Ant Anstead Wheeler Dealers Shocking Truth | What Happened to Ant Anstead and Mike Brewer and Edd

[@iggsy61]

i met ant a couple of years ago when he was visiting the uk. he was at a car restoration place just a couple of miles from where i live which is also near where he is from. he was very busy with quite a few people there but he still took a minute to say hello and let me take a selfie. that says a lot about a person. we all know how some celebs can be. nice guy.

[@10MinuteMoan]

He's still an arsehole

[@KJs581]

That says a lot mate. They often say "don't meet your heroes", as they can often be tools. I haven't met a lot of celebs, but I met Rosco McGlashan at a car show. Aussie land speed record guy. Years ago. I thought he was pretty brave, as in his early days, he basically bought an ex Mirage fighter engine, put it in a car and strapped himself into it. I was talking to this "old bloke" who I thought was one of his mechanics, who seemed to know a lot about it, then a crew member came out and said "Hey, Rosco..." so it was actually him. I got him to sign a poster, and said "my boys will love this!!!" , to which he said "boys?? How many?" I said two. He said "hang on......." he went and got another one, and said "You'll need TWO!!!". He spoke to me for ages. Some bloke turned up in a suit, got out of a Ferrari. He barged in and said "So, how much power??" Rosco glared at him, and said "Hang on mate, I'm talking to XXX (my first name) I'll be with you when we've finished." This bloke huffed and walked off. But he was a hell of a nice bloke. So sometimes you can be surprised.

[@tjroelsma]

Calling Ant Anstead an immediate fan favourite is stretching things a bit, as many fans felt Edd China was the heart of the show and that heart had been ripped out when he left. Anstead seems like a likeable guy and a competent mechanic, but let's face it: he didn't get to do even half of the work China did, which was the main reason why China left the show. Ratings took a hit and I can't shake the feeling that in retrospect Anstead can't have really liked being a skilled mechanic that only did fast-service type jobs so Brewer could get more screen time. Wheeler Dealers started out as a show around "Wheeler Dealer" Mike Brewer, who would find a neglected car that showed promise for a quick profit, fix it and spice it up a little and then sell it. Kind of what his spin-off series "Trading Up" showed. But because Brewer wanted to be more than just another dime-in-a-dozen "Wheeler Dealer", he set out to buy more exotic cars, which meant that Edd China was added to the show for the more complex fixes. This added a value that other shows at the time didn't have. China quickly became the fans favorite, so his role was expanded, inevitably reducing Brewer's screen time, something that Brewer probably didn't mind too much in the beginning, as the show hugely gained in popularity because of China. But as China's role kept growing, Brewer must have felt his role was being diminished a bit too much and he stepped in to do more of the work than just buying and selling, like looking for the hard-to-get spare parts or the master craftsman that could fix/replace some part(s) that were no longer available. I'd say that this is the period that the show was at its peak popularity. Then the show was sold out to the Americans and they moved to the US. After a couple of shows, the Americans decided that they wanted to squeeze more profit out of the show, so the more complex fixes had to go. China, just like many of the fans, felt that this really dumbed down the show and reduced "Wheeler Dealers" to just another dime-in-a-dozen quick car fix show, so he left. Fellow skilled mechanic Anstead jumped in, but as he left rather quickly after only two seasons, it's hard not to think that in hindsight he also wasn't happy with how much the part of the mechanic was dumbed down and even worse continued to be dumbed down, causing him to leave after only two seasons. Wheeler Dealers saw a huge drop in popularity when fan-favorite China left and then, as the show kept being dumbed down for the sake of more profit, the fans that did hang on to see how Anstead would fare, started leaving as well. Brewer doesn't even seem to care how much the popularity of the show has declined or about first China and then Anstead leaving, as long as he keeps being paid a nice salary. For many of the "old" fans of Wheeler Dealers, Brewer has sold out what was once a very informative show that went way further with showing how successfully buying, fixing and selling cars for a profit actually works and reduced it back to being "just another Wheeler Dealer show where cars are bought and flipped for a profit."

[@jonathansandiford4137]

Exactly this. I loved the older shows because I learned something. I don't even watch wheeler dealers anymore. I still watch Edd's new show tho.

