THIS 2013 FORD FOCUS ST WAS SO CHEAP WE HAD TO BUY IT !!!

[@andrewharlow84]

The non-timelapse timelapse was a fun feature, I enjoyed that! 😄 Merry Christmas guys!

[@Karoti]

At least there was no swearing on the non-timelapse. lol

[@The70s80scollection]

Classic!, just as well we put that timelapse on....love it!!!....

[@westmidlandsdashcam6717]

What I learnt from that Timelapse fail was that when we see you guys on camera that’s exactly how you are off camera and that genuine-ness is what makes everything you do so watchable. Thanks for all the awesome content

[@thebigbowler]

Always admire how politely they speak to each other.

[@paulbradford8240]

The last job I had as a Police Officer with Essex Police when they medically retired me was to collect a new Focus diesel estate (in May 2000) from Chelmsford and take it back to Southend. It was such a lovely car to drive, that we ordered one for my wife. Fully loaded as we were lucky enough to have a Ford ticket from my Grandfather. It took several months to arrive being a special build. Six months later, I bought one for myself too, but a hatchback. Again, fully loaded, plus a sunroof. The dealer called it the 'Christmas tree's as it had everything on it. Both superb cars that never let us down. I've been a fan of them ever since. Would love the Tangerine Scream! Nice job. Have loved the work that you have done throughout the year. Thanks for the entertainment. Happy Christmas to you and your families.

[@v88krb]

I bought 2 tickets in the draw, not because I wanted the car but as a way of making a small token of appreciation for a year's entertainment. Well done guys, have a great Christmas.

[@JasonSmith-tv2zw]

Good job we're on time lapse says Chris. Interesting to hear the behind the scenes conversations!!

[@G4RY1159]

Was a fella up in my local magistrates court last week for shoplifting, he was stealing Calendars, the old Judge had a sense of humour and gave the fella 12 months. Cheers again chaps and hope you both have a nice Christmas, also all the best for 2024

[@NOWThatsRichy]

Can't believe that was written off for that minor damage! Easy fix! Back in the old days, many blokes would have done repairs like that, out on the driveway, on a Sunday morning, after a quick visit to the local scrap yard! You can sell the old doors for parts or repair too!

[@Dalbayob69]

Mine was written off for less than that. Cars value 10k, cost me £300 for 2 doors in colour and job done. Where they (insurance) get their numbers from I don’t know.

[@piovo1]

@@Dalbayob69 pretty sure its new parts from dealer and it adds up.

[@al.1762]

Throw in a rental car and it soon adds up 🤔

[@Dalbayob69]

@@piovo1 repair needs to be more than 70 or 80 percent of cars value for them to write it off. No way it would cost £7-8k just for 2 doors but hire car was £345 per day. Took them 11 days to do estimate and bodyshop said it will be atleast 2 months before they can fix it. So I think it was written off purely due to cost of hire car because bodyshop is so busy. Lad who picked car up said they have over 200 cars in yard and some been there for over 6 months waiting on parts.

[@tttt4029]

@@piovo1 Exactly plus £100 per hour labour, easy rack up several thousand pounds.

[@matthewhoar2685]

There is a tool for removing & tightening the inner tie rod. It clamps onto the round outside of the inner and has a square socket drive to tighten or loosen, much easier then grips.

[@sruk]

We find it much harder or we would have used it

[@adamnyman7009]

Love the way Rob practices his jokes on timelapse, (maybe not :-))and Chris has a knowledge of Tony Blackburn dad jokes. Fantastic watch. Happy Xmas guys.

[@markbennett6658]

Rob’s joke was at a similar level to Chris’s tbf 😂

[@robopoco]

Chris, have you seen the guy on KZbin called My Mechanics? He’s doing up an old Datsun 240Z. What an engineer ! The car will be far better than factory when he’s finished. A craftsman like yourself will definitely appreciate this chap’s expertise, he’s not doing it commercially though and has the patience of a saint!

[@davefrench3608]

What a little gem. Madness to be written off for a tiny bit of damage like that, but it does mount up. Happy Christmas you two.

[@davidshattock9522]

That colour could be like the one near me it's an estate in a pearl finish good luck if he needs to match it in future

[@phildavies7852]

given the insurance will be based on using new panels and paint... that would outweigh the value of the car... so it's nice to get used parts for a decent price

[@lsa8164]

Totally agree written off for nothing really

[@paulperratt3748]

That bit of not time lapse is brilliant. Nice to see you cracking on with a bit of banter whilst you thought no one was listening.

[@geoffh2560]

"platform shoes"...lol, brilliant!

[@ShedTV]

Loved the candid camera section!

