I LOST MONEY BECAUSE OF EURO CAR PARTS! | BMW’s galore M2, M4 (335D tuned) | A Day in the life EP21
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Hi guys, welcome back to the channel, it’s a busy day in a busy couple of weeks and it’s not made easier by a certain parts supplier, watch on to find out why. Hope you all enjoy it and let me know what you think in the comments section. Thanks for watching.
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Mate.... please use axle stands if your going to clamber about under a car on a jack..!!
I know I know, thanks 👍🏼
Yep it's only an o ring or oil seal holding that car above you ,nothing mechanical
In my defence I’m not under the car enough if it fell I’d be in danger
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic One thing I would suggest is not to touch your face or hair with your dirty hands or gloves! You do it quite often talking to camera.
A while back I had dermatitis and traced it back to a dirty laptop keyboard. I had my head in my hands looking at the screen.
I now keep the keyboard clean with isopropyl alcohol and use tea tree soap which has anti-bacterial properties. My skin cleared up and now looks like a baby again!
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Refuse to use Euro Car Parts the 'Service' they offer is absolutely abysmal, The que at my local outlet is usually at the door with one miserable teenage assistant serving.
Similar in most branches but I use trade entrance I couldn’t que up
I have been in the trade since the 70's, For the last 30+ years running a 7 bay and 2 test lane workshop,(with a little paint shop for my own stuff/ projects). Euros stuff just isn't worth using if you want to warrant your repairs. Besides the poor quality of much of their stuff,getting the right part in the first place is an achievement in its self,any part for any car isnt their motto,its what they send you instead of what you asked for. I stopped using them a few years back,after getting fed up of ramps being held up by wrongly supplied or faulty parts and then generally waiting ages for replacements.Use a decent indepenent motor factors or those that are part of a reputable trade group.
Yeah I’ve thought about going elsewhere but generally speaking I get a good service from euros and it’s the most convenient for me
yep they sell euro crap in the uk but cant sell you the right parts for what you drive.. i want to go back to driving a cortina least you could get parts for them.
@@steveni1459 By coincidence, I was reminiscing today with one of my older mechanics about how easy it was when you used to phone up and just say" can I have a set of pads for a Cortina please" that was it, all you needed to say.
@@notpoliticallycorrect1303 i know was great ..even second hand parts i all ways had fords mk2 escorts had 4 mk5 cortina had 2 ..when i was 17 had a 1.3 mk2 escort van but engine was rubish a friend had an engine from a capri he he a tree going round corner to fast he took that out and put in my van easy.. now got a renault trafic you end up on the phone for nearly an hour before they can find part that fits...i do prefer cars from 70s to 80s ..
I hate euros nowadays, I only use them in an emergency. Click and collect orders you still have to wait in a queue even though they have a click and collect counter ? Prices extremely exaggerated to make their discounts look good, which they’re not . Not enough counter staff so they are generally rushed off their feet , but you can always hear a load of pen pushers in the phone room laughing and joking .
Luckily I can skip the que in my local one 😅
How dare they laugh and joke.
Don’t mind em laughing and joking , but when there’s a queue out the door and only 1 person run ragged on the desk it ain’t what you wanna hear , why not help ?
To be fair the phones don’t stop in the offices, I think they should have someone picking for the staff on counter but it’s the same up and down the country, must be company policy
Absolutely correct their counter service is a disgrace,there’s never enough staff to cope with demand and like you say loads of people behind the scenes laughing and joking while the queue at the counter gets longer and longer. They are supposed to open at a certain time on a Sunday,the Warrington depot opened up half an hour late and then spent another half hour getting the computers up and running and then left one person to serve eight people,it happens all the time whichever depot you use,the click and collect is a joke because even if you’d paid for the part your still in a long queue,their hopeless and they Jack up the prices so they can offer crazy discounts,I only use them as a last resort.
Wow I can't believe your lying under that mini without a stand supporting the car 👀👀🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
I’m not really, if the jack failed suddenly I’d be ok
I was thinking the same thing 😂😂 be safe under the vehicles
Thanks for the concerns 👍🏼
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic Why's that, you eat a lot of spinach Superman like?
I learnt my lesson years ago when I was a penniless student. The car rolled off a cheap Chinese jack. I've now got a quality
high- lift Jack made by Compac in Denmark.
