The early A45 DCT was like that. However if you get Mercedes to apply the latest software updates to the box that totally fixes it. I had mine done and it transformed the car.
Great video , Will is what is known in the trade as a keeper , the guy is a book of knowledge and clearly loves what he does and do you Calvin, top work mate , Good luck in e everything you do, well deserved
Just found your channel, and I love it. Own a GLA45 AMG the American variant, and there is not much content in the US or as many knowledgeable mechanics either. Appreciate content as I am currently working through my own P0299 Underboost issues!!!!!!!!!!!
Old school video,proper show cases your TH-cam channel and shows what your all about been watching your channel for a few years now and good to see still On It.I will deffo be getting a planet of dreams sub member
Calvin please can you do a tiny video on mileage, because I want to think it’s not a massive negative but it stops me from looking at cars because I think it’s a big bad thing ?😂
Thanks for this. I have been tossing up between a Golf R and the AMG 45. I still haven't made up my mind. I love VW's but the AMG is a beautiful car and won it's class at the Bathurst 24 hour this year. It is a difficult decision. I will have a close look in the coming months and do my research before I settle on a choice.
Calvin I have a pre facelift cla45amg same engine and mine had the same common fault, it’s the wastegate on the turbos the bushings wear out causing an underboost, strangely on mine also there was no fault code or lights on dash, I had to buy new turbo as the wastegate is a complete part to the turbo but after the new one I have full boost all the time problem was solved👍🏼 ps, mine had the exact symptoms as yours gave me full power one minute (usually when cold) and the hardly any boost when warm intermittently
You could give me half of an A180 and still appreciate every bit of it, an A45 AMG in mint condition for free is a dream within a dream!! Goodluck to everyone entering
I’ve still not concluded this dilemma myself. The A45 is a bit small for my liking so the S3 wins there but it has so much more character than the S3. They both book at around the same value as well so the price isn’t even a decider. No idea 😂
Both Automatic & Both Fart when changing Gear 😂 Both have Saloon Arches. Within a month both will have Bold Tires and F☆k'd Brakes🙊🙊 I'd take a Raspy BMW over these anyday of the week👍
I’m experiencing loss of boost at higher speeds in my A45 - motorway speeds you can feel it die off. Doesn’t happen all the time but is noticeable when it happens. Thinking it may be loose / worn wastegate but will be sure to check coolant. How much was the just the turbo repair ? Seems like a common issue the more I look into it but luckily not that expensive and relatively simple to sort.
Calv I keep saying on every post I make Great content ,love will and his friendly honest approach on car repairs. Great looking car for someone 👍🏻 And for FREE £0 🥇
Considering his rent, business rates, bills, equipment, tools plus his unique level of knowledge I’d say it’s a reasonable price. We’re all different though which I think is always worth mentioning 👌
Mine too brother I'm in south Africa I wish one-day I could own the a45 😢but it's not easy for me as I grew up very poor on a farm but one-day god shall answer our prayers 🙏
I can't believe that wear on the leather, my 2004 Volvo S60R with 230,000km (143,000mi) hardly has a mark and regularly gets baked in the Aussie sun. 🇦🇺
With that dubious history how is the winner going to legally insure it ? Mods need to be declared but if you don't know what the previous owner has done to it you could find yourself in deep doo doo.
Hats off to him for giving the cars away for free but I do wish he would try and find some that would last longer... An ex-meth Stage 3 A45 on 117k with turbo issues, aftermarket parts and a gearbox that was not tuned along with the engine map does not strike me as a car that is going to last very long after it is won
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The early A45 DCT was like that. However if you get Mercedes to apply the latest software updates to the box that totally fixes it. I had mine done and it transformed the car.
Very helpful comment. Thanks mate
How much did that cost ?
@@charliemclean2720 When i had mine it was all done free as it was still under warranty in 2019.
@@dj_paultuk7052 okay mate cheers
Calv you need to introduce us to your cameraman. Videos are top quality he needs some praise
I was thinking the same
Nice try Camera Man 😆
But yeah, quality is good 👌
Nice try camera man 😂
Haha lol I’m no cameraman
Thank you Will for constantly supporting Calvin and all of his projects. You are an absolute legend 👏 Calvin keep up the good work mate 👍
Great video , Will is what is known in the trade as a keeper , the guy is a book of knowledge and clearly loves what he does and do you Calvin, top work mate , Good luck in e everything you do, well deserved
I love Calvin listening with borderline adhd on the engineering stuff. Top bloke Calvin.
