I Bought A Cheap VW Polo - Did The Owner Really Lose £3400 In 3 Months?!

[@TroyGoodacre]

I never understand why people don’t have floor mats

[@jayp5169]

I think showing deals like this from start to finish give people the push & confidence to have ago themselves, well done with being completely transparent & open 👍🏻

[@J_S591]

These, the A1 and Fabia are my bread and butter. So easy to work on, if it’s a Cat N front ender then all the parts basically just fall off with a few bolts. This one you have is probably the cleanest red one I’ve seen in a long while, especially in that basic S spec…usually Flash Red ends up a different colour on every panel. Test a USB cable in that Sony stereo, as it might be the AX1000 with the CarPlay and a few extra quid on it for you/an easier sale.

[@fooddip8024]

Good advice

[@KeithHill-wc3ew]

I hate driving around in a dirty car either inside or out so Joe I agree with your comment.

[@Kurt_e46]

Great to see a part ex vid on the channel again . Long time watcher first time commenter . A valet and a spruce up really does make all the difference keep them coming!!

[@davidtodd907]

my daughter had one of these for her 1st car ( 1200cc / 3 cylinder/2010 MY ) with 50k miles bought for £6k in 2017 from the bank of Mum & Dad 🙂- The head gasket , timing chain and valves had to be replaced after the chain tensioner lost its oil pressure after it wasn't driven for for 3 weeks - apparently these engines are notorious for this happening if the tensioner has lost pressure if it has been sitting for a while and it is then started. She sold it in 2022 with 80k miles for £4.3k , so not too bad for 5 years motoring. MPG wasn't particulary good for 1200cc /3 cylinder car - mid 30's.

[@skimmingstoness]

The 3 cylinders in the 9N3 from 2006- 2010 were a ticking time bomb, cracked heads, oil leaks onto the manifold causing a little fire under the bonnet.

[@beano6452]

@@skimmingstoness that’s German reliability for you.

[@skimmingstoness]

@@beano6452 bag of spanners

[@parvinkukar1259]

The owner could just cleaned it and advertised at £1,995 and would sold straight away. I guess it could be just laziness or more money then sense.

[@hughmungus1895]

2 things real quick,you made me proper lol with the v for vapist line 😂..second my buddy deals cars and he says you clean £500 onto a car,love the vids 😊

[@ShiftingMetal]

😂 👍

[@OleGitRule]

Looks pretty good after Mark has worked his magic - good margin for a cheap p/x and will do someone well for a good few years.

[@Mighty_Metro]

RS cars are from my hometown Ross On Wye. My parents bought a 2004 Ford Focus from them 11 years ago and is still going strong

[@dave_listener]

I do agree, My car is always loads faster and smoother after it has been cleaned. I am so glad it is not just me that thinks this.

[@jonjon738]

Do you really need to do the tyre inspection thing like Mat from High Peak - very tedious and really WGAS.😁🤣🤣

[@WOODRABBITS]

Great video, you weren't wrong on the advisory's probably the most I have seen on a cars MOT history.

[@michaelthompson6885]

Wow that is some transformation.

[@darrentaylor6382]

That's probably correct. Some car dealers do charge more for there stock then it's worth. My 2015 vitara I bought last May has already lost about £3000.

[@michaelthompson6885]

Dont know where you found the oddball music at the end of your vids but my grand kids love it,I told them it was elephant music!!

[@ShiftingMetal]

Haha, great, they’re not alone, a few have said they love it

[@chrislebiedz7461]

Love the video’s Joe 👍 I drove past your garage on Saturday. Chris from Bristol

[@markwilson9061]

I bought one of these brand new in 2010, high spec; was an absolute nightmare, nothing but issues (timing chain issue at 28,000 miles), and after owning several VWs, this one was the reason I have never owned another VW since!

[@cabottaxi]

Came out the same area (Glasgow) as the brown Ford. It'd be interesting to know how it ended up in the South West.

