High Peak started to get a bit repetitive and glossy so I gave up on it. This channel reminds me far more of the motor trade I remember 20 years ago and is all the better for it.
@@Xenon777_ The trouble I found with Matt is the longer you watch him, the more stuck up and rude he seems, esp about people not exactly like him. Got boring in the end!
I prefer the rough and ready chops garage. Your honesty, professionalism and cost saving tips in your daily work makes the videos so much more interesting. Keep it going James
Like the daily blog updates - don’t waste time on editing and glossing up. You also gave me the confidence to refurbish the alloys on an Audi A3 my son just bought privately - so many thanks.
Hi James, I've been subscribed to you for well over a year now. Initially I was drawn to your channel because of your 'no frills' approach to the motortrade world. I to compared my channel to the big boys, hubnuts, Jay em Cars, etc. But l realised that wasn't the direction my channel was going to go in. The main reason your channel is great is because of how genuine you are and a decent hardworking trader to boot. I'm looking forward to future endeavours.
I have also been with you since the early days. Keep it real James. Don't go fancy. I like the way you run your business, I run my service and repair business the same way, excellence, honesty and customer service.
That's a cracking offer for the Cambelt change. I'd definitely take that deal. My 2016 GTD was 5years OR 130K as per VW for belt change. I def wouldnt be waiting for it on miles.
Old chops is a great idea, I’ve followed you from the start James. like you say you do everything on your own and that makes better context than the others doing sod all apart from walking about just being filmed by someone else!Keep up the good work👍🏻
Great video James.... £160 for cambelt and water pump alone is crazy cheap! I was told recently that VAG belts are 133k miles and no longer on time... It would be a very brave person that takes one beyond 10 years!
James, you really don’t need fancy graphics and intros mate. What you do is raw and real, which is what we are all looking for. It’s something completely unique. Keep doin what your doin 👌🏻✊🏻❤️
Best thing about your videos is the blog style, James - that's why I started watching them. I started watching Shifting Metal and High Peak Autos after watching you but I think I like the almost live day to day updates. Keep up the great work!
Definitely prefer the shorter simpler video format, especially when you share some of the tips that you've picked up over the years. Overlaying the replacement stickers being a good example. Keep enjoying what you're doing and people will continue to enjoy watching.
Chops tell that Key 🔑 Lady I will drive from Liverpool with a Brand Spanking New Battery 🔋 and will fit it for her completely Free of Labour if She just pays me for my Fuel for my Car 🚗 to get to hers and back. 😊😂😂😊. That's a brilliant deal absolutely no charge for Labour or my time driving. I'll even throw in the Battery for Free.😊😂😂😊😊 I would love a day out in Devon/Cornwall 😊😊.
James, the mk7 golf (petrol) has convenient cam belt inspection cover that just clips off in a jiffy! The replacement interval is longer than previous cars because it only drives camshafts, NOT water pump!!! The water pump is on other side of engine driven from its own separate little belt!
Brilliant short snappy video , as always ; James , Red Rubber Grease for the Sportage scenic roof lube , love this stuff , as rubber , prob. better than white siicone you would use on vertical windows recesses , ( electric ) & hinges etc.. . keep up the FAB work , passion, thanks 🎥 👏👏👏 Graham west of London [ Chartered Engineer ]
You do you James. I’ve always liked your one camera, one man band way of working. There’s no point in being a “me too” - you’ve carved yourself a good niche with what you do. There’s room for all different styles of content.
Always be your own self never be a follower do what's right for you and your business will keep watching the channel which ever way you choose great content
Been watching your videos since your early days James there was nothing wrong with how you did them, need to make time for yourself and your family too.
Old school chops is great. My interest is watching what you do day to day, seeing what you bug, challenges you face etc so I totalky support that format. No need to spend ages editing or doing a 45 minute video on one car. Just keep whacking out videos that cover a bit of everything as you do them. Easier for you, and we love them
James stick to a basic chops because that’s you at your best , what you do is the day by day vlog and to be honest it works and I for one support you 🎉❤
James you do whats best for you but you dont need to compete with the likes of shifting metal etc as you are different and we like you for that,i stsrted watching you at the alfa garage when you was doing alot mire yourself etc and enjoyed that but will watch and support you whatever you do🙂👍
My god a cam belt and a service for £160 is insane people should be biting your hands off. I'm 44 disabled after an dodgy NHS operation always used to work on my own car but can't now I sent my car in for an MOT last week passed asked for just an oil change and they wanted £210!!! And this isn't a main dealer they seriously wanted to charge me and hours rate to do an oil change
Only checked last week on the VW website, as I thought my Golf cabrio was due. However it confirmed the belt life is now 140k and no age limit. Hope this helps. 👍
The grease used for the areas you mentioned in this video is called shin etsu. Its a honda grease...it lasts for ages and it's one of the most useful trhings you will ever buy as a trader. It fixes a multitude of issues on old cars.
