Under the Bonnet with Dino | Classic Cars, Modern Classics, Road Trips, Deals & Motoring Stories
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Project Description:
Under the Bonnet with Dino
Real Motoring Stories. Real Adventures. Real Experience.
From Aston Martins to stinky cheese in Switzerland: true motoring stories from a lifetime spent under the bonnet.
Welcome to Under the Bonnet with Dino, the podcast where decades of automotive experience meet unforgettable stories, practical advice and a passion for finding value.
Hosted by Dino Kania, owner of Classic Car Lab and lifelong motoring enthusiast, this podcast goes beyond vehicle reviews and technical specifications. Instead, it explores the real-world experiences that come from buying, selling, restoring, driving and living with cars.
From Aston Martins and Jaguars to modern classics, road trips, restoration projects and unbelievable customer stories, every episode brings listeners behind the scenes of the automotive world.
More Than Just Cars
Under the Bonnet with Dino isn’t just a classic car podcast.
It’s about the adventures, mistakes, successes, characters and experiences that make the motoring world so fascinating.
Episodes include:
Classic Car Ownership
What is it really like to own an Aston Martin, Jaguar, MG or other classic vehicle?
Learn from decades of ownership experience, restoration projects and real-world motoring adventures.
Buying & Selling Advice
Avoid expensive mistakes and discover what to look for when buying classic cars, modern classics and future collectables.
Motoring Adventures
From delivering an Aston Martin DB6 across Europe to unexpected encounters on the road, Dino shares genuine stories from a lifetime in the motor trade.
Restoration & Workshop Life
Go behind the scenes at Classic Car Lab and discover what really happens inside a professional restoration and repair workshop.
Dino’s Deals of the Week
Searching for the best automotive bargains, tools, accessories and products that offer genuine value for money.
Hunt A Deal
A regular feature dedicated to finding hidden gems, bargains and opportunities that enthusiasts may have overlooked.
Why Listen?
Unlike many automotive podcasts, Under the Bonnet with Dino is based on genuine experience rather than opinion.
Dino has:
- Owned 11 Aston Martins
- Bought and sold hundreds of vehicles
- Operated a restoration and repair business for over 20 years
- Worked with classic, modern classic and prestige vehicles
- Travelled extensively through the UK and Europe
- Helped enthusiasts, collectors and everyday motorists alike
Every story comes from real life.
No scripts.
No manufactured drama.
Just genuine motoring experiences.
Popular Topics
- Aston Martin Ownership
- Classic Car Restoration
- Modern Classic Investments
- Jaguar Ownership
- MG Ownership
- Road Trips Across Europe
- Classic Car Buying Advice
- Vehicle Auctions
- Bangers & Cash Stories
- Workshop Life
- Hidden Restoration Costs
- Motoring Adventures
- Car Industry Insights
- Automotive Bargains
- Father’s Day Gift Ideas
- Amazon Deals For Car Enthusiasts
A Podcast For Enthusiasts
Whether you’re:
- A classic car owner
- A modern classic enthusiast
- A restoration fan
- A collector
- An investor
- A petrolhead
- Or simply someone who enjoys a good story
Under the Bonnet with Dino offers a unique perspective from someone who has spent decades living and breathing the automotive world.
UK-Wide Audience
Listeners tune in from across the United Kingdom, including:
- Yorkshire
- Leeds
- Harrogate
- Ilkley
- London
- Cheshire
- Wilmslow
- Alderley Edge
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
- Scotland
- The Yorkshire Dales
The stories may begin in Yorkshire, but the experiences resonate with motoring enthusiasts across the country.
Listen Now
Join Dino every week for:
🎙️ True motoring stories
🚗 Classic and modern classic cars
🔧 Restoration insights
💰 Dino’s Deals of the Week
🔍 Hunt A Deal
🏁 Adventures from over 40 years in the motor trade
Under the Bonnet with Dino – where every car has a story.
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