[@boyasaka]

I bought my son one of these for 4 k just before covid With 60 k miles on it He kept it 4 years And sold it 2 k It never missed a beat And all he did was service it twice with a oil and filter change

[@Tim-82]

My mum had one of these 1200 3 pops they like to misfire and have issues with the head gasket and cylinder head which would explain that lovely bill you have avoided 😂 , on a side note she did have the car for 10 years 4 of which were changing spark plugs so the misfire would go away strange engines tbh

[@toms4097]

Not a bad car, for what it is, reasonably well looked after. Only thing with vaping in cars is vg/pg on the windscreen

[@wrigzzx]

My mum had a Sony head unit like that, and it had Apple carplay and Android auto. Might be worth seeing if it does

[@bantamNeil12]

Great work Super Joe 🦸‍♂️👏🏻

[@markhall0670]

Thanks mate , another cracking vlog

[@dmmcharrie2698]

Agree that car feels better when clean, and I prefer silver wheels over black.. probably my age!

[@davewhittles]

looks good cleaned up

[@rakeshtak]

Freshly polished car definitely drives better. I’m sure there is less wind resistance 😂

[@aceace5457]

a good buy that joe dont forget to give jack the compliments we all think of him and if i win when you give that watch away i want you to keep it and give jack the money . people are to greedy in this world but me always giving and never taking ,

[@FK-zr9fn]

That came out really nice 👌

[@martynmartyn4389]

Wow Joe the polo clean up well and the new camera much better very clear picture

[@DaDa-David]

When you said that front tire was an 'Autogreen' Seagull in background wasnt impressed....maybe he would recommend the brands 'Shite Hawk' 'Winged Bastard' and 'Chip Stealer'

[@Restoration9s]

Shite hawk. What a wonderful word, needs used more haha

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

😂😂😂😂😊

[@Disco.davehfd]

A car, that has travelled. Started in Glasgow, then in Ross on Wye, then Bristol and finally in Burnham on Sea.

[@DaDa-David]

Initial D hub caps...AWESOME! reference toyally got it 🙂

[@cliffcrabtree4359]

Even though I love Renault Clios . I still really like VW Polo cars, this is lovely. Does no look old at all. Just needs Joe Betty TM gangster spray job on the wheel trims, just whack some newspaper underneath before blasting the aerosol!!. ❤️

[@woodytex8607]

I would get a few sheets of Aluminium Chequer Plate on the floor for the pictures.

[@JohnRobertson-gn8qx]

As per adleast one previous comment, VW engines from this time are well known for timing belt issues.. I've got a Skoda Rapid 1.2 @ 57000 miles.. Just had it's timing belt changed due to Timing Chain Rattle!

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Another Scottish car Joe you love em 😁. Cleaned up superb, a really nice little car at a great price.

[@johnplatt8369]

Yes yes yes a clean car does drive better than a dirty one I agree with you this time!!!!!!!

[@DaleSteel]

Hey up Matt i mean Joe.

[@paulheyes653]

Have the 9n3 polo bought it for my lad, 2 months in it misfired due to piston rings failing, vw advice is to throw away engine and buy another as its not rebuildable. Anyway 1 engine rebuild on my driveway later and a new timing chain and its running again....just awaiting a camshaft oil seal and its back 🙃.

[@robertdennis9075]

Great Job on the polo the car looks like new

[@DaDa-David]

Alcohol hand gel to remove tree sap, any cheap one, worked for me with x4 different cars parked under a Cedar tree during hot summers. 1987 Porsche 911 dark Met blue, New 2016 Fiat 500 white, new 2015 Fiat Panda solid Black, 1993 Jag XJ6 in Kingfisher Blue pearlescent . All superb an saved £££'s in detaing.

[@HA05GER]

I tell you what is good is uPVC cleaner. Used to blag it from my ex employer got off most things.

[@tonyb1184]

Great little PX Joe. One of those a week would do hey.

[@garymorris801]

nice and honest video

[@nostromo332]

60bhp flat as a kipper, @2.46 under the edge of the glass right side looks a bit off rear book door.

[@alistairjenkins7973]

Wow that’s a rare hot polo enjoy the quick relief.

[@garyfinch1025]

200% agree on black wheels/trims, just WHT?

[@zzhughesd]

Wasn’t dear. These 60-10 towards 61-12 on over 100k cannot be bought under 1500 in trade any auction. Though I wouldn’t buy one in block Christ 1100 cheap for one at ones door in Px. Nice buy

[@owensteele1645]

It's put on 36000 miles since March last year.

[@d.b.cooper1]

Always amazed at how well these things hold value despite being same as those Skoda's. The accountant in me literally works out depreciation on my new Macbooks/iPhones nvm a £3.4k loss in 3/12 months! 😂

[@cryptosagan5696]

Great video mate

[@FancyaBevMate]

I had a few bikes last one was an VFR800 (2004 abs which we sold to pay towards my partners 1st gen brand new bmw 120d) my mate had a VTR twin which was a beast at doing wheelies 😂😂😂

[@MiNameIsJake]

That head unit does have Apple Car play, about £300 when new

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

You're a nice chap paying that much for a mobile bio hazard. Should detail up well by the look of it. Could double it's value with some factory floor mats I'd suggest.

[@chrispenn715]

Scrubbed up nicely. I don't understand why people let a car get in such a mess - not a nice place to spend time when it's stinking. Also makes me wonder what state their house is in 😂

[@michaelf.h8507]

Car looks fine: -How mean VW in their most profitable market in Europe don't even fit a/c on a 2011 Polo ? My old 2006 Yaris low specT2 had it as standard. There's a morale there somewhere...

[@sydsurfman012]

nope, clean cars feel and drive much better, its all in the mind, but feels better!

[@HA05GER]

I know it was listed for sale for 4495 back in 2018 so what the previous guy paid doesny add up really. Maybe hes had it longer and updated the logbook for some reason.

[@allthegearbutnoidea.7138]

Can't afford a new EV and I certainly won't buy a second hand one. I will stick to a 4 or 5 year old diesel

[@beano6452]

I swear some people change cars because they can’t be bothered to clean theirs/pay someone to clean it.

[@beano6452]

It’s dirty - I’ll just get a new one.

[@Southerngeordie287]

Sophie’s pocket money 👍

[@enthusiastsofbritishmotors]

Hi Joe - nice video 🙂What's the new camera, please? I've been using a Go Pro for my channel and think there's probably a better option out there. Yours looks really good quality - I'd be happy with that! If you can let me know what it is I'd appreciate it - cheers! Paul

[@ShiftingMetal]

Thanks Paul, it’s a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and it’s fantastic!

[@enthusiastsofbritishmotors]

@@ShiftingMetal thanks - I'll take a look at those. Keep up the good work on YT - I like what you're doing, esp the auction videos and teaming up with other dealers. Not a dealer myself but I do enjoy the insights into your world.

[@brianjoseph3818]

I don't get why people don't clean their car before selling it .

[@paulmoore6345]

Nice straight car

[@the_fearless_explorer1213]

Cool videos good knowledge subscribed also buddy

[@shatbad2960]

Thought it was High Peak!

[@owensteele1645]

"Alright guys, how's it going, welcome baaack."

[@michaelwilson3844]

Quality of camera is looking great Joe 👍🏻 have you got new gravel on the area you were filming the polo ? Done a lovely of cleaning the old girl up ‘ she should sell no problem now , can I just say not particular to this car but I can’t understand why people trade in cars and leave like a sh#t hole looking like they would be better suited to a garbage wagon 😅j

[@ShiftingMetal]

No, same old gravel. Maybe the camera makes it look better 🤷‍♂️😅

[@jdfreality]

Vapist with a V! Very important to make that clarification lol.

[@owensteele1645]

The less cylinders you got, the more torque you got. You are right. My dad had an '03-plate Lexus IS 200. Six-cylinder N/A 2.0 injection engine. It sounded glorious. But it was very thirsty and gutless. Ditto smaller BMW sixes.

[@terrywilkins5266]

Why don't people clean the inside of their cars before part exchanging ?????

