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The boys are back and in the episode of A Pint of Petrol, Tim and Ian are talking about all of the amazing concepts and cars that came out of the Paris Motorshow. And, of course, that flying Tesla. 

Both of them are in their respective garages whilst Storm Austen batters the UK. 

They also discuss the new Corsa GSE, which Tim has been testing, and how he might need a Land Rover for the 2027 Show Season. 

This week, all the news has been about the new Jaguar Type 01 and Ian has told Tim not to watch or read anything about it... until now.

So what do the boys make of the new Jaaaaag? Time to find out...

In this week's episode, Tim has got his hands on the brand, spanking new Vauxhall Astra Tourer, a car Ian has previously said he really likes the look of. So, will it live up to the hype or... not?

Well, Tim seems to think it's all the car you could ever need, Ian on the other hand is less convinced. Let the bickering begin!

Oh, and quick not... when the boys recorded this, they didn't have all of the information about the car and thought it was a top of the range "Ultimate" version... it wasn't, it was the base model "Griffin", which is £5,000 less than what they say it is in the episode.

Also, the broken bit did fix itself... straight after they stopped recording. Typical!

In this episode of A Pint of Petrol, the boys are back in Tim's garage fixing the Calibra Turbo... again. This time, it's sprung a fuel leak... but neither car find out where from! 

To add to their woes, the battery has gone flat and jump pack decides to combust. Whilst on Tim's beloved Turbo. 

The boys also bicker over the latest news, including a new law which means you can't stand and drink in London, and the our least favourite orange man, who seems determined to implode the world, could have ruined classic cars forever. 

All positive then.

This week, Tim has gone to Ian's to fix - yep you guess it - another Land Rover. This one is Ian's mum's Disco and it's been in family since it was new. Many, many years have passed and now Ian is desperately trying to get it back on the road. In other news, Tim has been to the cinema to see one of his all time favourite films - the original Fast and the Furious - and he is going to (try to) convince Ian that is a great car film. Before it all went very, very silly, that is.  Enjoy!

This week, the boys are ranting about the sheer amount of entitlement that is in the modern world. 

You see, Tim published a review of the new Mini John Cooper Works and, as you can expect from him, it was balanced, well produced and looked at both the good and the bad. 

However, it seems this video has upset the internet with many people taking to the comments. One of which thought it was appropriate to post "You are too fat and too short to be on YouTube". Wow. 

Meanwhile, Ian has had a similar experience with some smart nobody telling him that his Range Rover - which was bought new by his grandfather - was not an original colour and that "it's a shame it's not original". Riiiiiight...

Why can't people just be nice?

In this week's episode of A Pint of Petrol, the boys are in Tim's garage fixing another one of his Calibras. This time, it's "Charlie-Four" which is leaking fuel. Will it be a simple fix or a total nightmare?

Meanwhile, the boys debug the wealth of mis-information about the National Motor Museum and Beaulieu - and how every Tom, Dick and Harry has been jumping on the story and spreading mis-information to for clickbait. 

Time to sort both out.

In this week’s episode of A Pint of Petrol, Tim is joined by 15-year-old racing driver Oscar Stockley-King at the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend.

With the public gone home, the pair have the venue almost entirely to themselves - giving Tim and Oscar the chance to talk openly and honestly about what it’s really like to race at such a young age, and the pressure that comes with competing in your mid-teens.

But first, Oscar has nabbed the keys to his dad’s Porsche 911 and is taking Tim on a private tour of the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend. With an incredible collection of supercars and hypercars on display, what will catch the eye of a 15-year-old racing driver?

Well… you might be surprised.

There’s one particular car that leaves both Oscar and Tim completely lost for words.

Recorded in August 2026 at the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend. All driving was completed on private land.

In this week's epsiode of A Pint of Petrol, the boys have got lots of news to cover, including the demise of one of the most popular cars in the world, the Volkswagen Golf Diesel. 

Not only that, but VW-Audi have announced they are culling half of the models from the portfolio - despite launching the new Audi A9 Flagship. 

Meanwhile, Land Rover has bought out the new GT and there is a new £1m Range Rover. Oh, and China is bringing a small "mid-engined" EV sportscar to the UK for sub £50k, claiming it is the car Lotus should have made. Fighting talk, so lets get stuck in.

Recorded in Ian's garden in July 2026.

This week, the boys are out at the Vauxhall Bedford Open Association National Rally and for the first time ever, a Pint of Petrol was recorded LIVE! Recorded earlier today with a pint in hand AND a special guest!

Joining Tim and Ian this week is Shaun Broadbent, Chairman of the VBOA, and he'll be sharing the story of the Association and the journey its been on over the last 10 years. 

