Rob - don't feel bad about that shackle failing. In the last years the UK (and the rest of the world) has been flooded with sub standard shakles from the Far East principally China. They look good, same size etc but haven't got the tensile strength particularly if pulled at an angle that they should have. One of the refreshing things about you and Chris is you show your experiences "warts n all" that's what makes me and others value and look forward to watching your channel.
It may be worth considering a set of wheel dollies, which would make these recoveries simple if you take them and a trolley jack. I know it wouldn't have solved the shackle breaking, but dollies are like putting a car on castors. Great video again. The back bumper is actually an easy repair.
If anyone says nasty comments then please don't listen anything that can happen to you at the unexpected time possible if your honest like you so please feel free to continue because I hate just before and after boring nonsense your honesty made me subscribe great stuff boys 👍
Great to see the respectful ribbing and no 'proper' grief in these comments. Everyone drops the ball occasionally, good job you weren't injured or the house damaged, and props to you Rob for holding your hand up. Looks like a great workhorse car, esp for £100!
Fair play, you did not have to show the damage happening, Adds to your honesty. Enjoy every single vid you put out. Its great to see 2 honest guy's grafting and earning a living. Thank You
I bought my first Peugeot diesel in 1996 and I've had a Pug in the drive ever since - they really are great cars. I had a 406 estate for eight years and it was the best car I've ever owned. Comfort, performance and style 👍 Glad to hear you escaped any serious injury, no real harm done.
Credit for being so honest on the incident Rob. We've all made mistakes - glad there were no injuries. There are little trolleys available to move cars - don't know if you've seen them but they have 4 little castor wheels and fit around the car wheel. You can then pump them up to lift the car wheel and move it even if the brakes are on. I used to have a flat with reserved parking and the enforcement company used them to move illegally parked cars... .
love your honesty and being open saying about when you have a misshap and holding your hands up, mistakes happen but showing them educated others aswell, great vid as allways
Don`t bash yerself up over it Rob. You could have easily edited it out and no one would have known. Poo poo happens and the fact that you showed it says a lot more than you think about your honesty and integrity. There`s millions of untold mistakes, errors, cock ups, faux pas etc that people have done. Every day is a school day and as long as you learn something, it`s progress. Onwards and upwards 😎👍👍👍
Mate count yourself lucky only the motor got damaged !! You can fit a new bumper or light ,you can’t replace a leg or arm , glad you still with us , I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if I didn’t have any more salvage rebuild vids to watch !!!
Don’t beat yourself up Rob shit happens! You went after working all day to load a car in an awkward spot on your own - blessing is you didn’t get hurt! It’s a lump of metal you’re not!
When you pull cars up, always leave the handbrake on - not all the way obviously but just enough to keep some tension, that way if anything breaks it will stop or atleast very slowly roll.
I'm insanely jealous of the cheap prices these cars are going for across the pond. Here in the States the used car market is so topsy-turvy that sometimes low mileage used cars are selling for more than what they'd cost new if only new examples were available. I know that the whole point of the Cheap Car Challenge is to keep the spend as low as possible, but would getting a "proper" key with the remote and fixing the bumper have paid for themselves? Good thing you weren't hurt when it snapped and the car rolled back Rob; that's the only thing that really matters at the end of the day!
Hi Rob, as a retired HGV mechanic I absolutely love the video's, but before you let us know about the exciting barn find can we know when you will next be working on the LSE Each week I wait for you and Chris to finish this project.
Don’t beat yourself up Rob...........We’ll do that for you!! 😂😂. Honestly mate I’ve overloaded shackles, lifted with them at too tight a lift and never seen one go like that. Those who never broke anything have never done anything. At the end of the day no one got hurt!
Don’t stress Rob, it’s majorly annoying but it happens. It’s better that the shakle let’s go (it looks a bit small) before the cable, that’ll cause proper damage. I move all sorts of cars for a living, often dragging them out of barns, garages, compounds etc. I keep four small sheets of plastic and a bottle of fairy to slide cars into position - go jacks take up too much space on the truck for the amount of use they’ll get. To ease the resistance of dragging a car a couple of Maccy D’s trays under the tyres really helps if you are stuck. Anyway, a quality video as always, when’s the big reveal?
Fair play to you rob for sharing the accident, just goes to show what kind of an honest man you are and hopefully this will help other recovery people in the future. Your a legend 👌
£100? Bargain of the century. Autotrader values that at around £880 private sale and £1400 for a dealer sale. Clean inside and loads of bits inc satnav. Peugeots are very under rated. Never let me down and I've driven a few for long periods. Toyotas have stranded me though.
I had the saloon version of this years ago, I honestly loved it. The only issue it sometimes had was a dpf warning but a few minutes on the motorway cleared it. Great buy mate.
Another great video from my favourite car repair channel 😁 As Chris said accidents happen main thing is you are okay bent metal or in this case broken plastic easier to fix than a bent or broken person. Fair play to admitting it and keeping it in the video. Lots of channels wouldn't one of the many reasons why I really like your channel 😁
Rob, admire your honesty, which is why so many of us enjoy the channel. The D shackle looked a bit Mickey Mouse, it should have a SWL embossed on it. Nevertheless another great video. As to the latest barn find project, I’m sure it will be another brilliant series of videos, just one plea, please finish the LSE, and Golf GTI first.
Rob, you can’t beat yourself up for accidents, they happen. We all have the capacity to look at things in hindsight and wish we’d done x, y or z differently but, I’m agreeing with Chris here, it’s just one of those unfortunate things because a part failed. Ultimately, you’ve still earned money and you’ve saved a car from scrap, it’s a well spec’d cheap car for someone who needs it to start, stop and go safely and, at that money the cosmetics really don’t matter as much. Looking forward to seeing the mystery project
just glad you are ok after the incident......life is an education and I am sure you will find something else to carry in your tool kit so it wont happen again....that is a great buy for someone, you could asked a little bit more to cover the stress caused......
Hi Rob and Chris.. mate, its a damaged light and bumper, your not injured and thats all that matters, (apart from your pride). Nice, cheap car, fully loaded and bullet proof, will sell no problem. Looking forward to the big reveal..!!! Cheers, Alex.
When pulling a car up the ramp should put hand brake on enough to still allow the wheels to go round but if the does let go it will stop as soon as it hit flat ground. Regards from an old retired recovery driver. Love your videos.
I am so happy nobody got hurt but one's pride and a bit of profit. That shackle on your snatch block looks like a cheap Chinese made unit. As a journeyman millwright here in Canada I witnessed a similar incident on my worksite which resulted in a colleague getting pinned and seriously injured. The ensuing investigation determined that the shackle was a cheap Chinese knock-off of a Crosbie shackle (only one I will ever use). Cheers from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
How did the wheelie bin get there when it wasn’t there to start with? By the looks of that damage I reckon it hit something more solid than a bin. Did it hit there house by chance?
Hi ROB, IF you haven’t already, invest in a set of wheel movers or a beam to use with a trolley jack. That would be so much easier for a job like that. Another idea would be to carry a sleeper type block in case of roll backs. Well done keep up the good work.
Don’t beat yourself up Rob, just goes to show that what you do can be dangerous. Just got to move on, no one was hurt & you live to make another video - which is a win win in my book 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Worth investing in some slippery Jim's / skiddy bobs we use in recovery to put under wheels to slide them round. And a better strop or winching brothers
Glad your ok , all good in the end. Little tip, when loading vehicles with mechanical handbrake pull the handbrake on till the vehicle has resistance but still moves then if anything goes wrong it should stop itself.
I love those old Peugeot 407s - I keep a 2005 2.0 HDI saloon in N Ireland to use when I travel over each year. They are a great car for no money! They are a pretty heavy beast though, as you found out - too bad about the bumper damage, but very glad you or no one else was hurt!
You can buy little dolly trays with 4 castors in lidl for 9.99 each just jack the car onto them and it will go anywhere. i have moved a transit van on them , that was blocking my driveway.
Hello Rob and Chris, Here is some stick...or would you prefer a whole branch!! I have a 307 SW, now with over 278000 kms on the clock. Utterly faithful, I've replaced the alternator, temp sensor, and the air-con condensor over 7 years. They do need a good battery because they are stuffed with electronics. Best thing: the auto lights and wipers and cruise control. Worst thing: the gear knob, icy in winter and hot in summer.. Just the right video for my dinnertime!!!! Cordialement,
Get a peugeot 3 button key of kent autos, put your key blade into it and look on the internet as to how you set it up to the car. (turn this turn that lock the door ect)
Sixpence shilling half crown manhole cover!......been there done that. Rob don't excuse yourself for being normal. I don't know anyone in the car trade that hasn't had one of those moments...........i think we are all glad you are ok. Top video!
Rob, I’m sure you feel bad about the car rolling off. Remember, things go wrong, it’s the way of the world. Material things like cars etc are replaceable. People aren’t. So long as you’re okay that’s all that matters. Chin up fella. 👍🏼
You'll not do that again mate, hate to think what would happen to the winch cable if it came flying at you, very lucky you didn't hurt yourself badly, might be worth getting some wheel skates for difficult situations like that perhaps? Looking forward to the epic car, Lancia intergrale ? Oh no it's going to be a Ford isn't it ?
