Sold as Seen

RS4 Plus One

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:24:31 GMT

Audi release the RS5 Avant, melting our brains with more model lineup shenanigans. Is all forgiven with its V6 TT / hybrid 640bhp powerplant? Driving under the influence. And 1995, a great year for hot hatchbacks.

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Acceptable in the 80s

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:25:29 GMT

In this episode 45, we discuss excessive speeding, the new 911 Turbo S, and talk cars of the 1980s.

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Slightly Flawed Motors

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:06:40 GMT

Following a summer hiatus, Sold As Seen returns. Andy was at an Evo Trackday at Bedford Autodrome, and the Pistonheads Annual Service, along with being impressed after a week with the Lotus Emeya.

Gary enlightens us with the superb LFA vs Carrera GT Top Gear Video and quickly pulls us back to earth on the topic of the cyber attack on JLR. We also talk China's domination of the EV market, and both the demise and return of physical controls. Ross brings the listener and forum member questions which we answer in as haphazard and unprepared manner as you would expect.

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Road Works with Wesley Johnston

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:32:51 GMT

Burning questions for the Northern Irish motorist. Why did we only recently get motorway services recently? Will the A5 ever be finished? Will there be a bridge to Scotland?

In this episode we are joined by the foremost authority on the Northern Irish road network, author and self confessed public highway enthusiast Wesley Johnston. Less about cars in this show, and more about the roads we use them on.

You may know Wesley from is amazing NI Roads website, http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/roads, our independent voice on where and why roads are built, or as in the case of the A5, continual hiatus. Wesley takes us through what went before, from the grand plans from the 60s that never came to fruition, to the new Narrow Water Bridge that is well underway. Ross reminds us of the dirt bike over the top of Toome Bypass bridge

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K20 Conversion with Neil Magill

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:12:19 GMT

Gaz and Andy are joined by RMS forum member Neil Magill. We'd like to say he's one of us, but maybe he's who we aspire to be. Anyway, he's currently building an MK RX-5 VTEC - think locaterfield kit car with a Type-R heart, building it at home. And he recently rescued a classic Impreza turbo in a local barn find.

Also in this episode, the Rashmen's take on the Port Car Scene stirs up memories of the heady Max Power cruise days.

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VED Clinic

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:00:09 GMT

Andy regales a recent Silverstone Track Day, driving the new AM Vantage and advising a mate on a £15k hot hatch. Ross is excited for the return of Dubshed and to see the new R5. Gary brings a triumvirate of woe - VED increases, manufacturers up to no good, and that the 208 GTi won't be combustion powered, but brings it all back at the last minute with great plans for a new Civic Type R. And although we all agree that we no nothing about F1, we all very much miss the late Eddie Jordan.

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Absolute YouTubes (Ep 40)

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:09:33 GMT

We can't believe that the Sold as Seen Podcast has hit middle age already, at Episode 40, and we mark this occasion discussing many things including how wonderful the current Aston Martin lineup is, complete with eyewatering prices to match. Andy was at a Lotus event on John DeLorean, and we answer your questions from the forum.

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Joke with a Jag

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:08:58 GMT

Andy back to back tests the BMW i4 vs the Tesla Model 3 Performance, and the Ioniq 5N on track. Gary tells us the whole car market has gone to hell. And we discuss Jaguar's attempted resurgence.

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Tailored Swift

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:22:17 GMT

Craig McKeown, known as Coog on the forum (and on the admin team) joins Andy, Ross and Gary to talk about two decades of track cars and tinkering. Craig's owned over 100 cars, his trackday Swift a regular appearance, but what about his MX5 he had for 9 years, painted four different colours and fitted an AliExpress Turbo? Or an epic family E39 M5 resto?

We also talk ring and RMS Anglesey track trips, and prototyping using 3D printing. Craig does it all, and we were mightily impressed.

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Davey Watson of Pro Car Centre

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:31:10 GMT

We headed to Carryduff to interview the one and only Davey Watson, of Pro Car Centre in Carryduff. Pro Car have been supplying car accessories since 1994, with Davey joining not long after that and running the place since. We regale everything from the Max Power days to today's detailing obsessives.

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BYD Fish Market

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:12:30 GMT

Gary tells us the new M5 has got too big for its boots. Ross saw the Cybertruck. And wants one. Andy visits BYD in Belfast, and drinks Clarkson's beer.

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Springsteen Coupe

Wed, 15 May 2024 21:11:28 GMT

In this episode we talk about the horrendous fire at the Engine Block and drift games. Andy's driven the new Lotus Eletre, Purosangue, and one of the very last Fiesta STs. Ross is going to see a cybertruck. And Gary's concerned about his crack.

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Dubshed Reloaded with Nigel Lamont

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:16:15 GMT

Our guest on episode 34 is none other than Dubshed show organiser, and Reload Podcast presenter, Nigel Lamont. We hear about what's coming in Dubshed 2024, the Supercar weekend, and what endears us to brands or cars for life.

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Just the Right Amount of Power

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:44:33 GMT

Is the BMW I5 M60 worth north of £100k? Or a 520d over 50k? What are your rituals just before you start driving (and some climate control madness). And what's just the right amount of power? All in this episode of the Sold as Seen Podcast, with Andy Cooper from RMS Motoring, with Gary Reilly and Ross Annett. Oh, and Gary wins yet another (well deserved) watch from Evo!

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Cybertruck Potholes

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:41:29 GMT

In episode 32 of the Sold as Seen Podcast, the last of 2023, we talk Tesla Cybertruck, cheap L405 Range Rovers, Potholes and an irregular insurance background check.

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NEC Classic Car Show 2023

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:30:25 GMT

We visit the Classic Car Show at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre. See RMS Motoring for accompanying photos which will definitely help understand what we are talking about!

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Tint My Ride

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:39:18 GMT

Resident entrepreneur Ross shares a novel approach to dealing with tinted glass. Andy talks Walter Isaacson's Musk bio, and Gary tells us about the crushing disappointment that was the ST185 Celica GT4.

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The Smell of Diff Oil

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:37:02 GMT

Andy tells us the uncomfortably fast truth of the Tesla Model S Plaid, after a recent track day in one. We then talk knowing nothing about supercars, and the dire state of the MOT system in Northern Ireland.

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Caterham Project V and Supercar Sunday

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:28:15 GMT

After a short summer holiday hiatus, we discuss Goodwood, the Caterham Project V and the upcoming Supercar Extravaganza charity event to support the NI Air Ambulance

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Overpriced Golfing

Wed, 31 May 2023 22:37:14 GMT

The £65k Mk8 Golf-R 333, Andy's Yaris replacement, the Tesla Model S Plaid and Your Questions Answered.

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Slow Has Been

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:05:16 GMT

In this, episode 26 of the Sold as Seen Podcast, we discuss the untimely passing of Waterford Rally man Craig Breen and the superb Dubshed car show. Andy regales the collection of his new Lotus Emira, and Ross dissects his M3 defeat at the hands of a Yaris on the drag strip.

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L200 from NI to Ukraine

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:58:50 GMT

We are joined by Anthony Hughes (Artoir on RMS) who has just returned from an epic trip to Ukraine to donate a Mitsubishi L200 to the front line. He talks us through his incredible journey, from idea through fundraising to actually making this audacious trip.

In other news Andy drives a Lotus, buys an EV and Gary lands an M4.

Whilst you listen I highly recommend Anthony's thread to see great photos in his Drive for Ukraine NI thread here: https://rmsmotoring.com/forum/threads/drive-for-ukraine-ni-ukraine-aid-need-your-help.225596

Anthony's Go Fund Me Link: http://gofund.me/3530f867

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Show Your Support

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:11:36 GMT

The Car Show calendar of motoring events in Northern Ireland has never been better. We think you should make the time for them! We also answer your questions from the RMS forum

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Type R Too Far

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:58:32 GMT

In this show, Andy discusses deliberations over the new FL5 Honda Civic Type-R. Nostalgia of teenage VTEC ownership versus forking out a whopping 47 grand, and the pressure of a 24hr ultimatum from Honda.