The boys also talk about old and new cars, plus the return of the fast Vauxhall. 

Oh, and the WORST EVER outro is sung by Ian and Shaun... close your ears for that bit!

This week, the boys are fixing Tim's beloved Calibra Turbo. It's failed it's MOT on three things... two lower arms and a main beam tell tale bulb. So, can they fix it before the England World Cup Semi Final...?

To give them the best possible chance, they are starting a full 24hrs before kick off. Two arms and bulb, surely it can't be that hard... can it? 

Get ready for many thumps, lumps and the odd swear word. Mainly from Ian. 

This week, the boys are off to the Banbury Classic Car meet in Ian's V8 Range Rover - cue many V8 sounds and very little speed. 

As well as drinking beer and muttering about classics, Tim has news from Ferrari and Dacia and Ian has a rant about eScooters. 

Oh, and Ian has roped Tim into a new show, the Big Land Rover Fest. 

Recorded in the sun in July 2026.

In the midst of the June 2026 heatwave, Tim's has donned in motorbike gear and headed to Ian's garden for this week's episode of A Pint of Petrol.

Last week, Ian went to Doncaster to collect his new-to-him Vauxhall Insignia and, just seven days in, it's not going well... it's already broken and costing him money, which is his least favourite this in the world. 

Meanwhile, Tim is trying to desperately keep this week's episode on track whilst Ian is drink gin and crashing RC cars. 

The usual then...

Recorded on the surface of the Sun, June 2026.

In this episode, the boys have said Goodbye to one car and hello to another. 

After Tim got totally messed around by a pair of time wasters last week, the nicest, kindest, most genuine young man has bought the timewarp Twingo. After six months, Tim wave bye-bye to the 14,000 mile survivor. 

Ian on the other hand has acquired yet another car... after he bought a competition ticket for just £20, he ended up winning a 90,000mile diesel Vauxhall Insignia. And if that wasn't bad enough, he's had to go all the way from Milton Keyne to Doncaster to get it!

And that's not even the worst bit... wait till you hear how much it's cost to insure...

This week, time wasters have been testing Tim's patience. He is trying (and failing) to sell the timewarp Twingo and - despite it being in superb condition with a good advert and a keen price - people are wasting his time, much to Tim's annoyance. 

The boys also discuss the latest news from the week, include the new BMW M3, Ian buy's Tim a present AND Ian has WON a car... because he need another one!

Enjoy!

Recorded June 2026.

Tim's BMW is broken... much to Ian's delight.

And what should have been a simple fix turned into an unbelievable saga, and as expected, Ian isn't about to let him of lightly.

In this episode, the boys dive into the latest news, discuss the week's happenings from across the automotive world, and enjoy a good old-fashioned catch-up. Expect plenty of banter, many laughs at Tim's expense, and the usual mix of cars, opinions, and nonsense.

Recorded June 2026

This week, Tim takes Ian out in the new Vauxhall Mokka GSE, Vauxhall's latest 281hp hot hatch. But is it a proper fast Vauxhall or just a Mokka with big wheels? 

Spoiler alert - it's the former - but you won't believe the impact it has on Ian. That's right, the old dinosaur actually has A LOT OF FUN in the new Mokka GSE... so much so, he behaves like a 17 year old. 

Enjoy this trip down memory lane as Vauxhall have genuinely made something rather brilliant.

This week, the boys are back at the pub talking about the greatness that is the Hot Hatch. It's a simple recipe of practicality and performance in a every day package. And the latest kid on the block, the new Corsa GSE has got the boys talking...

Both are fans of Vauxhalls, both are fans of a pocket rocket and both like the look of the new Corsa GSE. But, there is one problem. The price. It is... expensive. 

Is it enough to put the boys off? Is it going to impact sales? Pour a pint and sit back for the latest episode of a Pint of Petrol.

Recorded May 2026.

This week, the boys are in Tim's garage fixing one of his old Calibra. In this hour long special, Tim and Ian work on "Charlie Four", a red Calibra Tim has has owned for more than 16 years. It developed a random fault where the voltage would drop off anything over 3,000 RPM.

There is just one problem (or at least that what the boys thought...) - they took the alternator off two weeks ago and now they can't remember how it all goes back together. 

So, will they fix it? Will "Charlie Four" run? And will there be any other problems? The answer to all three is...

Recorded April 2026

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In this episode, Tim is behind the wheel talking about a brand he is passionate about - Vauxhall. 

He is joined by three clubs, the VXR Owners Club, Vectra B Enthusiasts and East Side Vauxhall Owners. In this special episode, Tim and his guests share their passion for the griffin, what got them into Vauxhalls and talk about one of the best Vauxhall shows going... VauxALL!

