My MOT Centre Dream Is On Hold! | BM Weekly EP 21

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  • @DaleSteel
    @DaleSteel 10 місяців тому +53

    I'll tell you exactly whats happened... I did tell you previously... that mot garage obviously uses the same solicitors as you. They've dragged it on so long to piss off landlords and got them in. Ask the landlord what solicitors did the mot company use to lease the yard. Guarantee its your solicitors... which means a conflict of interests and a claim against solicitors for you. You can claim any costs back aswell as the landlord Haa breached the agreement. I wouldn't be giving up if I was you. Thar MOT garage have now declared war. Open the mot garage and put the fuckers out of business and get the yard back that way. If you wanna expand your going to have to get used to situations like this bud u assure you

  • @bleakyfinder2692
    @bleakyfinder2692 8 місяців тому +2

    Acta non verba is an expression that translates to “actions not words”. In simpler terms, this phrase says to act, not waste time with words. It’s a motivating phrase encouraging others to stop thinking so much and to do their actions.

  • @carukchannel
    @carukchannel 10 місяців тому +4

    Sorry to hear about the test station deal falling down. As someone who has been in that sector for many years and thankfully now out of it I would not encourage anyone to get involved in running a MOT station. It used to be a licence to print money when I started, these days its a stressful unprofitable industry unless you flog yourself every day. If you manage that then being a busy station has its own issues, with increased numbers you fall into amber and red grade stations, with the dvsa coming in all the time with spot checks who's sole purpose is to reprimand or close you down for the slightest infringement or paperwork not up to date. The test fee is a race to the bottom if you charge less than £40 a mot test in reality your not making any money. The max fee is still £54.85 which no one wants to pay, its not been put up in 14 years as the government think they are helping out the motorist by freezing it every budget. Best thing I ever did was sell up and move away from that industry.

    • @volt8684
      @volt8684 10 місяців тому +2

      I have friends with a mot station and they tell me they are doing very nicely ?

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel 10 місяців тому

      @@volt8684 so was I, even busy fools make money. its a lot of stress and work, plenty of other sectors doing better than test stations these days. Since I moved out of that sector and went into sales my monthly income is 5x greater for 50% of the stress.

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Lee. I agree, I wouldn't look to do it if it weren't for not being able to meet our own demand for tests! Need to feed the beast sadly as it's a bottle neck for sales. It will all come right! Glad to hear you're less stressed and more blessed though! 🤘

  • @donnapierce8558
    @donnapierce8558 10 місяців тому +3

    I agree with you… the stickers look naff on the door and he needs telling.
    Gutted over the MOT plans.. I’m hoping something else materialises just so you can show that bloke who the daddy truly is 😂

  • @justinlambert1324
    @justinlambert1324 10 місяців тому +2

    Things happen for a reason Joe. Hopefully something better is around the corner! Great video as usual though mate. 😊

  • @CookieMonsterawr
    @CookieMonsterawr 10 місяців тому +9

    Joe, I'm sorry to hear this. You were really looking forward to this and had many dreams for it. I'd have even used you for an MOT although I'm an hour away. I guess thats the problem, jealousy, insecure and people who just can't stand others succeeding in life. I hope you find another, better unit for your MOT centre. Again, I'm sorry for you and I hope this won't stop you explanding further. Until the next one mate 👍

  • @marknucita8284
    @marknucita8284 10 місяців тому +4

    Great old school marketing, Hovis did a promotion when the softer loaf came out giving free bread away or a voucher to exchange in most supermarkets.
    I got free bread and now buy Hovis most of the time.
    You are offering a good service credit to you
    PS You have an ex-Asda Van watch Trucker Tim on UA-cam recovering an Asdavan stuck in Weney wash.
    It gets better with an HGV class 1 stuck just put in Welney Wash Road HGV stuck.
    It does say the road is closed due to flood but they drive past.
    Rufford Ford is another good watch on UA-cam, people hydro hydro-locking decent cars why are they that stupid.
    I would never drive into a river I get upset if I hit a pothole

  • @leeallen1407
    @leeallen1407 10 місяців тому +3

    Sophie is a girl after my own heart...likes cars and country music

  • @matthewfry2590
    @matthewfry2590 10 місяців тому +5

    loved the longer episode.

