Wheeler Dealers Series.

[dowahdiddyman]

The two cowboys are back on the tv tommorrow night-tuesday may 4th, at 9pm. It`s the new series that features the Interceptor talked about in another topic on here previously. Should be intresting to see how they manage to bodge a pure classic up!

[petrolsniffer]

I wouldn't knock it so quickly.

I know some of the 'practices' aren't the best but atleast it's getting people intrested in older cars which can only be a good thing.

[Jayzee]

petrolsniffer said:

I know some of the 'practices' aren't the best but atleast it's getting people intrested in older cars which can only be a good thing.

+1

[useyourdellusion]

Agree with you PS!

I love the show personally, thanks for the reminder OP.

[dowahdiddyman]

petrolsniffer said:

I wouldn't knock it so quickly.

I know some of the 'practices' aren't the best but atleast it's getting people intrested in older cars which can only be a good thing.

Not knocking it,my series link is already set, I too like to see classics back on the road but to do a proper job is surely going to cost significantly more than the boys spend.

[Spudler]

I'd say Ed is far from a "cowboy", with the limited budget and time he's given he does extremely well.
Im also looking forward to the new series

[Hedders]

I like the show but i can't stand the way they calculate how little they spend on the jobs.

"This one only cost me £600 to sort out. But then i have already paid for my workshop and my fulltime mechanic, otherwise it would have cost me £6000 in labour and overheads..."

I want more reality in my reality shows

[Jayzee]

Hedders said:

I like the show but i can't stand the way they calculate how little they spend on the jobs.

"This one only cost me £600 to sort out. But then i have already paid for my workshop and my fulltime mechanic, otherwise it would have cost me £6000 in labour and overheads..."

I want more reality in my reality shows

I think this is the point of the show... to show you that with a little experience, you can buy a car, do some work to it yourself, and then sell it on. They are just showing you how.

[Mroad]

I think we all know the costs are highly dubious.
The usual cry is 'what about the labour charge!' which is true but I think they are aiming at the home mechanic who likes to tinker with cars anyway, someone who would do the work in their spare time as a project rather than an everyday job. If you were running it as a business you would be stuffed!

It made me laugh the other day when they showed the M3 episodes. Edd had to change the gearbox on the M3, out popped a handy video boreoscope to spy the bolts at the top of the box. Heck only £300 worth of kit that everyone would have.
It did make me feel good though as Edd whined about the heaviness of the exhaust needing two people etc. and the awkwardness of the job even with the car sitting on a 4 post lift. I'd done the same job with the car on axle stands, a couple of trolley jacks, all on my own with no poncey boreoscope

Anyway I like it too, just treat it as not very serious entertainment like that other car show on BBC2.

[PhilJ20]

Jayzee said:

Hedders said:

I like the show but i can't stand the way they calculate how little they spend on the jobs.

"This one only cost me £600 to sort out. But then i have already paid for my workshop and my fulltime mechanic, otherwise it would have cost me £6000 in labour and overheads..."

I want more reality in my reality shows

I think this is the point of the show... to show you that with a little experience, you can buy a car, do some work to it yourself, and then sell it on. They are just showing you how.

Is that the reason for the show? I thought it was a public service programme - "Look, we've taken a cheap car, spent a few thousand on it, rebuilt it in a fully kitted out workshop, by a fully trained team of mechanics and at the end of it all got a car worth £50 more than the parts. Think twice - don't do this at home!"

[edo]

I'd be happy if they just stop sitting on the cars/putting things down on the paint. Grr.

[sday12]

FYI This is on Discovery Channel


Which plebs like me don't get.

[Fire99]

I think people might wanna lighten up a bit. It's good entertainment and they have a passion for cars which is a good few steps up on watching horse racing.

[oobster]

They could take this from being a good series to a great series with one simple improvement.

Sack Mike Brewer.

[The Black Duke]

I quite like it. And I love the ......is born series too.

[useyourdellusion]

Fire99 said:

I think people might wanna lighten up a bit. It's good entertainment and they have a passion for cars which is a good few steps up on watching horse racing.

Exactly! Yes, it's a little flawed in some areas but who cares?

Still a great watch I reckon.

[Sand1]

I just saw a teaser clip with some of the cars they will be featuring, Sierra Cosworth and 8 series BMW.

Can't wait.

[Waynester]

Edd China is very impressive with the time he has.. doesn't grate on my nerves, but.... Mike 'hold ya and out' brewer seriously irritates me!!

Series linky set.


Edit: According to Sky it's on Discovery Turbo at 6pm? Porsche 924 part 1.

Am i missing something?

Edited by Waynester on Monday 3rd May 10:42

[Hedders]

The Black Duke said:

I quite like it. And I love the ......is born series too.

Personally, i much prefer that series to wheeler dealers.

[useyourdellusion]

Waynester said:

Edd China is very impressive with the time he has.. doesn't grate on my nerves, but.... Mike 'hold ya and out' brewer seriously irritates me!!

Series linky set.


Edit: According to Sky it's on Discovery Turbo at 6pm? Porsche 924 part 1.

Am i missing something?

Edited by Waynester on Monday 3rd May 10:42

I've just set the Vbox to record it at 21.00 Wednesday night.