I'd totally wasted my time with this fix!

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[@ChopsGarage]

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[@darrenwilson8042]

I remember when I think it was your phone (?) that got hacked when on holiday that meant your channel was hijacked for about a week/10 days - that was a device you didn't have Surfshark on yet. Would it be worth mentioning that happened to you illustrating how effective Surfshark is and how easy you can be caught out by the bad guys without it?

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

​@@darrenwilson8042no you can still be hacked with it

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

Surf shark won't stop hackers where did you get that from look into it.

[@andynightingale7335]

James you really need a good valet/driver/ helper 2/3 days a week to pick up the slack.

[@chiefrocka8604]

Semi retired fit useful pair of hands

[@peteneal8344]

Top job as usual James well done

[@0161pumaste]

I wish all car dealers spent the time to prep their cars like you james! well done on the mazda,looks great! 🙂

[@chrishart8548]

Most spend all there time putting tyre shine on bold tyres

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@mad_aboutwatches1143]

​@@ChopsGarage How much do you want for the Yeti?

[@dreammaker730]

Ive always loved a vileda flunkey to leather off a car . Ever since i was a valeter over 25 years ago.

[@michaelbarnett5497]

I find you really honest dealer a pleasure to watch your videos.If I was after a used car I wouldn’t hesitate in contacting you Just found you so subscribed 😊

[@ChopsGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@adamanthony7465]

It can be considered the value given back to society as a whole ..in returned vehicles done well...that provides transport to a critical segment of the market. Thank you for the solid example given to us all. Go well this week. Looking forward to seeing you here again.

[@ChopsGarage]

Many thanks Adam

[@barryrathbone]

The green Mazda was supplied probably by the dealer on the Wirral where I worked. Great video as usual James

[@ChopsGarage]

cheers

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

Love what you do mate its basically what we do but for private customers. You need to get yourself a half decent compressor and spray gun setup I used to pay someone to do my bodywork too but eventually got fed up making £50/£75 a job margin so I taught myself took about 6 months until I was competent to touch a customers car. Now I’ve been painting pulling and filling for a year I take on Porsches Bentleys lotus etc and make a lot more per job!

[@steveegginton535]

Mazda 2 looked cracking after the bodywork done and a lot of effort by you - doesn't look like a 14 year old car👍 You are certainly busy at the moment but means you are moving your stock although profits not huge on cars like this one. Fixing bodywork seems pretty challenging - I've watched Chris at SRUK working on some of the damaged cars they buy - the guy is a master at his trade but think he's been doing it a long time.

[@markfoden765]

Great job on the mazda, will be spot on once moted ready for the customer,🤟🤟👍

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@brianmonahan7990]

Great video as usual and lots of good work , always better to do both springs 👍

[@Bikergerbil]

Agreed Brian. Any suspension, steering or braking components always do them in pairs.

[@brianmonahan7990]

@@Bikergerbil 👍

[@stevo4649]

quality as usual,thankyou James,,👌👌

[@ChopsGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bettyourcampervan]

Great video sir 🎩

[@robstrains8711]

I own a mazda 2 two door 2009 sport, 1.5, in the same color. Fully modded best car ive ever driven awesome fun.

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Good job on the Mazda - worth the effort and a solid seller despite the relatively thin margin. Wish I could think of a cunning plan on the S2000 since it really should have flown out the door in this weather.

[@a11csc]

great job james

[@ChopsGarage]

cheers

[@vwgolffancarreviews7111]

Hay chops love the videos

[@normanstephens5391]

Great Content as always. See you in the next one. Cheers.

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another excellent video chops 🚘🚙🚗⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@ChopsGarage]

cheers

[@mileshoole9504]

Interesting video. I am sure the buyer is delighted with their purchase

[@ChopsGarage]

I hope so

[@pauldeavall9157]

That Mazda looks lovely nice colour

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Wow! I know "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".... but Paul.... I thought that was the most horrible green for a car EVER. I was amazed to see it was a Mazda! (More like the green they use in the Emoji's to denote being sick!.... Sorry... No offence, ever....obviously.... Cheers!)