Glad you did not hurt yourself in this episode. A little bit of damage is neither here nor there, you'd be much more difficult to repair! Would you have considered getting the key to move the car initially? It would have made life much easier.
I feel really bad for you after your little “mishap” Rob (🤫🤫🤫). We’ve all got our own little mishap stories to tell so just put it down to experience mate. I’m really hoping your barn find turns out to be an old school Ford, especially a 2.8i Capri! So keep up the great work mate 👍👍👍
Love your channel and have done for about 18 months now, always look forward to new uploads and usually enjoy the content. The fact that you are so transparent in the way you work and also the way you cost everything out has always been a major draw to me. As is always the case with internet geniuses and keyboard warriors, you will occasionally get some stick, but I for one wouldn't want either you or Chris to change anything that you do. Keep up the good work and don't keep us in suspense for too long about the 'epic' project.
Hi Rob, I always use rated "D" and bow shackles. They have a safe working load rating stamped on them and are made of much better high tensile steel than the non certified ones and do not cost much more than the cheap ones you get at the auto parts shop.I always use bigger ones than I think is the right capacity. That car probably weighs at least 1000 kg so I would use a 2 ton shackle. That shackle that broke looks like stainless steel and that is definately not the right one for towing or lifting. Anyway mate, I am glad you didnt get your foot run over or worse, and I need you to keep making these great videos. Thanks again for the great free entertainment.
Wheel skates. Makes you wonder why the owner didnt get a locksmith to cut and code a new key rather than just leave a car for ages then effectively give it away.
Sorry to see the accident Rob don’t be too hard on yourself though that could have happened to anybody.A busted light and bumper on the Peugeot is a far better outcome than if you tripped as it rolled off the truck and went under it’s wheels. So glad to see you came out of it safe and well🙏 Great video again too 👍
Hi Rob, very embarrassing for you. My embarrassing moment was when my boat rolled away into my neighbours new Porsche . I was cleaning the Stern, went in the garage turn around and the boat was going down the driveway. I ran after it but was too slow, so I know how embarrassing it is. Keep the content coming, great videos 🛥️👍🇬🇧
I am glad that the accident was not worse, but any accidents do shake you up badly when they happen. Nice little car with some useful life left in it for someone to enjoy. Yes, it is a shame about the minor damage, but you can still make a turn on the vehicle, so nothing damaging to the enterprise. Other than using stronger fittings in the first place, there is not a lot that you could have done. I have seen other videos of specialists who do tricky vehicle extractions, they become almost an art with specific attachments to make life easier. You survived, the business survived, and you made some useful material. Now relax and unwind.
That shackle is too small for the weight mate, get some proper kit and next time you need the wire replacing on the winch get dyneema rope which hasn’t got the recoil wire has! I’m a boatman and work around big ships, I’ve seen what wires and heavy mooring ropes can do when things go bang, even on a small winch like yours you could have been seriously injured or worse mate! Anyway, bloody shame the car was damaged but I’m sure you boys will make it all good again!
Don’t worry Rob,accidents happen,your safe that’s all that matters.Your an honest and hard working bloke and so is Chris is too!video content always great chaps,keep up the great work you do
We used to move big keelboats boats around yards that had fixed trolley wheels by putting 2 BFO trolley jacks under 2 end corners, push it with the tractor and steer the trolley jacks. You can do that with a car. As long as it’s a BFO Jack well located in the centre of front subframe, on smooth ground, you can pull & steer the car to line it up.
little tip, grab a couple of plastic trays (from mc Donald's etc) and lift the rear wheels onto them to make dragging/moving/pushing 100x easier. lightweight and easy to store in the truck too for future jobs where its a bit tight.
Sh1t happens mate, happens to the best of us. However, it shows a lot about your character, in that you were totally upfront and willing to show the 'tap', when plenty out there would only be too quick to hide their mistakes: fair bloody play mate - honesty is a priceless commodity in my book!
you should have bought a couple of dollys and jacked it up onto them.. would have been a lot less hassle.. also - can you not get a new key from the dealers if you show them the V5?
Accidents happen, you did it as safely as you could, nobody got hurt and you know what to look and listen for in future. Just think, it could’ve happened to a van you were loading up and caused a lot more damage and cost a lot more money.
I don’t think anyone will give you stick, if anything I give you full credit for leaving it in and showing a mistake/accident in the first place and it can only be considered a mistake/accident if you haven’t learnt anything from it. The only thing you could’ve done differently is fit a wireless remote winch and sit in the car covering the brake(s) whilst it’s loaded up, but at least you didn’t run yourself over or get hit with the winch/cable when it snapped, there is a hell of a lot of tension in them.