This week, Ian is joined by his wife, Rachel, and as Ian recently turned 40, the pair take a long drive down memory lane, looking back at the cars they've owned and the journeys they have shared.

Sit back as Rachel shares the BRUTAL TRUTH of Ian's car collecting and what it is really like to live with him.

Get that girl a medal.

This week, the boys travel to Banbury Classic Car & Bike Meet in Ian's beloved Range Rover Classic. Ian's grandfather bought it new, way back when, and it's been a good few years since Ian has driven it. 

After a short drive, the boys wonder the joys of a weekday classic car meet, sun in sky, cider in hand.

And rejoice! Gone is the pain of AI, here to stay is the sweet sound of the old Rover V8!

Normal service has well and truly resumed.

This week, Tim has really upset Ian as he has used AI to create an episode of your favourite automotive podcast, A Pint of Petrol.

Heads up... the AI bit is borderline listenable, Ian has been turned into an American woman and it's so artificial it hurts BUT if you listen to the content, it's created a very good, structured exchange between two imaginary people. 

It's worth hanging on in there... as at about 10 min in, Ian finally snaps. He is so angry about this...

This week, the boys aren't "pubcasting", they're down the coffee shop catching up after an eventful NEC Restoration Show. Ian spent most of it in the pub, but Tim made a few videos that went viral... sort of. 

Ian has also rescued a Land Rover Discovery 2 from a field, and promptly set to ruining what was left of the paint at the local jet wash. 

And BIG NEWS! The company that wouldn't hire you if your car was over 10 years old? Well, after the story made headlines, they've back tracked!

Put the kettle on, this one's a good 'un...

This week, news has emerged of a company refusing to even shortlist a candidate because her car was more than 10 years old... and ask you can imagine, the boys have quite a lot to say about this. It even made Tim get his bleep button out! Oh-er!

The boys also discuss Ian's latest four wheel (drive) acquisition... a mouldy old Disco 2. AND Tim's epic Vauxhall celebration, VauxALL, is coming back to the museum.

All this and more in one of the best episodes of a Pint of Petrol ever. The banter is good in this one!

Recorded March 2026.

This week, the boys are discussing something of a sismic shift in the way we buy cars... and not how we finance them, no, how we actually choose and spec them.

Go to any legacy brand and you get the same experience... several models with several engines, several trims with several colours and then countless options on top of that.

New challenger brands have made it simpler, much simpler. One or two engine choices, two trim levels, six colours and no options. 

So what does that mean for new buyers now and the second hand market in years to come... time for a coffee.

Recorded March 2026.

This week, the boys back in the pub and Ian is really rather cross about something... and he has good reason to be, too.

The latest trend of fixing cars on YouTube looks harmless. However, peel away the shiny new coat of paint, and there is a world of problems. Worse still, it is totally unregulated. So what can be done about idiots with cameras fixing broken cars badly? 

That's exactly what we are going to discuss now...

Recorded March 2026.

This week's episode is a special edition of A Pint of Petrol... to celebrate ONE WHOLE YEAR OF A PINT OF PETROL!

That's right, the boys have been going to the pub, waffling on about cars and bikes, whilst quaffing pints an entire year. 

In that time, they've been to the pub, coffee shops, car shows, car and coffee meets, RC car racing, airfields and so much more. So what is the favourite episode? And just how many hours of PoP are out there. 

If you've just discovered Pint of Petrol, this is a great place to start before you binge the rest!

🍻 Cheers to everyone who has supported us this far, here's to many more episodes of automotive oddities! 

Recorded February 2026.

This week's episode is a special edition of A Pint of Petrol... to celebrate the day of love (pass the bucket), Tim's wife has been given several automotive questions about him... but Tim has no idea what she has answered or said about him.

Much to Ian's delight. 

Sit back as this is a good one... back at the pub, talking Harlequin VWs, end parking spaces, Radio 4, Land Rover Monthly and many other automotive things, all with a beer in hand. 

Marvellous.

Recorded February 2026.

This week, the boys aren't at the pub (again)... instead, they are visiting one of the largest indoor RC car racing events in the UK... the 2026 MKGP.

This isn't a bunch of blokes playing with toys, either. Oh no, the British Off Road Grand Prix brings 430 competitors from all over the world for three days of high speed, highly competitive racing right in the centre of the MK:Centre. 

So, what do the boys make of these 1/10 scale electric off-road RC buggies, truggies and trucks? Well both have raced in their youth, so enjoy this special trip down memory lane.

Recording February 2026.

