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@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year All! Thanks for great year of Support in 2021!
@finleyplympton2 жыл бұрын
Just had my dinner yay !!! CG upload
@finleyplympton2 жыл бұрын
do the warranty claim under 5k video
@sammytheseal23072 жыл бұрын
Happy new year James. Less annoying customers in 2022!? One would hope so, anyway.... 🙂
@lesrogers73102 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year to you James.
@jonk68342 жыл бұрын
For spray painting bits of cars in a cold garage I bought an old ceramic infrared heater off eBay and made an adjustable stand for it. Dead handy for getting the workpiece to a reasonable temperature, say 20-30C, without having to heat the entire garage to that temperature! Also good for getting paint to dry/cure quickly.
@sammytheseal23072 жыл бұрын
Definitely do a video on the comeback rate of various types of cars you've sold, it would certainly be interesting
@leebox99112 жыл бұрын
And I use it for future reference when I'm getting a new car as I love the Japanese cars specially the Nissans has to of them and I love them
@paulgray23872 жыл бұрын
Watch the back catalogue and you’ll find the answer to your ?’s…
@sammytheseal23072 жыл бұрын
@@paulgray2387 What questions? I don't have any and I've watched every video
@billnolan41042 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year , James, I find your honest approach to car sales is refreshing, looking forward to more video's this year. More power to you for a prosperous New Year.
@keithgroarke5792 жыл бұрын
Hi James, my mum has a micra 1.2, she has had it 13 years. Apart from the drivers internal handle, battery, brakes and tyres nothing has gone wrong. There are a couple of very small rust bubbles but for a 15 year old car. It still looks great but the headlights are yellowing now. Great content and love your honesty!
@Jester-Riddle2 жыл бұрын
It is good to see your masterclass in the power of collaboration by working with people like your local garage in order to maximise benefits all around. Doing everything yourself in order to cut costs can be a very negative and short-sighted way to run a business, when just as with investing by training people has longer term benefits. Like everything in lefe, it's important to find a happy balance ... Happy New Year to you and yours ...
@markplenty26312 жыл бұрын
The ingenious use of playing cards I never thought of! Nice work! Love the name ‘Choppers’
@zzhughesd2 жыл бұрын
Loved the channel in 2021. I love that you go the extra percent. Did I hear you got a salesmen so you can carry on with the stock improvements titillation!!!!
@mikes7472 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you farming out some of the mechanical work. When you find a good mechanic it's great. I used to fix all my own cars outside in the cold and the rain but found a guy local to me who is really professional and charges very reasonable rates! I'll still do an oil and filter change myself but he now gets all the sweary jobs! Proud to be a chopper!
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy!
@paulwoods40942 жыл бұрын
Really interesting and insightful video here James. I like the way you are a perfectionist for example with those wheels on the Note, many would have just sprayed it, and let the car go. It really is refreshing to see somebody really go that extra mile and ensure all the vehicles are prepared so thoroughly before handover to the customer. I wish you every success with your business!
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul really appreciate this
@alansimpson8352 жыл бұрын
Proud to be a Chopper. It would be really interesting to see a video about warranty claims and which cars give the least. Hope the history turns up for the Note but at least it looks like it has been maintained. Happy New Year and have a great 2022
@ryanmccormick21502 жыл бұрын
Happy new year 🥳 Definitely do a video on reliability, that would be really interesting 🧐
@scotspie501douglas72 жыл бұрын
great relationship you have with him and keep those videos coming and your honesty is to be commended wish more dealers were like you
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
@Adventurer_Dave2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year James, and to all the other Choppers 🤩 Looking forward to lots more great content in 2022 👍
@lanehogger15322 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year. Thanks for the great channel 👍🏼
@johnmcmahon43642 жыл бұрын
Happy new year James, you must go through a lot of playing cards doing the wheels. Great video
@MTM27112 жыл бұрын
Another great video from a ‘happy chopper’ 😂 I like your wheel refurb tyre banding method (playing cards) - is that honestly just playing cards pushed into the rim? You should do a video on warranty claims on your sun £5k cars. I think that would generate some interest. Happy new year chops!
