Rob, your showroom is like a dream garage. If I was at another level I wouldn't hesitate to hop over the moors and get that Jag! Good luck and keep it up. More exciting than finance. Might pop over in my mint shitty MGTF just for a look round!
@richyclubsport51552 ай бұрын
As an ex AMG service manager any AMG model is going to cost an absolute fortune to run. No after market parts available, you need seriously deep pockets to afford to run one. And many of the models are troublesome, the abuse i took from customers complaining is part of the reason i left, I'd advise anyone to stay.clear of AMG models.
@firebladeboy.5392 ай бұрын
You can absolutely plastic weld that bumper. I’m an ex merc main dealer body repairer/painter. You could have saved £900 going to another body man.
@mathewsmith63212 ай бұрын
Love your honesty and transparency in showing the real world challenges of being a dealer. Really refreshing to watch warts-and-all tales of your trials and tribulations! Keep going!! Great to watch!!
@harshhell41852 ай бұрын
I bought a brand new AMG last year. It broke down after 600 miles. They had it in for over a month until they said we’ve tried everything and can’t fix it. They had to strip down the engine and had to wait for a tool from Germany to do this. I rejected the car and got a full refund. Never again.
@24bellers202 ай бұрын
As an o owner of 5 AMGs in the past and only having one that worked all the time, I feel your pain. Good luck.
@thelogbookcc2 ай бұрын
Now sold! To a lovely chap who 'gets them' phew!
@louislazarus92533 ай бұрын
You have exactly one car on that list that will give the new owner years of trouble free driving. The LC500 is as close to a perfect car as possible. I've had my 2018 for almost six years and it's been like no other car I've ever owned. EVERYTHING WORKS. Unlike all the other cars on your list, the LC will be running perfectly for years to come and all you have to do is the suggested manufacturers routine maintenance. If people actually knew just how great these cars are, it would shock them.
@thelogbookcc3 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more! A properly special allrounder!
@julianadams22063 ай бұрын
Love this SLK themed video. They are definitely not a cheap modern classic to own (I’ve had my 05 SLK 55 for 6 years). The replacement of the front discs and pads was quite a surprise. It is however an absolute blast to drive and not a car that you often see as there are only about 700 55’s in the UK. Good luck with selling yours, there are some Facebook groups for these cars which occasionally have people looking to buy and sell SLK55 models.
@gerrysladephotography79272 ай бұрын
I bought a 55 plate in 2006, probably the most fun car I’ve ever had! The noise on full chat is fabulous 😃
@ChopsGarage3 ай бұрын
Got burnt same way on Merc CLK C55 front brakes ,no aftermarket alternative
@nigelbryant59323 ай бұрын
I bought exactly the same model 4 months ago. I’ve spent nearly three grand on brakes …AMG £900 , gearbox service £500 , front suspension top mounts service etc. It’s done 62k . Obsidian blade with burgundy leather. Total money pit. Now using as a garage queen 😂 good luck with yours
@thelogbookcc3 ай бұрын
Well fortunately for the next owner we have literally done the lot. It is a very well sorted car now. Part of me wanted to keep it because I genuinely think these things haven’t had their run in value yet so as expensive as yours might have been, as a betting man I reckon it will come back to you eventually 😎😊
@James-cs2wi3 ай бұрын
£5,000 just for cam shafts plus fitting😅😊😢😢😢😢
@originalGFLEX2 ай бұрын
All this on a car that’s done only 62k 👀 thanks for the insight to your plight
@Bod1st6 күн бұрын
Love your content, wouod happily buy one of your nice cars. One day maybe!
@thelogbookcc2 күн бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that
@Middleagednoisemaker10 күн бұрын
That Lexus is a pimpmobile!
@dhdove2 ай бұрын
As an owner of a 2013 SLK55 for five years until last year maybe the reason this car is welded to your forecourt is that it’s overpriced? You can buy an R172 SLK 55AMG for pretty much the same money, better car and ten years newer.
@jermainerobinson70982 ай бұрын
Keep the Mercedes lol great video thanks for being honest about your car world.
2 ай бұрын
I think this is a sign that the car is for you.... keep it.
@garymorris8012 ай бұрын
great video mate
@CarlosFandango19752 ай бұрын
I might be just me but I’d prefer it if you showed us your stock by walking round and pointing rather than show photos off your website. Joe and the other dealers do it that way and it feels like you’re walking round with a mate, less informal and doesn’t feel like a sales pitch. Great video though. Gorgeous stock and you’re a likeable lad. Keep it up
@thelogbookcc2 ай бұрын
Hey up Simon, thank you for this feedback. Already got some stuff pre-recorded to drop over the next couple of videos however I will do more of that thank you, great suggestion. 👍
@mjmhertsАй бұрын
Maybe having a you tube channel helps ! My experience with G3 and getting issues resolved is nothing short of a nightmare 😮
@kevinmoffattАй бұрын
Well, at least you found out why the son wrapped it
@DaleSteel3 ай бұрын
Can't repair a bumper because it reacts with paint? Ha ha ha. What a load of tosh get yourself a new painter the dude doesn't have a scoobie doo
2 ай бұрын
I thought the same. Just had mine repaired and repainted. Looks like new.
@MIK234583 ай бұрын
What absolute tale of woe the SLK has been! I’m surprised you’ve got any hair left Rob.
@thelogbookcc3 ай бұрын
Tell me about it! I think I have one last handful of follicles left!! 😂
@thelogbookcc3 ай бұрын
Now sold!
@MIK234583 ай бұрын
@@thelogbookcc well done that man! 😎
@ianmuir36403 ай бұрын
It’s a clk
@leedee1977Ай бұрын
I may have missed it in the video but did he pay you in full and did you have to refund the guy from Scotland?
@connortraynor16433 ай бұрын
Make sure to put your website into future video descriptions please
@ChopsGarage3 ай бұрын
Hope you did not refund the coating or the transport!
@thelogbookcc3 ай бұрын
To be fair, he suggested he covered that so there was no awkwardness there!
@MrJerry19022 ай бұрын
Why o why do people buy junk like this,only as good as the next part Needed.especialy if u want to sell on.
@joelmoorhouse52303 ай бұрын
r35 or the Supra…. Favourite out of the two?
@thelogbookcc3 ай бұрын
21 year old Rob would take the GTR in a heartbeat. Slightly older and more for creature comforts Rob, would take the Supra.
@kevinmoore72552 ай бұрын
I own a new GLB 200 petrol , never had issues and have owned a few others Merc’s BUT I also owned a Land Rover Discovery Sport, that’s a different story! 8K spent! Should have driven it over a cliff!
@wayneoriordan67492 ай бұрын
Those a1 1.4 be careful off I get loads off them in with cracked pistons
@thelogbookcc2 ай бұрын
Noted! Any way of checking or just bang bang when it’s too late?
@wayneoriordan67492 ай бұрын
@@thelogbookcc they run on 4 when cold then go on 3half cylinders
@nigelbryant59323 ай бұрын
Obsidian Black
@joelmoorhouse52303 ай бұрын
What you doing on the M5?…..
@adamg3932 ай бұрын
You should of just left the wrap on, do as little as possible
@thelogbookcc2 ай бұрын
I get that, if it was a 70k mile car I probably would, however it was always going to be a special one!
@justsomeguy11412 ай бұрын
Just sell it with a cracked bumper
@thelogbookcc2 ай бұрын
Not our style mate! Randomly it sold a day after this video and the buyer was so pleased with the condition, it was worth it ☺️☺️
@tonyireland22342 ай бұрын
learn how to buy and sell cars.AMG's are cheap for a reason.