@@1maico1 you have a quality jack and still don't use backup?
Take the part out of the box and inspect on the counter before you leave the store. Axle stands even if you don't set them up right. throw 2 under the car it could save you if a jack seal lets go. wooden wheel chocks.
Nice one 👍🏼
The curse of euro’s! I’ve stopped using them all together either wrong parts or crap quality. “Any part for any car” they say and that’s exactly what they do.
Who do you use now?
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic a local motor factors - LVW - so much better AND the right parts every time
One day I’ll have to give it a try, just convenience and price wins atm
We have a policy if parts arrive and the packaging has been opened we fire it straight back👍
Good idea, if I see packaging open I’ll check it first but some slip the net when busy I guess
new brake caliper bolts should be used . use axle stands mate . BMW suspension nuts are also once only fit .
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Can't believe Euro car parts are still doing that! It's been over ten years since I stopped buying from them because of this.
They are half to blame, Idiots who return the things damaged in the first place are also to blame
I always open the box if it looks like it's been used before at the counter in store been caught before & when it's a weekend afternoon or evening job it's no joke
In an ideal world yes, but when you pick up a weeks worth of parts sometimes one or two gets missed 😔
Garage I use stopped using them because the parts are shite and never gave him the right parts, my mate has the same issue when fixing his cars, drives an hour or so each way because they haven't a clue what they are selling!! And their prices are rubbish these days. I use partsinmotion a lot as prices are good and they have a good brand selection usually on the website
Yeah heard good things about parts in motion to be fair 👍🏼
Parts in motion or car parts in motion on EBay same company are one of the top suppliers I use & it’s worth the wait just to get the right parts & OE equivalent especially for Ford 👍🌟🤗
@@richie674 - isn't (Car) Parts in Motion part of ECP??
@@andydobson2972 I CERTAINLY HOPE NOT !!!!! 🫠, not that I’m aware of as they rarely get your order Wrong , where as ECP rarely get your order right so no , but i will ask them when I next place an order but I doubt it very very much , just a independent supplier from what I can see .
Im a driver at euro for 13 years and most complaints are about price these days and garages sending used stuff back . Warehouse are very short staffed so cant always check every item as we bring back many returns a day
They are mostly short staffed as they can’t keep hold of anyone long enough, you must be a record breaker at 13 years with the company mate 👍🏼
Used to use ECP all the time but no more. They’ve become too dear, too complacent and treat waiting customers with contempt. One person serving 10 or so waiting people on counter and everyone else just walks past back into the office. Not every branch but majority I have used do this.
Yeah I don’t understand this process they all seem to have
Dito
Went in my local euro parts to pick up a caliper and was met with a puff of vape smoke in my face and a shrug of shoulders when i asked "does it come with sealing washer". Expensive too, but at least it was quality part and in stock. Where I can I order parts elsewhere but sometimes needs must on ones own car!!
Yeah I think the staff depending on where you go have a big impact l, luckily the guys at my local branch are super cool and helpful
Always use OEM parts no issues or come backs
Great video as always
If I was a specific brand specialist maybe I would, far too much admin otherwise
1st lesson to all engineers. NEVER, EVER, leave the car park until you've thoroughly checked your parts. Ever.
Depends on how busy you are and how much stock you are collecting, 1 or 2 parts yes, 20 parts you’re just not going to go through each one
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic Being in the trade, they should be compensating you financially. Then they might get their house in order. Enjoying your vids👍
Warranty claims are the worst, not worth the time is it
Had same issue many yrs ago got brake pads and discs for Mercedes e320cdi 2002 said was my fault gave wrong reg number so had big argument with them .euro parts not got trained ppl who know jack about cars. Start using OEM Mercedes parts as euro parts staff are not trained
Saw that SPR video!!
SL nice if you have the nerve. At least the cover will keep the water out of the boot lol.
I have been bitten too many times by ECP. Bought a mini radiator recently and asked to look at it before leaving the store. Turned out it was the wrong part in the correct box !!!!
Lol can’t believe it sometimes 😂
Love how you can't even leave the store if you want a refund...
You can 😂
I use euro and gsf mainly and I’ve only ever had Broken or completely different parts in the box that aren’t supposed to be in there from euro .I always check at the counter now!
Totally different is crazy
I hate using euros. The staff, the attitude, the way they deal with credits/refunds, the way they deal with accounts, the way the phone sales staff lie, the way they send you the wrong part to take you out of the market when they haven’t got the right part, then won’t refund you for a long time.
I stopped using them long long ago, and the only time I use them is if they have stock of a part I know is 100% correct and cheaper than everywhere else, which is not very often!
That’s a shame to hear mate, I think I’m lucky where I have a good relationship with the guys at the branch I get looked after if things aren’t right
+ 1 our local euro is miles ahead of the rest of their competition
Get my parts wrong all the time. Incompetent staff that don't know anything about cars.. It's shocking... But it's the cheapest place so yeah.
@@kerbsidemobilemechanicI have similar with other motor factors. It’s a shame my 2 local euros are just no good. Nevermind!
Keep working hard Kerby! Hope the weather stays dry this week for you (and me!) although it’s been raining all day today. Fortunately I was working undercover today👍🏼
That’s it, can’t compete with the price, and tbh they do sell good brands like Mann, Mahle, Shell, Castrol
I had a rattly heatshield and rust holes were too big for washers so used can lids.. Still on 5 years later no issue 😂. Ecp will be a company that disappears if they carry on. They pay low wages and hire uninterested workers. They've had their heyday.
Haha great fix, love it
I completely agree with the above comment. I used to love using ECP and GSF in years gone by. If you're ever ordering parts like brake pads/ discs etc. Please do your thorough research first otherwise you'll likely end up with the wrong parts supplied by a clueless member of staff. I hate to say this, but I get more interest and a better level of service from Halfrauds... Sorry for bashing you ECP but you need to fix it before you end up going to the wall.
@@1881Gordon I used halfords last time for pagid discs and pads all round and was cheaper than ecp but that was an easter sale so it's not always cheaper. Ended up still getting oil from cp4l collection from ecp. At least I can see it's the right product with oil!
@@1881Gordon who do you think supplies Halfrauds with the parts? I'll give you one guess.
@@maxwall8456 Your reply proves my point exactly.. i.e. That ECPs level of counter service (for the most part. Not all branches). It simply isn't anywhere near what it used to be, and is bettered. (IMHO) by Halfrauds.
Imagine being bested by what started out as a high street 'Bike Shop'!
i picked up a fuel filter last week from ECP box was ripped and filter covered in dirty handprints,the guy behind the counter looked shocked when i asked for a new one,i always check their parts while at the counter
The problem is I get so much from them would take a little while going through each item and normally they are spot on, at my branch anyway
@kerbsidemobilemechanic surprised your still alive to fit so many parts,lying under a vehicle unsupported,Russian roulette is safer.
ok 👍🏼
A mechanic in front of me at the Euro Car Parts was ordering various items, when they brought the parts through the mechanic said "You're not filling me with confidence all the boxes and plastic sealed bags have been opened." Says it all about Euro Car Parts these days.
🤦🏻♂️bad init
I get at least one item a week from euro that has been used ! Brake pads last week, they tried to tell me the box was dodgy , the pads were chipped and damaged and been on something else😅
😂😂🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
I have been in business since 1998 and I'll give you an idea what I think about Euro car parts, I own and run a garage in Dorset and although euro car parts are actually next door to me, I don't use them as my main supplier....whaf does that tell you ?
Wow that’s not good 😅
You honestly nearly gave me a heart attack when you were lifting the mini that high lol 😆 😂
😂😂😂me too
Glad I found your channel, I got tierd of working there 😂
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I'm 47, had a jack fail on me the other week for the first time in 30 years ! Only done it without axle stands because IV never had a problem before ! Think about those who are learning from you !
That’s exactly why if I’m not under the car I don’t tend to use one, and yeah someone else pointed out it’s more to do with someone learning off of what I do 👍🏼
😂 that "Nice shot" had me creased
Haha the wife will be pleased as she does the edits 😂
I know there has been a lot of comments ref axle stands.
It may be worth looking at a "jack rod". Okay, i would not trust it for long term but its far safer than relying on a bare jack
I very very rarely will only use a Jack only, especially if going anywhere near under the car but will have a little google
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ECP are a funny bunch sometimes. Sometimes perfect service, sometimes you never want to come back. I use Parts In Motion a fair bit, but they're online only so you need to plan further ahead or it's more difficult to get the parts when you need them.
