Pint of Petrol

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 desperat...

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...

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 o...

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 usua...

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 lan...

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......

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 t...

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 V...

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......

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...

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...

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 tw...

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 ar...

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?...

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 othe...

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...

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 recognisa...

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. O...

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 episo...

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...

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 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 w...

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 kitc...