£100 Cheap Car Challenge Peugeot 407 SW HDI Lost Key

[@sruk]

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[@kinn1647]

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

[@flamemac]

Thanks very much pal

[@vs6300]

​​@@kinn1647 There is no decimal point meaning its 16 meaning 16valve, not 1.6. And thats definitely a 2.0hdi in it.

[@colinrae2683]

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 😎👍

[@davidlakin3723]

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.

[@awalk5177]

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.

[@llamedosr7843]

Chris could make some from old rollerskates

[@nekite1]

@@llamedosr7843 Of course he can - he's Chris the fix it man.

[@jetbudgieii]

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.

[@colinallison568]

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 👍

[@slottaway]

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 😎👍👍👍

[@billsheehy1660]

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

[@mattmpower5977]

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 !!!

[@jameshennelly9568]

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.

[@chrispenn715]

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... .

[@divineoracle4809]

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. ☺️

[@stewartturner3181]

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 😁

[@keeny68]

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. 🍀🍀👍

[@PhilipKelly-qb7sr]

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.

[@alanveck5756]

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 👍👍👍

[@Ro32da72]

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!

[@d4nzo]

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

[@sandymclennan2073]

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......

[@ldm3027]

this is the only car show on youtube where the shoes and teeth match

[@sruk]

Lol

[@christopherdavies5762]

Still laughing now

[@ambydaly5713]

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.

[@CrispThegamer]

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.

[@dustymiller7758]

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.

[@sruk]

I did bud 👍

[@nai57]

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!

[@NickHudson2]

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 👍

[@forevered4270]

You consistently come up with a great variation of videos, better than anyone else i know on youtube 👍

[@alextripp1230]

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.

[@westboundbadger]

Just bought a 2010 407 coupe with a 2 litre diesel engine,...Surprisingly quick and 50 mpg !

[@garyrea2320]

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.

[@stevenprestwich521]

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

[@stanelder9995]

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!

[@karlhogg4352]

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.

[@recall2880]

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?

[@deanharriss2029]

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 👌

[@chrisbury4635]

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 ?

[@markofalltrades9229]

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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@smurfsrule9680]

£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.

[@grahamflemington5085]

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?

[@nickc9182]

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

[@darrenmoore1556]

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 👍

[@AndrewNeilBaird]

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.

[@carlhobson1578]

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!

[@th3l33t1]

Definitely need load rated shackles for recovery, that's why. Glad nobody got hurt. 👍

[@johnnypsycho9628]

I'm not gonna jump down and call names , Back in the day we had metal hub cabs flattened and with a lift and push would slide side ways and with the hand brake on would corner like a artic . In my 20-30 I could lift a Corsa Fiesta into a parking space just get the front end in and lift back in. I had An Imp for a year and would lift it on to my knees to change a wheel. Now-a-days the Recovery uses Skates made with shopping trolley wheels something Chris would knock up in an afternoon while you jet ski . Another great video mate you've saved that car from the scrapping pile I wonder if you had used another tow truck would have ate into it a bit more that's why you got your own little Beaver Tail Alloy Bedded with Manual Ramps which is slippery when wet but easy to clean .

[@goldwing4264]

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)

[@weedaviec]

Great video. I admit to getting quite into your background tunes! Good choices- was a bit gutted when you changed to the current one but now I'm liking it. Maybe do a 'Now That's What I Call Salvage Rebuilds' album as next project?

[@nigelcox1451]

Does make me wonder why the owner didn't call a locksmith himself.

[@Fazzers]

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.

[@criscross572]

Pair of cheap flat baking trays under the wheels makes tyres slide easy over the ground.

[@MrJonphoto]

Great video Rob- I don't know if it's any use, but I watched a video a while ago from the Tank Museum where they had to shift a tank with locked tracks, and they did it by covering the floor with fairy liquid and pulling it with another tank!

[@DanLeeds10]

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

[@dannyc4871]

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.

[@mikecraney6571]

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 🙂

[@DRW58]

Great video Rob, that was a close call glad you didn’t get hurt, pity about the damage to the car but it can be repaired by the new owner. Still a good deal at £600. Really looking forward to finding out what your new project is. Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@craigyates9506]

you can use your profit to buy yourself a set of vehicle skates, which will make things easier.

[@nouvalari]

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!

[@simonjameshillier777]

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

[@will89687]

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!

[@garysmith2845]

Got to admit I laughed out loud when it rolled 😂

[@dangruner5926]

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!

[@stugbroon16]

Am sure they are 1.6 16v diesel not 2.0L glad you got it started👍😁

[@danmoney9932]

2.0 "16v" which is on the cover

[@mtickner]

Had one of these when they first came out in 2004, cracking car. Looks like an SE model. At least nobody was hurt, just a little pride. Not sure if anyone else had issues with the ads on this one (never had issues before), but I get a black screen watching and unable.to skip. Had to swap to another device. ☹️

[@What..a..shambles]

G101 for the undies 😅 at least it didn't hit the house

[@cerberus_uwu]

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?

