Such a refreshing style of presenting, Matt; no crazy thumbnails and misleading titles, no wild gesticulating. It sets you apart from so many other TH-camrs, and you're all the better for it. And it's so great to see everyday cars bought, refurbed and sold. Keep up the good work.
This fiesta model is a genuine classic, a now 15 year old design and looks completely fresh, particularly in this grey as a zetec S. bravo Matt keeping one on the road!
I own one of these and they are just lovely. And I can confirm the shabby paintjob is a common Fiesta driver problem, we always sideswipe everything. Thank you for not giving up this car, it’s always nice to see them on the roads! Keep up the good work Matt!!
Friend had 1.6 zetec S petrol. That was surprisingly brisk, keen to rev and handled well. Nice upgrade from his previous corsa 1.2. Don't remember a single fault with it other than the choice of music that was played through the stereo. He replaced it with another this time a 1.0 ecoboost zetec S.
@@sk1nzsk1nz34 I think that might be peak Fiesta. In practice the 1.0 3 cylinders are barely any more economical and they are far more complex. And complex of course means more stuff to go wrong.
The channel that keeps on giving. I like the style, chilled but in a serious way. No overexcited babble and some dry humour. Love it. I bought a Fiat Panda Twinair 4x4 on the strength of one of Matt’s reviews. Loving that too.
Matt, love your videos. Through these videos you have succeeded in producing a truly reliable brand. This has to be worth a fortune as many companies spend a huge amount to build trust with its customers and fail. If I lived in Britain (I’m in Australia) I would definitely buy a car from you. Keep up the great work. Vic 👍😀🇦🇺
Really turned that round Matt!!........most would have just run, but you have done this car proud - any youngster would love it. Kudos to your mechanic, body shop and not forgetting the brilliant work done by the valeters - it pays to have good reliable professional people to work with. I'm sure this will sell quickly. Steve
Hi Matt Reminds me of my daughters Ford car Parked in Victoria Park whilst at Salford uni Wrecked by the local student environment over three years Radio in the boot Mirrors knocked off Super glued drivers door lock 😂😂😂 Good reliable transport though She loved it Finished & sold it on to another student once she got a job ✌🏼 Good luck Matt Stay positive Cheap parts etc ✌🏼 Thanks for posting 👏🏾👏🏾🙏
You've done alright by that car Matt, it looks a good motor now. Someone will buy that pretty quickly. Yes, you won't make much money out of it but you've provided an opportunity for someone else to pick up a decent priced car and stay on the road/get to work etc.
The eco boost gave fiesta a bad name but the non ecobooms are extremely good cars. You got the check the sills though they terrible for needing replacing. I had to do one on a 12 plate - unacceptable really
They saw you coming with that one Matt. Having had a Fiesta diesel, they are generally not a bad car. I had mine from new on a salary sacrifice and it was maintained to within an inch of its life. However when it was returned the driver wrote it off on the way to Manheim.
I had one of these when I was a young lad around 2012 or so because it was exactly as you say: a small cheap frugal good looking car that does not have the horsepower to get you into trouble and costs fuck all to run. But mine was a better spec! It had climate control and cruise control. And had a better looking body-kit but that might've been after-market. Didn't much like the engine in it though, those 1.6l diesels were rattly and had quite a few issues. Mine smoked a lot on cold starts and developed a pretty substantial shudder as one of the injectors broke. Dealer couldn't get it out and eventually offered to replace the whole engine (under warranty) with another used one. Which had a cracked cooling something or another so had to have that fixed. Then the EGR valve failed so had to have that fixed. Then the trunk button started shorting out and the trunk would open randomly any time I came to a stop (probably a safety thing) so had to have that fixed. Apart from that it was a reliable car though! Luckily for me it was all under warranty and as far as I know they did really do all the fixes as they said they did. On the other hand I very much doubt they still had any profit left by the end of all that.
In Northern Ireland we have 7 MOT Test Centres (garages are not permitted to MOT). Each have 5 lanes similar to boarding a Ferry. The car mounts the system and comes out the other end, pass or fail. If failed you must re-book again and wait a few weeks for re-testing. In the meantime the car cannot be taxed or insured. If an accident occurs, the driver is liable for all costs and Penalty Points on licence.
Had the 1.6 petrol Zetec s 2008, good car apart from horrendous Road noise entering the cabin from the wheel arches. And the seat belt warning alarm going of continuously when the belts are actually on ! Then going off and reoccurring at random times. Good MPG 50 ish on a motorway run at 70 mph.
