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  • @KipKippax
    @KipKippax Рік тому +10

    I've sold lots of cars over the years that have never let me down in all the time I'd owned them .However as soon as I put a for sale sign in them they'd start sulking and quite often they wouldn't start for a potential buyer ! . I know they are only chunks of metal but you do have to wonder sometimes !

  • @andrewd762
    @andrewd762 Рік тому +7

    The good thing about one of those old Camry's with 230k on the clock is it's now fully run-in. Those things will do 500k plus if you look after them.

    • @BarryAllenMagic
      @BarryAllenMagic Рік тому +3

      That's no exaggeration. I've been in Camry's in Australia that have been Taxi's throughout their life, yet still move like silk.

  • @a11csc
    @a11csc Рік тому +30

    get brook a proper kneeling pad she will thank you for it

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +6

      got few kicking around

    • @thomasfrancis5747
      @thomasfrancis5747 Рік тому +7

      Or strap on knee pads like plumbers use.

    • @zzhughesd
      @zzhughesd Рік тому +2

      Yeh. I haven’t got that far yet. I’d like a polishing chair prevent the bad back but I’m on my drive and it already looks like I’ve a valeting commercial business off my drive…….

    • @musoseven8218
      @musoseven8218 Рік тому +4

      I was about to write the same - a life time of wear and tear my knees are done - wish I'd had kneeling pads👍✌️💜

    • @royston6451
      @royston6451 Рік тому +1

      ​@@zzhughesd Yes, You Have to Watch Out For The Neighbours.! 👍

  • @vespaveloce1924
    @vespaveloce1924 Рік тому +2

    Had an interesting experience in an S2000 some years ago. The oil filter span off and squirted oil at the exhaust header! Turns out there’s a torque setting for the filter, and some aftermarket tethers are available. It seems that the resonance of the vtec motor can cause this at certain rpms. I’d have thought it was a load of rubbish if it hasn’t happened to me!

  • @shaunhewitt
    @shaunhewitt Рік тому +3

    When my crank position sensor failed and couldn't get one I took it out and scrapped it on the pavement started straight up and got me by until new one arrived 😊

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Рік тому +1

    Maybe you can get the brabus deal back on, or before the season goes I'd do it cheap to get rid, otherwise you'll be waiting till next year, I got rid of a z4 cheap last week and am getting a mgtf and mx 5 up this week, I'll try for a good price but tbh they're going no matter what I'll run a sports car in winter tbh but not many will, I'm totally giving anything random or sporty a miss now, insurance has all gone up plus rents mortgages I'm going totally for bread and butter cars, bought an UP this week 2600 on a 63 plate quick vallet, sold in a couple of days, no hassle. I've noticed its been quieter of late.

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Рік тому +1

    Remember bud when you see, or someone offers you something random, loads of work type thing, just say no, I'm a small car specialist without the time to stock or restore that type of stuff, it'll save you 1000s and 1000s.

  • @davehorton7712
    @davehorton7712 Рік тому +3

    I used the GT towel today, wow dried my X3 in one go top to bottom, a bit windy so only did the tail gate with GT shine, what a difference, will do rest of my car Friday 18th Aug (tomorrow), great reccomendation James

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +1

      I used mine today on corsa, 2 wipes roof was dry , did whole car without wringing it out!,where does it go lol

  • @johnrandle8365
    @johnrandle8365 Рік тому +1

    I watched your channel to see how you are as a dealer I am impressed by the way you deal with customers fairly and do watch every so often .

