This week on Wheels & Deals, I’m joined by Jason Hall from Bramhall Classics, who’s got tales to tell from the gritty heart of the motor trade. From scrapping around in a ’66 Mini with a push-button starter, to working in grease-soaked garages Jason spills the beans on dodgy deals, and the outright sabotage (pee in petrol tank?) in the motor trade.

Get ready for a proper ride, packed with laughs, legends, and classic car stories that only Wheels & Deals can deliver.

Pitstops

• Jason’s first drive into the car world, starting at 13 with a mini 850.
• Life in the Bramhall Village garages, spattered with grease, no health and safety, but full of banter.
• Trade culture shifting from shiny suits to branded fleeces.
• Classic trade revenge stories, like the infamous ‘grass carpet.
• The ‘never meet your heroes’ moment is a Ferrari 400i. 
• Warranty claims going sideways, speedometer meltdowns, and mad last-minute fixes.
• Why Jason loves driving the old way, proper clutches, gear shifts, and real road feel that modern tech just can’t match.
• Classic Minis, Daimlers, Citroëns, Aston Martins, Porsches, Lambos, Ferraris, Rolls, Bentleys, Multiple Mercedes models, and more.

A Nod To

• Bramhall Classics (Jason’s business)
• Ian Roberts,  Jason’s trusted business partner
• Classic garages and petrol stations in Bramhall including the infamous prepaid pump
• Red Lion Autos and B&E Sales for their friendly approaches
• Valued trade haunts and auction houses like Hargoods (Cheadle)
• The colourful characters and legends that enlivened the trade
• Publications and resources like Glasses’ Guide for car valuations

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