UK's Worst Mechanics EXPOSED

[@WillsWhereabouts]

I’m glad I now know what a spanner is and my left and rights 😂. It’s just a miracle we didn’t need to call in a helicopter 🚁. Thanks van mum for the delicious fajita pasta (although you’re savage feeding me something that wasn’t El Paso and telling us it was ‘chicken’ 😂😂) I’ll be nicking that recipe ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

No dear savage would have been chopping up mushrooms extremely small and feeding them to you without telling you …. Opppps did that previously didn’t I … guess I am savage, love and hugs van child ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@RoaminRob]

That motor looked harder than I thought it would 😂 I love Will will ❤ Nice to see you guys hanging out 💪

[@UrbanVanlife]

He’s a great lad is Will always a pleasure to spend time with him!

[@RoaminRob]

@UrbanVanlife you lucky things 🤪

[@jordankightley1382]

Love to see content with will. I hope there's another adventure together this year. By far my favourite 2 channels to watch

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you so much, Will’s a great person we love getting to spend time with him as he always makes us smile

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video!! Love how you two look after and assist Will!! Love the quote, we've northernised him 😂😂 the fajita pasta looked great too Emma!! Hope all is well with yourselves and the pups 🐾 take care

[@UrbanVanlife]

Will has literally become family to us, we love spending time with him as he’s so genuine and just fun to be around! He never fails to make us laugh!!! The pasta was just what we needed too as it was so cold that day!! 😂😂

[@Jackfinn456]

I did Level 1 mechanics last year and even I wouldn’t want to replace the wiper motor as it looks like it’s a real faff to get to

[@UrbanVanlife]

You have more training than us you would be fine 😃😃😃

[@Jackfinn456]

So true - still it would be a right headache to even figure out what to remove first without losing any of the clips in the process

[@sandbagsid]

You should always fit the live cable first so ya can’t short out the spanner if it touches any metal. 😎😁 just saying. Alan

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hence the title of the video … the UK’s worst mechanics 😂😂😂

[@theellmersadventures]

Hello Neil Emma and the pups hope your all doing ok sorry not commented in a while but I'm still here lol loving the vids but blimey you been getting a few problems with your van hope they are all sorted now but loving the vids you always know how to make us giggle anyway you all take care all the best love from our family to you ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

She’s been a naughty girl the last few months but we are getting there slowly! Hope you and the family are all doing well!!!

[@theellmersadventures]

@UrbanVanlife 😂😂 well hopefully things will be sorted for you soon and hopefully will be the last for a while and yes thank you we doing ok just been up the wall with Christmas then it was our eldest 13th birthday 😱 and getting vids out trying to push our channel and planning things for this year looking at getting our van end to beginning of April and may so hoping for big changes this year and if all goes to plan very excited lol. ❤️👍☺️

[@campervancodgers124]

We proper chuckled throughout that, fab video and lovely to see Will. And Darren now needs socket set training too 😂😂😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww bless ya both, and to be fair Toni Darren does the woodwork so it’s you that needs the ratchets and sockets more than him 😂😂😂

[@campervancodgers124]

@UrbanVanlife fair point 😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

And you also won’t need a certificate, you got this!

[@campervancodgers124]

@UrbanVanlife ha ha 😂❤️

[@wayne3790]

Absolutely brilliant video as always!! Thank you both very much!! You are both lifesavers. So lovely that you help each other out in hard times, that’s what you call true friends, so lovely to see! Wow, Emma, that fajita pasta looked absolutely amazing!!! Please let me know if you’re ever in Bristol!!! 🍝😋🤤 Wishing you, Neil, Poppy, Pickle, Raven & Dolly all the very best of health & happiness ❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾🐾🙏🤞🥰

[@ElizabethAnderson-y8w]

I never thought I would get such a laugh out of watching two guys fit a battery as always you two looking after people take care ❤🍀

