Richard Porter
@sniffpetrol.com
Astronaut, stunt man, liar. Also one half of Smith and Sniff.
Our Smith and Sniff live show next week at The Motorist near Leeds was sold out, but they've just told us there's room for 10 more seats so we've released 10 extra tickets. Move fast if you want one.
Or just come to our Glasgow show next month instead.
Or just come to our Glasgow show next month instead.
January 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Our Smith and Sniff live show next week at The Motorist near Leeds was sold out, but they've just told us there's room for 10 more seats so we've released 10 extra tickets. Move fast if you want one.
Or just come to our Glasgow show next month instead.
Or just come to our Glasgow show next month instead.
🎶 Watch us wreck the mic
Watch us wreck the mic
Watch us wreck the mic 🎶
Watch us wreck the mic
Watch us wreck the mic 🎶
January 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
🎶 Watch us wreck the mic
Watch us wreck the mic
Watch us wreck the mic 🎶
Watch us wreck the mic
Watch us wreck the mic 🎶
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Every example of ai being useful begins with "okay imagine you're in a situation, and you are very dumb"
January 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Every example of ai being useful begins with "okay imagine you're in a situation, and you are very dumb"
A important message. Get yours here; smithandsniff.com/products/tra...
January 14, 2026 at 9:36 AM
A important message. Get yours here; smithandsniff.com/products/tra...
MMM. That's right, it's Mystery Mule Monday. And today's mystery is this weird thing, spotted near Lotus's place in Norfolk in 2007. Claimed at the time to be a hack for an upcoming VW Phaeton coupe, but I'm not convinced. For one thing, the wheelbase is way too short.
January 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM
MMM. That's right, it's Mystery Mule Monday. And today's mystery is this weird thing, spotted near Lotus's place in Norfolk in 2007. Claimed at the time to be a hack for an upcoming VW Phaeton coupe, but I'm not convinced. For one thing, the wheelbase is way too short.
It's Friday and that means another episode of On The Other Side Of Things, the question answering second show from, ahem, Britain's number one car podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
January 9, 2026 at 3:59 PM
It's Friday and that means another episode of On The Other Side Of Things, the question answering second show from, ahem, Britain's number one car podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
It's been pointed out that the Speedline Maracana, as fitted to the Clio 16v, is the correct diameter and PCD to fit my Dacia Spring. Oh my saints.
January 8, 2026 at 10:29 AM
It's been pointed out that the Speedline Maracana, as fitted to the Clio 16v, is the correct diameter and PCD to fit my Dacia Spring. Oh my saints.
A late suggestion in the Dacia Spring wheels chat; MINILITES.
January 8, 2026 at 9:25 AM
A late suggestion in the Dacia Spring wheels chat; MINILITES.
40 years ago today West End Girls reached number 1 in the UK. As the camera swept towards the stage for the TOTP performance to mark this, Chris Lowe leant forward to Neil Tennant and hissed, "DON'T look triumphant..." youtu.be/gyWfEwEqpIU?...
Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls on Top Of The Pops 09/01/1986
YouTube video by PetShopBoys Parlophone
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January 7, 2026 at 6:58 PM
40 years ago today West End Girls reached number 1 in the UK. As the camera swept towards the stage for the TOTP performance to mark this, Chris Lowe leant forward to Neil Tennant and hissed, "DON'T look triumphant..." youtu.be/gyWfEwEqpIU?...
The Dacia Spring wheels chat has been excellent, but I think we all know the real answer is SLOT MAGS.
January 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM
The Dacia Spring wheels chat has been excellent, but I think we all know the real answer is SLOT MAGS.
White wheels on the Spring for those that are interested.
January 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM
White wheels on the Spring for those that are interested.
After yesterday's Spring wheels debate, here are rough mock ups of a couple of options. Bronze to match the mirrors or green to match the bodywork. Either way, the excellent @timoldland.bsky.social has offered to 3D print some centre caps to make everything look tidier. So that's nice.
January 7, 2026 at 9:27 AM
After yesterday's Spring wheels debate, here are rough mock ups of a couple of options. Bronze to match the mirrors or green to match the bodywork. Either way, the excellent @timoldland.bsky.social has offered to 3D print some centre caps to make everything look tidier. So that's nice.
In last week's Smith and Sniff I said I was looking to jazz up the bare steel wheels of my Dacia Spring. Jonny suggested moon discs, as seen in this Photoshop mock-up. Not sure. Seems the Spring isn't sold anywhere with simple centre caps on steelies, which is what I'd like. Hmm.
