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*Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car* is a spin-off of the Wheeler Dealers franchise that focuses on helping everyday people trade their way up to their ideal vehicle. Instead of restoring cars for profit alone, each episode follows a personal journey, where the team starts with the participant’s current car and gradually upgrades through a series of smart buys, repairs, and sales.
The show is led by Mike Brewer, an expert in sourcing and negotiating deals, and Marc Priestley (also known as “Elvis”), a former McLaren Racing mechanic who handles the technical work and improvements.
Season 1 establishes the format with a mix of nostalgic and ambitious goals, from classic cars like a Land Rover Series IIa and Ford Escort Mk2 to high-value dreams such as a DeLorean DMC-12 and a Nissan Skyline.
Season 2 builds on this with bigger stakes and more emotional stories, including practical goals like an Audi Q7 for a growing family, lifestyle vehicles such as a Volkswagen Campervan, and dream performance cars like a Caterham Seven.
Overall, the series blends car expertise with personal storytelling, showing how smart decisions and mechanical skill can turn an ordinary car into someone’s dream vehicle.
Thank you for supporting our channel
*Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car* is a spin-off of the Wheeler Dealers franchise that focuses on helping everyday people trade their way up to their ideal vehicle. Instead of restoring cars for profit alone, each episode follows a personal journey, where the team starts with the participant’s current car and gradually upgrades through a series of smart buys, repairs, and sales.
The show is led by Mike Brewer, an expert in sourcing and negotiating deals, and Marc Priestley (also known as “Elvis”), a former McLaren Racing mechanic who handles the technical work and improvements.
Season 1 establishes the format with a mix of nostalgic and ambitious goals, from classic cars like a Land Rover Series IIa and Ford Escort Mk2 to high-value dreams such as a DeLorean DMC-12 and a Nissan Skyline.
Season 2 builds on this with bigger stakes and more emotional stories, including practical goals like an Audi Q7 for a growing family, lifestyle vehicles such as a Volkswagen Campervan, and dream performance cars like a Caterham Seven.
Overall, the series blends car expertise with personal storytelling, showing how smart decisions and mechanical skill can turn an ordinary car into someone’s dream vehicle.
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00:04We've all got a dream car.
00:09For most, it remains out of reach.
00:12I'm hoping you can help.
00:14So, I'm taking on the ultimate trading challenge
00:17to make motoring dreams come true.
00:19The next time you see me, I promise I'm going to be in your dream car.
00:23Here's how. I meet car lovers who hand over their daily drive.
00:27And this is my starting point. That's brilliant.
00:30And whatever cash they can spare.
00:32Oh, but she's given us this car on a grand.
00:34Through a series of car trades.
00:36Got a deal. Well done, yeah.
00:38And money-making deals. That's the car. Let's go in a bid.
00:41I'll trade up until I've got enough money to buy the car they've always wanted.
00:46You look happy. Oh, yes.
00:48I'll draw on years of experience and share my tricks of the trade.
00:52This car has already increased in value just by moving it geographically.
00:56Helping me in the workshop is my mate Elvis, an ex Formula One mechanic.
01:02Such a good feeling.
01:04Working together, the pressure's on for us to deliver the dream car.
01:08Thank you so much.
01:10This might even change my life.
01:13This time, can we keep our core with aircon troubles?
01:16The air conditioning doesn't work.
01:18It can go way up through the roof in terms of cost.
01:21As we try to deliver a Porsche for police officer Deepak.
01:25It's fast, it's classy, but it's a proper practical family car.
01:29Along the way, I track down one of my favourite sports cars.
01:32And they are little intoxicating beasts that just grab you.
01:37And tackle one of our biggest transformations ever.
01:40We own it now.
01:41We've got no choice.
01:42Just got to do it.
01:44Let's get cracking.
01:55Today, I'm on my way to the south coast of England.
01:58Nice little seaside town called Worthing.
02:01Off to meet a policeman.
02:02He's called Deepak.
02:04I had a lovely chat with him on the phone.
02:05He wants me to help him achieve his automotive dream.
02:08Because this fella, well, he wants something rather tasty.
02:12He wants a Porsche Cayenne.
02:14What a motor.
02:24I'm a massive petrol head.
02:25Whenever I get time for myself,
02:27I'm constantly looking online about cars, going to car shows.
02:30I've always been a huge fan of Porsches.
02:33That badge represents class performance.
02:37My dream car is Porsche's 4x4, the Cayenne.
02:40It's got the sports car look.
02:42It's fast.
02:43It's classy.
02:43But it's a proper practical family car.
02:49Everyone knows that Porsches are the makers of stunning sports cars.
02:53Famous for their small rear-engine coupes.
02:56But in 2002, they broke new ground with the Cayenne.
03:00Their first luxury SUV.
03:03With petrol, diesel and recently hybrid engines,
03:06the five-seater became the car maker's bestseller
03:09in major markets like the USA and China.
03:12The 2011 second-generation model,
03:15with its smooth lines and distinctive Porsche headlights,
03:18is the one that I really want for Deepak.
03:21You must be Deepak.
03:22Yeah, that's me, mate.
03:23How are you?
03:23Nice to meet you.
03:24Yeah, very good to meet you, too.
03:25This is a nice spot.
03:27Yeah, I come here every day.
03:28This cafe, watch all the kite surfers.
03:31What a nice place to come and wind down.
03:32And I can understand why you want to wind down
03:34before you start working.
03:35Oh, yeah, definitely.
03:36You're a busy man, aren't you?
03:37Yeah, very busy.
03:38So tell us about life as a policeman.
03:40It must be tough.
