You do make me laugh mate. I'd buy a car from you all day long. Your honesty deserves credit!

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

lol thanks Paul

@Pauljn67

2 жыл бұрын

@@Calvi36 I rarely pay retail price for a car because the majority of dealers do sod all to warrant the price. This guy is a serious exception. Fair play.

@mattlawton4715

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChopsGarage that's a good car at a very good price. Hold you ground on it. Its her loss. You are a very good business I have sead before and will again I would buy from you. Keep well keep strong we need more of you.👍

@JC_Denton1979

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm not from UK and I want to buy a car from this guy! 😄

@sparklebudgie

11 күн бұрын

Me too 😊

I was an auto mechanic for almost 40 years. One thing I learned early on was that when someone says "I'm thinking about buying an XXX, what do you think of them?", what they really mean is "I have made up my mind I am going to buy an XXX and I just want you to tell me that's a good idea even if it isn't".

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

lol so true

@tlangdon12

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. There is a lot of psychology in selling (and buying) cars. In your position you will be a friend for life if you can tell them three good things about the car they are "thinking" of buying.

@MobilediscowirralCoUk

2 жыл бұрын

Most things on there way out after 10 years! Must admit had no issues with my ml320 2008 no dpf 🙌🏻

@leeiverson145

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on, Ive been a mechanic for about 30 years, People ask me the same thing, I say don't buy that, and then they go off and buy it anyway then ask you to fix it, Or they say my friend has one and it drives well, In other words im going to buy it regardless.

@Tara-li6pg

2 жыл бұрын

Yup I'm a mechanic that works up on a farm and talk to farmers about trucks all day long. My friends Mum asked. Should I buy this 15 year old Nissan Navara? Bear in mind she lives halfway up a mountain with unpaved roads and loads of snow in the winter so it will actually be used for its intended purpose. I advised her probably be best if I check it out with her to make sure the chassis is good in that famous area they break in half at. And also advised her it'd probably be wiser invest in a Hilux. But the Navara is such a bargain though.... aaaand the chassis is fucked in the exact spot I said it would be. Why bother asking me?

You are a rare thing! An honest used car seller, if I’m in the market for a little runaround, I’d definitely be willing to travel from London to you!

@fatherrob5128

2 жыл бұрын

Your not real

@darland3821

2 жыл бұрын

@@fatherrob5128 you're

@ARO323

2 жыл бұрын

Plainly Difficult in the chat! My favourite channel 😍

@leegilbert7551

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my sentiment watching this.

@AntonyThorburn

2 жыл бұрын

Huddersfield. i would,

Honesty is always by far the best policy, I admire how you run your business James and how honest you are with your customers and potential customers. It should stand you in good stead in the years to come. Great video as usual.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor

@ralphlazio505

6 ай бұрын

@trevorjarvis - “Honesty” is NOT “always the best policy”. You’d be an absolute fool to think that across the board; but, when it comes to business, you should be honest…. With everything else, you absolutely have to show discretion.

The car isn’t the problem, it’s the expectations of customers and their attitude. Whenever I buy a car, I just have a look over it, have a drive but I always assume that I’m going to have to put money into it because cars nearly always need something doing, particularly if it’s 10yrs+ old.

Shocking engines on the coopers which in turn are shared with Peugeot in the 207GTi. Expect gummed up inlet ports, fuel pump issues but the worst has to be the garbage timing chain and guides which can fail under 40k miles. Avoid like the plague.

It’s so refreshing to hear what dealers have to put up with all the time. I once had a guy wanting to look at a bright yellow 5.0l Mustang convertible that I had on the pitch. His first question was “how big is the boot, and what’s the fuel economy like?” To which replied “small and horrendous” He just stood there open mouthed looking at me. I then said “if boot size and fuel economy are important to you, this is the wrong car!”

@factorylad5071

2 жыл бұрын

It's not the sort of thing you would want to drive with a lead boot anyway.

@johnstairs

2 жыл бұрын

I once had a customer ask me would his golf clubs and trolley fit in the boot of a Mazda MX5. I replied have you ever thought about taking up darts!!

tales like this are so familiar to me, people with champagne taste but lemonade money.... I don't miss selling cars at all...

@derf9465

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 lovely point of view so true.

@rickyrickardo8347

2 жыл бұрын

I SD cars for 12 years. It amazes me how uneducated people can be. They don't want the truth, they want you to tell them what they want to hear.

I have been buying used minis for over 10 years and this car looks very clean and a great price! I would also say the salesman has a very honest and respectful attitude. For what’s it’s worth I would love to deal with such salesman in the future.

I cought myself once drooling over one. Then one of the salesmen working there walked by and told me it is not worth it and to stick with the Toyota I had. Quite the sobering experience.

