JULY CAR SALES SLOW & EXPENSIVE REPAIRS BITE (CAR PITCH UPDATE)

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  • @jimdavis5230
    @jimdavis5230 Місяць тому +45

    Hi Lee, so many cars needing a new clutch is interesting. I'm now 67 and over the years I have owned many cars. I don't know if it's my driving technique but I've never had to replace the clutch on any of the cars I have owned. I never ride or slip the clutch so maybe that's why I never needed to replace a clutch. Years ago a mechanic friend said if you treat a clutch properly it should last the life of the car. I think he was right. Thanks for the interesting videos.

    • @markatkinson167
      @markatkinson167 Місяць тому +8

      Same here, 33 years of motoring and never had to replace a clutch.

    • @dan44zzt231
      @dan44zzt231 Місяць тому +5

      When my girlfriend passed her driving test about 4 years ago she got taught to hold the car on the clutch rather than use the handbrake due to lots of modern cars not having conventional handbrakes. Might have something to do with it.

    • @martinhudson2552
      @martinhudson2552 Місяць тому +4

      Same here. Driven many different kinds of vehicles large and small. Never worn a clutch out in 40 plus years. Never worn a gearbox out either. I still double de clutch. From what I have seen drivers are not taught how to use a clutch properly and have no sympathy for a gearbox hence why first and second synchros get worn out on cars. I was lucky to be taught how to use a crash gearbox. One of my vehicles a Zafira 2.0 dti covered 1/4 million miles on its original clutch and gearbox. Both were still good. It died at 1/4
      Million miles due to the diesel pump packing up. I had owned the vehicle from nearly new for 12 years.

    • @ianmontgomery7534
      @ianmontgomery7534 Місяць тому +2

      I am Australian so our driving conditions are a bit different to yours I expect but I had manuals when i first started driving and the only clutch I replaced was on an Alfa-sud after 200,000k of mixed driving but mostly in the city. I had an auto fail on my Ford Fairmont wagon (the wagon version of Hubnuts "Betty") but the guys who replaced it could not give me a definite cause for that failure (I was the third owner of the vehicle).

    • @brianboeing9799
      @brianboeing9799 Місяць тому +2

      Not correct.Dual Mass Flywheels made rubber are a cause of most Clutch issues.

  • @stephenpoessl5464
    @stephenpoessl5464 Місяць тому +19

    Wish you where near me as I would buy a car from you with no worries. You seem to be as honest as the day is long

    • @hojo9115
      @hojo9115 Місяць тому

      Yep if he was closer to me I'd buy too

  • @ChrisNF
    @ChrisNF Місяць тому +9

    Good morning Lee from Australia, I’ve been watching your channel for quite a while now and have mentioned your Ghibli and the Grandturismo , it’s good seeing beautiful Italian Maseratis, gorgeous looking, fantastic soundtrack, especially with the 4.7 v 8.
    A couple of Maserati videos will go down a tweet. 👍

  • @tomoreilly9932
    @tomoreilly9932 Місяць тому +12

    Rigsby in rising damp said 'I've just waxed the cortina,if you feed the birds at one end, you'd think they'd show some respect out the other'

  • @jeremywentworth1833
    @jeremywentworth1833 Місяць тому +5

    I thought you had a 2 door Maserati didn't realize it was the 4 door Ghibli , it's nice to see cars people can afford regarding your stock, not something buys for £18 grand claiming it's a cheap motor.

    • @graemecatty9921
      @graemecatty9921 Місяць тому

      I thought that too 🤔

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому +1

      Owned the ghibli for 5 years just recently bought a GT so will be selling the ghib soon

  • @Cotti-qy5ez
    @Cotti-qy5ez Місяць тому +1

    It’s great too see someone who really tries to make sure the cars he sells are as good as they can be. You seem an expert in Corsa’s , can I ask my girlfriends corsa makes that 2/3 second noise when starting up so many different reasons given on the forums. Do you know what causes this and how much it costs to fix it’s driving her and therefore me mad 😂😂😂

  • @gilliland1612
    @gilliland1612 Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely totally agree with your comment about Europart’s Lion batteries. When I bought our Fiat 500l from you and you said you’d stick a new battery on (and the million other things you did) I remember thinking ‘please don’t let it be a Lion battery’. My relief when I saw my new GSF Drivetech battery - great batteries

  • @cabottaxi
    @cabottaxi Місяць тому +5

    Good advert for the Car Pitch. You certainly prepare them well. Can only stand you in good stead.

