I AM IN BIG TROUBLE - CAR PITCH UPDATE

[@gilliland1612]

Just to clarify that my wife is the proud owner of the Fiat 500l with the aircon issue. Lee went above & beyond getting this sorted for us. In addition to the multitude of jobs he did to get it ready for us at point of sale. It’s like Siberia in that Fiat now. I would highly recommend buying from The Car Pitch. In fact I’d be dubious buying from anywhere else in the future. We’ve been spoilt. 😅

[@carukchannel]

thanks Paul, that fiat has the coldest aircon I have been In 😂👍

[@scytheoflife1947]

Lucky man. I don't have the benefit of youtuber car salemen where i am in the UK. Rather ironically I got offered one of my mums friends old motors a Fiat 500 for again ironically 500 quid 😆😆😆 but not really a bit of me. Instead im suffering although do have a lead on a Fiesta 1.6 zetec s with 71k full history and had cambelt, pump & tensioners etc changed 6k back with invoice so hopefully but you never know what you will turn up and find.

[@gilliland1612]

@@scytheoflife1947I have bought from dealers before and been very let down. Although the car pitch is an hours drive away from me, having watched Car UKs KZbin channel for a good six months, I’d already decided through his knowledge and experience that my next car was going to be bought from his pitch. It was just a case of waiting for the right motor. And this Fiat was perfect for my wife. My next car will definitely be from here again. Good luck with your Fiesta 😊

[@scotty6346]

The best car trader channel IMO, The fact you put a clutch in that Renault at your cost for your peace of mind before the customer collected it goes heap's in your favor mate, Quality priced and prepped cars, Keep it up Lee 👍

[@MadMurdock69]

Totally agree unlike valley autos..

[@grahameelton1899]

Love the honesty in your videos. To get ahead a little I’d suggest you 1. pre book outside garages and paint even if you don’t know the specific jobs you’ll have in 2-3 weeks time. 2. Buy SOME cars (probably more expensive ) that have less work to do. 3. Consider off site storage/additional workshop so extra work is ongoing and can clear your forecourt. As it’s not retail it can be cheap… if you do, set up cameras to check work is being done and security. 4 think through how your role must change now. Less hands on, less admin, whatever you can pass on to free up your time for quality control, customer service, buying and talking with staff so they feel engaged in their jobs. Staff performance is everything in business. Encourage them to feel engaged and take ownership of their responsibilities. 5. Get casual labour to help cleaning, shuffling cars, paint preparation or whatever. 6. Relax on your holiday and let go a bit. Do say 1-2 hours work a day then switch off. You’ll come back with fresh eyes. I’m sure you do most of these already but you may see something afresh. Well done mate.

[@colinthomas1540]

@@grahameelton1899 To be fair every option involves spending money! Margins are tight enough at this end of the market so better to manage in-house as Lee does & manage customer expectations effectively…

[@davidstevens1547]

Busy Garage. You need more workshop space and another mechanic. Enjoy your holiday Lee.

[@frimleyfrodo]

I’ve had a 2014 Touran 2.0 TDi from new and I’ve done 229,000 miles with no major problems. I’ve carried out an oil change every 10k, DSG oil and filter every 38k and I’m still regularly doing 500+ miles each week. Drives beautifully and averages 50mpg. When well maintained, these are great engines.

[@Wiltshire_watcher]

I do wish Lee’s car pitch was local to me. I looked at a car in Somerset today, a retail car pitch. It had an obvious engine fault which I know Lee would never have allowed on his pitch !. An honest dealer with a great knowledge of cars will always have a lot of customers and they will always buy again. 🎉

[@highpath4776]

See chops garage north devon

[@williamfence566]

Pretty sure many garages would love the problem of being too successful . Enjoy the break Lee. Well deserved.

[@glengarryglenross7127]

better viewing than anything on the BBC

[@MummaBear]

People still watch terrestrial TV 😅

[@glengarryglenross7127]

​@@MummaBear I don't give a penny to the BBC

[@MummaBear]

@@glengarryglenross7127 nor I. 😎

[@TrumanShow-im2ve]

Yup! Don't pay to the state sponsored propaganda. Bolshevik Brainwashing Corp.

[@MattMcKimmie]

I had a 06 Golff 2 litre diesel with 265k and ran like new really good tight running car

[@darrenstables4171]

Totally agree with the comment on best car trader on KZbin!!!!!

