I BOUGHT A CHEAP NISSAN NAVARA PICK UP

[@TJC156]

One of my favourite parts of this channel is that nothing seems to faze you in terms of buying certain cars which might have known faults, I.e Navaras snapping chassis, Jaguars snapping crank shafts, BMW’s and their timing chains. I could never buy any of the above cars for this reasons but I admire that you can and it doesn’t bother you at all - ultimately it’s a better outlook!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! If I were put off by common issues then I wouldn’t buy anything ever

[@Mietas2]

@@HighPeakAutos After all many issues are common only because the car is popular.

[@piovo5222]

@@Mietas2 exactly just like the BMW timing chains it only affected less then 2% of cars but because it is so popular people think it’s common for chain to fail.

[@davidtaylor2131]

Er, chassis comment was said in fun, there are one or two Toyotas here when similar problem! But that was criticised, and yet my point of it going to Ukraine to me was the most important and not mentioned…

[@kimamey]

From what I remember the issue with the Navara was down to incorrect settings on welding machines so once that was sorted they were OK

[@scalecrawlnl]

Plenty of potential left in that truck! All in favour of resurrection, would make a good second video too! Thank you as always, great to go on a virtual car explore with you.

[@11jm819]

Bought a '57 Navara (92k) last year as a farm runaround - has been very good so far. Gets used several times a days - even does the odd long motorway journey. Interestingly I've had the same issue with the driver's door only opening from the outside. Found that the same locks have been used front and back and the child lock had slipped on. The lock can be accessed (without removing the door card) by removing the 3 bolts along the door edge and pivoting the lock until you can flick the child lock off with a screwdriver. A more permanent fix might be to put a self-tapper in there to stop it slipping again.

[@DenmarkRadar]

If the ABS light is on with "nearly no symptoms" then I'd check the following: The breaklight switch. The sensors of the wheels for whether they are rolling.

[@paulriggers1558]

or the wheel bearing falling off, the noisy one he mentioned...

[@adam_priscak]

This is the best format, just you and the camera, it just feels like we are there with you 👍🏻

[@mrstoives2444]

“What can go wrong?” got to admire your optimism 🤣👍

[@marvinsamuels1237]

Always liked the look of the Navarra. When you mentioned how easy it was to drive it reminded me a guy that I used to encounter on the A41 around 5am every Monday morning. He used to fly down that road like he was driving a Focus RS 😧. I thought they were slow and cumbersome, but he proved otherwise.

[@kimamey]

I has to drive a Chevy Colorado a few years back. It was the one that's the same as the Isuzu D-Max rather than the US version which is bigger. That went a lot faster than I imagined. Obviously a heavier load would effect it.

[@Storm.Z.4u]

They are slow and cumbersome, he didn't prove otherwise you just think that.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

@@Storm.Z.4u the speed was flying down that road gave me the impression it wasn’t, even if indeed it is 😀

[@davidmchugh2512]

@@Storm.Z.4u people are entitled to say what they want without petty criticism. You must have something better to do, like making sure your comments are without fault thus avoid being a hypocrite.

[@Rroff2]

@@Storm.Z.4u Disagree - I own a newer 3.0L variant of this truck - on performance touring tyres it'll break 8 seconds 0-60 and is surprisingly chuckable with progressive steering and overall good feedback (despite some vagueness at times) the steering overall is light but weighting up nicely in the corners - it puts most medium to large size crossovers I've driven to shame. The model I have also has transmission/electronics based off the 370Z so is reasonably responsive with again nice progressive power delivery and fast smooth gear changes. The only thing in that respect which is lacking is the ride quality which partly thanks to the rear leaf springs is more akin to a 90s era 4x4. Even the 2.5L variant isn't terrible though the engine is far more industrial like rattly diesel compared to the 3.0 and a bit more jerky in comparison - though pretty strong if you need a workhorse for towing, etc. That said given it is over 2tons of truck needs a lot of responsibility to drive in any kind of spirited fashion and I certainly don't rag it around the road.

