BUYING BUDGET CARS AT AUCTION

[@carukchannel]

Hope you enjoy this one guys, lots of content landing this week but lets kick it off with this latest auction visit, enjoy part 1 of this video 👍👍👍👍

[@tardeliesmagic]

Loved it! Great to know helpful details on the cars you mentioned,the bad points & good points. I've been in the trade for over 30yrs, great effort you put in your videos fella.

[@chriszzw30]

Loving it, thanks for this kind of video, could watch all day. Interesting to hear your knowledge and take on motors. Hope you are feeling OK also mate too. Used to live in Crewe also right next to Morrisons, best days of my life hah

[@chrismcfarlane8996]

Shifting Metal was saying the same about car prices in his You Tube videos. Great channel by the way. Thanks.

[@MarkFromEastleigh]

Love watching these auction videos. A good insight not just the auction prices, but which engines are good, bad and ugly. Looking forward to the video regarding the Focus 1.0 ecoboost you purchased the other week.

[@daystatesniper01]

Strong money there for cars with almost starship miles lol just to add to your comment a few 2010 Yaris around here going for 5K plus !!! madness

[@skodakatie7341]

I really enjoyed my virtual auction visit, I do like these types of video. The denim blue Škoda Roomster looked very nice, I was once given one as a courtesy car by my local Škoda dealership, when my Fabia was being serviced, I liked it very much. Anyway thank you for taking us along for the ride Lee😊.

[@lazer5582]

The Pt cruisers with the 2.2 diesel had a Merc engine.I picked up one last year and although i,m no fan of Elvis,fake revolvers or line dancing i was surprised how well it drived,i actually kept it for a few months before i sold it on.

[@harry-james-books]

Excellent motors, even before you start tricking the turbo and make them silly quick

[@Jer0nim0]

I was hoping for a plot twist: Lee buys the PT Cruiser and uses it as his daily. 😮 Maybe next time........

[@carukchannel]

🤣

[@tomoreilly9932]

Great comment you made about small engine cars carrying a heavy car. I would always steer clear of them cars.

[@jonathanpork-sausage617]

Compulsive viewing. You really have nailed the art of these. Time just flies. PS you did well with that pope mobile.

[@carukchannel]

Yes, I am ready for the next pope when he visits 👍😁

[@kevinlally7653]

Small car demand - perhaps this is driven by hike in insurance premiums? Lower insurance group (smaller) cars

[@stephenward8707]

Smashing auction video again , love the price screen board at the auction cause I can't really hear the auctioneer, so to see the price is great .. happy trading mate ..

[@AllenHart999]

Nice channel, Big fan of yours Lee

[@carukchannel]

Thanks allen, have watched a few of your videos over the years when I have had issues with my baxi boilers 😁

[@safdarrizvi9885]

People are feeling the pinch with cost of living crisis thats why 107s C1s and Aygos are in demand.Mates just bought a 14 plate 107 in purple.

[@nervo6321]

Loved watching this video Lee, compulsive viewing, looking forward to the next one

[@carukchannel]

Thanks Nervo

[@markpaul1154]

107's C1 Aygo, they need to be inspected on the subframes, especially any car thats been in a cold salty road area, they really rust out bad. Big risk and big cost if you drop on a bad one, they look great on top, but oh boy watch the subframes.

[@TheAllyMor]

Delighted you bought a Roomster. I've had 2. Both diesels. Both brilliant. Yours even had a sunroof. Who couldn't love it!

[@johnmunro4952]

The thing with the 500s is, like the mini if you stick a private plate on it, at a glance you would be hard pressed to tell what year they are

[@carukchannel]

True

[@odgp]

That's true but unless you are a car geek. They facelifted them in 2016 so they have squared rear lights with body colour in the middle which is a big giveaway its a 67 or newer plate. Your point still stands they are ageless mainly because fiat is a tight company and hasn't drastically updated the the petrol 500 since its introduction in 2007, they are dirt cheap to build in Poland and make massive profit margins as they currently sell new from £16,700 otr which is ludicrous because new pre reg before the v1rus l0ckdowns they went for less than ten grand for a basic pop spec lucky for those who pcp just before the lockdowns and made a fortune..