This week, the boys aren't drinking beer... they're not even in the pub! But, don't worry, they are still talking cars. In fact, this week, they are talking about one very important car... the iconic Land Rover Defender. 

It's now been an entire decade since the very last Defender - classic style anyway - rolled off the production line. Today, it remains as popular as ever and is still a recognisable icon to this very day. So, what stories do the boys have on this global legend? 

Grab your coffee, as we are about to find out.

Recorded January 2026.

This week, the boys are in a different pub but don't worry, thats the only change...

In this episode, Tim has gone all giddy for the World Rally Championship with WRC Monte Carlo. Ian's Land Rover is back on the road (at last).

There is also worrying - or annoying - news that some Tesla drivers are NOT being fined for speeding AND a host of cars have pick up awards at the annual WhatCar? awards. Oh and there is a new Bugatti, too, the one-off FKP. 

All this and more - including a rather naughty confession from Ian - is in this episode of A Pint of Petrol.

Recorded January 2026.

After eight weeks, the boys are back! And Ian is going to explain why there hasn't been an episode of A Pint of Petrol since November last year...

In this episode, Ian explains how he managed to crashed Hank, his beloved Land Rover 110, Tim reveals he has acquired yet another car and Willow fails to get comfy. 

Yep, we're all back at the pub so sit back, pour a cold one and enjoy your latest episode of A Pint of Petrol!

Recorded January 2026.

Welcome to this special episode of A Pint of Petrol, where Tim catches up with Paul Oxborough, founder of Mental Health Motorbike, the charity that aims to put a Mental Health First Aider in every town and city across the UK.

Tim has supported this charity since 2024, proudly wearing their brand on his shirts at every show and event he presents. As of 23 November 2025, the charity has trained more than 1,100 Mental Health First Aiders.

This is a very special episode that talks openly about Mental Health and the issues surrounding it. 

Recorded at Motorcycle Live in November 2025.

This week, the boys are talking about car films and films about cars. There have been plenty over the years, but which really stand out and why? Well, Tim and Ian discuss all in this week's episode HOWEVER... there is a bit of a problem...

Despite owning several vehicles, Ian doesn't have a single one he can use to get to the pub... so the boys have turned back the close to 2020 and are recording this episode remotely. 

Will they get the whole episode done in time... or will the video call end too soon... time to find out...

ACTION!

Recorded October 2025.

This week, the boys are looking through the Iconic Auctioneers catalogue ahead of the NEC Classic Motor Show and there is one car that Tim might be bidding on... genuinely.

Join the boys in the pub garden for one last time before British Summer Time ends for the year... they've got hundreds of lots to look through but will there be a bidding war? Tim has set an imaginary budget of £250,000, what will the boys buy? One mega car or lots of lesser ones?

Well, there is one car that's got Tim talking to finance companies...

Recorded October 2025.

2025 has been one of the busiest years for car shows, bike meets and military festivals with the boys attending more than 50 events between them. Was it the best year ever for events? 

Well, there has been plenty of highs and very few lows so the boys are taking a look back over the season. 

This week's episode is a bit different, too... Ian doesn't have a working car so the boys are in Ian's kitchen drinking tinnies, with his dog Clover. 

Recorded October 2025.

It's a sign of the times when Volvo, the daddy of the estate car, stops production of one of it's most iconic models and Ferrari, arguably the chapel of Internal Combustion, is going all electric... 

This week, the boys take a trip down memory lane and look at the heritage of the Volvo estate, looking back at where it all started right to present day. And Tim is way too excited about the technical details of the new Ferrari Elettrica, the brands first all-electric car. 

Plus Ian's Monza is back from the paint shop. Is he happy with it? Have a listen to find out.

Recorded October 2025.

It's the end of Show Season and the boys are back down the pub discussing Tim's latest show, VauxALL South.

Did this new show down at Beaulieu hit the mark, or was it a wash out? 

There is also some exciting news, as Tim reveals how many cars Ford need to sell to make the same amount of money as selling just one Ferrari... AND there is a bit of inside knowledge into the Ferrari buying tier system... thats right, you can't just go and buy one.

Have a listen to find out.

Recorded October 2025.

In this episode of a Pint of Petrol, the boys are having a bit of a midlife crisis.

Tim has got it into his head that he wants to buy a caravan, and Ian thinks this is a stupid idea and that Tim should just buy a tent. Can Ian convince Tim to live life under the stars, or is Tim too wedded to the creature comforts of home? 

They do find a compromise... and it might surprise you. Have a listen to find out.

Recorded September 2025.

In this episode of a Pint of Petrol, Ian and Tim are back down the pub after week away.