Another great vid Rob.! Don't worry accidents happen. We're only human. Loving the quick flip videos. Thinking of starting car flipping myself. Could you do a short video on the legalities and legal licences needed to start trading cars? I'm sure a lot of viewers would also benefit. Once again. Great vid.! Can't wait to see what's under those tarps
Looks a crakin car. Nice colour. Accidents happen, pleased it wasn't any worse. The next owner needs to try Timpsons for a remote key, think they are a national retailer (key cutting and cobblers) . Got one for my insignia for £30 👍
I'm amazed that it started. I had a 407, the engine seized welding the piston rings to the cylinder wall, injectors failed, dpf fail, dmf failed, egr valve failed, fuel tank split, countless tyre pressure sensors failed, exhaust heat shield fell off, rear tailgate started to rust. These are a few of the pleasures I had to endure on a two year old old car in the 12 months that I had it!
O dear you had a bad 1 Friday night 1 or Monday morning I've not had the 407 I had the 406 and I've had about 3 and never really had anything like that had a clutch and timing belt all the bits and pieces you have to do anyway and I've got a 3008 now and never had any problems with it yet
@@sitaylor9322 before the 407 I had a string of Peugeots, 1x 205 1.9GTi, 1 x 205 1.8D, 1x405 1.9D, 1x405 1.8TD, 1x205 1.1, 1x406 1.9TD, 1x406 2.0TD 1x407 2.0TD, they were either bought new or just a few years old, never had a problem before the 407, which was so bad that it made me ill. My wife told me to sell it and I ended up buying a VW and have had a string of those since, the latest is an Audi all of which have been excellent. Apparently when Peugeot moved onto the '8' series quality took a massive leap upwards, but I have never been tempted back.
@@muffindell I never had the 407 its a shame you had a bad 1 cos I've found Peugeots to be reliable but they did get the 407 a bit wrong it wasn't as nice as the 406 that was a good motor and I do like the 3008 I've had that 5 years never had a problem yet but yes if I had had the experience you have had I wouldn't have gone back so I can't say I blame you as I would have done the same thing
As an apprentice watched a guy drive a new Rover down the workshop and skid straight into a row of lockers on the rear wall lololol what a way to hand in your notice !
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Dude the shackle wasn’t tight and the big writing under the bonnet when you lifted it says 1.6 HDI not 2.0 but nice for the money
Thanks very much pal
@@kinn1647 There is no decimal point meaning its 16 meaning 16valve, not 1.6. And thats definitely a 2.0hdi in it.
Never mind the car mate as long as you’re in one piece that’s all that matters you’re pride will soon heal cheers take care out there 😎👍
Rob - don't feel bad about that shackle failing. In the last years the UK (and the rest of the world) has been flooded with sub standard shakles from the Far East principally China. They look good, same size etc but haven't got the tensile strength particularly if pulled at an angle that they should have. One of the refreshing things about you and Chris is you show your experiences "warts n all" that's what makes me and others value and look forward to watching your channel.
It may be worth considering a set of wheel dollies, which would make these recoveries simple if you take them and a trolley jack. I know it wouldn't have solved the shackle breaking, but dollies are like putting a car on castors. Great video again. The back bumper is actually an easy repair.
Chris could make some from old rollerskates
@@llamedosr7843 Of course he can - he's Chris the fix it man.
this is the only car show on youtube where the shoes and teeth match
Lol
Still laughing now
If anyone says nasty comments then please don't listen anything that can happen to you at the unexpected time possible if your honest like you so please feel free to continue because I hate just before and after boring nonsense your honesty made me subscribe great stuff boys 👍
Great to see the respectful ribbing and no 'proper' grief in these comments. Everyone drops the ball occasionally, good job you weren't injured or the house damaged, and props to you Rob for holding your hand up. Looks like a great workhorse car, esp for £100!
Fair play, you did not have to show the damage happening, Adds to your honesty. Enjoy every single vid you put out. Its great to see 2 honest guy's grafting and earning a living. Thank You
I bought my first Peugeot diesel in 1996 and I've had a Pug in the drive ever since - they really are great cars. I had a 406 estate for eight years and it was the best car I've ever owned. Comfort, performance and style 👍 Glad to hear you escaped any serious injury, no real harm done.