[@tardeliesmagic]

Thanks for all the helpful tips you mentioned in the auction, really helpful advice & knowledge.

[@davemellor4697]

Same as in Essex Lee....small cars big money!

[@thatcheapguy525]

in times like these its not a bad idea to fix-up some of those forgotten about motors at the back of the pitch that have been sitting there for far too long

[@leeallen1407]

When the need comes to get a second run a round.and i know where that auction site is.....i think i will give it a try as always fancied going to car auction

[@Pauljn67]

Love these long videos. Many thanks Lee and hope business is good.

[@carukchannel]

Yes very busy paul, just trying to keep up with the content where I can

[@martinwood9014]

Love these auction vids, ta.

[@Steve.Edmonds73]

Another great vid. Well done Lee! U and High Peak Auto’s are my favourite.

[@TonyM444]

Great Lee, enjoyed this one. The PT cruiser is up there with the fiat multipla in my eyes...

[@carukchannel]

Yes that's a scary combo tony 🤣

[@MrMalrose]

Skoda are great car, seats come out and left with a van, great mpg sold mine with ease... easy £2695..

[@safdarrizvi9885]

Another great auction video.Your right about the PT cruiser cult.Eagle badges and ZZ Top beards 😂

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍 🤣

[@liamegan4303]

Nice One Lee. I can't wait to see whats going on at the Auction. 😅😅 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@alexanderrobertson7744]

Always look forward to your auction videos Lee I like to hear your thoughts on all the different engines etc. Looking forward to part 2 😉.

[@nicnak4475]

Love watching these auction videos Lee, I can compare to my local auction, Great to see you are doing well 👍

[@stephenbibby8650]

Very interesting videos and an interesting insight into the world of used cars. I can’t believe the mileage some of these small cars have done and the value they still hold .

[@carukchannel]

Yes when I was growing up a car that had done 100k was end of life, how things have changed

[@williamfence566]

Brilliant vid as usual . Neighbour has a 53 plate PT cruiser he uses as a tip run / take the dog out vehicle. Says it's extremely reliable and costs peanuts to maintain. Looking forward to part 2.

[@carukchannel]

Fair play to him 👍

[@ianchantrey8868]

I had a PT Cruiser back in the day and I am not a gun loving, Elvis fan, it was a2.2 diesel, a merc engine. Great car never had one bit of trouble wished I’d kept it because as you say I think they will become collectible in the future. Great video.

[@carukchannel]

sorry ian, I just picked a person I knew who owned one for reference

[@Rich.Aardvark]

What a refreshing change! Carvertical ads do my head in.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

Skoda Roomster is an interesting buy Lee. Funnily enough I've just had a Fabia with that same engine in it. Done 203k and feeling a bit tired, and probably only one breakdown away from the scrapyard, but boy did it drive well for it's age and mileage. I was quite impressed, and wouldn't hesitate to retail one with a bit less leg. Very underrated car in my view.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks matt, it is a interesting vehicle and I think its worth a go on the pitch to see what the demand is for one

[@columcreaven8860]

I was in Tesco one day and the cashier said she had one due for Mot /NCT in Ireland, she mentioned that there were only 9 in Ireland, rare car, I. Always thought it looked like a hamster hearse...

[@happysporran]

Really appreciate the pre-auction car reviews Lee. Roomster and Golf looked good buys. If the golf repair was sound I reckon it would sell no problem.

[@leeallen1407]

I rather liked that Roomster

[@dinotaylor1]

Good luck with the purchases, Lee. Hopefully, no hidden issue 🤞 Wish I was there to bid on that Giulietta! All the best, Dino 👍😁

[@carukchannel]

👍

[@paulclarke7461]

Another great video Lee, the world's gone mad price's are ridiculous

[@Tugs-W]

As well as the really interesting insight into dealing in cars for a living, the thumbnails for the videos deserve more credit than they get !

