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.

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.