  • @deanhawthorn5783
    @deanhawthorn5783 Місяць тому +7

    why do people treat thier cars like skips?....i remember my first car in 1982 vauxhall viva....loved that car and cherished every car since

    • @pricey78
      @pricey78 Місяць тому

      My Mrs is one of those! Got a new Kia Sportage top end GT Line S, brand new, looks a tip inside! Had an argument and I was told it doesn’t matter, just gets from A to B 🤷‍♂️

  • @chrisblay
    @chrisblay Місяць тому +2

    Them R53 Mini’s are great if you find a good one. I’ve owned an original John Cooper Works one for seven years and it’s a real fun drive with the super charger. As you say, they are more reliable than the later models.

  • @WithCars9
    @WithCars9 Місяць тому +11

    Love how July's car sales video is uploaded today, I'm 21 today

    • @zach_ukgamer561
      @zach_ukgamer561 Місяць тому +5

      Happy Bday

    • @WithCars9
      @WithCars9 Місяць тому

      @@zach_ukgamer561 cheers mate!!

    • @Cat-D-Lee
      @Cat-D-Lee Місяць тому +2

      Happy birthday 🎉

    • @WithCars9
      @WithCars9 Місяць тому

      @@Cat-D-Lee thanks mate!

  • @henrykravitz468
    @henrykravitz468 Місяць тому +2

    Great video and content. Always good to see the yellow 500 in the corner. 🤣❤ I promoted you on Tweet on x the other (Thursday or Friday can't remember). Lovely stock, and always love the fact you tell us everything you do with the cars for prep and go the extra mile.

  • @BlueGorilla111
    @BlueGorilla111 Місяць тому

    Hi I have a 2009 i10 1.2 bought new under the scrappage scheme , it’s never skipped a beat fantastic car, I have a mobile mechanic who services it and says it’s really well built for a small car.

  • @johndawson8806
    @johndawson8806 Місяць тому +4

    them lion batteries are crap lee ive got 5 from europarts ! should have took em back as total waste of money like you said and unfit for purpose

  • @robc5955
    @robc5955 Місяць тому +1

    Precision clutch components ltd was mentioned in a 6d diesels vid recently, he uses them a lot they essentially remanufacture the original components - might be worth a try.

  • @KingShaf7
    @KingShaf7 Місяць тому +3

    I have definitely seen car sales slow down over the past 4 months. Cars that would usually be snapped up on eBay and auto trader are just sitting there for months on end until the prices are dropped massively

    • @Nick-io9uk
      @Nick-io9uk Місяць тому +1

      You would hope with interest rates finally at more normal levels, dealers would want to shift stock rather than have dozens of cars (which I presume are held on credit) just sit around?

    • @KingShaf7
      @KingShaf7 Місяць тому

      @@Nick-io9ukinterest rates on cars are still between 8-12% on average, all other dealer costs are up due to inflation. I’m guessing this is why they refuse to subsidise but the market value is exactly that and people will either not buy or go elsewhere such as auction or private sales

    • @Nick-io9uk
      @Nick-io9uk Місяць тому

      @@KingShaf7 Yes, ultimately its whatever the market will bear, but the market value is impacted by an opportunity cost of holding onto stock too long as well.
      Maybe there is a loss/subsidy in selling below desired asking price, but there is also a cost in not selling, maintaining a loan & not freeing up funds for other things. Which I guess is one reason why Cazoo went pop & Motorpoint booked record losses.