I love these videos Matt & love the fact your saving cars from the scrapyard hopefully you get a run of decent ones that you can make a profit on cause you deserve to be rewarded, bless your cotton socks 👍⭐️
I’m a driving instructor, and over the years i’ve used many cars, from BMW 1 Series to Audi A3’s, but by far the best car to learn and teach in has been the Mk6 ford fiesta 2008-2016 (diesels). currently teach in a Mk7 now but really miss the old one.
Matt, I think you like the challenge of these as much as the good video and potential profit. And keeping a savable car on the road. That's what comes across to me.
Crazy to think of a mk7 09 fiesta as an old car, I had a 2009 fiesta titanium in vision blue absolutely loved the literally the thing unlike this thing I cleaned it obsessively it was my absolute pride and joy when I was 17-19 and then because im stupid I sold it to buy a mini.
Although you didn't make a profit, Matt, we love to see these unloved cars transformed into presentable, genuinely nice ones, so thank you very much for the great content!
At least the seller was relatively honest about the condition of the car… unlike the seller of the TT you recently purchased! 🤦🏻♂️ great viewing as usual 👌🏻😉
It seems that Fiesta was in a road ditch at one point, and more than once. If they can't or will not spend 15 pounds to wash and clean a car, they for sure can't fix that damage. But riding in that filth, can't understood those people You really managed to bring up Fiesta back to life, and it's nice looking car.
Love the vids Matt. Small suggestion: When running through overall costs, itemise each item on screen and provide a total. Text is easier to compute! Keep up the good work.
I had one of these for the last 3 years until i recently sold for a mk7 gti. Great car with just enough power to have fun, and handles surprisingly well!
Recently bought one of these for my girlfriend for £1350. Hers was much better cared for than this one. It has some stone chips and back bumper is slightly deformed but it drives really well and gets 60mpg. That engine is quite torquey and goes well in a little car too. At that money if it last a year we will be happy.
Our God son bought one of these (5 door but otherwise the same as this even down to the awful aftermarket alloys) with 160,000 miles on it, and as far as I know, it’s still going strong. He’s loves it.
Well, at least you didn't sit on your sunglasses. Happy belated birthday Matt! All things said and done, other than normal maintenance and things that were physically broken, there didn't appear to be much wrong with this little Fiësta. Pretty strong car, I'm happy it got a new lease of life.
Mk7 Fiesta ZS is an amazing car and you can get more out of it for minimal effort. I had a 2010 60 plate petrol, retro fitted USB charging, cruise control and some other stuff. You can get these cars from standard with heated leather seats and you can swap parts from other fiesta models!
These engines were fitted into all sorts of cars so these engines are quite common. I remember these engines existed on the Volvo V40 D2 and Ford Fiestas.
Matt after all you've spent please replace the other 12 wheel nuts they cost penny's but a they look odd with one chrome cap and three missing the caps also try the spare wheel brace on them it'll slip because it's a 19mm for the chrome nuts but when the chrome comes off they are a 18 mm and your customer could be stuck at the side of the road unable to change a wheel
I love your insights into the motor trade. People think it's a easy job and that you get to drive nice cars but they don't see the hard work and commitment, and like this car it can be a gamble. Not to mention the customers. I think dealing with customers would put me off being in the motor trade but I suppose its a mixed bag
Another immaculate restoration, seriously well done Matt !! 🎉 When/should it be time to replace the "work car" the ONLY place I'll consider will be of course HPA, I genuinely mean it. 👌
I do hope your customers appreciate the work you put into your cars and refer you to others in need of a good car, cause you are truly a diamond in the rough. Well done for saving another car from the wreckers.
It doesnt make business sense ,but only because of the absurd VAT rules youre violated by.From an eco point of view ,what you do is far greener than any new electric vehicle could ever be.The car exists and is now refurbished for many more years of use.Kudos to you Matt.Great channel.
The side skirts for the zetec S get pulled off very easily. Usually with driving through puddles. The front trim for the side skirt also usually falls off at the same time and rubs the tyre if you turn full lock. They are however inexpensive and an easy fix
I had a 2009 1.4 Fiesta 3 door as a bit of stock, really good cars but not surprised as Ford were making great cars during that era. The Fiesta and Focus are both brilliant, I am a big fan of the Focus in particular, it’s just a shame Ford decided to discontinue both.
I’ve got a 2011 3 door 1.4 Fiesta and I love it. 96hp in a small car like it is more than enough. Nips along great, corners so well, comfortable, easy to drive, and surprisingly spacious too. Absolutely fantastic little cars and was just waiting for one to feature on this channel. Shame it had to be this poor, abused, boy racer one 😢
@@CMS-qo3wz Ford make some good handling cars, they don’t need to be ST or RS to be fun, I have a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 and may not be the fastest but nippy and handles brilliantly, had MK1 Focuses before and they were also great.
