YouTube Masterclass - How to start and grow a car YouTube channel

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

This is a truly generous video, it will be appreciated

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Roger. I had the edit a few things out as it was originally 33 mins long 😂😂😂

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

RB - Both a great and humble comment from another great British KZbinr. Your No1 Stalker :-))...

[@danielheathcote5625]

You and farmer Harry metcalfe are probably the two most engaging you tubers - you guys could talk about finger nail painting and still engage your audiences! Though I definitely think the peddlers prefer watching your current content! Keep it up! And never seen negative comments - be largely unwarranted. And don’t be so hard on yourself on the editing - let the fact your channels growing talk for itself, it’s growing and developing with you!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Daniel. I am going full 'Harry' next week...I'll be playing with tractors 😜

[@danielheathcote5625]

Looking forward to watching that!

[@MrDaveNG]

Interesting video - even though I have no intention of doing this: it gives some insight into how much effort you go to, and the hard work you’ve put into this over the years.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Dave. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@andrewwilson4143]

I've got no intention of setting up a You tube channel but really interesting ..... Great work !

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Andrew 👍

[@ginggur17]

Good evening bud. I much prefer to watch you doing the film productions lol. If it was me with the camera and editing, it would be nothing like watchable. I follow Sam. It always amazes me how you find the time. There is nothing wrong with your editing skills. You nail it. Of course as time progresses, you naturally improve. I personally can’t fault you one bit my friend. You are crisp, clear and very engaging. I love how you are you, in that the day we met, you were the exact person off camera as you are in front of it. That stood out very much to me. Keep going mate. Love it.

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you my friend. We will have beers one day 👍

[@CaravanningwiththeCoxs]

Really enjoyed this Pete. I also have a KZbin channel (caravans😂 so still wheels) when you using your phone download ProMovie. Remove the watermark for £2.99 and it’s brilliant as it unlocks all kind of features. I’m running a canon m50 and m100. I have done a few car videos already but just trying to build awareness of the video etc... so you find the dealers are happy with you filming the cars? New car incoming for us this year😃 My m50 does 108050 and 4K30. For £500 not bad really. I also use FCPX. I’m very close to monetisation. Thanks again Oliver

[@PetrolPed]

853 Subs, well 854 now as I've just Subbed 😜Check out VidIQ if you haven't already. It has a browser plugin that will give you some useful tools to help optimise you uploads. I helps you with tag selection, title length, cards and end screens. I love it 👍

[@CaravanningwiththeCoxs]

Thanks for subscribing Pete. I will be contacting some press offices soon😊

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

One of the most important things for a KZbinr to know or learn (From personal experience!) is video editing. You can have a raw video footage of 45 minutes long and it's going to take a good few hours to edit it down to some 10 or 15 minutes long that'll both keep the viewers watching and keep them interested. And humour is also something that goes down very well too. Unfortunately for me, I've not done much KZbin stuff due to ill health. I've, again, just come out of hospital after being there for the last 4 days. Great video Pete. I won't comment on your spelling as it's so easy to muck up one damn letter ;-))...

[@PetrolPed]

Sorry to hear you've not been well. You are the second good speller I have following me 😜😂

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@PetrolPed - I'm just a small cog of the grammar police. I know about spelling mistakes in videos as I've done enough.

[@HQBProductions]

Peter....Thank you for a fascinating video which give a superb and honest insight for would be vloggers. You kindly helped me with equipment ideas a while ago and I have battled to learn how to use them effectively but I am only doing it for curiosity and no thought of “fame and fortune”. Video editing has been a problem and I would certainly go on a course if I found one accessible...I have the Joby mounts, Sony Action cam, IPhone 11 and a 2019 IPad Pro so not to your level but enough for holiday films. One thing you didn’t say of course is the importance of the presenter!....your great strength is the ability to explain, engage, inform and entertain your viewers...your job gives you a confident manner and your words flow easily without “umm” “errr” etc...that is massively important. My voice was damaged when I was five years old so is not good for public speaking and now I would have to compete in looks for Harry (Harry’s garage!j so I’m not going to wow the younger audience but just may I say, your success is you and the dedication to your viewers...that is a massive commitment! Thank you...no need to reply..that bit might might just spiral to being impossible...Tim “Schmee”...has only replied once when I said the (terrible) fake carbon bonnet on his red Focus Project car looked dreadful...he said “Its not going anywhere!”. Keep up the good work!! Safe driving! Richard