[@tonyworrall1962]

Have noticed small cars are going for good money, with the cost of living crisis people are trying to save wherever they can, downsizing car being one.

[@E92M3Guy]

Once the recession really kicks in, everyone will hand the new car on pcp back to the dealer and buy these 1k to 3k eco hatchbacks instead. I was made redundant twice in 2010 and then in 2011 ,everyone was put on short time and three day weeks, it got really bad, those times will come back when the stock market collapses just like last time. Your in the perfect market to capitalise on this Lee. 👍

[@middy7302]

It is good not to go above your price limit even if it was close call 50 quid 50 and look 100 quid can also go to next fee bracket which all ads up. Great video thanks.

[@carukchannel]

Very true, thanks for watching middy

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Really enjoy these and you are a natural infront of the camera.

[@carukchannel]

many thanks king donner

[@harryharker9564]

I find the atmosphere at car auctions fantastic,I used to attend lots of yorkshire ones but now don't find time .I didn't buy much L just loved to go.

[@carukchannel]

Great places to visit

[@martf9875]

Another Great Vid ,, About the motor trade ,, Lee, You did well keeping your arms down ,, lol , KEEPEMCOMING ,, # ,

[@carukchannel]

Thanks Martf

[@martf9875]

@carukchannel You're Welcome 👌

[@leedstown]

Lee I aren't getting many inquires on the 3 cars I have for sale, I sell from home, very slow, Mark

[@carukchannel]

Most dealers are finding It is slow currently, if you get chance send me a email of your listings and let me take a look, always worth having a 2nd eye over a listing just to see if any pointers can be given (y)

[@alundavies5171]

shipping em to London Ulez compliant!! are they ???

[@satbilla9291]

Great prices those for private buyers. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽✅✅✅✅✅. Nothing wrong with them.

[@darrenwilson8042]

I used to see a PT Cruiser often around Yarm - great reg plate. OO 00 000

[@wayneo1234]

Great video Lee do like these auction videos 👍🏻

[@martinsnowden4926]

Great video buddy,looking forward to the Skoda video the cars just what I’m looking for

[@carukchannel]

Thanks martin, yes will pick it up this week and do a video on it

[@martinsnowden4926]

@@carukchannel perfect where are you based and do you have a website with stock

[@1308wayne]

Two good buys I use to buy cars from Newark car auction best cars I ever owned great video

[@holford98]

On bbc 1 news this morning they said there’s a backlog of half a million people waiting to take there driving test…. Don’t no the number of people each day passing there test…that could be why the price people are paying for smaller cars is so high!! Love the videos keep it going….

[@darrenwilson8042]

I do wonder about the longevity of the 1.o turbo Renault engine in the 7 seat Dacia Jogger - can't see that ending well

[@carukchannel]

Yes can see issues 5 years down the track

[@darrenwilson8042]

@@carukchannel just not feasible is it? Its a decent engine in small cars but what is effectively a Zafira? Come on.....

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

I laughed at the PT Cruiser. I had a 2 litre Limited many years ago. Very well built, loads of chrome, full leather - smashing. Never key me down although the electrics were cranky - it kept unlocking itself! The kids were small in those days and wont to locking and unlocking the doors for fun so they may well have mucked it up. Anyway - bit of a family legend that one and will always remember it fondly. Think you're right - potential future classic in good shape.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks for watching david 👍👍

[@agenda697]

Mine often kept looking me out when i parked near a mobile phone tower !

[@JohnBertram-t3h]

Another great video,already looking forward to part two Lee.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@malachy1847]

Thought you might have just touched for that White Toyota Auris, as they seem really bullet proof, and because of same might attract a Premium on ,"The Pitch"...you came Close... Great Upload.

[@carukchannel]

Yes was interested in that, although it did have a NI plate fitted which always put me off slightly

[@stevelong5510]

Yep ULEZ means all the compliant cars are being snapped up, conversely are the non compliant ones being discarded cheap?

[@carukchannel]

Not that I have noticed, I guess a lot of currently being repatriated up north, for now

[@aslandama]

Lee, I've said it before but these auction videos are compulsive viewing for me, thanks again for sharing.

[@bantamNeil12]

Two good buys Lee 👏🏻👏🏻 Profit 📈 in both so happy days!!!...At one point I thought you was gonna end up with nothing with mad prices especially on the smaller stuff!!!...Always love the auction videos Lee as you never know what you gonna get...Keep up the great work and looking forward to Part 2...Nice 1 Lee m8...👍🏻

[@carukchannel]

Thanks neil 👍

[@406estate]

Always good to see both ends of the car trade Lee ……doesn’t look to be many people at the live auction

[@carukchannel]

Was quiet that day on the ground, but plenty of bids coming in and online was busy

[@zzhughesd]

Please do vid Roomster. I’ve been stuck with one or two back in the day.

[@carukchannel]

Will do 👍

[@mandymoo7406]

i think you did good with the ones you got,it was hard work for you,that pacantru was smoking so would be a nono for me😊

[@Billythebubble]

You drove down in a Maserati, nice!

[@IanS82]

Took him long enough to drop the hammer on that Roomster! Great Videos Lee. Two good buys!

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍Yes I think he was expecting 1200 mark to be fair, I thought it would too

[@ricknick74]

Don’t they put the roofs down on cabriolets any more when they drive them through mate ? Used to do it at bca

[@carukchannel]

they did at aston barclay before covid, does not seem to happen anymore.

[@johnoconnor7536]

Liked the PT Cruiser. All true about who loves them apart from guns on the wall bit! Ugly yet beautiful at the same time.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks John 😁

[@fasthracing]

would of had that PT cruiser off you buddy. Viva Los Vegas and all that.

[@QuietMan7755]

Well done keeping the Board in shot during the bidding 😊

[@carukchannel]

😂

[@gframe287]

I thought the Peugeot 3008 looked a great buy, the shiny door mirrors indicate that it was or is the top of the range model.

[@BRED510]

Great video. Love these auction vids.

[@livc444111]

Renault released two 1.2 tce engines, the early ones are generally reliable, it's the ones after 2012 you should watch out for

[@maureenswallow3054]

Good vid as always, it's not that unusual to be Topsy turvy at this time of the Year but the prices are, good money for a good runners, with say 30,to 40 thousand Still left on the clock, then run it in to the ground in my working area is not Unknown. Like the chat as always, looking forward to part two, Bill.

[@henrykravitz468]

Great video and content. Good luck with the stock you brought

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Roomster should appeal as a spot purchase or to someone not able to afford a Yeti. PT Cruiser - looks great but really naff quality.

[@alastairhonaker1155]

Good stuff price's are crazy at the minute

[@michaeljohnson1006]

Maybe it's to do with the price of petrol and being small to drive, maybe they are cutting bus services? In America at the moment the used car sales prices are collapsing and they have a lot of repo cars as well.

[@garywilliams6684]

Interesting on small cars have you got any codes for topdon diagnostic 👍

[@EppingForest304]

Fascinating to see the auction process 👍

[@carukchannel]

Thanks epping

[@clivesmith4837]

Hi Lee , that’s dave bloke was at Letchworth other night . I’ve never seen so many buyer hiding behind car and columns, I guess they didn’t want to be on tv ! Lol😅

[@carukchannel]

🤣 you want to see his facebook page, was in a gold coat the other day selling cars

[@matthewwilkinson8289]

I had to pause the clip to stop laughing so much with your "experience and observations" of the kind of clientele that blue Chrysler attracted..😂

[@carukchannel]

😁👍

[@leediffusion]

I still think of bangers as two or three hundred quid lol Really enjoy these auction videos. Think you should have gone for that PT Cruiser thing :)

[@carukchannel]

Next time!😁

[@stevenwesthead636]

