The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends

This week, the team move onto the £8,000 run of their ‘shed’ challenge. This, and they begin another serial feature – colour. This week, its red! This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!

(00:00) Intro

(02:20) £8,000 Shed

(22:14) Colours – Red

(37:10) Rolls Royce

(56:28) Where would you go for a quiet reflective drive, with a thermos full of coffee?

(1:06:25) Do people still change their own oil?

(1:13:47) 2CG

(1:22:30) Music

£8,000 Car Links:

Neil’s Boxster: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17363100?store=977569&utm_medium=VLA_paid_search&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACmjn1zqooKTpuO2wWTPS5Zl8BLcv&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhbi8BhDIARIsAJLOlue4eMG90M2HkTF14vfLWX_UN9Cx4HT5al_46fd_5Lf5iliGQ36mM4kaAilGEALw_wcB

Manish’s Jaaag: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401165604825

Chris C’s Golf: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501148008325

Chris H’s Jaaaaag: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501137985681

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This week, the team have rejigged their “1k more each week” purchase game! They also discuss whether cars have genders, what the worst exhaust is and why they love the new Aston Martin Vanquish – and why everyone else ought to as well! We hope you enjoy.

(00:00) Intro

(01:17) 4k cars 5k cars?

(17:39) Do cars have genders?

(30:25) Worst exhaust pipe(s)

(40:35) Why we love the new Vanquish 

(52:17) DAB or FM

(1:04:55) 2CG

(1:24:52) Music

5k Cars:

Chris H’s Fiesta: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266416552644?_skw=ford+xr2&itmmeta=01JHFSSKKH6KQVXCH1NFNV10DC&hash=item3e07a9fac4:g:cpAAAOSwSG5lCEqP&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmzd7j8OkK3ioRYID92etkoqM4xEa6VlPmn3YjLHV9xMe9UzeYA7m3ncVwZmKZQTA9cHzUEDii5RUjEeGOqwVmjTbAQ%2F9P0BJmG6ap7HM7s3viTBYpIs9Pv6ooavh5j26AOx9z7gWNCgowwlYqnWKSp2YuN17YincyFnhHFQ486CRdbhnWxYUcRtY5MfhpyhduIoem6fbLNaQgt0uXuNEIbcnfdhOmthZIYqHJKf9cO0A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_a55vmLZQ

Neil’s MX5: https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1823342

Manish’s Jaaag: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17773529

Chris C’s Mini: https://www.heeltoecarslimited.com/stock/p/2003-mini-cooper-s-16-supercharged

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This week, the team introduce a new weekly feature with £3k sheds – best car (actual advert!) for 3 grand, increasing by £1k weekly. They also discuss the proposition of taxing cars by weight, bucket list car technology & a sporting themed 2CG! We hope you enjoy!

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) £3k shed. Choose one. Has to be an actual advert 

(10:01) Car tax by weight? Hilarious that we’ve finally reached this solution after forcing car makers to build tanks

(22:26) Favourite sun visor

(31:58) One technology you could add to a car….

(42:53) Snow driving

(54:12) 2CG

(1:05:09) Music

£3,000 Car Links:

Chris C’s Z4: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408243253999

Manish’s SLK:  https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404228945083

Chris H’s SLK: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167233613676?itmmeta=01JGXQVDQN9YAVD8N4AFW97FPS&hash=item26efe66f6c:g:7ncAAOSwUdRnNgrY&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Mxmj%2BiGvOveHXEBClPb29jNrCjQMLoFtaQbsQ8%2Fn92xLanu%2BsVYvhQL8Kzc3AUzAUj%2F2vL%2FzLOFTXXaOqfIDG53BK3AJZ5SwuIHAWfleJDuxUY1zJ4H0zla%2BOgAgyaBIEsQLM950wu4O4lD1I2qd1FshIABumbZ3vBg9EjGlHdsIma01jpxs86tc58SNRxi18E6E2B0krEdwYbeNUSGroxYyxoTy21kyrPIMpZoerBWoYsjIGz7Qdlm84wxXL8etWIHDQq%2BYgqdgHW7tBA3rM9sMTBHaDU2U18PzbdLnl2S%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_Tb7beHZQ

Neil’s Alfa Spider: https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1806318

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This week, the team share the unanswered automotive questions that most trouble them, their favourite rear door (or boot-lid in one case!), & their bucket list car they’d most like to drive in 2025. They were supposed to just choose one, but naturally, each one came out with multiple instead! We hope you enjoy.