@lynby6231

24 күн бұрын

The Peugeot/BMW vvt engine was rubbish and the gearboxes were chocolate, I wouldn’t touch one with a barge pole

Brilliant dealer! Honesty & patience is fantastic, the temptation to put the phone down must've been very tempting!

"Oh my gawd!" Arthur Daley would turn in his grave to hear such honesty whilst selling cars, but he was fictional whilst you, good sir, are a living legend!! Stay true, stay honest to yourself and others and the "world's your lobster" Much of what you said here is SO true.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony

@Banglish123

2 жыл бұрын

🤣No this ones not for sale, 'er indoors is' avin it. 6oclock? Meet me outside the Winchester and I might let you have it.

@mattclark7634

2 жыл бұрын

@@Banglish123 lol

@mattclark7634

2 жыл бұрын

lol

@tonydacosta9883

2 жыл бұрын

@@Banglish123 lmfao 😂🤣

Yep. Mechanic for almost 50 years here. My sister always asked my opinion, then doesn't listen to me. I stopped repairing her rides for free after she bought the second oil-gushing Range Rover. I think they just want a positive affirmation for their bad decisions, then play the victim card.

@Amazingfeet

Жыл бұрын

My sisters are the same 🤣🤣

@chrissammels5444

11 ай бұрын

Well said.

So refreshing in this day and age to hear such honesty and say things as they are, rather than just bluff it. This is how a business should be run, being open and transparent. When a potential customer says, can you guarantee it won’t be wrong? Well no, the only guarantees in life are the proverbial death and taxes. A great video James.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

You deserve every sale you do. Listening to potential clients you engage with have expectations of younger lower mileage vehicles. You are absolutely correct in dealing the way that you do. Respect.

If only there were more honest car dealers like you then buying a used car wouldn't be such an unpleasant experience.

@trevor3104

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more mate

@antanasrapkevicius3897

2 жыл бұрын

if all the dealers were like that, you would never own any car as all of them would just talk you out of owning one. All cars will break down and all will cost money to maintain. period

Thanks for an honest and informative video. I find it very refreshing that you've made a simple, five minute video that discusses an important topic that is actually relevant to common car purchasers. I'm a mechanic and I can relate about people wanting you to lie to them. I had a fellow contact me yesterday and asking if it's ok to drive his van around town even though it's leaking coolant from a cracked radiator I checked out last week. SMH! 😣

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Omg people are classic. Cheers

Your honesty on the video has meant you'll be the first dealer I consider when looking for a new car! So refreshing to see (and rare)!

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you!

You are so refreshingly honest James....Many others wouldn't be and that's credit to you. My stepfather said 'buy second hand and buy someone else's troubles'.....It stood me in good stead over the years.

I admire your honesty. These older Cooper S models both, Gen1 and Gen2, are now at the stage where they are really only suitable for those who are able/prepared to do their own maintenance and repairs. Mini parts are cheap, its the labour that is going to cost. It would be very easy to spend more than the car is worth. Sell it as a 'trade sale' sold as seen with no warranty. I have a 2004 R53 which I've 'saved', spent hours taking it all apart to put stuff right, its not difficult but it is time consuming. And fun!

@TheGunner9545

3 ай бұрын

I had no idea what I was buying when during covid, I got a 2010 R56 with only 76k miles on it. Good looking and clean car. Within 1500 miles, timing chain went. Then 4 months later, the AC compressor went. Then the clutch. All within 6 months. Due to cost, I did the timing chain and clutch myself with the help of KZread. 2 months ago I got the dreaded oil leak that ended up being the turbi feed line. Dealer wanted $2044 for that repair and the seal. Both parts were about $50, so I did that myself as well. Still love the car to death but I have so much money in it, I have to keep it running.

@David-fj5lz

3 ай бұрын

Wait until you get electric problems just like stopping on a motorway which happened go my granddaughter suddenly but she got ii re-started but was never the same and now despite various indorcgiond by her father who is a motor engjneedz and his friend who had a garage could not find the 0:30 fault and was sold on but is still too dangerous to drive

You sir are a true gentlemen, the industry needs more of your kind. Thanks so much for your honesty and integrity.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You have hit the nail on the head. People’s expectations are so high these days, directly influenced by these endless bloody 3 year finance deals. These days it’s everyone else’s fault but theirs. It’s the same with people who object and moan about paying for servicing when a car is made up of thousands of moving parts! Of course they will wear and break. I work at Copart and the number of perfectly decent cars that are jettisoned because they are seen as old and unreliable (a 6 year old Civic) - the mind boggles.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yep throw away society

I appreciate the honesty and can see that your very sincere. The other issue apart from the buyer/customer is the warranty sold with the majority of second hand cars. Warranty firm's will try and weasel their way out of any and every issue and aren't really worth the paper their written on.

