Peugeot 206 at 25!
2023-12-19
And if that went wrong, it did at least have an airbag to help prevent you from being with the angles unlike the 106 and 205. This was a 4 start Euro NCAP awarded car after allRead More →
The Brochure Sniffer: The Lancia Beta Series.
2023-08-21
There is a woman with a face like a slapped arse. It’s like she isn’t impressed by the, and get ready because we have Italian words, “Equipaggiamento Speciale”Read More →
The Brochure Sniffer: Citroën Visa 2
2023-08-20
For something that promised you were moving in the right circles, it soon becomes apparent. You Won’t. You’re not. You Never Will.Read More →
The Brochure Sniffer: Lancia Trevi
2023-08-20
“Anti Corrosion Techniques” They wow you with the use of words like generous zincrometal plating and special electroplating line-up.Read More →
The Failed Fruit of Renault
2023-04-29
Picture the scene: the year is 1976 and Renault have just launched a new car with a bit of a difference. It was lauded by the UK critics. Many muttering rotters of the day applauding its modern styling, practical ability and safe road holding. Like many great things, the richRead More →
Crazy Talk
2022-12-13
Ever sat there and pondered the personality of your car? Something it does every so often you put down to it being it. Or not starting because it wants a rest or in a more dramatic style, needs some TLC. That TLC often means money spent but you don’tRead More →
X1/9 Ownership for Auto Italia Magazine August 2022
2022-09-13
Shown here with kind permission from Auto Italia. https://auto-italia.co.uk X1/9 ownership isn’t as difficult as you may be lead to believe but there are a few things you need to bear in mind. Firstly don’t own one if you are an introvert. These are eye candy of the road and passersbyRead More →
Living In Grandma’s Paradise
2022-08-27
Toyota’s little MK1 Yaris. Mobility problems answered in a reliable hatchback.Read More →
Toyota Yaris 1999 – 2005
2022-08-18
The Good, The bad and the Ugly. An irrelevant look at an ageing car. The Toyota Yaris, the Greek goddesses of charm and beauty. Well not quite. According to Wikipedia, “Yaris” is derived from “Charis”, the singular for Charites. And this, thankfully is as complicated as Toyota’s little toaster on wheels gets.Read More →
Seat Terra: Cosas Frivolas (Cheap Thrills)
2022-08-07
The History Picture the scene, a spring day in Italy, 1980. Fiat has just launched its new practical Panda. A Seat badged model joined quickly and sold in the few countries that were offering Fiat’s Mediterranean Seat brand. There followed a bitter divorce between Fiat and Seat in 86Read More →