How A Widow-Maker Jack Almost Cost Me My Legs | Your Car Stories (feat. Mike Brewer)

[@justincoleman4133]

MB needs to continue being a regular, really impressive that he's (clearly intentionally) getting on KZbin and Podcasts to remind a younger audience that he's a great guy to listen to. Well done lads for holding out your hands.

[@Me-zo8yc]

Re: electric car conversions. If the CT crew read this. Something like a CRV might be interesting as the rear diff only engages sometimes, so could be made independent - ICE FWD, rear EV.

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Mike is the best guest by far

[@lfox02]

@@Me-zo8yc Hybrid AWD is pretty slick. Interesting how they'd handle it.

[@lukeprowse3215]

My opinion of Mike has completely changed. He comes across as a genuine petrol head. Love the podcasts and content. Can you do a film on his cortina.

[@owenwakefield5229]

see, I'm exactly the same (im sorry Mike) but I couldn't stand him on wheeler dealers but this podcast and CT, in general, has changed my opinion completely.

[@ShaunV1001]

Same again... but after watching him on Car Throttle I actually enjoy watching him on repeats of wheeler dealers on much more!

[@marktaylor6201]

Got to agree, I had the same opinion, he adds a lot to an allready great show!

[@ceiranb529]

H6

[@smokegraffitiSFM]

has he ever not been a petrol head lol

[@janezpungartnik3149]

More of this format guys... this is gold.

[@JorrisvdBerg]

2020- Car throttle: "Bikes are cool..." 2021- Car throttle: "Ethan and Jack get a bike license..." 2022- Bike throttle: "Are cars even worth it?..."

[@AntJoseph_]

Ongoly no

[@TEKNOTMATE]

@@AntJoseph_ 2022 Subscribers = -1M :(

[@JackJarman]

Car throttle bringing positives to 2020, love this channel.

[@curioussnake]

The Agony Aunt portion Mike brought up legitimately had me in tears! Keep the great content coming guys! It's been making my Mondays a lot more bearable.

[@detailjoe6367]

Can we have a history of car throttle video?! Would love to see it

[@Vanquish3HD]

This would be awesome @carthrottle

[@L_J_D23]

Also highlights of each 3

[@deanodrives4966]

Hanging out with Mike would be brilliant.... wealth of knowledge and just a generally decent bloke

[@CYMRU619]

Anyone remember the Top Gear episode when Clarkson fitted the 'swangers' to his Fiat Coupe police car??😂

[@Westyy5493]

Twas where my mind went to first!❤️

[@andrewvarley7427]

anyone who likes clarkson is a muppet.

[@charliefinlow665]

@@andrewvarley7427 i am a proud muppet :) Muppits are really cool though might watch some muppit films soon

[@andrewvarley7427]

@@charliefinlow665 muppet

[@TheRockingRobby]

@@andrewvarley7427 muppet

[@pizzalover3]

Great podcast, Mike clearly loving being part of CT. Please make him part of your buying videos, would be great fun.

[@seanmcl3109]

Car throttle podcast is the best

[@charliefinlow665]

Correct

[@juliusnattestad1970]

26:13 you’re welcome

[@simonbergman5970]

hero

[@coom0004]

tell you what grinds my gears, lack of synchromesh..!!

[@ste6834]

Brilliant 😂

[@_generation_youth_x28]

Welcome to the car throttle podcast where you simultaneously look cool, nerdy, and dumb if heard listening to this whilst multi tasking!

[@tomfield8766]

Perfectly said! 😂👌

[@H2kPat0]

Oh man, 1 minute in and already hear the OL OUT YOUR AND! Love it every time :D big smiles here, thanks guys!

[@connor2155]

Loving the podcasts guys! Brighten up every Monday. Keep smashing it 👌🏼

[@CJax749]

Imagine being Ethan’s insurance provide: He’s had a jazz for years then all of a sudden he gets a Z3 and all these mods😂

[@MALL5]

I own a van and "friends" come out of woodwork asking to borrow it. Its satisfying to say no and let them crawl back into the "friend" wilderness.

[@drunkenhobo8020]

Rich old mate, fancy seeing you here!

[@MALL5]

@@drunkenhobo8020 😂😂😂

[@jordankool5863]

Mike is an absolute legend, car throttle podcast gets me through work most days. Unfortunately I’ve now caught up with the upload times so I have to wait a week for a new one but worth it for sure. Good on ya lads 👍

[@jameswallace7091]

Love your content guys and I love how Mike loves it too. Watching wheeler dealers as a kid I’d have never thought I’d be watching this on KZbin when I grew up. Brilliant

[@Christbp]

The way Mike runs Ethan down is great 😂 I wonder if Mike got the same inspiration as I did when it came to calling his dog Shelby too

[@2000globetrotter]

On the bike counter-steering issue, if you look at footage of speedway racing, you will see that demonstrated in an extreme way :)

[@curtisss]

This podcast just popped up when it was needed, thanks guys, you always manage to cheer me up!

[@kristian5821]

you've got to do another one with colin some day!

[@veemacks7255]

colin ?

[@rombi97]

@@veemacks7255 furze

[@Nermalas11]

Yep... Last one with that top gear guy was so boring that i feel asleep. A Mike cheerful so i cant stop lauhthing

[@veemacks7255]

D'oh! He completely slipped my mind (even though I'm subscribed to his channel also).

[@carcrashcompilation9459]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5mWp3WApM94eLs

[@upsidedown4155]

One thing in college years and years ago thats a golden rule, we were told once you got a car on stands, rest your hands on the edge of the roof and shake the car pretty aggressively, if you have made the vehicle safe it will not fall off the stands, Better to fall off when your not under it

[@karlj1717]

Hold out your hand 😂 the brewer is back!

[@firionrazar3797]

Thanks, I didn't understand what Alex and Mike were yelling. Thanks to your comment I got it finally!

[@karlj1717]

@@firionrazar3797 😂

[@firionrazar3797]

@Tone. I don't know, my English is basic, so..."hold out your hand" would sound more logical to me then "all out yerrand"???

[@willmoore505]

You bounce off each other really naturally. ( In a non sausage way ) Quality. I think Mike wants to form a gang.

[@lucasdetex8703]

Oh, the chemistry is amazing. Even Ethan is in sync.

[@OliveTree487]

While I understand what you mean. Little bit harsh to imply he isn't in step usually. I get that he shines better in this podcast than some of the previous ones, but I don't want a comment like this to knock him and think usually he's out of touch

[@markwright3161]

I was driving one evening and a BMW with those adaptive headlights (I've forgot the actual name if that's not it but it's those that use a camera in the middle of the windscreen to block out areas being illuminated where oncoming traffic is without the need for the driver to dip manually) was following another vehicle close and I got their full beam directly in the face as the driver's side headlight was in a position to blind me before the camera behind the mirror could detect me to block that area. It is not fun driving at 60mph in the dark then suddenly not being able to see anything for a few seconds because the tech failed to dip the super bright LED/matrix/(or whatever BMW calls it) headlights. Fortunately I was on a straight piece of road and didn't have an incident as a result. I could see something like that causing an incident in trickier conditions though.

[@EuroB0B1]

Amazing content. Have to say changed my view of Mike, what an awesome guy. Please do CBT in nice weather otherwise they will hate it.

[@rossburrow2813]

My first comment on a podcast video, and there is alot to talk about... A couple of points id like to express: 1. Ev conversion is a great idea! Id love to see that, could team up with electric Classic cars? Also, there are more and more conversion kits available that are 100% reversable if needed. 2. Ev conversions often have more horsepower than standard engines. 3. You mentioned uk being one of the first to only sell electric new cars, but wasnt it France whonmade the agreement first? I worry about the price of the cars, but they will reduce in price moving forwards. Thanks for the podcast, always a laugh.

[@irishwristwatch2487]

I really don't want this to come off as a dig at MB, but I find him much more personable on youtube. This was a brilliantly enjoyable video, and his proud papa moment with the Big E's Z3 a couple vids back was a genuinely warm moment. I hope Mike is also a bit more regular, he banters well with the lads

[@Moomin420]

Meant to be writing my dissertation but i would be lying if I said I was even 10% focused on it with this on in the background 😂 legends another cracking podcast!

[@marcoferreira3832]

I feel the pain but I just stopped writing xD

[@Jamal_Tyrone]

Unless it's for a Law or IT Degree don't bother.

[@marcoferreira3832]

@@Jamal_Tyrone it's for biotech so we can get those sweet mRNA vaccines to get back to a normal for example :)

[@kingcatlxix4573]

My first time really listening to these whilst at work, what a brilliant format, Mike needs to be a regular guest. Used to really dislike him on wheeler dealers until I played this video, got great chemistry all together with you lads

[@gorgonscc]

Guy Martin would be an amazing guest would be a long pod cast though he can talk

[@jeeves_uk]

Worth it though

[@anthonydownes2286]

I would actually like to possibly see James May on one of these podcasts in the future.

[@MrMillsy83]

Absolutely class! More of this content please guys! My opinion of Mike has much improved watching this! Keep it coming!

[@mac2540]

I love the Honda motocompo in the background

[@adamqurabi65]

I cant wait to watch it tommorow!!! Thank you for the awsome content!!

[@Will_Stuchbury_]

Great to see/ hear Mr Brewer on the podcast again! The rapport you all have with each other is great. #holdaatyerrand!!

[@Nadox97]

On the topic of LED headlights, You should see the GMC/Chevrolet pick up trucks of the last couple years. I work nights so in the winter months almost all of my commute is in the dark. the GM trucks have headlights that are so high it literally blinds you.

[@dangerranger-in3kl]

Totally awesome , can’t wait to see Ethan and jack do their CBT ....... cheers guys for another cracking podcast

[@vrsmartin2981]

One thing with the led lights on cars, I drive at night and in a new Mercedes truck. The one with the horns on them and because the mirrors are cameras all you see is flickering. Love the podcast guys. Mike is a proper character;-)

[@jarrodsimister14]

Awesome, smiling all the way through, best one yet, mike's awesome. CBT should be part of the driving test.

[@markwright3161]

The discussion on those LED bars reminded me of Clarkson reviewing the F150 Raptor SVT with it's 'collapsed sun' on the roof, May driving too slow in front of him and, well, you get the idea of how it was used. :)

[@MrSteveFurness-Lappin]

About 5 years ago, I was helping my dad change the EGR valve on his car, everything was going smoothly.. until we dropped a bolt down into the engine bay.. frantically searching for it on the drive beneath we couldn’t see it, as light was fading, I tried a magnet on a pole, but it didn’t work.. so i said don’t worry “just Jack it up, I’ll slide under the car (a Zafira) and find it” now my Dads drive is on a slight angle, but I grew up working on my car, on that drive so didn’t give it much thought.. I slide underneath and began to feel around, finally grabbing the bolt, which had balanced itself in awkward place on the engine, passing it up back the way it came, my dad leaned on the wing a little, to grab the bolt, unfortunately catching the Jack, just behind the wheel, que the scrapping noise, as the Jack slipped down the drive, the car lowered.. trapping engine (mainly the oil sump) on my chest.. thankfully it still had wheels on, so not crushing me, but it made it very hard to breathe.. My Dad was very quick to grab the Jack, as he lifted the car, his neighbor pulled me out by the ankles.. scrapping my back and my chest along the drive and engine.. but at least I was out.. needless to say.. we won’t be doing it again in a hurry..

[@marcoferreira3832]

You must've been out of breath after that 😂

[@sarelbezuidenhout4348]

I think Johnny Smith (Late Brake Show/Carpervert) is doing an electric conversion on one of Alex's least favourite cars... The Figaro. Could maybe have him as a guest?

[@angusaylward7405]

Great show, just keeps getting better! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@williamdavies4238]

Try and get Fuzz Townsend on as a guest!

[@timinman9578]

Guys you have come to be my new top gear team.. you have fun, highly entertaining and you enjoy cars.. love it long live CT. Also love wheeler dealer.. great combo. I’m in heaven watching this..

[@mikefresca2758]

Mikes counter steer on a motorcycle, is what saved me with my first Harley with monkey bars on it. Absolutely mind blowing when I was told that trick.

[@mugenmark]

Loved this. Helped to get me through my first night shift. Keep up the good work lads 👍 BTW I nearly crushed my hand once using a widow maker scissor jack changing a rear wheel on a Honda Civic (ek4). I put the handbrake on which stupidly doesn’t do anything if you then jack up the rear wheel 🙈 I learnt a very valuable lesson that day!

[@DailyDoseofCars]

Your channel is so inspiring, I'm gonna make it there one day!

[@carcrashcompilation9459]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5mWp3WApM94eLs

[@JacGods]

I like the argument of having friends you didn't know you have when you get a van, it's the same after leaving school and you start to drive, everyone needs a lift, all of a sudden the popular pricks were your best mates

[@TEKNOTMATE]

Absolutly love the podcast, I was having to isolate about a month ago and pretty much binge watched car throttle for 2 weeks and now look forward to my tues/wed commute to listen to the new podcast. only negative is this is the first episode with no mention of a certain Royal Mail truck and Jack.....

[@TEKNOTMATE]

Just to add; without being negative about your other guests (I like all of the guests you've had) my favourites are MIke and Gareth and glad they are regulars

[@DjDolHaus86]

Nissan Jukes are annoying to be followed by at night, the lights glitter blue when you're going down a slightly textured road so it constantly looks like you've got police coming up behind you in the mirror.

[@banditbeggers533]

Glad to hear wheeler dealers is coming back to the uk yes. Finally love the show

[@gpaje]

Too bad Ant isn't coming back, he is staying in the US even with his divorce. Marc ‘Elvis’ Priestley, former McLaren F1 mechanic will take his place.

[@banditbeggers533]

@@gpaje yer it is a shame as he is good at explaining what it is he is doing. Hope elves is as good. We will see. Be good to see Ed pop in for a series

[@devonutopia]

Funny how many "friends" I've had since I bought an XLWB Iveco back in January! LOL. But its hell of a van! Won't stop me having cars too though. Love my BMW 335D more

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Definitely buy a car rather than a holiday. When I was a kid my mom was angling for our first foreign holiday, brochures and all sorts. This went on for weeks until my dad came home with a brand spanking new SAAB 900 turbo. No more holiday talk, I loved that car, as did, strangely, my mom.

[@sardav160479]

I've bought a car a focus st from a trader advertised as no issues running and driving high mileage but had engine rebuild that was 4 months ago its now broken with a potential cracked piston liner and a misfire on cylinder 5.

[@thiago4santos]

Who else got the Close Encounters reference @ 38:30 ? Good job guys, and EthanJazzMan, always happy to see Mike around!

[@TheRedditstorieschannel]

I have a story to tell! (Maybe put it into your next podcast?) HOW I LOST MY WEEKENDS FOR A WHOLE YEAR when I was a child of around eight my farther had a Citroen c4, it had been a family car at this point for no longer then 1 years due to are last car being driven with no oil for 1 month. My farther called round a mobile mechanic to look at the car because it wouldn’t start one morning. Being a child of 8 who was incredibly curious about mechanics and cars as a overall, I wouldn’t stop pestering the mechanic and following him round the vehicle pretentiously asking the poor fellow every thing he was doing and why. So the mechanic left me in the drivers seat and told me to check everything in here works. (It is clear to me now that he thought all I would do was click random buttons, fiddle and leave him to his work) after pushing the Bonnet down he left to go get a tea in my house. straight away I put the car into gear and drive around 15 meters away from are house, to my amazement I shouted out the window “the car works again!” When all of a sudden I crashed the car into my lovely neighbours brand new Jaguar XF type which had a expensive vinyl rap. it was more of a big bump then a crash, But I spent the whole of that year cleaning my neighbours car every single weekend to pay off it’s damage and lost my Christmas allowance.I was banned from being near the family car and am not aloud to be near it to this day alone! My farther told me if I want to die from natural causes stay away from his car... I ended up walking to school for the next few years for my safety and the family cars. P.S- my current car is a Renault VVT GT 2010 in white opinions?

[@jackappleton4540]

Jack’s Sweden joke was meant to be Switzerland 😂

[@jo_magpie]

also it's Norway that's per capita most electric cars, 8 times more then Sweden. 5 million people, 3th highest amount of electric cars in total in the world.

[@wyrazowfkp]

@@jo_magpie Yes. They are selling more than 50% new cars that are electric. Because as all Scandinavian countries they taxed car to absurd -- so gas cars i.e. Golf are more expensive (for 1.4 gas base one) than electric Golf. 2 things about Norway pro electric cars : most of electricity is made off water power plants (clean, over 97% of electricity generated in Norway), some privilages like free parking, free town center pass etc. (since there are more and more electic cars government is thinking about cancelling that HAHA) Now 2 things against : Norway is cold, electric cars do not have good heating when you leave them parked without plugging in, also battery cars don''t like cold weather, more than 24h parking on -20 C or less can damage the battery pack (in Tesla - that's out of warranty). So they are even more short distance cars :)

[@carlbrinton4639]

That was brilliant boys, very funny, best podcast out by miles! Keep it up!

[@STEWARTMDEAKIN]

Another good podcast and the ev discussion with Mike helped me to. Stay safe guys 👍

[@andreisolomka4847]

Love it. And would love to see the electrification of a non-electric car...

[@unwatchablevgaming8897]

What you guys should do is a three way used car battle. If your interested here are the rules: Alex: Asian cars Ethan:European cars (also British) Jack:American cars (all fords included) You have £1500 each and you have to find a car and if you have any money left, mod it Then do a time trial shootout with you driving your cars ( Ethan gets 5 second taken off his time to give him a chance). After that you have to sell your cars to make a profit. The person who sells there car for the most money wins but if that person is different to the time trial winner do a final time trial in Ethan's z3. You can also add different challenges if you want.

[@nigelthelegend]

I love this show! Makes my week! Keep up the amazing work guys!🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@kartdude2006]

Excellent job! 👍Missing a single jingle though 😩 had to add my own 😁

[@MadMan_123]

Usually if I'm just jacking up my car I put 2 floor Jack's under atleast 1 standing jack depends on front or back also 2 tires under the middle as a last resort. I have a 2×4 long enough to reach both tires nailed to a few more making it kinda like stairs but doubled up after the first so it can roll n stop if it needs.

[@MitkoKostadinov123]

Im always happy to see Mike

[@4BillC]

I live in the US and have never seen the Swanger. Not around Pennsylvania yet. Thankfully... Not sure how it's legal either. LED headlights... The real issue is the people the upgrade from a standard bulb to LED bulbs without readjusting the beam. The light put of the bulbs are different and don't project the same. Re adjustment is a must!

[@cstew93]

Used to own a 2014 Leon FR with LED headlights and Jack's story about showing other people it's actual full beam makes me miss the car even more as this happened to me on so many occasions 😂

[@paulbudford]

I remember Mike buying a Peugeot speedfight 100cc on trading up years ago. Never realised he was into bikes though. Great stuff guy's.

[@jasonbailz9754]

Ethan, you rule. Dead set legend! In the future use a spanner to tighten bolts. Not the same machine you loosen wheel nuts with.you know about torque settings? Yeah. Keep up the great work man.

[@Questionsarelong]

Alex reminds me of my favourite uncle but the car guy version, what really grinds my gears is that you own 2 of my most likable cars and thats the mx5 5 and the f type. I have driven the f type around madjeski stadium and it was really quick and fancy

[@sydneyg007]

Would love to see you guys do a Electric car conversion project! Maybe a cheap way would be to get a wrecked nissan leaf and put the parts into something like an E46 touring! Direct couple to the gearbox (no clutch needed). Would be awesome!

[@thebigmacmoomin]

I had an E46 facelift M3 SMG in silver grey with black leather and sat-nav. It was a petrolhead itch & I bought it. Hated the SMG around town and hill starts, pretty much all my driving where I live. Wish I tried a manual but wanted a flappy paddle gearbox, even though you pull the paddle .... wait .... wait some more .... change gear. Don't regret buying it or selling it. I did lose money on it, this was about 6.5 years ago.

[@harrislondon]

Starting to think Alex is looking like a Mike Mini Me

[@ReeceSpencer]

When I bought my Civic Type-R over summer it had HID Headlights fitted, they worked perfectly fine given that the same projector housings are used in the JDM models which I believe are fitted with HIDs from factory but I didn't want to be one of those guys blinding everyone with his obnoxious headlights so I picked up some nice white Phillips halogen bulbs and some replacement OEM holders and I'd even say the car looks miles better with them as well as being a lot less annoying for other road users.

[@milesfinch]

This is some of the best fun to be had on KZbin....never stop!! ;-)

[@MrNMCA]

Think Jack's joke was meant to be about Switzerland... Cracking video though lads, always love it!

[@samfallow18]

Always a delight to listen to Mike on these podcasts.

[@simonhotpot]

Brilliant show fellas, love the electric car idea... peugeot 406 coupé maybe or a Fiesta ST ? you know a future classic.

[@alinutzalin6346]

20:38 Holy shit. I would straight up leave.... 38:00 hmmmmmmmmm Yeah, I think I prefer the very old lights where it don't blind you.. 48:00 I recommend Motojitsu for anyone interested. Also, anyone who has a road bike, and has gone fast enough, knows how to do it instinctively.

[@ImTheJoker4u]

Those "swangers" are legal, as long as your vehicles overall width does not exceed 102" (or what ever your local state laws governing maximum vehicle width says) The TIRES cannot protrude from the fenders, but there are no laws regarding wheel covers.

[@aswanation]

You guys are flying. It's good to see Mike boost the podcast. You should now get Edd on the show. By watching Mike and Edd do their magic, I also became a wheeler dealer here in Kenya.

[@ktpquigley]

Hmmmm @jackwjoy I think it's the Switzerland flag that's a big plus, not the Swedish one :D :D

[@JJ-bo4ir]

Brilliant podcast, brilliant KZbin channel. Happy Christmas Car Throttle 🎄🎉

[@Charlieto]

36:15 YES! i HATE led headlights. It also doesnt help that i have sensory issues and light is brighter to me then what it is to other people. Ive even had to start wearing my sunglasses at night when there are to many cars on the road otherwise i literally cant see a thing coz the lights are so bright. Its worse then welding flash

[@antonyross9957]

i got a fiat doblo 1.4 petrol "micro camper" wheelchair 09 and its the first car i have owned for over 2 years and have only put petrol in it !

[@Jamal_Tyrone]

I got this fridge I need moving, can I borrow it?

[@JJsAutomotive]

It is not "hold out your hand"... It is: 'OL OUT YOUR AAAAANNNND!

[@spencerayres2669]

Glad to see Mike suggesting caffeine and machine, I bumped into him there while he was in his MG

[@toadstool219]

You need a "Hints&Tips" section. e.g. "When the new batch of Christmas gift aftershaves arrive take the old ones (Hai Karate/Axe/Tabac etc.) and put 2 tablespoons in your radiator. Now you don't need to check for milky residue, just sinff the exhaust".

[@tomfield8766]

I love your channel, videos and podcasts so much! 🔥🔥 You guys are amazing, keep up the good work! 😁👌

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Those included car jacks are the worst! I had a flat once and tried to jack my car up to change it, I used the included widow maker car jack and low and behold the whole thing bent and broke... A car jack specifically designed for my car to jack up my car and it bent in half first time using it 😂 the manufacturer should pay for my new jack!

[@andtom2]

As you're talking about electric cars - you need to go down to Zero EV and test out their fully electric mx5 conversion (Johhny beat you to it with the 1st review but Alex needs to be all over things mx5!)

[@OliveTree487]

In response to Ben's comment, I've had numerous incidents where it's better to use a more direct signal rather than a more polite muted signal. Only because some people don't pick up on it. Numerous times they haven't picked up that you've let them go. And definitely after the fact you give them sort of positive feedback in terms of a thumbs up or a wave to say "I wasn't being curt, I was just making sure you saw".

[@benllewelyn98]

Favourite podcast ever!!

[@thebigmacmoomin]

The S-Max is a good looking SUV, in Titty X Sport Spec with the big ST style wheels.