Honesty is the best policy and I'm glad you are honest!! I don't understand why people buying used cars can't understand that they WILL incur costs more often than a brand new car. I bought a 2006 Clio from a used car dealer super cheap who was honest about the poor condition it was in - "it's a runner but no guarentees after a year, she needs some work - but no rust or major concerns". Totally happy with that advice and got it for a bargain price. Spent a bit more at another honest garage after a year to have things serviced and fixed, now runs great and have been told it'll last. Still a bargain all costs considered.

James, I think you are one of the most honest car dealers I have come across and good on you for letting possible customers know the pitfalls or possible pitfalls IF they buy a particular car, I recently purchased a lovely car, infact my dream car (Lexus LS430) otherwise I would most definately have had a look at your stock. Keep up the great work buddy "thumbs up"

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Had a LS430 as a company car probably best car I ever had

@terryatkinson3182

2 жыл бұрын

That's a dream car for me too, so quiet and well made. My old boss had the first one of those in Ireland as he saw them in Japan and he said they were going to give Mercedes a run for their money.... he also bought a Nissan skyline and we never even heard of them then. An absolute rocket of a car.

@armchairgeneralissimo

2 жыл бұрын

@@terryatkinson3182 I got paid to drive a Nissan GTR during my time driving cars from We buy to BCA, it hands down trumped all the AMG Mercs and Aston Martins I've driven.

@Pete-wk7pf

2 жыл бұрын

Years ago, I had an LS400 - absolutely bomb proof and they gave lifetime breakdown cover in the certain knowledge it would never be used, 😂

@euanscotland

2 жыл бұрын

I bought my dream car recently, as much as I love it. And I do... as soon as I bought it it left a small hole in my life 🙃

Had mine since 2013 and still love it!! It's regularly serviced by BMW. A few minor repairs last service. Brake pads changed. Tyres changed. But nothing shocking. A cracking little car.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's all about the care

@christianjadot4459

3 ай бұрын

As a Mini Owner, I love it. It was my first, and only, new car. (Meaning with 0 miles off the Mini dealers lot.) Brakes go quick. You should change the plugs and coils fairly regularly. It does burn through oil, but don't add to much. (Or you will be changing the plugs and coils.) And lastly it takes a surprising amount of labor to get to any of the accessories. Oh ... and the computer is very particular and will shut the car down if anything is out of whack. Still a really fun car to drive.

You are the kind of dealer I love. I know a bit about cars and mechanicals but your straightforwardness is great to hear. I've just subscribed.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Such honesty ! i thought i was hearing things or i were dreaming !! A rarity indeed, and i hope it brings you many customers with cash & common sense ! good luck, you and your business deserve to thrive.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate!

I had a Mini Clubman D 4 years 100,000 miles no problems Had to go because the clutch wore out and the replacement with a duel mass flywheel was more than its value. We loved that little car!

Great video, and you summarise very well the main problem of this 'heart over head' mentality. The problem is now, if somebody buys a car without understanding the possible costs, it falls on the dealership/salesperson, totally ridiculous. The law allows customers to act like babies, that's why I moved to selling vans. You can be honest, you can prep well, and if anything does go wrong, nobody comes knocking.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

I bought a nearly new mini cooper from a main dealer 19 years ago. It was a nightmare. The steering was out, three run flat tires went pop at £160 each, the radiator leaked almost stranding me on a busy motorway and the brake warning light was on consistently with no brake problems. One of the worst modern cars I've ever owned. Bought a year old 1.8 petrol TT. Never had a problem. I've now had it for seven years. Fantastic to drive, very practical and great fun. Live and learn. 🙂👍

Thank you for being so HONEST!!!😇👍🇨🇦 Cheers from Canada

The problem is that many of the people buying a £3000 mini will be young adults with limited budgets and, as you say, this is probably not the car for them. You need someone who can view this as an affordable toy; who isn't going to be relying on it for getting to work and who can accept and absorb a certain amount of age-related cost. Someone in their 50s a bit like me I suppose.... except that I don't want a Mini!

Well done for your honesty. That is not the car for inexperienced driver. That would have come back to you in the future, you did the right thing

@allosaurusfragilis7782

2 жыл бұрын

I remember when I worked for bsm decades ago, teaching a fairly wild 17 girl to drive. I was constantly trying to slow her down. She had a Renault 5 to practise in, fair enough. So, one day we finish at her ranch style bungalow, with several cars parked....and there's a capri 2.8 sitting there...brand new. Wow, I said, dad's treating himself! Oh no, that's for me, when I pass my test, she replies. I was speechless.