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you Wayne! Will has become more like a family member to us over the years of knowing him because he has the biggest heart and he’s a genuine good guy! We love getting to spend time with him and his lovely partner Evie. Hope your family is having a better time of things health wise and getting somewhere more positive, keep smiling ♥️♥️

[@UrbanVanlife]

Aaaww thank you Elizabeth! ♥️

[@wayne3790]

@@UrbanVanlife Aww thank you ever so much Emma ❤️ Aww that’s really lovely!! I’m so happy for you all 😊 Unfortunately Mum had another fall which resulted in a fracture above her knee replacement & a fractured vertebrae in her back. She’s been in the Bristol Royal Infirmary for 13 days now, bless her!! She’s having a hospital bed delivered to her house tomorrow, so hopefully can come home really soon!! My Wife, Sister, Brother in law & myself have been working hard all weekend to decorate Mum & Dads spare room where the hospital bed will be whilst she recovers at home. We can’t wait to see her face, bless her heart!! 💖 We’re all so excited to have her back home where she belongs & really hope she can have the operation to remove her brain tumour really soon 💖🙏🤞 I’d swap places with her in a heartbeat if I could!! She’s been through so much over the last 7 months, bless her!! Thank you so much for asking, it really means the world to me that you remembered!! Thank you so so much!!! 💖 Love, hugs & best wishes to you truly AMAZING people!!! ❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@stevemartin5581]

Service the old starter motor , a clean , grease and new brushes maybe all it needs . Would make a good spare . Shame the wiper pivots could not be pulled apart and greased before installing .

[@granddadmark7639]

Loved a scrap yard back in the day... there is a Mk3 Ford Cortina at the back help yourself and we will agree a price 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Few and far between ones like that anymore!!

[@darrenj3267]

That and you could fill your pockets with all those little fiddly bits that you'd lost on your own car. And quite often you'd spot something that was better than the one on your own car so you'd buy that as well

[@granddadmark7639]

@darrenj3267 absolutely, fuses, bulbs, nuts and bolts 👍

[@LouisThiell]

I changed my battery last week, never done any car stuff. Just did it because I watch your videos. You gave me the confidence I need in life. :D HAHA

[@UrbanVanlife]

Yeaaaahhhh well done 👍 that’s what we always say, if we can do things anyone can give it a go!!!

[@TheTenof12]

💟 Good job Team, fed well for the work in hand.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 😋

[@fishinthedream7868]

😂😂😂😂😂 guys he shouldn't be left unsupervised.

[@calibanthedrifter8860]

This was just a great fun vid - love the repartee between the lads

[@UrbanVanlife]

The banter between the lads has always been strong, we love spending time with Will he’s a top human!!

[@ilovemycampervan]

Funny, engaging, authentic with tutorials, great channel 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you what a nice comment

[@charliegould7829]

Years ago when I was an apprentice (and that was more years than I like to think about) thats how I kept my cars on the road. The old breakers yards always had the spares I needed, it might have taken a while to find the parts, that depended on how much the part you needed was in demand. There was nothing like the climb up a stack of dead cars only to find someone had beaten you to the part you needed. Oh a little tip always disconnect the earth cable from the battery first and reconnect last. It saves that spanner welding itself to the bodywork when you slip on the positive connection. Don't ask how I know!

[@UrbanVanlife]

Nice bit of advice there thank you, Neil also remembers when you could go and help yourself in a scrap yard pre health and safety 😂😂

[@alanhat5252]

3:32 careful tilting batteries, you'll probably get away with that direction but tilt it on end & the acid goes to that end & you get dry plates which you probably won't notice for months by which time your battery is unrecoverable 😢

[@UrbanVanlife]

Good to know, we’ll add this to the list of tips and tricks in the arsenal for next time 👍👍

[@alanhat5252]

​@@UrbanVanlifeI had to change mine a few months ago, brilliant battery that had lasted in perfect condition at least 20 years 😢 (it was proving to me that long-lasting lead-acid batteries are possible).

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Wills laugh is hilarious 😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

He’s infectious with his laughter!!! Brings out the joy in you when you spend time with him!

