Stuart M Bird
@t2stu.bsky.social
Occasionally puts words to car things on www.drivenit.co.uk. and owner of the Birdy Fleet of Broken Dreams.
Also on YT https://youtube.com/@t2stu
Member of the Southern Group of Motoring Writers.
Also on YT https://youtube.com/@t2stu
Member of the Southern Group of Motoring Writers.
It's that time of year........ Christmas trees.
December 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It's that time of year........ Christmas trees.
It's cold. Winter is here and your car battery has just died. You need a jump pack.....
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youtu.be/4Ti3JQusrWM?...
Halfords 6 in 1 Jump Pack Starter Pack Review.
YouTube video by Driven It
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November 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It's cold. Winter is here and your car battery has just died. You need a jump pack.....
youtu.be/4Ti3JQusrWM?...
youtu.be/4Ti3JQusrWM?...
Introduce yourself with five cars you've owned
86 Visa 10E
82 Visa L
84 Visa 11RE Convertible
87 Visa 17RD
83 Visa Super E
86 Visa 10E
82 Visa L
84 Visa 11RE Convertible
87 Visa 17RD
83 Visa Super E
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned
1973 Jensen SP auto
1988 Bentley Turbo R
2006 Jaguar XJ6
2007 Seat Ibiza FR TDI
1993 Jaguar XJ12
1973 Jensen SP auto
1988 Bentley Turbo R
2006 Jaguar XJ6
2007 Seat Ibiza FR TDI
1993 Jaguar XJ12
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned
1987 BMW 325i
1991 Nissan 240sx
1995 Nissan 240sx
2001 Acura RSX
2015 Fiesta ST
1987 BMW 325i
1991 Nissan 240sx
1995 Nissan 240sx
2001 Acura RSX
2015 Fiesta ST
November 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Introduce yourself with five cars you've owned
86 Visa 10E
82 Visa L
84 Visa 11RE Convertible
87 Visa 17RD
83 Visa Super E
86 Visa 10E
82 Visa L
84 Visa 11RE Convertible
87 Visa 17RD
83 Visa Super E
End of year update on Roberto in this month's Auto Italia Team Cars.
Quite an active year for my number 2. And l tell you why it's number 2 on the BFoBD.
Also, updates on Tony Scanlan's Spider and Chris Rees Italian fleet that have kept him busy.
www.auto-italia.co.uk
Quite an active year for my number 2. And l tell you why it's number 2 on the BFoBD.
Also, updates on Tony Scanlan's Spider and Chris Rees Italian fleet that have kept him busy.
www.auto-italia.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
End of year update on Roberto in this month's Auto Italia Team Cars.
Quite an active year for my number 2. And l tell you why it's number 2 on the BFoBD.
Also, updates on Tony Scanlan's Spider and Chris Rees Italian fleet that have kept him busy.
www.auto-italia.co.uk
Quite an active year for my number 2. And l tell you why it's number 2 on the BFoBD.
Also, updates on Tony Scanlan's Spider and Chris Rees Italian fleet that have kept him busy.
www.auto-italia.co.uk
More nerdy facts for you. The door handle no one knew about on a VW T2 is explained here.
youtu.be/M5_L1rogFEE?...
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VW T2 Bay Window "Silent" Door Handle No One Knows About.
YouTube video by Driven It
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
More nerdy facts for you. The door handle no one knew about on a VW T2 is explained here.
youtu.be/M5_L1rogFEE?...
youtu.be/M5_L1rogFEE?...
Catching up on some old brochures from 1994.
I was always puzzled as to why Fiat, using Wellesley Rd in Croydon, had the Cinquecento performing an illegal turn into Station Rd.
I was always puzzled as to why Fiat, using Wellesley Rd in Croydon, had the Cinquecento performing an illegal turn into Station Rd.
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Catching up on some old brochures from 1994.
I was always puzzled as to why Fiat, using Wellesley Rd in Croydon, had the Cinquecento performing an illegal turn into Station Rd.
I was always puzzled as to why Fiat, using Wellesley Rd in Croydon, had the Cinquecento performing an illegal turn into Station Rd.
I do love a memory lane. 4 years ago l got bitten by the bug.
We've had adventures. We've had our ups. We've also had plenty of downs too.
And that's the thing about old cars. You just never know where it's going to go.
We've had adventures. We've had our ups. We've also had plenty of downs too.
And that's the thing about old cars. You just never know where it's going to go.
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I do love a memory lane. 4 years ago l got bitten by the bug.
We've had adventures. We've had our ups. We've also had plenty of downs too.
And that's the thing about old cars. You just never know where it's going to go.
We've had adventures. We've had our ups. We've also had plenty of downs too.
And that's the thing about old cars. You just never know where it's going to go.
Work has progressed on the Douglas Special and a few changes happening to the oil cooling system.
Hopefully he'll be out of the garage in December so l can once again continue with Toby.
Hopefully he'll be out of the garage in December so l can once again continue with Toby.
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Work has progressed on the Douglas Special and a few changes happening to the oil cooling system.
Hopefully he'll be out of the garage in December so l can once again continue with Toby.
Hopefully he'll be out of the garage in December so l can once again continue with Toby.
Some VW T2 ramblings on an ignition problem Barry developed.
It's a 2 part because.......I found another problem. Part 2 goes live on 8/12/25
youtu.be/diz73GYlTcA?...
It's a 2 part because.......I found another problem. Part 2 goes live on 8/12/25
youtu.be/diz73GYlTcA?...
VW T2 Bay Breakdown. Have I Found The Problem?
YouTube video by Driven It
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Some VW T2 ramblings on an ignition problem Barry developed.
It's a 2 part because.......I found another problem. Part 2 goes live on 8/12/25
youtu.be/diz73GYlTcA?...
It's a 2 part because.......I found another problem. Part 2 goes live on 8/12/25
youtu.be/diz73GYlTcA?...
My words have been submitted to the editor of Auto Italia magazine.
I finally made my decision. It was difficult. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Fiat 850.
I finally made my decision. It was difficult. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Fiat 850.
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
My words have been submitted to the editor of Auto Italia magazine.
I finally made my decision. It was difficult. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Fiat 850.
I finally made my decision. It was difficult. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Fiat 850.
Only l can make the simple task of adding screen wash take over 8 minutes.
But l also offer health advice and l get interrupted by wildlife. The BBC don't tell you this.
youtu.be/zn1R8HB8vmI?...
But l also offer health advice and l get interrupted by wildlife. The BBC don't tell you this.
youtu.be/zn1R8HB8vmI?...
Adding screenwash. To help you see in the winter and prevent against legionaries disease.
YouTube video by Driven It
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Only l can make the simple task of adding screen wash take over 8 minutes.
But l also offer health advice and l get interrupted by wildlife. The BBC don't tell you this.
youtu.be/zn1R8HB8vmI?...
But l also offer health advice and l get interrupted by wildlife. The BBC don't tell you this.
youtu.be/zn1R8HB8vmI?...
Buy a car that not only matches your life, it also matches your diet.
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Buy a car that not only matches your life, it also matches your diet.
I read the article and it's not bringing back dealer special editions.
Which is a shame because the world felt a better place when we had *special editions.
*Some stickers. Maybe 2 tone paint if you were lucky.
Which is a shame because the world felt a better place when we had *special editions.
*Some stickers. Maybe 2 tone paint if you were lucky.
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I read the article and it's not bringing back dealer special editions.
Which is a shame because the world felt a better place when we had *special editions.
*Some stickers. Maybe 2 tone paint if you were lucky.
Which is a shame because the world felt a better place when we had *special editions.
*Some stickers. Maybe 2 tone paint if you were lucky.
Owwwwww how exciting.
Soon you'll be able to *hear me (possibly swear) in German, Italian, French or many others with YouTubes auto dubbing.
*Ex-motor trade, I use choice words at times.
Soon you'll be able to *hear me (possibly swear) in German, Italian, French or many others with YouTubes auto dubbing.
*Ex-motor trade, I use choice words at times.
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Owwwwww how exciting.
Soon you'll be able to *hear me (possibly swear) in German, Italian, French or many others with YouTubes auto dubbing.
*Ex-motor trade, I use choice words at times.
Soon you'll be able to *hear me (possibly swear) in German, Italian, French or many others with YouTubes auto dubbing.
*Ex-motor trade, I use choice words at times.
Toyota was not going to bring the Prius into the UK. Was there decision to reverse this right?
youtu.be/C1bXX-2Ddr4?...
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Toyota Prius Excel Review. The Industries Best Kept Secret Sport Car.
YouTube video by Driven It
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November 17, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Toyota was not going to bring the Prius into the UK. Was there decision to reverse this right?
youtu.be/C1bXX-2Ddr4?...
youtu.be/C1bXX-2Ddr4?...
Halfords 6-into-1 jump pack is handy......
When your coffee table has a flat.
But all is not perfect with this unit. More on that soon on YT.
When your coffee table has a flat.
But all is not perfect with this unit. More on that soon on YT.
November 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Halfords 6-into-1 jump pack is handy......
When your coffee table has a flat.
But all is not perfect with this unit. More on that soon on YT.
When your coffee table has a flat.
But all is not perfect with this unit. More on that soon on YT.
Porsche at Bertone should arouse the senses but if you are like me, it'll be the Renault 14 (or poor man's 928) that someone at Bertone drives that'll excite you
www.instagram.com/p/DRCrpk0jFA...
www.instagram.com/p/DRCrpk0jFA...
November 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Porsche at Bertone should arouse the senses but if you are like me, it'll be the Renault 14 (or poor man's 928) that someone at Bertone drives that'll excite you
www.instagram.com/p/DRCrpk0jFA...
www.instagram.com/p/DRCrpk0jFA...
I play with an industrial hairdryer that's not very good for your actual hair. But it is for your bumpers.
And my word, this is addictive and therapeutic.
youtu.be/EGyYfUHbRQA?...
And my word, this is addictive and therapeutic.
youtu.be/EGyYfUHbRQA?...
Restoring Faded Plastic Bumpers. Does A Heat Gun Work?
YouTube video by Driven It
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November 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I play with an industrial hairdryer that's not very good for your actual hair. But it is for your bumpers.
And my word, this is addictive and therapeutic.
youtu.be/EGyYfUHbRQA?...
And my word, this is addictive and therapeutic.
youtu.be/EGyYfUHbRQA?...
Things always look different at night.
The Prius dashboard has a nice ambience about it.
The Brighton i360 looks like a space penis.
The Prius dashboard has a nice ambience about it.
The Brighton i360 looks like a space penis.
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Things always look different at night.
The Prius dashboard has a nice ambience about it.
The Brighton i360 looks like a space penis.
The Prius dashboard has a nice ambience about it.
The Brighton i360 looks like a space penis.
Today I'm racing around in a Prius. Trolley dash in a B&M: CHECK.
Being nerdy and reading the owners hsnd book. Nothing exciting about that parcel shelf?? I've got an idea (more another time) and something does read right about this.
Being nerdy and reading the owners hsnd book. Nothing exciting about that parcel shelf?? I've got an idea (more another time) and something does read right about this.
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today I'm racing around in a Prius. Trolley dash in a B&M: CHECK.
Being nerdy and reading the owners hsnd book. Nothing exciting about that parcel shelf?? I've got an idea (more another time) and something does read right about this.
Being nerdy and reading the owners hsnd book. Nothing exciting about that parcel shelf?? I've got an idea (more another time) and something does read right about this.
A Neon has been found. They weren't bad cars but l wasn't a fan of that cab forward design.
youtu.be/AKxIBZ9LbCA?...
youtu.be/AKxIBZ9LbCA?...
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A Neon has been found. They weren't bad cars but l wasn't a fan of that cab forward design.
youtu.be/AKxIBZ9LbCA?...
youtu.be/AKxIBZ9LbCA?...
I read the title for this and thought "nah mate, a kitchen and bed are what you EXPECT in a campervan"
However, if that rear unit is the kitchen, I'd want my money back. The children's A La Cart Kitchen looks more impressive.
However, if that rear unit is the kitchen, I'd want my money back. The children's A La Cart Kitchen looks more impressive.
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
I read the title for this and thought "nah mate, a kitchen and bed are what you EXPECT in a campervan"
However, if that rear unit is the kitchen, I'd want my money back. The children's A La Cart Kitchen looks more impressive.
However, if that rear unit is the kitchen, I'd want my money back. The children's A La Cart Kitchen looks more impressive.
I went for a play in Honda's Important car that wasn't powered by a lawnmower engine.
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Honda Civic Mk1. No Longer A Lawnmower Hatchback.
YouTube video by Driven It
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November 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I went for a play in Honda's Important car that wasn't powered by a lawnmower engine.
youtu.be/zEXjua12tGs?...
youtu.be/zEXjua12tGs?...
One thing l won't do on my few views channel Driven It is use AI of any description.
So WTF is this AI reply rubbish? My replies come from me, not AI.
So WTF is this AI reply rubbish? My replies come from me, not AI.
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
One thing l won't do on my few views channel Driven It is use AI of any description.
So WTF is this AI reply rubbish? My replies come from me, not AI.
So WTF is this AI reply rubbish? My replies come from me, not AI.