03:41It's a tough job, but I enjoy every minute.
03:43Work six days a week.
03:45Yeah, it must be hard.
03:46And you're a family man as well, aren't you?
03:47Yes, I've got a nine-year-old son, Ashton,
03:50and I've got a two-month-old baby.
03:52Congratulations.
03:52So you've got this growing family.
03:54Yes.
03:55You work all hours at God's End.
03:57Yep.
03:57But you're a car nut as well.
03:59Yeah, I love my car.
04:00Yeah.
04:01That's good.
04:01So you want to cross that boundary between what is a sports car
04:05and something bigger?
04:06Something bigger, something practical for me as a family.
04:08I do like Porsche Cayenne.
04:10Yeah, I like it.
04:11That's a really good choice.
04:12Right now, for me to get you a Porsche Cayenne,
04:15I'm going to need a really good starting point.
04:18My car is parked outside.
04:19Why don't you come and check with me?
04:21I'd love to.
04:21Yeah, let's go and have a look.
04:22Yeah.
04:26So there's plenty of cars in this car park.
04:29Which one's yours then?
04:31Right here.
04:34Ah, the Duke.
04:35Yeah.
04:35I like these.
04:36So it's a 15 plate.
04:37Yes, it is.
04:38Very nice.
04:39Is it open?
04:40Yes, it's open.
04:42Ah, this is a good one.
04:43It's got the double-stitched lever,
04:45lever steering wheel.
04:46It's got sat-nav?
04:46Yes, it's got a sat-nav.
04:47What's the mileage?
04:4825,000.
04:49Actually, I'm a little bit surprised.
04:51This is not a bad starting point.
04:53So in the back...
04:53Ah, right, there's your problem.
04:55That's my problem, as you can see.
04:56I do not have any space here.
04:58I struggle every day when I put my child seat down there.
05:02Not enough space for us.
05:04Especially for me with my long legs.
05:06That's not...
05:07It's tight.
05:08I can think of worse places to start,
05:10but I'm going to need some assistance.
05:12Are you going to throw anything in with the car?
05:14As you can understand,
05:15I've just got a new family right now here,
05:17and I'll try to say around a couple of hundred.
05:20£200?
05:20£200.
05:21I know that even £200 must be tough for you,
05:24but I'm determined to get the car of your dreams.
05:27So, yeah, leave it with me.
05:28Give me the keys,
05:29and I'll be in touch,
05:30and I'll let you know how I get on.
05:31Nice one, Deepak.
05:33Pleasure.
05:35This crossover SUV has done under 10,000 miles a year,
05:38making it a desirable used car worth around £7,000.
05:42But I'll need twice that to buy a Porsche,
05:44and with thousands of jukes on the market,
05:47it could be slow to sell.
05:50What I've got in my favour is the fact that it does look smart.
05:54It is black, and it is the Tecna package,
05:56and that's what people are looking for when they're buying these cars.
05:59But to sell a newish car, it has to be 100% perfect,
06:03and Deepak's isn't.
06:05One thing that I have noticed, rather frustratingly,
06:08the air conditioning isn't working.
06:11The dials and gauges work is just pumping out warm air
06:14rather than chilly cold air.
06:16If Elvis can't do it in a workshop,
06:18then maybe we can send it out and get it gassed up,
06:21because when somebody buys one of these cars,
06:23they just want everything working.
06:37Finally, you've brought me a car that's not falling apart.
06:41This is a 2015 Nissan Duke.
06:44It's a good one.
06:44It's a diesel Tecna,
06:46which means it's got the satellite navigation,
06:48the lever interior, the lever steering wheel,
06:50the big alloys on it.
06:51Yeah, it looks all right.
06:52It belongs to a lovely police officer called Deepak.
06:56He's a beat-bobby.
06:57He's got a growing family.
06:59He wants a bit more space.
07:00He would like us to turn this beautiful little SUV
07:04into a slightly larger SUV
07:06that's got a famous Stuttgart badge on the front of it.
07:09Porsche?
07:10Yeah, he'd like a Cayenne.
07:13Well, I mean, nice choice.
07:15It is a good choice, isn't it?
07:16I can see why he'd want to do that.
07:18I mean, lovely car, the Porsche Cayenne,
07:19but they're quite a bit of cash, mate.
07:21They are a bit of cash, yeah.
07:22Has he chucked in a massive lump sum with it?
07:24Yeah, he's given us £200.
07:28The cost of a Cayenne could be £14, £15, even £16 grand.
07:31The Nissan Juke's a great place to start trading from,
07:34but it better be 100% OK,
07:36because we've only got £200 in cash to spend on it.
07:39The air conditioning doesn't work.
07:41It's a real nuisance,
07:42because if somebody comes to buy a car like this,
07:45there's lots of them out there on the market.
07:46It's quite competitive.
07:47They just want everything to function.
07:49Yeah, yeah.
07:50Well, as you well know,
07:51the trouble with air conditioning is
07:52it could be a nice simple fix like recharging the system.
07:55We can definitely do that within the £200,
07:57but it could be something far more serious
07:59that needs some kind of mechanical parts,
08:02and that can go way up through the roof in terms of cost.
08:08We need a qualified engineer to tackle the air conditioning
08:10because of the dangerous hydrofluorocarbon gas in the system
08:13that can cause dizziness, nausea and worse if inhaled.
08:17So I've booked a specialist called Jay
08:18to come and check out the Juke and assess the damage.
08:21So, first of all, we'll do a couple of diagnostic tests,
08:24see what's happening and how it's been,
08:26and then we'll go from there.
08:29Jay can assess the refrigerant gas in the system.
