Love an "I bought a cheap" video

@jonnohanks

Жыл бұрын

Definitely the best ones! The expensive ones are so boring 😅

@jonoblox7153

Жыл бұрын

Same

@dxnwxir1542

Жыл бұрын

Best ones

@Sam-gw5pl

Жыл бұрын

Agree. It’s because they’re more relatable.

@kasiosag

Жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity what do you make on these videos?

Can't go wrong with some friday night High Peak Autos, great video as always Matt.

I loved the wing mirror breakage being caused by cataracts.

@MattyDienhoff

Жыл бұрын

Even better, I have KZreads auto generated captions on, and it said (Applause) at that moment (from Matt's footsteps). 😂

I had a 1.8 SRI "sport hatch" for 11 years, and it never once let me down! Every year I'd secretly hope it would fail it's MOT so I could convince the Mrs that I needed a new car, and every year it would pass. I eventually sold it as we needed something bigger, and it's still going strong for the woman I sold it to. This video has been an emotional watch for me 😂

The Mummy had less tape wrapped around it than that mirror... Astras are okay, they just get you around without much effort, or too much expense. That era Astra design looks sharp.

I ran Astravans right from the Bedford Astravan to the last incarnation Sportive. They were good, solid vans. I used to thrash the bollocks off them but they never gave me any trouble. Just got them serviced on the dot. The final version, the 150bhp Sportive, was pretty bloody fast. It was definitely the fastest van in its day and not much slower than hot hatches.

@saddoncarrs6963

Жыл бұрын

In 1993 Top Gear ran an acceleration test between a Lotus Esprit and an Astramax van. The Lotus got off to a good start but by the end of the run, the Astramax blew its doors off. You can catch the action on youtube.

@mariemccann5895

Жыл бұрын

Love the rose tints lol

@johntate5050

Жыл бұрын

@@mariemccann5895 No rose tinted specs on me. I don't wear them. Our company rans some bad cars and vans and I'm all too willing to slag them off. We bought all our vehicles new and the Mercedes Vito was poor. It began falling apart and breaking down before 40k. The best vans we had were the Toyota Hiace. They were bloody fantastic vans but the Astravans were great too. We put thousands of motorway miles on them which is good for the engines and we serviced them on the dot.

@roberttaylor7462

Жыл бұрын

It is all true, in the 1980s the Astramax was the fastest thing on the road except for a stolen 3-door Cossie, it was customary to see them breaking the ton on any motorway when most 1.3/1.6 family cars struggled to do so without severe provocation.

@johntate5050

Жыл бұрын

@@roberttaylor7462 I'm embarrassed to say I was a maniac in those vans. I look back and shudder at my antics. I'm a steady Eddie these days.

I love the Vauxhall smell! They always smell like new! The Astra H is smart looking, cheap, relliable(if you service them) and generally a good car! Such a good buy Matt! Great video as usual :D

Matt, a friend of mine bought an 08 plate astra 7 years ago with 70k on the clock for £2.5k from a dealer! It's been run into the ground & on a shoe string, hardly any issues and still going strong with high mileage.

@mikeinengland9982

11 ай бұрын

They don't sound very impressive but the best car I ever had was a 1995 m reg 1.4 astra h/ back automatic. Poor acceleration but would wind up to 70 to 80 on m way no trouble. Am looking out now for cheap astra after watching matts video. I'm sick of being ripped off by merc for repairs and services over the past 6 yrs and am determined to get some sensible priced motoring for a change.

@reusdabest1663

5 ай бұрын

I managed to get my 09 Astra for £1.25k, no problems and 80k miles. Running perfectly still. These cars are beautiful i tell you

Good video Matt, It's great to watch how with even older cars that you don't skimp on the quality of repairs required. Most car traders would have bought a used door mirror and put cheap and nasty wheel trims on etc. Keep "em" coming. Be nice to see you review a Gen. 7 Celica.

