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 Motion 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?

  • We're excited to reveal our full stage line up for 2025:

  • • 9:50 - 10:00: Welcome to the PistonHeads Annual Service

    • 10:10 - 10:30: How to build a sports car with Douglas Larkin

    • 10:40 - 11:10: From EnduroKA to winning in BTCC with Tim Harvey and Charles Rainford

    • 11:20 - 11:50: Reviving a legend with TWR

    • 12:00 - 13:30: Smith and Sniff live podcast

    • 13:40 - 14:10: F1 75 with Harry Benjamin

    • 14:20 - 14:40: Driving upside-down with McMurtry

    • 14:50 - 15:10: Perfecting perfection with Analogue Automotive

    • 15:20 - 15:30: Show awards

• Who will be exhibiting at the Annual Service?

  • • 1st Tickets

    • Abarth

    • Alpine Cars

    • Analogue Automotive

    • Art Collective

    • Bespoke Chargers

    • Bespoke Keys

    • Bilstein

    • BMW Car Club GB

    • CarGurus UK

    • Car Finance 247

    • Caterham Cars (Woodcote & Copse)

    • Caterham and Lotus Seven Club

    • Charles & Dean

    • Dodge Challenger Owners Club

    • Drive Collective

    • Fueled Art

    • Glowsmith

    • GSF Car Parts

    • H&R

    • Honda S2000 Club

    • Innovative Composites

    • ITG Air Filters

    • JMG Models and Diecast

    • Larkin

    • Le Mans Art

    • Lotus (Woodcote & Copse)

    • Lotus Drivers Club

    • Mancave Art

    • McMurtry

    • Meguiars

    • Michelin

    • Mika Cars

    • Mission Motorsport

    • Morgan Motor Company (Woodcote & Copse)

    • MST Cars

    • Pendine Historic Cars

    • Performance Link

    • Plates 4 Less

    • Popbangcolour

    • Retrospeed Studio

    • Rocketeer

    • Scorpion Red Power

    • Smith and Sniff

    • Sporting Bears

    • SPR Car & Classics

    • Subaru (Woodcote & Copse)

    • Twisted

    • TWR

    • Westfield Chesil

    • Woodcote & Copse

    • Xtrac

    • ZeroNine Design

• Where is Bicester Motion?

  • Bicester Motion is in Oxfordshire. The address is Bicester Motion, 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.

• What ticket do I need if I'm bringing a display car?

  • All adult tickets are suitable for display cars - if your display car application is accepted, you will be sent a separate pass to use alongside your ticket.

• 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.

• Can I buy PistonHeads merchandise?

  • Yes - we'll have whole range of merchandise and stickers for sale on the PistonHeads stand in the paddock (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?

  • • For motorbikes there will be hard standing.

    • The aerodrome is currently closed and unable to accept incoming flights.