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The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Chris Harris
45 episodes
4 days ago

Chris Harris and Friends are back with a brand new weekly show featuring the usual car banter. Presented by Chris Harris with Chris Cooper, Manish Pandey and Neil Clifford.


For sponsorship and advertising enquiries please email finlay@chrisharrisoncars.com


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Chris Harris and Friends are back with a brand new weekly show featuring the usual car banter. Presented by Chris Harris with Chris Cooper, Manish Pandey and Neil Clifford.


For sponsorship and advertising enquiries please email finlay@chrisharrisoncars.com


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The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Why was Monaco such a terrible race? Most underrated car of all time? | The Car Podcast #39

Link to our theatre show – tickets available below!

https://link.dice.fm/the_car_podcast_london_2025


We’ve partnered with K&N! More content coming soon – use code “CHOC15” for 15% off K&N products at checkout!

https://www.knfilters.co.uk


This week, we have another long one for you! The team discuss (more like tear apart) Monaco, give their differing opinions on the art of towing, and argue what they think is the most underrated car of all time. This, and much more! We hope you enjoy.


(00:00) Intro

(00:33) Towing 

(17:05) Monaco was awful. Monaco is always awful. Discuss  

(33:55) What’s the best car that received the most undeserved lack of recognition and/or sales?

(48:30) Guilty secret car

(58:30) Car interiors never recovered once the single DIN head-unit disappeared, discuss!

(1:10:12) 2CG

(1:19:00) Music


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3 days ago
1 hour 21 minutes 37 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Have Jaguar “fired their ad agency”? | The Car Podcast #38

Link to the theatre tickets below!

https://link.dice.fm/the_car_podcast_london_2025


We’ve partnered with K&N! More content coming soon – use code “CHOC15” for 15% off K&N products at checkout!

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This week, we have a marathon episode for you all – nearly 90 minutes! That might be because the team spent 30 minutes updating us on what they did in cars this week, but that’s beside the point. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:06) Announcement

(01:41) What we did in cars this week

(30:56) What should the new Popemobile be?

(36:20) Jaguar “firing” their ad agency?

(47:40) F1

(1:02:00) Change a car law of your choice

(1:13:06) Intake noise quiz by K&N

(1:18:50) 2CG

(1:26:56) Music


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1 week ago
1 hour 30 minutes 6 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
John McGuinness joins us! EXCITING news in description! | The Car Podcast #37

Announcement coming at 12PM BST on Friday 16th May on @harrismonkey & @chrisharrisoncars Instagram...


We’ve partnered with K&N! More content coming soon – use code “CHOC15” for 15% off K&N products at checkout!


This week, we have a special guest! John McGuinness – road racing royalty – joins us for this episode. He also has the generosity to bear with some of our more niche automotive chat. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:10) John McGuinness

(15:38) Why is the blue full beam light the best light?

(22:36) Rental cars

(43:34) The Intake Noise Quiz by K&N

(52:12) F1 and Oli Oakes…

(1:01:33) 2CG

(1:12:36) Music


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2 weeks ago
1 hour 19 minutes 47 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
“Worst car I’ve ever driven!”, & Oliver Oakes leaves Alpine! | The Car Podcast #36

This week, we’ve got yet more eclectic car chat. From thoughts on tyre pressure monitors & which racing drivers would you splice the DNA of, to the reaction of Oliver Oakes leaving Alpine and thoughts on matte paint! Hint, they’re not a fan…This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:20) Tyre pressure monitors

(11:34) Worst engine & gearbox in a car?

(27:25) Top Marques

(40:32) Best racing DNA

(51:15) Oliver Oakes leaving Alpine & F1 chat

(59:32) Matte paint – good or bad?

(1:07:15) 2CG

(1:14:58) Music


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3 weeks ago
1 hour 19 minutes 6 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Special Announcement! | The Car Podcast #35

This week, we have some very exciting news! We also have some fairly bizarre topics – even for our usual standard. We hope you enjoy! 


(00:00) Intro

(00:06)Special announcement

(01:12) Most surprisingly good driver you’ve had the pleasure to sit next to? One that was totally unexpected

(19:10) You have to order a new car today – with the sole purpose of its value increasing by the greatest percentage relative to its new price

(30:42) Mitsubishi is launching a new minivan/ camper that is designed to accommodate ‘horizontal jogging’. You are in charge of naming the vehicle. 

(36:08) What’s the difference between a convertible and a cabriolet? 

(39:52) Best little hidden feature you’ve found in one of your cars.

(51:30) 2CG

(1:03:29) Music


Track Day: https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/chris-harris-track-day

Podcast: https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/chris-harris-live-podcast


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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes 15 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Could Lewis leave F1? | The Car Podcast #34

This week, the team decide which expensive car they would haphazardly dissect and turn into a pick up truck, they also discuss whether liking chrome trim makes them old, and finally they have to find new cars with character – harder than you’d think! We hope you enjoy.


(00:00) Intro

(00:20) Most pathetic boot

(13:50) Which expensive car would you butcher to turn into a pick up truck

(21:45) Chrome trim

(33:15) F1

(51:03) What’s the best ‘baddie’ car on film and TV

(59:55) 2CG

(1:09:22) Music


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1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes 34 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Goodwood, or F1 in Bahrain? | The Car Podcast #33

This week, the team reflect on the back of a great weekend in Bahrain and Goodwood – the eagle-eyed amongst you may have spotted one of our hosts on Martin Brundle’s gridwalk… This, and the team discuss the colour white on cars, & the best French roads for motorists. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:34) F1 chat & CH grid walk

(20:17) Our week in cars

(33:53) The colour white

(47:04) Best French roads

(59:08) 2CG

(1:05:18) Music


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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes 20 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
What are the best British Cars? | The Car Podcast #32

This week, for our THIRD podcast this week – aren’t you lucky? Or bored of us yet? Either way, we hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:22) Car alarms

(13:56) Funniest story about lost car keys

(34:45) Japanese GP

(47:24) A joyful story to dedicate to the fact that the driving months have now begun

(1:00:42) 2CG

(1:11:40) Music


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1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes 6 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Premier Live Recording!

A few weekends ago, the team visited Fisher Performance Cars and recorded their first live podcast together! This is what ensued. We hope you enjoy.


Don't worry if you missed out on this event, there will be more announced in the near future!


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1 month ago
1 hour 47 minutes 8 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Performance cars saved, EV regs dropped for elite carmakers!
Welcome to an Emergency Podcast where our hosts have hastily gathered to discuss the implications of the UK government relaxing EV regulations for 2030/35, & giving specialist UK manufacturers total exemption. They’re all rather excited for what this might mean in the future. We hope you enjoy!

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1 month ago
19 minutes 25 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
How Tsunoda will do on Red Bull debut at Suzuka… | The Car Podcast #31

This week, the team discuss their ‘desert island’ (those listening outside the UK are forgiven for wondering what this means) motoring magazine articles, single-exit exhausts & cars which have grown on you over time. This and much more. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:30) ‘Desert island’ car magazine article

(25:17) A car you used to think looked bad – but now looks good, and makes you wonder whether you were wrong all that time

(41:48) Japanese GP predictions

(54:20) What was the last car related computer game you played

(1:03:54) Favourite single-exit exhaust

(1:10:19) 2CG

(1:14:47) Music



Fast Lane F40 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWLgk9x40c&t=2028s&pp=ygUaZmFzdCBsYW5lIDE5ODkgZmVycmFyaSBmNDA%3D


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1 month ago
1 hour 18 minutes 26 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Why did Red Bull drop Liam Lawson? | The Car Podcast #30

This week, the team dive into China and the (at the time) unannounced news that Liam Lawson might be dropped by Red Bull…They also discuss what makes up their favourite driving position, and the (terrifying) imaginary world where they are Minister for Transport in the UK. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:36) Favourite driving position 

(17:40) F1 China. The Lawson conundrum

(39:20) If you were the minister for transport, what would you do about UK speed limits?

(56:40) 2CG

(1:05:11) Music



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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 18 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
F1 Melbourne Review! £59k Cars. Alpine Prototype… | The Car Podcast #29

This week, the team start by recanting their weekend away together on a road trip to sunny Cornwall. We also hit the peak of our ‘shed’ series at the eye-watering sum of £59k! They also weigh in on the results of the first F1 race of the year. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:06) Eddie Jordan Tribute

(02:37) Cornwall Road Trip

(24:23) F1

(41:26) £59k ‘Shed’

(51:15) Jackanory

(1:08:53) 2CG

(1:21:32) Music



£59k Car Links:

Neil with an I – https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1847124

Manish – https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18023291

Chris C – https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407262193965

Chris H – …



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2 months ago
1 hour 24 minutes 50 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
F1 2025 Predictions! £47k Cars, & Grey Cars… | The Car Podcast #28

This week, the team are eagerly anticipating the return of F1 – giving their predictions for the season. The team also discuss the divisive colour of grey/silver, the shed series reaches an eye-watering £47k, and Manish gives a heartfelt Jackanory regarding Professor Sid Watkins. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:35) F1 

(12:34) When the **** did that happen?

(22:02) Grey

(34:40) £47k car

(50:31) Jackanory

(1:08:55) 2CG

(1:22:47) Music


£47k Car Links:

Neil with an I – https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16159299

Manish do Brasil – https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1534190

Crashy Chris – https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17924250

Slower Chris – https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1664584



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2 months ago
1 hour 26 minutes 25 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Will the V8 Survive? £38k Cars, & Off-Roading Mishaps… | The Car Podcast #27

This week, we have a new segment in the podcast! We also have our next ‘shed’ from our algorithm at £38k (not really a shed anymore but suspend your belief for our sakes) and marmite cars! For those who aren’t from the Great British Isles, this is a car that people either love or hate… We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(01:35) Merc is bringing back the V8

(15:59) £38k Car

(28:00) Jackanory

(45:18) Marmite cars

(57:40) Offroad stories

(1:10:40) 2CG

(1:17:16) Music



£38k Car Links:

Neil – https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17100735

Manish – https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1805690

Chris C – https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503029667649

Chris H – https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411136255037



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2 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 4 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Car You Most Regret Selling? Best Car for £30k, & Blue Cars… | The Car Podcast #26

This week, we have a rather emotional and touching episode – especially so in the 2CG. This, the “Shed” series continuing at £30k, debate over the colour Blue, and much more! We hope you enjoy.


(00:00) Intro

(01:17) Cars you regret selling

⁠(20:31) £30k shed

(30:32) The colour Blue 

(41:32) Dash Cams

(55:47) 2CG

⁠(1:12:32) Music


PTS Explorer – https://www.ptsexplorer.com/


£30k Car Links:

Neil – https://www.qualitycarstoday.co.uk/vehicle-details/Jaguar-F-Type-V8-S-U2765/

Manish – https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16903619

Chris C – https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501057751984

Chris H – https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302013819205



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3 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Special Guests Episode! Brilliant £23k Cars, & The F1 Show at the O2… | The Car Podcast #25

This week, we have a special ONE car garage, for a very special guest! The team also go into F1 and its recent show at the O2, the best cars money can buy for £23k, and more! We truly hope you enjoy


(00:00) Intro

(01:28) F1 O2 Show

(14:00) £23k Shed 

⁠(25:49) The games you play on your own whilst driving 

(38:55) Special Guests Introduction

(39:50) 1CG

(54:30) Music


Robert’s GoFundMe!!! : https://www.gofundme.com/f/get-robert-denton-back-on-the-road


£23k Car Links:

Chris H – https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501158065692

Manish – https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408152925202

Chris C – https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/17216435

Neil with an I – https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16123568



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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 41 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Is Porsche saving petrol cars? Best 1980s F1 Driver, & Worst Passenger Stories… | The Car Podcast #24

This episode, the 2CG imagines Mr Harris as Sheriff of Bristol – think the ending of Hot Fuzz. The team also share with us the interesting, mad, hilarious things they’ve done in cars recently. They also point the finger at who they think their worst passenger is!. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:47) This week In cars 

(15:08) Funniest car story you’ve ever heard 

(27:35) Who is the most annoying passenger you’ve endured, and why?

(40:05) The Porsche conundrum -just announced £800m investment back into ICE and hybrid 

(51:35) If you could be a 1980s F1 driver, who would you be? And you can’t be Senna….

(1:01:07) 2CG 

(1:08:34) Music


John Watson Commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4HSpx3aBq8



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3 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes 13 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
The Manual Gearbox Lives! Best Cars for £17k! And US Tariffs… | The Car Podcast #23

This week, the team discuss black cars – love them or hate them. They also dive into the recent news from Aston Martin about the manual gearbox… This, and our usual ‘shed’ & 2CG instalments. We hope you enjoy!


(00:00) Intro

(00:50) Aston Martin – Manual Announcement

(19:14) Colour – Black

(32:00) £17k cars

(42:04) Tariffs…

(55:38) Car you have never seen before that you really NEED to see in the flesh

(1:00:16) 2CG

(1:09:55) Music


£17,000 Car Links

Manish: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401035211094

Chris C: https://www.sevensandclassics.com/showroom/tvr-chimaera

Neil with an I: https://www.heeltoecarslimited.com/stock/p/2003-porsche-911-996-manual-targa-36

Chris H: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1825016



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3 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 15 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends
Greatest Cars under £12k! Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari & Best BMW’s in 1988 | The Car Podcast #22

This week, the team take on a Lewis Hamilton themed 3 car garage! They also dive into his arrival at Ferrari, whether they still buy car magazines and more. We hope you enjoy.


(00:00) Intro

(01:26) Lewis arrives at Ferrari – what would your arrival picture be?

(17:53) BMW ads from 1988

(37:43) Do you still buy car mags?

(55:26) £12k used car challenge

(1:03:34) 3CG

(1:17:50) Music



£12,000 Car Links:

Manish: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410305755550

Neil: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1593177

Chris C: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405239996423

Chris H: https://www.carandclassic.com/la/C1803201



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4 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 2 seconds

The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends

Chris Harris and Friends are back with a brand new weekly show featuring the usual car banter. Presented by Chris Harris with Chris Cooper, Manish Pandey and Neil Clifford.


For sponsorship and advertising enquiries please email finlay@chrisharrisoncars.com


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