Another Bad Buy? - British Car Auction Nissan Note Flip

[@ChopsGarage]

Happy New Year All! Thanks for great year of Support in 2021!

[@finleyplympton]

Just had my dinner yay !!! CG upload

[@finleyplympton]

do the warranty claim under 5k video

[@sammytheseal2307]

Happy new year James. Less annoying customers in 2022!? One would hope so, anyway.... 🙂

[@lesrogers7310]

Happy New Year to you James.

[@jonk6834]

For spray painting bits of cars in a cold garage I bought an old ceramic infrared heater off eBay and made an adjustable stand for it. Dead handy for getting the workpiece to a reasonable temperature, say 20-30C, without having to heat the entire garage to that temperature! Also good for getting paint to dry/cure quickly.

[@mikes747]

I completely agree with you farming out some of the mechanical work. When you find a good mechanic it's great. I used to fix all my own cars outside in the cold and the rain but found a guy local to me who is really professional and charges very reasonable rates! I'll still do an oil and filter change myself but he now gets all the sweary jobs! Proud to be a chopper!

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers buddy!

[@keithgroarke579]

Hi James, my mum has a micra 1.2, she has had it 13 years. Apart from the drivers internal handle, battery, brakes and tyres nothing has gone wrong. There are a couple of very small rust bubbles but for a 15 year old car. It still looks great but the headlights are yellowing now. Great content and love your honesty!

[@sammytheseal2307]

Definitely do a video on the comeback rate of various types of cars you've sold, it would certainly be interesting

[@leebox9911]

And I use it for future reference when I'm getting a new car as I love the Japanese cars specially the Nissans has to of them and I love them

[@paulgray2387]

Watch the back catalogue and you’ll find the answer to your ?’s…

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@paulgray2387 What questions? I don't have any and I've watched every video

[@samuraifool912]

The "CHOPPER" In dear old Australia is a Rather Notorious Villain. Who got his name from Removing Parts of Poor unfortunate Chaps. 'Eric Banna' played him to a T..! (As in Terrifying. ..!) In a Movie called 'Chopper.!' Which made him almost 'Warm and Cuddly' (until u pissed him off..!) But "Choppers it is..!" Just mind your Ears or Fingers. (If not mistook..!!) 😎

[@springy-2112]

I'm a chopperholic! .. With Phil's prices and service you can concentrate on the simple engine service and detail stuff ... let him do the more involved jobs . 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮♥️

[@markplenty2631]

The ingenious use of playing cards I never thought of! Nice work! Love the name ‘Choppers’

[@Jester-Riddle]

It is good to see your masterclass in the power of collaboration by working with people like your local garage in order to maximise benefits all around. Doing everything yourself in order to cut costs can be a very negative and short-sighted way to run a business, when just as with investing by training people has longer term benefits. Like everything in lefe, it's important to find a happy balance ... Happy New Year to you and yours ...

[@scotspie501douglas7]

great relationship you have with him and keep those videos coming and your honesty is to be commended wish more dealers were like you

[@ChopsGarage]

I appreciate that

[@chrisaris8756]

Put a Jag XF into dealer 3 times because of what I was convinced was a noisy wheel bearing but in fact it was the crappy Pirelli tyres!!!

[@billnolan4104]

Happy New Year , James, I find your honest approach to car sales is refreshing, looking forward to more video's this year. More power to you for a prosperous New Year.

[@ronnierobinson1502]

Keep up the good work Mr Chops...Would be better farming wheels out for painting too....wheel man only charges joe public £40 a wheel so you could probably get a better deal...How much are rattle cans these days ??

[@ianthomas8743]

My sister note had slow punctures on two of that type of wheel and the lacquer was coming off in side the wheel

[@AjaySharma-iz9th]

Hi James, just watched you advising that you are having reaction to wheel for painting, Wheels tyres are always full of silicon shine, And also i never detail the car when i am spraying the car with paintwork, to avoid silicone or wax related reactions. I always use OSCCAR silicon remover and use it as a panel wipe, It really takes all silicone out and also make sure that panel is left absolutely with no contemination before yous start spraying any Primer or even better that lacquer does not have any silicone reaction either. I hope this helps.

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers for tips Ajay!

[@pothasherinuk]

I am someone who is new to the game and finding a decent mechanic who is reasonable and knows what he is half the battle in my opinion. I work with someone whos probably know the cheapest but is experienced, honest as offers decent payment terms as well. I will start servicing myself now though

[@sutsi]

Love the Nissan note...had so many lovely cars. Yours is missing the two pieces of flooring in the back. Have you checked the front passenger seat as it has storage under the seat ..I once found the full service book in there. Common stuff the wheel bearings. You got lucky with the air con, the condenser usually goes due to where it is ..but it's a relatively cheap fix as parts available cheap online.

