A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HIGH PEAK AUTOS (2024)

[@dan19752008]

I made the grill on that Jag, back in the day as a teenager in Coventry.

[@bennycovelly960]

As a rental Tennant I’d appreciate a landlord like you, We’ve lived in our current rental for 9 years now, and not a single thing has been done by the landlord, I spend money on it my self as I like a nice home, but could be asked to leave at any point. Keep doing what you do.

[@volt8684]

U keep doing what you do too.i was a landlord for 10 yrs and made the flats lovely, however only one tenant ever looked after the places, the rest trashed the places. Refreshing you care.😅

[@LawrenceTimme]

What's the point in renting of you are going to live in the same place long term? Might as well buy. Renting is for short term if you are not thinking of staying.

[@bennycovelly960]

@@LawrenceTimme Christ I wish I thought of buying. Cant believe I never thought about that before.

[@LawrenceTimme]

@@bennycovelly960 well you're already paying the mortgage+ extra so you might as well.

[@bennycovelly960]

@@LawrenceTimme well aware of that, there’s a small issue of a deposit. Hard to come by £10k +

[@JediKnight245]

Thank you Mat, love watching your car videos. good to see your brother aswell 🙂

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

HI Matt, its not great being stressed all the time as you say, i think the energy, care and love you express is fab! Cheers

[@normanhartill1424]

Your policy of selling a car which includes a decent amount of fuel is a great advert. Every used car (and one new one) I have ever bought was in the red zone. Keep up the good work!

[@williammurphy3766]

Decades ago a dealer charged my parents for the fuel in the new Avenger they had just bought. So, to his displeasure, they insisted on being paid for the fuel in the car they had just traded in.

[@alanjones6359]

Same with me sure they drain the tanks for themselves

[@bigpants6121]

some traders are proud that they wont put any fuel in their cars and know we will have to make an emergency garage stop.

[@thedandy6765]

ive sold 7 cars in the past year (flipping them) and i always made sure it had atleast 1/4 tank

[@Karmaisreal629]

Only in the uk. 😂​@@williammurphy3766

[@dominicedwards9117]

Good on you Matt, you’ve clearly worked very hard and you are spot on when you say you want a better balance to go and enjoy yourself etc.

[@robinthebobin6537]

Really enjoyable video as always Matt. I appreciate your approach towards both being a used car dealer, and being a property owner. You always seem honest, and have an attitude of ensuring that everything you sell is in a good condition and well prepared. Not only is this a great sign that you take pride in doing your work correctly to honour customers and to be an honest guy, from a business side I'm sure it saves a lot of the hassle that comes with doing things cheaply and to a poor standard. Any business or property owner should take note!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks. I try my best to

[@smljohnstone]

Love this Bloke, very easy and entertaining to watch I wish Rob on UK Salvage Rebuilds who never uses one word when half a dozen will do was not so annoying, beginning to do my head in but have to say the rebuilds were brilliant

[@Indecisive7337]

I’m glad you did this video if only to show your viewers the other mundane stuff you have to do rather then all the glamour that’s usually shown in an unrealistic car salesman’s lot. I personally like your videos, it’s all fascinating stuff. Many thanks go or taking the time to show us your reality.

[@mrchrisdavies]

Id love to see more of this... 3 mates just chilling out together..no particular topic. Its missing on youtube

[@johnneedham6537]

Missing Bohemian Rhapsody, though.

[@Jack-n7u9l]

Can't commend you enough for the attention to detail and effort you put into each car. It is very refreshing especially these days when businesses are trying to cut corners and make a quick buck. Really appreciate your openness and honesty it's very admirable. 👍🏽

[@HighPeakAutos]

Much appreciated!

