Cheap Thrills

Rob Hartman
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Cheap Thrills is the podcast for people who love cars but don’t like spending money.  From bargain performance cars and future classics to market place scams, bad-buys and brilliant sleepers. We hunt down the most fun you can have on four wheels for the least cash.  If it’s a cheap, questionable, underrated or probably a bad idea.. it belongs here. 

Episodes

  1. Everyone At a Car Meet Is Like This.

    3D AGO

    Everyone At a Car Meet Is Like This.

    Send a text Every car meet has that guy. The one whose car is “nearly finished.” The wheels are temporary. The bumper’s coming off again. The map is booked. Always next week. In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we break down the unspoken rules of car meets, from anoraks who know more about your car than you do, to wannabe Clarksons, over-enthusiastic car bloggers, and the sudden appearance of the police that ends all fun. It’s a survival guide for talking to car people without becoming that guy yourself. Cheap cars. Free opinions. Absolutely nothing finished.

    4 min

  2. FEB 4

    Episode 1: Croissants Meet Clipboards

    Send a text I bought a £1,600 Peugeot RCZ with the aim of driving it to the Nürburgring. In Episode 1 of our Cheap Thrills road trip to Germany , I explain why the RCZ beat the sensible option — a Mondeo ST220 — and why this felt like the right kind of bad idea. This isn’t about lap times or flexing. It’s about cheap fun, real money, and seeing how far an interesting car can actually go. Join me as I start prepping to cross some boarders.

    5 min

  3. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Episode 0: Cheap Cars. Bad Ideas. Proper Fun.

    Send a text This is a podcast about cars that are fun, affordable, and usually a bad idea in the best possible way. Not supercars, not finance deals but real cars, real money, and real decisions. In this short Episode 0, I explain what Cheap Thrills is really about: Why cheap cars can still deliver big storiesWhy car culture doesn’t need to be snobby or expensiveAnd why the best fun often starts with a questionable marketplace listingThere are two sides to the show: Taking everyday, affordable cars and seeing how far they can be pushedSharing hard-earned advice on bargains, paperwork, and avoiding scams along the wayIf you like cars, hate posturing, and think fun matters more than monthly payments then this podcast is for you.

    1 min

  4. JAN 22

    Facebook Marketplace's Favourite Car Scam

    Send a text Facebook Marketplace is full of bargains, and full of scams. In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we expose one of the most common car scams online: private sellers asking for deposits on cheap cars, then disappearing.  Learn how the scam works, why people fall for it, and the simple rules that will keep your money safe when buying cars online. Essential listening for anyone buying or selling cars on Facebook Marketplace.

    4 min

  5. JAN 18

    The Peugeot RCZ - £1600 of Love or Hate? Come along for our first real drive.

    Send a text Join me as I take our chosen Nurburgring steed, the Peugeot RCZ 200 THP out for its first run.  It kicked out a whole host of fault codes in the cold weather and has some suspect tyres, so we reset the codes, cleaned it up and tested that rubber.  I don't really review cars, but this is a great little ride along if you're a lover of cheap and thrilling motoring.

    14 min

  6. JAN 7

    Good paperwork and high mileage.

    Send a text “Good paperwork doesn’t impress you — it tells the truth.” In this episode of Cheap Thrills: Buyer Beware, we break down what good car paperwork actually looks like and why thick folders, confident sellers, and vague service stamps don’t always mean a well-looked-after car. We cover service history, receipts, MOT patterns, proof of major maintenance, and the red flags that should make you walk away or renegotiate.  If you’re buying a used car, this episode will help you spot real care, avoid expensive mistakes, and buy with confidence. Cheap cars. Cheap stories. Buyer beware.

    6 min

  7. JAN 2

    If They Ask for a Vehicle History Check… It’s a Facebook Marketplace Scam

    Send a text Selling a car on Facebook Marketplace? This episode could save you money. In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we expose one of the most common car-selling scams online — the Facebook Marketplace vehicle history check scam. You know the one: a “buyer” asks you to pay for a cheap history report from their own website, promises they’re ready to buy… and then disappears the moment you pay. We break down exactly how the scam works, the red flags every seller should know, what never to do when selling a car online, and the simple response that instantly filters out scammers. If you’re selling a used car — or planning to — this is essential listening. Cheap cars. Cheap stories. Zero tolerance for scams.

    6 min

  8. 12/20/2025

    The Ford Mondeo, a distinctly average car?

    Send a text Is the Ford Mondeo actually a bargain hero, or just… boring? In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we take a no-nonsense look at the Ford Mondeo and work out if it's good for a lap of the ring. If you're an owner get in touch and help is answer the big question: is the Mondeo an underrated gem or a forgettable fleet car?

    14 min

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About

Cheap Thrills is the podcast for people who love cars but don’t like spending money.  From bargain performance cars and future classics to market place scams, bad-buys and brilliant sleepers. We hunt down the most fun you can have on four wheels for the least cash.  If it’s a cheap, questionable, underrated or probably a bad idea.. it belongs here. 

Information

  • Creator
    Rob Hartman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cheap Thrills
  • Show Website
    Cheap Thrills