I Bought A Cheap Rusty Grand Vitara For £400!

Today we take a look at a cheap grand Vitara that we recently took in part exchange. Can we get it through an MOT test to see some profit or is it too far gone?!
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Timestamps:
0:00: ⚙️ Exploring the potential of a low-cost car before undergoing an MOT test.
4:16: 🔑 Discovery of remote Central Locking in the car and initial confusion resolved.
8:43: ⚙️ Evaluation of the vehicle's condition and potential need for service before MOT.
13:23: ⚠️ Importance of conducting a history check before buying a used car to avoid potential issues.
18:10: 🚗 Exploring available Suzuki Grand Vitaras on Auto Trader for potential purchase.
23:08: ⚙️ Challenges with opening the Bonnet affecting vehicle inspection during MOT test.
27:23: ⚙️ Evaluation of rust damage on the vehicle and the need for repairs to pass inspection.
Recap by Tammy AI

[@ShiftingMetal]

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[@OldMan_PJ]

My first vehicle was a 2001 Vitara. It ran great for 8 years then anything with a bearing in it started failing starting with the driver-side rear wheel bearing. Eventually every pulley on the engine failed over a period of 3 years. O2 sensor replacements, radiator replacement, exhaust pipe fell off, and more. After 15 years the driver door handle literally broke off in my hand. Absolutely loved it and would buy another in a heartbeat. The nail in the coffin for me was the engine going and another wheel bearing, looking at $1,500 to get it fixed and I decided it was time to move on. I put 300,000 miles on it, a testament to doing oil changes every 3,000 miles.

[@paulleaver8820]

Hi Joe don't worry about what people think or say there are always someone out there that won't like what you do or say they just love to complain about anything

[@andy14landy]

Love the part exchange videos

[@martinjones9152]

Just used Vehicle Score for the first time and can highly recommend the service. I will definitely be using again. Thank you

[@riptideblue]

Chops garage will get blind pete to wire brush underneath, spray 20 quids of wax oil underneath then get the" boys " at moores to stick advisory free mot on it....then have it rotting in his yard for a year😅

[@Calvi36]

Loved this one Joe and I'd take a punt on selling it if Dan the welder can do the work needed at a reasonable price. The rest of it is more like normal wear and tear on a 140k miles car. It's not an oil leak, the engine is just sweating a bit, not knowing whether you are going to kill her or not!

[@volt8684]

My daughter has. 25 yr old one of these in Cyprus autodone 300 k and she has just changed the engine due to cracked head but she abs loves it takes off road tough as old boots. Very engaging vlog thanks. MOTs just a bloody lottery

[@golders99]

Redex works well. Have you not see the "Fifth Gear episode" where Jason Plato does the dyno runs with and without it. The car gained 9bhp back on a 140bhp VW

[@ShiftingMetal]

No I haven’t, I just know a lot of people think it’s some kind of elixir that will fix misfires or engine issues!

[@robparker1625]

Tyres are probably worth more than the car. Ideal for off road adventure episode 2 😊

[@andrewcairns7719]

Great video as always Joe👍🏻

[@MikeWestover-w6j]

Can I just say that I bought a car from these guys, the customer service is absolutely fantastic, they go far and above to keep the customer happy 👍👍👌

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Loved that vid. Hope you fix it Joe looks like it has a few years still left in it once welded. Be nice to see a follow up in a weekly saying if it sold or whatever.

[@giogio4833]

Its ok ill have it..i welded a floorpan made from an old oil drum in my seicento.

[@darrenmoore7131]

Surprised your m8 from north devon hasnt put a bit in, he needs another project 🙈. Happy trading, enjoyed the video 👍

[@ShiftingMetal]

😂

[@theghost7260]

Love your content keep doing what you do !!

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

Hello bro hope you are well? She doesn’t look too bad, what camera 🎥 do you use if you don’t mind me asking?

[@martincraig-je4vo]

Well done for trying to save the vitara looks like it just needs a wire wheel 👍👍

[@garymorris801]

Mate love it nice to see hats of to ya

[@adrian25143]

Glad I I found you video as enjoy this on and lookforword to see more

[@ShiftingMetal]

Great, thanks!

[@skybit6421]

I'm the first viewer of this video. I have been waiting for it. As a new dealer based in London what will you advise me.

[@JungleJeffarnold]

Move out of London 😂

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

😂Nice one​@@JungleJeffarnold

[@skybit6421]

Thank bro. Honestly, im currently finding it kinda difficult to move cause my wife job is in London and my kids are still young.​@JungleJeffarnold

[@JungleJeffarnold]

@@skybit6421 I worked around London for a few years wouldn't want to live there, Definitely wouldn't want to raise kids there . . .