Steel wheels look better in my opinion. But the black ain’t bad
Both quality cars Calvin your a top man to give away cars like this 👍
Son was Bob on. I don’t much like black alloys. But on this A45. Yup. Once black. No going back
Just found your channel, and I love it. Own a GLA45 AMG the American variant, and there is not much content in the US or as many knowledgeable mechanics either. Appreciate content as I am currently working through my own P0299 Underboost issues!!!!!!!!!!!
A45's are rapid when running right and sound awesome too and that old scirocco is Ace too!
Nice one Calvin love the fact you take the car to VRS and run through any problems very informative 👍👍👍
Love that u tell the costs...wish others would be so honest
Old school video,proper show cases your TH-cam channel and shows what your all about been watching your channel for a few years now and good to see still On It.I will deffo be getting a planet of dreams sub member
Calvin please can you do a tiny video on mileage, because I want to think it’s not a massive negative but it stops me from looking at cars because I think it’s a big bad thing ?😂
What a car! And that Audi looked sooo good. Congrats to the winner!!
Thanks for this. I have been tossing up between a Golf R and the AMG 45. I still haven't made up my mind. I love VW's but the AMG is a beautiful car and won it's class at the Bathurst 24 hour this year. It is a difficult decision. I will have a close look in the coming months and do my research before I settle on a choice.
I'm lucky to have one as it is immense especially from the lights with the 4WD system
Gratuitous thought regards Josh and he crew, well done! nice profit for minimal work from yourselves.
50/50 black and diamond cut is popular now too
Calvin I have a pre facelift cla45amg same engine and mine had the same common fault, it’s the wastegate on the turbos the bushings wear out causing an underboost, strangely on mine also there was no fault code or lights on dash, I had to buy new turbo as the wastegate is a complete part to the turbo but after the new one I have full boost all the time problem was solved👍🏼 ps, mine had the exact symptoms as yours gave me full power one minute (usually when cold) and the hardly any boost when warm intermittently
I also got a refurbished turbo from turbo technics😂👌🏼
You could give me half of an A180 and still appreciate every bit of it, an A45 AMG in mint condition for free is a dream within a dream!! Goodluck to everyone entering
I wish I won one of these cars but hope who ever wins them wants them and enjoys them, good luck everyone and top man cal 👍
Quality video as always and the A45 is a beast of a car.
Interesting question Calvin… Which one would you pick to daily? The A45 or the S3?
I’ve still not concluded this dilemma myself. The A45 is a bit small for my liking so the S3 wins there but it has so much more character than the S3. They both book at around the same value as well so the price isn’t even a decider. No idea 😂
Both Automatic & Both Fart when changing Gear 😂
Both have Saloon Arches. Within a month both will have Bold Tires and F☆k'd Brakes🙊🙊
I'd take a Raspy BMW over these anyday of the week👍
Great shout with the black wheels 👌
Black and red callipers go well together.
Fantastic video Calvin !! Will is a Legend as a dreamcatcher 🤞
Cracking video Calvin, what an amazing car. My fingers are crossed haha. Keep up the great work 👍
I’m experiencing loss of boost at higher speeds in my A45 - motorway speeds you can feel it die off. Doesn’t happen all the time but is noticeable when it happens. Thinking it may be loose / worn wastegate but will be sure to check coolant. How much was the just the turbo repair ? Seems like a common issue the more I look into it but luckily not that expensive and relatively simple to sort.
crazy that this car has averaged 13,000 miles over its life and that’s considered high 😂
Great stuff Calv, love the AMG and that Scirocco, BUT was that a bloody MK1 Lotus Cortina next door?!
Lol yes it was! Well spotted! 👌
Calv I keep saying on every post I make Great content ,love will and his friendly honest approach on car repairs.
Great looking car for someone 👍🏻 And for FREE £0 🥇
Everyone that's interested in cars needs a Will / garage like VRS in their life.
Vrs should take one of ur new units on or u should use one for inside repairs
Was thinking last night about when the next video is on this car and now here it is! Love this car hopefully I win it
Top man Calvin. Keep it up pal 👍
What was the airbag fault ?
ill spec, love the AMG, or even AMG spec, that's like poor man's version of AMG.
Any spec under that is lame.
Black defo on the that colour 👌🏼
Awesome car Calvin whoever wins this on planet of dreams should be over the moon winning this 😊
Got my 1 free entry in. Lovely car🙏🏻
Was the repair cost mates rates? Or was that the going rate for all the repairs done?
Should of got them diamond cut again. Looked so much better. Never feeling gloss black.
I agree! You can't tell where the tyre ends and the wheel begins if both are black!
Amg is sweet Calvin and that vw scirroco was tasty 👍🏻
Trust me , It can be in limp mode without any lights on
As little money as possible? Dont buy amg and M cars if u cant afford to fix it dude
You need to get a big car for planet of dreams take it to your car show and give it away on stage
Calvin, what was the airbag fault?
Will is amazing, so much knowledge but he charges £80 an hour for labour fuck me that’s a lot 😂
You are paying for him being amazing and his knowledge. £80 and hour isnt expensive when you take his overheads into account.
Its $190 where i live…
Considering his rent, business rates, bills, equipment, tools plus his unique level of knowledge I’d say it’s a reasonable price. We’re all different though which I think is always worth mentioning 👌
90 and hour is going rate for most specialists
People will either pay it or not, I hear he's always very busy.. I'd happily pay £80p/h for this level of expertise.
Black wheels are absolutely rotten mate . Should of kept the diamond cut
You should have got the mk2 Calvin
What’s going on with the armrest ? Not sure if you already mentioned it or not had kids asking me 5 million questions while trying to listen lol 😂
Will is good at trying to sell us the car over a screen 😂
Lush car the A45 especially with the mileage. Would use the A45 as mine and give the missus my MK7 Gti with 345bhp if I somehow won🤞🏻😂
Is there a video of how the car drove after repair?
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Love the channel mate I live in Australia now but used to live on the lakes estate haha
I Love the Scirocco!!! I would Love to have one of those!!
Would never ever spend 40k plus new on a car that is this small. These cars have all been ragged to death. Avoid.
I think I could stretch to pay £0 for one though
How do i enter to it where is the link
Added into the draw tonight
Calvin for president 🙌
Very nice car someone's going to be well happy
They knew mate
Let’s be honest nobody touches a car on 117k knowing it will have been smashed round Bradford 🤣
CALVIN! how could you not mention the lotus cortina behind will 😍😍😍
I really hope one day I win a car, as I know it will be top tier without any problems, hopefully dreams come true ❤ love the content too
You the goat calv ❤
Just drivers seat cover to fix now😂
ur missing coolant in the chargecooler
@CalvinsCarDiary: How to get to this mechanic workshop? Planing to get an A45 I want him to check it please.
When i get to selling my a45 brabus ill give u a shout
Bro the a45 is my dream car😍
I hope you’ve entered
Mine too brother I'm in south Africa I wish one-day I could own the a45 😢but it's not easy for me as I grew up very poor on a farm but one-day god shall answer our prayers 🙏
How the hell do you give these cars away for free? You can’t make that much on TH-cam
How do I enter please?
That VRS man top notch mechanic and tells you how it is
I'd love to win this car looks banging
Very nice some one will love it ..
sweet
Black wheels not good!
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Will's tech knowledge is peak man crush levels
Come to daddy! 🤭✌🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
I wanna win this A45🎉
nice car that 👍
You can’t beat genuine Mercedes fake leather (AKA Plastic) seats… Real quality 🤣
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I can't believe that wear on the leather, my 2004 Volvo S60R with 230,000km (143,000mi) hardly has a mark and regularly gets baked in the Aussie sun. 🇦🇺
With that dubious history how is the winner going to legally insure it ?
Mods need to be declared but if you don't know what the previous owner has done to it you could find yourself in deep doo doo.
Hats off to him for giving the cars away for free but I do wish he would try and find some that would last longer...
An ex-meth Stage 3 A45 on 117k with turbo issues, aftermarket parts and a gearbox that was not tuned along with the engine map does not strike me as a car that is going to last very long after it is won
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One lucky punter will win this
I think you need to rig it so i win this 👍
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