# Carbolics: A Personal Motoring Disinfectant - Hardcover

by **James May** (Author)

, **Why does a man with a Ferrari and a Porsche drive a Fiat Panda? Is going fast really necessary? Is it your fault if you get run over? Why will electric cars really save the planet (possibly)?**

In _Carbolics_ the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these questions and more.

Across 80 essays, James gives his quirky, entertaining take on cars, motorbikes, trucks - and explains why the bicycle might just be the best invention of all.

Written with James's characteristic wit and humour, _Carbolics_ is the perfect Christmas gift for petrolheads.,  

### Author Biography

James May is a writer, broadcaster and co-host of _The Grand Tour_ on Amazon Prime. He has presented series for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. His previous books include James May's Man Lab, Car Fever and How to Land an A330 Airbus.

**Number of Pages:** 336

**Dimensions:** 1.3 x 7.1 x 5 IN

**Publication Date:** November 14, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 24.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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