Yes was mechanic 13years until i had to have double knee surgery and im only 35 , so dont let your age think u are imortal . Them knee pads are essential , these peeps telling u to wear knee pads saving your lifes .
Another bonus of buying decent brand parts is that they actually fit properly. How many cheap parts iv fitted to customers car by request and had to fiddle with or alter to make them fit is ridiculous and it never saves them as they get billed for that time
Quality is always debatable as there are parts that are equal or better than OEM. Fitment is the biggest reason to use OEM as you save loads of time modifying parts that don’t fit properly.
100% agree lost count of how many adjustments I’ve had to make on cheap parts and I’m only a novice with cars but I learnt quickly cheapest isn’t always the “cheapest”
Parts story. My friend has an old Toyota LandCruiser. He lives in Tamanrasset in Algeria which is about three hours south of the capital Algiers. He can get parts, often Taiwanese, in Tamanrasset but they're not the good quality Toyota parts. So he flies up to Algiers to buy the genuine parts. Then he buys two seats of the plane back and straps the part, or parts, next to him. It never goes in the hold. 👍👍
I just started watching your channel recently i really enjoy watching your content. You like a passionate person whose really hardworking and someone who wants to get job done on time. Well done guys keep it up. The car you worked on by the way is a Peugeot 207 it’s not a 107. When your working on any car you have to know what the make of the car that you are working on. Another thing is When you explain something you need to be specific such as when you were saying why shouldn’t use cheap service parts you need to say you need to explain, because lot’s of people out there who don’t about car’s won’t understand what you mean. That’s something that i would Advise to do. Great job to you and your brother. Keep up the good work.
Hey guys, great to see a couple of young diligent and Very knowledgable Mechanics on the job, little wonder you are working for yourselves, so many dodgie Guys and shops out there, doing it right and really well must give your clients really great peace of mind. I am not a mechanic but did 33 years offshore Drilling from roustabout to Rig Superintendent, did my share of mechanics on the equipment and have a good set of hands and high standards, loving your standards, Full Approval ! I live in the Philippines now, Back to the UK at times, in the Philippines the standards are not great, could write a book here, understandably most of the good Guys here go abroad, unfortunately! Keep up the great work lads!!
Great and interesting vlog, in regards to parts I use blue print filters, Westway oil and NGK iridium spark plugs kind regards to you and take care Mark from Billericay 😀😀👍👍
Buy yourself an electric extractor pump for oil changes on the mercedes 0651 engine's. Just make sure oil is warmed up first. Extract into empty container so clean and easy. The engine is designed to be serviced from the top. Diesel oil is a suspension oil (hence why its so black) as it holds all the contamination in it so no sludge if changed on time. It will extract warm oil in 5-8 mins. Save yourself a lot of time. As you probably found out theres a lot of bolts and shields to remove to get to sump. Mercedes dont do that at main dealer 4:47
Yes I had a tt and getting under it and doing the under plate, I tried an extractor and it worked fine and far less hassle. And am 64 and rolling round the floor is hard
Doesn’t even need to be electric. I use one of those manual pumps. Couple of pumps to get it going and then wait a few mins and the container is full through gravity and vacuum. Also shows you exactly how much oil you have drained out via the gauge printed on the side of the container. Just put the same amount of fresh oil back in and you are close to perfect. Handy on cars with no dipstick where you want to be close to correct before checking the dash board oil level display.
With my own cars where I've bought from Euro, I've used Bosch parts. They tend to cost only a bit more but the quality is much better. My trust motor factor supplies good quality parts at a reasonable price. I only use Millers oils from the same motor factor as it is also reasonbly priced. I've even bought genuine filters from dealers as not everything is stupidly expensive from them.
Indeed I agree, when you buy a new battery they come with close fitting protectors over the terminal posts, keep them and put them on the terminal posts when you disconnect a battery..
@@M.B.C38 done plenty, I buy the correct spec oil for the engine I'm working on. Never had any issues. Most people I find that comment like you don't even work on anything just internet mechanics
Mann oil filters for any motor imo. Castrol and Shell oils are fine too, I will still use carlube and the like if the customer supplies it but would never suggest or use it on my own cars.
A few years ago I was in the Aylesbury branch of euro car parts , and 2 chaps from Aylesbury Audi were in their buying discs and pads for a customer car being serviced at Audi , it did make me smile and thought yea genuine Audi parts my arse. Euros over the past few years have got very expensive and sell some real crap filters etc , EBay is my go to nowadays
Likewise, I was at a Stoneacre Peugeot getting tyres replaced. ECP man came round, dropped off a box full of filters. Starline... not even Mann or Bosch! Dealers offer two levels of service Brand Original or OEM, where they will fit "quality aftermarket parts" for a more economical service, which is still 40% more than your independent. It's now a Stoneacre Mazda... so good luck you japs.