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks fir this Richard. Sounds like you have all the kit you need...fame and fortune await 😜

[@Countrystock]

Found your channel when I was looking at a Mini Cooper JCW a few years back and you did a cracking review and watched every episode since and most of your back catalogue too. Love your content and the way you come across. Great stuff

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Andrew, and you always make a comment. Thank you 🙏

[@FezzaYT]

That was such a great introduction to starting and growing a channel....wish I'd seen this 4 years ago! Great stuff mate, quality content as always :)

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Fezza 👍

[@peterkirton4580]

Very interesting Peter. I think a lot of the younger audience who watch other utubers presume that all you have to do is make funny content and the money and the cars will come rolling in. I know that you have a full time proper job what I do no understand is how some people, without mentioning any names, claim to be making a living solely on utube.

[@PetrolPed]

Simple answer. Some do (not many) and the rest are telling fibs 😜😂

[@grahamfoster9041]

Great video as always Pete 👍 Saw similar from @JoeAchilles and @StefABtv recently and common theme is hard work. Don't expect big bucks for minimal effort, like any walk of life I suppose. Your behind the scenes videos have shown its not all glitz and glamour!! I have enjoyed your journey so far and can't wait to what 2020 brings, onwards and upwards 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Graham. The three of us are very much on the same page. We don't want to come across as saying 'woe is me' as KZbin offers us incredible opportunities, however it is hard yards. I hope to be able to bring you some amazing things in 2020 👍

[@b17blg]

Good watch Pete! The wife went through that struggle of 1K Subs and 4K hours of watch time!! It felt in the early months like it was an impossible task, but once the momentum starts going in your favour, you gotta keep pushing! Great video, great channel, and I'm looking forward to the next 50+k off subscribers!!

[@PetrolPed]

I see she's at 1.5k now. Hope things are starting to getting slightly easier 👍

[@b17blg]

@@PetrolPed Yep, she has to crack on with regular content mate. Your regular content has been relentless and quality and its definitely paying off for you!

[@VickGeek]

I was here when you had 65 Subscribers. Love the British Accent and of course CAR and Events !!. Vrooming to 50K 🔥🎉 Way to go mate ✌️

[@PetrolPed]

Wow...great you are still here 🙏

[@VickGeek]

@@PetrolPed Yesss, love your content ! Happy Weekend 😊

[@pmj_hawks89]

I only started following your channel whilst I was searching for i30N reviews. I’m still here and I bought the car. Your channel is engaging. Hope google still pays you when those of us who pay for ad free KZbin watch your videos.

[@PetrolPed]

Not sure to be honest 😂

[@evomark4077]

Hi Peter I’ve really enjoyed this video & I wish to feedback because I think you nailed the main success of Petrolped in your final section. I was lucky enough to have a random introduction to you at Goodwood, & that resulted in a great video, but what keeps me checking in is the fact that you respond to comments I may make regarding your other videos, you continually maintain contact regarding my car even though it is now nearly 2 years since we filmed it. You genuinely interact through the channel, the meet & greet (when’s the next one btw?) & any time I contact you personally. I truly believe that this aspect is one of the greatest parts of your success & I encourage you to continue in your current vein. You have generated a ‘community’ feel to your channel & whilst cars are ultimately just machines, the people who enjoy them aren’t & in a machine driven ‘Internet” world, the personal touch will be the winner - always.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Mark. Such kind words. I have always been pleased your car broke the internet 😜👍

[@rheostar]

I enjoyed that. Most of us watching don't really know how much time and effort goes into making a ten minute video. Thanks for the insight into how you started and what you do now.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Kevin 👍

[@stevemccrory9130]

Right....I was / am looking at a 2nd vehicle (well, a car, instead of the van I currently use for everything), and have decided on a Mini.....and having searched YT for reviews on Minis, when, lo and behold, up popped your channel, with Ruby Roadster, the JCW Clubman, and the GP3. Now, its the Clubman that has caught my eye, because I'm in the Senior category, but still enjoy fun cars (my first car was a Mini City 998cc btw). I found your channel interesting, personal, fun, enthusiastic and engaging. But why has it taken so long for me to comment? It is because of videos like this one, the videos about Ruby's modifications, your honesty in them, and for the reasons above. You are not pretentious in any way, and you make me feel like part of your journey. Engagement. If I feel engaged and "in common" with the host, then I am more likely to watch the whole video, or at least until you start your closing remarks. Now, having signed in to write this (I'm not normally signed in when I watch - some honesty from me), I have clicked the subscribe button, hit the "thumbs up", and commented....all because of how you kept me engaged. I'm sure your freelance "employers" find you in the same light, and it is why they keep you "working" for them. Lastly, please fuss the Petrol Pooch and the Petrol Pup for me (an ex-girlfriend's mum had 2 miniature Schnauser brothers - Ben and Mitchell), and pass on my sympathy to Mrs. Ped because she deserves a medal!

[@PetrolPed]

Hi Steve, thanks so much for this. Great that you signed in and took the time to comment. The Clubman is such a good car. Filmed more content with it yesterday (coming soon) but it's that good that we plan to get one later this year. The pups thank you for the fuss, they are of course the stars of the channel 😂

[@bigfarma6757]

Nice video . I decided to subscribe to your channel after watching your review of the 288bhp R56 Mini Cooper . I loved your enthusiasm . It was great to see that you were genuinely thrilled to be driving that car .

[@PetrolPed]

I loved that car. Still one of my favourites. Thanks for the Sub 👍

[@RemoveBeforeLaunch]

Thanks for the talk through. I started the same way and for the same reasons, about a year in but have struggled to put regular content together. Looking to put in much more effort this year. Nice to hear how you’ve done it, given me a bit more hope;-) Really appreciate the tips, plenty of food for thought. Nice to have some honesty on YT. Thank you!

[@PetrolPed]

Some tips didn't make the final edit as the video was way too long. One of those was the importance of regular uploads. That way KZbin and your followers know to expect videos. For me that was one video per week for the first couple of years. Good luck with the channel. I've given you an extra Sub 😜

[@RemoveBeforeLaunch]

Petrol Ped Thanks for the advice. I’d heard about YT’s insatiable appetite for regular content. It’s why I’m currently working on a plan to beg steal and borrow anything with an engine! Thanks for sub, really appreciate it! 👍

[@steveframpton6079]

“Keyboard Warriors” - Wonderful description of online Trolls. Great video, really insightful and shows that even with great content and presentation style that you will still get knocked back a lot. You take care, drive safe.

[@PetrolPed]

You do indeed, the trick is to try and ignore it 😜

[@henryhol8538]

The best way to silence these guys is to respond - 'Thanks for watching and finding the time to comment'!

[@CK-297]

It must be so hard to compete with the productions from Carfection and MrJWW with amazing camera angles, vehicle access and not to mention the expensive Drones! But you do a fantastic job and I always watch every video you make. Better than watching TV rubbish that's for sure. Thanks for sharing, it was interesting.

[@PetrolPed]

Wow thanks Chris. This means a lot 🙏

[@footey7670]

Thanks Pete ! Very well done and enjoyed the fact that you started the channel very minimalistic to see if it was going to fly. Which it’s doing congrats !! 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers, kind of you to say 👍

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

Windows Movie Maker is no longer included with Win10. However, if you hunt around the internet you can find the installer pretty easy and just add it.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for letting me know. Not used a PC for a while so missed that 😬

[@laurencemoore5737]

Really useful insight Peter, and credit to you for taking the time to share with us. I’ve been a subscriber for a short while and love your style and the content. Keep up the good work!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for the Sub Laurence, great to have you along for the ride 👍

[@philipparkes5079]

