Chris Haining
@roadworkuk.bsky.social
Sub editor @WhatCar? (http://whatcar.com). Enjoys pop-up headlights, textured velour, wood interior trim and column stalks with just the right degree of resistance.
Fleet: 2003 BMW 540i, 1997 Rover 825Si, 2017 BMW i3 (hers)
Fleet: 2003 BMW 540i, 1997 Rover 825Si, 2017 BMW i3 (hers)
Definitely a traction control ON day today
November 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Definitely a traction control ON day today
No pics for proof, but today I saw a Redcorn scrap collection lorry carrying two cars: An Alfa Romeo MiTO and.... a mossy Type 4 Fiat Croma.
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
No pics for proof, but today I saw a Redcorn scrap collection lorry carrying two cars: An Alfa Romeo MiTO and.... a mossy Type 4 Fiat Croma.
BMWs.
Gotta collect 'em all
Gotta collect 'em all
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
BMWs.
Gotta collect 'em all
Gotta collect 'em all
this whole first-person narrative SEO optimisation thing is sucking all my enjoyment out of a big chunk of the internet
November 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
this whole first-person narrative SEO optimisation thing is sucking all my enjoyment out of a big chunk of the internet
First fill-up for the i3.
Gotta love a nine-litre fuel tank!
Gotta love a nine-litre fuel tank!
November 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
First fill-up for the i3.
Gotta love a nine-litre fuel tank!
Gotta love a nine-litre fuel tank!
Emotional day today.
Peugeot 306 (aka Donkey) is leaving us for a new life on the South coast with a very sympathetic new owner.
Nicola has owned it since she was 18 (... two decades ago). Life goes on, and the i3 has big shoes to fill.
Peugeot 306 (aka Donkey) is leaving us for a new life on the South coast with a very sympathetic new owner.
Nicola has owned it since she was 18 (... two decades ago). Life goes on, and the i3 has big shoes to fill.
November 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Emotional day today.
Peugeot 306 (aka Donkey) is leaving us for a new life on the South coast with a very sympathetic new owner.
Nicola has owned it since she was 18 (... two decades ago). Life goes on, and the i3 has big shoes to fill.
Peugeot 306 (aka Donkey) is leaving us for a new life on the South coast with a very sympathetic new owner.
Nicola has owned it since she was 18 (... two decades ago). Life goes on, and the i3 has big shoes to fill.
There is nothing I dislike about the BMW i3's dashboard
October 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
There is nothing I dislike about the BMW i3's dashboard
Lidl of Cirencester delivered yesterday: extremely fit Alfa.
October 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Lidl of Cirencester delivered yesterday: extremely fit Alfa.
Your occasional reminder that the first-gen Volvo S40 was quite a good looking car.
Also virtually unique in having side marker lights in the UK.
Also virtually unique in having side marker lights in the UK.
October 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Your occasional reminder that the first-gen Volvo S40 was quite a good looking car.
Also virtually unique in having side marker lights in the UK.
Also virtually unique in having side marker lights in the UK.
White Whale Supra spotted locally:
October 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
White Whale Supra spotted locally:
I mean, seriously. These people.
October 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I mean, seriously. These people.
These people are amazing
October 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
These people are amazing
We have this base-spec BMW i4 loan car for the weekend, and it rounds off potholes with real dexterity.
Hooray for proper tyre sidewalls.
Hooray for proper tyre sidewalls.
October 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We have this base-spec BMW i4 loan car for the weekend, and it rounds off potholes with real dexterity.
Hooray for proper tyre sidewalls.
Hooray for proper tyre sidewalls.
Pains me to say it, but the Tesla Model Y's rear lights, with their indirect lighting, look terrific. Kinda wish they were on a different car.
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Pains me to say it, but the Tesla Model Y's rear lights, with their indirect lighting, look terrific. Kinda wish they were on a different car.
Somehow I didn't have a brochure for my wife's car. A shameful situation now resolved.
October 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Somehow I didn't have a brochure for my wife's car. A shameful situation now resolved.
Sitting in traffic tonight; it was an honour to be followed by the famous Twickenham Renault 5
October 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Sitting in traffic tonight; it was an honour to be followed by the famous Twickenham Renault 5
Aaanyway. 2017 BMW i3 REx.
The obvious replacement for Nicola's 1995 Peugeot 306.
We welcome it to the fleet.
The obvious replacement for Nicola's 1995 Peugeot 306.
We welcome it to the fleet.
October 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Aaanyway. 2017 BMW i3 REx.
The obvious replacement for Nicola's 1995 Peugeot 306.
We welcome it to the fleet.
The obvious replacement for Nicola's 1995 Peugeot 306.
We welcome it to the fleet.
Here's a thread of the cars we considered to replace ye olde 306 of legend.
Citroen C4 Aircross. We both love these; it's all about dem airbumps. But a bit dull to drive and a relative already has one. NEXT...
Citroen C4 Aircross. We both love these; it's all about dem airbumps. But a bit dull to drive and a relative already has one. NEXT...
October 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Here's a thread of the cars we considered to replace ye olde 306 of legend.
Citroen C4 Aircross. We both love these; it's all about dem airbumps. But a bit dull to drive and a relative already has one. NEXT...
Citroen C4 Aircross. We both love these; it's all about dem airbumps. But a bit dull to drive and a relative already has one. NEXT...
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October 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It passed... as if there was ever a doubt.
MoT day for the Rover. Handbrake evidently holds okay, so that's a good start...
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
It passed... as if there was ever a doubt.
MoT day for the Rover. Handbrake evidently holds okay, so that's a good start...
October 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
MoT day for the Rover. Handbrake evidently holds okay, so that's a good start...
540i has just passed its MOT; that's just as well, given that it's Nicola's daily until her new whip arrives
September 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
540i has just passed its MOT; that's just as well, given that it's Nicola's daily until her new whip arrives
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Who wants a pretty old car?
Can barely believe that we're looking for a new home for Donkey; AKA the Peugeot 306 that my wife has owned and loved since she was 18. Failed MOT, needs engine work, but such a pretty car. We'll miss it terribly.
Link to rehoming details:
autoshite.com/topic/23283-...
Link to rehoming details:
autoshite.com/topic/23283-...
September 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Who wants a pretty old car?
Can barely believe that we're looking for a new home for Donkey; AKA the Peugeot 306 that my wife has owned and loved since she was 18. Failed MOT, needs engine work, but such a pretty car. We'll miss it terribly.
Link to rehoming details:
autoshite.com/topic/23283-...
Link to rehoming details:
autoshite.com/topic/23283-...
September 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Can barely believe that we're looking for a new home for Donkey; AKA the Peugeot 306 that my wife has owned and loved since she was 18. Failed MOT, needs engine work, but such a pretty car. We'll miss it terribly.
Link to rehoming details:
autoshite.com/topic/23283-...
Link to rehoming details:
autoshite.com/topic/23283-...