PistonHeads Annual Service

Frequently asked questions

• When is the PistonHeads Annual Service?

  • The event will be held on Saturday 9th August 2025. 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?

  • The PistonHeads Annual Service powered by Michelin is the largest annual gathering of PistonHeads members across the UK, attracting more than 6,000+ people to Bicester Heritage in 2024.

  • We’ll have hundreds of jaw dropping display cars, a live stage with interviews throughout the day, some of the best in the business exhibiting with us, show awards and much more besides.

  • You'll find hand-picked car displays throughout the technical site, with our themes to be announced soon. 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 the Annual Service?' for a full list of exhibitors.

  • Our live stage line up will launch in due course.

• What's happening on the live stage?

  • Our live stage schedule for 2025 will be revealed in due course. Here's our 2024 line up as an example:

  • • 10:00 - 10:10: Welcome to the PistonHeads Annual Service

    • 10:20 - 10:50: How to drive a formula car upside down with Driver61

    • 11:00 - 11:20: How to get into motorsport with Motorsport UK

    • 11:30 - 12:00: Driving from Tangier to London on one tank of fuel with Joe Achilles

    • 12:10 - 13:00: The Intercooler live podcast with Max Girardo

    • 13:10 - 13:30: Turning a canoe into a Porsche 917K homage with Dave Eaton and John Hartland

    • 13:40 - 14:10: Porsche 356 Speedster barn find with The Late Brake Show

    • 14:20 - 14:50: The future of the lightweight British sportscar

    • 15:00 - 15:10: Show awards

• Who will be exhibiting at the Annual Service?

  • Our 2025 exhibitor list will launch in due course. Here are our exhibitors from 2024:

  • • ALA

    • Alexanders Prestige

    • Alpine UK

    • Analogue Automotive

    • AReeve Performance

    • BBR GTI

    • Bilstein

    • Brian James Trailers

    • Caterham Cars

    • CarGurus UK

    • Car Finance 247

    • Charles & Dean

    • Clive Sutton

    • Dick Lovett

    • Dream Car Giveaways

    • Evolve Automotive

    • Girardo & Co.

    • GSF Car Parts

    • Hartwell BYD

    • Hyundai

    • ITG Air Filters

    • K&N Air Filters

    • Michelin

    • Milltek Sport

    • Meguiars

    • Morgan Motor Company

    • MST Cars

    • RML Group

    • Polestar

    • Popbangcolour

    • Powerflex

    • SPR Car & Classics

    • The Intercooler

    • The Late Brake Show

    • Thorney Motorsport

    • Westfield Chesil

    • Xtrac

• 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 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. Please see the 'Display your car' section for details on the display areas this year and how to apply. 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 from 09:00.

• 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. Please note display applications are now closed.

• Can I buy PistonHeads merchandise?

  • Yes - we'll have whole range of merchandise and stickers for sale on the PistonHeads stand in the technical site (card payments only).

• 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 live stage?

  • Yes, seating will be provided in front of the live stage.

• 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, please click here. The charity asks for a donation of £35 for the use of an electric mobility scooter and £15 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 26):

  • • 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

• 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.