The guy who listed the parcel shelf on eBay is the kind of guy who will de-ply toilet paper to get twice the amount.

@markbrennan4693

4 ай бұрын

Ha ha nice one🤣

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

😂

@Where1smyCamera

4 ай бұрын

Ucccch such a cheapskate!

@HunkumSpunkum

4 ай бұрын

Or one sheet to wipe and one sheet to polish....what a tightarse (there's nothing worse).

@kevwalton272

4 ай бұрын

or somehow never get his round in!

Alright guys hows it going, welcome back!

@pauladams2007

4 ай бұрын

Love your channel mate and watch every one, i wonder if you can help with a problem I've got concerning a number plate transfer,dvl want a code,how do i find it? many thanks

@The13thDukeofWybourne

4 ай бұрын

He says back weirdly!

@cliffwilliams6521

4 ай бұрын

Well we're here

@dailyhunter3683

4 ай бұрын

​@@richardirvine9469You can't get rid of him.😂😂😂

@lewisbrown51

4 ай бұрын

It's.... Alright guys, how's it going, welcome baaaaack 👍 Great guy!

After 2015 they’ve improved reliability massively! I’ve owned 2016 Countryman for 4 years only had one small issue. No engine issues or transmission issues. Just make sure it is properly maintained if you can afford it! The benefit of Minis are having small tanks, so you never have to spend so much to fillup.

@fabini14

4 ай бұрын

After 2014, All F series are good

@skylined5534

4 ай бұрын

​@@fabini14 Early cars are also good. Just the older they get the more things get worn out.

Such a quality channel, really watchable, likeable and informative. Great to see an honest and articulate English guy going about his business

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks

Had a 2004 mini once, paid £300 for it. Sold it for £500 a year later with 323,000 on the clock on the original engine. Felt like a go kart.

@zuowang5185

13 күн бұрын

how much would a 2009 mini be worth? I'm thinking £2000

@Londonsfinest318

13 күн бұрын

@@zuowang5185 depends on mileage, condition etc. but yeah I recon around that number

@randomdaveUK

11 күн бұрын

​@@zuowang5185 mini cooper? They have the Mini One and Mini First as well. Depends on the spec. £2000 if it's done less than 100k miles, has climate control. Otherwise no, less than that. Also a warning the BMW engines produced between 2007 and early 2010 had dodgy timing chains. They fixed it in late 2010 with the minis so if you're going to get one, get one with a 60 plate or newer and absolutely do not buy an old high milage cooper S under any circumstance. It's like loading a 6 shooter with 6 bullets and hoping for good news at the next MOT.

@zuowang5185

10 күн бұрын

@@randomdaveUK looking at one at 95km mileage, replaced timing chain in 2018. Asking £2100. Claim to have full service history and driven by an old lady. Lots of scuff on wheels though

@randomdaveUK

10 күн бұрын

@@zuowang5185 is the spec alright? Climate, multifunction wheel? Heated seats and leather at that price range are bonuses not givens. Timing chain being done is a big plus. As you can check the MOT history online is there any incident of an oil leak as an advisory or ongoing? Other big one is advisory emissions failure as the exhaust would then need work soon. I think if you like the spec and can say no to both those MOT questions you've probably got a decent one and that's a good price

I’m amazed at how Matt can always tell the brand of tyre from so far away. He’s got super vision.

Got a 2016 Cooper S, just love how it always puts a smile on my face, I’ve had days of feeling terrible, rough day at work, and having the dual centre exhaust tips making popcorn noises make me laugh, the pulling me to the back of my chair under acceleration, bearing in mind I’m 23 and before the mini, my most powerful car was a 1.6 tdi seat arona, I can forgive the spine bash going over speed bumps

As someone who sold minis, the front space was the same as a 3 series so that’s why it never felt small

That’s quite a nice and presentable Mini now, it should sell quickly. Seasons greetings and happy New Year to you and your family Matt, I’m looking forward to more great content next year❤.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas

I'm a driving instructor, on my 2nd F56 Mini cooper, They are Bulletproof little cars but do have foibles, I have bimmer link and a Vgate for registering batteries and clearing codes ( rarely happens). My personal car is an Alfa Brera S and whilst it has more theatre and feel than the Mini , on B roads the Mini is an absolute hoot. I'll be buying another when the time comes. Pupils love driving the little thing as do I !

