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BPM Automotive, Blarney, Cork (2026)

11/03/2026

We are taking bookings on the following days/times for the forseable.

MONDAYS 6pm-10pm
TUESDAYS 6pm-10pm
FRIDAYS 6pm-10pm
SATURDAYS 8am-8pm
SUNDAYS 8am-8pm

20 an hour
Half day/ Full evening 70
Full day 120
Full weekend 200

Deposits must be paid via revolut to hold places.

09/01/2026

Hello all,

After some serious saving, I have installed a lift and am renting it out to my fellow enthusiasts by the hour. Get in touch if you want to make a booking.

30/01/2024

For nearly 7 years now, I have watched every video by Donut Media. I always liked the variety of content they have created and the up-to-speed series became the basis point for a lot of my knowledge on key car brands and models over the years.

With that said, for the last 3 years, I have been asking loved ones every Christmas and birthday to get me a T-shirt from Donut. Being based in the US, it wasn't the easiest to get shipped so I just kept hoping. Recently, they started working alongside Blue Tomatoe, a chain of super cool shops across mainland Europe that I would recommend people pop their head into if they get a chance but unfortunately, there are no Blue Tomatoe in Ireland...

While on a ski trip to Italy last weekend, I decided it may be my best shot at finally getting my hands on some. I scoured the internet looking for my nearest store that stocked Donut merch, it was in Austria. The plans for the following day were put on hold to make the 3-hour journey from the Dolomites in Italy, all the way to the nearest Blue Tomato in Innsbruck Austria.

While I did feel a little crazy at the time, it was a fantastic chance to see more of the beautiful scenery the Alpine passes had to offer. I ran the little rental Panda, (the asthmatic hamster from last week's post) through its paces and zipped my way into the center of Innsbruck in 2 hours and 56 minutes.

After a quick walk from where I was standing outside Blue Tomato Innsbruck, a moment 7 years in the making. My odd request for every Donut shirt they had in store was met with a bewildered look. I imagine my broken German gave the impression of a very niche robbery. After a few more germenglish sentences were exchanged, I was on the right track.

While the only color they had at the time was grey, I wasn't going to do half measures. Half an hour later, I was three shirts richer and on my way back through the snowy Alps.

I may have been a slope day down, but I would forever more have, Mo Powa Baby!

23/01/2024

For the last few days, I have driven roughly 2000 kilometers in this 1-liter Hybrid Fiat Panda, and it was absolutely horrendous.

For starters, I have a car that is now old enough to vote, but it has better media functionality than the Fiat. Despite only being a year old, the panda doesn't have Bluetooth. Its mandatory plug-in option, while not the worst idea in theory, fell short for two reasons. The car had no screen for maps which was supposedly negated by the built-in phone holder. The problem was that the connection point for the car was so loose, the music on my phone would alternate to radio every 5 seconds with bumps or turns and the phone holder didn't widen enough to accommodate my phone anyway. Because I needed the maps for directions, the only option was to spend the week in media silence.

The next problem was the power. Mother of god is this thing slow, the already underpowered workings of a 500 in a larger body meant for an absolute disaster for hills and motorways. Any decent climb meant a minimum of 3rd gear but normally 2nd, the fake engine noise coming in from the speakers was laughable as I pushed it to the limit driving 50kph! While this was a little annoying, the real issue arose on the motorway. Since the panda is a bit of a brick and seemingly powered by an asthmatic hamster, if the motorway wasn't downhill I couldn't use 6th gear and maintain 110kph. In the sections where it was 130kph, I had to join the trucks in the slow lane, and overtaking just wasn't really an option.

Lastly, the complicated interface around certain basic features behind the wheel urged you to ignore warning lights and symbols on the dash. With the drop in temperature as I went further north, the pressure in the tyres dropped just enough to set off the low tyre pressure warning on the dash. After I pulled in and filled them appropriately the light stayed on. The dash told me to clear the warning via the menu. Naturally, I press the button that says menu but it wants to edit the audio setup. A YouTube video or two later I figured out that by "Menu" they mean to press the button with nothing but a return symbol on it....

23/12/2023

The CBR is now a front fork, engine, frame, and back wheel. And with that has come a list of items I need to replace. The thermostat on the radiator has busted off so will have to replace it. Whilst I am at it I will replace the radiator as the fins are rather damaged and it's pretty tattered.

The second item was the rear brake master cylinder, both bolt holes were broken so it will need to be replaced. I am not all that worried about this as I was looking to rehaul the braking system as the fluid and seals etc have perished quite a bit.

I have ordered the white body panels and joined a few groups for MC22 owners. It was the single, most important thing I did as they are a wealth of knowledge whenever I am stuck.

