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{{Short description|British TV series}}
{{for|the 1963 film|The Wheeler Dealers}}
{{Not to be confused with|text=the 1999 BBC [[reality show]] of the same name<ref>{{cite web | url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/e915c0d266ac4e75bd03c10d82f30f69 | title=BBC Programme Index | date=18 February 1999 }}</ref>}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
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| presenter = [[Mike Brewer]] (Series 1-present) (2003-present) <br />[[Edd China]] (Series 1–13) (2003–2017)<br />[[Ant Anstead]] (Series 14–16) (2017–2021)<br />{{nowrap|[[Marc Priestley]] (Series 17-present) (2021-present)}}
| num_series = 18 (''Wheeler Dealers'')<br />2 (''Trading Up'')
| num_episodes = 269+12 Specials
| list_episodes = List of Wheeler Dealers episodes
| runtime = 30 minutes (Series 1–6)<br />60 minutes (Series 7-18)
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'''Wheeler Dealers''' is a British TV series originally produced by Attaboy TV for the [[Discovery Channel]] in the
The premise of the show has the presenters on a mission to save old and repairable enthusiast vehicles, by repairing or otherwise improving an example of a particular make and model to a budget then selling it to a new owner.
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Beginning with part 2 of Series 8, Brewer further expanded their horizon by touring the United States. In Series 12, Brewer and China set up a new workshop in a rented bay at Huntington Beach Bodyworks, 18108 Redondo Circle, [[Huntington Beach, California]]. This decision was made so that they could deliver more episodes of the show and meant they were able to restore and sell the cars on the spot, instead of having them shipped back to the UK. Once the American operation was established, it moved to more suitable premises at 5382 Research Drive, Huntington Beach. Series 17 (2021) saw the show filming return to the UK.<ref name="Car Dealer mag">{{cite web |title=Wheeler Dealers returns to UK soil for 2021 with Marc Priestley joining Mike Brewer as co-host |url=https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/wheeler-dealers-returns-to-uk-soil-for-2021-with-marc-priestly-joining-mike-brewer-as-co-host/207324 |website=Car Dealer Magazine |access-date=31 August 2021 |language=en |date=2 November 2020}}</ref>
== Format ==
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[[Edd China]] was credited as the show's co-presenter, from series 1 to 13 doing much of the restoration and mechanical/servicing work, and giving viewers tips on how to sort out and solve various car problems, as well as estimating how much a garage would charge for such repairs. There were, however, always two other mechanics credited.
On 21 March 2017, Velocity announced that China had left the show to "pursue other projects" and that he would be replaced by [[Ant Anstead]] in series 14. China explained{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} that he chose to leave because he was disagreeing with the channel, which wanted to cut down his fixes and degree of technical information delivered in the workshop.
On 2 November 2020, it was announced that Marc "Elvis" Priestley would replace Anstead as the main mechanic of the show from Series 17, when it returns to the UK after six years filming in the U.S. However, Anstead will appear occasionally as a special guest.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwWk02fLjog |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/IwWk02fLjog |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|title=''Mike, Ant And Elvis Make A BIG Announcement About The Future Of The Show'' |date=2 November 2020 |publisher=Discovery |access-date=12 November 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
Since series 13, the programme has been produced by [[Discovery Studios]] (replacing Attaboy TV that had produced the 12 previous seasons), for Motor Trend.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}
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==Spin offs==
{{Infobox television
| name = Wheeler Dealers: Trading Up
| image =
| caption =
| alt_name =
| country = United Kingdom
| network = [[Discovery Channel (UK TV channel)|Discovery Channel]]
| presenter = [[Mike Brewer (television presenter)|Mike Brewer]]
| num_series = 2
| num_episodes = 12
| list_episodes =
| runtime = 60 minutes
| first_aired = {{Start date|2013|04|02|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2014|11|24|df=y}}
| company = X2 Productions Ltd
| opentheme =
| theme_music_composer =
}}
In April 2013 a spinoff series titled ''Wheeler Dealers: Trading Up'' was launched. This series was produced by X2 Productions Ltd and has Brewer travelling around the world to buy and sell {{endash}}but not repair or restore{{endash}} used cars in different countries with the aim of ultimately purchasing a supercar. In the first season he began with $3,000 and traded his way up to a [[Porsche 911]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://press.discovery.com/uk/dsc/programs/wheeler-dealers-trading |title=''Wheeler Dealers: Trading Up'' |publisher=Discovery |access-date=2013-04-11}}</ref> The series was recommissioned by Discovery Channel International for a second season where Brewer ended up buying a Ferrari.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}
A second spinoff series titled ''Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car'' premiered in January 2020, with Brewer and mechanic Marc "Elvis" Priestley lending their expertise to add value to clients' cars helping them trade up to their dream vehicle.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wheeler-Dealers-Dream-Car-Season/dp/B082YQ4619 |title=Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car – Season 1, Prime Video |website=Amazon UK |access-date=22 June 2020}}</ref>
In 2024, a third spinoff series was released, dubbed ''Wheeler Dealers World Tour''. It premiered in May 2024, with Brewer and mechanic Marc "Elvis" Priestley travelling around the world to source for cars that they are going to restore and sell.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discoveryuk.com/series/wheeler-dealers-world-tour/ |title=Wheeler Dealers World Tour }}</ref>
== Episodes ==
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=== ''Wheeler Dealers Revisited'' ===
<!-- Note that this item is a destination anchor from the List of Wheeler Dealers Episodes page - please don't re-name or delete without fixing there, too. -->
''Wheeler Dealers Revisited'' (ca. 2010){{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} was a
# [[Jeep CJ7|1983 Jeep CJ7]] (s4 ep3-4)
# [[Alfa Romeo Spider|1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000]] (s4 e5-6)
# [[Porsche 911 classic#2.7-litre .2F G.2C H.2C I and J series .281974.E2.80.931977.29|1976 Porsche 911S 2.7 Targa]] (s4 e1-2)
# [[BMW 6 Series (E24)|1985 BMW 635CSi]] (s4 e7-8)
# [[Mazda MX-5 (NA)|1990 Mazda MX-5 NA 1.6]] (s3 e1-2)
=== ''
Starting in 2020 ''Wheeler Dealers: Stripped Down'' is a re-issue of some of the older series, with each program cut down to fit a 30-minute broadcast slot.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
=== U.S. Top 5 Specials ===
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=== ''
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 40%; text-align:center;"
|-
!colspan="2" rowspan="2" width=5% |Series
!rowspan="2" width=5% | Episodes
!colspan="2" | Originally aired
|-
! style="width: 20%;"|Series premiere
! style="width: 20%;"|Series finale
|-
| style="width:5px; background:#9932CC;"|
| '''[[#Series 1 (2013)|1]]'''
| 6
| 2 April 2013
| 7 May 2013
|-
| style="width:5px; background:#0404B4;"|
| '''[[#Series 2 (2014)|2]]'''
| 6
| 6 August 2014
| 10 September 2014
==== Series 1 (2013) ====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
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|}
==== Series 2 (2014) ====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
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|-style="background:#0404B4"
| colspan= 6 |
|}
=== ''Wheeler Dealers World Tour'' ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width: 100%; margin-right: 0;"
! style="background:#b3001e" |<small>No.</small>
! style="background:#b3001e" |Location
! style="background:#b3001e" |Vehicle
! style="background:#b3001e" |Budget
! style="background:#b3001e" |Purchase
Price
! style="background:#b3001e" |Final cost
After restoration
! style="background:#b3001e" |Final
Selling price
! style="background:#b3001e" |Profit/loss
! style="background:#b3001e" |Original airdate
|-
! rowspan="2" |1
![[Italy]]
![[Ferrari 348|1990 Ferrari 348]]
!€70,000
!€65,000
!€66,905
!N/A
!N/A
!6 May 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' CV boots replaced, CV joints re-greased, cam belt replaced, idler wheels replaced, tensioner replaced, bumper professionally repaired, steering wheel returned to original black leather trim, seats cleaned.
'''Notes:''' Formerly owned by [[Miki Biasion]] and was repainted from red to black at some point. Interior was retrimmed from black to ice white at some point. Seller also provided service history from Ferrari. Mike headed to Carrozzeria Zanasi at [[Maranello]] to have the car bumper professionally repaired. Upon further inspection, Mike learned that the steering wheel is only layered in white leather trim, while the original black leather remained intact under the trim layer, enabling him to just remove the white leather trim and clean the steering wheel. Restored car taken to Autodromo di Modena.
|-
! rowspan="2" |2
![[Poland]]
![[Fiat 126|1991 Polski Fiat 126p]]
!'''zł'''
!'''zł14,900'''
!'''zł19,900'''
!'''zł25,000'''
!'''+zł5,100'''
!13 May 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Pushrod oil seals replaced, transverse leaf spring re-arched and serviced with new bushings and mounts, engine upgraded to electronic ignition, front bumper changed from rubber to chrome, roof rack installed, new switches installed, wing mirrors replaced, period correct suitcase fitted, new tires and wheels installed.
'''Notes:''' Low mileage unit with 36,000 kilometers on the clock, bought in [[Łódź]]. Car broke down during testing due to damaged engine. Mike went to a Fiat 126p car meet in [[Łódź]] that has been held since the car ceased production in 2000 to look for inspiration for the car's restoration. Sold at asking price.
|-
! rowspan="2" |3
![[Germany]]
![[BMW M3|1989 BMW M3 E30]]
!€70,000
!€69,000
!€71,299
!N/A
!N/A
!20 May 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Differential shims replaced, front discs and brake pads replaced, engine clearances re-adjusted, driver's seat repaired, underbody cleaned using dry ice, non-original red stripe sticker removed, new wheels and tires installed.
'''Notes:''' Car had around 180,000 kilometers at the time of purchase; however, the engine underwent a full rebuild and had just done 5,000 kilometers since. Most expensive car purchased by the Wheeler Dealers team to date. Mike noticed that the driver's seat had a cigarette burn. Mike and Elvis spent a night at a hotel that features an indoor garage to prevent risk of loss.
|-
! rowspan="2" |4
![[France]]
![[Citroën 2CV|1962 Citroën 2CV Fourgonnette]]
!€14,000
!€12,000
!€12,975
!N/A
!N/A
!27 May 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Engine power increased by installing bigger inlet/exhaust manifold and bigger carburetors, aftermarket Traffic Clutch centrifugal clutch system installed, suspensions rebuilt using new rod ends, new rubber bellows, old number plates restored, rear seats installed.
'''Notes:''' Seller provided ''two'' 2CV Fourgonnettes for Mike to choose; one is a survivor 1973 model with 602 cc engine, while the other is an earlier 1962 model with 425 cc engine that had been partially restored and came with original documentation. Mike noted that the latter car originally came as a four-seater van, which makes it rarer and more desirable. Mike and Elvis originally wanted to perform an engine swap, however, Mike's contact advised against it due to legal and administrative complexities as well as risk of devaluing the car. This episode is dedicated to Jack Wilcock, one of Mike's contacts in France, who passed away prior to the episode's airing.
|-
! rowspan="2" |5
![[Australia]]
![[Ford Falcon (BF)|2005 Ford Falcon XR8]]
!AU$24,000
!AU$21,000
!AU$27,995
!AU$29,000
!+AU$1,005
!3 June 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Camshafts replaced with more aggressive items, standard air filter replaced with cold air induction kit, exhaust system replaced with freer flowing items, brakes replaced, ECU remapped to accommodate power-related modifications, racing stripes installed.
'''Notes:''' Mike and Elvis paid homage to the [[Mad Max]] media franchise, as well as the popular Ford vs Holden rivalry in Australia, which helped to increase Ford Falcon's fame. Seller was absent during the time of purchase, however, he provided the code to his garage, which enabled Mike to inspect the car. Mike and Elvis initially wanted to bolt a supercharger onto the engine, but found out that such kit is costly. Restored car taken to [[Mount Panorama Circuit]] for a drag race against an [[Holden Special Vehicles GTS|HSV GTS]].
|-
! rowspan="2" |6
![[Australia]]
![[Volkswagen Type 2|1972 Volkswagen Kombi]]
!AU$40,000
!AU$34,000
!AU$38,500
!AU$42,000
!+AU$3,500
!9 June 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Gear linkage bushes replaced, kitchen set installed, solar panel kit installed, water storage kit installed, cooler box installed, roof awning installed.
'''Notes:''' Converted into a [[campervan]]. Elvis' partner at the shop taught him a lesson about being a [[bush mechanic]] by making a homemade gasket out of cardboard to address the Kombi's leaking fuel pump oil gasket.
|-
! rowspan="2" |7
![[Australia]]
![[Toyota Hilux|1999 Toyota Hilux]]
!AU$11,000
!AU$11,000
!AU$16,000
!AU$18,000
!+AU$2,000
!10 June 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Polyurethane suspension bushes installed, uprated steering damper installed, snorkel intake installed, rear bed repaired and repainted, off-road kits consisting of new brush bar, new side steps, and spot lights installed, steel wheels repainted, new off-road tires installed.
'''Notes:''' Bought sight unseen at a farm with 300,000 kilometers on the clock. Mike learned about off-roading from Simmo's Offroad Tours in Bathurst. Converted into an adventure off-roader.
|-
! rowspan="2" |8
![[Australia]]
![[Holden WB|1980 Holden WB Panel Van]]
!AU$20,000
!AU$20,000
!AU$30,000
!AU$35,000
!+AU$5,000
!17 June 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Lowering kit installed, carburetor replaced, water system flushed and refilled with fresh coolant, full body vinyl wrap applied, valve cover repainted, radiator hoses replaced, thermostat replaced, carpeting installed, roof rack installed.
'''Notes:''' Elvis noted that it was originally white, as shown by the engine bay paint; the car is black at the time of purchase. Converted into a [[Holden Sandman]] 'tribute car', as it is not an original Holden Sandman. Elvis' partner in Australia, himself a bush mechanic, taught him the art of flushing radiator systems using lemon juice, as lemon juice contains citric acid. Sold at asking price.
|-
! rowspan="2" |9
![[United States|America]]
![[McLaren P1]]
!N/A
!N/A
!N/A
!N/A
!N/A
!24 June 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Flood-damaged fuel pumps fixed, fuel tank cleaned, damaged carbon fiber diffuser restored, custom twin turbochargers installed, larger fuel injectors installed, wiring harness re-made, exhaust system ceramic coated, new cam phasers installed, hybrid system removed.
'''Notes:''' Commissioned on behalf of Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez, a notorious YouTube personality who owns a hurricane-damaged McLaren P1. Tavarish met the Wheeler Dealers team at [[Goodwood Festival of Speed]], where Elvis also reminisce his past tenure as mechanic for the [[McLaren]] Formula One team. Modified to be 'the fastest McLaren in history' with the [[McLaren Speedtail]] as benchmark. Biggest project taken by the Wheeler Dealers team to date. Due to the flood damage as well as Tavarish's goal to remove the hybrid system, the car's wiring harness had to be custom made from two separate donors. This episode marks the first time in Wheeler Dealers' history where the team ''did not'' finish a car.
|-
! rowspan="2" |10
!'''[[United Kingdom]]'''
![[Mini|1990s Austin Mini]]
!£5,000
!£4,500
!£9,000
!£12,500
!+£3,500
!1 July 2024
|-
| colspan="8" |'''Work Completed:''' Engine fully refurbished with cylinders bored up cylinders oversized pistons, as well as various ancillaries, short-ratio differential installed, bucket seats installed, spotlights installed, dashboard re-made, period correct dials and gauges installed, interior re-upholstered, new steering wheel installed, full respray yo red with white roof performed, private registration plates applied, tribute plaque installed, new wheels and tyres installed.
'''Notes:''' Mike reminisce about his childhood and younger days, where he used to own, buy, and sell Minis, including those aired on television. Converted into [[Paddy Hopkirk]]'s Monte Carlo Rally-winning tribute car. Previous owner sold the car to a dealer, so Mike bought the car off the dealer. Mike and Elvis are joined by a friend of Mike who trains children to be car mechanics. Mike paid a visit to Patrick, Paddy Hopkirk's son, where Patrick showed him a number of things: the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally trophy that was presented by [[Grace Kelly]], a telegram from [[Ringo Starr]] whom he sent after Paddy Hopkirk gave him a lift as well as a signed photograph from [[The Beatles]]. Elvis taught the kids about a differential's final drive, as the car came with ''three'' sets of differentials with various ratios. Mike added a tributary plaque from an old trophy that Patrick presented to him. Restored car taken to [[Col de Turini]], the penultimate leg of the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally, where Paddy Hopkirk started to claw his way back and claimed victory at the rally.
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