[@chrisdavies6633]

All I will say is always take your holidays you need them 👍

[@adamanthony7465]

Or better still when the wife needs them 🕯️

[@01matthewc]

Go on, do it!! Collect some cars from the auction and make the Gateman's day (especially the Jag).

[@carukchannel]

🤣👍

[@craigcousins6718]

With the air con it can be a right pain - I had a pressure test done on my Mondeo and they regassed it - and it only lasted a week Luckily when I recently bought my Kuga the garage did it on warranty as the condenser was shot and the whole front of the car had to come off to change! Cost them £500

[@MrDuncl]

Over a decade ago I spent £400 for a weeks working air-conditioning. I gave up on it after that.

[@charliecoco2115]

Lee's having more holidays than Colette and Wayne Rooney.

[@01matthewc]

But is Lee having as many holidays as the Gateman??

[@richarddavey9547]

That Rover 111 at 26mins was originally from a dealer at the top of my road (Bishop & Bishop) Wigston Leicester , and for the last couple of years has been owned by someone round the corner , i noticed a few weeks ago that i hadnt seen it around and a couple of weeks ago it turns up on your channel 😇😂!!!! Amazing what are you doing with it ? love the channel👍

[@DaDa-David]

Fella!!! all you need now is bloke on the bike to turn up!

[@colindash]

😂😂😂😂

[@paulhill1379]

Hope you enjoy your holiday we all need a break

[@carukchannel]

thanks Paul 👍👍

[@thatcheapguy525]

Mrs Car UK "Li, we're going on holiday" Mr Car UK "my sweetness, I've got a queue for the workshop and no stock to sell" Mrs Car UK "Li, we're going on holiday" Mr Car UK "yes dear, I'm packing now"

[@carukchannel]

😂👍

[@01jvb]

That Golf with 164k miles is a great car. They will go on for ever if maintained properly. I've had one from new and it's never let me down.

[@glengarryglenross7127]

i'm hoping the get my 1.8 tsi octavia to that sort of mileage, currently 85k

[@Alexander_l322]

@@glengarryglenross7127I think they need a chain doing and they can use oil but look after it and you will see higher mileage than 160k

[@glengarryglenross7127]

​@Alexander_l322 I'm looking after it but I'm not sure about the guy who did the first 75k in it

[@craighammond2676]

Mine is almost at 150k. Original clutch with no engine trouble. A/C has packed up again (I did the pulley fix which got a bit more life out it). Probably needs shocks and new bushings but otherwise an excellent car and engine.

[@PuddingPeep-fs1kw]

We do the in-house just like you, We can make a car work financially where others can’t But most of all you know it’s going out the best it can be Enjoy your break Lee !

[@davidmitchell8178]

I got quoted the equivalent of £900 for a power steering pump from Mercedes NZ for a 2004 Mercedes e class. Ordered one from Europe £200 delivered to NZ. They wonder why they are called stealerships.

[@tonywatson1412]

The 1st generation of clutches in that model i10....gave Hyundai problams , which they denied at first....was hard to diagnose , but they got there...,problam was judder in 1st gear....had mine 9yrs...i just got used too it / PS mine had discs , all round

[@aaliyahh4630]

I've just bought a c250 from a dealer 1.8 coupe. It's developed a timing chain issue I've only had it 4 months. I'm trying to get it sorted, any chance I could get the details of your specialist and how much it would cost to replace please? The car has only done 62767 miles so strange

[@carukchannel]

My email is in the description please send a message and I will get you the contact

[@Jb7878-i8r]

Send it back reject the car!!!

[@aaliyahh4630]

@Jb7878-i8r They have said, unfortunately, that's unlikely. They only cover the car for 3 months also the warranty I bought tried to tell me that the chain, wont get replaced even though they cover it in policy, stating general wear and tear. How is the chain wear and tearable item. Its a main engine component unless mechanically failed or broken. How can I drive it till the engines knackered, for them to come with an excuse, won't get replaced under wear and tear. It's a real minefield mate. First time buying a car, what a palaver

[@Jb7878-i8r]

@@aaliyahh4630 call trading standards cars not fit for purpose they will help i returned my last one 6 months in keep fighting if it a dealee will take uy bacj

[@chrisclews563]

Like how you do stuff to the cars .yeh doesn't cost you alot certain things but it's only fair wish all did that .

