Here are some of the cars I bought and sold whilst living in Spain.

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High Peak Autos

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@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
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@bradleyforde2601
@bradleyforde2601 Жыл бұрын
Proper legend. Ultralad. You'll surely be needing your own Netflix show...The Guv'nor?.
@julesviolin
@julesviolin Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt can I ask why you decided to leave Spain and return to UK? It's harder now to live in Europe cos of Brexit but back then it was a doddle I guess?
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
@@julesviolin I still have my residency card so I think I would have an easier path back if I wanted to return. The simple answer is there is a lack of opportunities there. I’d done as much as I could do really.
@peakyparttimers9362
@peakyparttimers9362 Жыл бұрын
Your voice is the key in your business. It's a very confident honest voice that isn't cocky . And this is why your video's are good too!😊👍
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jacksonmiked
@jacksonmiked Жыл бұрын
Impressively fluent and eloquent presentation too. It’s a real gift. I wondered if your words just flow naturally when on camera or you have to pre-prepare, memorise and rehearse what you are going to say.
@jamie7664
@jamie7664 Жыл бұрын
He’s also very easy on the eyes lol 🥵
@commuterbranchline8132
@commuterbranchline8132 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksonmiked He’s retelling his life story. He lived what he’s recalling so no need to learn anything. Prompted by the photos, the memories flow back. If you’ve lived the story no one knows it as well as you and that’s why it’s a natural recollection. No script necessary, this lad has worked hard and proudly recounts the journey. Truth well told.
@mrjb7789
@mrjb7789 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, too many times you go to a dealer or independent and there is some jumped up cocky Middle-Aged salesman who thinks he better than you
@rogerb68
@rogerb68 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't stop smiling watching this video, it just proves if you are genuine and hard working then anything is possible in life.. Matt just to say thank you and wish continued success now and whatever you do in the future too..
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It made me realise how far I’d come too
@rogerb68
@rogerb68 Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos most certainly and rightfully deserved..
@markkingproperties2237
@markkingproperties2237 Жыл бұрын
Having also lived in Spain during the early 2000’s you reminded me of when I first experienced Spains casual attitudes to car care, I backed my early Saab 93 Turbo into an old Kia or Hyundai saloon caving in one of the doors, getting out ready for being torn down the Spanish owner just shrugged and said it had plenty of dents already so don’t worry! That would never happen in the UK lol😂
@thefiestaguy8831
@thefiestaguy8831 Жыл бұрын
First time we went to Spain (2005), parked up round the corner from a Carrefour supermarket, this was in Andalusia. As we're walking into the entrance, a bloke in a Renault caddy type van turns left into the car park, as someone else pulls out, the car pulling out scrapes the rubber trim part off the nearside of the Renault. Both chaps get out (with both vehicles still in the entrance and partly in the road blocking it) and begin screaming at each other in Spanish. My dad the next day watched a Spanish person deliberately "Crash" her car into a parked car, at low speed, in order to push it forward to make room for her to park. She then reversed and hit it again at low speed. Spanish car ownership is almost like the French..... caring for your car, cleaning it, treating it well is seen as "Disgusting" and it's "just a tool" to the Spanish. Went to Spain about 10 times over the next 9 years but haven't been since 2014, got a holiday booked for end of this year to go back, and no doubt the driving style hasn't changed since I last went.
@danielmosey6203
@danielmosey6203 Жыл бұрын
A someone who used to be around those areas 6 times per year as a child, it’s great to see how you managed to make your career in Spain. It proves despite the lack of opportunities, with a business brain, anything is possible.
@humayunahmed4955
@humayunahmed4955 Жыл бұрын
I was over the moon when I saw Matt had uploaded a one hour video!!! Fantastic content as always and you deserve every success mate!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@99ron30
@99ron30 Жыл бұрын
I've got to admit, I am surprised to hear about this DIY hands on side to you. I know you fit the odd registration plate but to see you sanded things down and fitted things from scrap yards. I am impressed. That life in Spain as a young man seems bloody idyllic.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
I had a bit more enthusiasm back then
@feldons5621
@feldons5621 Жыл бұрын
Yes the Jeep used the 2.5 VM diesel engine from Italy. That's the same VM diesel used in the first Range Rover Classic so that it could be sold in Europe. Head gasket failures were common for the RR too.
