​Ford Sidevalve Owners’ Club (FSOC) Advertising Policy and Procedures:

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General Advertising Policy

• Adverts go online after moderation and are removed after 2 months.

• Most recent listings appear at the top.

• If an item is sold or no longer needed, notify pop.shopper@fsoc.co.uk as soon as possible

• Non-members may submit adverts. (see below)

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Public Area (General Classifieds):

• Only complete cars (for sale or wanted)

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Members-Only Area (password required):

 

• Ads for parts, spares, books, manuals, or wanted items.

• Non-member “wanted” ads may be accepted at the Club’s discretion.

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Submitting Adverts

• Use the Online Advertising Form to submit Ads.

• If space allows, non-members will also be published in our bi-monthly publication Sidevalve News.:

• To be included in our magazine they must be submitted by the 10th of the month prior to publication(e.g., Jan 10 for Feb issue).

• Magazines are published February, April, June,  August, October, December

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Advice to Buyers

• Verify item condition thoroughly before purchase.

• Inspect major components thoroughly  in person.(e.g. engines, gearboxes).

• FSOC is not liable for private transactions on the website or in the magazine.

• Beware of vehicle registration issues if VIN/engine numbers are missing or mismatched as these may be refused by DVLA​​

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Advice to Advertisers

• Do not release items until full payment is received.

• Watch for scams – contact:

  • 📧 pop.shopper@fsoc.co.uk if suspicious.

  • 🔗 Website: Report Fraud https:/www.reportfraud.police.uk/    (to report scams in the UK)

• Adverts are submitted by the advertiser.  The club takes no responsibility for authenticity or use of vehicles or parts, or contact details supplied by the advertiser.