[@ianappletreelodge]

And that’s why I bought the ticket, the entertainment value that you guys give is worth the £9.99. Another fantastic video, keep them coming, can’t wait for the next one 👍🏻

[@Dominic197VTEC]

@Rob and Chris Bit hard to tell because the wheels are black, but I think there is a slight difference between the driver side front wheel and the driver side rear wheel. The front one looks like a Mk2 focus ST wheel but the rear one looks like the correct mk3 focus ST wheel. I might be wrong because the differences are so subtle, but worth checking.

[@jayr9361]

are you going to get the gearbox refurbed in the recovery truck? or are we going to see a new Salvage rebuilds recovery truck?

[@TRD1949uk]

Tangerine Scream!! Incase no one else commented it. Someone’s done a big upgrade on that having the touch screen stereo fitted! Shouldn’t have that until 64 plate facelift but it’s the later system that didn’t come out till 2016-2017 too! Lovely that mate

[@petemartin1526]

even with the bloopers it still makes great content

[@StephenFoster-ko6bh]

As a panel beater and paint sprayer for 25years in chalfont st Peter loved it but due to recent health issues out of the game for now top job you on every vehicle pure professional work top quality control.jig work panel work paint and fitting up to finished job second to none good on you lads hard graft keep going.any cheap challange cars going how does it work need one let me know please if you can reply

[@dannyblair5556]

Love that colour, car looks great inside as well. Good job boys, Nice earner.

[@manupasta]

Whoever has owned that car has looked after it. Not a fan of the black wheels but upgrading to car play and some other little touches, you can tell this was someone’s pride and joy.

[@chrisdavidson9431]

Fantastic car for not a lot of money. It will do someone proud. Great work keep it up 👍🏼

[@rapidmate]

They are MK2 ST wheels you have bought, that are very similar but the MK3 wheels have a profile on the spokes and the offset of different and tyre size is different,the wheel nuts are different,and now the car needs tracking again, whoops 🤣

[@trainmanbob]

The faster you turn them round, the faster the cash rolls in. If only every day was as good as this. Thanks for 2023 videos guys, it's been a cracker. Merry Christmas to you both and your families, and a very happy and prosperous 2024 to you and all who follow the best channel...SRUK. Cheers, Bob

[@justinbuckley]

7:31 That Been thread lock too long... love it

[@123willbishop]

These one day turn around videos is like a Christmas countdown mate

[@paultaylor9652]

Obviously someone's pride and joy that Ford Focus, and it's absolutely criminal that car has been written off. I remember when a 10 year old car really did look dated, but Ford has done a great job on the Focus over the years.

[@andygj66]

Rob: "I'm going to take it down McDonald's"! 🤣 Someone's looked after that car. I bet they were gutted when it was written off. Such a straightforward repair if you know what you're doing. Good result.

[@diydave3034]

Lovely car - I bet the original owner gets in contact to buy it back. If it were me, I would!

[@robertparkes4982]

Happy Christmas Rob and Chris...I love your channel and content...2 smashing blokes....

[@Fergledonk1979]

Don't time-lapse anything just leave the mics on, absolute gold❤

[@differentgearuk]

When you think it’s on Timelapse 😂

[@itsmephil2255]

I quite like it though, shoes Chris and Rob in their element

[@sruk]

🤦🏻‍♂️ we thought it’s a extra 7 minutes and I’m sure no one will mind

[@commander_lard]

@@sruk was just coming to say incase it was a mistake - those platform shoes did come in handy then 😆

[@itsmephil2255]

@@sruk I'm pretty sure you could put an hour video up and it would be awesome 👍

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Another cracking acquisition guys,and all replacement body components in exactly the same color match,how good can that be!!.That car will sell like a hot cake.

[@6x6travelmedias25]

One of my favourite channels..... been watching it for well over a year now. Each episode watched with a cup of coffee and my breakfast. The funny thing is I don’t live in the UK and I no longer have much interest in cars at all...... such is the quality of your channel, well done guys 😊. I’m originally an Essex boy, my brother actually lives close to you in Kent.... but thanks for providing such entertaining and watchable content, Merry Christmas to you both and looking forward to 2024 😊.