[@Oceans_Sail]

If I were a used car dealer I would end up keeping all the cars and telling potential customers to bog off. Kind of the story of my life. Im now poverty stricken in my retirement but with an awful lot of assets - mostly, but not all, depreciating. Love your Channel! ❤

[@cookingwithdad1970]

Man I love your content. Being in the US it's neat seeing all the euro cars - and we are different types of dealers. I do cheap buy here pay here cars so I kinda laugh when you say a car is "scruffy" I'm saying "Oh man, that's a pretty clean car!" Anyway, love your stuff my man!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that! Thanks

[@finleypdoherty]

Matt and his brother seems very close, but very different.I think the sunglasses sum it up!

[@miketyson8255]

Best video you've done for ages fella. That's not to say I don't enjoy your regular ones I hope you know! It's great to see some of the places you mention so regularly. Keep up the top quality work 👍🏽

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Miz-ql3ho]

I hope to be in your position after many more years of graft to come! Thank you for inspiring me & for the great content, a lot of knowledge you have given me over the years! I’m now on about 15 cars when i started watching you I had 2 & had a lot of hardships but now its looking like i can hit 30/40 cars comfortably by end if the year!

[@JayBrown05]

Fantastic video, Matt! Great seeing other aspects of your life. We have such similar tastes in cars, but I also own a property management company, so it’s cool to see that side of your business too. Best of luck to you! 💪🏻 You gotta keep that Jag!!

[@kevinsalisbury9722]

Another great video. Next time you have a kitchen fitted can you ask for the worktops to be joined properly and not with a cheap joining strip. 😮

[@vinimaguire8109]

"Everybody deserves to live in a nice place"...this just about sums you up Matt. There's no price you can ask for looking after others and is probably why you've been so successful so far in life...plus why we all enjoy watching in you go about your daily life.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you. I try my best

[@lukasnielsen1599]

Another great video, wouldn't mind another one like it at some point, also you seem like a genuinely honest guy, hard to come by these days. Cheers from Denmark!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that!

[@julianowens4071]

Hey Matt,looks like all that hard work is paying off,and anyone with their own driver and camera man is doing well in my book 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks. It’s all coming together

[@DaveJudd]

That XKR is a keeper, mark my words in ten years you will pay 30k for a bad example.

[@davep8361]

I'd love to think I'd be here in 30 years 😂 I've just become a pensioner.

[@pageant1fd]

It’s a hard life having to holiday in Bermuda. 😅 You deserve all the success going lad , thanks for sharing.

[@Greig300]

You’re a really decent guy mate. You genuinely care about your customers and sort issues and post it online.. you don’t hide anything. Furthermore you want a nice home for people to rent… you moved a boiler to another part of the house even though it’s safe… it shows you care… i honestly wish you the best with your home rentals. You deserve it.

[@ianrobinson68]

My brother has a similar XKR , in what I would say is an even better specification . British Racing Green , red leather , Jaguar split rim wheels , infotainment screen and performance exhaust. Similar mileage and he is only the second owner. He hardly uses it now and having seen your one and the price I think it might encourage him to finally part with it. The value was dropping for many years but the values are now climbing. I think other than the E Type , the XKR is the second best looking car Jaguar have made.

[@awsinger1]

This is the best kind of content - always love all your videos!!

[@neilbuckland1463]

Fab video as usual Matt. Interesting behind the scenes of your continual plate spinning.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@retrofitter]

Interesting channel, I was a yard hand once. Using an r134a guage set and an extra long quick connect you could recover the refrigerant from the cars you scrap by re-gassing another car and save yourself 60 bob.

[@jamesdice-q5q]

Glad you see that life isn't all about working non stop and money. Im the same, in business nearly 8 years as well, around the same age as you as well. I started in 2016 and worked every day in 2017. The pandemic made me stop and ask myself what I was doing, still work most days but take more days off and have more holidays, I have similar plans to yourself. your best videos are the funny car selling stories.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Don’t do it for too long, we’re only here once

[@brettrussell6207]

That was a great watch! Quality work again Matt. You’ve done very well for yourself so why no go and enjoy life. You’ve certainly earned it with long hard work.

[@markgollan]

That XKR looks amazing! A couple of years ago I sold a bungalow for a client with an annexe - it was self contained with a kitchen. The sellers had to remove the 2nd kitchen for the buyer to get a mortgage , then re-fit when they moved in!

[@mrt1878]

Admit I haven't watched some of the vids of late but thought I'd dip back in, and I definitely chose a good one. Great to have a glimpse of a real behind the scenes day in your business. Thanks.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@chrisbolton5461]

Everybody deserves to live in a nice place Sums your approach up.

[@Admaishaafi]

As always fantastic video Matt, really enjoyed this one!

[@philryan7254]

Hi Matt that was an excellent day in the life of a car dealer the house looks great as well good luck with everything may your success continue. Cheers Phil from Newark

[@cornwallglory]

A good day, no dramas and no massive overspending 😂 hope your brother feels better 🤢! 😊

[@randomdaveUK]

Great video, love the insight. You mentioned the cash flow and new stock, I always wondered what the average turn around time is. After 8 years of hard graft it's nice to know you have the option of giving yourself a bit more freedom in the near future

[@antonytownsend810]

Brilliant Matt, always love watching your videos, keep up with the great work 👏👏

[@bernardpowell3582]

Another angle to your many talents Matt I see this video as a marker to any budding business person on what life would be like when you push the boundaries. It's not just cars its much more.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I’ve tried my best and it’s worked out well but I’m going to start taking my foot off the gas a little and enjoy it

[@justinjones4252]

Can't believe how you and brother look so different. Good video. 😊

[@HighPeakAutos]

He’s not fair like I am and has better skin

[@richmaniow]

Super job on the property refurb, the bigger kitchen will make the whole property feel bigger, good to see you kept the outside toilet too, we have one of those and it gets more use than you'd think..

[@oggie1967]

Nice vid Matt! Good to see the other side of you. Appreciate the landlord side of you!(everybody deserves somewhere nice to live, I liked that!) Keep doing what you do bud!👍👏👏👏❤️

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

Matt , keep it, keep it! It's gorgeous!!!! That kag will be a classic. I love that you're in property and applying the same love and enthusiasm as with your cars. People do appreciate living in a nice place like driving a new car.. Great vid

[@TheEarlofK]

The property looks very smart, I agree about not renting out property you wouldn't want to live in yourself. I remember my grandparents had an outside toilet in their property in East Ham, East London, probably built around the same time. A shame you can't keep the XKR, but the video should be good.

[@James-ld2jc]

Like that Jag. Definitely a future classic, I imagine it could appreciate in value

[@Guccit865]

That cottage is lovely someone will love moving in there.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I hope so. Thanks

[@brianjoseph3818]

Loved the video great content nice seeing what goes on behind the scenes

[@andyburnett8012]

Matt I almost felt sorry for you when you said you were excited to view the Citroën Berlingo! Then I stopped feeling sorry for you and became quite envious of your daily job and success 😬😁 Keep up the good work, the industry needs more people like you 👍

[@George-yh7or]

I love the content with all 3 of you

[@plank770]

Great video Matt, alot of car enthusiasts would love to do your running about for you. I always envy the Bangers and Cash employees😊

[@KayNine-eq3os]

Matt, no doubt you know, if you take a chimney breast out you need to brace the external chimney itself with an RSJ frame in the loft to support it, if you have not taken the chimney itself down. It's a heavy stack of bricks that can bring the roof down pretty damned quick if not braced and supported. Interesting XKR too. More of this content please. Happy Easter.

[@HighPeakAutos]

It’s been done properly by a professional

[@dwn2634]

Great work, Mat. That aim of reducing stress and enjoying life, mixed with your passion for cars sounds like its about to start paying you back.

[@HighPeakAutos]

That's the plan!

[@geoffb3240]

You're spot on Matt -- I retired 6 years ago and have never been happier - You don't realise the stress until it stops. Good vid as usual - keep it up sir! :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Well said!

[@lisathompson4273]

Hey Matt Another great video as they all are. Please don't apologise for wanting to be how your aiming to be with your life. Like you said it's no good being stressed 24/7. You work hard so you should be able to enjoy your spoils as the saying goes. Great to see you have got another property 😊 I do love seeing what you do with your properties as well as your cars. 😊😊 Please keep them coming Lisa UK xxxx

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I think I’ve finally figured out what I want in life and now I’m going for it. Cheers :)

[@lisathompson4273]

❤❤❤❤​@@HighPeakAutos

[@Peter-MH]

Beautiful XKR! That would be free to run as it will only appreciate!

[@taylorruckner5976]

My in-laws have a 2015 Nissan Rogue, which is what we call the Qashqai in the US, and as a testament to Nissan's quality control, the model badge on the rear is spelled "Rouge". Nothing but the best from Nissan.

[@DaniqueThomas]

Really enjoyed this style of video. Nice to see how varied your day is.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@s1lenttoad422]

It will be the bonnet sensor on the corsa. I had it on my VXR. When driving along it won’t be contacting properly and thinks the bonnet is open 😂.

[@JohnHoganN8]

What a gem that XKR was!! House looked great. 👍🏻

[@davidhall6203]

Great video - would love to see you do a review of the Honda civic you pointed at as been yours as a lot of people view these as a good buy as a first time car or a cheap runabout - was wondering what you thought of the car and its (as sometimes referred to) choppy ride?

[@minibus9]

nice video, glad it was an easier day for you than last time you did one of these videos

[@chris-townson]

I love those Yeti's too. Sadly rust on the doors is a real problem with them. 'zinc inclusions' issue at the factory apparently?

[@steveegginton535]

Great insight to your various business interests, pretty varied range of cars which adds to the interest. Wise decission to try to slow down a bit and take some time for yourself as you say we are only here once. Lovely XKR great colour combination from a time when we knew what Jaguars were about and were desirable but not for much longer sadly!

[@JustinD93]

Your a decent man and good business man too Matt. Keep doing what your doing, hard work pays off 👍

[@alansorbie4038]

Great video. Rushing around vs taking a step back for an easier life…..i’m big advocate of an easier life now.

[@themav7232]

I've not once been disappointed or bored with any of your videos. I have wondered however,if your honesty has possibly (I hope not) impacted negatively on the sale of certain cars in your stock? I personally detest the Quasqai myself as an example. Either way,I believe and hope you'll stay as honest as you are. Thanks for another great video. 👍

[@MHerbert1993]

Good video update on Highpeak autos. Its nice to see your brother and friend in the videos more aswell.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@powerje75]

Did i spot some blue smoke on startup? Does it need rings?

[@darrenwilson8042]

First house I bought was an end terrace in Middleton. Kitchen in an outside lean to - no indoor bathroom and the wall ties in the gable wall were rotten. Gable wall rebuilt - front bedroom split in two to install a bathroom - kitchen brought back indoors and got a grant to install central heating and completely redecorated. First mortgage was £11k because I am that old Matt.

[@br4kecheckd]

The guy with the sunglasses def has a wraped Golf GTI with an annoying pops and bangs tune

[@cucurezenita]

That's Matt's brother

[@srobify3761]

Lover more like

[@kathleenmacdonald2843]

More fun than your Volvo xc60 mind you

[@BeleducMartello]

I am really having a hard time understanding what he says

[@morganthedruid1]

@@cucurezenita They look and dress so different, even seem to have different accents but nice to see two brotheres as close as they are

[@davidmoynahan9585]

Enjoyed the property segment, haven't seen a new video on your properties for a while. The old kitchen space will be a useful storage room and laundry, washer & dryer stack.

[@Steve8K]

This is one of the top automotive channels on YT imho. Absolutely fantastic, honest content! Keep it coming Matt and gang, a pleasure to watch 🚘👍🏽

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Will do!

[@volt8684]

Horrified at rust on yeti? My 17 yr old berlingo, not a speck of rust and lanoguarded underneath for last 5 yrs, owned for 7 years and I absolutely love it. The ride is sublime in our crumbling roads, mines a petrol and lighter on front end which makes it handle better, my guess I’ds you will like it and be very surprised. I only bought mine for my disabled parents transport, now it’s a keeper. what I’d give for a jag especially the 4.2. So what do you do in spare time if you have any?

[@grahamclark4518]

I admire the effort everyday , I've already got to the stage in life I cant be arsed

[@bamog4560]

Same as me

[@henrykravitz468]

Love the content and love the fact you look after your tenants. Top boss and top landlord, It is good to see you all on camera.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@patrickh7368]

Glad I’ve seen that VXR as someone I know said they had one but both his and that one has normal door mirrors… the VXR’s I saw all had the more streamlined mirrors with like a link underneath to allow airflow etc… 🤔

[@monikacorgi]

I am glad this video wasn't as tough as the one during a summer with your flickering eyelid. I like how AJ doesn't care 😂 He needs a bigger sofa in the office. Yes, definitely find a bit more time for yourself to unwind and do what you enjoy. Being stressed takes a toll on your health in a long run 😞

[@garydempsey6124]

Nice to see the boys in the latest video again. also nice to see the other business side of Matt. keep up the good work lads. 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@Captainsisko77]

Vauxhall cars are renowned for those faulty bonnet latches. Just had to have mine replaced on a 18 plate Zafira.

[@jasonmcquiggan7468]

Matt, you know what I’m going to say, let’s see that 06 s class when it’s done 👍

[@stewartmarshall8790]

Another good watch & glad it’s all coming together for you…… all from the first RR sport video 👍🏼

[@richardpeters4086]

Matt, You're a professional and I've got respect for your ethics.

[@glengannon46]

Not boring , love all your content , x car dealer now singer , I miss the the car industry, like what I do now though lol , I drive an old saab 93 convertible , love it

[@bumpyjohnson5181]

Not at all boring, enjoyed it. Respect from Barbados.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Lovely place

[@adebrade172]

Definitely do a vid on vxr, I bought one new in 08, plenty of warranty claims it was unreliable to say the least.

[@robertmichellekelly8813]

Definitely do a review of the corsa vxr, matt. And just want to say "thanks for all your content what i really enjoy and i always learn something new. All the best mate.

[@reglard]

I miss the to-and-thro of the trade spent my early 20s in a Jag dealership as a gofer. Never got bored always something going on places to be interesting cars to drive and some real characters.

[@md-detailing]

Great video and content as usual Matt, those Corsa E VXRs are such good cars, love the design, interior, speeds and its very nippy, a bloke here swapped it with an automatic gearbox.

[@the_worrier598]

It would be really interesting to see a customer journey through HPA….. viewing and test driving, the inevitable negotiation phase, etc. Obviously you would need that customers consent. It would- I am certain- add to our already high opinion of you, Matt.

[@stephenmorgan2788]

Another quality video. Very enjoyable. Looking forward to the next one.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@andrewnelson7219]

This was great to watch! I would love to see more of these videos 👍🏻

[@bobgunston5993]

Great video Mat….loving the content and your honesty

[@daveroberts703]

Great video Matt. Exciting life actually 🤩 more of these please legend

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy Matt!! Always fun to see into the "inner sanctum" of a Tubers life!! All that running around keeps you so svelte & available! 🤩🤩 Big hugs from Kenny in Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks

[@Batesandrw]

Really enjoy your videos, Matt.😊

[@kevinwhite1077]

I like this style of videos keep them coming

[@simonbiggit6475]

Loved this, it’s like a relatable version of top gear 🤣👌

[@MegaT3D]

Seeing your rental, I would buy anything from you Matt. Just doing things properly and everything clean. Take pride in anything your going to sell. Boss.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that!

[@davidsewell3745]

Great video matt, you look so relaxed going place to place, id be stressed doing all that. Love the green xkr. Cant wait to see a video with that

[@hamersakm]

Great stuff Mat. Real, straight to the point, no BS.