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« Reply #105 on: November 01, 2022, 12:39:42 PM »
No time to watch regularly, but much preferred to have TV on without sound, 1 HR prog = 15-20 mins spanner work. Have met Mike Brewer good bloke.

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« Reply #106 on: November 01, 2022, 04:50:24 PM »
Just watched it for the first time after reading your post. Brilliant. Super professional and Jonny is a great, affable presenter. He does stuff for Fully Charged as well. I will certainly watch more episodes.

I'm glad that you enjoyed it! I especially like the variety of his programmes. He did a great review of the Honda E when that was released (I appreciate some time ago now!). It made me really want one!

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« Reply #107 on: January 15, 2023, 11:13:12 AM »
Fifth Gear: Recharged new series on Quest 9pm Thursday
Salavage Hunters: Classic Cars new series on Quest 9p, Wednesday
Tonight: Your Car: Time To Switch? on ITV 8.30pm Thursday
The Secret Genius Of Modern Life - ep4 Electric Car on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001f7y1

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« Reply #108 on: January 17, 2023, 01:34:57 PM »
I have watched the first two episodes of Fifth Gear - Recharged. It's alright as motoring shows go, some of the presenters are quite entertaining and so I will continue with it. Although the car press (both TV and magazines) in general need to stop peddling this idea that electric cars are the answer. The future will require a mix of electric, petrol, diesel and other fuel sources (such as hydrogen). Electric isn't for everyone and never will be, no matter how much the EU and government try to push the agenda (remember that diesel was pushed in the early noughties, and look what happened with that). ICE cars will be on the roads for decades to come.

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« Reply #109 on: January 17, 2023, 01:46:42 PM »
I watched the latest Recharged Civic review and my impression was they weren't reviewing it for day to day use but as a racing car.

They aren't alone as a lot of TV reviews are based on performance not say commuting comfort or ease of driving.
« Last Edit: January 17, 2023, 02:34:10 PM by Kremmen »
Let's be careful out there !

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« Reply #110 on: January 17, 2023, 02:33:17 PM »
None of the tv shows give everyday cars decent reviews.

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« Reply #111 on: January 17, 2023, 03:21:36 PM »
...Youtube usually provides better everyday reviews than the TV!

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« Reply #112 on: January 18, 2023, 11:57:20 AM »
Both 'The Late Brake Show' and 'Harry's Garage' on YouTube both provide real-world (and enjoyable) car reviews.

And I agree about the recent Honda Civic (11th gen) review on Fifth Gear Recharged. Almost all of the motoring press have been singing the praises of this new model but I thought the Fifth Gear lot were testing the car in situations that were not representative of day-to-day driving and seem somewhat indifferent about it.

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Re: Car shows on TV - Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Wheeler Dealers, etc.
« Reply #113 on: May 11, 2023, 08:27:10 PM »
The 2022 series of Car SOS is on More4.

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« Reply #114 on: May 11, 2023, 08:54:05 PM »
Johnny Smith on his Late Brake Show visits a massive bang upto date car recycling centre.


Includes a Tesla tear down. Interesting stuff.
« Last Edit: May 11, 2023, 09:49:09 PM by Westy36 »

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« Reply #115 on: May 12, 2023, 08:44:04 AM »
I watched Channel 5 of EVs. Started with back to back tests of Porsche EV vs petrol.
Totally unimpressed.
Schoolboy mentality.
Not real world,
AWFUL.

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« Reply #116 on: July 23, 2023, 10:45:10 AM »
Repair Lot - a new classic car restoration show starts Sunday at 6pm on Dave/UKTV Play.
Electric Cars: What They Really Mean For You - Tuesday 8pm BBC1/iPlayer.

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« Reply #117 on: July 23, 2023, 11:33:14 AM »
Saw "Repair Lot" advertised. Looks like it could be worth a watch.

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« Reply #118 on: February 01, 2024, 08:21:26 PM »
2023 series of Car SOS now on More4.

For car reviews I recommend High Peak Autos and Marek Drives in English channels on Youtube. For car history check out Big Car and Ed's Auto Reviews.

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« Reply #119 on: February 02, 2024, 12:51:24 PM »
I endorse your recommendations Richard. Especially High Peak Autos.

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