[@lagshikanu6374]

£1500 is fine for that - I was wondering at the start how you got it so cheap until I saw the damage. The fact it has a new rear bed quarter in the back is prime!

[@davidsanders8887]

Hi Matt, really enjoying your videos recently, so you've gained another sub! One little tip: When viewing a car, I always lift the bonnet and check the level of oil on the dipstick, and cleanliness inside the oil filler cap, before starting the engine for the first time.

[@paulmccarthy424]

That’s a bargain ,when you look at van prices at the moment. Would love to see what you do with this ,if dad can work his magic. Great content on the channel,well done👏👏

[@richie3659]

"Doesn't quite close, does it." Love the stoicism. Hilarious

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@whitemoor66]

Wondered when you would get to the 2 piece chassis issue! First thing that went through my mind when you were looking at all the rust. Shame because these are great looking trucks.

[@Belfreyite]

I used to work freelance as a civil engineer. I picked up some work on a wind turbine station atop the Pennines near Bacup. They gave me the use of a Navarra on the Moor top site that had some pretty rough ground to cover. It was a few years back and very hot at the time. I'd never driven a Navarra but was really impressed. The AC was heaven. The traction on wet, slippery mud superb and the comfort level, a dream. Why do people even bother with Land Rovers???

[@cb3580]

You will not understand unless you drive a Range Rover, the proper ones. Why they’re the best car in the world. IMO.

[@vemundr9263]

@@cb3580 Give me an example of a proper one?

[@cb3580]

@@vemundr9263 I mean a full size Range Rover. The “proper ones” not the Range Rover sport. The “proper one” being the L405 onwards.

[@vemundr9263]

@@cb3580 Didn't expect such a fast response, thanks, I generally delete my comments afterwards. But do tell, what makes it as others put it. The best car in the world? Ride quality? Power? Never been in one so I can't fathom and I'm thinking in a few years when I'm set up enough to buy either a Cayenne, Touareg but thinking of also a Rover

[@cb3580]

@@vemundr9263 not a problem good sir. In my opinion they’re the best cars in the world due to a focus on luxury and the new onboard technology. Plus the latest Land Rover engineering means that it feels extremely capable even off-road. Strong engine line ups and it has a 7 seats available if needed.

[@deaks25]

I'm quite curious to get a Part 2 for this truck. It looks like it's a fairly well maintained work-horse, and vehicles like that tend to give fairly good service. Plus inside it looks really nice; spacious, comfortable, well equipped. The lockable bed cover is practical... If that quarter panel could be repaired, it looks like a really useful vehicle to have around.

[@lionvillelion]

Do a crossover episode with Salvage rebuilds to repair the truck.

[@systemsincode7023]

Great idea!

[@85active]

Hi Matt, great channel. What a bargain. Here in Australia, that’s a $15k Ute all day long. I used to have a D40, best car I ever had. As long as the timing chain is done, they go for ever. Plenty here with 400k and years left in them. Loads on the road here so parts a dirt cheap, just the actual Ute that’s expensive. You could get the proper wheels and the whole rear tub for a few hundred dollars. Never saw anybody do a rear quarter on a Ute tub, cheaper to swap the whole thing here. Hope it give you years of service.

[@michaelconlin6302]

My daughter got a navvy in august 18 when she moved outback for work,a manual 2.5,07 diesel from a dealer for 12500 $ ,clutch went but the warranty covered half the cost,she went back to the city for work and sold it on gumtree for 11800 six months ago,it was very reliable while she had it.

[@darrengray2309]

15k for a damaged 2006 Navara in Australia stop smoking that funny weed its fogging your brain

[@AndrewJB]

We need an update video on this one, especially the damage.

[@leeholden8658]

Heard about some of these Navarra’s been recalled for rust a few years ago as the structural frame snaps the rear end from the front.

[@paulriggers1558]

they all got recalled, we [as dealers] had to decide whether it was scrapped, sent back to spain to get chassis nailed back together, or thick underseal put on. a few got kicked out of the claim altogether, those are the dangerous buys...

