Bruce 2 is officially almost useful.

[@Icantinkrnlmao]

Bruce 2 is like that one friend that you dont want to take on a trip, but then a different friend cancels, so you have to take him with you, but then you get to know him more and it turns out he is more chill than yall thought and he becomes a part of the friend group

[@mihoub]

exactly

[@excalibur2038]

The fact that this is so specific yet relatable is genuinely mind blowing

[@GodlyFire]

at least until the old friend is back

[@jonnieb4]

Ah yeeh mate the whooping belt .

[@emdotrod]

Bruce 2 is an acquaintance you knew from a friend of yours and then he turned out to be super chill

[@ShoelessJP]

James is such a majestic human being. He and Wade chatting have great banter.

[@ARockyRock]

I thought you were talking about some other cars I didnt know of at first and wanted to see them

[@drippingwax]

@@ARockyRock I need a Wade and a James!

[@theoffroad2013]

WADE??

[@mirkomputerit]

@@theoffroad2013It’s Dankpods’s real name.

[@ratkeep]

@@theoffroad2013you’ll get used to it

[@BigNerdSam]

The biggest lesson out of this channel is that the most reliable car tools are at the bottom of James's tool box.

[@thekingoffailure9967]

If they can survive James’s care, then they can survive the apocalypse

[@fungalcoffee]

That's where all the good tools are in every tool box

[@simonro9168]

2:02 My favorite bit is that afterwards Ford snarkily went “We actually found that customers really *like* CarPlay and stuff, we’ll be keeping it”

[@elitetripod4188]

Just a shame neither of them can make good cars to put the car play in

[@rawnature8148]

@@elitetripod4188 the shame is that with both cars you need "car play and stuff" while you wait for a tow truck.

[@masterkamen371]

​@@rawnature8148 But you gotta be careful. It might drain the battery because the alternator doesn't charge it properly.

[@KamenRiderGumo]

@@elitetripod4188 When I was younger I'd have argued with you as a devout GM loyalist, but their quality took a big nosedive around 15 years ago to the point where I now drive a Honda.

[@shaun2072]

I believe its to allow GM to run ads and paid subscriptions instead of using your own free apps. Oh joy.

[@Apollo___S5]

Bruce 2 deserves a raise for putting up with these absolute insanity.

[@beagletheusher]

Wade: "You're just rippin' the car apart." James: "That's how modern mechanics is done." Honestly yeah that's true, why do cars have so many peices of plastic!!!

[@ScumClassWorks]

Because they're designed for 1: Fast assembly, and 2: Cheap assembly. With serviceability somewhere around 14.

[@beagletheusher]

@@ScumClassWorks ah yes CHEAP as things are now

[@Code7Unltd]

To make it hard to maintain (at least for the end user) as possible. Maintenance of autos being inhumanely expensive *and adversarial* is why I still cycle for regular transport after all this time.

[@chromevanadium5994]

​@@beagletheusher cheap for them to produce, not for you to buy.

[@wingedfish1175]

​@@beagletheusher I mean cheap for them, to maximise profits the greedy prickd

[@tyronechamp]

I had never really cared much about cars in the last, but Wade and James have started pulling me into the rabbit hole with all the love you guys put into these videos. Keep up the incredible work.

[@koekje00005]

A nuggetteer in the making

[@chairgaming1997]

They must be doing something right for me to enjoy videos about something im not too interested in. Must be the way they do it that makes it interesting

[@paradoxalseer]

This channel really scratches my itch for car stuff. I am into cars I just don't have the money or skills to do anything with that myself, and most car content I've seen on KZbin is very samey or boring to me. This channel is a real refreshing take on car content that's honestly super fun and entertaining, one of the handful of channels I genuinely really look forward to watching weekly.

