Can I make a Profit on this MERCEDES C250D?

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[@aidan.w.carolan]

I really wish there were more car dealers like him around. Fixing items that are only advisories and fixing tears in seats that are barely seen.

[@duncanmcewan1049]

It's sound business sense (to me anyways). If a car is prepped to a high standard, it's way less likely that someone will turn up on your doorstep moaning, when something goes wrong. If you ever watch the guys on "Salvage Rebuilds UK" - they have the same "just fix stuff" ethos and I think that shows respect for the customer and will make people come back again (like the Jag owner in this video). Deffo need more dealers like Matt.

[@aidan.w.carolan]

@Duncan McEwan very true. Its a shame everyone doesn't have this attitude.

[@johnnyrussell1070]

​@James Cameron disappointed to hear this? If its true? Been looking to buy something from him.

[@zzhughesd]

@@jamescameron314 car trader just needs profit. Once unit ( car ) ready. And can be dealt. Has a set figure in mind. Bad dealers doing no prep deal. But you just get the auction car and a wash and a blind MOT. That’s the difference.

[@AndrewSowerby]

@@duncanmcewan1049 this is true but you can't catch everything and there's always something that can go wrong that you could never have seen coming. The water pump in my recent purchase popped a core plug, and lost coolant. Luckily it was spotted before it did any damage, but it was unlikely anyone would catch that in a pre-purchase inspection, unless they x-rayed the thing first :D I imagine that there are some in the trade who started out like Matt, but got burned badly a few times and decided it just wasn't worth the expenditure up front, and thought they'd be better off taking their chances and thus ended up moving over to "the dark side" of corner-cutting dodgy dealing! You'd hope that the good ones are always rewarded just enough, in the medium to long term, to make it all worth their while.

[@DaleSteel]

ALRIGHT HIGH PEAK, HOWS IT GOING, WELCOME BACK

[@squallleonhardtt327]

BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN

[@sha22276]

CARVERTICAL

[@MrMargo48]

Haven't seen the video yet but I reckon it could do with a good clean, new mats and new number plates. Oh and those little scratches will probably buff out

[@heyhey3887]

THISSSSSSS IS A ......

[@AliWade1971]

I say that every car needs a good buff now 😂

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

You've made a profit, and your reputation is excellent.

[@teaboyuk]

Good car for dogging. Large boot area, no privacy glass, self levelling suspension, boot mat, nice and discreet.

[@tricky5250]

Hi Matt, Seeing as that is fast turnaround car I would be very happy with that profit. There are other positives, the guy buying the car was very honest and you are also very honest. The best deals are ones where both parties go away happy, your customer will be very happy that you went the extra miles and got the seatt fixed and the brakes replaced so he will not have any bills on that car for the next 12 months. Hopefully he will recommend you and you will get further sales in the future. I am a roofer and I always go the extra mile and as a result I get loads of business from recommendation, what goes around does come around. Getting good stock is always difficult, doing KZbin has worked out for you on this one, hopefully you can get more stock this way.

[@mixedboi]

I like this guy, I wish there were more people like him among us.

[@philryan7254]

Hi Matt I think that's one of the nices car you bought in a long time, considering the mileage it looked really nice, the guy that bought it has got a real bargain. Cheers Phil form Newark

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@duncanmcewan1049]

Phil - It's like it's a different era. When I was younger in the mid 80s, a car with mid 90k would be "avoid like the plague" territory. Now, that's just about bedded in ! Deffo better quality builds a lot of the time.

[@philryan7254]

@@duncanmcewan1049 Hi there your so right about most of the UK car of the 80s

[@theauldscientist]

Came for the car, stayed for the History lesson 👍

[@nickwebb9290]

I’ve said it before but after watching this one I’ll say it again. I’d happily buy a car from you Matt as I’d be confident in the knowledge it had been properly checked and prepared 👍

[@samhodgson9928]

Well absolutely that's the mantra of his car business. People see on here what he does in preparation and like he's says builds relationships

[@badlarry172]

that's the idea of these uploads and the youtube channel, to inspire your confidence and sell more cars.😉

[@stevenkerry3101]

at the end of the day Matt profit is profit and keeps your stock moving i have watched many of your videos and it's nice to see someone who takes pride in his job and does it proper IE prepping the cars proper for sale as you do i would happily buy a car off you not many like you in the trade 👍

[@worldhello1234]

Yes, what else should it be other than profit? If you value your time, it is more than just about a high turnaround. 🥴

[@oWR3CKL3Zzo]

Stock is profit, profit is stock, that comment made you sound like an utter co...

