I BOUGHT A CHEAP VAUXHALL ANTARA FOR £1,750!

[@davocc2405]

OK everyone we need to gang up on Matt and force him to film the bit where he hands these things over to the valeters... We must pay for our entertainment here by acknowledging that poor man's pain and misery. Plus he's not a valeter, he's a Goddam magician.

[@davidperry3531]

Agree - that would be great but maybe he/she doesn't want to appear on camera.

[@matthewlewis2072]

Absolutely, the inside life of a valeter

[@davocc2405]

@@matthewlewis2072 there are some channels like that with how they do it - it's a really skilled job to do it quickly, hard work too. Thameside should film one doing one of Matt's grubbymobiles

[@josephmifsud8261]

They may be safe, as a hazmat visor can protect their identity

[@geoffnoyes520]

He wears a false beard and dark glasses.😊

[@johnmclean1046]

I’ve never seen anyone so excited about 4 matching tyres

[@sporturaman]

Entertainment guaranteed. The quick look over to the "regal" Rangie was pure Partridge along with "flaccid" grey. Excellent stuff.

[@h005mza]

Can’t we agree that whenever he uploads a new video it just makes our day 😊

[@djwarren5081]

Not sure I'd go that far, although I did turn England football game off to watch it.

[@stevelongden7368]

You should be giving the valeteers a BIG tip, that is a remarkable transformation

[@dimuthujayawardana61]

As a single father and car owner, I will say that it is possible to have a clean house, clean car AND have kids. Discipline and respect start at home.

[@williamfence566]

The owners could have done a £70 valet and probably got another £250 in P/X . Madness.

[@danr1920]

Do it themselves for a few pounds in supplies and save/make even more.

[@DarkAngel-oq5ox]

If they let it get in that condition in the first place, then you've got no chance in them paying £70 to get it cleaned!

[@robloxfan4271]

ikr? still, their loss

[@colinjones2505]

@@DarkAngel-oq5ox question barking at me. If they care so little....not at all in fact,....how the hell was it driven?

[@DarkAngel-oq5ox]

@@colinjones2505 good question lol

[@mrnathan9216]

Ive always thought that used car salespeople where a little bit greedy. After watching these videos and the grief of sorting stuff out and going back and forth various trades, i take back my previous misconception that ALL used car sales people were a bit dodgy. Well done for paying attention to the details, makes all the difference 🙌

[@alanwayte432]

Unfortunately Matt is the exception, he seems to work on basis of trying to avoid hassle and further problems by selling properly prepared cars, if we had not just bought a Holiday home car for families including dogs beach use 2009 Jaguar X Type 4x4 , this would have been ideal and great value at 4K

[@blitzsah]

Most of them don’t do any of this work… they valet a car and sell it on

[@robstaples6649]

Wife probably thinks I've lost the plot, but I'm chuckling away watching this. Thanks Matt, great video as always and a bargain for someone looking for a 1/2 decent winter hack.

[@arthurtwoshedsjackson6266]

He is quite humorous

[@arthurdardalis]

How the hell can any sane person drive a car in that condition? The cleanliness in a car is a sign of the owner…

[@burntcrumpets5616]

I know someone with a Freelander 2 in an even worse state. It's a total biohazard. The owner is a shoddy farmer!

[@reececollison5101]

My sister works with horses on a farm and with the amount of filthy muddy stuff she has to carry around, I understand why she doesn’t clean it often (or ever), it’s a constant losing battle. My cars immaculate I can’t stand dirt, but in the farming line of work, I understand why it’s easier not to bother. That doesn’t excuse trading it in like that though

[@martinryan5069]

Well said

[@garyhockaday8022]

Carry a German Shepard . You could valet , the car daily . You will still find dog hair ..

[@davidperry3531]

We have a Labrador guide dogs in training but always clean the car regularly - it's just something that has to be done - no excuses.@@garyhockaday8022

[@Rossbott1964]

Having owned and driven around in many skips on wheels over the years 😀 I’d happily have this car as a daily driver ! A pretty amazing transformation from the barnyard look to the present! So again we’ll done Matt on the final presentation….your collection of blue Peter badges are growing at a fairly rapid pace 😂

[@graemewardhaugh1260]

Another extremely entertaining video........

