HAVE I MASSIVELY OVERSPENT ON THIS CHEAP MERCEDES A-CLASS?

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  • @michaelgallagher7082
    @michaelgallagher7082 หลายเดือนก่อน +145

    The good thing is when you buy a car Matt .the next owner can be reassured they have a good car

    • @caractacus22
      @caractacus22 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I agree. He is intensely reliable in that regard

    • @goranbrajkovic9925
      @goranbrajkovic9925 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      That is worth a lot as well. If I am paying over 10000 for a car, dealers like matt are my only choice.

  • @jonnyandvonny
    @jonnyandvonny หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    If only more garages had your integrity, Matt, the industry would be so much better. Anyone purchasing from you will know they are getting a good car. That's why they keep buying. Keep up the great work.

  • @bodybuildingandpaintingana8167
    @bodybuildingandpaintingana8167 หลายเดือนก่อน +136

    I like the breakdown of costs at the end. It is interesting to see how the profit margins are a lot less than people might think and also the amount of work that sometimes goes into prepping a car. Thank you.

    • @glennsheppard3320
      @glennsheppard3320 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Will be before his overheads for the premises as well and staff etc etc

    • @patrickbateman9197
      @patrickbateman9197 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@glennsheppard3320
      This is why I wouldn't do this job. The take home profit is too low.
      Overheads are a killer.

  • @earlfenwick
    @earlfenwick หลายเดือนก่อน +136

    I'd love to see Prestige do the wheels in a episode.

    • @brianliggett9087
      @brianliggett9087 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      id love to know where jimmy the magician can be found .

    • @rob2020-wz6ru
      @rob2020-wz6ru หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@brianliggett9087Looking at JTM's work it could be interesting to see. Maybe Matt could dedicate a show to his often mentioned entrepreneurs like JTM and PW. Interesting? The clips with SPR is 😃

    • @bluefish2303
      @bluefish2303 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@earlfenwick I said the same 🙌

    • @posiub
      @posiub หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      and the lads from dents

    • @pavlospanteliadis6868
      @pavlospanteliadis6868 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@posiub I think it's D3nts...if you google you can easily find them :). I used them and they are fantastic

  • @hastalavistagtu
    @hastalavistagtu หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I've been a long-time subscriber now and I admire your dedication to always atleast try to make all these used (also sometimes abused) cars look and feel as good as they can, for many of them it is what they deserve. I wish all used car dealerships around where I live would do the same. If they did, then looking for a "new" car would be a rather joyful experience as compared to what it is today. Every car in basically all the used car lots, sometimes looking as rough and ragged like when you first buy them and featuring them in your videos, they'd charge a premium price for. Expecting the buyer/customer to do all these small (or in some cases rather large) fixes by themselves after purchase. It's sad and frustrating.
    Keep on doing what you do, it's bloody marvellous!

    • @petersmith7126
      @petersmith7126 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I've rarely seen a second hand car sales refurbish alloys or fix paint blemishes but still ask full retail price

  • @9bar7and9bar8
    @9bar7and9bar8 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    There is no doubt, since the pandemic, everything has become so much more expensive, be it a haircut or a bill from a garage., Garages know that we need to use them to keep a warranty valid or simply just stay on the road so they can nearly charge whatever they want. That is a lovely A class and the new owner will be delighted. Good job.

  • @isquish
    @isquish หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Came for the massive overspend, was not disappointed!. Looks like a lovely A-Class tho Matt and hopefully buyers are seeing the work you do and buying from you because they trust that you're selling them a sorted car :) Thanks for sharing with us :)

  • @martynm.449
    @martynm.449 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    SPR are great! Brilliant channel.

    • @McElhinney65
      @McElhinney65 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sam at SPR for the next James Bond. He has that joie de vivre.

  • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
    @TheAllMightyGodofCod หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    In the summer of 2023 a friend asked me to go with her yo choose a second hand A class.
    We looked at several cars at a mercedes dealer and I was shocked.
    The cars had a lot of problems that I wouldn't find in my 15 years and 1 day old Citröen C4 has.
    All the door handles where lose, the centre console in pretty much all cars was wobbly, the parcel shelf was starting to flake and in general, I dint got that premium, built to last feeling I was expecting.
    Then we went to see some Astra's and those looked so much better built.
    To be clear, none of the A class had more than 60.000km

    • @gravemind6536
      @gravemind6536 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      The A class is just a PCP or lease cars to get people who don't have Mercedes money to buy the A class which is not really a Mercedes at all unless you get the higher spec stuff. The low to mid spec stuff has the drivetrain from a Renault Megane. Anyways it's a car for idiots to try and look cool.