@davidjustdavid

6 ай бұрын

@markbrennan4693 isn't any mirror 'used' once it's been looked into? 😊

@markbrennan4693

6 ай бұрын

Very true lol@@davidjustdavid

I bought a Montego in the early 90s. The previous owner was in his 30s. He lived a half mile from his kid's school, his work and the pub a mile from the in laws and the shops. He never walked anywhere, just drove. At five years old it had 33,000 miles and was full of margarine. Short journeys meant it never got properly warm. The local garage kindly refused to deal with it, but gave me instructions on removing the pipework on the engine cleaning them out and flushing the engine. I spent a whole weekend removing the emulsion from the engine. They then charged £35 to give it a tune. Six years later with a further 130,00 miles on the clock the wife bent it badly and wrote it off

Still amazed that older cars like this are worth so much money! Crazy!

I remember when £1100 for an Astra was just the going rate, how times have changed 😕

@chrishart8548

Жыл бұрын

Now it's the price for a dead one even at trade price

The Car Vertical check said it was a Left Hand Drive !!

My Dad bought one of these as his retirement car back in 2006, he still has it, having done just 32k miles. Always garaged, flies through the MOT every year. Only had one problem with it, an immobiliser/ ignition start problem. For a Vauxhall, they aren't too bad.

This is the way to go environmentally wise. Reviving older cars must be the way forward until EV's can get their act together regarding battery life and the woefully inadequate charging point provision in this country. I'm keeping my 12 year old car going until it becomes uneconomical to do so

After watching so many of your videos I see how having a good network of ‘go to’ people (mechanics/painters/valeters etc) helps you get a sense of how much each car is going to cost you and what’s going to be left in it for you. I’m sure it’s still a gamble but an educated one. Very interesting keep them coming Matt 👏🏻👍🏻

I bought my 2010 Astra 1.6 from Motorpoint in Derby in 2011 with 10 miles on the clock for £8,000. Now has 140,000+ on the clock. Apart from the usual wear and tear items, never had much wrong with it (saying that with crossed legs and fingers). I have it serviced every 5-6 000 miles. If looked after and not ragged, they are a decent car to get from a-b. Whoever buys Matts motor can look forward to many years of happy motoring.

@amarii-

7 ай бұрын

Do you still live in derby?

That is brilliant work Matt - my inclination was that the head was ok and just needed an 'Italian Tune' and oil change. To be honest I find this type of car far more interesting than so called supercars because they represent everyday honest motoring. Like a lot of people at my age I could easily afford a brand new car - but find it more interesting to keep an older car going. In fact all of the 'lane assist/start stop/updating' rubbish I do not like. Cars of this era are a golden spot for me - generally lighter and more fuel efficient than new cars, more reliable and involving with driving. One of our cars (an estate) carries everything you could ever need - has been 100% reliable - feels good to drive - and on a run will do 60 mpg. It has done over 120,000 miles (but it gets pampered) and I honestly cannot think of anything that could replace it. Keep up the great work!

A man used to the pain inflicted by cars. After the mirror, dents, discs, tyres, valeting requirements, et-al, he took the horror story, inside the rocker cover, on the chin and in his stride. Respect.

Wow, those tyres! People who skimp on tyres annoy me, that’s the only thing that keeps you on the road, basically doesn’t give two hoots about others on the road along with you and your passengers. That mirror is also shocking to leave it for that long. Those roof rails are a common issue for paint flake, 95% of Astras of this era have them. People need to spend more looking after their cars, or just walk/get the bus. I see these shoe string run cars daily. BFC means brake fluid change. Great video as always.

@davidoldboy5425

Жыл бұрын

No motorcyclist would ever buy cheap car tyres, they learn the hard way

Great to see daily uploads recently. Never have I watched someone's recent uploads for more than two months consistently except for you which says a lot about how engaging and consistent you are with each upload.

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

A petrol engined Astra H is a very good runabout. My wife had a 1.8 vvti with a 140bhp. It would do 30 mpg in town and was surprisingly quick. Had it for 5 years was 100% reliable.

@dunnockdan

Жыл бұрын

Great engine, sluggish but very economical - run one in the Vectra, routinely gets 50mpg on a run, quite remarkable for a nearly 2 tonne mid size family car.

@ses6jwg

Жыл бұрын

Needs regular oil changes or the vvt pulleys start to knock

@stevefollin5060

Жыл бұрын

@@dunnockdan Maybe sluggish on a Vectra as it's a lot heavier but perfectly fine on the Astra.

@Mr330d

Жыл бұрын

@@dunnockdan you consider 1346kg nearly two tonne?

@dunnockdan

Жыл бұрын

@@Mr330d I exaggerated a little :)

There goes my idea of selling you mine on the basis you'd do a video on it 😂 got one if you're interested however, same colour but nicer spec and condition! On another note I've had 3 of these and none have ever let me down. Brilliant little cars, cheap to run and repair, comfortable and still look modern 15 years later.

My grandad has one of these 54 plate, bought it for 3k about 8 years ago.. does around 4k millage a year. Has it serviced every year, still going and has had hardly anything go on it. Still on orginal clutch I believe . money well spent (if you need a car A to B) :)

Recently got rid of my 2018 Mk7 Astra K 1.4 Turbo Petrol 150HP Elite Nav Premium as I needed a bigger vehicle but in 5 years of ownership, service every 5k miles, and 40k miles later, It is hands down the most reliable car (owned several new and used cars before) I've ever owned. I've had 2 other Vauxhalls with no issues, also. Vauxhall is quite reliable if you look after them, like anything else. Unfortunately, a majority of Vauxhall owners don't service them ever and/or just run them into the ground, adding to their "terrible reliability" reputation. My dad had a 2000 MK4 1.4 Astra with 196,000 miles until about 2015 when someone crashed into him and wrote it off.

These cheap car videos are much better than supercar or luxury car reviews 😂

You did a fab job on that Astra Matt. The next owner is going to get a great car thanks to your thoroughness. All the best.

“[The repair to the mirror] could have been done by Vauxhall”. Beautiful. Love this channel.

Nice job. Despite being 14 years old, it still looks quite modern in design.

Used car prices are nuts, and that's not a bad reflection on you Matt. £3k for a 14yr old car. I remember paying that for a 5yr old car back in the day!

@chrishart8548

Жыл бұрын

I thought £1k would be more like it. At 14 years old it won't ever go down in value as long as it keeps going.

Hey, Matt, how about a summer special. - Pros and cons of Mx5's and other cheap soft tops. - Do they really get more expensive in summer. Can you buy a high mileage ragtop, or should you pay premium for low mileage ect ect.

@wagmiorngmi

Жыл бұрын

MX5

I’ve been bingeing your videos for the past few days, love the way you do your reviews, very relatable. I’ve got a 09 Astra Sport hatch and searched literally yesterday to see if you had made any videos on the Astra. Glad to see I didn’t have to wait long haha

Hi Mat regarding the comment advise BFC I think it could be brake fluid change great video as always hope you’re well Best wishes Ian

I bought one of these at just 6 months old and had it for 8 years. Despite what the anti vauxhall crew say it was the most reliable car I ever owned.

Always something to learn in your videos. Great news on the head gasket front. And well done for keeping so many tradespeople in business 👍

7:25 Another person who jumped on the slate Vauxhall (Opel) bandwagon. They're actually very underrated cars.

I laughed out loud when you said I don’t think the repaired electric mirror will work 😂

BFC- Brake Fluid Change. Do a Sniff test on the cooling system, oil looks clean (obvious by recent service but the Anti freeze is nice and pink and the Expansion Bottle clear and clean which is a good sign as well.