  • @Ron-gw6uy
    @Ron-gw6uy Місяць тому

    Hi Lee you need to get a couple of big owl statues put up they should solve the problem with the birds

  • @lewisyarwood4381
    @lewisyarwood4381 Місяць тому +2

    Another great video lee keep them coming 👍

  • @user-mj8ce1tj4p
    @user-mj8ce1tj4p Місяць тому +1

    Hi Lee looking at all your videos and I like the way you work, I wish all dealers were as good as you I would not hesitate buying from you, im looking for a 7 seater for my sons growing family what would you suggest or stay away from all the best kindest regards keep up the good work Graham.

  • @robsmith1a
    @robsmith1a Місяць тому +3

    I think your competitor trained the pigeon

  • @johnmcmahon4364
    @johnmcmahon4364 Місяць тому +2

    Great video Lee great channel

  • @graemew7001
    @graemew7001 Місяць тому +1

    Sheesh! What kind of tip rat had that 1 litre Corsa? I had that earth strap issue with my Panda and luckily the RAC man knew the problem straight away, put a new one from the gearbox to the body rather than replace it the correct route it was initially (apparently it goes behind the battery 🤷‍♂?) and I've never had an issue again in 8 months and only cost me £7!! Winner.

  • @andrewbaron8713
    @andrewbaron8713 Місяць тому +1

    We have been smashed out this month, today was crazy busy.

  • @BLTchemistry
    @BLTchemistry Місяць тому +1

    Peugeot 207 clutches are hydraulically auto adjusting to have a really high bite point. You think they're worn but the bite point never changes

    • @WithCars9
      @WithCars9 Місяць тому

      @@BLTchemistry do you know why they're like that by any chance?

  • @dsmith1234567890
    @dsmith1234567890 Місяць тому

    You make a good point about breakers & scrap yards, every town had one and more in place now they have gone.
    Have you never thought about calling it a day selling cars and buying breakers and having a scrap yard, selling cars is hard work and people want Bentleys for Fiesta money, no paint issues, no MOT, just guys getting the good stuff off the cars and selling on, or let people get the stuff off like it used to be.
    Got to be lucrative enough and I’m guessing easier, maybe I’m wrong?

  • @bikerclivew
    @bikerclivew Місяць тому +2

    Great video, as usual 👏

  • @diydave3034
    @diydave3034 Місяць тому

    Glad we got to see the R50 Mini - had one for 14 years - judging by the rear tail lights and bumper, yours looks like an early 2004 facelift car, so it should have the Getrag gearbox in it, rather than Rover’s Midland one. Maybe change the interior for an all black leather one? Great cars, the Leeds Mini specialist I use for stuff I can’t fix myself say they see R50s with over 250k miles. Good luck with yours.

  • @deanstockton-beesley3835
    @deanstockton-beesley3835 Місяць тому +2

    There he is!!! 🐦😂😂😂

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog Місяць тому +1

    Cheers Lee, keep well.

  • @leegorman8322
    @leegorman8322 Місяць тому +3

    The only thing I can think of is a Sparrowhawk decoy

    • @TONYMOR
      @TONYMOR Місяць тому +1

      Or a garage cat?

  • @ladalout245
    @ladalout245 Місяць тому

    I've also owned many cars and vans since 1982 and never had to change a clutch, even after 100,000 miles of mixed use driving but I bought a 2022 Kia CEED brand new and it needed a replacement clutch and release bearing more or less immediately, due to faulty parts. It was better but still not right so I sold it and bought a brand new 2022 Mazda 3 which I still have and that has had a juddering clutch from new, I think it will need to be changed to cure it. The main dealers have told me they've had a substantial increase in warranty claims on vehicles built around that time and it seemed to be something to do with the period during and after the pandemic. Perhaps component factories had issues after being shut down and restarted due to the pandemic.