[@Macca5]

My mate owns Tog 24 and they are a great company based in Yorkshire. He supplied over 100 Coats to the homeless in Manchester to keep them warm and dry. He is a superb guy with strong brand ethics just like you !! 👍🏼🏅🏅⭐️⭐️

[@carloscastano2454]

I had a Chevrolet Captiva (got it brand new) year 2012 with the 2.5 lt. engine and automatic transmission. Sold it in 2022 with very low mileage. I only got one minor issue with an oxigen sensor (replaced) and a battery. Other than that , gave it the routine maintenance and never gave any troubles at all. My opinion (personally) a fine car.

[@NGMonocrom]

I made the mistake of watching this video while eating my dinner. So dirty!! _Get the hose! No, the fire hose._ On the bright side, she cleaned up very well, and those shades legit look good on you, Matt.

[@reececollison5101]

I had a sneaky feeling this would clean up well. Just a lot of surface grime rather than damage, you could tell the previous owner had actually looked after it. My sister works on a farm with horses and the amount of dirt that gets in there, I do understand why you’re fighting a losing battle keeping it clean. So in that line of work it’s just easier not to bother

[@davidperry3531]

Still no excuse....

[@fasthracing]

Some people treat cars as a vehicle nothing more nothing less.@@davidperry3531

[@Ballterra]

@@davidperry3531 Exactly my Ex had horses but we still managed to keep our cars clean . This car is just disgraceful full stop.

[@reececollison5101]

@@davidperry3531 no excuse to trade in a car like that granted, but with the amount of muddy stuff hauled around, merely an hour after cleaning it it looks like it did before. I hate being messy and I wouldn’t keep my car like that, but I understand when you just need a tool to do a job that you can rough up a bit

[@bobbydwheelhouse]

On a bad week when a horse feed bag splits, it’s muddy and you’ve got 3 kids in the back. A car can go from immaculate to destroyed and exceptionally smelly.

[@StevenBrown-qu2yl]

I once did an appraisal on a Volvo 765 GLE, couldn’t see much as it was covered in mud. I jumped in and noticed I was sharing the space with two sheep! I love a dirty car, so rewarding to see the transition

[@vikinginspace4881]

I find this channel very comforting and satisyfying to watch. Bravo

[@andrewg9236]

Owned a 2009 se Antara , drove ok , towed the caravan very well actually, self leveling rear shocks. But it was very thirsty 19 mpg average. 😮

[@drevo50]

Amazed how well this cleaned up. Should last a good few more years.

[@ged3680]

Good evening Matt, what a transformation. The seat guy did a great job as well as the car valet company. Hope it sells fast. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

[@stu2355]

Another great video Matt always enjoy watching these and not a massive overspend!!. I have a 2007 Chevrolet Captiva version of this 3.2 v6 with 288k km on it.

[@thatpeskyswan]

I'm amazed a modern mundane Chevy made it over 100k km!!

[@simonbailey2151]

Timely video, I was just looking at one of these. I have the same drivetrain in a Chevrolet Orlando and (touch wood) it’s been great as it clicks over 240,000km The engine is a different unit to the more common 2.0 GM diesel that you see in the Insignia I think, although it has the same output. Best of luck with the sale.

[@kipper841]

Great video Matt I don’t like Vauxhalls but it looked ok tbh when you had fettled it! Laughed out loud when you said you had to give your clothes a good wash.

[@marksenior9220]

Had a 63 plate Antara 4x4 Nav +. Kept it for 6 months. Terrible drive, terrible fuel consumption and just horrible. Top info screen wound me up as well. Didn’t loose cash on it but lessons learned!

[@damianfuller74]

That wonder grip glue....strong stuff eh! That transit never seems to move!! Great video as always. Cheers.

