I owe this customer a BIG apology!
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- It ended up this chap was right all along!
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Blimey, you're busy! You may have seen that High Peak Autos has just decided to keep a similar Volvo estate (54 reg XC70) with 300k miles for himself - those interiors never seem to wear out!
Morning bud your honesty is so pleasing to witness time and time again. A dealer actively trying to show a tiny knock sound to customer is unheard of anywhere else. Opposite infact and they'd turn radio on to mask any sounds and say nothing unless buyer picks up on it. Well worth a train journey from anywhere in UK to purchase a vehicle from yourself 👌
Much appreciated Andy!
I echo the appreciation of the honesty 👏
Years ago I went and looked at a vehicle, loud popping sound from underneath in the middle so got under the car and tell tale signs of soot along the exhaust. Put my hand there and could feel the gases escaping and could even stop them by lifting the exhaust slightly.
Apparently it wasn’t an exhaust leak but in fact standard for all vehicles to make that noise and leak gas when the exhaust system is cold.
I walked and I think other people started to realise as well as that car sales place was only around for another 6 months after that
Keep up the good work
@@ChopsGarage no problem buddy I'll only ever be honest in giving my view or opinions on topics, I've been watching your journey from almost the start so I'm confident it's the real genuine you we see on our screens and people enjoy witnessing and watching a honest straight talking car dealer. Slowly changing the views of many like myself who decided long time ago all car traders are dodgy ready to deceive buyers and take the money rapid while car is still starting and running lol. James I'm literally waiting for the right car to come up for my mom and you'll be seeing me at your unit straight off train from Oldbury westmids
That Volvo is gold. D5’s are good for 3-400k, they just need the occasional intercooler, air con condenser, top / bottom engine mounts and nothing much goes wrong except the usual alarm fault (corroded internal battery), seizing calliper’s and steering angle sensor. Tend to eat front tyres too. Great stereo, seats, power and economy, especially with the manual box. Beware if a slipping clutch because with the DMF it’s a £1k job 😮
To sort the alarm, you need to replace the alarm control module. It is under the passenger side wheel arch and a straightforward enough fix.
The part itself is about £160 plus around an hour of time.
It has a backup lithium battery inside, and this basicly corrodes over time, causing the fault code or occasionally the alarm to chirp.
@@paulf2529 I did look into changing it a few years ago but never got round to it as not cheap. I just took the siren fuse out, and tend to lock with key so as not to activate alarm. However having just looked, there are used ones now on eBay for just 15 quid so am tempted but probably a bit of a faff to fit? I wonder if it needs recoding to the car too?
@71MWhite mine didn't, I found a UA-cam video and followed this, it's a slightly awkward job taking the wheel arch spray lining off and a couple of rivets if I remember to drill out that hold the control module on.
It took about an hour on my xc60.
@@paulf2529 did you need it recoding to the car at main dealers?
@71MWhite no, I did use a new oem module but it was plug and play.
Ree set the error codes with obd reader.
thank you James,a great update looks like your going to be busy though,,and good to see you doing well but with your rep and work ethics its not surprising..
have a good weekend,👍👌
Thanks 👍
A few times I’ve had cars come back with faults that we can’t find… usually until we’ve just sold it again to the next customer 🙄😂
Trouble is they are using it daily, we often only have time for a run out
Yes. Correct. I have 2 back a year. Dec to Feb this year 4. All buyers regret all old cars no drivetrain faults. Lied about breakdowns on 1. Another cheap Px returned no reason lied to on subframe rust. A door that had sunk we lifted for a lock. Lied to on 3 tyres, were all 6/7 mm not 1.6 mmm told. and a Beetle on 138k miles they took for a 150 point check and service but was 15 stamp service on a 2006 VW and they had already returned one new car. What is wrong with all these people. If you want new buy new. Used to have cars back only MBO. Major mechanical breakdown only. Cost of living crisis. Bringing them back like it’s in car entertainment on a new car. None anything other than start on the button great to drive. Worst was a door lock. Couple rust needed no weld just brushing off. All cars presented nicely between a Saturday and a Monday had change mind. Don’t buy old if not into bangernomics. Buy new.
@@zzhughesd trouble understanding you
Excellent work Chops, your car’s selling like hot cakes, great for February
Cheers bud
James, something that might help the clunk on the Honda
Had a service tech bulletin for my Mazda RX8 , now i hadn't noticed it until i'd read the bulletin,but with the car off you could notice a very slight knock through the wheel , and it was slight.