In the way of tools, I am now the proud owner of a few specialty tools for the project. I bought a pair of JIS Screwdrivers which have come in hugely handy already, taking off the rusty screws. I have also gotten a motorcycle lift which has not yet been used but I will need it once the wheels come off!

For now, all is going well, the subframe has been repainted and all the wiring has been overhauled. It is coming together swimmingly.

Happy Christmas everyone!

08/12/2023

It has been just over a week now since I bought the CBR and already I have quite a laundry list of bits I want to do. This Mc22 is the first bike restoration I have undertaken. I am aiming for restoration with longevity rather than prioritizing originality or pure aesthetics.

The first thing I did after its trailer journey from Meath was a full clean. This is always a great idea as it gives you a chance to see anything you may need to pay attention to. Luckily, during my wash, my biggest realization was the surround on the odometer was damaged- a far cry from serious.

So what's on the list?

Electrical- I want to give the wiring a bit of a tidy, it is clear from the mystery bits of tape and a handful of loose wires that there have been several patch jobs done on the wiring. Not a botch but I still want to give it an overhaul. Reattach a few connectors and remove the need for tape. Tedious, but not expensive.

Mechanical- Luckily there is nothing majorly wrong. I am a stickler for safety so I will just change the tires, pads, and discs to be sure. I will change the oil and want to get a chain and sprocket too as I have colors in mind. Other than that I will read up on things I may need to look at within the engine/gearbox itself but I don't think there will be much.

Visual- As I am not a huge fan of the current color, I am going to do a full swap from the current great and black to the tricolor which is white blue, and red. While I did consider respraying them, the ones on the bike are cracked in several places so it would be best to just get a full fairing set. This will run me about 500 quid but well worth it in my eyes. I will also be getting the wheels and tank redone but those will have to wait to match the plastics as I am sure they will come in a slightly different shade than the factory.

I am going to do some painting of the steel frame and polish the aluminum back up but I think that is the plan currently. I also need to tidy around the handlebars, clean the switches, and get new grips.

01/12/2023

As the photo says, I have just bought a 1992 CBR250RR. While it is the colours in the photo it is nowhere near a good a nic. I have had my eye on this bike since I was looking at getting my license and I am very excited to get started on this project.

MC22s are very hard to come by and in good working order. The bike I have picked up is mechanically going well but is in a rough state. I plan on doing a full colour change from the black, grey and red color combo to my personal favorite white tricolor.

I also plan to make any necessary upgrades to bring this bike back to its glory. I imagine this bike project will be a regular feature on the posts going forward.

So why did I choose this bike and what's the appeal?

The first reason is the history behind the bike. It was originally only sold in Japan and was a product of rules with licensing and their version of the NCT. Bikes with 250cc were not subject to testing and were therefore seen as the top of the pops for anyone interested in customizing bikes. The baby sport bike battle that should never have happened ensued and we were left with this beauty.

This brings me to my second reason, the sound! All three of the major bike manufacturers for a very short time created 4-cylinder, super-high revving bikes that we will not see the likes of again. The CBR250 has a redline of 20,000! you can still be crawling along at legal speeds but sounds like you are hitting 200 which is sure to increase smiles!

Lastly, I absolutely love the looks. The 90's color schemes and the no-frills nature of the bike have always caught my eye. I am beyond excited to bring one back like new!

Stay tuned to see how it progresses!

23/11/2023

The Winter is well and truly upon us and I should have written this one sooner.

If you are like me and don't fancy a wet and cold road trip on your bike, you will have to look at winterizing it. But what does that even mean?

Well, it's all down to how nitty-gritty you want to get. First I will cover the must-dos and then the nice to-do's afterward.

Firstly, you are going to want to protect your bike against rusting externally. For that, get yourself a moisture barrier, i like A90 as an alternative to WD40 but any oil based lubricant will do and spray it on all metal surfaces. this will stop rust on the body/frame and tank.

The next step is to stop rust on the internals. For this, you should add a stabilizer to your fuel to stop it from going stale and fill your tank to the brim. You should also run the bike to get the stabilizer brought through the fuel lines and top the tank back up again. This will stop the tank from rusting.

The last thing that is a must is to l**e your chain. Ideally with wax rather than oil so it will have better coverage.

The nice to-do's are the following.

An oil change for winter, I prefer to do this just before going back to biking but some do it both times.

Another option is to set your bike up to a trickle charger for the battery. I usually leave mine and simply change it in spring.

It is also suggested to lift both tires up off the ground to avoid the cold of the ground affecting the rubber.

The last few bits and pieces that you could do is to take the opportunity to service the serviceable items on the bike. give it wax on all the plastics and replace spark plugs etc so you will be ready for the road come spring!