I like the fact you are going back to how you used to do your videos. It was what got me watching in the first place and it’s a good few years now You’ve got to 50k plus on subs doing it that way so why change it just to be like others.
Has that light blue Nissan Note got 360 cameras, that's a bit overkill for such a small car 🤣 Love the old style chops videos, you don't need all the glitter and sparkle when you give great tips and advice 👍
Stumbled across your videos back in lockdown, when you were at the previous unit, and despite not being much of a petrol head, loved your shorter vlog style. …and clearly if you want a job done properly you’re better off asking Brooke/Chops Jnr 👍
Old Chops will be ok with me m8, been with you since almost the start and always enjoyed the content. Hope that bronze/brown c-max in the background isn't from Joe 😢
Do what makes you comfortable James - YT probably makes a tiny income - your income comes from Chops. Makes sure the raffle cars continues though as that benefits so many deserving causes
As a buyer the thought of buying something with vague CAM belt history is enough to put me off, especially with the ludicrous idea of smashing valves if the rubber band snaps … ! Even the same with German cars that can have a chain snap because they used plastic tensioner linings (cheaper) but replacement tension guides have nylon (dearer) nutty engine designs..! Hey don’t be shy about asking Brooke how to go on with wheel refurbishment, sure she will give you a tip or two…😊
Some of my favourite channels, eg Watch Wes Work and NNKH, only put out videos when there's something interesting to show, and some of the most popular ones are noticeably putting out videos less frequently. Quite like the way Car UK and 6D Diesels work.
I think the problem with demanding customers has been created by the price of secondhand vehicles going through the roof in the last few years. Near end of life cars previously sold for an affordable price with the expectation of faults and defects are now routinely £1000s more. This naturally will make consumers feel taken advantage of and therefore entitled to expect more than previously for the money they are parting with. Of course it is due to market forces but so is every other increasing financial demand being forced on car buyers. Nobody is winning.
@@oceandrive7283definitely, everyone is scrabbling around for a few extra quid. I appreciate the merits of the consumer rights provided by dealers but, especially for newly passed youngsters, driving has become entirely unaffordable. Gone are the days of a £500 banger with cheap third party insurance that you smashed to pieces and kept on the road from the local scrapyard.
Advice please , daughter wants to upgrade from her 1.2 Punto. Needs to be 2016 onwards, a bit more trendy, faster than the Punto not crazy insurance - she’s 21 . Oh and needs to be reliable, not diesel either. Budget £7.5K
Pretty sure the VW recommended on them is 5 years or 130k Miles whichever comes first….. that’s why I chose against one of this age VW Golf and decided to go for a Focus and BMW instead
The fish eyes on the alloys are caused by silicones on the cloth you used, everyone knows that silicones are a no no when it comes to automotive paintwork.
Take a few bolts out of belt cover and have a look, if it's OK and no tentioner noises then it'll last for years, but yes it's a big problem, I had an alfa the other week, belt was done (invoice) 1000 miles previously, but 3 years ago, low mileage spider, well there all moaning saying belt will go, knock off 100s,belt was as new.
Get your daughter to teach you how to sort wheels out Chops 🙂 My 57plate Honda needed a new keyfob battery and Honda refused to replace it the other week
@ChopsGarage Who's is the nice little Motorbike 🏍, I looked it's reg up to see what Make it was etc and it's showing as untaxed. Hopefully it's sorn,d or not spotted by these blooming ANPR Camera's that seem to be everywhere these day's trying to catch poor people out.😢😢
I like the idea of the old chops coming back, the daily dealings of a car dealer
thanks
High Peak started to get a bit repetitive and glossy so I gave up on it. This channel reminds me far more of the motor trade I remember 20 years ago and is all the better for it.
Many thanks
I think I know his car vertical script off by heart now!
