From past experience you can request someone from the rates department to come out and remeasure the area. Also as a side note put a little chain link fence between you and next doors this can even be a plastic one if need be, it takes away any miss measuring when they do decide to come and re-evaluate the area. Hope this helps you a little. Love the video's keep them coming .

5:03 Range Rover's natural habitat 😂 breaking down randomly

@matthewhocken9133

14 күн бұрын

A tyre blowout can happen on any car though...

@micksmithson6724

14 күн бұрын

I work in Saudi and there's a saying here "You CAN drive into the desert in a Range Rover, but you will come out of the desert in a Prado (Land Cruiser)"

I always take my locking nuts off chuck them in the bin and put normal nuts on ,nobody nicks wheels anymore from basic cars ,the lockers are more trouble than there worth.

@khalidacosta7133

10 күн бұрын

Yeah that's what I thought... when my battered wheels got nicked. If it isn't nailed down....

@bigfist255

8 күн бұрын

@khalidacosta7133 depends where you live I suppose but I had to remove stubs from broken citreon for a friend when the tyre shop wouldn't do ,when they break they leave a round stub to put a nut removal tool,more trouble than there worth .

First time commenting on your channel. I had a blow out in my 1976 Camaro at the exact same spot outside the RAC building in 1987. Back in the day before mobile phones you had to use the motorway phones, spaced every mile, They said two hours, I SHOUTED I AM HERE waving my arms like a stranded sailor .

You come over as an honest bloke...how refreshing that you care....

Sounds like you need a lawyer to fight city hall... totally agree with you're rant by the way

Good god just realised watching this why I don't trade cars anymore Repair repair repair no profit left

Mr Car Pitch, advice re Non-Domestic Rates, have you claimed the 75% Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief Scheme on your Business Rates Bill? As you are over the £12K threshold for 100% Relief -as your RV is 13500, so you will only get 50% Small Business Rate Relief (you loses 1.667% relief for every £50 over the 12K threshold) Have you claimed the above discount on top of your Small Business Rate Relief? As you are operating a car sales business you are entitled to claim the Relief. Contact your local council business rates team, and request the discount be applied to your bill if it hasn't already been applied to your bill.

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

thanks Robert I will look into this

@roberthilton2824

14 күн бұрын

@@carukchannel further info is on gthe government website at the link - www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-rates-relief-202324-retail-hospitality-and-leisure-scheme-local-authority-guidance/business-rates-relief-202324-retail-hospitality-and-leisure-scheme See section Part 2 (i) and it states car showrooms and second hand car lots are eligible for this Relief . Have a good day

The rates office aren't interested, they are only after the money.

Hi Lee, ask for a site visit from the planning office. Contact your local councillor and ask for their help. They may fight your corner at any hearing. They may be referring to historical records , which includes all of the land as yours. Good luck.

I get them to sign for the locking wheel nut bud, but have one of those tools now to get any locking wheel nuts off mate works everytime and put standard back in.

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

yes cracking kit the removal tool 👍

@PTRsTransport

14 күн бұрын

What tool is that? Do you have a link please?

@cpyart

14 күн бұрын

@@PTRsTransport Just weld a nut on the end of 'em.

Bro! You should always have a car ready to go!! Trust me. If you have a car that someone can walk in and buy.. And takeaway the same day, You would sell so much more mate

@Darren-pq5oc

14 күн бұрын

I have been trying to buy a van, lots want 1 or 2 weeks to get them ready, yet they are mot

Come on Lee. The Range Rover. They not car wash marks. It looks like the rear arch has a dent Love the channel

Nice to have a honest car dealer just down the road from me, next car for my daughter will come from Lee

Absolutely loved this video! Your insights on handling warranty claims and managing business rates are spot on. It's so helpful to see practical advice for navigating these challenges. Keep up the great work-this content is a game-changer for small business owners! 🚀💼

Free breakfast at Aston Barclay always cheers you up!

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

always 👍

@younuskhan68

14 күн бұрын

Aston Barclay car auction BCA car auction G3 car auction sell car fees how much pounds

@user-vo4ft8rj4g

14 күн бұрын

It's cheered me up and I ain't even going there

Bought a nearly new landrover last week and I signed to say I received a locking wheel nut key !

I've ordered one of them TopDon diagnostic tools. Keep the great videos coming 👍

No way you lost a wheel lock in nut! But yer fair play for fixing. And yer 100% get them to sign they have book packs.. The nuts.. Mot... Etc etc cover your arse mate

Thanks always for your invaluable info , im an engineer and as soon as I saw your info on my wifes Aygo I was straight on it sealing all those parts you mentioned thanks enjoy the detail you allow us

Loved this one lovely range rover sport love them but good things to know also

The untrue outside the RAC, you sounded proper like Peter Kay, I was wait g for the Garlic Bread gaff

Industrial incompetence. Nailed it.

I’d prefer a OBD scanner that has the cable cord… I know I’d break or lose the plug-in adapter!

Put your camera drone up ,😮 A Picture tells ....😊😊😊😊

I was looking at a 55 plate 2.7 Diesel sport......running it isn't an issue for me , but the insurance was stupid £2000 was the cheapest i could find on line

Well that was an interesting update particularly enjoyed the car alarm 😂 good that you are making progress 🙌

Dude . I’m impressed that you offer a warranty on these older cars and stand by your work and customers. I thought you guys (dealers) bought a car, wash it and the stick 2k on price you paid and kicked it out the door . Had no idea .

Tip with dodgy lock nuts. If they aren't monkey metal, take a nut and weld it to the end. Undo easy as owt. I've given this tip out many a time over the years and even to my ex testers son who scratched his head for forty minutes trying to remove some from a Rover. Four nuts and four welds later, those lock nuts were on the floor within five minutes. Commercial tyre fitter here. 👍

@volt8684

14 күн бұрын

They have lost their usefulness. Nobody seems to thieve wheels no more

@cpyart

14 күн бұрын

@@volt8684 that's because nearly all vehicles come with alloys as standard nowadays. However i know someone who had their wheels pinched a few years back because they had new tyres fitted. Someone jacked their vehicle up and swapped their bald wheels for the new ones, then drove off on new tyres, leaving their knackered ones behind on my customers car. Still a good deterrent but removal tools are available on eBay etc. I have two types but if they fail, then welding always works unless it's monkey metal. I have cut the wheels off a car in the past just leaving the lock nut to get at with molegrips.

You have been going through it Lee but as you say you have to take the rough with the smooth. Amazed at the Valuation office. Our property was banded higher than a similar property for some reason which we did not know at the time. We supplied plans etc and they came and viewed and reduced it and then got a refund. You must appeal or whatever option is open to you. You need a bigger garage for what you are doing or some space to store things at a reasonable rate so you can keep the pitch full of the for sale cars and those being prepared.

Love your channel very informative about the motor trade can you tell me why with normal automatic cars the selector it’s push it forward to go in reverse and pull it back to go forwards ? Was the person who came up with this dyslectic ? Surely it wants to be the other way around?

When I was in local government,as Head of Financial Services, we employed a specialist company to argue the valuation for our council properties. We were challenging them all the time. Obviously, we paid a fee but we always came out well. I cannot recall the name of the company now as it was 15 years ago I retired. But surely you could google this? They were experts at fighting valuations tribunals and , as I say, usually won their case.

Hi Lee, I am in Ireland and I only wish you were nearby because I would be using you to buy all my cars, you are the first honest car dealer that I have come across. I really hope you get your rates sorted out, I am a engineer and i would do your site survey for you . But unfortunately your in the UK and I am in Ireland, Maybe some one else who watches your videos might be able to help you out, I really enjoy your videos keep up the great work ............😃💥

It sounds like you have had a bad week but I love your sense of humour. Keep your chin up mate.

Bloody Vauxhalls and over heating! That and timing chains bloody hate them

@stevenwilliams-mp5wo

11 күн бұрын

Never buy a Vauxhall ever again had to scrap ours at 50k miles Chinese plastic crap guides and bicycle timing chains

Absolutely love your videos Lee. Super honest. There's a typo there I feel, it's not 8 Sq Metres, they mean 80 lol :D Just show them the video you just did. Anyone can see it's more than 8 Square Metres. Without ranting, imagine how many other poor sods they've done this to. Keep up the great content.

Protons very popular in Middle East, used Toyota and Mitsubishi engines in different models. Make a great first car if spares are available

Hi Li. I think your wife's Range Rover is very clean. I hope she likes her new one. You never said. I have never ever seen a Proton like that before, a mad looking car 🚗. You have a nice bit of stock, Lee. I'm over here crying because I can't find a decent car, lol. Keep up the good work, mate. 👌👍👏🇮🇪

Classic Lee. Loved you video. Sorry you are having so much trouble with the rates depth. Makes my blood boil! Will be using that phase at work.

Great channel. That is shocking regarding's the rates. You wonder why businesses end up in trouble. Its total incompetence. Those Peugeot locking nuts can be removed by welding a bolt on. I went to Formula 1 for two replacement tyres and had the locking nut in the boot when I left home and after 30 mins they came to me asking me for the locking nut. I said its in the boot under the tray in the foam cut out . They said come and have a look. Its disappeared . They had miss laid it then said I must be mistaken ! They then so called reviewed the cctv and said no locking nut was removed. Amazing cctv system they have which can see through metal. They admitted no liability. Peugeot want £175 + vat for a replacement key set which can take weeks from France as they can obtain key code number on there system. So in the end its cost me £70 to have them removed plus cost of new locking wheel nuts plus the purchase of the four nuts when welded off. I will be claiming compensation. I should listened to my partner who had tyres changed by them and they lost her locking nut as well !

Another excellent video, don't know how you keep it all together 😂

you had me worried but the yellow fiat is still there panic over

There are business rates consultants/advisers - might be worth getting one of them in if all else fails - they might know how to play the local system. When did you last have your blood pressure checked? After the Berlingo van video would it be worth looking for a small van, eg Fiat Fiorino, for stock in case there is good local demand for them?

Funny to see the fiesta over there in the UK. I do those here in Australia as rentals. Never had a rust issue but the headlights never look that good. They run hot here and go through coolant tanks and leaks from the water pumps seem to be common for me. Is that the case In colder climates?

I bought a 2012 toyota verso s ..any thoughts about them its low milage have ot 4 weeks now drives quite nice

You are great when you rant best parts of your videos, still love the video about the woman with the suitcase a classic, more please.

Why does it always piss it down when you get a puncture? I’ve had a few in my driving life and it always seems to happen when it rains 🙈🤣

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

to be fair your right it has always pissed down 😂

@-DC-

14 күн бұрын

Water makes it more likely for debris to puncture a tyre.

Always enjoy your vids, shame the mondeo is scrapped, looked tidy in previous vids, getting rare now, remenber when people scrapped sierras, worth mega money now ever base spec ones

I enjoy a pint but those super strength lagers never floated my boat - I like the taste of beer not pure alcohol. I am flirting with zero% beers now and again these days

@volt8684

14 күн бұрын

Guiness zero best imo

I had a proton persona compact 1.6 and it was excellent, how much is the persona in your yard 😁

An old fella once said to me: "If you believe in the Public Sector then you are the problem." Owners of the land ought to be paying whatever Rates the Council wants. Hopefully we can change it to that way one day.

great channel love watching it

Where you broke down opposite the RAC, I live 5 mins off J9. If I'd knew, I'd of got you towed off there & back to mine for a cuppa whilst you wait.

Another entertaining video , have yourself a 🍺 and forget about rates, im sure you'll sort it out.

Love the RR sport 🙂‍↔️🙌🏻

Hi Lee does that topdon diagnostic machine check parking sensors as well? Also is there any chance you could make a prep vid for a car showing how your prepare you cars for sale

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

It will find scan faults on parking sensors yes, I used it on a Audi A6 recently which picked up a buzzer alarm unit fault which was stopping the circuit from working the park sensors. New one of ebay fitted and cleared with the scanner, all works lovely now. 👍

I was paying £700 a year more than my neighbour in the same size industrial unit. I complained but they only dropped it £200 And basically told me to live with it because they don't intend to look at it again.

Did you ever talk about the scenic. I watch all your videos and don’t remember you talking about about them

Hi mate great video on the pitch for some reason I was un subscribed to your channel when I definitely didn't re subscribed so all good though I'd just let you know

Good video as always. Be gutted to see the yellow fiat 500 go.

10000% mate you are completely right!!! It's woke kids no running our country

Great video Lee keep em coming

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great video keep up the good work

I've just been checking your video about your business rates try and get someone independent to measure the site then you'll have someone helping you anyway you look forward to see you next video

I think the strong lager can was from "Man on bike" he was drowning his sorrows😅

Where’s the auction videos of you bidding? That’s what brought me to the channel?

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

I don’t just do auction videos however if that’s what your interested in your in luck, I have a long episode of me at auction and bidding and buying some vehicles on Monday 👍

@mikedalt3622

14 күн бұрын

Look forward to it mate. I’ve been watching since you sold the MoT garage so a fair while. I enjoy the auction videos

@semiretired86

14 күн бұрын

@@carukchannel looking forward to that video

@Pugsrtheshit

11 күн бұрын

​@@carukchannel Where's the vlog?

Calm down and carry on Lee , it’ll sort soon 😊

Cheshire East the Billy Smarts of public services

Brilliant vlog you must be one of the most honest second hand car dealers around you say it as it is...... Hard work mind you put some hours in, well done keep up the good work....... Cheers

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

Thanks john have a great weekend

I've bought the topdon 600s is that an alright machine im not going to be using it everyday

Can you do a video on your tools ?

If you do decide to get the support of a Rating Adviser make sure you understand what you will be paying. Some advisers charge an up-front fee, others take a percentage of any money they save you. however, If you disagree with the VOA's decision, you can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. Good luck.

Ask your council for proof of claim.

@cheds1

14 күн бұрын

The whole system is coming down. Hold on tight.

6:27 Max and Paddy’s Road To Nowhere 😂

@carukchannel

8 күн бұрын

🤣 Yes I could not resist, it was even in the same spot. Could not make it up

A locking wheel nut is there for a reason Lee.

@statementleaver8095

14 күн бұрын

Really?? I just use a Socket. AF or W grade......Tap on with Hammer and Turn with extension bar. (Nice long 1 for easy/less effort) 👌

Hi mate the link for diagnostic scanner is a chinese seller not uk ? Is this seller reputable as it is not topdon uk and i have heard of some chinese ebay bought diagnostic tools going faulty over a yr old with blank screen as had inferior electronics inside so don't want to be bit with any of them knock offs ....Any help/advice appreciated,just need to get something diy to keep up with home repairs on all the modern shite.Been a avid aygo,c1,107 man for years whole family drive them and i repair them,great little cars,regards from a subscriber & watcher of the channel.

Lee i bet you struggle to name a better reliable engine in a modern car that beats a 1KR 1.0 ltr aygo,c1,107 motor 2005-14 yrs. Not had the 2014> onwards aygo,108,c1 as of yet but know to avoid the 1.2ltr over the 1.0ltr.....Is the new 1.0ltr motor any good,also gonna buy one ov them topdon off the link,hopefully it will be a good buy,cheers pal.

That proton just tell the lads its coming in Proton owned Lotus once lol

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!

scruffy bastards as your bin is over flowing 🤣 love the channel !

Not a good time to sell cars at the moment , Im trying to sell my 2013 Fiat 500 as ive given up driving due to the high costs of petrol and insurance in the area i live near London , no one wants to buy it ive had new clutch and gear bearings fitted at a cost to myself of £800 and i only want £3 grand for the car but not even an offer ! A trader im friends with said he will give me £2100 for it so if i cant sell the car soon il just have to take that low offer , its sad times reminding me of the 1930s will swap car for loaf of bread lol thats how bad its getting mate

@1972dazbo

14 күн бұрын

Only in London with a utter khant killing the place off....I predict CAMELS will be the new transport in Londonistan in the future,sad times we live in now.

would it help if you had a survivor take a look and produce a report to send in 👍🚗

Is it 8 square meter or 8 meters squared ?

2014 c1 white 100k most history just needs a clean 1 pre owner has factory spoiler a slightly better model £2500 ?

Lee you are running about like a blue arse flea. Could do with freeing up some space up at the back . Anything taking up space not making money should be either binned, traded out or auctioned faster. Maybe you could do with a second mechanic to speed the turnaround of cars and fix up the warranty issues. Good luck mate.

Does the Topdon work on Audi air suspension

@carukchannel

13 күн бұрын

yes it does suspension code reading and reset

Hospital and Dr's are a joke they haven't a clue what there doing

Did you manage to sort out the MOT license you were having problems with.

@carukchannel

13 күн бұрын

No need to do a exam and demo test, trying to get to time to box it off this month

How do you get the free breakfast at Aston Barclay?

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

register to bid on the day

when will the Jag XF you bought be on the channel?

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

when I pick it up next week 😁👍

@semiretired86

13 күн бұрын

@@carukchannel looking fforward to something different😁🚙

Lee do you still have the Ghibli? How has the ownership experience been? how is it as a car?

@carukchannel

13 күн бұрын

5 years never had a single issue, most reliable car I ever owned. Car is outstanding and sounds like nothing else in comparison. Although I am about to sell mine and buy a granturismo, if i could keep my ghibli i would but the wife would not be happy with that 👍😁

Never heard Rust called Soft before.

Lee your totally at liberty for your blood to boil over the decision on business rates . Why should you pay for someone's mistake..you've worked hard for where you are. Hope you get it sorted.

That protons gotta be the ugliest car since the old lada riva was introduced but someone will love it probably an older couple to go to the shops and church

If you stopped paying rates they'd soon be round 🤣. JLR. Just limited reliability.

looks like only did the shop lol

Hi to anyone in the motortrade used car sales ........ I've just bought a Jag X351 from a dealer (car lot type place) for £19k Beautiful car & well kept etc. Question is what are the dealer legal obligations as with regard the warranty? They palmed me off with a 3rd party 3 month policy which has a maximum claim limit of wait for it .........£500 and a maximum £50 per hour labour rate ⚠️ which to my mind is laughable and won't even repair the simplest of components these days. What are my consumer rights on this please folks? Traditionally traders had to offer a 3 month warranty on all major parts like engine, gearbox and back axle etc. Is that still the case? Thanks in advance.

@pete707

11 күн бұрын

You have the 3rd party warranty in addition to your consumer rights (The Consumer Rights Act 2015). Lets say you had a £750 repair and the warranty paid the maximum at £500, the shortfall would need to be paid, if applicable, by the selling dealer or by yourself in other circumstances. Have a google regarding the consumer rights and read the terms and conditions on the policy you have.

@julesviolin

11 күн бұрын

@@pete707 Thanks Pete. The 3rd party (a worthless non FCA policy ) has maximum £500 per claim. That won't even repair an alternator or water pump these days ! The dealer warranty is even worse at £250 max per claim. Total joke. We've been stitched up big time ⚠️

Does it actually let you tell a car that is has had a new DPF , when actually you have just cleaned it .

@carukchannel

14 күн бұрын

it will do dpf reset and regen cleaning, we use it all the time for that on diesel’s

@statementleaver8095

14 күн бұрын

​@carukchannel 🤔🤔 Do You want to buy a Volvo s40 "08" Runs great, Looks great, everything works & Clean Interior 👌 Diesel Turbo 💪 £2k ono 150k+miles🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Nottingham NG9 Sat on Drive for past month due to New Volvo😮😮 I remember the last Volvo on the CarPitch had lots of intrest👀👀

HI Fantastic blog, i was in the Trade like you for 10 years, And Your family are On The Ball? Customers Services Is the Name Of the Game, Thank You , Very Good Content, I Used do all the Blocks all Over the UK For our SOR Companies? GOT out of the game when A Family member Blocked 200 Stolen Units Through My 10 Years old Start Up Biss? We Work In Fixed Assets Now UK Wide, Grate Content Brother, If You Do Your Job Rite, And Good Customer service,We Will All Be Winners, Keep Up the Good Work Brother.

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