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

37 minutes ago
37 minutes ago
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.

Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Episode 15: Cold War Car Top Trumps... which side of the wall will win?
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 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.

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Episode 14: VauxALL the Way: They boys unpack Tim’s Tribute to the Griffin
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 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... drinking coffee.
Recorded in May 2025.

Sunday May 25, 2025
Episode 13: Can an Electric Vauxhall convince Tim & Ian?
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
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.

Sunday May 11, 2025
Episode 12: The Gaydon Land Rover Show
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 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.

Sunday May 04, 2025
Sunday May 04, 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 great 5.0L V8, however there might be a bit of problem... all this and more in Episode 11 of a Pint of Petrol.
Recorded in May 2025.

Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Episode 10: Car magazines, morris dancers and Tim predicts the future...
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
Sunday Apr 27, 2025
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.