08:32I'm going to check all the pressures,
08:33make sure there's gas in there.
08:36If there's any leaks, it will say not to fill.
08:40Well, all right, give us a worst-case scenario then,
08:42because if it is something like the compressor,
08:44how much are we talking?
08:45If it's a compressor, you could be looking up to £400,
08:49plus all the other bits and bobs,
08:51so fingers crossed and hope it's not.
08:53Definitely, because that is more money than we've got.
08:55Ah.
08:57And a fault like that could put an end to our dream car journey.
09:02Next, can Elvis keep his cool?
09:04Turn your air conditioning on.
09:06Yeah, it's on.
09:08As I take a huge gamble on an unexpected motor.
09:12Is it worth two and a half grand?
09:13Did I just say that?
09:24We're helping police officer Deepak step up from his current car.
09:28There's no space for me, no space for my childhood.
09:31It is pretty tight.
09:32To something much more eye-catching.
09:35Porsche?
09:35Yeah, it's like a KM.
09:37To get that journey underway,
09:39we need to get the temperature plunging in his old car,
09:42a Nissan Duke.
09:45OK, so moment of truth.
09:54Brilliant.
09:55The readings on those dials mean we could be looking at a leak-free system.
09:59If the system then works under pressure,
10:01we'll just need a quick refill of gas.
10:03So when are we going to know if it's actually all right to go on?
10:06If you'd like to try it, you can jump in and try it now.
10:08Fire it up?
10:08Fire it up and see how cold she gets.
10:10I'm on it.
10:12Starting the car and firing up the system will give it a proper test under pressure.
10:20Turn your air conditioning on.
10:23Yeah, it's on.
10:25Yes, you beauty!
10:28It's already nice and cold.
10:30Well, in the end it was a simple re-gas,
10:32just putting more refrigerant into the system and now it works brilliantly.
10:35Which is great news because it only costs us 65 quid.
10:38Way, way less than it would have been if we'd had to replace any of those more expensive components.
10:43The Duke is a mainstream mass-market car,
10:46so I put it on the biggest car sales website in the UK.
10:49I pitched it at 7,000 to undercut other similar cars and get it sold.
10:57And it's gone.
10:58Within a week I managed to sell it to a chap who was desperate to trade up from his old
11:02Punto
11:03and wanted something good-looking, reliable and low mileage.
11:07Deepak's Duke was the perfect fit.
11:10Hello mate, how you doing?
11:11Hello buddy.
11:12I see the Duke's gone this morning.
11:15Empty spaces, that's exactly what we need.
11:17Yeah, I sold it. It was all gassed up so it was easy to sell.
11:20Yeah, cool.
11:21Is that an air conditioning joke?
11:26This is a good amount of cash to go hunting with.
11:28I keep searches running 24-7 on trading websites for cars I've had big successes with in the past.
11:36And one of them has just thrown up a desirable sports car for just £6,500.
11:43I'm on my way to go and see a car I know really well because I've had a few of
11:47them through my hands.
11:48And it's one of my all-time favourite cars.
11:51It's the Honda S2000.
11:53And it belongs to a dealer who's based down in Kent.
11:56He's taken it in Partexchange and he simply doesn't want to keep it in stock.
12:00And he wants it off of his lot.
12:02And that's where I come in.
12:04Dealers often have Partex older cars that don't match their normal late plate stock.
12:09They need the space.
12:11So I know I can drive a hard bargain.
12:16How are you doing, Mike? Nice to see you.
12:17I'm all right. And you, mate. Yeah, nice to see you.
12:19How are you doing?
12:20Very good.
12:20Just walking up the driveway and I caught this sitting there.
12:23What a great-looking car.
12:24Beautiful, isn't she?
12:25So you sell this kind of car in the back way on Range Rovers, a Porsche.
12:29Very nice stuff indeed.
12:30This is the kind of car that you wouldn't put in stock.
12:32You'd just want it gone then.
12:33Exactly.
12:33I'm just looking to kind of sell it on quick, really.
12:35All right, no worries.
12:36Well, listen, it's definitely up my street
12:38and I'll be very keen on getting it out there and seeing what it drives like.
12:42So will I because I hope you come back with some money in your pocket.
12:48Oh, yes.
13:04They are little intoxicating bees that just grab you.
13:08And it all comes from that fantastic VTEC engine.
13:13It's got two sets of cams in it.
13:15And once you get to about 5,000 RPM, around now.
13:18And here's the second set of cams.
13:21And it's out!
13:21What happened?
13:290-60 comes up in six seconds.
13:31Top speed 150 miles an hour, 240 horsepower.
13:36And Ross is asking just six and a half grand.
13:38All of that for six and a half grand.
13:40What I love about this one, though, is the way it's presented.
13:44Black paint work is all in good order.
13:46It doesn't need a blade of paint on it.
13:48If I can get it to six grand, that's my target price.
13:51I know there's a profit in it for me.
14:04Oh, Mike, what do you think?
14:05Oh, I loved it.
14:06Yeah.
14:07Talk about putting a smile on your face.
14:09So, I want it.
14:10How much is it?
14:11I think the lowest I could probably go on it is about six and a half.
14:14Six and a half grand?
14:15Yeah.
14:16Can you do it for six grand?
14:18Six?
14:18Yes.
14:19Go on then.
14:19It's a top man.
14:20Thank you very much.
14:21I'm pleased with that deal.
14:22Cracking.
14:23You've got a result of a car there.
14:24Yeah, I am.
14:26Lovely.
14:33Don't tell Ross this, but if I could, I would have given him a kiss at the end.
14:38Six grand.
