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James Rüppert

@Bangernomics

Professor of Bangernomics. Once sold German cars. Works Manager: The Carzine classic car art/words. Edits Free Car Mag. Writes a Substack sometimes. E46 pilot.

 Bangerfordshire
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Joined July 2009
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We did over 300 miles today, if you have a 40 year old car, bloody use it...
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Another year another fabulous and free classic car show from our Kenny. Make sure you turn up this time next week.
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Only 1 week to go till the start of #HiKCoTY and our friends at @FreeCarMag1 have kindly done this. - Bruce would have picked car number 7 in this year's selection I reckon. freecarmag.com/classic-car-s…
Classic Car Show of the Year is back #HiKCoTY - Free Car Mag

Classic Car Show of the Year is back #HiKCoTY - Free Car Mag

It all starts on X on Friday 20th November and finishes a couple of days later on 22nd November at around 9pm in a blaze of glory for the winner.

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Astounding work by @Photos_KP which has taken weeks to complete. Very proud of what he has done for the magazine. We will be bigger and better in 2027.
Free Car Mag (@FreeCarMag1) profile pictureFree Car Mag@FreeCarMag1Nov 6
Check out our latest @Meccano project video on @YouTube Can You Build a #F1 car out of #Meccano ? #AstonMartin #astonmartinf1 @AstonMartinF1 Watch here: youtu.be/gUQNBFTT1PU?feature…
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•@Meccano Pro Aramco @AstonMartinF1 #F1 #Formula1 Set •Phases 1 to 10 complete 🏁 •Full #Meccano Workshop Diary on the @FreeCarMag1 website •Read here: freecarmag.com/meccano-pro-a… #astonmartin #astonmartinf1
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Geoff Buys Cars
@GeoffBuysCarsOct 29
After all the stress of the last few months I sort of had a breakdown this weekend. I’m ok now. But a lovely chap called Mark has started a fundraiser for a spa weekend for MrsG and the kids, and ya know what, I appreciate that. There are a few provisos: 1. I think MrsG means a spa, not the race track 2. and It’s up to her if I’m allowed to attend All proceeds go to MrsG for the stress this has caused her. gofundme.com/f/geoffbuyscars…
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Free Car Mag@FreeCarMag1Oct 28
Phase 9 of our @Meccano Pro @AstonMartinF1 Workshop Diary are available to read now on the @FreeCarMag1 website. Read here: freecarmag.com/meccano-pro-a…
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Andy Sherratt@andyps1275Oct 26
This has a degree of inevitability about it - and is something Tony Blair and his paymasters have pushed for 20 years. And it likely won't just be based on the estimated mileage and MOT records. A surveillance network is being built which I wrote about for @FreeCarMag1 Link below
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@GuidoFawkesOct 26
REVEALED: Government Document Admits Pay-Per-Mile Tax Coming for All Drivers order-order.com/2026/10/26/r…
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MOT Fails are Mostly EVs - Free Car Mag

MOT Fails are Mostly EVs - Free Car Mag

Welcome back to our investigation, in association with Data News Limited, into just what really happens down at the MOT station.

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Phases 1-8 of our @Meccano @AstonMartinF1 #F1 workshop diary are now on the @FreeCarMag1 website! We fit the other sidepod and the drivers halo safety device to the car! @F1 freecarmag.com/meccano-pro-a… #meccano #astonmartin #formula1 #STEMToys @STEMLearningUK
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Free Car Mag@FreeCarMag1Oct 23
Check out this brilliant article by @Bangernomics MOT Fails are Mostly EVs freecarmag.com/mot-fails-are… #MOT #EV #ElectricVehicles
MOT Fails are Mostly EVs - Free Car Mag

MOT Fails are Mostly EVs - Free Car Mag

Welcome back to our investigation, in association with Data News Limited, into just what really happens down at the MOT station.

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Kenny Smith@HiKennysOct 20
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Anyway the Lorry will be getting electronic ignition after cutting out on the A1M a few times last week and it needs new Hazard warning light switches for the second time in as many years, but hey it remains the bestest of Lorrys...
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Phases 1 to 6 of our @Meccano @AstonMartinF1 #f1 Workshop Diary are available to read now! @FreeCarMag1 Lot's of interesting aerodynamic bits going on now! 🏁 🏎 RT always appreciated! 😊 #AstonMartin #F1 #formulaone freecarmag.com/meccano-pro-a…
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I am going into the workshop clock business. And this is actually in my workshop...
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Anyway, the replace absolutely everything approach has resulted in operational indicators, which is good...
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Geoff Buys Cars
@GeoffBuysCarsSep 29
Did I mentioned I got sick of AutoTrader costing a fortune so launched my own? 113 cars for sale, all less than £10k. It's free to list one car and it's £25 for dealers. geofftrader.co.uk
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Free Car Mag@FreeCarMag1Sep 27
The Free Car Mag team are extremely excited to receive this fantastic new limited edition set from @Meccano! The @AstonMartinF1 F1 Aramco Meccano Pro Set! More updates coming soon, plus full article! #AstonMartin #Meccano #F1 #stem #mechanical #toys @MrJamesMay @f1elvis
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Free Car Mag@FreeCarMag1Sep 23
Check out our latest product test! Everything you need to know and full installation guide! Read here: freecarmag.com/invisible-gla… @StonerCarCare1 @InvisibleGlass #InvisibleGlass #carcare #automotive
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I suppose this is progress on the Bantam, but currently inside doing some house demolition...
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The absolute state of this country...
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Don't forget to collect your brand new car tomorrow, trouble is, it's not as much fun as it used to be when Hat was around...freecarmag.com/76-plate-regi…
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