[@kessiskus]

You know its a good day when theres a upload on High Peak Autos yt channel

[@justinbuckley]

Mad that a Vauxhall is one of the better cheap cars you've shown us! Great video as always

[@Jackster4505]

Brilliant throw away line, "We don't have a spare tyre but we have more hay" lol, choked on my coffee. About time you started carrying around a set of coveralls Matt....this was nearly that day they were needed, but the day is coming? keep on going....fantastic entertainment.

[@ShalomBrother]

I saw you this morning on the A34 between congleton and Alderney edge, sounds really sad but I’m always looking out for nice numberplates when I’m down that end and recognised your plate on the white ranger over 😂

[@mikenewbold1699]

it is extremely sad that is

[@ShalomBrother]

@@mikenewbold1699it really is 🤣 it’s 1 of the most affluent parts of the uk, so some of the plates you see are worth more than my house!

[@mikenewbold1699]

why do you care about money so much?@@ShalomBrother

[@ShalomBrother]

@@mikenewbold1699 pretty sure I said it’s the nice number-plates I’m interested in

[@adzy166]

The GG L322 looking lovely in that car park sun light. Nice to see it’s being kept clean - as if you wouldn’t !

[@davebethell1]

I can't understand some people. I always like to have a clean car, it's basic hygiene really. My cousin calls it 'kiddy clag'. A great term, which I'm happy for you to adopt in your videos for a certain condition of car.

[@MrMArsenal]

I'm a simple man...I see a HIGHPEAK video, I watch it!

[@colincleary8669]

Nice one matt that has scrubbed up well and with that mileage and service history I don't think you'll have a problem selling it at that price another one saved matt and you've not massively overspent 😉another great video 👍

[@benfinesilver2250]

You always make hay whilst the sun shines! I don’t know why, but your uploads are strangely compelling to watch. I somehow think it’s related to your honest reactions and really saying what’s on your mind (like Carl Pilkington, but well spoken in some way!) . I’m watching a reality TV where man meets machine, staring a polite and non confrontational male Kim Woodburn disgusted by dirty cars and fixing them up for someone else to enjoy 😂

[@ComeJesusChrist]

Car dealer casually not recognising bicycle inner tube, but is delighted about the chaffing cream!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I’m not a cyclist

[@ComeJesusChrist]

@@HighPeakAutos I know, Matt, why would we be? Great comments about the owners again, keep up the good work! The subtle humour in your videos brighten our days! I loved how you slaughtered the big auto Citroen in another video!

[@andrewpreston4127]

That looks like Chessie Wotsits beside the driver's seat. I love them. Previous owner obv. a person of considerable taste.

[@rhysparker6504]

My first car was a Chevette and I’ve never had any desire to own a Vauxhall since! I was once given a Buick somethingorother as a rental in the States…and immediately asked to swap it as it was just a rebadged Mokka 🤮. That said…£4k for a relatively low mileage 4x4 will suit someone I’m sure. Another great transformation & entertaining as always 👍

[@jonford6119]

The 'liquorice' is just a bicycle inner tube. About the lest offensive of the detritus you found in there.

[@fraserkerr7984]

I own a 2012 Astra. Only spent about £500 in parts over 6 years, excellent value for money! Good fuel economy and reliability.

[@KevinJones-ye3vw]

Matt i been watching your videos for ages now, & i really do enjoy them . I am so glad that in this one you did not have to say " I massively overspent again " . Keep the great videos coming . Looking forward to the next one .

[@darrenattenborough9848]

Love your videos matt you come across as such a genuine guy amongst a lot of rogue dealers ive bought a couple of lemons in my time love the variety of motors you buy and the transformations

[@pitecusH]

9:20 that's probably a bicycle inner tube. explains the credit card multitool and in some fashion, the chafing cream

[@leestockton9367]

TOG24: Half decent outdoor equipment brand (typically skiing), the equivalent of Berghaus; but if you want absolute quality there can be only one and that's Arc'teryx (clothing), Osprey (packs)

[@DulceSeeker]

The fact it has chain does not mean it does not have to be changed. It only says that if you keep on top of your regular oil changes and sometimes after long intervals you check if your chain is not stretched further than it suppose to (it rattles) it is ok. Quite a few cars have chain and still chain goes kaboom...Peugeot RCZ being one of them because size of that chain is same as in BMX bike...

