Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Auto Repair Television Shows Can Be Quite Entertaining

Auto repair television shows have become a popular pastime for beginning mechanics, car collectors and those that are just looking for simple entertainment. Two of the most popular automobile shows are actually produced by British Broadcasting Corporation. They are wildly different style shows that offer similar appeal. Between “Top Gear” and “Wheeler Dealers”, every car junkie can find something they like.
“Top Gear” is a television show about owning, driving and fawning-over expensive cars. The three gentlemen that star in this series all enjoy the look, feel and drive capabilities of cars from Porches to BMW to Lamborghinis. They drive the cars in outlandish situations, pushing these vehicles to their limits at the great satisfaction of their audiences.
Most people that watch this popular show may never have the chance to drive, let alone own, a high-end automobile. So, watching these gentlemen take the cars on cross-country trips or through ridiculous road races is extremely enjoyable. In some ways, audience members can get the feel and experience of driving a top caliber car without leaving their couch.
Of course, the show is very funny as they work to get themselves out of ridiculous situations. Blown tires from too many spinouts in his Mercedes sports car left one of the show’s stars stranded in a small town trying to get replacement tires. Watching the stars maneuvers their way through auto repair necessities and tricks is another great way to learn about the expensive roadsters that are featured on the show.
Another popular automobile show is “Wheeler Dealers”. This show also happens to be produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation. It is completely different than the aforementioned “Top Gear”, though. Unlike “Top Gear”, “Wheeler Dealers” works with cars of many different calibers. There is no glitz and glam and very rarely are there any Mercedes. In fact, this car show is really appealing to the average, everyday car buyer.
In “Wheeler Dealers”, a duo made of a mechanic and his deal-making buddy take older model cars and fixes them up to sell for a modest profit. These cars range from an average Lexus to a newer model Ranger Rover. All of the fixes are done in-shop under the watchful eye of a cameraman. The appeal here is really the mechanic of the duo. He walks the audience through the different fixes he makes on the vehicle, explaining how to do it your self.
The auto repair that they are required to do on the vehicles that they purchase can range from exhaust replacement to suspension to in car satellite and electronics. It is an interesting look into the world of a master mechanic as he spends time fixing up the cars that his buddy purchases. Of course, audience members enjoy seeing what the car sells for after all the repairs.
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