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Carbolics

A Personal Motoring Disinfectant

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By: James May
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Summary

Top Gear and Grand Tour legend James May's quirky, entertaining take on cars, trucks and even the bicycle.

Why does a man with a Ferrari and a Porsche drive a Fiat Panda? Is going fast really necessary? Is it your fault if you get run over? Why will electric cars really save the planet (possibly)?

In Carbolics the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these questions and more.

Across 80 essays, James gives his quirky, entertaining take on cars, motorbikes, trucks—and explains why the bicycle might just be the best invention of all.

Written with James's characteristic wit and humour, Carbolics is perfect for petrolheads.

©2022 James May (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Engineering Motor Sports Sports Comedy
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Superb presentation and content Thouroughly funny blahvblah blah blah blah blah blah why fifteen words bollox blah blah

Quick fire quick witted

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This was great just like clarksons farm. But I had to skip the car clichés part you know…

A great listen.

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Wasn’t sure what to expect but I had a few projects to work on and this book provided the perfect backdrop - frighteningly, I agree with just about everything James says, it was a bit of fresh air about carbolics and most importantly, made me smile. Well read too, he has a great narrating voice. Highly recommended if you fancy a bit of nonsense.

Switch your head off and listen…..

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took a punt on this and found it surprisingly engaging. a passing interest in cars is probably beneficial, but his writing and reading style is the rather enjoyable .... and surprisingly thought provoking.

surprisingly good!

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I've enjoyed all of James' offerings, always well written and well delivered, keep them coming!

James May, national treasure.

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