Whats the REAL story with these Part Exchanges??

One Part Ex bought from Dealer Auction, one exchanged directly. Were either good buys?
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[@chrisdonnelly7401]

the cheap market is euro 5 diesel if your not near a ulez zone that charges, i bought a merc e250 cdi coupe with 106k and full upto date service history for £2600 from a main dealer, the small cars are over priced

[@DanielGallivan-qt3fz]

I was having this conversation today with a friend Chris and totally agree, everyone's fighting for the same small car scraps resulting in them being overpriced and unprofitable. I haven't bought any diesels at auction yet because the potential pitfalls scare me, but l have had to start to consider that market if they go for the right prices.

[@keithward233]

Thought has crossed my mind , I may be tempted to part with my e46 m sport coupe if I could stumble across a decent X 3/5 as a weekender

[@djappnew]

Well done to everyone involved with the charities x

[@stanbest3743]

I looked at auction prices when my old Fiat finally reached the point of no return😢 then for the first time in my life I forked out for a new car. Up until last year I always got lucky at auction so I admire you trading on

[@jockwhisky1]

I’ve had 1.0 mpi on Skoda Citigo and it covered 100K before I traded it. It was very good. I changed the oil every 6k though

[@thindo]

Nice to see how One man can make a difference to the Community 😊😊

[@ChopsGarage]

Not 1 man, 45k subs getting involved

[@markfoden765]

49.7k🙂👍

[@derekfleming3095]

Chops, if it’s the same as the older seat’s - if you drop the rear seats there’s a slot above the lock, put a screwdriver in it and slide to the left to open manually. Then you can take the panel off to investigate

[@Finglesham]

Very brave taking that Jag in. Latent defects are the curse as that car has so many complicated stems and the work to repair is immense. Good thing to get shut of it.,

[@barryhawkins7039]

Got to watch out for water wicking along the cables into the fusebox from the windscreen washer bottle pump on the jaguar of that year. 2012 -2016 i believe. There is a way to stop it before it happens though. Need to put an electrical join in the pump cables to stop the wicking.

[@Dieseldog3030]

My son had a1.0 seat ibiza on a 2015 plate, he purchased with 8000 miles on it and regularly had to top up oil every couple of months or so, had to for 3 and a half years with no major problems apart from normal wear and tear, but was a nice cheap car to run.

[@STORMCLOUDGREY]

On the various VWs & Audis I have had over the years you have to hold the boot open button down on the key for a couple of seconds before it clicks. Maybe the Seat will be the same.

[@richardgiles2484]

I'm on my 2nd seat Leon 2.0 FR Diesel DSG and love it. Getting 65+ mpg on a run and 55+ mpg around town 😂

[@mcmotors100]

The Seat looks a good deal, just a couple of things (which you may already know or have sorted) my daughters Leon boot seemed not to open but it had just stuck to the rubber seal - so didn’t seem to release when trying the handle. Secondly just check the coolant bottle isn’t one with silica in, as they can cause issues. Re one of the other comments - I Love your honest videos! Remember you can get sense from an idiot - how anyone can think you’re greedy when you give so much to charity 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ ignore the haters ❤

[@ChopsGarage]

Cheers mate

[@steveegginton535]

As an XF owner myself I would say its not the car to go for if fuel economy and low running costs are your top priority - a Yaris would be a better option🙂 The XF has a many other qualities that I personaly am willing to pay a little more for in terms of fuel and running cost although I've changed the pads and discs myself which is not difficult and reduces costs. The Seat looks OK providing the body repairs aren't too spiteful! but you've a few contacts in that area now.

[@henrykravitz468]

That Seat Ibiza looks like a really good bit of stock. The Jaguar barring being white is 😍😍Raffle it off if you don't fancy retailing it. Love the content, keep it coming

[@michaelcooke7093]

The boot handle fault is very very common on the Seat Ibiza, usual vag group electrics,but parts can be picked up very cheaply..and can be quite entertaining for a little thrash

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I had a mate, he used to pull dents out and repair it, did a good job with cans, now he's quoting 500 quid for a dent (!) he used to trade from alfa ragasti....

[@445fhn]

XF wheel wobble under braking is a common issue. The cure is to fit EBC RedStuff or YellowStuff brake pads. The TPMS module, under the seat, can also be troublesome. With the leather dash and alcantara it looks like a Portfolio trim. So, a 3.0D S Portfolio is the one to have.

[@Taz-wf4jl]

You’ve got an R59 Mini too. I’m driving one too. Harsh ride but huge fun.

[@barbaraneville5036]

The raffle is all down to you and your sponsors mostly We just pop a few quid on at Raffal Hubby just purchased some tickets 🙂

[@ChopsGarage]

Nought without you guys!

[@gwengo4167]

Looks nice the red Seat, £4,995? Possibly, once damage has been repaired? That Jag looks beautiful, even when not washed. I think I might get myself one of those 👍🏻

[@christopherheritage5651]

Another great charity to support James.

[@andrewcairns7719]

Ideal 1st or 2nd car👍🏻 not a bad buy hopefully

[@MarkK01]

In Canada where i live, if the car has been in a accident our insurance will only fix it if the damage is below 70% on the value of the vehicle. They might go to 80% if the vehicle is in exceptional shape. If the damage is more then 70% - 80% it is a automatic write off. I also do not understand why people do not keep the paper work for repairs done on the vehicle. I keep everything including receipts for light bulbs.

[@CF21LDB]

By what you said about the Auctions I ain’t surprised Motability are sending more cars to Auction than selling them via MFL Direct. You want to see how Wilson’s have been selling some for them only couple of months old hardly any miles on them some less than a Dealers demonstrator, pre Covid those cars would have gone on MFL Direct. Well done on the Money raised James, my niece gutted I didn’t win the C1 for her lol 😂

[@markfoden765]

So close to a well deserved 50k subscribers james🤟🤟👍

[@ChopsGarage]

So close!

[@01matthewc]

That little red Seat Ibiza looks like it maybe a decent buy. The boot needs looking at but apart from that it looks a really clean car apart from the accident damage, and that's caused by an accident, not abuse.

[@graham6771]

Looks very clean

[@adams7405]

Ibiza looks ok...Seat get treated to the pokier versions of VW group engines,so probably around 80BHP ..i have tried the heavier Polo with 60....

[@ianrobinson9243]

The Jag is a lovely looking car but a potential money pit. I’m in for the Adam , my step daughter wants one and it’s for a good cause.

[@philipashton1443]

Nice car. I have the same engine in my seat mii.

[@andrewhaines3259]

Red Seat. Check the nearside front bumper. Looks misaligned to the wing and the finish didn't look as good as surrounding paint, but I am watching this on KZbin via a tablet, so in reality it may be just fine!😂

[@muffindell]

Nice to see you back on form

[@ChopsGarage]

Appreciate it

[@marianbeach1274]

So far so good.

[@cccook4819]

Have you done the Carvertical on both.

[@charliemanson4808]

Good evening James 👍

[@ChopsGarage]

Hello there!

[@kittinsconkers]

Raffle!!! im in!! lol

[@markfoden765]

Hi james,so i think once the sill is done on the seat it should be a good seller,on the jag i would say trade on is probably best as to many unknowns and to the bellend in the comments called Charlie(which i think they was doing ater their comments)the woman didn't have to sell the car to james and how do we kniw shes genuine and isn't getting rid of it because its got issues so scroll on and jog on 🔔,you did fantastic in 2023 for the charities james as no other channel i watch or know off does what you do so well done 👏definitely gonna have a few tickets for the adam as my car is 22 years old and in need of changing so🤞🤞😂

[@Nicknofish]

Great video as always chops. Big mrecedes hows it going?