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

"Northern-ised" top comment! 😂😂 Not all southerners suffer from "softy syndrome" I'll have you know !! 😉

[@UrbanVanlife]

Softy syndrome 😂😂😂 top comment!!!

[@Nigel-vy1fk]

Check your Gearbox earth lead , I’ve had a few that go green . Slow turning starter motor is a sign of the gearbox earth lead going . Hope this helps 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Well let Will know as it’s his van and we aren’t with him anymore thank you 🤩

[@deadpool8340]

Like little amd Large !!! What a comedy duo

[@UrbanVanlife]

Great fun is always had with Will!

[@alanhat5252]

3:00 on the Amazon page there's quite a few reviews saying about a flat battery that won't recharge, have you had to send yours back? Do you always charge it after use? What's the longest you've left it?

[@UrbanVanlife]

Ours is around 2 years old, we have had no issues whatsoever with it, we only charge it when we need to, but in the whole time we have had it it has never let us down and it gets used constantly

[@alanhat5252]

​@@UrbanVanlifeI'm wondering if yours has survived _because_ you're using in constantly? My tools often go months without being touched.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Maybe a possibility or could be an older make of the same thing as we have had it for 2 years!

[@arthurkettle3010]

Boss laugh lads 😁 ...great stuff 👍

[@UrbanVanlife]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you 🤩

[@robertstevenson3126]

I had the same problem my windscreen wiper arm snapped on the isle of sky when it was pissing down i put it down to lifting the wiper arms up over the silver screen

[@UrbanVanlife]

Seems it’s a common issue!!!

[@edwardhenleyuk5426]

Loved the video the wipers arms are on the wrong way round

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hence why they are the UK’s worse mechanics 😂😂😂

[@edwardhenleyuk5426]

@ 😂

[@Southernersontour]

Great video trying to get my channel going taking inspiration ❤

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you and good luck 🍀🍀

[@Southernersontour]

@ Thank you 🙏

[@tonydean1262]

Love a breaker's yard not to many about now where you can walk round and get your own parts

[@UrbanVanlife]

Few and far between now, used to be some cracking ones in Liverpool!

[@jansweeney1333]

Hi Neil, I m looking to buy a good jumpstart item for my car ; could you remind me of the 1 you have? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hi Jan Emma here, Neil’s driving finally back on the road we have the VTOMAN one!

[@dougmackie4833]

Think I’d give wiper spindles a grease up before fitting might help

[@alanhat5252]

yes, they let in just enough rainwater to rust the bearing, mine have a horrendous wiggle & I'm wondering how long it will be before the motor burns out. Mine's an LDV so new ones haven't been available for years 😢

[@alanhat5252]

Use calcium/lime base (marine) grease because it's waterproof.

[@UrbanVanlife]

We’ll pass it on to Will thank you!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vlog on channel keep up the great travels vlog with frends thanks for share thanks lee

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks Lee hope the new year is treating you well 💙

[@tonytrumble]

You should also check to see if your alternator is charging or just changing your battery will be all for nothing.

[@UrbanVanlife]

No warning light came on so we think it will be okay but definitely something for Will to check!

[@alanhat5252]

Look it up but it's probably supposed to be 14.2V to 14.4V, whatever it is must be the same on the battery & on the alternator, if not there's a wiring fault, commonly a chassis earth gone rusty.

[@Ian-ev5tg]

Love a scrap yard. Ok to get you out of a bind if you’re skint. But most of the stuff is more than half dead when you put it in.

[@UrbanVanlife]

It’s always good to have different opinions when in a bind!!

[@russellwithey1938]

What's the 600w kettle Neil ?

[@UrbanVanlife]

amzn.to/3Y9sz2i great bit of kit

[@russellwithey1938]

Cheers I'll have a look

[@ellenblundell110]

Poor Mary...I/we feel for her...Gary n Ellen xx

[@UrbanVanlife]

She will get some TLC from Will and she will be just fine!