@@snbala completely agree. Love taking it along the backroads cos it just darts along with ease. Such a shame that the fiesta and focus will be no more. Definitely a mistake to get rid of their best selling cars
@@CMS-qo3wz it’s just the whole SUV/Crossover craze and I think they were a bit fed up because both the Fiesta and Focus weren’t no 1 and no 2 anymore in the sales charts, I will continue to support the Focus as I rather a hatchback over an SUV/Crossover anyday
Another great turnaround. I'm becoming addicted to car transformations. The gateway drug in my case was Wheeler Dealers. I like all Matt's stuff and I even watch car detailers transforming the appearance of filthy cars. More please!
Great vid as usual How bad was the dent in the door and much did it cost to fix? You seem to have a good team of suppliers that do work for you quite cheaply It would be nice to have a vid once a month or quarterly highlight which cars gave the best profit and experience and the worst profit or greatest loss or bad experience
at a £108.16 profit, (yes I did work it out) its hasnt covered the cost of the video. Hopefully the YT moneytruck rolled in for this one. Even though it is only a little more than 100 quid and bearly covers your food shop, I am thrilled you did it Matt. Its a testiment to you, your person and character and as I am starting my own business its a great inspiriation that you can do it with honesty and integrity. so this one small bump speaks volumes to many. I think thats helps make it worth doing. So cheers!
At least you have the satisfaction of saving a poor neglected car from the scrapheap/canal and someone gets to enjoy what is now a nice looking economical car. Well done!
@@justinn6865I've never seen a good looking set. Even when someone has spent thousands on a set of wheels for an Aston Martin or something similar they always look naff to my eyes. Standard wheels always look better as far as I'm concerned.
I think your description of “foul” is spot on. I think driving it into the canal would probably be for the best. Not liking this one, hash bashed, used & abused👎🏼
The problem with fast Fords is the people that drive them: first owner makes an effort, owner two onwards just pimps them, focusing on the appearance (ruining of) and not the mechanicals. See also every Vauxhall Coarser.
Couple of years ago bought one of these for my sons first car, they are brilliant and easy to work on. Check the spare wheel well for water as they are prone to leaking from the vents behind the rear bumper, sealant and tape fixed ours!
VAT on your gross profit sure, but you always forget that you will recover it on outlay. Assuming your tradespeople are registered and you spent over £1,800, then you have £300+ to reclaim on your next return.
Thought I'd do the maths for ya, if you did sell it for your asking price you'd have a profit of £107.26 (this doesn't include fuel, tax, insurance etc). So tbf that isn't really any profit. However, you didn't make a loss and you turned and old banger into a super nice car. Got a decently received video out of it too. Looks like a lovely drive so give yourself a pat on the back!
Good video. Although you wouldn’t want to buy a used car from a private owner in the USA! Because for $1,000 the cleanliness and condition of that fiesta I thought was good for the money!
The profit will be in your VAT reclaim. To be honest, I can see why you always include VAT in your figures, play to the audience, but it would make more sense ro either exclude VAT on your costs, or cover thr VAT margin and VAT reclaim when you crunch the numbers to make things more transparent.
Yet another great transformation and glad you saved this for all the youngsters out there, but guessing the costs reflect this. You say when going through your costs that the locking wheel nut was not in the car, but it was in the glove box when you first went through it, you even mention it? was it not for this car or did it go missing in the 4 months somehow?
@highpeakautos I am a big fan of the channel and on the lookout for a vehicle. On an entirely separate issue, are you aware of the Northern Ireland market regarding used cars/vans etc, it is a smaller market, but it is in a roundabout way serving the Southern Ireland/Republic of Ireland market which is a wealthy market, to cut a long story short, the types of cars you are dealing in would make a much higher premium in Northern Ireland by just taking it over on the ferry you should look into that as you are relatively close to the Ferry, and have a far big supply of better quality vehicles to choose from in your immediate area.
Matt thanks for being so brutaly straight and up front on the prep you put into the car. When buying a 10 yr old car which would you recomend: 1- car with full Service history and what appears to be in good roadworthy condition, mot etc. Or 2- a cheap car similar condition to the car in the video and fix it up? With the latter you know everything has been fixed and with the correct maintenance sho last for a good number of years. Where as with option 1 you never know if there is an under lying problem just waiting to happen.
Well, Matt....no profit on this one. But if it goes to the right buyer and they treat it right, it will be on the road for many more miles, instead of being destined for the scrapper. Which it was, in the state you purchased it in. So, financially it was a wash. But cosmically, you made the car universe a better place. And the new owner for sure will be grinning ear to ear in their new (to them) purchase, thanks to you!