All that gunk in the oil filler cap is down to short journeys to the shops and back and the blocked breather pipe is probably testament to that

What a great job you’ve done of this! I had a 1.8 SXi in the same colour, this was a proper trip down memory lane 😊

Another one saved from the scrapyard and looking all great again! This will do someone for a few years without any fuss. Hope you’ll get the asking price for it✌️ I think the overall value of doing cars up like this is really under appreciated. You are making some money, all the businesses, and therefor people/families, you pay for doing their part earn some money and someone is buying a car they can trust in getting them economically from A to B. And there is a solid argument that this is far better for the environment than slapping it to the junkyard and manufacturing a new car. All in all, what’s not to like🤷🏻‍♂️

@gamesmaster1060

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I've always thought scrapping a car is a bit if a waste. Even if you need a new engine you are wating the body/chassis and all the other working parts. Unfortunately it's not always economicslly viable

Great vid and excellent tip on the oil check. Most including me would of ran a mile away after seeing the oil cap in that condition but as you say checking the dip stick is also must to confirm one way or another

@HermanIdzerda

9 ай бұрын

Indeed very nice video. In my opinion in this video Matt is really optimistic about the Astra. While in other videos he is very realistic, in this video there are red flags all over, and Matt goes like "Oh well there might be a profit in it", "does'nt look that bad" while I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole.

I always forget how smart this generation of Astra looks when they’re clean. It’s like a good but inexpensive suit that you can wear everyday and still look respectable.

Another life saved ! Love the honesty with your costs , great video!

Matt I started to learn to drive in this generation of Astra back in 2008! I think it was a 1.6 petrol. I just got used to driving it when my instructor changed it for a 107 🙈 I also owned a late Corsa C in metro blue, ace colour. Really enjoy your cheap car videos.

Had an Astra GTE in the 90s. And a few Cavaliers (top of the range) but in hindsight, not great. This is one of the best before and afters I think you've done, Matt. Almost picked the phone up. PS. I like the refurbed rims. Don't be too hard on yourself.

Hi Mat I have that model of Astra and found a way of checking the engine temp.The temp will show on the display screen if you do the following.Switch on the radio,press the setting button untill to hear an audible bleep.Then press the bc button 9 times.Knowing the temp us handy especially if you are in a traffic jam,when the temp starts getting hot I put the heater on full,it should bring the temp down.I hope that helps.Great videos Matt.

"99 problems but the clutch ain't one" Man I love this channel. Keep at it Matt

Rented one of these at Alicante airport years ago it was OK but a bit dull - I found the indicators annoying! You were lucky on the head gasket - my guess is that it did lots of short runs hence the blocked breather. Looked pretty good when you were done with it. I think you probably went further with your prep than a lot of dealers would so think the 2995 price tag is justified good luck with the sale!

Hello! Yesss! Finally ! a vauxhall astra h! Prettly cheap and reliable vehicles...had one since 2007 and done 125k miles with no major issues

@pedrooo5055

Жыл бұрын

after i have seen the video i saw that the car is a 1.4, same as mine...The same cosmetic flaws sadly are on mine aswell, but mine is the 90hp variant

Good luck with the sale, looks almost like new, great job by all your guys, particularly the mechanics!

Another great honest no frills car saved and given the Matt Magic, on to another owner.!

Looks nice actually and it’ll do for someone looking for a cheap runaround. Nice to see you saved the car. Wing mirror damage due to cataracts was hilarious 😂

@pixie706

11 ай бұрын

A careless 20 year old could do the same

I had one of these Astra H on a 10 plate. It was a 1.4 and when I brought it in 2015 it had 50k on the clock. That was until December just been when the head finally gave way with 170k on the clock and until then with regular servicing has been the most reliable car to date.

My heart just sank (like the profit margin) when i spotted the built in cappuccino maker under the bonnet (which is odd as it wasn't a "leggy" or badly abused car) but delighted it came good for you and once again another car saved and made really presentable. well done for not a lot of margin

I haven’t seen an Astra since the Saturn brand went out of business. They were the US version. They had cool, quirky cars. I miss them!

I always liked these, they’re good cars. You could pick them up for £8995 at a year old back in the day which seemed a really sensible purchase. I was never that sensible though.

