Frequently Asked Questions
What was your first car?
1981 Datsun Sunny Estate (90% rust).
Why did you call the YouTube channel CarSpyTV?
Because it’s a short, memorable, easy to spell name that suggests what the channel’s about.
What caused your last breakdown?
The Corsa’s head gasket failed at the top of a hill, on a roundabout, at rush hour.
When did you meet Mrs CarSpyTV?
In the Jurassic Period (lunchtime).
What equipment do you use to make YouTube videos?
Generally:
- Canon 250D (DSLR camera)
- Samsung A55 5G (smartphone)
- Hollyland Lark M2 Combo (microphones)
- Shotcut (video editor).
Have you ever taught someone to drive?
I helped, in the Nissan Micra that’s on the channel.
My car won’t start – why?
Ummm.
What cars would you like to own?
Among others, the:
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Jaguar XJS
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Reliant Robin
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Citroen 2CV.
Which of your cars has been most reliable?
The Ford Focus that we bought in 2009.
What’s the fastest you’ve been in a car?
On private land where it was legal, a professional racer proved his car could hit 160mph.