This Sale went BADLY wrong!

I had to refund the customer, TWICE as much!
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[@andrewd762]

The good thing about one of those old Camry's with 230k on the clock is it's now fully run-in. Those things will do 500k plus if you look after them.

[@BarryAllenMagic]

That's no exaggeration. I've been in Camry's in Australia that have been Taxi's throughout their life, yet still move like silk.

[@a11csc]

get brook a proper kneeling pad she will thank you for it

[@ChopsGarage]

got few kicking around

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Or strap on knee pads like plumbers use.

[@zzhughesd]

Yeh. I haven’t got that far yet. I’d like a polishing chair prevent the bad back but I’m on my drive and it already looks like I’ve a valeting commercial business off my drive…….

[@musoseven8218]

I was about to write the same - a life time of wear and tear my knees are done - wish I'd had kneeling pads👍✌️💜

[@royston6451]

​@@zzhughesd Yes, You Have to Watch Out For The Neighbours.! 👍

[@KipKippax]

I've sold lots of cars over the years that have never let me down in all the time I'd owned them .However as soon as I put a for sale sign in them they'd start sulking and quite often they wouldn't start for a potential buyer ! . I know they are only chunks of metal but you do have to wonder sometimes !

[@ChopsGarage]

Lol true

[@KipKippax]

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[@richardgiles2484]

It's really kind of you to give the double deposit back 👍👏👏

[@GrrMeister]

[@vespaveloce1924]

Had an interesting experience in an S2000 some years ago. The oil filter span off and squirted oil at the exhaust header! Turns out there’s a torque setting for the filter, and some aftermarket tethers are available. It seems that the resonance of the vtec motor can cause this at certain rpms. I’d have thought it was a load of rubbish if it hasn’t happened to me!

[@johnrandle8365]

I watched your channel to see how you are as a dealer I am impressed by the way you deal with customers fairly and do watch every so often .

[@ChopsGarage]

Many thanks

[@jimbandit1250sa]

I wish everyone was as decent and honest as you James top man fantastic customer service 😃👌

[@tpax3p]

I had same issue with Mazda mx5. One day car wouldn’t start, I did check is and it’s a crank position sensor. But in my case, I had no faults code !

[@shaunhewitt]

When my crank position sensor failed and couldn't get one I took it out and scrapped it on the pavement started straight up and got me by until new one arrived 😊

[@ChopsGarage]

Oh good tip

[@johnpritchard2772]

hello James! Quite a varied content to your video and you showing your generous self in refunding and supporting the buyer from London, lets hopethe car can have the sensor replaced ASAP? Really do hope that you shall have such a good responce with the up-coming raffle, what a great car, and selection of prizes too! Best wishes from Lincolnshire

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks for that!

[@davehorton7712]

I used the GT towel today, wow dried my X3 in one go top to bottom, a bit windy so only did the tail gate with GT shine, what a difference, will do rest of my car Friday 18th Aug (tomorrow), great reccomendation James

[@ChopsGarage]

I used mine today on corsa, 2 wipes roof was dry , did whole car without wringing it out!,where does it go lol

[@barryrathbone]

Been a busy time for you. I love my GT shine that I got and call me old fashioned but I love the rain when it beads on the car.

[@ChopsGarage]

Lol, me too bud, had great satisfaction re cleaning the Corsa today as it pretty much just ran off completely

[@stewartlundy5858]

Is the reg plate on that S 2000 some sort of private plate as its first 2 letters are JE, ???

[@fanfeck2844]

Not sure I’ve ever seen that colour of Focus, but I like it

[@steveegginton535]

A real "Sod's Law" moment with that Roadster! Unfortunate but as usual you did your best for the customer. Given that you sell mostly older cars the way you present them is very impressive most look a lot younger than their actual years and is probably part of the reason you have a high sales rate👍

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Maybe you can get the brabus deal back on, or before the season goes I'd do it cheap to get rid, otherwise you'll be waiting till next year, I got rid of a z4 cheap last week and am getting a mgtf and mx 5 up this week, I'll try for a good price but tbh they're going no matter what I'll run a sports car in winter tbh but not many will, I'm totally giving anything random or sporty a miss now, insurance has all gone up plus rents mortgages I'm going totally for bread and butter cars, bought an UP this week 2600 on a 63 plate quick vallet, sold in a couple of days, no hassle. I've noticed its been quieter of late.