[@littlebasher3959]

Was just about to post the same thing about the passenger seat compartment!

[@davidwebb8877]

Had a 2008 1.6 tekna years ago,it was about 3 years old,couldn’t fault it,done the job very reliable car,very quite engine quite nippy aswell when it had to be.got it serviced every year good car.

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Happy new year 🥳 Definitely do a video on reliability, that would be really interesting 🧐

[@samuraifool912]

£120 for all that work and MOT. Is a Frigging Bargain. He's a keeper for sure...! Happy new year and MOT too. Cheers kim..

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Love how you showed us something that was no longer there to see! lol Also love how honest you were with the Lady.

[@petetheresellerandscrapper849]

Front passenger seat base lift up on some of these notes with a hidden storage cubby box under the seat and people forget to empty them regularly

[@kevoc3268]

Spot on James,if it's worth their while having you as a customer and worth your while price wise then you are right to send the work out while getting on with other things,less stress,more productivity.

[@ChopsGarage]

Very lucky to find them

[@kevoc3268]

@@ChopsGarage True but its a two way thing,i bet they appreciate your honesty and how easy it is to work with you,your regular flow of business and of course your money. 🤣🤣

[@anthonymillar6183]

Good car James Think official colour of note is caffe latte Had lot Nissans over the years pretty reliable cars 👍

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes seem to be

[@normanstephens5391]

Hi James and Happy New Year. Great car the Note. Owned 1.6 for a couple of years. I believe the radio Ariel is missing. See you in the next one. 👍👍

[@freddibb8039]

Great idea to use a pack of playing cards to mask the wheel off for spraying. Top Tip of the month !

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers Fred, super easy and get right under rim so you can coat it fully

[@sammytheseal2307]

Those seats look like they belong in the 90s lol, remember that wacky orange interior they fitted to the K11 Micras

[@craigethorley623]

Happy new year .

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@craigethorley623 Cheers Craige and you too 👍

[@johnconnolly196]

Hopefully we will soon be able to order our CHOPPERS merchandise , Happy new year to all,

[@djzcarr]

Been brilliant to watch your channel throughout the year. Note will make a brilliant first car for someone and with that mileage has plenty of life left in it

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks David!

[@leebox9911]

Had a Nissan Micra k12 for my first car now I just upgraded to the note same style as mine bit in a tekna model

[@benevans3733]

Nice to see brook helping you

[@lanehogger1532]

Happy New Year. Thanks for the great channel 👍🏼

[@andrewlightwood3895]

We had a Nissan premera for 11 years , pulled a caravan with it 168 k on it when we sold it and it was still running good

[@alansimpson835]

Proud to be a Chopper. It would be really interesting to see a video about warranty claims and which cars give the least. Hope the history turns up for the Note but at least it looks like it has been maintained. Happy New Year and have a great 2022

[@MTM2711]

Another great video from a ‘happy chopper’ 😂 I like your wheel refurb tyre banding method (playing cards) - is that honestly just playing cards pushed into the rim? You should do a video on warranty claims on your sun £5k cars. I think that would generate some interest. Happy new year chops!

[@paulwoods4094]

Really interesting and insightful video here James. I like the way you are a perfectionist for example with those wheels on the Note, many would have just sprayed it, and let the car go. It really is refreshing to see somebody really go that extra mile and ensure all the vehicles are prepared so thoroughly before handover to the customer. I wish you every success with your business!

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks Paul really appreciate this

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Looks like a very nice motor there James. Moore’s must be as pleased with the business their getting from you - as you are with what there doing for you!! It all works for both parties. But it’s great that you have found a local reliable garage, they are few and far between!

[@ChopsGarage]

Absolutely

[@stuhukin5237]

Definitely interest in you doing the warranty video thanks. Enjoy your channel, have a great new year.

[@barryrathbone]

Looking good. The Note was always a good car. Glad to be called a Chopper too although I do think of a bike! Can you send Brooke this way?! All the best James

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers Barry

[@benevans3733]

Yes agree that was bargin and great you have been able to sell another car well done to you and looking forward to watching your videos in 2022

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Happy new year James, you must go through a lot of playing cards doing the wheels. Great video

[@zzhughesd]

Loved the channel in 2021. I love that you go the extra percent. Did I hear you got a salesmen so you can carry on with the stock improvements titillation!!!!