Gary picks over the Silverstone auctions results from the recent NEC Classic Car Show with both eye watering and surprising results.

Ross brings us up to speed on the new BMW CSL Batmobile, and pins hopes on a drag racing win against Andy next year, with a new final drive in his M3.

Listener and RMS member questions answered. Poorly of course.

Read the full show notes and let us know your comments on RMS Motoring and the Forum: https://rmsmotoring.com/sold-as-seen-podcast/type-r-too-far-sold-as-seen-podcast-ep-23/

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Aircooled Drag Racing with Ben Lawrence

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:24:40 GMT

In this episode, Andy and Ross talk to Ben Lawrence (56 Oval), who with the backing of Straightliners will be timing a series of drag racing events here in NI. Despite living in the province for nearly two decades he hasn't lost a hint of his Essex accent, and we talk about his obsession with aircooled VWs, drag racing and how he relishes the challenge of getting on the tools of carbureted classics.

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Fanta Duster

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:11:53 GMT

Local cops storm a Spar to avoid a Dacia Duster. Andy drives a Morgan Plus Four, a Maserati MC20 and had a Ferrari SF90 out on track, but really wants to drive an MG4. We talk 50 years of M cars. Gary orders an EV. And Ross has his shorter final drive fitted to his E46 M3.

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With Ronan Cunningham of NI Supercar Sunday

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:31:41 GMT

Andy and Ross chat to Ronan Cunningham, organiser of NI Supercar Sunday charity event. The 2022 event is on 30th and 31st July starting at the North West pits near Portrush on the Saturday, and finishing at Bishopscourt Circuit on Sunday. We also answer listener questions. Badly. As usual.

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When Supercars Break Down with Warren Mercer

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:09:00 GMT

On this Sold as Seen Podcast, serial supercar owner and RMS Motoring forum member Warren Mercer (WSM) joins Andy, Gary and Ross and bares all, giving us the shocking truth of his real life experience of supercar ownership. Prepare yourself for eye watering depreciation, mystery damage and reliability woes that would drive anyone to the brink.

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Sharing Cabins

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:02:28 GMT

Andy and Ross discuss ferries, the second hand car market, and yet another RMS Forum member winning a raffle. We look at the new DeLorean and await a new series of Top Gear in anticipation.

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Who Demapped My Remap?

Fri, 06 May 2022 11:48:40 GMT

Andy, Gary and Ross are back and in this show, Gary was at the Bear Run supercar event, Andy went on a Lotus run in a Porsche, and Ross pits the I4 M50 against a Model 3 Performance. And Ross discovers an in car maps update wasn't just updating the navigation system...

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Tupac 7 Series and Patrick in Vegas

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:33:34 GMT

Andy hops across the pond and spends a day with ex-pat forum member Patrick McCullagh in Las Vegas for a chat in the latest episode of the Sold as Seen Podcast.

After a visit to Grind and Gears Cars and Coffee event and a tour of Celebrity Cars just outside the strip, the chat quickly turned to making the move from Co. Tyrone to Nevada, rallying, Autolifers, bagging that Dimma 306 and snapping a very rare RUF 911 for RM Sothebys.

See https://rmsmotoring.com for full show notes

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Dubshed Special with Nigel and Gethin from GTI NI

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:28:16 GMT

Dubshed is only a few weeks away, so we sat down with Nigel Lamont and Gethin Evans, event organisers extraordinaire from GTI NI. We cover everything from how do you bring back a major show after a pandemic, the pressure of selecting cars from a huge number of entries. We get an insight into the magic sauce that goes into making some of the best automotive events in UK & Ireland, including Eurotreffen and Titanic Dubs.

Dubshed returns to the Eikon Exhibition Centre on Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd April 2022. Dubshed also hosts ‘The Stages’ - a gymkhana style event sponsored by Monster Energy and the Solberg family.

See https://www.dubshed.com for more or search for dubshed on social media.