[@robswanson1040]

That's a handy thing to keep about, fix the rear end, make sure the chassis isn't made of dust and has been plated, and it's a daily beater for you. They tow quite well too.

[@kells77]

Cost a absolute fortune to run and tax do these

[@davidvivian596]

Ha Matt! Loved the irony of recommending a Car Vertical check in order to avoid buying a vehicle which has been involved in an accident. Presumably only works if you do the check before you buy the vehicle.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes that’s right!

[@BullyBoxer]

I had two of these new when they first come out , In 2005 I had a 55 plate outlaw and then a couple of year after upgraded to the spec Adventura , they was the GTI of pickups when they first came out , think I still have a video on my channel of mine doing near 130mph when new , I found Nissan terrible for customer service for warranty work ,put me off for life tbf , but the D40 wasn't a bad truck overall .

[@JayBrainstorm123]

I think I would look at sourcing a whole used rear tub, with the damage to one side and the rust on the other be easier to make a good job replacing the whole thing. Might even get lucky and find one in the correct colour. Lovin' your work, keep it up!

[@Storm.Z.4u]

Get real, it's a cheap 🐖 no point spending loads on it, as it will then just be an expensive 🐖

[@JayBrainstorm123]

@@Storm.Z.4u seems decent apart from the damage, £4-500 for a replacement would still leave some room for profit, at the moment probably only worth what he paid for it.

[@thomasdoran2363]

I bought a brand new 'Aventura' spec D40 Navara in 2007 (at a cost of around £27K) In 2016 i was contacted By Nissan and it was suggested to me, that I not drive it any more, until the chassis has been checked for corrosion/failings (but it was my only daily transport) whilst in that 6-month queue for its inspection 'job', the timing belt broke and destroyed the engine beyond financial repair - the mileage was only 127,000 The cost of an engine fix/replacement . . . and the impending chassis issues meant it was better for me to sell it as is, and as a non-runner. In 2018, i sold it for £4,250 as, a spares or repairs The body & interior were in awesome condition (and it had a cherished plate too, which i let go as well (R10 PRO) Overall with the whole Navara ownership experience, was disappointing - despite it always being serviced on time, driven considerately, spent extra £'s on, and really a 'pampered' family car . . . . and in 'Mint' condition with lots of extras inc a £2.5K+ 'Armadillo' bed roll-top Nissan treated me like shit - every day after i paid hem for the Pickup, many, many times and always screwed up & let me down - and for that reason i would NEVER buy another Nissan - or advise anyone else to. Nice Job Nissan service for ruining the ownership experience of an 'Okay-good' car

[@christopherheritage5651]

Change the rear bed over. Plenty on the Web. Also don't forget about the chassis as they had real bad rust issues.

[@justincarter5573]

Indeed, I used to work in a Nissan body shop and the recall was a joke, if there wasn't any holes in the chassis it was just a case of cleaning it and painting over all the surface rust, thus not actually preventing it. I wouldn't touch one of these trucks

[@Machine-rx6wf]

Hi Justin I've just bought a 2011 Tekna . Should I be concerned about chassis ?

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Nice truck apart from the rear quarter as you said. Heard the rattle as soon as you started it. You got lucky with the new quarter in the back. Once it's all fixed someone will get a good truck no doubt.

[@stephenlane9168]

Another marvellous video Matt. I do enjoy these pop,up “I bought another lump of ****” very watchable 👌👏

[@philliphaylor1590]

Matt don't you ever stop you are renovating a house plus your car business and blogs ! You make me smile 😃 ! But fair play !!

[@Bruce-1956]

We have weather warnings here in the Netherlands which usually mean nothing. But today its nearing 40c so i think i'll just stay indoors. Btw once worked in Kuwait with temperatues above 50c and no airco, now that's warm .

[@pawefiett2468]

May I wonder why the previous owner sticked that rear left quarter into the cabin of... pickup!!!