Hats off to you for being honest. Agree with your approach 100% and wish all dealers were completely honest so buyers can make an informed decision.

Your approach is the correct one. To be applauded. Great job

Love your honesty. More of that please!

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I heard even buying a brand new mini without a extended warranty is chance, that is why I stay far far away from the Mini in general.

Please keep up the honesty! You are a dealer for car addicts like me - and people who probably wouldn’t buy a Mini Cooper S of that age if they didn’t have a contingency fund for it

You are so right. In the past, on the occasions of selling my car or bikes (as a private person, not a business) I have been totally open about their history and condition, having factored these into the price range. And even though the history and condition has always more than stacked up against the competition, I realise that my honesty rarely paid. I have come to the point that whilst I won't lie about a vehicle I'll be much more hesitant about pointing out any small issues or pitfalls with-it, certainly without being asked first.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes unfortunately you have to be that way

I would never get into a conversation about common problems as any vehicle has these. If they are that concerned then they are probably timewasters anyway.

Interesting to hear this take on things, really hadn’t thought of it like that, but you hit the nail on the head (or the Mini on the roof 😆)

Refreshing attitude and very true. Its not just cars, those having junk food don't want to know how bad it is for you etc. I remember telling a customer ready to buy a digi camera early 2000s, I told him about having to get rechargeable batteries and a memory card as well which put him off, and got told off by my boss.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I can see that happening in a retail environment.

Thank you for your insight and this really put buying a used car into perspective for me

2 months ago bought a 60 plate Mini with 127,000 miles on the clock that came in as a trade in. Looked after by its previous owners it defies its mileage and runs sweet ( so far now on 129,500 miles ) but I am under no illusion that someday it could cost serious money to fix. Brand new ones go wrong even before they are in the hands of the owners!

@bulldurham2465

Жыл бұрын

Over 135,000 on mine...hope no jinx.

@Hoodedclaw10

Жыл бұрын

@@bulldurham2465 we have just clicked over 134k this week. Engine still strong, bit of a suspension knock though sure its something basic

Every couple of years for 30 years, my father in law would ring me up - I’ve seen a car, can you come with me and check it out. As someone that doesn’t know too much about cars, my blood would run cold. Can’t even go into the full list of problems I’ve found - like 4 years missing history, crappy oil etc, if it looks shiny and inside looks nice, he’ll buy the bloody thing! Off we go having just bought another 14 year old Range Rover, Discovery etc. Finally, after 30 years, he’s just done a PCP-on a brand new Skoda, can’t explain the relief I feel!

@terryatkinson3182

2 жыл бұрын

I know enough about cars but there's always the possibility of buying a dud... 3 things I say to someone, have you got the money? Know what you need carwise? Checked out the insurance? Nothing worse than trying to buy a car for a dreamer who's wasting everyone's time.

@armchairgeneralissimo

2 жыл бұрын

14 year old Range Rovers... Your dad is far braver than me with money.

@bordersw1239

2 жыл бұрын

@@armchairgeneralissimo . I know, to be fair, engines and gearboxes have been OK, problems mostly suspension, reverse camera and electrics. Constant brakes and tyres too!

Do you know what pal, I love the fact you are honest please please please don't ever stop!!! I run a 52 plate L200 it is just getting to the point where it is costing money. However my Evo VIII never wanted for anything. Please keep up the good work

Very well done. Totally agree. Because sales lies so much they think if your honest, there's even more underlying issues.

All cars depreciate in value and cost money to keep going including the annual MOT tax. The internet can always stop a nervous customer buying if they dig deep. Nice little Mini, always fancied the supercharged S myself.

I learnt my lesson years ago not to try and advise the customer that my car is not suitable for them . these days I will not get involved even though they are probably buying the wrong car for themselves or their children, people don’t want honesty They just wanna come along see a shiny car which they think in their own minds are suitable for their own use. So I really wouldn’t get involved anymore they’ve done their homework they know what car they want let them buy it! Look at the big dealerships they will sell the younger person a car which is not suitable for them at all but it has the biggest profit in for themselves

@alejandropalazonurtubi3520

2 жыл бұрын

Maibe a good strategy in the short term, but in the middle-long term I have my doubts, a happy customer, would come back to buy more cars from you and they tell all their family and friends about you, an unhappy customer would do just the opposite.

Being open, honest and transparent, keeps one's conscious guilt free.

