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14/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Can you spot it?! 👀

For the eagle-eyed among you, you might’ve noticed The Car Buying Coach UK logo on the shorts of Durham Dragons 🐉

I’m delighted to be sponsoring the Dragons—not just because it’s amazing to see my logo on the new kit, but because it gives me the chance to give something back to a club that’s given me so much 🔵🟡



📸: Hell of a View

03/05/2026

01/05/2026

28/04/2026

£219K vs £97K… but which one actually makes sense to buy?

In the latest episode of Kickin' Tyres, Adam Gray and Tim Barnes-Clay. Freelance motoring journalist for hire break down two very different ways to spend serious money on a car—and the results aren’t as obvious as you’d think.

From value for money to real-world ownership costs, this one is all about what you actually get for your money, not just the badge.

If you care about smart car-buying decisions, this episode is worth your time.

Powered by The Car Buying Coach UK.

Listen now on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

12/04/2026

The Chinese SUV market is getting crowded, and let's be real—the designs are getting repetitive. 🥱

06/04/2026

IT’S FINALLY HERE! 👀

We finally did it! Kickin' Tyres Episode 1 is officially out in the wild. 🎙️🚗

Tim Barnes-Clay. Freelance motoring journalist for hire and I have spent years talking cars behind the scenes, and we decided it was time to bring those unfiltered conversations to you. No brand spin, no dealership bias—just two motoring journos telling it like it is.

In this first one, we’re getting stuck into:

🔋 MG’s 1,000km Battery: They’re calling it a "solid-state" breakthrough. Is it the real deal or just clever PR?

🏁 Hooning the Changan Deepal S05: We took this new Chinese SUV to a UK airfield to see if it actually handles our "unique" British roads. (Spoiler: Someone failed the emergency braking test... badly).

🔌 The Hybrid’s 100-Year Life: Why we think the reports of the hybrid’s death have been greatly exaggerated.

We’re not here to sell you a car; we’re here to talk about them.

👇 Watch the full video on YouTube (link in the comments!)

Let us know what you think of the new Changan S05—is it a threat to the established brands or just another SUV?

23/02/2026

🚗 Geely Starray EM-i Review – Is This the Best Value Plug-In Hybrid SUV in the UK Right Now?

I’ve just driven the new Geely Starray EM-i — and I’ll admit, it surprised me.

▪️ Up to 85 miles of electric range.
▪️ Strong standard equipment.
▪️ Pricing that undercuts several established rivals.

It’s not flashy. It’s not sporty. But it might be one of the most sensible plug-in hybrid SUVs currently available.

If you're weighing up hybrid vs electric — or just want maximum electric range without going fully EV — this one deserves a closer look.

Full UK review here 👇

https://www.thecarbuyingcoach.co.uk/post/geely-starray-em-i-uk-review

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