Happy riding!

17/11/2023

So, I got points, 3 of them. I'm still mad about it.... 88 in an 80, 160 quid.

But how do points affect your insurance? I was due my renewal in December for the s40 and was sent my auto-renewal quoted at 650 quid. Not too bad considering I am still under 25. That being said, I have had my license since 17 and have never made a claim.

I was told by many that the first 3 don't affect it at all and that it only really matters after that. Well in my case they added 70 quid. All in all not bad really. I thought it was the first interaction I had with liberty that I came away satisfied with the fairness of that hike.

While I am not sponsored by Liberty (yet) I have found them the easiest to deal with since the beginning of getting my own insurance, their online system means that you can try loads of cars to suss out before you buy and they are always willing to consider people with experience abroad, etc.

But how much does it change with more than 3? So, apparently, the increase is exponential based on the number of points, 3 points is the first increase at 10% of the renewal, 6 points will be 20%, 9 points is 40% and 10 or more can be double!

Of course, there are other factors but this is the general rule of thumb I found from my searches.

The main takeaway is don't freak out too much if you get a few points, just be more careful for the following three years until they are gone!

08/11/2023

As soon as you own a car, it is vital to spend a bit of time learning the basics, if you find yourself in this position and want to know more, being able to identify the main components makes things a lot easier. I will do a follow-up that goes into more detail on specific parts but today I just want to list the top 10 things you should be able to recognize.

Engine- The reason this one is so vital is that almost everything else either plugs into or out of the engine in some way. It is recognizable as the biggest item in the space and will usually have the logo of the car brand on it.

Next, what plugs into the engine? Engines need three key components to work, air, spark, and fuel. So we should have an idea of what these items look like.

Spark- is provided by your battery. It is recognizable as a rectangular block with a + and - on the top.

Fuel- will always be coming to your engine via a small pipe. it will then usually enter your engine on top via a rail.

Air- this is usually the largest pipe entering the engine from a box. All of these components will be plastic.

Next is what comes out of an engine while running. These are Fumes and Heat.

Heat- The heat produced is dealt with using a radiator. These will usually exit the engine further down and will always head into a large narrow rectangle near the front of the car. It will have a mesh-like surface.

Fumes- This will come out the side of the engine and will have multiple metal exits from the engine joining together. These pipes will immediately head down and toward the back of your car.

The next items run semi-independently from your engine.

Fuse box- This is usually towards the back of the engine bay. It is a plastic rectangular box that has lots of little colored plastic pieces inside.

Brake Servo- this is the brake system for the car, it won't "plug in" to the engine. it is usually a disc shape and mounted to the firewall.

The last two are the Dipstick and windscreen wash. The Dipstick is a little pull-tab that enters the side of the engine. The washer will have a symbol of a windscreen with spray on it.

Recognizing these items is a great start to knowing more about cars!

27/10/2023

Repairing the Volvo S40

I sent the S40 in for an NCT in early October and came out with a laundry list of bits that needed doing.

Failed Major
-Wishbone Bushings
-Brake caliper rear missing clip rear
-Brake side slip test rear

Minor
-50% of light tail light not functioning

So, I got to work. The first thing was the rear light. There is actually nothing wrong with the bulb. The issue lies in the board that all the rear lights are attached to. With a twist out and a good refit, it was back on.

Next, I went about the front rubbers. As it shares the same platform as the Ford Focus I quickly came to realize from looking online that this is a very common issue with them and my local motor factors have them in stock. As I had never removed a wishbone I wasn't familiar with the technique or tools needed for a balljoint removal. The best thing to do is watch a video online as it is too hard to describe in text. Once the three bolts were removed it was a simple job. I used an angle grinder to cut off the old one and the new ones fitted on nicely with some encouragement from a mallet. It is vital you take note of the rough angle the old bushing is on so you do not put the new one on majorly far from where it needs to be.

Next was to tackle the side slip test. I hate results like this from the NCT as you have no real way of knowing what it is that is causing it and you cannot really test to see if it is fixed. However, I started by taking off the wheel and brake caliper on the better-performing side to see if I noticed anything. And, I did, the brake pads on the weaker side were backward... which would also explain the mysterious rattle we had months ago. The weaker side was also the one missing the retaining wire clip on the very outside which was left unfit from the last time the caliper was off. I swapped the pads on the driver's side to match the layout of the passenger and put it all back together.

Luckily that did the trick and it passed on Wednesday this week. The biggest lesson learned was any issue that is on one side such as a rattle the best thing to do is check the other side to compare. As it is the best blueprint for finding the source of issues.

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