    • @TheGalifrey
      @TheGalifrey หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravemind6536 Yup, too many people want a poverty spec mercedes and take care of them in that fashion.

  • @laurent90210
    @laurent90210 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    the purchaser got a nice, affordable and reliable car. I am happy for her.

    • @shabba890
      @shabba890 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      12.3 grand on a 8 year old Renault megane in a frock? Shrs probably a beautician called Shanice

    • @fabfisher
      @fabfisher หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@shabba890Was thinking the same, about the car that is 😊

    • @Joetibbles
      @Joetibbles หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shabba890very different to a Renault, even if the engine is the same it’s a good thing, very very good engines

    • @shabba890
      @shabba890 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Joetibbles it makes a mockery of the Merc brand.

    • @jj16485
      @jj16485 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@shabba890calm down

  • @Carla-t8u1e
    @Carla-t8u1e หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I can see how much effort you put in!

  • @ibrahimoussifi5544
    @ibrahimoussifi5544 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hello Matt nice video as usual.
    Would you please make a video about : automatic cars you should buy (£10k and under) but this time talk about both gasoline and diesel vehicules !

  • @BazDeeWren
    @BazDeeWren หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love the engine in them. My captur gave me 130,000 trouble free miles and I wish I’d kept it.

    • @pug2052
      @pug2052 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just the rest of a captur drops in bits

  • @davejblair
    @davejblair หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm just here to see you dig through the receipts and cubbies.

  • @duncanward770
    @duncanward770 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That Astra with ‘a Nurburgring sticker’ was a proper VXR Nurburgring special edition.

  • @mikaeljonsson4686
    @mikaeljonsson4686 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the overspending videos! 😊👌

  • @geirarnesen6531
    @geirarnesen6531 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Appreciate your honesty Matt. It´s the sign of the times - used cars are just like luxury watches these days. The buyers are fewer and far between and they don`t part with their money easily cause they don`t have a lot to spend.

  • @hyraxhd3011
    @hyraxhd3011 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A HPA video on a Tuesday, Very nice!

  • @eenie1234
    @eenie1234 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Someone correct me if I’m wrong. Car brake discs are made of cast iron. It dissipates heat well and is relatively cheap. Cast iron by its nature rusts very easy but doesn’t degrade its efficiency. Rear discs are prone to surface rust due to the front discs actually doing all the real work. Too many rear discs are replaced that would not fail an MOT for brake efficiency.

    • @theCybershot123
      @theCybershot123 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Try telling a MOT inspector he is wrong to fail discs see were that gets you.

  • @connclissmann6514
    @connclissmann6514 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the comprehensive walkthrough. Some people think money gaps from the trees, like leaves at this time of year. Good bless the VAT man! The most reliable thing on planet earth? Your Welsh customer is getting a truly sorted car. Thanks again for the video.

  • @lutomson3496
    @lutomson3496 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I feel so bad for there that pay that high VAT tax, here in the states its sales tax 7% +-and on labor none...wow its hard there to make a living..but our car registration is a bit higher not like the VAT is there..great video always

    • @MummaBear
      @MummaBear หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sales tax is 20%. 😮

  • @nadi359
    @nadi359 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I never realised that this particular Merc also used the 1.5 litre Renault engine, I thought it was on the ones after this generation.

  • @guy4469
    @guy4469 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You and SPR are brilliant channels and shifting metal Berrow motors ,He is a funny channel its comedy gold, He buys what he likes 4.2 or v8 and what wont sell but he likes big cars ,

    • @sarahcarter9061
      @sarahcarter9061 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like Shifting Metal and Hubnut too.

  • @MatthewThePrincess
    @MatthewThePrincess หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    That Kia is hideous. A shame to be parked in front of such a gorgeous home.

    • @klawlor3659
      @klawlor3659 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I'm more bothered about the grass. Why feck up someone's hard work just to show off a bloody car?

    • @spingybingy5610
      @spingybingy5610 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was annoying me too..hate when people park up on grass pavements etc. But he wouldn't have done that randomly especially there. There would be some kind of arranged reason.

    • @simonhall1328
      @simonhall1328 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Agree, a nice classic jaguar would be better suited.