Just out of interest I’m big follower of yours I no you state use good parts always used Bosch service parts but I have switched to Mann now on mine and my wife’s cars but engine oils which brands do u suggest to go for always used Mobil super 3000 in our Vauxhalls but heard people mention triple qx from euro is just as good any opinion on this please
Many many people will say ‘as long as it meets the spec, it’s fine’. Yes it is fine but it’s the extra agents that they add in their product that’s important. You’ll notice a difference between TQX and Shell/Castrol when it comes to longevity, how clean the engine is and how well it can take a beating when using the car in a spirited manner. Avoid cheap oil when possible and use what’s recommended for your vehicle (what’s printed under the bonnet). If unsure, use Castrol or Shell
Mobile servicing is the way👍 imagine having to book your car in at a garage , drop it off and make your own way home wait for the bad news then get bus back to pay a massive overhead bill . I need a van 😂 I am in Edinburgh , not sure how many people live here with cars lol .
I have been working on my own cars for over 30 years. Over the years, I have wasted so much time with poor quality parts that don't even make a year before failure. It is very hard to work out what brands are junk and what brands are OK. What worries me is the parts factors only seem to have the cheap ones in stock, so the trade must be fitting junk to many cars in the hope the car gets sold before the part fails.
I fitted a cheap timing belt kit once and one of the idler pulley bearings went bad within 8,000 miles. Since then I only use OEM timing belts & water pumps on my own car.
The worst part is sometimes you buy the part from the same manufacturer that makes the OE part and it doesn't even look the same. It's like if they don't have to slap on a VW logo or whatever they can cheap out on the part.
@@aden3113I think that's true, a few years ago I purchased a Hella AC condenser. It was significantly lighter than the old BMW one and required plastic to be shaved off to make it fit. After all that, it failed 2 years later.
It's got worse in recent years with cheap parts and expensive parts, often you are doing the same job again a year or two later. I've just had to replace 1 lower suspension arm, 1 drop link and 2 rear shocks to get my car through it's MOT and that's all stuff I did 2 years ago. The drop links eapecially - cheap ones expensive ones does not matter a year later I'm doing them again.
I have a vw Tiguan is the same engine as that Scirocco TSI mine has a misfire in cylinder 2 garage had a look at it, pistons ok cylinders okay, he said it must have a sticky valve, so I think that needs to have a rebuild of the head. I wish these engines were around the other way so the inlet would be at the front, it would make it easier to warn up blast it if it needs it, it probably does, pork car is just sitting there doing nothing now, only drove it for one year since I bought it.
18:34 that check engine light was there already? because here in Portugal, that would be a reason for discussion between a dirty customer and you. If I were you, I would connected the jumper and turn the key before everything else, just for piece of mind. love your videos, humor and content. keep on!
Hello mate. Like your videos. I have Volvo V70 2010. Clutch pedal on the floor one of local mechanic said may be sleeve cylinder. Do you have any idea how much it will cost to replace the sleeve cylinder? Appreciate your reply.
I find the problem with euros isn’t so much getting quality parts, but getting the right ones for the vehicle, so often they are wrong. Only found your channel today, really like it. Are you not tempted to use an oil extractor to save yourself crawling under the car etc?
Changing the oil filter after closing the sump plug on the merc is a bad idea the old oil from the filter is gonna go in the sump again. Or was that a video editing issue
How often should the air filter be changed on W211 E220…..2008 round lights… May be I’m confused but I think service manual said every 60k I think it every 15k aprox
What areas do you cover please ? Nice to see an actual professional at work…a rare thing these days ! I’m looking for new front discs and pads on a A6 avant Quattro near Dartford
GSF for Starter motors and Alternators. The refurb units are basically OEM.👍 Forget those cheap starters from Eurocarparts. They're basically shit and dodgy garages exchange your old unit for bigger profit margin.
There are cheap parts and there are "cheap" parts. First one is about price, the second, about quality. Mahle is a cheap brand but of very good quality.
Coolant leak developed a year after due to the pipe cracking. Oil leak is DEFINITELY coming from the sump- also a hairline crack. I know this is not related to the rebuild at all
You drained the oil but all the bottom guard back on then took the oil filter out, which then drained that half a litre of dirty oil into the sump waiting for ur good quality oil to mix with 😂
Glad I found your channel. Looking forward to the giveaway. Do you get discounts at ECP for being in the trade? I don't find their prices very good any more.
Yeah I do. Trade ‘Discount’ isn’t really much compared to Retail pricing anymore to be honest- I’d say few pennies difference with cheaper parts and few pounds for more expensive parts
@@themarvelousvlog Try GSF bud, much better prices for us nowdays. I priced a sensor the other day £112 from ECP, £45 from GSF for the exact same sensor
@themarvelousvlog yeah GSF and SES autoparts are my go to and halfords is good coz its just eurocar parts sending it to halfords sadly euros bought gsf so i recon theyll disappear.
