Our cheap Mercedes w204 c63 is finished! How much did it cost? Plus Free competition!

Well the cheap Mercedes c63 is finished!
Competition winners are:
Ryyan Bhayat
Matt Crofts
Paul Cusack
Alex IanMiller
Raf Warlubie
please email us your size and address to [e-mail]
Not much mechanical action in this one as it was just finished little bits off, lots of talking and explaining of costs so hope you done get to bored.
As a thank you for everyones support in this new youtube venture we have a little free competition for you guys .
All you have to do is
Like, subscribe, and comment your name and the word competition after your comment and that’s it!
After 7 days we will put all names in a hat and pick 3 winners. You must be in the Uk!
Happy new year everyone.
If you haven’t seen the previous episodes here is the playlist link.
Cheapest C63 in the UK
• Cheapest C63 in the UK?

[@sprautos]

Competition winners are: Ryyan Bhayat Matt Crofts Paul Cusack Alex IanMiller Raf Warlubie please email us your size and address to [e-mail] Thanks for everyone kind comments and support, Happy new year to you all! Winners will we announced 7 days from now! 11/01/2024

[@marouanesettar2592]

Full support!! Great videos ! Marouane competition

[@AlanThomas-g7b]

Happy new year guys,I can't believe your just down the road to me,great to watch proper mechanics and I'm loving the tips and tricks,good look with the channel.Alan Thomas

[@RaymondMcBride-z6w]

Love the content. Ray McBride. Competition.

[@philipwhitehead1619]

It nice to see the jobs being done the right way, and use genuine parts . Philip whitehead ,competition

[@paulcusack5939]

I have just found your channel today. It's great watching skilled mechanics working with so much skill and enthusiasm. Keep up the content. Paul. Competition

[@kipper841]

It is really refreshing to see how honest and how skilled you are, you remind me of Matt who has the High Peak Autos channel who I know you know and do work for. I like your delivery, the no nonsense approach. I am sure if you stick with it your channel it will grow like Matt's has, the public like people who do not try to rip them off and are honest!

[@sprautos]

Thanks for your kind comment, we are going to keep it as real as possible. All the best and thanks for the support .

[@nickduncan-brown3904]

This is a no nonsense and responsible account of how a car that has been abused in the past was brought back to being a respectable performance vehicle. Also one that can be relied on and be trusted.

[@joeldillon7674]

G'day from Australia!~ We're loving your no nonsense, no poxy music, no angle grinders whiiiining, Merc channel! Thank you for giving such awesome advice!

[@sprautos]

Thank you! We’re getting more and more viewers from Australia, welcome to the channel 🙏 🍻

[@dalehewison6319]

The labour - you shouldn't worry about trying to justify 12 hours. Everybody that has seen the videos can see how much time and effort has gone into it.

[@Orwic1]

I’ve watched many videos of car repairs / servicing, but this series has been the best - just fantastic. Brilliant explanation and excellent presentation, and a great education for those of us who have been watching. Admire the skill and experience shown throughout. Many thanks for posting this series, I’ve really enjoyed it. I really hope you will continue with the channel and posting videos: I’ll definitely be looking out for them.

[@sprautos]

That’s really nice of you to say so, thanks very much. We’re going to give the channel a good go this year and see if we can make it into something worth while to keep continuing. All the best.

[@joeldillon7674]

@@sprautos You definitely should! - I have a 2015 E400 Coupe, the turbo actuators might be cactus - they rattle instead of hiss under load..? I'd love to get your help on this one...

[@NomadJRG]

Being a W204 C63 owner I have thoroughly enjoyed this series!

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Since High Peak Autos mentioned your expertise on Mercedes Benz cars, I quickly subscribed. And you have not disappointed! Wolfgang Ezeh Competition. Cheers.

