All Torque Car Podcast

Bradford Berry from North SHore BMW joins us to talk about the process of buying a car during COVID-19, including test driving cars overnight, flexible leasing arrangements including deferred payments. Brad compares the current climate to GFC and what he expects to occur.  The boys examine different parts of the economy from the housing market, the job market and how important it is to keep the wheels in motion. Ross talks about his epic fail during a recent Zoom meeting.  Brad is driving an X7 and we debate whether BMW has made an ugly car and whether the Z3 is the only car James Bond failed to pick up a girl. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and email us [email protected]

The boys are in self isolation and Ross is already looking to buy more things - a 1928 Roadster kit car from America to build in isolation. We look at what we are binging on TV. Halil shows his pictures of a Mazda 1000 utility over the podcast and Ross changes his background (for our amusement - again not good podcasting). Peter talks about his travels in France and Germany with a near miss pick pocket experience in Paris and his autobahn experiences in a BMW 530i Touring. We lok at how the Police are dealing with non-essential travel and Ross is making offers on one year old limosines.  Finally Halil is arranging for a Ferrari and AMG to be delivered to him for a test drive.  Email us [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Peter is in quarantine back from Europe making a short announcement wishing everyone well and new episodes will be uploaded next week - email us at [email protected]

Roving reporter Tom is on to talk about his new business, Club Car Wash.  Tom goes through the different techniques of car washing and describes many of the unique tools used compared to washing your car at home. Halil and Peter read a script that they made with an online robot to buy a demo Rolls Royce Cullinan and Halil drags his A7 at the Diesel meet.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and email us at [email protected]

NRL legend Anthony "Mini" Minichiello joins us today and talks about his role as Lexus ambassador. We look at the naturally aspirated Lexus F Sport V8's and discuss the full range of SUV's including the special trick of the Lexus Hybrid. Mini goes through his range of cars from his "paddock bashers" through to his first car, Ford Laser TX3 and graduated to a HSV Clubsport.  Halil and Peter were not allowed to buy their first cars.  Mini compares the players' carparks in the UK Premier League compared to other sports.  We look at early car sponsorships. Mini is running Minifit, a health and fitness programme for kids through schools.  We talk about the demise of the Holden brand and Peter looks at Australia becoming a left habd drive nation.  And we have to finish on the biggest rivalry Roosters v Rabbitohs!!! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and email us [email protected]

A short episode this week recording our first live in car podcast in a Holden Frontera wondering what is wrong with the suspension. We reveal the secrets of Carpool Karaoke.  Ross test drives the new BMW X5 40i and gives his car review. We see if Halil would be a good Uber driver. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.  Email us your questions at [email protected]

Ross is back and we start watching Talon eat food on YouTube. Ross talks about his taxi experience in Fiji.  Ross reviews his new Porsche Cayenne S and the boys discuss why the X Class failed to find any buyers.  Peter went to a car wash today and committed the ultiate rookie error after driving off.  Halil reports on the Bathurst 12 hour race with kanagaroos setting the early qualifying pace.  Ross options his upcoming BMW X5M. The boys tackle the serious problem of drink driving .... and finally Halil buys his kids Shubunkins!!  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and email us [email protected]

Halil's brother, Mem, joins the Australian Day celebrations.  The boys discuss the do's and don'ts of driving a convertible in summer.  It finally rained after a long drought and we look at driving techniques in the wet.  Peter travelled to Queensland and drove a ZB Commodore.  Mem and Peter compare driving high powered Commodores that belong to their brothers: W427 v GTS-R.  And finally Halil reveals the results of his drag race against a Lancer Ralliart.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and send us your questions to [email protected] 

We meet John Cassen and Elias Augerinos who have restored Mustangs.  John brought an original 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible and sent it to Melbourne to Western Smash Repairs for a full restoration and Elias with the assistance of Tom Dimitrakas is resto modding a 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback.  We learn tips on what to do before you begin a restoration project.  We hear some of the horror stories in both delays and money traps.  We debunk the car restoration shows completing a restoration in one hour.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and email us yoir questions [email protected]

Roving Reporter Tom Dimitrakas talks to Halil and Peter about this year's Summernats.  The boys discuss the shananigans and goings on for this unique moving automotive festival including the burnouts, safety and the events that go on during the weekend.  Halil discusses which of his cars will go to Summernats next year.  WIth the Christmas holidays finishing the boys talk about their presents this year.  Halil is dragging his VK for the first time against a Lancer Ralliart and we go out to dinner for Halil's birthday.  Follow us on Instgagram and Facebook and email us [email protected]