[@markfoden765]

One of the most honest people on KZbin and i for one wouldn't hesitate to buy a car from you lee💪💪👍

[@bobmizen1]

Great honest down to earth content 👍. Always looking out for the next episode 😊. Bob M. South Wales

[@martinmalone6324]

tint the back and rear window on that white corsa, it will fly out!!!!

[@jonsayce7756]

I had a quote for a clutch in a Citroen Picasso at approaching £2000... WHAT!!! Not worth that much for the whole car. Other quotes down to less than £700, which is still enough, but not as bad.

[@damianleah6744]

You need one of those flatbeds that can take two cars. It will save loads of time collecting from the auction etc. you know the type I mean one above the other (not sure about the correct name for it) just me thinking out loud .🤔

[@cypeman8037]

🤫

[@samuelrobinson9012]

Double deck transporter?

[@pete2109]

Can you move down Southend on Sea?! We could do with an arf decent car sales dealer down here that takes the time to get cars sorted and counts the customer first 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷‍♂️👍👍

[@andynightingale7335]

Surprised you haven't stuck the red Astra on sale if you were short of stock, it's only ever failed on small stuff on the MOT's it had, and looks good on the body & paint.

[@doggy55915]

If your stuck mate I can take your Mrs away... If she's paying

[@carukchannel]

to late o am already here, give me a shout next time I will even pay your expenses 😂👍

[@marklittler784]

😂

[@RD-qp3mu]

People need reliable cars for back to school.

[@seangreenwood8331]

my experience with Autodoc is very bad..wrong parts sent,taking forever to arrive,sometimes not arriving at all..the concept is very good but customer service is terrible... just a word of warning,if they send the wrong part and you havnt paid extra for their safe ordering option you will have to pay for postage out of your own pocket to send it back to Germany for something that is their fault

[@wakaflockaproject]

Too risky to use sod that

[@andyh9464]

My van had an air con problem had someone out a specialist 3 visits each time changed something new so got fed up asked a local garage they wanted £70 to look so you did ok with free quote still not working properly

[@johnedwards3198]

I think there's a conspiracy between your Mrs, Gateman, Men on Bikes and Suitcase Woman to run you ragged!! 😅😂

[@carukchannel]

😂👍

[@outlaw007uk]

next time your'e at an auction Lee do some prices on merc coupe pls im looking for one around 5k cheers love this channel

[@tiptopup602]

The clever bit is identifying where a bit more effort is required like the Fiat. It’s the same in every service industry sector, but there’s a knack to working out where the effort will yield the best results. Sometimes profit making, sometimes reputation building. You’re good at this. You make money with your head not necessarily with your hands. I enjoy this channel for the success born out of hard work. Have a good holiday, stay off the phone😊

[@volt8684]

Hi Lee, am amazed at the work and problems with these cars. Have 2 cars which I maintain myself, service, brakes only. Both approaching 100k. Both totally reliable, no clutches no chains. Is it neglect or just the norm. One of my cars is a petrol Citroen and the other a Toyota. Both impeccable at present 17 yrs and 14 year?..?

[@999hireactionvehicles9]

The silver Corsa is bad news, this happened to ours and it blew the engine eventually

[@colinthomas1540]

That opening was classic!! 😂😂

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Wow the difference is crazy enjoy your holiday

[@davidturner5239]

Keep us posted on the Merc needing the new timing chain

[@neilmartin5341]

Thought that Focus would be a fast seller, I do well with them

[@diaperdonsacon8620]

Lee when you’re back of hols i am in the market for a belingo car. 4 r 5 k I’ve got to spend. I like your approach straight up and very professional.

[@baileychow5226]

That golf looks really tidy for the miles. Need to loose my car payment, child on the way😂 would do me perfect for a year or two if I can get a decent trade price for my low mileage 435i

[@charliecoco2115]

Autodoc delivery charges outweigh any savings for normal service parts.

[@Seolfor007]

Not true at all unless you are only buying a £3 filter. Used for years and they are not only cheaper but the choices in quality are another level compared to the 2 or so crap at Euro or similar.

