Merry Christmas Everyone, Hope you enjoy this one featuring the gateman 👍👍 Also check out the Topdon Offers over Xmas with 20% Off - Not Interested then just use time strap bar to scroll on to the main video.
Merry Xmas Lee, put a gb sticker on back bumper jobs a good un 😅 Look forward to seeing you at G3 in new year (driver🤐) Now go put your feet up, plan next year and stop buying work if possible 😉👍👍👍👍
Best car review/blog on UA-cam in my opinion. Down to earth guy, no dramas all the cars are well presented, look after his customers up and beyond what other dealers offer, and if I were a lot closer, would buy from without a doubt. Doing a great job Lee 👍
Had one of those Jags for years, absolutely faultless and never did less than 30 mpg. To spoil one to keep a poxy Range Rover on the road is sacrilege.
The bonnet ornament is called a Leaper. That one will be glued to the bonnet but should come off ok. To be honest they look a bit weird on the XF bonnet.
Enjoyed your Bloggs for many months. Probably the most honest trader I’ve known. Certainly prepare cars better than any garage I’ve ever worked at during my time in the motor trade. Have a great Christmas. Just ordered Topdom jump starter 2000. With the 20% discount. Thank you. ❤
Back in the old days when the company loved the Jag brand the jaguar on the bonnet the roaring cat, the e type, gangsters in the big old style jag, inspector morse. Not sure what it is now. I just know no one wants it
Lee you need to put a jump pack and tyre inflation pump on your list from Santa...a must for any car dealer. Im surprised they didnt charge you storage fees...BCA Bristol would of. 😂
If I were risking having that for me, apart from making sure its mechanically sound, the only other thing I'd do is remove the mascot, its an eyesore and a pedestrian nightmare. Other than that, its a beauty for the money. Thanks for a year of excellent content and have yourselves a fantastic festive period.
Nice one Lee. You finally dealt with the Jaguar. More money in the bank and not a lot of work given you have traded it on. As I have said many times an honest man who sells cars you can be sure they have been dealt with before you buy them from him. I often look at ad's in local magazine and wonder if the selling dealer has done what you do and conclude unlikely so if I needed a car in your price range I would certainly check what stock you had.
Thanks Lee for answering questions I’ve asked by email throughout the year and thanks for the great content you put out , have a blessed Yule and a happy new year .
Merry Christmas Lee and family..have a good rest. Your out growing the Pitch already especially in the workshop could do with an extra room & ramp and another mechanic.
A bit longer and you could have resold it as a classic! Wife wanted one of these (the Sport) couple of years ago but I found an 71k Merc C 220 Bluef-cy sport, had it chipped and done 3yrs no issues, also have a receipt for a new rear subframe fitted by Merc! a common problem. Hearing about the engine reliability and fuel consumption makes me glad we got the Merc. Happy Xmas to you all🦌
Lee could you perhaps do a video talking through the other products you use to valet a car, including how you polish it up, the paintwork on mine is really dull
I have 2009 jag xf love this motor not missed a beat since I have owned it great solid runner and drives like new , I have driven a new one but still prefer this older type, have a great Christmas Lee enjoy your videos I will keep watching in 2025
All the best Lee. You have come so far and done brilliantly. I was watching well b4 you moved to the new pitch and the way you have grown the business is a good lesson in how to evolve and react to change. Wishing you a great Xmas and even more great content in 2025 and continued success with the pitch. 🎉
1750 as a trade sale is all of its money, but these are great cars, and the mpg is much better than you said, you will get over 40mpg, and 60mpg on a motorway is normal.
Bought one of these, almost same mileage and year a little while ago with history, v clean. Only decent thing I could find for my budget down here. Nearly 50 mpg on a run. Superb drive. Going to look after it and hope for the best. That passenger system thing is an intermiittent sensor(s) at front fault. Clears easily amd relatively easy fix though can be a few quid.. Also believe this particular "Lion" engine is not the same batch as the landy ones which have crank failures. The 2.2 can have multiple issues when it clocks up but can't they all??!!
