Share

cover art for International driving permit

Smith and Sniff

International driving permit

Ep. 258

Jonny has a problem with the flimsiest official document in the world. Also in this episode, things made in Japan, weird company car systems, the Chicken Tax, a brief review of the new Renault 5 EV, selling a car on vibes alone, the wisdom of buying a former press car, and ads that say it starts first time on the key. This episode is sponsored by the nice people at Pistonheads auctions. 

For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 257. OTOSOT 24

    28:48||Ep. 257
    Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about hard hats on parcel shelves, speeding on stately home drives, vigilante car repairs and what hearse to have at your funeral. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 
  • 256. And on that bootcut

    01:04:14||Ep. 256
    Jonny and Richard celebrate the glory years of Top Gear trousers. Also in this episode, ladders on unlikely cars, Rhino Pipes, the Subaru third eye, Mark Zuckerberg’s new car, posting Iggy Pop, readers share strange things they found behind sunvisors, the new Renault 4, the latest Citroen logo, and a Take That confusion. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 
  • 255. OTOSOT 23

    32:04||Ep. 255
    In another round of On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about old Jags, mk4 Fiestas, cars that got away, Robbie Williams’s mystery motorcycle and driving unusual vehicles on public roads. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 
  • 254. The McLaren glass cleaner

    01:05:11||Ep. 254
    Jonny and Richard struggle to get excited about a hypercar. Also in this episode, new merchandise, ape hangers, valet parking, The Weeknd, Sia’s fringe, the new Hyundai Santa Fe, Maybach sunglasses and a story about Bananarama. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 
  • 253. OTOSOT 22

    30:01||Ep. 253
    It’s another On The Other Side Of Things in which Jonny and Richard answer listener questions. This week, best dials, cars as times, project hatch suggestions, car nicknames in your phone and car journos going easy. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 
  • 252. Playing snooker with a tram

    01:07:18||Ep. 252
    Jonny and Richard have discovered another amazing world championship. Also in this episode, the cars of Scooter, German pronunciation help, a windscreen fitting contest, Bluetooth smoking, a knob-steer hero, hedgehog v tortoise, sightings at the National Motor Museum of Australia, a new car TV show featuring a beloved singer, a curry-fuelled trip to the kart track and bracelets for Land Rovers. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 
  • 251. OTOSOT 21

    31:33||Ep. 251
    Another instalment of the Smith and Sniff spin-off show in which Jonny and Richard answer your questions. This week subjects tackled include what car to buy with an unexpected windfall, strange things seen in service station car parks, the ideal car to go outside an amazing mid-century house, and the best way to store a car for the long term. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff 
  • 250. The forklift world championships

    01:07:15||Ep. 250
    Jonny and Richard are excited about a new sporting event. Also in this episode, Invacar on the M6, a pair of odd private reg sightings, getting steamed up in an SLK, listening to Scooter, Hardly Davidson, deflating men, confusing American taxes, the steering knob race series, and a brief review of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe E-Hybrid with GT package.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff