State of that car tells you everything you need to know….

As an x mechanic I would definitely give everyone a tip, ear defenders (and obviously eye) you don’t have to be old to damage ears, and power tools/ nut guns ratchets all can cause damage … it’s something you can’t get back…. People think they will be fine, trust me.

@thewaywardgrape3838

2 ай бұрын

Agree 100%. I spent a few years swining a lump hammer on an assembly line. The ambient noise resulted in tinitus before 30!

Love this channel. I have to admit, I just sold my old Ford Ranger , I had it 9 years and never changed the filters, the oil filter i changed three or four times when i changed the oil. I sold it as spares or repair although it was still a good truck. Whenever I turned the fan on you could hear all the rubbish being thrown around, it was my work vehicle. Keep it going guys 👍

I had a colleague once come to me that her car runs rough. I checked the engine oil and it had metal shavings in it. I looked at the dashboard and it showed 50,000 miles. I asked her when the last time she did an oil change was, and then she asked me, "Oil change?"😂😂😂😂

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂💀💀💀😭💀💀

@ClaudeSac

Ай бұрын

I don't believe a single word you're saying.

@DJB1609

13 күн бұрын

@@ClaudeSacThis channel has seen it. Look up the Red Mercedes - 3 years old and never serviced. It happens often.

@daniellantos26

10 күн бұрын

@@ClaudeSac you don't have too.

@daniellantos26

10 күн бұрын

@@DJB1609 I take it to the garage at 5000 miles everything off and new even on my old Peugeot 407 I did the same or once a year

Really enjoy your vids, very informative and critical, i've learnt so much already. Thank you

I personally don't change my cabin filter as I never see any runners at side of road without one with any problems

Never buy a FIAT, oh wait... massive ambulance contract... Ooopps! Service intervals people are key, can't expect it to run on nothing. Keep up the good work guys!

@user-sf7kl9uh7k

2 ай бұрын

I had a 126 FSM, amazing car

@paulmiller6277

2 ай бұрын

I've owned several fiat and had no issues with them. French cars on the other hand is another story

@gravemind6536

2 ай бұрын

I've driven a Fiat 500 nice chassis, too small though, shody materials and the gruff 3 cyclinder 70hp petrol just didn't do it for me it was a courtesy car. It was however better than the Vauxhall Corsa courtesy car that tried to kill me by having the power steering die mid corner and it was also using oil too. I don't like Fiat but can't deny the 500 and Panda are actually pretty reliable.

Blown Fiat engine? Wow, never heard of that... 😂

My mates a legend, so inspiring to see a young mobile mechanic like you brother. Keep inspiring ❤

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Mate, i know you probably wont see this but you vidoes are so good. I genuinely learn so much but theyre not boringly repetitive. Its cool to see so many different issues (electrical engineer by tade).

For the oil for the BMW, it was made by shell until 2024 and now castrol makes it. Its the same oil as Castrol 0w30 LL04, or Shell helix ultra ECT LL04 in case you want to save some money buying in the future.

Great video as always. Would be interesting to hear what your favourite and least favourite cars are to work on

Just subscribed. Great work. Have to contact you to see if you ever get to Oxford. Looking forward to seeing more

In Portugal, it is normal for parents to deliver an old car or a small car such as the Fiat 500 to their newly carded children. These cars often become scrap metal.

@barrybarry6592

2 ай бұрын

They start a scrap!

I wouldn't always believe the service history, sometimes techs are dodgy, and don't always carry out something like an oil and filter change, but mark it off as done on the service history. Dealerships are possibly the worst for doing this.

@AI-Records24

2 ай бұрын

First bmw I had was a 330d, took it to bmw for first service. See where I’m going? When it came out I had an intake to fit couple of hoses and some other engine bay dressings to fit so got bonnet up on the ramp etc and… filter hadn’t been touched was still original one. Decided to check the oil, dropped it, black. Rang them and they swore over and over I was wrong despite what I was looking at. Ended up taking it to head office, as in I emailed them didn’t drive down there😅they gave me… free servicing for a year😂😂never took it back to bmw always went to NVM after that. The worst part about newer cars is definitely the service history on dashboard, for me. Obviously only recall you can’t get around but at least that’s mostly software with bmw diesels.

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

I’ve seen many, and I mean maaaannnyyyy including dealerships

@blackvulcan100

2 ай бұрын

@@AI-Records24 Happened to me with Land Rover main dealer I suspected they had not changed the oil as I had only done 3,000 miles after last service. I sucked some out as soon as I got home yes totally black. Never got into an argument with them just changed the oil and filter my self. Never will I go back to them and I will never buy another car from them.