Merry Christmas to yourself, family and staff Lee. The Jag is such a lovely, however dangerous car. Like my Antara, you just know it's going to break or at some point, become a nightmare lol. Whatever happened to Points, Plugs, a walk around the engine, fix it with an adjustable spanner and away you go. !!!
I don't understand why you wouldn't subscribe to a channel you invest time in to. That should be the very least you do. It's free entertainment and you could learn something. If it helps Lee to keep improving the channel, it's the very least you should do. Well done Lee, and thank you again.
Thanks Lee, and a very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones too. Quick question though please.........not noticed that you have ever had an automatic Aygo? is it because they are rare / expensive, or are they just crap? Cheers, Tony.
I've had two XFs and think they are great cars. Also, based on you recommendation I bought one of those Top Don jump packs, a great bit of kit, thanks!
The Leaper on the bonnet was standard fit in some markets, but illegal in the UK because of pedestrian safety. It should be an MOT fail, and a fine for dangerous parts if you get a police or DVSA officer who's short on fines for the day.
hopefully when the social media guy is onboard the gateman can have his own dedicated weekly Car UK vlog. unless its fully self retracting, isn't the bonnet ornament on the Jag an MOT issue in the same way that sharp edges are on damaged body panels/parts?
Talking about a 1980's working mens club, My dearly missed father in law lived in alsagers bank (coldest place in the uk i swear) and we use to visit him and pop to the miner welfare for a game of bingo and the meat raffle. Happy days.
Thanks again for another excellent video .Even better with Topdon discount codes..Have purchased JS1500 Jump Starter and 600s Diagnostic Item..Would only have bought 1 of it wasn't for discount codes👍.. Thanks again and Merry Xmas to you and all your viewers..🎄🎄
Love your vlogen ans so interesting to see the in and outs of the car trade, before I forget Merry Christmas, by the way the gateman is not the most friendly type, regards from NewZealand
I think its called a Leaper Lee - featured on the old time Jags I suspect it was to establish the name post war as pre-war Jaguar were SS Motors and as you can imagine in a post war landscape that would have been a tough sell
Hello from Ireland, Lee. Happy Xmas to you, and the Family, the Gateman, is not happy lol. Jesus is that not a very cheap, Jaguar, Lee? It sounds cheap. I never knew you could swap these engines around, I guess, if you are someone who needs the engine, then bye, bye Jaguar, lol. 7mts at the Auction yard, lol. You're Crazy Lee. Now I know the Yardman must have had a Bounty on you're head lol 😅😅😅. Wicked video again, Lee. Chat soon, bro. 🙏🙏🎅🎅🎅👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Merry Christmas Lee. I am thinking of getting the JS2000, but I am not sure what connectors are needed to recharge the unit. It says it has a Type-C Cable. Does this plug into a 13amp socket? Thank you for your help.
neighbour has one of them and he had an old leak, first guy he got he was changing parts for fun so clueless, got a second guy and it turns out all it needed was a o-ring and its a common fault
Merry Christmas Everyone, Hope you enjoy this one featuring the gateman 👍👍 Also check out the Topdon Offers over Xmas with 20% Off - Not Interested then just use time strap bar to scroll on to the main video.
You too...Thanks for the videos this year....Looking forward to the next...
Merry Xmas Lee, put a gb sticker on back bumper jobs a good un 😅
Look forward to seeing you at G3 in new year (driver🤐)
Now go put your feet up, plan next year and stop buying work if possible 😉👍👍👍👍
Merry Christmas mate
Would you consider doing the odd car review in the future? I think it would push your views up even more
Have a good Christmas
Merry Christmas, enjoy the break.
Lee, my wife tried to order 3 topdons 2000 and the promo code does not work ?
Best car review/blog on UA-cam in my opinion.
Down to earth guy, no dramas all the cars are well presented, look after his customers up and beyond what other dealers offer, and if I were a lot closer, would buy from without a doubt.
Doing a great job Lee 👍
Thanks reece 👍👍 Happy Christmas
Well said
You made the right decision - I wouldn't retail a 15 year old XF V6 either.
