Yah even my Czech wife and my child enjoyed riding on the trike when we were in the Philippines last August. I miss the Philippines!

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

It’s an experience my friend and for short trips they are fast, convenient and fun! You get to see so much more when in a trike. God bless you guys 😊

What is important is Philippines is moving forward. Tricycles now and a good transport later. This is good for the community for their livelihood. Movements of the people is easy and we can immediately go to the place in lower than ever cost. Big transport is not advisable to small or secluded places.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

I agree completely my friend but there are so many people on our route into the city. A bus service would be great and very profitable! 😊

When I saw this video, it made me feel like I want to go back to Ormoc City soon. The city, market, SM, and other familiar sights seemed like they were just yesterday. Anyway, I felt bad that your car had a problem and hoped it could be fixed soon because having a reliable vehicle makes it easier to move around, especially when buying groceries. You don't need to haul heavy stuff with you then but in some way its good for exercise though. During my visit to Ormoc City, I got upset every time I went to town and saw drivers who didn't respect the pedestrian lane. There were more people trying to cross the street, but vehicles seemed to have more right of way even on pedestrian lanes which aggravated me. Based on my experience during my vacation, there are both honest and dishonest drivers in Ormoc City. One thing I learned was to give them exact fare so they would not shortchange me. If you don’t give them the exact change or if they do give you change, often times it is not correct amount. Please tell Jane Hi for me 😊. Hope everyone are doing great. Cecille Powell 😊

Agree! Rare to find an honest driver when you’re a foreigner. In Puerto Princesa, we encountered an older driver who had two students in the trike and added myself, my husband and another lady. The students got off, paid and the driver handed them back their money because he was going to be paid by us to our final destination. The students were shocked! I didn’t mind it at all, as it was only 50.00 pesos for us. BUT, on our return back to our hotel … a younger driver charged us double that price. I couldn’t believe it!

I love my trike rides here, but also appreciate that some areas are not thoroughfares for them. For what it's worth, when I have a good driver with a decent vehicle I will often ask his name/number. Then I can text him before the next trip, agree on a rate and he will meet me.

My ten year daughter drives a new scooter here. We all have one and a truck and car. I’m not taking any trike or Jeepney as I’m 6’9” tall

Guys. Now you are experiencing time management like a real hard working Filipino do in their everyday life. But you really need a ride for emergency work.

A broken timing belt one of those dreaded engine troubles I hope that the damage to other parts of the engine is not extensive.

Thx for the trike ride, tuk-tuk in Thailand, not a bad way to get around..nice walk-about in town and then a nice walk past all the lovely flora on your road home…thx for the pleasant and relaxing vid 🙏🏻🎄

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! God bless you my friend 😊

So sorry to hear about your car problems. I'm a bit reluctant to go for used cars. Even in the west you have to be careful that they don't sell you a vehicle that has serious faults. In the Philippines many people don't maintain their cars properly. They don't do regular check ups and just add a little oil from time to time. If I ever live in the Philippines, I would rather go for a small new car (like the one you had before) or buy a surplus again (like I used to have in Ormoc). The latter are cheap both in purchase and in maintenance and they have such a simple engine that any mechanic can work on them. Plus the Suzuki Every (which succeeded the Carry that I had) is slightly more comfortable. Of course it doesn't even come close to your Mitsubishu. One has to make choices! I hope your car will be repaired soon. If it's going to cost you an arm and a leg, maybe it's better to cut your losses and buy another one.

@temujinkhan6326

6 ай бұрын

there is always an ignorant old f00l out there. There is a reason why cars in Philippines last for decades. It is because people take care of their ride. Yes, we can assume there is going to be someone just here in the western world were someone doesn't do any maintenance on their vehicles. In poor countries like Philippines car owners especially those who aren't well to do will do the maintenance themselves but with the car they bought it likely belong to someone who is well to do and had it maintained by a dealer or shop.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Great advice Paul. It’s always difficult but there are good cars here. Finding a suitable and reliable one can be a challenge. Apart from this which is a garage problem it’s been great. God bless you my friend. Best wishes to your dear mother 😊

@gerbourke1952

6 ай бұрын

I have a little honda wave that I use going to our farm or her father's kubao in the mountain. That becomes our backup if the car puts a leg out of the bed. I would not subject a new car to the roads in my area. I run an old hyundai and it gets nothing but punishment from the roads. Surplus are only as good as the garage that put it together. Buying one can be a lottery.

Walking is a goid exercise as long it's not humid

I love Jean & Adam the life you have you enjoyed while on walking vlogging the life you have now is less budget than people think we know our pocket how to cut OFF other expenses that's quite pretty sure can manage your income in so many Way's thanks for sharing your family activities best regards to step take care both ate will watch you over.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend. You can still get around without a car or motorbike here and it does save money too. God bless you 😊

Time to get a tricycle or moto. You live in the hills you need it. Also, buy only Toyotas they are like tanks and never break down. I bought a used Fortuner and never has any problems and recently bought a new one for long trips. No problems either on that one .

When the time balancer belt is brocken normally the Valves are bend maybe you need new Head and valves the base of the engine is normally good i was working in a car company for over 30 years that's my experience about the 2,5 engines from Mitsubishi

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

The valves in this type of engine very rarely get damaged my friend luckily. Just cam caps and rockers. It’s a solid engine. Hopefully it can be fixed and quickly with not much cost. I’ll update when I know more but it can happen anywhere. Have a great day 😊

Trycicle is very common transport in the Philippines especially in the province.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Yes and here they are needed by so many. Cars are good but trikes are essential 😊

If you have an interference type design on your engine… oops! You might have some bent valves or more. If you need a lift, don’t hesitate to ask. My asawa and I live just down the road a bit from you in San Pablo. I’m retired, so, no worries! At least not raining too much right now. Aloha.

@ricksdestinationcebu

6 ай бұрын

Correct

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind offer my friend. It really is much appreciated. Likewise if you ever need anything don’t hesitate to shout. God bless you 😊

We bought a used Mitsubishi Pajero when we were there and it didn't last long. Then we bought a used Toyota Revo and even though we drove it everywhere in the Philippines it's still running today. That was in 2015. When we get there in June we will look again for a Toyota. Hope you get your car back without costing an arm and a leg.

Where you catch the trike that is the road my wife's family lives down in the government houses

🤔 Don't forget to check you Comprehensive Insurance policy. Also Suzuki has a 7 Seater Ertiga Hybrid. Try to buy new as Second Hand Cars in the Philippines are a disaster with no Automobile Organizations to check them before buying. Best of luck on tricycles in the meantime.

If you can drive a motorbike, maybe this is a good second backup transportation.

If you are purchasing a second hand SUV, bring a decent and trusted mechanic, as he can check the underchassis and the engine condition of the vehicle. You should also asked for the maintenance report when it was last serviced, i.e. the timing belt or chain. Timing belt usually has a span life according to the kms it has run, otherwise if it broke while youre driving other car parts could be affected.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

I take it you didn’t watch our vlogs when we bought the car my friend? It’s good advice though. Thank you. God bless you 😊

You should get Isabella a scooter. My 16 year old daughter has been riding my Aerox 155 since she was 12. An excellent rider, much better than me.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Maybe one day! God bless you my friend 😊

Bad news about the Montero Sport Adam and Jane. You'll know this of course but buying a second hand car there can be risky. The Suzuki was good but too small for you, i understand. For future vehicle purchases make sure the car you are buying has a timing chain rather than a belt. Lucky it didn't seize the engine??? In 2008 we bought a new Isuzu Sportivo 7 seat, 2.5 turbo Auto diesel, absolutely great vehicle, go anywhere very trustworthy. We sold it privately late 2014 before we came back here to NZ. When we come back 2025 permanently, we will be looking at a Toyota Fortuner or a Isuzu MUX , both diesels. Also possibly a Ford Everest, though that is low down on the interest levels. Hope Janes health is ok? Isabella is a good girl, smart? Your video is exceptionally clear Adam. Mei is spoilt rotten, LoL.Bob and Lina.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Bob. It’s one of those things. Second hand cars can be amazing and in this instance the fault may be more to do with the previous garage but I’ll reserve judgement until we have all the facts. God bless you guys 😊

@daddybob6096

6 ай бұрын

@@AdamandJanesLifestyle Be careful do not be too trusting, you are not in England. I doubt they will accept responsibility, they are very cunning not like us at all. Adam, because of your nature, you only think they are all nice, it's the poverty there, makes them like that.Corruption is a way of life there, ask Jane? Otherwise they are ok. Bob.

I rode tricycles for 10 years before I got a car. You will adjust. It just takes longer. On my car a Nissan, parts can be a big delay.

Hello there, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for sharing your video. Take care and stay healthy. 🌷☮️♥️🏝️😊

Best wishes with the car situation. I hope it's not too costly for you.

Look up your car model,year and engine..See if its an interruptor engine,,means the pistons hit the valves,,if not,should be reset timing, then install new belt..Good luck.

Seems are doing okay bruddah. 😅😊

Adam, Jane, while you were shopping at the vegetable stand, I noticed some tuberous root vegetables that we call lerenes (calathea allouia ), they have a texture similar to water chestnuts and are like small potatoes with a chayote like outer skin. My wife loves them. They are not easily found here in Puerto Rico, unfortunately. I see that it is produced in good amounts in the Philippines. One question I have: why doesn't the trike drive all the way to your home, since the road is very good? Good luck on your car repair.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

We will try them my friend. God bless you 😊

The timing belt broke because they didn’t change it before when you paid for that to happen in the service change yr mechanic they cheated vu if belt is changed in the normal interval it will not break

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

I have asked the new garage to keep the belt for inspection. I will be able to cross reference the belt with the one I provided for a match or not. No match would confirm the belt was never changed. God bless you my friend 😊

Love Watching every video! keep creating Content. Miss the trike, landscape, BBQs, and Fresh catch from the fish market Where life is free spirit compared to the West! Miss Ormoc, Letye! and everything about it

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend 😊

Next time you buy a second hand vehicle buy a Toyota that’s the advise of many American repairmen because according to them Toyota just make a better car than most if not everybody in the industry

Hi folks, I have been watching your videos for awhile now I used to live in Ormoc but had to return to Canada I miss it there. Sorry to hear about the car. Timing belts are not good news. From what I understand and I am not a mechanic but theengine is called an interference engine and if the timing belt breaks, it has what they call a catastrophic engine failure and cannot be repaired. I think the piston hit the top of the cylinder head and cause major damage. With a timing chain it just breaks If it was just serviced hopefully they use oem parts since the others are not good quality. I wish you the best and hope things get fixed up and doesn’t cost too much money Take care and God bless

Now it's time for you my friend to buy scooter for second option.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Isabella would love one when she is old enough my friend but for us we will look at all the options. God bless you 😊

@vremerman

6 ай бұрын

Good attitude about the transportation. At least you don't have to hurry with a time crunch.

a fan belt is an easy fix , but you may have to ordervit

Adorei o vídeo, ver vocês, filipinas esse país que eu gosto demais ok❤

At least you get to do some walking! Good for the heart.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Very much needed walking too my friend! It’s nice to do it 😊

Magandang hapon po

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Magandang hapon amigo 😊

Lovely video thanks.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. God bless you my friend 😊

I do enjoy a good trike ride. I bought one once and it was a disaster. I am finally retiring this year and moving to Ormoc full time. I have a bunch of turkeys, glad to give you a breeding pair for free if you like. Maybe I will run into you at the night market or Wilcon depot someday. Cheers

More cookie and cream! ❤️☺️

adam tell your mechanic to change the glow plugs.. walking is better for our health

Simple living is nice and healthy foods, fruits, and more veggies… compared to city life more expensive and really have to earn more to pay this and that and to buy things sometimes unecessary?? simple life, simple living healthy living too

You can get an 4 wheel electric scooter for about $900. Dollars usd. They have a lot of storage for groceries. They can hold 3 or 4 passengers. They can go abot 30 miles per hour and have a 30 mile battery range. Im gonna buy me one when we get to the philippines. Plus you dont need to register it. Or even a license.they kind of look like a golf cart.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Sounds great my friend! Thank you 😊

you gotta miss ur brand new car then , with no problem be broken anytime soon , its brand new !

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

All cars go wrong my friend. New cars are no different. It’s common knowledge they can have problems in their first year.

Why don't you buy a tricycle as a second vehicle in case the car is not functional you still have other means of transportation esp. you live far from the city?

Yes, certainly it's a bad thing what happened to your cars engine, it all depends how fast you were going at the moment and the engines construction, but it is the worst kind of engine trouble. So if your pistons and valves haven't got to much damage then it should be repairable, but anyway they have to open up the engine and inspect all parts for damage. Hope you will be able to get it repaired. You could also hire a tricycle that you can drive yourself! Otherwise I know how it is, because here where I live we are also in need of our own car as there is a good distance to the highway and trikes do not pas by all the time.

Thank you for showing my home town ormoc city. Its been more than 30 years since I been home. Hehe thanks!

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

You are welcome my friend! Ormoc is a wonderful place and we still have so much to see and do here. God bless you 😊

👍👍👍

Maybe you guys can call and shedule a ride to town

Buying second hand is always a risk

must be cold down there

Maayong hapon bai adam

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Maayong hapon my friend 😊

I hate car trouble. I’m hoping yours doesn’t cost too much. How about buying a trike?

Timing belt should have been good for 60,000 at least. Damage to these engines is very expensive Adam. How long is warranty from shop who changed belt. If they even gave you one.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Exactly my friend. Will get full facts then go back there with evidence. Have a great day 😊

Shame about the car Adam anything can be fixed tough but at what price Ive been in the Philippines for 6 years now...I can afford a new car if i so please,,...However with trepidation I bought a Gonda Click Scooter when i arrived here....now I would not thank you for a car I love my Click.....comenient economical easy to park in town......you guys should try it

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Great advice my friend. It’s been 2 weeks and still waiting for a quote. Tough to do what you want without transport here 😊

Sounds like the pick-up mileage was fiddled very unusual for a timing belt/chain to go at 14000km never heard of that..

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

5 ай бұрын

Mileage was not fiddled my friend. Belt was changed 12 months ago but it failed. We are finding out exactly what happened.

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

5 ай бұрын

Thank you always my good friend 😊❤️

Hi Adam and Jane. I was just wondering, how’s your dogs doing?I haven’t seen them lately

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

They are good my friend 😊

Adam did you replace tensioners and water pump when you had belt changed. It`s part of service for timing belt.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Everything changed my friend using OEM parts. I think the garage may not have fitted it but will find out.

Do you guys have to shop more frequently as you now have to carry the heavy goods when shopping rather than put it in the back of the car. And are there any roadside stalls that sell vegetables before you get to the city, it might save a few pesos if you can walk somewhere locally rather than getting two trikes into town.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Yes my friend but we are just about to change it up. God bless you 😊

Don't think it will be more than 30000

Soŕry about your vehicle, i just bought a bike in ormoc ,was up your way the other day looking at a house to buy ,how is the water pressure up there and garbage pick up ,do you have any regrets moving up there ,when we were there sure was cooler than town ,i do like the area ,was windy that day also ,clean air for sure ,enjoy

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Water pressure is usually excellent here my friend but no garbage collection from the house. There are disposal cages along the road to place it though. God bless you 😊

When the timing belt breaks and you are driving the vehicle, the damage is usually catastrophic. I feel bad telling you this because you may need a new engine. You might be better off buying a new car. I recommend most models of Nissan. Other cars may share this feature, but Nissans typically have a timing CHAIN that will outlast the rest of the car. Whatever you buy next, make sure it has a timing chain... not a belt. Good luck guys. We love you. Very sorry this happened.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

I know a lot about cars my friend. No major damage and it can be fixed I’m sure. God bless you 😊

I agreed perhaps you should get a tricycle

Are you able to send Isabella to private schooling on Ormoc?. Must of been a big decision to take her away from the UK education system but I don’t blame you as it’s a far superior quality of life regardless of your wealth 😊

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Yes my friend. She has attended private school here. The decision was quite easy as education here is excellent. God bless you 😊

Good morning! Question what's the tall building that look like under construction, the one behind you guys while you guys walking back home towards the end of the video.

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Hi guys, it’s a commercial building we believe. It’s going to be a call centre. It’s not close to us but you can hear loud music etc from it at times. The houses nearby lost their view and peace. Building rules have been tightened since early 2021 and regulations are strict and severe now. Hopefully they followed everything set out in the code with no comebacks when finished. God bless you guys 😊

@edpalstv4136

6 ай бұрын

Oh wow I think that location is one of the lot that we've been to searching for lot to purchase. Thanks for the messages.

Rent a car by the week 😊

Where is cookies and cream?

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

They are here at home my friend 😊

Why don’t you get a trike all of the way home?

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

We did. Trikes don’t go right to our doorstep. Thank you my friend 😊

@dougpittock6218

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for responding

Get rid of that montero,its a money pit.get a toyota ,its reliable.

Prior to moving to the Philippines wasn’t it your original plan to not have a car?

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

No my friend. We always budgeted for a car as where we live it’s essential. We would never be able to travel around different places without one 😊

Get a scooter

Love it! Where's your car? Why you didn't use it?

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

It’s mentioned in the vlog my friend. God bless you 😊

You Both Should Own 2 Horses then they will be cheaper then Automobiles!!! 😂

@AdamandJanesLifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Great idea my friend 😊

We bought a car and I'll never buy another car in the Philippines the roads here are horrible they tear up the car in a matter of days the whole front end was loose the rear muffler got smashed just pulling in and out of places they so big dips and ditches it's crazy bad here Get a truck something off the road