Yeah I’ve recently heard about parts in motion, worth a look for sure 👍🏼
Eurocarparts supplied me with 340mm discs for a 3 series and to the reg plate and the car is 370mm on the front didn’t have time to go back today so trip first thing in the morning and going to get my money back and use a better supplier from now on.
Haven’t had a problem for about a decade till this. Always been spot on 😅😅
I’m not sure how they got that wrong if they crossed referenced with dealer site 🤦🏻♂️
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic god only knows but I believe there is three options for this car 320-340-370 depending on the package sellected when the car was built obviously they haven’t got all the options and just went with the biggest listed
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic in fact most worrying part is the pads listed and supplied was correct but discs on the other hand what they supplied was smaller the the rear brakes they are 345mm they got those right didn’t find out they was wrong will I had stripped the front brake assembly down and offered the new disc upto the old disc think half the street must of heard me kicking off
So frustrating isn’t it 🤦🏻♂️
I love your impersonation of me 😂 £1000!
Great content 👌👌
I’ll do it with a northern accent next time 😅
Euro car parts are a pain. No one checks any returned parts, wrong parts put back in the boxes when there's a choice. I had a timing belt kit once and someone swapped their old tensioner with the new one and sent it back.
I’ve had exactly that before too 😂
The other week I went into ECP for a top hose for a BMW with the N52 engine. It's a short hose, quoted 64 quid. Walked out, went round the corner to TMS Motor Parts in Kilmarnock, got the part, made by Gates which is top quality and the cost was 22 quid. ECP are ripping off their customers
Funny you should say that but I was after a power steering pump today and everywhere else was more than double euro car parts price
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic what make was the pump?
I’ll give you one guess 😂
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic Starline ?
Yeah 😅 I didn’t ask for the makes from GSF/Bennett’s as no one had one on the shelf anyway which I really needed
That thread saved your life!!! Everything happens for a reason,,, with a nickname like THE KILLER,,, I'd be using extra axle stands 😂
Euro car parts are 100% getting dodgy with wrong parts etc, i was thinking this a few months ago, could it be possible its to look like they have lots of sales making lots of profit to sell the business for millions, that isn't worth the price paid, going into liquidation? etc, they are competing with GSF,,, That's owned by the same group. Maybe euro car parts is going that way and GSF is the new major supplier up and coming. First thing asked is the registration, how can that part not be correct??? So axle stands and that is my only winge 😂 brilliantly done keep the video's coming pal
Interesting theory you have there, only time will tell I guess. And thank you 👍🏼
Why can’t manufacturers just make access panels to remove so you don’t have to take half interior out to get to top bolts for rear shocks🤦♂️or just make them bolt on from the wheel arch like I have on our car. Makes job so much easier.
Lol, wasn’t too much trouble but I deffo know what you mean
Great content Kirby keep up the good work…
Thank you 👍🏼
I BOUGHT A tyre compressor from them ,opened the package bits missing and found out it had been used , it was set on. 40psi ,and would not work so rang the british manufacturer's number to tell them they were supplying goods that are second hand , they told me the compressor from new should have been set on 0 ps . tried ringing europarts ,not a chance but told them I had contacted the manufacturer and they said send it back to EP and off it went waited 3 days they reimbursed me as I had told eBay aswell, ,never will I buy from them again
😳😳wow that’s bad
PARTS IN MOTION FTW. I get most of my stuff from them now. They have a very good range and are far cheaper than ECP. They're not as cheap as Autodoc on a lot of things but delivery is light years quicker.
Another vote for these guys I’ll check em out 👍🏼
I think Euro can be hit and miss. It depends on your local branch. Thankully, I've never had any problems with my local branch. I tend to use a motor factor I've used for about 30 years who are often cheaper than Euro and I've rarely had an issue with parts quality. As a DIYer who also fixes cars for family and friends the time wasted with incorrect/damaged parts isn't as much of a problem for me.
Yeah very frustrating being hit and miss, why can’t it work perfectly 😅
"lets get this a bit higher".....bit more.....bit more......bit more.....bit more.....
The only point of contact left was the drivers side front wheel 😂
That was scary - don't put yourself in danger just for a camera angle 🙏
😂🤦🏻♂️ nice one 👍🏼
I used to pass a guy who regularly be under his car just using only a jack. I stopped and pointed out the danger. He said he worked for the AA for years and he always did it this way. So I told him about a family friend who's car came down on top of him. Neighbors heard the crys and worked to lift the car and drag him out. He didn't even go to hospital. He died a week later with a stroke. was it connected? Probably. I told the guy, you just carry on mate.
Not nice hey 😔
ECP have changed there phone in system, you ring what you think is the local branch, you know the guys on the phones there and someone in bloody Inverness picks up, im way further south than there. You cant seem to get through to your local branch anymore.
Yeah that’s so annoying, but if you are in the trade use omni part
I always do a visual inspection on all parts on arrival or collection, just saying Old gas engineer speaking 😊
Most of the time I do but not always practical when collecting in bulk and busy
That mini’s coolant looked really manky and might indicate a head gasket issue?
It’s blue, HG is fine
Love the channel mate👍🏻
Thank you 🫡
Eurocarparts add in the middle of the vid! ........ To be fair my local Ecp are ok but I get what your saying. I returned a widow reg recently after custard cancelled on me and they didn't even look in the box (It was fine) but I totally get what you mean about unscrupulous types taking the P#ss!
Always love the term “custard” 😂
new shockers and old rubber bushes makes sense
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I had a 5 week wait with autodoc for wheel bearings that were meant to be instock
That’s the only thing that puts me off, otherwise I think they sell good parts at good prices
Man you trust your trolley jack too much... My palms were sweating the entire time
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You want to try autodoc for OEM parts! Thanks for sharing! PS Axle stands, you know that feeling you get where you know something is going to happen, evoid it please and protect one's self!
Yeah I really like AUTODOC but just not quite practical day to day, and yes I’ve been told many times in the comments about these axle stands 😅
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic I know 2 people who have been crushed, they never worked again, I know it is a hassle but put one under to give yourself a chance!
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You should never trust your trolley jack, that is very risky. I'll check out your videos again after awhile.
You’ll check out my videos to see if I’m using axle stands?
As a mobile mechanic and a mechanic for the past 37 years euro crap is a joke the price on their so called sale is the normal price you can get it elsewhere, so it's not a sale , don't use them anymore as the so called after sales is a joke
I find the account I have is quite good and actually still cheaper than most places, and again luckily I have a good relationship with my local branch
Fair play to ya my phone wouldn’t be getting answer to Range Rover man hate ppl like that
Haha I just thought I’d see what he wanted, fair play to him he left a deposit and got the work booked in
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic fair play
It doesn't matter how good or bad your trolley jack is use a axle stand
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Why would you risk clambering under a car without supporting with axle stands? Ive been doing it for years is not an excuse. Barmy why take a risk ?
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True FACTS . Euro was set up by a scammer years ago (Nice house by the Golf course, went there once !) . The % of items that he sold that was fake was unreal. He had factories making the stuff and despite the council /trading standards etc taking him to court MANY times .He carried on. He got away with it through BRIBES and just not been "bothered" as the UK was a "easy touch " .Also ripped a few friends off .
Really? Sounds like a movie script 😂
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic Thats because you are too stupid to google and learn about the company . Even Bosch went after the company as they found out the parts he was selling was fake .In fact ....most of the companies and shops sell huge amounts of fakes .
😂😂😂 ok chap 👍🏼
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic thats ok …. You spend the rest of your life on the kerb and not knowing much !
OMG I just love how witty you are and the play on words I see what you did there big man, get back on the car forums, I bet you think the earth is flat as well don’t you? 😂
ECP, GSF are all the same company now, cheap parts and rarely much knowledge, We have Dorset auto spares near us which are even worse somehow with the same thing of people returning old parts in new box's etc, But I use Jayar as they seem to keep there staff more and when not in a Rush Autodoc
I use Jayar when ordering to my unit and tbf they’ve been spot on or Motor Serv are good
He trusts that jack a lot.
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Rear anti roll bar D bushes are common on the minis
Nice one 👍🏼
Been burned a couple of times with euros parts, havn't used them for years now and intend to stay away.
Seems to be the way for a lot of people
All lot of euro car part won't even last 18 months . I pay the extra these days just for longevity
Depends what brand and what type of part you are getting
Nothing worse than getting to a job to find out about a problem like that especially if its meant to be a brand new part.