[@dangothdangoth5449]

I’ve found myself thinking I would like you guys to work on my cars in the future, it’s quite refreshing seeing your process with no frills good luck with the channel I will be watching for sure

[@evanubi5]

The best thing about you mate, you don’t leave a stone unturned (while we are there let’s get other things done) TOPMAN TOP CLASS ALL DAY LONG 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@evanubi5]

Competition Akim NUBI Gatwick Surrey

[@sprautos]

Thanks akim, all the best

[@miteshl4333]

Loving the channel, such a fantastic and indept showcase of one of my favourite motors, looking forward to seeing your next project/work! Competition - Mitesh L

[@grantsutherland6798]

Oh by the way, good garages always have someone keeping an eagle eye on things. I see apprentices here in NZ trying their utmost to be "productive" and rushing things and not fully understanding the need to be careful when torquing up the various components. It shows that their supervisors aren't taking the time to mentor them properly and check their full understanding. This invariably results in failures and loss of reputation / business. A boatbuilder told me just last week, "I stand at the door like a seargeant at arms, at the end of a day, and ask everyone to summarisae where they are at with their projects". Some managers that aren't people people will be intimidating and downright scary, but the right guy will be all ears and supportive like you. The thing is, the bad bosses will lose staff and customers too. There are no short cuts!!

[@matthewleehowarth9954]

Love the channel in Germany living 😢but my parents are in the uk 🇬🇧 so worth ago Matthew competition,really enjoyed the project videos more in the future I hope ,thank you for taking the time out to do KZbin content

[@sprautos]

Thanks Matthew all the best buddy

[@realnealewelch6630]

Came across your channel from High Peak and I have been impressed from the start. Thank you for sharing your insights and opinions on what is a highly specialised topic! Love the mini series too, more like this very welcome! Neale - competition.

[@sprautos]

Awesome, thank you!

[@richardsigley9662]

Great video, it’s really good seeing what goes into the servicing and maintaining the cars. I bring my ‘67 plate SLC to you so it’s great to see the care you take. Competition Richard Sigley

[@martinduffy646]

You are a very honest sincere gentleman

[@sprautos]

@@martinduffy646 thank you 🙏

[@frosty10661066]

I love how in-depth you go into each individual car you show on your clips and how professional you guys are at what you do .I just wish you were a bit closer as I would definitely bring my W212 E350 Completion Al Frost

[@sprautos]

Thanks Al, great feedback. All the best

[@RhythmGuitarMan]

These videos are excellent, Thanks. I’m scared off some high-end used cars because I worry about them developing complex intractable electronics issues. Would be great to hear your take on that in a vid. Sure you’ll have seen it all….

[@sprautos]

Certainly have. I’m sure we will cover some electrical issues with some explanations. Thank you 🙏

[@RobertMckenna-s8u]

Thoroughly enjoyed the five videos, gives a great insight into what actually goes on and unexpected problems which can turn up.BTY your apprentices are very fortunate to have you as their mentor.Bob McKenna Competition

[@sprautos]

Thanks Bob very kind of you all the best

[@ianhackett857]

Found your site following the link from HighPeak what happened to the CL500 video and have been hooked ever since. Both our Mercs are looked after by our local Merc specialist down south who has your same professional and "while you're in there" approach.Ian Hackett. Competition.

[@jamesparry151]

My dream car is this, but the estate 😍

[@michaelkemp2218]

Proper thorough job

[@plbs76]

Another thoroughly enjoyable video. Keep up the good work. Paul COMPETITION 👍

[@KonradChmielewski-n4r]

Great videos, one to five. I just watched them in one go, on a Sunday morning. I recently bought a new merc and this gave me some ideas on small projects I can do plus all the usual servicing and fixes.

[@24710635]

New to your channel and love the no nonsense approach to everything you do. Keep it coming

[@sprautos]

Thanks and welcome 🙏

[@Andy-q2u7b]

Great video series, have a 2010 C63 saloon.. 59k needs a few small issue but what a car…

[@JaggyD_Vision]

Excelllent Video, shame I'm not based in your area. Jagjit Dhillon - competition

[@davescibb]

Hi Sam, catching up on your past videos, enjoyed all 5 parts, for a minute when you said enter the competition, I thought it was to win the car, silly me, who wouldn't want a hoodie. Good job mate

[@michaelainsley3243]

Enjoying the detailed content of your videos,hope the subscribers increase for you to continue aftre this year....keep the content comming. Michael Ainsley competition

[@sprautos]

Much appreciated! Very kind of you to say. All the best.