[@Sennaxm71]

Definitely, the part of the mechanic was almost made out to be easy, after being one for nearly 40 years, some of the jobs they did were properly big jobs, and Mike would make out that it was an easy job, so we would then get customers saying "oh they only took 10 minutes to do that on wheeler dealers" completely missing the fact that 2 hours of stripping the engine before you get to the part to be changed wasn't on screen. Also when Edd was doing it, it encouraged some people to try and tackle the easier jobs themselves, some with positive results, some not so, but at least they were having a go, and got to realise that it's not as easy as they first think, at least we then get a little appreciation lol

[@tjroelsma]

@@Sennaxm71 Agreed, Edd was as much a teacher as he was a mechanic. But there was a second thing the show made clear without ever saying it: if you want to do a job properly, you'll need lots of professional tools, skill and a garage. Brewer tried to sell the "everyone can be a Wheeler Dealer because fixing neglected cars is simple", whereas Edd showed that although some cars seem relatively easy to fix, it takes a lot of work, skills and tools to fix them right. And that to me was the real strength of the show: you can do it, but only if you really know what you're doing.

[@sociopathicnarcissist8810]

This is so typical of American Executives, they take something that works well and then (because they think they are so AWESOME) squeeze it for profits and kill the essence of what it was. In my country, whenever Americans buy out a company, all the locals leave because they know that American management practices will be incoming.

[@chrisstyles4630]

Agree 100%

[@brucelez1]

I watched the show because of Ed China and the garage work being explained in a no bull way by a guy who was excited to be there doing what he loved, fixing junk that should probably have just been scrapped, the breakdown of costs at the end never adds in the 500 man hours that went into the car. Mike Brewer is a bit of a knob and whilst a presenter is an important part of a show, you do need to be likeable. Mike unfortunately is not particularly likeable or charismatic. Ed was the show, that is why we all watched it. Sorry if this is not a popular statement.

[@paultaylor7082]

I watched the show to see how expert Edd was at repairing vehicles. I wasn't really interested at the business side of it, which Mike Brewer was concerned with. The series needs to be all about the vehicles, not the profit made from selling them. The balance went the wrong way once Edd left.

[@JetsetDruid]

Yeah agreed, Edd made the show, Mike is an unpleasant little troll of a man.

[@brucelez1]

@@paultaylor7082 And the show died as a result.

[@davecrewe9074]

Cudnt watch Ed.. once you start counting how many times he says actually ....

[@brucelez1]

@@davecrewe9074 Actually that's bad editing, so not actually his fault.

[@michaelpeters4324]

I have been watching wheeler dealers for years and have a high regard for Edd China and Ant anstead who I saw were Excellent mechanics and who would explain t all the actions required to restore a car the production company might not have wanted so much attention to detail though the mechanics among us viewers would have apreciated the details. I admire Edd China for being able to work with Mike Brewer for so long

[@Sennaxm71]

Yes, I don't think i could have worked with him for that long, I bet Edd can handle being married easily after that lol 🤣

[@robleary3353]

I liked the detail, being a mechanical 'Noddy'. I learnt a lot watching him explain stuff. Nuff said 🙂

[@SvenTviking]

You do know it was all an act and that it was the production company that caused Eddie to leave.

[@kevinshort3943]

@@SvenTviking That was the impression I got too. They got on fine till Edd left, then Mike got bitter.

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

When Ed left wheeler dealer I left… brewer is totally painful…

[@FissionChips]

. . . and yet it was, and still is Mike Brewer, that made things happen. Ed China and Ant wouldn't have been heard of without Mike Brewer being the bright spark that made it all, and I mean ALL go in the right direction. Pity too many of the oily rags brigade are jealous of his unique abilities . .

[@brendonrutherford5118]

To put it bluntly Brewer is a straight out pain in the arse & when China left I stopped watching it as well!! Ed held it together not that horrible little round man who always has far too much to say coupled with his sheer arrogance!!

[@peterlee6745]

U FOOL Mike is The BRAIN'S Behind W/D U Don't bite the hand that Feed's YOU That's TV./ . ED did

[@raymond7451]

He sure is

[@DannyBurns-fz4ue]

Mike is so arrogant I would like to give him one in kisser 💋 stopped watching after they replaced Ed!