I guess going forward you'll be checking parts before leaving eurocar parts now.
David
Yeah that’s it mate 👍🏼
jacks dont fail,they come down slowly,but never use a jack as your only support..
I did think this, but thanks 👍🏼
Yeah it's completely safe, no one has ever been injured by a failing jack - but always use backup 🤣
I've never had a problem with them . I had some oarts that where the wrong type and a damaged part and straight away they replaced them. Get most my stuff now from Bridgend Motor Factors as they are quick . Any problems they will replace. If i have to get parts from euro car parts its for a job thats happening next week . As long as the customer doesn't feck me around.
To be fair to the staff they are always spot on if their is anything wrong etc
10:07 wow that looks wild for some reason lol
😂I know, it’s because the Jack wasn’t going forward as it was going up because of the surface of the floor I think
11 mins in , please stat safe and always put a stand under the car , it was only a mini , but not worth taking any chances on your own under a job , it's easy to forget , 👍
Thanks 👍🏼
I enjoyed your video before, but in this one I discover that you're a VW Fanboy? 😀. Subscribed Immediately.
Haha I thought that was going a different way as I started reading that 😅
Autodoc is great if you don't mind the shipping times wait.
Yeah deffo is, but a lot of the time I need stuff simmer unfortunately 👍🏼
I'm using GSF for years, newer had a problem. Euro screw me over a few times.
GSF would make sense as it’s ever so slightly closer but I’ve got a good account at euros, GSF prices seem crazy high
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic I'd be surprised if you were talking from recent experience.
GSF seem cheaper on most parts I compare.
GSF need to give me a good account then as I’ve never been quoted cheaper by then than euros for similar quality tbh
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic Maybe they would if you bought from them, the way you do from Euros. And even if it was a couple of quid more here and there, what value do you place on your regularly wasted time? Your customer pays for the parts anyway and would likely be reassured one of those awful Euro oil filters isn't going to break up and granade their engine through oil starvation.
Euro oil filters? They sell good brands like Mann and Mahle
No jack gang, btw always check your parts i check and open everything before i even leave
Gang gang 😂😂 🤝🏻
dude, seriously, don't take ridiculous chances with just using a jack! 999 out of 1000 it'd be fine, that 1 out of 1000 would be fatal
I was part of a car group where a member bought my old car for a project, and you can imagine the shock when I learned that he was KILLED doing what you're doing and the jack collapsed, and he was on his own, and im not joking either
stay safe dude, remember, that one time it might happen, is it really worth it?
Not nice 😔 noted 👍🏼
I hope your apprentice doesn't see you clamber under cars without a axle stand 😬
Do as I say not as I do 😉
I used to always use Europarts but the prices are ridiculous now,i cant see it lasting much longer,i dont even really look any more cos i know its gonna be massively overpriced.....i bought some oil the other day and they didnt have any cheap reasonably priced stuff,they wanted £45 for 5l of castrol (expensive i know) ....i got 5l for £16 from Amazon ......(fully synthetic) all their parts are at least 3x the price of Ebay/amazon etc or even other suppliers. RIP Europarts it was nice knowing you.
What brand of oil was it? Seems ridiculously cheap that
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic mannol ...was £17.69 but i got a discount and paid £16....5w30 fully synthetic
I knew it would be Mannol, prices seems crazy cheap
Hi mate just came across you on RUclips and i find it interesting watching you work. Can i ask you a question, ive always used garage's before but I'm thinking of looking for a decent mobile mechanic to come to me. When looking for a mobile mechanic in my area whats the best way of knowing they are good and not just rubbish. My second question is would a mobile mechanic have an issue with me watching them do the work, I'm asking because I'm interested in learning how to do the work myself. Also what is the going rate for a mobile mechanic. Any advice I would be grateful 👍
Reviews on google are always a good indicator, and it all depends on the area you are in in terms of price, I wouldn’t say too much cheaper than a garage because you are paying for convenience. And it’s all down to the individual whether or not they are ok with you watching, personally I just like to get on with things, some customers have become friends and I don’t mind having a small chat with them whilst working.
Thanks for your advice I'll take it on board. Cheers mate👍
No worries 👍🏼
I'd never work under a car supported by only a jack ..... crazy guy . A jack is a lifting tool not a support for days tool ....
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I have a question, for a VW golf mk7 1.6tdi clutch, it says to use a Self Adjusting Clutch tool when installing the clutch pressure plate. does anyone have idea about this? or Kerby?
Should just need a clutch alignment tool mate 👍🏼
Good vid again mate
Thank you 👍🏼
That 335d rear quarter is properly the wrong variant of the paint code 😂
That might be because it’s a wrap mate 😂😂
Big up from Scotland mate
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I avoid euros if at all possible! Wrong parts more often than the right parts
I don’t usually have issues with wrong air at as I use the omni part system which I find spot on most times
Euro have changed their customer base. No longer aimed at the trade, privates can by the same part for often less than their "trade price" when they order off of the Euro web site.
Race to the bottom on cheap Chinese parts which are marginal on safety when fitted. The same parts seem to fail the MOT every year.
Some quango government dept. could make themselves useful by looking at the serviceability of much of these imported parts.
A common misconception about only selling cheap Chinese parts, they also sell high end parts of OE quality to be fair to them
@@kerbsidemobilemechanic Can't think which mechanical parts they sell that are of OE quality? Even their Brembo brakes are from a Chinese factory.
Only their Gates cam belt kits seem to be re- packaged factory spec, literally with the mark brand logo ground off by hand. Even then the belt is a lower spec.
INA, Sachs, lemforder off the top of my head?
ARB Bushes common on Mini`s.
They seemed ok tbf
Euro car parts i use to call them "wrong a part"!!!!!!! used Andrew Page and they would deliver to me were ever i was then euro car parts bought them out but i had a awesome understanding with all the staff that i could get dealer part cheaper than going myself but since falling ill i ain't worked but yeah i know and get what your say Wronga part 😁
😂😂yeah I think it goes a long way having a good relationship with people in your particular branch
I have started using GSF now as had so many issues with euro car parts
Hopefully you get some good service there
At the very least get a jack with a secondary lock function. Or use stands
Ok 👍🏼
IN USA PARTS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE//YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR BRO
I know 😅
Best you get a work shop scrobbeling around on the Floor will wreck your Body you'll have perminant sore bones to look forward too.
Best you watch some more videos I think 😉😉
I've dealt with euro for a few years, will never deal with them ever again, criminals in my mind
Criminals is a bit strong 😂
Getting an advert for euro car sharts before the video made me laugh
How ironic 😂😂
i found euro car parts over priced and still they gave me wrong part even when they asked for my reg number.. i drive a renault van and euro car parts cant find right parts shocking..
I find it odd parts cant be right first time every time
Your life is worth more than an axle stand. Please don't risk it.
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Mate, I now ALWAYS open new parts boxes at the counter of the motor factors before I depart.....ask me why? 🙄
How many parts at a time are you getting?
How do I get hold off you about the golf ?
Send me an email dude, in the description 👍🏼
ECP are a shower of shite. I wont use them and i work next door to one of their outlets. Had a really good experience with Ecu Testing though.
See I’ve had port experiences with ECU testing, funny that, all comes down to individual experiences 👍🏼
that is a fucking nightmare bro nothing like stipping off control arms ready for replacing new and get that bolloxt stripped arm that just pissis me right off if the job is not hard enuff anyways great content bro new sub from me👌👌👌👌👌
Appreciate it mate 👍🏼
What?..... inside the shop or outside 😮😮😮
Store room
Rubbish mechanic goes to Eurocar Parts, buys a part, cross threads it because he isn't taking his time & is still a novice, takes it back to Eurocar Parts, lies saying the job was cancelled or whatever, Eurocar Parts give him credit, his money back or another part, they take the cross-threaded part back in, put it back on the shelf, novice mechanic goes to another branch of Eurocar Parts or some other motor factors to get same part to have another go at fitting it, Kerbie goes in to the first Eurocar Parts, unknowingly buys the cross-threaded part, gets it home & can't use it.....That's how it happens, except for one thing - how come the counter person at Eurocar Parts doesn't see that the first guy has attempted to fit & damaged the part? Maybe he hid the damaged threaded area in the packaging somehow, maybe Eurocar Parts don't dispose of damaged returns, selling them on as company policy.......?
I think you’re right the last bloke hid the damage quite well
Another great video seem to have a bit of a run on bmw at the moment.🔧
Yeah I know, the way the cookie crumbles I guess 😅