Passionate About Cars
How to survive the world of modern motoring
#12: Don?t drive your mini through a ford!
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:01:11 +0000
Amongst other things, Steve tells the story of how driving a mini through a ford resulted in a new engine. Andy: It’s Friday 29th January, I’m at 1st Class Garage with Steven. Steven’s just been playing – not dominos – that game where you have to move things around to make space with cars. Steve: Well, it’s almost like [...]
#11: Driving in winter conditions
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:01:46 +0000
Steve talks about driving in wintery and snow conditions. Andy: Hello everyone, it?s Passionate About Cars. We woke up this morning to thick snow, well, I mean, for Brighton, it?s thick snow, three inches and I?m sitting in the main lobby, the main area where customers come at First Class Garage and Steve?s manning the [...]
#10: Water under the bridge and Steve?s RV
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:11:03 +0000
Steve talks about his personal challenges during our hiatus and shows us his new project, an RV Andy: Hello everyone. We?re back with ?Passionate About Cars? and with Steve. Alright Steve? Steve: Yeah, hi Andy. Seems to have been a while doesn?t it? Andy: Yeah, we?ve been kind of off air ? sorry Steve you lead the way. [...]
#9: Politics and Winter Motoring Tips
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:00:53 +0000
A whirlwind of political commentary from Steve in this show, including motorist persecution, the toll increase at the Dartford Crossing, police doing speed checks on Brighton Seafront and how some banks are not passing on the 2% interest rate change. Oh, and we discuss driver safety, K-Series Rover head gaskets, Nissan rear door handles, and [...]
#8: How about an inspection cover Mercedes?
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:00:39 +0000
Steve talks about A class Mercedes starter motor problems, the Ford Galaxy phantom opening windows problem, his prize Cadillac loosing top gear and the indestructible Toyota Hilux.
#7: Scored Brake Disks and Speed Cameras
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:00:23 +0000
Steve talks about scored brake discs, fabric skins on cars, Japanese cars coming into the UK and how wonderful speed cameras are – not.
#6: Two post ramps and parking in Brighton
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:57 +0000
Steve enthuses about the joy of two post ramps. What is a two post ramp you may well ask? Ever tried parking in Brighton? Steve gives us a wonderful example of why the parking regulations in Brighton, UK are more like a type of Human Error tax. Enjoy!
#5: The Strangeness of Control Modules
Thu, 22 May 2008 20:00:07 +0000
Steve tells us about how modern cars can behave very strangely when their controller units go wrong. We hear tales of a Vauxhall Vectra with a dead indicator switch and gauges, and a Kia Sedona with an accelerator pedal that refused to function, until a completely and apparently unrelated issue was resolved. Strange indeed.
#4: Worn Head Gaskets
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:00:59 +0000
Take one Vauxhall Calibre 16v 2 litre with a worn head gasket and add Steve Kennard and we have a vibrant tips and advice fest. Did you know, for example, that Rovers are prone to worn head gaskets? And don’t forget to check your water levels!
#3: Mazda RX7 with rusty A-frames
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:00:43 +0000
Steve shows us a 1985 Mazda RX7 with a rust problem on the A-frames revealed when the windscreen needed replacing. Listen out for a few things to look out for when acquiring an older car.
#2: Get a Cadillac!
Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:00:18 +0000
Steve shows me his pride and joy – a Cadillac, and talks about what can sometimes go wrong with air conditioning.
#1: What happens to an engine running low on oil?
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:00:22 +0000
Steve shows me the damage caused to an engine when it runs low on oil.
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