About Wheeler Dealers

Wheeler Dealers is a British television series originally produced by Attaboy TV for the Discovery Channel and hosted by car enthusiast Mike Brewer and mechanic Edd China. The series first premiered on the 7th of October, 2003, and it revolves around the dynamic duo who go out of their way to find and restore iconic cars to later sell for a profit.

Making / Production

The show was known for its practical approach to showcasing car restoration. Most of the making involves detailing the step by step overhaul of the project vehicle, interspersed with light-hearted banter between the hosts. After Edd China's departure in 2017, Ant Anstead took over as the mechanic alongside Mike Brewer.

Actors

• Mike Brewer: The co-host and car enthusiast of the shows. He is responsible for finding and buying the cars to be fixed and resold.
• Edd China: He served as the mechanic from 2003 to 2017, during which he was in charge of repairing and overhauling the vehicles.
• Ant Anstead: Taking over Edd China's role in 2017, Ant also plays the role of the mechanic, responsible for the repair and restoration of the cars.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show has certainly gained international fame as it is broadcasted in various countries including the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries.
• Over its long run, the show has restored more than 100 vehicles.
• Edd China left the show after 13 seasons due to disagreements with the production team over the direction of the show.

Quotes

• "The ultimate driving machine, now an ultimate bargain." (Mike Brewer about BMW cars)
• "If you look after your car, it'll look after you." (Edd China)
• "There's always another deal!" (Mike Brewer)

Music, Soundtrack

The show features various pop and rock tracks during repair sequences and driving scenes. The exact soundtrack varies by episode and is generally not specifically attributed.