@@Xenon777_ The trouble I found with Matt is the longer you watch him, the more stuck up and rude he seems, esp about people not exactly like him. Got boring in the end!
I watch it still but i prefer this and shifting metal
Think High peak Matt suffers from small man syndrome. Bit too snobby and judgemental now.
I prefer the rough and ready chops garage. Your honesty, professionalism and cost saving tips in your daily work makes the videos so much more interesting. Keep it going James
Lesson learned . If you want a job done proper.... get Brooke to do it 🤣
IME this only works with daughters. If I leave my sons to do a job that doesn’t interest them, the result will be a ham fisted mess!
lol
Been with you from more or less the start James. Keep it simple. It's not broke no need to fix it. Enjoy watching cheers James
Like the daily blog updates - don’t waste time on editing and glossing up. You also gave me the confidence to refurbish the alloys on an Audi A3 my son just bought privately - so many thanks.
glad to help mate
Hi James, I've been subscribed to you for well over a year now. Initially I was drawn to your channel because of your 'no frills' approach to the motortrade world. I to compared my channel to the big boys, hubnuts, Jay em Cars, etc. But l realised that wasn't the direction my channel was going to go in. The main reason your channel is great is because of how genuine you are and a decent hardworking trader to boot. I'm looking forward to future endeavours.
That offer you made re the cam belt was an amazing offer, I hope he took your hand off lol
I have also been with you since the early days. Keep it real James. Don't go fancy. I like the way you run your business, I run my service and repair business the same way, excellence, honesty and customer service.
Much appreciated mate
"I will probably ignore you" made me laugh out aloud, you keep doing what you want to do x
That's a cracking offer for the Cambelt change. I'd definitely take that deal. My 2016 GTD was 5years OR 130K as per VW for belt change. I def wouldnt be waiting for it on miles.
Old chops is a great idea, I’ve followed you from the start James. like you say you do everything on your own and that makes better context than the others doing sod all apart from walking about just being filmed by someone else!Keep up the good work👍🏻
Back to basics. Fantastic news. Welcome back.
Great video James.... £160 for cambelt and water pump alone is crazy cheap! I was told recently that VAG belts are 133k miles and no longer on time... It would be a very brave person that takes one beyond 10 years!
I'd agree there
Glad to see old school Chops Garage 👍🏼
Old school chops is great.I remember those days
James, you really don’t need fancy graphics and intros mate. What you do is raw and real, which is what we are all looking for. It’s something completely unique. Keep doin what your doin 👌🏻✊🏻❤️
I like the "old school Chops" rough ready and very honest.
Cheers mate
Best thing about your videos is the blog style, James - that's why I started watching them. I started watching Shifting Metal and High Peak Autos after watching you but I think I like the almost live day to day updates. Keep up the great work!
Watch CarsUK. Lee is also good!
I follow several car traders but Chops is just real and proper. Also I like your honesty about your stock and your industry.
Keep it up!
I appreciate that!
Definitely prefer the shorter simpler video format, especially when you share some of the tips that you've picked up over the years. Overlaying the replacement stickers being a good example. Keep enjoying what you're doing and people will continue to enjoy watching.
Bargain having you do the cambelt service, customer confidence is a plus. Well done.
James... Whatever you choose to produce it is good for me. You do keep me entertained. Keep well my friend.... Bob (Weston super Mare)
Chops tell that Key 🔑 Lady I will drive from Liverpool with a Brand Spanking New Battery 🔋 and will fit it for her completely Free of Labour if She just pays me for my Fuel for my Car 🚗 to get to hers and back. 😊😂😂😊. That's a brilliant deal absolutely no charge for Labour or my time driving. I'll even throw in the Battery for Free.😊😂😂😊😊
I would love a day out in Devon/Cornwall 😊😊.
Keep it going simple as you always have!
Chops, missed your basics, hope your ok, keep it simple , love the content, thanks for the insight, Wes in lanzarote.
I watch your videos because you come across as a genuine car dealer
No big intro & outro, cue the biggest outro ever 😉😂
Only joking James 👍
Customers often forget that important four letter word - USED!
The timing belt and service is very good price for the customer.
James, the mk7 golf (petrol) has convenient cam belt inspection cover that just clips off in a jiffy! The replacement interval is longer than previous cars because it only drives camshafts, NOT water pump!!! The water pump is on other side of engine driven from its own separate little belt!