14:39Six thousand pounds.
14:40Gets me a Honda S2000 and a very, very decent car with nothing to do to it.
14:46I'm so pleased with that deal.
14:48And this is going to be such a great car for me to flip.
14:54So, thankfully, I've got it for the right price.
14:56Now, let's make some money out of it.
14:58Black interior, paint and wheels mean this triple black Honda will make an eye-catching
15:03ad.
15:04From my trading experience, I know prices are on the rise, so I'm putting it up on a high-performance
15:09fan website for nine grand.
15:14A few days later, Rory asked to view.
15:19How are you doing?
15:19You must be Rory.
15:20Yes.
15:21Hi, Mike.
15:22How are you doing?
15:22Yeah, very nice to meet you, too.
15:24There she is, Rory.
15:25The Honda S2000.
15:27Absolutely beautiful.
15:29I love the colour.
15:30The colours are brilliant because it's triple black.
15:33So, black carpets, black seats, black paintwork.
15:35It comes with the added benefits of a detachable hard top as well.
15:39All finished in black in exceptional condition.
15:42It's a grim day, but I know my best chance of selling this car is getting Rory into the
15:48driver's seat and out on the road.
16:01Oh!
16:01Oh!
16:04I'll tell you, it's a different experience from the passenger seat than it is sitting
16:08there.
16:08That gets your heart pumping, that does.
16:10It does.
16:10My heart is about to leave my chest, I think.
16:17A great sales technique on a fun car like this is to get the potential buyer to describe
16:21how they feel, because it makes them focus on the positives of the driving experience.
16:26Now you're behind the wheel of this car, how are you feeling about it?
16:30Yeah, I'm feeling great right now.
16:32I mean, the steering wheel is quite small, but it makes for great handling.
16:36And the engine just is wonderful.
16:41With those upbeat thoughts in mind, I go in and negotiate while Rory is still in the
16:46driving seat.
16:50Do you think you like the car enough to buy it?
16:53I think so.
16:54At the right price.
16:55At the right price.
16:55Well, listen, I've advertised it out there for £9,000 and that's got the phone ringing.
17:00Do you want to make me an offer?
17:03Well, I was looking at less than £9,000, quite a bit less at first.
17:08Would you take £8,500?
17:11£8,500.
17:13Keep your bum in that chair, keep your hands on that wheel.
17:16This car is yours.
17:18Fantastic, thank you.
17:19Congratulations, well done.
17:20Thank you very much.
17:24With over £9,500 in the dream car fund, this trading journey is going well.
17:30But now, I really want to kick it up again.
17:38Well, it's the weekend, but if you're a trader like me, it's just another working day.
17:42I've had a call from a guy who's offered me a Mercedes van.
17:46Not really my bag.
17:48Usually I would hang up the phone, but he said that this one is a race service van.
17:54Motorsport teams like Porsche always had race service vans which match the livery of their
17:59cars and are racked out with tools and tyres.
18:02Today, classic racing is huge across the world and teams owned by privateers like to have
18:08a classic service van too.
18:10So prices are on the rise and I'm excited to see this Mercedes at the workshop.
18:16You Paul?
18:17I am.
18:18Paul, how are you? I'm Mike.
18:19Nice to meet you.
18:20Hello Mike, nice to see you.
18:21You alright?
18:22This is not what I was expecting when I come round the corner.
18:25I was expecting a nice, shiny race service van, branded up and looking lovely.
18:31I missed my breakfast for this, for this and it's Sunday, it was going to be a fry-up.
18:37It looks like a central eating van.
18:40What can you tell me about it then?
18:42What makes it good?
18:43It's late 99.
18:45It's the five-cylinder engine, standard five-speed box, goes like a train.
18:50We'll go all day.
18:52It's towed our rally car all over the country, Ireland, Europe, everywhere.
18:57Does it need any kind of MOT?
18:59Is it legal to drive on the road?
19:00It is road legal, it is classed under an HGV.
19:04Right.
19:05But can still be driven on a standard car licence.
19:08So has it got an MOT for an HGV?
19:10It has.
19:11And that's good news, isn't it?
19:12Because it's a stringent MOT.
19:14But it means that you can tow behind this another trailer with your race cars in it.
19:18That's right.
19:19But it's a bit of a mess.
19:21Can I look inside?
19:22By all means.
19:24Ah.
19:25OK, well this sort of makes sense.
19:27Got a work bench in here and a vice.
19:29All bespoke racking?
19:30All bespoke racking.
19:32It's got a tool chest as well.
19:33Fitted tool chest.
19:34All the tools, do they come with it as well?
19:36All the tools will come with it.
19:37They're all surplus to my requirements.
19:39It's got a generator.
19:40Fully working generator, petrol generator.
19:42That's a tyre rack at the back?
19:44It is.
19:45Well the exterior is awful.
19:47But the interior, well that sort of piqued my interest.
19:49Because there's a tool rack in there.
19:52It's full of tools, which is quite nice.
19:54There's a generator.
19:55He says that works.
19:56Maybe I could sell that stuff for a profit.
19:58It's just going to need a lot of work.
20:00How much is it?
20:01We're looking for three and a half thousand, Mike.
20:04Two and a half grand?
20:06How about meeting halfway?
20:08Three.
20:09I'm just going to shake your hand for that.
20:11You've got a deal.
20:12Three grand.
20:14So it looks like I might have just bought myself a scrappy old race van.
20:17My idea is to transform it.
20:20I'm going to put some bold colours on it.
20:22Change its inside by smartening it all up.
20:25Make it look shiny on the outside.
20:28But at over two metres wide and almost seven metres long,
20:31it's a huge challenge to transform.
