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The Smart Drive Podcast – where driving expertise meets real talk! Join Ashley Neil, top-tier Driving Instructor, and Simon Houghton, EV enthusiast and Advanced Driver, as they dive into everything from road skills to the future of motoring. With the unmistakable sounds of Liverpool and Bolton, they keep it insightful, engaging, and packed with tips to make you a smarter driver. Buckle up—this is one ride you don’t want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1 E10: Ford Focus ST Manual Fun, Flash-to-Overtake Row & EV Road Tax – The Smart Drive Podcast
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“Two grown men swap seats in a Focus ST and immediately remember why manuals are both brilliant and mildly exhausting.” • Focus ST first impressions: sharp steering, short gears, rev-matching modes and UK-road “jitter” in Sport • The spicy debate: should you flash before an overtake — helpful heads-up or unnecessary aggro? (Roadcraft gets name-chec…
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S1 E9: Christmas Special – Dash Cams, EV 12V Chaos & Track-Day Truths – The Smart Drive Podcast
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Christmas jumpers on, windows cracked, and one mildly existential crisis about being older than TV legends — it’s festive motoring chaos with Simon and Ashley. • The oddly brilliant “top car gifts” list: dash cams, smart tyre inflators, OBD2 scanners and other stuff you’ll actually use • Track-day tales: a 1969 Dodge Charger experience and a torren…
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S1 E8: Hardest Driving Tests, 1MW Charging & Winter Roadcraft – The Smart Drive Podcast
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What do Japan’s bonkers driving exams, megawatt EV charging, and black-ice panic all have in common? Japan’s notoriously tough driving test and why precision doesn’t always equal preparedness 1-megawatt EV charging, dual-gun chaos, and what it means for real-world range in 6 minutes flat Winter driving tips: ABS myths, launch control in the rain, a…
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S1 E7: “Blame the Volvo” – Drive-Thru Lattes, 600 kW Chargers & Adaptive Cruise Chaos
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In this live-in-car episode (yes, we recorded in the same vehicle), Simon & Ashley navigate real-life motoring madness: • A dodgy Volvo manoeuvre sparks chaos in the car park • Can you actually pay for a latte with your phone in a drive-through? • The 600 kW charging cable existential crisis and hot takes on adaptive cruise control Grab your favour…
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S1 E6: Car Report Scams, Speed Limit Debate & UK vs French Roads – The Smart Drive Podcast
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In Episode 6, Simon & Ashley pull up to the roadside with serious and silly topics: • How to spot car-report scams and protect yourself when selling used • A comparison of French smooth roads vs UK squeaky ones — what the driving experience teaches us • Speed-limit debate: should the rules change and what it means for drivers With practical advice,…
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S1 E5: “Peak Buttons”, Pedal Rants & Cyclist vs Driver Real Talk – The Smart Drive Podcast
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Episode 5: Simon & Ashley return with a broad lane of motoring topics: • The era of ‘peak buttons’ — why too many car controls drive us nuts • Pedal fail stories, dash-cam tinkering and the quirks of smart motorways • Cyclist vs driver tensions: can we all just share the road? Whether you’re behind the wheel daily or just love driving culture, this…
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S1 E4: Dodgy Motors, Super-Glue & Manual vs Automatic – The Smart Drive Podcast
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In Episode 4 we go deep into mechanical mayhem and driving evolution: • Decades of dodgy cars and stories of the worst failures (yes, including super-glue incidents) • Can you really learn to drive from YouTube? We debate it • Manual vs automatic: Which is right for you now? If you love car culture, driving tech and the unexpected — join us for 61 …
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S1 E3: Hot Hatches & EV Zen — From RS Hooligans to Smart Driving – The Smart Drive Podcast
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Simon & Ashley hit the streets and charging points in Episode 3: • Hot-hatch heritage meets EV future — can both exist? • Insight on what it takes to be ‘EV-ready’ and whether you’re already there • Driving disasters, insurance oddities, quirky Euro driving-test tales and more Whether you’re a petrolhead, EV adopter or somewhere in between — this e…
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S1 E2: EV Highland Raid, Handbrake Fails & Overtake Masterclass – The Smart Drive Podcast
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In Episode 2 we get behind the wheel and rewind through driving chaos with Simon & Ashley: • An EV adventure across the Scottish Highlands — and the worst drivers around Loch Lomond • Handbrake fails, overtaking quirks and what drivers should know • Honest chat on changing driving styles, tech, and staying sharp behind the wheel Laughs, real-world …
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S1 E1: Audi Q6 Test Drive & £1,500 First-Car Adventure – The Smart Drive Podcast
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Welcome to the launch of The Smart Drive Podcast! Hosts Simon & Ashley dive into: • Taking the new Audi Q6 for a test drive and dissecting its driver-assist tech • Embarking on a budget £1,500 first-car challenge — can you still have fun on a small budget? • Insight into driving examiner recruitment and what it means for learner drivers Join us for…
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What's new in car audio 2021? Listen to Dereck and Hifi discuss and join us live in video every Wednesday at 7:30pm CST www.youtube.com/12vtalkBy BigDWiz & HifiVega
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Episode 127: The Toom of Boom W/Shawn K
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Just in time for Halloween we talk to Shawn K about the Tomb of Boom coffin he built for Dereck. You can see the coffin at www.tombofboom.com and you can watch us live every Wednesday at 7:30pm cst www.youtube.com/12vTalkBy BigDWiz & HifiVega
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