Articles by Alex Kersten
Opinion
10/12/18
Can you buy a BMW 330i Touring for £140 and not have a car plagued with issues? As it turns out, yes!
Tuning
03/10/18
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...
Opinion
19/09/18
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
Opinion
14/09/18
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...
Features
02/08/18
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...
Opinion
16/07/18
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...
DIY
15/06/18
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 :)
Opinion
12/06/18
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!
Features
07/06/18
I've just driven a Mk1 Octavia vRS for the very first time, and I'm amazed how awesome it felt
News
23/05/18
My new long-term test car has arrived from VW, so let me tell you about this awesome little thing!
DIY
22/05/18
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!
Opinion
10/04/18
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...
Ask Car Throttle
10/04/18
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Features
12/02/18
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?
Features
08/02/18
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'
Features
30/01/18
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
Ask Car Throttle
14/01/18
(Apparently there are a LOT of cows on the streets!)
Ask Car Throttle
05/01/18
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! 986 gen Boxster S post 2009 RX-8 Honda Civic Type R EP3 (2001-2005) Mk1 Mazda MX-5 Honda S2000 E46 BMW 330ci plus any other cool used cars you can think of!
Features
29/12/17
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!