  • @christophertripp8092
    @christophertripp8092 10 місяців тому +3

    Enjoyed the longer video look forward to them each week and the videos during the week sorry to hear about the MOT centre I'm sure you will find something else and probably much better

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 10 місяців тому +3

    Another busy week at Berrow Motors.
    I like the sign writing on the transport vehicles, they look great.
    Hope you had a great holiday Joe❤.

  • @elfa7952
    @elfa7952 3 місяці тому

    Regarding the stickers.......I'm with you on that !.

  • @markopazlo
    @markopazlo 10 місяців тому +1

    Like others have said, things happen for a reason. If the rival centre started petty games before you even moved in then what would it be like when you did. Best off out of the stress and sure you'll find something much more suitable.

  • @zzhughesd
    @zzhughesd 10 місяців тому +2

    Just had a nice cup of tea watching mis-stickering woes

  • @Mighty_Metro
    @Mighty_Metro 10 місяців тому +2

    Gutted for you Joe as I know you was keen for the MOT centre (as was I). Don’t give up on the idea though…..something will pop up. Great video yet again. Hope you and Soph enjoyed your holiday.

  • @MWW1996
    @MWW1996 10 місяців тому +2

    Longer videos like these are better! Great weekly

  • @simonp1
    @simonp1 10 місяців тому +2

    So Toby is behind buying the mot site and is taking over ,world domination !! Added buuuuurghhhhh burggghhhh comment for the algorithm

  • @hilux4996
    @hilux4996 10 місяців тому +6

    Not commented here before I don't think, been subscribed for a good while but something stinks here Joe. Nothing new though unfortunately.
    Same solicitors as previously mentioned? conflict of interest? or the same group of people working together? I was in a similar position in 2010, not regarding MOTs, but wanted to expand my business.
    Once I had got myself in the position to make a move, been able to afford it in other words, I hit one brick wall after another, there is a certain group of people that look after each other, and work together, and if folks like you and me simply just show our face, then they use their 'mates' to make it more or less impossible for us, and revert to even childish tactics so that they get their own way.
    No idea what other premises are available in your area, but I found somewhere even better, still there now, and it has been very enjoyable watching from a distance how the twats that built those brick walls have now received what they had coming because they simply had a bad name, and we now have their customers.
    (maybe I am the one being childish now, but 'he hit me first Miss')
    Clean slate Joe, start again looking for another place, sod them all, you are still young, and don't need the stress that will catch up with you believe me.
    Health is number one, you are very fortunate to be running Barrow Motors at such a young age, you seem to have good staff, which I am sure will support you in the future whatever you decide.
    All the best,
    Tony.

  • @henrykravitz468
    @henrykravitz468 10 місяців тому +2

    If a chain does move into there, that MOT tester will be begging you for work to keep them going. just find a bigger site for everything and do that.

  • @joeyontheblock
    @joeyontheblock 10 місяців тому

    'I'll just do it regardless' - my mantra too

  • @TJC156
    @TJC156 10 місяців тому

    Great video. Keep the long weekly videos up as long as you can!

  • @carl235
    @carl235 10 місяців тому +1

    Will work out for you mate. You might even find something to buy.

  • @LCOF
    @LCOF 10 місяців тому +2

    Contrary to other comments, I think you've dodged a bullet. I've previously operated near competitors and although I 'won' and they went bust, it involved a solid three or four years of pointless stress and distraction. And while you wouldn't have cared about their day to day operations, they'd have a good look at what you were doing. They would have also gotten up to shinanigans with the yard next door and parking. I've been in a position where a huge Sprinter van was left right outside my business for a week just to annoy me.
    It's a new year, put it all behind you. Forget about the yard, the landlords, that MOT tosser and perhaps change your solicitors. A better location will pop up soon enough.