@@themarvelousvlogGSF is now owned by LKQ.(euro parent company), so prices will be very similar , Euro as we know sell some crap , I won't deal with them as not happy with local branch manager , dealt with them for years , then he came up with silly rules or won't give discount, public can buy cheaper off them online off their many sites
Main dealers use "equivalent oil" which can be cheap. I found out a Hyundai dealer over filled my I30N engine with cheap oil when servicing it even though it had a sticker in the engine bay stating Shell Helix. I had to remove the over filled oil at home which was about 3/4 litre over filed by siphoning out of the dip stick tube. Hyundai UK arranged for another dealership to do another oil change using Shell Helix which I insisted on watching them do. Next service was carried out at the second dealership and I checked the car before driving it away. NEVER trust a main dealer always check your car after a service and get a second opinion from an independent garage when you are told " your brake discs and pads are worn " as main dealers don't explain that brakes do wear but have limits when they need replacing.
@@rodpanhard Yes I have heard that. A Volvo apprentice wasn't insured to drive customer cars from the main dealer car park into the garage but could work on them. Totally nuts. I feel so sorry for apprentices who are under paid but expected to do the same job which is similar to slave labour at £6.40 an hour.
Mannol oil is a brand from Germany, I have used it in my car and it's absolutely fine. Most of the oils are made by the same people just with different packaging
Liquimoly is the business! When i had my jeep grand cherokee crd, i only used liquimoly toptech and a premium oil filter. Always had a clean awsome running engine and incredible fuel economy.
You do know that the oil filter is supposed to be replaced first when it's the element type, all the old oil from the filter housing is now in the sump ,merely a suggestion
Not sure this is true as oil held in housing unless engine running. Always mop it out as doesn’t drain away? On my Peugeots anyway. Not an expert just saying as frustrates me mopping out that oil
Your clients are lucky they have you professional thorough guys. Loving your channel as a diy mechanic. I get such anxiety on some jobs where you walk it.
Truth is, if the filter is pointing down, and if it haven’t been turned on for a long time, all the oil would have drained already- that’s true for this vehicle (as you saw in the video, the filter was dry). I see that they’re just concerned.
At the end of the day the filter holds a tiny percentage of the total oil capacity so I wouldn't really worry about it. The fresh oil will dilute that down even further.
Those alternators from gsf are junk, I had one a couple of weeks ago that was usless, straight out the box you couldn't spin it. We stopped using them now.
I wanted to comment on the non payer for diagnostic but it wouldn’t let me. Maybe when you go for a diagnostic to a new customer, you get the initial call out fee straight away, then once you’ve spent your time and expertise finding the problem, they pay you your diagnostic fee to get your findings. 😉
I was fully aware of this. Car has not been started for a whole day. Filter is also pointing down which means all oil will have to go down. You can see on the video that the oil filter element is dry as anything, same goes for the housing. Thank you for the advice though. I’ll make sure to keep this in mind 🫡
You won't get better than MANN filters. They are fitted to most vehicles from the factory and are built to oe standards. Usually see vw audi group badge next to the MANN one.
@@98045 I disagree. Yes some are fitted from factory, however when you compare OEM to these parts from ECP, you will realise the difference. When I was doing mobile mechanic work like this lad (going back to 2016) I tried them all and then settled on Mahle for a while when I couldn't get dealer parts. One thing for sure, I would t buy from ECP again after how many times the incorrect parts were handed to me, wasting my callouts on numerous occasions.
@@themarvelousvlog yes that’s what I meant, watching the video with the Mann filters got me typing the wrong name, I think it’s just a average brand and it’s cheap to be honest, I used millers oil last year but that was there premium 0w20 oil which was expensive, Tesco oil is supplied by Carlube and I heard the Halfords one is castrol but that was years ago so don’t know about now
@ImranAli-rp4kd from I heard Halfords is now TQx which is ECPs main brand. Don’t know if you know this but LKQ bought Halfords like 2 years ago I think 😭 I’m trying to secure a contract with Liqui Moly so I can supply them as I believe they have the best oil out there
One of my cars is a cheap old scrapper and i bought it for that for the ££ rather than the usual Mobil1 type - and tbh it seemed pretty good to me. I think their a good company thats just a less hear of brand here
For years I used supermarket oils and never had any engine issues on diesel or petrol vehicles. However, the after obtaining a renault scenic diesel i switched to shell helix and within a few months the turbo failed. Once the turbo was repaired and all pipes were cleaned i fitted a clean oil filter and filled up with fresh Shell helix. Within 40 miles the big ends failed! I'm sure it was just coincidence. Now use Mannol as recommend by a mechanic friend.