  • @markfoden765
    @markfoden765 Місяць тому

    Hi lee,great update as always,so question for you,if someone buys a car that lives a say 3 hours away from this is this possible with the warranty you provide or is it not possible please,cheers lee

  • @starting_rascasse
    @starting_rascasse Місяць тому

    Hey Lee, I saw that Punto at Central a few weeks back and um'd and ah'd about it. Hopefully you can make a good car of it. The guys over there said you'd been in so might see you over there at some point. Hope your July improves. Martin

  • @davidmarshall5596
    @davidmarshall5596 Місяць тому +2

    Don't get me started on black cars 😂🎉

  • @MrGeoffmills
    @MrGeoffmills Місяць тому +1

    What is the merc you have, details please. Really enjoy your channel. Regards Geoff

  • @MichaelKerr-e3n
    @MichaelKerr-e3n Місяць тому +1

    Hi Lee have you tried Charles Trent’s scrap dealers I think they even deliver next day or even same day

  • @user-rm7om9rm9z
    @user-rm7om9rm9z Місяць тому +1

    top fun great car content lee like you i hate bird shit everyday my audi a3 is covered in it.😁

  • @armouredtrend7404
    @armouredtrend7404 Місяць тому +1

    What about a bird kawk 'kite' as they flap around in the wind

  • @fredyyfredfreddy
    @fredyyfredfreddy Місяць тому +1

    Is there anyone importing one of those tiny Japanese RVs to the UK? Might be something worth looking at. I mean they already have the steering wheel on the wrong side.

  • @pauperme8852
    @pauperme8852 Місяць тому +3

    Whats the white Mercedes?

  • @johnchincotta1qwdb15
    @johnchincotta1qwdb15 Місяць тому +2

    Nice account of your car stocks in the pitch. Naughty pigeon,fouling your cars which have been cleaned recently.

  • @propertydev6042
    @propertydev6042 Місяць тому

    I live near Silverlake garage, great place!

  • @LeeAllen-lq7ml
    @LeeAllen-lq7ml Місяць тому +1

    I REALLY LIKE THAT C30......SHAME IT'S A MANUAL

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Місяць тому +1

    Neighbour bout a Yaris Hybrid a couple of years ago so is used to auto. Renewed wifes Aygo with an i10 auto - wife hates it. Don't buy FOR the lady -involve her the choosing process.

  • @thevauxhallman7157
    @thevauxhallman7157 Місяць тому

    I'm 69 and been driving since my 17th birthday passing my test. The times I've had to replace clutches are oil leaks, previous bad drivers or overhauls. I don't ride the clutch. I stop and don't edge forwards as most modern drivers do. I agree and I had a MK3 cavalier for 20 years which when I bought it needed a clutch. I had a genuine vauxhall 3 piece fitted which lasted me 20 years then I had to scrap it due to rust.

  • @johncoughlan5613
    @johncoughlan5613 Місяць тому

    Hi how much would you charge for a full major service on a Toyota AYGO 2016 50000 miles. Thanks so much for the great videos. John. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @user-lc7eu9kc8i
    @user-lc7eu9kc8i Місяць тому

    Where is your car lot my friend ?

  • @charleswotton9417
    @charleswotton9417 Місяць тому

    Alright Lee.. can I ask you if you have mot,d any skoda yetis .. owners complain about doors rusting etc? I have a 2016 diesel 4x4 2ltr monte carlo edition . I can honestly say its immaculate a few age marks and scuffs .. but that's it .. I tow a caravan with it and its had new clutch cambelt etc .. just asking what you think to them please ?, love your vlogs btw

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому +1

      Decent car the yeti, avoid DSG

    • @charleswotton9417
      @charleswotton9417 Місяць тому

      @@carukchannel yea mines manual 6 speed ..love it best car iv had tbh

  • @ChrisAyres-do4fz
    @ChrisAyres-do4fz Місяць тому +1

    My 1.2 only does 32mpg round town lol and i drive it carefully but it is an old car im putting £3 a day in it so for example if i put a tenner of fuel in i get 50 miles not brilliant for a 1.2 considering of you go back in time before Covid £10 of fuel in a 1.2 would probably get you like 80 miles , Diesel seems to be the way to go in my opinion my friend has a 1.5 Clio diesel and shes getting 50mpg around town and for £10 shes getting 90 miles if driven slowly that is a bargain and only £35 a year tax

    • @volt8684
      @volt8684 Місяць тому +1

      1.2 petrol with that mpg is faulty. My daughters 1.0 petrol Yaris s does 55 mpg

    • @DC3Refom
      @DC3Refom Місяць тому +1

      that doesn't seem right i get 30mpg round town im a 1?6 vvti T3 corolla automatic