[@AdrianNelson1507]

I'm thinking the previous owner doesn't have the key to the trunk either!!

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Because a pickup has the silly concept of being a tupperware with an engine and no cover. If you don't want something to be stolen or rained on, it has to go inside. (even with one of these covers...)

[@Mrbeastly84]

While I understand where you’re coming from, for our elderly cooped up in 50s,60s,70s built houses that are designed to retain heat rather than disperse it, and the fact most don’t have air conditioning is what gives this heatwave it’s risk to life, it really only matters to the health and social care sector. It’s less about the general population, more to remind us to check on our elderly relatives and neighbours. A bottle of water can be the difference between life and death.

[@herbert3177]

people who are relatively young can definitely cope with the heat more easily, I guess most of the deaths caused by the heatwave are elderly people or people with health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the higher temperatures. I've never experienced temperatures north of 30C myself, but I'm sure It's no joke if you don't have AC or can't go to the beach.

[@michaelanderson7708]

Lighten up, it was a throw away remark, its a car video not "social care today"!!

[@buzzard720]

Folk have gone soft...

[@keithmyerscough9900]

The best vehicle I’ve ever had. Loved my navara double cab. It’s probably an adventura edition not techna. I Had the full canopy on the back in drug dealer black. I covered 234k in 7 years still on the same clutch/ engine/ gearbox. Only issues over the time were the electrical gremlins, sat nav faults air bag warning light , 👍👍👍

[@Storm.Z.4u]

Best you've ever had, speaks volumes about the other vehicles you've had.

[@keithmyerscough9900]

@@Storm.Z.4u yes it does B. I’ve not been blessed with huge pool to choose from as a works vehicle, but against the Mitsubishi l200 the first edition of the Ford ranger, it was head and shoulders above the rest. And with no benefit in kind to the tax man it’s still a commercial vehicle no added cost to me, so why wouldn’t I love a 4x4 with leather , sat nav , a/c heated seats ect ect kids and family all fit in great for European holiday trips room in the rear pickup compartment and not pay for the weekend diesel , win win I’d say.

[@Storm.Z.4u]

@@keithmyerscough9900 You can buy yourself a car you know, you don't have to rely on the charity of others.

[@keithmyerscough9900]

@@Storm.Z.4u give your head a shake. Company vehicles goes with a lot of professional trades. Perks of the job. Just I’m not Mondeo man.

[@andrewstones2921]

I lived In Thailand for 16 years, Thailand is the land of pickups! I had a great mechanic named Pan who had previously worked in R&D for Mazda in Australia and had retired to his home country of Thailand and opened a garage, he worked on cars for the love of the job. Anyway, nobody knows more about pickups than Pan, and I asked him which was the best Pickup, expecting him to say Toyota Hilux or Ford/Mazda Ranger, he surprised me by saying Nissan Navara and went on to explain all the reasons why.

[@tongferlion]

yes. it is. :)

[@boblion4186]

Curious to know the reason why. I'm thinking of buying one for farm use it would really help to know its pros & cons

[@andrewstones2921]

@@boblion4186 Hi bob, it was a few years ago and I can’t really remember all the reasons but he certainly rated the engine, the build quality and the reliability. I’m not sure if Navara in Thailand is the same vehicle as Navara in other markets, I say this because now I am living in Europe and Nissan vehicles here seem to be very different from the Nissan vehicles in Thailand.

[@boblion4186]

@@andrewstones2921 thanks Andrew that's still helpful & a confidence booster

[@daleridgway4194]

Find a 2nd tub . Basically remove the fixing bolts and lift the tub off. When the chassis recalls where done , thats what was done for inspector and painting

[@ckm-mkc]

This is the easy way to deal with the problem....

[@NotUrDJ]

Yeah he's going to have to do that , doubt he'd make any profit on it if he does do that

[@theseb1979]

You want another one? 2012 king cab. South based. Went in for chassis check.

[@rhysjackson3956]

I started buying cars again with my partner. Forgot some advice now we have 6 cars and my neighbours think I'm a car dealer. However 3 series convertibles at this time of year have been brilliant.

