When one starts a binge-watch of the British car restoration series, “Wheeler Dealers,” they’ll have plenty to view for quite some time. The show has already amassed over 250 episodes since it first aired in 2003, and throughout that time, much of the basic structure has remained the same. One thing gearheads are bound to appreciate about this particular show is that it takes a no-nonsense approach to fixing up vehicles. Car restoration programs aren’t immune to manufacturing artificial drama for the sake of keeping viewers invested, but on “Wheeler Dealers,” it’s all about presenting classic cars and how people can fix them up on their own.
Basically, host Mike Brewer acquires a vehicle, providing plenty of information along the way about some of its noteworthy features and what makes it so special, and then hands it over to a mechanic, where its needs are assessed. The price of each repair or part to replace is provided, giving viewers at home a sense of what they could expect if they had to fix up the same vehicle. Brewer then sells the car, providing a breakdown of how much profit was made after factoring in the price of repairs.
“Wheeler Dealers” is primarily geared toward at-home DIYers. It’s an invaluable resource, especially if someone has the precise car that’s featured in any one of the show’s many episodes. Plus, the show has launched a couple of spinoffs — “Wheeler Dealers Trading Up” and “Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car” — in case one runs out of regular episodes.
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