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Sold as Seen

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

Join Andy Cooper from Northern Ireland's RMS Motoring with fellow hosts Ross Annett and Gary Reilly on their journey to blag a chat with the most renowned petrolheads and motoring personalities they can manage.


After two decades of running RMS, competing in motorsport, writing, blogging, photography, features, reviews and travel, Andy knew there was only one other thing to do. Talk. And some of the most interesting car folk you meet in life might be 5 minutes trackside at Kirkistown Circuit or in a packed hall at the Geneva Motor Show.


Sold as Seen is the ultimate excuse for us to have a proper chat with anyone who loves cars, be they from 'wee' NI or further afield, and share it with you all. And when we're not, we're gassing about cars in general. If you like what we're doing, tell a mate. And be internet socially responsible - like, share and rate. And enjoy!


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Episodes

Dubshed Reloaded with Nigel Lamont

March 14, 2024 08:16 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Our guest on episode 34 is none other than Dubshed show organiser, and Reload Podcast presenter, Nigel Lamont. We hear about what's coming in Dubshed 2024, the Supercar weekend, and what endears us to brands or cars for life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just the Right Amount of Power

January 24, 2024 22:44 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

Is the BMW I5 M60 worth north of £100k? Or a 520d over 50k? What are your rituals just before you start driving (and some climate control madness). And what's just the right amount of power? All in this episode of the Sold as Seen Podcast, with Andy Cooper from RMS Motoring, with Gary Reilly and Ross Annett. Oh, and Gary wins yet another (well deserved) watch from Evo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cybertruck Potholes

December 12, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

In episode 32 of the Sold as Seen Podcast, the last of 2023, we talk Tesla Cybertruck, cheap L405 Range Rovers, Potholes and an irregular insurance background check. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEC Classic Car Show 2023

November 12, 2023 22:30 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MB

We visit the Classic Car Show at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre. See RMS Motoring for accompanying photos which will definitely help understand what we are talking about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tint My Ride

October 19, 2023 11:39 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Resident entrepreneur Ross shares a novel approach to dealing with tinted glass. Andy talks Walter Isaacson's Musk bio, and Gary tells us about the crushing disappointment that was the ST185 Celica GT4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Smell of Diff Oil

August 23, 2023 20:37 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Andy tells us the uncomfortably fast truth of the Tesla Model S Plaid, after a recent track day in one. We then talk knowing nothing about supercars, and the dire state of the MOT system in Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caterham Project V and Supercar Sunday

July 27, 2023 09:28 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

After a short summer holiday hiatus, we discuss Goodwood, the Caterham Project V and the upcoming Supercar Extravaganza charity event to support the NI Air Ambulance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overpriced Golfing

May 31, 2023 22:37 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MB

The £65k Mk8 Golf-R 333, Andy's Yaris replacement, the Tesla Model S Plaid and Your Questions Answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slow Has Been

April 27, 2023 10:05 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

In this, episode 26 of the Sold as Seen Podcast, we discuss the untimely passing of Waterford Rally man Craig Breen and the superb Dubshed car show. Andy regales the collection of his new Lotus Emira, and Ross dissects his M3 defeat at the hands of a Yaris on the drag strip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L200 from NI to Ukraine

March 01, 2023 22:58 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

We are joined by Anthony Hughes (Artoir on RMS) who has just returned from an epic trip to Ukraine to donate a Mitsubishi L200 to the front line. He talks us through his incredible journey, from idea through fundraising to actually making this audacious trip.   In other news Andy drives a Lotus, buys an EV and Gary lands an M4. Whilst you listen I highly recommend Anthony's thread to see great photos in his Drive for Ukraine NI thread here: https://rmsmotoring.com/forum/threads/drive-for...

Show Your Support

February 02, 2023 15:11 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

The Car Show calendar of motoring events in Northern Ireland has never been better. We think you should make the time for them! We also answer your questions from the RMS forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Type R Too Far

December 07, 2022 22:58 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

In this show, Andy discusses deliberations over the new FL5 Honda Civic Type-R. Nostalgia of teenage VTEC ownership versus forking out a whopping 47 grand, and the pressure of a 24hr ultimatum from Honda. Gary picks over the Silverstone auctions results from the recent NEC Classic Car Show with both eye watering and surprising results. Ross brings us up to speed on the new BMW CSL Batmobile, and pins hopes on a drag racing win against Andy next year, with a new final drive in his M3. List...