I would say the euro car parts brand of audura eicher crossland Get: Bosch Mann Hengst Delhpi Brembo Apec Stuff you can rely on overtime youll learn whats bollux whats not
I used a Crossland oil filter for my mazda 3, works perfectly fine and no problems. I would happily use any products from euro car parts, most of the time you're just paying extra for the named brands
@joem8213 Crossland oil filter had collapsed on me twice, caused low oil pressure twice and I had to go back to the customer’s to explain that it’s the manufacturer’s fault. Lost the customer in the process. Not all parts are made equal, trust me
@@DarkReaper-or9elBosch air filters aren't so great anymore I have found they have skimped on the metal supports on some and the filter collapsed in the housing under induction vacuum. Not good. Stuck to mann now or hengst
The market is flooded with shite parts now, before corona you had shite, parts fit for the job, oem and dealer. The middle ground has been filled up with cheap shite at higher prices, it's a minefield that's hardly worth the hassle. Fit proper parts or expect it to fail is my motto now, I refuse jobs where people ask me to fit amazon or evil bay china copies.
Yes was mechanic 13years until i had to have double knee surgery and im only 35 , so dont let your age think u are imortal . Them knee pads are essential , these peeps telling u to wear knee pads saving your lifes .
Knee pads FTW.
Another bonus of buying decent brand parts is that they actually fit properly. How many cheap parts iv fitted to customers car by request and had to fiddle with or alter to make them fit is ridiculous and it never saves them as they get billed for that time
Quality is always debatable as there are parts that are equal or better than OEM. Fitment is the biggest reason to use OEM as you save loads of time modifying parts that don’t fit properly.
100% agree lost count of how many adjustments I’ve had to make on cheap parts and I’m only a novice with cars but I learnt quickly cheapest isn’t always the “cheapest”
Depends what the part is...
Parts story. My friend has an old Toyota LandCruiser. He lives in Tamanrasset in Algeria which is about three hours south of the capital Algiers. He can get parts, often Taiwanese, in Tamanrasset but they're not the good quality Toyota parts. So he flies up to Algiers to buy the genuine parts. Then he buys two seats of the plane back and straps the part, or parts, next to him. It never goes in the hold. 👍👍
I just started watching your channel recently i really enjoy watching your content. You like a passionate person whose really hardworking and someone who wants to get job done on time. Well done guys keep it up.
The car you worked on by the way is a Peugeot 207 it’s not a 107. When your working on any car you have to know what the make of the car that you are working on. Another thing is When you explain something you need to be specific such as when you were saying why shouldn’t use cheap service parts you need to say you need to explain, because lot’s of people out there who don’t about car’s won’t understand what you mean. That’s something that i would Advise to do. Great job to you and your brother. Keep up the good work.
Hey guys, great to see a couple of young diligent and Very knowledgable Mechanics on the job, little wonder you are working for yourselves, so many dodgie Guys and shops out there, doing it right and really well must give your clients really great peace of mind. I am not a mechanic but did 33 years offshore Drilling from roustabout to Rig Superintendent, did my share of mechanics on the equipment and have a good set of hands and high standards, loving your standards, Full Approval ! I live in the Philippines now, Back to the UK at times, in the Philippines the standards are not great, could write a book here, understandably most of the good Guys here go abroad, unfortunately! Keep up the great work lads!!
Great and interesting vlog, in regards to parts I use blue print filters, Westway oil and NGK iridium spark plugs kind regards to you and take care Mark from Billericay 😀😀👍👍
Buy yourself an electric extractor pump for oil changes on the mercedes 0651 engine's. Just make sure oil is warmed up first. Extract into empty container so clean and easy. The engine is designed to be serviced from the top. Diesel oil is a suspension oil (hence why its so black) as it holds all the contamination in it so no sludge if changed on time. It will extract warm oil in 5-8 mins. Save yourself a lot of time. As you probably found out theres a lot of bolts and shields to remove to get to sump. Mercedes dont do that at main dealer 4:47
Yes I had a tt and getting under it and doing the under plate, I tried an extractor and it worked fine and far less hassle. And am 64 and rolling round the floor is hard
Doesn’t even need to be electric. I use one of those manual pumps. Couple of pumps to get it going and then wait a few mins and the container is full through gravity and vacuum. Also shows you exactly how much oil you have drained out via the gauge printed on the side of the container. Just put the same amount of fresh oil back in and you are close to perfect. Handy on cars with no dipstick where you want to be close to correct before checking the dash board oil level display.
With my own cars where I've bought from Euro, I've used Bosch parts. They tend to cost only a bit more but the quality is much better. My trust motor factor supplies good quality parts at a reasonable price. I only use Millers oils from the same motor factor as it is also reasonbly priced. I've even bought genuine filters from dealers as not everything is stupidly expensive from them.
It was good to say about your comments, it shows you aren’t arrogant and actually listen to others…👌
I've always bought bangers, but always serviced them with good quality parts/oil etc. I'm 48 and had the AA out twice lol
Customer service is the KEY, especially if you know what is best for the customer...Great video and thanks for sharing
Depends...
i would put a battery cover on that pos terminal doing the pewgot just in case that cable pops up and makes a circuit as they do,nice work guys
Indeed I agree, when you buy a new battery they come with close fitting protectors over the terminal posts, keep them and put them on the terminal posts when you disconnect a battery..
Oil is Oil. As long as its the correct spec for the engine, it doesn't bloody matter. Love the vids pal.
You should do some more research if that's what you think!
@@M.B.C38 done plenty, I buy the correct spec oil for the engine I'm working on. Never had any issues. Most people I find that comment like you don't even work on anything just internet mechanics
I’m all for using good parts and oil, especially for German vehicles. Mann filters and Liqui Moly oil 👍
Mann oil filters for any motor imo. Castrol and Shell oils are fine too, I will still use carlube and the like if the customer supplies it but would never suggest or use it on my own cars.
what brand of oil do u recommend for korean vehicles like kia or hyundai?
A few years ago I was in the Aylesbury branch of euro car parts , and 2 chaps from Aylesbury Audi were in their buying discs and pads for a customer car being serviced at Audi , it did make me smile and thought yea genuine Audi parts my arse. Euros over the past few years have got very expensive and sell some real crap filters etc , EBay is my go to nowadays
Likewise, I was at a Stoneacre Peugeot getting tyres replaced. ECP man came round, dropped off a box full of filters. Starline... not even Mann or Bosch! Dealers offer two levels of service Brand Original or OEM, where they will fit "quality aftermarket parts" for a more economical service, which is still 40% more than your independent. It's now a Stoneacre Mazda... so good luck you japs.
Autodoc are cheap, apart from it coming from Germany and postage cost they are cheaper than anything here. Also carpart4less is ECP sometimes cheaper
Just subscribed to your channel, great content and very informative. Excellent detail on your fault finding process. Keep them coming.
Just out of interest I’m big follower of yours I no you state use good parts always used Bosch service parts but I have switched to Mann now on mine and my wife’s cars but engine oils which brands do u suggest to go for always used Mobil super 3000 in our Vauxhalls but heard people mention triple qx from euro is just as good any opinion on this please
Many many people will say ‘as long as it meets the spec, it’s fine’. Yes it is fine but it’s the extra agents that they add in their product that’s important.
You’ll notice a difference between TQX and Shell/Castrol when it comes to longevity, how clean the engine is and how well it can take a beating when using the car in a spirited manner.
Avoid cheap oil when possible and use what’s recommended for your vehicle (what’s printed under the bonnet). If unsure, use Castrol or Shell
Mobile servicing is the way👍 imagine having to book your car in at a garage , drop it off and make your own way home wait for the bad news then get bus back to pay a massive overhead bill . I need a van 😂 I am in Edinburgh , not sure how many people live here with cars lol .
I havent used Euro Car Tarts in years.
Glad you revved it up to check the alternator was good.
Me, I would have checked the output with a voltmeter.
We did check voltage on our jump pack, which shows current voltage. Always always…
Thank you!
We did check voltage on our jump pack, which shows current voltage. Always always…
Thank you!
I find ecp extremely expensive for oil.
I have been working on my own cars for over 30 years. Over the years, I have wasted so much time with poor quality parts that don't even make a year before failure. It is very hard to work out what brands are junk and what brands are OK.
What worries me is the parts factors only seem to have the cheap ones in stock, so the trade must be fitting junk to many cars in the hope the car gets sold before the part fails.
Gosh I just thought I would be safe buying from local motor factor but maybe I should look more closely at their parts thanks
I fitted a cheap timing belt kit once and one of the idler pulley bearings went bad within 8,000 miles. Since then I only use OEM timing belts & water pumps on my own car.
The worst part is sometimes you buy the part from the same manufacturer that makes the OE part and it doesn't even look the same. It's like if they don't have to slap on a VW logo or whatever they can cheap out on the part.
@@aden3113I think that's true, a few years ago I purchased a Hella AC condenser. It was significantly lighter than the old BMW one and required plastic to be shaved off to make it fit. After all that, it failed 2 years later.
It's got worse in recent years with cheap parts and expensive parts, often you are doing the same job again a year or two later. I've just had to replace 1 lower suspension arm, 1 drop link and 2 rear shocks to get my car through it's MOT and that's all stuff I did 2 years ago. The drop links eapecially - cheap ones expensive ones does not matter a year later I'm doing them again.
