Redline Republic | Automotive and Car Culture Talk

This week we’re joined by Cathal from Next Gen Trades Ireland to talk about the huge shortage of skilled tradespeople in Ireland, apprenticeships, getting into the motor trade and why a trade can open far more doors than people realise.
We also get into Cathal’s own background in the car scene, some of the rare Japanese cars he’s owned over the years, Group D, how Irish car culture has changed, whether social media has killed some of the creativity in modified cars, and plenty more along the way.
A slightly different episode for us this week, but a really enjoyable conversation about cars, careers and the future of the trades in Ireland.
Check out Next Gen Trades Ireland for more information on opportunities and pathways into the trades.
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This week, we finally start rating your cars after getting far more submissions than we expected.
We go through everything from E11 Corollas and Nissan Bluebirds to S-chassis, Subarus and some properly unusual builds, while trying to decide what deserves a place near the top of our new rating system.
We also talk about fake Recaros, cheap wheels, why brakes are often ignored when people chase more power, the lost art of the €200 field car and whether buying an IS200 now makes more sense than spending serious money on an AE86.
There’s also some honest advice on apprenticeships, working in mechanics and whether turning your hobby into a job can ruin it.
Let us know what you think of the new car-rating section!
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This week, we’re talking about why buying the newest registration doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting the best car, and why condition, specification and service history matter far more than the number on the plate.
Dan gives an update on the Amarok and what could replace it, with everything from a PS13 to an AE86 entering the conversation. We also discuss the essentials of a genuinely good daily driver, including automatic gearboxes, leather seats, cruise control, Apple CarPlay and, most importantly, a proper armrest.
Elsewhere, a 3.1 Trooper has a very bad day, we introduce the idea of rating listeners’ cars, discuss a potential collaboration with Limited Slip Differences and share an update on the first Redline Republic car meet.
As always, plenty of questionable opinions, unnecessary tangents and allegedly useful automotive advice.
Send us a photo of your car through Instagram or TikTok for a chance to have it featured in a future episode.
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This week on the Redline Republic Podcast, we're talking about the cars that deserve to make a comeback, from DC2 Integras and Mk4 Golfs to classic Volkswagens and everything in between.
We also react to a €20,000 automatic Lexus IS200 that's listed for sale and ask the question... has the used car market completely lost the plot?
On top of that, we dive into Marketplace madness, modified car prices, the struggle of finding a good exhaust fabricator, insurance, Garda stories, and plenty of listener comments.
Let us know in the comments:
What car deserves to be brought back, and what's the most overpriced car you've seen for sale?
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If you could only own ONE car brand for the rest of your life... what would you choose?
In Episode 23 of the Redline Republic Podcast, we put Toyota and BMW head-to-head to build the ultimate dream garage. From JZX100s and Land Cruisers to E36s, M3s and M5s, we debate which manufacturer we'd choose if we could only drive one forever.
We also chat about the cars that first got us hooked on the automotive world, why older cars are often the most fun to drive, motorcycles, and share a few more "allegedly" stories...
Let us know in the comments: if you could only own ONE car brand, what would it be?
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