The cure was to grease the UJ on the column and part of the sliding tube that has splines for the adjustable wheel.
Did the job myself and it worked .
Cheers buddy!
"Blind Bid Chops" - wasn't he a blues guitarist? 😋 Props to Davy the Jedi Paintmeister.👍
lol
Glad you got the switch for the corsa ok. More than welcome 👍👍👍
Thanks again!
That's what Volvo enthusiasts refer to as a P2 V70. They had a choice of both comfort and sports seats (this has the latter). The gearshift as well is the optional 'spaceball' which Honda later copied in their Civic.
Exactly, Manchester United doesn't suck. I hope he accepted your apology. 😘
I had a 59 plate V70 as a company car for 4 years, brilliant car and the most comfy I have ever had
On the Volvo, check the front windscreen for leaks. My S40 (2009) has a leak and water was getting in at the top and down the passenger side pillar. Luckily I've caught mine early and the footwell was only damp, not soaked. Mines been taken out and re sealed next week. Aparantly it's common on Volvo's around that age, they didn't apply enough primer/glue at the factory and the seal fails as time goes on. Keep up the good work, love watching your videos 👍🙂
Cheers Paul, its sold out now anyhow trade
I like my rear wheel drive Volvos. Had a 1986 740GLE in 2002. Paid £425, kept for 5 years. Next was a new Corolla for a few years. Then in 2009 bought a 1989 240GLT Auto estate for £350 with 159,410 miles. Had that for 8 years as the only car and then bought a 1996 Volvo 940 LPT auto estate for £250. 2.3 litre B230FK engine. Sold the 240 2 years later for £500 with 234,000 miles. Still ran perfect. The 940 I still have. Had no major issues, just service and age related cooling/rad hose changes. Easy to DIY service. Also have a 2015 Toyota Auris Hybrid. Cheap to run and zero tax atm. Believe 2025 rising to £10 per year. Prefer the character and driving of my 940.
James a word of warning when you drain the oil on the saab make sure you remove the correct sump plug as one is the gearbox drain plug !
lol good point
Your deffo getting sharper mate, like that the price is the price, I'll use that, you'll find just a few words like you said is worth 100s.
True, like your pug vid lol
@@ChopsGarage yes bud, it's my new harsh Sales method, tbh it's a one owner car, full test, but windows keep blowing the fuse or I'd tidy it up and 995 it, gave 250 for it so it's a wage at 695.
with the economy as it is and with the outlook people will be hanging on to their old cheapie ( as long as its reliable ) and I have known quite a few people in the last few months who's lease deal has ended and they haven't taken out another due to cost. My pensioner Dad's Merc A class went back and he bought a 59 plate Fiesta - fits his finances much better
I agree
Fantastic update on the trading ! Your videos are so varied and interesting most definitely my favourite channel keep it up
Thanks, will do!
Hi James, that volvo is a great car, definitely one to list, don't trade it.
Too late
Little Skoda looking great James.
This comment is no knock on you but no wonder Ford sold so many cars in the UK in the 70,'s.We live with cars now that all look the same? Yes they dont rot and start in cold weather but by god they are dull.You just stick a mk1 granada aside them and you may just get my point?
Well happy for you James, you never stop, glad it’s going well. Very enjoyable videos, any thoughts on expanding yet?
Cheers Bob no no plans currently
This volvo is the perfect distance miles eating motorway machine which gives you confidence and peace of mind that your loved ones are pretty well protected in this heavy weight volvo. Really nice looking car with the extras above a entry level standard one👌👍
Agree, they are superb, very comfortable, and simply nice cars to be in. The bigger engines like the d5 are nice and quick also.
They are nice motors
Cif (jif) mate gives them a mini t cut and a quick vac out on that volvo, video and an advert.
Those Volvo spaceball gear selectors are so cool
First I have seen
On my 07 civic diesel 147k steerings perfect bud, there was a really annoying banging tho, checked the usual suspects all OK, looked at the inner arb rubbers and the holes looked oval, disconnected the drop links and it rattled St away so new rubbers sorted it, it sounded so bad, this one's been chipped to 200 bhp it came with a dyno print, gave 600 for it in p ex, few jobs and it's a nice car now, hopefully anyway.
