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The Tyre Kickers - Classic Cars
Humour led classic car chat with a UK slant. Join Max & Matt as they chat about the highs and lows of wanting, owning and running classic cars.
Join in on the classic car chat on our socials: Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk and Facebook: The Tyre Kickers
Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024.
Episodes
36 episodes
Bonus Episode - Take It To A Track!
Why just take your classic car to the pub or a car show when you could give it some round a track? In this bonus episode, we're at a Triumph track day at Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire. Join us as we meet members of the TR Register and find ...
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Get Your Top Off!
We're back and this time around we've gone topless! Yes, the sun has been out for more than two days in a row, so we're doing a convertible special. Every car we talk about this time is a drophead, cabriolet or rag top. We’ll search out the top...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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44:26
You're A Dirty Rat
We're back and asking questions like: Which is better - a shiny classic or a dirty rat rod? Which BMW Z-car is currently a best buy? Why are modern cars so dangerous? And - where the hell is the bonnet release on an Alfa Spider? Plus we kick th...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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49:41
Bonus Episode - We're At The Classic Resto Show!
We only went for a look round and we ended up making a show out of it! Join us as we weave our way around the Practical Classics, Classic Car and Restoration Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Find out what we think of barn classics, shiny tools, m...
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Season 2
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14:34
It's Frumpy And Fugly!
Like rust on an old Lancia, we've returned! Coming up this time - should we crush the Rover P6 and turn it into a barbecue? Should Matt swap the engine out of his Alpine for something less noisy and drippy? What classic Range Rover does Max rec...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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33:44
All The Gear And No Idea
Would you wear a flying jacket and goggles to pilot your classic? Is the Batmobile better than the Bond car? And is there a hack to get a fully restored classic at a bargain price? All these questions and more get answered this episode as we ce...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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34:54
Want Some Salt With That?
We're back and asking - why don't more of us have the grit to run our classics over winter? What classic would you order to taxi you home from the pub? And is the time right to buy a classic V8? Plus, enjoy listening to Max squirm after saying ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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41:21
We’re Back - And Having A Minor Argument!
We're back with Season 2 - and we're already arguing over classic cars. Max wants to crush all Morris Minors; Matt thinks he's an idiot. Max is also worried that all classics are going to made evil by the eco brigade. Is he right? Also, we've f...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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43:55
Bonus Episode - The Trade Talks: Classic Motor Hub
HNY from The Tyre Kickers! Ahead of Season 2 in Feb, here's a bonus episode. Join Max as he takes a trip to The Classic Motor Hub in the Cotswolds and talks to the trade. Find out what's hot for 2025 as he checks out their amazing stock of clas...
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16:46
Sleigh No More - It's Our Christmas Special!
Oh no - Santa’s sleigh has been seized! So let’s find him a classic load lugger to get the job done. Plus we pick the best classic car presents and test how much Max really knows about classic cars in our Christmas quiz. So grab a glass of mull...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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40:05
Have You Been On The Night Nurse?!
Why's a 911 Turbo so expensive and what can you get instead? What was the reality of 70s and 80s road trips? Who is better at guessing auction prices - Matt or Max? And is £200k bonkers for a souped-up white Escort? All that, plus your picks fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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43:54
Bonus Episode - Say Yes To An XJS!
Ever fancied an XJS? We have, so we caught up with the guys from the XJS Club at the NEC Classic Motor Show. We had a really good chat - so good in fact - that we're now running it out in full as a special bonus episode. In this episode, we tal...
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Season 1
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14:29
Live from the NEC!
Guess what? We're only live at the NEC Classic Motor show in Birmingham - that's what! Join Matt and special guest Paul Cowland as they banter about eye watering prices for fast Fords, old man Rovers and cool 70s Jags. Plus we have a good knock...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:45
What Classic For The Daily Grind?
What’s the perfect daily daily driver - and which cars would be an absolute nightmare? Plus - are Bristols worth a good long look? And what happened on awards night? Plus we kick the tyres through the auction results and Matt gets told off for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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44:12
You're Not Cool Enough To Drive That
Who was the man who made Mercs looks modern? What classics saved BMW from going bust? Would you go electric, if hell froze over? And what car is too cool for Matt to drive (according to Max)? All that, plus auction news and your comments and co...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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30:30
Sparks Will Fly
So what's wrong exactly with having an electric classic car? Why bother fixing bad, smelly, drippy engines when you could just charge and go? Hear the sparks fly as we debate one of the most contentious topics in our oily world. Plus - steels, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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34:44
It Looks Like A Clown Car!
Is it handy to drive an old Landy? Why are Bentleys now so cheap? Why did a listener nearly crash his car? What crazy 90s car did we spot recently and what did we find worth buying at the Historics auction? Plus, how we're up for a top podcast ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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39:49
How Much Is Too Much?
How much is too much when it comes to enjoying a classic? Should we wheelspin that 80s classic, the XR3i straight into landfill? Or save it? Who's had dirty thoughts about EV'ing up their 60s classic? And what is Max obsessed with buying now? A...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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38:05
Bonus Episode - How Much To Run A Rolls?
How much does it cost to run a classic Rolls? With prices of Silver Shadows now under £10k, could it make a great classic choice?.In this bonus episode, we're on location at Rolls & Bentley specialist Frank Dale & Stepsons in Su...
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Season 1
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16:13
You're Clueless About Classic Cars!
What have we done? Only opened the can of worms about what is and what isn't a classic car. Hear the argy bargy between Max and Matt as we sit on very opposite sides of the fence. Also on this episode, we're talking more about cheap Rollers, ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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35:24
I Wouldn't Be Seen Dead In It!
What's the best classic for the final road trip? Are Kit Cars cool or just fake fodder? And should we Crush or Caress the ultimate load-lugger - the Volvo estate? All that plus what we've been doing with our cars, a big auction round-up and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:24
You Can’t Take Them To School Prom in THAT!
Are classic drivers getting younger? Which classic van could you drive without looking like a tool? What’s the best and worst classic to do the school prom drop off? And which car museum has annoyed one of us? The answers to those and more ques...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:00
Bonus Episode - Hear The Roar! 60 Years of the Sunbeam Tiger
In this bonus episode, we're on location at a special event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Sunbeam Tiger. A British roadster given a hot engine by the man behind the Cobra - Carol Shelby. Hear why this pocket rocket is so unique and why th...
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Season 1
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10:12
It's Hard Enough Doing 40 Minutes!
Is a classic Skoda still a joke? Is a century old Roller maybe worth a punt? What are the biggest cliches in the small ads? And which one of the 14 classic cars he's shortlisted, should Max buy next? The answers to those and other questions are...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:04