I love your honesty that’s the problem when people don’t know anything about cars they think they are being taken for a ride when thing in today’s market it’s probably cheaper buying new. It’s similar in the power wheelchair industry lucky mine is provide by the NHS however there’s has been things go wrong. If I was a private buyer I’d still go for the char that I have provided because I know most of the pitfalls and would have a contingency fund in place before buying it

Think you've made some valid points I've had new cars and had a couple of nightmares. So I certainly wouldn't expect a second hand car with the mileage and age to be problem free. To be honest I think your more than honest and fair, more patient than I would probably be.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Hard sometimes bud

I’ve bought a couple of these Minis from BCA and had my fingers seriously burnt,you are right to bring these issues to the customers attention but as you say people Don’t want to hear it,after the gearbox problems I have had I avoid them like the plague,I cannot believe BMW are the parent company allowing Junk like this to be built in their name. Your right put it in your wife’s name and sell it privately later,they can be horrendously expensive to repair,it’s like playing Russian Roulette with 5 bullets in the gun and one empty chamber,your a brave man selling one of these that old and giving a 6month warranty on it but everyone knows their own business best,I just won’t take the risk with them anymore.

@generalzod7959

2 жыл бұрын

I'd advise to stay away from all German cars.

@TheAllEngineering

2 жыл бұрын

Keeping a European car on the road, particularly German ones, is like playing whack a mole. Every time that you fix something then another issue pops up.

@markfox1545

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, you don't need to take the risk with them any more, you need to spend time learning how to contract you are to you're.

@factorylad5071

2 жыл бұрын

You will be glad to know that there is a quick fix to this problem. Join up with breakdown nationwide recovery and go everywhere on the back of a trailer.

@davidellis279

2 жыл бұрын

@@factorylad5071 It still doesn’t cover the cost of replacing the gearbox but I see where your coming from,I’m a trader and as I have said previously I will Never buy a Mini from BCA or anyone else again to sell after the problems I’ve had with the others I’ve sold,once bitten is enough for me,total junk one thing after another but those gearbox’s are something else.

Well done you for being honest . I was in the motor trade for 50 years and I would rather buy a car off someone who is honest and tells me the pitfalls.

this was absolutely fascinating!! Subscribed!

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

As soon as she started saying what you should do to it , then you should have just said NO . This car is not suitable and you wont sell it to them . Just look at the hassle before they've even bought it , can you imagine the grief after they bought it EVERY WEEK !! Just say NO THANKYOU !!

Been watching a few of your video's recently. Interesting stuff really liking your content. Nice honest chap, GL with the channel 👍

@markfox1545

2 жыл бұрын

Video's 🤣🤣🤣

I would love a video where you talk about buying used cars, advice and tips etc, especially hatchbacks. You’re so honest!

I am extremely amazed at your honesty and advice. I wish this was more common but it isn't. My regular salesman knows next to nothing about the cars in his dealership and,yes, I am talking about new cars. I just take the piss when he messes up and we laugh but I still worry about other buyers. I do get good part ex's and finance and that is why I stick with him. As I get older I will need to trade to older cars. Do you post your stock anywhere. It would be interesting to peruse. I have only found your channel recently and I enjoy your work.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. www.arcarsales.co.uk and the facebook Alfa Ragazzi page

Honest guy, good warranty, fair prices, what more do they want.

As a 2007 mini owner I can confirm that require constant attention, but boy when they behave what a grin factor they have. If I was looking for another I’d bite your hand off. 👍👍. Keep up the good work.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant drive aren't they. Many thanks

I have to say you are spot on with what people want to hear. The amount of people I hear complaining about the cost of running a car. Even basic things like "oooo the services are expensive" !!!!! Did you not check the cost of servicing before you purchased said vehicle. As for Minis my daughter had an almost new Mini from a main dealer with bugger all miles on it. That ended up going back to mini a number of times for warrantee work. Hers was mainly all the funky interior lighting that played up. She then changed it for a convertible, (again nearly new), and that had issues with the automatic roof.

I reallty respect your honesty as a dealer, this is something I've not encounteredI love your explaination of why dealers sometimes have to lie and exagerate otherwise sales would'nt go through in many cases! I think it comes down to education and cultural issues. Cars have never been more reliable and people have become so used to that level of reliability most don't think twice about the amount of moving parts and potential issues as a car ages. You just get in turn the key and go, but one day it doesn't and its like the whole world is collapsing the way people react! Progress in the world of cars has created this expectation, I'm sure you'll remmember back 20/30 years plus that a car that got to its 10th birthday was very rare! Too high an expectation it seems.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Well my daily is 50 yrs old lol!!

@usuallyfixingtinkering

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChopsGarage I know! - but how many times has that MGB been rebuilt to get there lol! Fabulous car, up until a few years ago my dad had a rare 73 MGB GT Automatic. Less of a full sporty experience but very smooth and great in town! Great to see your using yours instead of being a museum piece like most!