Small cars are big money because nobody is making new ones anymore and it trickles down the market 😂

[@stevekenilworth]

very sad times less and less making small cars, times more and more cars on road = less road space the small car should be top priority for uk market not the daft suv's. just show a huge % of uk now hates driving and suv sales says it all sadly. future cool fun small cars looking very bad. kia/Hyundai the ones still have small cars what still reliable and still supper lightweight and that = fun my i20 2011 its 1.1 ton with tank fuel, the 2015 shape same car but very well equipped around a 100kg more dry weight whats very good for modern standards, other small cars lots do not have best or most reliable engines even tho they pretty cool cars. still shocks me fiat 500 they can not be that old bt require a sub frame, gearbox its insane at that age requiring that and so many brands going wet belt route what i stay way clear off. Hyundai and kia they not trouble free around 100k miles they can require a new chain and kit as tension can go or stretch but knowing that fix it before it goes and you have a good solid engine the 1.2 seems to be more on as seen a lot break down vids that engine so fix it before it goes them they very reliable engines mines been trouble free for 55 months on general 100k mile stuff but burns very clean and sails easy through mot. funny thing ive been so impressed with my i20 the newer i20 at top my list to by on next car and i know engines pretty well now so be easy to run for a very long time

[@blackvanandrobin6413]

I like the VW Golf. would nt bother me being on a cat s. Great vid. Wish you had won the PT Cruiser. Yes i like Elvis. Best of luck boss

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@martinbrown4214]

Always thought the pt cruiser in a Black colour looked like a hearse.😂

[@JoeSmith-iu7zh]

Another great video Lee.

[@benparker2734]

Just found your channel and it’s great! I fancy buying something from an auction and flipping it. Do you know whether there are any which are open to the general public?

[@carukchannel]

Yes where about are you in the UK

[@benparker2734]

Brill! Manchester but happy to travel

[@carukchannel]

@@benparker2734 Around your way, North west motor auctions, queensferry motor auction which is called Wilsons. Also one in clwyd in North wales not for from Queensferry

[@benparker2734]

@@carukchannel that’s amazing thanks! I’ve been wanting to do it for a while now and I did try to research but could only find manheim and BCA which are trade only. This is really useful though, thanks. I’ll absolutely check those out and start my car buying journey!

[@markfoden765]

Another grest auction video lee👍

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@smart3k]

I think people were high on exhaust fumes with some of those prices

[@nigelbryant5932]

Absolute bargains today Lee. Great job

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@neildobbs7177]

you should be on commission for running the bids up for the auction. i know how you feel i do it at general auctions. bid on loads but only get a couple of lots. lol. keep great videos coming.

[@Brian-nf6bt]

Well with cars fetching more at auction you need to look at making less retail and bidding more thats the state of the market

[@richardsheil5289]

I bought a 2015 Alfa Mito Twin air for £1750 plus fees from Wilson's Auctions Portadown on Wednesday last week with only 45000 miles. What a bargain and such fun to drive. Ideal car for my son.

[@carukchannel]

Does sound a deal that one richard

[@richardsheil5289]

@@carukchannel Yes, not for everyone but a bit of style and based on Grande Punto.

[@DB71170]

Lee, as usual, brilliant content & information ! Golf will go in the trade easily and without any hassle. Prices for anything cheap to run are rocketing.

[@game4alaughman]

Spat me tea out 😂 with the pope comment.. 😂😂😂 it definitely looked like The Pope Mobeal

[@paullawrence8572]

Top vid as always Lee!👌

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@MrRedfreds]

Mechanic jack would fix that cactus in ten minutes with his thors hammer 😂

[@steffydog]

Interesting stuff, cheers.

[@carukchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paul-k5q5z]

fantastic car content m8ty

[@ian_y]

Surely that black Astra 1.9 diesel was a bargain at £600? I had one of those and it was great to drive and caused me no issues.

[@carukchannel]

They were great upto a age, but most I have had or passed through my hands in the last few years are in poor shape engine wise, they did drive excellent when running right.