[@jerryq1000]

I like the idea of Edd and Ant doing a show...great idea jonheron...

[@TheRealWindlePoons]

I'd like to see Ed, Ant and Elvis running a restoration business together.

[@ilyasali6229]

​@@TheRealWindlePoonsthat would be amazing.

[@SuperBC10]

Edd is the man!

[@bryanboggiani]

WD's was unwatchable to me with AA taking over from EC..his constant face gurning, made me itch..Elvis is great 👍

[@hankcuccina5260]

Mike Brewer put me off the show.

[@marks2551]

Never took to the guy, cant put my finger on why just something about him, never got that feeling with Ed China or Elvis ..

[@DirtyDingusMcGee]

He's a ex copper, that may explain it

[@davecrewe9074]

Armed response . . And was a pro goalkeeper

[@gregtaylor6146]

@@davecrewe9074 - Calm down dear do you want tp go and have a cold shower?

[@stephensmith4480]

@@DirtyDingusMcGee 💯% 👍

[@iangascoigne8231]

It’s because he’s so far up his own arse he’s in danger of disappearing.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Never understood why he got involved with Mike Brewer . The program was daft because they didn’t take into account the endless hours of his labour fixing the cars . So they all sold at a great loss .

[@TheRealWindlePoons]

Let's face it, the money is in the TV franchise.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

@@TheRealWindlePoons that misses the point , I think .

[@markwatson4238]

That was the whole point of the show. Jeezo Mike explained this numerous times in interviews.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

@@markwatson4238 so free labour was the point of the show 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alangordon3283]

@@ColinGarner-h1tare you that dense

[@rayhowell5068]

I personally find Mike very much look at me am so fantastic it's all about Mike how great of a dealer he is .

[@paulmugleston4283]

Compared to Henry Cole, Mike is positively modest!

[@jrborghuis9178]

Which he isn't.

[@nordicwolf8808]

Mike also likes to credits of the work other shops have done. The guy is so full of himself, but Elvis is a good addition.

[@shaneraines2094]

Cant stomache the program with Mike Brewer in it!

[@raypurchase801]

Easier to fix a broken car than a relationship. Cracked cylinder head? Leaking hoses? Broken halfshafts? Rotten rusted sills? Easier than love and duty. Hence many of us petrolheads retreating to our man-sheds.

[@danielclark5170]

If they replaced Mike Brewer the show would improve. Any used car salesman could replace Mike Brewer.

[@shaneraines2094]

Blokes a real belter cant stand him!!

[@robertperry9593]

I like him and I don’t believe the show would improve without him, there are plenty of other car shows out there that don’t hold the same level of interest or longevity. Things don’t last this long purely on luck, there is a lot of hard-work being done by Mike and the team.

[@Chris-x5z6q]

Don't talk wet, you sapp! Mike brewer is wheeler dealers......

[@danielduke5059]

Don't think it would be as popular without Mike, he may be a bit Marmite for some like Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear ( I know plenty of people that hate him ) without Jeremy the show would not be in the place it was back in the day and proof of that was Jeremy's farm show it was a huge success and showed alot more of the real Jeremy and people who hated him on top gear somehow grew to at least like him a bit either way he is entertaining to watch, I have watched plenty of interviews after Edd left the show and yes things changed out of both of there control but I really think Mike got the raw end of the stick whether you like him or not he is only human and at least he stayed with the show and it had its dark days in America but it is still going and I still love it with Elvis he is a genius, I watch Edd on KZbin as well and he even says that Mike doesn't deserve the stick he got, I think if they replaced Mike in America with even someone already famous like Richard rowlings from gas monkey who I also like the show would have flopped the only thing that kept me watching was the familiar face good old Mike and they picked wellcwith Ant but he was already working on the show well before Edd left so was behind the scenes but pretty much ready to take over, can't remember who replaced Ant but we ended up with Elvis who with Mike make the show great again back in the UK

[@LOVE2RC]

😂 It's Mike's show so how can thay replace him it's like saying replace Simon Cowell he also owns the show WHAT A PLUM

[@f1fan3000]

I stopped watching when Edd China left.