I've got 2 Mini Cooper S's on 54 and 05 plates the 05 with 81k on the clock never had any trouble the 54 has 48k and needed a complete engine rebuild due to the supercharger running dry, you just can't tell with these cars when they'll go!

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Very true bud

@trevor3104

2 жыл бұрын

Supercharger not on service list with mini either, even though it has a screw in plug to top up oil,,,,,in a service

@TheAdamRawks

2 жыл бұрын

Engine rebuild for a dry Supercharger? You got done!

@timegan1185

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAdamRawks I was told due to the supercharger running dry a piston blew through the block, which it did, but I don't know if that was the direct cause its what the mechanic told me

OMG you are a rare breed, car dealer which shares the pros & cons of buying second hand 😊 Good on you 👌

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I've done this professionally myself for over 35yrs, what you say is so incredibly spot on, I've lost count of the amount of people who say to me " Are you trying to put me off" to which I always reply " Not at all, I'm trying to get you to understand exactly what you're buying" that way I have, and continue to have very few unsatisfied customers ..... Which is why if ever there are any problems the public will always start their sentence with the immortilised words " This car you SOLD me" rather than " This car I purchased" ...... as for Cooper S, ton of problems that will need sorting at some point, comes with the territory, whereas early 2007 / 08 / 09/ and some early 2010's diesels were capable of phenomenal mileage and pretty much bullet proof, sadly it all went downhill on the later BMW engines from 2010/11 onwards and why the classifieds are littered with " non runners and those needing complete engines " ..... good post though, and that old saying is quite correct .... The truth hurts.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers bud

Perfect explanation. Really honest guy and personally I'd prefer to hear the truth. I just got myself a little Honda Jazz 2004. I was told it had a few MOT advisorys and that a ABS light keeps coming on. However I took the risk. The advisorys ain't affecting how the car drives and the ABS light as now gone off permanently only come on for first couple seconds when starting car then goes off. Any older car is a risk and thats the thing people should know. I was always wanting a perfect like new car for little money and I have now realised that's just not gonna happen. If I did ever come into a couple of grand for a car I'd definitely come to u for a car. Well depending on how far in the UK u live but u do delivery so that would always be an option lol. But honestly u seem trust worthy by what you do and say. As for your content absolutely amazing. Keep the videos coming.

When I sold guitars , one guy wanted to trade in his old one for a new one . When it came down to it , he wanted new guitar price for his old one , and old guitar price for the new one . "You don't deserve to be in business " , he said ,as I threw him out .

@greva2904

2 жыл бұрын

Did he play Stairway to Heaven while he was in the shop?!

@RealButcher

2 жыл бұрын

Grev A Hahahahhaa,, that's sooo forbidden... LOL

@chasleask8533

2 жыл бұрын

@@greva2904 Smoke on the water . On one string.

@DM-wp9vq

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the old guitar. If we're talking about an old, perfect condition Les Paul for a cheap new Fender, then snag it up. If it's apples to apples (a 5 year old beaten up Fender for a new one) then dude was on crack.

@alfsmith4936

2 жыл бұрын

"Hey I've got a Gibson Les Paul to trade" Pulls out Epiphone LP special.. "But it clearly says 'By Gibson' on the truss rod cover.. No.. How about this limited edition 50th anniversary Squire by Fender Stratocaster that's the same as the one Jimi Hendrix used to play?... It's not knackered. It's reliced and Jimi liked high action.. There's a 1962 one on Ebay for £25.000 right now!.... I've got a vintage Marshall Valvestate and Vox Cambridge that looks the same as the Beatles ones in the boot too.. There's no need to be like that.. I payed a lot of money new for these!.. OK, I'll put them back on Ebay then.."

That’s one of the reasons cars depreciate as they get older . When a person buys a vehicle considerably less than its new original price , they should factor in wear and tear repair costs . Or they should buy brand new at a massive premium.

@worldhello1234

2 жыл бұрын

The BMW Mini is not exactly the pinnacle of reliability or budget repair bills . 🥳

@colincampbell3937

2 жыл бұрын

@@worldhello1234 look

You're an honest auto dealer. Much respect to you. I think that if a car that old, has just a 6 months warranty, then I should expect costs after the 6th month so it wouldn't be for me. People tend NOT to follow the correct service intervals for whatever reason and expect a car to run forever without looking after it. Usually, I feel it's a toss-up between a newer car and a bigger loan OR an older car, no loan, but a slush fund for repairs required. It's one or the other. 😊

Really liking your content and honesty. Where abouts do you advertise your cars? Thanks and keep up the great work.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Facebook and Motors

It's funny isnt it. Cooper S as a 1st car is insane. I own a 2001 Cooper and am part of several car groups. It's amazing how many times 1st time buyers join the group and say they want a 1st or 2nd Gen Mini. Every group member talks them out of it. These cars are not 1st time owner cars because they are so expensive to keep and need more maintenance than alot of other cars which are more suitable as a 1st car. Glad you talked her out of it though.