    • @ChrisAyres-do4fz
      @ChrisAyres-do4fz Місяць тому

      @@DC3Refom Exhaust is blowing so im guessing thats causing the issue , the best i ever got from it was 34mpg but on a motorway i can get 45mpg if driven at 70mph in 5th gear

    • @ChrisAyres-do4fz
      @ChrisAyres-do4fz Місяць тому

      @@volt8684 Yeah the thing is though i used to own a tiny Hyundai i10 and they are not economical at all 1.2 engine in that too and the best i got was 40mpg and best im getting from my current car a 1.2 500 is 34mpg its weird as the speed limit is only 40mph where i live must be the exhaust leaking or something ?

  • @miked6505
    @miked6505 Місяць тому

    why is the workshop so untidy

  • @wkaibigan
    @wkaibigan Місяць тому

    Please let us know how the fake hawk goes as I have big issues with birds poop on the car. A neighbour keeps pigeons and also chucks bread out which attracts other birds.

  • @billwhiz1
    @billwhiz1 Місяць тому +1

    i don't envy you doing clutch on old mini subframe out please don't fit cheap Drive tec Euros clutch Daughters started slipping after 200 miles I had to replace clutch twice

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому

      I dont use Euro car parts. We ca buy a LUK clutch for these for around £70

  • @seany84uk
    @seany84uk Місяць тому

    Please make your facebook sales page public as you cant get on it unless you have a facebook account :)

  • @thatcheapguy525
    @thatcheapguy525 Місяць тому +1

    Li, do my eyes decieve me or has that Peugeot clutch plate been polishing its top rivets mate?
    regarding scrappies, we've got the same problem down here in Pompey. lost our last city yard early this year when old Baz decided to retire. he cited regulations, business damage from Covid and a complete lack of available stock because people are keeping old cars on the road and not buying new. but the real clincher I recon is that his old man who founded the business died not so long ago and his son isn't interested. the next yard we have is 20-30 mins away and they're winding down because they can sell the land for a fortune to a housing developer to build very nice looking expensive rabbit hutches.
    we're becoming increasingly reliant on DIY breakers via Gumtree & eBay + the big boys both of which make second hand spares increasingly expensive.

    • @volt8684
      @volt8684 Місяць тому

      2nd hand on like parts are ridiculous in price

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому

      Its hard now to even get a scrapyard licence to operate with all the red tape. yes it was down to the rivets. Thankfully all ok when reassembled

  • @semiretired86
    @semiretired86 Місяць тому

    will there be a video on the 17 Zafira at some time?
    what's the deal on the black A Class?

  • @davidmarshall5596
    @davidmarshall5596 Місяць тому +1

    What makes ya think that Corsa needs a valeting 😂😂😂whst a shit tip! How do some people live 🤔🤔🎉

  • @LeeAllen-lq7ml
    @LeeAllen-lq7ml Місяць тому

    Why do people leave their cars in a state inside like that corsa....It really annoys me

  • @jeremywentworth1833
    @jeremywentworth1833 Місяць тому

    I see the lady who lives down the street who's tested drove 5 or 6 cars didn't buy the Vauxhall Mokka.

  • @420somewhereG
    @420somewhereG Місяць тому +1

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @johnhart868
    @johnhart868 Місяць тому +1

    Hi lee thinking about getting a Honda CRV 18 plate are they any good thanks mate.

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому +2

      Yes smashing car

    • @MummaBear
      @MummaBear Місяць тому

      I forgot if the petrol or diesel has the turbo. Get the one that doesn't.

    • @johnhart868
      @johnhart868 Місяць тому +1

      2 litre petrol is what I am interested in.

  • @michaelmarsh-bl9mg
    @michaelmarsh-bl9mg Місяць тому

    What's happening with the Volvo Lee?

  • @CarlMoll-y1l
    @CarlMoll-y1l Місяць тому

    what is the story on the white mercedes?

  • @Paultball8392
    @Paultball8392 Місяць тому +1

    Hi need car Citroen around 2,500 3,000 let me know if you get one in cheers c3 c4

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому

      Nothing like that currently sorry

  • @Fred-gu6pk
    @Fred-gu6pk Місяць тому

    What is the story with the C30? I am just being nosey as i already have one.