You need to invest in a set of skates Rob, so easy to move that car even on your own. It's only the car that was injured, not you Rob, lucky Boy. 🍀🍀👍
Credit for being so honest on the incident Rob. We've all made mistakes - glad there were no injuries. There are little trolleys available to move cars - don't know if you've seen them but they have 4 little castor wheels and fit around the car wheel. You can then pump them up to lift the car wheel and move it even if the brakes are on. I used to have a flat with reserved parking and the enforcement company used them to move illegally parked cars... .
love your honesty and being open saying about when you have a misshap and holding your hands up, mistakes happen but showing them educated others aswell, great vid as allways
Don`t bash yerself up over it Rob. You could have easily edited it out and no one would have known. Poo poo happens and the fact that you showed it says a lot more than you think about your honesty and integrity. There`s millions of untold mistakes, errors, cock ups, faux pas etc that people have done. Every day is a school day and as long as you learn something, it`s progress. Onwards and upwards 😎👍👍👍
Does make me wonder why the owner didn't call a locksmith himself.
Mate count yourself lucky only the motor got damaged !! You can fit a new bumper or light ,you can’t replace a leg or arm , glad you still with us , I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if I didn’t have any more salvage rebuild vids to watch !!!
Don’t beat yourself up Rob shit happens! You went after working all day to load a car in an awkward spot on your own - blessing is you didn’t get hurt! It’s a lump of metal you’re not!
I live in America so I have never seen one of these. I have to say, that car is NICE! The design and features are very high end. ☺️
When you pull cars up, always leave the handbrake on - not all the way obviously but just enough to keep some tension, that way if anything breaks it will stop or atleast very slowly roll.
I'm insanely jealous of the cheap prices these cars are going for across the pond. Here in the States the used car market is so topsy-turvy that sometimes low mileage used cars are selling for more than what they'd cost new if only new examples were available. I know that the whole point of the Cheap Car Challenge is to keep the spend as low as possible, but would getting a "proper" key with the remote and fixing the bumper have paid for themselves? Good thing you weren't hurt when it snapped and the car rolled back Rob; that's the only thing that really matters at the end of the day!
Hi Rob, as a retired HGV mechanic I absolutely love the video's, but before you let us know about the exciting barn find can we know when you will next be working on the LSE
Each week I wait for you and Chris to finish this project.
Don’t beat yourself up Rob...........We’ll do that for you!! 😂😂. Honestly mate I’ve overloaded shackles, lifted with them at too tight a lift and never seen one go like that. Those who never broke anything have never done anything. At the end of the day no one got hurt!
You consistently come up with a great variation of videos, better than anyone else i know on youtube 👍
Don’t stress Rob, it’s majorly annoying but it happens. It’s better that the shakle let’s go (it looks a bit small) before the cable, that’ll cause proper damage.
I move all sorts of cars for a living, often dragging them out of barns, garages, compounds etc. I keep four small sheets of plastic and a bottle of fairy to slide cars into position - go jacks take up too much space on the truck for the amount of use they’ll get. To ease the resistance of dragging a car a couple of Maccy D’s trays under the tyres really helps if you are stuck.
Anyway, a quality video as always, when’s the big reveal?
Chris is 100% right, Accidents happen just be thankful your safe and well and didn't get injured and the car didn't hit something expensive
Fair play to you rob for sharing the accident, just goes to show what kind of an honest man you are and hopefully this will help other recovery people in the future. Your a legend 👌
£100? Bargain of the century. Autotrader values that at around £880 private sale and £1400 for a dealer sale. Clean inside and loads of bits inc satnav. Peugeots are very under rated. Never let me down and I've driven a few for long periods. Toyotas have stranded me though.
I had the saloon version of this years ago, I honestly loved it. The only issue it sometimes had was a dpf warning but a few minutes on the motorway cleared it. Great buy mate.
Definitely need load rated shackles for recovery, that's why. Glad nobody got hurt. 👍
Another great video from my favourite car repair channel 😁 As Chris said accidents happen main thing is you are okay bent metal or in this case broken plastic easier to fix than a bent or broken person. Fair play to admitting it and keeping it in the video. Lots of channels wouldn't one of the many reasons why I really like your channel 😁
Just bought a 2010 407 coupe with a 2 litre diesel engine,...Surprisingly quick and 50 mpg !
Rob, admire your honesty, which is why so many of us enjoy the channel. The D shackle looked a bit Mickey Mouse, it should have a SWL embossed on it. Nevertheless another great video. As to the latest barn find project, I’m sure it will be another brilliant series of videos, just one plea, please finish the LSE, and Golf GTI first.
Rob, you can’t beat yourself up for accidents, they happen. We all have the capacity to look at things in hindsight and wish we’d done x, y or z differently but, I’m agreeing with Chris here, it’s just one of those unfortunate things because a part failed.
Ultimately, you’ve still earned money and you’ve saved a car from scrap, it’s a well spec’d cheap car for someone who needs it to start, stop and go safely and, at that money the cosmetics really don’t matter as much.
