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Broke Down GarageBad Product For Idiot PeopleThis week Brent and Jake are back again! They are discussing AirTags not working, Brent wanting an android, and then they get to car talk. Brent tells Jake about Dodge/Chryslers new warranty program and the new Hennessy Demon motor. Jake explains why he doesn’t believe it’s even close to enough to save them. The boys get into how Ford biffed the Range Rover when they took it over from BMW. Brent and Jake get into a heated argument about how beautiful the XK8 was and is. They discuss all-timer good looks on cars. They discuss performance wing...
2025-06-251h 48Broke Down GarageNinja Turtle Made Of LegosThis week Jake and Brent are back! We start off talking about the new Celica leak Toyota did through their anime. We talk about Halo cars and why Dom Toretto is the only reason Dodge is surviving. Brent shared his instagram login and regrets it immediately. Jake talks about Japanese cars and the American market. The boys talk about how nice the new Genesis lineup is. Jake tells Brent about the one time Dodge/Chrysler beat everyone to the punch before the dropped the ball forever. Brent tells Jake about GMs new V8 program. The guys both think the...
2025-06-141h 47Broke Down GarageYou’re Just An EngineThis week Brent starts out telling Jake about how he got mis-aged. Jake wants Brent to explain why both Audi and Porsche are getting involved in F1 (seems they are not). Jake gets excited about Cadillac coming to F1 and they end up talking about R Corvettes. They talk about the early days of sports car insurance. Brent tells Jake about a lung cleaning drink he’s trying that’s made from mushrooms. They discuss the new Honda Prelude and what is cool and what is disappointing about it. Jake gets upset about the mismanagement of MotorTrend TV. Jake prof...
2025-01-061h 29Broke Down GarageI Always Start So ExcitedThis week Jake has his car back! Brent is about to get his car back! It’s a wild time at BDG. Brent breaks down what bad work he had to have corrected. The fellas talk about GM/Cadillac coming to F1. Jake gushes about the Buick V6 and talks about why everyone at F1 is screwed now. The boys fall back in love with the ATS-V Coupe. Brent finds out about the Cadillac Cien and the Sollei. The boys talk about pre-VW Lambo reliability. They talk about the new Celica, how the new Supra is just probably claiming ac...
2024-12-101h 26Broke Down GarageYour Grandma’s CoolThis week Jake starts off by telling Brent about Bentonville and the Big Diamond Comedy Festival. Brent then tells Jake about Billings and the Big Sky Comedy Festival. The boys discuss why Management isn’t interested in Brent and his schedule. Jake gets very excited about Geico dropping insurance on Cybertrucks. The fellas also get into the Chinese car market a little bit. Jake defends Buick with his whole heart and Brent gives him a pop quiz that he aces.
2024-10-211h 20Broke Down Garage8 Stoke BrentThis week the boys start out talking about a beverage they had that they didn’t care for. Then Jake and Brent talk about Toyota Australias new V8 Supra. Jake talks about how every good car we have now is because Aussies rule. Brent asks Jake also talk about Porsches new 6 stroke motor and why it’s so cool. The boy discuss the hydrogen cars and infrastructure and if they think it'll work. Jake tells Brent about the new Zr1 Corvette and they get a little excited.
2024-10-141h 29Broke Down Garage95% Fail RateThis week Jake and Brent talk about why new cars suck again. Brent is ready to give up on cars, loves calling Jake out for wanting the MR2, and thinks Toyota gives a shit about golf. Jakes very excited about the video he saw of a cybertruck and a C4 corvette, he’s also ready to be in debt for the new MR2, and loves seeing a supercar running a Thule. The boys also talk about the new Prelude. Brent asks Jake to explain why concept cars are a thing in the first place. Jake still wants the 2003 Nomad co...
2024-09-071h 18Broke Down GarageRun The Generator While DrivingThis week the boys talk about how car YouTube seems to be falling apart. Jake and Brent also talk about drivers that started old. Jake talks about how cool what McLaren has pulled off truly is. Brent has big old van plans! Jake has big doubts about his AC plan. Brent explains a recent hack to Jake. Brent learns the term shooting brake (again). The fellas wrap it up shopping for GTOs.
2024-08-041h 48Broke Down GarageIt Ain’t Gunna Save YouThis week the boys are discussing a 32 Hudson Jake wants to buy. The boys talk about the pitfall of looking at different cars while your current car is broken. Brent talks about the downfall of Tesla and gets Jake all excited. The fellas discuss BMW and Toyota having hydrogen plans. Jake explains gas octane ratings to Brent. Jake and Brent also discuss how Musk is a confidence-man. The boys discuss bespoke coach built cars. Jake explains shooting brakes and British car manufacturer names to Brent. It’s a long one folks!
2024-07-202h 43Broke Down GarageDead CellsThis week Jake tries to talk Brent into a first generation Honda CRV. Jake also expresses his love of the original Rav 4 two doors. The boys discuss what they think the next classic cars will be. Brent has a theory about the M badging shenanigans at BMW, is more disappointed in his rental Jeep than he thought possible, and gets Jake riled up about dash plastics. Jake wishes Edsel had been handed the company. The fellas arrive at the decision that Brent has too much cam on the BMW. Will Brent have a new Kia on the next episode?
2024-07-131h 54Broke Down GarageI Wanna Drink ItThis week the boys talk about the dang Yangwang. Jake tells Brent about the BMW/Ford Land Rovers. Jake tells Brent about his favorite low-key car show on tv right now. The fellas talk about how certain cylinder combos are easier to balance. Brent also explains the Toyota Tundra recall. Jake admits how he feels about diesel.
2024-06-2855 minBroke Down GarageBunch of Dumb DoorsThis week the boys talk about the Supra sales and future of the car. Did the M sport badge water down true M cars? The fellas recap Jakes amazing car guessing abilities on Chubby Behemoth. Jake believes the first gen Audi R8 with the v8 is an all timer. The boys discuss why C7 Corvettes are way overpriced. The XLR-V is an ignorant decision that Jake really wants to make. Hyundai announced the price of the N.74 and the boys are pretty upset about it.
2024-06-2158 minBroke Down GarageRSVP To Go HomeThis week the boys start off talking about T-5 transmissions. There’s some Van culture talk, Brent talks about Benz new autonomous car, and we talk about the tesla combustion engine rumor. Jake hates Mercedes new sunroofs. Jake teaches Brent about Sciroccos. Will DMC ever actually come back? The boys are super excited about the tiny Toyota rumors. Jake and Brent talk about ABC Kei cars. They also talk about Porsche widow makers and why the car did that.
2024-06-161h 21Broke Down GarageTurbo Means Something!Will the Tesla Roadster happen? Jake is very upset about 4 doors being labeled coupes. Brent learns that the VW Rabbit came in a pickup variety and wants to mid engine one now. The Touareg is the best version of the Touareg, especially the V10 TDI. The boys think Porsche is out of line with their new naming conventions for electric cars. Alcantara fabric stinks and Jake can’t pronounce it. Brent likes himself a Lexus wood wheel and Jake tells him about Nardi wheels.
2024-06-071h 07Broke Down GarageGlory Of A DefrosterWhy aren’t we drifting deuce coupes? Brent got excused. Jake and Brent get into the history of car manufacturing. They discuss how the changes in cars now aren’t as important as the changes during the 60’s. Jake talks about how ZZ Top kind of ruined hot rod culture. Brent has developed a Forza/simulator addiction. Brent shares some racing advice he received that makes Jake lose his mind with frustration.
2024-06-021h 14Broke Down GarageCOUPES PLEASEThis week the boys saw an eclipse. Jake explains the list of stuff the Buick is having done. Brent is having a rough customer experience. Jake talks about how Buick accidentally put their engine a little further back. The boys get into their feelings on the new Integra.
2024-05-241h 07Broke Down GarageMatt DePalo Stops ByThis week the boys are joined by Matt DePalo (Director of engineering for Carbon High Performance), he helped out with the Z3 and E46 builds, he’s a huge LS fan, and an all around dope fella. Brent is on his second former drug dealer car, Matt tells us about a sketchy car trade, and tells us about his new Nissan 240 drift car. Matt also teaches Brent a little bit about why durability costs so much on a custom car build. The fellas talk usable vs unusable power. Matt tells Jake about a chassis swapped 51 Chevy on a Lexus. Ja...
2024-05-121h 27Broke Down GarageGuess Who Loves Hyundai?This week the boys discuss their broke down cars. Brent thinks he has bad luck working on cars, he thinks he is finally ready to sell the Z3, and is stoked on the Hyundai retro EVs. Jake explained the Buicks steering and frame specialties. Jake thinks Hyundai will be the new BMW in his heart, and talks about the N Vision 74. The boys wrap it up talking about the truck tariff.
2024-05-031h 23Broke Down GarageIt’s More Romantic…This week the boys start off by talking about some more race cheating! They wish that NASCAR was still cars we could go buy, they’re afraid of the used car market in the future, and Brent updates Jake on F1 going ons. Brent wants to champ car race! Are reality shows a good way to get people into watching racing?
2024-04-281h 16Broke Down GarageThe Last Batch Of RippersThis week the boys get excited about 7 speed manual transmission. They talk about the manual cars that are left on the market in 2024. Jake wants a GR86 so bad that Brent starts to think it’s a good idea too. Is this the last real generation of sports cars?! Jake breaks the news to Brent that the new Z is lame, then he explains that the 135i is sent from car heaven.
2024-04-192h 32Broke Down GarageIf You Ain’t Cheating, You Ain’t Tryin’This week the boys start out talking about military drugs. Jake explains to Brent that racing is the art of cheating. Jake talks about an Alfa Romeo hood fix that cracks him up. The boys fall in love with the slept on BMW M8. Is leasing or owning the way to go?
2024-04-121h 26Broke Down GarageIt Really Ties The Room TogetherThis week the boys discuss Brent getting back injections, watching tape, and if going to a dealer for service is a good idea. Jake thinks making an engine pretty is silly. Brent shares his discovery that EV cars are chewing through tires. Finally some F1 talk! Will there be a Chicago Grand Prix? Did they do Cadillac dirty?
2024-04-061h 19Broke Down GarageBig Wheels Are LameThis week the boys discuss the Scottsdale auction and how the market seems like chaos. Why do some cars have such expensive maintenance. Brent doesn’t know what to do about his suspension in both the LS BMWs. Jake gets mad about wheel size. Brent has a very dangerous sneeze situation. Jake tries to remember all of Nash auto history. They wrap it up talking about the biggest cruise ship in the world.
2024-03-201h 18Broke Down GarageThe Sun Is Rising On Us NowThis week Jake tells Brent how much he has fallen for the E-Ray and how ready he is for the Zora. The fellas discuss why Brent wasn’t aware of the AMG Black Label cars. Jake gets mad about a Land Cruiser detractor. The Buick broke down again and Brent wants to know why it isn’t fuelie yet. They hash out the perfect car couples dynamic for dating. Jake talks about the corvette that changed his life at LS fest. Are cars about to repo themselves?
2024-03-201h 10Broke Down GarageWas Bob Lutz Secretly Jesus?This week the fellas are talking Porsche BioFuel again, the Nissan 3 banger, and how many broken cars are enough? Brent’s jealous of a Bentley purchase. Jake rediscovers why he loves Bob Lutz. The boys hash out why EV classic car conversions are mostly a bad idea. Are Tesla cars built better or worse than Yugo cars?
2024-03-071h 26Broke Down GarageWe Cannot Get Into Planes!This week the boys talk about the new Land Cruiser and how excited Jake is for it. Brent explains why more car manufacturers should operate like In N Out. Jake pitches his idea for Bob Lutz Day. They discuss Carol Shelby’s involvement in the Viper program. Brent gets his heart broke by discovering who makes Lambo now. Jake mixes up the SRT6 and Caliber SRT4 for a few minutes. Why is the LS so popular and why don’t we see more late model engine swaps?
2024-02-271h 28Broke Down GarageAin’t Never Gunna RustThis week Brent and Jake Discuss the Puffco peak. Brent went to a Porsche show is upset by the scoring process. The talk about why old cars aren’t attractive to drive to younger folks. Is Kia dope? They talk about a Stosek Porsche Jake found for sale online way undervalue. The debate owning 1 car Vs owning several. Jake thinks that the new 2 series is too large. Jake explains to Brent why 12 cylinder engines are great nightmares.
2024-02-201h 15Broke Down GarageLS 4 BangerThis week the boys discuss Ralph Nader and why we don’t like him. We also talk about the Blueprint Engines LS 4 banger, why we want it, and what we would put it in. Brent discusses his beauty routine a little bit.
2024-02-1359 minBroke Down GarageBean BelieverThe boys discuss airless tires and why they shouldn’t be on passenger cars. Jake talks about the truck he finally found to replace his totaled one. The boys talk about getting a dealer license. Brent discovers the Ghia Golden Sahara and falls in love. We talk about why naming conventions are important. We both kinda have a crush on the M81 McLaren Mustang. FWD is lame, Mr. Bean is Rad.
2024-02-081h 31Broke Down GarageWelcome To CarsBrent and Jake talk about the Vegas race. Brent explains to Jake why the manhole covers weren’t a big deal. Brent broke his rear end and Jake tells him to get a 9” ford. Jake tries not to look at gas prices. The boys discuss lead in gas. Jake expresses his love for AMC and gets angry about wheel sizes.
2024-01-301h 11Broke Down GarageDumpin’ HamThis week Brent is in a hyperbolic chamber! Jake and Brent are talking about the new prelude again, Ralph Lauren and his car collection, concept cars, and will there be an end to the auto show as we know it? Jake expresses his love for the Isuzu Impulse and Subaru XT. Brent had to reluctantly cancel his trip to Vegas for the race.
2024-01-231h 08Broke Down GarageBrent Explains Super Licence To JakeThis week Brent tells Jake about his back problems, Jake wishes Verstappen would talk trash, and Brent breaks down how much a Super Licence cost. They discuss heel toe technique. Jake shares a pretty bad car idea with Brent.
2024-01-1657 minBroke Down GaragePorsche eFuel Gets Brent and Jake ExcitedThis week Brent and Jake are discussing the Koenigsegg 3 cylinder motor, Porsche making artificial petrol, and is the new Mazda rotary hybrid concept a pipe dream? Then the boys agree on Hyundai being a surprisingly cool company. Jake tells Brent about why sales tactics have ruined the car market. The boys also get really disappointed by the new Corvette SUV. Brent learns about Rambler and the best feature they had. Jake tells Brent about Stellantis Auto Corp.
2024-01-0956 min
Broke Down GarageBroke Down GarageBrent Gill’s Back!!! With new guest host Jake Becker. They hadn’t decided on the name change yet, so the title up front won’t match. The boys discuss the new Honda Prelude, Mazda Rotary and Toyota FTS-E Concepts. They debate when they think the best modern car era was. Jake tells Brent why John Delorean was the man. The boys send out a prayer for a 2 door Stinger. Brent tells Jake all about the F1 and Sprint Races at Circuit of The Americas.
2024-01-0255 min