[@wrightmartin5157]

My FORD badge on my Fiesta front grill is horrible. Does this just prise off or how do I get it off / replace it please?

[@williamgeorgefraser]

Electronics are the bane of modern cars. Fortunately, I've only ever had one problem with a car that made me take it back to the garage and get a refund. I passed my test back in November 69,aged 17, and a few days later my parents bought me my first car, a Hillman Imp (yes, okay, hahaha). We picked it up on a Monday evening. I took it to school on Tuesday but had to drive uphill in first. That evening I set off with my granddad to pick up my dad in Glasgow but never got there as the clutch burnt out on the motorway. One of my uncles towed us back. Took it back on Wednesday morning and got a refund. A shock entry to the world of driving.

[@GANJAMAN-1987]

Just wanted to ask james, do u take bank transfers off people or do u give them a card machine? Which 1 is good?

[@in_the_bilge]

Hi James, sorry to hear about the smart playing up. Funnily enough, I had the same issue when I purchased mine years ago. It did it on the way home at the petrol station 2 mins after buying it 200miles from home.. Turned out the sensor was loose! They are a bit prone to sensors playing up and then 'computer says no'. 30k after it is fine... As.you say, they are an 18 year old car and well out of warranty, so replacing a few bits is to be expected.

[@ChopsGarage]

Oh Ill check not loose

[@in_the_bilge]

Worth a go. Seem to remember it wasn't too bad to get at with a few bits removed. But when you get that far and have the part it was worth changing it as I'm sure you will anyway. I know you love a private seller tale. I rang the guy I bought it from when this happened literally ten mins after rather than call the AA - just to ask if he'd had this before and if there was a work around (not to moan, I knew I had no rights...). He told me a tale about his garage saying if something like this ever happened to wiggle a certain area of wiring... 2 mins later and a wiggle in the right place and I was on my way! A known fault at sale I'm sure, but those are the risks. Buying from a good dealer like you who always goes the extra mile would have been worth the small extra!

[@Finglesham]

Better to have packed up at your garage than on the way home is how I would see it. Very generous of you.

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Great job on the Focus. Missed the front number plate screws but I realise you were busy. Might be old school but worth doing Chops Garage rear window stickers for sold cars? Massively overspent on the Toyota - you've nicked High Peak Autos' catchphrase.....

[@bmwman1981]

That’s the first thing I remove when I buy a car if you want to advertise you business pay me don’t expect me to do it for free

[@gp7538]

How much did you sell the S2000 for

[@colin4850]

Did your mobile guy do a visual on the sensor ( I'm sure he did) could be its missing a live or ground because of a faulty connector.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Remember bud when you see, or someone offers you something random, loads of work type thing, just say no, I'm a small car specialist without the time to stock or restore that type of stuff, it'll save you 1000s and 1000s.

[@simonbealing]

Legendary customer service. I think most people would be happy with a deposit refund and an offer to go halves on the fuel so well done.

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers mate

[@roystonvehicles9129]

It's x and a types that a terrible for underbody rust bud, I had a (looked) tidy s type, jacked it up and screen broke it was so weak, when I took the undertrays off there was nothing left, it was like a 70 cortina, or an Ital, ha, ha.

[@michaelrowe7731]

You need some new batteries for your crystal ball James, it's meant to break once you sold it not whilst your trying to sell it. 😂😂

[@ChopsGarage]

Lol

[@andrewpercival1427]

Earth leads on the smart roadsters are prone to failing aswell, also the Sam units and steering wheel paddles, I've had smart roadsters and they are alot of fun but reliability is pretty poor tbh... hopefully no more issues going forward with it.

[@hughchilds5888]

And don't forget leaks - water (rain) in and oil out! Starter motors and alternators too. I think there's a chap in Bournemouth who fixes old welded joints on the SAM units.