[@stephensmith4480]

Same here.

[@DannyBurns-fz4ue]

The show went to shit when Ed left

[@paultaylor7082]

Yes, along with millions of others. Nothing against Ant, but Edd's boots were too big for him to fill.

[@DLC-sy7pp]

Likewise. Some shows just aren't the same without the original members. A bit like American Chopper.

[@tomsrensen9382]

I stopped watching before he left.

[@DonPint]

Ant was a very good mechanic, just like Ed and Elvis. Not sure how Mike keeps finding these guys but he does. This work they do isn’t easy. They have talent.

[@jameslong-d3u]

What I liked about ed was he explained thoroughly not like some cooking programmes where they say heres one I did earlier

[@warringtonminge4167]

Seen all three, Edd, Ant and Elvis but csn't get over Edd being head and shoulders above the other two, and i'm not talking about his physical height.

[@jmd7244]

Mike and Edd were a dynamic duo, with Ant the chemistry was altered and coupled with the change in format the show was never going to meet expectations, finally some balance has returned with the suave Elvis being the witch hazel the show needed. I just wish Edd could knock out more content. how long has he been working on that range rover. Look at salvage rebuilds they're turning cars in the same day sometimes. Best of luck to everyone. Shout out to Cassey's Customs!!

[@jpgolan1944]

I watched Wheelers Dealers from the start, loved Edd China, love Marc Priestley, and thought of Ant as "The Peacock"... With him it was always about him, not the cars. Still don't like him.

[@jameshatton4211]

Edd has his own KZbin channel 👍

[@aussieslotcar]

Mike?

[@TheRealWindlePoons]

Wheeler dealers has been an entertaining franchise. I have found Ed China, Ant Anstead and Mark "Elvis" Priestly have all been entertaining foils to Mike Brewer's presence. All different but I have enjoyed them all.

[@pedrokd5439]

Ant is a great mechanic and tv personality. I love him on wheeler dealers.🎉🎉

[@peterpumkineater6872]

Actually he said he was a former police officer, fully armed, strike group. 🎉

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

No Ed is our favourite presenter..

[@theloungeroomracer1015]

Ant has my support and admiration, he will never regret spending time and living on the same continent as his son, kudos my man Ant

[@tyskieandturbos]

Almost like he is scared to come back to the uk for some strange reason? Hmmmm…. Maybe, just maybe he’s not such a nice person?

[@RTC057]

Never liked him, the way he treated those around him when he was building the replica Alfa....his attitude was so derogatory. When you said he was policeman, ah, makes sense.

[@scottyscotty4558]

Excellent comment and spot on. Most who join the police are of the authoritarian personality and only join to have power over their fellow humans. Ant is no different, who in their right minds wants to be a firearms officer anyway

[@Ken-yf8zl]

Yes, he’s certainly been a very busy guy for someone so comparatively young. Hmmm. I heard he’s also been to the moon a couple of times. No room in his lengthy cv for that I guess....

[@deemen7132]

What's funny about that is that after his marriage to Christina she went onto marry another ex cop Josh Hall lol

[@STiHigh1]

Still waiting for the "shocking truth" revelation. Typical bs clickbait.

[@karencheasley]

Hate the guy, big headed ex cop... says it all really.

[@aldostefanini1392]

Ant is a " look at me man" he does know some stuff but he becomes irritating with his fake ness

[@dantheman7357]

I really enjoy ANT and ELVIS. A show with them as headliners would be a real winner for me.

[@kpmak1831]

Please have Ed team up with Ant ! Now, that would be a great show.

[@andrewcumming6319]

Never liked the ahow after Ed

[@malcolmr9340]

As others have posted, Ed China was the reason I used to watch...Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead are two knobs short of a gear stick. Both ideally suited together.

[@tonywatson1412]

His over exaggerating and arm and neck movement pissed me right off

[@mervynhardy3693]

So does your needless grammar put me off

[@steveclifford6893]

He did that side of the mouth thing has well , which made him look like he was having a stroke , mid-sentence, and dont get me started on Brewer , a selfish little turd , the kind of man you meet in a pub and you end up buying the drinks allnight.