Looking forward to seeing the mystery project
just glad you are ok after the incident......life is an education and I am sure you will find something else to carry in your tool kit so it wont happen again....that is a great buy for someone, you could asked a little bit more to cover the stress caused......
Without a doubt, that car hit the house.
There's no way it hit the bin, they we're down the drive by the garage 😂
Yep
And the shackle wasn't done up, that's why it bent
@@chriscollins1704 100%
Yeah that would have to be from a concrete to make this damage. It was the house but whatever as long as no one got hurt
Hi Rob and Chris.. mate, its a damaged light and bumper, your not injured and thats all that matters, (apart from your pride). Nice, cheap car, fully loaded and bullet proof, will sell no problem. Looking forward to the big reveal..!!! Cheers, Alex.
Got to admit I laughed out loud when it rolled 😂
When pulling a car up the ramp should put hand brake on enough to still allow the wheels to go round but if the does let go it will stop as soon as it hit flat ground. Regards from an old retired recovery driver. Love your videos.
Pair of cheap flat baking trays under the wheels makes tyres slide easy over the ground.
I am so happy nobody got hurt but one's pride and a bit of profit. That shackle on your snatch block looks like a cheap Chinese made unit. As a journeyman millwright here in Canada I witnessed a similar incident on my worksite which resulted in a colleague getting pinned and seriously injured. The ensuing investigation determined that the shackle was a cheap Chinese knock-off of a Crosbie shackle (only one I will ever use). Cheers from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
How did the wheelie bin get there when it wasn’t there to start with? By the looks of that damage I reckon it hit something more solid than a bin. Did it hit there house by chance?
Hi ROB, IF you haven’t already, invest in a set of wheel movers or a beam to use with a trolley jack. That would be so much easier for a job like that. Another idea would be to carry a sleeper type block in case of roll backs. Well done keep up the good work.
G101 for the undies 😅 at least it didn't hit the house
Don’t beat yourself up Rob, just goes to show that what you do can be dangerous. Just got to move on, no one was hurt & you live to make another video - which is a win win in my book 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Worth investing in some slippery Jim's / skiddy bobs we use in recovery to put under wheels to slide them round. And a better strop or winching brothers
Glad your ok , all good in the end. Little tip, when loading vehicles with mechanical handbrake pull the handbrake on till the vehicle has resistance but still moves then if anything goes wrong it should stop itself.
I did bud 👍
Car wheel dollies are a must have in that situation !!!!! Or get the locksmith to the address..... Great content rob PLEASE STAY SAFE🔑🔑☕☕👍👍👍👍
I love those old Peugeot 407s - I keep a 2005 2.0 HDI saloon in N Ireland to use when I travel over each year. They are a great car for no money! They are a pretty heavy beast though, as you found out - too bad about the bumper damage, but very glad you or no one else was hurt!
You can buy little dolly trays with 4 castors in lidl for 9.99 each just jack the car onto them and it will go anywhere. i have moved a transit van on them , that was blocking my driveway.
Hello Rob and Chris,
Here is some stick...or would you prefer a whole branch!!
I have a 307 SW, now with over 278000 kms on the clock.
Utterly faithful, I've replaced the alternator, temp sensor, and the air-con condensor over 7 years.
They do need a good battery because they are stuffed with electronics.
Best thing: the auto lights and wipers and cruise control.
Worst thing: the gear knob, icy in winter and hot in summer..
Just the right video for my dinnertime!!!!
Cordialement,
you can use your profit to buy yourself a set of vehicle skates, which will make things easier.
A man who has never made a mistake or had an accident has never done anything 👍
Why didn't the seller just get a new key ?
Rob, I’m just glad you’re ok. We all make mistakes and you live and learn. Love the videos and keep up the great work.
Get a peugeot 3 button key of kent autos, put your key blade into it and look on the internet as to how you set it up to the car. (turn this turn that lock the door ect)
Sixpence shilling half crown manhole cover!......been there done that. Rob don't excuse yourself for being normal. I don't know anyone in the car trade that hasn't had one of those moments...........i think we are all glad you are ok. Top video!
Cant believe you’ve never bought a pair of dolleys what you put under front wheels to steer , most important thing is you’re still here 🙂
Rob, I’m sure you feel bad about the car rolling off. Remember, things go wrong, it’s the way of the world. Material things like cars etc are replaceable. People aren’t. So long as you’re okay that’s all that matters. Chin up fella. 👍🏼
You'll not do that again mate, hate to think what would happen to the winch cable if it came flying at you, very lucky you didn't hurt yourself badly, might be worth getting some wheel skates for difficult situations like that perhaps? Looking forward to the epic car, Lancia intergrale ? Oh no it's going to be a Ford isn't it ?