[@henrykravitz468]

Fair Play to you for refunding double back to that subscriber. I hope someone buys it once you have done the work. Keep up the great work and content.

[@ChopsGarage]

Much appreciated

[@henrykravitz468]

@@ChopsGarage no worries you seem to look after your customers and that is why people come back to buy your cars

[@thedeadstig123]

Ive known two people who have owned smart roadsters and they've both ended up worse off for them, cost a fortune to repair (parts are expensive and difficult to find) and they are pretty unreliable, mostly electrics

[@travlincub321]

I gotta find the video on the Camry you have sitting there

[@xboxcrazee]

It's almost a guarantee when someone buys that smart it will leak when it rains. They had a big problem when new. The seals were redesigned many times but could not keep the water out. Smart were glad when they were out of wanrranty. :). Otherwise quite a fun little car to scoot around in..

[@1934frazernash]

I ordered gt shine plus the drying towel and the microfiber towels took multi emails to track order with no luck when i finally got order it was shorted. Ill stick to California show shine . Less headaches

[@ChopsGarage]

Shorted?

[@1934frazernash]

Ord Ordered 2 ceramic spray bottles was charged for 2 but only received 1 . Then was told they would credit my card which they did but product was charged in usa funds and credit was cdn funds . Then 2 days later the recharge my credit card for refund they issued again in usa funds to me its a scam selling Chinese products

[@Kalus_Saxon]

15:41….. divine intervention…. Someone didn’t want that car going with him.. 👻

[@highpath4776]

Full salesroom of Silver cars now

[@johnelbro127]

Such a great guy. You so deserve all the good luck. 👍👍👍👍

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Sniff, easy starts a big no, no, I used some years ago on a petrol car, diesels not too bad, the explosion was so violent that the cam belt stripped and every valve right over, not just kissed the valves but bent them right over, ended up scrapping the car, any problems, plug the scanner in St away.

[@bonnarbeach5906]

I had a SMART pure, I paid $4000 in repairs the first time there was an electronics issue. it was scrap at only 60K due to another electronics issue that was too expensive to fix.

[@michaelmclean5088]

Same paid 3ooo in repairs .then turbo went

[@jaylo912]

Im on my way down from London to see that roadster... got the wife and we would like steak pie and chips twice please. 😋 😊

[@RobW.-jk3yo]

Great old Toyota well Done James for Saving it from the Scrap Dealers Pleased the Raffle is going well 🤞

[@tonywatson1412]

As an older motorist how shiny a car looks for sale never really bothers me ...but in today's world, if it shines, its gotta be good....fools..😢

[@ChopsGarage]

Yep has to be shiny

[@taxidmac5907]

Bought my 18yr old son a 1.2 2012 limited edition corsa 67k needed a new timing chain kit and thermostat front disc/pads and service paid 2k for it smashing wee car nice and sporty looking still think they are a good looking wee car

[@ChopsGarage]

Should not need that work at those miles though

[@roystonvehicles9129]

​@@ChopsGaragethat's bang on the miles bud for a corsa chain, 60 to 70k

[@thisiszaphod]

Did I see you in the distance at the North Devon Transport Festival last weekend, James???

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes you did should of said hi

[@thisiszaphod]

@@ChopsGarage- I wasn't sure, and did not want to intrude. I expect the Firebird caught your eye - I was with the Saab lot, as an interloper as I brought along my Jag XF doppelganger to yours!

[@crcomments8509]

Be careful removing the crank sensor. I had a car where it failed it was intermittent like the issue you are seeing. But when I pulled it out it snapped in the engine. Basically had to drill it out and live with bits in the engine.

[@mikes747]

The smart just wants to stay in its cosy unit!

[@danielsellers8538]

Well done James, not many as are as good as you😊

[@roystonvehicles9129]

If someones coming for a car mate, I'm all over it, at least making sure it starts, ha, ha.

[@MatthewDuffin-mp9li]

Dear chops garage the red ford focus is an eco boost thought l would let you know the red one

[@ChopsGarage]

cheers

[@mrfoameruk]

ULEZ is why you are most probably selling lots. Cars are cheaper outside so it's worth driving out even a few hundred miles in order to get a better price.

