Pint of Petrol

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...

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....

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 f...

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-...

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...

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...

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 questio...

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...

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 tw...

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...

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 wh...

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? R...

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 s...

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... Record...

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... drinkin...

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 gre...

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 brough...

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.