Articles by Alex Kersten

Everything Good And Bad About My £140 BMW E46 330i
Can you buy a BMW 330i Touring for £140 and not have a car plagued with issues? As it turns out, yes!
How We Made A BMW E46 330d Touring Quicker Than An E92 M3
We've finally done it! Our 330d Touring is now officially quicker than an E92 M3 on track. This is what it took to get it there...

The VW Up GTi Is An Unexpected MPG Hero
I'm just back from a 200-mile round trip in 'my' Up GTi, and I can't believe how economical it was on the motorway

Here's What You Need To Know About CT's Skoda Octavia Crew Car
It's no secret we're big fans of Skodas, but in case there was ever any doubt, we're using another one as a CT crew car. And here's why...
5 Things I Learned On A Road Trip In A Burly, Left-Field Korean 4x4
Last month, I took a SsangYong Rexton on an awesome road trip to Italy. So here's what the burly Korean 4x4 you've probably never heard of was like...

What's Good And Bad About 'My' VW Up GTi
I've lived with the Volkswagen Up GTi for just over 2 months and 1400 miles. Let me take you through what I like about the car, and a few things I'm not so sold on...
What do you want to see in the FINAL High Mileage Hero episode?
Hey guys. Miles is being restored to better than former glory (part 1 coming tonight on the Channel). Tell me what you want to see in the FINAL episode of the series where Miles will be better than factory fresh. I’ve already organised to show the car to the previous owner, I just want your thoughts too :)

Nurburgring 24 Hours Is A Blast, So Here's Why You Should Go Too
A few weeks ago, I drove all the way from London to the Nurburgring, camped in Teepees and watched the best race event ever. Here's why you should do it too!

4 Things I Learned After Driving A Mk1 Skoda Octavia vRS
I've just driven a Mk1 Octavia vRS for the very first time, and I'm amazed how awesome it felt
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Say Hello To 'My' Wicked Volkswagen Up GTi
My new long-term test car has arrived from VW, so let me tell you about this awesome little thing!
This Life-Size Crazy Cart Is What Bangers Were Made For
Old bangers get thrown in the bin far too easily these days, which is why it's great to see this Honda's transformation into greatness!

The Love We Have For 'Our' 1.4 Skoda SUV Is Massive
It's been six months and 5000 miles since Skoda built us our very own long-term 'crew car', and the love we have for this thing is massive. Here's why...

Help Me Spec 'My' New Volkswagen Up GTi
The Jaguar F-Type R has gone (boo), but in a few months, I'll get to look after a brand new Up GTi! Question is, how should I spec it?

Here's What Life Was Like With A Supercharged Jaguar F-Type R V8
After five months, and approximately 1600 miles, the F-Type has gone back to Jaguar. Here's what life was like as a short-term 'owner'
2018 Renault Megane RS Review: Proof That Power Can Be Beaten By Agility
The new Megane RS doesn't pack headline-grabbing power, but what it lacks in the trouser department, it makes up for with wild agility
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CT fans of India! We might be heading to India soon for video fun - what cool stuff should we do/see with cars?!
(Apparently there are a LOT of cows on the streets!)

Where are the most expensive places to buy used cars?
Many of you were surprised by the video when I said that a 2002 Boxster S costs around £5000 to buy in the UK. So tell me…How much does a cool used car cost where you live? Give me a price (in your currency!), location and a URL link of any of the following cars for me to include in a potential new video!

We Bought A Cheap V6 Jaguar And You'll Love What We've Got Planned
Say hello to our next project car. It was cheap, it has AWD, and it'll (hopefully) be great at off-roading once we're done with it!