Cheap Thrills
By: Rob Hartman
Language: en-us
Categories: Leisure, Automotive
In a world of supercars and hypercars, we and our listeners share stories about cheap thrills and cheap wheels.
Episodes
Good paperwork and high mileage.
Jan 07, 2026“Good paperwork doesn’t impress you — it tells the truth.”
In this episode of Cheap Thrills: Buyer Beware, we break down what good car paperwork actually looks like and why thick folders, confident sellers, and vague service stamps don’t always mean a well-looked-after car.
We cover service history, receipts, MOT patterns, proof of major maintenance, and the red flags that should make you walk away or renegotiate.
If you’re buying a used car, this episode will help you spot real care, avoid expensive mistakes, and buy with...
Duration: 00:06:07If They Ask for a Vehicle History Check… It’s a Facebook Marketplace Scam
Jan 02, 2026Selling a car on Facebook Marketplace? This episode could save you money.
In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we expose one of the most common car-selling scams online — the Facebook Marketplace vehicle history check scam. You know the one: a “buyer” asks you to pay for a cheap history report from their own website, promises they’re ready to buy… and then disappears the moment you pay.
We break down exactly how the scam works, the red flags every seller should know, what never to do when selling a car online...
Duration: 00:05:47The Ford Mondeo, a distinctly average car?
Dec 20, 2025Is the Ford Mondeo actually a bargain hero, or just… boring?
In this episode of Cheap Thrills, we take a no-nonsense look at the Ford Mondeo and work out if it's good for a lap of the ring.
If you're an owner get in touch and help is answer the big question: is the Mondeo an underrated gem or a forgettable fleet car?
Duration: 00:14:11