Everything WRONG With Our Cheap Bentley Flying Spur - Financial Disaster?

[@petewatson4093]

What an intelligent, knowledgeable technician.... refreshing to see and a credit to himself and the company.

[@brianiswrong]

Nice to see a smartlly dreesed and knowledgeable young man giving the Bentley the once over.

[@simonacuthbert1]

Tell me you were being ironic with the, 'young'.

[@laithkittani8021]

​@@simonacuthbert1and the "smartly dressed" part

[@steviemac8075]

“Young” I’ve got socks 🧦 older than the expert in this episode 😂

[@drstrangelove4998]

Agreed

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

And handsome to boot

[@jaysimpson6857]

Quite surreal seeing a young person with intelligence and proper mannerisms, such a rare instance these days.

[@graemecatty9921]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@reallynotpc]

Always satisfying to watch a competent tech at work.

[@leighsanders2045]

Awesome, impressive, and extremely competent young man. A rarity these days. Would have him working on my cars any day. Bet his parents are very proud. Would love to see more videos of him looking over more cars and talking through the issues.

[@DM-hp7ct]

The knowledge of this young tech is admirable.

[@seancarey8731]

As a Bentley owner for over 20 years in New Zealand I found this video very informative and was impressed by the technican, having owned 4 flying spurs, they are very expensive vehicle to own due to tight engine bays, my last bill was over $15000, engine out for vacuum hoses,front suspension etc, this will be the last flying spur and w12 car that I will own they are getting older, so higher costs due to parts getting harder to get.

[@shane6115]

Lot of money fella, but obviously you love the car.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

@@shane6115 These are NZ dollars of 2024. Not a whole lot of buying power, really.

[@rondavid7413]

OK this changes my mind I saw a nice blk 2006 Bentley Continental for $25,000 in Chicago NOT getting it

[@Rasscasse]

I like how thorough he is. This is what you want, all the information, however small and trivial and then you can decide what you want to do

[@generaljackson6517]

Massively impressed by Jonny O’Neill, the tech guy. I’d be proud to have him in my team. Next Bentley I buy I know where I’m going. Fascinating video.

[@dazio7035]

Wow, I really enjoyed seeing John investigating & diagnosing issues with the car. What a knowledgeable young man. A pleasure to see someone who knows every aspect of such an expensive and complicated vehicle!!!!!!

[@londonman8688]

the mechanic is a great guy

[@colinpadley1897]

Take it to auction, reset the engine management lights. Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt.😂

[@nicholasturner5146]

My credit card was vibrating just watching this. Knowledgeable young man.

[@Jurassicpals]

delightful young mechanic, articulate, smart and thorough, well done.

[@richardfursdon6929]

Technician is a breeze to listen to, not a hoodie or blaring radio in sight.

[@Cuzzazbuzz]

What a superb mechanic. A pleasure to listen to such a knowledgeable and well spoken person.

[@Bounce625]

Meanwhile my 17 year old 215,000 mile Toyota breezes through it’s MOT without an advisory

[@rogerturner5504]

My 2010 VW Fox the same.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

and because it has four wheels too, you think it is comparable with a sporty, super-luxury huge ultra safe (both ACTIVE AND PASSIVE safety) Bentley? How much is your LIFE worth?

[@aheniche9222]

How is a flying safer than a toyota camry? It isnt, they're more luxurious yes and that's about it.​@anastassiosperakis2869

[@sterlingstreamliner]

Another terrific video about your Bentley Flying Spur. While 144,000 miles on a W12 should not be considered "high" -- that is the common observation. Maybe half life? Most buyers say if you want to buy a used 2005-2020 Flying Spur you should find one that has no more than 50,000 mi and 2 owners. Also, If the editor is reading this -- wish you would heed the advice of many comments in the last video. The music is distracting and not necessary when people are talking. Keep up the excellent work!

