This guy REALLY did not like it when he could not get his own way!

He told me I was a crook and cheat when I would not do what he wanted!
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[@derekfleming3095]

You always get the loonies Chops, especially with what you’re doing. Make sure you keep telling us what they say, as it’s comedy gold 😂

[@ChopsGarage]

Lol will do

[@sarahfrith1984]

Keep up the good work for charity James, there’s always people who try to cause trouble and many give up charitable activities because of it, don’t let them get to you. You are always transparent and explain everything clearly regarding raffles which gives us all confidence to buy tickets.

[@ChopsGarage]

Thank you, I will

[@rabbiebhoy]

James, those of us who have been here since the start, know you are as straight as an arrow. We all know you donate the cash. Cash you don't have to donate, so calling you a scammer makes no sense. Keep up the good work Sir.

[@ChopsGarage]

Thank you mate

[@paulgray2387]

They’re probably the Scammer or a sad and lonely individual with too much time on their grubby little paws. Keep up the good work ☮️

[@neilmatkin3829]

Very gracefull James, you don't have to defend yourself. Keep going as you are, brilliant work.

[@modmod392]

James, you are an honest gentleman. Don’t let these scummy mugs get you down or deflect you from what you do. Respect.

[@mycorrhizae111]

James , you are a star. Heart of gold. Don’t leat the barstewards get to you. We know you are genuine. Keep on trucking .

[@darrenwilson8042]

welled up at that CRV story - Kismet - she didn't find a car the car found her - lovely

[@ChopsGarage]

Nice wasn't it

[@badgersalesman5595]

Used to work for a Fiat and Jeep dealer for along time and the Panda 4x4 could do everything on off road courses that the Jeep grand Cherokee could do. Mint motor ❤

[@FatHead1979]

Another great cause...I'm 80 tickets in 🤣 In terms of raffling another car, raffle the Jaaaaaaaaaag!

[@terencesoutham4262]

You are doing a Great job with the charitable work ❤❤❤

[@ChopsGarage]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mrgrumpy9077]

James these trolls are nasty , don't forget you have slander and libel laws if they get to personal , keep up the fantastic work helping the charity's. 👍

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks mate

[@keithgoodway9077]

you are so brave getting involved in charity its always going to end in problems, love your channel keep it up young man!

[@a11csc]

honesty pays james,keep up the good work

[@broomad]

Keep up the good work James 😉 Some people have got nothing better to do !

[@NeilsCarsAviationTravel]

When the DPF does a regen it doesn’t really send it out of the back. It turns the soot to ash and that’s stored in the DPF and is the reason they eventually block up unless you get them properly cleaned (via removal).

[@bamboobat3304]

I've been watching your videos for a long time and you have always come across as being an honest and sincere guy. Some people are just hell bent on trying to spoil things for people. Please keep up the videos , I look forward to watching them.

[@harrygiles1098]

How about raffling "A Day with Chops" lol, Keep up the great videos

[@Nicknofish]

Said it before chops, you is a top guy, great support of the charities. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChopsGarage]

Much appreciated

[@barryrathbone]

James you have nothing to fear over this you are as honest as the day is long. Another great video the panda reminded me of my uncles only 4X4 siseley great little car.

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers Barry

[@d4m029]

Ignore people like that, no need to defend to us! Been watching for years and you are honest as they come (sometimes to your detriment!) keep going with the raffles I’ll keep buying tickets as I’m sure everyone else will that believes in you 😇 great work!

[@paulhebblethwaite7168]

Hi James. Just watched this video and it got me a bit emotional when you showed my CRV. Things haven't been too good since last Friday so the Panda came along at just the right time as did my Honda for the lady in question. I hope she enjoys it as we did. The little Fiat is still putting a smile on my face. Thanks again.

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks Paul! Really she loved the CRV and she welled up when she came back and the song had been on it, said it was like he was saying it was the right car for her. I wish you the best mate

[@marekkonarzewski4543]

Absolutely trust you 100% on the raffles - I have and will always enter your draws even though I couldn’t possible take the cars (shipping to 🇨🇦would break the bank) but there’s always a waybto make more money off them for the charities as you have shown. Keep up the good work!😅

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks!

[@darrenwilson8042]

Interestingly FIAT was going to go down the route of electrification of the Panda but the backlash in the home market alone never mind across Europe meant they back-tracked in short order. Can't imagine a vineyard owner would be happy running out of spark juice a few KM's from home whereas if he had a petrol one they can just call home for a can of petrol to be delivered. Anyway most of them are still on their Mk1 1992 Panda 4x4 yet ha ha ha

[@psayers7453]

Another good video James Glad to see my old focus shining again, I must admit I was weeping inside when I saw how dirty it was in previous videos can't wait for the video on it either.

[@ChopsGarage]

I bet , apologies Mate

[@henrykravitz468]

Someone called you a scammer, I mean you are the most honest person out there. Keep all emails there sent, fake KZbin comments, and profile so you got plenty of evidence. Lovely story about the CRV. That green Suzuki Vitara is something I would own in the future as I think it is a stylish car.

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks mate

[@DanielGallivan-qt3fz]

Great video James, very interesting what you were saying at the end about the Corsa. I think you are right, I am quickly realising the cheaper cars I have with some age related marks are selling fast, but the nice cars that I have at a fair price are hanging around. Something I am going to have to take on board. Great video as always 👍

[@willh9386]

Great stuff to on the charity works! I have chucked a few quid in where I could well done on this ! Block the idiot and end of … some folk are just plain silly. Thanks for all the updates on the cars ! top KZbinr

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

Different engine to the Fiat 500/Panda, but I had a 900 TCE Renault Captur, that wasn’t bad with its power, nice and nippy for town/ dual carriageways. I only part exchanged it a for a diesel model because I started doing more mileage! The Corsa situation, I’d rather have a newer car with higher mileage, so long as it’s good service history, mileage is irrelevant to me!

[@MrRedfreds]

Keep up the good work, 👍 tickets bought, you're a Saint, not a scammer.

[@ChopsGarage]

I appreciate that

[@margaretkerr3449]

I had the DPF blockage problem on a transit van and I took the DPF off and plugged one end and all the other holes and stood it on end and filled it with the cleaner and left it for a day and cleaned it out and that solved the problem

[@garywillcox9684]

Keep doing what you are doing

[@tjroelsma]

Talk about a grateful charity. That one would never see a penny from me.

[@philrich3277]

Love the back lanes near you been round that part of the country on my old bike not as good peak season too many emmitts in the summer - oh hang on I was an emmitt 😂. From when I lived in the land where they eat Scones proper.. jam then Rhoddas clotted.

[@ChopsGarage]

Yep good old Rhoddas

[@davekettle6220]

James that guy just wanted a free car and they are just Ares holes well done you i bet you will get more than £10,000 this year dave

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks Dave

[@ianevans3619]

James ,I've been watching your videos from day one , you are the most honest person and a very fair man . I think what you are doing for your charity funds are excellent , good on ya mate 👍 just ignore these people's negative comments , all the best .

[@ChopsGarage]

I appreciate that

[@petewatson4093]

Just ignore them James, keep up the good work 👏

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers Pete

[@martinjames9250]

Liking what you're doing here. Good on ya! 👍

[@ChopsGarage]

Much appreciated

[@brucefraser4778]

i wouldn't even discuss the Trolls as any publicity empowers, just ignore them and they will go away, everyone and anyone that matter know who and what you are and thats all that matters👍

[@ChopsGarage]

True mate

[@johnburrows7938]

I’m glad you showed this units downside, it’s not comprehensive enough to do a static regen. You either have to invest in a better, more expensive unit, or use xentry(Mercedes oem software). Manufacturers are starting to update vehicles to not allow static regens. You really need the car moving to allow cooler airflow under the exhaust, you can damage the dpf.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

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

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@robertgibson7716]

love your vids mate scammers every were you a top man

[@jaycrucialofficial]

James your not a scammer mate, your amazing with all the work for charity !!. If possible would love to see you Raffle the Twingo, I so want something fun and small to annoy the missus lol :).

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks mate

[@Dj-zx8kc]

James keep up the good work and great that you have some good supporters free goodies for the raffles

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks

[@patrickcrosby3270]

I had a similar issue with mine, changed maf, made no difference. The only way I got it out of limp mode was using a scan tool to tell the car it had a new air filter. Been good as gold for the last few months

[@stuartlatham9814]

They breath our air, sadly! 🖖😍

[@Garffey]

James, you don't have to explain yourself mate....I'm sure if the charities didn't get the money we would know soon enough!....What a muppet, attitudes always change when a scammer doesn't get their way! Love the idea of supporting our veterans mate, and raffle either the XJS or the Brabus and I'm in!.....Great work sir! 👍👍💪💪

[@derekfleming3095]

Surely not the Brabus …. Limited people would be attracted to that, mainly hairdressers 😂

[@Garffey]

@@derekfleming3095 So you'd rather have an auction for a Corsa?....That's what my hairdresser drives, and he can only dream of a 'Brabus'!....🤔🤔

[@derekfleming3095]

@@Garffey more people would prefer owning the corsa than the brabus. Imagine if someone seen you out in it, you’d have to hide in the house for weeks 😀

[@Garffey]

@@derekfleming3095 Rather that than hide for months on end as a Corsa owner!!....Jeeezzz

[@derekfleming3095]

@@Garffey be honest, the vast majority of people would sell that if they won it. Look how long chops has had it (I know it did sell but fell through) it’s a limited market

[@robertlawrence6143]

I would like to see the jaguar raffled next. Would just like to say how much I like watching your content

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks means a lot!

[@CF21LDB]

Well done James I’ve entered the raffle again.

[@ChopsGarage]

Appreciated

[@dennisphoenix1]

The dpf won't regenerate if any fault codes are present . This includes an automatic regeneration whilst driving normally. Because the MAF sensor is faulty if you keep driving it will clog the filter quickly, in 150 miles or less . Also you don't need a run on the motorway to get it to regenerate automatically, it will regenerate around town as long as it's warmed up , has enough fuel and stays running long enough. I have live data and have seen my van regenerate while pottering about.

[@stephenmorrell363]

Great video as usual. Glad I don't have to deal with the idiots you do. It would be great if you could raffle the zafira or something similar size.

[@mickthompson584]

A mini Integrale? Ha!

[@johnburrows7938]

I wouldn’t worry about the nutters that try it on james. We love what your doing, your a kind hearted soul, good on you! Bring on the raffle.

[@blxtothis]

I wish I was in a position to change my old banger to enable me to bid for one of your motors James!

[@ChopsGarage]

Much appreciated

[@samuelwragg8615]

I had a similar issue the issue was the glow plugs wasn't going out

[@mcjordi]

Ignore them youre doing a cracking job

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@cp4512]

The bloke that gave you grief sounds like the scammer to me. I’d block them and have nothing to do with them. I suspect they want to do it themselves rather than get cash so they can do some creative accounting and maybe skim some cash off for themselves. Don’t have anything to do with people like that as they are certainly not charitable.

[@michaelseedhouse1105]

Thanks

[@ChopsGarage]

Very kind!

[@Mariazellerbahn]

23:00 Vauxhall's never fetch much. I bought a 2014 Astra GTC SRi Automatic only 30 months old for just £7k with only 13k miles on the clock. And that was from a dealer. More than 6 years on and another 13k miles under its belt, it hasn't missed a beat.

[@dongdingize]

James, keyboard warriors all over social media. The real loyal fans know what you do for charity…. Keep up the excellent work.

[@michaeltalbot7363]

Great content as always. Your charitable work is admirable and should be continued. Dismiss what those delusional idiots spout! It would be great to see the Jag up for raffle. Longed for one for a long time.

[@jontallon73]

I like the old Polo 6n bless it

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

The point is the soot particles in the dpf are burnt off into ash, that stays in the filter but takes up way less volume, the rest of the soot exits as combustion gasses not particles. Even with continued efficient regeneration the DPF will still eventually fill with ash and need cleaning or replacing - same as any filter. At 150k plus miles that Benz is going to need a clean-out , just a regen willeventually not hack it. That's why it's important to keep your diesel running properly and not ignore fault codes untill the car doesn't drive properly anymore.

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers for info

[@johncouriermeh]

Vauxhall engines in Corsas and Astras of that era do have a preference for blowing the head gasket and in an Astra 1.4 that I owned, when it blew it hydraulically locked and the connecting rod went through the side of the block. One secondhand engine later the gasket in that went as well. I don't buy Vauxhalls any more.

[@colin4850]

Think I would like to know what damaged the end of that crank sensor. There should be an air gap between the sensor and the timing rotor, so some thing on the rotor must have changed if it's grinding the end of the sensor away

[@brucefraser4778]

rust build up on a moving surface, not unusual

[@johncallaghan4616]

Mini Lancia Integralé 😂 - and you were right to stick to your guns on “Mr. Freebie”, as there is simply no way you can control what happens after ‘she’ departs - you’re a good man James ! Next raffle……..XF ????????? Keep ‘em comin’! JCHK

[@andrewcairns7719]

Surprised the C1 not sold, looks a nice little car

[@ChopsGarage]

Me too strange

[@CF21LDB]

Me too as my local Citroen Dealer in Merthyr Tydfil sells them like hot cakes.

[@andrewcairns7719]

@@CF21LDB shame they stopped making them, great little cars, not keen on what they have replaced it with.

[@CF21LDB]

@@andrewcairns7719 yeah I know I am a Citroen fanatic lol my Citroen dealer was gutted when they stopped them as they sold loads especially pre reg ones. Citroen seems to think the C3 You Edition is the answer to getting in former C1 customers especially those on pcp etc that’s due to change cars but I don’t think it’s really worked.

[@darrenmoore7131]

I know youve sold the merc, but heres my dpf experience anyway. I own an insignia with 180k , good history. When the dpf light comes on the only thing that works is motorway miles 20/30 mins. Ive tried local fast roads on a sunday morning, but its no good, always end up on the motorway 😢

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks for the info!

[@andrewweatherill1173]

Raffle the Coupe!!

[@1mic3]

Would love to see the jag raffled, it’s about the only chance (all be it slim)I’d ever get of owning one😂😂

[@markcherriman6136]

When you get an email like that just ask them what drugs are they on .

[@anks888]

DPF won't auto regenerate if there is a bad sensor or stored current fault even forced regeneration is disabled depending on the fault

[@mainwarc]

Great work ignore the doggy people!

[@Jay-B1750]

Jog on free Camry subscriber, you aren't wanted here! Keep up the good work James!!

[@ChopsGarage]

I appreciate that!

[@tonycook1186]

The colour on the Corsa might have killed it too. We really struggle with silver at the moment.

[@ChopsGarage]

Me too silver defo not popular at mo

[@gilesl]

I really like those panda's

[@briancolindobson600]

Do not do a forced regen! Consult O'Reilly Autos first.

[@kevincross9206]

Nice story at the end re the CRV 😊

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes it was!

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes it was!8

[@MattMcKimmie]

I think your next raffle should be that awesome Jaguar

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@dennisphoenix1]

Definitely the Jaguar, it's a classic and would be ideal as a weekend driver . You couldn't afford to daily drive it .😯

[@jontallon73]

oooh yeah on reflection the XJ6 :-)

[@ChopsGarage]

Cool

[@GrrMeister]

21:00 *I bet the Song was MY WAY by Frankie !*

[@keithgoodway9077]

you know the car world is full of sharks, you are a dolphin!

[@dghdavies]

Raffle the Jaaaag.

[@gemmaevans5154]

I'm watching your videos and website like a hawk. My step Dad recommended you to me so would love to buy a motor from you. I did email just before you went on hols but the focus had sold. Im still bit interested in the blue Clio you have but your previous video said it doesn't have any service history so hoping for update on this 🤞

[@ChopsGarage]

Much appreciated Gemma! I have no update unfortunately but lots of new stock

[@mohammedusman7065]

Be careful with forced regen, if the soot content is too high a forced regen without a chemical clean will overheat and potentially damage the dpf

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers for tip

[@jackrussel853]

@@ChopsGarage I've not read all the comments but O'Rileys autos on KZbin are excellent at sorting DPF issues, probably too far away from you unless its an expensive one but he cleans DPF's in situ and sorts many problems that previous garages couldn't solve, well worth watching, as @mohammedusman7065 said its easy to cause damage to a blocked filter with a forced regen.