@br164

Жыл бұрын

And now a 1 year old Astra is double that. Sickening

14:07 : 100% that's the HEAD GASKET! So much for the smaller Petrol engines being more reliable than the Diesels! The 1.4 always gets thrashed because it's too small for a car that size. Edit to say. OK I was Wrong there about the Head Gasket. But Every car I have seen in my life with a creamy engine oil cap prior to this was a blowing head gasket.

@Josh2002.

Жыл бұрын

Petrol engines aren’t the problem just them astras are unreliable bags of shit

07 Astra H- 1.8 vvti- 176,000 miles -still going strong, it's been a great, solid, reliable workhorse 👍

Another car saved from the dreaded scrap heap by High Peak. Amazing as at the beginning of the video and first impression i thought thats where it would heading.

I’ve bought loads of these over the years, £1100 I could buy 3 for that. 😂

@theitems4242

Жыл бұрын

fr, i got a mint black one for £200 in lockdown

@Cascroft-lp6ir

Жыл бұрын

I've just bought a 1.9 CDTI with full main dealer service history from new for £300. I wouldn't pay more than a grand for a perfect example let alone one in need of work & potentially a head gasket

@Mr330d

Жыл бұрын

@@Cascroft-lp6ir I’m sure you did

@Cascroft-lp6ir

Жыл бұрын

@@Mr330d I did but there is a catch.... the timing belt snapped, did very little damage but ended up being easier to just replace the complete cylinder head. It needed 2 tyres, a mirror and the MOT expires in July. Overall, £100 for a new head, £25 for mirror, £50 on new head bolts & headgasket, plus we got 2 nearly new Michelin tyres for free... say 20 quid for local tyre shop to fit them and dispose of the old ones. Add in a fresh MOT next month and it'll stand us somewhere between £550 & £600. Probably worth a grand.

@Yimello

Жыл бұрын

@@Cascroft-lp6ir Living in the past. A grand for any car in 'perfect' condition is a pipe dream now unless you get extremely lucky.

I always thought the vauxhall plastic wheel trims shaped to the " unique" steel wheels was a genius idea. Alloy wheel curb appeal from 10 feet, but a refurb on all 4 with a washing up sponge and 1 can of silver.

@davidyoung9561

Жыл бұрын

I remember reading an article on this several years ago. Great idea.

@gravemind6536

Жыл бұрын

Ford also did this around the same era on the Style variants of their Focus.

@wagmiorngmi

Жыл бұрын

I bought an Astravan once with those 5-spoke alloys. Thought it looked quite smart. I always power-washed it so never got close to the wheels. I'd been driving it a year before I realised they were actually plastic trims over steel wheels lol !😆

@chrishart8548

Жыл бұрын

​@Gravemind I've still got one 2008 1.8cdti getting a matching spare wheel is easy too. Just buy another steel and just move the wheel trim over. And £46 for a brand new wheel vs £280+ for an alloy.

Love this video format - always a treat. If I was buying a car for one of my daughters then a £3k Astra with 60k on the clock is perfect - and it has scrubbed up nicely.

Great videos, love your style of humour, cataracts etc.

Matt is what other car traders need to aspire to be like, no cheap or nasty repairs and goes the extra mile to sell the car to a good home, very honest, Always excited to watch a new video.

I own a 2010 Vauxhall astra active with 58k miles. It was owned by my grandma, and i can confirm that my 12v cover is STILL there😆great video mate!

Great video I've had a sri 1.6 sports hatch in silver 22 grand in 2010 really reliable and still turns heads. 135000 miles and solid.

Ive run the same Astra H (1.7cdti) for the last 12 years. The issue on all Astra`s of that age, was no coolant level sensor. People continued to drive oblivious when a hose fails, overheat the block and blow the head. I average a bust hose once a year, to the extent I carry a variety in the boot for on the spot replacement. Got into the habit of every so often putting the heat on momentarily to make sure there was still coolant in the tank!