[@eastwest1362]

Mike came across as way too cunning to ever get his hands dirty.

[@graantmnz]

i more suspect he isn't capable as a mechanic ....

[@aussieslotcar]

Or as a human ​@@graantmnz

[@Travis_22]

Way too lazy

[@splender88]

Ant seems like a great guy his knowledge was the main reason I watched Wheeler Dealers. This man is just dealing with what all of us men deal with which is women, you literally can't live with them and can't live without them. He will bounce back he's still young and smart and the type of guy who can do whatever he sets his mind to do.

[@MBaihaki]

I think Mike Brewer has been very clever in his choice of mechanics. Ed was a good all-rounder, Ant is good with fabrication of parts such as manifolds, exhausts and chassis parts and Mark (Elvis) is excellent with vehicle performance, machining and refurbishment of engines.

[@aussieslotcar]

You do know that producers are the ones that produce the make up of any show. Mike was busy eating Chip Buttys just waiting to get paid to go buy more

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Get rid of Mike & I would watch the show. Ed & Ant should do a show.

[@Tickettoride1952]

The encyclopediac knowledge and skills that both Ed and Ant possess is impressive. I sometimes wonder who is behind the scenes...Don't you ?

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

I'd love to know who does what on the show. Does Mike really find the vehicles, or help finding them? The buyers also don't seem for real allt he time. And do the mechanics stop working when the camera is turned off?

[@tigris010101]

I imagine they will study the topics in depth before recording. You can't remember everything.

[@scarbourgeoisie]

I always thought the same, but learned that the show had a few talented researchers on hand to help with the repairs.

[@rikfoster2167]

Mike's dodgy wig is a classic 😂

[@stephennoble2647]

Mike doesn't wear a wig? Why do you think that?

[@Travis_22]

​@@stephennoble2647lol ok

[@paultaylor7082]

@@stephennoble2647 Possibly because it looks like a syrup? Although I don't think he wears an Irish myself.

[@aussieslotcar]

​@@stephennoble2647or a personality

[@goodknight5861]

He is a very enthousiastic personality and, although Elvis has a nice presence, I do miss Ant. He was made for this show, and we all saw him bloom for the challences they faced. Too bad he's gone..

[@andrewwebb4635]

It's a bit close between Ant and Elvis, in my view! But Elvis, Edd and Ant all made fantastic shows both teaching you and entertaining you. Thanks Mike for making it all happen.

[@johnsontravis47]

It’s ironic how both Ant and Edd made the show. Mike is a car salesman 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@aldostefanini1392]

He iis actually a buga mina like our zulus say here in South Africa which means look at me. Arrogant know it all but knows nothing

[@Andy-co6pn]

Believe it or not , the whole idea was to buy a car, repair the car and SELL the car.

[@sentinel6957]

You mean a wide boy, don’t you?

[@williamgardner2739]

Yes Mike is a car salesman, and not an honest one. With his constant patter of, I want £££ and if you don`t buy it, there are a lot of callers ready to step in if you don`t.

[@sentinel6957]

@@williamgardner2739 I agree 100%. I’m sorry that Ed is no longer on mainstream tv. He really deserved to head his own show as does Elvis who comes over as entrepreneurial , charming and with great knowledge . I see Ant as a show biz guy . He’s all a bit too demonstrative . ….and Brewer , dearie me, he now thinks he’s a latter day Clarkson even going so far as to use his expressions . What a useless pillock !

[@fabriciovilela77]

Ed and Ant could be a perfect show. The both are technicals and could buy great cars. The program would be so much better.

[@geeman4041]

Ed was the best in my not so humble opinion - top bloke and really knew his stuff

[@royhowlett3076]

I didn't like Ant at the start but the more I watched the show the more I became impressed with his knowledge and his ability. I think now his the best person Mik Brewer has had with him and would even go as far I would watch the show without MIk Brewer.

[@V8.77]

I watched this because of Edd's explanations and demonstrations of how to do the fiddly bits. Very informative.