@Bambotb

Жыл бұрын

From 2014 onwards they're reliable

Your little Mini+ looks like a good deal, considering the price of cars in general these days. With your advice and a trustworthy garage she could keep that going for many years. Optionally just buy her daughter a brand new Mini Clubman for £20,000 which will need servicing anyway !

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

Hi Janes your honesty knows no limits you are an absolute gentleman I salute you

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hann

I've had two. An 03 plate R53 factory JCW that I had chipped and modified to 230 bhp but blew a plug and after repair was never the same again. Chopped that in for a 57 plate Cooper S and that suffered exactly what you mention here, a busted timing chain at 20mph and a wrecked engine. Full R56 Cooper S recon engine at the time. fitted, would have set me back more than the car was worth (£3.5k) so sold it on for parts as is. Moral of this story is yes, great fun to drive pocket rockets but oh my God are they a pain in the arse to own and every time I'm tempted by a MINI such as the one you've got there I have to remind myself of my previous woes.

BMW/Rover and the timing chain for life. It is true though. When it goes the engine life is over. My Rover 75 diesel went at 204k miles - no noise - no warning. Great video. You're right and deserve to do well.

@recall2880

2 жыл бұрын

Did it have regular oil changes ?

@bryandavies6074

2 жыл бұрын

@@recall2880 Of course. With the correct oil, a new filter and within the service schedule. Why did you ask?

@recall2880

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryandavies6074 Out of sheer interest in engines that’s all. No offence meant :)

@bryandavies6074

2 жыл бұрын

@@recall2880 None taken. The concept of a cam chain and tensioner/follower set that lasts forever is one I find implausible. So did Land Rover in their use of the same engine. But not MG Rover.

I've always wondered. How do you manage to park so close to the wall, have someone guide you?

@martintaper7997

2 жыл бұрын

A rear parking camera.

Absolute honesty. Wish all car dealers were as informative and sincere as yourself. Not sure about other cars. But for the Mini’s you were absolutely bang on. As the Mini Cooper S is an absolutely amazing drive of a car. But sadly, it really does have a lot of ‘potential’ issues. Respect to your honesty!

@ChopsGarage

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

The hassle is that the time wasters are really just getting honest, professional advice from you for free. They're that online type buyer who goes into the store tries on the clothes and then eventually buys online at 20% less or buys a suit for a wedding and returns it on the Monday. I've subscribed - your 10min advice has been very valuable, thank you.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew!

People !!!! They all want something for nothing and when it goes wrong they want someone else to blame. AAAgggghhhhh

You have dodged a potential bullet with them by the sounds of it and I understand why. The right buyer will come and hopefully with common sense. Would never have put my sons in that as a first car only something with 60bhp max.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes crazy power for first car

@MrGamermoto

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChopsGarage Not always the worst. My first and still current car 8 years later was a Mazda RX8. There's something to be said for driving something that forces you to drive properly or at least a higher standard than a slow hatchback front wheel drive requires to stay on the road. That said, you absolutely did the right thing questioning the first car and being honest. Nice to see and in truth for most it isn't sensible and because driving tests are too easy to pass.

@sidneybell64

2 жыл бұрын

The garage I use say never buy the new style mini

@worldhello1234

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, the horsepower figure is not the problem . 60 horses won't cut it in anything that is not a Caterham. You have to factor in weight.

well done for been very honest and upfront with your customers..

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Chops Garage - You're a legend! Honest and frank! A very rare breed of car salesman indeed. Is there any type of small car you NEVER buy ? I note you don't seem to get a lot Kia or Suzuki's ?

Probably the nicest decent car dealer in the UK

I would suggest you don’t go into too much depth in your selling, sometimes too much information is dangerous, Your so correct no one wants honesty but I would buy a car from you no problem.

I think the general public sometimes expect too much. I now have 3 vehicles, a 2008 Astra I've had from new, a 2013 Astra I got from a family member to replace "the old banger of an Astra" (their words not mine) and a 67 Transit. Luckily "the old banger" is a dream driver and only costs me wear and tear parts and the newer one cost me a few bob with injector replacement and other stuff connected with it. Sometimes older cars you just get lucky with. You did right telling them about the possible pitfalls of owning an older performance car.

