Pint of Petrol

Pint of Petrol

Tim Watson & Ian Arthur

Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
72%
Hosting
www.pintofpetrol.com

About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Episode 53: Tim's BMW is BROKEN... and Ian doesn't hold back!

Jun 07, 2026 47m

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…

Episode 52: BIG NEWS! Tim has found a EV Ian would actually buy... and it's AWESOME!

May 24, 2026 31m

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…

Episode 51: THE HOT HATCH IS BACK! But who is going to buy them?

May 10, 2026 57m

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…

Episode 50: Tim & Ian fix Tim's beloved old Calibra

May 02, 2026 1h 8m

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…

Episode 49: Tim talks Vauxhalls - with three special guests!

Apr 26, 2026 1h 1m

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…

EPISODE 48: Ian & his WIFE share their Life in Cars

Apr 19, 2026 46m

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…

EPISODE 47: We go to a CLASSIC CAR MEET in Ian's V8 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC

Apr 12, 2026 43m

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…

EASTER SPECIAL -- It's our WORST EPISODE EVER! -- Ian is so angry about this...

Apr 03, 2026 25m

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…

Episode 45: NEC Restoration Show, a DEAD Discovery 2 and a U-Turn...

Mar 29, 2026 27m

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...…

Episode 44: This company WON'T EMPLOY YOU if your car IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD! 😡

Mar 22, 2026 41m

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…

Episode 43: The way we buy cars is changing... Is this the death of the car configurator?

Mar 15, 2026 33m

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…

Episode 42: Ian is REALLY ANGRY about this unregulated, outright dangerous trend.

Mar 08, 2026 26m

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…

SPECIAL! ONE YEAR OF A PINT OF PETROL! 🍻

Mar 01, 2026 35m

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,…

IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY! And Tim's wife has revealed some of his automotive secrets... 😳

Feb 14, 2026 38m

This week's episode is a special edition of A Pint of Petrol... to celebrate the day of love (pass the bucket), Tim's wife has been given several automotive questions about him... but Tim has no idea…

Episode 39: RC Car Racing - Just toy cars or is it proper racing?

Feb 08, 2026 27m

This week, the boys aren't at the pub (again)... instead, they are visiting one of the largest indoor RC car racing events in the UK... the 2026 MKGP. This isn't a bunch of blokes playing with toys,…

Episode 38: LAND ROVER DEFENDER - It's been a DECADE since production ended 😢

Feb 01, 2026 37m

This week, the boys aren't drinking beer... they're not even in the pub! But, don't worry, they are still talking cars. In fact, this week, they are talking about one very important car... the iconic…

Episode 37: TESLA drivers are GETTING AWAY with speeding! - And what car won the WhatCar? awards?

Jan 25, 2026 24m

This week, the boys are in a different pub but don't worry, thats the only change... In this episode, Tim has gone all giddy for the World Rally Championship with WRC Monte Carlo. Ian's Land Rover is…

Episode 36: WE'RE BACK! It's all Ian's fault... he crashed his Land Rover

Jan 18, 2026 35m

After eight weeks, the boys are back! And Ian is going to explain why there hasn't been an episode of A Pint of Petrol since November last year... In this episode, Ian explains how he managed to…

SPECIAL: Motorbikes and Mental Health -- Tim talks to the amazing Mental Health Motorbike charity

Nov 23, 2025 34m

Welcome to this special episode of A Pint of Petrol, where Tim catches up with Paul Oxborough, founder of Mental Health Motorbike, the charity that aims to put a Mental Health First Aider in every…

Episode 34: Blockbusters & Burnouts - the boys share the favourite car movies and movie cars...

Nov 02, 2025 37m

This week, the boys are talking about car films and films about cars. There have been plenty over the years, but which really stand out and why? Well, Tim and Ian discuss all in this week's episode…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Pint of Petrol have?

Pint of Petrol has published 53 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Automotive, Hobbies.

Is Pint of Petrol still active?

Pint of Petrol is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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