[@wilsjane]

The problem these days, is the emissions requirements. EGR clogs everything up with crud and the accuracy needed for valve timing has led to complex plastic tensioners that fail. Both require major work on VW engines. My old Audi A6, with the original V6 engine did 300,000 miles with no problems, while a friends later model required a complete engine stripdown at 160,000 miles.

[@johntate5050]

13:47 'We've got a tiny bit of weeping from the rocker cover gasket.' 🚨SELL!🚨SELL!🚨SELL!🚨SELL!🚨

[@johncollier608]

Very informative, especially as I have a Spur siting in my garage. I have a really good mechanic to help keep it in top condition, though. Regualr servicing and preventive maintenance is really important. Thanks for sharing.

[@peterchapman8357]

i had one of these for 18 months and it emptied my wallet by £8000 for repairs i traded it in! what does surprise me with bentley that you think you are getting a very high quality machine with perfect design but thats simply not the case

[@thomasshepard6030]

It never has been my mate bought a brand new rolls Royce 1977 he was in the motor trade and property he picked his brand new roller up from the dealership in Edinburgh he broke down on the M8 motorway about 12 miles from Glasgow the fuel pipes to the carburettors came off it had to be returned to the main dealership were they found that at the factory they had not fitted the clips on the fuel pipes he never bought another one

[@johnny-S]

The thing is - with all the sensors around every part of modern cars, error codes are bound to occur. The next video I see is Clarkson driving a Bentley through all manner of terrain, up to it's windows in mud... and it's still driving.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, and the mechanic certainly seemed to know his onions. I have had mixed fortunes with Bentley ownership, ranging from almost bankrupting me with one 6.75 Arnage to a faultless 4.4 Arnage. I recently took the decision I will no longer drive 'expensive' cars as the pleasure is outweighed by the worry of the next big bill, and I figured I had better things to do with my money. Nonetheless if you are looking to buy a Bentley I strongly suggest you do your homework, find one with a F/S/H, find a good independent (I used Starman's of Nottingham) have 'Flying Spares' on speed dial on your phone, and brace yourself for the warning noise of a problem every time you start her up. If you get a good one you will be rewarded beyond your wildest (car) dreams Get a bad one and......OUCH!

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

Owned a W140 S320 Mercedes with the silky smooth straight 6 engine for over 10 years, put a LOT of miles on her and hardly spent a penny on her..2 new front springs, 4 x new discs & pads and a set of wipers. All OEM (as I have done with every Merc I have owned). I had absolutely no worries about taking her on any journey, no matter how far that may be. The driving experience for a car its age was way better than a comparable aged Rolls/Bentley (tried them too) and I didn't have the worry of HUGE bills hanging over me, it was just soooo reliable. Sold her for over 3 and a half times what I paid for her too👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@thomasnoonan]

Happy days, love the merc, I have been looking for a bentley for over 1 year, I do have a rolls like the one behind the bentley, after listening to the young lad and reading your post, I think I will focus on the s350amg

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

@@thomasnoonan I owned a 2010 Rolls Royce Ghost for 12 months and it was faultless. Obviously not a long time spent in my ownership but I did cover a fair few thousand miles in it as it was my daily driver.

[@chasguirey912]

Nice to see someone who is obviously an expert inspecting your car. Shows how important it is to get the car inspected before purchase.

[@peterlloyd6337]

I love Bentleys but it does surprise me, allowing for fair wear & tear, how many issues arise on them and often very expensive to fix. I have run several cars from new other than a Bentley (not luxury cars in all cases) and not had the kind of issues arise. Currently I am at 70K miles from new on a Jaguar XJ Autobiography and it has been impeccable - just normal servicing only. Cars are cars but Bentley's as they age can be a tad expensive to run putting stuff right. That all said this video is very informative.

[@goodfest007]

Got to remember this car is 16 years old….So got to expect a few things need replacing or have started to wear.