[@MyH3ntaiGirl]

This channel have the "tinkering" vibe to it Many other car channel go into too much technical, too much in-depth for car that most of us probably never gonna drive

[@Vemppu_Lutku]

i recommend giving VGG a go, vice grip garage, a guy has good entertainment for fellas and fellettes

[@HKSkansei]

As a car guy, i can confidently say that car guys are the worst. Some are good, but holy shit there are soooo many toxic dudebros in the scene who have this idea that "unless you have rebuilt your engine at 3am in the bush with 3 rocks you're not a real car guy"

[@HKSkansei]

What I'm basically saying is. Cars are fun, working on them can be fun. But do your own thing, if you want to do 100% of the work yourself, do it, if you cant be arsed send it out to someone else. Do your own thing and enjoy.

[@Latituded611]

I'd recommend Aging Wheels for another car channel with similar vibes to Garbage Time. He focuses on similarly crappy/average cars, and while he does the work himself the videos are edited quite well so they're pretty consumable and not too technical.

[@captainevenslower4400]

Fun fact: those rain guards were invented by the Japanese and probably for smoking inside your car. For once of course the rain doesn't come in when you have the window ajar, but also above about 60mph they generate a considerable draft which sucks the smoke right out of the cabin. Really useful things that should come with cars as standard.

[@Yasha_U]

I really like how wade presents his videos. It's one thing seeing some guy on the internet restore a car in one or two videos with it being presented to you like an audience... but wade and james feels like you're in along for the ride. not like a presenter to an audience. just feels like you tagging along a friend who's about to do some real wacky (or most of the time useful) stuff to their car. Keep at it garbage squad

[@volrath__]

I love that Ford's response to GM removing Android Auto/CarPlay was to say that removing them isn't good for consumers and thay lost the battle in informant years ago 😂.. Seriously though after having Android Auto for a couple years now, I don't think I could ever buy a car without it... It's just so much better than any car infotainment system

[@nima20031]

@@nooneinpart Doesn't android automotive have android auto built in?

[@toastedt140]

I have it in my ford work truck and I hate it. I despise how there's different versions depending on if you have you phone plugged in or not. I hate that it changes control features on my phone. It's genuinely awful and im suprised anyone likes it.

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

You might be surprised at how effective the rubber mat might be in the back and keeping groceries from sliding all over. I've got a particularly squishy one in my Ranger and almost never have issues of groceries sliding around unless I had to make an especially sharp turn or break slam.

[@Ttamlin]

"Trust the tech companies for the tech, you just keep struggling with the mechanics" is such sage, germane advice for all car companies, and many others besides.

[@artistwithouttalent]

I feel like you and Aging Wheels are two sides of the same coin in some way that I can't describe. I saw him talking about his Polestar by saying that he needs a simple, reliable car to daily drive and I immediately thought, "Oh, a nugget shepherd," and then I got quiet for a moment.

[@Mianthadore]

I watched this while eating spaghetti with Pepsi max as the drink. They go together really well.

[@Shadow_Symphony]

It genuinely shocks me how Wade can talk about almost anything and make it interesting. Sometimes I don’t even understand half of what he’s saying yet I’m more interested in it than most things I’m into.

[@RayLovesCars]

What’s really common around here in canada, is to get a 2x6 wood board and cut it so it slots into the grooves towards the back of the truck bed so you have a small section for stuff that’d slide all over the place, no tools required to remove or install it, and just pull it out and set it flat in the bed if you need more space

[@Zerbey]

Regarding the radio, I love that in a few short years we've gone from wanting "all the features!!" to "nope, CarPlay and probably Bluetooth too".

[@assettobam4880]

Everything about your videos is awesome. The jokes the cars the people the music, everything!

[@etaoinshrdlu927]

"Your things don't have to be stolen" is such a relatable way of phrasing it. Works the same here.

[@MissJazz004]

i’m not really a car person, i like crappy 80s hatchbacks and that’s about it, but these videos are so much fun. i love the banter back and forth, and seeing someone who actually knows what’s happening when i have no idea makes me feel kinda stupid but in a fun way

[@aidenradu-fw9lk]

Bruce 2 is like the good ol family van that lasts forever.

[@Wtrxprs007able]

They don't last forever it's a Holden 🤣

[@brianstryker4536]

Jame's the kind mate who can take a bar of soap, nail clippers, a bottle of Paco Rabbane, and The Power Station's self titled debut album and make a ICBM out them.

[@CJMAXiK]

James skipping to Step 14 is a gold comedy!

[@Yaonglol]

"Be sure to drill once, measure after. Then re-drill... And then measure, and then get a new car and then don't do it." -Garbage Time Man

[@eggsarny]

Measure never, cut forever

[@Psyched_Crow]

Man, I have zero interest in cars whatsoever but I always watch these every week. I don't know why but there's something magical about about hearing an Australian man say "Mate, the donkey's coming back."

[@NamelessMoreOne]

I'd have gone for a Pioneer or Kenwood aftermarket whole thing, personally. Can't imagine this custom part was much cheaper, even if it keeps the car in the original shape...

[@abhimaanmayadam5713]

Then you have stuff that combines hvac controls with the your infotainment bc reasons. Edit: a quick Google and that kit is $1200 AUD. You get a free installation which is nice. The really nice Kenwood head units (Excelon) retail for that much so it's not that far off.

[@nep-nep6575]

2:07 Classic General Motors, “Take a thing that already exists and works perfectly fine, and make it worse”.

[@Epicrwh]

1:10 "you're just ripping the car apart" "Thats how modern mechanics is done" LMAO SO TRUE

[@NightsIntoDreams777]

It's funny seeing James work on cars that Wade properly cares about so elegantly while on Tony and the Donkey van, he just does whatever.

[@aserta]

I hope you didn't throw the old cover. You should keep it. Useful to put on top of the solid one if you wanna stack stuff on top, like boxes when it's in storage. Everyone does it, no point in denying it.

[@chris_g_nixon]

Its my automotive goal to import one of these beauties to Canada, and ever since laying eyes on Bruce II its ignited that fire even more! 😆 Much love from Canada! ❤️🇨🇦

[@1TheExpertGamer]

1:05 he’s a mechanic. You want to read the midway instructions to know what it should be like before you start on it Trust me. Saves you

[@mintagenart]

This James guy is awesome. I wonder if he'd have his own YT channel. Perhaps one centered around retro games. Might be cool.

[@jammer_jammie_jam]

He does! It was mentioned in a previous video.

[@_sandy_]

@@jammer_jammie_jam r/whooosh

[@dekinnis]

What’s the channel?

[@_sandy_]

@@dekinnis James Channel (yes, its called that)

[@gorfhalo1]

Love to see the upgrades on Bruce 2! I wish we got these in the US!

[@Rag1ngV1rus]

Wades honestly the best always hope I see him around the city 😂

[@excalibur2038]

Those rubber mats are really bad by the way, they will slip around and move all the time, they also stop you from sliding heavy things up further back in the tray (a thing you will have to do more often now you have a hard cover and cant get up there yourself) also very exited to hear the donkey van is making its return

[@gentlesoul221]

Thanks to wikipedia, I now know that bruce 2, is a VF model commodore utility

[@DaewooLanos2001]

Thanks for doing this, right at the same time I bought a VE ute of my own and having some difficulty deciding what to do to customise it! Im tossing up whether to buy a solid cover like Bruce 2s, and this video really helps! Good job as always Wade and James!

[@greerbriggs8421]

cargo barriers!? nooooo, just chuck some tie points everywhere and keep a bag of tangled occy straps in the corner

[@benjaminkamben4908]

You were right. Get yourself a James. I got myself one. It's spectacular. Funny enough his name actually is James as well. The Welsh Lad can fix anything. Thanks for the pro tip. Cheers!

[@animatnetic2545]

I aint gonna lie, I love watching how positive this dude is. All of your channels are a real tonic for me

[@hi_tech_reptilez]

The fact GM is removing Apple Carplay/Android Auto to use something worse and cheaper per unit is both horrific and obviously GM. But hey, less licensing fees, even tho so many people buy a whole new car for those features despite having aftermarket solutions available.

[@nickwallette6201]

Yeah, who wants compatibility between vendors anyway. Give me something that looks and feels like it was designed by VTech for a kids' electric 4-wheeler. -- GM's customers, in the minds of GM Mgmt, probably.

[@aerodigital]

As a former infotainment engineer at GM, you are correct about everything. They are trying to cut costs by not paying licenses, it's dumb.

[@Dedsec499]

It’s looking good. Need more vids of Bruce 2

[@tubthungusbychumbungus]

Garbage time is quickly becoming my favourite soap opera

[@Michael-zf1ko]

What's funny is that I've been seriously considering replacing my radio head unit very recently, and lo and behold, my favorite car channel is doing exactly that, lmao. I hear that it's definitely the number one way to improve and modernize your car's experience.

[@DoubleU555]

I despise all SUVs and unnecessarily big cars, but Bruce 2 somehow puts a smile on my face. It's both ridiculous and sensible in some sense.

[@nep-nep6575]

It’s not really a big car, it’s just a sedan with a truck bed essentially. They actually really are a good idea, I really wish the Chevy El Caminos, Dodge Rampages, Ford Rancheros, and Subaru BRATs didn’t go away here in America.

[@TheSpearkan]

Probably because Bruce 2 is a two seater and has relatively low ground clearance compared to modern pickups. Which means it can actually do Ute things instead of giving the illusion of cargo space but actually has less cargo than a station wagon/estate car.

[@nickrustyson8124]

@@TheSpearkan Through with that hardtop, Wade now has less cargo space

[@m-eighty]

as someone who grocery shops with a truck you can just carry some plastic bins in the bed to put them in. if they slide to the back of the bed you use a hockey stick to hook it out without having to raise the tonneau.

[@Pupp3tCl0wn]

With two surfing boards on the trunk, this would looks like a Hot Wheels model that i had when i was a kid

[@wbbigdave]

"A ball bolt" I too appreciate the name of that.

[@portalmasterjake5267]

i love james, every time he comes on this channel it makes me so happy, and i also love james channel

[@Jerra3007]

We actually call those weather shields "smoke guards" or similar, they originally we're made for less wind noises while keeping enough ventilation to not sufficate your passengers

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

I died when Wade said "those are free whoopin' belts!" 😂

[@koekje00005]

Great mods! Cant wait for the shenanigans on donkey van next week

[@Braskus]

Garbage Time 2: Donkey Van Strikes Back! * Immune to head gasket *

[@TheTallCurlyOne]

Bruce 2 is like the information I get from this channel, officially almost useful.

[@iand2346]

you should totally do a show or thing called “rate my nug” and you have people send in pictures and videos of there nugs. for example i drive a 2001 mitsubishi galant in a nice beige color and has some dents that add personality. i would love to send in some pictures and see your reaction

[@creatrixZBD]

ace idea

[@AyReptile]

So glad to see you upgrade Bruce two. That stock head unit would drive me insane

[@Dan21792]

Bruce 2 needs an exhaust ;) It'll still sound like it's 2 cylinders short, but that's basically the epitome of this channel... Let me know if you want a discount on an Aussie made exhaust ;)

[@andrewjones6532]

I love how after they put in the new radeo system it looked more delayed 😂

[@couchpotatoink938]

yooooo no views! nah but srsly thx for the content Wade, you genuinely make my day better with every upload. And James' channel is shaping up to be a good one too

[@Zenihalt]

Seeing a new Garbage Timrle video always puts a smile on my face. Especially after a terrible night at work.

[@jdo248]

Wade: Step 1 James though. Wade being the voice of reason? Alright, where's Wade and what did you do to him?

[@livio.fagundes]

i don't know anything about cars, and even if i do, im from brasil so i've never heard of this car brands at all, but your content is gold, and im here for it, i luv u mate 😔

[@kateweeda632]

Your channel is amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@TheLordOfBeans]

i like how you gave bruce 2 angry eyebrows in the form of the weather shields

[@vixengypsy]

Bruce 2 is looking HOT! Love those window Rain ledges, always have.

[@justinolson9336]

That whoopin belt is for when James gets a bit too sassy and he’s got to be taken care of

[@Paco8478]

Step 1 to install: *Get a james*

[@sativaburns6705]

As the owner of a subaru Baja with a bed cover, I definitely understand almost useful.