  • @sammytheseal2307
    @sammytheseal2307 10 місяців тому

    I promise you that these things always happen for a reason, it may take a little longer than you hope but I'm sure there is a better opportunity around the corner waiting to arise 🤞
    Like you say, there is no need for them to be insecure, if I knew I was doing a good job in business there is absolutely no way I would fear that all my customers were going to run away if a competitor comes along!!

  • @alanchurchill7305
    @alanchurchill7305 10 місяців тому +1

    Usually in life when you loose something, something better comes along, didn't look like there was much space there.

  • @volt8684
    @volt8684 10 місяців тому

    Loving the vehicle logos. Back in the 50s and 60s my old man had a garage much the same as yours but with a recovery business. Mostly Landrovers with hand cranes! All his vehicles were hand painted logos (sign written?) very striking imo.
    Had an aygo x as a courtesy car and Iwas very very impressed. So much so I would buy.
    Lanzarote only once never again

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому

      Lanzarote is great if you like rocks! 😂

  • @brianjoseph3818
    @brianjoseph3818 10 місяців тому +1

    Loved the longer video sigh writing looks cool keep up the good work

  • @VeePn-v1w
    @VeePn-v1w 10 місяців тому

    Great upload,....but spoiled by the boy with the pearl earing....really gets my goat

  • @shaun7638
    @shaun7638 10 місяців тому +2

    Start of Video ,dogs just casualy chillin with Dad thinking Whats goin on here .....

  • @KENNY-jq5gg
    @KENNY-jq5gg 10 місяців тому +1

    feel for you Joe but as they say one door closes another opens you'll get your mot service stations
    enjoyed the longer video

  • @deanlake7962
    @deanlake7962 10 місяців тому +2

    Definitely getting grumpy in old age Joe 😂 sticker bombing Jordan lol . Sorry to hear about MOT centre plans, but I guess everything happens for a reason and I'm sure things will work out for the best in the end 😊 fingers crossed 🤞

  • @Kingdonnerkebab
    @Kingdonnerkebab 10 місяців тому +2

    Utter shit what happened to you about the MOT centre Joe. Toby takeover! Love the longer episode! It flew in felt like 10 mins. New liverys look fantastic. Aygo X looked shit but Lanzarote looked stunning.

  • @davemansell9329
    @davemansell9329 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic video on the Rs4 I’ve had to sell my beloved Astra vxr 2006 reg that I bought from Vauxhall in 2007 with 8000 on the clock I worked at the dealership as a valeter for some years I seen this car go out brand new and said to my son who worked there with me, if that comes back as px I’m going to buy it, it was one of the first vxr that had been sold, it was px 9 months later as the guys wife had twins and told him get bigger car so he had a vectra vxr, I kept the Astra like new putting a Remus exhaust on her as recommended by Vauxhall and she was always looked after by the top techs in dealership so I know what it’s like to own a car like the RS and it had been driven hard very hard when I had her I’m 62 years old now and I had her for 14 years and sold her with full history with 34000 miles on clock and looking like new to my nephew who is a trader but added her to his personal collection, that car was one in a million, I had and have since driven other vxr’s but nothing compared to that she’s one big hand full unbelievable quick I only had to part with her because one after 40 years of valeting my lower spine gave out and my wife of 45 years walked out on me but my baby is still in family hands and I understand when you say driving such a car brings out the 1980’s racing driver in you😁😅you might drive others but sometimes there’s a special one that you can’t explain that is completely crazy compared with other identical looking ones out there, and I cut my drivers teeth in xr3i’s and 30.l, Capri and 2.8 capris, fun cars no gimmicks to keep you on the black stuff but your skills hands and feet and extremely fast brain, wish I could go back to those days and let some of the boy wonders who think they can handle fast cars let them live with proper heart, stopping cars of the good old days, oh just to say love the videos

  • @woodgeorge1
    @woodgeorge1 10 місяців тому

    Yes keep them long

  • @RichardArblaster
    @RichardArblaster 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video. It's a shame there are some insecure people in business. He should've welcomed the competition and upped his game.