Aircooled Drag Racing with Ben Lawrence

October 20, 2022 08:24 - 1 hour - 79 MB

In this episode, Andy and Ross talk to Ben Lawrence (56 Oval), who with the backing of Straightliners will be timing a series of drag racing events here in NI. Despite living in the province for nearly two decades he hasn't lost a hint of his Essex accent, and we talk about his obsession with aircooled VWs, drag racing and how he relishes the challenge of getting on the tools of carbureted classics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fanta Duster

September 21, 2022 22:11 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Local cops storm a Spar to avoid a Dacia Duster. Andy drives a Morgan Plus Four, a Maserati MC20 and had a Ferrari SF90 out on track, but really wants to drive an MG4. We talk 50 years of M cars. Gary orders an EV. And Ross has his shorter final drive fitted to his E46 M3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Ronan Cunningham of NI Supercar Sunday

July 19, 2022 23:31 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

Andy and Ross chat to Ronan Cunningham, organiser of NI Supercar Sunday charity event. The 2022 event is on 30th and 31st July starting at the North West pits near Portrush on the Saturday, and finishing at Bishopscourt Circuit on Sunday. We also answer listener questions. Badly. As usual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Supercars Break Down with Warren Mercer

June 29, 2022 09:09 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

On this Sold as Seen Podcast, serial supercar owner and RMS Motoring forum member Warren Mercer (WSM) joins Andy, Gary and Ross and bares all, giving us the shocking truth of his real life experience of supercar ownership. Prepare yourself for eye watering depreciation, mystery damage and reliability woes that would drive anyone to the brink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharing Cabins

June 01, 2022 09:02 - 44 minutes - 35.6 MB

Andy and Ross discuss ferries, the second hand car market, and yet another RMS Forum member winning a raffle. We look at the new DeLorean and await a new series of Top Gear in anticipation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Demapped My Remap?

May 06, 2022 11:48 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Andy, Gary and Ross are back and in this show, Gary was at the Bear Run supercar event, Andy went on a Lotus run in a Porsche, and Ross pits the I4 M50 against a Model 3 Performance. And Ross discovers an in car maps update wasn't just updating the navigation system... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tupac 7 Series and Patrick in Vegas

April 11, 2022 10:33 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Andy hops across the pond and spends a day with ex-pat forum member Patrick McCullagh in Las Vegas for a chat in the latest episode of the Sold as Seen Podcast.   After a visit to Grind and Gears Cars and Coffee event and a tour of Celebrity Cars just outside the strip, the chat quickly turned to making the move from Co. Tyrone to Nevada, rallying, Autolifers, bagging that Dimma 306 and snapping a very rare RUF 911 for RM Sothebys.   See https://rmsmotoring.com for full show notes Hosted...

Dubshed Special with Nigel and Gethin from GTI NI

March 10, 2022 16:28 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Dubshed is only a few weeks away, so we sat down with Nigel Lamont and Gethin Evans, event organisers extraordinaire from GTI NI. We cover everything from how do you bring back a major show after a pandemic, the pressure of selecting cars from a huge number of entries. We get an insight into the magic sauce that goes into making some of the best automotive events in UK & Ireland, including Eurotreffen and Titanic Dubs. Dubshed returns to the Eikon Exhibition Centre on Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd Ap...

The Six Mitt Method

March 08, 2022 22:52 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

We look down the barrel of the effects of sanctions on fuel prices and more woes for car manufacturers. We're excited about upcoming shows. And Ross tells Andy how to wash his car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Questions Answered

February 08, 2022 22:02 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Andy, Ross and Gary answer questions posed by members of the RMS Motoring Forum. Results are more hilarious than insightful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Mark McCall from the EV Assoc. NI & Model 3 Performance

February 01, 2022 09:35 - 1 hour - 57 MB

In this in-car episode of the Sold as Seen Podcast, we take to Northern Ireland's roads in a Tesla Model 3, and chat to Mark McCall from the EV Association NI about the real world challenges of EV ownership in the province, the state of charging infrastructure here.  We also attempt to dispel myths about EV ownership. It can be done. Finally, at the last minute we also added in the audio from our YouTube review of the Model 3 itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

With Donal O'Neill from Trackskills

January 26, 2022 11:29 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Donal O'Neill is circuit manager at Kirkistown Race Circuit, the fastest circuit in Ireland, one half of Trackskills, Saloon Racing winner, owner of Mulsanne Casinos ... and he's a hypnotist. He's competed in motorsport for decades in multiple disciplines from motorcycles to formula Vee. In this show we talk about Kirkistown, his life at the circuit and beyond, and what the future holds for the track under his stewardship. Donal is a natural raconteur with plenty of great stories to hear al...

Ross and His 22 Quid E46 M3

December 01, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Ross Annett joins the podcast as our new host. Ross runs a car cleaning company, Anachem, and is also the owner of a £22 E46 M3. Twenty Two Quid.   In this show, episode 10, we discuss car raffles, Gary tells about the NEC Classic Car Show, Ross and Andy talk track days, the Red Bull Carpark drift event in Belfast, Top Gear, and a 1000bhp RS6 among other things. Full show notes at: https://rmsmotoring.com/sold-as-seen-podcast/ross-annett-joins-sold-as-seen-podcast-in-episode-10/ Hosted o...

Iconic Ioniq

October 27, 2021 22:19 - 1 hour - 84 MB

In this episode of RMS Motoring's Sold as Seen Podcast, Andy has the Hyundai Ioniq 5 on road test, so EVs, costs and ownership are the order of the day. Craig drops a bomb. Gary gets us excited about our upcoming trip to the Classic Car Show at the NEC, and has us slightly less excited about the new Range Rover launch. Andy talks us through seeing the Lotus Emira in Birmingham, experiencing the fuel crises and being embedded in the Cotswolds, land of Clarkson, Metcalfe and Castle Combe Circu...