@AStick3Pedals
@AStick3Pedals Жыл бұрын
The current 3.0 V6 diesels from Jeep/RAM/Maserati are also VM . They switched back to VM after a decade or so of using Mercedes engines
@drphilgarner
@drphilgarner Жыл бұрын
Also in my Dad's Rover 825 SD from 1994. Horrendous turbo lag
@stevie007
@stevie007 Жыл бұрын
Great look down memory lane. Really privileged to have shared it with you Matt.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@eduardion5907
@eduardion5907 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe I've just sat for an hour listening to a guy reminiscing about old business. Love your stuff
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@davidmarshall5596
@davidmarshall5596 Жыл бұрын
It's very plain to see after watching this how you have achieved your status now as a professional car sales man & a very good you tuber. You have a real passion for what you do & when you feel like that about something you put all your effort & time in to it..a really enlightening & enjoyable review..keep up the excellent channel 💯 👌
@danr1920
@danr1920 Жыл бұрын
I was noticing the Jaguar too. Back in the '90's we rented a Jaguar XJS convertible in Hawaii for a day. It was the last year they made them. While out of style, or I should say not the current style, it was just a beautiful car inside and out.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@charlie5273
@charlie5273 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video matt, I’ve been watching you around 3 n a half years now (since the Manchester to Malaga rav4 vid) and this has been my favourite vid to date. How amazing that all them cars you sold in Spain were available on a memory stick to view now. A great way to start your career and amazing to see the success you’ve built up today.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it
@Naebothernosey
@Naebothernosey Жыл бұрын
I love your channel, because what you do is something I've done slowly on and off for about eight years now. I find sourcing, buying, fixing and selling cars as a therapy, it's a real passion and I'm hoping to get deeper into doing it this year. I've had some really interesting ones over the years to date. Also, I'd absolutely have that PT Cruiser 😁
@tariqjulani2628
@tariqjulani2628 Жыл бұрын
I watched this whole 55 min video all the way through! So thoroughly interesting! I can see you had good business morales from day one, a few of my driving school students asked how to buy a car, I’ve shared your video on how to buy a car, and also shared your website, saying I would totally trust buying from you!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thank you! All the best
@drummingriffin
@drummingriffin Жыл бұрын
I just kept looking at the model Ford Anglia on your desk. 🙂 Reminded me of my Dad's 1966 (D) reg one he had in yellow when I was about 13/14 years old. I'm 67 now so a loooong time ago. Thanks for the memory jolt Matt 😀
@jb39channel
@jb39channel 8 ай бұрын
This was such a good video. As other viewers commented, i had a smile on my face throughout and you reminiscing for an hour was very engaging - like chatting with a mate. Always good to see sunshine too even in photos. Well done Matt 👍🏼❤
@mark_just_mark
@mark_just_mark Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that one, it felt a bit like ‘a chat with Matt down the pub’ 😁
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks
@robertsmith1553
@robertsmith1553 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, really enjoying the video ! You deserve all the success you have achieved. All the very best for 2023 👍
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@abdulhussein5086
@abdulhussein5086 Жыл бұрын
Clicked on the video without looking at the duration on the bottom and here I am an hour later smiling the whole way through, thoroughly enjoyable storytelling and content 😄 more vids like this this one please! maybe on the first cars you sold in the UK
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I could do that
@dylanmatthews1484
@dylanmatthews1484 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyable video down memory lane , A great learning curve for you , learn from experience . You've done well , but you've earned it . Honesty is always the best policy in the long run and been a genuine guy has got you to where you are today . Thanks for sharing you passion . Cheers Matt.🚗🚙
@HarryJamesBooks
@HarryJamesBooks Жыл бұрын
Pug 306 Cab was Pininfarina. Just finishing rebuilding one from the ground up. Most over 1.8 are OK, but if you can get the 135 brake engine it's blinding.
@danigonzalez4299
@danigonzalez4299 Жыл бұрын
I have had one of those Corsas B 1.0 54bhp ECO thing. For quite a couple years. It's been my first car. It had NOTHING but Air Conditioning (that later broke down), and it was slow AF. But it was great for what i needed it, learn to drive. It showed me that you always have to anticipate, we went to watch some WRC with it loaded with 5 guys and lugages. Uncofortable, but we made it. We've been in the snow with it, in the mountains and so on. It was a car that drove you anywhere. Just slowly. It had issues with emissions every single year, that was a bit of a pain, but it really is a car that doesn't use much gas (well you expect this by it's poor engine, right?). It's a car from before the 1.0L cars where in fashin and where a trend, except this one had no turbo on it. Otherwise it'd have been probably a small rocket as it weights nothing.
@themav7232
@themav7232 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed finding out how you started out and how things can come together. Well done Matt. I'm sure you're proud of yourself and so you should be. I wish you many more years of success. 🙂
@andrewnichols1023
@andrewnichols1023 Жыл бұрын
I worked at a Vauxhall dealership as a valeter and brought a vw polo coupe for 300 quid, that was a trade in, it was red and faded buffed it up cleaned the interior and sold it, like you with a sticker in the window outside my house for 1250.
@NEILB1989
@NEILB1989 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree with the mk 4 golf. I had a 2.8 v6 4 motion. Great car. The one I wish I never got rid of. Very rare now
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Very rare. I had a VR6 Jetta in the states for a bit
@martynlewis9020
@martynlewis9020 Жыл бұрын
Back in the 80’s, my dad used to buy and sell cars as a part time business/hobby. I remember once we got a Citroen BX and I, being still at school at the time, was fascinated by the suspension going up and down when you started it up and turned it off. We found out eventually that dad purchased the car incredibly cheap as the previous owner, a farmer, had committed suicide in it with his shot gun. Mum was not happy with him, may the farmer concerned rest in peace.
@pauldavies6037
@pauldavies6037 Жыл бұрын
It is nice when somebody has a passion for cars or whatever and it becomes their living and is not really work at all good luck and future success
@paulmayhew8085
@paulmayhew8085 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, a decade or so i used to for a Chrysler Jeep dealer, the following for the PT Cruiser was scary! And I won't lie, i made a fortune in selling the Bentley grilles for the 300C's
@jeremywentworth1833
@jeremywentworth1833 Жыл бұрын
As a metrology technician in the Automotive industry working for a company with going on 750 members of staff , someone at work bought a multipla brand new he had that much piss taken out of him he sold it, Totally agree about the MK4 Golf GT TDI my first was brand new 150 followed by a 130.
@tehklevster
@tehklevster Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your trip through memory lane with the cars Matt. Those Saab 93 convertibles are probably one the few ragtops I'd entertain owning. I had a 1998 93 for a while (2L turbo I think) and really loved it, I'd be on the look out again for another one of that era and body shape if my 2004 Volvo S60 (yep I like Swedish cars) decides enough is enough.
@Gripper68
@Gripper68 Жыл бұрын
Knew the car wash and road well being in Alhaurin El Grande from early 2000's before moving to Nerja in 2006 then onto Villamartin in 2008 until returning back to Stoke late 2014/ Only had 3 decent vehicles in Spain and drove back in Reno Grand Espace V6 sold that to a dealer who took it back to Calpe. Keep up the good work.
@Zaon90
@Zaon90 Жыл бұрын
That engine was indeed an italian one. To this day i drive my Jeep XJ 2.5TD from -98 and it has now 47.000 on it. 5 manual gearbox as they didnt come with automatic one. I love the car and cheerish it everyday. Use it on the farm and for fishing/hunting.
@poppyneese1811
@poppyneese1811 Жыл бұрын
I never had one, a PT Cruiser, but I always thought they looked like a London Taxi, a couple we went to Church with bought one and we went out to eat with them, we were in Love with the Chrysler, the interior lights dimmed slowly and we just thought compared to our Dodge Minivan it was class! Looking back when I rarely see one I think, my taste have improved greatly!!!
