I have a newfound respect for anyone out there who creates a replica of a car they fell in love with from TV or film. Something I’ve wanted to do for longer than I care to remember is have my own Herbie. It all started 2 years ago when, afterRead More →

Old people ruin everything. Thinking of retiring like your ancient parents? Think again. Their generation has seen government after government shit themselves as your olds live longer and cost more to run into retirement. One thing these wonky-donks have sussed onto is being thrifty when it comes to motoring. AndRead More →

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 →

The e-mail “Stuart darling, fancy coming to the Bruges Christmas markets in December?” The problem is I don’t fly. The e-mail chain went silent. The reply came “It’s 70 miles from Calais. Let’s do a road trip!” And like that the date was set. Unfortunately, my journey to meet theRead More →

Do you remember those halcyon days in the car world where something as simple as the VW Beetle or Citroën 2CV had a following like no other car on the road? A car so cheap, its owners enjoyed carefree motoring that was the envy of anyone who sat behind theRead More →

  Now as anyone who has read my reviews printed in The Gay UK will know, I have a soft spot for Fiat and I look at their products favourably because I like an underdog. I like someone who has tried even if their effort just isn’t the best butRead More →