@craigdaboom2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year, all the best for 2022, hope your business goes from strength to strength! You deserve it with being so honest and trustworthy! Keep up the amazing work! 😃
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig very much appreciated!!
@normanstephens53912 жыл бұрын
Hi James and Happy New Year. Great car the Note. Owned 1.6 for a couple of years. I believe the radio Ariel is missing. See you in the next one. 👍👍
@davidminns97992 жыл бұрын
Happy new year James to you, your family and your business 👍yes a video on warranty claims would be interesting 😀
@benevans37332 жыл бұрын
Yes agree with you
@stuhukin52372 жыл бұрын
Definitely interest in you doing the warranty video thanks. Enjoy your channel, have a great new year.
@todayintheshopbanksy59042 жыл бұрын
Love how you showed us something that was no longer there to see! lol Also love how honest you were with the Lady.
@Lou_Kyr2 жыл бұрын
Keep the videos up. Always look froward to watching. Happy new year.
@roystonvehicles91292 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, I'm on with my polo just now (new years day), happy new year to you and your family mate.
@bill_202 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year! Gd to see you back 💯
@jasonc46432 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas James, really enjoy your videos keep up the good work!
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@silvermane93702 жыл бұрын
Omg we are now the Chopper Squad! Lol. Happy New Year to you all James. Keep up the good work.
@leebox99112 жыл бұрын
Great video love the Nissan note E11 have one my self upgraded it for the Nissan Micra k12 thay suffer from lower arms and springs snapping commen problems and parts are not that expensive and all ways I. Stock good buy you flip that easy yeah would love to see a video about lowest costs repair or non at all
@martinm34462 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year to all your family love your channel hope you have a great 2022🎉
@trevorjarvis30212 жыл бұрын
Looks like a very nice motor there James. Moore’s must be as pleased with the business their getting from you - as you are with what there doing for you!! It all works for both parties. But it’s great that you have found a local reliable garage, they are few and far between!
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@benevans37332 жыл бұрын
Yes agree that was bargin and great you have been able to sell another car well done to you and looking forward to watching your videos in 2022
@pauldavison95122 жыл бұрын
Happy new year, love this video on the Nissan note I am looking for one for my wife but it needs to be a auto.
@alanjones63592 жыл бұрын
Be careful nissan auto gearbox can be dodgy , I've owned a note , manual , now for 3 years now no probs
@pit_stop772 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you and Brooke. happy to be a Chopper 😁
@samuraifool9122 жыл бұрын
£120 for all that work and MOT. Is a Frigging Bargain. He's a keeper for sure...! Happy new year and MOT too. Cheers kim..
@bs71572 жыл бұрын
lovely car. we had an automatic, same colour same model. N-Tec. very smooth and quiet. loved it. trouble was, because it was an automatic, the road tax was £200! would love to still own it today. was thinking of getting another one. a manual next time.
@alanloan662 жыл бұрын
Happy new year thanks for all the great videos 👍🏻
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan!
@ronnierobinson15022 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work Mr Chops...Would be better farming wheels out for painting too....wheel man only charges joe public £40 a wheel so you could probably get a better deal...How much are rattle cans these days ??
@petetheresellerandscrapper8492 жыл бұрын
Front passenger seat base lift up on some of these notes with a hidden storage cubby box under the seat and people forget to empty them regularly
@djzcarr2 жыл бұрын
Been brilliant to watch your channel throughout the year. Note will make a brilliant first car for someone and with that mileage has plenty of life left in it
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@leebox99112 жыл бұрын
Had a Nissan Micra k12 for my first car now I just upgraded to the note same style as mine bit in a tekna model
@c11yan2 жыл бұрын
Try doing the alloys just with the etch primer - using the build primer is slowing you down in the cold weather. It’s just another layer of solvents etc
@benevans37332 жыл бұрын
Looks another nice car and hope it sells quickly for you and hope you make a good profit on it
@springy-21122 жыл бұрын
I'm a chopperholic! .. With Phil's prices and service you can concentrate on the simple engine service and detail stuff ... let him do the more involved jobs . 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮♥️
@michaelbryan18782 жыл бұрын
Happy new year James and fellow choppers 😀
@benevans37332 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you and the family
@freddibb80392 жыл бұрын
Great idea to use a pack of playing cards to mask the wheel off for spraying. Top Tip of the month !