  • @MrSharpsingle
    @MrSharpsingle Місяць тому +1

    Where's ya nearest scrap yard? Is it in stoke.

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому +3

      the one we visit is in Northwich

  • @BrianBenge-er4tp
    @BrianBenge-er4tp Місяць тому

    Still got the merc, thought you had traded that on?

  • @pgree6176
    @pgree6176 Місяць тому

    Did you use the Brisk on the Evoque’s ivory leather Lee?

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому

      Yes the brisk works well on the leather

  • @dunstableboy
    @dunstableboy Місяць тому

    morning lee you keep walking past the white merc without mentioning it will that be going up for sale or just trading it on

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому +1

      Will cover in the next pitch video.

  • @redlineste4283
    @redlineste4283 Місяць тому +1

    Bugs me people calling Ford Ka's as Kay Ayes. As if Ford would call a car a K... A. 😡

    • @denisripley8699
      @denisripley8699 Місяць тому +1

      The problem with naming a Ford car 'Ka' pronounced 'Karrr' is that it begs the reply 'what sort of Ford car ?' Ka (Kay-Ey) leaves no doubt.

    • @redlineste4283
      @redlineste4283 Місяць тому

      ​@@denisripley8699I understand

  • @gamelias87
    @gamelias87 Місяць тому +1

    18:31 VE59SYU black A160 is that for sale?

  • @Chris-yc3mm
    @Chris-yc3mm Місяць тому +2

    That corsa is pretty disgusting!

    • @DC3Refom
      @DC3Refom Місяць тому

      yep my 200 year old corolla T3 is clean as anything inside , god knows how people drive round in a rubbish tip

  • @patmckeane6588
    @patmckeane6588 Місяць тому +1

    Blasted burds hate the things gulls especially ,anyways hope rest of month goes well LeeOh and the mistake folks make with fake birds of prey is they stick them up and leave them they dont realise you need to keep moving them around or birds soon realise, trust me tho it would burst your knittin

  • @999hireactionvehicles9
    @999hireactionvehicles9 Місяць тому

    I honestly don't know how you are making any money

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому +4

      Doing very well, my margins are no different to dealers selling 10k cars, which cost more to prep and parts more expensive. The only advantage they have which helps drive further income is finance which generates coms but on the flip side finance vehicles are a nightmare, slightest issue and finance house are trying to reverse the deals. As for labour my mechanics are on salary which comes out of the running costs of the business. We are doing just fine currently but always can do better

    • @roystonvehicles9129
      @roystonvehicles9129 Місяць тому

      ​@@carukchannelgood on you mate, your selling loads and doing well, as you say finance is mixed, people think warranty is as long as the chucky deal and sometimes it is (!)

  • @rogerlee6599
    @rogerlee6599 Місяць тому

    Have A+ Good Weekend Lee !
    All White 😉🤔🧠💭 🤵💍👰💐? As of last Saturday ( 13th July ) 2024, from your Stock of 2nd Hand Motor Cars, it looks to me as if you have not yet converted into a Wedding Car business 😉😂👍 !
    Take Care Good Sir,
    Regards,
    Roger.
    PS. Part VRMs of GN13 ( Wife's Range Rover SOLD ) & GN64 your soon to be moved on Maserati Ghibli . . . BOTH originally 1st registered in 'My Neck of the Woods' Area being the 'Garden of England' Kent Area OLD D.V.L.C. Local Vehicle Office ( as far as I am aware ? ) . . .
    . . . I 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 originate from just west over the old East/West county border, before the Local Government Boundary Changes of 1974, moving my hometown from East 😊👍 to West 😢👎 !

  • @MrParky018
    @MrParky018 Місяць тому

    bird of prey statues dont work

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Місяць тому

      Looks like I wasted £15 then 😔

  • @benjamincabalcejr1614
    @benjamincabalcejr1614 Місяць тому

    hi...where can i visit your shop?..thanks

    • @GT380man
      @GT380man Місяць тому

      His email is in the description.