20:36Next, I introduce Elvis to the van.
20:39How are we going to generate money out of this?
20:40This is a proper old battered van.
20:44And I planned some cosmetic surgery on a broken nose.
20:47The only problem I've got with a car, Phil, is that nose cone.
20:50OK, that's fair.
20:59I've just bought a ropey white Mercedes van.
21:03I'm just going to shake your hand for that.
21:05You've got a deal.
21:06I'm trying to trade it up,
21:07so police officer Deepak can get behind the wheel of his dream Porsche Cayenne.
21:12Well, listen, I'm determined to get the car of your dreams.
21:16First, I need to persuade Elvis to transform it inside and out.
21:20What are we going to do with it?
21:21How are we going to make any money out of it?
21:23Well, we're just going to pull all of the interior out
21:25and we're going to clean all that up, obviously.
21:28And then on the outside, I was thinking we could just do a nice wrap,
21:32like a vinyl wrap.
21:33Well, I do like the idea of this nod back to my history.
21:37My career started out in stuff like this.
21:39We were living in them at race weekends, you know,
21:41so I totally get the idea behind it.
21:43It will have some value to somebody,
21:45but it's just a bit of a wreck right now.
21:47It's hard to envisage it, isn't it, when it looks like this.
21:50Well, this is going to be a game of two halves,
21:52the outside and the inside.
21:53While I'm revamping all the internal racking,
21:56Mike's trying to track down a wrap company
21:57who can handle a big van.
22:03It was simple to unscrew the metal racking
22:05from the back of the van.
22:06It's had a rough life,
22:08so first I rub it down with an abrasive pad.
22:11Once the surface is more even,
22:13I'll finish it off with some fine 600 grit paper.
22:22Next up's a respray.
22:23I'm using a compressor and air gun to spray the primer on.
22:30You could do it with raffle cans,
22:32but it would take a lot longer.
22:35I'm leaving it to dry overnight.
22:43Mike's been in touch and it's good news.
22:45He's found a company that specialises in wrapping.
22:48That's the process where large sheets of vinyl
22:50are laid onto the paintwork.
22:51So hopefully it's going to really transform our van.
22:57Next morning, on my way to Essex.
23:00Wrapping's a good option
23:01because our van would need days and days of prep for a respray.
23:05But vinyl offers a fast turnaround
23:07and the chance to add design details.
23:09I'm meeting the boss, Mark, to discuss colour and finish.
23:13We've been talking about colour.
23:15I mean, we want to keep it neutral
23:16because we're trying to broaden the market.
23:18We looked at greys and I kind of thought
23:20something nice and shiny
23:22is going to give it a much more modern look.
23:24The only thing is, with gloss,
23:25it does show all the imperfections in the van.
23:28So I suggest probably wearing on the side of a mat.
23:32Oh, that is nice, yeah.
23:33And maybe because the top of the vehicle is in good condition,
23:37we can put a gloss black up there to complement the grey.
23:41Yeah, I like that.
23:41A nice little two-tone effect going on.
23:43And then once the wrap's on,
23:44I want to put a couple of stripes on it.
23:46So I'm thinking kind of red and yellow
23:48is a little nod to the German van, the Mercedes.
23:50But other than that,
23:51I'm quite happy for you to come up with something.
23:53Leave that to me.
23:54I'll go and come up with some designs for you.
23:56Great.
23:57No problem at all.
23:57I think a contemporary two-colour stripe
24:00over a charcoal grey base
24:01will really make this van stand out in any race pit lane.
24:04Now, this wrap process is not cheap.
24:06It's going to need about 24 metres of grey,
24:09seven metres of the gloss black for the roof
24:11and about five metres for the colourful stripes.
24:13And we've been quoted £3,000.
24:16That's a huge chunk of cash.
24:19What, you want me to stick it?
24:20A wrap is basically vinyl sheeting
24:23with a strong adhesive on the back.
24:25The skill is choosing where to lose the joins
24:27between the panels,
24:28tackling hard-to-reach areas
24:30and the quality of the finish you get on the surface.
24:35The trick is to keep it taut.
24:37Lay the vinyl as flat as possible.
24:40And so it doesn't matter about little creases like this?
24:43No, we can pull them all out, just work them.
24:46And so it does come off more than once?
24:48Oh, definitely, yes.
24:49Applying a bit of heat makes it flexible.
24:52Then use your hand or a plastic scraper
24:54to make sure it fits in all the recesses cleanly.
24:58Well, these guys really know what they're doing.
25:00It's been a proper eye-opener for me.
25:02I mean, handling these enormous bits of sticky vinyl is not easy
25:06and especially not to get the level of finish that they're achieving.
25:09The wrap's going to take three days,
25:11so I leave the experts to finish off
25:12because I've got painting to do back at the workshop.
25:17The racking's ready for its top coat.
25:20I've chosen Signal Red to match the red stripe we'll have on the outside.
25:24Well, that's one rack done and it looks really, really good.
25:28But it's only just one rack. I've got another four to go.
25:31This van's big, man. I mean, really big.
25:35The racking will have a hard life at the racetrack,
25:37so I'm giving every section two coats.
25:40It's all about quality.
25:46Next morning, and the wrapped van is back.
25:49Oh, my goodness, what a transformation.
25:51They've done an incredible job.
25:53The charcoal grey looks brilliant,
25:54but it also makes the van look ten years younger.
25:56And the accents, the stripes, have done a brilliant job.
25:59They've really set it off a treat. I absolutely love it.
26:02With the racking dry, I need to carefully bolt it all into the back
26:05and reassemble all the useful shelving, which I've painted black.