Had one of those Jags for years, absolutely faultless and never did less than 30 mpg. To spoil one to keep a poxy Range Rover on the road is sacrilege.
The jag video better than Netflix tonight.
Lol ..."let's see it move" 😂😂😂 clearly Mr Gateman still had his doubts .......👍. Have a good break thanks for the videos.
He reminds me of Blakey off 'On The Buses'. Dont buy a bus-he'll never leave you alone 😂😂
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The bonnet ornament is called a Leaper. That one will be glued to the bonnet but should come off ok. To be honest they look a bit weird on the XF bonnet.
Yes sort of thing I suspect to see on a old XJ8 or Daimler Sovereign 😁👍
Yes, lose the cat!
Not keep with it on a modern car - just looks strange......
Enjoyed your Bloggs for many months. Probably the most honest trader I’ve known. Certainly prepare cars better than any garage I’ve ever worked at during my time in the motor trade. Have a great Christmas. Just ordered Topdom jump starter 2000. With the 20% discount. Thank you. ❤
Much appreciated!
Ah the long awaited Jag vid! It was a totally different brand when you bought it!! Merry Christmas Lee
Many thanks 👍👍
Back in the old days when the company loved the Jag brand the jaguar on the bonnet the roaring cat, the e type, gangsters in the big old style jag, inspector morse. Not sure what it is now. I just know no one wants it
@@FranssensMIt's now a brightly coloured rainbow ....for people that would never buy a Jaguar.....Budweiser found out the hard way 🤔
Lee you need to put a jump pack and tyre inflation pump on your list from Santa...a must for any car dealer. Im surprised they didnt charge you storage fees...BCA Bristol would of. 😂
If I were risking having that for me, apart from making sure its mechanically sound, the only other thing I'd do is remove the mascot, its an eyesore and a pedestrian nightmare. Other than that, its a beauty for the money. Thanks for a year of excellent content and have yourselves a fantastic festive period.
Gateman needs a Christmas card with a jag on it!
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Nice one Lee. You finally dealt with the Jaguar. More money in the bank and not a lot of work given you have traded it on. As I have said many times an honest man who sells cars you can be sure they have been dealt with before you buy them from him.
I often look at ad's in local magazine and wonder if the selling dealer has done what you do and conclude unlikely so if I needed a car in your price range I would certainly check what stock you had.
The gateman is on fire 🔥, his very best form.
Thanks Lee for answering questions I’ve asked by email throughout the year and thanks for the great content you put out , have a blessed Yule and a happy new year .
all the best Adrian
Gateman should be on the stage! Talk about Hammin' it up! 😜
Merry Christmas Lee and family..have a good rest.
Your out growing the Pitch already especially in the workshop could do with an extra room & ramp and another mechanic.
Bought a JS2000 when you first showed us. Ages ago. On the Mini with the blowing pipe. Absolutely great piece of kit.👍
The best stuff for cleaning leather is the soap flakes you used to be able to buy for hand washing, used to have a valeting business many moons ago.
A bit longer and you could have resold it as a classic! Wife wanted one of these (the Sport) couple of years ago but I found an 71k Merc C 220 Bluef-cy sport, had it chipped and done 3yrs no issues, also have a receipt for a new rear subframe fitted by Merc! a common problem. Hearing about the engine reliability and fuel consumption makes me glad we got the Merc. Happy Xmas to you all🦌
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Thanks for the videos Lee, always look forward to seeing them, have a great Christmas 😊
Great seeing the Jag rolling along! Looking forward to next year’s content, have a good Christmas Lee, you certainly deserve a break!