[@TheGarryda]

Always find these videos helpful great advice

[@baileysandydj]

Very honest trader and always goes above and beyond where most others wouldn't .

[@awesomfog345]

Great vid as always, especially the history lesson

[@fergalfoley6718]

Great review Matt, thank you👏

[@williamfence566]

Always thought the 2.1 d merc engine was a noisy tractor and a large white estate doesn't do it for me. The new owner though has the assurance of Matt's preparation and service , which goes a long way in that business.

[@oceandrive7283]

Yes, have boat anchor engines- same basic engine in all the DPD Sprinter vans.

[@Henner2424]

Fairly depenable though, I've 100k+ of pretty reliable motoring out of my w204, other than regular servicing its only had a leaky oil filter housing and a waterpump. But yes they are a bit lacklustre and unrefined by modern standards.

[@nickduncan-brown3904]

Just shows you that honesty does pay. Well done.

[@karlcachia]

I love how genuine you are. Keep it up! I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@certs_]

Great video as per. Lovely car - just adds to the value fixing those small defects and details. Something i feel a lot of other dealers would miss.

[@FleetAdmiral215]

Great Video Matt , Love the way you put the customer 1st

[@matttodd3778]

Nice work Matt, I enjoy your videos very much. You're a true car enthusiast and entertaining to watch. Thanks mate!

[@stephenshippam9374]

Hi great video as always, very nice car look forward to your next video always enjoy them

[@GeorgieKeen]

Great Question and Video, I think you are still going forward, so yes I would. Great content and thankyou for that!

[@michaelfk2548]

Big thumbs up.!....loved the history lesson....oh nice jaguar too .

[@Canalsman]

What a refreshing way to do business. I'm glad that you are getting a positive sales benefit from your videos. Well Done!

[@paulsikora5623]

i always enjoy your great CAR VIDEO content.😉

[@ducatiboy6668]

Great video from Matt yet again i wish all used car dealers had your integrity mate.

[@craigstevenson6565]

New subscriber here! just going through my lessons right now and I have absolutely no idea about cars, I've really enjoyed watching you video's and when I see a car I'm always looking to see your thoughts. Now I want a jag xf for my first car thanks to you.

[@chrispenn715]

Great car - nice to see someone actually looked after this car!

[@Tango22052]

We’ll done Matt I think that you might just change the worlds view on the motor trade one car and customer at a time 👍👍👍

[@julianheritage6436]

Great video and service as usual Matt. Is was in the market for mid size estate a few months ago. Don’t like the BMW 3 series, so was between Merc C class and Audi A4 avant. Went with newer Audi in the end but would have been happy with one of these too, lovely car

[@TheFilwud]

I always enjoy your videos and seeing how the trade works. Now if only you had a Beemer 530d touring in I would come knocking at your door! After a lot of thinking that is what I have set my sights on as my retirement present to me!

[@georgiiliev9501]

I am no fan of mercs, but this one was so mint (plus the put effort from Matt), that i really liked it.. :) Bravo!

[@nickdavis8467]

Hi Matt, another educational video as well as entertaining lol and some profit too, things are looking good, all the very best from Nick the Lexus guy in Wolsingham.

[@steveegginton535]

Nice car, stuff like new discs and pads are to be expected really on any car a few years old. Good that the channel has helped your reputation - buyers feel a sense of confidence and trust in your cars as they know you prep them properly and don't skim which is a worth a lot with a used car IMO. Not a bad profit and you sold it on quickly so all good👍

[@chrisburton8079]

a great video and a great history lesson. Well done.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mrgoodkat3722]

I have said this about you before Matt,I admire your integrity.A very rare thing in the car trade and in the world generally.Another great video.👍🏼

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@pomerau]

I think Matt drives a Range Rover; though I'm not saying the Hyundai Integrity is a bad car (or was it a Honda?) 😄 I've said it before, how can a punter suss (?) out a dealership like this? There's no real way. No code that a dealer swears to. (There's an idea!) I spent a few weeks searching and visiting dealers for an MPV on behalf of my then boss and his family on a 3 year assignment from their home country. Not a reassuring experience.

[@lisathompson4273]

Hello Matt I hope your well? I love your honesty That is a beautiful car I love it Lisa UK xxxx

[@lesrichards636]

Hi Matt good informative video as ever with a good story line plus profit.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@Bmwm340i]

Top content as always Matt. Keep doin what ya doin. 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@ltac74]

I drive a 2016 c250d! I love it. They’re a great everyday. 👌🏼

[@mishalchotai4721]

Another brilliant video Matt.