[@phil25051]

Great video. Maybe similar for my CLK55! Speak soon. Phil Pettinger. Competition.

[@stephenrichards5386]

Imagine if one of your poor subs had bought that c63. What a disaster

[@happygolfertimmins6132]

Love the honesty of the videos. It’s a learning curve, please keep the videos coming. Robert Timmins competition

[@MikeCope-o8m]

9:02 just started watching your channel find it very interesting

[@kevinconnolly5295]

Watched all your videos now ( great) but really liked the 5 part series on the C63 appreciate the depth you went to make the car right and the attention to detail you go to on all of your customers cars, just wish you were a bit closer to me. I am a E55 AMG man W210, anyway keep the good work up. Kev, Derby. Competition.

[@sprautos]

Thanks kev Glad you like them! Appreciate the kind comment and support. W210 55 AMG is getting a rare car these days enjoy it as long as you can.

[@davidmaughan4786]

You can’t beat a bit of fettling great job.

[@PB200559]

Excellent series - really enjoyed it. Keep the content coming

[@robertmccourt131]

great content & detail in your videos, keep it up

[@stringerbell547]

Wish I could of brought this.

[@steveclement9815]

Really interesting series, looking forward to more. Good to see how the work is done. Steve Clement competition.

[@joseborrerovega7755]

Loved this series, it was produced very well and very informative as well. Looking forward to more content in the new year!

[@sprautos]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully will get editing a d footage better for this year. Thanks for your support

[@jackng1594]

Lovely car mate. Jack Ng. (Competition)

[@DaveCurwen]

Refreshing to watch skilled and dedicated mechanics carrying out their work, wish I had you guys more local to me for my Mercedes servicing / repairs. 🙂

[@guy4469]

R for right Lfor left is that stood at the front off the car or stood at the rear .

[@neilrafferty2097]

Think the best way to judge this is : would i do it again ?

[@timothysears6970]

One of the most interesting channels I have found on KZbin! I am an old guy living near LA in the US. Watching your efforts makes me want to move to England and buy a Mercedes just so I can have it serviced by you.

[@sprautos]

thanks Tim, glad your enjoying you've got plenty to catch up on.

[@chrispy104k]

Sounds like the car purchase price was a bargain even when you include the cost of the repairs. So £20,000 is about $40,000 AU. A good base model W204 C63 sedan over here is about $65,000 so that's a bargain comparatively speaking.

[@sprautos]

Ooo yes our cars are a lot cheaper here in the Uk to AUSTRALIA I believe our parts are the same too!

[@royparker1844]

Hi Sam, enjoying your channel, can only speak highly of SPR, thank you for looking after my 2 W124 convertibles, W124 E320 and the 190. The 320 may return to you one of these days?! Regards Roy

[@mohsanhussain4528]

W124 cab ❤.. fancy selling me one 😅

[@jamesr8897]

Keep up the good work 👌🏻

[@SamTaylor-s1u]

Great information on this channel. Good work Sam - Careful though: You very nearly smiled when you pinned it 😂 Sam Taylor, competition

[@sprautos]

😂 it was creeping in wasn’t it 😊

[@daviddrake6140]

Love t vid. Oh to own that car C63 would be a dream. I’ve a 59 plate C220 CDI AMG with 55k on the clock had it 11 years FSH so worth going to a specialist to look after it worth every penny. Time to change it? Not by performance it needs some small cosmetic jobs but that’s it. Saves me buying a new car for + thousands of £’s with about t same mileage but with iffy or no proper servicing, no chance! Great vid

[@sprautos]

Good car the c220 can’t go wrong.

[@iqihoque6053]

Great content as always! Keep up the good work. Iqi, Competition

[@davidspeakman5454]

Another great video. Think your labour estimate might be a bit short! Even so you have now got a great car which is appreciating in value. Well done! David Speakman. Competition.

[@sprautos]

It actually could be, we and the guys kee thinking of more things we had to do watching back footage, let alone the stuff we didn’t film! Thanks you for the support 🙏

[@liamcinq]

Do love the w204, what's your thoughts on this vs your E63? Liam B competition.

[@sprautos]

That’s a really good question, tbh they are different cars in more ways than 1. I should probably do a video comparing the two. @highpeakautos would be the man to do it.

[@johnbarker7129]

I watch a lot of KZbin videos of this type and I have really enjoyed watching your series dedicated to this car and it has been a great watch very informative. Lookin forward to more. John Barker. Competition.

[@sprautos]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank John.

[@bamog4560]

Love these videos , I’m considering buying a c63 but slightly nervous about running costs and maintenance but I’m not too far from your garage and I’ll definitely use you for servicing etc Graham Competition

[@sprautos]

I have a nice silver one that’s potentially looking for a new owner 😜

[@DaleSteel]

You've put plus vat which doesn't make sense to 99% of buyers. Plus vat man doesn't charge vat on the whole vehicle so that's wrong totally.

[@sprautos]

I did say that doesn’t include the vehicle . And I said it’s up to the viewer which ever way you wish to add it up as I will get the vat reduced off my on the parts I’ve purchased.

[@stephendrane7224]

Just watched the whole build. Only just found you through Matt's channel so missed out,on the competition😢 but still great set of vids.

[@sprautos]

Welcome aboard! I’m sure we will do it again.

[@miketurner1444]

Been great watching the channel grow and the content, Competition, Mike 👍

[@davidketley5359]

I had a SEL 600 this just reminds me how lucky I was to sell it for roughly the same money I brought it for two years later with no isuess. I will stick to my Toyota Landcruiser.

[@sprautos]

Bet the landcruiser is a Tank

[@dieselsubmariner1639]

I retire next year and want a top end merc, something like your E63 or cls so will be using you to keep things shipshape. I am in Barnsley but think the trip over woodhead well worth it. Keep up the good work, love your videos. i would add the word competition but I will be too big for your sweatshirts/hoodies. -fat knacker signing off lol

[@sprautos]

😂 Treat your self

[@laurencehastings7473]

The only realistic way to cost this project is to price it as if you were the customer and you were getting the final bill. As you said wages have to be paid whether it's your car or a customer care. Small items also have to be bought and re.stocked. Even the used under panel also has a market value which must be included. It's not for us but for you. You need to accurately account for everything you have invested to assess the current value of the car.

[@sprautos]

Well said. Spot on.

[@justincase6645]

Labour is usually the biggest cost to work on any car , personally i dont mind labour when you trust the people doing the job , i always take my car to the same guy for the last 20-30 years , trust is built over time , your work always look top notch so i wouldnt dispute labour charges, Vat is a 💩though , i often wonder how many times we are expected to pay !!

[@sprautos]

Yea the labour is a big one.

[@01menyou]

Excellent, though considering you've just coughed up 13k plus labour, you were a little more cheerful than I expected. Keep up the glumness, it's brill.

[@neilanthony7961]

Just binge watched your C63 videos as I am interested in getting one. Really enjoyed it. Interesting and entertaining. Well done guys

[@sprautos]

Awesome, thank you!

[@chrismorton2681]

Looking at buying a CL 500 2012 with the 4.8 twin turbo. Is that a good engine thx 🙏

[@sprautos]

Yea it’s not bad, twin turbo one? I think some sufferer with timing chain issues.

[@iandico]

Loving this channel,great content. Competition Ian Dixon

[@joannedixon3644]

As always great video content. Your knowledge and professionalism in running your business is a credit to you and your team. First time commenting but as you grow the channel it won’t be the last. Competition

[@sprautos]

Thank you so much. All the best.

[@tiplady123]

Tippers - Competition

[@mohitl1697]

How come you didnt adjust the front camber even though it was out? And check the rear too

[@sprautos]

Front camber isn’t adjustable and rear was already done ✅

[@neillstacey1341]

Neill competition

[@sideshowbob32]

Rob, competition

[@stuontwo677]

apparently vehicle still has an outstanding recall, no idea what for tho

[@sprautos]

Mercedes are re calling air bags at the moment

[@jassidhu5074]

Jas Competition

[@Lawbosstv]

Great video. I'll be in contact in the summer to get my ML63 serviced.

[@drumtochtyglen]

Great project and lots of great information. Competition, Edward Cairns

[@bmbatkins]

Competition

[@ARCHSTANTON61]

Nice to watch mechanics that, know what they are doing..

[@markshaw8850]

Well done guys, great series of videos, I will be bringing you my C63 soon for gearbox and diff service. MARK S. Competition.......

[@kfor6631]

Kev... Competition 🙏

[@michaelhill7677]

Great video, always professional. Gotta Vito and a B-class so I really like your channel. Michael H COMPETITION

[@nathanadlington2419]

Why not put the car on your courtesy car fleet for loyal customers 😂

[@sprautos]

😂

[@StephenGibbons-z1u]

You have got me addicted. You really should make some more fantastic episodes like these. I would fantastic to watch. I have had fun fixing up my Mercedes c300 I would be proud to wear one of those tops I really learned a lot from this show. And yes, my name is Stephen Gibbons.

[@christaylor3403]

Great series. Love a Mercedes, just bought a GL320, had to get the swirl flaps done, but love it!!

[@DeanReadYorkshire]

Looking at buying a Merc this year and after following your channel for a while now, there's no doubt that I will be asking you to service it and give it a look over, looking forward to your future videos, I am learning a lot from you. 🙂 Dean Read COMPETITION

[@sprautos]

Thanks dean. We will keep posting and keep learning.

[@dave4ku]

Started watching after someone shared on the C63 UK facebook page great job keep the vids coming! 👍 Dave Tunnicliffe Competition

[@Phil_T86]

Keep up with the channel guys 👍🏻 Phil Turner, Competition, Size Large

[@holford98]

Only recently found your channel and being a Benz owner subscribed straight away!!! Loved the c63 videos…happy new year 🎉🎉🎉 Paul holford competition ❤

[@nickmorandini5995]

Great video, always good watching material. Competition, Nick Morandini

[@swright2514]

Like the video 😊 STEVE competition.

[@sprautos]

So sorry Steve the competition has finished. We are looking to do it again in future videos so keep a look out.

[@brucelawrie-id8kv]

Bruce Lawrie - Competition Great videos. Can you do some more videos on the W212 wagon, common faults etc

[@alexianmiller]

Loving the content. Alex. Competition

[@sprautos]

Hi Alex you have won a Jumper!! Please send us an email with your address and what size you would like us to post to [e-mail]...

[@MrCalla77]

Happy new year! Came over from high peak auto videos, and I'm glad I did. Dean competition

[@JamesScarborough-i1w]

You’re busy because you’re HONEST and real people. Bringing young mechanics into the industry to be as honest as you. Thank you for the content and the hope that’s your lads will learn from you and go out and set up similar enterprises that will support us older merc and other marque owners.

[@Black-Sheep-Bikes]

Well after watching every video I’d say finally at exactly 1.10 into the video we got a very slight smile. 😃

[@sprautos]

😂 I’m working on it🙏hope you enjoyed

[@Black-Sheep-Bikes]

Yeah definitely enjoying them.

[@tonyb1184]

Came to this channel from Matt at Highpeak. Find each video interesting and informative. Thank's

[@jonathanwright4117]

Great video really enjoyed the series. Look forward to more of same. Cheers guys. Jon Wright competition

[@petercorbin287]

If i had a Mercedes i would have no hesitation in bringing it to you for repair etc, Being a long time retired mechanic i teally enjoy your content looking forward to the next video.Peter Corbin.Competition

[@sprautos]

Thanks Peter that means a lot coming from a Time served mechanic as your self, all the best mate.

[@Genic1981]

Really enjoyed this series, and learnt loads... Competition George Nicholls

[@jhussain556]

Beautiful car one of the most amazing cars they have ever made. A dream car keep up the good work lads. Competition Junaid

[@alexgamble1683]

Loved this series! Competition Alex Gamble (Cheshire, UK)

[@b_the_lone_wolf]

Well done guys! Skills indeed! Keep up the great work! Brando B. Competition