[@deanhawthorn5783]

that is some ones dream car for a massive discount....love your vids and love you both.....merry christmas rob and chris.....keep up the good work so i dont have to pay a tv license to watch crap

[@dankrafted]

so I had a go and buying and repairing a car myself... it did end up being a bigger job than i thought, and getting parts took longer than it should have so i had the car too long which essentially took any profit away. but actually doing the work myself was easy enough, and if i was keeping the car for myself it would have been a really cheap one. i absolutely plan on doing it again

[@stephenricketts7764]

Yes that colour pops, one of the best Ford colours ever I think. Another one turned around in quick time once again. Well done to you both for getting it done even with the rain. I will wish you a Merry Christmas Rob and Chris. Thank you for the great videos throughout the year, they have been entertaining, interesting and informative. 🧑‍🎄👍👍

[@billymccubbin6275]

Top work guys. Think that might be mk2 st wheels uv stuck on the front, different width and slightly different style. Difficult to catch on camera, only matters if ur fussed 👍keep up the good work

[@ads_shah]

What a stonking bargain for £6k!! Someone will be getting a superb car for that money.

[@thisispointless29]

Not sure if you guys noticed but the wheels you bought are completely wrong for that car, the ones you bought are for a Mk2 focus ST and are a very different style of snowflake. The MK2 ones are 7.5J and have a 225/40 R18 tyre and Mk3 is 8.0J and has 235/40 R18. I’m pretty sure the offset is different so the Mk2 ones will stick out more

[@michaelhorner2722]

Thanks for super videos you have put out during this year. Wishing you both a Very Happy Christmas , have a well deserved break and All the Best for 2024 .

[@davidshattock9522]

Reckon it's had an intimate snog with a keep left sign or similar they do go well but it's Thier undoing at times in the wrong hands then the fun gets expensive

[@davidvivian596]

Hi Rob, the worst part of this video was your joke! Nonetheless, a smashing and enjoyable watch, as usual. HAPPY CHRISTMAS LADS.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Thanks for posting this video. Gave me a nice relaxing last video of the day to view on a rainy SoCal evening.

[@terminal-velocity111]

Such a brilliant result!! Thanks for another cracking vid lads, we all enjoy watching.

[@philtucker1224]

I’m a lot older than Chris but I grew up listening to Tony Blackburn and the rest of the 1970s DJs. He is a DJ god. 👍

[@garethjudd5840]

I'm surprised that it was in an accident given the, Seen from Space Colour. 😂

[@bonk352]

One of the best colours, triple metallic and pearlescent yellow/orange (tangerine)

[@adamtrewella]

I say ditch the time-lapse if it's the 2 of you...was soooooooo funny listening to you guys naturally interacting 😊 Happy Christmas guys xxxx

[@Unknownnorth]

I’m gonna race everyone around Mc Donald’s in it 😂😅

[@Tashmann]

Take another look at the front wheels Rob they are different from the rear ones.... Look at where the stud holes are.

[@alishahid292]

Great turnaround again lads. Good buy at a good price even after the buying fees lol 😂

[@Hellndegenerates]

I've got the diesel st stage 3 from Pumaspeed, 278hp and 570nm, 47 mpg around town, only had to upgrade the clutch and gearbox mount, apart from that all good.

[@sniffer321]

"Good job we're on time-lapse' 😂😂😂

[@harrywhite3237]

Great video rob. Just one thing I have the same wheels on my focus but the new wheels you got are different from the ones on the back of the car. They had 2 types of wheels in that shape but both slightly different.

[@scorcha100]

They had 3 different types, Mk2 pre facelift, Mk2 facelift and the Mk3

[@Nevakonaza.]

Excellent turn around as usual :) Its crazy to think the insurance would write off a 9K car with what little it actually cost to put it back right with ease. This is why i love to watch them been repaired and put back into good use :)

[@littlebigman6957]

Being repaired

[@skodakatie7341]

That was a fairly straightforward repair for you. You both deserve an easy one after all the hard work you both put into other repairs. Great video, seasons greetings to you both ❤.

[@MatSpeedle]

6k for an ST in that shape is a bloody bargain, I'd be interested at that price. As I'm sure a lot of people would be.

[@bonk352]

Very cheap price

[@S.ASmith]

Do I spot a ministry of sound CD on the seat at 10:51 ? Trance? Someone has good taste in music 🤣🤣

[@paulwalker427]

nice one chaps 'can you reach that?'😆😆

[@mattoy123]

Nice flip…..lucky finding the doors and wing in colour,guess it’s who you know👍👍

[@suznet]

Next video, how to do a gearbox fix on a recovery truck 😛

[@raymasek4127]

It's also had a screen update, that's a Sync 2 setup.

[@rachaelwyatt754]

You two are like the Kent dynamic duo lol :) In case I miss any videos, merry Christmas to both of you and your significant others :) Isn't it lucky that you are good with cars as the new profession is not going so well.

[@jungleistmassiv]

Another great video Rob and Chris. I spotted the wheels too as soon as you opened your van door, they are mk2 facelift wheels, if you look closely at the spoke shape they are different to the mk3.

