Car shows are all the rage nowadays, with many countries sporting their own versions of car restoration, modifications, racing or auctions. They are popular and successful, and this genre has generated large amounts of money. Even though these are TV shows, they feature exceptionally talented people and their work. They offer us a glimpse into the lives of mechanics in different countries and provide some insight into what happens under the hood.

Wheeler Dealer is a popular car show, in which the hosts buy old cars and repair them to a budget. One of the presenters searches for cars to be restored. He also tracks down mechanics to carry out specific tasks. Another host carries out restoration work, while giving us tips on how to solve car-related problems. He also estimates how much a garage would charge for repairs. We just learned these crazy facts about the Wheeler Dealer hosts.

15 Mike Brewer Imported Cars Around The Globe

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Surrounded by engines all his life, Mike Brewer found his passion for cars as a teen and knew this would be his career. He entered the car trade and gained a reputation for being honest. He owned the biggest 4x4 center in the south of England and imported cars from around the globe.

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14 Mike Brewer Traveled To The Frontline In Afghanistan

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In 2010, Mike Brewer arrived to the frontline in war-torn Afghanistan. He wanted to see what vehicles the troops had to use in such a dangerous place. He got more than he could hope for when he was caught in an attack. He won hearts of soldiers who were grateful for his insight.

13 He Started His TV Career Through Luck

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Mike Brewer started his TV career through luck. He answered a call to find out he was talking to a television producer. After a long chat he was hired for the first series of Deals On Wheels. Then he got a presenter's position on Driven for Channel 4, followed by Deals on Wheels.

12 He Launched An Award For Used Car Dealers

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Mike Brewer launched a unique annual award for used car dealers in the UK. He is a car trader at heart, so he's opened Mike Brewer Motors dealerships along with his wife, Michelle. He's also presented motorsport events such as the Isle of Man TT and The British Rally Championships.

11 He Struck The Hearts Of Car Enthusiasts All Over The World

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With Discovery’s Wheeler Dealers, "Mike Brewer struck the heart and the toolbox of petrolheads all over the world. Mike and the team have made 13 series and restored 100 cars. At the end of series 13, Edd decided to leave the show and was replaced with fellow British mechanic and car designer Ant Anstead."

10 Edd China Created The Fastest Furniture In The World

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Edd China has always had a passion for mechanics and vehicles. He created the Casual Sofa. Following Sofa, he created motorized couches. His first Guinness World Record was for the fastest furniture (87 mph). He then broke his own record and modified a sofa into a road-legal vehicle with a steering-wheel pizza tray.

9 Edd China Participates In Challenges

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In 2012, Edd China and his friend Tom Onslow-Cole participated in an eBay-sponsored challenge to turn a milk float into a drag racer. They managed to create the world's fastest milk float. That was his 2nd Guinness Record. In 2009, he created 'Grease Junkie Limited' to sell his signature products and Wheeler Dealers merchandise.

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8 Edd China Got In An Argument With Mike Brewer

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In 2017, Edd China announced his departure from Wheeler Dealers. He said that he had differences with Mike and other team members. However, many people felt there was something else involved. Then Edd made a YouTube video talking about the threats that Mike had been giving to him and his family.

7 Edd China Opened A Store To Trade His Creations

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In 1999, Edd "founded 'Cummfy Banana Limited' to trade his extreme creations. In 2001, he featured 'Cummfy Banana' vehicles on the 'ITV' show 'Pulling Power.' Later, in 2006, he featured his vehicles on 'ITV's 'This Morning." He also worked as a special effects technician and made a guest appearance in Top Gear Live.

6 Edd China's Wife Is His Manager

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Edd is married to Norwegian-born Imogen. She is his manager and a director of Cummfy Banana Limited. She is also the VIP relations manager of the British Airways London Eye. In 2019, the couple helped raise funds for the anti-trafficking charity Stella's Voice. The managing director collaborated with Edd to create a new toolbox.

5 Ant Anstead Was A Police Constable

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In 1999, Ant Anstead became a Police Constable. After that he moved to Cheshunt police station and became a member of the Tactical Firearms Team. He was one of the youngest officers in the UK. During this time, he got 2 commendations for acts of bravery. Since 2005, he's been restoring cars.

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4 Ant Anstead Published A Book

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To solidify his love for vehicles, Ant published a book Cops and Robbers: The Story of the British Police Car. Ant takes us on a journey that describes car development and how they managed to increase a car's top speed from 20 mph to 150 mph. He also explains the importance of electronic tracking and aerial support.

3 Ant Anstead's Wife Is Christina El Moussa

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Ant Anstead has a daughter, Amelie, and a son Archie with his first wife Louise. He began dating American television personality Christina El Moussa in October 2017. On 22 December 2018, they married at their Newport Beach, California home. Together they have one son, Hudson London Anstead, born September 6, 2019.

2 Ant Anstead Didn't Tell Anyone He's Getting Married

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When guests arrived at Ant Anstead's home in 2018, they found out that they weren't attending a holiday parade, but a couple's wedding. Christina El Moussa said that they didn't want all the fuss. No one even knew that the couple, who had been dating for a year, was engaged.

1 Ant Anstead Owns A TV Production Company

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In 2014, Ant Anstead started a TV production company and produced his first show, The World’s Most Expensive Cars. He was asked to host a new car show with British actor Philip Glenister. Now, he regularly hosts the live stages of the biggest car shows in the UK and does motivational speaking in charities.

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