The Collecting Cars Podcast with Chris Harris

Collecting Addicts Episode 62: Bicester Scramble, Best YouTube Videos & Driving Gloves

With Collecting Cars present at Bicester Scramble, our Addicts recount their many experiences at what they call "the best event for people like us", from a McLaren 'full

Collecting Addicts Episode 61: The Solution For Potholes, BMW The Ultimate EV Machine & More!

JCB may have created a simple one-machine solution for potholes, but fixing them is bureaucratic hell at council level. Our Addicts discuss their universal frustrations o

Collecting Addicts Episode 60: Favourite Race Circuits, Comfiest Armrests & Long Drives

From the point-of-view of spectator or driver, our addicts discuss their favourite race circuits in the world, with some honourable mentions. What is the best armrest in

Collecting Addicts Episode 59: Steelies Are Better Than Alloys, Sleeping in Cars, & Guenther Steiner’s Stardom

Should failure be celebrated in Formula 1? This week, Manish and the Addicts share their thoughts on Guenther Steiner’s rise to fame, despite Haas’ repeat appearances at

Collecting Addicts Episode 58: Sainz Wins In Oz, EV Classics & Bentley Boss Goes To Aston Martin

Massive Formua One news, Max Verstappen didn’t win a race! The big question is, has Ferrari cut the wrong driver after Sainz took home the win in the down-under Grand Pri

Collecting Addicts Episode 57: Tribute to Marcello Gandini, Favourite TV Sleuth Car & Self-Servicing!

What have you done this week in a car? If you've only been a passenger or a pedestrian, you can live vicariously through the many activities of our hosts. From touring

Collecting Addicts Episode 56: Formula 1 in Jeddah, Handsome Racing Drivers & McLaren is for sale!

Have you ever thought of buying McLaren? No, not the cars themselves (this seems to be complicated at the moment) but the company itself! Well, now is the time, as the cu

Collecting Addicts Episode 55: Red Bull PR Machine, Tesla Model Y, 2024 Motoring Events & More!

This week, the addicts discuss on- and off-track Formula 1, the best-selling car of 2023, motoring events for 2024, their driving bucket-list, and much more! So sit back

Collecting Addicts Episode 54: New Cars Are Ugly, Spotlights, Formula 1 Chat & More!

Congratulations on your brand new car! It's really ugly! Or is it? Are new cars that much of an insult to your retina or have the addicts' own outlook not kept up with th

Collecting Addicts Episode 53: Funky engine start-ups, the ideal motorsport job, and stiff modern cars.

The addicts come together for the 53rd episode discussing a Morris Mini at Llandow, automotive head honchos, comfortable drives and their favourite Daihatsus. All of that

Collecting Addicts Episode 52: Ferrari's 2024 F1, The New Vantage & Model Cars

More trouble for Christian Horner or is the drama all fabricated? Here is what the addicts have to say! On other newsworthy subjects, Aston Martin bungles the launch of

Collecting Addicts Episode 51: Lewis to Ferrari, F1 Silly Season & Coffee Runs in Auckland & Sydney

Well, the one week the addicts decide to pre-record an episode is the one week where the biggest F1 news drops... Perhaps they should do it more often to keep F1 interest

Collecting Addicts Episode 50: Private Plates, Silliest Boots & Automotive Artefacts

This is episode 50 of Collecting Addicts! And what would be better to celebrate such an important number than a deep conversation about private number plates and their po

Collecting Cars Podcast: Chris Harris & Marino Franchitti | Ferrari Movie

Chris Harris sits down with Marino Franchitti for his role as a stunt driver and actor in the 2023 Film Ferrari by Michael Mann. Collecting Addict returns next week with

Collecting Addicts Episode 49: Peak Land Rover, A Dinner With Legends & How To Be A Passenger

Backseat driving or genuine concern? Pedantic hindsight or thoughtful advice? As machine operating enthusiasts, the Addicts discuss the emotional load derived from being

Collecting Addicts Episode 48: Neil Buys an Audi, Winter Drives & Rear Wipers!

This week on Collecting Addicts the panel share their favourite winter drives, their opinions on rear wipers, how often they believe a car should be serviced and more! S

Collecting Addicts Episode 47: We Are 1 Year Old!

On the first 2024 episode of Collecting Addicts, our panel sits down to discuss the best little games they have with cars, their favourite crap cars, Vauxhall, leather in

Collecting Addicts Episode 46: Christmas Episode!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the entire panel to Addicts on the good list all around the world! What is the best thing to get to a car addict? What car shoul

Collecting Addicts Episode 45: Being Daft In A Car, Driving During Christmas & Favourite Cubby Holes!

This week the panel is functioning at 80% capacity with 12% of it usual charm remaining as Manish Pandey couldn't make it. Chat of the daftest behaviour in a car, Maser

Collecting Addicts Episode 44: Car OCD, Don't Curb Your Wheels & The Best Car Bargain of 2023!

This week is one for the car nerds... What's your biggest Car OCD? What do you think of curbed wheels and the people responsible for them? What is the biggest car barga