[@kiero908]

Tangerine scream

[@motorclaimguru]

Have you checked the rack for cracks and the hub and strut? for signs of distortion? done a 4 wheel geo alignment?

[@cherylmandla927]

I see you got your trainers in colour Rob.😂. Nice car brilliant vlog.💛

[@mec-tec]

Great job guys, one thing i noticed though, are the front wheels you put on the earlier ST ones? the centres of the alloys look like they stick out more that the rears ? Please correct me if im wrong, All the Best MEC

[@michaelknapper8539]

Go silver on wheels ❤

[@gt_st3404]

Rob, the two wheels you got for it are off a mk2 focus ST. Slightly different to mk3 ones

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Glad you took those stickers off john don't like those wind deflectors on the windows either nice job though, Tell you what that berlingo has come in handy a great find .

[@philtucker1224]

Very popular car Rob, I’m certainly a fan. I’m guessing it will sell overnight for that money and will be cruising the seafront in Southend by Saturday! 👍👌😁

[@jeffchandler7662]

Got a 2016 ST with 46 k In tangerine scream !!! Absolutely love it

[@bobglh42]

Great video, excellent turn around. The only thing is Rob those trousers..

[@grotesmurf1]

Awesome job again guys, and another one saved. But is it me but I do spot the colour difference between the semi new parts and the rest of the car.

[@biggdogg8052]

Reclamet are brilliant. I live 5 mins away from them. Been using them for years

[@Fenders25]

Nice turn around. Nice motor.

[@dunglass1]

Did you swap the lock barrel over when you swapped the drivers door?

[@1978JonBullock]

Whoever buys that car is getting a bargain. My pal sold his about 6 months ago for 9,500 same year but different colour plus his had higher mileage mileage. Have a good Christmas lads.

[@philtucker1224]

I think insurance companies often write off ten year old cars because they have to cost the replacement parts at retail, so you can guess those doors assembled and painted are probably valued at a couple of grand each without any labour at probably £100 per hour!

[@geoffnoyes520]

Nice to hear that the amicable verbal banter goes on even when they believe their voices aren't being recorded, (reminds me of the old 'minder' series,) Lovely not to hear bad language. All the best for Christmas and the new year, and many thanks for all this year's videos. From Feilding NZ.

[@muffindell]

Nice easy fix, well done!

[@karter5351]

I think the phrase is "we've had a touch there". Just the ticket for a trip down Maccy's Rob, just remember your baseball cap back to front, hold the steering wheel at ten to two with your right hand and lean over the handbrake area with your upper body. You'll fit right in.

[@darrendavies408]

Well done guys but those wheels you bought are the wrong ones they are slightly different they are off the older model but keep up the good work love the content 👍

[@davidhumpherson4904]

Such a feel good channel. I love how you guys do business. Very straight forward blokes. Merry Christmas!

[@aaronheer6141]

you 2 are legends... no bs and straight up... love it

[@derekgb3780]

Any recommendations for good "touch up pens" please

[@davidmbell]

The content when you thought you were on Timelapse is gold. You two nattering. 😊

[@stuhukin5237]

Merry Christmas to you too! All the best to you and your families. Thanks for 2023. Looking forward to 2024.

[@garygray4640]

What a result .A one day turnaround and a decent profit .Well done Rob and Chris .That's the way to do it .👍🏻

[@chris-m8q9m]

did you announce the winner of the beamer guys? and did you get your money back.?

[@keithweybury5212]

Lovely little motor guys. Well done

[@chrislee6377]

another top job guys we need people like you in all garages in britain it would be a good place to get your car fixed without getting ripped off keep up the good work

[@arimington-is7gv]

Liked the ‘Timelapse’ nice banter between you, have a great Christmas, looking forward to more vids in 24 👍

[@terrybooker45]

Merry Christmas from Australia to two great guys

[@KMorse-toughnut]

Hi Rob & Chris, a shout out from down under Australia, followed you guys all year and enjoyed every minute! Such a refreshing down to earth pair of blokes entertaining your followers with skills and banter! Have a great Xmas and look forward to more of the same in 2024. Regards Keith

[@kevingould6725]

Yep great to have some Aussies on . I’m back to Oz for new year an Oz summer.

[@philippinnell7154]

love chris air flow gloves

[@scorcha100]

The only thing i would say is the front wheels are Mk2 wheels which are slightly different to the Mk3 but overall its 👌🏾

[@tomtodhunter1776]

Fantastic! What a Christmas present, two quick turn around videos in quick succession. I can't believe how lucky you've been on the parts, especially the colour match. Top work. 👍

[@barbaraneville5036]

MOT till 24/06/24 nice one Rob & Chris