Hi Ped Another “Classic” video, thanks for the insight. In my humble opinion your presentation style and content has made the channel what it is today.👍👍 I do not see a problem on editing, but admire anyone seeking to improve on perfection. Will be staying with you on the journey to 100k subscribers.🤗

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Philip. That is the goal. Still a long way to go but I'll get there 👍

[@rickyard11]

Hay Pete, great video again, keep it up. Now need sleep after being up for 30 hours. Night testing followed by a normal days work. Drive safe.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh you tease...racking my brains to think what car it could be 😕

[@J15umm]

Only just managed to get to sit and watch this one. Brilliant content again, just shows how much effort and dedication goes in to being a KZbinr. Harder than I though it would be.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Alex, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@davetomley3145]

Interesting video Ped. If anything I think you understate the effort involved in making one video (I did it for work once as as a complete novice it was horrendous). Would be nice to have a video about your ambition for the channel. How about a series where you mentor a new channel (no I am not asking for me). Collaboration videos are always cool if the presenters get on. Great channel still 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Dave. It is certainly a lot of work. Luckily I love it. I do work with several channel in the background. Giving support and ideas and acting as a sounding board when times are tough for them...which is most of the time 😕

[@StefABtv]

Great vid mate. Great insight into what we do and gives people an opportunity to go out and do it too :) well presented ❤️🙌

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks bud. I find it fascinating the different kit we all use. Having filmed with Joe yesterday I have a list of stuff I now need to stop myself buying 😂

[@JXBModels]

A good insight; honest and truthful. It's a shame that the hurdles to jump through now to build a channel are so high. I had a brief stab at it, but work got in the way. Pete, hand on heart - I think you've achieved a massive amount, because of the fact that the channel built its audience just when the overlords of YT and Google made it more tricky to build an audience. Good work, keep it up.

[@PetrolPed]

I couldn't agree more. My timing was good. Starting today is mega tough 😪

[@HawkMillFarm]

Really interesting. First saw you when you filmed Humphrey collecting that very special Aston at my local dealer and have been watching since then. Appreciate the time you put in to entertain us as it’s a big commitment to produce regular output.

[@PetrolPed]

I love it when people let me know which video was there first 👍

[@stevehickingy9695]

That was great, thanks for sharing your experiences, I was particularly interested in what you were saying about the audio side, there are some many car reviews spoilt by poor audio, it's frustrating when you can't hear the review because of car engine noise, you have cracked it with the lapel mike. Keep up the good work.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Steve, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@cinematographytrev]

Excellent and informative content as usual. You are so right when you say that ultimately you need to enjoy what you do and be yourself. Being ourselves is what makes us unique. I love video photography more so as a hobby and whilst I have a KZbin channel I don’t set out to gain thousands and thousands of subscribers or to even think about making any money, I originally created the channel so other people could watch my work and it was a good way for family that live away to also view the videos I made with the boys. And that’s just it because a lot of my content is centred around the kids then I ensure that a lot is not visible just to search on but available to family and friends via links. At the end of the day it’s about filming and creating something because we enjoy what we do. I love your drive and passion and that comes through on all of your content and your so informative and you know how to engage with your audiences. And because you enjoy what you do, it’s that which makes for great content for us your subscribers to continue to watch. Wishing you well in 2020my friend.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Trevor. Kind words as always 🙏

[@damindra]

Great overview of starting a youtube channel!! myself and some work colleagues are thinking about it so nice one mister Pete!!

[@PetrolPed]

Hope it was helpful. Best of luck with the channel 👍

[@RickTheSpud]

Great video Pete. Very insightful and hats off for sharing so much of what you've learned. 👍

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure. Just hope some people find it helpful 👍

[@RickTheSpud]

@@PetrolPed Yeah, definitely made me not want to progress my own KZbin channel, and gave me even more respect for the guys that do! 😘

[@TomShorrock]

All I can say is well done! this has stopped me from spamming you with same questions. From a followers perspective you have answered so much and more importantly well done! keep up the good work and Im sure that 47k will soon be a 100K :)

[@PetrolPed]

Well done to you too. You are not far off 10,000 Subs. That is awesome 👍

[@TomShorrock]