  • @stevieB8338
    @stevieB8338 10 місяців тому +4

    It's a shame that company felt the need to behave in such an unprofessional manner, especially considering your past working relationship them. If you go to their website you can clearly see that the second word of the businesses full name mentions non domestic vehicles. It's one thing to say they have a concern about comptetion, it's another to try and purposefully try to eliminate that competion by leasing a property purely so that it makes it harder for you. And then to make a snide comment to you as you leave? If they're that worried about you that they have to resort to tactic like that it makes me wonder about the health of their business. Or is it just that they are petty and childish? Either way, not a good look for that business. Also, I think it was very bad form of the logisitics company that owns the land to have renaged on the deal to give you first refusal. If they were fed up with waiting for the solicitors to get their act together they should have told you they were going to put the property back on the market.

  • @denisesevern5660
    @denisesevern5660 10 місяців тому +3

    Truly amazing you seem to have so much staff around you there must be some terrific profit from selling motors hats off to you and your staff you must be killing it happy new year to all

  • @terrywilkins5266
    @terrywilkins5266 10 місяців тому

    I take my Mercedes to an indie mercedes garage who also does M.O.Ts. about 30 feet away across the yard, is another garage doing M.O.Ts. they never have a problem with each other.

  • @migsy2728
    @migsy2728 10 місяців тому

    Never give up joe

  • @terrywilkins5266
    @terrywilkins5266 10 місяців тому +1

    Serve them right if the other M.O.T company gets the units. Hopefully something else will crop up for you.

  • @wrighttools4u
    @wrighttools4u 10 місяців тому

    Hi Joe & the team.
    I’ve just just the tool for the top ball joints, that fit on an air chisel.
    Having been in the trade myself & fitting lots of arms over the years, before staring my small automotive tools sales business.
    If your lads want one, give me a shout & I will pop one in the post for you foc.
    Cheers lee, wright tools 4u

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому +1

      That's very kind, I'm sure they'd love one. If you do, we'll give you a shout out for sure 👍

  • @davidbrice2602
    @davidbrice2602 10 місяців тому +1

    I had an aygo in Tenerife a few years ago, needed nitrous to get up anything steep with 4 in and luggage🤦

  • @edwardedwards5402
    @edwardedwards5402 10 місяців тому

    Nice video. Enjoyed it.😊

  • @CTR_1986
    @CTR_1986 10 місяців тому

    I like the look of the Aygo X but 14-15 seconds to 60 and 70bhp and 70 odd lbs/ft of torque is not a lot these days even from a 1.0. Probably be reliable though

  • @fliss362
    @fliss362 12 днів тому

    You can both do MOT. No reason stop your plans.

  • @hncat78
    @hncat78 6 місяців тому

    i couldn't handle working in that room with all that rabble going on at once, i know its normally not like that but defo an overload for my ADHD brain 🤣🤣 loving your videos been working my way through them all xx

  • @jayrave4
    @jayrave4 10 місяців тому +5

    So petty, but sadly the reality of owning a business.

  • @liamegan4303
    @liamegan4303 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi Joe. I'm truly Sorry about the MOT Centre not going through anymore. I'm a Believer of "When one door closes, another door Open's". And things happen for a Reason, So hang in there Pal. Wow Lanzarote is Lovely. Wide Open spaces. I Still like those Smart Cars that you have Joe lol. Keep up the Great Work bro 😅 🇨🇮 P.S Joe that Black 2014 Mercedes that just Arrived is Very Very Nice. Hopefully there's not much Wrong with it. Sophie seems too be Enjoying herself lol. Great Stuff.

