@@ChopsGarage hi mate love your videos hardworking fella , have you ever thought of motorcycle trading or small commercials could be more profitable , but if your happy keep doing what your doing 👍
I have no idea how you find the time James to do your own Bodywork as well as everything else involved doing this job ..Hats off to you mate ! I get tired just watching you !! Best wishes !!
@8:30 James, you are awesome, but it is always an act of balance for you, on one side having a good reputation and new customers and on the other not having the reputation to easily being taken advantage of. 🤔👍
Bought a topdon 2000 using your discount code James, it started my late father in laws Rover SD1 3500. it hadn't been moved for about 5 months battery as dead as a dodo. Needed a boast as demonstrated, and started, brilliant thanks for the recommendation 👍
Jeez James you do a great quick turnaround for the customer and he thinks its too quick and not a proper job.No pleasing some people.I put Molislip gearbox additive in my Citigo gearbox and its quiet it down on cold start now so the gears aren,t all rattling around until warm.It comes in a small syringe you just squirt in with the oil.
I bought a trike from a dealer for 3k 12months mot 3 new tyres and recent paint job. Looked really good. Found the same trike on eBay listed by the previous owner for £1700. In the 3 weeks I’ve had it. It has broken down 3 times. The drive shaft snapped the exhaust has snapped. And the dealer does not want to know. He wants me to post the exhaust system back to him to have it fixed. But it’s cheaper for me to have it repaired. I’m in south wales he’s in Yorkshire. It’s gonna cost at least £350 to get it back on the road.
Sort codes and account numbers are on every cheque, they always have been. No one can do anything with that information. The only thing that you can do is transfer money into their account, not withdraw it.
You are trustworthy, honest and fair , never lose those qualities. I had somebody come back to me recently after six months with a re con laptop, I stated batteries are not guaranteed on refurbes, turns out battery was issue! The client was very nice over it, I decided to supply a battery as a good will gesture, I guess you might be the same, would rather have a good reputation. Keep going.
This is why most dealers in Australia offer 50% off retail for trades. I.e. a $15,000 car they would retail on their pitch they would offer no more than $7,500. It is very rare to find anyone who would pay more because of warranty jobs and bills often come in for $2,500. Auction cars are about a quarter of retail because of the unknown.
If a dealer claims they have done the work before selling, is it unreasonable to ask to see receipts for the work ? and how would you feel James if this was asked of you? I would personally like it for peace of mind, but i also think it shows a little distrust towards the dealer.
If it was something i couldnt see like a clutch or a cam belt i would def want receipts for peace of mind. Things that are visible i.e new tyre, exhaust etc not so mich as seeing is believing.
I used to spend time with dealers back in the 80's and then, they were making decent money but they were also less than trustworthy unlike you and the gang. I wish you were a bit closer to south wales as I would happily take that Antara off you, especially as you'd knock £500 off for me! Happy christmas
Hello from Ireland again, James. Lovely Audi A1, I haven't seen that Car before, it must have Slipped in, lol. Yes, James, it's so hard to make a Profit, these days, Matey. But, we keep Slogging away, and live in hope, James. Keep up the great work, and brilliant customer service 👏👏👏. Chat soon, my friend. 🙏🙏🎅🎅👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Over how many simulated years should they test it for? The rubbers should last several years but how long can't be guaranteed as they can't truly test the parts longevity exposed to all sorts of environments and temperature over years of real use. That's why most parts only have a 5 or 7 year warranty. Their main concern should be testing the engine, gearbox and suspension components that would blow up or cause accidents... Oh wait obvs didn't work with EcoBoost testing 😅
Any chance of a price for the ford focus with wet belt done, saw in previous videos you can get it done for reasonable price. Need something small familycar foe the mrs...thanks.
hyundai are known bad as polo to fail on chains same as seat aswell even if they got full service history friend at work had one that failed after 60k with history they sold it after getting replaced
@@godzilla12325 No it isn't. Timing chain kits by Febi, INA, or SWAG who are all OEM companies are not far short of £200 at Autodoc. Chains alone are £20 to £40 depending on type.
You mask too close mate, you can end up with a line that can show thru, mask further back, wipe any overspray off with thinners and flat with 800,i don't know how you manage without stopper, I find every job needs some.
Now this is a daft comment. For one it's the 18th and I and every other dealer I know is still open. Car dealerships are closing daily. I'm pretty sure people rich from their business don't shut shop for fun.
Be warned james bills you are getting for cars you have sold months ago .its called stealth bankrupsy , im retired and did not want to sell cars like my dad but got an apprenticeship as a plumber ,fast forward 20 years becoming self employed my bank account looked great ,but if i had to pay all my bills at once i was technically skint and owing money.be warned james
I bought a trike from a dealer for 3k 12months mot 3 new tyres and recent paint job. Looked really good. Found the same trike on eBay listed by the previous owner for £1700. In the 3 weeks I’ve had it. It has broken down 3 times. The drive shaft snapped the exhaust has snapped. And the dealer does not want to know. He wants me to post the exhaust system back to him to have it fixed. But it’s cheaper for me to have it repaired. I’m in south wales he’s in Yorkshire. It’s gonna cost at least £350 to get it back on the road.
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If only all car dealers had your integrity, nice content, I enjoy watching 😊
your a rarity James, honest, decent and with integrity. The industry would be far better served with more like you.. Have a great xmas m8…
James Have a good Christmas. Amazing honesty as usual. I am sure it’s good overall for your business, despite short term losses.
Merry Christmas to you and the family Chops you are doing well mate lots of good stock. keep up the good work 🎉
I've been in the motor trade for over 35 yrs & there's much more involved incl cost wise. You sir really are an honest & hard working owner & boss.
Many thanks
@@ChopsGarage hi mate love your videos hardworking fella , have you ever thought of motorcycle trading or small commercials could be more profitable , but if your happy keep doing what your doing 👍
As always James great video. Keep on selling. 👍👍👍👍
That's the plan!
I have no idea how you find the time James to do your own Bodywork as well as everything else involved doing this job ..Hats off to you mate ! I get tired just watching you !! Best wishes !!
@@kenbolton3653 thanks buddy
Keep Peddling!! Have a good Xmas and New year !!!
@8:30 James, you are awesome, but it is always an act of balance for you, on one side having a good reputation and new customers and on the other not having the reputation to easily being taken advantage of. 🤔👍
If I lived a couple of hundred miles nearer I would definitely buy from you, love the way you are so up front and down to earth 👍👍
Thank you
Very good video as always 😊😊
Boost pack ordered - thank you James, much appreciated!
Merry Christmas to you and your family James
Thanks James, ordered my Topdon JS1500 today.
Sorry for nagging but it’s sorted now :)
Life of a second hand car dealership, still think people mug you off.. your to kind James.
Bought a topdon 2000 using your discount code James, it started my late father in laws Rover SD1 3500. it hadn't been moved for about 5 months battery as dead as a dodo. Needed a boast as demonstrated, and started, brilliant thanks for the recommendation 👍
@@coach59uk love a SD1!!
Jeez James you do a great quick turnaround for the customer and he thinks its too quick and not a proper job.No pleasing some people.I put Molislip gearbox additive in my Citigo gearbox and its quiet it down on cold start now so the gears aren,t all rattling around until warm.It comes in a small syringe you just squirt in with the oil.
Cheers for tip
@@ChopsGarage Yeah its only 37K miles James but was a real rattler when cold.
Wish I could get labour rates like Moors give you; £70/hr is not uncommon here in the south-east.
This is trade mind
£70/hr PLUS VAT...
I bought a trike from a dealer for 3k 12months mot 3 new tyres and recent paint job. Looked really good. Found the same trike on eBay listed by the previous owner for £1700. In the 3 weeks I’ve had it. It has broken down 3 times. The drive shaft snapped the exhaust has snapped. And the dealer does not want to know. He wants me to post the exhaust system back to him to have it fixed. But it’s cheaper for me to have it repaired. I’m in south wales he’s in Yorkshire. It’s gonna cost at least £350 to get it back on the road.
You’re far to good to your customers Chops. I want to buy my next car from you 😉😉😉😉
On c4 the input shaft bearing goes and that's why they leak. I found that out a hard way.
james just a heads up,you have shown credit card details,and account and sort codes on the moors invoice !!
You can't use either. CC receipts have info redacted and you can only transfer Moore's cash with bank details
Tin foil hat 🤣
Nice one, i just transfered moores 100 notes, just for the craic 😂
Sort codes and account numbers are on every cheque, they always have been. No one can do anything with that information. The only thing that you can do is transfer money into their account, not withdraw it.
You are trustworthy, honest and fair , never lose those qualities. I had somebody come back to me recently after six months with a re con laptop, I stated batteries are not guaranteed on refurbes, turns out battery was issue! The client was very nice over it, I decided to supply a battery as a good will gesture, I guess you might be the same, would rather have a good reputation. Keep going.
Nice service
This is why most dealers in Australia offer 50% off retail for trades. I.e. a $15,000 car they would retail on their pitch they would offer no more than $7,500. It is very rare to find anyone who would pay more because of warranty jobs and bills often come in for $2,500. Auction cars are about a quarter of retail because of the unknown.
Wow I'd love that here. Auction is like 75 percent of retail here
There's fuel in the jazz that needs to be used!
you should buy topdon battery health check so you know if they need a new battery
Top don !top car dealer
Ok?!
Just ordered my TopDon Js2000 with the discount code. A great deal, Thank you
Enjoy it
If a dealer claims they have done the work before selling, is it unreasonable to ask to see receipts for the work ? and how would you feel James if this was asked of you?
I would personally like it for peace of mind, but i also think it shows a little distrust towards the dealer.
If it was something i couldnt see like a clutch or a cam belt i would def want receipts for peace of mind. Things that are visible i.e new tyre, exhaust etc not so mich as seeing is believing.
As a general I do provide it anyway so not unreasonable but sometimes larger businesses the staff would not have access
It seems now days most repair costs are labour how much is the general rate niwdays seems v expensive?