Glad you did not hurt yourself in this episode. A little bit of damage is neither here nor there, you'd be much more difficult to repair! Would you have considered getting the key to move the car initially? It would have made life much easier.
I feel really bad for you after your little “mishap” Rob (🤫🤫🤫). We’ve all got our own little mishap stories to tell so just put it down to experience mate. I’m really hoping your barn find turns out to be an old school Ford, especially a 2.8i Capri! So keep up the great work mate 👍👍👍
Love your channel and have done for about 18 months now, always look forward to new uploads and usually enjoy the content. The fact that you are so transparent in the way you work and also the way you cost everything out has always been a major draw to me. As is always the case with internet geniuses and keyboard warriors, you will occasionally get some stick, but I for one wouldn't want either you or Chris to change anything that you do. Keep up the good work and don't keep us in suspense for too long about the 'epic' project.
Am sure they are 1.6 16v diesel not 2.0L glad you got it started👍😁
2.0 "16v" which is on the cover
Hi Rob, I always use rated "D" and bow shackles. They have a safe working load rating stamped on them and are made of much better high tensile steel than the non certified ones and do not cost much more than the cheap ones you get at the auto parts shop.I always use bigger ones than I think is the right capacity. That car probably weighs at least 1000 kg so I would use a 2 ton shackle. That shackle that broke looks like stainless steel and that is definately not the right one for towing or lifting. Anyway mate, I am glad you didnt get your foot run over or worse, and I need you to keep making these great videos. Thanks again for the great free entertainment.
Diesel estate, reasonable miles & full mot - bargain !
Learnt to drive in a 205 diesel. Mate had a 405 and I fell in love with it, so I got one. 405/406 turbo diesels... Can't beat them!
Wheel skates. Makes you wonder why the owner didnt get a locksmith to cut and code a new key rather than just leave a car for ages then effectively give it away.
Yeah, feels a bit like the old Rolls owners' joke "I used the ashtray today. Where can I get it replaced?", doesn't it?
Sorry to see the accident Rob don’t be too hard on yourself though that could have happened to anybody.A busted light and bumper on the Peugeot is a far better outcome than if you tripped as it rolled off the truck and went under it’s wheels. So glad to see you came out of it safe and well🙏 Great video again too 👍
I'm tempted to go on Instagram and grab that, purely for a year's MOT, not a fan of Peugeots but for that's a year motoring for peanuts...very tempted
Rob glad your ok just shows how easy things can go wrong 👍👍
Lucky escape there mate.
Hi Rob, very embarrassing for you. My embarrassing moment was when my boat rolled away into my neighbours new Porsche . I was cleaning the Stern, went in the garage turn around and the boat was going down the driveway. I ran after it but was too slow, so I know how embarrassing it is. Keep the content coming, great videos 🛥️👍🇬🇧
Rob to try and stop the car was foolish. If you injured yourself in the process it could of easily cost you lots of money from being unable to work.
Instinct
Walt’s and all love the honesty of this video. really enjoy this wrap it all up in one take video.
As long as your ok. Thats all that matters. Could have been a lot worse. Thankfully not. Keep up the good work/content.
Hi Rob. Thanks again. Another keeping it real video. The main thing is you're OK. Looking forward to the barn find.
Accidents happen more importantly you learn by it..
I am glad that the accident was not worse, but any accidents do shake you up badly when they happen. Nice little car with some useful life left in it for someone to enjoy. Yes, it is a shame about the minor damage, but you can still make a turn on the vehicle, so nothing damaging to the enterprise. Other than using stronger fittings in the first place, there is not a lot that you could have done. I have seen other videos of specialists who do tricky vehicle extractions, they become almost an art with specific attachments to make life easier. You survived, the business survived, and you made some useful material. Now relax and unwind.
That shackle is too small for the weight mate, get some proper kit and next time you need the wire replacing on the winch get dyneema rope which hasn’t got the recoil wire has!
I’m a boatman and work around big ships, I’ve seen what wires and heavy mooring ropes can do when things go bang, even on a small winch like yours you could have been seriously injured or worse mate!
Anyway, bloody shame the car was damaged but I’m sure you boys will make it all good again!
Don’t worry Rob,accidents happen,your safe that’s all that matters.Your an honest and hard working bloke and so is Chris is too!video content always great chaps,keep up the great work you do
Hit a bin? What bin lol. That's twated the house.
Oh aye lol
We used to move big keelboats boats around yards that had fixed trolley wheels by putting 2 BFO trolley jacks under 2 end corners, push it with the tractor and steer the trolley jacks. You can do that with a car. As long as it’s a BFO Jack well located in the centre of front subframe, on smooth ground, you can pull & steer the car to line it up.
