK joining us to celebrate our 25th anniversary. These include:

  • • ALA

    • Alfaholics

    • Analogue Automotive

    • Auto Finesse

    • BC Racing

    • Blue Pig Photo

    • Caterham Cars

    • Charles & Dean

    • Dream Car Giveaways

    • eBay

    • Evolve Automotive

    • K&N Air Filters

    • Le Mans Coupes

    • Liberty Walk Europe

    • Mancave.art

    • Memento Exclusives

    • Milltek Sport

    • Morris Commercial

    • MSV Trackdays (MSVT)

    • MST Cars

    • Powerflex

    • Radical

    • Revo

    • Westfield Chesil

    • Xtrac

    • Zuto

• Where is Bicester Heritage?

  • Bicester Heritage is in Oxfordshire. The address is Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8AL.

• How much do tickets cost?

  • Advance adult tickets are £20.00 per person (plus booking fee). Under 16s go free but tickets are still required. Tickets are now limited and must be pre-booked, so book yours today before we sell out. There will be no tickets available on the day.

• Can I pay for a ticket on the day?

  • No, tickets must be pre-booked. Tickets are limited so book yours today before we sell out!

• Will my car be on show at the event?

  • All ticket holders will automatically be allocated to general parking. Display car applications to be in the technical site and paddock have now closed. All performance cars will be directed to our Performance parking area in front of the paddock upon arrival, on a first come first served basis.

• How do I enter my car for an award?

  • All display vehicles will automatically be entered and prizes will be awarded by our panel of judges on the day. Display car applications have now closed.

• What catering will be available?

  • You’ll be able to buy a broad selection of hot and cold food and drink throughout the event, so come hungry!

• Will there be seating for the outdoor cinema?

  • Yes, we'll have hay bales for people to sit on in front of the cinema as well as a limited number of picnic benches.

• What disabled facilities are available?

  • There will be a dedicated disabled parking area close to the event entrance. Please notify our parking attendants you need access to disabled parking, and they'll direct you. There are disabled toilets on site.

  • Event Mobility Charitable Incorporated Organisation will be providing electric scooters and manual wheelchairs for the use of disabled, elderly and mobility impaired visitors to the show.

  • To reserve an electric scooter or manual wheelchair you can book online here. The charity asks for a donation of £30 for the use of an electric mobility scooter and £10 for a manual wheelchair.

  • All accessible devices must be pre-booked prior to arrival with on-the-day loans being offered on a first come, first served basis.

• Can I get a pass for a disabled visitor carer or assistant?

  • Disabled visitors entering with a paid adult ticket are entitled to bring one PA free of charge. To claim your complimentary ticket, please email us at events@pistonheads.com with one of the following (all applications must be received before July 4):

  • • Confirmation of most recent higher rate of mobility – DLA

    • Confirmation of most recent middle rate for care – DLA

    • Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) of Daily Living Component at the Enhanced level for Care and or Mobility

    • Certification of being registered blind or partially sighted

    • A recent personal letter on headed paper from your GP, community nurse or social worker regarding your long-term disability and your requirement for a complimentary carer at the venue

    • Access Card showing a carer required

• Will there be any photographers on site?

  • Yes, Blue Pig Photography will be joining us to photograph everyone driving into the event. Pay them a visit in the paddock on the day to get a free digital download with any print purchase, or alternatively, all photos will be on their website within 2-5 working days to purchase.

• Can I bring my dog?

  • Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times and cleaned up after.

• Can I arrive by motorbike or plane?

  • Yes!

  • • For motorbikes there will be hard standing.

    • To arrive by plane please visit Bicester Aerodrome's website and obtain PPR.