    • @pug2052
      @pug2052 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad I’m not the only one that thinks that 😂😂

  • @dansimmons21
    @dansimmons21 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is no way I’d ever sell my car without at least a good clean and a mini valet thanks to you, Matt! I wouldn’t want to sell a car to someone like you without that bloody mini valet and plenty of receipts 😂

  • @modmod392
    @modmod392 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Had one of these recently as a courtesy car - I was genuinely impressed.

  • @Eric_L456
    @Eric_L456 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well explained about your costs. The public (know alls often) think all the money you take goes straight in your pocket, how wrong they are as anyone who has run a business will tell you. Keep educating the know alls Matt .

  • @georgedaville4662
    @georgedaville4662 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice motor Matt, the buyer is getting a fantastic car. Love your style of evaluating a car and what you will do to it. I am now dedicated follower of SPR Autos. Love Sam ‘s dead pan presentation and unbelievable content. 👍😎

  • @NadezhdaAndreeva-nt5ox
    @NadezhdaAndreeva-nt5ox หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    How you explain things is amazing!

  • @BMW.535d
    @BMW.535d หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good job, impressive how much the wheels lift the car up. Hard to see this design is already 12 years old. I think Mercedes nailed it with this one.

  • @danr1920
    @danr1920 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your house I presume! 🤣 We don't get the A Class in the U.S.. One of the reasons I watch, I get to see different cars than we have.

    • @CarringtonHollister
      @CarringtonHollister 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Actually we do but only in the sedan variety.

  • @pprc5363
    @pprc5363 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You have explained about the VAT margin but surely you should be able to offset some of your other costs, like servicing against your Corporation tax bill.

    • @ForecourtFilms
      @ForecourtFilms หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. So knock another £250 off that net margin so it works out around £800 to pay wages, property, advertising, insurance, fuel, warranty etc. 😢

  • @rolo_061
    @rolo_061 หลายเดือนก่อน

    despite the lower profit on some mint cars like this, you have earned that reputation which is the biggest profit on your side.

  • @manulbhardwaj
    @manulbhardwaj หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your videos and honesty, keep up the good work 💪

  • @markingle8487
    @markingle8487 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow, once you had done on that car, it really looked as new condition; the buyer must be delighted.

  • @kevinisaac9139
    @kevinisaac9139 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video surprising how it all mounts up 👍

  • @DD-fc1rv
    @DD-fc1rv หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another excellent show Matt 👏👏👏

  • @peacem8574
    @peacem8574 หลายเดือนก่อน +276

    Nice Renault bro

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      🤦‍♂️

    • @br4kecheckd
      @br4kecheckd หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Only...it isn't

    • @LG-kl3co
      @LG-kl3co หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      @@br4kecheckd Oh yes it is...never understood why BMW and Mercedes fit engines from Renault and Peugeot , The Nissan luxury brand Infiniti used many parts of the Mercedes A class...or was it the other way around AND Nissan has a huge connection with Renault.

    • @br4kecheckd
      @br4kecheckd หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      @@LG-kl3co i watched a local youtuber here in Croatia who is a pro racing and rally driver do a deep dive of this car to explain the engine. The only thing that is from Renault is the engine block. Everything else is made by Mercedes

    • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
      @TheAllMightyGodofCod หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Don't insult Renault's.... They are way better than this

  • @mjsee08
    @mjsee08 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whenever Matt says hes going to do a gearbox service you just know probably 90% of other dealers dont do that..first off most customers wouldnt know if its due and secondly if its working fine most just dont bother. The plan usually is hope it lasts 6 months and a day then its definitely someone elses problem.

  • @genty1960
    @genty1960 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh my god Matt ! You speak sooooo fast I have to go back sometimes to listen again to what you've said. On the positive side I love the content and the "I've massively overspent" section 👍🏻

  • @AndrewPaulK80
    @AndrewPaulK80 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Jacob Rees-Mogg called, said he wants his jacket back Matt!!

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      He let me have it for a very good price 😂

    • @matthewlewis2072
      @matthewlewis2072 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@HighPeakAutosat least it fits you, his clothes are all too big

  • @eoinosullivan2636
    @eoinosullivan2636 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    A Mercedes with a Renault/Nissan engine - nope. I think car manufacturers that source other power plants, should be compelled to badge them as such for transparency.

    • @Silver-st2zq
      @Silver-st2zq หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agree, same with Audi with VWs engines no thanks.

    • @TheGalifrey
      @TheGalifrey หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@Silver-st2zq LMAO Audi and VW are all VAG group, essentially the same company

    • @pug2052
      @pug2052 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Silver-st2zqyou idiots it’s called VAG group Volkswagen Audi group 😂

  • @jeremywentworth1833
    @jeremywentworth1833 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    £1000 profit isn't too bad when averaging £1200 on each car so it's only £200 .

  • @brentgilmore3281
    @brentgilmore3281 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hiya Matt! I am JEALOUS! I’m not sure if you would call that a wagon or just a 5 door hatch but, we do not have that version over here and I absolutely love it!!! ❤❤❤

  • @mattltvtoyreviews1955
    @mattltvtoyreviews1955 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking very smart Matt! 😉👍 Great vid.

  • @robgibbsofficial
    @robgibbsofficial 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Transparent on costs and you provide great value for the buyer - success leaves clues

  • @alistairdolan9354
    @alistairdolan9354 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Matt - great video again.
    What costs do you have providing a warranty ? Or do you just offer a ‘return to dealer’ for any issues in the statutory period ? An episode on your warranty commitments would be really useful - thanks again.

  • @AndysTransport
    @AndysTransport หลายเดือนก่อน

    A extra video this week... is it a sepecial occasion?
    Love your videos so not complaining

  • @christophertudball
    @christophertudball หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matt you are so meticulous in the cars you retail I would have no hesitation in purchasing from you. In fact my girlfriends next car will be bought from you. Keep up the excellent videos.

  • @steveb4012
    @steveb4012 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bummer, wish I'd known you were in town Matt, could have got you a coffee!

  • @dhdove
    @dhdove หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you want to have as many cars as possible for sale Matt it’s another good reason to abandon your current pitch and move somewhere bigger, don’t sink more money into it.

  • @Lionfire1
    @Lionfire1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It’s not great but it’s not bad. Chin up and onto the next!

  • @anthonywatson1020
    @anthonywatson1020 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nothing screams 3 year lease like a Mercedes A class.

  • @lifespyjackson6292
    @lifespyjackson6292 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now thats a good indepth vid. nice one

  • @ludou7
    @ludou7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ive not watched the video yet, but the answer is yes.

  • @SamKuul
    @SamKuul หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    At this rate this channel should called OVERSPENT HIGH PEAKS AUTO.

  • @Julia-e8f5h
    @Julia-e8f5h หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your videos always leave a mark in the heart and mind of the viewers. Thank you for your creativity and depth of thought!🍖🍨🌌

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another good video Matt 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👏👏👏👏😊

  • @Nitenman
    @Nitenman หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not the profit you were hoping for but your honesty and car preparation standard is inspiring and I would buy a car from you any day. A lot of dealer listed cars I'm looking at on Autotrader at the moment have scuffed wheels, haven't been serviced (despite being due) and some are barely cleaned and need a valet. Seems like some dealers are just buying at trade price and doing minimum prep trying to sell on for a profit. If I'm going to buy an unprepped car I'll just buy privately 🤣

  • @sociaaljessie5431
    @sociaaljessie5431 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s some Homes under the hammer vibe right there Mat 😂😂😂

  • @robertpowell7672
    @robertpowell7672 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    You make even less than the £1027 Matt, You never take into account the cost of running your premises and business overheads such as advertising, insurance, accountants etc.

    • @rotoehu9266
      @rotoehu9266 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes, but in those ‘public’ calcs he also doesn’t take into account the revenue from doing a TH-cam video on it either, which should be significantly more than those overheads

  • @joaquimgarcia3502
    @joaquimgarcia3502 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How is it possible that Mat was not yet picked up by a network? I’m sure he’d master shows like “The price is right” or “Millionaire”-type quiz shows. Such a class act.

    • @shabba890
      @shabba890 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Like Bruce Forsyth?

  • @davidhall3131
    @davidhall3131 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice to see you in big boy clothes. Looking smart Matt & great video.

  • @polopowered
    @polopowered หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Any money spent on an A-Class is an overspend. I deride these with a passion, and their owners more so.

    • @Silver-st2zq
      @Silver-st2zq หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same even, even beating Audi driver's with VW engine's in them 😆

  • @williamhodgson6250
    @williamhodgson6250 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My understanding Matt the engines are chain driven not rubber. As long as regular oil changes are carried out there should be no issues. I drive the 2017 Megane 1.6 dci. And it’s been superb.

    • @SleepyGarfield73
      @SleepyGarfield73 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The 1.5 dci is *definitely* belt not chain.

    • @williamhodgson6250
      @williamhodgson6250 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes I mentioned I have the 1.6 dci, which is chain.