Disconnecting drop links and going for a spin often identifies previously missed issues
@@ChopsGarage yes bud, it's handy when they jam the steering when you do that, ha, ha.
I remember the reviews of the first volvo to have the golf ball / space ball gearknob and the floating centre console (or whatever the bit with the HVAC controls is called). Both were considered innovative and interesting back then. I think it was the S60 about 20 years ago. I feel very old now.
lol
What’s your feeling on dealers that falsify service history?
Turns out the car I just got the dealer has stamped the last 3 with a made up stamp and claims a cambelt change. I manage to find the old owner and he’s confirmed the history and that the stamps wasn’t while in his ownership also the belt is 22k or 4 years over due
Well if you are 100% sure then the vehicle is "Not as described" and you can claim a refund less a reasonable usage deduction
If you've just bought it then reject the vehicle on the basis as not as described. Any problems then you can report it to trading standards.
You can get free advice from the citizens advice bureau. Put everything in writing and save any emails. Even if you make a phone call, back this up with a email or letter so you have a record.
Definitely report to Trading Standards, falsifying a service history isn’t just grounds for a refund, it’s a criminal offence.
Said bump stops weren't far off with play in the steering column, seen it on loads of cars and its next to nothing to sort if done yourself.
Thanks for the Car Vertical link. Just used it. 👍
Good stuff
Great to see you busy as always james🙂👍
Thanks 👍
I had a V70 back in 2006 new company car 2.4 D5 same as yours, with 3 young sons to this day one of the best cars I have had, and I have had BMW AUDI ROVER AND MERC, so practical built proof, only problem is the turning circle is poor.
cheers
The Volvo is a lovely car. I’ve had Volvos for years. I think the colour may be Electric Silver .
When I got my 2005 Skoda Fabia a wheel trim was missing so bought a genuine one from Skoda and a few months later the emblem came off so never bothered replacing it and over time the others have gone AWOL.
Same with my Skoda Superb and the bonnet emblem. Wonder what the issue was?
A lot of the time the emblems are stuck on with quite literally double sided tape, the quality seems very variable.
If ever I replace something with an adhesive back I tend to add put my own adhesive tape over the top, I find 3m double-sided tape or pads to be the best.
@@paulf2529 Appreciate that Paul.
Bummer
Worth looking for volvos mate, hardly any faults and sell well, I've had a few recently and all been fine.
They are bomb proof. Only faults are standard wear and tear stuff that crop up on all vehicles.
I've driven volvos as my personal cars for years and never had any real problems.
@@paulf2529 yes bud, I had a few p1800 s back in the day.
Busy James 🙂 Raffle seems to be going well .6163 tickets have been issued Brought some more this morning as its a great cause Nearly any car benefits from a buff up on the lights especially in this weather Did mine just before the MOT with a home kit
Cheers Barbara
Check the swirlflaps are good James, the gasket leaks near the actuator not to expensive but the injectors need to come out...
Its gone bud traded out
@@ChopsGarage Fantastic motors when they are running right...And the V70 estates seem to hold their price well...
Lots going on, just how I like it!
Always!
I think the £2000 scrapage scheme took a whole load of the perfectly sound cheaper cars out of the market and quite often these cheaper vehicles often change hands between friends and family
Can't beat a good old Volvo . My 04 plate C70 t collection is a epic old car keep thinking I need to sell it and save money but can't do it after a run out and the 5 cylinder turbo engine making it nice sounds .
Nice motor
The sport Volvo's are called the r design, James . And they are very quick I have the V50 r design
Are these earlier ones R design? I thought that was a later thing
@@ChopsGarage this is the early one but it's not the the one with the upgrade radio it's just the saet and the engine and speedo for this version of the r design
Spaceball V70, quite rare that James 👍
Was it only certain models got that then?
@Chops Garage yeah mainly the T5, first time I've seen it in a D5? They were more in the American spec Volvo's as well...