[@alstirling69]

Lucky chap getting that S2000.. My dream car.. 😊😊

[@DaveAber9999]

Smart roadsters eat CPSs for fun. 20 minutes to change it, but access is a bit tight.

[@mdog2501]

Best of luck everyone ☺️

[@garymorris801]

What a nice gesture

[@zzhughesd]

GT Shine. Is a quick detailer guessing ???? I’ve just cut and polished , never gone with that last min wet wax look. Oh and how much the new Ford Badge. Very nice

[@russfoggan4092]

He is loving it James, it is exactly what he needed!!!!

[@ChopsGarage]

Ideal!

[@sitaylor9322]

Well you should have done both as thats what I normally as there probably the same age and there not that much

[@hugheffo]

I was amazed that the Honda is actually ULEZ compliant, even though it’s a 21 year old car

[@ChopsGarage]

Cool

[@highpath4776]

@@ChopsGarage Now I have to buy a ticket/

[@mdog2501]

The XJ is aluminium so won't rust, but can still suffer from corrosion.

[@Scotts23]

There was nothing wrong with that car till you let people test drive it alone

[@tomodonnell5718]

Earth lead in the rear of the roadster will need replacing

[@lawncare-4u849]

Finally.. Always liked them a bit...

[@flippingcars101]

I really wish I got that S2000 😢what a stunning car it was. Keep up the amazing content James.

[@youtube2kwatcher]

100% every dealer would not pay someone petrol etc for a failed car and make excuses and lie to them

[@royston6451]

My Car was Fine, Untill One Day it Wouldn't Start.! It Wouldn't Jump Start either, so me and a friend thought that it was either A Dead Battery or the Starter Motor was Broken.! So I Called Out the AA and ALL that was Wrong with it, was A BlownFuse.!

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video James 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏

[@roystonvehicles9129]

No jimbo? Hope hes OK and not got mixed up in some 70s rockford files style trouble.

[@ChopsGarage]

Been sunning it in Zante

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage great mate, I've been keeping at it.

[@davidc1055]

I think I'll stick to buying from friends and family. They don't want a massive profit and you get what you buy.

[@ChopsGarage]

Not sure what you are referring to. If you are on about dealers making profit we net about 10%. I pretty sure nothing you are buying is working on lower margins and does not have to underwrite it for 6 months!,

[@johnch12]

the clutch and belt may be new but the rest of the car isn't,

[@Karl_Burton]

All Vauxhalls, or just avoid Corsas ?

[@Karl_Burton]

(Bloody Corsas)

[@ChopsGarage]

I really only ever do Corsas so can't comment

[@Karl_Burton]

@@ChopsGarage Thank you. Where I live (Birmingham) Corsas seem to go with hoodies & court appearances.

[@Craig-wp3pz]

Used to trade plate these Brabus things when they were new, they were ALWAYS a pain in the arse, had to fail many collections because the car wouldn't start, and most of our collections were from Mercedes dealers, so if the dealer can't start it......... I quite liked that they rarely started, because I'm tall and HATED driving them!

[@ChopsGarage]

Lol

[@Willenium2k4]

I knew I recognised the plate. This drove past me yesterday afternoon.

[@ChopsGarage]

What car mate

[@Willenium2k4]

@@ChopsGarage The S2000. Overtook me while I was working yesterday. I don't have a dashcam or I'd have done a screenshot. Wasn't in North London, but not all that far away really (Watford).

[@ChopsGarage]

@@Willenium2k4 oh great he is enjoying

[@badgersalesman5595]

Eeee they don’t build em like thi used do. That Camry is awesome 🤩

[@ChopsGarage]

Cool eh

[@stevo4649]

thankyou James,,,just shows how and why you have an impeccable reputation, have a great weekend,,👌👍

[@stephenrichards5386]

I thought the raffle was closed

[@ChopsGarage]

No runs to end of month

[@stephenrichards5386]

@@ChopsGarage I noticed after the text

[@DasArab]

Corsa D.......... Yea worst car VX has built for long time. How many do you get with the cam cover thick with Mayo? Timing chain are shocking, they last less than a belt in oil ecotec.

