Auto Trader
Auto Trader is presented by Mike Brewer and Edd China, who have worked together on other TV series, including Wheeler Dealers. The programme is set in the fictitious garage called Mike's Motors. Mike introduces a buyer who is interested in purchasing a certain type of car. He has three or more cars on offer, and the buyer decides which ones he or she is most interested in, usually taking two for a test drive. Mike gives details of any potential problems with the cars. At the end of the episode, the buyer decides which car they have chosen to buy. Edd meets a seller who has been trying to sell their car for a number of weeks. There is usually a reason why the car hasn't sold and he works with the seller to repair and clean the vehicle, usually increasing the value of the car. Mike shows the viewer how to spot a lemon, working as a dodgy seller with a potential buyer, or meeting "reformed car clocker" Tony who shows Mike how to spot a clocked, cloned or stolen vehicle.
Episodes
Edd shows the owner of a beach buggy how to turn it into a profitable private sale, plus the buyer of a suspicious MG hatchback enlists Mike's help.
Mike helps ex-Jam drummer Rick Buckler pick the best large MPV to carry his new band and his drum kit, plus Edd works his magic on a Porsche 924.
One lucky buyer gets Mike's advice on the best used roadster to buy, while Edd China tells the owner of a Golf Cabriolet why his car won't sell.
Steve wants Mike's input on buying an estate car for family camping trips and Edd China has a dilemma when it comes to a £400 Ford Escort.
With £15k to spend, Jonathan gets help and advice from Mike on the best Cabriolet to buy, plus Edd works his magic on a Range Rover.
Space and the need for a bigger family vehicle brings Joe and Judy down to the showroom, plus Edd helps Mario get his BMW Cabriolet ready for sale.
Chris, Ian and Paul need to upgrade their company's aging trucks, plus Edd has £200 to turn around the fortunes of Candice's sorry looking Fiat Bravo.
A semi pro footballer needs trendy reliable transport to get him to his games, plus Mike gets an ex-dodgy dealer to help him spot a cloned motor.
Scared by his motorbike, Rick Hughes has £18,000 to buy a flash car, plus Edd has a wiring nightmare with Lee Thomas's Peugeot 306.
Mike helps Louise and Stewart achieve both value for money and sportiness with their new car, plus Edd deals with Ian's creaky Subaru Legacy estate.
Edd assures Keith that his Mustang will be snapped by a potential buyer, plus Mike finds James the best SUVs on the market for his camping holidays.
Steve needs a small runabout for £8k so he heads to the showroom to visit Mike, plus Edd sets about transforming a rusting BMW 5 series for Malcolm.
Richard is looking for a car with the style of a Coupe, but won't break the bank and Edd removes the boy racer accessories from a Fiat Punto.