Ok many thanks
Brilliant short snappy video , as always ; James , Red Rubber Grease for the Sportage scenic roof lube , love this stuff , as rubber , prob. better than white siicone you would use on vertical windows recesses , ( electric ) & hinges etc.. . keep up the FAB work , passion, thanks 🎥 👏👏👏 Graham west of London [ Chartered Engineer ]
Keep it simple mate ,short ,quick and day to day trading 👍 your the best.
Nothing wrong with “basic chops” James, go for it.😊
James I enjoy watching your content so if it's easier for you to keep it simple then keep it simple😊
You do you James. I’ve always liked your one camera, one man band way of working. There’s no point in being a “me too” - you’ve carved yourself a good niche with what you do. There’s room for all different styles of content.
thanks mate
Simple is good, keep up the good work 👍
Always be your own self never be a follower do what's right for you and your business will keep watching the channel which ever way you choose great content
I miss you running though the costs of each sale on your excel spreadsheet 😀
great video again mate
Been watching your videos for a while now James, you have a decent manor about things,
mellow I would say. 😉👌
Thanks Danny 😉👍
Been watching your videos since your early days James there was nothing wrong with how you did them, need to make time for yourself and your family too.
Really enjoy your videos
I would not think twice about buying a car from you
Old school chops is great. My interest is watching what you do day to day, seeing what you bug, challenges you face etc so I totalky support that format. No need to spend ages editing or doing a 45 minute video on one car. Just keep whacking out videos that cover a bit of everything as you do them. Easier for you, and we love them
thanks mate
James stick to a basic chops because that’s you at your best , what you do is the day by day vlog and to be honest it works and I for one support you 🎉❤
James you do whats best for you but you dont need to compete with the likes of shifting metal etc as you are different and we like you for that,i stsrted watching you at the alfa garage when you was doing alot mire yourself etc and enjoyed that but will watch and support you whatever you do🙂👍
Old style is the best 😁🤩
Batteries should come with a lifetime guarantee.
😂
My god a cam belt and a service for £160 is insane people should be biting your hands off. I'm 44 disabled after an dodgy NHS operation always used to work on my own car but can't now I sent my car in for an MOT last week passed asked for just an oil change and they wanted £210!!! And this isn't a main dealer they seriously wanted to charge me and hours rate to do an oil change
Agree with you, keep it simple, do your own thing
Only checked last week on the VW website, as I thought my Golf cabrio was due. However it confirmed the belt life is now 140k and no age limit. Hope this helps. 👍
Old Chops is still great Chops!
Glad to go back to the old Chops!
The grease used for the areas you mentioned in this video is called shin etsu. Its a honda grease...it lasts for ages and it's one of the most useful trhings you will ever buy as a trader. It fixes a multitude of issues on old cars.
I wish I didn’t live so far away from you, I would love to come and help you out at the weekends.
I like the fact you are going back to how you used to do your videos. It was what got me watching in the first place and it’s a good few years now You’ve got to 50k plus on subs doing it that way so why change it just to be like others.
My parents have a golf but the clutch has gone
Love the video's James is now at the garage
Has that light blue Nissan Note got 360 cameras, that's a bit overkill for such a small car 🤣 Love the old style chops videos, you don't need all the glitter and sparkle when you give great tips and advice 👍
Refurbished wheels are like new shoes, you just feel so much better with them on.
Chops, what you see is what you get. It's a daily diary of being a sole trader.
Keep it as it is.
Stumbled across your videos back in lockdown, when you were at the previous unit, and despite not being much of a petrol head, loved your shorter vlog style.
…and clearly if you want a job done properly you’re better off asking Brooke/Chops Jnr 👍
lol! cheers
Fully agree KISS keep it simple stupid makes much more sense.
Don't mind how you do your videos. Always find them interesting.
Old Chops will be ok with me m8, been with you since almost the start and always enjoyed the content. Hope that bronze/brown c-max in the background isn't from Joe 😢
high peak has camera man and a editor i think ...you doing everything
Do what makes you comfortable James - YT probably makes a tiny income - your income comes from Chops. Makes sure the raffle cars continues though as that benefits so many deserving causes
I change the batteries in our key fobs every year when the car is serviced, its a few quid for goodness sake.
Good call
I got a pack of 6 from Home and Bargain for £2 so 50p each.
I usually replace mine every 6 month's but mine gets used an awful lot.
😊
High Peak Autos-Smug, patronising and fake-You are the real deal.
Just keep being you 👍👍🍻
Will do!
James do the content however you want to, you don't need to follow the crowd. We will still watch however you do it. 👍
As a buyer the thought of buying something with vague CAM belt history is enough to put me off, especially with the ludicrous idea of smashing valves if the rubber band snaps … ! Even the same with German cars that can have a chain snap because they used plastic tensioner linings (cheaper) but replacement tension guides have nylon (dearer) nutty engine designs..!
Hey don’t be shy about asking Brooke how to go on with wheel refurbishment, sure she will give you a tip or two…😊
Yep, just the facts, then good night........👍👌
Your daughter will be your first employee as you’ve a lot on. The Ibiza not sold as quickly as I thought it might. Sportage is lovely.
160 for belt, waterpump oil and filters is banging value.
Just carry on the way you’re going if it works, don’t try and fix what’s not broken
Basic Chops is good!👍
Some of my favourite channels, eg Watch Wes Work and NNKH, only put out videos when there's something interesting to show, and some of the most popular ones are noticeably putting out videos less frequently. Quite like the way Car UK and 6D Diesels work.
I think the problem with demanding customers has been created by the price of secondhand vehicles going through the roof in the last few years. Near end of life cars previously sold for an affordable price with the expectation of faults and defects are now routinely £1000s more. This naturally will make consumers feel taken advantage of and therefore entitled to expect more than previously for the money they are parting with. Of course it is due to market forces but so is every other increasing financial demand being forced on car buyers. Nobody is winning.
And you get most private sellers thinking they can get full dealer retail prices!!
@@oceandrive7283definitely, everyone is scrabbling around for a few extra quid. I appreciate the merits of the consumer rights provided by dealers but, especially for newly passed youngsters, driving has become entirely unaffordable. Gone are the days of a £500 banger with cheap third party insurance that you smashed to pieces and kept on the road from the local scrapyard.
@@oceandrive7283 We went to see a Shogun with a rusty window frame and greasy side step for 11K, missing foglight too. Didn't buy it!
Back to basic Chops is fine by me!
OG Chops is best. No fancy bits 👍
Cheers
Nothing wrong with old school fella, Chops, it is at it is works. It a'int broke, you don't need to fix it.
cheers
James are doing anything with the old Ital?.
More than happy with getting rid of fancy stuff and keep it just to the actual content.
Sorry I was the one that held you up. It was, however, nice to see the place and meet you
Just be yourself. I enjoy your channel anyway. Look after the honda jazz ha ha. Glen.
Amazed she did didnt say its run out of petrol and could you fill it up for her too.......
lol
Advice please , daughter wants to upgrade from her 1.2 Punto. Needs to be 2016 onwards, a bit more trendy, faster than the Punto not crazy insurance - she’s 21 . Oh and needs to be reliable, not diesel either. Budget £7.5K
Pretty sure the VW recommended on them is 5 years or 130k Miles whichever comes first….. that’s why I chose against one of this age VW Golf and decided to go for a Focus and BMW instead
Back to Basics Chops is Fine
cheers
just do what you do.
Are you getting out on the bike ? Looks like it wants out of the garage!
The fish eyes on the alloys are caused by silicones on the cloth you used, everyone knows that silicones are a no no when it comes to automotive paintwork.
I think I literally said that's what it was in vid mate
On my Audi 1.6 tdi timing belt was 140k regardless of age on Autodata !
Good idea, put something out every 2 days in just a basic manner
cheers
Fab offer for the cambelt job etc
Take a few bolts out of belt cover and have a look, if it's OK and no tentioner noises then it'll last for years, but yes it's a big problem, I had an alfa the other week, belt was done (invoice) 1000 miles previously, but 3 years ago, low mileage spider, well there all moaning saying belt will go, knock off 100s,belt was as new.
What fibre discs are you using on the alloys? Thanks
Get your daughter to teach you how to sort wheels out Chops 🙂 My 57plate Honda needed a new keyfob battery and Honda refused to replace it the other week
yes could do with her doing that
@ChopsGarage Who's is the nice little Motorbike 🏍, I looked it's reg up to see what Make it was etc and it's showing as untaxed.
Hopefully it's sorn,d or not spotted by these blooming ANPR Camera's that seem to be everywhere these day's trying to catch poor people out.😢😢
Basic chops 🎉
lol cheers
Yep. Keep it real