Geoff Buys Cars

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Episodes

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Episodes

#6 - Ian - What did I say to the Dodgy Volvo Seller?

IAN & GEOFF’S BIG ADVENTURE… We took a day out to visit Lakes Autos, the well known Volvo breaker, and then The Shuttleworth Collection. Join us for three Podcast Chats and three detailed videos. We’ll be taking a look at my new purchase, then taking a long walk around Lakes Autos and discussing how some of the cars got there, even delving into the MOT history of the cars piled up. After that we’re off for lunch at Shuttleworth, to enjoy a relaxed afternoon walk around the hangers full of ae...

Dec 22, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast

#5 - Adrian Ward - Are we doing policing all wrong? Is there a better way?

I think this is a pretty explosive podcast... Join Geoff and Adrian in the camper van to ask if we are doing policing all wrong. Let's understand how a speeding ticket radicalised Adrian, look at why the UK policing system victimises the innocent and ask if there's another way. It's a long one, but hopefully you'll be as riveted by what Adrian has to say as I was...! Here you'll find all the links to this detailed podcast with Adrian Ward, QPM. Sign up to the Motorists Action Network https://www...

Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

#4 - Phil - Tall Tales with Geoff's Oldest Friend

Something a little different for this one... a long form chat with one of Geoff's oldest friends. We're talking some tall tales, before going into some pretty meaty stuff. 01:10 why does geoff buy Cars? 04:47 can we talk about cars? 05:59 the volvo amazon story 12:17 the vw caddy gti story 23:22 police chases 26:59 nobody has fun anymore 30:41 the problem with buying a used car 33:20 road tax - now a big influence on what we buy 51:27 no one makes anything any more 53:44 why can’t you just buy 1...

Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast

#3- Pete ULEZ - What REALLY happened at the ULEZ protest...?

In this video Geoff and Pete discuss the recent ULEZ protest, in detail.

Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

#2 - Dr Mike Yeadon - Pfizer, Porsche, Cars and Corona

Dr Mike Yeadon doesn't need too much introduction, but you might not know that he's a motorbike and car fan who's recently been shopping for a new car... Geoff and Mike sat down in an old Volvo to chat about all things motoring, and to go over some of the big subjects too.

Apr 12, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast

#1 - James Ruppert - Automotive Writer and Bangernomics Creator

James Ruppert is the man with the pen behind the Bangermonics movement. As an automotive journalist, James has written for all the big names and still writes for car magazines today. However James also runs a business selling fly screens. Yup, fly screens...! In this podcast style James and Geoff sit down in a Mini to discuss old cars, the lack of flies, the weird skies, favourite shirts, three piece suits and amongst other things, Opel Asconas and Ford Taunses. Tauni? Tawny? Anyway, enjoy. And ...

Apr 12, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast