Idol Chat with Tavarish - the YouTuber who rescues ruined supercars

[@AdamJRichardson]

Great vid, thanks Jonny. I hadn't heard of Tavarish before (I guess I'm in a minority), and checking out his channel and going by the thumbnails frankly if one had been put into my feed I likely would have given it a pass, as they come across as click-baity and gimmicky. That's the curse of the algorithm, which is a shame. But I will definitely check out what Tavarish has been up to, so thanks for giving me a chance to get to know him!

[@LennartMakinen]

Thanks for showing I'm not the only one not having heard of him before! Seems like a nice guy!

[@stotheh]

He's fully candid and self-aware re: clickbait. His guest spots on TheSmokingTire podcast are fascinating. Dude is smart

[@patreekotime4578]

Yeah... its really devolved lately. Several channels I already follow Ive been avoiding some of their videos because the clickbaity title and cover image are just too offensive to me. 🤷

[@stotheh]

@@patreekotime4578 don't be put off. It's to lure in the casual viewer. I've found the quality is still pretty good with the channels I follow

[@jamesconnors4297]

never heard of Tavarish either. sounds like an injury you pick up when not wearing safety gear on a motorcycle

[@fourutubez7294]

Freddy and Jonny sitting near a tree, making content better than tv.

[@jamesregiste960]

Hey Freddie, we love you in London too, please send us more dedicated content!

[@patrickdgarez86]

Lol, nice one!

[@Craig-wp3pz]

So good, I forgot for 50 mins that I miss old Top Gear 😮😅

[@comfysofa1549]

My you tube sub is worth 10 times the value of the TV licence...

[@555jaybo]

jonny is starting to grate on me, but this comment made me laugh

[@liamjackson6930]

I have to admit that Tavarish is one of only a few Americans I watch, along with Hoovie and the Car Trek series, simply because he isn't loud and brash like a lot of them, and he does do a detailed show of what he is repairing.

[@ebbs0000]

That's because he's Russian

[@coyster530]

Someone from the US thanks for watching

[@nigelpogson5411]

I like Samcrac because of his honesty and humour.

[@IKnewMickey]

Eric from I Do Cars is entertaining also. Engine teardown channel with humour.

[@jamesregiste960]

​@@nigelpogson5411 Same here , I started with Samcrac, and moved on to tavarish and Hoovie still enjoying the content, think I will be with them for decades to come.

[@karldavies3149]

I really hope someone at McLaren reaches out as a result of this video. Even if it's not official it would be so good to know that someone at McLaren was in any way rooting for Freddy enough to make contact.

[@nigelpogson5411]

I think they have contacted each other and helped where they can. He now is in contact with after market companies to improve the P1 further than McLaren can help. Batteries, carbon body and engine etc. McLaren have been one of the better companies by the look of it.

[@PSUK997]

I can assure you, they are ;).

[@danw96]

In one of the first videos he went to his local McLaren and got a valuation for the cost of repairing and yeah, there’s a reason he’s doing it himself, fully recommend watching the series

[@rallycrosscraig]

@@danw96they told him they could not help with any tech info

[@jamesantill5065]

In one of the early P1 vids (possibly on 2varish) he said that Zak Brown has DM'd him. Maybe a little help with the hybrid battery software would be useful! :D

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

I first saw this guy helping Mat Armstrong rebuild a certain purple Porsche in Florida, taking Porsche bits as luggage. He even gave Mat a free Ferrari engine when Mat sold him the Porsche. Thanks Jonny - a really fun Idol Chat. 😊😊😊

[@christianbuczko1481]

How do people miss channels like tavarish??? He is famous for rebuilding lambo's and maclarens.

[@matthewmason8982]

Same.

[@cozza819]

@@christianbuczko1481There has been a huge surge of people especially in the UK getting into automotive youtube content only since covid. So a lot us who have been watching youtube car content for well over a decade have watched the American channels, because frankly they did a lot of it first.

[@nigelpogson5411]

Yes I like it when the guys like Ratarossa, Tavarish, Samcrac and Matt Armstrong get together. It brings the KZbin community together nicely!

[@MattyBrad]

​@@christianbuczko1481I know. I found the rest from Tavarish.

[@kevmackintosh7953]

I think Tavarish and Johnny are the team up we didn’t know we needed! Two of the nicest car guys on KZbin. Let’s all go for a pint 👍🏼

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

Thats Freddies magic. He somehow instantly works well with everyone. Would seem to be the nicest fellow on the planet.

[@johnh3095]

I also think he's like a good old British pub, the food, the drink and the atmosphere! All good

[@mattp4806]

I think this has been one of my favourite idol chats. What a lovely guy.

[@jamesregiste960]

Tavarish is probably one of the nicest guys in media, I love freddy's humility 😊!

[@stevie007]

@@jamesregiste960 Totally agree 👌👌

[@neiltwopugs]

Agreed

[@robcyster3909]

2 genuine car guys just having a great chat. Properly interesting and would love to see more of you guys together. Jonny would be brilliant guest on car trek, which is brilliant btw. Keep being humble and yourselves. We will keep watching.

[@spelly192]

Had the opportunity to meet both of these guys on diffrent occasions this year. Very different people creating very different content but both were awesome and down to earth. Much ❤ to both

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Have to agree, thank you.

[@althejazzman]

The brilliant style of this interview is that both Jonny and Freddy are too humble to acknowledge their own achievements and are in awe of each other.

[@JamesJohnson-xw9jn]

Been a follower of Tavarish for years so was very excited to see who was featuring this time around and he didn't disappoint. Like Mat Armstrong, just seems to be one of those down to earth guys and that is why we can relate to them living the dream!

[@SteveMorton]

These idol chats always bring out the best in the people, you get to see a side of someone you didn't know about before and you just like them even more than you did before. Thank you Jonny and Freddie for a great chat. Just what I needed today

[@guymaddock648]

What an incredibly nice guy Tavarish is. He comes across so well - humble, unassuming and with humour. Thank you for sharing this Jonny - great stuff- thank you ❤

[@jamesantill5065]

Brilliant! Tavarish is one of my favourite channels. Good to see Freddy on here.

[@bicyclist2]

I've been a big fan of Tavarish for years. Wow! I had No idea that Tavarish was of Russian background! This was a great interview. Very cool. Thank you.

[@barryanscombe3427]

The respect between you 2 is really nice to see when so much trash talking is done on yt. 2 of the nicest car guys on yt, thank you both 👍👍

[@paulj3625]

Love the mutal respect and being in awe of each other.

[@stevie007]

👌👌

[@sebastiend.5335]

Oh my, this is going to be most excellent! Two of my favourite youtubers together for an idle chat. Brilliant. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

✊🏽

[@jonathangreen4958]

Tavarish…THANK YOU, and Johnny! Amazing interview…now people know…just who he is and how he got there!

[@MdvK13979]

Just when you think "it's been a while since I've seen/listened to an idol chat on TLBS" hey presto there is one! And with the very sympathetic Tavarish no less! Love his channel and his approach to creating car-content on YT, same as you Jonny :)

[@petermoens3136]

Thank you for this episode, Jonny. The guy called Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage might also be a welcome guest. Very entertaining person and getting more and more popular.

[@jonathan9380]

One of the most genuine, likeable, generous, talented KZbinrs out there. I've followed him for years now and I never fail to be impressed with everything he does. Brilliant guest

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

One of your best interviews. I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@stevecox5012]

Really interesting IC, that was. 2 top blokes chatting on the legendary brown chairs. 👌 Freddy is making some of the best, most humble content out there. For someone who is clearly very busy, he also makes times for his friends and other KZbinrs as well, Mat Armstrong, Alex Kersten, etc, to name just a couple. 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Humble and genuinely interesting guy.

[@richardevans2247]

Perfect Sunday afternoon viewing thanks

[@bazzaclarky7445]

Been watching Tavarish for a while and his content is great, but I didn't realise what a top fella he really is! So relaxed and genuine with Jonny. 👌

[@HawkMillFarm]

Have only seen a couple of his videos so didn't realise what a nice guy Freddy is. Enjoyed that.

[@AdamMacleod83]

Loved this, such a nice humble man. Anyone else want an idle chat with Jonny Smith? 🙏💙

[@IfInDoubt..]

Tavarish has always come across as a genuine, down to earth guy - and his interest in the British car scene gets a thumbs up from me.

[@jackfrear3537]

Fantastic interview Jonny - love Tavarish and love the Late Brake Show so this is the mash-up I've been waiting for! Ed Bolian and Hoovie next? ;)

[@michaelmclannahan1165]

Loved watching this. Easiest 54 mins I’ve ever spent, no skips just really fascinating chat and chuckle to myself. Fantastic this, thank you.

[@superowl91]

Freddie said in one of his vids a few months back that he was going to do more with other youtubers and he kept to his word. His work with Bad Obsession Motorsport was invaluable and i'm sure they'll tell you that thanks to Freddies help they are probably only 5 or 6 years from completing Binky.😀

[@Lemma01]

How did I miss the Binky thing? Thanks 😊

[@scottwallis6197]

It took me a minute to get the yellow Submarine joke😂 Also he wears a project Binky t-shirt in one of the P1 videos

[@stephenhollingsworth2530]

Really enjoyed this idol chat (with two idols😉) - such a chilled out chat, and it’s so nice to watch videos that aren’t shouty and childish... but that TLBS all over!

[@TimCrutchley]

Ah, superb. I love these chats and Freddy seems such a sweet, sweet guy. I know he's had some challenges in recent years, so his message means all the more.

[@pwcars7873]

A great chat! Thanks for sharing. I’m amazed that he still does all the editing and shooting himself! I love how much both of you add to the wonderful complexity that is cars and the car community. It has been nice seeing @tavarish on some of my favourite car shows lately too.

[@HGSuper]

Freddie, Hoovie, Doug, MCM and Smith & Smith saw me through lockdown. Thanks guys it kept me sane. And most importantly, smiling

[@dalecross689]

What Tavarish has taken on with his P1 is off the charts outrageous. It’s compelling watching. He is a very humble genius. I can’t stop watching his videos.

[@Jon.O]

I’ve always liked Tavarish’s channel and have followed him for some years but after watching this I like the guy even more, he deserves all the success in the world. Great chat Jonny!

[@djcrossie]

Never really watched any Taverish stuff, knew he existed and what he did but for some reason never clicked. I think one thing this and the other interviews he's done recently show is how genuine and what a nice guy he seems to be. Loves cars and wants to share what he does with those interested, zero ego. I guess I'm gonna watch more of his stuff now. Thanks as ever Jonny

[@richclark9149]

Fantastic- great to see and hear Freddie explain and share some of these highlights. Seems a genuine and likeable guy - and also speaks with such humility. Well done Johnny. Great stuff

[@micheltebraake7915]

I've been following Freddy for a few years now. It's nice to learn a little more about the man himself, how he got started and so on.

[@stevemurphy8090]

What a top man Tavarish is, so grounded. Great episode Jonny, would be great to see you do something with Mat Armstrong too.

[@Vince1986]

Thank you some much Jonny and Freddy! I am even more impressed now with Freddy and promise to watch every bludy video of his.

[@josephkelly4893]

What a great interview, thanks Freddie and Jonny.

[@tallblokesam]

Another top notch chat Jonny. It's really great to see Freddy over here, he comes across as a really nice genuine guy. I started watching his channel around the time of the Pimp my Ride van and he consistently puts out interesting videos - I had no idea that he was dealing with the technical side, the editing and promotional stuff himself, does he ever sleep?!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

How does he sleep? Well, quite!

[@tallblokesam]

Just to add, Freddy is one of the very few KZbinrs from the US that I enjoy following. It'd be great to see Derek from VGG in the UK. Next time you're in the US please track him down, I think he'd be an awesome candidate for a chat 👍

[@chrissygoncarsbikes7872]

What a really nice chap, i wish him every success, he really deserves it!

[@brianfernandes2382]

I have very happily watching both of these very passionate car enthusiasts for a while now. Both are brilliant at what they do.

[@Burlsey]

Just brilliant, I've watched Tavarish for a few years now and it's great to learn a few new things. Thank you.

[@jamescowie7403]

Two of the best car tubers on the same vid! Jonny needs to have a trip to the US for part 2!

[@jimmybob3756]

That was great. I've been following Tavarish for a long time and it's always nice to see how humble and (I suppose) self deprecating he is. Thanks Johnny. X

[@evilutionltd]

Tavarish was one of the first car KZbinrs I started following. He seems like such a nice and genuine guy. He's been through a lot over the passed year and I think he has had issues with depression so I really do wish him the best. What surprised me was that he doesn't have a Patreon.

[@weldhutch2857]

Two of my all time favourite KZbinrs together, can’t get better than that 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RandallSlick]

Two gentlemen almost as cool as those chairs. Honesty and openness are so welcome today, more than ever. Keep up the great work both.

[@garyw4211]

I'm not afraid to admit I'm very invested in Freddy's P1 build. When he releases a new video it goes right to the top of the list before everything else I watch on KZbin.

[@johnmccarthy115]

Another awesome idol chat JS. I'd never heard of Freddie let alone seen any of his video's. What a thoroughly nice guy 👍 & utterly bonkers. We need more Freddies 😁🤘

[@porkster5924]

Just a fabulous video of 2 guys talking. Love it.

[@JonathanEzor]

I love that you opened this with Freddie as your chauffeur! Glad you got together.

[@mrben.911]

I've been watching both Johnny and Tavarish for years, and couldn't imagine putting them together, but it really does work! Really enjoyed that, thanks guys!

[@rekleif]

I started watching Tavarish at the beginning of his journey with the twin turbo Gallardo, so have been watching for quite a while already. God bless from Norway...

[@scottvirgogp]

The DB test tickled me - nice work as usual Jonny.

[@Box550]

I follow both of your channels on youtube, 2 for Freddy, and this is just priceless. Thank you for getting together. Jonny needs to get over to Freddy's garage. Thanks guys.

[@rodneymounsey4168]

Jonny & Freddy, different sides of the street, both class, great chat in the brown chairs!

[@MSMgamer190]

I love that. "You don't know what you don't know", but you never let it stop you!! Keep up the good work Freddy

[@motorvatorv888]

A great video, Jonny. So glad you guys found each other and time for a great chat.

[@moosesamli4569]

What a fantastic friendly chat, felt more like two friends taking off from their jobs and shooting bull rather than an interview.

[@stagger87]

When the rain started happening I had to pause, get out of bed and see if it was raining outside my open window, think I need to just get to sleep 😅, Much love for the Channel mate! 🇦🇺

[@jambo141]

See him at at Goodwood not long a go really really nice man he genuinely seems like he had time to speak to you even when he didn’t , ( not ya typical American ) thanks for this Johnny really enjoyed it . ❤

[@jonhastilow9274]

This was a great chat Jonny - I found Tav due to Matt Armstrong and his GT3 rebuild, would love that chat to with Matt !

[@gingerelvis]

I didn't really know much about Tavarish other than seeing him in Rich Rebuilds video, but he's a really likeable down to earth car guy. I hope he makes it into the barnfind video.

[@andrewsanjayprasad]

Two automotive YT providers collide! This was the interview I didn’t know I wanted to see. Fantastic to see some more insight into Freddie who’s doing some of the best content at the moment

[@NH00531]

Ashamed to say I had stayed away from Tavarish as I had assumed he was like a lot of US car KZbinrs - loud, egotistical etc. Saw him collab with someone here, can’t remember whom, and it changed my narrow minded preconceptions. Seems like a genuine guy and I am hooked on the P1 series, need to find time to watch some of the back catalogue. 👍

[@chrisryanst]

Jon you is an awesome interviewer and Mr Tavrish is just so genuine and honest which is very rare in the youtube world 🤟

[@shaunwilson-seabrook]

I’ve watched Tavarish for a good while now and really do admire and enjoy his videos , as I do yours Johnny . To keep pushing the boundaries and bring interesting content , fair play to you both . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊👍🏻.

[@beaujeste1]

Love the fact that Freddie is so grounded and down to earth! Great guy…

[@DaleSteel]

Always comes across as a very nice honest guy when ive seen him.

[@gregpheysey6933]

Saw Freddy at petrolheadonism last year and your interview backs up my opinion he’s such a down to earth guy and has time for viewers. Good show

[@01FozzyS]

Great interview,Jonny! Been watching Freddie's videos since that Lambo Vert. Now we know more about him.

[@JohnBaxendale]

Two of the very best people on automotive KZbin, loved this interview!

[@jimtaylor431]

Been watching Freddie since the turbo lambo days.. one of the very top automotive youtubers no doubt. Thanks for doing this vid Jonny :-)

[@dwn2634]

Up until recently I’d seen Tavarish guest on other videos. Now I’m actively searching them out. What a decent guy. Clearly hard working and in it for the passion and that learning experience. Great video, Jonny!

[@chrisaris8756]

A great interview. I think his channel and car trek are excellent viewing. He seems such a genuine decent guy. I felt very sad for him after his recent personal life issues, but he seems to have risen above it all. Excellent

[@ridgerider7402]

Great couple of chaps, lovely chat. Well worth the chair mod 😉

[@wdegiorgio]

This was one of your best post by far. Two great guys !!

[@Spectreblindfolded]

Forward this comment: Some of the most genuine and interesting guys on YT today. Thanks for all your content, both of you x

[@ModernAdventurerTravler]

Another excellent watch, very pleasant and informative. There’s a true genuine value there. In today’s society this is what is all about. Thank you for what you guys do!

[@bensmiling]

I was an early (ish) subscriber to Tavarish (

[@user-qr9qz5cq2b]

Just completed this episode. I got hooked on your channel about a month ago. Excellent episode and I will now watch Tavarish who I’d heard about but not tried to investigate. He seems like a genuine person and impressive young man. Keep up the great work.

[@stevereaburn7626]

As always, Johnny just gets his guests to open up & talk freely. This was engaging from start to finish.

[@grayfool]

Two decent, honest blokes having a nice chat. This is good viewing.

[@cbrown182]

Freddy is such a humble and down to earth guy. Given his personal problems over the last year it's great to see him having fun and focusing on himself.

[@gooddypm]

I've watched Freddie for years since he was doing his twin-turbo Gallardo in his home garage. I love his humble style.

[@simoncullen7960]

Thanks Jonny. Really enjoyed this . Great guys having a good chat.

[@recurringdreambusproject]

I had to put this aside till I had time to sit down & watch without interuption, firstly thanks Jonny for an interview that had just the right balance of questions, Freddy is a legend even though he would say he's not, some of the crazy things he has done are mind boggling especially the P1, he has a camera presence like no other and now knowing he does it all is even more amazing, all I can say is this world needs more Freddys, thanks so much.

[@brianjames5685]

That was great. Tavarish has a great sense of humour and watching him be sort of out of his depth fixing up a car that was definitely out of it's depth has been great. I get a feeling when he puts an episode out that's not dissimilar to the feeling I get when a new Grand Tour episode is released. Thanks fellas.

[@pete1208]

Instant chemistry between you two. Lovely chat. Thanks

[@DemianHutsell-rp3lp]

Wow. The absolute best car content conversation, the kindest for sure, I've ever seen, and i feel like i watch and have watched a metric ton of content. Johnny, as always, you're a consummate gentleman, and that really rang through with and in combination of the energy tavarish is bringing these days. I'm not sure the intended goal of this episode, other than to spread Freddy's mug to an even broader market (i don't see any way that could ever be a negative), but I'm not sure a mutual wrenching session could've made it any better. Ps, the chairs seem spectacular.

[@stuartblack9258]

Freddie such a nice bloke too ! Great episode Jonny thankyou!

[@theexecutiveschoicechauffe7397]

This is a really great vid Jonny Great that you met up with Tavarish

[@jaguar629]

Fantastic interview, please keep doing what you do Jonny, my family and I love your videos. Tavarish you are truly a great human being. Love to all.

[@smurf9857]

That flew by! Great, natural conversation and I too hadn’t watched his channel before. Braver man than me!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Great to hear. We were certainly nervous of the length of this vid

[@simonj2]

Well this was unexpected. I've watched Tavarish for years and learnt a lot more about him thanks to your chat. There seemed to be a bit of mutual idoling going on there too. Well done for making it happen.