Tim has been to Goodwood Revival, being posh with some of the rarest and most expensive race cars from yesteryear. Meanwhile, Ian has been to We Have Ways Fest enjoying all things WWII... and occasionally hiding in strangers tents.

Now they are back, and many things are happening at JLR, Tim's been in a BBR MX-5 AND Ian's had several important planes fly over his house.

Get a drink in hand as the boys are back in their favourite place, doing what they love.

Recorded September 2025.

In this episode of a Pint of Petrol, Ian and Tim are back down the pub and Ian has a big surprise for Tim... all the way from Germany, it arrived a week or two ago and Ian has been chomping at the bit to open it. 

Also, the boys scour the news and discover just how desperate manufactures are to publish news when there is NOTHING going in the automotive industry... apart from one manufacturer, that is, who has be hacked and has COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. 

Get a drink in hand as the boys are back in their favourite place, doing what they love.

Recorded September 2025.

In this episode of a Pint of Petrol, Tim has found two automotive versions of the legendary game that is Top Trumps.

One of them is brilliant in every way, from the retro-style case, to the cars and the specs... the other one is not. It is THE WORST version of Top Trumps Tim and Ian have ever seen... however, they still (try to) play. 

The boys also discuss some of the latest news AND there is ONE CAR Ian really doesn't like... 

Find out by listening now!

Recorded August 2025.

EPISODE 25 of A PINT OF PETROL! And to celebrate our 25th trip to the pub, Tim and Ian are answering your questions...

We've had questions in from all corners of the globe, from as far as the USA to down under in Australia. Even in the UK, we've reached the glitz and glam of London to the depths of the Highlands... and now, the boys are back down the pub, pint in hand, ready to answer your questions. We even take questions from Chat GPT!

So what have the boys been asked? Turns out, one of the questions reveals A BIG SECRET that Ian has kept from Tim... Find out by listening now!

Recorded August 2025.

In Ep 23 of a Pint of Petrol, Tim and Ian are having an argument... which is better: The traditional car show OR the new trend of pop-up car and coffee meets?

Tim is representing the old school event, where you pay an entry fee for a full day out of family entertainment, whereas Ian is flying the flag for the new tradition of localised car and coffee meets, which usually take place once a month at a local venue. 

The boys are at Banbury Car and Bike Meet, one of the best C&C meet ups, to discuss the pros and cons of each. And there is one fundamental thing that the boys agree will ruin the new generation of events.

Have a listen and find out what it is...

Recorded in August 2025.

In Ep 23 of a Pint of Petrol, Tim and Ian reminisce about the good old days of car shows - and how the 2025 VBOA National Rally brought that back.

Earlier this year, the Vauxhall Bedford Opel Association (VBOA) had a big problem - they had no venue for their National Rally. The existing venue had hiked the prices to the point it was unviable and the team did find an alternative... however, just two hours after it was announced, the online backlash put the entire event at risk.

What followed was one of the greatest returns seen in many years, with the 2025 Rally finding a new home and taking everyone who went a trip down memory lane. 

Have a listen and find out why it was so good...

Recorded in August 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol...  its been a very turbulent time for the UK car market this week and, according to Tim and Ian, it's absolutely F...

What is going to be the outcome of a new EV grant that excludes Chinese car makers? What happens when they offer their own discount? And then what will happen to the used market?

And can anything be done to revive the market and get us back to the glory days? 

Have a listen and find out.

Recorded in July 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol...  this week, the boys are on the road discussing what makes a great road trip.

Tim and Ian are heading down to Beaulieu for Simply Land Rover but what makes this more than just a drive? What are the top things you can do to make your long summer journeys that bit more memorable...

Well have a listen to find out the ONE THING Tim does that truly offends Ian AND what causes Ian to almost boil over with rage.

Recorded in July 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol...  this week, the boys are at Beaulieu for Simply Land Rover.

Join Tim and Ian as they stroll the wonderful place that is Beaulieu, the National Motor Museum, enjoying the fantastic event that is Simply Land Rover.

Can you identify the engine from the sound of it driving by? What was the boys favourite? And will Tim ever find Ian again, after they get separated?

Recorded in July 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol...  this week, the boys are talking about global phenomena that was (is) Top Gear.

Tim and Ian share their favourite moments from that "pokey motoring show on BBC 2", including all of the specials and cheap car challenges. They go back further, too, looking at "Old Top Gear", and what has happened since in the world of copy-cat wannabes on YouTube. 

The boys both share their favourite alternatives to Top Gear and answer the all important question... if they could be on the team for any one Top Gear Special, which one would it be?

Recorded in June 2025.