Check out Elliott Alvis UA-cam channel and his V70
Don’t think that delay starting is an issue at all….. I do vehicle testing at cold temperatures and that just sounds like delay to stop the car cranking till glow plugs are warm 👌🏻. Like modern BMWs. You get in dip the clutch hit the power button and nothing happens for 5/6 seconds whilst the glow plugs warm. New fords do it too they display a message “engine pending start” and nothing happens for 5-10 seconds and then it fires up perfect
They said the sensors are bad on clutch pedal but I did wonder why no fault codes
@@ChopsGarage definitely sounds more like glow plugs. Having tested thousands of diesel cars. Only way to tell will be leave it outside if due some cold weather
A lot of diesels delay cranking in colder weather, I've a megane and it pauses for a few secs when it's cold, I'd not have been chucking 300 quid at it, stop start stuff is a nightmare, you'll find tho that the ecu will disable stop start unless the battery is fully charged or if its too cold, you really need to run it for quite a while, I've had a few that have taken a few days to get with it, polo, audi, mini, didn't work at first but came on song after a few days.
Be glad when it warms up, selling old , high mileage cars in sub zero weather to customers thinking they are buying new for 3k is tough lol
@@ChopsGarage yes bud, I'm outside constantly, working outside, garage roof leaks so I just tough it out, got thermal overalls so it's not bad, tbh this has been mild, remember changing a bottom hose and I was sinking into the snow! 3k? my customers want new for a grand.
@@ChopsGarage diesels are a summer thing tbh!!
@@ChopsGarage my mates who's had the stroke is buying an R8, figure he's going to got out with a bang!
That Fabia looks sweet. I'm drooling cos I want a new car but I'm skint!
The Volvo has a space ball manual they are really neat
Its cool eh
D5 sport edition Sport think. Had same Xmas. Mine had soot filter full. But this isn’t expensive these days DPF
Yep all the dervs suffer
The Volvo looks great. Fantastic cars!
They are!
@@ChopsGarage Is the Volvo sold?! That was quick!
It’s the stupid prices for new… I will be looking at this area of car when my EV is ready for replacing… I’m not buying another with insane Uk prices..!!! 🙄
Nearly EV used prices have tanked! Subscriber offered me a year old one, rang round, people have stock that has dropped 8k in value in 2 months! This car had dropped 5k in one month when they checked!
The Volvo has a spaceball gear selector
Looking to buy a car and used your car vertical discount code the car came back as having finance outstanding. The dealer stated it was a stocking agreement and it will be paid off within 3 days of me buying the car. Am I ok to go ahead with it still outstanding or should I insist it’s cleared first.
I would get them to put this in writing, any problems, then you are covered.
Ah that would make sense , but shows the importance of these checks. If he did not clear it off it would not be your car so right to be cautious.
Someone is going to be busy😂
lol
That wee knocking noise on the steering wouldn't be anything to do with strut top bearing mounts starting to fail would it?
Never had that issue in my life before but in the past 3 months I've had to change them in my 2011 plate Saab with 180k
2011 plate Mito with 80k
Both the above vehicles had the same symptoms as yours, on one side but changed both.
2014 Qashqai with 90k, one side failed completely which was probably brought on by a broken spring.
Well I had 2 garages check it
You seem to sell cars before you have them - how do you do it lol. Well done 👍👌🚗
lol, well I advertise immediately with stock images on the site and facebook but obviously the channel helps a lot. So one today before I bought it lol!
@@ChopsGarage excellent 👌
Great video, love the stock updates
Cheers
In the £290 tax band the volvo. Probably £300/£305 after April. I'm not happy mine is probably going to be £190 after then to. I'm keeping mine off the road for now. And with the price of diesel being 20p + a litre I'm almost tempted to give it up all together. And I also can't drive it into Bristol
Cheap road tax is thing of the past. Everything that was going to be free of £30 is now going up. If we all moved to £30 cars they would just make those £300. The revenue has to come in. Just drive what you want I say.
@Chops Garage drive what you can afford. If you can afford what you want that's great. My friend has a jag v8 and he is paying £660 tax but he is OK with that. I think 🤔
@@ChopsGarage yes bud, volvo drivers don't seem to bother, had a signum a few mths ago that was £640, guy came from Ireland for it, I ran it for a while 2.8 turbo, really thirsty.
Hi James, what would be the deal on the panda would be a great first car for my lad, would take it off you as is without warranty or prep or mot, as my and lad would enjoy cleaning it up and sorting a few bits, Thanks in advance Kev
Sorry sold bud
@@ChopsGarage the white one?
