Meals on Wheels – Big Moe’s Diner
Roadside places to eat are a bit thin on the ground in the A13 corridor, an area just north of the Thames between London and Essex. For a hungry driver heading west towards the capital from the Essex stretch of the M25, or indeed heading out of town towards the M25 to go further afield, […]
High Mile Club – 451,741 miles 2010 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI
Living where he does in rural Herefordshire, Rich James might well be expected to clock up the miles in his car. But more than 450,000 miles, and in a 60-plate Volkswagen Touran that’s not yet five years old? That’s a phenomenal tally. So it’s unsurprising to learn that Rich is a private hire taxi driver, […]
LIVING IN CARS: 4×4 B&B anyone?

As the number of homeless in the UK continues to rise, anecdotal evidence suggests a new popularity for cars as improvised shelters. Simon Hacker investigates ñ and asks if a cheap 4×4 is the wisest choice of mobile home 1 I have form on this subject, so Iíll come clean here: I have lived in a […]
Who’s driving you home?
After Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million cars to fix a software vulnerability, Simon Hacker explores how easy it might be for criminals to tune into your car’s controls. 1 We’ve glanced upon this subject before in this page, but Fiat Chrysler’s sudden recall of a staggering 1.4 million cars in the USA has pushed the issue of […]
Mods and Rockers

The modified car scene has changed. Unless you’re a particularly skilled mechanic, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to pop the bonnet on a modern vehicle and perform the kind of DIY tune-ups that formed the culture decades ago. If tinkering is your thing, then you’re likely going to need a car that’s at least 15 […]