Thanks 👍
Brisk is the best interior cleaner seats carpets plastics leather big up dom autosmart man
Lee could you perhaps do a video talking through the other products you use to valet a car, including how you polish it up, the paintwork on mine is really dull
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I have 2009 jag xf love this motor not missed a beat since I have owned it great solid runner and drives like new , I have driven a new one but still prefer this older type, have a great Christmas Lee enjoy your videos I will keep watching in 2025
Same here, cracking bus for the money. Happy new year,
i look forward to the gateman now lol hope he has a good xmas and new year
Merry Christmas to you and your team enjoyed watching your videos over the past year and excited for the next year of videos
All the best Lee. You have come so far and done brilliantly. I was watching well b4 you moved to the new pitch and the way you have grown the business is a good lesson in how to evolve and react to change. Wishing you a great Xmas and even more great content in 2025 and continued success with the pitch. 🎉
Thanks so much
1750 as a trade sale is all of its money, but these are great cars, and the mpg is much better than you said, you will get over 40mpg, and 60mpg on a motorway is normal.
Happy Christmas to you and family Lee❤
Drove past AB Prees coming back Shrewsbury today and looked into their yard
I will not lie, there may be some vehicles in that yard which are mine 🤣👍
@@carukchannelbrilliant. Can but imagine Lee !!!!!
cheers for this Lee have a great Christmas Break! il be looking forward to the Videos over Christmas!
Thanks 👍
They call the jag emblem a leaper,I used to make jag landrover cars, happy Xmas lee
Bought one of these, almost same mileage and year a little while ago with history, v clean. Only decent thing I could find for my budget down here. Nearly 50 mpg on a run. Superb drive. Going to look after it and hope for the best. That passenger system thing is an intermiittent sensor(s) at front fault. Clears easily amd relatively easy fix though can be a few quid.. Also believe this particular "Lion" engine is not the same batch as the landy ones which have crank failures. The 2.2 can have multiple issues when it clocks up but can't they all??!!
Good video Lee glad the gate man is happy 😊
Interesting story on the jaguar and nice outcome.
Have a great Christmas 🎄:-) thanks for all the vids
Thanks claire
Merry Christmas to yourself, family and staff Lee.
The Jag is such a lovely, however dangerous car. Like my Antara, you just know it's going to break or at some point, become a nightmare lol.
Whatever happened to Points, Plugs, a walk around the engine, fix it with an adjustable spanner and away you go. !!!
👍agree
Great conclusion to the Jaaaaaag.
I don't understand why you wouldn't subscribe to a channel you invest time in to. That should be the very least you do. It's free entertainment and you could learn something. If it helps Lee to keep improving the channel, it's the very least you should do. Well done Lee, and thank you again.
Good luck with the Jag, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you also as to deserve it👍
it’s the Jag vid!
Thanks Lee, and a very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones too. Quick question though please.........not noticed that you have ever had an automatic Aygo? is it because they are rare / expensive, or are they just crap?
Cheers, Tony.
Rare and expensive, never driven one or come across them so not sure how reliable they are.
Seems like a minefield buying and selling modern second hand cars. Thanks for being honest and candid in the vids, merry xmas !
I've had two XFs and think they are great cars. Also, based on you recommendation I bought one of those Top Don jump packs, a great bit of kit, thanks!
Love the gate man so funny.
🎉 jag vid landed!
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The Leaper on the bonnet was standard fit in some markets, but illegal in the UK because of pedestrian safety. It should be an MOT fail, and a fine for dangerous parts if you get a police or DVSA officer who's short on fines for the day.
Calling that bloke at the start Mr Gay Man got me chuckling at 9 seconds in...funny! 🤣🤣😂😂
hopefully when the social media guy is onboard the gateman can have his own dedicated weekly Car UK vlog. unless its fully self retracting, isn't the bonnet ornament on the Jag an MOT issue in the same way that sharp edges are on damaged body panels/parts?
If the gateman ever loses his job, I think you should employ him out of principal 😂
Talking about a 1980's working mens club,
My dearly missed father in law lived in alsagers bank (coldest place in the uk i swear) and we use to visit him and pop to the miner welfare for a game of bingo and the meat raffle.
Happy days.
Happy Xmas. To all at the carpitch
Happy Christmas Lee & family , have a good one & catch you in the New Year
Hi hope you have a nice Xmas present for the gate man 😊
Good decision to trade on. That leaper on bonnet is horrible. Not sure how that passes an MOT.
Hi are you going to do anything with the metro next year,mines tucked up in the garage for the winter
Yes I was going to sort it this month but no time now, January it will need to be sent away to be restored.