I have a vw Tiguan is the same engine as that Scirocco TSI mine has a misfire in cylinder 2 garage had a look at it, pistons ok cylinders okay, he said it must have a sticky valve, so I think that needs to have a rebuild of the head. I wish these engines were around the other way so the inlet would be at the front, it would make it easier to warn up blast it if it needs it, it probably does, pork car is just sitting there doing nothing now, only drove it for one year since I bought it.
18:34 that check engine light was there already? because here in Portugal, that would be a reason for discussion between a dirty customer and you. If I were you, I would connected the jumper and turn the key before everything else, just for piece of mind. love your videos, humor and content. keep on!
Love your videos mate so keep up the honesty and big up from Scotland mate
Excellent Ethos..... pay for quality... pay once!!
Hello mate. Like your videos. I have Volvo V70 2010. Clutch pedal on the floor one of local mechanic said may be sleeve cylinder. Do you have any idea how much it will cost to replace the sleeve cylinder? Appreciate your reply.
Cabin filters always seem to be awkward
I find the problem with euros isn’t so much getting quality parts, but getting the right ones for the vehicle, so often they are wrong.
Only found your channel today, really like it. Are you not tempted to use an oil extractor to save yourself crawling under the car etc?
Changing the oil filter after closing the sump plug on the merc is a bad idea the old oil from the filter is gonna go in the sump again. Or was that a video editing issue
that mount at the end. sounds like my ex garage, not putting stuff back together properly. then the customer ends up with another bill.
How often should the air filter be changed on W211 E220…..2008 round lights…
May be I’m confused but I think service manual said every 60k
I think it every 15k aprox
that special moment when the dogs paw goes somewhere it shouldn't ! ! 😲
you guys are awesome you are really thorough in what you do Nice to see good mechanics
Best way forward....using good bits 😀😀
Nothing wrong with Mann parts, most OEM mercedes parts are stamped with the Mann logo. Bosch filters are often Junk
I love Mann parts. They are the only brand I trust 🫡
Just started watching u2 guys and your work ethics are excellent .As where mine ...
Have u both served apprenticeships....etc...
have you a list of decent brands?
What areas do you cover please ? Nice to see an actual professional at work…a rare thing these days !
I’m looking for new front discs and pads on a A6 avant Quattro near Dartford
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How long was that sump plug??
GSF for Starter motors and Alternators. The refurb units are basically OEM.👍 Forget those cheap starters from Eurocarparts. They're basically shit and dodgy garages exchange your old unit for bigger profit margin.
Agree with the parts I wont ever use eicher brake pads again they are terrible
There are cheap parts and there are "cheap" parts. First one is about price, the second, about quality. Mahle is a cheap brand but of very good quality.
Did you work as a garage mechanic before you went mobile, or how did you learn the trade?
Was going to say my brother had to undo the engine mount to replace mine on the exact same engine
Any suggestions on brands for a lower wishbone change?
Febi bilstein or Meyle
So many mechanics don’t do what you do with the checks mine doesn’t I wish you were closer
Just discovered your channel mate love it 👍
Thank you!
So you have rebuilt the engine and it has an oil and coolant leak!😮
Coolant leak developed a year after due to the pipe cracking.
Oil leak is DEFINITELY coming from the sump- also a hairline crack.
I know this is not related to the rebuild at all
People’s definition of cheap parts varies. Some say anything which is not OEM is cheap. So anything aftermarket.
A professional job done 👍
Class great info and hard workers
You drained the oil but all the bottom guard back on then took the oil filter out, which then drained that half a litre of dirty oil into the sump waiting for ur good quality oil to mix with 😂
Arghh feet all over the side sill when changing that cabin filter 😢
Glad I found your channel. Looking forward to the giveaway.
Do you get discounts at ECP for being in the trade? I don't find their prices very good any more.
Yeah I do. Trade ‘Discount’ isn’t really much compared to Retail pricing anymore to be honest- I’d say few pennies difference with cheaper parts and few pounds for more expensive parts
@@themarvelousvlog Try GSF bud, much better prices for us nowdays. I priced a sensor the other day £112 from ECP, £45 from GSF for the exact same sensor
I’d say GSF is my main supplier; totally agree that they’re cheaper nowadays. Less miserable people in there too 😂
@themarvelousvlog yeah GSF and SES autoparts are my go to and halfords is good coz its just eurocar parts sending it to halfords sadly euros bought gsf so i recon theyll disappear.
@@themarvelousvlogGSF is now owned by LKQ.(euro parent company), so prices will be very similar , Euro as we know sell some crap , I won't deal with them as not happy with local branch manager , dealt with them for years , then he came up with silly rules or won't give discount, public can buy cheaper off them online off their many sites
The way you said Mike Foxtrot at that parts counter makes me think you have some background in Aviation, or law enforcement!
