Pint of Petrol

Tim Watson & Ian Arthur

Hello and welcome to A Pint of Petrol, your pint-sized podcast of automotive entertainment, where we dive into the world of cars, bikes, automotive news and octane oddities.

NEW EPISODE EVERY SUNDAY!

Hosted by Tim Watson and lan Arthur, each episode focuses on a specific topic - whether it’s a legendary automotive brand, the culture that surrounds it, or just a quirky corner of the industry. We’ll also take a look at some of the latest automotive headlines and trends from the week.

Recorded in various locations around the UK, A Pint of Petrol is here to keep you fuelled up with informative, educational, and entertaining discussions around our collective obsession of driving, tinkering and good old internal combustion.

So, whether you prefer to be behind the wheel or under the bonnet, the Pint of Petrol podcast is here to give you your weekly dose of octane.

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20 episodes
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Yesterday · 40 min
Episode 60: The VW Golf Diesel is DEAD! And more VAG models are going... Plus China claims to have "made the car Lotus should of..." Crikey.
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.
July 26 · 39 min
EPISODE 59: OUR FIRST EVER "LIVE" EPISODE! Recorded TODAY at the VBOA National Rally!
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!
July 19 · 53 min
EPISODE 58: The boys have 24hrs to fix Tim's Calibra Turbo... can they do it before the England game kicks off?
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.
July 12 · 37 min
EPISODE 57: Classic Car Show mutterings in the V8 Range Rover
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.
June 28 · 39 min
Episode 56: RC Cars, Gin and Ian's new car is broken already.
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.
June 21 · 40 min
Episode 55: Tim waves Goodbye to the Twingo & Ian goes to Doncaster to collect his Rental Car Prize
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...
June 14 · 49 min
Episode 54: Time wasters test Tim's patience and Ian has WON a car...
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.
June 7 · 47 min
Episode 53: Tim's BMW is BROKEN... and Ian doesn't hold back!
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
May 24 · 31 min
Episode 52: BIG NEWS! Tim has found a EV Ian would actually buy... and it's AWESOME!
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.
May 10 · 57 min
Episode 51: THE HOT HATCH IS BACK! But who is going to buy them?
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.
May 2 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 50: Tim & Ian fix Tim's beloved old Calibra
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 yLUXMJ1uoycOBnsjXe7b
April 26 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 49: Tim talks Vauxhalls - with three special guests!
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!
April 19 · 46 min
EPISODE 48: Ian & his WIFE share their Life in Cars
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.
April 12 · 43 min
EPISODE 47: We go to a CLASSIC CAR MEET in Ian's V8 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC
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.
April 3 · 25 min
EASTER SPECIAL -- It's our WORST EPISODE EVER! -- Ian is so angry about this...
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...
March 29 · 27 min
Episode 45: NEC Restoration Show, a DEAD Discovery 2 and a U-Turn...
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...
March 22 · 41 min
Episode 44: This company WON'T EMPLOY YOU if your car IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD! 😡
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.
March 15 · 33 min
Episode 43: The way we buy cars is changing... Is this the death of the car configurator?
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.
March 8 · 26 min
Episode 42: Ian is REALLY ANGRY about this unregulated, outright dangerous trend.
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.
March 1 · 35 min
SPECIAL! ONE YEAR OF A PINT OF PETROL! 🍻
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.