January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In last week's Smith and Sniff I said I was looking to jazz up the bare steel wheels of my Dacia Spring. Jonny suggested moon discs, as seen in this Photoshop mock-up. Not sure. Seems the Spring isn't sold anywhere with simple centre caps on steelies, which is what I'd like. Hmm.
Went to put out the recycling last night and there was a P38 Range Rover idling menacingly outside my house. Is this it, am I in the Layer Cake?
January 6, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Went to put out the recycling last night and there was a P38 Range Rover idling menacingly outside my house. Is this it, am I in the Layer Cake?
When in Rome (put an Aston badge on your iQ and park it incredibly close to a wall).
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
When in Rome (put an Aston badge on your iQ and park it incredibly close to a wall).
There are just three tickets left for our Smith and Sniff live show at The Motorist on 22 Jan. Not many left for the Glasgow show on 11 Feb either. Move fast if you want to come along. Ticket links here... smithandsniff.com/pages/live
Live | Smith and Sniff
Thursday 22 January 2026 THE MOTORIST Leeds Buy tickets Wednesday 11 February 2026 EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE Glasgow Buy tickets
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January 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
There are just three tickets left for our Smith and Sniff live show at The Motorist on 22 Jan. Not many left for the Glasgow show on 11 Feb either. Move fast if you want to come along. Ticket links here... smithandsniff.com/pages/live
Can any Mac-heads help with a strange problem; Logic Pro on my Macbook Air has started repeatedly saving these two files (both, weirdly, old Smith and Sniff-related tracks) but they're not really the files since they seem to be zero bytes. What is going on?
January 5, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Can any Mac-heads help with a strange problem; Logic Pro on my Macbook Air has started repeatedly saving these two files (both, weirdly, old Smith and Sniff-related tracks) but they're not really the files since they seem to be zero bytes. What is going on?
Back to business as usual at Smith and Sniff with a brand new podcast for a Monday morning. This week, a listener has actually acted on our car buying advice and there's a curious tale of trying to escape doggers sent in by the presenter of another car podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Don't throw your phone in the river
Podcast Episode · Smith and Sniff · 05/01/2026 · 1h 1m
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January 5, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Back to business as usual at Smith and Sniff with a brand new podcast for a Monday morning. This week, a listener has actually acted on our car buying advice and there's a curious tale of trying to escape doggers sent in by the presenter of another car podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Happy new year! New year, new chance for me to be needlessly nerdy about car stuff. For example... www.the-intercooler.com/library/feat...
Geek Out! At what cost? - The Intercooler
You might be surprised at some of the measures car manufacturers adopt to engineer cost out of an affordable car. Richard Porter is your guide
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January 5, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Happy new year! New year, new chance for me to be needlessly nerdy about car stuff. For example... www.the-intercooler.com/library/feat...
You've missed the boat on getting Smith and Sniff merch delivered in time for Christmas, but there are many other things on my handy gift guide you could ask for. sniffpetrol.com/2025/12/12/c...
Christmas gift ideas | Sniff Petrol
Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat. Not sure why you have a goose in your house, that might be something to look at before everything gets covered in feathers and goose plops.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
You've missed the boat on getting Smith and Sniff merch delivered in time for Christmas, but there are many other things on my handy gift guide you could ask for. sniffpetrol.com/2025/12/12/c...
Crikey, this might be our fastest-selling live show yet. If you want to come to Smith and Sniff live at The Motorist near Leeds on 22 January, move fast... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978299229...
OTLOT at The Motorist
Be part of the audience for a Smith and Sniff live show
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December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Crikey, this might be our fastest-selling live show yet. If you want to come to Smith and Sniff live at The Motorist near Leeds on 22 January, move fast... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978299229...
Smith and Sniff live news: We're delighted to announce that our next show will be at The Motorist near Leeds on Thursday 22 January. Come on down to discover why we're even more disappointing in person. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978299229...
OTLOT at The Motorist
Be part of the audience for a Smith and Sniff live show
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Smith and Sniff live news: We're delighted to announce that our next show will be at The Motorist near Leeds on Thursday 22 January. Come on down to discover why we're even more disappointing in person. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978299229...
One of the new official pics of new Jag prototypes reminded me of this spy photo of the Rover SD1. Although actually, the finished Jag has more of an XJ-S vibe. I mean that as a compliment.
December 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
One of the new official pics of new Jag prototypes reminded me of this spy photo of the Rover SD1. Although actually, the finished Jag has more of an XJ-S vibe. I mean that as a compliment.