[@bobuilt10]

​@@jackrussel853I agree and watch O'Riley's regularly.

[@jackrussel853]

@@bobuilt10 Same here, not sure what he charges but he certainly gets plenty of business and makes a lot of videos regarding the dreaded dpf's.

[@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount]

Shame by MOT laws we can’t blank it off anymore. Sometimes the law needs to be broken 😂

[@MATS_MAKERSPACE]

Oh James, it's got to be the Jag

[@ChopsGarage]

Cool

[@karlplatt9080]

Your most honest bloke i have seen 👍 World's full of keyboard warriors idiot's keep up all your good work james

[@davidlipski863]

My sons fiancé took her Corsa Turbo 1.0 in for service and mot and mentioned she had a noise now and again she has owned from new it;s on a 66 plate with 50,000 miles. After changing the oil they ran it home to test it and found the timing chain was on the way out. Nearly all the guys on You Tube who post videos from the trade have had many Corsa's with this problem it's ok if you have your own workshop or trade rates dear if not.

[@ChopsGarage]

Yep they are nightmare for chains , I pay handsomely for the repair

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Hope somethings not wobbling on that crank sensor mate, new one might not late long, I had something similar and I shimmed out the sensor with a washer.

[@rosskeen7325]

Yes that was my thought too, something has moved to allow it to touch and it's more likely to be the rotating part has moved rather than a static sensor mounting bracket moving closer.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@rosskeen7325 yes bud, it didn't get scored for nothing, hope it not bearings allowing crank to move, can't remember which car it was that was doing the same, I'd take it out and have another look.

[@bradscott2432]

I want to know with new petrol cars having OPFs or what ever they call them are we going to see the same issues as DPFs getting clogged if they just used as little run arounds and not doing motorway miles

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@bradscott2432 they've had cats since 92 bud, they don't get clogged as petrol burns clean, unlike diesel, but the cats degrade in time, so probably say 80k for a cat, how you drive makes little difference to a cat, if your cars burning oil they'll not last long tho.

[@paulhossack]

Raffle the Rangie!

[@stevie007]

👌👌

[@user-rw6qj1nf2g]

Im a newbie here and would syggest you raffle the roadster , i'll be buying tickets if i can work out how to .

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers

[@boyasaka]

My 2019 ford transit Has a Dpf filter percentage full in the menu I can press button and see what percent Dpf is full ( between 5 and 95 ) It usually does it when I’m driving , which sometimes I can tell when it’s doing it when I say come to a round about or junction as engine has a different sound , if I’m doing short journeys , when I stop It says re gen required press and hold button to start It asks you if vehicle is parked and handbrake on I click confirm and then press start , it then raises the revs to about 2500rpm and it takes about 10 mins to drop the filter from 95 percent full to 5 percent Then engine drops back to normal revs But I don’t think many other vehicles has this option but I think all cars should , why don’t they ??

[@101ckes]

Hello James. I have long been a subscriber to your channel, but I do not comment very often. I would like to apologize to you on behalf of the human race. I am utterly disgusted that some lowlife would have the audacity to accuse you of dishonesty. From watching your channel, you are clearly the most honest car trader on the face of the earth. I would just like to say that 99.99% of people KNOW how honest you are. It's only a tiny fraction that is so infinitesimally small that nobody pays any attention to them that thinks otherwise. Unfortunately, in today's world there is always a complete TWAT waiting in the shadows. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@ChopsGarage]

Your a gent, cheers

[@paulobrien7036]

Jimmy at O'Rileys Autos on KZbin is the absolute guru of DPF cleaning. Worth a look for future reference.

[@leowatkins3718]

Love his channel.

[@scottiswatchingtele]

the cr-v has been hit and repainted. that year crv is bullet proof. great car! i never knew the panda was 2 cyl.

[@ChopsGarage]

Only Twin Air models are 2 cylinder

[@RonniePickering70]

Raffle the brabus or maybe the saab convertible if you still have it.

[@stephenjones9153]

Wouldn't the world be a brilliant place to live if all these Scammers were like Chops 👍👍👍👍👍to Chops.