I used to spend time with dealers back in the 80's and then, they were making decent money but they were also less than trustworthy unlike you and the gang. I wish you were a bit closer to south wales as I would happily take that Antara off you, especially as you'd knock £500 off for me! Happy christmas
If I had the spare dollar I’d have that gold Ital 1.7 off you!!
👌👌
Hello from Ireland again, James. Lovely Audi A1, I haven't seen that Car before, it must have Slipped in, lol. Yes, James, it's so hard to make a Profit, these days, Matey. But, we keep Slogging away, and live in hope, James. Keep up the great work, and brilliant customer service 👏👏👏. Chat soon, my friend. 🙏🙏🎅🎅👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks 👍
The thing with leaks in cars ,, should really be picked up ..during , R & D .testing...not really good enough
Over how many simulated years should they test it for? The rubbers should last several years but how long can't be guaranteed as they can't truly test the parts longevity exposed to all sorts of environments and temperature over years of real use. That's why most parts only have a 5 or 7 year warranty. Their main concern should be testing the engine, gearbox and suspension components that would blow up or cause accidents... Oh wait obvs didn't work with EcoBoost testing 😅
What he says below lol
@@ChopsGarage or above 😁
Any chance of a price for the ford focus with wet belt done, saw in previous videos you can get it done for reasonable price.
Need something small familycar foe the mrs...thanks.
It would be £6000 with wet belt.
Deffo look at that missfire bud first, nothing to do with flat battery, don't be chucking money at it until you know it's OK.
hyundai are known bad as polo to fail on chains same as seat aswell even if they got full service history friend at work had one that failed after 60k with history they sold it after getting replaced
No pretty much every polo 1.2 I have had needed chain never done on on Hyundai 1.2
Where did the CRX go? Did someone make you an offer for it?
Adrian has he got a tachograph fitted to the toureg if he needs one it can be expensive if he's pulled and checked
He is all up on the law
Rumour is his tach is a cheap fake off temu. Dudes mega dodgy 😂
Surprised you didn't blank out the account details
Hi, where's the topdon discount code?
Thanks
In the description
They gave you the kuga with almost no fuel in it! That’s unhelpful
Yeah bit
So you just sold this car a week ago and it needed a timing guide after this amount of time ?
No I sold it about 7 months ago
Fitting a gearbox yourselves, great mate, I bet you can lift it off and on by yourself.,ha,ha.
Getting older lol but yes was able to
@@ChopsGarage I lifted a corsa engine and my back went.
£400 for a timing chain😮. Dick Turpin is alive and well
The labour charge is very cheap
Agree, that a 200 job tops
Eh? Chain kit costs that alone
What professional garage will do it for that price AND warranty their work as they have to?
@@godzilla12325 No it isn't. Timing chain kits by Febi, INA, or SWAG who are all OEM companies are not far short of £200 at Autodoc. Chains alone are £20 to £40 depending on type.
You mask too close mate, you can end up with a line that can show thru, mask further back, wipe any overspray off with thinners and flat with 800,i don't know how you manage without stopper, I find every job needs some.
I moved masking back. Went out another 6 inches or so for lacquer and fade out
@ChopsGarage proud of you bud
Kuga boot leak……..remove the roof rails and reseal along the seams. That was before I watched 🤣
They did yes
I hope this guy isn't going to turn out like mokka man,Toyota woman and focus man ffs😂
I dont know how you do it...i couldn't think of anything worst than plastering my business all over you tube....
Show me a poor farmer or car dealer or Dentist .lol its christmas they all close for 8 weeks .
Now this is a daft comment. For one it's the 18th and I and every other dealer I know is still open. Car dealerships are closing daily. I'm pretty sure people rich from their business don't shut shop for fun.
@@ChopsGarageI'll be available all Christmas bud, I've even sold cars on Christmas day, not greed, I've lost loads recently, jobs hard these days.
How much are you paying those two bots, to give positive comments on every video? 🤣🤣
Clothing challenged bots
Don't understand who benefits from these bots.
Lol
Hahahaha has he???
Name the bots. I can’t see them
Be warned james bills you are getting for cars you have sold months ago .its called stealth bankrupsy , im retired and did not want to sell cars like my dad but got an apprenticeship as a plumber ,fast forward 20 years becoming self employed my bank account looked great ,but if i had to pay all my bills at once i was technically skint and owing money.be warned james
It's ok I keep enough cash readily accessible
A poor plumber. Now that is a new one
James just tell all those moaners about their cheap cars after months to piss off and get a life and buy a brand new car then you are top man.
Lol
I bought a trike from a dealer for 3k 12months mot 3 new tyres and recent paint job. Looked really good. Found the same trike on eBay listed by the previous owner for £1700. In the 3 weeks I’ve had it. It has broken down 3 times. The drive shaft snapped the exhaust has snapped. And the dealer does not want to know. He wants me to post the exhaust system back to him to have it fixed. But it’s cheaper for me to have it repaired. I’m in south wales he’s in Yorkshire. It’s gonna cost at least £350 to get it back on the road.