  • @jakubcynarski
    @jakubcynarski 10 місяців тому

    Great video as always, really interesting so please keep those up!
    Sad to hear about the MOT Centre, however as one door closes another will open. With that in mind, seems like you have decent space on your farm. Is there any chance you could convert one of the buildings/ get something built there?

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. Would love to but planning permission is the issue!

  • @TheFoolishboy9
    @TheFoolishboy9 10 місяців тому +2

    Alarm clock for Jordan, Maybe?

  • @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES
    @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES 10 місяців тому +2

    Great upload as always how do you get the time to do work 😂 when you pushing out so much content

  • @Tyronnster
    @Tyronnster 10 місяців тому +1

    Another top video. Sorry bout the mot centre. Few questions how do you get on with your neighbours around the garage? How many times is toby told to f off with his camera?

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. Some do moan about all of our cars parked on the side road but we're always as helpful as we can be. He does get a few rude gestures! 😂

  • @blueman46
    @blueman46 10 місяців тому +1

    Shame about the yard Joe, things happen for a reason and i am sure you will find a better option

  • @RichardPlaice
    @RichardPlaice 10 місяців тому +1

    Keep Good job 😊

  • @tomoreilly9932
    @tomoreilly9932 10 місяців тому +1

    I think they've filmed a lot of sci-fi films in lanzarote it's very bleak planetish

  • @Maxypax510
    @Maxypax510 10 місяців тому +5

    You should get sponsored by Pepsi max 😂can’t lie I love a cheery Pepsi 👍

  • @willoffer7119
    @willoffer7119 10 місяців тому

    Sticking stickers all over the place is what my 4 year old does 😅

  • @timothykraus7654
    @timothykraus7654 10 місяців тому

    I would tell him one more and your fired ! No bull shit on my property ! DONE DEAL !

  • @thatpeskyswan
    @thatpeskyswan 10 місяців тому

    If our employees started sticking stickers all over our building without permission my bosses would be pissed to say the least especially as ours is a rented building, your grumpiness is justified! If we get any stickers at work from car companies etc. they go on the back of my PC monitor or a tool box!

  • @RenAndShrimpy
    @RenAndShrimpy 10 місяців тому +1

    Is he going to grind those bolts down, used to attach the number plate? Going to be an issue sliding the ramps out…

  • @aslandama
    @aslandama 10 місяців тому

    Joe and guys. I totally agree we 'd love to see more workshop content but still as this video goes out Toby is not being respected enough as a proper videographer.

  • @redpill3145
    @redpill3145 5 місяців тому

    Just watching an old video what company did get them units ? Is it a mot station now ?

  • @clairebroughton3244
    @clairebroughton3244 10 місяців тому

    Stick the sticker on his head lol, things like that drive me up the creek. Looking very gangster in the bath-jacuzzi 😂

  • @davidholmes9643
    @davidholmes9643 10 місяців тому

    Are the bricks on the trailer tied down?

  • @jacklifeonwheels
    @jacklifeonwheels 10 місяців тому

    You was tight , should of got a 4x4 , truck thing

  • @d.b.cooper1
    @d.b.cooper1 10 місяців тому

    Lol wow who would've thought MOT centre's would be full of such poltical/petty drama. Could make a little soap drama series on that. Always look on the brightside, least you got out before you invested further/committed, many estate agents would've lied to your face & not told you till you'd signed. Equally, at least you didn't turn to lava on ya holidays. Could always be worse. Onwards & upwards!

  • @ShillDestroyer
    @ShillDestroyer 10 місяців тому

    wurth uk do rust off black which loosens the toughest bolts without needing fire!!

  • @taxibadge1972
    @taxibadge1972 10 місяців тому

    Terrific stuff as per usual fella,sorry to hear about the other site failing through,hopefully 😅something else will come available that may prove to be better 🤞,oh btw,you’re not being a dick,wouldn’t like someone putting stickers everywhere either😂

  • @matthewwoodward2738
    @matthewwoodward2738 10 місяців тому +1

    Why don't you build it all down the farm?? Plenty of space. Do you own it?