[@danecowan678]

I don’t think anyone knows about that more than Matt, he’s had to do plenty of them. I’d rather have a belt tbh, they’re easier and cheaper to replace in most cases, and once that job is done you’re good for another 80-100k usually, you know where you stand

[@IGee88]

@@danecowan678 One belt to do 80-100k? That's a lot of faith right there....

[@danecowan678]

@@IGee88 a lot of manufacturers suggest their cars can do that. My own car is due every 150,000 miles or 5 years, some JLR engines are 105,000 as are some Volvos. I’d say 80-100k no problem 🤷🏼 or 5-6 years

[@tonyinit8488]

Love this channel but whenever im buying a newer car i try to haggle as you do. I always say but look at the way ive maintained my car, carpet, seats etc nice and clean and all they do is look out the window and say "yeah but this car value book thingy says its only worth so much"..... my point is cleaning it up makes no difference in my experience. Spending 100 quid on a valet would be a waste of time and add sod all to the value - unless you sell it privately. Again this channel is really good, i love the before and after .... 👍 cheers Matt (edit : yes this antara is rank and i dont condone that !!!)

[@xxxlutz002]

Would love to See a First Generation Kia Ceed🎉

[@SquidgyPixel]

The 3 or 5 door? I had a 1st gen Pro'ceed Diesel (3 door) from May 2017 to August 2023 and it was a very comfortable cruiser.

[@ComeJesusChrist]

That was always going to be an easy job, very satisfying. I don’t like Vauxhalls and large manual SUV-type vehicles, but that model looks like a decent family car.

[@clivesurrell1876]

The state of this car took my mind back to my first car. Previously owned by a farmer. Boot half full of straw and filthy dirty everywhere. Trade sale from a llocal car sales pitch for the princely sum of £500. That was in 1981. It was a 1976 Ford Cortina mk3 2.0 GT. I did 20 thousand miles in the year I owned it, then failed its MOT miserably because of the quantities of rust, so sold it on to someone who wanted it for spares. Thanks for the memories!

[@darrenwilson8042]

Absolute farm inside that car. Not as bad as some of the mould traps you've had Matt - they are bio-hazards by comparison - this Antara is just a bit ..... errr.... farmy. To go all George Formby - its turned out nice again

[@peegee9931]

I'm going to bed now after watching another very entertaining video. My main concern is whether I wake up in the middle of the night picturing where the anti chafing cream has been used!😮

[@AUCHTERMUCHTYZZ]

Ford Freda is the Bongo equivalent Matt , also TOG 24 founded in 1958 in West Yorkshire made kit bags and football hits , branched to outdoor clothing which I buy a lot of , fantastic value for money!

[@MrSparklespring]

Great job, Matt! I really don't understand people who like to live in their own filth, it's disgusting indeed.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Great results Matt, decent car with years left in it.

[@davidwood4271]

Good video Matt cleaned up well better than the usual death traps you get 😅

[@r7coo]

Fantastic transformation looks better than when it left the factory, excellent work Matt!

[@davidarter9670]

Gee, you wouldn’t have thought something that awful cold come up that well. And, with a bit of work has become a car someone can drive happily for years. Great video, Matt. Well done.

[@0161pumaste]

Talk about turning a sow's ear into a silk purse!! well done matt, the car now looks great 🙂 love the videos mate, and i only live down the road in sunny reddish,lol.

[@josejoseph3833]

To be honest, I really enjoy watching your videos. ❤❤

[@gwengo4167]

Lol, no matter how much you love cars or your cars, as soon as you have kids, your car’s cleanliness is the last thing on your mind. Before I had kids, I used to spend my weekends detailing my car, now it would be lucky to get a drive through car wash ☺️

[@rjfb973]

I mean supermarkets these days like Tesco have car cleaners in the car park. £20 every 2/3 months and you can stay on top of it

[@davidperry3531]

Blame the kids for your laziness.

[@gwengo4167]

@@davidperry3531 😂 it’s having the time, unless I wash my car at 2am

[@tommyreeves4038]

Looking forward to watching this one!

[@R0n8urgundy]

8:13 I have 3 kids and keep my car clean. It’s called the hand car wash at Tesco while your doing the shopping, it’s not difficult.

[@jamesedwards3076]

The interior in your Range Rover ❤‍🔥

[@geebee6737]

I had 3 children bouncing around in our cars back in the day and now have 7 grandchildren and guess what ?.......my car has always been spotless , no need for a car getting into that state and I really don't want to imagine what their homes look like 🤣 Scrubbed up really well and shows people even older cars can look nice with a little TLC 👍 My 13 year old motor passes it's MOT every year without any advisories....too many out there driving vehicles they can't afford to run or maintain but these guys are your bread and butter 😁

[@richardhume2811]

I had a Chevy Captiva 2.2 from the same year. IMHO the car looked much better than the Antara but parts started to become an issue. Was a great tow car but quite thirsty.

[@kevincroft9848]

Nice one Matt from mutton to beef you scored 180 good arrows. Not a bad profit not to be sniffed at in these hard times . Kevin Well done

[@Plonker5000]

Somehow reminds me of back home. In Australia now but was back in that area back in the day , funny how I watch this stuff reminds me of home

[@deyon100]

Love these videos I’m looking forward to a used Ford focus ST video but all these are still quality your a top bloke 👍😁

[@ralphtuck8509]

Matt, my wife and I have 4 kids, there is absolutely no reason or excuses for having a car in this condition. I hope they’re horses or farm animals are kept in better condition!

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Before and after, superb result!

[@Brigitte.286]

I used to work in a car lot detailing ect & when a farm fresh beauty like this came in my boss would chuck an extra hundred at me. Extremely hard hrs & hrs labour. Lucky the flash back came from Matty

[@umy7]

These “I bought a cheap…” series are the best!

[@justinharvey1420]

Really enjoy your vids and always look forward to them…. Keep doing what your doing 🤷🏼‍♂️👌🏼

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@GMT439 I’m not saying you should buy it

[@DaveP668]

A colleague was one of the few people who bought one of those brand new about 10 years ago. It never did more than 30mpg regardless of the journey. It nearly killed him when the electronic handbrake stopped doing its job and the car careered down his driveway a few seconds after he'd been in the garage and closed the door. The bonus was the car was so badly damaged it was written off!

[@davidmiddleton3660]

You should start taking seat protectors with you...Brave!!

[@mdx_vr]

We had these in North America as the Saturn Vue (second gen) and the Chevy Captiva. Overall they seem to be good cars. Here they came with the a 2.2 i4, a 2.4 hybrid i4, a 3.0 v6, and a 3.5 v6 for the first gen. We never got the diesel here. They also came with a honda sourced 5-speed auto. The only engine change for the second gen was the addition of a 3.6 vvt v6. The Chevy version was mainly sold as a fleet vehicle. I feel that the design has held up pretty nice and doesn't look as old as it is.

[@bluntly_honest]

My friends mum used to have one of these. She used to use the kettle with boiling water to defrost the windscreen.

[@danozism]

We have the Holden Captiva in Australia. They're very popular here. Well, they were, until Holden wound up operations.

[@jlmfoy365]

Don't know about the sunglasses Matt but Tog 24 make bloody good clothing. Good video,car came out well.

[@nigelbryant5932]

That’s a clean , tidy car. Should sell well and very quickly

[@BDX55]

That liquorice thing, Matt, was a spare inner tube for a bike. Looks like they were a cyclist and transported farm animals as a side line!

[@petrirantavalli859]

I have to add that I pray that he was just joking because it takes a special kind of stupid people to not know what an inner tube of a bicycle looks like.

[@zarakdurrani7584]

​​@@petrirantavalli859or maybe he just never associated with peasants using inner tubes and went tubeless on his personal shredder, as all pros do.

[@5ebra1]

I’ve seen cleaner skips than the inside of that car. Great video again Matt.

[@dmc9487]

A superb job done on it. Refreshed & ready for it's new owner.