Superhero Matt does it again in bringing one back from the abyss precipice to ride off into the sunset following one lucky buyer… And what is that watch you’re wearing ? Even blowing up a screeenshot I still can’t make out what it is!
Cant wait for the new owner to buy it and have diesel injector issues straight off the bat as it is indeed a Peugeot engine. The petrol one was a much better buy. On a positive though you really did bring it back to life. That had one wheel in the scrapyard that....
Congratulations on saving another one Matt!!! I took on a similar job with my sister in laws ‘farm’ car. If you think the interior was bad on this one, hers looked like someone had been knifed to death after a lengthy struggle. It was a little Peugeot, 206 three door petrol. I could see the good little car underneath. It took me four months on and off and I sold it eventually for £750 making a profit of £270. It was just too good to go to the scrap heap in the sky.
Fun little car with terrible reputation. Every time I see one of these on the roads, I pray for my life. If it’s missing a rear wiper, I might as well pull over.
What sort of ejit spends money on a private plate, (they ain't cheap to remove let alone purchase in the first place), and treat the car like a dustbin? Love these videos as they show the warts and all of the second hand car market. Thanks Matt.
What a intro there Matt. Looking very cool in your mercedes convertible.. What a car that is... I just bought a 60 plate Saab convertible and loving it😊😊
Such a refreshing style of presenting, Matt; no crazy thumbnails and misleading titles, no wild gesticulating. It sets you apart from so many other TH-camrs, and you're all the better for it. And it's so great to see everyday cars bought, refurbed and sold. Keep up the good work.
I wish they wouldn’t park them in bay 13! Typical boy racer car but why on earth leave a car to get into that state?
Best part: no e-begging!! (no click here to see this, no pop out banner.. cof cof, looking at you carwow...)
Like salvage rebuilds uk
Just the car vertical stuff gets boring . Its the same old add all the time 😢
I always fast forward through that bit for the same reason. 🙂@@chriswilliams9832
I’d definitely buy a car from Matt. Seems like a really genuine guy.
not an audi tt though
@@dontpanicblink😂😂😂
He definitely is.
Well, he has a lovely Fiesta ZS TDCI for sale lol
I would buy all his stock
The can of stella and mcdonalds packets inside a rough fiesta zetec S screams boy racer 🤣🤣
I was think more of a scally ha ha
@MrCheswickMusic baseball cap would be a giveaway
@@MrCheswickMusic hahaha
Typical chavs type car! 😂
More some rough arse single mum
This fiesta model is a genuine classic, a now 15 year old design and looks completely fresh, particularly in this grey as a zetec S. bravo Matt keeping one on the road!
Another car saved from the scrap heap. Love seeing the effort and transformation you put in. Well done, Sir!
I own one of these and they are just lovely. And I can confirm the shabby paintjob is a common Fiesta driver problem, we always sideswipe everything. Thank you for not giving up this car, it’s always nice to see them on the roads! Keep up the good work Matt!!
Imagine the state of their homes if they keep the car like that
Will be on benefits and living rent free without a care in the world
her husband said she was a dirty b1tch, every time he tried to pee in the sink it was full of dishes
It's often an opposite scenario, awful house tidy car, or tidy house awful car
@danpaul4975 or tidy for both home and car if you have some self respect 🤷🏽♂️
That’s a 17 year olds car. Booze cans and snacks gives it away.
Friend had 1.6 zetec S petrol. That was surprisingly brisk, keen to rev and handled well. Nice upgrade from his previous corsa 1.2. Don't remember a single fault with it other than the choice of music that was played through the stereo. He replaced it with another this time a 1.0 ecoboost zetec S.
I have the 1.6 petrol Titanium X auto on a 13 plate. It does everything I want in comfort. It'll do over a ton and I get 45 mpg.
@@sk1nzsk1nz34 I think that might be peak Fiesta. In practice the 1.0 3 cylinders are barely any more economical and they are far more complex. And complex of course means more stuff to go wrong.
@@paultasker7788They are not nicknamed "Ecoboom" for nothing.
The ecoboost was the worst engine I've ever owned, got rid of it and got a 1.6 ti-vct petrol, best decision I've ever made 😂
This thing has the build quality of a TV remote control its an absolute bucket typically a Ford.
The channel that keeps on giving. I like the style, chilled but in a serious way. No overexcited babble and some dry humour. Love it. I bought a Fiat Panda Twinair 4x4 on the strength of one of Matt’s reviews. Loving that too.
I love these type of videos, keep em coming!
Those alloy wheels are hideous, I hate aftermarket alloy wheels! 🤢
Agreed - the wheels are hideous
Yep, let’s look better
This guy deserves at least a couple of million subs with the amount of quality content he puts out regularly.
Matt, love your videos. Through these videos you have succeeded in producing a truly reliable brand. This has to be worth a fortune as many companies spend a huge amount to build trust with its customers and fail. If I lived in Britain (I’m in Australia) I would definitely buy a car from you. Keep up the great work. Vic 👍😀🇦🇺
Wow, thank you!
Opening that boot and seeing the McDonalds Ketchup was the cherry on top 🤣
I knew the interior would be a biohazard! Your valeter needs to be on danger money Matt!! Great content as always and a nice turnaround.
But at least Matt didn't 'massively overspend'
a Canary
Really turned that round Matt!!........most would have just run, but you have done this car proud - any youngster would love it.
Kudos to your mechanic, body shop and not forgetting the brilliant work done by the valeters - it pays to have good reliable professional people to work with.
I'm sure this will sell quickly.
Steve
Hi Matt
Reminds me of my daughters Ford car
Parked in Victoria Park whilst at Salford uni
Wrecked by the local student environment over three years
Radio in the boot
Mirrors knocked off
Super glued drivers door lock 😂😂😂
Good reliable transport though
She loved it
Finished & sold it on to another student
once she got a job ✌🏼
Good luck Matt
Stay positive
Cheap parts etc ✌🏼
Thanks for posting 👏🏾👏🏾🙏
I wish more Dealers was like Matt, with very Decent morals, sometimes it's not all about the money,
Well done Matt, 👏
You've done alright by that car Matt, it looks a good motor now. Someone will buy that pretty quickly. Yes, you won't make much money out of it but you've provided an opportunity for someone else to pick up a decent priced car and stay on the road/get to work etc.
I still think this model of Fiesta is the best looking car it’s made in years imho. You should be proud of the transformation 👍🏻
The eco boost gave fiesta a bad name but the non ecobooms are extremely good cars. You got the check the sills though they terrible for needing replacing. I had to do one on a 12 plate - unacceptable really
Not just the Ecoboost engine(s), but the Powershift DCT as well. Thar also gave the Focus of this era a bad reputation.
@@damilolaakanni very true
They saw you coming with that one Matt. Having had a Fiesta diesel, they are generally not a bad car. I had mine from new on a salary sacrifice and it was maintained to within an inch of its life. However when it was returned the driver wrote it off on the way to Manheim.
I had one of these when I was a young lad around 2012 or so because it was exactly as you say: a small cheap frugal good looking car that does not have the horsepower to get you into trouble and costs fuck all to run. But mine was a better spec! It had climate control and cruise control. And had a better looking body-kit but that might've been after-market.
Didn't much like the engine in it though, those 1.6l diesels were rattly and had quite a few issues. Mine smoked a lot on cold starts and developed a pretty substantial shudder as one of the injectors broke.
Dealer couldn't get it out and eventually offered to replace the whole engine (under warranty) with another used one. Which had a cracked cooling something or another so had to have that fixed. Then the EGR valve failed so had to have that fixed. Then the trunk button started shorting out and the trunk would open randomly any time I came to a stop (probably a safety thing) so had to have that fixed. Apart from that it was a reliable car though!
Luckily for me it was all under warranty and as far as I know they did really do all the fixes as they said they did. On the other hand I very much doubt they still had any profit left by the end of all that.
In Northern Ireland we have 7 MOT Test Centres (garages are not permitted to MOT). Each have 5 lanes similar to boarding a Ferry. The car mounts the system and comes out the other end, pass or fail. If failed you must re-book again and wait a few weeks for re-testing. In the meantime the car cannot be taxed or insured. If an accident occurs, the driver is liable for all costs and Penalty Points on licence.
It’s the same in Spain. Much less likely to get a bent one
Had the 1.6 petrol Zetec s 2008, good car apart from horrendous Road noise entering the cabin from the wheel arches. And the seat belt warning alarm going of continuously when the belts are actually on ! Then going off and reoccurring at random times.
Good MPG 50 ish on a motorway run at 70 mph.
You've done it again Matt, and it wasn't a fruitless venture, you earned countless smiles from all your fans, and I'm one of them.
but no money
@@anthonyhewitt-q4o The video should earn a few quid....192,000 views !!
The mythical Jimmy has done some excellent work, yet again. I need that man's details!
I love these videos Matt & love the fact your saving cars from the scrapyard hopefully you get a run of decent ones that you can make a profit on cause you deserve to be rewarded, bless your cotton socks 👍⭐️
I’m a driving instructor, and over the years i’ve used many cars, from BMW 1 Series to Audi A3’s, but by far the best car to learn and teach in has been the Mk6 ford fiesta 2008-2016 (diesels). currently teach in a Mk7 now but really miss the old one.
Matt, I think you like the challenge of these as much as the good video and potential profit. And keeping a savable car on the road. That's what comes across to me.
Saving this one clearly illustrates your charitable side. You'll now be known as Saint Matt and this story can be your own Sermon on the Peak. 😇
Crazy to think of a mk7 09 fiesta as an old car, I had a 2009 fiesta titanium in vision blue absolutely loved the literally the thing unlike this thing I cleaned it obsessively it was my absolute pride and joy when I was 17-19 and then because im stupid I sold it to buy a mini.
Also a great shame that this car isn’t ULEZ compliant either.
Anything around 2007 and under is considered old.
@@Matty12333in the uk yeah because of rust. In Spain it’s not that old
Simply the greatest car rescuer on the planet 😁 and the patience of a saint 💪
Haha thanks
It was worth saving and you made a great job of it! Just not financially the wisest decision 😬 but a good one for us subscribers 😀👍🏻 nice one Matt👍🏻
Thanks!
Although you didn't make a profit, Matt, we love to see these unloved cars transformed into presentable, genuinely nice ones, so thank you very much for the great content!
At least the seller was relatively honest about the condition of the car… unlike the seller of the TT you recently purchased! 🤦🏻♂️ great viewing as usual 👌🏻😉
It seems that Fiesta was in a road ditch at one point, and more than once.
If they can't or will not spend 15 pounds to wash and clean a car, they for sure can't fix that damage.
But riding in that filth, can't understood those people
You really managed to bring up Fiesta back to life, and it's nice looking car.
On the plus side, you’ve saved a good car and made a great video as always Matt. Keep up the great work
“Was that Stella?”
“It was Stella!!”
🤣🤣🤣
Great video once again Matt 👏👏
Love the vids Matt. Small suggestion: When running through overall costs, itemise each item on screen and provide a total. Text is easier to compute! Keep up the good work.
I had one of these for the last 3 years until i recently sold for a mk7 gti. Great car with just enough power to have fun, and handles surprisingly well!
Recently bought one of these for my girlfriend for £1350. Hers was much better cared for than this one. It has some stone chips and back bumper is slightly deformed but it drives really well and gets 60mpg. That engine is quite torquey and goes well in a little car too.
At that money if it last a year we will be happy.
Our God son bought one of these (5 door but otherwise the same as this even down to the awful aftermarket alloys) with 160,000 miles on it, and as far as I know, it’s still going strong. He’s loves it.
i loved the " i wonder if it's had a cam belt" looking at the state of the exterior, the internal workings have zero chance!
Well, at least you didn't sit on your sunglasses.
Happy belated birthday Matt!
All things said and done, other than normal maintenance and things that were physically broken, there didn't appear to be much wrong with this little Fiësta. Pretty strong car, I'm happy it got a new lease of life.
Mk7 Fiesta ZS is an amazing car and you can get more out of it for minimal effort.
I had a 2010 60 plate petrol, retro fitted USB charging, cruise control and some other stuff. You can get these cars from standard with heated leather seats and you can swap parts from other fiesta models!
These engines were fitted into all sorts of cars so these engines are quite common.
I remember these engines existed on the Volvo V40 D2 and Ford Fiestas.
The V40 D2 is the 1.6 8v 115 engine this is the 1.6 16v variant
Matt after all you've spent please replace the other 12 wheel nuts they cost penny's but a they look odd with one chrome cap and three missing the caps also try the spare wheel brace on them it'll slip because it's a 19mm for the chrome nuts but when the chrome comes off they are a 18 mm and your customer could be stuck at the side of the road unable to change a wheel
I think driving it into the canal would have been both more fun and cheaper
I love your insights into the motor trade. People think it's a easy job and that you get to drive nice cars but they don't see the hard work and commitment, and like this car it can be a gamble. Not to mention the customers. I think dealing with customers would put me off being in the motor trade but I suppose its a mixed bag
May have been better to dip the headlights in the canal .😂 .but another one saved super vid as usual ❤
Another immaculate restoration, seriously well done Matt !! 🎉 When/should it be time to replace the "work car" the ONLY place I'll consider will be of course HPA, I genuinely mean it. 👌
I do hope your customers appreciate the work you put into your cars and refer you to others in need of a good car, cause you are truly a diamond in the rough. Well done for saving another car from the wreckers.
Been watching for years Matt don’t even worry the bounce back will be televised 🫡
It doesnt make business sense ,but only because of the absurd VAT rules youre violated by.From an eco point of view ,what you do is far greener than any new electric vehicle could ever be.The car exists and is now refurbished for many more years of use.Kudos to you Matt.Great channel.