[@user-jy4oi2mu1s]

Be safe and trade it out possible get a smaller car or cars

[@jonathanphillips3257]

Raffle it 😊

[@charliemanson4808]

Auction buys, potential dodgy trade ins, a new raffle and.. and... and... an insight into irresponsible upcoming purchases 😂 Awesome video 👍

[@ChopsGarage]

Many thanks!

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Good video James 🥳🥳🚘🚙🚗⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@malgf4145]

Have you run a CarVertical check ? (on the Ibiza)

[@chrisblay]

Would you Adam 'n' Eve it? Very good of you to raffle cars for good causes. 👍

[@colin4850]

Couldnt see to clearly as you were driving around they car park, but is the speedo on the Seat working ,didnt see the needle move.

[@guy4469]

My E38 is not Eulez but i love it ,

[@dogmadogma5398]

Great video as always !

[@ChopsGarage]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@stevie007]

👌👌

[@1maico1]

It's legal for an auction house to bid something up to the reserve but not when its reached it's for sale price.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

That's true bud

[@stepheng8779]

​@@roystonvehicles9129Wow bidding on your own stuff 🤯 knew it was a scam didn't realise it was so blatant 👎

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@stepheng8779 suppose the auction has to keep things swinging, just saying no bids wouldn't look great, at Aston barclay the main dealer rep sits on the rostrum, don't know if they bid them up.

[@1maico1]

@@stepheng8779 Christies and Sotheby's have always done it. It's called taking a bid at the back of the room and if you watch and listen closely they tell everybody.

[@1maico1]

@@roystonvehicles9129 Shill bidding is against the rules above reserve. They are there to give the nod or not if the reserve has not been meet.

[@modmod392]

What can possibly be the thought process of buying a 100k plus mile 3.0 litre twin turbo V6 diesel JLR product to cover local school and shop runs? Particularly if cost conscious of service and maintenance costs?

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Yes, dpf will block up at away.

[@DarrenLissaman-gw4jf]

Hi like your videos, will buy any p s you want rid of, my only gripe is your website, so every time I look for motors I scroll through DOZENS of cars I might have been interested in, as a previous small site owner I o ll that does is piss off potential buyers, usually dealers leaving 80% of vehicles advertised that are sold is either laziness which yo certainly aren't! Or arrogance saying 'oh look what I've sold' of which you don't appear arrogant in! So PLEASE update your site regularly and have cars which peop CAN buy on, but keep it up the good work

[@ChopsGarage]

I update the site regularly putting the cars for sale at the top. Leaving the sold is to indeed show what I have sold but I do not consider it arrogance, but giving confidence that I do a good volume and kosha dealer doing volume not drive way.

[@dannymassive]

Jag looks great! Would be a grwat Raffall car. I've just got some tickets on the Adam! :) Was thinking to put my Tiguan on Raffall as an interesting way to sell it, but didn't know if it would work as I don't have a social media following anywhere ?

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes would be tough to get many sales

[@wayneoldman7093]

Would the dented sill on the Seat be an MOT failure?

[@ChopsGarage]

No

[@audibell]

Nice video chops 😊

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks 😁

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I sold a woman a jag, she'd had a corsa before, I wouldn't refund her when she moaned about the fuel, she actually complained to the police, she gave me that much hassle that I bought it back, at a reduced price tho, next owner, a mature guy loved it.

[@ChopsGarage]

What an idiot

[@roystonvehicles9129]

​@@ChopsGarageit worked tho bud, I gave in.

[@Joe-ug3dd]

Not too sure about the 3 cylinder oil usage figures. I have a Skoda 3 cylinder fully serviced each year and not once have I needed to top up with oil between services, always on the full. I belong to a few car clubs and non of the guys on there burn oil on the 3 cylinder engines either 🤷

[@jonathandeeley6276]

I never had an oil consumption issue on that 3 pot engine either on any of the Skodas I owned, good little lump.🤔👍

[@ChopsGarage]

Manufacturers numbers not mine, look it up. I found out when had issue with 3cyl Polo, its actually very common for them to do rings and burn oil

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I've re rung a few vw, s mate, tbh it's not that hard, or expensive, head off, sump off, push pistons out, new oil rings, totally cured.