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) Best rear door on a car

(13:49) Car we haven’t driven, that we’d like to drive in 2025

(28:40) Car questions which you always wanted answering

(43:43) The car you thought would be the one, but was rubbish

(1:03:58) 2CG

(1:13:00) Music

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This week, the team are continuing the festive spirit in a Christmas themed 2CG! They dive into the potential Honda and Nissan merger and its implications across the automotive world, and wax lyrical about their favourite American cars. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!

(00:00) Intro

(00:48) Miracle breakdowns where you actually managed to fix the car

(20:18) Honda and Nissan merger. Once unthinkable

(37:33) Does motorsport sponsorship work

(51:00) Favourite American car

(58:48) 2CG

(1:10:04) Music

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This week, the team share their favourite motorsport clips, but they can’t be of F1. They also nerd out over their favourite Citroen wheel of all time, discuss the idiosyncrasies of driving in the Christmas period – and much more! We hope you enjoy.

(00:00) Intro

(00:56) Your week in cars

(24:44) Christmas driving habits

(38:18) Favourite Citroen wheel design

(48:01) Motorsport clip which isn’t F1

(1:03:43) 2CG

(1:16:52) Music

E30 M3 Manx Rally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkDODWIb_o

Mike Hawthorn D-Type Jag Le Mans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpRFagIbcPE

1966 Le Mans Rediscovered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdpWTLB0Y4I

BSB 2024 Final 2 Laps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lggg_O6iDXY

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This week, the team go virtually insane over a special Christmas extended length episode! They go deeper underground on the issues of the best Porsche door handle, blow your minds in the return of the crystal ball challenge and much more. Points for more Jamiroquai puns in the comments.

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) Merge two cars together to make one perfect car

(16:21) You’re allowed to pass legislation that allows one major change to petrol forecourts in the UK. What do you choose?

(23:46) 200k crystal ball investment challenge, has to be an Aston!

(39:23) Favourite Porsche door handle.

(48:50) Camper vans. Why are they so joyful

(1:04:50) F1 (will the race be over?)

(1:15:49) 2CG

(1:30:18) Music

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This week, the team discuss whether a train can be better than a car, the novelty of a chain-driven car, and a rebellion against the state of the restomod market. This, and the usual F1 and 2CG related chat. We hope you enjoy!

(00:00) Intro

(00:57) You’ve woken up wanting a chain-driven car. Why this has happened, you do not know. Which one do you choose?

(13:04) Sometimes, the train is better than the car. Discuss 

(27:33) The resto-mod scene is out of control. You have won the lottery and drunkenly decide to buy one and return it to perfect original pre-donor spec. Which one do you choose?

(41:13) You are allowed enter a motor race that no longer runs. Which one? 

(53:38) Lewis says he isn’t fast any more. Do we believe him?

(1:09:55) 2CG

(1:20:19) Music

Targa Florio Alfa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF_oF-ZMhD0 

Peel Kart Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLc-bzcVmik

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This week, the team weigh in on which drive-through should exist (which currently doesn’t), what is the best automotive investment for under £30k, and where Max Verstappen belongs in the greatest of all time discussion. This, and much more! We hope you enjoy!

(00:00) Intro

(01:19) What driving habit do you have that you’re most embarrassed to admit?

(19:58) What drive through doesn’t exist, but should?

(28:02) Crystal ball - £30k to invest. Must go up in value!

(42:16) You have a new flat, with parking space. You’re so, so proud. But the landlord tells you your car cannot exceed 3m in length. Whoops.

(49:56) F1

(1:03:49) 2CG

(1:17:50) Music

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Join the team as they go back in time to 1999 and discuss which of the E39 5 Series would be their company car. Tune in also for what they’d change their name to if they were a young racing driver, a Tamiya themed 2CG and much more! We hope you enjoy.

(00:00) Intro

(00:55) It is 1999. You have a company car allowance that allows you any E39 5 series (the only car you’d choose). Even the mighty M5. But which one do you go for as a 30k p/a daily

(11:47) What Is the best piece of OEM car maker merchandise that you’ve seen?

(25:24) Jaguar’s new car

(36:53) What car’s design is annoyingly close to brilliance but has a terrible flaw you struggle to overcome?

(45:21) You’re a young racing driver about to change your name by deed-pole. What do you call yourself?

(54:19) 2CG

(1:06:07) Music

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This week, the team dive into what many have called the best weekend in recent F1 history in Brazil. They also discuss their favourite motorsport or automotive related books, and which new car they could see themselves buying. This and much more! We hope you enjoy!