26:10One of the really important things about going racing
26:12is having everything you need to hand and organise.
26:15So all of this racking should give loads of space for spare parts, tools.
26:23No way. Seriously. There you are.
26:26That can't be the same van.
26:28What a transformation, eh?
26:29Well, it's super clean on the outside, but it was pretty ropey on the inside.
26:32What's that like? Have a look.
26:36Oh, look at that.
26:38Oh, Elvis, that is fantastic.
26:40It's clean, it's simple, it's fresh.
26:41It's practical, it's got everything you need, but also it just looks great.
26:44It's going to look great in any motorsport paddock.
26:46I'm really happy with it, honestly.
26:47I think he liked it.
26:49In fact, I know he likes it.
26:50I can already see the pound signs rolling up in Mike's eyes.
26:57So I've been thinking about what events I should take it to so I can put it on sale.
27:02Then it dawned on me I've been visiting the oldest motorsport event in England for many years.
27:08It's called the Bexhill 100.
27:09So I thought, what a better place to take our van, park it up with a couple of the sale
27:13signs
27:14and see if I can attract the motorsport enthusiast.
27:18The Bexhill 100 attracts tens of thousands of people, so that means a lot of exposure for the Mercedes van.
27:28Hello, sir. How are you doing?
27:29I'm very well, yes, not bad at all.
27:31My race-prepared van.
27:33Full fully fitted workshop, mobile workshop in the back, generator, tall cabinets.
27:38A few people have taken a look, but I'm struggling to make a sale.
27:43Anyway, nice to see you.
27:45Yeah, nice to see you too, yeah. Lovely.
27:48Well, it's always a good idea to put your vehicles for sale, in my case, the van, under people's noses.
27:53I've had plenty of interest, but nobody's come through with an offer just yet.
27:59In the end, all my sales leads melted away.
28:02And the next day, the van is back at the workshop.
28:06Well, the car trade is often strange and full of surprises, and here's a weird one.
28:11I had a phone call from a woman from Zimbabwe, who's in the UK.
28:15She's seen the ad for our Mercedes and wants to buy it.
28:18She's going to export it to Africa and convert it for use as a minibus.
28:22The buyer wants the van for six and a half grand, but not what's inside.
28:27So, I've sold the large toolkit, rack-in generator, and other parts to a contact in the motorsport world for
28:34two grand.
28:35Now, it's on to the next deal.
28:38Here's a good tip for anyone.
28:40Always keep in touch with people that you do good business with.
28:43Because I know a dealer in the northeast of England called Phil, and he's a good man.
28:48He's just called me and said that he's got a very nice BMW 840 that he's taken in, and he
28:55just wants to shift.
28:56Now, I'm a massive fan of these modern classics, and at ten and a half grand, I think it's worth
29:01jumping in the disco and taking a look.
29:04The BMW I'm off to view has not been prepared for sound, which takes a few days if you paint
29:09the brake calipers and detail the cars to perfection, like Phil.
29:13So, there's some room for negotiation there.
29:16And straight away, I spot something else I can use to my advantage.
29:20Nose cone damage.
29:22Ah, Phil!
29:23Mike, how are you doing?
29:24How are you? Good to see you. You're looking well.
29:26Good to see you again. You too, you too.
29:27So, I'm glad you called me on this one. That looks great. I love the colour.
29:30It's all right to look inside?
29:31Yeah, yeah, it's all over, Mike.
29:33God, these Germans, they love their technology, don't they?
29:36What's the engine like?
29:37Really good.
29:38Yeah, is it strong?
29:39Yeah, very strong.
29:40And there it is. Monstrous BMW V8.
29:44The only thing I did notice was right here at the front, I can see that this has had a
29:50little bit of a bump, and that's cracked the grille.
29:52Yeah.
29:52It's not these loose. Look, they look a bit of a mess, don't they?
29:55Yeah, that's right, yeah.
29:55So, we took it in part exchange. It's just come in, Mike. So, I'll tell you what I'll do. Have
29:59a drive in the car, come back, tell me what you think, and let's talk.
30:06This big old bad Beamer could be a potential money pit. If anything goes wrong in one of these cars,
30:12it could be rather expensive.
30:14So, I just want to make sure that this car is happy where it is. I'm going to listen out
30:19for any clunks, rattles or groans.
30:21And at the moment, it's nice and silent.
30:28The only problem is I couldn't advertise it with that cracked nose at the front and the kidney grille hanging
30:34out. I'd have to get that repair done.
30:36Now, Phil's asking ten and a half grand for it. That's not bad for one of these cars.
30:40But I've got a funny feeling it'd be willing to give me a bit of money off just so I
30:44can fix that.
30:46I reckon this high-performance coupe is also worth a lot more down south.
30:51Perhaps it could sell for 14 grand if it's perfect and the service history checks out. But right now, I'm
30:58focused on a buying price.
30:59Well, that drives just like a BMW 840 should do. It's very nice. I'll just have a quick look through
31:06this service history.
31:08It's fantastic, isn't it? It's really good, isn't it? It's just been serviced to BMW as well.
31:12The only problem I've got with a car, Phil, is that nose cone because that's got to come off to
31:16be repaired.
31:16Well, to help you with the nose cone, if I can do ten grand straight, Mike.
31:19You're a top man. It's lovely doing business with you. Cheers, thank you. Perfect.
31:24I'm enjoying the 4.4 litre V8 engine. 0 to 62 miles an hour comes up in 6.8 seconds.
31:31But fuel consumption is around 21 miles to the gallon, so I'm driving steady.