[@Experimental-DW]

Good entertainment you guys, you should do some more videos together, very entertaining.

[@UrbanVanlife]

We always love spending time with Will as he’s such a good laugh and just a genuinely amazing lad!!!

[@George_the_VW_Crafter]

Not sure who is the apprentice but good job done 😂 Drew

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hence the title of the video … I’m thinking of putting them on stage as a double act 😂😂😂

[@the_ritman]

You're good people! Shame about the Ravens last night mate.

[@UrbanVanlife]

They didn’t play well at all 😞

[@tutsywutsy]

I just thought I would tell you 2 mechanics that you put the wiper arms on the wrong sides

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hence the tile of the video 😅

[@karlmabe1649]

Saw some rust spots on Mary's sill

[@UrbanVanlife]

She needs some TLC but we are sure Will is on the case !!

[@davejones4581]

A little knowledge can be dangerous as in this simple battery replacement. Incorrect order in re attaching battery terminals.

[@UrbanVanlife]

Weird cos Iv changed plenty of battery’s in 50 years on this earth and never had a problem . Infact never known any one to ever have a problem

[@dougquaid]

Great fun, Vlog👏🤣😋😜😛🤪

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 😁

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[@alanhat5252]

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[@markpiper8082]

Common fault. The slowing down is caused by the spindles seizing. You can take them apart ad clea and grease them to prevent them seizing

[@alanhat5252]

Use calcium/lime base (marine) grease because it's waterproof & so keeps the rain out

[@UrbanVanlife]

We will let Will know 🤩

[@MrBotwood]

good friends are the best!!!!

[@UrbanVanlife]

They certainly are!!

[@RobertWoodbine]

More please you together are 😂😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thank you 😂😂

[@denisecafferky2248]

Brilliant 😀

[@UrbanVanlife]

😊😊💙💙

[@terranno]

You’re wipers are the wrong way around left should be on the right 😅

[@UrbanVanlife]

Hence the title of the video 😂😂

[@VanlifeHQ]

Got to be said these vans are absolutely shite… fitted one myself on a mates a few weeks ago.. they rust like transit’s - engines like cadburys & sorry JOHN 😅 leak like the titanic… food looked yummy & Neil now I need to buy a dewalt hover thanks mate 😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

To be fair it’s a decent hoover and if you already have the dewalt batteries it’s a no brainer 😂😂😂

[@bobgorman9481]

Was the new ( boxed) one brand new ? If so, I assume that it was top quality Chinese shite ?

[@UrbanVanlife]

As far as we know, but Will bought it so no clue mate!

[@joeorlando1541]

well. did they think it was chicken?

[@UrbanVanlife]

I got away with it 😂😂

[@alanhat5252]

​@@UrbanVanlife❤

[@darrenstockton9595]

Its willy rushton

[@UrbanVanlife]

That’s a new one, we like your originality 😃😃

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Aww glad Will got his Mary sorted. Your amazing guy Neil and a dad to Will 😊 I never had any hem from my dad I had to struggle with things like this on my own. Great vlog😊

[@UrbanVanlife]

Sorry to hear that about you not having help, we both came from families that were/are hands on with the help!

[@thedon7536]

Looks just like mac cheese 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@UrbanVanlife]

But spicy 🌶️

[@Rob.1340]

Brilliant. All the best. 👍🚐🐾😎

[@UrbanVanlife]

Thanks Rob ♥️😊

[@jansweeney1333]

OMG even I know the difference between a ratchet & spanner 🔧 ( and I m a GIRL) & scrap yards; But I will say if you “ don’t know you don’t know” every day is a learning day. Good job Neil for teaching Will. Food look good too Emma.🫶🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@UrbanVanlife]

Every day is a school day with us!! The day you stop learning is a sad day we say!!!

[@jansweeney1333]

@ you bet ya , have a grt night. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🫶🏻👍

[@alanhat5252]

​@@jansweeney1333don't be sexist! Anything a man can do so can a woman (& often better).