@AI-Records24

2 ай бұрын

@@blackvulcan100 it’s a shame isn’t it because if they just did what they were asked people would actually use them out of convenience but seeing as you can’t trust them they lose most petrol heads as customers. As you say when you don’t want to wait to service interval with oil eg 10k miles lmao they get funny about it, what’s the problem? Just change the effing oil like you are paid for so my vehicle and engine lasts longer. I suspect because they make so much off parts that makes them not want to do it.

@a.c.4732

2 ай бұрын

@@AI-Records24 sadly , some people fall prey to the "main-dealer-stamp-in-the-service-book-increases-resale- value" con . I would rather see rubbers stamp from a good indy and a pile of paperwork .

"Overheated the car and kept driving" Come on now 🤣🤣

@mstar011

2 ай бұрын

unbelievable numptys driving cars these days.

@Professional_Youtube_Commenter

2 ай бұрын

if they drive fast it might cool down with the air!!!

@hojo9115

2 ай бұрын

It's amazing how often you see reports of people doing that

@mstar011

2 ай бұрын

@@Professional_KZread_Commenter nope. Not modern cars

@AndrewBishop1971

2 ай бұрын

car on fire? just keep going..

Don't open your windows whilst driving, and hold your breath whenever you find yourself outside in the big wide world.

@famwurzenrainer

2 ай бұрын

just that :-) ... I commute by bicycle to work daily (13 miles each way). Just wonder how I survived the last few years without a VERY IMPORTANT air filter to filter the toxic air from nature

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Fair

@awarmingwhisper246

2 ай бұрын

​@@themarvelousvlog the message is still a good one to promote - and cabin filters are rarely thought about by the average person. Just imagining 150k diesel having absorbed all that nastiness over its lifetime sitting in traffic etc 😷 Dont let the above comment dissuade you; you're doing a brilliant job, you actually care, and it's so refreshing to see.

Great work Chaps.. It never fails to surprise me when I hear of car owners not bothering or even not realising you have to service your vehicles regularly. I think one of the issues is 'main dealers' ripping off people and charging far too much for oil & filter changes or even worse charging for the work and not doing it properly.

@gravemind6536

2 ай бұрын

There are idiots out there that believe the MOT covers everything and count it as the car being serviced. People not caring for their cars like this is insane it costs so much more to replace them than maintain them.

@a.c.4732

2 ай бұрын

@@gravemind6536 some time back my daughter phoned me not knowing how to put air in the car tyres 😲Her chap was with her , so I said " get him to do it ! " . Her reply ?? " he doesn't know either " . Guy has gone down a whole lot in my estimation . Next time I saw her , I went through the whole kit & caboodle with her . She picks up quick PLUS it's a weight of my mind .

Iv been driving for 32 years, always taught once a week when cleaning to check fluids, tyre pressures etc Now most drivers don’t even know where the bonnet catch is like seeing someone calling the AA/RAC or such as yourselves to come and change a flat tyre!! that says it all to me Been a old grump and serious but it should be mandatory on the driving test the above, maybe is now, iv no idea 😂 But todays cars seem to be sold as drive and forget due to them been reliable (or more reliable than what I was introduced to at 17

@gravemind6536

2 ай бұрын

Lots of cars don't have a spare wheel so if you get a puncture you're fucked. There are far too many people with no idea what they're doing though and people should have boycotted cars with no spare wheel and cars electronic parking brakes which are also a nightmare.

Good on that audi at 160k mileage still looks mint

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Tell me about it!

That fiat 500 with a hardcut limiter tho 😂

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

I use Autodoc a fair bit but very hit and miss with parts / regular errors then they want to make you pay to return their errors. They said to me don’t trust their parts checker but asked us to check with them by email too using the VIN! Then after doing that they sent me the wrong Cam belt for a VW. They are often cheap but just be mindful. Typically 1 week delivery too as parts come from Germany.

@DarkReaper-or9el

2 ай бұрын

That's me deleting it euro car parts are bad enough for it! I've had it downloaded but didn't know it was like that

@t5jerry

2 ай бұрын

yep, i agree with that, i`d say they get abou 70-80% of order`s correct, but as wer`e ordering from the uk and they`re sending to the uk, you`d think they would just DOUBLE check the order, then if THEY send the wrong part, you have to photograph it, explain what the problem is,it CAN be a lot of hassle, BUT they are cheap, especially on genuine parts...................😕😕

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

I’ve used them quite fair bit in the past. It seems like to get the right part, it’s best to get the part numbers off of your part- that way you’re reducing the risk of incorrect part. Saying that though, all motor factors are like this. Not really ideal to have it back and forth though knowing that it’s coming from overseas!

@brianhume4743

2 ай бұрын

Great channel , enjoy it,

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I'd similar model (albeit sport) back in '16. Clutch went pull spongey. Set me back 799, but it got repossessed 9 weeks later.

