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What Not to Drive (Hardcover)

by Richard Hammond (Author)

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Hardcover: 276 pages
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (13 Oct 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0297848003
ISBN-13: 978-0297848004
Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 14.2 x 2.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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One positive if belated aspect of 'Cool Britannia' is that British-originated cars have become (again?) among the coolest on the planet. Range Rover, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin - especially the Aston Martin - these are names not only of historic significance but have a new resonance in the contemporary world too. But what of the not so cool cars, the cars you shouldn't opt to buy - and those you shouldn't even be seen in or alongside? No, not the Skoda or station wagon, which have a heroic anti-car coolness of their own, but the Golf or Astra or professional footballer's Ferrari. This is a book that jumps from an enormous height on personalised number plates, but celebrates Jarvis Cocker's decision to drive a station wagon and Roger Moore a Renault 5. It questions what happens to the status of your car after you have seen Bernard Manning or Jade Goodie posing next to a model of it in the newspaper. So there is a 'Showroom Questionnaire' for car manufacturers to check out their customers before they deign to sell them a car that might become irrevocably uncool as a result. As funny as it is cool and aspirational, WHAT NOT TO DRIVE will entertain all who love the information, banter and humour of BBC TV's Top Gear.

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Broadcaster and writer Richard Hammond co-presents BBC television's Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson. He is presenting a new BBC science series later in 2004.

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4.0 out of 5 stars One tiny omission, 25 Sep 2006

By	Mr. Christian M. Southgate "chridmeister" (uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A great read but it's probably best to wait for the updated edition which will include "300mph Jet Car With Wobbly Wheels".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tim McGrath, 21 Jan 2007

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This is a fabulous book. Guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of any driver. Quality pictures and good humour the way only Hammond can deliver it. Withour doubt a compulsive page turner. Find out just how cool are the cars you've previously owned and of course the ones you would like to own. Strongly recommended to drivers and non drivers alike..

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5.0 out of 5 stars Des Lynam in a Honda Civic , 1 Aug 2006

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This is a great book from Richie Hammond, the little guy from the Top Gear car programme. Most people will be familiar with his big mucker Jeremy Clarkston, the one who wants to kill foreigners, smoke where he wants and drop litter. Hammond is the more acceptable face of Top Gear and he's produced a nice book which takes a 'sideways look' at cars and the people who drive them. Apparently, BMW drivers are more likely to profane in front of their kids than Saab drivers. And Ford Mondeo drivers are 37% more constipated than the British average - though not as a result of the driving position! Hammond also has some fun with the types of cars that celebs drive. He himself has a Jaguar XK8, with customised raised seating; Ross Kemp has a Hummer, with a 'baby on board' sticker; and Stephen Fry drives a London taxi, though he won't stop if you try to flag him down. He also has a train for longer journeys. Clarkson (obviously!) has a great big tank.

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1.0 out of 5 stars I wish Hamster never wrote that
In my opinion it's basically a collection of drafts from older Top Gear shows, cut & pasted together with some press releases pics and Hammond's face on the cover. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Simone P. Del Bigio

2.0 out of 5 stars Not great
I bought this book as a fan of Top Gear, hoping for some humour about "bad cars".
However, the author has been dismissive of some very good cars, and recommended as the best... Read more

Published on 2 Mar 2007 by Crazy Andy

2.0 out of 5 stars A caravan of a book.
If you're a fan of Top Gear and enjoy Jeremy Clarkson's outrageous humour or James May's sexy lyrical intellectual wit then you're going to be disapointed in this book. Read more

Published on 1 Jun 2006 by L. Kemp

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD READ AND REALLY FUNNY
I really enjoyed reading this book Richard's my favorite presenter and top gears a great programe and his advise on cars is excellent except when he talks about Chyslers becouse I... Read more

Published on 4 May 2006 by Joanna Hamster

5.0 out of 5 stars exy richard made a FANTASTIC BOOK
Ive read this book all the way throuhth anyone who watches top gear will love it richards funny smart and knows his stuff.... Read more

Published on 30 April 2006 by Joanna Barker

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for grown-ups!
I get so tired of motoring writers who judge cars purely on looks or on their ability to corner on two wheels. Read more

Published on 1 Feb 2006 by JerryW

5.0 out of 5 stars Knowing Rich...
Not read this book yet, but knowing Rich, im sure it'll be funny, and clever. Cant wait to read it! Mel xx

Published on 21 Nov 2004 by madame_bavarde

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