31:37I'm totally relaxed behind the wheel of this car, even after driving it for hours, heading south, back to the
31:43workshop.
31:44And the closer I get to Elvis, it's got me thinking about repairing that nose cone.
31:48I know that that's got to be right before we get the car advertised and get it sold.
32:01I love these, mate.
32:03I'm so pleased you do.
32:04Oh, look at that.
32:06Do you know, I've just done 250 miles in that car and it hasn't broken a sweat and nor have
32:11I.
32:11I feel absolutely wonderful. It's such a comfortable car to be driving in.
32:16Well, what do we pay for it?
32:17We gave 10 grand for it, which I don't think is too bad. No doubt you've noticed something already.
32:23I did.
32:25Yeah, I mean, it's 10 grand for a reason because that, although it looks like a really simple little break
32:31in the front of that plastic,
32:32to fix it properly means the whole front end coming off.
32:35It needs to be reinforced behind it, properly repaired, and then have something done to the paintwork.
32:40So it's not a quick job.
32:43Nice car. Shame about the face, though.
32:45And that's the first thing any potential buyer is going to look at.
32:47So the pressure's really on to do a great job and an invisible fix.
32:51First thing I need to do is assess the damage and then call the body shop to get it booked
32:55in.
32:59So I've got to get the entire front end off to have it repaired.
33:03But, of course, there's always more to it than it looks.
33:05So I've got to take out things like the lights and the grills and then find all the fixings.
33:10And I've got to do that quite carefully because I don't want to break anything.
33:13It's quite an old car. I'm trying to find replacement bits, particularly at short notice.
33:17It probably won't be very easy.
33:18It's like a jigsaw puzzle in reverse.
33:21But the actual front end is only held in by a few screws and is made of lightweight plastics.
33:32The BMW has a nasty secret.
33:35There's evidence of a previous poor repair, so the nose may now be weakened.
33:39It'll need a strengthening plate and some careful attention to detail to bring it back to life,
33:44which could cost us more cash.
33:49Next, I track down a decent car for Deepak, but meet a tough negotiator.
33:55So it comes down to the price.
33:56Could it come down a bit further?
33:58To be honest, this is the cheapest one in the UK.
34:09We're on a trading journey to help deliver Deepak his dream Porsche.
34:14My dream car is the Porsche car.
34:16Our latest trade needed face-saving surgery.
34:19To fix it properly means the whole front end coming off.
34:22Elvis stripped the front end off the BMW.
34:26Now it's time to find out whether the nose job worked.
34:30They've done a really nice job there.
34:32They've bonded and, of course, repainted on the front end.
34:35And behind they've put a nice little cut strengthening plate that's going to reinforce it and hopefully stop it breaking
34:42again.
34:42So I'm really happy with that.
34:44It did cost 240 quid.
34:46Either way, though, it's done.
34:47I'm happy.
34:48I'm going to get it on.
34:51Because there's delicate, fresh paint on the bodywork, it's a two-man job to refit.
34:56Beautiful.
34:57Lovely.
34:57Thanks, mate.
34:59Cheers.
35:02I've cleaned up the front grill and reset the fixings which had come loose.
35:06I always prefer to keep original parts if possible.
35:09And, of course, it saves vital cash.
35:20Well, it looks great.
35:22I know it was only a very small crack, but the impact that it had on the look of the
35:26front end of this car was enormous.
35:28Now that it's fixed, though, it looks awesome.
35:33Mike's asked me to give the car a full detail, too, because he's got a sales plan.
35:40Well, Elvis has got the BMW all smartened up.
35:43It looks very, very nice indeed.
35:45So I've jumped in it and I'm driving to the south coast of England to a car club meeting.
35:52Car shows are one of the top places to sell.
35:55Buyers like the fact that they can compare different cars.
35:58Sellers know it's often a knowledgeable crowd who pay more for the right car.
36:10They're lovely, aren't they?
36:12They are lovely.
36:13Yes, I think it's a great engine.
36:15Plus, right, you're going to love this.
36:17You ready?
36:17Full service history.
36:20Everything works inside the car.
36:24It's been a tough eight hours.
36:27But over the years, I've learnt that a sale doesn't always happen on the day.
36:31Sadly, I'm driving the Beamer home myself.
36:34Well, I haven't got a sale on the BMW, but I feel kind of optimistic.
36:37I've had a lot of people giving me really nice compliments about the car, saying that they like the colour,
36:43they like the wheels, and a lot of them have taken my number.
36:45So you never know.
36:46I've just got to wait for the phone to ring.
36:52I've had a lot of success in the past with these cars, and sure enough, within a few weeks, I've
36:58secured a deposit from a fan of this Munich legend.
37:01It's great news.
37:02I'm almost out to see the car go.
37:11Finally, I can focus on a Cayenne.
37:14I found one at just under 16 grand at a dealer's. Sounds like a good deal.
37:21But then, I know the trade, and I know bargains aren't always what they're cracked up to be.
37:27So I'm going to go and see the car with my eyes open, but for now, I'm going to keep
37:30my wallet shut.
37:33Here's a tip if you've found a car which is just outside of your budget.
37:36Then keep a close eye on the ad, because dealers often do change their prices.
37:42This one recently dropped by a grand.
37:47You must be Andy.
37:49That's me, mate.
37:49Andy, how are you, Mike?
37:51Mike, nice to meet you.
37:51Nice to meet you, too.
37:52So you're here to see the Porsche today, right?
37:54Yeah, Porsche Cayenne.
37:55Yeah, Porsche's just at the back.
37:56Lovely.
37:58Looks sharp, doesn't it, sitting there?