[@Adventurer_Dave]

Happy New Year James, and to all the other Choppers 🤩 Looking forward to lots more great content in 2022 👍

[@chrisaris8756]

If you have smelly a/c Bilt Hamber do excellent “bombs” you can run in the car to clean up the smell and mould etc. I have found all their products brilliant particularly their hand cleaner

[@howardkerr8174]

A couple of years ago, when I was shopping for a replacement for my very used 97 Honda Civic hatchback, I considered one of these as folks said they were quite roomy inside. Unfortunately, here in the 'states the Note (not sold here since 2017) is considered to be a very cheap car. So very few beautiful metallic colors (I do like this color) and the manual transmission is reserved for the basic/bottom rung trim level. All other trims get a CVT, YECH.

[@davidminns9799]

Happy new year James to you, your family and your business 👍yes a video on warranty claims would be interesting 😀

[@benevans3733]

Yes agree with you

[@peterkin1010]

Sounds like rear wheel bearing , Had mine go twice on my old Note. Sounded like a Lancester bomber.

[@auser1484]

Brooke seems to be earning her pounds. Is she part of the family? All the best for the new year.

[@silvermane9370]

Omg we are now the Chopper Squad! Lol. Happy New Year to you all James. Keep up the good work.

[@Lou_Kyr]

Keep the videos up. Always look froward to watching. Happy new year.

[@leebox9911]

Great video love the Nissan note E11 have one my self upgraded it for the Nissan Micra k12 thay suffer from lower arms and springs snapping commen problems and parts are not that expensive and all ways I. Stock good buy you flip that easy yeah would love to see a video about lowest costs repair or non at all

[@01matthewc]

Nissan Note, nothing wrong with the colour of this one, if anything if I were buying a Note and had a choice between this colour and white (ref the previous Note you had), I would choose this colour all day long.

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes I do like it

[@c11yan]

Try doing the alloys just with the etch primer - using the build primer is slowing you down in the cold weather. It’s just another layer of solvents etc

[@simonharding3109]

Have a 13 plate note which I've had for just over 2 years.have only bought 2 new front tyres and oil change and ultra reliable

[@neilharding4662]

I had two of them on Motability, Great Cars.

[@benevans3733]

Looks another nice car and hope it sells quickly for you and hope you make a good profit on it

[@donaldhall7722]

The wife has just bought an automatic note brilliant car well chuffed with it. I'd be more than happy with another one for me

[@leebox9911]

Yeah I own a Nissan note automatic my self good cars just upgraded from a Nissan Micra k12 automatic as only got automatic license and had the Micra k12 4 year's never missed a beat nope the same with my note

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Great video mate, I'm on with my polo just now (new years day), happy new year to you and your family mate.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

On the subject of DIY repairs, your time is better used prioritising selling and not repairs. "you do what you do, they do what they do!" You don't want or need to have to invest dead time in removing rusty bolts and broken studs. Buying fancy tools you'll never use again. Let the mechanic invest in that, you invest your time in 'selling!' Everyones happy!

[@ChopsGarage]

Well I do like to spanner a bit so not 100% happy but know what you mean

[@alanjones6359]

Owned a note now for 3 years no probs , loads of toys and zero road tax !

[@chrisclark9974]

I’m proud to be a “Chopper” . HNY to you and yours! 🥂

[@robthomas7232]

Think the note is a stretched k12 Micra. We have two k12s in the family and have heard that the rear wheel bearings can be a weak point although never gone on ours. Ipdm is playing up on one of them and trying to workout how to read the eeprom on it so I can clone it to working one!

[@barrystokes5837]

always been tempted by nissan notes so nissan models reliability vid would be good if u can do one.

[@dshe8637]

Get one if you can. Great car.

[@Jester-Riddle]

So, would those viewers with pseudonyms be 'Mystery Choppers' ... !? Watchers are certainly potential 'shoppers' ... It's seeming that the channel alongside the business is a developing business model and your affable honest style is getting you noticed gradually ...

[@garrydiggins3181]

Back to one of my previous comments to get rid of any smells in the car get yourself a lid from spray can put a tablet in it from a hot tub chlorine tablet fill it with hot water put it in the car somewhere like a cupholder overnight remove in the morning the car will smell fresh like new

[@mohitl1697]

Where do you get the chlorine tablets from?

[@garrydiggins3181]

@@mohitl1697 I got them with a friend but you can buy them anywhere like eBay Amazon or even a hot tub shop Works really well

[@mohitl1697]

sorry pal forgot to ask do you leave the windows open or closed when you do this.. and do you use boiling water or just hot

[@garrydiggins3181]

@@mohitl1697 Leave the windows closed overnight in the morning take the cup out and air the car for 10 minutes

[@garrydiggins3181]

@@mohitl1697 you can get them from Amazon chlorine tablets for hot tub Only use about half of one cross it up put it in the water hot water preferably

[@daviddunne4737]

Really enjoyed this presentation . I'm driving a 2008 Note for I got 11 years ago . Lovely little care . Mostly trouble free , fingers crossed . If I could get the same car reissued as a new model I would be straight down to the dealer . If only . Regards .