@peterdoyle1994
@peterdoyle1994 Жыл бұрын
Incredible apprenticeship journey. It is no wonder you know a great deal about cars. Thanks for sharing these memories.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s been a long road
@jasbo7288
@jasbo7288 Жыл бұрын
Great video matt as usual, I too had the yank buzz around the turn of the century myself so bought my kid dream car 1984 Pontiac Trans am 5.0 ltr in black and subsequently a Brand New 1999 S reg Chrysler neon 3 speed auto and then another 2002 neon r/t 5 speed manual in black with 5 CD auto changer..ahhh them were the days.. 😁
@Dangallivan85
@Dangallivan85 Жыл бұрын
Village in Yorkshire....there is a Poppleton on the way to York via Harrogate, or there's a Pocklington on the A64 on the way to Scarborough.
@Maurice5wright
@Maurice5wright Жыл бұрын
Running a business is very hard work and I enjoyed watching that.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@benjammin1212
@benjammin1212 Жыл бұрын
car prices here in spain are absolutely crazy,, wish you were still here, it would be nice to find a dealer you can actually trust..i like many others have been ripped off,
@bullcompost
@bullcompost Жыл бұрын
0:55 "...I had a Chrysler PT Cruiser, don't laugh..." You cracked me up! Not because of the PT, but because you asked not to laugh, like there was any chance. After all, at the time I didn't know there was also a Multipla, which makes the PT look like the trendiest car ever! We sill love you, nevertheless. Not many people are as naturally talented, genuine and dedicated as you. You deserve all the success you had, much more to come and more on top of that! Take care and keep shining!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bullcompost
@bullcompost Жыл бұрын
Credit where due.
@TVSOUNDSYSTEM
@TVSOUNDSYSTEM Жыл бұрын
If the saying "PUT IN THE WORKS" was a content video...........THIS IS IT!! I've said it before. I have no desire to sell cars but I do follow you just for the inspiration of "PUTTING IN THE WORK"
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
I don’t think there’s such a thing as an overnight success. I’ve been doing this for 15 years
@guy4469
@guy4469 Жыл бұрын
Mat i bought walkmans with head phones in a packet from woolworths in manchester in 1988 £9,99 then i took them to greece and sold them for £35 ,loads every beach or Hotel I kept coming home to buy more .Suit case ,s full some weekends .
@Darny1able
@Darny1able Жыл бұрын
I've got the same spec mk 4 golf tdi on 03 plate Had since 2016 paid £1500 250k on clock everything works 😀 Fast car
@Daily.DriverUK
@Daily.DriverUK 10 ай бұрын
Love these videos it’s like chatting with a friend about cars. Finally a place for all car bores to unite 👏 😂
@goldenthang
@goldenthang Жыл бұрын
I don’t watching many KZbin videos from one account as much as yours! Great videos !
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@charlesmorgan8440
@charlesmorgan8440 Жыл бұрын
The 2.5 is from VM Motori. i think also used as the first diesel in the Range Rover Classic. Pretty rattly and un-refined. Losing £100 is quite a cheap lesson! I was looking at Grand Cherokees as my Dartmoor car, but in the end, and actually today, bought a 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS. Getting it delivered next week, couldn't face 200 motorway miles in it, I'm officially a wimp...Nice fun video, and gosh, brings back so many familiar place names from when the family lived in Gibraltar.
@nomdeplume798
@nomdeplume798 Жыл бұрын
VM Motori were also known for making the engines for stacker trucks and one of the generations of Black cabs for LTI so they should be used to prolonged running.
@jan-hendrikbussmann4644
@jan-hendrikbussmann4644 Жыл бұрын
A Grand Cherokee 2.5 Diesel reminds me a bit of the second generation Range Rover with the 136 hp BMW Diesel. Now, with power inflation, image someone proposing a sub-200-hp engine for such a large car today.
