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It had zero miles of fuel.

Four warning lights.

A parking sensor that wouldn’t shut up.

A clutch with anger issues.

And, for reasons still unclear, a bulldog sticker on the back window.

This episode is the real first test — not the Nürburgring… just getting it home.

No cinematic reveal. No dramatic music.

Just me, an empty fuel tank, a dashboard that looks like a Christmas tree, and the growing suspicion that I may have made a mistake.

Cheap Thrills is about real cars, real money, and real risk.

And this drive? This is where the story actually starts.

Will it make it to Germany?

At this point… I’m not even sure it’ll make it past Tesco.

Every car meet has that guy.

The one whose car is “nearly finished.”
The wheels are temporary.
The bumper’s coming off again.
The map is booked.
Always next week.

In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we break down the unspoken rules of car meets, from anoraks who know more about your car than you do, to wannabe Clarksons, over-enthusiastic car bloggers, and the sudden appearance of the police that ends all fun.

It’s a survival guide for talking to car people without becoming that guy yourself.

Cheap cars. Free opinions. Absolutely nothing finished.

I bought a £1,600 Peugeot RCZ with the aim of driving it to the Nürburgring.

In Episode 1 of our Cheap Thrills road trip to Germany , I explain why the RCZ beat the sensible option — a Mondeo ST220 — and why this felt like the right kind of bad idea.

This isn’t about lap times or flexing. It’s about cheap fun, real money, and seeing how far an interesting car can actually go.

Join me as I start prepping to cross some boarders.

This is a podcast about cars that are fun, affordable, and usually a bad idea in the best possible way. Not supercars, not finance deals but real cars, real money, and real decisions.

In this short Episode 0, I explain what Cheap Thrills is really about:

• Why cheap cars can still deliver big stories
• Why car culture doesn’t need to be snobby or expensive
• And why the best fun often starts with a questionable marketplace listing

There are two sides to the show:

• Taking everyday, affordable cars and seeing how far they can be pushed
• Sharing hard-earned advice on bargains, paperwork, and avoiding scams along the way

If you like cars, hate posturing, and think fun matters more than monthly payments then this podcast is for you.

Facebook Marketplace is full of bargains, and full of scams.

In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we expose one of the most common car scams online: private sellers asking for deposits on cheap cars, then disappearing.

Learn how the scam works, why people fall for it, and the simple rules that will keep your money safe when buying cars online.

Essential listening for anyone buying or selling cars on Facebook Marketplace.

Join me as I take our chosen Nurburgring steed, the Peugeot RCZ 200 THP out for its first run.

It kicked out a whole host of fault codes in the cold weather and has some suspect tyres, so we reset the codes, cleaned it up and tested that rubber.

I don't really review cars, but this is a great little ride along if you're a lover of cheap and thrilling motoring.

“Good paperwork doesn’t impress you — it tells the truth.”

In this episode of Cheap Thrills: Buyer Beware, we break down what good car paperwork actually looks like and why thick folders, confident sellers, and vague service stamps don’t always mean a well-looked-after car.

We cover service history, receipts, MOT patterns, proof of major maintenance, and the red flags that should make you walk away or renegotiate.

If you’re buying a used car, this episode will help you spot real care, avoid expensive mistakes, and buy with confidence.

Cheap cars. Cheap stories. Buyer beware.

Selling a car on Facebook Marketplace? This episode could save you money.

In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we expose one of the most common car-selling scams online — the Facebook Marketplace vehicle history check scam. You know the one: a “buyer” asks you to pay for a cheap history report from their own website, promises they’re ready to buy… and then disappears the moment you pay.

We break down exactly how the scam works, the red flags every seller should know, what never to do when selling a car online, and the simple response that instantly filters out scammers.

If you’re selling a used car — or planning to — this is essential listening.

Cheap cars. Cheap stories. Zero tolerance for scams.