[@Naebothernosey]

Glad you're ok matey. I had a ramp collapse when I was unloading my recovery truck once, it was properly seated etc. I'd braked when I was rolling it off the truck. What a fright I got. Always enjoy your videos and it keeps me motivated to do what I do too (but on a lesser scale to you guys!). Got a Noco jump pack just like your locksmith has, I rate it a lot.

[@PillSharks]

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!

[@excossack]

D shackles designed to pull in one direction. A bow shackle will take loads in different directions. If you have the space & length on the wire you could do a double line pull with a snatch or pulley block. But as long as no one was hurt.

[@fangyproductionz]

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

[@royboydanny1415]

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 🛥️👍🇬🇧

[@matt9855]

Without a doubt, that car hit the house.

[@marlee2309]

There's no way it hit the bin, they we're down the drive by the garage 😂

[@chriscollins1704]

Yep

[@chriscollins1704]

And the shackle wasn't done up, that's why it bent

[@matt9855]

@@chriscollins1704 100%

[@georgehuser4711]

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

[@pebbles775]

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

[@deanflynn8064]

As long as your ok. Thats all that matters. Could have been a lot worse. Thankfully not. Keep up the good work/content.

[@georgedaville4662]

Great motor, glad you are ok, it will make a great workhorse for someone’s business. Very spacious car the 407 estate. As you said the 2 litre diesel motor is bombproof and has lots of life left in it. 👍🇫🇷😎

[@mfgt4595]

Shackle is alloy, huh! And probs from eBay China. Try DMM they do very strong alloy shackles not made out of chocolate, PMSL.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Yes accidents happen Rob. But the main thing is your safe as cars wall bins ect can be fixed 😀 Invest in some wheel skates then you can move cars round no problem even it the brakes are stuck fast 😄 great cheap care video. Keep safe buddy as we don’t want to loose you 👍🏻 Cheers Stevie

[@andrewallen9993]

Why not use a jack and wheel dollies in cases like this?

[@sarran1955]

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,

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

Why didn't the seller just get a new key ?

[@adammcallister2260]

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.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Diesel estate, reasonable miles & full mot - bargain !

[@bedclintred]

Not your first accident with a Peugeot Rob, I remember the door coming open on the motorway on the Peugeot 306 GTI. Live & learn Rob, safety first. Nice car that 407 lots of toys, at a bargain price.🚑👍😁

[@Andy-qo6rq]

I think rob was trying to forget the door opening on the motorway 😂😂

[@nitromad1]

Yes there is a theme here, the Peugeot’s clearly don’t want to be saved, next time someone offers a cheap Peugeot run a mile 😂

[@ambread1]

Accidents happen more importantly you learn by it..

[@AndrewSandilands-tk6st]

It could have been worse Rob, I work as a HGV car transporter driver, and one of my colleagues had a brand new car roll off his truck and smashed straight in to the cars queued up behind it 🤭 - thankfully no1 was walking behind it at the time.

[@sim6699]

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.

[@mrbakerr1]

Instinct

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

I had a similar thing happen to me A 12,000 pound rated hook broke. On a tilt trailer that was raised up. My barn find 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA rolled off the back and was hung up on the radiator support. Glad you’re not hurt that’s the important thing.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

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.

[@Ragnar8504]

Yeah, feels a bit like the old Rolls owners' joke "I used the ashtray today. Where can I get it replaced?", doesn't it?

[@ericpinkney384]

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

[@djhvideo]

Looks like the shackle pin wasn't screwed in.

[@stuhukin5237]

Hi Rob. Thanks again. Another keeping it real video. The main thing is you're OK. Looking forward to the barn find.

[@richiejeal]

Spend your profit on a set of dollies, lucky escape matey 👍

[@keithfletcher6123]

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.

[@nitromad1]

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.

[@sruk]

I’m using a wireless remote I had to be outside watching as the steering lock was on and it was left hand down 👍

[@nitromad1]

My mistake, sorry Chief, shouldn’t have doubted you for a second.

[@jrsuk1170]

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.

[@jrsuk1170]

Just to clarify it does state they are accident damaged but doesn't give any details of the level of damage.

[@ColinOYoung]

Lucky escape there mate.

[@CokeeDaPenguin]

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.

[@megaollie98]

How did you and Chris meet and end up working together ?

[@sruk]

We have been friends 20 years 👍

[@davidoxley6117]

Considering the positioning etc of the Peugeot I think you did extremely well. I'd also say you were lucky not to suffer an injury when the clip failed. Totally agree with Chris, accidents happen. At the end of the day you've got a nice car there, so I reckon you've done really well. 👏👍

[@mercedes_and_more]

These 2 litre diesels are bomb proof - sure it says 1.6 on the engine.... 😜😜

[@gc5384]

It’s a 2.0 hdi 16 v

[@ciars11]

16v maybe?😂

[@mercedes_and_more]

Maybe. Either way when a Ford Focus with the same engine all parts were cheaper in the Citroen garage as opposed to the Ford or Peugeot Garage.

[@v88krb]

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.

[@ZG0002]

Hit a bin? What bin lol. That's twated the house.

[@ciaranbyrne62]

Oh aye lol