[@stuartkennedy4570]

All those high end luxury cars always break down and have failures other cars never have. They should run for years without issue for the amount of money they cast

[@highlandmalt6368]

It's the complexity - cheap cars have half the number of things to fail and they are lighter, so less wear and tear on all the suspension and running gear.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

My 1965 Silver Cloud III has only had one breakdown in the 42 years that I have owned it, cylinder head gasket. But then it's a mechanical car, not an electronic one.

[@derekstocker6661]

John knows his Bentley's without a doubt, well done on this slightly risky purchase but you seem to be in very good hands there and not a great deal of major problems, a great drive I am sure!

[@claregalbraith6075]

Soo good to see you at work Johno!! Clare & James

[@tisme2056]

Do all Bentley's come with 80's blue movie soundtracks, or just this one? I was almost expecting Ron Jeremy to pop up out of the boot

[@SilasChapman]

Amazing advert for this young chap. What a man.

[@fredvandevelde4576]

Very interesting. I have a Continental, and this shows why you should go to a competent mechanic. Preventative maintenance saves money in the long run.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

Absolutely agree with you about keeping these cars properly maintained. The problem starts when the price is low enough to appeal to those who can afford the price but not the maintenance. Then they really decline. I've owned a 1965 Silver Cloud III, as just the second owner, since 1982. The previous owner kept it well and so have I. It's my daily drive and it's only had one major fault, the cylinder head gasket. The advantage of the old cars is that they are mechanical not electronic, so any good mechanic can look after them.

[@chartersclose]

Early ones fuel pipes used to blow off the pump and the seatbelts werent the best

[@chartersclose]

also engine mounts go weak you drive it give it a bootfull the thing drops a few cogs and the exhaust manifold hits the chassis leg

[@pedrokd5439]

He definitely knows his stuff. 🎉🎉

[@stuartkennedy4570]

You should say modern Audi’s. Engine and running gear is all Audi. So parts shouldn’t cost Bentley prices

[@PrestigeAndPerformanceCar]

Here's hoping!

[@muffin535]

Bentley also use VW & Porsche parts too!

[@paulpalmtree9295]

I do wonder just how much its going to cost to rectify all of the problems and issues, on this particular Bentley flying spur. The amount of work needed sounds a little frightening.

[@wayneseims4953]

Yes, would be interesting to have a ballpark figure.

[@HeikoQuant]

Very competent technician. I can't believe that the car had so few issues. It is like winning the lottery.

[@stuartjomes7289]

Excellent and professional job ...

[@richardautenzio8117]

I live in Australia and lots of people here can afford these Bentleys even though they are very expensive here. However there are always heap of used ones for sale and some very cheap. If they are about 15 years old then they can sell for about the same price of a Bentley Arnage which is about ten years older. When I was pricing a used Arnage I couldn't find many, but found 5 pages of Contenentals. I have noted that many prople just don't recognise them as they did the older Bentleys. Even I will often miss them because they just don't stand out. Is that why some people like them?

[@jerryspiteri68]

I'm thinking of getting one too .. I'm scared 😆 But this flying spur 4 door is in emaciated condition 74 thousand ks and serviced by bentley every yr front has been done too shockers. Air suspension is in great condition. The boot closes but doesn't open needs a complete new stereo after market one very smooth engine and sounds nice interior is emaciated

[@richardautenzio8117]

Hi Jerry There is a guy on KZbin Called the Car Wizard that you might want to listen to. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6fdmXijgJJ0apY&pp=ygUfVGhlIHdpemFyZCBhbmQgdGhlIEJlbnRsZXkgYm9vdA%3D%3D I loved Bentleys up until the green label Arange. After that I heard a lot of not so good reports about Bentleys. I do think what has happened with a lot of these high end luxury cars today, is that most people today who buy them, want to drive them like ordinary cars, which in the past they were driven very little and mostly for special events. The other thing is today, even cars like Bentleys are not made to last like they were in the past. We live in a different time and the car makers that made cars for the few in the past, are now breaking their necks to make and sell more and more cars to the masses. Good luck. They are still nice cars but very complicated and expensive. It is getting harder and harder to find a practical car with class today that is luxurious and not so dam complicated.

