ANDREA THOMPSON
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Andrea Thompson is married to well-known North East businessman Geoff Thompson. They live in Corbridge and are in the process of building a new home in East Lothian in Scotland. Andrea is retired and spends her time playing golf, being at home and walking the dog, Turkish, on the beach. The couple have four kids between them and recently became grandparents to little Max. CHILDHOOD CAR CRUSH >> Triumph Stag in red. I used to see one driving around and fell in love with it - or a Beetle convertible. I did eventually buy an old red Beetle convertible which I absolutely loved. WHATS IN THE GARAGE NOW >> My husband Geoff has a few cars so mine won’t even fit in the garage! YOUR DREAM CAR >> I’m lucky enough to have my dream car. My Bentley Bentayga, its very luxurious and has plenty of room for golf clubs and trips to the beach with Turkish.
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CAPTAIN SLOW OR JEREMY >> Slow definitely - I have too many points. I was only doing 35 mph and was caught twice by a mobile camera. The speeding tickets arrived within a week of each other. I was scared to go to the post box after that in case another one landed Pretty annoying as I’ve had a clean licence for 33 years. WHO’D BE GOOD FOR TOP GEAR >> Brian Johnson (ACDC). He’s good fun, a Geordie and knows his stuff. I know my son Philip would absolutely love the job. He loves cars and is a huge fan of the show. TRACKS OF YOUR TYRES >> I listen to Smooth Radio and Capital. I also love Motown, jazz, and a wide range of music. I do like to sing along, especially to the oldies. DREAM ROAD TRIP >> Driving the Amalfi coast in an old classic car. The roof off, and some great music playing with my husband Geoff and Turkish. I will never forget doing promotion
work in my early twenties and had a job dressed up as a giant bunny for Easter. I drove to the venue with a friend in my Beetle convertible with the hood down. We put the whole outfit on and our ears were flapping about all the way there! WHAT’S IN THE GLOVE BOX >> Instruction manual, perfume, dog treats, ear plugs for Geoff when I’m singing - and sweeties. HOW CLEAN IS YOUR CAR >> Very (I get into trouble from Geoff if it’s not!) I do like to keep it clean myself but sometimes it’s quite difficult as it is used for golf and any trips we do including taking Turkish out. SCARY CAR MOMENTS >> I was driving in the fog on my way home from work one evening and ended up in the middle of a roundabout which was under construction. I was driving my mam’s brand new BMW and ended up going home in a recovery vehicle. Thankfully no injuries (until I arrived home that is).
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