38:00No, she's a lovely little motor, to be fair.
38:02So, tell me about it.
38:04Well, she's a one-owner car.
38:05It's owned by a company, so they've well looked after it.
38:08It's got a full Porsche service history.
38:09Nice.
38:10So, alright to look inside?
38:12Of course.
38:14Wow.
38:15Look at that interior.
38:16That's proper Porsche, isn't it?
38:18Multi-function steering wheel, satellite navigation.
38:21Oh, it's got everything, this car, innit?
38:22Yeah, she's fully loaded.
38:24What's it drive like, though?
38:25That's for you to find out.
38:26You don't mind if I take it for a drive?
38:27Of course.
38:28Alright, I won't be too long.
38:30Lovely.
38:40Porsche is all about the driving experience, and when you put your foot down in this car,
38:44it goes.
38:48And it's a long way from a Nissan Juke.
38:51This is a proper family experience, because with this car, it's got heated seats, not only in the front, but
38:57in the rear as well.
39:01Now, this Cayenne may have done 100,000 miles, but the truth is, on a car like this, that's over
39:06-engineered, that's not a lot.
39:08This car will travel for hundreds of thousands of miles.
39:11A real indication of wear and tear on a car is not the mileage on the clock, it's how the
39:16car has been used in that time, and whether it's been cared for.
39:19And I get the feeling that this car has been lovingly cared for.
39:25Now, Andy is asking £15,780 for this car, and I know it represents really good value for money.
39:33So, although Andy is going to be reluctant to give me any money off, I'm still going to go back
39:38and try.
39:40I know margins are very tight in the used car market right now, so chances are slim, but if you
39:46don't ask, you don't get.
39:48Well, I'll tell you what, that drives so nice.
39:52You can see this car has been really well cared for.
39:55You've got it up for £15,780. Can it come down a bit further?
40:00It is the cheapest in the UK. It costs more to buy these at auction than it is on the
40:04forecourt today.
40:04Yeah, I've stood down the auctions, and I've seen these actually sell for more money with less respect than this.
40:11So, it comes with a warranty, doesn't it?
40:13Of course, yeah, three months warranty with this vehicle.
40:15Good. And you've done a pre-delivery inspection?
40:18Yeah, it's been inspected. PDI checked as well.
40:20So, £15,780 is the lowest your go then?
40:23So, there's a final price on this car here.
40:25Well, listen, it's got the warranty, it's got everything I need. Yeah, I'll have it. Thank you very much.
40:31Congratulations.
40:36I'm very, very happy with that. Diesels aren't great news at the moment for dealers because of the emissions problems
40:42of the past few years.
40:43But if you do a lot of miles on motorways, then they're still a great engine.
40:48And there are bargains out there to be had.
40:55And with a pre-sales cheque signed off by the dealer, there's nothing for Elvis to do to this 2011
41:01luxury SUV.
41:03So, we're just going to deliver it as soon as possible.
41:16We've chosen a well-known meet-up place for car lovers as a rendezvous.
41:22The car park is full of amazing motors.
41:25When we pull up in a special parking place to show off the Porsche.
41:32Deepak is waiting nervously.
41:38Deepak, how are you?
41:39Nice to see you.
41:40Good to see you again.
41:41This is Elvis, he's the one who does all the work.
41:43Nice to see you, Deepak. How are you?
41:45You excited?
41:46Very excited.
41:46You are?
41:47Yes, I am.
41:47I think you're not as excited as us. We've got something nice to show you outside.
41:50Let's go.
41:51Come and have a look.
41:53So, just keep looking at the grass. You don't need to look up yet.
41:56No, I'm not. I'm just looking down the way.
41:58So, you wanted a Porsche Cayenne.
42:01Yes, I did.
42:02You gave us a Nissan Juke.
42:04I did.
42:05OK.
42:06Yeah.
42:06Well, we've worked so hard, we've turned it into your dream car.
42:11Wow.
42:12That is beautiful.
42:15That is beautiful.
42:16That's exactly what I hoped you were going to say.
42:20Thank you so much.
42:21Really?
42:21Thank you so much.
42:22It's a pleasure, Deepak.
42:23It's an absolute pleasure.
42:25It's a pleasure and we are delighted with it.
42:28And this one happens to be full of every single option,
42:31which includes a full-leather perforated heated seat interior.
42:37And for your baby that you need to put in a child seat,
42:40now you've got...
42:41So much space.
42:43Luxurious space.
42:43You look happy, Deepak.
42:44Oh, yes.
42:45Very happy.
42:46What's it going to mean to you, sticking your family in that?
42:49I'll be so happy.
42:50My family is going to be so excited, travelling in a Porsche.
42:53It's everything for us.
42:54It means a lot for us.
42:55It means a lot.
42:56Thank you so much.
42:57Are you going to be happy?
42:58My son is going to be over the moon.
42:59He's going to be over the moon.
43:01Well, Deepak, we worked tirelessly hard to do this for you.
43:05And this is your dream car.
43:07Thank you so much.
43:08It's an absolute pleasure, buddy.
43:10Absolute pleasure.
43:11Enjoy it.
43:11Enjoy it, Deepak.
43:12Thank you once again.
43:14Go and have a sit inside it.
43:15Go on.
43:16Well done, Elvis.
43:18He's happy for you.
43:18Well done.
43:19I think he's very happy.
43:20Look at that.
43:21He is so happy.
43:23He is so happy.
43:24I just love this bit.
43:25Because all the hard work and everything,
43:27it just pales into insignificance when you get to this moment.
43:29None of it matters anymore because it was all about that.
43:33Fantastic.
43:59Fantastic.
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