Looks like the shackle pin wasn't screwed in.
little tip, grab a couple of plastic trays (from mc Donald's etc) and lift the rear wheels onto them to make dragging/moving/pushing 100x easier. lightweight and easy to store in the truck too for future jobs where its a bit tight.
Why not use a jack and wheel dollies in cases like this?
Sh1t happens mate, happens to the best of us. However, it shows a lot about your character, in that you were totally upfront and willing to show the 'tap', when plenty out there would only be too quick to hide their mistakes: fair bloody play mate - honesty is a priceless commodity in my book!
you should have bought a couple of dollys and jacked it up onto them.. would have been a lot less hassle.. also - can you not get a new key from the dealers if you show them the V5?
Accidents happen, you did it as safely as you could, nobody got hurt and you know what to look and listen for in future. Just think, it could’ve happened to a van you were loading up and caused a lot more damage and cost a lot more money.
I don’t think anyone will give you stick, if anything I give you full credit for leaving it in and showing a mistake/accident in the first place and it can only be considered a mistake/accident if you haven’t learnt anything from it. The only thing you could’ve done differently is fit a wireless remote winch and sit in the car covering the brake(s) whilst it’s loaded up, but at least you didn’t run yourself over or get hit with the winch/cable when it snapped, there is a hell of a lot of tension in them.
I’m using a wireless remote I had to be outside watching as the steering lock was on and it was left hand down 👍
My mistake, sorry Chief, shouldn’t have doubted you for a second.
Spend your profit on a set of dollies, lucky escape matey 👍
Really do enjoy these videos Rob. You really do some cracking little bargain cars.
Another great vid Rob.! Don't worry accidents happen. We're only human.
Loving the quick flip videos.
Thinking of starting car flipping myself. Could you do a short video on the legalities and legal licences needed to start trading cars?
I'm sure a lot of viewers would also benefit.
Once again. Great vid.! Can't wait to see what's under those tarps
Looks a crakin car. Nice colour. Accidents happen, pleased it wasn't any worse. The next owner needs to try Timpsons for a remote key, think they are a national retailer (key cutting and cobblers) . Got one for my insignia for £30 👍
How did you and Chris meet and end up working together ?
We have been friends 20 years 👍
Hi Rob, both of my vans are cat s and on Car Vertical it doesn't give any indication of the damage on either vehicle.
Just to clarify it does state they are accident damaged but doesn't give any details of the level of damage.
No way did that car just hit a bin def went into the house
😂
To be fair he did say later it hit something hard lol
There was know bin there just a little plastic container on the floor so yes it hit the house but shlt happens
Lovin' the love on here! The guys are saying "Don't worry about it, Rob - least you're OK and the car can get fixed." Top Team!
Lol. Should of ordered the key first and driven it onto the truck…
I'm amazed that it started. I had a 407, the engine seized welding the piston rings to the cylinder wall, injectors failed, dpf fail, dmf failed, egr valve failed, fuel tank split, countless tyre pressure sensors failed, exhaust heat shield fell off, rear tailgate started to rust. These are a few of the pleasures I had to endure on a two year old old car in the 12 months that I had it!
O dear you had a bad 1 Friday night 1 or Monday morning I've not had the 407 I had the 406 and I've had about 3 and never really had anything like that had a clutch and timing belt all the bits and pieces you have to do anyway and I've got a 3008 now and never had any problems with it yet
@@sitaylor9322 before the 407 I had a string of Peugeots, 1x 205 1.9GTi, 1 x 205 1.8D, 1x405 1.9D, 1x405 1.8TD, 1x205 1.1, 1x406 1.9TD, 1x406 2.0TD 1x407 2.0TD, they were either bought new or just a few years old, never had a problem before the 407, which was so bad that it made me ill. My wife told me to sell it and I ended up buying a VW and have had a string of those since, the latest is an Audi all of which have been excellent. Apparently when Peugeot moved onto the '8' series quality took a massive leap upwards, but I have never been tempted back.
@@muffindell I never had the 407 its a shame you had a bad 1 cos I've found Peugeots to be reliable but they did get the 407 a bit wrong it wasn't as nice as the 406 that was a good motor and I do like the 3008 I've had that 5 years never had a problem yet but yes if I had had the experience you have had I wouldn't have gone back so I can't say I blame you as I would have done the same thing
Bloody hell £600 quid is cheap as Chip's .
As an apprentice watched a guy drive a new Rover down the workshop and skid straight into a row of lockers on the rear wall lololol what a way to hand in your notice !