  • @thedeadstig123
    @thedeadstig123 Рік тому +1

    Ive known two people who have owned smart roadsters and they've both ended up worse off for them, cost a fortune to repair (parts are expensive and difficult to find) and they are pretty unreliable, mostly electrics

  • @in_the_bilge
    @in_the_bilge Рік тому +1

    Hi James, sorry to hear about the smart playing up. Funnily enough, I had the same issue when I purchased mine years ago. It did it on the way home at the petrol station 2 mins after buying it 200miles from home.. Turned out the sensor was loose! They are a bit prone to sensors playing up and then 'computer says no'. 30k after it is fine... As.you say, they are an 18 year old car and well out of warranty, so replacing a few bits is to be expected.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому

      Oh Ill check not loose

    • @in_the_bilge
      @in_the_bilge Рік тому +1

      Worth a go. Seem to remember it wasn't too bad to get at with a few bits removed. But when you get that far and have the part it was worth changing it as I'm sure you will anyway.
      I know you love a private seller tale. I rang the guy I bought it from when this happened literally ten mins after rather than call the AA - just to ask if he'd had this before and if there was a work around (not to moan, I knew I had no rights...). He told me a tale about his garage saying if something like this ever happened to wiggle a certain area of wiring... 2 mins later and a wiggle in the right place and I was on my way! A known fault at sale I'm sure, but those are the risks. Buying from a good dealer like you who always goes the extra mile would have been worth the small extra!

  • @tpax3p
    @tpax3p Рік тому +1

    I had same issue with Mazda mx5. One day car wouldn’t start, I did check is and it’s a crank position sensor. But in my case, I had no faults code !

  • @jimbandit1250sa
    @jimbandit1250sa Рік тому +4

    I wish everyone was as decent and honest as you James top man fantastic customer service 😃👌

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Рік тому

    Sniff, easy starts a big no, no, I used some years ago on a petrol car, diesels not too bad, the explosion was so violent that the cam belt stripped and every valve right over, not just kissed the valves but bent them right over, ended up scrapping the car, any problems, plug the scanner in St away.

  • @taxidmac5907
    @taxidmac5907 Рік тому +1

    Bought my 18yr old son a 1.2 2012 limited edition corsa 67k needed a new timing chain kit and thermostat front disc/pads and service paid 2k for it smashing wee car nice and sporty looking still think they are a good looking wee car

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +3

      Should not need that work at those miles though

    • @roystonvehicles9129
      @roystonvehicles9129 Рік тому +1

      ​@@ChopsGaragethat's bang on the miles bud for a corsa chain, 60 to 70k

  • @williamgeorgefraser
    @williamgeorgefraser Рік тому

    Electronics are the bane of modern cars. Fortunately, I've only ever had one problem with a car that made me take it back to the garage and get a refund. I passed my test back in November 69,aged 17, and a few days later my parents bought me my first car, a Hillman Imp (yes, okay, hahaha). We picked it up on a Monday evening. I took it to school on Tuesday but had to drive uphill in first. That evening I set off with my granddad to pick up my dad in Glasgow but never got there as the clutch burnt out on the motorway. One of my uncles towed us back. Took it back on Wednesday morning and got a refund. A shock entry to the world of driving.

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 Рік тому +7

    It's really kind of you to give the double deposit back 👍👏👏

  • @1934frazernash
    @1934frazernash Рік тому +1

    I ordered gt shine plus the drying towel and the microfiber towels took multi emails to track order with no luck when i finally got order it was shorted. Ill stick to California show shine . Less headaches

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому

      Shorted?

    • @1934frazernash
      @1934frazernash Рік тому

      Ord
      Ordered 2 ceramic spray bottles was charged for 2 but only received 1 . Then was told they would credit my card which they did but product was
      charged in usa funds and credit was cdn funds . Then 2 days later the recharge my credit card for refund they issued again in usa funds to me its a scam selling Chinese products

  • @thomasfrancis5747
    @thomasfrancis5747 Рік тому +3

    Great job on the Focus. Missed the front number plate screws but I realise you were busy. Might be old school but worth doing Chops Garage rear window stickers for sold cars? Massively overspent on the Toyota - you've nicked High Peak Autos' catchphrase.....

    • @bmwman1981
      @bmwman1981 Рік тому +4

      That’s the first thing I remove when I buy a car if you want to advertise you business pay me don’t expect me to do it for free

  • @xboxcrazee
    @xboxcrazee Рік тому

    It's almost a guarantee when someone buys that smart it will leak when it rains. They had a big problem when new. The seals were redesigned many times but could not keep the water out. Smart were glad when they were out of wanrranty. :). Otherwise quite a fun little car to scoot around in..