Love your vids bro keep up the worl also do you cover biggleswade?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

That’s Essex isn’t? Yes we do

@pokepackaday3654

2 ай бұрын

Its bed for but I also sometimes in bengeo hertford and stevenage :) if that helps

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Perfect mate! We definitely cover that area. Send us a message. Link in the description

The fiat fire engine is a tough engine but that is total abuse

Is that a wall of used engine oil in your garage?

Do you recommend a novice mechanic doing basic services, brakes shocks etc? Im wanting to start out mobile but not sure if i should. I know the basics do i start out small and learn as i go?

Does this car have a ppf? As LL04 should be used for all diesel and petrol with ppf only. That was my understanding anyway.

Have identical with identical issues here to be fixed. Youuu don't need to stop if it overheats.... This one is gonna get a used engine chucked in.

Girls and FIAT deadly combo😮

Both my daughters never ever check anything in their cars, it’s only when I say have you done that if not bring your cars down and I’ll check everything 😮😢🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ On the mini you have the axle stands on the jacking points is that ok or should it be on the axle 👍 thanks

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

People needs to be educated about this properly. It saves lives

The Twin air Fiat 500 have a poor quality header tank! Engines are overheated often when these fail.

Autodoc is rubbish . Run for the hills . Been waiting 4weeks for car parts . No number to call . Workers say the same msg . All parts were marked as in stock . After waiting a week I’m told the parts I want are not in stock . After two more weeks . Everi ‘lose’ my car parts . Now I’m waiting for two of the slowest companies to communicate . I’m nearly at my 5th week . Have fun

My fav phrase from Fiat main dealer mechanic I talked to "Not all women driving Fiat 500's, but always a woman driving a fiat 500"😜

Hope you well bro ! Much love from Dorset

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! Same to you!

@tardeliesmagic

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog Bro,did i miss something in your video? " IGNORE YOUR SERVICE INTERVAL - HERE'S WHY!" Didn't understand if there was an answer why. The overheating/blown gasket?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Manufacturers tend to overestimate the service interval that they put in their cars. Best way to do it is to half that (if 12k miles/12 months, half it to 6k miles/6months) etc…

Where are you located, can you do Staffordshire or is that too far? Thinking of having a full major service for my Toyota Auris.

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

2.5 hrs too far unfortunately. We can go there but call-out will be extortionate unfortunately

@chrisdeeley1126

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog 😭😭😭 no worries. Out of interest, how much would it of cost me?

1:26 - I reckon the engine's oil has congealed due to being ran for too long. Oil's not gotten to the crank and the bottom end bearings are shaking like a sh*tting dog lol

Hi I thought autodock no longer serviced the UK since Brexit or has that all changed also was not happy after several mistakes made by them and charging me for parts I did not want . Just one other thing I get the Willy's when I see you jacking cars on soft or uneven surfaces when I was a young lad working with my Dad about 10 or 11 we had a Mk5 ford cortina I had to do a complete exhaust down pipe back I jacked the car on a very slight slope jacked all 4 wheels and put it on stands gave the car a little shake to make sure it was safe it all seemed fine I walked away to get my tools as I came back to the car it slid off the stands back onto it's wheels OMG be safe lol

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

All’s changed mate. Delivery didn’t take long for us either. We try to be as safe as possible. Putting jack stands and also leaving the jack for support for the just-in-case as you see in the video. Hopefully it doesn’t happen to us 😭

I use Autodoc. Very good prices and parts. Bought some Monroe DCC shocks recently. Very nice. Where you based bro?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Hertfordshire mate. Do you need work doing on your car?

@haz_raf

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog Yeah, but you’re too far. I’m in Stoke-on-Trent.

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

😭😭😭 sorry pal. We will be posting on here for when we go on tour. We will keep everyone posted

@haz_raf

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog fancy a trip out to sunny Stoke-on-Trent? 😂

Is it going to be 23NM for other cars as well in general ? Is there any average torque for light vehicles ?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

23NM is specific for this vehicle. It’s best to check what’s written at the back of the box when replacing spark plugs. It should tell you the torque/angle

@kuengyal23

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog thanks again 🙏

Always look at the car and the house if you are where they live that will give you more info than you will ever know ! or need to know !!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you… kabayan…👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Salamat po!

@ronaldbernabebarga1948

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog marunong ka ba magtagalog o fluent ka ba sa tagalog kayong dalawa ni john😀😀😀

Can the TopDon rewind electric parking brakes?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely!

Nice.