Just on this, he has to pay VAT on sales but reclaims it through purchases so it's not a cost
Not to mention the money made from the video for this car negates some of the costs
The side skirts for the zetec S get pulled off very easily. Usually with driving through puddles. The front trim for the side skirt also usually falls off at the same time and rubs the tyre if you turn full lock. They are however inexpensive and an easy fix
Don’t know about the Fiesta but love your old cars and the convertible is a great example.
I love how you see the potential in rough looking cars. Another car saved from the breakers.
Brilliant video as always.
Looking forward to the next 🙂👍
Love it Matt, keep the videos coming❤
Hello Matt, nice little car and what a transformation. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged
I had a 2009 1.4 Fiesta 3 door as a bit of stock, really good cars but not surprised as Ford were making great cars during that era. The Fiesta and Focus are both brilliant, I am a big fan of the Focus in particular, it’s just a shame Ford decided to discontinue both.
I’ve got a 2011 3 door 1.4 Fiesta and I love it. 96hp in a small car like it is more than enough. Nips along great, corners so well, comfortable, easy to drive, and surprisingly spacious too. Absolutely fantastic little cars and was just waiting for one to feature on this channel. Shame it had to be this poor, abused, boy racer one 😢
@@CMS-qo3wz Ford make some good handling cars, they don’t need to be ST or RS to be fun, I have a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 and may not be the fastest but nippy and handles brilliantly, had MK1 Focuses before and they were also great.
@@snbala completely agree. Love taking it along the backroads cos it just darts along with ease. Such a shame that the fiesta and focus will be no more. Definitely a mistake to get rid of their best selling cars
@@CMS-qo3wz it’s just the whole SUV/Crossover craze and I think they were a bit fed up because both the Fiesta and Focus weren’t no 1 and no 2 anymore in the sales charts, I will continue to support the Focus as I rather a hatchback over an SUV/Crossover anyday
@@snbala great minds think alike. I’ll be doing the exact same thing.
Another great turnaround. I'm becoming addicted to car transformations. The gateway drug in my case was Wheeler Dealers. I like all Matt's stuff and I even watch car detailers transforming the appearance of filthy cars. More please!
Great vid as usual
How bad was the dent in the door and much did it cost to fix?
You seem to have a good team of suppliers that do work for you quite cheaply
It would be nice to have a vid once a month or quarterly highlight which cars gave the best profit and experience and the worst profit or greatest loss or bad experience
at a £108.16 profit, (yes I did work it out) its hasnt covered the cost of the video. Hopefully the YT moneytruck rolled in for this one. Even though it is only a little more than 100 quid and bearly covers your food shop, I am thrilled you did it Matt. Its a testiment to you, your person and character and as I am starting my own business its a great inspiriation that you can do it with honesty and integrity. so this one small bump speaks volumes to many. I think thats helps make it worth doing. So cheers!
Thank you. All the best with your new business
"I've massively overspent" 😂😂😂 hopefully not
no change there then
At least you have the satisfaction of saving a poor neglected car from the scrapheap/canal and someone gets to enjoy what is now a nice looking economical car. Well done!
Aftermarket wheels always look cheap and naff. Why do people bother with them?
Cheap ones do look bad
@@justinn6865I've never seen a good looking set. Even when someone has spent thousands on a set of wheels for an Aston Martin or something similar they always look naff to my eyes. Standard wheels always look better as far as I'm concerned.
Honestly
The ford badge at the front could have done with a change .. would finish it off nicely
I think your description of “foul” is spot on. I think driving it into the canal would probably be for the best. Not liking this one, hash bashed, used & abused👎🏼
Rather than leaning in across the seats, I think you can hold the unlock button on the fob to open the windows
The problem with fast Fords is the people that drive them: first owner makes an effort, owner two onwards just pimps them, focusing on the appearance (ruining of) and not the mechanicals. See also every Vauxhall Coarser.
Couple of years ago bought one of these for my sons first car, they are brilliant and easy to work on. Check the spare wheel well for water as they are prone to leaking from the vents behind the rear bumper, sealant and tape fixed ours!
Locking wheel nut key, skirt and drums were the words you were looking for Matt
VAT on your gross profit sure, but you always forget that you will recover it on outlay. Assuming your tradespeople are registered and you spent over £1,800, then you have £300+ to reclaim on your next return.
I like these fiestas. I never used to but now I like them. I think the pre facelift has the better styling which has aged nicely
Must be said it looks great now it's been fixed up. Good content as always, Matt.
Thought I'd do the maths for ya, if you did sell it for your asking price you'd have a profit of £107.26 (this doesn't include fuel, tax, insurance etc). So tbf that isn't really any profit. However, you didn't make a loss and you turned and old banger into a super nice car. Got a decently received video out of it too. Looks like a lovely drive so give yourself a pat on the back!
Good video. Although you wouldn’t want to buy a used car from a private owner in the USA! Because for $1,000 the cleanliness and condition of that fiesta I thought was good for the money!
Ah Classic. Matt getting hyped about a broken side mirror folding out 😂💯
Love this petrolheadism ❤ Greetings from Stockholm Sweden.
When i want to buy my own second hand car you my good fellow are the man i will call, mark my words
Well done for the perseverance. You was just unlucky with this one. Still some 18 year snot rag of a kid will be delighted with it.😉🤣🤣👍👍
Great looking car, my first ever new purchase a 61 plate Zetec S in that great light blue 😍
The profit will be in your VAT reclaim. To be honest, I can see why you always include VAT in your figures, play to the audience, but it would make more sense ro either exclude VAT on your costs, or cover thr VAT margin and VAT reclaim when you crunch the numbers to make things more transparent.
Yet another great transformation and glad you saved this for all the youngsters out there, but guessing the costs reflect this.
You say when going through your costs that the locking wheel nut was not in the car, but it was in the glove box when you first went through it, you even mention it? was it not for this car or did it go missing in the 4 months somehow?
just keeping these cars on the roads instead of having them scrapped should be a reward on. itself 😁
@highpeakautos I am a big fan of the channel and on the lookout for a vehicle. On an entirely separate issue, are you aware of the Northern Ireland market regarding used cars/vans etc, it is a smaller market, but it is in a roundabout way serving the Southern Ireland/Republic of Ireland market which is a wealthy market, to cut a long story short, the types of cars you are dealing in would make a much higher premium in Northern Ireland by just taking it over on the ferry you should look into that as you are relatively close to the Ferry, and have a far big supply of better quality vehicles to choose from in your immediate area.
Matt thanks for being so brutaly straight and up front on the prep you put into the car.
When buying a 10 yr old car which would you recomend:
1- car with full Service history and what appears to be in good roadworthy condition, mot etc. Or
2- a cheap car similar condition to the car in the video and fix it up?
With the latter you know everything has been fixed and with the correct maintenance sho last for a good number of years. Where as with option 1 you never know if there is an under lying problem just waiting to happen.
Well, Matt....no profit on this one. But if it goes to the right buyer and they treat it right, it will be on the road for many more miles, instead of being destined for the scrapper. Which it was, in the state you purchased it in. So, financially it was a wash. But cosmically, you made the car universe a better place. And the new owner for sure will be grinning ear to ear in their new (to them) purchase, thanks to you!
Superhero Matt does it again in bringing one back from the abyss precipice to ride off into the sunset following one lucky buyer…
And what is that watch you’re wearing ? Even blowing up a screeenshot I still can’t make out what it is!
Typical Matt a joy to watch & learn off. I share your love of back from the brink jobs.
Cant wait for the new owner to buy it and have diesel injector issues straight off the bat as it is indeed a Peugeot engine. The petrol one was a much better buy. On a positive though you really did bring it back to life. That had one wheel in the scrapyard that....
Congratulations on saving another one Matt!!! I took on a similar job with my sister in laws ‘farm’ car. If you think the interior was bad on this one, hers looked like someone had been knifed to death after a lengthy struggle. It was a little Peugeot, 206 three door petrol. I could see the good little car underneath. It took me four months on and off and I sold it eventually for £750 making a profit of £270. It was just too good to go to the scrap heap in the sky.
another great video Matt - keep up the great work
Thanks, will do!
Fun little car with terrible reputation. Every time I see one of these on the roads, I pray for my life. If it’s missing a rear wiper, I might as well pull over.
What sort of ejit spends money on a private plate, (they ain't cheap to remove let alone purchase in the first place), and treat the car like a dustbin?
Love these videos as they show the warts and all of the second hand car market.
Thanks Matt.
Stella can, JD tag on mirror & McDonald's rubbish is building up a very interesting picture of the previous owner ...
What a intro there Matt. Looking very cool in your mercedes convertible.. What a car that is...
I just bought a 60 plate Saab convertible and loving it😊😊
Mrs/Miss Maintenance Strikes again.😂😂😂. As soon as i saw the offside, i just new.😢😢. Well done Matt, another one saved from the Scrap Yard .👍
Always a good move to wear a white T-shirt when viewing a bin, Matt 🤭
Great channel this, it’s always worth the notification.
Another enjoyable vid. They are called drums, the shoes sit inside the drums.
Matt, may I suggest before you get into any car is to bring some anti bacterial wipes. You never know where the car has been. 😮 All the best to you.