{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Taylor from AutoAlex on The Road Trip That Broke Him | EP46","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/taylor-from-autoalex-on-the-road-trip-that-broke-him-ep46","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/1863502/episodes/18143143-taylor-from-autoalex-on-the-road-trip-that-broke-him-ep46.mp3","description":"In this episode of Talkin’ Shop we’re joined by Taylor from TaylorMade Cars & AutoAlex, the man who went from fixing cars in a leaky chicken shed to becoming one of YouTube’s most-loved mechanics. Taylor opens up about how it all started, selling a £25 BMW that changed his life, meeting Alex Kirsten in a Costco car park, and how one unplanned video became a 1.8 million view viral hit. He shares the real side of YouTube: the stress, the pressure, and the sleepless nights trying to finish builds before road trips, including the emotional story of the one car that broke him. You’ll also hear hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, from cake-covered workshops to unforgettable road trip chaos across Europe. If you love cars and honest conversations about success, burnout, and passion, this episode is a must-listen.-Brought to you by Eclipse Diagnostics. If you work on commercial vehicles, vessels or machinery, check out Jaltest – the UK's leading multi-brand diagnostic tool. Quote \"TALKINSHOP\" in your enquiry for a free cable saver with your order; on-site training included:https://www.eclipse-tech.co.uk/talkin-shop/-Taylor Hetherington:https://www.instagram.com/taylorhetherington_/https://www.instagram.com/taylormadecarsandclassics/https://www.youtube.com/@taylormadecarsofficial--To watch the video version of this podcast, visit our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/SLCOK5N1Sy8--*Follow us on social media:*Talkin’ Shop Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/talkinshoppodcast_/https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinshoppodcastEclipse Diagnostics:https://www.facebook.com/truck.diagnosticshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eclipse-automotive-technology-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/eclipsediagnostics_/-YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mztv1NqZH1chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULTHfZCgTb0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m3mk9dn_GYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efc3It_51rc"},"annotations":[{"startTime":167.68,"endTime":170.84,"type":"car","title":"BMW 330I","url":"/cars/bmw/3-series","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/BMW_3_SERIES_E90_China.jpg","quote":"...w that he put a post up saying,  has anyone got a 330i manual touring for sale?  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