PODCAST: Ghosts, Gearboxes & Great Stories – Is Car Journalism Dead or Just Rebooted?

BCG Therapy Session Podcast with Jeff Bailey & Imthishan Giado

Somewhere between haunted roads, electric cars, and the eternal fight between influencers and journalists, a very honest discussion broke out. In the latest BrownCarGuy Therapy Session Podcast, I was joined by Jeff Bailey – long-time motoring writer, serial car buyer, and author – and Imthishan Giado, my partner-in-crime from our Car Middle East and Motoring Middle East days. We didn’t plan to solve the mysteries of the universe, but somewhere between the nostalgia and the banter, we might just have done that – or something…

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26/10/2025 1

My Classic 1989 E30 BMW 325i SE – Part 2 (2023-25)

1989 BCG BMW E30 325i SE – BLOG, video reports & Instagram posts

BCG BMW SOLD! The End of an Era for My Classic E30.

8 February 2025 – Well, here we are. The BrownCarGuy BMW E30 325i SE – the BCG BMW – has officially moved on. The keys have been handed over, the last revs have echoed through the streets of Brent, and the car park suddenly feels a little too empty.

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Inside the BMW E30 Centre

Meet Master Mechanic Simon Williams

The other day I popped up to Burntwood near Birmingham to visit the E30Centre. This isn’t just any garage; it’s a sanctuary for classic BMWs, where Simon Williams, master mechanic and E30 wizard, revives and restoring these iconic cars. So, if you’re a BMW fan, particularly if you have an example of the legendary E30 series (as I do) – this could be quite useful!

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01/11/2024 0

Cars & Dhol – Charity Car & Bike Event in Hayes

Coverage from WheelsNThrills and West London Classics Charity Car Bike Event at Hayes Cricket Club on 28 Sep 2024

Cars and Dhol! What a winning combination. Raising money for charity, having fun with cars and bikes – this was the event organised by WheelsNThrillsUK and West London Classics at Hayes Cricket Club this weekend (28 September 2024). Music by The Dhol Show. More vids below!

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29/09/2024 1

What’s More Fun to Drive? New or Classic?

Sensation or Serenity? Why Brilliant New Cars Don’t Excite Like an 80s BMW

So, I was coming back from a media launch drive of a brand new, shiny, tech-laden, plug-in hybrid family SUV, boasting an impressive list of features longer than the Pan-American Highway. Yet, I couldn’t help but ponder that whilst it was undeniably brilliant, my pituitary gland remained decidedly indifferent. Despite having over 300bhp under my right foot, where were the coursing endorphins and the dopamine hit? Oh wait, I’ve found them…

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19/09/2024 0

West London Classics Show & Shine 2024

Show coverage, Judging Winners & Live Build

The West London Classics club’s Show & Shine event 2024, held last Sunday (21st July 2024) at the Osterley Sports and Community Centre in Southall, was a spectacular day of automotive excellence, and a kaleidoscope diversity of car culture!

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25/07/2024 2

‘Classic Car Garage’ Evolves into ‘Tinker Club’

An Exclusive Interview with Colin Denton about the hit TV show

In an exciting development for classic car enthusiasts, the beloved TV show “Classic Car Garage” is transforming into a new YouTube series called “Tinker Club.” I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Colin Denton, the charismatic presenter of the original series, to discuss this transition and what fans can expect from the new show. Here’s an exclusive look into our conversation.

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26/05/2024 0

Exclusive PODCAST: Car S.O.S. – New Series 12!! [2024]

Featuring Tim Shaw & Fuzz Townshend

New 2024 Series 12 of Car S.O.S (the car show with a heart!) begins on Thursday, 7th March 2024 at 8.00pm on the National Geographic Channel. See my exclusive interview with TV presenters Tim Shaw & Fuzz Townshend in this brilliant podcast! 🤩 We talk about cars and episodes of the new series plus the important connections we have with our cars!

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02/03/2024 0

Classic BMW 3 Series Vs Modern EV Evolution

New BMW i4 eDrive35 Vs 1989 325i (E30) Comparison Review

Is there any comparison between a brand new 2024 BMW i4 eDrive 35 M Sport (EV version of the current generation 4 Series) and a classic 1989 BMW 325i SE (E30 generation 3 Series)? I took my classic E30 to a BMW EV driving event and couldn’t resist putting the ancestor and its most modern evolution up against each other. Which would you want to have and why? Tell me in the comments below.

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27/10/2023 0

ULEZ for Buildings?!

Where is Pollution from? & How Much is it Really Killing Us? Or… is it?

Where is the pollution in London actually coming from? And could it mean that we’ll be looking at a ‘ULEZ’ charge for homes and buildings as well soon? And just how quickly is London’s apparently illegally toxic air actually killing us, compared to the rest of the country? Find out in this astonishing video!!

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