@@gascans801 no a car not even in lol
Excellent video James. Seems to me you need to be stockpiling the cheapie small stuff. Bread and butter for you and they seem to be flying out the door with a consistent strong demand.👍
Thanks Jonathan
The Volvo's quite for a diesel 👍
American viewer here, can someone explain what a “57” plate is and how that works?
Hi, it's a late 2007 up to march 2008,early 2007 would be 07,we have 2 plate changes a year.
I'd deffo want to sort out a knock on the steering bud, tbh doesnt matter if its 20k,or 200k, you'll be absolutely for it if anything happens, needed a recon rack, telling the customers no good, it's not like say a missing headrest it's a serious safety issue, in the 80s I sold some lads a car, they went off the road, hit a pillon, got fried, made all the papers, if that car had been at fault I'd have got jail time, had a fusion the other week, broken spring went into the tyre, had an alto and the strut actually rusted thru, suspension collapsed, I was lucky to get away with it, actually fitted a new strut at the side of the road.
Well when you have 2 separate mechanics check it on ramps etc not much more you can do
@@ChopsGarage I could mate!
Hi mate
What do you use to clean the engine with?
G101 - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/chopsgarage
Panda is safe engine. Even if cam belt snaps engine will be absolutely fine.👍👍
I believe you will find they became interference after 1990s
@@ChopsGarage sure if it's FIRE engine it's safe . Might be wrong. My 97" was as belt snapped.
Really enjoy your videos. It's Great to see an honest and professional car dealer. 👍👍👍
Not a fan of Volvos of that era, they’re all to box shaped for my liking. Looks more like a hearse! 😂
They look very volvo, substance over style but the bigger engines eg d5 are farr from boring and very quick.
Have you sold the Volvo V70?
yes
How much for the Volvo need it tow my caravan from dawlish to camp
Sold
Bought some raffle tickets then seen how many had been sold my god thats a money making scheme surely a limit should have been set nearly 7000 tickets is obscene amount more than value
? All raffles are more than the value or why would people do it? If it were to the value of the products only how would you be creating excess money to give to the charity (or for you to make profit if that were the goal)?
@@ChopsGarage totally understand that but 7k tickets at 50p is 3.5k thats a little greedy tbf, havent played one as greedy as that before charity aside thats your perogative. its called having the pants down of all who have supported you by watching your videos, and topdon who provided it for charity,
More cheapies mate, less old bangers that won't get done or massers, 99 out of a 100 used car buyers want cheapies, no drama, no oddballs, ignore that market at your peril, can't understand why your saying can't spare the time to clean up micra, corsa, volvo then your messing about with old junk, just chucking money away mate, 80% of your stock is odd ball, blocking up your work space, I'd say right I've treated myself to a porsche and all the rest will be totally run of the mill good business cars.
That would be mega boring!
@@ChopsGarage OK bud, I've done all the same things as you, year on an e type all for probably pound an hour, easy flippers are definitely the best, keep the till rattling!
Petrol and Diesel Cars are a total nightmare mate i think things will be easier when we all go Electric but the problem then is all the mechanics will be out of business only tyre brake and suspension places will be left like Kwik Fit and Halfords , so this could be why a lot of mechanics ive been to always are up to dodgy tricks to get more cash from the customers , I cant blame them as they are milking it while they can as come 2030 no more petrol or diesel cars sadly.
Yes good point about trad mechanic s been out of business, don't think the average one is looking that far ahead, it'll be 2050 by the time most petrol cars are gone.
@@roystonvehicles9129 Yeah sad 😞 day that will be as petrol ⛽️ cars are more fun than E cars
@@christineayres7199 be a while yet, I think most people will hang on to them, I wouldn't be surprised if the 2030 deadline is altered.
@@roystonvehicles9129 Hope so as all the govt is doing is pushing up used car prices with this net zero agenda
@@christineayres7199 yes your right
every car you sell has the same problem...
steering wheel on the wrong side!!!!
You are watching a mirror image mate when you view the vids so you are all good mate lol!!
@@ChopsGarage 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Like for TopDon done as requested!
Cheers
Retail the volvo
Sold
Two after first 😂
👌👌
First 🤣😜😜😜😎😁😁
hi james, very interested in your volvo v70 you had as a trade in , could you message me, im wanting a bigger car, ive lovely 2012 ford fiesta 1.4tdi full service history timing belt been done, which can part px look forward to your mressage
Its sold mate
Love it mate
Cheers
Hi James sent u a message to Instagram