  • @fanfeck2844
    @fanfeck2844 Рік тому +2

    Not sure I’ve ever seen that colour of Focus, but I like it

  • @simonbealing
    @simonbealing Рік тому +1

    Legendary customer service. I think most people would be happy with a deposit refund and an offer to go halves on the fuel so well done.

  • @johnpritchard2772
    @johnpritchard2772 Рік тому +3

    hello James! Quite a varied content to your video and you showing your generous self in refunding and supporting the buyer from London, lets hopethe car can have the sensor replaced ASAP? Really do hope that you shall have such a good responce with the up-coming raffle, what a great car, and selection of prizes too! Best wishes from Lincolnshire

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Рік тому

    It's x and a types that a terrible for underbody rust bud, I had a (looked) tidy s type, jacked it up and screen broke it was so weak, when I took the undertrays off there was nothing left, it was like a 70 cortina, or an Ital, ha, ha.

  • @wrightmartin5157
    @wrightmartin5157 Рік тому

    My FORD badge on my Fiesta front grill is horrible. Does this just prise off or how do I get it off / replace it please?

  • @barryrathbone
    @barryrathbone Рік тому +2

    Been a busy time for you. I love my GT shine that I got and call me old fashioned but I love the rain when it beads on the car.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +1

      Lol, me too bud, had great satisfaction re cleaning the Corsa today as it pretty much just ran off completely

  • @henrykravitz468
    @henrykravitz468 Рік тому +2

    Fair Play to you for refunding double back to that subscriber. I hope someone buys it once you have done the work. Keep up the great work and content.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated

    • @henrykravitz468
      @henrykravitz468 Рік тому

      @@ChopsGarage no worries you seem to look after your customers and that is why people come back to buy your cars

  • @bonnarbeach5906
    @bonnarbeach5906 Рік тому

    I had a SMART pure, I paid $4000 in repairs the first time there was an electronics issue. it was scrap at only 60K due to another electronics issue that was too expensive to fix.

  • @Finglesham
    @Finglesham Рік тому

    Better to have packed up at your garage than on the way home is how I would see it. Very generous of you.

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Рік тому +1

    No jimbo? Hope hes OK and not got mixed up in some 70s rockford files style trouble.

  • @MatthewDuffin-mp9li
    @MatthewDuffin-mp9li Рік тому +1

    Dear chops garage the red ford focus is an eco boost thought l would let you know the red one

  • @andrewpercival1427
    @andrewpercival1427 Рік тому

    Earth leads on the smart roadsters are prone to failing aswell, also the Sam units and steering wheel paddles, I've had smart roadsters and they are alot of fun but reliability is pretty poor tbh... hopefully no more issues going forward with it.

    • @hughchilds5888
      @hughchilds5888 Рік тому

      And don't forget leaks - water (rain) in and oil out! Starter motors and alternators too. I think there's a chap in Bournemouth who fixes old welded joints on the SAM units.

  • @royston6451
    @royston6451 Рік тому +1

    My Car was Fine, Untill One Day it Wouldn't Start.!
    It Wouldn't Jump Start either, so me and a friend thought that it was either A Dead Battery or the Starter Motor was Broken.! So I Called Out the AA and ALL that was Wrong with it, was A BlownFuse.!

  • @DaveAber9999
    @DaveAber9999 Рік тому

    Smart roadsters eat CPSs for fun. 20 minutes to change it, but access is a bit tight.

  • @colin4850
    @colin4850 Рік тому

    Did your mobile guy do a visual on the sensor ( I'm sure he did) could be its missing a live or ground because of a faulty connector.

  • @mrfoameruk
    @mrfoameruk Рік тому

    ULEZ is why you are most probably selling lots. Cars are cheaper outside so it's worth driving out even a few hundred miles in order to get a better price.