Petrol Ped thanks mate! The slog is real! It feels like 10k has taken sooo long 😂

[@Rusky07]

Thoroughly enjoyed that Pete. Informative,honest and i think there will be some baby youtubers that benefit. Well done for doing that. 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks. I hope it helps someone 👍

[@vxrbandit2527]

Excellent and very informative/sincere vid Pete 👌👌👌👌👌👌 You have been level headed from the very start and no doubt you will be the same until the end. Total respect my friend 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Kind regards Steve.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Steve. Kind of you to say 👍

[@sparkford04]

Peter, As always with your videos, a Quality presentation, engaging with experience & gained knowledge. Well thought through content and clarity when explaining technical or general informative detail. Most of all the openness & honesty comes over - trust. Top man ,continued success. Mustn't forget a very supportive team, Mrs PP & Pooches

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Keith...I should have had a section for them. Can't do it without the support of your other half 😬

[@DamoDrives]

Pete hope you don’t mind me adding to this rather good video, as you know I love the technical side of filming but here are a few extra tips I would like to add which might also help davinci resolve is a professional video editor, there is a free version which does a lot and you can upgrade to a paid version if you want to take it further. (Personally I use Adobe Premier) or you could copy the videos on to an iPad an edit there if you don’t have a Mac. I would also recommend watching a few KZbin channels about KZbin such as VidIQ and darryl eaves and some basic filming techniques (for example video transitions and cuts, 101 of filming) Use a lav mic (rode smartLav plus around £50) and plug into your mobile phone which will be the same as a wireless setup If vlogging with a phone use a lav mic plugged into your phone. You can get away with poor video but not poor sound. I use a cannon 80d for the external and like you Sony for in car, best mounts i have found if you want a really steady mount is a fat gecko (3 suction cup is best) and this also splits into 2 separate mounts. If you are going to use a DSLR either a mirrorless sony or Panasonic is best but remember to factor in the price of a lens and make sure it has a microphone jack. My channel is in the position Pete spoke about where you have a good backlog of work, you have the editing skills and are talking with car dealers. The truth of the matter is most dealerships will not respond to emails, won’t return your calls and in general there primary concern is selling cars and not doing social media BUT knock on enough doors for long enough and you might have a bit of luck. At this stage it’s about staying motivated and don’t let the knock backs get you down. when you get the yes come and borrow a car it’s amazing.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Bud, very useful extra info 👍

[@robertlangham2356]

Pete, I'm less than half-way through your video and have to say a. Brilliant and fascinating but also b. I can see why you are successful at training videos: break down the subject into easy to understand sections, provide detail, explain the reasons why and give a number of alternatives. Well done, you deserve the success you're enjoying 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you Robert. That is very kind of you to say 🙏

[@ObsLevelCrossings]

What a great video! Very informative and interesting. As I’ve said before one of the attractions to your channel is the way you deliver your views and thoughts to the audience. Your pace of delivery is absolutely spot-on which I think is reflected in your normal day job I believe? Keep up the good work!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Matt. Teaching telecoms is always tricky to make interesting. Cars is a piece of cake compared with that 😂

[@ginggur17]

Brilliant and very informative PP. Thankyou.

[@sarcodiauk2921]

Excellent and informative video ....many thanks for taking us step by step through the basics 👍

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@scoobyking555cm]

Hi Pete, great video mate, I'm never going to make my own KZbin channel but it's really interesting to see what goes into creating a channel. 👍👍🏁

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Bud 👍

[@jak1osw]

A great video with lots of interesting information. I think I'll be watching it again. I now appreciate how much work you put in to your channel. Keep it up!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@paguk2000]

Pete another great vid , now matter how hard you try you will never please all of the people all of the time. Miss Emma Walsh had done clips about trolls on her Channel as I told her rise above them there not worth you time or energy to worry about them. If I think someone needs criticism I will tell them politely in the same manner that I would tell them face to face.I remember the Audi Electron vid and not turning the charger on!!!! however you learnt from that and on your next EV car you had all the apps etc.Keep up the great content and I look forward to the midweek 180

[@PetrolPed]