[@deanwoollard1096]

Great your doing well I still not sold my first sale my 1.2 clio can't understand why great little car 12m mot and priced really well. Thought it Go within week so.? Any ideas

[@henrykravitz468]

Loving the update Lee. I'm really looking forward to seeing how you stock up on the pitch. I hope you have a great week.

[@carukchannel]

thanks Henry

[@TheAllyMor]

Hello people. As a long term subscriber with a car related question I thought I'd ask here.... I have a Seat Mii. Tyres are 175/65 R14 82 T. I just bought 4 Continental all season tyres for it.

[@carukchannel]

they have a higher speed rating and xl which is extra load bearing so more tougher and can carry more weight, these are a better spec than the standard fitment . I would not be concerned

[@geoffwallis8588]

Love a pitch update

[@thebeardedcartrader]

Enjoy the time off mate!

[@Cayres9]

Wish i could sell my Fiat 500 , the bloody handbrake just broke today lol i hear thats a common thing , already had the clutch and gearbox done on it 2013 Lounge model paid £3 grand for the car only 6 months back and now will only get £2 grand back if im lucky , the silliest thing is my neighbours car a 2006 Micra he is selling to me and it drives better than the newer Fiat ? how is that possible ? shows how good JDM cars are

[@stepheng8779]

Bought my 500 new in 2008 never been a problem, hasn't even blown a bulb 😂

[@1978JonBullock]

Have a nice break Lee.

[@TroyGoodacre]

My dad has a 58 plate Renault traffic he has owned from new it’s done 213,000 miles and still has the same clutch in it

[@marklittler784]

Suppose it depends on motorway or town driving.

[@robtt997]

Happy hols

[@edwardedwards5402]

Another great video Lee

[@gartgreenside3657]

Great channel. Love it

[@StephenBrown-ti6mm]

Mate your stock prep needs to be at 80% plus 👍

[@dinkydaz6711]

Is the consumer trend turning back to ownership with realistic prices Hopefully this will in itself start to starve the demand for the new or nearly new monopoly retail priced PCP HP market

[@MichaelCann-z6m]

What’s happening with the Mercedes?

[@carukchannel]

Needs a timing chain, will get it sorted on my return from holiday 👍

[@ianmontgomery7534]

Doesn't anyone recondition a/c compressors?

[@carukchannel]

maybe but I could not find anyone

[@jonron4729]

👍👍👍

[@QuietMan7755]

Top man Lee , have a nice holiday 😊

[@hoggmotorsport]

Great catch up vid Lee, enjoy your holiday mate! Have you gone back to Mallorca? 🤔👍

[@johnc9228]

Hi just wondering px value wise what youd say a 2007 focus 1.8 petrol would be worth good history only done 67k miles

[@JC-hu1wd]

Check on auto trader?

[@johnc9228]

@@JC-hu1wd hard go by thar

[@FlippinMotorsUK]

Lee, how and where do you trade your cars on? You always seem to shift them quick. Is it just a build up of trade acquaintances from over the years or do you use any of the WhatsApp or Facebook groups?

[@carukchannel]

I have a few contacts I trade to built up over the years bud.

[@semiretired86]

Jag wheels

[@carukchannel]

not my jag it’s a job for a private customer 😁

[@haydndavies2475]

All work and no play as they say is bad for you. Enjoy your hols. Refreshed back to work and crack on selling those cars.

[@darren130670]

How come we never see your staff ????

[@ianmontgomery7534]

probably because of the time he makes the video is when he is not attending to customers or staff.

[@kevinbennett2208]

Once again, you should prep before selling them

[@diZrupt0r]

9:20 Since the Fiat required so much work, and you still barely make a small profit on it, wouldn't it be smarter to just trade it on without doing the work? Since your your mechanic has a big backlog, it does not make sense to use his time on such a case, and rather focus his time on more profitable cars? Just a thought 😊

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Lee I'm looking for a decent XF Jag, I know it's not something you would normally sell but I'd love to buy one through you because then I know I'd be getting a good one. I don't mind paying up front?

[@gilliland1612]

Lee has actually got a Jag XF in stock although it’s currently at the gate at Aston Berkeley. I don’t think it’s anywhere near ready yet but he showed us it a couple of weeks ago

[@agnosticevolutionist3567]

DO YOU TAKE MOTORBIKES IN PX

[@jacquelinebrunder2384]

Your wife wanted a break you mean. Doesn't she understand where the money comes from? Holidays come second to the business .... Period.