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Fred, super easy and get right under rim so you can coat it fully
@benevans37332 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on reaching 24,200 subscribers and you will soon be at 25,000 subscribers
@davidwebb88772 жыл бұрын
Had a 2008 1.6 tekna years ago,it was about 3 years old,couldn’t fault it,done the job very reliable car,very quite engine quite nippy aswell when it had to be.got it serviced every year good car.
@howardkerr81742 жыл бұрын
A couple of years ago, when I was shopping for a replacement for my very used 97 Honda Civic hatchback, I considered one of these as folks said they were quite roomy inside. Unfortunately, here in the 'states the Note (not sold here since 2017) is considered to be a very cheap car. So very few beautiful metallic colors (I do like this color) and the manual transmission is reserved for the basic/bottom rung trim level. All other trims get a CVT, YECH.
@AjaySharma-iz9th2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, just watched you advising that you are having reaction to wheel for painting, Wheels tyres are always full of silicon shine, And also i never detail the car when i am spraying the car with paintwork, to avoid silicone or wax related reactions. I always use OSCCAR silicon remover and use it as a panel wipe, It really takes all silicone out and also make sure that panel is left absolutely with no contemination before yous start spraying any Primer or even better that lacquer does not have any silicone reaction either. I hope this helps.
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Cheers for tips Ajay!
@pothasherinuk2 жыл бұрын
I am someone who is new to the game and finding a decent mechanic who is reasonable and knows what he is half the battle in my opinion. I work with someone whos probably know the cheapest but is experienced, honest as offers decent payment terms as well. I will start servicing myself now though
@MarkONEmcr2 жыл бұрын
Like ‘the choppers’, have a great new year!
@robthomas72322 жыл бұрын
Think the note is a stretched k12 Micra. We have two k12s in the family and have heard that the rear wheel bearings can be a weak point although never gone on ours. Ipdm is playing up on one of them and trying to workout how to read the eeprom on it so I can clone it to working one!
@gleng68122 жыл бұрын
Nice Work Chopster and Happy New Year 🌟 Always good be be one of the many Choppers 👍
@SalimKhan-gk1fh2 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year James look forward to your interesting content throughout the year! the paint Spray you need to use for the wheels is available from Euro car parts and it’s only about £7 a can it comes out as the standard is factory silver and the finish is brilliant you really must try it
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Oh cheers for the tip Salim! All the best for you in 2022!
@lucythemoggy19702 жыл бұрын
oh will look at that. my wheels got done by an alloy refurb place, but has a rough feel to it. and the brake dust has stuck to it which means it looks dirty all the time
@lucythemoggy19702 жыл бұрын
wot brand is it? as there are 3?
@SalimKhan-gk1fh2 жыл бұрын
@@lucythemoggy1970 Hi Michael the brand is normfest silverstar from Euro car parts,I will look up the item number
@lucythemoggy19702 жыл бұрын
@@SalimKhan-gk1fh thats brilliant thank you
@barryrathbone2 жыл бұрын
Looking good. The Note was always a good car. Glad to be called a Chopper too although I do think of a bike! Can you send Brooke this way?! All the best James
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Barry
@bubbs20102 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year. James, a rubber windows squigee will fetch those dog hairs right out
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Cheers for tip
@daviddunne47378 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this presentation . I'm driving a 2008 Note for I got 11 years ago . Lovely little care . Mostly trouble free , fingers crossed . If I could get the same car reissued as a new model I would be straight down to the dealer . If only . Regards .
@ChopsGarage8 ай бұрын
Many thanks
@carlosbarradas78072 жыл бұрын
Do a video on what the guarantee is or how it works when a dealer sells a car on this price bracket. Think it would be great content. Keep it up James!!
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@paulhart43812 жыл бұрын
Happy new year guys...and Happy to be known as one of (The chopper's)...🤪
@paulcaplin95862 жыл бұрын
Happy New year to you.....nice to be a chopper 🤣
@samuraifool9122 жыл бұрын
The "CHOPPER" In dear old Australia is a Rather Notorious Villain. Who got his name from Removing Parts of Poor unfortunate Chaps. 'Eric Banna' played him to a T..! (As in Terrifying. ..!) In a Movie called 'Chopper.!' Which made him almost 'Warm and Cuddly' (until u pissed him off..!) But "Choppers it is..!" Just mind your Ears or Fingers. (If not mistook..!!) 😎
@chrisaris87562 жыл бұрын
Put a Jag XF into dealer 3 times because of what I was convinced was a noisy wheel bearing but in fact it was the crappy Pirelli tyres!!!
@johnconnolly1962 жыл бұрын
Hopefully we will soon be able to order our CHOPPERS merchandise , Happy new year to all,
@davidscarrett38042 жыл бұрын
Another great vlog Happy New Year to you and family.
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Same to you!
@jimbandit1250sa2 жыл бұрын
Wheel bearings sounds familiar happy new year buddy cracking channel
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you , happy new year!
@IfInDoubt..2 жыл бұрын
BMW Titan Silver is what I've always used for wheels - nice and bright.
@anthonymillar61832 жыл бұрын
Good car James Think official colour of note is caffe latte Had lot Nissans over the years pretty reliable cars 👍
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes seem to be
@andrewlightwood38952 жыл бұрын
We had a Nissan premera for 11 years , pulled a caravan with it 168 k on it when we sold it and it was still running good
@sammytheseal23072 жыл бұрын
Those seats look like they belong in the 90s lol, remember that wacky orange interior they fitted to the K11 Micras
@craigethorley6232 жыл бұрын
Happy new year .
@sammytheseal23072 жыл бұрын
@@craigethorley623 Cheers Craige and you too 👍
@kevoc32682 жыл бұрын
Spot on James,if it's worth their while having you as a customer and worth your while price wise then you are right to send the work out while getting on with other things,less stress,more productivity.
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Very lucky to find them
@kevoc32682 жыл бұрын
@@ChopsGarage True but its a two way thing,i bet they appreciate your honesty and how easy it is to work with you,your regular flow of business and of course your money. 🤣🤣
@sutsi2 жыл бұрын
Love the Nissan note...had so many lovely cars. Yours is missing the two pieces of flooring in the back. Have you checked the front passenger seat as it has storage under the seat ..I once found the full service book in there. Common stuff the wheel bearings. You got lucky with the air con, the condenser usually goes due to where it is ..but it's a relatively cheap fix as parts available cheap online.
@littlebasher39592 жыл бұрын
Was just about to post the same thing about the passenger seat compartment!
@ianthomas87432 жыл бұрын
My sister note had slow punctures on two of that type of wheel and the lacquer was coming off in side the wheel
@leeroberts54962 жыл бұрын
An infra red heat lamp would help with your alloy refurbs.
@simonharding3109 Жыл бұрын
Have a 13 plate note which I've had for just over 2 years.have only bought 2 new front tyres and oil change and ultra reliable
@chrisaris87562 жыл бұрын
If you have smelly a/c Bilt Hamber do excellent “bombs” you can run in the car to clean up the smell and mould etc. I have found all their products brilliant particularly their hand cleaner
@benevans37332 жыл бұрын
Nice to see brook helping you
@neilharding46622 жыл бұрын
I had two of them on Motability, Great Cars.
@barrystokes58372 жыл бұрын
always been tempted by nissan notes so nissan models reliability vid would be good if u can do one.
@dshe86372 жыл бұрын
Get one if you can. Great car.
@leebox99112 жыл бұрын
Wheel bearing sounds like easy a nuff to re place!!!
@richardsarcheryreviews2 жыл бұрын
Happy New year mate I'd like to see video you suggested
@alexhood70912 жыл бұрын
Check under the passenger seat there storage there, normally the service book in there.
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Will do
@italianjob-vx6hp2 жыл бұрын
Happy New year to you , well deserved.
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@albillah96542 жыл бұрын
What’s the lowest amount of service stamps you’ll go for when buying a car without the assured report?
@ianevans36192 жыл бұрын
Good motors them nissan Notes , now forget you tube , cars ,vans and go and get pissed 🍻🥂🍾and spend sometime with your family , happy new year James and all the other subscribers 👍
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy! Hope you had a good New Year Ian
@chrisclark99742 жыл бұрын
I’m proud to be a “Chopper” . HNY to you and yours! 🥂
@johnholkham24202 жыл бұрын
Yes warranty video would be great .
@taron-armanKasparyan2 жыл бұрын
As a chopper, I want to wish you a happy new year ;)!
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year!
@HooverLux Жыл бұрын
I am now definitely a Chopper now, been binge watching your channel from 6 months previous to this video. I will catch up to latest soon 🤣🤣🤣
@ChopsGarage Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@matharris1002 жыл бұрын
Happy new year mate Mat
@auser14842 жыл бұрын
Brooke seems to be earning her pounds. Is she part of the family? All the best for the new year.
@amycox41173 ай бұрын
I had one after two days had to go back as major rust issues in engine bay where engine mount meats the subframe. Looked at three more and they all same . Anyone else had this issue
@spacehoppity31272 жыл бұрын
Cheeky tip for you with dog hair… use a silicone squeegee like the ones for your shower glass on the fabrics, so quick and easy!
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Oh cheers
@AjaySharma-iz9th2 жыл бұрын
I am glad that Nissan Note turned out not too bad to repair and bring it on to the forecourt. I have decided to stick to cars between11 and 14 plate and stay in 5 to 6K sub market. I only buy cars with BCA Assured to make sure there is no mechanical Fault and I do the bodywork and detailing myself to make sure that i make the car absolutely mint before i put it up for sale. I bought a Seat Ibiza 14 Plate, Grade 3, 60K on the odo, Full Service History, i put a proxy on it for £4400, retail value at Auto Trader is coming up at £6850.00, so after fees, warranty, vat margin and prepration fees, i should have about £1300 margin on it. But as you know buying from BCA is always like walking on ice. I forgot to check that it said on the notes that the vehicle is modified, so not sure what i am going to expect, picking it up on Monday from Bristol at 8.30 AM, Bring it back to Derby and see what we are dealign with regards to modifications. wish me luck.
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good business plan buddy, best of luck!
@samuraifool9122 жыл бұрын
P.s. in the State of South Australia there is no 'MOT' system or 'Road Worthy System' here as yet..! Just don't Draw attention to yourself wiv Mr Plod and your Sweet. If you Do Get an 'UnRoad worthy Sticker' there are 2 types. 1. You take to Local Plod Shop. Show its fixed, cop signs it off as Done and Off you Go. 2. Means the 'Pitts' where your lucky to ever see it again..! Not without Spending Wedges of $$$$. They go Through it with a Fine Tooth Combe. Last time it happened to me, I bought another car, Same model and used the one wiv Ticket as Spares..!! Only in South Australia mind..! Cheers All. 😎
@dazcapri70042 жыл бұрын
When you can afford it I'd invest in on of those hydraulic ramps you drive over (see resuwreck autos) save you messing about with jacks and axle stands
@sammytheseal23072 жыл бұрын
Think he's installing a 2 poster soon 👍
@donaldhall77222 жыл бұрын
The wife has just bought an automatic note brilliant car well chuffed with it. I'd be more than happy with another one for me
@leebox99112 жыл бұрын
Yeah I own a Nissan note automatic my self good cars just upgraded from a Nissan Micra k12 automatic as only got automatic license and had the Micra k12 4 year's never missed a beat nope the same with my note
@robertwilkins64222 жыл бұрын
So I am Chopper now keep up the good work looking forward to the next video
@alanjones63592 жыл бұрын
Owned a note now for 3 years no probs , loads of toys and zero road tax !
@peterkin1010 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like rear wheel bearing , Had mine go twice on my old Note. Sounded like a Lancester bomber.
@Jester-Riddle2 жыл бұрын
So, would those viewers with pseudonyms be 'Mystery Choppers' ... !? Watchers are certainly potential 'shoppers' ... It's seeming that the channel alongside the business is a developing business model and your affable honest style is getting you noticed gradually ...
@tonylange66302 жыл бұрын
Hi, New to channel, great stuff very interesting, one qustion if i may, what dilution G101 do you use on the interior?
@ChopsGarage2 жыл бұрын
We I mix one batch does everything, about 15-20%
@mattwills872 жыл бұрын
Dog hair silicon brush or squeegee and then fabric conditioner in some water will help it all come out easy.