Life Plus Cars

Hello Life Plus Cars community! We are back this week with a very special guest: Brendan's dad, Bob Bailey! Recorded back during the holidays, Brendan and Ian were able to record in person together with his dad. Join us as Bob tells us about: -Fixing up an old Peugeot that he bought for $40 -buying his first car, a 1971 Simca, from his parents -Discovering the Willys Jeep in an old barn that he still has fifty years later -How a man in Paris discovered a Jeepster that he was selling in New Hampshire -the plethora of GM pickups he has rotated through over the years Plus, tune in to find out the story of how one of Bob's trucks had a Ferris Bueller valet moment in Montreal... Thank you to Brendan's dad, Bob, for joining us for this great car conversation! Want to join the chat on the Life Plus Cars podcast? Email us at [email protected] or, say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

Welcome back to another episode of the Life Plus Cars podcast!   Inspired by the summer weather ahead, Brendan and Ian talk about convertibles on this week's episode.   Listen in as the hosts discuss: -Recommended care and maintenance for convertible tops -a brief history of the convertible and some noteworthy examples -their favorite hard top and soft top convertibles -the quirkiest convertibles out there -which cars made the cut for the Craigslist find of the week   Plus, did you know that you could once buy a convertible pickup truck? They existed! Join in as we talk about these curious vehicles and much more on this week's episode.   What do you think, listener? Do you have a convertible story? Do you drive a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet? Let us know and write to us at [email protected]   Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

Welcome back, Life Plus Cars Community!  For this week's episode, Brendan and Ian talk all about SAAB. Listen in as the hosts discuss: -a brief history of Saab -growing up with Saabs, particularly the wagons -Brendan's ownership history of Saabs from the past -some of their all time favorite Saabs over the years -rare Saab models that were rebadged vehicles from other automakers -two surprise Craigslist finds from the Saab brand   Plus, Ian shares a memory of experiencing a turbocharged car for the first time!   What do you think, listener? Do you have a Saab story of your own? Let us know and write to us at [email protected]   Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!  

Welcome back to the Life Plus Cars Podcast!    Winter appears to finally be over in New England. As they bid farewell to the cold weather, Brendan and Ian talk all wheel drive. On this week's episode: -Brendan shares his tech tips on how an all wheel drive system works and a brief history of how AWD became popular in mainstream cars. The two hosts share their top picks for all wheel drive cars, both past and present. Plus, Brendan and Ian share their Craigslist Find of the Week, the All Wheel Drive edition!   What do you think, listener? What are some of your favorite all wheel drive vehicles? Let us know and write to us at [email protected]   Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!  

Welcome back, Life Plus Cars Community! Join us this week for part 2 of our conversation with Kaitlin, friend of the show, who joined us to talk about her experience operating tractor-trailer trucks and other heavy equipment while serving abroad in Europe with the U.S. Army.    In this part 2 of our conversation, Ian, Brendan, and Kaitlin talk about: -Kaitlin's favorite places where she was stationed abroad in Europe -interacting with locals while on tour through small towns and large cities throughout Europe -trucking culture in Germany -special assignments outside of her regular duty as a truck operator in the military    Plus, Kaitlin shares helpful safety tips for everyday drivers to be aware of when encountering tractor-trailers out on the road.   We thank Kaitlin for her military service as well as for taking the time to join us on the show! We always welcome new voices on the podcast to share more life plus cars moments.    What do you think, listener? Do you have car, truck, or other vehicle stories like Kaitlin's? Let us know and write to us at [email protected]   Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!  

Hello Life Plus Cars Community! We are back after a late winter hibernation away from the mic. Hey, we've had a LOT of snow up here in New England!   For episode 33, we are excited to share part one of our conversation with listener Kaitlin, who is a friend of the show and discovered our content from the Life Plus Volvo episode (episode 19).    Join Brendan and Ian as they chat with Kaitlin about Volvos:   -A black 850 sedan that survived a tree limb falling on it -A blue V70 wagon that survived a collision with a moose with little damage -A silver Volvo S80 that was Kaitlin's personal favorite -A black XC60 that Kaitlin drove to 238,000 miles!    But that's not all... -Kaitlin shares her stories of joining the military and learning to drive military-spec semi-trucks. -Brendan and Ian learn about Kaitlin's proud family history in the military and what inspired her to drive these heavy duty trucks abroad in military missions.   Plus, find out the funny story on why Kaitlin learned to sleep in the sleeper cab of her truck instead of a tent!   All these stories and more in this week's episode!   What do you think listener? Do you have any stories with big rigs or trucking? Let us know and write to us at [email protected]   Say hi over on Instagram @lifepluscars   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

Hello, Life Plus Cars Community! Welcome back to another episode where we talk about what's new in our car world, learn about some car tech, explore the history and culture of an iconic car, and discover some unusual Craiglist vehicles.    Join hosts Brendan and Ian on this episode as they discuss: -how your car's coolant system operates and why it matter so much -how coolant is also responsible for heating your car's interior -the history of the Chevrolet Surburban, their favorite generations, and which Suburbans Brendan currently owns (yes, plural!) -their Craiglist car finds of the week, including a quirky hatchback and a 95-year-old Ford   Plus, is Brendan buying Ian's Alltrack? Is Ian buying a Jeep Wrangler?    Tune in to this week's episode for all this and much more!  What did you think, listener? Did you grow up in the back of a Suburban? Road trip stories? Tales of an overheating car? Send us your thoughts at [email protected] Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars      

Hello Life Plus Cars Community! Welcome to part two of our conversation with Ian's high school friends Martin, Alex, and Colby. Join us as the group discusses:   -how Alex became horribly lost in New York City in a broken down Honda Odyssey on his way back to college in Pennsylvania -The mystery of a Honda Civic named Silver Strider  -the poster cars that we all dreamed of owning when we were teenagers -the cars we are now driving now that we have "grown up" -the joys of our Need for Speed video games and the many hours we shared racing each other in customized street cars   Plus, will Brendan convince Colby to buy a Surburban so he can reconnect with his childhood roots?   Listen in to find out...   What do you think, listener? What was your dream car as a teenager? Did you have a  favorite racing game? Email us with your car stories at [email protected]   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Find us on Instagram: @lifepluscars

Hello Life Plus Cars Community! We are back and are experimenting with a new segmented episode format.    On this episode, we explore Life Plus... Car News! Brendan and Ian discuss the latest and craziest Shelby Mustang that is set to debut in 2026, the possibility of the Subaru WRX STi returning, and the demise of the VW ID Buzz after just one model year in the U.S.   Tech Tips with Brendan! In this mechanic's special segment, Brendan teaches Ian and the listener about the coolant system. Tune in to find out how the system works, how essential it is, and how it keeps your car's interior warm as well as cool (go figure!)   Jeep Wrangler! Waving hello to all our Wrangler fans in the audience! The hosts take a deep dive into some history, facts, and favorite models of the Jeep Wrangler. Yes, including the often scorned square headlights of the YJ generation.    Craiglist Finds! Among other favorites, Brendan shares a wild find: a convertible Chevy S-10 pickup. Ian is still laughing about it.    Plus, has Brendan finally convinced Ian to buy new Jeep Wrangler? Tune in to find out!   What do you think, listener? Did you learn something new from Brendan? Which Wrangler is your favorite? Do you want the ID Buzz to come back? Email us with your car thoughts and stories at [email protected]   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars    

Brendan and Ian welcome three guests to the Life Plus Cars Podcast for this special episode! Ian's three high school friends, Alex, Martin, and Colby, joined the conversation to look back, laugh, and regale about the shenanigans connected to their high school cars.    In this special episode, tune as the hosts and their guests discuss: -the glory of Subarus from the 90s and how fun to drive they were -why 1998 might be considered a peak year for hand-me-down high school cars -pancakes, tailgating, and other mischief at a college hockey game -testing the limits of a certain Suburban with loud exhaust headers  -camping trip tomfoolery and one very smelly Outback   Plus, will the guys figure out the mystery of the Honda Civic they call Silver Strider? Wait, who is Silver Strider? Listen to this week's episode to find out!   What do you think, listener? Which car did you drive in high school? What memories do you have with your high school friends? Email us with your stories at [email protected]   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/ Update: New episodes will now be published on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays.