Welcome to Broke Down Garage, the ultimate podcast where comedian Brent Gill and passionate historic car enthusiast Jake Becker dive into the exhilarating world of automobiles. Join us every week as we explore everything car-related, from our own project cars to daily drivers, racing adventures, parts choices, and the latest automotive news. Whether you’re a gearhead or just starting your journey into the world of cars, we’ve got you covered. Expect lively discussions on new cars, cutting-ed ...
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This 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 …
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This 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 dis…
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This 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 …
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This 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.…
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This 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 Jak…
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This 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. …
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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 …
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Why 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…
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This 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.By BrokeDownGarage
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This 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 Bre…
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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 tal…
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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?…
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This 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 sen…
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If You Ain’t Cheating, You Ain’t Tryin’
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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?By BrokeDownGarage
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This 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?…
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This 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…
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This 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. J…
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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?…
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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 Cal…
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This 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…
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This 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.By BrokeDownGarage
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The 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 …
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Brent 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.…
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This 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.…
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This 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.By BrokeDownGarage
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Porsche eFuel Gets Brent and Jake Excited
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This 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 Co…
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Brent 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…
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