Pint of Petrol
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.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
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.

Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Episode 9: Ian takes Tim's Calibra Turbo to a Classic Car Meet
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 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.

Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Episode 8: What makes a car a classic? And are they really worth the money?
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 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.

Sunday Mar 30, 2025
MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL: Our mum's cars PLUS what is the perfect parent car?
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 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.

Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 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.

Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 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.

Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Episode 4: He's got £25,000 to buy a car... but there is a catch.
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 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.

Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Episode 3: Depreciation Disaster! These BRAND NEW cars & vans have LOST THOUSANDS!
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 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.

Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Episode 2: Possibly the BEST car advert in years...
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 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...

Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
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!