[@sonnyjamescrocketts4822]

great inspection

[@billsmith281]

Nice to see Harry Potter has found gainful employment 😂

[@stevejameson9324]

This mechanic, is brilliant and knowledgeable and has working experience! Wonder where this garage is?

[@shane6115]

I could have got a 12v battery for my Lexus for £60 with the same specifications as my old Lexus battery, but i paid £190 for a battery out of Lexus for a piece of mind. The main issues with old cars in the future with all the tech they have will be ECUs as the capacitors tend to leak or corrode and replacing them will be a headache

[@Asad-zeetwo5241]

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[@PrestigeAndPerformanceCar]

Thanks for subbing, we will!

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

That's the sort of jacket a man should stop wearing once he hits 30.

[@jonathanmb8157]

Why check the lights? Do they not trust the body control module to tell you a light is out?

[@Rasscasse]

He wanted a full check on everything. They are being thorough.

[@josephcooksley3219]

170,000 change rad if not before to avoid over heating ... lol

[@MrChimpeh]

So ready for a proper project series

[@tuberNunya]

I sure wish I could afford someone to tell me if my horn and lights work.

[@awac2]

Buying British cars has always been a disaster!

[@chrisjohnston4400]

Around here they would never spend that kind of time talking to a customer. They would be angry if you even walked in there. If you phoned a RR or Bentley dealer in Vancouver BC and like me you wanted some service on an oldRR like mine 1990 with 12k kms on it, they wouldn’t even book it in. Not worth it for them. They can’t begin to catch up on the first and second services on new ones. Even with ones they still work on there is at least a 2 month delay. I found it interesting that not just high end dealers but even Chevy dealers are not under obligation to work on the brand. I’ve seen this first hand. The original RRs and Bentleys were sold on the idea that you had a big investment in something that if taken care of would last you decades. This is not the driving factor behind these vehicles now. Status and prestige are the sales drivers especially with the new Asian buyers. They also must be current which is why used one take such a hit. However it’s a plus for the unwashed masses with a bit of mechanical know how.

[@drstrangelove4998]

Looks like you’ve got a decent car there. Those guys know their stuff!

[@lordnat1968]

Everything I saw is similar to my VW Phaeton, except the engine…

[@ftostation]

I just replaced both of the batteries £350 both yuasa AGM batteries

[@funkypumps1970]

They are not Bentley batteries , so go on who makes the batteries for Bentley ? I once had a similar conversation with Mercedes regarding brake pads I'm still awaiting a call back from 20 years ago 😂

[@ÆCME]

" the boy " 😅 That guys face when you said that !!

[@timbunker4529]

What I never understand is how water gets into brake fluid on a sealed system, unless it's condensation.

[@51madmitch]

The word Cheap and Bentley should be a warning ding ding.🛎️

[@londonman8688]

easy, disable all the pollution sensors !

[@Omega30t2RG]

Cheap and Bentley isnt two words often seen together.

[@henkmueller2550]

Great mechanic, great video but why not give an estimation of what it costs to repair?

[@michaelparker2225]

Beautiful cars that are a problem to repair and expensive to repair ! But we live them.

[@Leehuss5582]

Beautiful car to look at and drive BUT a massive money pit that grows deeper with every drive and day. These cars are engineered to fall apart whether its the poor quality of engine parts or the amount of electrics semi conductors used the sheer plastic overuse in engine compartment along with the heat causes failures continuously. Does not matter if it is German French British cars, once a car is sold only way to recoup money is through repairs or servicing. Thats why its very difficult to service the car yourself or your by trusted mechanic (if there is such a thing) because the over engineering and complexity of getting to a relay tucked inside engine bay requires you take it to dealers who charge astronomical fees....