[@SAMPLETEXT285]

Bruce 2 is getting the OEM+ treatment which is always a tasteful thing to do to older cars

[@bonelesswatermelon420]

Those pictures in the instruction manual are as clear as those in my biology exam

[@DaPlenThing]

I just realized that company could do what the other one did with Polaroid and being Holden back Imagine what a blessing that would be

[@musewolfman]

Any day I wake up to Bruce 2 content is a good day.

[@Th3Canadian83]

I really like the style of the car/truck lol haven't seen that style in like years

[@canmateya69]

Bruce 2 is literally a great car for construction. I like the car you have, wade

[@rmp5s]

"The tough chunky bumpy one"...best description ever. 😂

[@dbloodymoon]

7:16 "And then we close it and never look in there again" Like... Why this made me laugh so hard?

[@spiritfire2866]

Bruce 2 is looking very good, keep in good health Bruce 2

[@ShadowHuayra]

I have a VF ute too! Mine’s a Series 2 SS though. It has the awful MyLink system that I absolutely despise! And the walkinshaw kit won’t work on my ute because Holden are “smart” and disabled the AUX on the Series 2 (the biggest companies make the worst crap), so I need to get it reprogrammed to before I get CarPlay in it (yaaaaaaay, an extra $250 to spend ON TOP of the $1000 I need to spend on the carplay kit software). I also have a cheap tent top on my ute, I don’t have the funds to get a proper hardtop like Wade’s yet. They’re like $2200

[@nickrustyson8124]

Plus honestly the tents are better, those hardtop ones get in the way as soon you have something too big, granted I know Donkey Van

[@ShadowHuayra]

I don’t carry a lot of large objects, or any really. Just smaller flatter stuff. I’m not moving fridges and washung machines, mostly just toolboxes and tires. For reasons.

[@Stoogong]

What you bought from your fancy expensive company is just an Ali express drop shipped unit that are 50 bucks. Excellent

[@darthdudeey]

Alternative title: Upgrading the Bruce 2.

[@paranoiia8]

Fun fact gm and other companies want to remove apple car play/android auto because they want to implement their own system where they can implement... Monthly payments for specific features and speed of system depending on price range(yep just like with electric engines they will downgraded standard hardware)

[@ethanisfancy]

I was not expecting to get as invested in the sagas of these cars as I am

[@crackedemerald4930]

Bruce 2 is a hatchback now

[@krystina662]

technically a sedan(?)

[@AverageRobloxCarReviews]

I'm so happy your giving Bruce 2 some love!

[@adrianstepp6286]

“Step 1 James” he says. As if his reckless abandon isn’t glaringly obvious.

[@ZeroCrystal]

I would LOVE to have a Bruce 2, especially here in the States. I just have to wait a few years for the 25-year rule to allow me to import here...

[@seancombs1188]

Now all Bruce 2 needs is a pair of surfboards on the back and he'll be complete!

[@canmateya69]

As a local in Australia, my brother used to have a white Holden commodore sv6 sedan from 2014. Also, it used to be a police car before my brother bought it

[@lunchb0x1986]

These were the last Holden's made in Australia, makes sense the workers cut corners as they all knew they were out of a job after these cars.

[@MacPhantom]

Looking forward to seeing the Donkey and Daihatsu undergoing metamorphosis to the unprecedented status of An Car.

[@Donir100]

Cant wait to see Bruce 2 becoming 101% usefull.

[@onlinezwang]

I dont really like cars. I would even say that i hate driving. But with Wade's enthusiasm he could be doing anything and it'd be the most entertaining thing.

[@viator5000]

Can't wait to see images of Bruce 2 with a whole ass percussion set in the back

[@L0rdLogan]

All I can hear is "Oh, Get on down to cashies mate, where you can find your dreams!"

[@MitchPlays254]

I am literally waiting on a literboard test on james' xtrail

[@archmagexiv]

The cashie's song in the background is perfect!

[@Alt.F4.]

James is so chill