[@colincleary8669]

Nice car matt and a quick turnaround the man's got a good motor there and that's better than having it sat on your forecourt for weeks great video as usual and nice to see you know the dogging sites lol 😆

[@kyivwithgeofftanya5546]

Well done and you deserve an easy one now and again. 🎉

[@wendellgollop8753]

More history added to the videos Matt loved that bit.

[@chas9183]

Excellent episode

[@d.c.Jones70]

Nice video and a history lesson to boot. I would say the riskiest thing is driving to buy a car in a Jag XJ because after that everything else could seem very ordinary.

[@matthewkey2611]

Great work Matt. I'm actually thinking of buying this exact one myself (albeit in AMG Line Premium Plus Trim). Need to upsize from my mid 20s BMW 1er Hot Hatch and pretend to be a practical family man now that I've turned early 30s. Better this than a Qashqai though! Really impressed with your honesty and eye for detail, fixing those seats was a real class touch when you consider how small the imperfections were.

[@sandwormgod4771]

Another great car video and a history lesson to boot. If I was in the market for a motor, I'd be on my way down.

[@FERRARIlegend1]

Mat for once a car that didn't need a good buff ! Great video FyI in gran Canaria last year we got in an e class with 890k on the clock no issues. Great video again wish more car dealers had your personal integrity and values.

[@fattypark]

Didn't expect the history facts at the end, love it! Have driven a C350e (work pool car) a few times, and it's lovely. Has air suspension as standard which is very cosseting. Fancy a C-Class coupe next myself, great cars.

[@darrenmarshall4454]

I can only echo what people have said before matt great video from an honest guy ,

[@alansorbie4038]

Looks like someone’s had a good buy. I went with my mate to collect his new C220d estate a few years ago and liked it so much that I ordered one as soon as I got home. I’ve been really pleased with mine which has the newer, quieter 2 litre engine. For me it’s just a perfect everyday car. The only problem is I have no idea what I could ever replace it with.

[@paullockwood7219]

Matt, just watched this in full at work. You’re an absolute gent. Your profit came second on this and the customer care came first. 👏 How many car dealers could really say the same? I live local (ish) in Timperley, and I’m looking to upgrade my old 1 series next year. Your garage will be the first place I check before I go anywhere else. Well played fella. Bravo. 👏

[@TidyTransport]

Reminds me of a Navy Blue E250D Company car I had in 2012, the day I got the 'brand new' car with 85 miles on, there was a huge rip in the passenger seat. I asked the transporter driver why there was a rip in the seat. He couldn't speak very good english so I phoned the dealership up and got a very stern 'well it wasn't there when it was loaded on the transporter, so it's your company's responsibility'. Found out that a salesman had damaged the seat and tried to palm it off to us as if I wouldn't check. Ended up having the entire seat replaced at their cost, with three months worth of courtesy car (merc GLA) as they ordered the wrong seat to begin with (non electric seat). Now I check all items before i accept and sign for a delivery.

[@TheBhavMister15]

Hi Matt, love your videos! Which trimmer did you use for the seats by the way? I have the same issue on my 15 reg c-class. Many thanks in advance!

[@goodkingkarlos]

Love the videos keep up the good work

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@dariangower3410]

I’d love one of these! Always see them in grease as taxis and love being driven around in them

[@drewb8r]

this is worth the watch for the james town reference alone!

[@kevingould6725]

Hi Matt if you’re confident that there will be no warranty claim then we’ll it is a fair deal for you. As this was a quick turnaround and not sitting on the lot for weeks then that’s also great. Cash flow is king and let’s hope you get a few more of these online quickies.

[@scotspie501douglas7]

love your honesty and love your car

[@richardm5259]

Great video - your best to day. Especially your parting comments. Profit isn’t a “dirty word” plus you didn’t make that full amount as I dare say you had to pay your mate/employee when you collected the car, then fuel (for both cars) and your time. Then the tax you need to pay on the profit and other overheads. Love your videos and next time I’m in the market to buy I’ll be in touch. 👍

[@saddoncarrs6963]

The buyer has got himself a really good 'un there. One of your best, Matt. Lovely car - and no privacy glass - Whoopee!!

[@johnwhogan1610]

You are a good man Matt!

[@ant647448336]

I had a 20 plate C220d on hire from Enterprise Heathrow, great car but I found it a bit squashed as there's no foot rest. Nice car though and very good at a touch over the speed limit cruising up the M6, stable and not too much road noise.

[@stuartmason2402]

We havenot long bought a c220 diesel same year and spec. Very nice car to use to be fair. Comfortable and nice size inside.

[@francodellamura7471]

Matt you are an absolute star!