[@ChopsGarage]

Yep pretty much all that

[@DasArab]

@@ChopsGarage Thank goodness for the scrappage scheme, traded it in for a new Kia Picanto that has been faultless for the wife over the last 5 years.

[@mikeweston4061]

Bravo Chops 🙂

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@irinadavid800]

It was very annoying they couldn’t pick up the roadster but actually on the bright side it didn’t happen when they were back and given it to their son.

[@ChopsGarage]

Very true or stopped half way at petrol station

[@hoffmanlol]

I cant help thinking is it possible the part failed as a result of that couple of test pilots a while back that thrashed it on a test drive 🤔

[@Theleague0fshad0ws]

I wouldn’t touch a corsa with a 10 foot pole!

[@captainidiot127]

Your not insured go under garage ramps

[@stevie007]

🙌🙌

[@markwills145]

Corsa by name..... Course by nature....

[@neilgorin1037]

Nothing coarser than a Corsa

[@Nypartcannon]

Stop with the click bait titles Mr …. Jokes aside we’d watch regardless ! Thanks

[@ChopsGarage]

You might, new viewers would not though unfort

[@audibell]

nice cars

[@justinbuckley]

8 days, not like you, Hope business is keeping you busy! :)

[@ChopsGarage]

Been on holiday

[@justinbuckley]

@@ChopsGarage glad to hear it!

[@sfankhauser3094]

👌👌

[@fire44x]

Looked at getting tickets but it was such a load faf dint bother Not simple enough

[@ChopsGarage]

oh ok

[@alanburton5099]

Hi James, thank you for the content, I can only imagine the time it takes to edit etc. Are social services aware that you are exploiting and employing child labour?? Bad luck with the not so smart "Smart" car. Glad that business is booming, "This time next year Rodney"!!!!!! Must leave you with another joke, Elderly lady goes to the doctor and asks if he has anything for her husband to take to help him in the bedroom department? Doctor says he has some pills but to be very careful with them as they are very powerful and to take one only before any activity,she says Thank you doctor and off she goes. One week later she is back at the doctors and states, "Sorry to bother you doctor but we had a mis-hap with the tablets- she told him her husband did not read the label and took all the tablets in one go- Doctor, horrified asked her what had happened, Well doctor we were sitting down for an evening meal and the next moment my husband pulled the tablecloth off with cutlery, crockery and food spead all over the floor-he then stripped me naked bent me over the table and was at me for well over two hours- Doctor was understandably apologetic - Lady replied Not too worry about it doctor we probably wont go back to that restaurant again. Have a great and profitable weekend. Alan B (Nottm)

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I'd have thought best to have done the caliper and clutch slave on that s2000, I'd not even sell a banger like that tbh, hope you made a bit, first thing on a no start is plug your scanner in and check on live data for a crank signal, corsas used to be always going, check for volts at the plug for the sensor, yes sports cars are a pain to sell, customers are not need buyers, like your write off people, I'm totally sticking to std cars, except for myself, your doing great anyway, stuff flying out, no more random stuff and make your money on bread and butter then treat yourself to something nice mate, I know you champion stuff like that brabus, saying its about fun, but not much fun in a non start car that's hard to sell and is gunna give you massive comebacks.

[@davidweston4007]

🥱

[@darrenwilson8042]

small cheapies still flying out the door then?

[@ChopsGarage]

Yep

[@st200ol]

Hope it’s ULEZ exempt.

[@stephenrichards5386]

What a brilliant daughter

[@ChopsGarage]

I am lucky

[@stephenrichards5386]

@@ChopsGarage Not lucky. A good parent.

[@phildavies7852]

the brabus - clearly doesn't want to leave your garage.... likes Devon too much...

[@stepheng8779]

Yeah stay away from the sports cars, the old Toyota is far more interesting anyway 👍 save as many of the the classics as you like 😂

[@ChopsGarage]

Fair enough!

[@mally9226]

All the people that come back wanting something for nothing they are the type of person that wouldn't give you the steam off their shit