Why Did Edd China Leave Wheeler Dealers? | Edd's Departure EXPLAINED | Edd China

Why did Edd China leave Wheeler Dealers? It was a hard decision for me to make but I'm going to explain exactly why I felt like I had to leave the show after 13 years.
To watch full episodes of my Workshop Diaries, watch them here: bit.ly/3ItPqMR
Wheeler Dealers is a great car show, reportedly the biggest on the planet at the moment. It is broadcast in about 220 territories around the globe and apparently has several hundred million viewers worldwide. This success would not have been possible without the huge collaborative effort put in by the production team over the years but most of all because of the loyalty and appreciation of our fans who have kept watching, in ever increasing numbers around the globe. Because you kept watching it; we kept making it. So thank you all for that.
Making Wheeler Dealers is no easy task and every episode requires a massive effort from a dedicated team of people. We started, all those years ago, on a niche channel in the UK with just a small production: Michael Wood and Dan Allum; the founders of Attaboy TV and originators of the show, one production manager, a camera man, a sound man and Mike and myself. One hundred and thirty five cars later we have grown to a production team of over forty five staff, and we are now entertaining much of the TV watching planet. It's been quite a ride.
It was exactly the worldwide popularity of Wheeler Dealers and sheer size of the audience, coupled with the lack of product placement and brand endorsements within the show which meant that Discovery US and Velocity Channel saw an opportunity for further exploitation of the brand and so, after season twelve, the show commission was taken over by Velocity Channel in the US, who decided to replace Attaboy TV with Discovery Studios in California.
Unfortunately, on Velocity's first attempt at producing the show they found Wheeler Dealers 'too difficult to make', 'at least in its current format'. In particular, the detailed and in depth coverage of my fixes in the workshop; what I consider to be the backbone and USP of the programme, are something Velocity feel should be reduced. The workshop jobs are certainly the hardest part of the show to make and reducing their substance and role in the show will save the production considerable time, effort and therefore money. However, this new direction is not something I am comfortable with as I feel the corners I was being asked to cut compromised the quality of my work and would erode my integrity as well as that of the show, so I have come to the conclusion that my only option is to let Velocity get on with it, without me.
Wheeler Dealers has been an enormous part of my life since 2002, a real roller coaster of demanding challenges and triumphant moments. It has been a privilege to meet and work with so many great people and, from the workshop to the joy rides, to be allowed to experience so many fabulous cars and amazing locations. Leaving the show at the height of its success has been a really tough decision to make but I believe the time is right for me to spread my wings. Sometimes you've just got to break free from the confines of your rut and head for the far horizon.
I would like to thank Attaboy TV, Mike, our incredible crew, and everyone who has contributed to making such a great programme for all of these years. A special thank you must go to every one of our fans for watching these past thirteen series, it has been great having you along for the ride, your appreciation means so much.
Mike and Velocity will continue to make Wheeler Dealers, apparently with Ant Anstead taking my place in the workshop, so new episodes will be on your screens in due course. Being the new boy is never easy, so please give Ant your support, I wish him the very best of luck. It will certainly be nice to see Mike turn up at the workshop with yet another wreck knowing I don't have to do any of the work!
As for me, I am already working on some great new projects which will expand my world in new directions and, as I will have a bit of time on my hands, I'll even start to put some things up on my youTube channel, so keep an eye out for that. Right now though, I just feel relieved and exhilarated with freedom and I can't wait to get cracking on the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.
For years Discovery have been encouraging everyone to: 'make your world bigger' - and that is exactly what I am now doing.
#EddChina #WheelerDealers #WorkshopDiaries #Presenter #Mechanic #Motor #MotorSpecialist #Inventor #MIG #Welding #HowToWeld #RangeRover

[@tommyd237]

Edd China was THE reason I watched Wheeler Dealers.

[@marcelboogaard5449]

tommyd237 I agree. The only show that actually shows you how it's done. I never used to watch the first 15 minutes anyway and the last 5 minutes didn't interest me cause they never used to tell you how long Edd been working on the car or factor that in with how much profit they were making. Edd good luck with whatever you doing.

[@larrymanning4180]

tommyd237 He is the best part of the show. I will be looking for more great things to come from Ed.

[@mrv6uk]

me too, although Mike was cringeworthy at times.

[@williamjackson7477]

I feel the same way,Ed makes the show .I feel like I`m loosing a good friend.

[@firestarter842]

tommyd237 me too

[@chris55top]

You and the technical information were the only reason I watched the show.

[@thejunkman]

And that is the part they pared down, thus why when the show moved to the US I all but quit watching. The "tech" was ever increasingly being left out for more "filler" with banter of Mike and Edd and more things being outsourced.

[@maxrobertson5061]

I'm with you, chris55top - Edd made the show worth watching and I can't see me bothering now.

[@nosirrahx]

Edd has the resume to kick ass where he wants now. Legit experts like him are a rare find in this "throw it away and buy a new one" world.

[@josephfoster1445]

I agree...the show started to become Mike carrying parts and pieces to third parties to be repaired/refurbished. Gone were the days of Edd masking and compounding rims until they looked brand new....

[@YorkieLad]

I can not believe what i am hearing , fucking Americans . Watching ED fixing the cars IS THE SHOW , I wasn't interested in mike having a go or his shite sales tactics and losing money . All i wanted to watch was ED`S GENIUS ON REBUILDING THE CARS . ED MATE , COME BACK TO THE UK AND DO A CLARKSON , STICK TO THE FORMAT AND JUST RE-BRAND IT .

[@allentroxel9719]

I stopped watching Wheeler Dealer since Edd left.

[@peterstclair2610]

so did I !!

[@stevefromlondon9175]

@@peterstclair2610 so did i

[@haamara]

we all did.

[@rodbutler8069]

Thumbs up and a tiki boo to you Ed.

[@chevy790]

yes so have i-mikes after the mega bucks and in truth was in my opinion just a gofor on wheeler dealers---------sad to c him bad mouthing edd off on several channels but hes only after the cash-ud think hed get enough out of his car business

[@c.a.g.1977]

I am definitely not a car guy, have little technical / mechanical skills but I loved the way Edd showed us what he was doing, why he was doing it, and how he went about getting the job fixed. And: explained things in a manner even I understood what he was doing! That, to me, is the true mark of a real teacher!

[@chatham43]

....well said...!

[@codeN1NE]

I only watched the show just to see the fixing part of the car.

[@dahee1]

Same here

[@Ultimaetor]

My dad did the same. He always held Edd in high regard.

[@vika0194]

And I only watch it to see when they buy it and then when they sell it.

[@darrenforest1492]

Learnt so much about almost all of the difficult but common problems with all those classics. Thanks Ed.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

This show had died long time ago...KZbin is a source to fix any car with any problem.

[@catherineburton195]

What a great shame. Sorry to see corporate interests ruin another show. I applaud your integrity, Edd.

[@raba1der]

^- What I wanted to say! Wholeheartedly agree!

[@Tintoycar]

Managers are a worldwide growing problem....

[@johnbeckman8916]

Screwing you and the audience! New owners finding it cheaper to take the value out of a product and sell it for the same price. Same story of ruining a great thing for supposed profits. Yuck!

[@monsterpoo]

+John Beckman "supposed profits" are what make the world go 'round... if no company is profitable then no one gets a job and everyone becomes unemployed ... great idea! :) unless you want to be a part of a commune and work for FREE for the greater good of the commune :)

[@johnbeckman8916]

Gaspam .gaspam_ I agree. Capitalism is great and has done more to help people thrive in the world than any other system. BUT, no application is perfect and this is a great example. When noncreators come in and kick out the creators to take their money the product suffers. Once the "Goose that lays the golden egg"" dies, the enterprise collapses. Then everybody suffers, fans and employees.

[@DDM-Fotografie]

Wheeler Dealers without Edd China?................NO THANKS!!!!!!!

[@scottykilmer]

look at top gear, now total garbage with those american "star" losers in it. Go for the Grand Tour on amazon.

[@themunk85]

Grand tour is laughable compared to the old top gear. It was a show that was not needed to be carried on after the original top gear finished. New top gear is shite. Wheeler dealers was good

[@1965Porsche356C]

I hate to tell you but The Grand Tour is an American TV show.

[@stepheneickhoff4953]

Gotta love those European xenophobes.

[@Paolo1]

Scotty Kilmer Are you an imbecile or playing dumb for the audience? Harris and Reid are English you idiot. Which American other than Matt are you referring to when you call out the losers? And Grand Tour is an Amazon production, and in case you're too simple to know otherwise, Amazon is an American company. Now be a good little lad and tie on your apron. The store shelves won't stock themselves.

[@jessemurray1757]

"Sometimes you've just got to break free from the confines of your rut and head for the far horizon." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@catinthehat906]

Sadly this isn't the first time a larger corporation takes over a smaller company and ruins it's product- and it won't be the last.

[@anderpendragon]

Edd, is Wheeler Dealers. Glad you have a sense of integrity, Mr. China!

[@PumpkinKingXXIII]

Totally agree, this book is closed with Ed leaving and I won't be watching this "new format". Sorry to see you go Ed. Guess I can kill the record on the dvr for the show.

[@nadjabenaissatv]

Wheeler Dealers without Edd China is not Wheeler Dealers.

[@supercooled]

It would just be "dealer" since that was Mike's specialty.

[@richard21109]

@Joel Berry lol,bet ur great at parties 😂

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

@Joel Berry NOT how it 'IS' just how YOU SEE IT.

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

@Joel Berry You are CLEARLY too stupid to understand my reply so imagine this reply is in GREEN CRAYON. We can ALL have our own opinion but you stated 'I say it AS IT IS', that is arrogant, that is an opinion NOT NECESSARILY 'how it IS. Just because 'others agree' means NOTHING, many others have an opposite view, that ALSO isn't how it IS but how they SEE IT. As for 'getting over myself', I could NEVER do that as I'm FAR TOO LOVELY !

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

@Joel Berry At NO POINT have I EVER stated it worse OR BETTER or even INDIFFERENT, so how you came to that is beyond me. I haven't watched the new one's yet.

[@macflod]

Edds scenes were the best parts of the show. It was cool how he explained how stuff worked and why he was working on some of the things on certain cars.

[@eclectic_gamer]

yeah the episodes with edd were the best, not keen on the new guy

[@anthonymearns4216]

i agree

[@fredsmith2277]

yeah, it was a winning formula, we liked watching the step by step format of taking a dud car and showing exactly what was done, whats the point of saying we did this and that and here's the car, actually seeing what was done was the whole point of the show

[@woofielove1970]

So in other words, Edd China was providing a delicious steak dinner with all the trimmings, but they wanted a McDonald's Happy Meal. Nuff said.

[@elonesnah]

wheeler dealers without edd, no thanks. Edd if you are bored, send me a message, i got a car in bad shape :)

[@mick0905]

Well done Velocity. Take a programme about fixing cars and "improve" it by cutting out the bits about fixing cars. You couldn't make it up!

[@myqii2567]

Fucking morons... I loved this show (mainly Edd)

[@garydunn3037]

Did you not know, that is what we British do best. Always trying to "Fix" whatisn't broken.

[@przemysawadamzauski3113]

Just like MTV without music. The same way of thinking.

[@przemysawadamzauski3113]

Or Discovery & HistoryChannel spammed by programs about car selling

[@dahorn100011]

In a related note. Look at what the U.S did to Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen nightmares. The UK version was all about helping a restaurant whereas Fox just made it over dramatised and put stupid music and a million ad breaks in.

[@mikepitz9975]

Thanks for having the balls to stand up to these greedy corporate bastards!!

[@puck10114]

yes, he got balls! 😄

[@nineteen8486]

Wheeler dealers went the way of all classic shows…. The suits take over…show ruined

[@JochemStrien]

Yea, it's always the same 😮‍💨

[@arnie8604]

Ed has just proven he is a true gentleman.

[@AntlerGlasgow]

Well, it was 3 years ago, but you've got the right idea

[@napper1496]

While mike just proved Mike's an arsehole lol

[@jeffk2278]

He is, and he doesn't sound bitter at all. He almost sounds like he may have been planning on leaving anyway. I may be in the minority of those posting, but I still like the show. I hear what Edd's saying, but I honestly don't see a discernible drop the amount of garage work by Ant in each show from the amount Edd did in the earlier version. I also like Mike, which also seems to put me in the minority.

[@valespok]

thanks Ed, I follow in your new chanel.

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

Edd

[@magnitudo58]

Whitout Edd China wheealer dealers isn't wheeler dealers.

[@robertpashley5352]

Magnitudo !! Edd did the work and mike to the credit

[@Run69records]

oh yes man... I agree!

[@qbertilk1]

Just dealers now :)

[@elbarbaz77]

I'm agree, bye from Italy

[@magnitudo58]

@@elbarbaz77 Ok, from Italy ahaha

[@xmauiix]

Without Edd China, Wheeler dealers are done.

[@user-he1pp9gh1l]

Maui They'll get another guy, and script his part too, and you'll love it. Enjoy your new favorite Mechanic.

[@Bernarddehaas]

Ed China is a fantastic teacher for all car enthousiats. Without him, it is not worth looking. Thank you for all you made us know

[@Mercmad]

It's the spiel Velocity have put forward,saying "it's too hard' top make the show which has pre warned everyone that the new wheeler dealers is going to be yet another boring American TV show. The same thing happened to the great youtube channel, Roadkill.. now it's just an over produced profit making boring advert.

[@Bernarddehaas]

It was clear for some time Mike liked to be in America and American Cars. I do not think these cars, the drivers seat on the wrong site, are really very popular in England. I am not surprised, but really sad. Europe has no cultural background on American cars, Apart from Ford. Now there is the Daewo-Chevy. I hope there will be a TV program with Ed teaching us how to transform our cars in electric B de Haas

[@harrycartwright99]

Its like Top Gear without Clarkson, Hammond or May. ...Wait?

[@delhansen2579]

It’s not worth watching without you Ed. It’s not the same. You inspired me to go fix my car myself and do more research. Thank you.

[@donsuzjedi6482]

YES! without Edd wheeler dealers is just seems like an ordinary car show which not fun and filled with lies. Je is the only reason show kept going for years.

[@PaulMuwana]

Yes without Edd it's boring 😢

[@1982MCI]

I tried watching after Edd left but it was quickly apparent that it was no longer a show worth watching. I know I’m one lonely peanut out here and won’t make a huge difference but I’m out!!

[@carlospagan8433]

A man of principle, Respect.

[@MrsG7swr]

what Carlos said I agree totally

[@Pervypriest]

yupp, shows that he has his feet well on the ground..

[@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews]

The show will be nothing without Ed. NOTHING

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

I agree - Edd was Wheeler Dealers - Mike his "Sidekick" - new Boy "What's his Name" an Actor(bad one) - VELOCITY sucks Doggy Doo - Edd will get his own Show ! He was the only Gentleman on the Show !!

[@popdop0074]

Edd is why people watch the show.

[@LaStupiditeAmbulante]

So true !

[@petergerritgroen3157]

The selling of some fixet car from Mike was not so good. To cheap.

[@ericthecarguy]

Best of luck to you Edd. I wish you all the best in future endeavors.

[@prawnk1ng]

All the math they did at the end to calculate the profits never accounted for Edd'd workshop labour hours.

[@bryanthesnail5383]

This is sad news, I only watched Wheelers Dealers because you discussed and showed us how to do stuff in the workshop.

[@JB91710]

Bryan And they did it without yelling and screaming at each other.

[@JB91710]

Bryan And they did it without yelling and screaming at each other. The only problem I had was, I couldn't get "Hair Brush" out of my head so I could concentrate on what he was doing!

[@4bimmer_com_bmw_tuning_parts]

You can make your own show on youtube easily, we will watch you forever

[@rikybologna3579]

I agreed with your idea mate.

[@Kohnojake01]

easily? it might be easy for edd to fix cars. but edd is no video maker?

[@rikybologna3579]

@@Kohnojake01 I do not think that Edd may have any problems to find a video maker partner.

[@simbachauhan984]

Defo

[@yusufkanar8493]

This is so hard thing.

[@Typhon47666]

interesting to see how on Mike's explanation he basically says Edd didn't want to work, Edd was horrible to people, Edd was a problem, Edd thought he was too big for the show, we got rid of Edd - whilst Edd explains about production and commercialisation changes and thanks all the people involved with the show including Mike, without ever getting personal or slagging anyone off like Mike did, i think Mike is bitter because he's losing the most valuable asset of the show and the thing that allowed him to reap in the cash - i know who i believe and who acted with more integrity and who has the bigger skillset - Mike can do one, good luck to Edd is what i say! long live Edd!

[@steamsearcher]

YES. The workshop bit made the show and a JELOUISE person Mike realised this!!! We got to Meet Edd and his Lovely Wife. And reading his book shows what a talented Guy he is. Love David and Lily. Reading.

[@hepburn118]

That's because Mike is a giant twat and always was. Ed was the heart and soul of the show and I really hope it falls on its ass now and they can Mike. I hope the rest of the staff survive though and carry on with entirely new staff that don't need an aircraft hanger to store their egos.

[@turb0gate]

@@steamsearcher So true! I actually forward most sections where Mike is talking and focus on the workshop bits. That's why I watch the show. Not for the ridiculous fake/staged car sale negotiations smh..

[@Otto72ish]

I know someone who has worked with Mike (not on this show) and they said he's a nob head. I can believe it. Edd made the show.

[@JasperJanssen]

Is Mike’s rant about this on KZbin somewhere? Not that I disbelieve you about what he said, mind you, it totally fits my preconceptions, but I’d like to see it.

[@CruzdeJung]

Still a great loss after all those years. Edd - we ALL miss you!

[@ShakeBeej]

Such a genuine person who takes pride in his work and won't sell out for the money. Wish you all the best for the future Ed. It's been a pleasure watching you on the show

[@BrewersArcade]

From my inside source he quit because he wanted MORE money...

[@stevenmichaellewis5720]

coughs "bullshit" coughs

[@petergregory5286]

Why not, he held the show together.

[@CG-cx9fv]

@@BrewersArcade, he had all rights to put a price to his labor. Mike may have been the presenter but Edd was the show.

[@robbo8566]

another great car show wrecked by upper management....

[@user-he1pp9gh1l]

Robbo How is it Wrecked? he told you...their going to make more money, and so will he on his new show. What do you think...they do the show to appeal to you.

[@lockudlad]

You Tube They're taking shortcuts during the build and if these turn into failures then the show itself will lose its integrity for selling quality cars. I would not hesitate to buy a car from Ed and Mike but I would certainly think twice about buying one from 'corporate profit first before quality' Ant and Mike.

[@kris18shadow]

Yes, so many great shows turned into garbage or completely destroyed, not only car shows... I feel like the early 2000's where the times for great shows. Nowadays almost everything is sh*t, especially on Discovery and National Geographic.

[@erik7918]

You Tube The reason why people watch WD is mainly the mechanical work, which Edd presented with pure geniusness and proper mechanical work, cut those out and theres no " real " wheeler dealers.

[@kenjohnson4358]

Robbo nah,it's gone on as far as it can. they just need a change. maybe the new WD won't go to plan and ed does a deal with Mike online. that's hot TG went. times are just changing

[@BurrWorntusk]

I only watched Wheeler Dealers for Edd's in-depth explanations of what needed fixing and how. Guess I'll be watching more of Edd's channel here. Chin up Edd, you made the right decision.

[@brianvincentgrech]

Very well said, i was a programme with no bs like many other car shows.

[@micky9229]

Hear Hear

[@XCNuse]

Same; after hoping that this channel was Edd's specifically, I was pleased to see it's exactly that. And I immediately subscribed. Let's hope Edd and maybe even Mike make use of this. Tis a shame Edd and crew, but I agree; this is the right decision. Be true to who you are! Because we, the actual viewers, are the ones that stick around because of it!

[@Deadman7782]

I agree 100%. Thank you Edd for making me a better DIY mechanic! Cheers from Norway

[@2serene1993]

Have a strong feeling the right people will come his way. Balls + Genius = greatness every time.

[@richardissel2564]

As far as I was concerned Edd was the show, no disrespect to Mike but he just wasn’t as funny as he thought he was. Edd was the reason so many of us tuned in for every episode, it’s sad that every great show gets ruined by the numbers people who truly know nothing about the automotive world. Good luck Edd!

[@paacer]

So true , I've seen show after show ruined when the suits take over and put money before substance .

[@willb3018]

What a shame that the "suits" didn't like what many of us actually tuned in for. Nothing but the best for Edd. He has earned it.

[@OmniDubStep]

Well he’s got over half a million subscribers on KZbin so I think he’ll survive on his own 😃

[@dankhalifa6937]

@@OmniDubStep year later he has 1mill 🎉

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

I am an American and long time viewer and as others have stated I'm leaving with you brother. I agree with you the show taken a wrong turn it became very noticeable. Ed you were the main reason I watched Wheeler dealers. I of course loved Mike too but you are a perfectionist when it comes to your mechanical ability as a ex welder and mechanic I appreciated your step by step detailed instructions when repairing something and that was my favorite part of the show. I also liked how Mike would show those small shops in the UK that did specialized work for the cheap. I have a feeling viewership will drop rapidly unfortunately for Mike. Cheers! Good luck on future ventures.

[@shad65]

Christopher Haynie couldn't agree more

[@garyparker5047]

It's a sad sad day love both you guys seen every show you have ever made hear in the uk good luck in your new endeavours.

[@arabianeyes36]

Christopher Haynie same here bro.. the show is nothing without Ed. His works is the heart and soul of wheeler dealer. better he start his own show.

[@scottykilmer]

A classy guy for sure. good on ya Ed. Since I run the scotty kilmer channel mysef, I never have to worry about management changes, just about what I want to show the public about cars that's worthy and interesting.

[@MrGeoffHilton]

Great to see you give a fellow professional a heads up.

[@hexplosive2299]

you two need to do a car show together for sure, or a project series, you've got me out of some real car pickles Scotty, many thanks

[@imho2278]

We love you Scotty! And Edd! Two dedicated mechanics!

[@arthurherman1046]

What if Scotty and Ed had a show together😁

[@szabolcsnagy806]

Rev up your engines!

[@x1pyroveride]

Edd's parts of the show were the best parts, explaining what it does, showing you how it works, suggesting preventive maintenance, going over the quirks and fixes that have been discovered over the years; Those are what made the show! Channels like Discovery, TLC, History, AHC, etc. have lost their way, and forgot what made their channels worth watching; I grew up watching these show, I almost became a history teacher because of it. This video was very classy, didnt throw anyone under the bus, and even asked the WD audience to be kind to the new guy. To Ed; I tip my hat to you.

[@adr-richard5581]

Your "technical" bit in the show was the only bit worth watching, the rest was just cringe worthy acting to the camera..

[@captaincrazy5075]

absolutley agreed

[@grego4109]

Without a doubt, EDD was the show. Great technical expertise.

[@MrBazinger]

ADR-Richard Exactly right mate. So begins the end of WD!

[@rickblack7649]

ADR-Richard say it ain't so

[@simon762321]

I wish I could like this twice. Mike was a necessary (and pleasant) part of the show, and I've enjoyed his spin offs. But Edd taught me a lot of what I know about cars today.

[@gilesm6470]

Bye Wheeler Dealers, To Edd China, go get some Amazon cash and make the show we love to watch.

[@liverpool45879]

Giles M 100%

[@MyW115]

Giles M Lol! Absolutely. You will have my following Ed!

[@rfrayling]

I think you made the right decision Edd, the format was Americanized/ruined.

[@neiljohnson1773]

Respect to you Ed. The show should be about the garage fixes..It's the reason I watched anyway. It was always the inspiration to me to get off my rear end get out into the cold damp garage and get the car fixed. Thanks in some way to you and the Wheeler Dealer show my car got transformed and now is a driveable Classic and I'm on to the next one. I just didn't sell the first one 🤔🤔🤔 lol. Good luck with whatever you do. Keep on Classic Restoring

[@mattgaudio3806]

As an American I can honestly say, the suits ruined it. It was so much better before.

[@wraithsdemonica]

I'm sorry but without you we'll no longer be watching the show. For us your technical knowledge and skills were the best parts and everything else was just filler. Best of luck for the future, you'll be dearly missed 😭

[@RAT.MAN.]

Americans don't require intellectual TV due to the very low average IQ

[@leobrajkovic]

aboslutly true. no Edd - no WD, for me.

[@phayer2james]

Wheeler dealers won't be the same without Edd China!

[@nuphoric81]

Definitely not. You can understand why Mike is staying though. Its like Paul Hollywood with the bake off... what else can he do?

[@HPaulModels]

A true gentleman to the end of WD Mr China. No nasty comments, total respect to all - a true gent. Thank you

[@chrisharding5783]

I concur. MK1 GTi and P38 RR, were me faves.

[@Promasterlolful]

Дорогой Edd China, мы очень любим вас в россии, ваша передача, где вы с напарником чинили и перепродавали машины была лучшей, она находила отклик в наших сердцах, потому что вы, Edd классно чинили машины и самое главное - по возможности подручными средствами! Это именно то, что интересно простым людям, как мы. Не как "приехать в сервис центр и заплатить кучу денег за ремонт", а как "взять у соседа инструмент, провести 3 часа эффективной работы и сэкономить несколько баксов! А главное - сделать это у себя в гараже!". А ваш напарник - перепродавал машины, и с этим сталкиваются почти все при покупке БУ машин. Вы правильно сделали, что отстояли свою позицию. Я не знал куда вы пропали до этого видео! Я желаю вам большого успеха и добра, вы "рукастый" парень и вас все получится. Такие люди как вы - пример. Большое спасибо за все выпуски с вами, вы делаете работу с душой, это видно! С наилучшими пожеланиями из России 😻😻😻

[@73split]

Your the only reason the show is worth watching, no offense to your partner intended. But your ability to turn a turd into a nice car is what made the show cool.

[@alexmorgan3435]

Haha!

[@esuohdica]

Still on a positive note, at least now you can get a ruddy haircut! Good luck in the future Edd!

[@KawaZ650C]

Indeed. Real technics. Bit like May. Edd made the show for me too.

[@cyrilsneer888]

Tbh I only watch the show for the garage side of it. No disrespect to Mike at all. You should start your own show

[@andredescheemaecker5865]

I felt exactly the same way!

[@daves9067]

Pete lealand I completely agree, Edd should get his own show. I would watch WD from an educational point of view, the workshop scenes and the final reveal are the best parts.

[@budycelyn]

same here, i mentioned to my wife the show seems to have lost a lot of the mechanical work segments, hope he does something we can all enjoy

[@cyrilsneer888]

Yup. I'm what you would call a hobby mechanic. Do as much as I possibly can myself and love it. I've learnt a fair bit from edd. Also off. Topic but I'm friends with the owner of the e39 m5 that was on the show and she still going strong. Hell of a car

[@linusnilsson6866]

this is rubish, wheelerdealers will never be the same again. Edd is 90% of the show.

[@chloealexa189]

As an American watcher for many years, ED is the best part of the show, as he is the creator of the different vehicles you watch for. Bad karma to lose him, learn how to do a show economically.

[@garywebster8423]

Sonny Burnett , I couldnt ageee more. Just let Ed work! That was the show.

[@robdc4829]

Best part of the show, no question. I've learned so much, and have been inspired to break out my own "spanners". ;)

[@leslieblackburn986]

I stopped watching wheeler dealers when EDD left.

[@TonySheena1]

No EDD, No Wheeler Dealers!

[@johannessugito1686]

Fully agree!

[@munkymunk]

Time for Amazon to step in and get Edd his own show

[@AndrewMorgan666]

Tony Mawdsley Absolutely agree, more engines and less bodywork stuff now.

[@Ola_Uteligger]

''The Grand Repair''

[@english1midlands]

Less bodywork stuff now?Im pretty sure it would of been Edds choice on what was filmed in the garage.

[@EscapeRouteMedia]

Can you and James May do a show together?

[@Fordguy1997]

EscapeRouteMedia holy shit yes!!!!

[@SimonPeters]

Hang on - pair him up with the imitation Clarkson? What would be the point?

[@satoterror]

oh now THAT is a show!

[@rasher009]

Oh yes! Sounds like a match made in heaven.

[@rexbaggaley2156]

Another show ruined by corporate 'know-it-alls!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

With hindsight Edd is a decent guy. Mike seems to be a wideboy 'Arfur Daley' character.

[@davidupton3186]

I have huge respect for Ed. He always came across as an intelligent, talented true gentleman and this decision reinforces that.

[@alexdinamarca7620]

fuk you

[@alexdinamarca7620]

why u fking lying

[@warriorz_hammer_7743]

@@alexdinamarca7620 Ed has integrity, so be respectful, wheeler dealers was good untill the American version ruined it 😔

[@martinireland9248]

Agree David Wish Ed all the best in whatever he does in future

[@josephcarrington8834]

@@alexdinamarca7620 fuck of alex cant even spell you twat get a life

[@mandih1114]

Thank you Ed, You are a humble genius. All the BEST

[@peterclark8250]

Well said.

[@RemoFiore]

Totally Agreed

[@WHUFC71]

Thanks Ed for being so honest. The show won't be the same without you.

[@92trdman]

without Edd ,Nobody watch the show

[@donaldhollums3278]

WHUFC71 Mr. China is definitely the backbone of "Wheeler Dealers". I'd like to see if Edd and his "mechanic mate" Paul, come up with their own automotive show. I'm not meaning another "car flip" show, but real mechanic repair work. I don't care if all the motors are European or whatever all cars basically work the same.

[@gavinstrachan1373]

We miss you

[@Paramount531]

The main reason I loved the original version of Wheeler Dealers is that I learned so much from watching Edd do the repairs. The dumbed down Velocity version, not so much, in fact, practically nothing.

[@jonnytooze]

This is a man with incredible integrity. Edd, you're a legend.

[@boomerhgt]

Integrity don't pay the bills

[@mrblobby6284]

boomerhgt integrity does pay the bills. every dishonest person ive seen in the last 15 years was eventually let go once it was proven what they were doing. every person ive worked with who have worked with integrity, dilligence, dedication, upstanding professionalism has remained and got pay rises.

[@kierancurtis8545]

That's the end of Wheeler Dealers... Whatever production companies think, it's' Edd that made the programme! The idiots have shot themselves in the foot!

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Yep, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Velocity couldn't help it, they just had to fix it, thank's Velocity for screwing up the best show on TV

[@MaartenOosterbaan]

Agreed....and good choice to leave by Edd! Good luck mr China you will have the fans support!

[@garyatkinson9020]

You've acted with dignity and not sold your soul. Well done sir

[@wilsoneashoian5789]

That Ant guy is so unnatural animated person that makes angry to watch the show. Good luck. You were the reason I watched the show.

[@yaboiiz2766]

I think ant is good

[@craigwebber789]

I too like Ant from his time on Love Of Cars. Ant is not the problem ... same as Edd wasn’t the problem ... I tolerate the problem and the wanky rubbish regarding wheeling, dealing and profit so I can see them work and explain things. Nice that the labour hours are now shown so you can add the cost of labour to work out the actual LOSS made Me ... I just like watching artisans rescue cars that otherwise would have been left to decay.

[@johnkozlowski7642]

Ed China is the reason I watched the show especially when he showed and explained how to fix the problem.

[@wimcolle5975]

Dear Ed, Maybe it sound a bit strange, but what was already said is true: you àre Wheeler dealers, I would like to thank you for making difficult things easy. Only the very best can do this! I never understand the way Mike talked to you, he was spekking from an ivory tower, even a bit like his personal slave, Dear Ed, I would like to wish you the very best in your life, please do what your hart is telling you tot do, and leave the rest behind. And if you want to inspire more people to help other people, just give me a sign. Every hour of my free time goes to people with a very rare and fatal lung disease. ( pulmonary hypertension) . I had it myself and I manager to survive, thanks to a dubbele long transplant. I try to inspireour patients myself, I try to give them hope, I try to give them that feelings of being important in life. So if you wanna help me a bit, let me hear from you. We have more in common than we think: cars and inspiring people I wish you all the best, you are a much greater inspirer than you think. Best regards Wim Colle, President PAH Belgium [e-mail]

[@spx7929]

I don't mean to offend our American friends, but when the show moved Stateside it lost its sparkle. The change in production was evident and and the show became no longer enjoyable. Edd, I admire the fact that you walked away rather than have your integrity tarnished. A genuine person in front of the camera as well as off it. Thank you Edd for all the hints and tips over the years. Hope you don't stay off screen for too long. Subscribed.

[@JRWperformance]

Deutsche Sport An American here. I totally agree with you. I loved the show when they were still in the UK.

[@CF21LDB]

Deutsche Sport Exactly what I thought, well said 👍

[@Bellyupandbored]

As an American, No Offense taken, I lost track of what the show was about after the Move, I have watched Ed since the first show and now I will need to find him again on KZbin, Velocity always takes a good show and destroys it I use to watch Shade Tree Mechanic until the TNN network sold off and they went all Hollywood, ruined every show they touch. So good Luck Edd I will be watching, Meanwhile I have a water Pump to fiddle with!

[@jasonalmont7572]

Deutsche Sport. American here and I agree. The authenticity in the workshop seemed better before to me and the whole reason I started watching was because I got tired of same old shit American car shows. Not to mention the cars man, I loved seeing cars I hadn't ever gotten my hands greasy working on with actual work being done for once.

[@etmccaus]

American here who, despite still having tuned in, completely agree. Problem isn't the US audience, it's what Discovery thinks US auto enthusiast audiences really want. Long history of us being screwed over in that regard.

[@ReviewUnboxingPT]

Wheeler Dealers without Edd China is like Top Gear without Jeremy Clarkson

[@alanbrandhofer6976]

I thought the exact same thing.

[@sebastiantaylor2600]

Like Fast 'N Loud without Aaron Kauffman.

[@mikeypes]

Like jersey shore without snooki

[@theprophetofhismostholines1740]

mikeypes that wouldn't be that much of a shame. In fact jersey shore could possibly save its reputaion without her.

[@chandabukankala8972]

Jeremy. I have actually stopped watching top gear now. I would rather spend the whole day watching the earlier seasons of TG than spend a minute on this new TG which looks like an extension of TG USA. Without JC, RH and JM it ain't TG. BBC have probably noted this no wonder we still see the old seasons running the whole day when they have a new production

[@lorisschiabello]

Edd, five years later you will join again the TV program?

[@stephenhudson7039]

Shame but fully understand. A man of integrity & talent. I look forward to your next projects.🇬🇧

[@802Garage]

100% agree. He was a big inspiration to me and even in starting my channel. I watched for the work.

[@r1freak1]

No Edd China, no Wheeler Dealers, what a shame, the last episode with Edd will be the last WD episode I watch. Godspeed Mr. Edd !!

[@tonyv7055]

When will TV executives realize that a majority, if not ALL of viewers of this type of show are NOT looking for drama! It's the technical aspect of WD and Edd's expertise what brought me to the show week after week. I learned so much! If I wanted drama I'd watch Fast & Loud!

[@FeiHuWarhawk]

Tony V good point

[@benoit1335]

soooo true ! ! ! ! !

[@shooter925movie]

Tony V Bravo, content not Kar-trashians, thanks Edd!

[@alphasixfive1658]

No Ed = No Show !

[@chrisnapierutube]

Thank god there's still people with integrity.

[@Dikka0]

Well said.Few of them left in the entertainment industry.

[@stevengordon5511]

Christopher Napier well said we need more people like this.

[@leekerry7393]

fucking gutted, but hope your back on our tv screens Edd a very nice man indeedee 👍👍👍

[@chrisnapierutube]

k cole - The phrase isn't meant literally. I'm an atheist.

[@chrisnapierutube]

I'd only heard reference to the FSM in Dawkins - The God Delusion. I had no idea there was more to it. Thanks for bringing ‎Pastafarianism to my attention.

[@paulhewson6233]

Good choice Edd. Well done for standing by what you believe in. You will be greatly missed.....you are a massive reason why a lot of viewers watch Wheeler Dealers. Their loss. Good luck mate in your next adventure.

[@PatGleeson123]

Fair play to you Edd. I agree with your reasoning 100 %. The work IS the show. Without it, and you - it won't be the same.

[@hardmodefbl]

It's just sad to see Edd go. The show will never be the same without him. 😞 He will always be Mike's Grease Monkey. His expertise and skills and various techniques in tackling all the vehicles is what made the show GREAT and a JOY to watch, not to mention EDUCATIONAL in the first place. Dumbing it down is not a good idea no matter the reason is. Best of luck to Edd and hope he and Mike can reunite together again one day in another version of *WHEELER DEALERS* 😊

[@davematthews8520]

well thats another good British show flushed down the pan by usa tv makers

[@MrLucy330]

as always this country has to fuck up every thing they get theyr hands on (fuck america tv producers )

[@nigelshort8669]

along with Cadbury's Choc

[@SP330Y]

At least we still got Doctor Who :)

[@ocsd45sob]

leave it to us Americans to muck up a great show... I'm an old school muscle car guy and really ejoyed listening and watching Edd diagnois and fix those cars. His part was the meat and potatos of the show.

[@umitdagc6280]

Yapmacık amerikan kurgularını reddedip gerçek sorunlar ile işine devam eden uzun adam! TÜRKİYE' den sevgiler.. Arkandayız 🛠

[@Evil.Turkey]

Without you it's the end of Wheeler Dealers Mr China. I will not watch it like millions of others. Perhaps you should consider also going to Amazon Prime?

[@amigaman9433]

why? who the fuck is watching that.

[@jisezer]

AmigaMan ummmm Grand Tour....

[@danfriel3431]

It's cool Edd we know Brewer was becoming a bit of a prick, it was quickly becoming the Mike show with a bit of Edd thrown in so no wonder you left. Much prefer your own stuff now anyway. Keep going strong mate 👍👍

[@apettee]

Sad to hear the suits ruined another great car show. Here's hoping you get your own car fix show, as your car design/engineering/repair acumen is high. I would watch if you had that show....

[@MrScram-ih5eg]

Thankfully, KZbin and other digital media provide a whole host of interesting and ever better produced technical videos. Things that are easily too niche for TV thrive on the internet.

[@RichardBousquet]

Edd, you're the only reason I watch WD. I'll go where you go.

[@robinenbernhard]

Richard Bousquet same here. i never like mike he try to much to be funny

[@keri-lyncrovo1833]

Seriously! And he was always touching the outside of the cars, getting his fingerprints on everything!! Stop touching the cars!

[@MF-hq9mq]

Richard Bousquet same goes for me......

[@teamEP789]

And revving them cold

[@manuelcuracao]

exactly what he said !! :D

[@benterrill7114]

Edd China, thank you for your wealth of knowledge! As a "Yank", I've always found your approach to repairs very refreshing and educational. You will be sorely missed and I find it hard to believe I will continue watching the show without you in that pivotal role. Although I'm a fan of Mike, it won't be the same. I wish you all the best and will be watching closely for anything you produce. Unfortunately, American television networks can't help themselves but to mess up a perfect formula. Cheers!

[@benterrill7114]

snookiecrome Only if I were A) Born into a wealthy family, B) Holding a political position, C) A large group of people, or D) An otherwise generally important person in society. Unfortunately, we have a great freedom of speech, but our capitalist economy negates that freedom. Money usually drives all decision making...

[@LoveAndPeaceOccurs]

You say it well Ben. I am hoping that at some point this problem will be corrected ... I may watch one new episoide just to see ... but I can NOT imagine I'll watch without Edd. Love & Peace to All

[@gtisid]

Good luck ed, I actually thought I was the only person that watched wheeler dealers and rattled spanners in the shed. Turns out it's quite a thing and now there will be two shows.

[@gamerguy425]

boycott the show by only watching reruns that have Edd, Velocity needs to learn how badly they screwed up here, I want the new season to absolutely tank. Mike will be fine if the show goes down, he could easily get into other TV shows and he's got his own car dealership again.

[@franks-kitchen]

Good luck Edd. You're a star and a gifted thinker. I met you once in the Buckingham Palace garden party, you called a friend of mine on the phone. You was a great sport. You rock and good luck buddy. You have a follower in me.

[@Nurzhigit8]

When I watched them, I asked "How does the master endure ? It's a nervous job to restore cars quickly and efficiently, I realized that he has golden hands, and he will achieve everything

[@ellwoodbonsai]

Ed, To me personally you were wheeler dealers mike was just the mouth piece you were the meat and potatoes of the show. I am no longer a supporter of the program and will be patiently waiting until you have your own new program. Keep your head up and crack on .Love from the USA. PS i give the new program 2 years until they pull the plug.Just like all of the other programs discovery ruined.

[@lazarus629]

Amen. Exactly right.

[@michaellarson1923]

another good show f-d up by discovery/velociti...

[@Jeffery_Saulter]

America ruins yet another great show what a surprise

[@HappyHands.]

Have you ever seen the american pilot of Red Dwarf . LOL it was horrible.

[@rickybobby8224]

Yeah any American car enthusiast could have told him what Hollywood was gonna do to the show

[@jacksagrafsky4936]

Not a surprise for me. As I grow older and hear similar stories of those that count the beans and never see the forest for the trees I can appreciate where Ed is coming from. Too many GOOD shows ruined by those that have no idea of what made the show so good to begin with.

[@34damkal]

America ruins whole world not only great shows

[@Jeffery_Saulter]

@@34damkal I only watch tv

[@beagle7622]

My god Brewer has turned a good interesting show into a clown show. The last series in the US well I learnt how a sewing machine works, how to wash a car seat . The sound of a ratchet tool. As for new & interesting methods of repairing cars it’s very shallow but have learnt that the correct sized pipe lying around is always useable. Oh yes Mike has lots of friends in the industry in California. That show had not yet reached its best but Elvis does not have the personality to save it now . I liked Ed he was always into new ways of doing things.

[@SanPaoloCaffe]

The Dealer rests, the Wheeler is gone!!! No need to follow the imitation instead of the original.... Mike should never have accepted this...

[@dickscholten8348]

marios .konstantopoulos

[@DJKEYS-br1xh]

marios .konstantopoulos MY POINT EDDXACTLY..QUALITY IS A MUST...

[@mje1625]

Another excellent British show ruined by American TV.

[@r1cw]

MJE instead of bitching about Americans ruining British shows why don't you bitch about Brits selling out. That's the real problem.

[@1964topman]

why dont you just fuk off

[@Its_Progress]

r1cw because obviously they thought America could take on the task of producing wheeler dealers but couldn't even do that right😂 jokers...

[@rocketron929]

1964topman brainless stupid nothing clown

[@markweidenfeller3428]

And I hope our wonderful American television destroys anything the limeys do as we did in 1776

[@georgeghee8421]

after 13 years watching the show, I am leaving Wheeler Dearlers.

[@Shoopadawhoopa]

This. Absolutely. It makes me sad to see him leave, but sometimes change is for the better. So let's hope he comes up with some nice new format and new ideas :)

[@johnbrown2723]

George Ghee r

[@georgeghee8421]

don't think so, most of the shows America get from the UK and change them to make them more like any other show they have fail.

[@stevemoran3640]

You were the heart of the show Ed. You had such an accessible manner and we all felt like we were in the workshop with you with a cup of tea having a chat. Whatever you do mate, all the best!

[@leeanaly]

if its not broke don't try and fix it!!!!!!! leave it alone!!! good luck edd,,,,,,,

[@worldhello1234]

Your grammar is broken, fix it.

[@MiniMan68]

I hate velocity because they try to make the shows more dramatic then what we want to see. I wanna see cars being build, fixed, and run on the track or road not some stupid 3 world problem over dramatically portrayed with some intense music like that show street outlaws.... Ed I wish u the best I agree with Ur separation

[@MiniMan68]

sorry first world problems*

[@Nightdare]

I'm afraid we'll be seeing a reimagination of Orange county choppers where at a certain point, the building of bikes was no more than scenery for the guys to act out their dramas in front

[@Logjam5]

Nightdare True on that ND.

[@MiniMan68]

Mal Reynolds I know u fuck tard it is I'm saying it doesn't take 15 seconds to hit that 1/4 mile in those cars they show the cars take of for about 1 second I'm saying the way they edit the show is horseshit I would rather see it with no cuts in the race

[@larsinteriors9348]

anthony baltodano I agree and every job is " we are pressed for time " so annoying , car guys don't want drama we just want to see the process

[@eddieb5281]

Here's a thought, how about Edd Starts his own show?

[@RicondaRacing]

phil green more like the Grand Tour

[@itswais77]

phil green nah i keep them 3 and add edd china into it

[@romanbaranovichi5375]

Grand Tour 1 had room for improvement, i think it'll probably be good as top gear by its 3rd or 4th season

[@swskitso]

I think he should do a complete automotive course on youtube and start a patreon to fund it

[@bustrainandplanespottinguk2647]

mike dutdut nice idea

[@FlipjevanTiel]

Difficulty of making detailed and in depth coverage of car mechanics, means a lot of time and attention goes into this channel, because it is really living up to Edd's vision. 👍

[@Fur_Queue]

RIP wheeler dealers.. no China no watchy for me

[@rscosworthfan]

Same here who could replace Ed ....answer nobody

[@GarciasHVAC]

Edd you are absolutely right and I give you props for being yourself. I have been a long time fan of Wheeler Dealer. The ONLY reason I started watching your show was for the Technical/Mechanical aspects of the various cars you worked on. Velocity claims that it has other how-to car shows but they suck a**, like Truck-U sucks, All Girls Garage sucks, Car Fix sucks. All these shows are just product placement ads. Edd, like we say here in America, "Thanks for the ride." #VerydisappointingVelocity velocity deleted my original comment.

[@lamplighter5545]

Product placement and part swaps. It's no great trick to swap a part for a more expensive one, if you got a massive shop, all the tools, and a pile of money. Edd actually diagnosed and fixed, largely with hand tools, all the time explaining the process. It sad, for the British school system, that Edd's such a great mechanic. If he wasn't he would have made a terrific school teacher.

[@Blyatovsky]

+8 agreed with you from France > "Edd you are absolutely right and I give you props for being yourself. I have been a log time fan of Wheeler Dealer. The ONLY reason I started watching your show was for the Technical/Mechanical aspects of the various cars you worked on." Good work, Good job, Great entertainement thanks

[@ronaldharris6569]

Good man he isn't badmouthing anybody just saying it's not his style anymore

[@deancommissioning]

@@davidfitzpatrick4041and a jolly racist fella you are. Nice to see the charm still flowing.

[@carlosmartinez3020]

@@deancommissioning how do you know his not a British or American himself.

[@BrianR04]

Strange that Velocity felt that the cost of shooting the best part of the show was too high. Now, 5 years on, they have clearly regretted that mistake and gone back to the original format where the oily bits are more important than the dodgy car salesman Brewer's input. If it aint broke guys, don't fix it.

[@harold4506]

They should have got Edd doing Top Gear. Instead of Evans, and those other fools I can't even remember.

[@Taylor-ys2vh]

Edd is too talented for top gear, he could probably take it to new heights if he is the shows producer. He has the talent and eye for detail and knows what the viewers are interested in.

[@SB-tp3yw]

that would have almost saved TG

[@bernardkavanagh3528]

@@Taylor-ys2vh Ed appeared on proper / original Top Gear several times.

[@bigpants6121]

Good idea. Now it is a Flop Gear.

[@dagnut]

He's not really into cars in the conventional sense. He's into the engineering.

[@memarti002]

Edd, you will be missed. I support your decision 100% but sad I won't be seeing you on the show. Glad you stuck to your standards though. Respect!

[@mephistopheles8342]

Melissa Bruce why is he leaving?

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Melissa Bruce . Watch the video!

[@jrand2631]

Without Edd China there will not be a show, at least not for long. :((

[@memarti002]

He didn't agree with some of the production changes they were making and chose to pursue other opportunities.

[@douglasmiller8396]

This is a complete disgrace!!! typical Americans think they know best. Without Edd China,wheeler dealers with just be the same old wrecks to riches show. Watching Edd you actually learnt how to fix things. He will be sadly missed

[@hbomb2579]

Capitalism is to blame, not nationality.

[@philduncan7282]

Please don't lump all of us Americans together. This American thinks Edd is the best part of the show.

[@grego4109]

Another Yank for Edd. He made the show worth watching, the other aspect of buying/ selling was BS.

[@rickblack7649]

Phil Duncan damn skippy

[@topazpitt4619]

@Phil Duncan - double-ditto, for our household!! we know that Edd is THE show!! he will be missed, and now we won't be watching whatever 'velocity' invents to replace Edd... :(

[@Youtubeuser1_me]

The best part of the show was Edd's diagnostic & resolution skills, just imagine the show without this? Might as well then just do a slide show of before and after photos of the vehicle project 🤣 Amazing you could clearly read Mike's body language on the other video where he is blaming Edd for everything and Edd didn't want to work as much, such full of BS. Well done Edd you deserve better