A 2016 UNDAMAGED CAR FOR £500 BUT WHATS THE CATCH ???

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Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating , Body work , Mig Welding , Sheet metal Spot Welding , Fabrication Chassis Repairs , Engine and Mechanical repairs , #Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig .
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Please check out our back catalogue of some previous projects on various different makes and models including Ferrari, RS Turbo , Lambo , Land Rover , MG , MGF , Caterham 7 , Ford , Cosworth , Vauxhall , Fiat , Peugeot , Mercedes , Range Rover ,Bentley , Morris , Renault , Citroen , Honda , Toyota , VW , Series 3 , Evoque , GLA , Golf , 500 , Fiesta , Astra , Polo , Motorhome , Auto sleeper Camper , GTI , LSE , Lamborghini , Gallardo , LP 570-4 , Sierra , Midget , 360 , Transit , Crafter , Transporter , T5 , Combo, Berlingo , Partner , Mini , Beetle , Vivaro , Hilux , Sport and many more!
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We do receive quite a few questions regarding tools and equipment that we use for various jobs. Unfortunately there is to many to list but some of the brands we use include Snap-on, Blue-point , Makita , Sealey , Clark , Esab and Sykes-Pickavant .
If you are interested in a specific tool, please put your question in the comments section of the relevant video
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, DPF cleaning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds, Quick flips, First wash, Repairs, Salvage, Restorations, Will it run, Accident damaged, Cat S, Cat N, Cat X Copart auction bargains, Non Runner, Flood damage, insurance write off, fire damage, smoke damage, electrical fault, stolen recovered, and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #RobandChris
Please check out our back catalogue of some previous projects on various different makes and models including Ferrari, Land Rover, MG, Caterham, Ford, Cosworth, Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot, Mercedes, Range Rover, Morris, Renault, Citroen, Honda, Toyota, VW, Series 3, Evoque, GLA, Golf, 500, Fiesta, Astra, Polo, Motorhome, Auto sleeper Camper, GTI, LSE, Sierra, Midget, 360, Transit, Crafter, Transporter, T5, Combo, Berlingo, Partner, Mini, Beetle, Vivaro, Hilux, Sport and many more!
We do receive quite a few questions regarding tools and equipment that we use for various jobs. Unfortunately there is to many to list but some of the brands we use include Snap-on, Blue-point, Makita, Sealey, Clark, Esab

[@chasleask8533]

I love to hear you two discuss things . " I'm not gonna pull the trigger on it " , " Not too spiteful" , " 'Ee looked after us " , Lahvely .

[@robsmithracing]

You forgot “noice” 👌

[@chasleask8533]

@@robsmithracing We got a noice noo fwahnt bampah ,

[@paulbeecham8313]

Cheap as chips lads make a good budget runaround for someone or maybe a giveaway to a needy person 🤔🤔👌👌

[@raymondlockett8654]

wivit

[@dogcatdogable]

"it 'as come up laaavely"

[@itsmephil2255]

Chris got his little tool out 😂😂😂😂 My coffee spat everywhere 😂😂😂😂

[@debragoodger4972]

😅😂

[@stevegray5709]

Hahaha... Me too. I'd just put my glass of wine down thankfully. Oh my gosh, hilarious. 🤣😂😂🤣

[@makemoneyonline9279]

😂😂

[@itsmephil2255]

@@stevegray5709 I think Chris knew what he was saying 😂😂😂

[@thefamilyrobbo]

Followed by: "Chris, start pumping". 😄 Thought I'd got the wrong channel 😂

[@stevo4649]

a smashing little bargain,and a decent runaround for someone,looking forward to part 2,thankyou gentlemen,have a great safe weekend ,,,,👌👍

[@mikeclifton7778]

If that heater matrix was only £82 is it worth replacing that damaged dash trim too? Great video gents, as ever, enjoy your weekend.

[@jimhutton4352]

Saturday afternoon sat in me garden in the sun with the BBQ going watching Chris n Rob! What could be better ?😊Have a great bank holiday weekend lads 👍🏻

[@zantar666]

Feet up lads.. Its a sunny weekend

[@KMorse-toughnut]

You guys made my morning with your Banter, I absolutely love your work, so refreshing to hear 2 guys enjoying each others company, and it comes across as the real deal, not a Put on for the camera, well done!