[@ShiftingMetal]

Lots to say, I’ll try to do a video soon!

[@hojo9115]

Haha the redex comment had me howling because i was just looking at some thinking is it worth buying and tipping into my old banger 😂

[@ShiftingMetal]

😂 judging by all the comments, people seem to think so

[@domenicoforte1799]

Change your MOT testing station they are OTT. Your mechanic should have had a better look before it went off for the test and it could have had a quick tidy up and passed first time.

[@peteoheat]

Looks like a perfect Scumrun car Joe. Use it to raise money for charity in a banger car rally then scrap it at the end. I raised £8000 for Together for short lives doing that in a £500 BMW. I see this onedecorated up as one of the Jurassic Park 4X4's 😊

[@leonb2637]

I wonder if vehicles like this that won't pass an MOT could be exported to some place in Africa where no MOT, have cheap labor and cheap vehicles are needed.

[@Bomberharris68]

😂😂😂 turbo shart, great line Joe

[@markfoden765]

I would try and just trade it on for £500 make a £100 profit,I think you definitely need to change your mot testing garage as definitely ott on some things,let us know what the outcome will be on this one please,oh forgot to say just ignore the bellends in the comments as these videos are interesting👍

[@andrewwhite3089]

Did they trade it in against the turbo shart?

[@aceace5457]

that vitara i think should go down the farm and stay there lol there is to much bad things in this world , respect.

[@tiiimmmaaayyyy3616]

I'd definitely watch the "set the car on fire" video!

[@markcrowley7042]

Move it on 😊

[@jongmans38]

Buying hoopties!

[@darenward5256]

I've the exact same car, nowt wrong with it, good off road vehicle

[@pauld7861]

The turbo shart comment has made my day 😂😂😂

[@ShiftingMetal]

😂

[@jamiN22-2]

Clear it out and move on. It's almost never a good idea to prep old cars like that. Get on with something you can make hassle free money on! :)

[@aclmotorsport4420]

So they failed the bumper but not the protruding bonnet, Hmm. Unless you fixed it before the test.

[@toy838]

Nice video promise I'll lighten. Up

[@leslieparish3783]

Dream on

[@markweston427]

Get it gone sometimes you can’t polish a turd …. 😂£800 px to clear 💥👍🏻

[@dan44zzt231]

Before you make any decisions see how bad the rot is under the arch and sill covers. Its probably very very bad 😂

[@Tim_Shippam]

I think before slagging redex off maybe do a history check on the stuff and understand it's development and what it was used for... Plus there is plenty of evidence out there on redex and how good it is...

[@ShiftingMetal]

Nah you're alright thanks

[@Tim_Shippam]

@@ShiftingMetal shows how small minded you are ... And the lag of understanding you have within the engine department and history of the product, but that didn't surprise me after you started slagging redex off. The amount of planes that returned in WWII because of redex isn't something to be underestimated...

[@ShiftingMetal]

@@Tim_Shippam Get a life Tim, you act like I’ve just called your mum a slag. It’s just my opinion, toughen up a little bit and the internet won’t be such a scary place

[@Tim_Shippam]

@@ShiftingMetal Wow! Lol ... I know more about the internet and how it works and the depth of most people. I am just amazed how ignorant you are that's all I am putting across and if that's how people carry on how would say such a thing I dunno what a bizarre world you live in mate...

[@Tim_Shippam]

@@ShiftingMetalWow lol, I know more about the internet and the depth of it than most. All I am putting across is how ignorant you are and if that's how the world carries on with saying such a thing I dunno what world you live in.

[@dave_listener]

I know what that noise is..... It's got a fax machine.

[@suegeen688]

perhaps give to a senior school for motor machinics

[@henrykravitz468]

I would do the work, then let dan do the work. Or just sell it for what it owes you for someone to have as an off-road vehicle

[@JungleJeffarnold]

Jazz . . . . Nice

[@Vehiclescore]

🙌

[@davewhittles]

you can put it in the old shed corner

[@olliesengineworld]

Why would you send a car for a mot without checking easy parts first Like the lights and brake pads I always take a inspection light when I go and buy any car but I suppose that's cos am in trade lol I wouldn't be buying that for a day to day vehicle it's only good for the off road scene

[@ShiftingMetal]

Because you could spend a load of money on parts then find it fails on other things and you’ve wasted your money

[@olliesengineworld]

@@ShiftingMetal Brake pads and bulbs arnt dear and not hard to fit and it just looks better on the failed sheet and makes the failed sheet not a massive list that's how I see it and with the failed sheet been a massive list I always check it on all cars and I see a big list of basic stuff just means it's not been looked after so Id pass on that vehicle but everyone is different

[@vintagebuddha]

👍👍👍

[@thatpeskyswan]

Please don't say "it's not bad"..! That corrosion is absolutely appalling, it's not worth repairing and will only get worse, what a POS!

[@ShiftingMetal]

Ok, so sorry

[@jedi-mic]

Whereabouts are you based?

[@ShiftingMetal]

Somerset

[@mrgrumpy9077]

Joe don't waste your money scrap it. , everything is about to fail get rid 👍

[@MonaichFother]

Yes, it's a no brainer, you'd have to strip all the parts off (which are well rusted on) to weld it and things will snowball.

[@IanMurdoch-uj1yo]

That Vitara needs a fire Joe😂

[@neilgorin1037]

Why pay £400 if he assumed it was going to the scrap yard? Anyone trading in an old car knows what's wrong with it, the deal would likely have gone ahead anyway if your salesman had offered £100 on the grounds it was scrap and it'd save them the effort.

[@ShiftingMetal]

It helps the deal. They might have walked if they didn’t think they were getting a fair price for their px

[@GrahamTWC]

It was worth more without having been for an MOT 😂

[@davidclabon1138]

Scrap it! Good video though

[@deanward1159]

Keep that car for farm fun

[@johnmcc1977]

Turbo shard 😂

[@pauledwards2366]

That Vitara is finished, you can't sell that for 2k even with an MOT because the rust will be even worse next year when the new owners would then have to scrap it.

[@andycrazy7238]

i would be happy to pay £400 for it as it is

[@derekmillar318]

When the tester farts in the bath he probably stands up and salutes!... bumper may cause injury...???...rubbish

[@Seansaundersdecorating]

Come on pull yourself together 😂😂😂

[@Frog-t9z]

See what it's worth scrap you may just get what you give for it px not sure it's worth time and resources Joe you have enough down at the farm me either scrap it or sell as is for £600 and get some treat money out of it lol

[@zebbedy8542]

👌

[@terrywilkins5266]

Joe, don't listen to the doomsters, that vitara would do someone a good turn if they haven't got a lot of money but, need a daily.

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@stevie007]

👌👌

[@brianmckenna3440]

Export it to Turkey you'll get loads for it😂😅😊😂😅😊

[@paddydunne774]

Joe I’ve fired you an email about that Vitara

[@ShiftingMetal]

Haven’t seen it

[@MrThegazzagy]

Please get back to 'l bought a' videos Joe. I will resubscribe as will others l'm sure. Good content.....Vitara not worth the work surely?

[@ShiftingMetal]

Why did you unsubscribe?! 😅

[@MrThegazzagy]

@@ShiftingMetal went off the boil a bit Joe. And seemed to get away from buying/selling cars. Will join again now , it seems to be getting back to my kind of thing.

[@DougStarr-zv5zj]

The things scrap end of !!!

[@islasandjessicas]

Has anyone else been unsubscibed to a channel by KZbin? Because twice now it's happened to me on this channel, and at least one other channel that I'm aware of....

[@ShiftingMetal]

That sucks!

[@edwinmorris1635]

Dump it quick.

[@stephendavies6080]

Do you really need another headache,, 😄👍

[@ShiftingMetal]

True!

[@DKOakville]

Buy a headache 🤕

[@geoffbrown8748]

ALL THESE SOCALLED UK MICHAEL BARRYMORE CAR DEALERS SEEM TO BE RIPPING US ALL OFF MAKING MONEY!

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

Get shot of it scrapper😢

[@BarryR.]

Complete gas guzzler

[@DaleSteel]

Retailing dog shit like that your just asking for a world of misery for little return. Not economical for a business to get involved with.

[@ShiftingMetal]

I wouldn’t be retailing it from Berrow

[@86lufc43va]

Sell it on a market to someone in cyprus your looking at £2/3k people would snap your hand off

[@MaxJames597yompfitness]

I saw McCauley at the auctions picking a fiat sciento up, he wanted 200 quid cash for a selfie - whats that all about

[@nickmoore2301]

The cheeky git, he charged me £250 😂

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Should see what he charges for a reacharound 😮 im on beans and toast for the rest of the month

[@seangrant808]

👍🏻👌🏻👍🏻