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

It's not even beautiful. It looks bland and pretty mundane.

[@MrSnicol]

Why is there music playing throughout the whole video????????

[@stevebeck9470]

great video , the tech is very knowledgeable . Nothing more expensive than a cheap Bentley !

[@aonone439]

Sounds like Bentley's are not built that well and are money pits once they are a few years out of warranty

[@jameselliottlinnell7869]

The young man has been well trained to maximise expenditure of the customer luckily enough the Bentley was not to bad for the mileage, A few service checks brakes and suspension and it’s good to pass the mot. Just goes to show what ever the car or garage they will find a way to make you spend if you are not the best mechanic ever which most of us are not??.

[@Rasscasse]

To be fair here, he has taken the Bentley to find out every single thing wrong with it. That’s what he wants to know , then what he chooses to spend is his choice

[@bluesky4733]

Mechanic seems very professional

[@iynshield696]

I am now 84 and in my past life owned a Bentley 59 standard steel Saloon. It was cheep but had 6 cracks in its cylinder head . There was a small business in the local town. 2:14

[@sprezzatura8755]

V8 Bentley is the answer.

[@stephenwilson3479]

Remove the engine to replace o2 sensor!what a disastrous design.

[@StuartBrown-l5l]

You can see how it adds up. But unreal. How bad these top end cars are made with such bad stuff. No way should all pipes etc be waring away really poor build qtly . But great video

[@thamil1365]

Lovely videos keep going

[@DaleSteel]

Seen these cars up.for £8k but a very scarey endeavour lol

[@johndunn9952]

hope the car goes as fast as you speak.

[@dondraper2488]

The Flying Money Pit….

[@DaveInBridport]

rear end is just badly thought out. Aesthetically pleasing as a wasp in a bin liner.

[@mbishton]

He would be cheaper taking it to a main agent. I took my Bentley here and they quoted me “between £5,000-£6,000” for labour only when the main dealer in Surrey did the exact same job including parts, vat and labour for only £1,200!!

[@paulpalmtree9295]

You have to be joking. Much much cheaper to go to a main Bentley agent. It’s normally the other way around. If this is a fact, well its absolutely shocking.

[@mbishton]

I can absolutely assure this was the case. I was shocked too. You’re right, it is usually the other way around but I think some “specialists” are used to handing out big invoices to customers and saying “well don’t drive an expensive car to fix if you can’t afford to run it” when this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Always free to ask a main agent for an estimate rather than just run to your nearest “specialist” as often main agents have a discounted labour rate for older models.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

@@mbishtonMany thanks for your reply. I will listen to your advice, my 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit lll is due for inspection, Service and MOT in April, just to test the water, I will take her to the Main Agents, and see what they quote. It should be interesting.

[@highlandmalt6368]

​​@@paulpalmtree9295 you have to watch some of the RR and Bentley specialists - not all, but some are extremely expensive. I would recommend you check out Paul Yorke in Wales or Starmans in Nottingham. They are not as flashy as others, but much more reasonable. I've heard horror stories from Phantom Motors and RR&B garages in Bromsgrove too.

[@highlandmalt6368]

Shocking how similar this car is to an A8.

[@simonmears1726]

Love Bentley coupe so much torque for a 2 door piano black

[@RideOnTime1]

Blimey that mechanic knows his stuff! 👍🏾

[@stevejelly3161]

he does

[@Jasona1976]

Nice to see. Handsome mechanic.

[@shane6115]

Do you fancy him? 😊

[@Jasona1976]

@@shane6115 Yes....he's rather sexy. 🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈

[@Jasona1976]

@@shane6115 of course

[@leelangley01]

MAN makes the filters for Bentley

[@CallumMcK99]

Had the secondary air injection incorrect flow error on one of my VAG cars, you can get it mapped out. Will still pass MOT :)

[@Micknsoul87]

This guy is good.Do you want to do my Golf 😂😂😂

[@londonman8688]

what makes a Bentley battery better ?

[@darolfitch8917]

Yea I'm with you I don't think Bentley makes their own batteries. I bet the batteries are made in a battery factory and then they place a Bentley stickers on it, with a huge mark-up.

[@51madmitch]

Many patterned parts are made by quality approved well known brands such as Fram AC etc from ECP etc, at a much cheaper price, brake fluid is recommended !! for change at two years because it can absorb water which can cause corrosion in the ABS unit, BUT any specialist should have a device to check brake fluid for water, with the cap on its not easy to get water in the reservoir, but some condensation may ? happen, my Mercedes specialist charged me £20 to check after three years and it was perfect, a money making scheme, but worth checking, remember many car manufactures use well known brands such as Brembo ATE etc and put in their branded box at twice + the price.

[@philhealey4443]

Having experienced temporary brake failure from water vapour in elderly brake fluid after a very long hill descent in an old Range Rover (definitely not overheating of pads) I was an instant convert to religious changes every 3 to 5 years.

[@damianhogan6742]

Hoovie come to the UK, LOL :) !

[@timbunker4529]

How much to adrees the faults that need doing, brakes boot and the boot lock and exhaust damage. Also the radiator. I wouldn't want to get a coolant or overheating issue.

[@johnpollock4257]

Brilliant tech guy.

[@richardstamper5630]

So glad I got rid of my Bentley - they are like a ticking time bomb but great when they work. If I was a Bentley I would be saying "open your wallet and repeat after me, help yourself"

[@LEERILEY33]

Brilliant mechanic who needs to set up on his own 😊

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Is it not a VW Phaeton under the skin ?

[@muffin535]

Absolutely, with Audi & Porsche parts too!

[@highlandmalt6368]

Or Audi A8. That's how the halved the price over the Arnage - it's basically a mass produced car.

[@mxyzptlyk]

OK, Skoda it is then!

[@anthonyxuereb792]

I had an Audi A8 with a nightmare battery/electrical issue, never again. Avoid these used cars unless you have a money tree.

[@thomasshepard6030]

Just don’t buy them if you can’t afford new stay away from them

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

The moral of the story is, buy an expensive car cheaply, and be prepared to spend a lot of money on it.

[@ChicagoItalian]

I am on my Tenth Turbo R and I just can’t get into these models as there is no six and three quarter liter V8…these cars don’t even seem British.

[@bmpowellicio]

I'm glad I waited for the W12. It's decades ahead of the V8 in refinement and power.

[@ChicagoItalian]

@@bmpowellicioyou are 100% correct. Hoping I was courteous to you and I haven’t offended anyone else. I guess we always have to keep passing the torch. Hope you’re well.

[@ChicagoItalian]

@@bmpowellicioI take that back - only a purist drives the six and three quarter liter V8 - enjoy the Volkswagen.

[@BeLikeAStranger1448]

Ultimately It's Mutton Dressed As Lamb, A Big Volkswagen Phaeton In Drag, A Vw Phaeton In A Posh Suit, It's A Volkswagen With A Bentley Badge On It, Nice Leather Seats, Wood, Air Suspension Etc & That's It, Huge Gas Guzzling Engine, A Real Money Pit, Only Good For People Who Are Filthy Rich & Only Any Good When New & With Less Than 100,000 On It, Definitely Not As Reliable & Bulletproof As A Lexus LS400/ LS500, The Lexus Would Do 300,400,500 Thousand Miles Without Even Breaking A Sweat.

[@mikemcdonald6004]

I just like to know why was it design to remove the engine to replace certan parts is insane to me

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

That tech is way too clean to be working on cars

[@Rasscasse]

If you knew somebody was coming to make a YT cable video, you would put on clean overalls, he’s not afraid of getting dirty you can tell that.

[@SFlightline]

Brake fluid is HYGROSCOPIC no Hydroscopic...

[@astront917]

Bentley don't make batteries either.