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My name is Sam Brooksbank and I’m a young car journalist from the North West of the uk. I make car reviews and informative videos to entertain and to help!

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  • @ayanalowe4674
    @ayanalowe467418 сағат бұрын

    Such a good review I just bought one getting in September & you have explained the car so much better than the sales woman!

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode7 сағат бұрын

    Thank you! I bet you are looking forwards to it, what spec and colour did you go for?

  • @ayanalowe4674
    @ayanalowe46747 сағат бұрын

    @@Carcode I’m so excited I want for a A3 saloon black edition with a tech pack pro! Keep the videos up great content

  • @subbymo
    @subbymo20 сағат бұрын

    Do you know if the S line model has the contour ambient lighting that runs across the dashboard? I think the black edition’s dash is made from a dark cloth textile. Fantastic review 🙂

  • @1701_FyldeFlyer
    @1701_FyldeFlyer20 сағат бұрын

    Would never buy an Audi. Went to my nearest Audi MD some years back interested in the then new A3. Salesman suggested I come look at a car he had on offer. He showed me a 3 year old A3! I said WTF is this, it's not new? He said he thought it would be 'more affordable'? I said 'What do you mean, I specifically asked about new not used!' Walked out of the garage and have never set foot in there again. A couple of people I know have been ignored in there despite asking for a salesman to discuss a new car.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode7 сағат бұрын

    That’s unfortunate to hear, Lake District Audi where I made this review are excellent, so not all Audi main dealerships are like that! Unfortunately dealers represent the brand rather than being employed by them, meaning a motor group employs the staff. I wouldn’t rule out the whole brand for this reason, but I agree I wouldn’t return to that particular dealership!

  • @AndrewKNI
    @AndrewKNI22 сағат бұрын

    A great overview Sam. I heard that the reason why the 1.0 litre was dropped in the A3 is that it could not produce reasonable MPG. 😀

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode21 сағат бұрын

    Thanks Andrew! That’s interesting, around town the 1.0 engines are very efficient but I suppose with most people doing longer journeys, in a car of that size I agree it’s best to have that extra cylinder.

  • @baltvdb
    @baltvdb23 сағат бұрын

    Lovely cars.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode21 сағат бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @cleancuts07
    @cleancuts07Күн бұрын

    Looking at the thumbnail of the video, I was just thinking ‘A child talking about a car? I wonder how this is going to go down 😂’ However I must say, I’m bloody impressed. I have never seen a car walk-around and guide this in-depth and helpful ever before. Hats off to you!

  • @tommymaddison
    @tommymaddison2 күн бұрын

    Well done young man I can see a great future ahead of you keep up the good work

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode2 күн бұрын

    That’s very kind, I hope so 🤞🏻

  • @michelleandlindaluxuryhome3107
    @michelleandlindaluxuryhome31072 күн бұрын

    great design of the new Explorer. Congrats!

  • @waynehayes1298
    @waynehayes12982 күн бұрын

    One of best vehicle reviews I've seen , well done you've great future ahead !

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode2 күн бұрын

    That’s great to hear, thank you!

  • @metalmicky
    @metalmicky3 күн бұрын

    Needs electric tail gate hand brake and drivers seat , otherwise quite good.

  • @mortiiboii
    @mortiiboii3 күн бұрын

    still waiting for mine, been 2 months now and i got told the other day it might be another month

  • @scottdrew5374
    @scottdrew53743 күн бұрын

    Hi Sam, Great review! I’ve ordered mine went for SE spec as suited me more really. Having currently been driving a Hyundai Bayon 23 plate going to be a bit of a change just hope this car proves to be reliable 😊

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode2 күн бұрын

    Thanks Scott! I’m sure you will love it, it certainly has more go than the Bayon. What colour did you go for?

  • @scottdrew5374
    @scottdrew53742 күн бұрын

    @@Carcode Hey Sam, I went for the white one I really agree with you on your review the white actually looks striking 😎 yes very true when I test drove it you could tell the instant power mine should be here in the next few days 🤞

  • @GoonerSE
    @GoonerSE3 күн бұрын

    Great video mate. I'm looking at the brabus version for my company car😂

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode2 күн бұрын

    Thank you, that would be a pretty cool company car!

  • @angushogg3667
    @angushogg36673 күн бұрын

    Initially I thought, ‘Where did this young boy come from?’. However, how wrong I was. What a great, informed and helpful review. I have just ordered an Elegance and so appreciate your knowledge and insights. Great job.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode2 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Yes I do look young, but I know my stuff 👍🏻 I’m sure you’ll love your new Tiguan Elegance.

  • @ashleyconraduk7320
    @ashleyconraduk73203 күн бұрын

    I love the brown sand colour! Car colours have become so boring !! Less white black and grey please

  • @ivokuijpers2950
    @ivokuijpers29503 күн бұрын

    That middle screen is sooo ugly!!!

  • @dawidone
    @dawidone5 күн бұрын

    I don't know if you're old enough to have a driving licence but you're doing good job with this video. I gave you a like.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode4 күн бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for your comment! I am old enough to drive, I just look young 😄

  • @RickyG84
    @RickyG847 күн бұрын

    Omg Welcome Wizzard 🪄🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️ That car is so you Sam - it’s a VW, it’s a Golf and it’s yellow!! You are going to absolutely love your summer trips out in Wizzard ❤ A convertible in Cumbria is just such a perfect match. Back in the late 90s one of my aunts bought a new Jeep Wrangler 4.0 soft top, everyone thought she was crazy, but I’ve so many happy memories in that car! We used to have the roof down every chance we got and our trips through the lakes and up to Scotland were just magical. I remember the smell of the trees up in Scotland and the crazy loud noises pylons make when you drive under them 😂😂 Wizzard looks in really nice condition, I don’t think thats a bad price you’ve paid either. You always seem like a safe and sensible driver so I can’t see you’ll loose any money, especially given how well looked after Wizzard will be. That jerking sounds like it could be fuel/ignition related to me, maybe gunk in the fuel lines or an injector or fuel pump getting tired. Best thing though on an older car like Wizzard is none of those should be crazy expensive to fix. I know you’ve said before that you’re not hugely mechanically inclined, but if you feel up to it have a look at the spark plugs, you can sometimes tell quite a lot from those. Either way I’ll have my fingers crossed for you that it’s nothing expensive when you get it checked out 🤞🏻 Can’t wait for more Wizzard content and some Up!dates. The content on your own cars is always so good 👏🏻👍🏻

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode7 күн бұрын

    Thank you Richard! Yes everyone has said it’s a very me car. That Wrangler sounds like a load of fun and definitely a gas guzzler! It’s certainly a unique experience driving with the roof down. He had a quick check over last week, but is going in again next week for a further look into what’s going on with the engine, as you mentioned the technician is suspecting spark plugs, we will wait and see 🤞🏻 I’m glad you are enjoying content on my own cars, they rarely get as many views as my new car reviews but are more personal and I enjoy making them. Another Up!date video is coming very soon. 😄

  • @RickyG84
    @RickyG846 күн бұрын

    @@Carcode Yep the Wrangler was certainly a gas hog!! ⛽️⛽️⛽️😬 You mentioned Wizzard’s emissions - he practically hugs the trees compared to that Jeep 😂 I seem to remember it did about 15-18mpg on average, we took it to Salisbury once and it averaged 22mpg - I remember my aunt was quite happy about that 😄 It’s funny you mentioning its economy too, that unlocked a core memory 😅 She had it during the fuel shortage in 2000 and at the time you could only buy something like £10 or £15 worth of fuel. I remember we put that in and about 10 miles down the road the low fuel light was already beeping and flashing at us 😂😂😂. It was a heck of a machine though, the 4.0l i6 was so docile and unstressed but it could fairly move for a vehicle of its type when needed. I hadn’t passed my test then but did drive it off road on private land a few times, it was dead easy to drive. God I miss it 😔 Pleased it sounds like Wizzards problem isn’t going to be too serious - another thing I thought of was it could be worth looking at the fuel filter too. Most petrols say these are a lifetime filter, but they aren’t really. After 20+ years if Wizzard still has his original filter it could be a bit dirty by now! Petrol cars now often have them fitted inside the fuel tank, but Wizzard is of an age where he might have an external one which is much easier to replace. Looking forward to hearing the outcome though, plus some news about the Up! It’s genuinely a shame these videos don’t do as well Sam as they are brilliant - I guess it’s just your followers who see them so as the channel keeps growing they are bound to pickup more views 🙂

  • @buy.to.let.britain
    @buy.to.let.britain7 күн бұрын

    way overpriced

  • @saifsyed6193
    @saifsyed61938 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @richardsims3847
    @richardsims38478 күн бұрын

    LHD version gives a place to rest your foot and the gear lever not obstructed by the brake.Small things that would annoy me so happy I have Spanish version where they are rare.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode7 күн бұрын

    That’s good to know! I bet the MX-5 is the perfect car in the Spanish sun ☀️

  • @richardsims3847
    @richardsims38477 күн бұрын

    @@Carcode Not just sun.When I moved from SE England had lost love of driving but on well maintained clear roads its revived.

  • @jgg02
    @jgg028 күн бұрын

    Congratulations, looks great fun!

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow8 күн бұрын

    Great video, cool golf

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode8 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow8 күн бұрын

    @@Carcode will it be appearing again on the channel?😄

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode7 күн бұрын

    Definitely! 😁

  • @Michael-B26
    @Michael-B268 күн бұрын

    Pleased for you, Sam! Looks like it will be a lot of fun. Now we just need a summer for you to enjoy it fully :)

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode8 күн бұрын

    Thank you, yes sunshine is needed! 🌞

  • @TheHoobsFan
    @TheHoobsFan8 күн бұрын

    @Carcode Good Evening Sam Please could I ask you 3 questions it’s absolutely fine with me if you can’t or not allowed to answer them here we go 1. What mouth is your birthday ? 2. What date or number is your birthday on that month ? 3. What year was you born in ?

  • @RickyG84
    @RickyG847 күн бұрын

    What a random set of questions 😂 Sam while your at it can I have your sort code, account number and bank pin too please 🤪🙄

  • @TheHoobsFan
    @TheHoobsFan6 күн бұрын

    @RickyG84 that’s a lie for a Start I wouldn’t have asked for any of those things but if it’s only a joke I understand.

  • @AndrewKNI
    @AndrewKNI8 күн бұрын

    Congratulations Sam on your new car. It looks amazing and is still quite modern looking today. I had both the mark iii and mark iv in years gone bye and the overlap between the two shows, and that's a good thing 😇 Happy motoring.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode8 күн бұрын

    Thank you Andrew! It’s aged incredibly well and the facelift makes all the difference making it look more like the MK4 from the outside. I do quite like the quirkiness, and the fact that it’s unique and has parts from a few different cars. I bet it is interesting as you had both the 3 and the 4! 😁

  • @AndrewKNI
    @AndrewKNI8 күн бұрын

    @@Carcode It was a clever move by VW as the mark iii looked a bit bloated to me, although it was solid and drove well enough. But the mark iv was a lovely clean design and quality was excellent, as far as I remember 😵‍💫

  • @davidgg90
    @davidgg908 күн бұрын

    It’s a nice car, great video Sam

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode8 күн бұрын

    Cheers David! 👍🏻

  • @AlanMacdonald-on6nd
    @AlanMacdonald-on6nd8 күн бұрын

    Well I commented on it before you mentioned it 😆

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode8 күн бұрын

    😅 eagle eyed!

  • @AlanMacdonald-on6nd
    @AlanMacdonald-on6nd8 күн бұрын

    Nice car for posing and pottering around in well looked after and ns rear wheel arch looks like it has some filler and paint either that or its my telly, hope we get some sun so you can enjoy it

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching Alan, yes the paint is definitely more matte at the ns rear wheel arch where the scratch/dent is. Hopefully we will see the sun soon! 🔆

  • @Simply-Drone
    @Simply-Drone8 күн бұрын

    Looks like you have found a nice summer car there. It looks in good condition and I like the color as well. Hope you enjoy driving it. 👍

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode8 күн бұрын

    Thank you, yes the colour is great! I’m sure I will have lots of fun with it 😄

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode10 күн бұрын

    To clarify, the Golf R doesn’t have a supercharger, I was thinking about the earlier 1.4 TSI engines on the Golf GT which had both a turbo and a supercharger!

  • @mrm5183
    @mrm518311 күн бұрын

    Gosh how has that sold so many? Ford in general is way behind most brands atm especially the likes of Renault, Peugeot & Kia who are also cheaper but better. The gear stick & steering wheel is giving 2006 vibes and the infotainment is giving 2016 I would put this in the same class as a Fiat 500 AKA a hairdressers car

  • @davidhalliwell6844
    @davidhalliwell684412 күн бұрын

    No excuse for a mechanical handbrake in this day and age.

  • @mariounchamakh5630
    @mariounchamakh563013 күн бұрын

    Zis is toyota yaris

  • @user-sm7jh6zv5t
    @user-sm7jh6zv5t14 күн бұрын

    新型GOLF8.5 参考になりました(^^♪ 私は日本国内でGOLF 8 1.5eTSI R-Lineに2021年7月から乗っていますが、ディスカバープロの操作が大きくなり、また下側も照明が付いて使いやすくなりましたね。有難う御座いました。

  • @johnayres2303
    @johnayres230315 күн бұрын

    Great review, I’m currently considering this the HRV and also the ZRV and the Lexus LBX. I am surprised at the similarity in the ZRV and HRV they seem to compete for the same customers. I guess a test drive will help me decide.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode14 күн бұрын

    Thanks John! I couldn’t comment on the LBX as I’ve never reviewed one or even sat in one, however I’ve heard good things and they do look great. The ZR-V is for customers perhaps used to something slightly sportier or larger, the HR-V is better in towns and cities thanks to it’s higher economy and smaller size. The ZR-V certainly has much more grunt than the HR-V, but that will happily keep on on the motorway too. Definitely worth a test drive 👍🏻

  • @thetruthful8388
    @thetruthful838816 күн бұрын

    Wow school children doing car reviews.

  • @srinivasaraokanduri88
    @srinivasaraokanduri8816 күн бұрын

    Very nice car

  • @seltaeb9691
    @seltaeb969116 күн бұрын

    Can he legally drive?

  • @mubirudenis809
    @mubirudenis80917 күн бұрын

    Nice reviews

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode17 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @NickLiang
    @NickLiang18 күн бұрын

    Very nicely detailed and structured review!

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode18 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @barnabycatt-marrison507
    @barnabycatt-marrison50719 күн бұрын

    Great review thanks Sam.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode18 күн бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed! 😄

  • @alex-talk
    @alex-talk19 күн бұрын

    do the light effects really matter at all?

  • @JINNY-dl5yk
    @JINNY-dl5yk19 күн бұрын

    Well done Sam pleasant review!

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode18 күн бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @ArthurChisuta
    @ArthurChisuta20 күн бұрын

    Please learn from Car Expert Australia how to review a car. Your review was not informative enough.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode20 күн бұрын

    I went through all of the specifications of the vehicle, this is a UK review so the facts and pricing differ to AUS models.

  • @AndreaCamerin
    @AndreaCamerin20 күн бұрын

    what's the color of this model? Moonstone grey?

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode20 күн бұрын

    Yes that’s right it’s the ‘Moonstone Grey’ solid finish 😊

  • @kingjezza6567
    @kingjezza656720 күн бұрын

    Dude looks barely legal to even drive....

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode20 күн бұрын

    I know I look young, but I’ve been driving for almost 3 years now!

  • @liamdoherty211
    @liamdoherty21118 күн бұрын

    Very true....and what a burden to have to carry through life, poor chap.

  • @shropshire1233
    @shropshire123320 күн бұрын

    A gnome blue!!! seriously 😂😂😂 Please look up how to pronounce it.

  • @hdvoice
    @hdvoice21 күн бұрын

    Your review has detailed info with unbiased opinions. MG has been drawing a lot of heat from competition. A balanced review is just what we need. Thanks.

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode21 күн бұрын

    That’s exactly what I aim to deliver, so I’m glad that’s coming across! Thank you 😊

  • @matthewbrown8443
    @matthewbrown844321 күн бұрын

    Don’t judge a book by its cover. Glad I watched all of this video… one of the best most informative review of this car. Subscribed!

  • @Carcode
    @Carcode21 күн бұрын

    Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed my review!