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому

      I do own it but sadly, I think planning permission would be very hard!

    • @matthewwoodward2738
      @matthewwoodward2738 10 місяців тому

      @@ShiftingMetal that sucks.
      But might be worth investigating. Get it all on one site

  • @bornpompey2
    @bornpompey2 10 місяців тому +1

    Now your all graphic'd up.......seeing as you made comments about finnicky comments......might want to sort out the number plate spacing on BM14 TOW, 🙂 just saying 🤣

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому +1

      Nah, it’s already perfect 👌😄

    • @bornpompey2
      @bornpompey2 10 місяців тому +1

      @@ShiftingMetal well dont show it to your rival MOT friend......DVLA are taking back incorrectly spaced plates with a 1k fine thrown in for fun 😞

  • @johnmercer1423
    @johnmercer1423 10 місяців тому

    Ones higher than the other

  • @RenAndShrimpy
    @RenAndShrimpy 10 місяців тому

    Why does he do it? Put up stickers?

  • @vanlifenomad
    @vanlifenomad 10 місяців тому

    Could I ask?? CAP CLEAN. What guide or website do you use for this?

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому +1

      CAP HPI, it's a subscription of £50+ a month. If you google VW part exchange checker, you can get the part ex values for free

    • @vanlifenomad
      @vanlifenomad 10 місяців тому

      @@ShiftingMetal Thank you. all the best with sales

  • @jacklifeonwheels
    @jacklifeonwheels 10 місяців тому

    When u making babys , baby burrow

  • @GeekOfShaves
    @GeekOfShaves 10 місяців тому

    The stickers are a step away from /form of graffiti

  • @yvonfem
    @yvonfem 10 місяців тому +1

    200k trading on a shoe string get the finance you need to grow .or you will stand still

  • @DaleSteel
    @DaleSteel 10 місяців тому +1

    Sue estate agents

  • @davidmairs6233
    @davidmairs6233 10 місяців тому +1

    Why don't you buy a bit of land joe and build your own mot centre it's your own property then?

    • @ShiftingMetal
      @ShiftingMetal  10 місяців тому +2

      Finding some where you can get permission is the issue! 😒

  • @seangrant808
    @seangrant808 10 місяців тому

    👍🏻👌🏻

  • @GaryHayden-bt7fs
    @GaryHayden-bt7fs 10 місяців тому

    When is the white mas gonna be on the channel

  • @garywilliams5675
    @garywilliams5675 3 місяці тому

    I’m really surprised that you allow your mechanic, to where a dog chain lead/keyring, rubbing against the car bodywork all the time, seems very strange to me!!!!

  • @kev845
    @kev845 10 місяців тому

    Sack him and for be off your to good as boss lol it just fun life go on😅😅😅

  • @clivereynolds6633
    @clivereynolds6633 10 місяців тому +1

    SIMPLE sack JORDON. He will destroy your business.

  • @420somewhereG
    @420somewhereG 10 місяців тому

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼☝🏼

  • @mrgrumpy9077
    @mrgrumpy9077 10 місяців тому +1

    how come we didn't see Sophie in the hot tub you tease 🤪

  • @toy838
    @toy838 10 місяців тому

    Did u bribe mechanic s to be filmed.
    Wasn't meant to be trust me.

  • @billdornan4379
    @billdornan4379 10 місяців тому +1

    Putting up stickers is definitely off base. They make your business look unprofessional. Kindest regards 🇨🇦🇨🇦

    • @shaun7638
      @shaun7638 10 місяців тому +1

      All the livery on vehicles nowadays
      are Stickers or did you think they are hand painted on...

  • @aceace5457
    @aceace5457 10 місяців тому +1

    boy that was a long one joe but enjoyed it , just waiting for matt to get back to me lol i hope its not longer then your video lol