Has your classic ever left you stranded? We're back, we're having a breakdown and we want to hear your stories. Also, we cruise the classifieds and find a Renault with a frown and a Lotus you can drive lying down. Plus your comments, corrections, reviews, one complaint - oh and some big breaking news. So get your jack out and loosen your nuts as we try fresh rubber for episode 35 of The Tyre Kickers podcast. It's classic car chat that's definitely not dull. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram:...
Jul 11, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 35
What sounds better - a flat 4, a V6 or a V12? What classic car gadgets were game changers? Why do old cars look good in gold? And what's the best way to drive a Dolly Sprint? The answers to those and many more classic car questions are answered by Max and Matt. Plus hear them choke over the latest review! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024...
Jun 27, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 34
New bonus episode! It's a festival of engine and exhaust noises as we launch The Tyre Kickers’ Classic Car Soundtrack, Vol 1. We road test an Aston Martin DBS, Lancia Stratos and Porsche 550 Spyder replica to find the best sounding classic car - V12, V6 or flat 4? Listen to the episode and vote for your favourite engine sound via our thetyrekickersuk Instagram page or The Tyre Kickers on Facebook. It'll be great to hear your choice - enjoy the (engine) music! Send us a text Follow us on Instagra...
Jun 20, 2025•23 min
The boys are back and bickering about the cars of 1985 and asking - how much Gold did you have to Spandau back then? Plus - do you have to be old to like a Saintly classic Volvo? Max hits the auctions and hypes some cars (that don't sell) and Matt re-flecks on his teenage wardrobe. It's a drive down Nostalgia Avenue and you're invited. So come Back To The Future with The Tyre Kickers! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podca...
Jun 13, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 33
A Tyre Kickers special deep, deep dive into the first 50 years of Mercedes SL with Bruce from Bruce Greetham's Classic Benz. If you like Mercedes model codes, we've got a treat in store... Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024
Jun 06, 2025•37 min
What’s wrong with high mileage classics? What Merc does Max think is the next big thing? Which car YouTubers do we rate? And guess which famous royal Aston owner we spotted recently? Join us for a funny episode full of great stories and laughter as we share our love of classic cars. Hit play and enjoy! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024...
May 30, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The boys are back and marvelling (and moaning) about classic cars yet again. This time around - is there such a thing as a cheap Porsche? What modern gadgets do you wish your classic car had? And what would make a great classic track car? Plus, why are modern drivers so dopey? All that plus your fantasy car picks and your comments and corrections. Join Max and Matt for more great classic car chat. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Inde...
May 16, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 31
It's our 30th show! So let's celebrate with jelly and ice-cream - or in our case - axle grease and Swarfega. Hands scrubbed, we’ll stock up our fantasy garage. What classic cars would we buy if money was no object? Also - car show etiquette. What are the dos and don’ts when showing off your mechanical beast to complete strangers? And in a variation of one of our regular features, let’s try See It, Don’t Want It. In other words, the classics we’d never buy. So stick your party hat on, floor the t...
May 02, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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 out how track days allow you to enjoy your classics on a whole new level. Plus we don a crash helmet and try it first hand. So come with us as we give it some round the bends! :: Big thanks to Kevin Bryant and everyone at the TR Register for their help in ...
Apr 25, 2025•11 min
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 convertibles for summertime sunshine action and ask - what’s the fastest and most stylish way to get a burnt forehead? But be warned - not all open air motors are magnificent. So we’re giving the Vauxhall Cavalier cab, the crush or caress treatment. So, d...
Apr 18, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 the tyres in person at the recent Iconics auction and also find out why Max is still getting grief from a 911, despite having sold one. Plus you put us right about the Rover P6 as well as the thorny topic of engine swaps. There's also the usual argy bargy be...
Apr 04, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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Mar 28, 2025•22 min
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, model cars and DIY engine maintenance. Plus we kick the tyres at the Iconics auction. There’s plenty of banter en-route too, so press play and enjoy! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent ...
Mar 22, 2025•15 min
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 reckon is better than a Range Rover classic? And hear about the amazing classic car collection we found in a lock-up in Spain. All that plus your comments and corrections. So join us for 34 mins of opinions, laughs and some great classic car chat! Send us a t...
Mar 21, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 celebrate the arrival of Spring and also car heaters that work. Hit play and enjoy Ep 26! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024...
Mar 07, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 all Moggies should be crushed. There's also auction action and your comments and corrections. It's a great listen, so hit play and enjoy! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awa...
Feb 21, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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 find some peaches coming up for auction and we find out which country loves this podcast and which one couldn't care less about it. All that, and a really good chat and a good laugh. Hit play and enjoy! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickers...
Feb 07, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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 classics. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024...
Jan 17, 2025•17 min
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 mulled wine and join us as we swap insults as well as presents in our bumper Christmas special! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024...
Dec 13, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 for the best daily driver and the usual banter and insults flying between our two hosts. It's 44 mins of glorious classic car chat, so click play, sit back and enjoy. We're back and this time it's personal! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekick...
Nov 29, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 talk coupés, convertibles and the cheapest 12 cylinders money can buy. Plus hear how one of the guys bought a V12 on eBay after a few too many G&Ts! So fill up your petrol tank again (it is an XJS) and enjoy the knockabout chat with Ian, Richard and Simon...
Nov 14, 2024•14 min
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 knockabout with the XJS Club and catch up with AutoAlex. So let's bring the show to you - come join Matt, Paul and our live audience as we kick the tyres at the NEC! Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - ...
Nov 09, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 not listening (again). All that, plus the usual argy bargy about all things classic cars. So grease those nipples and come join us for Episode 20 of The Tyre Kickers. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Final...
Nov 01, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 corrections. So mirror, signal, and let’s crunch it into first - as we get moving with Episode 19 of The Tyre Kickers. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024...
Oct 18, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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, spokes or slot mags? We try to list the best classic car wheels. Also, what stuff isn't selling at auction and what classic has Max bought at exactly the wrong time of year? And we've got all of your comments and corrections. So join us for another edition...
Oct 04, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 award and details of a discount for the NEC Classic Motor show where you can watch us perform, like a circus act. It's all in Ep 17, so switch on your sidelights and come join us for the ride. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebo...
Sep 20, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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? All that and more, cut and shut into 40 mins of great classic car chat. We'll do a quick respray over the top and hope it doesn't fall apart while it's running. Press play and lose yourself in our classic car world. Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @t...
Sep 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 Surrey. We'll get under the hood and behind the wheel of some Shadows to ask if they're a classy choice to float around in - or an old barge that will drown you in bills. . Thanks to the Emma and Ben at Frank Dale for having us over and giving us their expertise. ...
Aug 23, 2024•16 min
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, checking out oddities at the car auctions and enjoying all your comments and corrections. Plus there's news of a special live appearance by us in November at the NEC Classic Motor Show. So get comfortable and lose yourself in the best classic car chat on the...
Aug 09, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 usual argy-bargy between the two hosts. It's all in Episode 14 - hit play now! Music credit: "Fake" by Luke Neptune. https://soundcloud.com/luke-neptune Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersuk Facebook: The Tyre Kickers Finalist - Indepen...
Jul 26, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 14
