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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol...  and this week the boys are having a bit of moan.

Tim has collated 10 of the worst modern motoring trends that get our blood boiling. What is causing Ian's temperature needle into the red? And is Tim's timing chain about to snap..? Have a listen to find out.

Listener discretion is advised. The topics discussed in this episode may trigger strong emotion...

Recorded in June 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol...  and this week we are talking about car competitions and car shows... are there too many? Is the market just totally oversaturated now? Or is there room for more?

PLUS Tim finds the most ridiculous number plates in the DVLA's latest auction AND a rather amusing video of a wheelbarrow going into orbit...

Recorded in June 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol...  and there is a bit of problem... Tim has lost all interest in classic cars. In Episode 16, Ian is attempting to understand what has happened and re-ignite Tim's passion is all things automotive. 

Is it simply new baby-blues or something deeper..? Time to find out.

Recorded in June 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in Episode 15, the boys are back in the pub playing a rather unique version of Top Trumps... it's Cold War Cars! Tim is representing the best of the Soviets whilst Ian is taking the side of Europe.

What cars have the boys chosen? And who will win? We're about to find out.

Recorded in June 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in Episode 14, the boys are talking about VauxALL, Tim's very own car show that pays tribute to all things Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford.

What were the highlights from the 2025 show? What was the best club stand? And what's up next for the UK's leading Vauxhall show?

Find out in this episode which, for many unexplained reason, was recorded at an airfield... drinking coffee.

Recorded in May 2025.

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Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in Episode 13, Tim takes Ian for a coffee in the all-new Vauxhall Grandland AND... it's the pure Electric one...

So, what do Tim and Ian think of Vauxhall's new SUV? Will this new mega-spec family car win them over or is it really just a Peugeot with Griffin badges? Time to find out...

Recorded in May 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 12, the boys are at the Gaydon Land Rover Show.

Join Tim and Ian as they walk the show talking all things Land Rover... from oil spills to the best Series 1 the UK.

Oh, and Tim still hasn't had a baby...

Recorded in May 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 11, the boys share their breakdown stories, with Tim's Jag going bang on the German Autobahn and Ian abandoning his Monza in France...

Tim has also found a new car that is "free" to drive for 15,000 miles... and another car that has emitted more than 94 TONNES of CO2.

Meanwhile, Ian has details of a new 'works' Land Rover, complete with a stonking great 5.0L V8, however there might be a bit of problem... all this and more in Episode 11 of a Pint of Petrol.

Recorded in May 2025.

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.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 10, the boys back at the pub but there is a problem... out front are morris dancers, inside in live music and out back is a league match of Aunt Sally... thankfully, the boys manage to find a quiet corner for this week's episode.

This week, Ian has brought along a collection of car magazines, one of which gets Tim far too excited. 

Tim has also brought along something from his days at university, when he made a prediction for the future... and it came true!

The pints are poured, Willow is waiting for a pork scratching and the latest episode is ready for your ears... we hope you enjoy this episode on Drive It Day!

Recorded in April 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 9, the boys are going to the Banbury Car and Bike meet in two of Tim's Calibras. There is also a special guest, Olivia, Ian's 11 year-old daughter.

So, what will Ian make of Tim's precious Turbo and what will the boys find at the show... hundreds of cars and bikes turned up so sit back and end your pint-size tour!

Recorded in April 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 8, the boys are answering the big question... make made a car a classic? According to Tim, there are three important things.

They also look at the prices of classic cars, many of which have sky rocketed in recent years. Justified or not? There is a clear answer. 

Oh, and the doggo also steals Ian's snacks...

Recorded in April 2025.

Welcome to this special episode of A Pint of Petrol... the boys are talking about the most important people in the world... that's right, our mums! 

Join Tim Watson and Ian Arthur as they share stories from their childhood, talk about the cars their mums owned AND answer the big question... what is the perfect parent car? 

Recorded in March 2025.

Welcome to this special episode of A Pint of Petrol... the boys have both taken two rusty old Vauxhalls to the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show.

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Ian's Monza is missing many body parts and is more rust than metal, whilst Tim's Calibra SE5 hasn't changed since the day he bought it... five years ago. 

Whats in the glove boxes? What was their favourite club stand? And what cars would the boys buy from the auction. It's all coming up!

Recorded in March 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol... in episode 5, the boys are looking at the UK car parc and how it is changing in more ways that we realise.

There is some surprising stats and worrying facts coming up... and two cars both Ian and Tim REALLY want. 

Oh, and the doggo has a bit of an accident... 

Recorded in February 2025.

Welcome back to the fourth episode of A Pint of Petrol... this week, the boys are trying to help Tim's much-loved petrolhead friend Robert Denton find a new car. 

After his Peugeot was stolen and written off, a crowd-funding campaign raised more then £25,000 for Robert, who has autism, to get him back on the road. BUT there is a catch... the funds have to cover the cost of buying the car AND running it. 

So, what three cars will the boys come up with? Time to find out.

Recorded in February 2025.

Welcome back to the third episode of A Pint of Petrol. Ian is in the driving seat this week and has found several brand new cars and vans that have LOST THOUSANDS off their list price. This is even before they have had a SINGLE OWNER, and some have covered just ONE MILE.

Ian also shares a new heritage scheme from Renault and Tim sets them both a challenge for Episode 4...

Recorded in February 2025.

Welcome back to A Pint of Petrol. Recorded in February 2025, the second episode picks up from where we left off in Episode 1, with a closer look at our first cars... 

We also discuss one of the best car adverts either of us have seen in years and discuss one of the most dangerous elements of the Electric Vehicle...

Welcome to the very first episode of A Pint of Petrol. Recorded in February 2025, this first episode looks at our First Cars and how these have changed the years. 

Auto Trader recently surveyed 1,000 17-25 year olds and 1,000 47-55 year olds today, who were aged 17-25 in 1994. How have things changed in the last 30 years and what does Gen Z really want from their first car? 

Time to find out!

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.

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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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.

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, 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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