@LOTPOR0402

2 жыл бұрын

The trouble is the motor trade has got a bad reputation always has and always will .The customer is always right [not] and always gets what they want when they complain .A genuine complaint is a genuine complaint

Spot on mate been in trade over 20 years in several areas they only want to hear the good things I was as honest as I could be and never had any comebacks. But out of sales now and not missing it 👍

Funny that so many people will rush into buying a car with little or no research, and little or no idea about whether the vehicle is suitable for them. For most of us it is the second most expensive purchase other than the home, so do your homework and think about what you want...rather than being a tyre kicking time waster!

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Trouble is they want to do no homework and make a dealer 100% responsible. Like most things in life now you are not expected to be responsible for your decisions

Being honest can cost you a fortune.I consider myself an honest estate agent and apart from peace of mind it gets you nowhere.

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@bonvoyage5377

2 жыл бұрын

Honest estate agent!!! thats a contradiction in terms

What a gentleman you are, where I come from the sharks would tell you anything to sell you a car. I looked at these a few years back and there were so many red flags. Importantly, my mechanic told me not to buy one so, ended up with not one, but two Abarths. A 2011 Eseesse and a 2017 595 Tourismo. Apart from having to do brakes prematurely (in comparison to my Japanese cars), it been all positive.

Bravo sir I love your honesty ..and I take ur point about u can’t tell the public total honesty most are sheep ..just subscribed so will be busy watching from now on 👏🏻👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The Wife bought a 9 year old mini a few years back. Boy was I glad when we got rid, nothing but trouble and a money pit. I new at that age it would need some money spent on it but was never prepared for the amount of problems it had in the 18 months she owned it. When the car was running fine it was a pleasure to drive and the funny thing is the Wife still says it's her favourite car she's ever owned.

@LOTPOR0402

2 жыл бұрын

It was a used vehicle , any vehicle thats had a hard life can give problems .Always look for service history and more important a folder full of bills

@generalzod7959

2 жыл бұрын

@@LOTPOR0402 not all cars are equal. Minis are terrible cars. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.

@LOTPOR0402

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalzod7959 Na you bought a bad one

@generalzod7959

2 жыл бұрын

@@LOTPOR0402 I've never bought one at all. If you really want to know which cars hold up, check out their resale values. Poorly designed vehicles see their resale values drop like a stone. And minis get really cheap when they're off warranty.

Generally that mini would have had the chain and tensioner done on warranty from the manufacturer, hence it's not a problem. They need the fluids checking regularly but are a fantastic reliable car otherwise. This one looks to be a great buy to me! Rare thing honesty !!

@ferrumignis

2 жыл бұрын

MINI's are not particularly reliable cars in general, they almost invariably fall into the lower half of the reliability indexes (along with their parent company BMW). The Prince engine used in the Cooper S is particularly notorious, as well as timing chain issues and oil consumption problems it also suffers from inlet valve and port carbon fouling.

You are bang on with what you are saying - there’s always a gamble - mileage and service history help - bought one of these for £125 as a none runner put anew engine in for a total cost of £300 - there are tonnes of pitfalls and the quality is terrible - you have to be handy on the tools - good for being honest - shame the customers are not doing the research !!

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Pete

When a dealer tells me how wonderful the car is i usually walk away. Dealers lie as much as politicians. You seem an alright chap.

Customer would have been better off with the Dacia as a first car, cheap cheerful and worth bugger all

@tonybuttie3038

2 жыл бұрын

or Hyundai i10 or i20, i used to run a Hyundia Accent i got for almost free, i had it 2yrs always worked, it only stopped due to the front l/h Suspension arm rusting away. as i was many miles from home i couldn't fix it, i forced drove it to a scrap yard 1 mile away and the guy gave me £50 for it, so i could get home on the train. RIP Hyundai

@thornbird6768

2 жыл бұрын

Daughter should be looking at a Ford , easy repairs , cheaper to run , why does she need 1.4 engine ? It’s a first car !

@terryatkinson3182

2 жыл бұрын

@@thornbird6768 Ford ain't that cheap anymore. The 1.4 dacia isn't that powerful plus it's that new, repair won't be needed unless she bangs it off something.

@beano6452

2 жыл бұрын

@@thornbird6768 but the mini looks nice. Not wanting to be sexist, that’s all some women care about.

You do need to have money put aside for one of these mini's. My one has cost me an arm and a leg. Needs timing chain done now. If anyone knows somewhere I can get that done around basildon essex area, let me know. Great video 👍

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tlangdon12

2 жыл бұрын

A friend has a Alfa Romeo Mito that is also proving that higher performance vehicles cost quite a bit more to run...

Great honestly. Thank you for this feedback.

Your the only real honest car sales man ive ever seen lol.. So true we look for sales man to assure us its a good car when after its sold they hide in the bushes 😂😂👍

@ChopsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

lol!! I think most try to be honest mate, the public can make it hard