[@Bob-ts2tu]

maybe i'm being a bit picky but it really annoys me that everytime mike is talking about a car renovation he always says 'me and Ed', 'me and Elvis', 'me and Ant'. i know he's probably not that well educated, and doesn't need to be to be a secondhand car trader i suppose, but please, learn some proper grammar lol.

[@aussieslotcar]

Classic narcissistic personality

[@pauljames9393]

Yeah sack Brewer and bring in Ed to team up with Ant ! Thats the theory.

[@michaelhope007]

Elvis is the best. Never ever whinged, whined or complained. He just gets on with it. My sort of guy. We could be mates.

[@C.A.MARSUPIAL]

Never thought Ant was any good. Stopped watching the show. With the new mechanic im watching it again. 👍

[@garyalford9394]

Ant is a great mechanic, hope he can someday teach his skills to his Son !!

[@peterwalker6020]

I find myself shouting at the telly when he does his I'm cool bit, throwing parts and tools everywhere and expecting us to believe that he knows everything about every vehicle ever built. We're to believe that he single handedly repairs everything.Ed and Elvis are much more believable and down to earth , he's just too far up his own arse to be likable.

[@googoogjoobgoogoogjoob]

Ant is the most american-like english guy I've seen. He'd be mad to leave, pretty sure the americans will love him.

[@BillyBoblovesthedirt]

I hope he is living a great life with his boy and is happy. I really enjoyed his work he was very particular and knowledgeable.

[@Draxindustries1]

Edd & Ant worked hard doing these restorations , Mike just ate all the profits....

[@golden-balls-radio]

It’s a tv show you whopper

[@philiphartley6169]

It would be great to see all Ant's wonderful restorations and one off builds.

[@ezratrees9135]

Who really cares about it. Let them just live their life as we are allowed to do, without all of the crap from media that controls them 24/7.

[@robert-og2pf]

i don't watch this show anymore because Ed China is not there, he made the show great

[@NeilTomkins-t5u]

Ant was a great addition to wheeler dealers. He should find another co-presenter, and start a similar program in California.

[@omeaart4730]

Could not watch the show with Ant. Arrogant mr. Know it all…. Ed China and Elvis are far better. !!!!!

[@Nomeandude]

Hi Ed was great , but Ant added something more ; and to my way of thinking , moved the show forward , and was BRILLIANT !

[@RJ-wo4oc]

Edd was REAL. It’s that simple. Show was never the same.

[@robertwootton2161]

I record the show, skip all the bits with Mike in and only watch the workshop done in 20 minutes.

[@peterforshaw2560]

Formula 1 is going the same way with the Yanks in charge🙄

[@gregnorth6413]

F1 is now nothing more than Reality TV.

[@anthonyreynolds2522]

ed left on his own terms,the show has improved greatly with new guy Elvis,best mechanic of them all come on formula one mechanic,nice guy to boot,the show has its highest ratings to prove it,one in the eye for all mike brewer haters

[@127069]

There’s a few people that have had financial pain caused by mr a

[@rogerbrett-freeman5411]

As a total numpty about the mechanics of car ownership, I enjoy watching any good mechanic talk us through the necessary work. I quite enjoy the presentational style of all three incarnations of the show. But we all have our foibles! It must not be overlooked, however, that it is television, not your local garage explaining what's wrong. If, as I suspect, Mike Brewer owns the title, he will remain the lynchpin. I take from it what I need and overlook the window dressing.

[@johncrosley1]

He once called a water pump impeller a fan. A real expert!

[@xluumu]

Water pumps have impellers, so was the word fan such a big mistake in spoken language?

[@stewarthaddon3219]

That's a lot of life stuff going on for anyone to deal with at once! But Ant ultimately stayed in a different country to bring up his kid. Can't argue with that. I wish him well tbh.

[@jameslong-d3u]

Mike brewer was a typical car salesman all teeth and smarmy if I go anywhere and they come at me like that I turn around and walk back out

[@geraldwenn9698]

Never the same without edd bit like two and a half men without charlie

[@paulypilot]

I really enjoy watching both Edd China and Ant Anstead. They're both excellent presenters, with loads of charisma, who grab my attention, and it's fascinating to see them doing the work, and so clearly explaining each step. I echo other comments here that Mike Brewer is the weak link in the chain - just so irritating.