With Bob Flavin

September 30, 2021 12:01 - 2 hours - 98.9 MB

Bob Flavin is a automotive journalist and also has been producing several Youtube car reviews a month since 2010, making him the most popular car reviewer on YouTube in Ireland, with 70k subscribers. He also has over 130k followers on TikTok, and was previously the motoring correspondent for the Irish Independent. He also has, in his own words, a very educated arse. He regularly spends his time flying around Europe to review cars for major manufacturers, and has recently started holding car...

Universally Challenged: Your Questions Answered

September 01, 2021 09:58 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

Welcome to Episode 7 of Sold as Seen Podcast. Fresh from our fascinating insight into the life of GQ’s Jason Barlow in Episode 6, in this episode we talk about some upcoming NI events, get excited by the recent announcements of a new Honda Integra and Nissan Z car, delve into some Youtube and Podcast channels that tick our boxes, partake in a Q&A from forum members – and lots more. Craig ponders the Mini Electric. The not-coming-to-us Nissan Z. Rear wheel drive, turbocharged 3.0 v6! Hos...

With Jason Barlow (GQ, Top Gear)

August 12, 2021 20:08 - 2 hours - 116 MB

GQ Magazine. Top Gear. Loaded Magazine. Bond Cars. 12th July Riots. Eddie Irvine. Don’t be a star f**ker. Firing Jonny Smith. The Kelly Show. Driven. Mike Brewer. Lauda. Paul Weller. Tarantino. Christian Bale. Matt Damon. Michael Caine. You’re going to be to be blown away. The story of local lad Jason Barlow, on writing the dream on the latest episode of the Sold as Seen Podcast. Jason Barlow is Editor-At-Large at Top Gear magazine, and a contributor for GQ magazine where he has written ar...

One Night in Yaris: Crap Mods, Near Misses, The 812 Superfast and Kia

June 22, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB

We’re now on Episode 5 of Sold as Seen Podcast, and this show sees us together in real life for the first time, thanks to Pete at PMG for providing the recording venue.  We talk about Andy’s GR Yaris, we speak to Gethin from GTI NI about the upcoming Euro Treffen show in Larne, talk the Rimac Nevera, chat to PMG Autocare's Pete Gilchrist and answer forum member questions. Badly.   Also in the show: Andy Drives a Ferrari 812 Superfast - 800bhp and 170 in 17s We talk Rimac, and the awesome...

Overnight Parts from Japan with Chris Gray from AE86 World

May 25, 2021 20:44 - 2 hours - 146 MB

The Sold as Seen team pay their respects to a local legend from the Northern Ireland car community. Sadly, Dave “the Boffin” Hollinger, the man with most recognisable Toyota Corolla “twin cam” on this island, was laid to rest this week. Andy, Craig and Gaz deliver their own personal eulogy to Dave, recalling how he was often at the centre of every car event during the early 2000s.  It is very fitting that this show's guest was no stranger to either Dave or the world of “twin cams”. Chris Gr...

Murph Wins a Twin Cam

May 08, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 144 MB

In this episode we talk to jammy competition winner and RMS member Murph about the Twin Cam AE86 Corolla he won this week, we talk to Donal from Trackskills on the return of track days, and Andy lets some new car news slip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sold as Seen Episode 3 - Murph Wins a Twin Cam

May 08, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 144 MB

In this episode we talk to jammy competition winner and RMS member Murph about the Twin Cam AE86 Corolla he won this week, we talk to Donal from Trackskills on the return of track days, and Andy lets some new car news slip. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Chris Suitor

April 20, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 112 MB

We interview petrolhead, Belfast tailor and long time friend of RMS Motoring, Chris Suitor, on his cars, business exploits and life journey which is both fascinating and hilarious. https://rmsmotoring.com/podcast/sold-as-seen-episode-2-with-chris-suitor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sold as Seen Episode 2 with Chris Suitor

April 20, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 112 MB

We interview petrolhead, Belfast tailor and long time friend of RMS Motoring, Chris Suitor, on his cars, business exploits and life journey which is both fascinating and hilarious. https://rmsmotoring.com/podcast/sold-as-seen-episode-2-with-chris-suitor/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sold as Seen - E001 Pilot on the new M3, Andy Orders a GR Yaris

April 04, 2021 18:23 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MB

Welcome to the all new motoring podcast, sold as seen, from NI car enthusiast forum and website, RMS Motoring. In this ep Andy Cooper, Craig Allen and Gary Reilly discuss the latest BMW M3, the death of the Mondeo, Andy buying a GR Yaris and more. Like it? Please subscribe! See https://rmsmotoring.com for more info See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pilot Episode, on the new M3, and Andy Orders a GR Yaris

April 04, 2021 18:23 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MB

Welcome to the all new motoring podcast, sold as seen, from NI car enthusiast forum and website, RMS Motoring. In this ep Andy Cooper, Craig Allen and Gary Reilly discuss the latest BMW M3, the death of the Mondeo, Andy buying a GR Yaris and more. Like it? Please subscribe! See https://rmsmotoring.com for more info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.