  • @thisiszaphod
    @thisiszaphod Рік тому +2

    Did I see you in the distance at the North Devon Transport Festival last weekend, James???

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +3

      Yes you did should of said hi

    • @thisiszaphod
      @thisiszaphod Рік тому +2

      @@ChopsGarage- I wasn't sure, and did not want to intrude.
      I expect the Firebird caught your eye - I was with the Saab lot, as an interloper as I brought along my Jag XF doppelganger to yours!

  • @steveegginton535
    @steveegginton535 Рік тому

    A real "Sod's Law" moment with that Roadster! Unfortunate but as usual you did your best for the customer. Given that you sell mostly older cars the way you present them is very impressive most look a lot younger than their actual years and is probably part of the reason you have a high sales rate👍

  • @tomodonnell5718
    @tomodonnell5718 Рік тому

    Earth lead in the rear of the roadster will need replacing

  • @Kalus_Saxon
    @Kalus_Saxon Рік тому

    15:41….. divine intervention….
    Someone didn’t want that car going with him.. 👻

  • @GANJAMAN-1987
    @GANJAMAN-1987 Рік тому

    Just wanted to ask james, do u take bank transfers off people or do u give them a card machine? Which 1 is good?

  • @michaelrowe7731
    @michaelrowe7731 Рік тому +3

    You need some new batteries for your crystal ball James, it's meant to break once you sold it not whilst your trying to sell it. 😂😂

  • @stewartlundy5858
    @stewartlundy5858 Рік тому

    Is the reg plate on that S 2000 some sort of private plate as its first 2 letters are JE, ???

  • @tonywatson1412
    @tonywatson1412 Рік тому +1

    As an older motorist how shiny a car looks for sale never really bothers me ...but in today's world, if it shines, its gotta be good....fools..😢

  • @highpath4776
    @highpath4776 Рік тому +1

    Full salesroom of Silver cars now

  • @crcomments8509
    @crcomments8509 Рік тому +1

    Be careful removing the crank sensor. I had a car where it failed it was intermittent like the issue you are seeing. But when I pulled it out it snapped in the engine. Basically had to drill it out and live with bits in the engine.

  • @Scotts23
    @Scotts23 Рік тому +2

    There was nothing wrong with that car till you let people test drive it alone

  • @jaylo912
    @jaylo912 Рік тому +1

    Im on my way down from London to see that roadster... got the wife and we would like steak pie and chips twice please. 😋 😊

  • @travlincub321
    @travlincub321 Рік тому

    I gotta find the video on the Camry you have sitting there

  • @hugheffo
    @hugheffo Рік тому +1

    I was amazed that the Honda is actually ULEZ compliant, even though it’s a 21 year old car

  • @mdog2501
    @mdog2501 Рік тому

    The XJ is aluminium so won't rust, but can still suffer from corrosion.

  • @Karl_Burton
    @Karl_Burton Рік тому +1

    All Vauxhalls, or just avoid Corsas ?

    • @Karl_Burton
      @Karl_Burton Рік тому +1

      (Bloody Corsas)

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +2

      I really only ever do Corsas so can't comment

    • @Karl_Burton
      @Karl_Burton Рік тому

      @@ChopsGarage Thank you. Where I live (Birmingham) Corsas seem to go with hoodies & court appearances.

  • @DasArab
    @DasArab Рік тому +2

    Corsa D.......... Yea worst car VX has built for long time. How many do you get with the cam cover thick with Mayo? Timing chain are shocking, they last less than a belt in oil ecotec.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +1

      Yep pretty much all that

    • @DasArab
      @DasArab Рік тому

      @@ChopsGarage Thank goodness for the scrappage scheme, traded it in for a new Kia Picanto that has been faultless for the wife over the last 5 years.

  • @gp7538
    @gp7538 Рік тому

    How much did you sell the S2000 for

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Рік тому

    If someones coming for a car mate, I'm all over it, at least making sure it starts, ha, ha.