[@alexhillman5552]

Great review. I was particularly interested in your thoughts as I have a very similar vehicle as my daily driver: 2015 C220d Sport in black and I have to say, it's a really nice car to potter around in. It's comfortable, quiet and extremely economical on a run. Merc wagons are inherently quite cool, in my opinion, and this is my first one. Main criticism is that it doesn't have a start/stop button, but everything else is spot on for my needs.

[@damianfuller74]

That white van was delivering parts for one of yours!! Great result. Welcome back to England the buyer! Cheers

[@Jones-xx2gc]

Nice looking car, great review as usual.

[@russellstraw]

Another nice car nicely priced and good information to go with it

[@davidwood7872]

Nice car Matt and the Jaguar you went to Leicester in was a beaut also thanks for the history lesson 😅

[@stephenlane9168]

Another great video Matt. A good car too.

[@jssportsmassage]

Thanks for the history lesson

[@flyme195]

Got a bit excited when I saw you were in an XJ despite it being a Mercedes video 😂 Do like the C-Class, just wish in the UK MB had offered it with the other bumper which ment the 3 pointed star was on the bonnet and not in the grille. Perhaps I’m old fashioned but like my Mercs with the star where I can see it

[@davidthomson8620]

Hi Matt, Great video once again. I have recently been toying with the idea of buying an Estate car or station wagon as we call them here in Oz. Just so happens the MB C250 was one I was considering along with Audi A4 and possibly a Skoda. Maybe you have swayed me to the C250. Thanks for history lesson. Maybe include a fun fact in every video.

[@1mic3]

Good honest profit for not too much back breaking work- result! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mykweb]

Bought one of these last year, with the Premium Plus AMG Line. Lovely car to drive and it looks very expensive for what it is. I took your advice and got the Gearbox services, Surprosingly main dealer mercedes was the cheapest option. They also dealt with a buch of recalls on the car that were outstainding. Done a trip from Edinburgh to Windsor and back in April, managed to get 56MPG average and in super comfort.

[@pollatso]

Great jumper nice colour decent car too. Top job 👍👍

[@amankmanik]

Great videos mate! Can you recommend me which detilers you go to?

[@arthurblundell6128]

thanks Matt nice car and video

[@simon.revill]

Credit to you for preparing it properly, even when you had sold it.

[@bi5048]

It’s a beautiful car indeed! Always love station wagon.

[@oliverlondon5246]

I think it would be great if you did a video on the XJ

[@andrewroberts4736]

I loved this car. It's great for golf or fishing cos you can fit so much in, but it's great for a luxurious cruise!!!! I want one of these or a nice VW cc.

[@kondaniphiri1278]

​@High Peak Autos where are your mechanics based? Is it at your premises. I need some work carried out and looking from your dealings with them i reckon they might be of great service.. Keep up the good work always informative..

[@siriax1691]

This amount of win is staggering Matt.

[@guy4469]

Matt i went too the other side off the world last week from Manchester . I went to BLACKBURN , Jesus what a place .

[@HirooKoslov]

I have a S205 C350e with 145k miles, and it's a pretty good car, it's a 2015 just like the one in the video. Having a quick look, looks like yours was a sport with no options or packs on it. You can tell which material the seats are made of by looking at the material. The artico has perforations on some panels, while the leather does not.

[@nikyclau3966]

Great video Matt 👍

[@Kelveron]

I hear, very sadly, new Mercedes estates are on their way out of the UK market, thanks mainly to the mania for SUVs that plague the reads everywhere!

[@stewartmarshall8790]

Another class watch with a bonus history lesson 👍🏼

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@chrisdunn8215]

Your a GOOD bloke Matt why can't all car dealers be like you....?

[@MashA-vn6hp]

Such a nice car, I'm saving to buy a car from you hopefully later this year! 😊

[@gazebo4037]

Love the history fact, lets get one in each episode please

[@justme7347]

Brilliant video as usual I’ve had 2 merc estate over the years so practical, one curiosity (. How do you know that lay-by is frequented by dogers ???

[@pleenc30]

History lesson, motors & sharp wit all rolled into a single video. Excellent work centurion. Yet going to dock 10 marks for yet again still no HM leg gag slipped in for good measure. 8/10 must try harder.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha cheers

[@LoftechUK]

It’s a reps car. Long journeys in style and look good when you show up. I also bet the rears seats are banging.

[@vinceo6395]

I learn a lot from this channel. Now i can add history to that list as well

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@martinharper2215]

Hi Matt, to answer your question if the car is good enough and your checks work out then profit is profit so yes the spend is justified