That engine sounds like it’s knocking

Interested in your thoughts on Lanoguard?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Heard good things about them but never really tried

@Wannabevxr

2 ай бұрын

Using on all our cars. Cant fault it. Worth every penny 👍

Thermostat housing cracked and broken - overheated and blown head gasket

Do you have any thougths on a 2000 CLK 430 V8 i am looking for a second car for a bit off fun , was thinking about a MX5 however my m8 offered me 2000 Mercedes CLK430 Avantgarde convertable for £2000 its in good nick to good service history 90,000 miles

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

I’d take the MX5 and turbo it 😂 The 430 is comfy and have got great sound to it

Car probably just needs a new head gasket. Big job but mostly labour

Never had any problems with autodoc

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Top G! Top G! Top G!

LOL. Cabin filter, so how do we filter the air when we leave our cars

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Roads (mainly motorways and heavy traffic city/town like London) are so contaminated with soot, brake dust and many other airborne particles that you cannot see. It doesn’t just filter stuff that’s coming from outside the car, it also filters what’s already inside the car All I’m saying is, if you’re brave, don’t replace [or remove] your cabin filter 🤷🏽‍♂️

@AndrewBishop1971

2 ай бұрын

when you leave the car you are not sitting in a tiny metal box breathing the same air over and over again!

@gravemind6536

2 ай бұрын

Many people also have hayfever I imagine a cabin air filter also keeps pollen out.

Nev will fix it, Fiat 500 engine specialist.

Head gasket gone?

You didn’t actually say what was wrong with the 500. I’m presuming head gasket?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Head gasket gone and I take mani melted. I don’t even wanna know how warped it is 😂

Big ends sounds shot!

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

I’d forget about it and sell it 😂

using the power wrench to do up spark plugs seems like an incredibly du mb move to me. the threads on these are so fine that you can cross-thread them very easily and if that happens you need a new engine.

@danielbridson8534

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 Who told you that ?

its cammed lol😂

Didn’t check reg lights ,

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

I think I did. You’re giving me doubts now! 😂😅

You can tell he's gutted.

Hey what areas do you cover?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Hi, We cover a huge area to be honest. Where are you based please?

@clairebroughton3244

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog Derby

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

@clairebroughton3244 too far unfortunately 😭

@clairebroughton3244

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog ok 👌🏻

discount code or topdon does not work.

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

I will have them rectify this ASAP

@bennyboy5275

2 ай бұрын

Same here, I'll wait for Lara to work his magic 👏 Love your videos man, keep up the good work 🤟 The Topdon looks a lot better than the £30 cheapie i'm using atm 🤗😂

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Please use: MITIQC2E Thank you!

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Please use: MITIQC2E Thank you!

@Ragnarrok2023

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog would the topdon reset the inspection light on a 2012 A1? I can reset the oil service from the infotainment but the inspection requires proper diagnostics apparently. If the topdon can do it - is that with a free app or is a subscription required? if so how much is it?

World's full of clueless people

misfuelling?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

It’s running too rich, too much fuel, not enough air, therefore the unburnt fuel is combusting in the exhaust

@Professional_Youtube_Commenter

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog thanks I was just guessing.

It's coming from a woman driver 🤣

@MichaelNovak1987

2 ай бұрын

As long as it moves forward. That's all they care about.. Logic?!

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

If it moves, it moves 💀

@pussinboots1145

2 ай бұрын

And men don't do that?did you coment about the man in the video where he added a load of oil to his engine and buggered it up?

15:45 Did you see the state of the rear brake discs? 🤮

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Yup! We did tell them about it. To be rectified apparently

autodoc took over a week to arrive and sent the rong parts will never use again

👍👍👍 if you need your oil got rid of hit me up

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

👀👀👀 send us a message on WhatsApp bro. I’ve got free collection coming this week so if you want it, take it

@SKYWALKER-eb7tk

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog 👍

How much do mann pay you?

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

£0! I advertise their product because I believe they’re the best. How I wish they sponsor me. If they do, it will be much cheaper for my customers as Mann ain’t cheap AT ALL!

@RD-qp3mu

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog i stick to bosch. The old mann oil filter i replaced had 4 holes, Bosch had 5. In my eyes mann is 2nd rate.

@KhanHS

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog Agreed Mann is superior. Bosch has been hit and miss for me as a whole tbh. Tried wipers, filters and sensors. Their quality ain't what it used to be.

Why autodoc support so bad job? You are bad, seriously bad

@KhanHS

2 ай бұрын

Excuse me? He's anything but bad..

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Sometimes I do love the comment section

I own a TopScan. Crap for Anything Alfa Romeo. Doesn't clear codes after repair and can't even reset an oil change/service. Useless for troubleshooting after as you can't clear down codes to do a test run after a part change. Not impressed with it TBH. I'll Stick with Autel

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Tops can is pretty basic, mainly used by DIY’ers. For its price point you can’t really complain. Is it updated?