Wheeler Dealers

EssexExile

Being old I've owned a number of the cars seen on Wheeler Dealers. I've rarely been lucky enough to own ones with so few faults that could be so easily made into "the best one out there" as Mike always claims.

As others have said, changing a gearbox is a lot easier if you've got a workshop full of tools, a two post lift & a Paul available. Not so much fun in the front garden in a snow storm.

owen_money

Its only a tv program, there's a lot worse out there, and it passes and hour

prowla

I like the make-do-and-mend philosophy, but the "make a profit" angle is unrealistic.

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owen_money wrote: »

Its only a tv program, there's a lot worse out there, and it passes and hour

two examples


Strippers: cars for cash

Modern Wheels or Classic Steals.


I can't believe that anyone has actually watched more than 10 minutes of that garbage.

[Deleted User]

Most programmes like this on Discovery and similar channels are fake and everything is scripted, especially the American ones. Of course they didn't buy the car from the guy at the start or sell it to the guy at the end. It's all just for the show.

EssexExile

Deleted_User wrote: »

Most programmes like this on Discovery and similar channels are fake and everything is scripted, especially the American ones. Of course they didn't buy the car from the guy at the start or sell it to the guy at the end. It's all just for the show.

"Scripted reality" I believe it's called.
With wheeler Dealers I watch the bits in the workshop because it takes me back to my youth, I'm not interested in the "back story" which is just that, a story. At least there's none of that "it must be done by Tuesday for under a fiver" false jeopardy that you get in the American series on similar subjects.
OK there is some, but it's half hearted.

coffeehound

Does anyone find it odd how little engine work seems to be needed? You would think that would be bread and butter for most doer uppers but of the episodes i’ve seen, only the sierra cosworth, ferrari dino and 2cv needed oily bits looking at.

[Deleted User]

I haven't seen any of the Ant episodes yet, but seen plenty of the Ed China ones, especially the earlier ones where they did run of the mill British cars with no fuss.

Not really interested when it's all about Ferrari and other expensive exotic cars.

I think Mike Brewer should do another series of Deal On Wheels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjPup8CyG9M

EssexExile

coffeehound wrote: »

Does anyone find it odd how little engine work seems to be needed?

There have been plenty of heads coming off for modification for unleaded fuel, a few rebuilds of VW engines. I dare say we don't see the lemons Mike buys that need new engines.

coffeehound

Oh yes the AC Cobra replica needed a fair bit doing to pass the emmissions test. Yeah it would be interesting to know how many cars ended up being rejected. Perhaps one of the team will do a warts and all book about it one day.