[@laurieross-fenty8517]

If this goes to raffle.. I'm in! There has always been something about the Navara that catches your eye Nissan done well with the design (in terms of looks.. not chassis structure 😂)

[@ianhjan]

I know someone who had a tidy one of these. He checked the chassis - all Okay. He buffed it up and got a call from a Ukrainian guy who subsequently bought it for the asking price. He told him it was buying them up for the Ukrainian military. Two weeks later he gets photos of it painted on camouflage in Ukraine.

[@sturoe7361]

Have a friend who before retirement used to sell old 4x4 to a chap from Kenya, an old dog over here was luxury motoring for them.

[@jjs3287]

I had a good experience with my last D40 and watching your video of the interior reminds me of how many practical features got missed out when they moved to the NP300. My NP300 is a great driver though and will give me almost 50mpg on the motorway but I - like many others - do miss the rugged, agricultural, Tonka toy that was the D40.

[@Rroff2]

I've been holding on to my D40 Navara as long as I can but it is getting costly now. I have the 3.0L Outlaw model - such a vastly underestimated truck.

[@jjs3287]

@@Rroff2 Decent power and a 7 speed box. Just add a DAB radio and I would say that would be the perfect truck - they are still fetching £15k with low miles. If they weren't so expensive I would love to run a cheap commuter and have an outlaw as a lifestyle vehicle.

[@Rroff2]

@@jjs3287 That is what I'm doing now with the high fuel prices - but the Outlaw is starting to get costly - just had to drop a grand on replacing intercooler and some other bits to keep it running and is going to need chassis treatment to last longer term. They are such great trucks though when in good running order.

[@shaungilmartin1505]

"it's Japanese" lol.....I doubt much of that vehicle ever saw the land of the rising sun. Glad you added in about the cracking chassis problems....

[@villan6999]

Rocking the Jedward look 👍

[@RMILLSMMA]

Dude you should really consider doing a under £5, £10, £15 grand series. Ie great cars for under £10 k etc. Keep up the great content dude. 👍🏻

[@Superallie]

I wish you would keep doing the “few weeks later” and show us the finished article and what you made from the sale. Good video tho.

[@alandyson3925]

I think you did well with the pickup can't say the same about the new hair do🤣🤣

[@smoothmicra]

Definitely one ripe for the boys at Salvage Rebuilds UK, they love a commercial vehicle that can be restored for a few quid. I can just see Rob seeing the free panel in the back and saying "what a result!". Is this one for a North and South collaboration??? Essex and Lancashire come together to restore a mighty Nissan pickup to its former glory? Well okay, the sun has been very hot today, perhaps I need a sleep....

[@ashleybarker937]

Kent

[@terrywilkins5266]

Essex ? No my friend, they are in Kent and, one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@thomasdoran2363]

That spec was called the 'Aventura' in the mid-2000's, not the Tekna

[@HighPeakAutos]

You’re right

[@karlstephenson28]

The door handles look the same as in the Qashqai well known for breaking, cost about £12 for a pair!!! takes about ten mins to change both.

[@BILLJONESO]

hi matt love the channel i often wonder what happens to the cars after you fix em up do you sell them for what you say you mite get ? would it be an idea to say have a recap on the car after to tell us what happened ?

[@Storm.Z.4u]

He's got a car dealership and he sells them.

[@mikefarrar8071]

Matt, I wonder whether the previous owner bought the panels thinking it would be quick repair. The rear tub looks to be pushed back on that N/S 1/4 so I wonder if your going to find more damage and the reason he gave up on it and unloaded it. Good luck!!!

[@ArsenPotentier]

Pre 2010 Navara the chassis rotted through behind cab some rotted in half omg. Nissan bought loads back to support the brand... Good luck.

[@sullivant96]

Hi Matt, great video I love these cheap gems you keep picking up! On the mileage discrepancy could it be related to the number plate being changed? Does the car vertical check/mot history follow the plate rather than the car? So it’s picking up the history of the vehicle previously registered to the plate? Just a thought!

[@philipwilliams3674]

You are correct Tom. Same issue happened with my car with plates transferred from one car to the other.

[@andrewdhome]

Follow-up video please! Would be really interested to see how you turn this around and for how much

[@KFORDYCE73]

Nice to see the Range Rover getting used again. If you’re planning on using the truck do the tip runs ? You may want to check if your local council have the same system we have down here in Kent where by you have to have vouchers for when you go to the tip in a truck. It apparently is meant to deter building firms from abusing the system or something like that ? Not sure but flaming annoying 🤯

[@MrGman2804]

The plate is a gem. Pickwick? I'd contact businesses with Pickwick in their name and I'd ask more than 500. The scuff will buff out with a bit of t-cut and elbow grease? A 4 seat cab with auto. That is a lot of ute for the money even with the scrape. I would take the plate off, tidy it up a little, do a cheap fix to the body, and flog it on for a small profit plus the pure profit from the plate. A definite probable profit. Or a very handy scruffy practical 4WD for the tip and winter? You can't lose.

[@bobthebarsteward]

Check with your local tip, ours don't let pick-ups or vans in.....

[@ged3680]

Hello Matt , another excellent video. Well said about death warnings re the hot weather. I was born in 1966 1976 was hot, we just got on with it!!! Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

[@timmybayley5919]

love the new " Hair Do " Matt i guess we,ll be seeing you hanging around Canal st in the village .... PLEASE ONLY JOKING

[@Adam2050]

Navaras are massive rust buckets before the dings. That engine is also a massive ticking time bomb if you ain't done the uprated timing chain upgrade.

[@paultrueman6700]

Another great video, can't wait to see what you've done with it ....also the pack horse pub is lovely the food is amazing 😁

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

You can pick a bed up for those pretty cheap nowadays, I'd change the bed and punt it on...

[@dannymactheatreoflife.1771]

I had one of these the chassis snapped in half where the cab meets the tub , Nissan paid. Me full market value , it’s a common fault I would get it checked out if I were you .

[@flazzy6931]

True, I know a few that have snapped in half

[@Machine-rx6wf]

Just bought a 2011 Tekna . Should I be concerned?

[@charlietwotimes]

In NZ, a 4WD with dents & rust is called a 4WD. 4WDs have mud tyres or at least ATs fitted, they actually go off-road. They may have dog boxes on the back along with a deer or feral pig carcass. Navaras can be real trucks. A 4WD here without dents, dings + imperfections is called a "poser mobile" or a "city poofter truck". They're owned by people in cities, they may tow a family boat but they only go as far off-road as the nature strip outside the owners house. They have 18" alloy wheels, rarely get mud on them and are mainly used for school + tip runs, doing the grocery shop or "pretend rugged guy" duty in the office car park. The Navara can be both. The Mitsui Triton + Toyota Hilux can also be both. A flat deck, mud + dog boxes says "actual 4Wd".. alloy wheels + road tyres say "Nice truck, Deirdre"

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Hopefully the chassis isn't rotten and splits in half, can't believe the Mercedes X-Class was once a thing based on one of these, especially when the G-Wagon still around.

[@theseb1979]

Chassis issue is on the d40. X class was based on the newer version which did not have the rust problem.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

@@theseb1979 Thanks for clarification 👍

[@paulriggers1558]

@@theseb1979 the new one is built on the same production line. the first of the new d23 chassis had EXACTLY the same problem, so they turn the chassis upside down + run it through the paint a second time, to try not to miss the vital area behind the cab d23 full of french bits, so dealer visit every 3k miles to change oil/carry out regen/renew sensors/reprogram ECU. mercedes pulled plug first, now nissan has given up, vive la france! [nissan hi-tec]

[@rickylequesne3745]

My one is also 2006. Had her from new. Been a absolutely brilliant vehicle. Service each year and no other parts replaced except battery and tyres.

