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How to survive the world of modern motoring
Further podcasts by Andy White and Steve Kennard
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#22: Put a bucket of grit in your car from 2011-07-15T13:40:15
It’s a car cast today as I ride with Steve back from the Brighton and Hove Breakfast Club – we discuss: Coil springs verses leaf springs The poor conditions of roads in the UK Not havi...
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#21: It gets quite hot in here from 2011-06-03T13:37:48
As Steve gets back into the throws of work after a bank holiday packed few weeks – we discuss: Growing hops in Steve’s workshop Steve and Andy’s new Bank Holiday regime Peaceful ...
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#20: I gotta take a leak from 2011-02-07T18:07:15
Steve is thrown into the hot seat as Kathleen is off today – so I chatted to him in his ‘Alan Sugar’ office. We discuss: The idea of using incontinence pads while at the front de...
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#19: High winds and insurance companies from 2010-12-01T15:54:20
In today’s show Steve communicates the sad news that insurance companies prefer to use innaccurate methods to determine the severity of a weather event resulting in a claim. Andy: Hello ever...
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#18: Stroll on, Alan Sugar! from 2010-10-31T07:26:48
In today’s show, Steve has become Alan Sugar and showed me his new board room! Also – some great news on a new community venture Steve has piloted – all coming up in Passionate Ab...
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#17: Concertina conrods from 2010-09-25T21:00:04
Today Steve shows me what can happen when an engine seizes up due to lack of maintenance and then comes up with an interesting solution to unemployment… Photo: RobotSkirts Andy: So here I am...
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#16: Five foot cycle lanes from 2010-07-30T15:15:45
Steve this morning showed me an article about cycle lanes in yesterdays newspaper. In todays show we discuss a Triumph Stag with engine trouble and daft cycle lane planning. Andy: Steve’s rushing a...
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#15: Scimitars and black ops from 2010-07-09T13:07:32
On a beautiful morning in Brighton, I tracked down Steve Kennard on the workshop floor at 1st Class Garage. After discussing a mysterious starter motor issue on a Volkswagen van, I noticed the rear...
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#14: Peugeots, Parking and Busses from 2010-06-18T08:15:04
In today’s show, Steve rants passionately about ho much he loves Peugeots, some observations of parking in Brighton, and an opinion about public transport and particularly the busses. Andy: S...
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#13: Engine Refits from 2010-05-07T16:21:02
Steve talks about engine replacements and the new road widening at Handcross Hill in Sussex, UK. Andy White: Hello Steve, it’s been a couple of months because you’ve been otherwise occupied the la...
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#12: Don’t drive your mini through a ford! from 2010-02-04T14:01:11
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...
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#11: Driving in winter conditions from 2010-01-06T15:01:46
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, thre...
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#10: Water under the bridge and Steve’s RV from 2009-12-01T16:11:03
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...
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#9: Politics and Winter Motoring Tips from 2008-12-11T20:00:53
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 ...
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#8: How about an inspection cover Mercedes? from 2008-09-24T20:00:39
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. [
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#7: Scored Brake Disks and Speed Cameras from 2008-07-19T20:00:23
Steve talks about scored brake discs, fabric skins on cars, Japanese cars coming into the UK and how wonderful speed cameras are – not. [
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#6: Two post ramps and parking in Brighton from 2008-06-30T20:00:57
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 Bright...
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#5: The Strangeness of Control Modules from 2008-05-22T20:00:07
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 wit...
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#4: Worn Head Gaskets from 2008-04-11T20:00:59
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...
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#2: Get a Cadillac! from 2007-11-21T20:00:43
Steve shows me his pride and joy - A Cadillac, and talks about what can sometimes go wrong with air conditioning
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#1: What happens to an engine running low on oil? from 2007-10-18T20:00:43
Steve shows me the damage caused to an engine when it runs low on oil
#1: What happens to an engine running low on oil? from 2007-10-18T20:00:43
Steve shows me the damage caused to an engine when it runs low on oil
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