Wheeler Dealers host Mike Brewer has spoken candidly about his experiences in working with Edd China’s replacements Ant Anstead and Marc Priestley, following his collaboration with Edd from 2003 to 2017. Brewer’s partnership with Edd concluded due to Edd’s creative differences with the new American producers. Ant Anstead filled the void in late 2017, working alongside Mike for three series. However, when Mike’s mother fell gravely ill in late 2019, Mike decided to return the show to the UK, and Ant chose not to join him. Despite this, Mike praised Ant greatly for his understanding and support.

When Mike initiated discussions regarding a potential return of Wheeler Dealers to the UK, Ant encouraged him wholeheartedly but decided to stay in the U.S., as his life was based there. That led to Mike inviting former McLaren F1 mechanic Marc Priestley, otherwise known as Elvis, to join him as the resident mechanic on the show. Priestley only accepted after speaking with Ant, who enthusiastically encouraged him to join.

In conclusion, Mike Brewer has had a remarkable journey with the iconic car restoration show, Wheeler Dealers. Despite the switch of co-hosts, he has continued to stand by the program and successfully carried on entertaining audiences worldwide.