Aviation I do. I have a few hours on my name as a learner 😂
Main dealers use "equivalent oil" which can be cheap. I found out a Hyundai dealer over filled my I30N engine with cheap oil when servicing it even though it had a sticker in the engine bay stating Shell Helix. I had to remove the over filled oil at home which was about 3/4 litre over filed by siphoning out of the dip stick tube. Hyundai UK arranged for another dealership to do another oil change using Shell Helix which I insisted on watching them do. Next service was carried out at the second dealership and I checked the car before driving it away. NEVER trust a main dealer always check your car after a service and get a second opinion from an independent garage when you are told " your brake discs and pads are worn " as main dealers don't explain that brakes do wear but have limits when they need replacing.
Main dealers often give basic servicing to the apprentices so you are often paying top dollar for some newb kid to work on your car.
@@rodpanhard Yes I have heard that. A Volvo apprentice wasn't insured to drive customer cars from the main dealer car park into the garage but could work on them. Totally nuts. I feel so sorry for apprentices who are under paid but expected to do the same job which is similar to slave labour at £6.40 an hour.
Is mannol oil any good it's very cheap at the mo
Mannol oil is a brand from Germany, I have used it in my car and it's absolutely fine. Most of the oils are made by the same people just with different packaging
Liquimoly is the business! When i had my jeep grand cherokee crd, i only used liquimoly toptech and a premium oil filter. Always had a clean awsome running engine and incredible fuel economy.
Maybe cheaper to buy 204l drum of 5w30 low sap's and a 10w40 for the older vehicles pump it out in container and take it out to per job
Where can we buy Made in Japan bearings for cars, like Koyo, NTN brand bearings
Local industrial bearing supplier
How do tell the difference in quality other than the price and brand ?
Difference of parts quality?
Like your content.Please tell ur assistant to keep shoes off dashboard
excellent work! new sub!
A cabin filter really doesn't matter what make it is.
That’s quite debatable I’d say but I don’t disagree with you at all; I just like using the best one there possible
You do know that the oil filter is supposed to be replaced first when it's the element type, all the old oil from the filter housing is now in the sump ,merely a suggestion
Fair enough. I’ll keep this in mind
Not sure this is true as oil held in housing unless engine running. Always mop it out as doesn’t drain away? On my Peugeots anyway. Not an expert just saying as frustrates me mopping out that oil
Your clients are lucky they have you professional thorough guys. Loving your channel as a diy mechanic. I get such anxiety on some jobs where you walk it.
Truth is, if the filter is pointing down, and if it haven’t been turned on for a long time, all the oil would have drained already- that’s true for this vehicle (as you saw in the video, the filter was dry). I see that they’re just concerned.
At the end of the day the filter holds a tiny percentage of the total oil capacity so I wouldn't really worry about it. The fresh oil will dilute that down even further.
Bro what areas do u cover in uk?
Those alternators from gsf are junk, I had one a couple of weeks ago that was usless, straight out the box you couldn't spin it. We stopped using them now.
How you finding that NOGO booster pack?
Thinking of getting one for work.
Nothing better than it mate. Even if you make the tiniest contact on terminals, it will still jump any car. £300 but honestly the best purchase
Mechanic: "Why you licking that, mate?"
Dog: "You said it was a Dog Bone"
Your knee pads are in back to front. Flip them around and feel the difference
Great work..👍..where are you based?
All over the country really mate. Send us a message on our email or instagram if you need jobs doing 💪🏽
Great video but I would suggest taking the oil filter out while it's draining or before as you haven't technically drained all the oil .
Remove the oil filter before dropping the oil out. Bro now the oil will drop into the sump that u just drained.
The way that the oil filter housing is setup, I don’t think this will matter for this car but I know what you mean, I do that on certain cars
Just found your channel couple days ago i wanna go into this trade im doing LV3 at college
Keep going bud! As long as you’re confident to be out there on your own, do it!
Good luck and thank you for supporting the channel 🙌🏽
I wanted to comment on the non payer for diagnostic but it wouldn’t let me. Maybe when you go for a diagnostic to a new customer, you get the initial call out fee straight away, then once you’ve spent your time and expertise finding the problem, they pay you your diagnostic fee to get your findings. 😉
You should have removed the oil filter while oil draining as it holds old oil
I was fully aware of this. Car has not been started for a whole day. Filter is also pointing down which means all oil will have to go down. You can see on the video that the oil filter element is dry as anything, same goes for the housing.
Thank you for the advice though. I’ll make sure to keep this in mind 🫡
If the case wasn't damage on that alternator I would of rebuilt it because I have the skills to do just that
I wish I could rebuild an alternator man. That will be sick!