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) A new car you would buy

(14:03) Winter car routines

(30:20) Car/motorsport book recommendations

(39:44) F1

(53:39) 2CG

(1:07:53) Music

Books:

Principles of High Performance Driving – Jackie Stewart

A Passion for Porsches – Denis Jenkinson

Bernie’s Game – Terry Lovell

And the Revs Keep Rising – Mel Nichols

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This week, (some) of the team dive into their love for tax discs, their favourite city cars and a return of our “This Week in Cars” segment. Tune in for our usual 2CG, and what each of the team think is the worst facelift. Cars only, that is. We hope you enjoy listening!

(00:00) Intro

(00:52) Why we love tax discs

(16:08) Worst facelift

(30:35) What did you do this week in cars

(43:17) Choose a city car

(50:45) 2CG

(1:05:20) Music

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This week, join the team breaking down Round 2 of Max and Lando’s chicanery, how they’d do a “Job in Italy”, and the worst brakes they’ve ever had the displeasure of being subjected to. We have a high-flying 2CG, and much more! We hope you enjoy.

(00:00) Intro

(00:48) Prove that you have mechanical sympathy without saying it and using your driving to demonstrate 

(16:22) Your have to rob a bank in Turin, in 1967. You need an escape vehicle that is low-key(ish) and isn’t a Mini. Choose one

(29:02) What’s best, big accelerator pedals, or little ones?

(39:28) What are the worst brakes you’ve experienced on a car, relative to its overall performance.

(58:11) Max vs Lando round 2

(1:15:18) 2CG

(1:25:25) Music from a musical

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This week, the team answer the age-old question of how and with whom you would drive to Cannes if a volcano erupted in Dorset. They also give their thoughts on the new Ferrari F80, debate whether a convertible can look better than the coupe it is based on and much more! We hope you enjoy.

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Which convertible looks better than the coupe?

(10:30) Driving to Cannes – who is your travel partner and car of choice?

(26:16) Ferrari F80

(45:06) F1

(1:00:04) 2CG

(1:13:54) Music album

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The team reflect on Tata’s stewardship at JLR after his recent passing, and give their case for which British car brand they would bring back from the beyond. They also put themselves in the shoes of an influencer in the 2CG – and much more! We hope you enjoy!

(00:00) Intro

(00:52) Automotive “Never agains” that you are sure you will break

(15:50) Best front splitter

(23:53) Will Tata be seen as the saviour of Land Rover or the killer of Jaguar?

(39:12) What British car brand would you resurrect

(58:15) 2CG

(1:13:22) Music

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Recently back from a brilliant day out at the Bicester Scramble, the team discuss the onboards – of which no footage exists – that they most want to see, give their insight into the UK insurance market, and much more! We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did making it!

(00:00) Intro

(00:38) £7k French car to improve your life

(16:15) UK car insurance situation

(29:58) What skill would you add and make compulsory to learn for UK driving lessons

(44:20) Dream unseen onboard footage

(48:02) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSKUT1RntGs)

(53:13) 2CG

(1:08:03) Music

Gordon Murray Mk1 Escort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoTs_oiZ9mM

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This week, the team pay tribute and discuss the life’s work of one of the greatest car designers of all time – Bruno Sacco, Aston Martin’s recent road car results calamity & contemplate which car they would be if they were instead an automobile? This and much more! We hope you enjoy.

(00:00) Intro

(00:40) Bruno Sacco

(17:50) Aston Martin automotive/road financial results

(39:47) If you were a car, what would you be?

(48:13) What’s the worst piece of new car tech you’ve driven recently

(55:04) YouTube vid of the week

(1:01:44) 2CG

YouTube Links:

Chris H: London to Bath – https://youtu.be/Qp-Sv_lXWvU 

Chris C: Lotus GT1 Onboard – https://youtu.be/NPjeh8Oed64?si=yoX0PWG1YmcetbGe 

Neil: BigJetTV – https://www.youtube.com/@BigJetTV 

Manish: “Checkpoint” – https://youtu.be/WIP3kCkOEGs

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This week, the team ponder whether ‘to jostle, or not to jostle?’, which cars are so terrible that public transport seems a better alternative, and their opinions on F1 and the Singapore GP! We also have our usual 2CG, and much more. We hope you enjoy!

(00:00) Intro 

(00:37) A car so bad you would rather take public transport

(16:00) Traffic jam on a motorway – should you just stay in your lane, or should you ‘jostle’ for position?

(28:56) Which car has the best 1st-2nd gear feeling, sound and experience?

(40:12) Best album cover with a car featured on it

(50:04) F1

(1:00:21) Should Chinese EV’s be subject to tariff’s when sold in EU+UK?

(1:11:06) 2CG

(1:20:51) Music

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