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

Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Episode 22: The UK Car Market is F**KED 🤬
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 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.

Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Episode 21: ROADTRIP SPECIAL -- The TOP TIPS for a GREAT ROADTRIP
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 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.

Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Episode 20: Beaulieu's SIMPLY BRILLIANT LAND ROVER Show
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 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.

Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 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.

Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Episode 18: TWO GRUMPY old men MOAN about the WOST MODERN MOTORING TRENDS
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 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.

Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 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.

Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Episode 16: CRISIS WEEK... Tim has fallen out of love with Classic Cars...
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 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.

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.