As simple British folk, we love nothing more than a humble jacket potato, so when Preston’s own SpudBros became a viral hit a few years ago, we completely understood the hype. Now after a series of exciting pop-ups, the boys are back with an altogether different offering – a drive-thru in collaboration with Autotrader.
This February, viral sensations SpudBros are opening their first drive-thru – with a twist. The pair have teamed up with Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, to provide their signature spuds and a unique drive-thru experience where your car gets valued in under 10 seconds.
How will the SpudBros Autotater drive-thru work?
The Autotater drive-thru will open on the 12th February 2026 for one day only, at Depot Mayfield, Manchester, and gives visitors the chance to get an instant car valuation, provided by Autotrader’s award winning valuation service, alongside a complimentary jacket potato served by the SpudBros themselves.
The drive-thru will feature a limited menu of two exclusive creations: the Autotater, a high-octane twist on a classic loaded spud and Curry In A Hurry, SpudBros’ signature garlic chicken curry. More than just a meal stop, the unique, multi-sensory, and interactive experience will also include the chance to tune into the “Spud FM” radio programme with Jacob and Harley before visitors collect their complimentary spud and receive a live car valuation from Autotrader.
Jacob and Harley Nelson, the founders of SpudBros said: “This is a big one for us. We’ve fed people across the country and even internationally, and Manchester is one of our most requested visits, so this is a really exciting opportunity.
“We love doing things that get people talking, and we also love cars, so teaming up with fellow Northern brand Autotrader lets us serve up something new that we feel passionately about – a free spud, a car valuation, and telling the story through social media.”
How to get onto the guest list at the Autotater drive-thru
To give everyone a fair chance of getting onto the guest list of this first-ever event, Autotrader will be running a draw. Those interested in going, can simply enter their details on the dedicated event page on the Autotrader website. A lucky number of people will then be selected at random to nosh on some of the best scran in town, while getting their cars valued.
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SpudBros, the Preston-born duo, have built a cult following of more than 4.8 million fans on TikTok and Instagram for their over-the-top loaded potatoes and tongue-in-cheek humour.