@TB1M1

Жыл бұрын

Very stupid design, a fuel gauge but no coolant temperature dial. Typical GM product, they want it to break so you buy another.

@raduq3190

8 ай бұрын

You can see your coolant temp, in your navigation,

Funny how people still call them wing mirrors when they haven't actually been on the wings of cars for decades.

Top Quality video as always mate, keep it up👍

Another fantastic review ❤

What would you get done about the front and rear subframe rusting advisories? On a car this age I imagine replacing isn't worth it. Would you just have it brushed and waxoiled to try and extend it's life or what ?

My son bought a similar aged Astra 2 years ago. It had been standing still for a while, there was a little mayonnaise on the cap, but our research at the time indicated that it wasn't a head casket failure. This has been borne out, the car has been completely reliable and fault free .. the head gasket has been fine.

Well done Matt another wee car revitalised and saved. Bet it sells quickly!

Well done Matt. Really interesting.

My partner had one of these which was in really nice condition HOWEVER, it had the semi auto gearbox which was absolutely horrible to live with around town although it drove really well on A roads and motorways. Avoid the semi auto gearbox

Great video as usual. Were the wheeltrims that bad? Would a good clean not have sufficed, as you said it’s 14 years old and you would have saved £180 !

I had that model with same engine but from 2005 , what a great car ! Simple and very good , not a bit of rust and no problems in 8 years ... now my father is driving her and is still strong. Best car for the value

Excellent video as always Matt , good little motors these and good sellers .

3k for a 14 year old Astra. The world has truly gone mad.

@leonpalmer2429

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing . Before COVID this car would cost you £800

@jeremywentworth1833

Жыл бұрын

@@leonpalmer2429 Adsatly I sold my Astra Elite 1.9 CDTi 57 plate which forgetting about the VXR is the top of the range with 118,000 Xmas 2019 for £940 with a full MOT. If I had kept hold of it another 6 months probably got nearer £1500 but you don't know covid a few months later would send cars up in price but there is also greedy bastards who now ask too much for cars.

a good example of why low mileage isn't always as it seems....not being used dries out rubber and seals (tyres here are a good indication) and makes them brittle, no matter how much you service it cars arent made to be stood around.

Am I missing something. That’s a £1500 car at best tarted up. Car prices have went mental since Covid

Matt, when you talk about the old days back in the noughties, it makes me feel old 🙈. Glad you got the car sorted out 👍. Had a few Astras over the years. I probably liked MkIV the best.

Why the hell would you give £1100 for that heap of crap I wouldn't pay £1100 when you repair it lol great viewing as always

@Mr330d

Жыл бұрын

That’s why he’s the car dealer and you’re not

Under £3k? Any repairs/servicing won't break the bank. A good run around for young single or a family. Will sell quickly.

Great video as always 👍

Every time i log into the in store Mcdonalds app and it welcomes me back i have to say the words "alright guys hows it goin welcome baaack" always makes me chuckle

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

😂

Barely noticeable that spray job!

I bought a 250 quid Astra pre covid nonsense

Why do I find these videos so satisfying? I d k but I just love em.

Hi Matt great video onwards and upwards 10/10

Imagine doing one of your courses. It's not a very good advert you lose money on every other sale ha ha ha ❤😂🎉

Astra for 1k cheap??? How much are those trashcans selling for? Thought that these unreliable junks were somewhere between £300 and unsellable scrapyard donation.

I thought you'd sell it on to a colleague, but I'm surprised how you've managed to make this into a reasonable deal - well done!

Love this style of video!!!!!

£1,100 for a 14 year old astra doesn't sound cheap to me. suppose it has low milage

@sheffielduk3428

Жыл бұрын

What about 3 grand then 😂😂😂😂

Cheap NOT

In this day and age any profit isn't to be sniffed at, Love it when you keep an older car on the road as you know people who don't have much money are desperate for cars like this and it must be satisfying to see the end results of that.

Another Great Video 👍🏻

Before i watch ,i reckon you paid 500£ more than is worth ...