    • @SleepyGarfield73
      @SleepyGarfield73 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@williamhodgson6250 You actually said it was your understanding the engines are chain driven - implication that the engine in the car featured is chain cam - which it definitely isn't. The 1.5 dci and 1.6 dci engines are completely different.

  • @nickwebb9290
    @nickwebb9290 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yessss….”I’ll take it to my mechanic first” 👍
    But you think you have problems Matt?….wait until you hear today’s budget.

  • @anurbanpenguin8890
    @anurbanpenguin8890 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Rear brake discs and pads for brembos (which i doubt they use) on that car is around £150 possibly £120 woth some discounts. (Parts only).
    Feels like a high labour rate to get to over £400!

  • @theCybershot123
    @theCybershot123 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Matt the cost in diesel to bring the car back home not included . Full valet £ 70 should have gone for lower cost as it was not that bad a condition. Missed engine inspection . Great video as ever onwards and upwards .

  • @howardskeivys4184
    @howardskeivys4184 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So, someone got a great condition, low mileage A-class Mercedes at a competitive price and you still were in profit to the tune of £1000. That has to be a ‘win win’ scenario. You didn’t factor in the point that your satisfied customer will probably recommend you to others. Recommendation by word of mouth is priceless.

  • @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252
    @ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The customers who buy from you are blessed the merc looks amazing 🥲 lovely content 🎉

  • @markfarrier1711
    @markfarrier1711 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Definitely buy a car from matt any day 🎉

  • @platinum_dreamer
    @platinum_dreamer หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you do another garage tour please Matt

  • @voivod6871
    @voivod6871 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job you took your flasher mac off for when you were fiddling around in the back of the Merc.

  • @matthewlewis2072
    @matthewlewis2072 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    £1,027...from which you have to pay overheads (premises), marketing, staff...and tax.
    You need to work on a % return on investment, rather than £x per car.

    • @kevincockburn7805
      @kevincockburn7805 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Feel pretty sure he knows that. He keeps the format simple for the entertainment value.

    • @Alien8_P1
      @Alien8_P1 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      He's getting a nice additional income from these TH-cam videos and the various promotions, so he's doing VERY nicely!!

    • @paulmcgee1867
      @paulmcgee1867 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@matthewlewis2072 yep not profit

    • @Not_Sure-i6o
      @Not_Sure-i6o หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's actually a clever sliding scale/rule of thumb when you think about it. Evidently there's an age/condition/price middleground where getting good margins becomes more difficult. Maybe it's sort of units his larger competitors would move a lot of, with little more than a quick valet

    • @guimarboy
      @guimarboy หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hes making cash from the TH-cam videos. They are excellent. I watch 99% of them. I like the no nonsense approach.

  • @minibus9
    @minibus9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    awesome video

  • @matthewlewis2072
    @matthewlewis2072 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    A-classes. For people who want the badge, but can't afford it. See also BMW 1 series, Audi A1...

    • @jimmyjt16
      @jimmyjt16 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I’ve just told the wife that because she has a 1 series it means she can’t afford a proper BMW. Her reply? Oh well I’ll make do with my 800k house and my Caribbean cruise in 2 weeks 😂😂

    • @paulmcgee1867
      @paulmcgee1867 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@matthewlewis2072 silly statement

    • @stephenelder2783
      @stephenelder2783 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Wealth is the Money you don’t spend

    • @Alien8_P1
      @Alien8_P1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Don't be bitter, your Mondeo is still aspirational!!

    • @solent7430
      @solent7430 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I totally agree, the driving dynamics of these A classes is nothing compared to proper rear wheel drive Mercs

  • @erniefoster7116
    @erniefoster7116 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gday Matt, could not renegotiate the price due to the fact that you would have to do more work to resell the car. Just wondering. Anyway good video from Down Under.

  • @stigg333
    @stigg333 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone buying a car from you will know they are getting a sound car which shows you are very honest but earning a decent profit in this country at the moment is very difficult, good luck and stay well.

  • @Baconroll699
    @Baconroll699 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re a good man Matt

  • @rnosibZ57
    @rnosibZ57 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The question shouldn't be wether you've massively overspent it should be when do you stop overspending

  • @michaelgallagher7082
    @michaelgallagher7082 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Matt I love the fact you are always in budget????

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That wasn't a question so why put 4(!) question marks?

    • @michaelgallagher7082
      @michaelgallagher7082 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resnonverba137 relax pal it’s only TH-cam????????????????))(;;/&&

  • @chinoyhouse8247
    @chinoyhouse8247 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been saying this for years. Matt should be on Top Gear with Clarkson, May and Hammond. And the guest female presenter would be Anna from AnnaonRoads.

  • @robertanton7566
    @robertanton7566 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    im eagerly waiting for the video where you talk about the things you like and dislike about your Range Rover

  • @thebigchip
    @thebigchip หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the fact that you do give the facts. But I’d still like to see how customers warranty expectations and you handle warranty claims, Do you think if you strive to give a perfect second hand car increases or decreases what they expect?

  • @Harry-d4n
    @Harry-d4n 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you make a step by step video showing how to successfully/professionally take a customer on test drive please

  • @ianelliott229
    @ianelliott229 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matt, stay with your current approach! You sort out your cars thoroughly. I would happily buy a car from you - and that is a very rare thing for me to say. Your reputation for selling good cars is your long term future; your USP. Without that you’d be just another dodgy car dealer.

  • @shaunwest3612
    @shaunwest3612 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video HPA, great work matt, sorry there wasn't more profit for you, hardly seems worth doing,a profit but a small one, Vat is a joke isn't it 👌👍😀

  • @joblack5138
    @joblack5138 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    no wonder you don't want to count your chickens with all the pairs your throwing stones at. (sorry, as sad and lonely as I am i had to write that comment). PS love this channel. Int=eresting, informative, brilliant delivery and even the odd Dad joke jucked in.

  • @Mateusz_19996
    @Mateusz_19996 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    i hate EV's with a passion, doesn't help i nearly got killed by one, because of how quiet they are, i much prefer Hybrids and surely they are the future.

    • @sarahcarter9061
      @sarahcarter9061 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All electric cars scare me as they are too darn quiet.

    • @gravemind6536
      @gravemind6536 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How does them being quiet almost cause you to die?

    • @SOULSEEKERBEATS
      @SOULSEEKERBEATS หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@gravemind6536you can normally hear a car before you see it, crossing the road etc

    • @gravemind6536
      @gravemind6536 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SOULSEEKERBEATS Only an issue if you don't you look before you cross the road. Also my pure petrol car is often not heard by pedestrians walking in the road around car parks even if I'm right up behind them.

    • @SOULSEEKERBEATS
      @SOULSEEKERBEATS หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gravemind6536 you're missing the point, obviously it's only an issue if you don't look, the whole point is that most people don't and won't

  • @CovBloke1310
    @CovBloke1310 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a raincoat like yours in 1975

  • @solent7430
    @solent7430 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Maybe I’m being snobbish, but a real Mercedes is rear wheel drive. I’ve never considered these as a true Mercedes

    • @SueKeeper
      @SueKeeper หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same as BMW who long since ate their words after the old RWD advert they used to have

    • @warrenr4
      @warrenr4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Post 96 > 97 Mercedes started going downhill. They never recovered.

    • @paulparkinson7118
      @paulparkinson7118 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And built in Stuttgart

  • @simonhall1328
    @simonhall1328 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I suggest a nice round neck wool jumper with your gingham shirt. Looking good 👌

  • @charlesonline_
    @charlesonline_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are talented man.great.

  • @micheldemartigny3320
    @micheldemartigny3320 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Matt, if the condition was not as good as the photos and initial description suggested, why not negotiate down the purchase price a bit?

  • @simonhaslam
    @simonhaslam หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Matt, you always check the tyre tread depth when inspecting these cars, but I had Pirelli P-Zeros on my previous car with loads of tread left that had to be replaced to get it through its MOT because the side walls were cracking. Do you find this is a common problem? Cheers.

  • @the_real_macspite
    @the_real_macspite 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    And out of that net profit shown at the end you also have rent on your premises, heating and lighting, wages, advertising, insurances ... I hope the YT channel brings in a decent income to offset that!

  • @samtunley8325
    @samtunley8325 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    asking again to please include 'recently added' filter on your website please so we can see most recent stock..

  • @mrmeg01
    @mrmeg01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best car youve bought in a while matt

  • @grahamandrews6467
    @grahamandrews6467 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Flasher in a trench coat .did you borrow that of your grandad lol . Looking smart mate..

    • @davidhay9699
      @davidhay9699 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can’t beat a Mack…he looked heavy smart…was probably Burberry mate.

    • @shabba890
      @shabba890 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@davidhay9699tommy hilfinger

  • @a_ali_g
    @a_ali_g หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos