In this episode of the Talkin’ Shop Podcast we sit down with YouTuber Alex Kersten (AutoAlex) — the man who walked away from the hugely successful Car Throttle to build his own automotive empire. Alex opens up about the pressure of going solo, what it was like to launch AutoAlex Cars and hit over 300,000 subscribers in just three weeks, and how he almost gave it all up before it even began. He talks candidly about the backlash from fans when he bought a “too nice” car (yep- the Porsche Macan story!), why he sold it, and how he’s learned from his mistakes.We also chat about restoring forgotten classics, dream road trips, the magic of old-school motoring, and how he and his team are shaping the next generation of British car shows. This one’s packed with laughs, honesty, nostalgia and some home truths about YouTube life, the car scene, and what success really means.

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Alex Kersten:
https://www.youtube.com/@AutoalexCars
https://www.youtube.com/@Autoalexv2
https://www.youtube.com/@AutoAlexPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/autoalex/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Autoalex-Alex-Kersten/100076398660374/#
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YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfCF-Ws2dlI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbX1V46I9LQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7hq_4mhRc4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zptUEj-E13E

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.

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Taylor Hetherington:
https://www.instagram.com/taylorhetherington_/
https://www.instagram.com/taylormadecarsandclassics/
https://www.youtube.com/@taylormadecarsofficial

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YouTube videos mentioned in this podcast:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULTHfZCgTb0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m3mk9dn_GY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efc3It_51rc

In this episode of the Talkin' Shop Podcast, we sit down with trucker, social media star and all-around funnyman, David Crossley. He fills us in on the ups and downs in his life over the last two years since he originally joined us on the podcast. He talks about how he lost his dream job at United Autosports (McLaren), giving us the full, unfiltered story on why he was let go and how it affected him personally. He also shares with us some unbelievable, hilarious and unhinged stories from his recent trips to India, Thailand and more! And he discusses why he's now decided to start his business up again, DC European, and his plans for his company's success.

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David Crossley:
https://www.instagram.com/davidcrossley126/
https://youtube.com/@Davidcrossley126
https://linktr.ee/david.cr127

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