[@Joe-ug3dd]

@@ChopsGarage manufacturers are mistaken then, sure if the rings break then there would be an increase in oil consumption, but heavy oil consumption isn't typical on healthy well maintained 3 cylinder engines.

[@jonathandeeley6276]

@@ChopsGarage if its that older 1.2 Polo you are referring to that featured on your channel then its a different engine to the modern 1.0 litre engine. Most manufacturers specify an acceptable oil consumption figure of 1 litre oil/per 1000 miles of use, that doesn't make it right or indeed that they will consume that amount of oil. If an engine consumes that amount of oil then there is something wrong with it, ie excess clearance between the bore wall and the piston rings assuming there aren't any leaks or the valve guides aren't the cause of the problem.👍

[@sammytheseal2307]

James you've had me loosing sleep over this Fiat 500 with a mystery fault you speak of 😅😅

[@ChopsGarage]

It's is hunting and failing emmissions but has had ecu checked. New plugs, new coil pack, new cam sensor , proxy alignment. I'm thinking throttle body fault

[@sammytheseal2307]

@@ChopsGarage Is it a twin air or 1.2?

[@zzhughesd]

Vendor representation on ‘hockey’ standing with auctioneer can absolutely bid against the bidders. Used to nudge arm auctioneer pre internet days. 2023/4. Probably just tap hit bid yip. Auctioneer also has legal licence. No shill bidding allowed eBay and suchlike … but auctioneers and auction houses absolutely allowed to bid you up against the wall !!!!! Auction practices change not through the decades !!!!!

[@ChopsGarage]

Bummer

[@MegaReddevil71]

Insurance wouldn't write that off for sill damage should pull out or u be putting a quarter on

[@julianadams3738]

Good decision to trade the Jaguar on James.

[@DaveJohnson]

Boot locks are nearly always press and hold on the key fob. Probably explains it in the manual, but nobody ever reads them.

[@ChopsGarage]

Did that, no luck

[@roystonvehicles9129]

If the focus was a 1.6 petrol they'll be no difference in fuel costs compared to a diesel jag, we ran a 2.0 xe diesel and it was 50 to 60 mpg, focus petrol will be like 38 mpg.

[@ChopsGarage]

This was a 3.0 V6 Jag

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage I know bud, but there still 40 plus mpg, petrol focus won't be any better tbh.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage actually both listed at 47 mpg average bud, obviously petrols a bit cheaper at the pump.

[@ChopsGarage]

@@roystonvehicles9129 mine only ever averaged 32 even going steady. Did over 40 on long run

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage well mate, I know how you drive!

[@terencesoutham4262]

Maybe PDR guy could repair it?

[@graham6771]

Trade it

[@daz196749]

Hi what are you doing with the suzuki grand vitara

[@ChopsGarage]

Retail it , its in having paint

[@paulanderton9424]

Re: The Jaguar. I hate it when dealers refer to getting px's as "a steal" it doesn't sit well with me.

[@ChopsGarage]

Don't worry it never is , people that let them go cheap know there is a expensive issue they hid. Hence the expression "dumped it on a dealer"

[@Theleague0fshad0ws]

That jag sounds suspicious! Under 30mpg?! She’s been hammering it!

[@derekfleming3095]

Sounds like she done short runs, so rarely up to temperature

[@Theleague0fshad0ws]

@@derekfleming3095 in other words destroying the car!!! I will never understand people who do that!

[@derekfleming3095]

@@Theleague0fshad0ws yes, but some people only do short runs. It’s about choosing the right car for that, a 3.0 V6 diesel is obviously not that car

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Yes, should be 40 plus

[@billhaughton6431]

Trade jag out not really a raffle car to expensive to run and insure

[@williamegler8771]

T-O-O

[@italianjob-vx6hp]

That is illegal and called shill bidding!, called fraud in the `uk and covered by the act 2006! They should instead place a reserve on the car.