[@richardjarman8719]

he's not even a proper time served motor engineer. he was a traffic cop one minute and all of a sudden a qualified mechanic!! Ed China and Elvis however are real mechanics, especially Elvis with his F1 background.

[@kimmeyer633]

I got tired of Mike's antics, he was just too English for me a Aussie, Ed was the only reason I watched the show as long as I did, Ant did a reasonable job as well. Often the cars picked would not appeal to the US or Australian viewers

[@spencerbungard4962]

No mention of Ant now dating Bridget Jones (RZ.

[@alanmiell3224]

Never watched after EDD CHINA LEFT THE SHOW, HE WAS THE BEST PART OF WHEELER DEALERS, AND ENCOURAGED LOTS OF US TO CARRY OUT ARE OWN REPAIRS😊

[@johngiltinan2646]

Ive loved them all, mike is the house hold name and back bone of the show who actually writes it all. Get over your selves...

[@jameshatton4211]

I don't dislike Mike either. He's that quirky sales guy but he's not a bad guy really? I could see that Edd was a fair bit more feistier and a little bit less showy? Ed worked to a standard so where their personalities clashed was mostly around budgets and Edd not willing to do a half arsed job for the sake of his reputation on TV series? So he went around Mike a few times to ensure the projects were done correctly? I could also see Edd showing his value when he would justify the additional expense on his passion project (the crazy amphibious car project I think that nearly broke poor Mike?) But even though Edd did do the wrong thing a couple of times going over budget, you could see the he really tried to make up for this by cutting huge costs in many of the other projects that were less sentimental to him? Mike being Mike he's always going to want to make more profits cause he's the car sales guy? But then when they did that yellow Escort (which was friggin awesome btw) you could tell Edd wasn't happy this time around as it was Mike that sent that project over budget? They had already spent heaps on the colour change being yellow... So there was controversy with that project from and outset and a very much an indifference between them? You could tell that this was where things went sour? I'm not sure if the amphibious car was before or after the escort but the vibe felt very tit for tat with both of those projects? I personally sided with Mike as I thought the amphibious car was whack and Edd had lost his marbles? I also don't think Edd calculated the man hours honestly for that project? I think he would have had to have thrown in many many undocumented man hours for free.....just to keep Mike happy? In other words the budget went ball buster fairly quickly. That's when you could tell Mike's tone wasn't happy because he knew that he was delivering an episode that was unrealistically fake and that's not what wheeler dealer was about? But in saying that most of the audience wasn't really watching the show because they were wanting to became car dealers themselves but more along the lines of self restoration themselves and the idea of keeping to a budget is to prevent heart ache or even potential lost marriages out of a car project lol. So it was really great to look at the break down of costs at the end of build, as this is the thing that keeps people motivated to keep pressing forward on a difficult old vehicle restoration? Probably my most favourite car they built was the Polish 3 cylinder 2 stroke Sennor (spelling?) Not a car I am personally interested in, but wow what an impressive restoration that was! It was kind of when the show was at its peak in my opinion

[@jameshatton4211]

The blue mini moke was when Edd and Mike where synchronised most. Even I thought and crazy white roll bar was going to be a fail? But your know what, Mike was on the money big time with that car! I remember watching it and thinking "I know Edd loves these things, but I don't think he realises how much of a steal they got that moke for? Edd knew all the history and all the military background and about where all their faults were.......but Mike knew exactly what they were worth and he knew they were worth way more than Edd was willing to admit? You could feel this when they had to do all the wheel bearings and you could sense Edd was kind of annoyed at the at the mounting costs just climbing? That's because he didn't really believe that Mike could get what they sold it for? I told my dad that they could probably get another $2K more for that moke again if they could wait out for it. Wheeler Dealers also had to try sell the cars by certain time due to the budget of the production in doing the series, which is realistic. And that Moke sold quite a few months after it was finished as it was bitterly cold by that time..... almost the worst time of year to sell such a car! Had they waited till summer and parked it up down at a seaside cafe somewhere that thing would have raked in a mint! You could tell that Mike knew this also. That's why I didn't dislike Mike. He did his homework

[@steveross8326]

Just a quick question...... What does die lapitated mean??