That first one was the best bit of kit I bought
The gate man needs his own chanel😆.
Another great show!!! Thank you
Great content all year lee
Got a pre facelift front grill and surround if your customer interested 👍
Thanks again for another excellent video .Even better with Topdon discount codes..Have purchased JS1500 Jump Starter and 600s Diagnostic Item..Would only have bought 1 of it wasn't for discount codes👍.. Thanks again and Merry Xmas to you and all your viewers..🎄🎄
Many thanks brian all the best for 2025
Love your vlogen ans so interesting to see the in and outs of the car trade, before I forget Merry Christmas, by the way the gateman is not the most friendly type, regards from NewZealand
Happy Christmas Lee
Great video. Have a great Xmas.
Happy Christmas Lee and look forward to seeing more fantastic videos in 2025
Happy xmas james
I think its called a Leaper Lee - featured on the old time Jags I suspect it was to establish the name post war as pre-war Jaguar were SS Motors and as you can imagine in a post war landscape that would have been a tough sell
Mr CarUK you should of asked gateman if he had some shampoo and water so you could of washed it there too im sure he'd help chamois leather it
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Another cracking video all the best for 2025 fella.
Thanks, you too!
Merry Christmas to you and everyone at the pitch
Just ordered the topdon 8000 … 👍 fingers crossed it’s as good as you say
Very Merry Christmas….have a great break 🤞 for 2025 Peter
Thanks, you too!
Actually Ford/PSA units the diesels in JLRs from this era.The 2.0 petrol is also a Ford unit, its still more of a Jaag than whats about to come.
Yes I think it found its way into the ford ranger 2.2 also
@@carukchannel Yep also in the Mondeo too.
Merry Christmas Lee
Cheers Lee have a good Christmas to you and your family
Many thanks graemefrank
2.2 engine didn’t come out until facelift in 2012
Great channel! Many thanks.
Love the content
Top Block enjoy ur holidays
Well done on that one once again Lee did you give the Gate man a tip lol 😁Merry xmas to you😁
always look after the gateman 👍
Hello from Ireland, Lee. Happy Xmas to you, and the Family, the Gateman, is not happy lol. Jesus is that not a very cheap, Jaguar, Lee? It sounds cheap. I never knew you could swap these engines around, I guess, if you are someone who needs the engine, then bye, bye Jaguar, lol. 7mts at the Auction yard, lol. You're Crazy Lee. Now I know the Yardman must have had a Bounty on you're head lol 😅😅😅. Wicked video again, Lee. Chat soon, bro. 🙏🙏🎅🎅🎅👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
thanks liam
Not more shenanigans with the gateman. 🤣
great video lee great car
Thanks 👍
The best way to get rusty brakes sorted is go for a long drive like you are the Night Rider from Mad Max 😊
All the best for 2025! 😎
I have finally subscribed . Love the jag
G101 is great stuff 😊
Lee merry Christmas and all the best for 2025🎉🎉🎉🎉
Lucas batteries are good
What a lot of motor for £1750 🤔
Merry Christmas Lee. I am thinking of getting the JS2000, but I am not sure what connectors are needed to recharge the unit. It says it has a Type-C Cable. Does this plug into a 13amp socket? Thank you for your help.
It plugs into a typical 13A phone charger plug with your USB-C cable.Hope this helps.
@@rossleigh7842 Thank you for that information. I have a Apple phone so that charger may work.
spot on
Drivers door aperture seal?
2.7 s type too
Would save an xf over a ranger rover any day imo
I think that bonnet ornament is actually illegal?
Had one on my Jag and never had a problem
I think that leaper ornament is horrific.
I have a late face-lift XF as a daily.
Under the Bad Taste act.
neighbour has one of them and he had an old leak, first guy he got he was changing parts for fun so clueless, got a second guy and it turns out all it needed was a o-ring and its a common fault
Shocked at the mot failure!are you going to have to fix all that before you trade it on?
I can't work out if the gateman hates you or loves you!
he secretly loves me I reckon 😁