[@kevinmoffatt]

Yeah, Mazda list it as LV green, I think it's great and more interesting than my boring black VW.

[@jonricketts6570]

Looks great James, what’s happening with the Saab 900?

[@ChopsGarage]

Heading down for MOT

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Hi james nice little çar

[@AgtX999]

youre meant to totally unfold the drying towel, then drape it over the car & drag it, it should absorb all the water & leave it dry without having to rub the paintwork

[@Julian-do7bv]

James I would gladly buy a car from you you definitely go above and beyond the call I honestly think you over prep and work very hard for your money

[@ChopsGarage]

thank you

[@stuartkennedy4202]

Never have shiny leather. It should be a Matt Finnish which is what you get with a proper leather cleaner. Great channel and content as always.

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@ToshYusaf]

Colourlock do a mild leather cleaner 1L pack with a brush and foaming bottle. That and some MF cloths is all you need. (Their strong cleaner is for a different purpose)

[@zzhughesd]

Chops. Be interested know tool David the painter used pull dents quick remove need so much filler

[@mattwebb172]

Very busy James,maybe have a think about taking an apprentice on,see if they can drive as well the time they save you fetching and carrying

[@ChopsGarage]

Like to work alone mate

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@ChopsGarage Me too.... Inviting others can be a death knell.

[@andrew.maycock1981]

Do you still have the Saab 900 and any update .. I love those cars!!!

[@ChopsGarage]

Soon buddy

[@highpath4776]

thought you had that scissor lift to do pads/discs

[@ChopsGarage]

I do but I also have a lot of stock needing prep can only do 1 at a time if don't outsource

[@garysmith2137]

Bought my Mazda 2 1.5 Sport new 11 years ago. Never let me down and a good run around. 165K on the clock. A bit thirsty though compared to the wife's new Mazda 2.

[@ChopsGarage]

Fun though eh

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Proud of you using the gun bud, don't go too low on your pressure or it'll not attomise right, 10th of a litre is only like 8 quid and that'll do loads, I get pro fix clear and that's only 30 Inc hardener for a ltr, that'll do plenty, I'd not bother pulling dents out just tap the edges with a Sharp hammer, grind out and slap the filler in, your not doing top line classic cars, I've never had anyone come back and say the fillers dropped out, I don't advertise anything till its done mate, service, paint mot, you'll always get a better price when it's 100 %done, nobodys really got any foresight to see past dents and muck, well not in Barnsley anyway (!)

[@johnfitton3716]

Near me im after a car

[@roystonvehicles9129]

On mazdas the colour will be in the service book (if it's got one)

[@contactjd]

It's called spirit green

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@contactjd well known bud

[@leyland272]

job on lights looks great do u not use your lift anymore

[@ChopsGarage]

yes spark on it for gearbox

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage my 3 year in stock spark miss fires after about 30 mins, no codes, might just clean it up and punt it out, 13 plate.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage mines got a good box!

[@IANWHITWORTH1]

Skoda Yeti, Let me know how you get on wit this one please.

[@ChopsGarage]

Should do well people like them here, 1 Owner 32k miles

[@jimryan447]

Just wondering what you use to wet clean your car upholstery. Thanks.

[@ChopsGarage]

Bissel Spot Cleaner and G101

[@jimryan447]

Thanks for the information.

[@mrb4408]

Any advice please.. just bought a 1.2 petrol polo from a dealer with 3 months warranty. I think it has the timing chain rattle problem. Is this covered to be fixed.???

[@philtowle4683]

Your work was good for the tools you had.

[@andrewthomas2406]

I never realised headlights were plastic,thought they were made of glass

[@derekp2674]

I had to manually sand and then polish the ones on my '06 Nissan Note to get it through an MoT. So I was pleased to see James using the exact same process.

[@davidcostella5245]

What price is the mondeo

[@ChopsGarage]

7495

[@darrenwilson8042]

As for the margins etc James I suppose if you are doing something you love for a living and at the end of the month/year you are earning a decent living then the win some/lose some philosophy works for you.

[@ChopsGarage]

Exactly

[@nicolabennington203]

Who’s the guy that did the dent and paint? I’m in north Devon and have a BMW that needs some attention.

[@ChopsGarage]

Universal Scuffs

[@leeallen1407]

Gone right off mazdas after having to scrap my Mazda 6 because of rust and rot and big holes in the chassis

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes undersealing them is must they don't borther

[@cheeseburgerbeefcake]

What you haven't factored in on your margin sheet is your time/materials. I know the materials likely weren't big tickets, a few sheets of sand paper/some polish compounds/etc, but it sounds like you spent a good few hours on this, don't short change yourself on your own time! Coming out on top is always good, don't get me wrong!

[@ChopsGarage]

The net profit is what I earn for my time.

[@robinsonm08]

Mazda 2 is a good car reliable

[@GordonBlachford-ut7ts]

You really should change springs on both sides.

[@ChopsGarage]

As a rule true , trouble is public dont value it and still want to knock you down. They would rather save "100 on price

[@GordonBlachford-ut7ts]

Sorry this wasn't meant to be a criticism, what you do with your motors is far and beyond , so please keep up the good work and excellent videos.

[@ChopsGarage]

@@GordonBlachford-ut7ts I did not take it as one don't worry, it was fair comment

[@danielsellers8538]

You really need another member of staff to help you james

[@ChopsGarage]

naa don't need the hassle

[@colin_297]

Best just knock the money off and sell it quicker the new owners probably won’t be bothered

[@Nicknofish]

Chops not when F1 is on😢

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

The problem with sanding headlights is you've taken the UV protection off the surface, so unless you relacquer the lamp it will cloud again in no time.

[@stepheng8779]

Yeah he said that 🤦

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Jabberwocky: The UV protection has already gone....that's why they are cloudy! James DID mention replacing the protection.

[@900daysandcounting5]

Jabberwocky is right. A ‘sealant’ might help a tiny bit but at best is only a polish of some description. It will be gone in no time and you’ll have no idea until the lights start yellowing again. Doing the job right will only add half an hour to that job.

[@chucky2316]

I use g3 and wax seems to work

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Get an autotrader ad with a video done for that s2000, peak time now, put the money into 3 or 4 new ones bud.

[@martynlockwood2190]

Becoming a proper bodge up back street car dealer unfortunately

[@ChopsGarage]

of course lol!! Advisory free mots, proffessional painters, detailed cars with long warranties all bodgy as hell lol

[@zzhughesd]

Once they’re on there they’re not coming off. Grabs onto it. Flies off. Chops. I laughed with you. Think Musk. Cybertruck. Hammer. Glass. SMaSH. Oh. And then painter comes says. Miles off.

[@GadgetGazza1690]

FFS I missed the Premiere and had notification on ,😢😅😂

[@ChopsGarage]

no worries

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Swiss Tony...... he never had these problems...... it was always simply like making love to a beautiful woman.......

[@ChopsGarage]

Truth

[@Rich77UK]

I bought a 17k Suburu from a main agent and they wouldn't even fix stone chips for me! No dealer sprays cars anymore! You're way too good to your customers!!!

[@conjohn760]

Your making the average garage job hard trade is for the trade

[@ChopsGarage]

Not sure what you mean

[@kevinelson4149]

What a stupid time for it to start the same time the F1 kicks off 😊

[@markdowling5962]

It would be worse if it clashed with the sir Nigel garage show, Mon to Thurs GB news at 7 PM 🇮🇪🐕🇮🇪

[@stephendavies6080]

F1, bore fest, I’d rather cut my toenails,😄👍

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@stephendavies6080 Yup....getting that way.

[@markfoden765]

​@@stephendavies6080 and paint them😂😂

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Discs and pads yourself mate, dead easy on your lift.

[@chrishart8548]

Don't even need a lift as long as you can get the wheel off. I've done all my pads myself. It's throwing money away otherwise.,

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@chrishart8548 I use a big jack mate

[@thindo]

Give or take 20-30 minutes job

[@ChopsGarage]

Oh easy enough but was able to prep another car ,photo and get it up while they did it

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@thindo exactly bud 15 mins a side if all goes well, I do loads for my customers, easy job and looks impressive with big shiny discs, I make on the parts as well.

[@sitaylor9322]

O dear so you change Shocks and springs in just 1 not both as you have done that on 2 different cars now ok yes if it was a Warranty job then ok thay would do the same but not if I was there thay wouldn't as its got to be done in Pairs or its actually putting the Suspension under different levels ect but you know all that anyway so why just 1 ok yes you don't have to spend as much but if a jobs worth doing then it's better to do it right you sorted the bodywork but then only did half a job on the springs ok its only a cheap car but even so it would be better to have all the Mechanics right and have the odd Dent in my opinion but I get it make it all nice and shiny and people will be more likely to buy it

[@ChopsGarage]

Exactly , the pay for shiny not for matching springs, thats the market

[@sitaylor9322]

O well people are putting looks above safety in my book but each to there own I suppose

[@michaelhewlett4401]

Don't spoil your show by more adverts than content give up if that's the way u r going g😢

[@johnfitton3716]

Ive got premium no ads ... pay for it but dont really watch normal tv

[@paulgray2387]

Just fast fwd if it annoys you. He’s got to pay for his time somehow

[@paulgray2387]

You need a gopher…

[@ChopsGarage]

Eh? More adverts than content, there has been 1 sponsored spot in like last 6 vids!

[@paulgray2387]

@@ChopsGarage it’s not me whingeing!!! Keep up the good work 😀

[@toy838]

Great channel love it But your titles dubious I click on because your gd.

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@Irvosa]

Back to the nonsense click bait titles I see. 😢

[@ChopsGarage]

I'm not sure that most people that comment this even know what real clickbait really is. Davey told me my work was no good and I wasted my time as he re did it. So in line with the content how is that bait. Anyhow after 2 years Im not entirely sure why anyone would think Id pay any attention, if I was worried Id of stopped by now.

[@Irvosa]

@@ChopsGarage You said before it’s because you want to attract people to the channel. It’s ruining the good work you do! Hire a social media firm for a couple of weeks to help you out and you will never need to revert to the click bait nonsense. Please!

[@ChopsGarage]

@@Irvosa lol!!! a social media firm would encourage it! And its only your opinion , once again the stats for this vid are one of the best in last 28 days so I think I know what Im doing cheers

[@Irvosa]

@@ChopsGarage they would give you a strategy to work on and execute, rather than your random ideas. You’re throwing lots of darts and one hits the bullseye every now and again, so yeah, you know what you are doing! 😂 You outsource work when you realise you are up against it or need specialist help, this is no different. Your ego is getting in the way here. Other car channels like Salvage Rebuilds and High Peak understand their audience and have learned how to keep them tuned in. I will miss some of the interesting content you put out, but can’t continue to watch the desperate attempts to bring viewers in. Unsubscribed ✅

[@roystonvehicles9129]

It's loads more relaxed bud just getting on with cars then advertising them, or maybe just have a little area for them outside when done, I absolutely hate customers breathing down my neck, by doing that mazda paint yourself, maybe a lad to prep it and binning the warranty wise you'd be 340 better off, weeks wages for a lot of people.

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes I don't encourage it, people turn up out of blue and go looking through pre prep stock

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage I've had years of that bud, but I've stopped it now, I try not to bother with local people, there always back(as you know) you spend ages talking to people and getting nothing done, did a mini locally last week and they rejected it after a few days, it's gone to Scotland today, where I hope it stays, I've always been that friendly local garage type but honestly it's a waste of time, women came back with a duff battery on a 500,moaning, went out and jumped it, 18 mths on (!) you've got the option to put something half done away as well if its a ball ache, where if it's sold it's all hands on deck, I don't want people wandering in tbh and getting friend ly, especially now cars are so troublesome, rather they went 100 miles away, unless it's something major they don't come back, local people are back all the time.

[@900daysandcounting5]

Because you do long adverts for them as soon as you get them😊