Yet another awesome video with great information and setting the example of what to look for when analyzing a used car. As always, thanks!

Another year passes by Matt. It’s good to see that you’re doing well (hopefully). All the best for Christmas and here’s to 2024. 🍻

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

I know… time flies. Hope you have a good one

Good little profit (it is allowed!). These vidoes have been a weekly highlight. Cheers Matt. Merry Christmas!

Thanks for this latest video and for the regular supply of great content, information, advice and humour. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and healthy and prosperous new year.

Merry Christmas Matt..🎅 Thanks for another great year of honest videos, looking forward to many more in 2024..😁

Nice save, and looks great now. Thanks for the videos this year Matt, all the best to you & yours for the Christmas season.

My wife loves minis. We’ve had a cooper and changed about every part possible to keep it running. When we sold it, it must surely have been the newest oldest mini out there! Nice black high neck top btw, is that item for sale in your merchandise shop?

My sister had an early cooper s i recall it was a 52 plate so a long time ago ! Anyway she let me take it out one day for a spin and bloody hell they move !! I think I drove about ten miles before I had to stop for a change of underwear! 😂….anyway I’m off for a beer or ten so I’ll wish Matt and all you other cool doods at High Peak Autos a very merry Christmas and obviously a prosperous new year and not to mention gallons more top notch videos 💪

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Happy Christmas!

Thank you. Love these videos. Have a happy Christmas.

Great timing in time to enjoy some food and watch , love these videos . Hope you include more of taking it to mechanics and other clips like did previously on BMW z3

My daughter is still driving a Mini All 4 One 2013 bought in Birmingham and it still goes great 10 years later. Needs servicing and the like as most ICE cars do, along with the usual tyres and wipers but there have been no tragic high cost items. You underspent? I am immediately heading to a darkened room to lie down and get over the shock!! All the best over the festive break and thanks again for all your content that has cheered me so often in 2023.

Hi Matt great video, just thought I let you know I have one of these, mine is a 2018 1.5 with a JCW pack so it's nice to see your one still looks good with that miles on the clock good luck with the sale it probably won't take long..cheers Phil from Newark

Another great video Matt, really enjoying them. Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

To open the bonnet on these minis you have to pull the bonnet lever twice in quick succession to pop it.

Merry Christmas Matt , thank you for the outstanding videos you put out , keep them coming 🎄

Thanks for your 3 Videos a week this year. Always look forward to watching them after work. Merry Christmas Matt!

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Merry Christmas

Decent video as always 🥰 Hope you have a nice rest during the festive time 🥰🎄

Well done Matthew, im very proud of you...

Thanks for all the movies Matt, look forward to every one, best wishes for 24.

Another good video, Matt. £225 is pretty good for a pair of Michelins, I like it that you fit decent tyres, a lot of traders fit cheapos or part worns that need immediate replacement so 👍👍 As a viewer, I'm slightly disappointed with the lack of overspend, but the business comes first. Have a great Christmas

@danyal2372

4 ай бұрын

Right I can’t understand that part . Most of us actually use part worn tyres ourselves hence we do it to other cars we sell 😂

@richwilliams9895

4 ай бұрын

Nice to see decent tyres fitted. Part worns a MOT tester who is quite fussy on tyres said that you could be buying someone elses trouble, as there is always a reason they are part worn. They could of come off a scrapped car and not checked, could of been reason car was crashed or replaced early as they were crap. We generally only replace when worn to about 2mm, damaged or we dont like them.

@skylined5534

4 ай бұрын

​@@richwilliams9895 While I understand that I can't think of anyone in their right mind who'd buy a car and replace the tyres straight away 'just in case' if the tyres are at least 3mm or above. Using existing tyres on a used car is no difference from buying part worn tyres with one caveat: I bought some part worns once which someone had used a regrooving tool to 'retread' them. They went straight back and I got a refund. I also reported the seller though fat lot of good that probably did!

Merry Christmas and happy new year Matt, enjoy some time off..thanks for another year of vids🎄👍

I can’t believe these are nearly 10 years old. I have a Clubman, and you’re right, you do have to be in the mood for a MINI.

@paultasker7788

4 ай бұрын

As a driver of an 11 year old cooper S convertible I agree. They are built to be involving to drive not easy. So if you're exhausted this is not the car to drive. If you're fresh and in the mood for a bit of point and squirt fun it's great fun for the price. My mark 7 golf can probably keep up and does the exact same journey with next to no effort. The mini feels like you've gone much faster, had to drive the thing. In many ways feels more like a classic.

@oliverstemp9132

4 ай бұрын

@@paultasker7788 the mini has a bit of attitude, it always feels like it wants to go faster. 😂

@gamesmaster1060

3 ай бұрын

​@@paultasker7788That's why I like my fiesta so much, feels like it can do both

I love your videos and if/when I need to buy myself my next car I will certainly check your stock out on your website! I have one request in the meantime, when you total up your spend at the end of the videos, can you put a graphic on screen to make it nice and clear? Thanks and keep up the great content!

have a good christmas , love your honest reviews.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⛺️🚙

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas!

My wife bought a 18 year Clubman a few years ago and the quality is so much better than the previous generation that my mates 11 year plate is. I thought she was nuts buying a mini but I’m pleasantly shocked by how good it is. 🎉

Great little video Matt, and hopefully a decent margin with no overspend 😃 Have a lovely Christmas Matt, atb to you and your family 👍

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed! Merry Christmas

Great vid as usual 🎉🎉

Feliz Navidad. Best to you and yours. Thanks for the channel and all your hard work.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Merry Christmas

I've driven this particular model and it's such a great car. Handles great, good amount of power, is really fun overall really

Matt thanks for the great content this year! Seasons greetings to you and your family 🎄👍😃

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Same to you!

Happy Christmas Matt. Thank you for another year of excellent reviews. Wishing you a very successful 2024 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas

Massively underspent!!!!!! WHAT!!!! TYRES!!!!! Still not bad, Merry Christmas Matt.

It’s great to hear your comments and opinions on the Mini Cooper. It sounds like it’s a solid even at 120k miles. Merry Xmas to you!

Another entertaining video Matt. 👌

Happy Christmas Matt! Thank you for an excellent year's viewing. May your business, and you, prosper greatly in the New Year!!

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! All the best

Another interesting video keep them coming and a good Christmas and new year to you 🎉

Hi matt, i was going to say about the tyres they were very low, good luck with the wee car, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless and merry Christmas.

Great video Matt 👍🏻 I’m always amazed how these cars can look so different with a little TLC! The upholstery guy and valet guys are well worth the money 👏🏻👍🏻 have a great Christmas 😀

@CathodeRayNipplez

4 ай бұрын

Upholstery and valet guys work for nothing. I don't know why they even bother.

@oWR3CKL3Zzo

4 ай бұрын

Probably on the original clutch 😂

3rd gen so far does well in reliability surveys. Big improvement on 2nd generation. Big price premium over 2nd generation reflects that especially as a convertible. So we could only afford 2nd gen. They did improve the famously unreliable prince N14 engine in 2011 with the N18 but having owned a 2012 for 6 months you have to accept that solenoids and coil packs are service items in the same way oil is. Mine so far does not burn oil. Still nearly at max on dipstick These items from a specialist are not costly, the spark plugs being the most expensive part. And yes they're heavy to drive and compromised but they also can get under your skin as they're involving and eager. The polar opposite of our other car a golf mark 7 which is easy, comfortable refined but somewhat numb to drive.

Never tap the watch later tab when your videos pop up, instant viewing. Looking forward to more and more.....

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it. Merry Christmas

You have a great memory Matt, you can always remember the list of things that needed to be done, even things they haven't billed you for! Have a great Christmas :)

Have a great Christmas Matt!

Hi Matt great interesting video as ever have a good Christmas with all your friends .

keep up the work man :)

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks Matt for the great videos. Have a Merry Christmas from downunder Australia

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Same to you

Looks like a good buy Matt! As its a Cooper, the profit could come, JUST LIKE THAT 😊 That would be magic.

Great video apart from the tyres mix up ! The parcel shelf/charge leads episode doesn’t surprise me at all. Some people have cheek for owt ! They’re only defrauding a business so that’s alright in their eyes. Merry Christmas Matt .

Hi Matt... I hope you haven`t massively overspent on the Christmas presents .. Have enjoyed your videos. Best wishes for 2024.

i have recently discovered your channel. really enjoying the content. keep it up. love form Algeria

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. All the best

Glad you got some good luck for a change with this one, nice to be wrong sometimes!

Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

Hi Matt, Merry Christmas to you and yours. You were probably "negged out" because it was cold and getting near the end of the year. We tend to put the cart before the horse at these times. An old mate of mine used to say that "The profit is in the buying." so if you buy them right there should be enough left for that nasty word "profit" in the end. Enjoy your break if you take one and come back refreshed in the New Year.

if only all car traders were as honest and genuine....merry xmas..

Enjoy the videos you do and merry Christmas

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

HPA posts us a Christmas video thanks and merry Christmas Matt. I don’t like the digital service history so I brought an old fashioned paper dealer service book for my motor and got the dealer to stamp it. Dealers stamp books retrospectively too so you can do this with any car as long as it’s been serviced with evidence. That way if I do sell my car that book goes with it and the next owner can use it anywhere in the future.

Another brilliant video! Really appreciate these videos, as I'm looking to buy a car next year. Could you do a video on a honda civic (2017/18 plus reg)? I like my Japanese cars lol

Hopefully this returns a decent profit margin so Matt can continue his crusade to save genuinely lovely cars like that Z3. Certainly a lot of car for the money as well.

Hello Matt, Well done again, nice looking car. I had a Mini Cooper H26 FRW, great car but it was stolen. Never seen again. I’d like a new one but you hear such terrible stories about engine issues. Anyway, thanks for all the videos through the year. Happy Christmas. Ged

This is a true good man frist class vids always godbless you always and all the lovely people on here and a merry Christmas and happ new year to all

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas

Hi Matt. The key fob batteries fail quite bit on this mark of Mini. I had several batteries go. I think the fob is sensitive to a voltage drop. I started using Renata batteries and ever since I have had no issue. I hope this helps

@paultasker7788

4 ай бұрын

At least the battery is easy to fix. Try doing that on the 2nd generation. It's soldered onto the motherboard. Absolutely ridiculous piece of design

@Brian-om2hh

4 ай бұрын

My Golf key fob could eat batteries. Renata batteries seemed to last the longest......

@Roadkill7878

4 ай бұрын

@@paultasker7788 yes I know my wife had one. The engines on those were awful and drank oil

Superb cars we have the Countryman Cooper S with additional JCW extras. We find it comfortable and more than fast enough. Handles well too.

So sad that the parcel shelf thing was your first encounter with the E-Golf... I own one and I love it! 😊

Another good video Matt and merry Christmas 🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊👍👍👍

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas

You must have heard me. I was saying about the tyres to the screen 😊

I do like that A8 you are running around in

i have that little 3 pot in my 318i , if you give them a good spanking they perform very well.

Looks great now, I'd love a well maintained one as a cheap runaround.

yeahhhhhh Thats 22 mins of my friday evening sorted :) , cheers mate & Merry Christmas :)

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Merry Christmas

The ups and downs of running a business. You do it in style Matt

I was thinking I should pick you up, for doing the CarVertical ad while sitting with the engine idling and causing global warming. So, that ad is SO much better, thank you, Matt and a very merry Christmas to you and yours.

have a great Christmas and new year, l hope you have a great Christmas with your family as well, and all your staff,

Well done and happy holidays if you have a chance. You sell cars that I'd be happy putting my daughters in. One day I hope. All the best.

I love your videos and your ethics....I will def look your way when next looking for a car. On a recent video you mentioned you had one of those cars when you first came to the UK... where are you from? You sound very local to me 😊

Of this gen we’ve had a cooper (like this) clubman, countryman now a cooper s convertible. So much better than the first gen ones. Never had any issues.

I'm surprised it only needed two tyres Matt - I thought all but the offside rear Vredestein were either at the limit or at two mil of tread. I was thinking you'd spring for three matching Vredesteins at the three other corners. The plot thickens...in any case, cheers Matt and all the best this holiday season and in the new year.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Merry Christmas

@MrSparklespring

4 ай бұрын

You spelled 'Vredestein' the first time right Matt, it's a Dutch brand that makes decent tires. Happy holidays!

My Yeti needed a new tyre and to match the rest it needed to be a Michelin so that’s what I got thanks to you.

I just sold my 2012 Mini Cooper S for just less than $2000 CDN$ what i actually paid for it 4.5 years earlier. It Never let me down once mechanically. It sat outside in -40 weather in Canada and always started first time. I serviced it every 6000 km and replaced the tires and brakes and that was it. Only sold it because i need to tow a motorcycle and as i get older my knees would hurt getting in and out of it. Gas mileage was incredible though. Have a great Holiday Matt !! thanks for all the great videos, and hope the new year brings the dealership continued success for 2024!!!!

@paultasker7788

4 ай бұрын

I have a 2012 mini Cooper S convertible. This is the N18 engine which was brought out to fix the rather large number of faults of the N14 (2006-2011). I made sure I got an N18. I quickly found a mini specialist to get the car back into good shape. Still rather complex with lots to fail but most of it is quite affordable. The major service was my biggest bill due to some long life spark plugs . Coil packs and vanos solenoids are regarded as service items in the same way the oil and spark plugs are! Needed 2 coil packs and a new thermostat. The intake vanos solenoid still needs doing as it throws a reduced power engine light every 2 weeks or so which goes out if you switch off an on again and won't come back on for a while. A much better timing chain tensioner should be installed but they've suggested that's changed anyway as a precaution. Some of these parts are surprisingly easy to fix, my specialist recommended I did it myself to save time and money but I won't because I am not good with mechanical stuff. Much better at using electrical diagnostic tools which probably fooled them into thinking I was an expert. I'll take it in sometime soon. Then the suspension components needed doing. On the upside because it's not from the North east the specialist said I had the best subframe he's seen! And also the best driving example

When you started off saying there should be some good profit here, i thought here we go, hes massively overspent, so well done on another fine job. Happy xmas Matt, heres to success in 2024.

Give me an old fashioned service book anytime😁 have a good Christmas Matt 👍🏻

You have made this car perfect!! Well done! For the steering wheel, I heard that if you get a wet cloth and scrub the heck out of the steering wheel for about 5 minutes, it should make it look newer and have a more ‘matte’ finish. I know it works on BMW’s so it may work on a mini, who knows?? Great video as always!!

@DiscoFang

4 ай бұрын

Just clean it with detergent or degreaser. The shine is grease and dirt from hands. If the leather hasn't actually worn, this generation steering wheel leather can look brand new again.

Thanks for entertaining me no end in 23! Merry xmas. Ay Matty were are the "Bazz it" boys?

The golf EV story is crazy!! Honestly who does that!?

Love the style of your videos, the way you "chat" to us as if we are in there with you. Question about your website, why don't you use the imagery you use in these videos. You always show off the car with beautiful rolling hills behind the car. And on your website, for your photos of the sellable vehicles, it's a brick wall, some metal railings, and a double yellow line! Anyway, keep up the good content. J

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

If I had the time I would take them all somewhere scenic for photos but it’s always a rush

Another great video Matt and a great result for Man City, best club in the world 🎉

Style over substance me thinks - Happy Christmas Mat

What a great bargain. I was very surprised by how low the itemised bill was, well done.

Merry Christmas to you and your subscribers ,and the best thing is City are Champion of the world 😊😊😊😊😊

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

What a result. Merry Christmas

The B48 engine in the 3rd series F56 Mini, is great. I have a 2.0 Cooper S, with 178K on the clock, and the only thing, apart from regular servicing, that ive put in it is half a litre of engine oil. Best car ive ever owned!

@DiscoFang

4 ай бұрын

Astonishingly good cars. I think they're the hidden gem of the used car market. So many people (including Matt here) equate them with the horrors of the previous models where they're light years ahead. It's also one of the few cars I'd choose the auto over the manual. The Aisin conventional auto with the JCW optional upgrade (paddles and gearbox mods) is superb.

@peterbustin2683

4 ай бұрын

@@DiscoFang Yes, im changing to the new JCW in around 6 months, as my Cooper S is nearly 5 years old - it should have covered around 225K miles by then.

@JP-bh7wb

4 ай бұрын

@@DiscoFang I completely agree with you, such nice cars in a small package - whats not to like? Unfortunately everyone is caught up on the idea that MINIs are 'unreliable' and 'nothing but problems' when they've never tried a F56. So much stupidity in the comments but glad you are sticking up for these really underrated little cars

@randomdaveUK

11 күн бұрын

​@@JP-bh7wbit's not just minis, BMW ballsed up the engines between 08-2012 (2010 fix for Minis). The unreliability tag is going strong because the cars in this price range that are uncared for usually have issues. You're right the newer engines are fine

Nice car and looks great in that colour and you underspent 😊

Merry Christmas 🤶