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.😊

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@sporturaman]

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

[@johnmclean1046]

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

[@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

[@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........

[@stevelongden7368]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@drevo50]

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

[@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.

[@vikinginspace4881]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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. 😮

[@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!!

[@jonford6119]

Have to say, that was a laugh out loud moment when I saw the state of the inside. Absolutely minging.

[@jonford6119]

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

[@kessiskus]

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

[@richardgill9484]

You must have had a very sheltered life not to recognise a bike inner tube😂although you probably had your own cycle mechanic as a lad😎Having said that, you’re a braver chap than me to get into that car without a hazmat suit on!!!!😂😂

[@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!😮

[@damianfuller74]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Akira42]

Just wanted to say that "That was a big fly, wasn't it?" and "Are yer chafing, dear?" split my sides 🤣

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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 👍

[@monikacorgi]

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

[@justinbuckley]

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

[@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 .

[@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 !

[@andrewpreston4127]

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

[@davidwood4271]

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

[@davidmiddleton3660]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@pitecusH]

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

[@lappylukecomputers4505]

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

[@HristosTrUK]

Sometimes the accumulated dirt acts as a protecting film against premature wear and tear. 😂

[@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

[@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.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@danozism]

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

[@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.

[@stanelder9995]

If they keep their car like that I’d hate to see inside their house 😂. The black item in the rear left door bin was a cycle inner tube.

[@r7coo]

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

[@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.

[@kylewhisman]

A Wang ding or a happy clapper tire😂 I almost spit out my coffee laughing

[@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.

[@markarnold8160]

I'm surprised that you don't keep a 'can of hope' for both types of fuel Matt. Plenty of times that I've bought an old car and it's running on air.

[@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 !! 👍🏼🏅🏅⭐️⭐️

[@MrLurchsThings]

These were sold in Australia as the Holden Captiva. They ended up with a less than ideal nickname.

[@robinjones6999]

It towed a horse box for Felicity's pony

[@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 👍😁

[@kondjanegongo796]

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

[@panz3r696]

I heard they were all round crap cars 😕

[@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

[@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)

[@bluntly_honest]

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

[@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 👍

[@josejoseph3833]

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

[@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.

[@MrSparklespring]

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

[@jamesedwards3076]

The interior in your Range Rover ❤‍🔥

[@tommyreeves4038]

Looking forward to watching this one!

[@neilmccaughan5149]

Launch programme of "Kim and Aggie Buy Cars"?

[@Eddie_Murphy1965]

Well that was quite a transformation, good job! BTW, no one says 'snazzy' anymore.

[@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.

[@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. 👍

[@brickus1249]

Here in Australia they are known as a Holden Captiva. They are about as popular as facial warts. 😁

[@thebeardedcartrader]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@dmc9487]

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

[@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!

[@jlmfoy365]

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

[@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 !!!)

[@PjFielding]

Holden Captiva 5 in Australia and New Zealand, the captiva's nickname is Craptiva...

[@fraserkerr7984]

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

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Before and after, superb result!

[@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

[@gpierre90]

Hi Matt, great video and as I would say in French Dieu du Ciel" what kind of people does that to their car? "Tu Pleasent j'espere" I will never want to get in a car that dirty, also seemed as though they carried hay stacks inside the car rather than the boot, At least it cleaned up nice.

[@Shutityou]

A mate of mine had an ancients fabia and when I put a wet vac on the back seats he was stunned to find they were green! He had that car for years and didn’t know what colour the seats were.

[@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!

[@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.

[@5ebra1]

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