[@Josh_0579]

I've recently fancied a VW Caddy, and I never knew why. Now I do. It's because of the lovely one in the background of these videos 😂 (by the way, an excellent example of a tastefully modified car)

[@geerow8718]

Not surprised at the filth in some cars. Used to live by an infant/primary school. Every day when I walked past at opening or closing times, I couldn't help but notice the disgusting state of some parents cars - rubbish left to rot in footwells. I can only assume the kids where being acclimatised to the germs.

[@geetee7154]

Great review Matt, I have one of these a White Antara Diamond 2WD,the 4x4 does have quite high running costs, I call mine the "Antara Anonymous", try finding it in a supermarket car park full of white SUV'S 😊, A plus point being they are well specc'd, however the ride quality is abysmal, but as a family car the Antara Anonymous does it's job OK & are currently good value for money. 👍

[@bloodshark124_]

Love the videos man, keep them up 😊

[@jeeaaenlourens1434]

Great result on this one! Pretty straightforward going, I think there's soon a new owner for this, the mileage not too high and technically in pretty good shape.

[@frankey2356]

Well you got me there Matt. The first car that I never even heard of, or knew existed! Even the Ssanyong Tivoli I'd seen a few of knocking about. Not a bad looking motor to be fair. Cleaned up well too! I understand that in certain environments it's difficult to keep a car clean, but Jesus when you're trading it in, spend a few bob getting it clean, or a couple of hours yourself. I could never hand a car over in that state!

[@danecowan678]

I’m a horsey person and I’m in my car day in day out for work too. It can get pretty grubby on the inside with hay, horse poo, sand, stones etc. but it’s cleaned at least once a month, or when I’m taking passengers, and an hour later when it’s done it has that new car smell and looks brand new. For a 190k 7 year old Passat, use them to fulfil their purpose but also look after them. You might use a coffee mug 2-3 times per day without washing it ‘properly’ but you wouldn’t use it for 2-3 months without washing it!

[@davidperry3531]

I don't think this car had ever been cleaned and there is absolutely no excuse.

[@danecowan678]

@@davidperry3531 A clean car drives better than a dirty one

[@zzhughesd]

Mazda Bongo is a Ford Freda, had one blow up on Brighouse hill M62

[@andrewdickson157]

Another winner Matt - Awesome video

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks again!

[@johngunning2123]

I think this is what we in Australia call a Holden Captiva. They are cheap Korean-built cars but ideal as shopping trollies or for taking the kids to school. Not exactly the sort of car you would look at your reflection in the British Home Store front window and I can't imagine towing a caravan with one. It was in a disgusting state inside but the car detailer and the upholstery guy transformed it into what looks to be an honest runabout for someone. I imagine this would sell easily in the UK.

[@davek7256]

I never understand the argument that if you’ve got kids then it’s ok to have a car like a dust bin. Don’t feed the kids in the car or if you do make them clean it up after! Yes, I also have no kids 😂 Nerdy fact: Tog24 are an outdoor clothing retailer that used to design and make their clothes near me, in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. Sadly they now make the stuff abroad. Great video as always 👍🏻

[@peterg6677]

Brilliant transformation, you took a pig's ear and turned it into a silk purse and you've priced it pretty cheaply in my opinion, this will do someone a good service for a few good years

[@kondjanegongo796]

I dont know why i find it so funny when u mention dropping any car at the valet and running away

[@thebeardedcartrader]

Suprised you initially sat inside that Matt! Valeters did a great job 👍🏼

[@diverbob471]

Unfortunatley some of us can't ponce around all day in posh motors, we use them as work horses throwing tools and equipment or whatever to get the work done,

[@HighPeakAutos]

Ponce?

[@rogerb68]

Absolutely no excuses for getting a car in this state, sorry Matt for having to get in it but what a transformation and hopefully a well deserved decent profit..🤞👍

[@davidmiddleton3660]

Totally...no excuses...Slovenly

[@davidstenhouse5908]

I bet Thameside loved you for this one!

[@monikacorgi]

Hiii 👋 Watching your videos became a favourite part of my weekly routine. Happy monday!🥰🥰 A guinea pig drove this car 😂