[@gmf62v84]

What's the mileage now? You should consider changing the timing chain though.

[@adrianflower3230]

As long as the chassis recall has been done, should be a good fixer upper for someone 👍👍

[@iainnorquay5371]

You beat me too it. Friend of mine had one of those, they have a habit of snapping in half.

[@herbertnash5894]

Did come read about this issue when I was considering buying one. But never did in the end.

[@theseb1979]

@@iainnorquay5371 only a few of them did that. Mostly the ones living in the north and did a lot of towing. My 2012 is perfectly fine, but it spent its life down in the south and never towed anything. There was indeed an issue with the rust on some of them, leading to the potential total failure that you mentioned. But Nissan did a full recall on all of them and fixed the problem, when it needed fixing, or bought them back, if it could not be fixed. Many, like mine, just had another layer of rust protection. Some got sent back to Spain for more extensive surgery.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

The Mitsubishi L200 would bend and split too

[@rogerredding5269]

Love 💕 your comment? Looks as though been driving through jurrasik park ? Keep these comments acoming hilarious 😂😆 Thanks for sharing .

[@rabit818]

Good buy if you can deal with a few things falling off. My friend has a minivan and he picked me up to go somewhere. I get in and shut the door, we heard something... it was the logo on the driveway that fell. My friend said the plastic assembly on the mirror also fell off. It was well maintained.

[@gizmo6164]

The crazy rays from that 37* UK sunshine make your hair look strawberry blonde, amazing!😉😁

[@duncanmcewan1049]

Ones like this would deffo be worthy of a follow-up. I know that's wandering off of what you normally do (time to record, edit etc), but the odd interesting one that needs some work might be good to see a follow up video on - not everything, as that's another full time job !

[@naishowmunemo3728]

The ABS faulty could be worn out bearings or sensor cable snaped on nissan but that doesn't affect the breaks or anything so you can still drive without any harm

[@xEvilNeverDiesx]

The abs light been on means the abs won't be working, so if you brake hard the wheel will lock and skid. Alot of my cars had the abs light on, never effects the way it drives or feels. Just remember old fashion precision braking, or whatever it was called.

[@bricktop.]

Pick ups have always had me boggled. They are in uncomfortable, terrible on fuel, tyres cost a fortune,cramped as hell and you can't fit anything at all in the back. Even worse if you have one of those daft plastic box things on the back. What exactly is the point of these vehicles?

[@paulf2529]

Pickups are useful if you predominantly need a 4x4 capable of heavy towing, one advantage of a pickup truck over say a discovery 4 is that the load bay is entirely separate to the cab, a advantage if you carry chemicals, cans of fuel etc or wet kit. I like my d max for my work driving but I don't use it outside of work.

[@brianjohnson5789]

Every bloke has a pickup in New Zealand

[@mick123789]

You can’t fit anything in a double cab. If you get a single or extra cab different ball game. I have one as a second vehicle and use it all the time.

[@paulriggers1558]

@@paulf2529 + dont forget the company car tax fiddle on 1ton pikups... so i have finally found who has the paul f moniker, i had to use my nickname

[@MrHercules1912]

Good luck taking it to the tip at Bredbury, Stalybridge etc. I've got a L200 which I use for non-business use. I need a permit to show when going to the tip (apply online) and I can only go eighteen times a year at their discretion depending what waste you're tipping. If the pick up is registered in your business capacity they probably will turn you away mate.

[@philtowle4683]

I have something to look for that's probably not mentioned on car vertical. The boost control valve can fail causing the boost to be on all the time. This wears the thrust bearing in the turbo.

[@Bierkameel]

What in the Duke Nukem kind of haircut is this?

[@LiftHeavyEatMeat]

🤣

[@d.c.Jones70]

Your idea for using it as a tip and general runaround is the best idea then when your done and plate is sold you will still make a profit.