[@ChopsGarage]

Many thanks

[@alexhood7091]

Check under the passenger seat there storage there, normally the service book in there.

[@ChopsGarage]

Will do

[@SalimKhan-gk1fh]

Happy New Year James look forward to your interesting content throughout the year! the paint Spray you need to use for the wheels is available from Euro car parts and it’s only about £7 a can it comes out as the standard is factory silver and the finish is brilliant you really must try it

[@ChopsGarage]

Oh cheers for the tip Salim! All the best for you in 2022!

[@lucythemoggy1970]

oh will look at that. my wheels got done by an alloy refurb place, but has a rough feel to it. and the brake dust has stuck to it which means it looks dirty all the time

[@lucythemoggy1970]

wot brand is it? as there are 3?

[@SalimKhan-gk1fh]

@@lucythemoggy1970 Hi Michael the brand is normfest silverstar from Euro car parts,I will look up the item number

[@lucythemoggy1970]

@@SalimKhan-gk1fh thats brilliant thank you

[@samuraifool912]

P.s. in the State of South Australia there is no 'MOT' system or 'Road Worthy System' here as yet..! Just don't Draw attention to yourself wiv Mr Plod and your Sweet. If you Do Get an 'UnRoad worthy Sticker' there are 2 types. 1. You take to Local Plod Shop. Show its fixed, cop signs it off as Done and Off you Go. 2. Means the 'Pitts' where your lucky to ever see it again..! Not without Spending Wedges of $$$$. They go Through it with a Fine Tooth Combe. Last time it happened to me, I bought another car, Same model and used the one wiv Ticket as Spares..!! Only in South Australia mind..! Cheers All. 😎

[@bs7157]

lovely car. we had an automatic, same colour same model. N-Tec. very smooth and quiet. loved it. trouble was, because it was an automatic, the road tax was £200! would love to still own it today. was thinking of getting another one. a manual next time.

[@carlosbarradas7807]

Do a video on what the guarantee is or how it works when a dealer sells a car on this price bracket. Think it would be great content. Keep it up James!!

[@ChopsGarage]

Will do!

[@bill_20]

Happy New Year! Gd to see you back 💯

[@AlexanderSmith21]

If they guarantee the mileage at the online auction then they have to be able to provide proof that the mileage is genuine and how they managed to verify the mileage is correct

[@zzhughesd]

No. Bca manheim are a law upon themselves. They state the declaration of the vendor. So the main agent group. Where found wrong later it can be deal undone. Namely car can be returned to auction. It’s literally all on trust. Unless you worked in the industry bought endless auction stock you wouldn’t know. By the way once bout 3O days passed any mileage issue you’re told to live with it. Auction staff stressed make out you are the problem !!!!!! Not the incorrect mileage of the car. Wipe egg off your face live with it. Unless a 4Ok car nobody follows it up with court litigation. Do this and then lose your auction account. Lovely isn’t it. The car job. The auction job. Old school traders try where best avoid main national auctions get better relationships smaller auctions and other buying options . It’s on trust the mileage by National auctions. Who also charge the biggest commission!!! . It’s a BS vendor declaration!!!!!

[@leebox9911]

Wheel bearing sounds like easy a nuff to re place!!!

[@IfInDoubt..]

BMW Titan Silver is what I've always used for wheels - nice and bright.

[@martinm3446]

Happy New Year to all your family love your channel hope you have a great 2022🎉

[@dazcapri7004]

When you can afford it I'd invest in on of those hydraulic ramps you drive over (see resuwreck autos) save you messing about with jacks and axle stands

[@sammytheseal2307]

Think he's installing a 2 poster soon 👍

[@craigdaboom]

Happy new year, all the best for 2022, hope your business goes from strength to strength! You deserve it with being so honest and trustworthy! Keep up the amazing work! 😃

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks Craig very much appreciated!!

[@sparkyplug28]

Would love to see the least warranty claims video

[@ChopsGarage]

Ok Ill get working on that

[@leeroberts5496]

An infra red heat lamp would help with your alloy refurbs.

[@dshe8637]

Love the Nissan Note. Brilliant car. It's an absolute tardis for space and a really comfortable family car. Dog presence would be an absolute no for me though.