[@Cayres9]

Oh lord so to fit an AC Compressor in my Fiat is worth as much as the car ? LMAO thats madness

[@andrewhumphreys586]

Videos are always great👍

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@TRD1949uk]

AUTODOC absolutely saved my bacon on my 02 fiesta AC! UK suppliers wanted 300 plus vat for a Nissens pump which was on 2/3 week back order. and Ford £500+ and it was obsolete. AUTODOC. £135 delivered 😂 in 4 days flat

[@carukchannel]

similar situation to me

[@PaulFaulds-zp1nj]

What do you think about this pay per mile do you think it will affect your business ?

[@carukchannel]

wait to see what comes in October but it’s looking worrying Paul

[@marksenior9220]

Should be interesting. I’ve done 600 miles today😂😂

[@Jenks1]

Great video mate. Sounds like you are doing an awesome job.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@AndyK.1]

Can’t you have a holiday in January. Somewhere hot

[@mjcamp01]

Maybe the wife sees that you need a break Lee 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@petergrinnell2500]

That's nice of the wife to treat you (bet your paying really) but wrong timeing for you better to be bissy selling cars instead of it being quiet but im glad im not in that trade or any business to be honest now i stick to working for some one instead and do bits when I've got the spare time being a welder i not saying i make loads but enough to get buy working crazy hours for just to give the tax man more ent worth it 😂🤣

[@bernardcooke8594]

looking forward to you getting xf lovely car

[@carukchannel]

so is the gateman 😂

[@GeekOfShaves]

Great video Lee. Subscibbed and loving it

[@robertducie7242]

U need some part time pensioners for car pick ups from auctions😂

[@alundavies5171]

plastic guides for chains are awfull loads of vw products had the same system the guid would break or wear and then ur engines fucked

[@wakaflockaproject]

Had one at 140k before it was written off it drove so well

[@peterpaliwoda1527]

Could be worsa …she could have booked a camper van break 😂

[@carukchannel]

😁 I would of refused

[@peterpaliwoda1527]

@@carukchannelLikie 😂😊

[@Finerdetailsuk]

is your valeter ever in ? lol

[@samboyle4779]

Could of just told him to open the windows.

[@Chris-h3f5u]

Lee it's great news but why don't you prep cars before you put them on sale? The other channel I watch high peak autos that's the way Matt does it.. I know every business is different but it is something that just seems illogical to me..

[@clivet3252]

It seems illogical to ask 10 grand for an old base model Golf, but your mate Matt did that.

[@cpyart]

I use to use Mister Auto when stuck with UK suppliers but Mister Auto being French are having issues over Brexit. It seems that Autodoc are one of the same and still working. Some say that both companies are one of the same but i'm not sure on that. Anyway Autodoc are the way forward. 👍

[@Tallman-x3c]

Because it was ur car

[@raye402]

Lee quality update and the Autodoc is a must - have a cool holiday you both deserve it - looking forward to the next round up - best Ray 🔥

[@UKTonyMagill]

I like your channel but please don't fall into the fake clickbait crap. This video was nothing to do with the thumbnail about being out of stock. That would have been an interesting topic as other car dealers are reporting the same thing, but you just waffled on about warranty claims and what you'd sold.

[@MummaBear]

Are you solely using FaceBook to advertise?

[@carukchannel]

we put some on fb but mostly sell locally, we have no need for a website as the stock moves to quick

[@msjcars2317]

How about less you tube and more handovers and buying stock ?

[@carukchannel]

I doubt stopping a hour or so filming mostly when we are closed anyway will help the situation, we are just busy In reality. also YT brings in revenue and customers which means I don’t pay for advertising

[@robblack7560]

It's a feast or a famine. Nightmare trying to plan ahead these days.

[@carukchannel]

agree , no consistency

[@PaulHeyes-k8z]

Old cars not worth bruised onion

[@carukchannel]

well I’ve not done to bad out of bruised onions 🧅

[@PaulHeyes-k8z]

Time pay per mile comes in youl get plenty

[@hugocass8381]

I'll second the endorsement of Autodoc - really wide choice of great quality parts with very reasonable pricing. Autodoc also have a KZbin channel with loads of tutorials for common maintenance and repair jobs on a variety of vehicles - www.youtube.com/@autodocuk