Car & Classic X The Refuel – Drive More. Connect More. Live More.

Car & Classic is trusted by millions of people worldwide to buy and sell classic and specialist vehicles securely. Unashamedly obsessed with classic cars, bikes, trucks and everything in between, we provide a safe place for enthusiasts to engage with their passion.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership to further celebrate the power and passion of the car community. Car & Classic will be working with The Refuel, a UK-registered charity focused on harnessing the very real connections cars generate and their ability to drive positive impact. Raising money from the comfort of the driver’s seat to significantly improve heart and mental health.

Car & Classic will support The Refuel’s mission to improve the heart and soul of the car-obsessed nation and generate a good-news story in cars through a series of fundraising initiatives, awareness campaigns, health information, and collaborative events planned throughout the year.

“At Car & Classic, we believe in using our platform to create positive change,” said Tom Wood, CEO. “Choosing The Refuel as our charity partner was an easy decision—their work aligns closely with our values, and we’re excited to support their efforts through this multi-year cross-platform partnership”.

The collaboration will see Car & Classic integrate charitable giving into its events and operations, including support for the upcoming Refuel Auctions, special fundraising lots, employee engagement initiatives, event activation and ongoing support of The Refuel’s upcoming Warning Signs Campaign.

“We’re really excited to have Car & Classic welcome us to their community,” said Charlie Turner, Founder of The Refuel. “Their decision to partner with us reflects their genuine commitment to making a difference, and we’re looking forward to all we will achieve together. Car & Classic has a strong reputation for excellence and innovation within the auction space, and this partnership signals an extension of those values into positive impact.”

Together, The Refuel and Car & Classic aim to raise significant funds, increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of poor heart and mental health, drive community engagement, and celebrate the joy of shared time in cars, setting the stage for a long-term, highly impactful relationship.

Why Refuel?

To feel good about going for a drive. With Refuel, you can drive more, connect more, live more- a charity that’s here to support your love of cars, the community, and the power to drive real and positive change.

As you start to plan the annual road trip or set out to the local car meet, use Refuel as a simple, fun way to connect this passion to a positive impact. Join a Refuel recognised drive or host your own event, wear the Refuel merch with pride, or reward the fellow car lovers in your life with a donation to their efforts.

100% of funds raised fuel improvements in heart and mental health across the country and contribute to positive change.

How Do I Refuel?

Turn your drive into a force for good… join the movement today.

Sign up and set up your garage – it’s free to join, and you’ll be part of a movement changing the conversation in cars.

Personalise it – share your love of cars and driving, personalise your motivation for fundraising, upload some images of you, your cars, your crew and the open road.

Get involved – showcase events you might be hosting, drives you’re going on, places you plan on turning up on the road.

Start your fundraising journey – why not kickstart your fundraising with a donation to yourself? Getting yourself off zero starts the journey towards your target.

Ask for donations to a cause you care about – now invite support; you could ask people to sponsor you a £ or ££ a mile, donate the cost of a tank of fuel, or the loose change from the various pockets in their car; however you phrase it, you’ll be amazed at how happy people are to help you out when you ask.

What Is The Refuel All About?

We asked The Refuel what they’re all about…

A registered charity in the UK, we exist to raise funds and awareness for the heart and soul of the nation.

Cars connect us.

The Refuel Service Department brings the car-loving community together to create meaningful impact where it matters most: heart health and mental well-being. We harness the power of shared drives, shared stories, and shared purpose to turn connection into real change.

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, and mental health continues to affect individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Our work is focused on driving progress through prevention, support, and long-term solutions that help people live healthier, more connected lives.

The Refuel Service Department celebrates and rewards time spent together in cars. It’s about the hearts and souls of the people you care about—your co-pilots, fellow road lovers, drivers, support crew, and the spaces we move through together.

Somewhere between A and B, something shifts. Music on, windows down, the people that matter riding beside you. If you care about the drive, care about where it takes you.

Raise funds because connection isn’t optional—it’s vital.

So sign up at therefuel.com and join us in driving change.