Andrea Petersen
@andreapetersen.bsky.social
Racecar goth. Automotive therapist. Autocrosser. Hillclimber. Lancia and Fiat owner who also happens to have a Toyota. Occasionally writes things.
She/Her
She/Her
Guy who put my new snow tires on didn't realize our parts guy was in his Snapchat, so I got a surprise peek into the mildly chaotic energy the Marea brings to a completely normal tire shop
November 14, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Guy who put my new snow tires on didn't realize our parts guy was in his Snapchat, so I got a surprise peek into the mildly chaotic energy the Marea brings to a completely normal tire shop
Got the Marea's summer wheels back from the powder coater, they cleaned up pretty well! (I'm told the powder coating shop was very wtf when given a set of niether vintage nor modern Fiat wheels)
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Got the Marea's summer wheels back from the powder coater, they cleaned up pretty well! (I'm told the powder coating shop was very wtf when given a set of niether vintage nor modern Fiat wheels)
Aaactually, Lealtà looks kinda hot on steelies, in the same way I really like a lesbian who looks like she could eat me for breakfast
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Aaactually, Lealtà looks kinda hot on steelies, in the same way I really like a lesbian who looks like she could eat me for breakfast
I've no idea where to start with the NEC Classic Motor Show, so here's some good Martinis. Getting to sit in a proper rally Delta was incredible and the 037 owner kindly contributed to my drinks that night.
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I've no idea where to start with the NEC Classic Motor Show, so here's some good Martinis. Getting to sit in a proper rally Delta was incredible and the 037 owner kindly contributed to my drinks that night.
"The model range is larger than ever"
Wall may have been accurate at time of installation...
Wall may have been accurate at time of installation...
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"The model range is larger than ever"
Wall may have been accurate at time of installation...
Wall may have been accurate at time of installation...
Did I almost get hit by a bus taking a pic of a Fiat for the gc? Yes.
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Did I almost get hit by a bus taking a pic of a Fiat for the gc? Yes.
At what point does a car cease to be a car and just become a wingless plane?
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
At what point does a car cease to be a car and just become a wingless plane?
My dearest Great British people, prepare yourselves and get the cider casks tapped...
November 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
My dearest Great British people, prepare yourselves and get the cider casks tapped...
Who, moi? Been to the Louvre lately? Certainly not! 😬
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Who, moi? Been to the Louvre lately? Certainly not! 😬
Ever pray to the language gods that you got it right? Yes, the Marea is filthy, it rained all weekend
October 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Ever pray to the language gods that you got it right? Yes, the Marea is filthy, it rained all weekend
I guess I'll make the bed later, the freshly dried sheets have been claimed
October 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I guess I'll make the bed later, the freshly dried sheets have been claimed
Delivering pizza in the rain today
October 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Delivering pizza in the rain today
My sandwich matches my handbag
October 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My sandwich matches my handbag
On today's episode of learning new automotive skills: wrapping a steering wheel. Finished this by dome light and cell phone flashlight held between my boobs
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
On today's episode of learning new automotive skills: wrapping a steering wheel. Finished this by dome light and cell phone flashlight held between my boobs
This probably made the souls of at least a dozen nonnas scream in anguish, but it was good af and I got to try out my big new knife!
Mushroom, acorn squash and sausage random pasta thing
Mushroom, acorn squash and sausage random pasta thing
October 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This probably made the souls of at least a dozen nonnas scream in anguish, but it was good af and I got to try out my big new knife!
Mushroom, acorn squash and sausage random pasta thing
Mushroom, acorn squash and sausage random pasta thing
Took the kidling to her first proper rock concert, Garbage!
October 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Took the kidling to her first proper rock concert, Garbage!
I found a smidge of moss still left as we're exiting summer
October 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I found a smidge of moss still left as we're exiting summer
Got stuck behind this dude today, of course while driving my boss' shiny little Macan.*
Yes, that was the only strap, nothing up front and no, it wasn't tight.
(*OK, better his Macan than my Marea, I'd rather get hit by a loose side by side in a not-irreplaceable vehicle)
Yes, that was the only strap, nothing up front and no, it wasn't tight.
(*OK, better his Macan than my Marea, I'd rather get hit by a loose side by side in a not-irreplaceable vehicle)
October 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Got stuck behind this dude today, of course while driving my boss' shiny little Macan.*
Yes, that was the only strap, nothing up front and no, it wasn't tight.
(*OK, better his Macan than my Marea, I'd rather get hit by a loose side by side in a not-irreplaceable vehicle)
Yes, that was the only strap, nothing up front and no, it wasn't tight.
(*OK, better his Macan than my Marea, I'd rather get hit by a loose side by side in a not-irreplaceable vehicle)
Encountered an unusual item today
October 7, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Encountered an unusual item today
Fits a 9 year old with loads of space too! Last weekend I had two suitcases, a folding chair, a 2 liter of Motul and a whole bunch of detail supplies in there
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Fits a 9 year old with loads of space too! Last weekend I had two suitcases, a folding chair, a 2 liter of Motul and a whole bunch of detail supplies in there
One week ago, Speranza was a little star. Today she both landed on MotorTrend's Insta and got groceries.
October 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
One week ago, Speranza was a little star. Today she both landed on MotorTrend's Insta and got groceries.
I'm so sorry💔
I don't have a cat, but Elise thinks she is
I don't have a cat, but Elise thinks she is
October 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'm so sorry💔
I don't have a cat, but Elise thinks she is
I don't have a cat, but Elise thinks she is
Get it in the good color, so when it pees coolant, at least I have something nice to look at...
October 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Get it in the good color, so when it pees coolant, at least I have something nice to look at...
Did I steal this from Petrolicious? Yes. But I'm pretty sure this is the only pic of me and my car from the weekend
October 1, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Did I steal this from Petrolicious? Yes. But I'm pretty sure this is the only pic of me and my car from the weekend