@LoftechUK
@LoftechUK Жыл бұрын
The beauty of apple and keeping your photos. Brilliant great history
@loathecliff9364
@loathecliff9364 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Matt. Boy did you do well! The easy days in Spain. Long gone now.
@2spoons
@2spoons Жыл бұрын
I remember woking for a car magazine company at the time of the Chrysler PT Cruiser but we reviewed the PT Bruiser x3 wheels and a hell of fun test driving it!!
@jeremywentworth1833
@jeremywentworth1833 Жыл бұрын
My mum had a W reg 9.3 2.0T which she bought at 18 months oldish from local Saab dealer Robert Bowetts Saab, she also loved mum sadly passed away when the car was 4 years old or so , I kept it around 8 years,.I only ever used it from May to October , I only sold as I thought well my mum wasn't sentimental so then sold it, I've had another 2 since.
@bruciebraveheart6199
@bruciebraveheart6199 Жыл бұрын
I had the same colour of SLK, and that brings back memories of painting the flaky interior!.
@allanshelley9409
@allanshelley9409 7 ай бұрын
As always just brilliant “ Matt your just magic , your work ethics are brilliant ok 👍👍👍👍from an old guy who loves cars “ happy days 😊
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos 7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mickyJJ100
@mickyJJ100 Жыл бұрын
Great video,you forgot to mention the meaning of pajero in spanish , always brings a smile when your passing one on a uk motorway
@pedrooo5055
@pedrooo5055 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so nice! I came across your channel some time ago and i am really pleased with the quality of the content that i am watching! I am really interested in this part of your career, as i myself enjoy the good old times...
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jenny80myles
@jenny80myles Жыл бұрын
Matt, your memory is excellent!
@livingthedreambuildingthedream
@livingthedreambuildingthedream 5 ай бұрын
Awesome!!! Now that’s what I call living the dream.
@kevinsalisbury9722
@kevinsalisbury9722 Жыл бұрын
Nether or upper Poppleton, York, I'm from York and now do work around your old stomping ground . Fuengirola, Los Boliches,mijas,and use the scrappers around malaga to keep my 2 berlingos roadworthy.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Ah very good
@manuelaranda2643
@manuelaranda2643 Жыл бұрын
Hey I just watched your episode where you walk through your dealerships inventory, including inside and your outside inventory & you were talking about how you wanted to make all of these lofty plans to renovate your shop. I have to agree with you, I was surprised to see the state of your business exterior and interior. Especially considering the very high standard you have with the vehicles you bring from near car death to life again with a mind to save the car a trip to the scrap yard and pay it some attention, giving it another chance to run. And you do so with almost the same care and intent that a parent would give to a problem child who also just needs some TLC. Keeping that single most identifying trait that your program niche is based around, one would be confused to see the space in which that same individual chooses to present those quality vehicles. Your lofty plans sound to be in a future that is probably NOT happening next year. In the mean time, the space seems to be manageable and not terribly large. Clear a work space and DYI and plan with a couple of good friends a week or two and strip away the old paint and put some of your same vision you give the cars you take in and give a second chance and do so with your building that shows off your investments. It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to spruce up the relatively small garage space you have. You should feel good about the space you show off your inventory and passerby’s might take a second look at your inventory and be able to visualize a more accurate opinion of the kind of business you have and more importantly, if the old saying is true, that we’re all products of our environment. Then one might be getting the signal completely wrong based on those first impressions. It makes sense, i mean, what is the first thing you or I want to do to even begin the process of turning around the unloved car? Get it a wash, refurbishing dents, corrosion and full clean up inside. Then what a difference it makes! The same idea must start with the shop you select to show your good intentioned efforts to bring your community some of the villages most cared for and above average used car offerings. If you don’t have time to DYI, get a couple of professional painters in to knock out the job quickly, a little paint goes a long way. I think it should be a neutral color, maybe 2 color tones. The lower part but up 3 quarters of the wall of whole building a grey color and then the rest a stark crisp white. Paint the inside all white, then gut the ceiling removing all of those horrible panels and florescent lighting. Get a real sheet rooked ceiling fitted and have pre cut holes for canned reassessed lighting installed, and many of them spaced neatly 2 or 3 feet from one another. Have a tradesman come in and paint the cement floor a with sealant in a light grey color or get the floors replaced in simulated