[@pymreehal]

Anstead claims he’s a master mechanic. How did he manage that ? Considering he was never trained. People forget there is an army of advisors assisting these so called mechanics. All they do is the posing in front of the camera

[@thomascatford2627]

Master mechanic my r c ,waffler more like

[@thomascatford2627]

Ant is a prize tumshie, when he said the head bolts were finger tight on a Saab 93 in one of the videos

[@willtucker2774]

Aye, fuxxin tumshie indeed 😂😂

[@TLNUTTER]

Got kicked out of the force something to do with providing mots for a back hander, apparently.

[@tba8241]

Can you back that allegation up?

[@GG-gotr6]

How do you know that?

[@robertmurchie2363]

Never liked the American shows that much and ant was a poor replacement for edd

[@gavinthomas7375]

Mike needed replacing.

[@mulletthehunter7163]

I dont hate him but it felt like he was explaining everything to an 8 year old kid which was annoying to watch as an adult!

[@jeffk4223]

Why is it that the marriages don't last as long as they used to in the old days. Maybe do a show about marriage restorations.

[@websurfer1585]

So how did he become such a highly skilled mechanic, when his background was police and military?

[@nickp117]

Ed and Ant were good, but I think that Marc Priestley has added a new dimension to the show.

[@alland6509]

Antstead is not in the same league as Elvis he is a more likeable guy and lets hope he reigns for a long time!

[@ferretmanjon8152]

Sick to death of hearing of these sack Mike and get some new people 😮

[@dougiebrown9318]

It’s a bit like Top Gear it worked with the right team.. & didn’t work with any other . Irrespective of how people seem to dislike Mike, imo it’s him that holds the show together..

[@williamgardner2739]

That`s rubbish, we all turn on to the show to watch professional mechanics teaching us about cars. NOT watching a car salesman, anyone could do that.

[@SELondonUSA]

Well that was a hugely informative video.

[@stephenmessenger7745]

Well that was a hugely sarcastic reply....😂😂😂

[@fredericrike5974]

Having left WD about the same time Edd China did, not even Mr. Antstead's formidable talents were going to save what was fast becoming another "Discovery Reality" whizz bang. It was not the first good show they ruined with created drama. I soon realized that traditional TV in the US was all already that way or getting there. Sorry, Any, about the American broad; some of Christine's lesser sides sometimes did show through the thin veil of the editors seeking any and all "higher drama" to spike the ratings with, so you should have been warned.

[@johngray722]

Its mike that needs to go

[@williamgardner2739]

@johngrey722 Yes he needs to go , car salesmen come 10 a penny, But good mechanics are hard to get.

[@trevorshort7119]

Show is still ok but stopped watching it when ed left

[@captainsweatpants5229]

Met Edd at the old place where the show was filmed. Top bloke. He spoke to me as a human being and showed me around the place. Saw the "fastest sofa" and a few other toys! Stopped watching after Edd left. Fortunately, Mike wasn't around. Didn't want to meet him anyway as I find him too up himself. Also qas told that Paul did quite a lot of off camera work on the cars but he never seemed to get any credit. Didn't gel with Ant as much as Edd but at least Ant is more watchable than Brewer.

[@mikeclark4416]

ANT & ELVIS , their work was A1 . Pity not on TV together working on Cars

[@Whatever10000]

Mike brewer kissing his old work colleague on the lips was enough to make me stop watching the show. Especially when his work colleague was a 60 odd year old biker looking bloke. 🤢🤮

[@georgeday5901]

Why can't they do an american version with ant and someone else . Like jay Leno doing Mike's job ?

[@chez6405]

Yuk, can’t stand leno’s freakish face. Worse than Mike.

[@Strider9655]

Moral of the story, no wife, happy life.

[@nickrider5220]

I know from first hand experience, Edd is not only a top mechanic, but he's a great bloke too......even my sister liked Edd China. Mike was okay, but Edd was 70 % of the show.

[@robertSharp-s3s]

Really Loved watching Ant work. Really sorry to hear things didn't work out with wife #2. God Bless Ant, Hang in there. Thank you for sharing.

[@neverbeen2]

master mechanic my arse!