Love this show, it's like wheeler dealers of old before Mike sold out to the Americans and shafted Ed.
37 Reviews
Like old wheeler dealers
brookstm-603269 June 2019
The concept is great its must watch for any petrol head
djdirect-4572818 May 2019
Found the show by chance and after watching one episode i was hooked .there is a similar show called fix it drive it but flipping bangers is the best TV car show after grand tour .
Gus and will are just brilliant how they come across
Gone it a watch on blaze TV on freeview you will be hooked
Gus and will are just brilliant how they come across
Gone it a watch on blaze TV on freeview you will be hooked
A proper car mechanics show.
craigparkeruk7 June 2019
Will and Gus are the ideal presenters for the back to basics show. It's a simple but genius format of buying a banger and getting it back on the road. Such an interesting duo make the show a pleasure to watch and a firm favourite in our house enjoyed by the six of us.
Top old car refurb show.
daj-9331211 August 2020
Like Wheeler Dealers series one!
Superb car refurb show as per title for bangers not the fancy stuff on WD ( which I still enjoy).
Will and Gus are two knowledgeable mechanics working on bottom of the market junk cars and making them useable and squeezing a profit out of them or trying to.
Great show.
Superb car refurb show as per title for bangers not the fancy stuff on WD ( which I still enjoy).
Will and Gus are two knowledgeable mechanics working on bottom of the market junk cars and making them useable and squeezing a profit out of them or trying to.
Great show.
Very good and amusing show
danielniemeijer28 January 2020
Saw this on Discovery channel and I'm totally hooked. The technical insights you get from the cars are really nice.The aspect of finding a really cheap car and the challenge of getting it back on the road is something that really appeals to me. Hopefully they continue for a good amount of seasons!
Will Trickett really knows his stuff
kateowl6 June 2019
Cars but...
kosemil-211-5323744 May 2020
Although it's about cars, these guy's optimism, positivity and the fact they're really likeable people makes this show so special. You just have to like them! And about their skills, well it looks like they really know their job.
The car show on telly!
mikebardsley-402386 September 2019
Like a few others I stumbled across Flipping Bangers whilst checking out what was on. Unfortunately it was series two already, so I'm now trying to watch the limited re-runs of series one to catch up. Blaze sort it out!!!
It reminds me of the early years of Mike Brewers 'Deals on wheels' not in concept, but in relatable content and great viewing automotive telly! Will and Gus come across as top blokes with great chemistry, who you'd happily buy a pint for whilst talking favourite cars from your childhood.
Hoping a third series is commissioned as this show really deserves greater exposure!
It reminds me of the early years of Mike Brewers 'Deals on wheels' not in concept, but in relatable content and great viewing automotive telly! Will and Gus come across as top blokes with great chemistry, who you'd happily buy a pint for whilst talking favourite cars from your childhood.
Hoping a third series is commissioned as this show really deserves greater exposure!
Flipping bangers 👌
derekhollywood7 June 2019
Just like us
kagey-2876926 July 2019
Unlike all other shows which happily spend a years wages on every car . These two are at the everyday blokes level , minimum money and basic tools and a will to figure it out with a very limited budget .
What we end up with is a show which comes at most people level not trying to be something special .
Great show and worth watching for their will to have a go !! Kings of the rattle cans
I think this show is a winner...
faldoc30 December 2020
I watched my first episode today, about the Morris Minor. My grandparents had one in Hong Kong, long ago.
I found the show reminiscent of the early Wheeler Dealers show, with a low starting budget.
I like the hosts, Gus and Will, who are pleasant and engaging.
Another car show added to my DVR record list...
I found the show reminiscent of the early Wheeler Dealers show, with a low starting budget.
I like the hosts, Gus and Will, who are pleasant and engaging.
Another car show added to my DVR record list...
Flipping Bodgers
jezmoore14 July 2019
I enjoy car shows with this theme and yes it is watchable l know they are doing a quick cheap make over but my only critism is the lads apparent lack of mechanical engineering skills tool handling and general workshop practices. Well perhaps I shouldn't be too critical they are after all only a couple amateurs having a go
What an idiots
gmartijn19 March 2020
Passion for cars, discerning eye for a banger
stuarttdavies26 November 2020
Brill show, they're really enthusiastic about recovering and preserving interesting cars that would otherwise go in the crusher.
The methods of cheap repairs are encouraging and informative for DIY car enthusiasts, restorers, repairers or improvers.
Will keep eyes open, this must have been filmed locally.
Keep going boys.
Just noticed on Porsche 924 episode, technical consultant is Paul Bracket, of 'thanks Paul' fame, Ed's mate in WD. Maybe bangers but not bodger's.
Just noticed on Porsche 924 episode, technical consultant is Paul Bracket, of 'thanks Paul' fame, Ed's mate in WD. Maybe bangers but not bodger's.
Honest & Watchable
chrissteavenson16 June 2021
Great, Real, Show, for once
pcengineerga14 May 2021
Exactly what I deal with when I can. All the other car shows are ignoring this elephant in the room. Coming from an engineering background including NASA, I can appreciate the technical and realism of this show. Im impressed, but it has a lot to do with my background. I revert to this mechanism when i dont have a job.contract and I need to make some money, but its ruthless.
Love Flipping Bangers
dolyschaf14 September 2023
I know nothing about fixing cars but love this show. Gus and Will are totally likeable and I could watch this all day.
Three series in, please can we have more Flipping Bangers! Why this isn't on mainstream Channel 5 in the UK is beyond me, this is so much better than Wheeler Dealers, as the two guys Gus and Will come across as genuinely nice and knowledgeable guys, plus you want them to do well.
A truly enjoyable car show even for the layman with zero knowledge of how to fix cars. I'm sure that using a rattle can to do resprays might cause upset among the car industry but so what? Gus and Will are top blokes sharing their knowlege! More Flipping Bangers please!
Three series in, please can we have more Flipping Bangers! Why this isn't on mainstream Channel 5 in the UK is beyond me, this is so much better than Wheeler Dealers, as the two guys Gus and Will come across as genuinely nice and knowledgeable guys, plus you want them to do well.
A truly enjoyable car show even for the layman with zero knowledge of how to fix cars. I'm sure that using a rattle can to do resprays might cause upset among the car industry but so what? Gus and Will are top blokes sharing their knowlege! More Flipping Bangers please!
the lack of new episodes is the problem
klinkvonstalag14 December 2021
The lack of new episodes is the only problem with this show, that is following the formula of the begins of Wheelers Dealers: cheap, no-nonsense.
The choice of vehicle is unusually interesting. It really depicts what it can be do buy a cheap popular antique car, options on the table to fix issues.
There is no other show like this I know of these days.
The choice of vehicle is unusually interesting. It really depicts what it can be do buy a cheap popular antique car, options on the table to fix issues.
There is no other show like this I know of these days.
Only bad thing is that there isn't more episodes.
sweetdrums28 December 2021
down to earth cars and restorations
Cinema2kMendoza16 October 2021
Here the cars are basically , every day cars, and the way they fix the cars and the way they show the cars is good.so theres no garaque queens, but every day cars fixed in a real way, and many episodes focus in how sometimes a common car needs alot of help because the previous owner didnt care about it.
Gearhead Banger heaven.
dm-6253919 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
After watching Wheeler Dealers, Flipping Bangers is, well, lets go for the lowest denomination in the auto market, bangers and take a bloody risk on it.
After dealers this is my favorite gear head show on Motor Trend.
Because for me , unlike my younger brothers.
I was the one born with no mechanical ability to fix anything.
This show is a educational as they fix and repair the cars which they acquired and then sell them of and give them a new home.
Gus and Will are a great a team as Mike and Elvis are.
I wish Motor Trend would show more seasons after Season Two.
All in all I recommend this show, if you are looking for a education in auto repair.
After dealers this is my favorite gear head show on Motor Trend.
Because for me , unlike my younger brothers.
I was the one born with no mechanical ability to fix anything.
This show is a educational as they fix and repair the cars which they acquired and then sell them of and give them a new home.
Gus and Will are a great a team as Mike and Elvis are.
I wish Motor Trend would show more seasons after Season Two.
All in all I recommend this show, if you are looking for a education in auto repair.
Unrealistic Costs
lakeridgemarina16 December 2020
Let's be real
rtibbetts-2178418 May 2021
Love the show although I don't think I would ever purchase a vehicle painted with a roller however, that's just me.
Also, I can't believe two individuals in business together can always get along as well as it's portrayed on the show. How about an episode of outtakes or some real life squabbles.
Also, I can't believe two individuals in business together can always get along as well as it's portrayed on the show. How about an episode of outtakes or some real life squabbles.
Good cleanish fun
gilb-418317 April 2024
If you've tried to watch a car show before but lost interest then give this a go. I'm late to the party and enjoy fixing my own cars and these 2 guys are great to watch. They both bring a lot to the table, I particularly like that Will is like a mate that we all have tackling anything you put in front of him and Gus gets into the detail and shows his thinking when getting to the root of the problems.
It's honest and you feel like they've had to put genuine graft into getting the cars to where they need to be.
If you like older motors then there are some really nice success stories to enjoy with the hosts but what makes this show a 10 out of 10 is the way they both are honest about the things that don't go right and in some cases the complete howlers they make that we are all capable of. My girlfriend has just told me I'm a bit sad for leaving this review having read it out to her.......not really lol I haven't got a girlfriend.
All jokes aside if either of you read the reviews then i think you should make another series, introduce a couple of apprentices to share the graft or something. There are a load of old not quite classics out there in need of attention.
Great show.
It's honest and you feel like they've had to put genuine graft into getting the cars to where they need to be.
If you like older motors then there are some really nice success stories to enjoy with the hosts but what makes this show a 10 out of 10 is the way they both are honest about the things that don't go right and in some cases the complete howlers they make that we are all capable of. My girlfriend has just told me I'm a bit sad for leaving this review having read it out to her.......not really lol I haven't got a girlfriend.
All jokes aside if either of you read the reviews then i think you should make another series, introduce a couple of apprentices to share the graft or something. There are a load of old not quite classics out there in need of attention.
Great show.
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