[@Seansaundersdecorating]

Not for me it’s missing five cylinders 😂

[@samwentworth1461]

Joe, plug an iPhone into the polos radio 😆thank me later

[@GaryMason-dy4wl]

Don’t let the chuffing finance companies walk all over you. Get your customers to sign a detailed written condition report on any car you sell to them and sign a similar report on their trade in. Tell the finance companies to swivel when they come back to you with any sorts of mechanical issues unless it’s supported by a qualified independent consultant vehicle inspection specialist that has a good reputation. Your a nice guy, in fact your too nice when it comes to people buying a secondhand car that they then treat you like it’s a brand new car with a manufacturers warranty. Play hard ball with the cheeky punters that try to get one over on you, after your 3 month or 6 month warranty expires. Make sure you scan the car for all known faults that you have repaired before handing it over and keep a copy of the report, that way you can see if anyone has been twatting about with car. I hate it how the system is all in favour of the punter, but you need to push them back very hard and say no, we will not be repairing your car. You don’t need the stress from these scum bags.

[@paulmcdonough1190]

Who let's a car get so filthy inside ?. I could never let my interior get that bad.

[@iamyourfuture808]

that interior ...shudder ... makes you wonder what their house is like 🤮

[@Timrud1]

clear car is more aerodynamic!

[@StephenScott-qp3tj]

I don't understand why people don't clean their cars, it takes little effort and the rewards if selling the car are good, you wouldn't sell your house in that state!

[@WesmacWorldwide]

Ohhh, you said silicone TIPS! My bad

[@Micky8791]

It always surprises me how basic these are. I can't think of a single other car from 2011 that doesn't have remote locking. Also the dash looks like it's from the late 80s early 90s. It looks 20 years older than an equivalent age ford fiesta

[@robert.h1718]

Realistic price £1800 max

[@bleakyfinder2692]

That vehicle is worth £3,196 - £3,995

[@zzhughesd]

It is. Prob £2499 or less ensure goes.

[@DaleSteel]

​@@zzhughesdsilly billy

[@marksenior9220]

No floor mats are the work of the devil.

[@IToohat]

If that date is wrong then the owner did ~3000 miles in 2023 and then 25000+ miles in 2024, that seems unlikely.

[@STEPHEN-s31970]

Dynamo street high tyres 😂

[@ianlloyd5213]

Clean car does drive better 😁

[@fredyyfredfreddy]

He might have received some money back due to some fault.

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CrustyLumber]

Whats the new camera, footage looks great !

[@ShiftingMetal]

Thanks! DJI Osmo Pocket 3 👍

[@CrustyLumber]

@@ShiftingMetal Pleased with it ?, just about to start a new KZbin channel, fed up with go-pro's................of france & england - will we succeed ?

[@ShiftingMetal]

Yes it’s great!

[@davidcox8838]

I wish I could vote for her.

[@RonAttwood-j5z]

Still visible.

[@Restoration9s]

I've never sold a dirty car. Come on, clean it before you trade it in, Seems Joe likes the dirty ones...

[@Suffolkman1961]

Black wheels or wheel trims, yuck! 20:40

[@Robin-hk7nn]

I don't agree with my son on black wheel trims or his haircut. " You don't understand Dad!" Well, i understand everything..your hair, like your wheel trims look terrible. Was it that long ago that I was impressing the ladies. 🤔😁😢?

[@chrissmith6954]

Do you realise being covered in dog hair doesn't give a good first impression 🤔

[@stevenmoran4060]

Typical German car, no air con as original buyer didn’t want to pay extra for it.

[@davidmunro2077]

Same with the indicators , optional extra on German cars 😂😂😂

[@neilgorin1037]

I'd be wanting my money back on that camera, it's autofocus is slow and poor.

[@seangrant808]

👍🏻👌🏻

[@dangosypethau]

Not keen on this video Joe, just letting you know, seemed like a High peak autos filler type thing to me. Much prefer all your normal type videos with all the the staff interactions and all the goings on. Perhaps the staff are all on summer hols at the moment, if so I can kind of understand the point of it. Sorry to be negative this time, I have been all positive up to now.

[@ShiftingMetal]

Fair enough. I asked if people wanted videos on the pxs and by and large the said yes.

[@darrenashby8607]

Spraying hub caps what a cowboy just change them for 30 notes

[@CarlosFandango1975]

I’d definitely say a dirty woman rides better than a clean woman