Episodes
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/14/24
Published 03/14/24
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 01/24/24
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/12/23
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/12/23
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/19/23
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 08/23/23
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 07/27/23
The £65k Mk8 Golf-R 333, Andy's Yaris replacement, the Tesla Model S Plaid and Your Questions Answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 05/31/23
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/27/23
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:...
Published 03/01/23
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/02/23
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...
Published 12/07/22
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 10/20/22
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 09/21/22
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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 07/19/22
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/29/22
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/01/22
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... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/06/22
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 See...
Published 04/11/22
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...
Published 03/10/22
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/08/22
Andy, Ross and Gary answer questions posed by members of the RMS Motoring Forum. Results are more hilarious than insightful. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 02/08/22
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 02/01/22
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...
Published 01/26/22