[@ChopsGarage]

Great cars. The new owners never know I clean them up properly

[@bubbs2010]

Happy New Year. James, a rubber windows squigee will fetch those dog hairs right out

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers for tip

[@mattwills87]

Dog hair silicon brush or squeegee and then fabric conditioner in some water will help it all come out easy.

[@AjaySharma-iz9th]

I am glad that Nissan Note turned out not too bad to repair and bring it on to the forecourt. I have decided to stick to cars between11 and 14 plate and stay in 5 to 6K sub market. I only buy cars with BCA Assured to make sure there is no mechanical Fault and I do the bodywork and detailing myself to make sure that i make the car absolutely mint before i put it up for sale. I bought a Seat Ibiza 14 Plate, Grade 3, 60K on the odo, Full Service History, i put a proxy on it for £4400, retail value at Auto Trader is coming up at £6850.00, so after fees, warranty, vat margin and prepration fees, i should have about £1300 margin on it. But as you know buying from BCA is always like walking on ice. I forgot to check that it said on the notes that the vehicle is modified, so not sure what i am going to expect, picking it up on Monday from Bristol at 8.30 AM, Bring it back to Derby and see what we are dealign with regards to modifications. wish me luck.

[@ChopsGarage]

Sounds like a good business plan buddy, best of luck!

[@benevans3733]

Congratulations on reaching 24,200 subscribers and you will soon be at 25,000 subscribers

[@jasonc4643]

Merry Christmas James, really enjoy your videos keep up the good work!

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks, you too!

[@Mariazellerbahn]

Seriously scuffed wheels and brand new tyres. Hmm, might be nothing but then there's the wheel bearing.

[@tonywatson1412]

You'd wonder how they get key scratches on a car door... when it's just ..press the fob

[@pauldavison9512]

Happy new year, love this video on the Nissan note I am looking for one for my wife but it needs to be a auto.

[@alanjones6359]

Be careful nissan auto gearbox can be dodgy , I've owned a note , manual , now for 3 years now no probs

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I get a bright silver base coat called silver dollar, it looks great on wheels.

[@ChopsGarage]

Oh great tip bud

[@mikeapsey]

Looking good James, I hope you're paying Brooke, she's doing a cracking job. Apprentice maybe?

[@ChopsGarage]

She is her fathers daughter, I get a bill each time lol

[@mikeapsey]

@@ChopsGarage Smart head on her head. Apple didn't fall far from the tree

[@michaelbryan1878]

Happy new year James and fellow choppers 😀

[@andrewlaw]

James, invest in a Lilly Brush for about £15 (don't buy copies, they don't work). They get every pet hair out of seats and carpets and make interiors look like they've never had a dog in.

[@pit_stop77]

Happy new year to you and Brooke. happy to be a Chopper 😁

[@paulhart4381]

Happy new year guys...and Happy to be known as one of (The chopper's)...🤪

[@newbeginnings8566]

Nissan of recent years are definitely NOT solid.... Older ones are good but not sure how far back you need to go to be sure. The Renault link was when Nissan started going down hill badly...

[@gleng6812]

Nice Work Chopster and Happy New Year 🌟 Always good be be one of the many Choppers 👍

[@benevans3733]

Happy new year to you and the family

[@Cayres9]

£126 is a bargain for all that work mate , as i got quoted £200 just to replace 2 front springs lol but i live near London so always getting ripped off here

[@ChopsGarage]

They look after me

[@roystonvehicles9129]

That's not bad mate for the amount of work involved.

[@Cayres9]

@@ChopsGarage Lucky man 😁🍀👍

[@Cayres9]

@@roystonvehicles9129 and if you want shocks on top you would be looking at £500 mate I think it's more down to the fact we in a global crisis

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@Cayres9 well 2 new shocks are about 170 trade for the pair mate and its the same work as the springs you usually need new top mounts as that's probably why the springs have snapped, the mounts seize and the springs do the turning until they snap, I'd probably charge, about 500 for everything (about 320 in parts) we're a mid size garage, not a main dealer.

[@ORBIT9224]

wish i had a dad like you when i was her age i would of loved tinkering with car now im nearly 30 and still only no how to check fluid levels and change a wheel

[@snakychip]

Lovely colour, looks more bronze than gold

[@ChopsGarage]

Id agree there

[@rob5944]

I was think whilst watching the Ibiza video that a broken suspension part puts extra stress on the wheel bearing. The Note was a good buy!

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes Nissan as a rule is good

[@rob5944]

@@ChopsGarage however I have heard that they've gone downhill in recent years (since their merger with Renault), maybe something to be aware of as such cars start to filter through to the sub 5K category?

[@johnholkham2420]

Yes warranty video would be great .