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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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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>
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==Spin offs==
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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 on a set budget. He begins with $3,000 and trades his way through the series up to a [[Porsche 911]]. It was recommissioned by Discovery Channel International for a second series where Brewer ends up buying a Ferrari.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}▼
| 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
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.
== Episodes ==
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# [[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)
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=== ''Trading Up'' ===
▲{{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 =
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==== Series 1 (2013) ====
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=== ''Wheeler Dealers
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! style="background:#b3001e" |<small>No.</small>
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!AU$29,000
!+AU$1,005
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| 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.
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!AU$42,000
!+AU$3,500
!
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| 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.
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! rowspan="2" |8
![[Australia]]
![[Holden WB|1980 Holden
!AU$20,000
!AU$20,000
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! rowspan="2" |9
![[United States|America]]
![[McLaren P1]]
!N/A
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| 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.
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! rowspan="2" |10
!'''[[United Kingdom]]'''
![[Mini|1990s Austin Mini]]
!£5,000
!£4,500
!£9,000
!£12,500
!+£3,500
!1 July 2024
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| 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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