@@themarvelousvlog it not as hard as you mite think
@@themarvelousvlog you will pick up very quick iv watch the way you work you are really good!
All that jewellery risks scratching the car.
I thought you said you don't use poor quality filters? ECP and mann don't equate to quality in my eyes.
Where would you suggest I buy my parts?
You won't get better than MANN filters. They are fitted to most vehicles from the factory and are built to oe standards. Usually see vw audi group badge next to the MANN one.
@@98045 I disagree. Yes some are fitted from factory, however when you compare OEM to these parts from ECP, you will realise the difference. When I was doing mobile mechanic work like this lad (going back to 2016) I tried them all and then settled on Mahle for a while when I couldn't get dealer parts. One thing for sure, I would t buy from ECP again after how many times the incorrect parts were handed to me, wasting my callouts on numerous occasions.
@@themarvelousvlog make trade accounts with main dealers. You will be shocked at how little price difference there is
Looks like a familiar scirocco 😅
You know it 🤢
where are u based ?
I just found your channel you make it look easy work i like your dog what’s is name 👍🏼👍🏼
is triple qx oil good quality?
Cooking oil
Manns got filters for days 🙈😂
A good reach around 😳🤣
Mann oil is very popular and shops claim it’s great but I’m skeptical, what you think of it ?
I’m assuming you meant to say Mannol Oil? I’ve heard that they’re on par with TQX from Euro 🤔
@@themarvelousvlog yes that’s what I meant, watching the video with the Mann filters got me typing the wrong name, I think it’s just a average brand and it’s cheap to be honest, I used millers oil last year but that was there premium 0w20 oil which was expensive, Tesco oil is supplied by Carlube and I heard the Halfords one is castrol but that was years ago so don’t know about now
@ImranAli-rp4kd from I heard Halfords is now TQx which is ECPs main brand. Don’t know if you know this but LKQ bought Halfords like 2 years ago I think 😭
I’m trying to secure a contract with Liqui Moly so I can supply them as I believe they have the best oil out there
Im assuming mannol ive used on 2 setvices on my peugeot 308 seemd alright atm
One of my cars is a cheap old scrapper and i bought it for that for the ££ rather than the usual Mobil1 type - and tbh it seemed pretty good to me. I think their a good company thats just a less hear of brand here
For years I used supermarket oils and never had any engine issues on diesel or petrol vehicles.
However, the after obtaining a renault scenic diesel i switched to shell helix and within a few months the turbo failed. Once the turbo was repaired and all pipes were cleaned i fitted a clean oil filter and filled up with fresh Shell helix. Within 40 miles the big ends failed! I'm sure it was just coincidence.
Now use Mannol as recommend by a mechanic friend.
Which mannol are you using. I have a toyota avensis diesel and I want to try mannol during the next service and how much did you pay for mannol oil
Can you change dsg clutch
Not something that we do bud. SUUUPER massive of a job if done Mobile- I'm sure someone will do it mobile
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Don’t ever use generic wheel speed sensors on a Mercedes, they never work only the genuine ones do as I found out!
Agree! OEM brands should be okay too
Me too mate, Mann
what brands of the cheap brands to avoid?
I would say the euro car parts brand of audura eicher crossland
Get:
Bosch
Mann
Hengst
Delhpi
Brembo
Apec
Stuff you can rely on overtime youll learn whats bollux whats not
@@DarkReaper-or9el
I purchase all my lubricants from "Westway oils' a British company, fantastic service.
I used a Crossland oil filter for my mazda 3, works perfectly fine and no problems. I would happily use any products from euro car parts, most of the time you're just paying extra for the named brands
@joem8213 Crossland oil filter had collapsed on me twice, caused low oil pressure twice and I had to go back to the customer’s to explain that it’s the manufacturer’s fault. Lost the customer in the process.
Not all parts are made equal, trust me
@@DarkReaper-or9elBosch air filters aren't so great anymore I have found they have skimped on the metal supports on some and the filter collapsed in the housing under induction vacuum. Not good. Stuck to mann now or hengst
loving your content,, but take off the watch and bracelets,, you snag them and damage them
i do wish i could find a machanic as reliable as you im sick of cowboys
No way I remember you buying your toolbox from my mate at work
Somewhere near Liverpool? 😂
The market is flooded with shite parts now, before corona you had shite, parts fit for the job, oem and dealer. The middle ground has been filled up with cheap shite at higher prices, it's a minefield that's hardly worth the hassle. Fit proper parts or expect it to fail is my motto now, I refuse jobs where people ask me to fit amazon or evil bay china copies.
I think he could get man united challenging again if given the money..
Your pinoy origin 👍😜👍🇬🇧🇵🇭
Where u based
We cover a huge area bud. Where are you based?
Bolton