wood panel to wood panel appropriately colored or ceramic floor covering. Then toss out those ugly fake trees you have in place for decoration and get yourself over to a plant nursery and purchase 4 large ceramic and eye pleasing pots and place 2 inside and 2 out side the building. For the interior get a fig tree or ficus or similar, they do good with indirect med light. Or buy fake but very good fake. Though real is the best. And you might find this is something you enjoy looking after. Your outside plants should be hearty and one that does well with the weather conditions you have, a topiary tree 🌳 usually in round forms. That are in 3 or 4 tiers of manicured round shapes that get smaller as it rises. They look great on the out side if placed within good eye view of the public. Installing outside indirect lighting to the building that reflects on the new facade paint will have great curb appeal. It looks like you have a nice partial iron enclosure around the shop, go in and repaint all of the iron planks and fencing a matte or glossy black. Enhance and compliment the buildings around you. Think of Paris, when you look at some of the outside facades, none particularly large but the what the owner does have, they make it look like a million dollars with color, texture and lighting and then the next neighbor does the same and so on. Then you have an area known as a beautiful and kept area. Remember, keep it simple and make big splashes with a few big stand outs, ie potted trees, interior and exterior lighting and then let all of the wonderful and good quality cars you offer in the space tell the rest of the story! Then in 10 years or so or sooner, the option to buy and fully renovate the place comes into play, at least in the meantime, you will have had a nice place that served a good purpose for your gradual climb up the success and esthetic ladder..
@isell7547
@isell7547 11 ай бұрын
Spoken like a true second hand car dealer! Very funny ,keep em coming
@billymills1370
@billymills1370 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt great video as always, could you do a video on all of the cars you’ve had as your own personal cars. Why you bought them, what you liked, did you make money etc. thanks Billy.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Good idea
@rebel4721
@rebel4721 Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos Would also love this
@David-bl1bt
@David-bl1bt Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your blast from the past. We have a place in el Rosario, costa bella so I related to all the places that you mentioned. You didn't come across a green Saab 9000, green, lhd by any chance? I used to park it by the petrol station at the plaza major in Malaga then jump the train to the airport to fly to the UK. Saved me a fortune in airport parking fees, but sadly it wasn't there when I returned from a uk trip back in 2012, never to be seen again. It was an ex dutch diplomats car, had only done 34kmiles. Lhd cars were worth buttons in the UK back then so I picked it up for £750! I Drove it over to Costa del sol towing a trailer full of belongings. As you mentioned, I got away with no mot as the police didn't bother back then. As you say, somple, happy days!
@GoliathAngelus
@GoliathAngelus Жыл бұрын
Just a little color difference on the Opel Astra. Loved the Mitsubishi I was in Barcelona last Christmas and found out that every car has some or more dents on almost every panel. Selling cars there will be a challenge not only because of parking problems. Also, public transportation is very cheap and almost everyone owns a motorbike or scooter We had a nice time in Barcelona but don t go there at Christmas time and expect Christmas joy
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
The standards are much lower there
@GoliathAngelus
@GoliathAngelus Жыл бұрын
@@HighPeakAutos I have noticed it. Life is on the easy side
@dotherightthingbro
@dotherightthingbro Жыл бұрын
Ahh the memories. My parents used to live in that area, Torrequbrada and I’m certain the time share reps used to drive around in Smart cars.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
I went to school in Torrequebrada
@paulsheehan2998
@paulsheehan2998 Жыл бұрын
My Mum lived close to Mijas around the same time. I recognise some of the places in the photos
@rjhandley556
@rjhandley556 Жыл бұрын
That 306 convertible is lovely
@lawriebrice1103
@lawriebrice1103 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video. I have lived in Marbella for 20 years and have bought a few cars in that time. It's an absolute minefield even when dealing with main dealers. Once bought a german import from a guy on the Marbella strip. Had to give him 25% up front. Cat that arrived wasn't the one we had agreed on and refusal to return cash so had to do the deal. Such is life.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s tricky. I once bought a car with so many fines attached to it, it cost me the same price as the car to pay it all off. You don’t realise how easy the uk system is
@markbradford4569
@markbradford4569 Жыл бұрын
I’ve gone back to these type of days, it’s much more fun and next to nothing in overheads. Don’t buy work and always take the profit regardless.
@robincook3367
@robincook3367 Жыл бұрын
Diesel engine in the Jeep - I believe were made by VM, who indeed are an Italian company. At one point they were owned by Fiat, may still be part of the Stellantis conglomerate. Their engines have been widely used, including in the Rover SD1 and 800 diesels, and the LDV/SAIC Maxus vans.
@antoniocrawley
@antoniocrawley Жыл бұрын
Very interesting, as someone who moved here 2 years ago a place you will know ( Arroyo de la miel ) I was shocked at the prices of second hand cars 'very high' an all with more then 150,000 miles , at the minute all irrelevant because still there is no agreement on a license exchange leaving thousands unable to drive, great content as always
@danecowan678
@danecowan678 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, feature length!! I thought this video was being uploaded to the course i must have looked about 3 times and was getting frustrated as to why I couldn’t find it 😂 Cant wait to watch the rest of this, I’m only 5 minutes in what a treat 😂👍🏼
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks!
@commuterbranchline8132
@commuterbranchline8132 Жыл бұрын
A fantastic walk down memory lane, thanks for sharing.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@easy4x4
@easy4x4 Жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to hearing about your sales in Spain. I live near Barcelona after many years of bad buys; AVOID JAGUARS that haven't depreciated, last year I bought and sold a FL2 and Pathfinder. I lost 500 on the FL2 and made about 800 on the Pathfinder. Now selling a mate's company Vitara 2009 for him for a commission. Gonna be less stressful selling someone else's car. How did you sort the insurance in the beginning? Using your tips and my experience selling cars in Spain, I'm going to upload a video to my channel about how I sell it and giving general basic advice. 😀
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
That’s interesting! Do you have a website or Instagram?
@rouman7
@rouman7 Жыл бұрын
Good cars. I had a Peugeot coupe 3 litre , Audi tt 225 .. and second hand cars in Spain are well expensive .. I bought cars from uk and drove them Over and had plates changed still cheaper than buying second hand there ..( almeria )..
@louier9033
@louier9033 Жыл бұрын
That Eclipse looked great, never seen one before.
@JoeBaron-o5s
@JoeBaron-o5s Жыл бұрын
Nice orchid in the back ground!
@kevincroft9848
@kevincroft9848 Жыл бұрын
Matt I really liked your all our yesterday's video what an insight to your personality and hard working attitude . Iam voting you the North West best car dealership you really desire the title .I wish you every success in your business in the Future I tell everyone about your business You are my favourite car dealer down to earth and no messing sort of guy. With tones of experience Kevin from sunny 😊 Radclffe by the river Irwell 😊
@ArtDecoArtNouveau
@ArtDecoArtNouveau Жыл бұрын
I lived in Mijas Golf (Av. Suiza to be precise) from 2002 to 2009 so know that car wash!
@MHerbert1993
@MHerbert1993 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the video on how you started your car buying and selling. As always with great humour. Its a shame you said your losing interest in cars. also nice to hear about you and your family.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@DaniHM19294
@DaniHM19294 Жыл бұрын
Seeing my area Carvajal en your videos never gets old😂
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Stones throw from me 😉
@juliamaitland7160
@juliamaitland7160 Жыл бұрын
I have always loved the retro look of the PTCruisers. It was such a pity the innards didn't really live up to its appearance
@2HeadedEagle
@2HeadedEagle Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, would you consider covering a video about ML350/320 w164 model? I really enjoy your videos and they are very informative and straight to the point 👌🏽
@AlexSmith-de2le
@AlexSmith-de2le Жыл бұрын
Memory Lane that was Matt. I either owned or wanted to own most of those cars, TT needed two exhausts - mine was a 2003/04 (I think) model 3.2l one - sounded great
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
I love the TT. Every generation
@vincehenry9126
@vincehenry9126 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt , the memory lane video was a master piece one of your best for sure, great stories and cracking cars more of that please 👌
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@intrepidbun5002
@intrepidbun5002 Жыл бұрын
Onwards and upwards Matt, love the videos mate, more power to you 👍
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Jackthesmilingblack
@Jackthesmilingblack Жыл бұрын
After teens spent ducking and diving, wheeling and dealing in Spain, you must sometimes feel you are washed up on the beach with the flotsam and jetsam of the stream of life. It's the people you meet in UK that really get you down. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
You get caught in the trap in the UK. You’re a hamster on a wheel here
@guy4469
@guy4469 11 ай бұрын
i think you should doo one have i ever been stung and made a bad purchase please matt.
@markjones5230
@markjones5230 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Matt, Really enjoyed that.
@philryan7254
@philryan7254 Жыл бұрын
Good morning matt ,it's nice too get your back story on how you started in the car business. Cheers Phil form Newark
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@joe_wales
@joe_wales 7 күн бұрын
That’s mental I lived in that street 23:41! Small world
@stevec1097
@stevec1097 Жыл бұрын
Happy times, I used to spend a bit of time at a relatives’ place in Benissa back in 2005 and absolutely loved it, especially Moraira and even Benidorm is nice once you look past the chips and lager 😂 You did a great job there which set you up for where you are now!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes it has its pros
@noahjgladwell
@noahjgladwell Жыл бұрын
I'm from Wymondham, Norwich. Great job on the pronunciation, most don't manage it!!!!
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@SuperFredc
@SuperFredc Жыл бұрын
You remembered the number plate on the Disco 3 and others commenting how sad is that. Made me chuckle a little because I was going to comment on the Mitsubishi number plate saying I had a S type Jag with the plate PG51 EHC. Only the last letter different. Now I have commented!! The sadness exists in us all I guess.............
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Hahaha it’s strange isn’t it. I’m a bit like rain man with Reg plates
@channelbree
@channelbree Жыл бұрын
My folks live in the Balearics, they been through a few bangers that would fetch a cracking motor here.
@donlaight5943
@donlaight5943 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, great video, looking at the photos beyond the cars looks like Sierrazuela out the back of Fuengirola. I spend my working day driving all over CDS and sometimes beyond. I’m looking around for a Spanish car atm to replace my long serving Rover, it’s getting tired now🤣🤣🤣 the prices are horrendous and even then no guarantee it’s ok, not a lot available in the expat market which is generally the more reliable source. Enjoyed the vid, keep up the good work👍🏻😎
@chrischadwick3079
@chrischadwick3079 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that Mat being a sad car nut.Thanks for posting.
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@bobrock704
@bobrock704 Жыл бұрын
Weird thing is, in Holland I found one, 2007 3.0 TDI 277.000 km's 6.999,- and a 2008 3.0 TDI with 242.000 km's for 8950,- Cars at the other end of the pond are a lot cheaper
@richardallsop5039
@richardallsop5039 Жыл бұрын
Hello Again, I had watched this vlog before but maybe not all the way, pleased I spent the time catching up. Question - what did you study at college while you were in Spain ? Regards, RichardA.
@ollycollie
@ollycollie 19 күн бұрын
Great video, many fascinating tales.
@ek9107
@ek9107 Жыл бұрын
this is gold. and yes I might be a guy in his early thirties watching this as my friday evening program :D
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks!
@mib150
@mib150 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, we have a place in Spain and have bought a second hand car a few years back. The prices are eye-watering! A 2006 1.8 petrol Zafira with 120,000 kms bought in 2019 for €4500, I'm guessing the same in UK would've been £1500 max?
@HighPeakAutos
@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын
Yeah I always say they’re about 20% higher but that’s not true. They’re double or triple uk prices mostly
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