The DriveLife Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Pearson – veteran Traffic Officer, familiar face from Channel 5's Police Interceptors, and two-time bestselling author.
Ben shares stories from his career on traffic and opens up about his struggles & retirement from the police. Ben now diverts his passion for helping others towards raising awareness of mental health and PTSD within the emergency services. We discuss his personal experiences, the work of his charity 1965 PTSD Awareness, and Cops & Cars, the annual charity event at The Motorist on Saturday 1st August 2026 - tickets available at CarEvents.com: www.carevents.com/uk/events/cops-and-cars/

Please see all of Ben's link to his various good works below:
Website - benjamin-pearson.co.uk/home
Youtube - www.youtube.com/@BenPearson1965/videos
Podcast - open.spotify.com/show/7ya4MPOZPvbPyK8iJ8V82f?si=8e4caef160f048a6
Cops & Cars Event - www.copsandcars.co.uk/
Homewatch Security - www.homewatchsecurity.co.uk/

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Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode we sit down with Dipen Pancholi, founder of P1 Autokeys and the go-to electrical specialist for Mat Armstrong, Mark McCann and Chris Slix. We trace his journey from building his business from the ground up to becoming one of the most trusted names behind the electrical fixes on some of the most-watched car builds on YouTube. Dips shares the struggles, the successes, and what's next for P1 Autokeys.
For more information head to: p1autokeys.com

A massive shoutout to Sej Pancholi, please go checkout her amazing business River Consultants. Mental Health and wellbeing consultancy service - visit www.riverconsultants.co.uk for more info!
Or head over to Sej's instagram page - @sej.5555

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Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.themotorist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode we sit down with Ryan Lindsay - racing driver, ARDS Grade A instructor and coach. Ryan's passion for racing was ignited at the age of 12, and he's been behind the wheel on tracks across the world ever since. Now boasting 13 championship titles, 313 races, 142 wins, 223 podiums and 121 fastest laps, Ryan spends much of his time coaching the next generation of drivers.

To find out more head to www.race-ryan.info/Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you.Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode we sit down with Paul Ripley, a renowned advanced and high-performance driving coach nicknamed 'God's Chauffeur' by a former motoring editor. Paul writes for Evo Magazine, Auto Express, Hagerty Drivers Club and The Daily Telegraph, and what he doesn't know about vehicle handling isn't worth knowing. Join us as he reveals two exciting new projects designed to make you a more complete driver. Listen to find out more.

To find out more head to paulripley.co!

Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you.

Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Swales, founder of GarageLux Ltd. Fuelled by a lifelong passion for cars and all things automotive, Jamie took a leap of faith, left behind his office job and built GarageLux from the ground up - a Yorkshire-based business dedicated to transforming garages into premium, practical spaces. From custom flooring and innovative lighting to smart storage solutions, GarageLux turns everyday garages into something truly special.To find out more head to www.garagelux.co.uk/Discover your new favourite automotive-inspired T-shirt or hoodie at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drive-life.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.Don’t forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.carevents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find amazing car events happening near you.Recorded at The Motorist - find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotorist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.