[@GadgetMart]

Canaries are going cheep at the pet shop

[@Avia15]

Not wanting to tempt fate but, "all engines have faults" so far so good with my 28 year old Rover and its Honda engine 😛🤞

[@ChopsGarage]

..........head gaskets? lol

[@Avia15]

Not going to pretend I know what a head gasket is! Heard of them, but as far as I know mine are fine! My only problem is flipping Sadiq Khan charging me £12.50 every time I drive my fabulous vehicle. 😡

[@derekfleming3095]

Looks like a bargain chops

[@wrath_extract3036]

Easy fix on boot handle no parts needed

[@rob19632]

The xf will be due a timing belt if it hasn't been done.

[@djhvideo]

Its amazing how the service history is taken as gospel. It may or may not be accurate plus it gives no indication as to how the vehicle has been treated or driven. Written off category cars service history don't show accident damage etc.

[@ChopsGarage]

Well if you are going to ignore the service history everyone may as well not both really

[@Timjacks01]

Trade it out (Jag)

[@jeremycanning8934]

Oil consumption. This is the manufacturer's get out clause on all of their engine's.

[@rosswalker3284]

Prices are falling went to a auction last week nice motors not selling.... things are going to plummet for sure

[@ChopsGarage]

Prices are not falling on cheap cars, only 10k plus stuff. Sub 5 still up massively. Everyone has been saying they are going to plummet for about 3 years. Its not a prediction when you don't give a time frame or date lol!!!!

[@roystonvehicles9129]

​@@ChopsGarageI agree with you bud, I go to 2 auctions a week, never miss and cheaper stuff is going crazy, there's definitely a shift to cheaper stuff, people still need transport and the dearer car will go.

[@julianowens4071]

I’d say it’s a good one,I’d say 5k

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes 5 to 5.5

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Weld some bolts onto that dent, pull it into shape with a slide hammer, a bit of heat would help, fill and paint, be done for 25 quid mate.

[@lawrencetaylor4318]

Nice mini roadster in the background, is that one of yours?

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes 😁

[@danielsellers8538]

Raffle the jag for veterans charity

[@derekfleming3095]

He’s already done the veterans charity

[@CosgroveNotts]

Auctions are a mugs game

[@ChopsGarage]

A lot of people make money from there , and where else do you go to buy in bulk

[@julianowens4071]

Sorry 5k on the Seat

[@johnmoloney5296]

Keep it yourself, its 4 years younger than your own jag and flog your Jag

[@theboybrand]

Every video I watch, I still find myself gawking at the price of cars these days. Grim.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Oh I'm unhappy about high q who serviced my seat, oh 2 keys, can't moan about that, several old jags enter the chat...

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I don't want to go to the auction and buy current nailed on easy prep cars, I'd rather stay here and blow 1000s on big old smokers that I dare not sell and never get done, ha, ha mate.

[@ChopsGarage]

😉 made more trading that would on prepping and auction car 🤣 with no comeback. I'm not as green as cabbage looking

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@ChopsGarage I know bud

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I think your trying to be down on your auction purchase as you don't really want to go, that seat is ideal stock, what do you want mate, you rave about these lemons you buy and your down on this, get with it at the auction, fees better, go every week, get known, stop buying big old lemons mate, tbh you dare not even sell these jags, mercs, so what's the point. I'd have run a mile from that jag deal.

[@taxidmac5907]

Good buy just bought my son a 2017 ibiza 1.2tsi 43k at £8495 from dealer check cambelt seat say its a kevler belt good till 130k/15yrs😅 I will change around 60k😊

[@stepheng8779]

Midlife crisis buy, what did she expect the costs to be? It's a Jag 🤦

[@TheMentalblockrock]

test

[@Sickiey]

Your cars are been scrapped by your government , there are fields of good cars that have been taking as part of scrappage deal , all part of the plan to get you in EV or have NO Car

[@martintaylor8034]

Boring

[@ChopsGarage]

Bless , there are millions of videos on YT yet you take the time to watch one then the time to comment rather than simply moving on