Guido: The master of tire changing in the Cars universe
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CharacterRadiator SpringsPiston Cup
Only three words of English, and yet the fastest pit stop of the saga. Guido is a small blue “Alza Tutto” forklift whose design is inspired by the 1959 BMW Isetta. Luigi's assistant at Casa Della Tires, the only words he says in English are “Pit Stop!”, “Paparazzi” and “okay”. He trains at night on wooden frames before changing Lightning McQueen's tires at record speed in the Piston Cup final, right under the noses of Chick Hicks' crew. His original voice is that of Guido Quaroni, technical director at Pixar. This profile retraces his journey.
Summary
- Introduction: Guido, the King of the Pit
- Who is Guido?
- A character who only speaks Italian
- The Master of Tire Changes
- Anecdotes
- Summary Table
- FAQ
Introduction: Guido, the King of the Pit
In the world of Cars, Guido is the little forklift from Radiator Springs, Luigi's assistant and a virtuoso at changing tires. He only speaks Italian, but his talent goes beyond words.
🚲 As Luigi's assistant, Guido spends his life on other people's tires; the only ones you'll ever wear out under your own pedals are on our Cars bikes.
📘 To learn about his boss, also read Luigi.
Lightning pit stop
Cars Car Italian Forklift from Radiator Springs - Guido
Guido as a miniature forklift, always ready to change four tires faster than a blink of an eye.
Who is Guido?
Guido is a small "Alza Tutto" forklift, whose design is inspired by the 1959 BMW Isetta. Blue and cheerful, he assists Luigi at Casa Della Tires.
☕ Casa Della Tires, where Guido assists Luigi day in, day out, is ringed with stacks of tires; our Cars coasters bring those stackable rounds right under your mug.
A character who only speaks Italian
Guido speaks exclusively Italian, which often leaves his interlocutors puzzled. The only words he says in English are "Pit Stop!", "Paparazzi" and "okay" — a recurring comedic device.
The master of tire changes
Guido's dream is to perform a real pit stop on a race car. He practices at night on wooden frames. During the Piston Cup final in Cars 1, he changes Lightning McQueen's tires at a record speed, humiliating Chick Hicks' pit crew.
Anecdotes
- Guido is voiced by Guido Quaroni, a Pixar technical director from Monza (Italy)
- his design is inspired by the BMW Isetta
- he forms, with Luigi, the Italian duo of Ferrari fans in the saga
- his lightning-fast pit stop makes the opposing team's "mustaches drop"
👒 Out in the middle of the desert, Luigi and Guido cheer on the Scuderia with green-white-red pennants on their heads; for your own hours in full sun, our Cars bucket hats cover you far better than a pennant.
Summary Table
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vehicle type | "Alza Tutto" forklift (inspired by the 1959 BMW Isetta) |
| Color | Blue |
| Role | Luigi's assistant, pit crew |
| Special feature | Only speaks Italian |
| VO Voice | Guido Quaroni |
| Appearances | Cars 1, 2, 3 |
Also read: the real car that inspired Guido — and all the other Cars characters.
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Guido in Cars?Guido is a small blue forklift, Luigi's assistant and a virtuoso at changing tires in Radiator Springs.
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What vehicle is Guido?He is an "Alza Tutto" forklift whose design is inspired by the 1959 BMW Isetta.
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Why does Guido only speak Italian?It's a comedic character trait: he speaks Italian, only saying "Pit Stop!", "Paparazzi" and "okay" in English.
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Who voices Guido in the original version?Guido is voiced by Guido Quaroni, an Italian technical director at Pixar.
Pit stop workshop
LEGO Juniors Cars - Guido and Luigi's Pit Stop
Reenact the pit stop with Guido and Luigi in LEGO Juniors: new tires guaranteed in record time.