  • @Willenium2k4
    @Willenium2k4 Рік тому +1

    I knew I recognised the plate. This drove past me yesterday afternoon.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +1

      What car mate

    • @Willenium2k4
      @Willenium2k4 Рік тому +1

      @@ChopsGarage The S2000. Overtook me while I was working yesterday. I don't have a dashcam or I'd have done a screenshot. Wasn't in North London, but not all that far away really (Watford).

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +1

      @@Willenium2k4 oh great he is enjoying

  • @johnch12
    @johnch12 Рік тому

    the clutch and belt may be new but the rest of the car isn't,

  • @mikes747
    @mikes747 Рік тому

    The smart just wants to stay in its cosy unit!

  • @RobW.-jk3yo
    @RobW.-jk3yo Рік тому

    Great old Toyota well Done James for Saving it from the Scrap Dealers
    Pleased the Raffle is going well 🤞

  • @zzhughesd
    @zzhughesd Рік тому +2

    GT Shine. Is a quick detailer guessing ???? I’ve just cut and polished , never gone with that last min wet wax look. Oh and how much the new Ford Badge. Very nice

  • @Craig-wp3pz
    @Craig-wp3pz Рік тому +2

    Used to trade plate these Brabus things when they were new, they were ALWAYS a pain in the arse, had to fail many collections because the car wouldn't start, and most of our collections were from Mercedes dealers, so if the dealer can't start it.........
    I quite liked that they rarely started, because I'm tall and HATED driving them!

  • @sitaylor9322
    @sitaylor9322 Рік тому

    Well you should have done both as thats what I normally as there probably the same age and there not that much

  • @alstirling69
    @alstirling69 Рік тому

    Lucky chap getting that S2000.. My dream car.. 😊😊

  • @danielsellers8538
    @danielsellers8538 Рік тому

    Well done James, not many as are as good as you😊

  • @Theleague0fshad0ws
    @Theleague0fshad0ws 8 місяців тому

    I wouldn’t touch a corsa with a 10 foot pole!

  • @justinbuckley
    @justinbuckley Рік тому +1

    8 days, not like you, Hope business is keeping you busy! :)

  • @irinadavid800
    @irinadavid800 Рік тому

    It was very annoying they couldn’t pick up the roadster but actually on the bright side it didn’t happen when they were back and given it to their son.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому

      Very true or stopped half way at petrol station

    • @hoffmanlol
      @hoffmanlol Рік тому

      I cant help thinking is it possible the part failed as a result of that couple of test pilots a while back that thrashed it on a test drive 🤔

  • @markwills145
    @markwills145 Рік тому +1

    Corsa by name..... Course by nature....

  • @garymorris801
    @garymorris801 Рік тому

    What a nice gesture

  • @johnelbro127
    @johnelbro127 Рік тому

    Such a great guy. You so deserve all the good luck. 👍👍👍👍

  • @badgersalesman5595
    @badgersalesman5595 Рік тому

    Eeee they don’t build em like thi used do. That Camry is awesome 🤩

  • @captainidiot127
    @captainidiot127 Рік тому

    Your not insured go under garage ramps

  • @davidc1055
    @davidc1055 Рік тому +2

    I think I'll stick to buying from friends and family. They don't want a massive profit and you get what you buy.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +4

      Not sure what you are referring to. If you are on about dealers making profit we net about 10%. I pretty sure nothing you are buying is working on lower margins and does not have to underwrite it for 6 months!,

  • @russfoggan4092
    @russfoggan4092 Рік тому +2

    He is loving it James, it is exactly what he needed!!!!

  • @Nypartcannon
    @Nypartcannon Рік тому +1

    Stop with the click bait titles Mr …. Jokes aside we’d watch regardless ! Thanks

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  Рік тому +2

      You might, new viewers would not though unfort

  • @stephenrichards5386
    @stephenrichards5386 Рік тому

    I thought the raffle was closed

  • @mdog2501
    @mdog2501 Рік тому

    Best of luck everyone ☺️

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 Рік тому +2

    Another good video James 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏

  • @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES
    @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES Рік тому +2

    I really wish I got that S2000 😢what a stunning car it was. Keep up the amazing content James.

  • @phildavies7852
    @phildavies7852 Рік тому

    the brabus - clearly doesn't want to leave your garage.... likes Devon too much...

  • @missismiggins7329
    @missismiggins7329 4 місяці тому

    Is it just me or does this guy have about a 50% problem with all of his sales? Why are his prices so ridiculously high? It surely is the Charlie Carolli of the motor world.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  4 місяці тому

      lol! Would you watch the videos where everything went swimmingly (which is about 95% of sales)? And my prices cant be ridiculous of they simply would not sell would they, think about it lol! All price are from Autotrader recommend retail which gives a UK average across dealers. Thats why when I price normally £200 or more less than that the cars sell no problem.

  • @lawncare-4u849
    @lawncare-4u849 Рік тому +1

    Finally.. Always liked them a bit...

  • @mikeweston4061
    @mikeweston4061 Рік тому

    Bravo Chops 🙂

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Рік тому +1

    I'd have thought best to have done the caliper and clutch slave on that s2000, I'd not even sell a banger like that tbh, hope you made a bit, first thing on a no start is plug your scanner in and check on live data for a crank signal, corsas used to be always going, check for volts at the plug for the sensor, yes sports cars are a pain to sell, customers are not need buyers, like your write off people, I'm totally sticking to std cars, except for myself, your doing great anyway, stuff flying out, no more random stuff and make your money on bread and butter then treat yourself to something nice mate, I know you champion stuff like that brabus, saying its about fun, but not much fun in a non start car that's hard to sell and is gunna give you massive comebacks.

  • @fire44x
    @fire44x Рік тому

    Looked at getting tickets but it was such a load faf dint bother
    Not simple enough

  • @st200ol
    @st200ol Рік тому

    Hope it’s ULEZ exempt.

  • @stepheng8779
    @stepheng8779 Рік тому

    Yeah stay away from the sports cars, the old Toyota is far more interesting anyway 👍 save as many of the the classics as you like 😂

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Рік тому

    small cheapies still flying out the door then?

  • @audibell
    @audibell Рік тому

    nice cars

  • @stevo4649
    @stevo4649 Рік тому

    thankyou James,,,just shows how and why you have an impeccable reputation,
    have a great weekend,,👌👍

  • @stephenrichards5386
    @stephenrichards5386 Рік тому +1

    What a brilliant daughter

  • @stevie007
    @stevie007 Рік тому

    🙌🙌

  • @sfankhauser3094
    @sfankhauser3094 Рік тому

    👌👌

  • @davidweston4007
    @davidweston4007 Рік тому

    🥱

  • @alanburton5099
    @alanburton5099 Рік тому

    Hi James, thank you for the content, I can only imagine the time it takes to edit etc. Are social services aware that you are exploiting and employing child labour??
    Bad luck with the not so smart "Smart" car. Glad that business is booming, "This time next year Rodney"!!!!!!
    Must leave you with another joke,
    Elderly lady goes to the doctor and asks if he has anything for her husband to take to help him in the bedroom department? Doctor says he has some pills but to be very careful with them as they are very powerful and to take one only before any activity,she says Thank you doctor and off she goes.
    One week later she is back at the doctors and states, "Sorry to bother you doctor but we had a mis-hap with the tablets- she told him her husband did not read the label and took all the tablets in one go- Doctor, horrified asked her what had happened, Well doctor we were sitting down for an evening meal and the next moment my husband pulled the tablecloth off with cutlery, crockery and food spead all over the floor-he then stripped me naked bent me over the table and was at me for well over two hours- Doctor was understandably apologetic - Lady replied Not too worry about it doctor we probably wont go back to that restaurant again.
    Have a great and profitable weekend. Alan B (Nottm)

  • @mally9226
    @mally9226 Рік тому

    All the people that come back wanting something for nothing they are the type of person that wouldn't give you the steam off their shit