[@Bod1st]

Navara snapped chassis syndrome! Mine was a 2006, served us well. Great vehicle until a fateful MOT in about 2016 where significant corrosion was picked up and rot in the rear section of the chassis frame. Close to snapping. Nissan only informed us after our 10 warranty had expired and which was kind of them. Bought a reinforcing kit that a similar navara owner had designed. Faced with losing the truck completely i.e. a write off, a mate and I took the tub off and he painstakingly, removed bad and re-welded attaching this kit. Then passed an MOT. Sent it through a well known car purchasing brand eventually. Few other spurious issues too, off the road now I believe.

[@AyrDrivingLessons]

That number plate would probably sell well in Prestwick, Scotland!

[@ironkcirb285]

Rott boxes them D40's look at the rightside chassis rail were the tub meets the main body .

[@pedazodetorpedo]

I like the little rants and social commentary 🤭 It's summer and the government isn't doing anything about it!

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@jtb52]

Won't last the good weather. Don't forget when I lived in Stockport mostly rained..I like the other car parked near the navarra

[@kevingolden5675]

William Charles Kilroy who owns a p1 mclaren will take that plate. You might get more than you think. Best of luck chap. Love the videos.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Don’t suppose you’ve got his number? 😂

[@stephenjones4699]

Love the new hair very rockabilly like myself.....would give you 450 for the plate....

[@person.X.]

I have driven one of these things 1000s km round South America. They are pretty grim to drive in my experience but are tough enough to deal with long distances on awful roads.

[@paulsheehan2998]

Will the real slim shady please stand up.

[@ianmargetts4940]

Err, what’s with the Barnet?

[@drporpoise9377]

That bodywork damage is nothing, we used to have a 2007 Nissan Xtrail, which had a 2 inch deep dent running the whole way down the passenger side where it had been scraped across a rock. It looked utterly horrendous as it began to rust quite badly.

[@craigwhitehousedetailing5797]

I had a D40 & really regret selling it. Common issues on them were.....rear chassis, stretched timing chains & they do like to drop injectors. On the plus side chassis repair kits are cheap, as are replacement duplex timing chain kits & the rear tub is really easy to remove. Second hand rear tubs are cheap too 😉 Mine was a 6 speed manual & also no DPF 😁 They also respond brilliantly to a remap which really wakes the truck up & can help you achieve 30mpg on a run with little effort. I recon you gir a good buy there buddy

[@MrBob5y]

One thing you have to look in these is has it had the chassis strengthening maintenance done between the cab and rear bed...

[@jayprajapat]

Don't forget pick up trucks are usually considered as commercial vehicles, so tip runs might need a permit! Excellent video though.

[@davepollypollardthailand5158]

I lived in Canada I had a Ford 150 Lareat ?? fully loaded. loved it

[@garys7828]

Great buy... Keep it... Bashed old trucks are cool 😎👍

[@troubledtinkerer]

These chew timing chains. Have your workshop check that out if you're holding onto it. I'd say replace the loadbox/bin/tub...whatever it's called in the UK.

[@TheSweetasanut]

Exactly it’s summer for god sake precious little society unreal

[@richpedley3022]

I had one from new with problems going in and out of 4 wheel drive … good luck

[@lilhunk69]

I'd be tempted to look for a used back end, only bolt on, may save a load of hassle plus you may find one the same colour, the sale of the private plate would easily offset the cost, plus it would do away with the rot on the other side

[@pauliboo2]

I wish it was 35, it’s more like 40 today! Why the issue? We aren’t geared up for this heat, air con is normal for countries with heat like this. I have no air on in the car or house

[@paulriggers1558]

coming home from kent to sunderland on monday, 41c on the dash at cambridge area, regassed AC before coming down, best £60 i ever spent...

[@knobrotknobrot]

Put Aircon on recirculate for best results.

[@mrjamesmay3548]

I sold my lovely m140i and Clio 200 cup track car and I bought an old for ranger for a building project but now I’ve over spent on the build and I’m stuck with horrible old truck and I’m gutted 😢

[@giovannidonega9391]

I repeat.. Will the real slim shady please stand up?