[@terryramsey1470]

Great diagnostics as always fellas 👏 not a bad little motor for 500 quid and can't complain for the price of the heater matrix 😊 take care and stay lucky and healthy 👍 have a great Bank Holiday weekend 😀

[@johnpritchard2772]

hello both, great to hear you go through the possible cause of the water leak, and show that the car needs only the heater matrix replacing. This will be a good car for someone. Best wishes from Lincolnshire

[@davesclassicgaragetours]

My brother has had one of those little MGs for about six years now. Never heard a single complaint out of him. Nice cheap runabout for someone. As for the brand, it was the fastest growing car brand in the UK in 2022 and the HS was the biggest selling car earlier this year. MG is definitely on the march and I suspect you'll be doing a lot more in the years to come.

[@Lizzard-t]

That's an absolutely beautiful car and well worth saving for the princely sum of £82.00 Much underated . And Chris's small tool really did save the day .

[@Alan-ln3ls]

And 2p. Don't overlook the 2p - Chris wo'n't.

[@roypowell3450]

What a lovely car for a first timer or run a round. Hmmm! Chris has got his little tool out 😲 getting a bit personal there Rob😉. Thanks guys, enjoy the rest of your long weekend.

[@lordbungle6235]

Mrs Bungle heard that and also Pump it Chris and wondered what I was watching.

[@roypowell3450]

@@lordbungle6235 👍😉

[@craigthurston7731]

"Because a kink is just going to cause you problems" 😂

[@ourtablet3028]

Don't forget it's all wet and dripping 😁

[@redsidebiker]

A tidy car for someone looking for a beginner runaround. Good rescue guys.

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Love the camaraderie between you but also the great work you both do just investigating the problem and solving them. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Hope all is well, take care

[@markswift1477]

Lovely little car, well done on the diagnosis fellas, going to be a nice car for someone who has just passed their test or a little run around. Glad you took a chance on the nice little car, feet up fellas !

[@DaDa-David]

Smart repair! Jeez if they didn't have a couple of screws around they'd nail it back together!

[@EverydayLife621]

What a wonderful little car for £500 - well done already - love the workaround to test your hypothesis - dead chuffed for you both

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Just got to love Chris, rob is telling us all about the car’s history and what the problem might be and as soon as the door is opened Chris,s eyes get straight to the point, plenty of shrapnel in here, brilliant, also a great post guys, there’s always someone who wants a little runaround

[@cornishrider]

This one's a bit different! Great value car for a learner or someone who just needs inexpensive transport! Good that the main dealer is on it, you can see why they are one of the the UKs fastest growing car brands!

[@chriswilkes4350]

Very nice video, Rob and Chris! Really enjoyed this one. Even my wife liked it!

[@stuartdenty3163]

Cracking content Chris and Rob and what a lovely find. All the best

[@nickdavis8467]

Hi Rob & Chris, lovely little motor, that`ll do someone a turn, keep up the great content, all the very best to you both from Nick in Wolsingam.

[@marksutherland774]

yep, I knew within a couple of minutes of the intro it'd be the matrix, had one go in an old ford escort. Most people will not even think about a heater matrix. You usually do get a sweet smell of the coolant if you pay attention when it starts steaming, though it can look like smoke to some. Nice car you got there at a fantastic price, great find guys.

[@johnshaw8481]

Sweet as Rob , looks like a good little car , with A/C for the summer that will live a few years more , fair play ladz , have a good weekend you 2

[@jamescostigan7436]

Great video as always boys thanks for that really looking forward to seeing the 2nd video on it 😊 absolutely love watching your channel 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@leesmith6750]

That'll definitely do someone a turn. Great little car to do the school run and trips to the supermarket. Easy fix for not a lot of money. Profit in it for you both.

[@Lousteer2349]

Love videos like this! Love the diagnostic work and will be a good little profit init.

[@williamdonly7966]

Fantastic buy guys, should be a quick flip, after Rob has done some work on it. As always fantastic video, on this beautiful bank Holiday weekend.

[@alessandroceretta2603]

Great little car, definitely worth saving it! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Milan, Italy!

[@ywainprior1043]

Great video guys. Very interesting the method of tracking back to find the fault 👍

[@Garffey]

'Smart repair'...had me in stitches when you pointed it out.....Surely that gonna be cheaper than a bus pass for someone!...keep up the good work chaps!

[@marciabaldwin2506]

.Nice little motor Chris and Rob will do someone a turn well done excellent work and video as always ❤

[@paultaylor9652]

Robbing barstools The Phoenix Consortium, it was criminal what the did to Rover, not to sure how they got away with it. Could be a great little turnaround Chris and Rob, hope it cools a little before you take that dash out.

[@michael5089]

Just an enjoyable video you two!! Love these no frills diagnostic ones!!👍🤘😎

[@johndring3291]

Had one of these mg3s for about 10 months in that time was reliable little car mine was blue with a Union Jack on the roof .. that was a 2014 all I can say it needed a six speed gearbox was a bit loud on the motorway apart from that nice little runaround.

[@cosworthization]

Fascinating and you don't see many of them MGs anymore. Looking forward to the next video on the MG. Have a great bank holiday weekend lads.

[@johnhooton8299]

Looks like someone's first car will be ready soon, great stuff keep them coming lads👍👍

[@neilkay159]

Rare cars are those gents..just rang a mate and asked him about them.."Bloody rare are those" was his words.. A note to Chris for his holidays...East Lancashire Railway might be worth a visit it's my local town just north of Manchester so he could base himself here at a campsite or hotel and tram into Manchester for the transport museum..We've just had the Battle of Britain Memorial flight do a fly past for the 40's weekend. Rather you than me for that dashboard Rob!

[@ged3680]

Hello Rob and Chris, nice little car for £500 and cheap parts. Will be a bargain when its finished. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Have a nice Bank Holiday. Ged

[@terenceoconnor1584]

Nice little motor for someone starting out. Looking forward to the fix.

[@mcplindgren]

Those MGs seem to be fairly well built for being Chinese owned nowadays. Cant believe someones done that to the bumper but I suppose it won't take much to sort out and those parts prices are cheap compared to more mainstream brands. Look forward to the next one 👍🏻

[@fiestasiphil]

cracking little car for the money, nice to see a different make of car being repaired, great video 😎

[@williammatthews35]

Nice to see the traditional midlands "that'll do repair" on the rear bumper

[@jefferyhamilton8099]

That’s funny, I’m here visiting in the Philippines, and saw the AMG logo on an SUV, and was wondering if MG was back in business, but you answered that question by saying the Chinese purchased the name

[@chrisstyles4630]

A nice quick turn around & I'm sure it won't take Rob long to remove the dash & have this one fixed 👍👍👍👍

[@martinlacey1975]

What a lucky pair you to are well it's hard work but an easy fix for someone with your experience and know how it is great content lads really enjoy your videos

[@martinthompson54]

Hi rob and Chris great wee car, looks like a easy job for a change. From marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@normanstephens5391]

That is going to be a very good car for somebody who needs a car and has a very a tight budget. See you both in the next one. 👍👍

[@RichieReportsUK]

That'll be a nice little runaround or a first car for someone, even though you're having to remove the dashboard, (they never go back quite the same as the factory fit!)

[@sruk]

They always go back in as they come out bud 👍

[@josephoshaughnessy7571]

That’s got to be the bargain of the year so far lads well done as always. Someone is going to be getting a nice little reasonably priced run around car 👍👍

[@split_pin]

Lovely weather for it! MG looks like it's going to be a nice little bargain right enough. There's an MG dealer about 5 miles from my house so there's quite a lot of these on the road in my local area. Have a great weekend guys.

[@RobRegan-ty2mk]

Rob and Chris we all know that Rob enjoys removing dashes out of the vehicle's and rob will get it done straight away, can't wait until the next video in this build both of you keep up with the good work from Rob the Welsh boy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🖐️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@georgepaterson4825]

Great video guy's looking forward to part 2 should be a good profit in it well done 👏

[@Simon-ry1lw]

Heater matrix, sort the smart repair, brakes and service, job done. Back in 1976 me and mate followed the RAC Rally in MK1 Cortina GT with no heater, just blankets on our legs. Cortina was red too 😀

[@user-ni9gr1qn5t]

Great video £500 for a 6-7 year old car definitely a bargain there are quite a few of these MG's around there not a bad looking car but what they like to the MG of old I don't know £82 for a matrix that's cheap This would be a good car for a first time driver or a second car for a family cant wait for pt 2 take care see you on the next video

[@jmaximus1uk]

Good honest car for a couple of honest guys. Great content...!!!

[@NiallLynch]

Had this before, undo centre console panelling on the drivers side and right up behind the clutch pedal you will see two metal pipes, these come from the engine bulkhead to the heater matrix. There is two joins, both use O-Rings that fail similar to the Ford Focus Mk2-3 heater matrix leaks. Replacement set of O-rings and its sorted. Add some heat resistant silicone for good measure. No need to take the dashboard out!

[@sruk]

There’s no joints in the pipes bud or o rings 👍

[@teamemusrcreviews3225]

Yeh nice save, just shows you how one little tool can confirm and diagnose an issue so quickly 😜😜 good work🚗🚗

[@tomtodhunter1776]

I've not seen too many of these new MG's about, but they look like a nice wee car. It'll be a great runaround for someone. 👍

[@paulhayes1683]

Nice cheap car for someone one completed .How easy is getting that dash out ? I'm looking forward to part 2 .As always great video 📹 once again😀 👍

[@kevinisaac9139]

I laughed when you said Chris has got his little tool out 😂nice little car lads looking forward to seeing you do that heater matrix

[@simonabbott7323]

Great motor! The sort of thing my lad would love. He's driving a tired 52 plate Mitsub Space Star at the moment.

[@eltonpage4312]

Great video Guys and a super sunny day in Garden drinking 🍺 have a great Weekend all 👍

[@eggy1962]

Nice to see some budget motors featured guys ps while at dealer pick up a paint touch up stick

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Loved the Birmingham comment - might have been better to mention the area in Birmingham it came from... Do you ever use a mobile paintless dent repair guy - might still be worth getting one in here on the nearside dents if just to show how he works. FWIW SAIC in China re-engineered the K series as the N series, curing most of the historic issues, although IIRC the MG3 engine has its origins in a GM/Vauxhall/Opel unit. FWIW Foursome Vehicle Heaters of Redditch, established over 40 years, themselves make in the UK a lot of replacement heater matrices but the MG3 one is not listed by them.

[@simonlloyd8424]

Great video that will allow someone to have a decent little runaround at a bargain price!!

[@danielsellers8538]

Happy holidays, Excellent value for money 💰 well done 😊

[@davetlane]

Cracking bargain! I had a 3 some years ago, considering it’s a 1.5, it was so asthmatic. Dealer service was diabolical. Stuff went wrong with it that you wouldn’t expect from a new car.

[@williamfence566]

a couple of dings and scratches is fine on a cheap commuter / shopping run around as it'll get more anyway . Cracking buy.

[@richardjones5255]

A fair chunk of labour for you, to get the dashboard out, but a reasonable price for the spares on top of the £500. Yes, it is 7 years old now, so not a shiny new car, but once the water leak is sorted it will be a little honest, inexpensive means of transport for someone. It was something with the air of a small gamble, but with plenty of upsides to the deal. I can only say, you have a nice one there.

[@stephendeadman7131]

There has got to be a cheeky profit in that one!! great find , decent first car for someone .

[@davemurton736]

There’s a drink in that, and will do someone else proud for a couple of years hopefully, great little episode. Thank you 🙏

[@ttatimbo5830]

Whenever I have to buy parts for later MG’s, pattern parts aren’t available. But, because they are Chinese or whatever these days, the parts from the main dealer are surprisingly cheap! 👍🏼

[@Nevakonaza.]

We have one of those MG3s and they're cracking little cars to be honest,For £500 its a steal,They tend to go for around 2.5 - 3.5K these days depending on mileage and of course condition so an absolute steal :) ,Btw that back parcel shelf is by factory a lot lighter than the surrounding plastic,Not sure why they did that. :)

[@roiberadcnoic5862]

Great video guys can't wait to see part 2❤❤❤❤❤

[@damo336]

That's a little bargain at,£500,a heater matrix and a quick service and sell it on,it will make a good cheap little runabout,A/C Leather seats, very Posh!!, wishing you all a great weekend 👍🇮🇪.

[@malcolmford6017]

These were made just around the corner from me at Longbridge , I think they’ve closed the factory down now, all new models built in china. Love the work you lads do.

[@sruk]

This was built in China bud it’s 2016 👍

[@malcolmford6017]

@@sruk They were building in Longbridge sort of kits made in china Rob, and selling direct from the factory, however not sure which models it was. Thanks for the reply, have a grt bank holiday both .

[@mcjordi]

​@@srukthey were assembled at Longbridge till mid 2016 so this one probably was :)

[@niged]

Cracking little car for £500! Should turn out well. Worth spending a bit on as bought cheaply.😊

[@stevehaines6343]

Each day you send out your new video it's always something different, nice simple turn around after your work around confirming that it was the matrix. Guys, you have so many plates in the air at the moment we could do with a walk around to catch up on what you have going on.

[@sruk]

We don’t we need new stock

[@Wiganpilot]

I owned a Rover 400 SLi saloon years ago with the K Series engine, and yes the head gasket did go on it.

[@rich_gasson]

Hey Rob, I'm the evo specialist, in with Neil, we do your shock springs for you 😊 I'd be interested in looking at that for a run around for my Mrs if you wanna swing by in it

[@IfInDoubt..]

I'm literally just starting now, but at the tbumbnail, I'm already shouting timing chain at the screen.. time will tell 😂 Cracking little cars these, they drive well.

[@anthonyobersteller1556]

Great video on the MG can’t wait to see the next video good content Guy’s.

[@mandymoo7406]

Wouldn't it be nice if the heater matrix just slid in like on the old corsa b,kettle on pipes off pull old one out slide new one in,put teabag in cup and let it brew ,reconnect pipes drink tea top up radiator eat a biscuit and raise a receipt

[@gonecywers]

It's going to be a nice little car at a great price for someone. Nice project guys, and a nice quick fix. Always entertaining, thank you!

[@johndavey72]

Oh Matron ! ....Rob , at 7 mins 23 sec" Chris is getting his little tool out " msde me chuckle Rob. And how unusual for a matrix to fail .. Thanks boys .

[@richardsarcheryreviews]

A fantastic video as always guys enjoy the long weekend can't wait for part 2

[@danielrussell446]

Lovely little motor for the money well done guys on a great video as ever and enjoy the bank holiday

[@stevedane787]

I had a RWD Vauxhall Cavalier many years ago - my heater matrix went - guess what I did? Short length of hose and a couple of Jubilee clips, but at least I did it without having to remove the dash! Oil pump went shortly after, so scrapped it.

[@paulrichards7587]

Nice little car there Rob and Chris. Last time I went to MG Maidstone years ago it was in the Parkwood trading estate. I just thought you wanna know I don’t know if it’s still there or not ok

[@garygray4640]

£500 for that wee car what a bargain. I can see another decent profit coming your way Rob and Chris.👍🏻

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Did the same thing back in the 80s for a friend on an early Vauxhall cavalier, their heater matrix was flooding into the footwells of the motor. They couldn’t afford the cost to replace the matrix but ran the car for the summer and passed it on before the cold weather arrived!! Great video Rob and Chris it brought back old memories!!😂

[@geckopubg]

Crazy that someone was going to scrap that for a heater matrix

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Rob and Chris,this was a cheap car to buy,when you cleaned it looked totally different,when the new heater matrix is in it will be a great car.

[@olivers.6420]

As usual great troubleshooting guys!! This engine looks like a Honda engine.

[@ians7929]

It’s like watching something in slow motion with these two 😊

[@fill7t1]

Be a great little first car! Have a great Bank holiday guys!

[@terrywilkins5266]

Lads, my friend bought a brand new one but had the same problem. The dealer didn't tell him what the problem was but cured it.

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Boy that red jumped out with a wash. Love the cheep ones 485.67 with change in the jar. Thank You Gentlemen

[@davidpayne7898]

New you would get there in the end guys great video as always stay safe have a great Bank Holiday