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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Hi all 373 of you! I'm not really feeling it on here, so I'm not going to bother logging back in. Got way too many socials as it is and this one's pretty dead. I'm still on Facebook, Instragram, occasionally TikTok and occasionally YouTube. If you don't use those, so long and thanks for the fish!

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Mclouj 🇦🇺 @mclouj.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Excellent dyno video for all the Triumph enthusiasts out there. @upndown.bsky.social damn there were some muppets in the comments though. youtu.be/JAl6Wr1qYF4?...

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Triumph Toledo Horsepower Test | Classic 1.3 saloon on a rolling road!

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The video will answer that point!

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I'll have to find me one of those brochures to go with it

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

This 1993 Fiat Panda Fizz is a pretty rare car that has spent the past 15 years inside that garage, feeling sad. That has now changed! If you want to follow it, the link is in the comments to the video.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

She'll understand, especially if she likes spiders

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Cheers, I think it is too!

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

A few weeks ago, I set out with my mate Andy to attempt to recover an 80s icon from a wet garage in Dorset, which it had been in for over 15 years... Premiere is tonight (11th Feb) at 1915hrs. I'll be in the chat before that, see you then! youtu.be/8nelSjFN8ac

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Rescuing an 80s icon that's been hiding in a wet garage for 15 YEARS

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I've been working on cars for about 25 years now, yet I'd never seen the problem I found on our dear friend Professor Tomato before. (So I was kinda chuffed I found it!) youtu.be/wmhoqHzXKpU

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This BX 16V had time to teach me something new!

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

This is where we can be found online at half past 6 (or 6:30pm...or 18:30...or 1830hrs, depending on how you write it) youtube.com/live/2zUam5h...

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LIVESTREAM - Panda 100HP giveaway!

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

This one won't be live for a good couple of weeks at least, if that helps.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Yesterday, I dragged a car out of here and took on another project. Stupid, I know, but then it was free, and at least it was stored in a dry gara...

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Honestly, if I didn't have bad luck, I'd have no luck at all... youtu.be/AYkVPsAU9m0

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I smashed a window and I (didn't) like it!

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I'm not allowed to, sadly

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Gingercators and little wheels with big balloony tyres on a Tuscan. Approval granted.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Bold move from Fiat, naming a car after the amount of horsepower it's supposed to make, because what if it doesn't...?! youtu.be/MjV7VtBNM1M

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Fiat Panda 100HP Rolling Road Power Test | Does it actually make 100BHP?

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I reckon I could stab at first cars actually US: Jeep Grand Cherokee Japan: Honda Prelude GSI Germany: Golf GTI mk2 8v Italy: Fiat Punto 1.2 UK: Austin Metro 1.0 Sweden: Volvo 740 France: BX 14RE China: Never have Korea: Kia Rio or a Magentis...forget which

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Last cars from every country? I'm guessing this is origins, not build plant? US: Dodge Viper Japan: Daihatsu Sirion Germany: BMW Z4 (USA!?) Italy: Panda 100HP (actually from Poland) UK: TVR Chimaera Sweden: SAAB 9-3...all of about 5 metres! France: BX 16V China: Never have done Korea: Hyundai i20

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

To be fair, she could just as easily have found an article where it was being trashed by journos (if you read WhatCar? from about 1990, it would be) as found one where it was being praised. I've also realised I need to dyno one!

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Some of the other spots from France over Christmas. I took the first one knowing two things: 1. I knew I owned a Fiat Panda, but had never seen it. 2. I knew I'll never own a Vel Satis.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

A question I'm often asked is "Why don't you fix ****** rather than replace it with new?" In this video, I explain why it's normally cheaper to just renew parts these days. youtu.be/FSHwvl9p1ik

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Garage owner explains why it's normally cheaper to replace parts than fix them

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Why, am I dying soon?!

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Not really, a V5 isn't proof of ownership. A lot of barn-find cars at this price point have no paperwork. I know a bit about its back story too.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Luckily I did some digging and know the past history of the car well enough to be happy it's legit. You're probably right about the aggro.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

(pic is for attention - nothing to do with this particular car)

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

WWYD? Have bought a relatively cheap car, blind, and had it delivered to me. Listing stated it had a full V5. There is no V5. Listing didn't mention some issues it has (but it is an old car that's been OTR for a decade) Seller repeatedly ignoring me. Only £25 but principle...WWYD?

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Woke up this morning to an email congratulating me on hitting 25k subs. To help with scale, I think in football stadium terms. I visited Stade du Hainaut a few weeks back...25,000 capacity. 24,000 more than I thought I'd ever have! Thank you to all who support me.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

It replaced a plastic ball joint with a metal ball joint.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

I've been enjoying my new Fiat Panda very much, right up until I found my heels getting wet when I drove it. And while I'm at it, that clever alternatiing wiper mechanism? Turns out it's not meant to be... youtu.be/t9H68Uf2tBQ

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Water and Wipers: My new PANDA 100HP has a moisture problem!

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Can't say I've ever seen the former on Twitter. I've seen the latter plenty, but no more than on Facebook, Instagram etc.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

To be honest, there's a strong part of me that is happy to not have a following, for that very reason. If I post something, it's because I wanted to share it, just as most people do. Having to monitor how 'well' posts perform...I don't think I want that anyway!

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Truth be told, it's BS I've been considering leaving. It just feels pointless. It's a carbon copy of what X used to be, only without the people.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I'm not interested in the politics. The world is in a shit place right now from ALL sides. The 'left' and the 'right' are as bad as each other and all they want to do is dictate how the opposite 'side' lives, when really all everybody should be doing is just work together.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

And then there's the practicalities. I don't have a big following, but X was one of the bigger ones, and in this shitty little YouTube world I've regrettably got myself into, I need that following. And it's still way, way busier than this place.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

What have I seen that's so bad? Because I can promise you I've seen worse stuff on Meta platforms, and I haven't left those (well, I don't log in to Threads, it's just shite). Musk seems like a wrong'un, but are we seriously assuming that BS and Meta don't have wrong'uns in there, too?

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I don't 'use' it as much as I used to, but I still log in to share things (although nobody sees them anymore as I don't pay for the wanky blue tick). Originally I pulled out of it during the big exodus, but in recent times I've questioned myself as to why? What did it actually do to me?

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Oh of course, 6 speed! That'll be the reason.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Definitely an odd take. The original Master is probably one of the most distinctive vans ever produced. Guessing Auto Express has been farmed out to multi-trade uni grads working for a big publishing company.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

It does, actually! I thought it'd be able to spin around on a 5p coin but it's horrendous! I'm guessing it's limited due to the wheel width?

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Was a cold one yesterday, before the rain came and took it all away! Panda ploughing on. n.b Corners may contain handbrake involvement

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

HEADS UP! If the Panda isn't your bag, I've just recieved word from Ales, the winner of the C4 that it's not for him. He's offering it for only £750 to viewers & followers, so if you were one of the ones who REALLY wanted it, it's still very cheap! Let me know if you want to be put in touch.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

That'll be the specials!

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Thanks to everybody who stopped by to join in the 'premiere' last night. Delighted to report that the Panda raffle has been approved and is now live! Link: raffall.com/409206/enter... Same deal as with the C4, only this time we have options in the event the first winner doesn't actually want it.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Yes, planning to come back bigger and better. We even have chairs.

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I bought a new car, and tonight at 1930hrs I'm going to watch the video I made about it on YouTube. You can watch it with me, if you like. We'll call it - I dunno - a premiere? Something like that? It's not a Mercedes SL280. It nearly was, though! youtu.be/TM8F9wYCvHY

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The first time I bought a car from a proper auction

YouTube video by UPnDOWN

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Kitch @upndown.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Me: "2026 will be a year of simplification and reducing stress & workload." Also me: Racing up the A3 to pick up a new car I bought this morning to get back in time for another one I've bought to be delivered this afternoon.

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