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The Six Mitt Method

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:52:41 GMT

We look down the barrel of the effects of sanctions on fuel prices and more woes for car manufacturers. We're excited about upcoming shows. And Ross tells Andy how to wash his car.

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Your Questions Answered

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:02:12 GMT

Andy, Ross and Gary answer questions posed by members of the RMS Motoring Forum. Results are more hilarious than insightful.

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With Mark McCall from the EV Assoc. NI & Model 3 Performance

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:35:54 GMT

In this in-car episode of the Sold as Seen Podcast, we take to Northern Ireland's roads in a Tesla Model 3, and chat to Mark McCall from the EV Association NI about the real world challenges of EV ownership in the province, the state of charging infrastructure here.

We also attempt to dispel myths about EV ownership. It can be done. Finally, at the last minute we also added in the audio from our YouTube review of the Model 3 itself.

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With Donal O'Neill from Trackskills

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:29:02 GMT

Donal O'Neill is circuit manager at Kirkistown Race Circuit, the fastest circuit in Ireland, one half of Trackskills, Saloon Racing winner, owner of Mulsanne Casinos ... and he's a hypnotist. He's competed in motorsport for decades in multiple disciplines from motorcycles to formula Vee.

In this show we talk about Kirkistown, his life at the circuit and beyond, and what the future holds for the track under his stewardship. Donal is a natural raconteur with plenty of great stories to hear along the way.

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Ross and His 22 Quid E46 M3

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:41:05 GMT

Ross Annett joins the podcast as our new host. Ross runs a car cleaning company, Anachem, and is also the owner of a £22 E46 M3. Twenty Two Quid.

In this show, episode 10, we discuss car raffles, Gary tells about the NEC Classic Car Show, Ross and Andy talk track days, the Red Bull Carpark drift event in Belfast, Top Gear, and a 1000bhp RS6 among other things.

Full show notes at: https://rmsmotoring.com/sold-as-seen-podcast/ross-annett-joins-sold-as-seen-podcast-in-episode-10/

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Iconic Ioniq

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:19:34 GMT

In this episode of RMS Motoring's Sold as Seen Podcast, Andy has the Hyundai Ioniq 5 on road test, so EVs, costs and ownership are the order of the day. Craig drops a bomb. Gary gets us excited about our upcoming trip to the Classic Car Show at the NEC, and has us slightly less excited about the new Range Rover launch. Andy talks us through seeing the Lotus Emira in Birmingham, experiencing the fuel crises and being embedded in the Cotswolds, land of Clarkson, Metcalfe and Castle Combe Circuit. And we talk Bond Cars with the release of No Time To Die.

Full Show Notes: https://rmsmotoring.com/sold-as-seen-podcast/iconic-ionic-sold-as-seen-episode-9/

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With Bob Flavin

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:01:59 GMT

Bob Flavin is a automotive journalist and also has been producing several Youtube car reviews a month since 2010, making him the most popular car reviewer on YouTube in Ireland, with 70k subscribers. He also has over 130k followers on TikTok, and was previously the motoring correspondent for the Irish Independent. He also has, in his own words, a very educated arse.

He regularly spends his time flying around Europe to review cars for major manufacturers, and has recently started holding car enthusiast events near Dublin with huge turnouts.

Full show notes here: https://rmsmotoring.com/sold-as-seen-podcast/guest-bob-flavin-joins-sold-as-seen-podcast/

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Universally Challenged: Your Questions Answered

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:58:57 GMT

Welcome to Episode 7 of Sold as Seen Podcast. Fresh from our fascinating insight into the life of GQ’s Jason Barlow in Episode 6, in this episode we talk about some upcoming NI events, get excited by the recent announcements of a new Honda Integra and Nissan Z car, delve into some Youtube and Podcast channels that tick our boxes, partake in a Q&A from forum members – and lots more.

Craig ponders the Mini Electric.

The not-coming-to-us Nissan Z. Rear wheel drive, turbocharged 3.0 v6!

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With Jason Barlow (GQ, Top Gear)

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:08:39 GMT

GQ Magazine. Top Gear. Loaded Magazine. Bond Cars. 12th July Riots. Eddie Irvine. Don’t be a star f**ker. Firing Jonny Smith. The Kelly Show. Driven. Mike Brewer. Lauda. Paul Weller. Tarantino. Christian Bale. Matt Damon. Michael Caine.

You’re going to be to be blown away. The story of local lad Jason Barlow, on writing the dream on the latest episode of the Sold as Seen Podcast.

Jason Barlow is Editor-At-Large at Top Gear magazine, and a contributor for GQ magazine where he has written articles for over 23 years and has recently released Amazon Best Seller Bond Cars: A Definitive History. He hails from Bangor, Northern Ireland and among many other things, he presented BBC2 Top Gear for 55 episodes replacing Jeremy Clarkson before the show was relaunched in 2002, worked with James May and Mike Brewer on Driven, and sabotaged his own interview for Max Power magazine with publisher EMAP in the ’90s.

Jason is currently on our TV screens as a judge on ITV4’s the Car Years, but it’s his incredible automotive journalism and the column inches that followed that tell the real story. From Car Magazine to Loaded, to Top Gear Magazine and did I mention GQ? If you love cars, music, and film, prepare your ears for episode 6 of Sold as Seen.

For the full show notes see https://rmsmotoring.com/sold-as-seen-podcast/gq-and-top-gears-jason-barlow-joins-sold-as-seen-podcast-episode-6/

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One Night in Yaris: Crap Mods, Near Misses, The 812 Superfast and Kia

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:42:22 GMT

We’re now on Episode 5 of Sold as Seen Podcast, and this show sees us together in real life for the first time, thanks to Pete at PMG for providing the recording venue.

We talk about Andy’s GR Yaris, we speak to Gethin from GTI NI about the upcoming Euro Treffen show in Larne, talk the Rimac Nevera, chat to PMG Autocare's Pete Gilchrist and answer forum member questions. Badly.

Also in the show:

Andy Drives a Ferrari 812 Superfast - 800bhp and 170 in 17s
We talk Rimac, and the awesome Nevera
Find out how much the Fast and Furious Supra made at auction
What £3k won't buy you
Our very worst mods
Cars we owned, hated and loved

For the full show notes, photos and vids: https://rmsmotoring.com/sold-as-seen-podcast/one-night-in-yaris-crap-cars-near-misses-and-kias/

Ask us questions on the forum at https://rmsmotoring.com/forum/forums/sold-as-seen-podcast.104/

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Overnight Parts from Japan with Chris Gray from AE86 World

Tue, 25 May 2021 20:44:43 GMT

The Sold as Seen team pay their respects to a local legend from the Northern Ireland car community. Sadly, Dave “the Boffin” Hollinger, the man with most recognisable Toyota Corolla “twin cam” on this island, was laid to rest this week. Andy, Craig and Gaz deliver their own personal eulogy to Dave, recalling how he was often at the centre of every car event during the early 2000s.

It is very fitting that this show's guest was no stranger to either Dave or the world of “twin cams”. Chris Gray of AE86 World joins the team to tell us about his love of Japan: the cars, the culture and the people.

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Murph Wins a Twin Cam

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:05:42 GMT

In this episode we talk to jammy competition winner and RMS member Murph about the Twin Cam AE86 Corolla he won this week, we talk to Donal from Trackskills on the return of track days, and Andy lets some new car news slip.

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With Chris Suitor

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:37:32 GMT

We interview petrolhead, Belfast tailor and long time friend of RMS Motoring, Chris Suitor, on his cars, business exploits and life journey which is both fascinating and hilarious.

https://rmsmotoring.com/podcast/sold-as-seen-episode-2-with-chris-suitor/

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Pilot Episode, on the new M3, and Andy Orders a GR Yaris

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:23:33 GMT

Welcome to the all new motoring podcast, sold as seen, from NI car enthusiast forum and website, RMS Motoring. In this ep Andy Cooper, Craig Allen and Gary Reilly discuss the latest BMW M3, the death of the Mondeo, Andy buying a GR Yaris and more. Like it? Please subscribe! See https://rmsmotoring.com for more info

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