The funny thing about that E Tron video, was that all the hate I got because of the just drove the KZbin algorithms and turned it into my second best performing video of the year 😂

[@garywilson4132]

Very interesting and informative content 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Gary 👍

[@mattylf1]

A vert honest and informative video. I’m not looking to start a youtube channel, but interested in what you used to edit your content. I probably first was aware of your channel through your Goodwood content and being fairly local, like yourself it’s somewhere I spend a fair amount of time there. Since then, I’ve met you a number of times and followed your progress in developing the channel. Whatever you’re doing, it looks to be heading in the right direction, so keep up the good work mate 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thank for this. Always great when I get to meet you guys 👍

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Hi Peter I found this very informative and you are certainly putting the hours in to make your channel one of the best out there 🏁🧽⛽️🚴‍♂️

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏

[@s10lucky]

A very honest and informative video again. Really interesting. You definitely have to be the right sort of person as well to engage with an audience, which you do really well. 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Steve. Kind of you to say 👍

[@Sam_Hannam]

Fair play for taking the time and effort to do this video. Very insightful and a bit of an eye opener! I’ve not been subscribed for long. Recently found you on the s4 owners. Thanks for posting this!

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure Sam, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the Sub 👍

[@BlakeHeal]

Great video mate, got some great information in here to help people out 👊🏼

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Blake 👍

[@andrewgibbs5096]

Great informative video. Keep up the good work. I love the content. Just wouldn’t have the patience for all the editing.

[@PetrolPed]

Sometimes I struggle to get started, but once I've got a few things dropped into the timeline I love it 👍

[@AmandaJayne46]

Excellent video Pete, It was well thought out and presented. I would love to do a KZbin channel but i feel my disability would get in the way and not help me. It is more likely to cause more frustration than anything, and that is not a good thing with my disability. Keep up the great work 💋

[@DinosaurJuiceCars]

Hi I have been making car videos on KZbin for 2 years now. I think the hard part is getting hold of a car that people are searching for. For example my most viewed video is a fiat punto review one of my 1st videos. After that I have made much more exciting and engaging videos but with cars people are not searching for like my Westfield. Anyway I make the videos because it is fun but it is nice to get views X-D. Love your videos by the way.

[@PetrolPed]

There is sadly no logic as to what videos do well and which ones don't. Sometimes it's luck but mostly just good timing 👍

[@jansingh9680]

Great video and truly appreciated for an interesting eye-opener, keep up the great job.

[@richardoakley572]

Interesting and informative video; thanks for taking the time to share your journey to date

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure Richard 👍

[@frasermacleod7642]

Excellent video Peter. Thanks for sharing this with us and it is extremely helpful, I want to start this year and this type of video and information is very welcome. Your content and the way you are is great inspiration. Thank you.

[@PetrolPed]

Wow, thank you. Good luck 🍀👍

[@simon_sjw9973]

Hello Pete, Well I have got to say, that’s a very good video informative on how it’s done. Nice one, always looking forward to the next vid keep up your excellent work! Simon

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Simon. Kind of you to say 👍

[@shineautomotive]

I don’t know how I missed this one thank you very much for the link

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers. Not a ton of views but hopefully still useful 👍

[@Rob3528]

Fantastic, a very informative video Pete - keep up the great work!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Rob 👍

[@paulturner2379]

What a fascinating insight into being a you tuber- thanks!

[@PetrolPed]

Mt pleasure Paul 👍

[@kavan30]

Great video, been watching for a few months now. Absolutely hooked on the content and presentation style. Keep up the good work, thinking of doing a mini review on my new 2019 polo gti plus. We will see 😳

[@PetrolPed]

That is great to hear. Give it a go, it's great fun 👍

[@russellclark1978]

Great Vid Pete. I have no intention of being a youtuber but it was very interesting and very informative for anyone thinking of doing so! Cheers mate :)

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Russell, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@Tracertme]

A very nice video it will give a lot of people who are motivated an understanding of the level of effort and commitment needed before anything really kicks off... and the first 2 years will be a real struggle unless you have that magic formula of uniqueness, I always say to people it's about emotive content... because it's the only way you connect with people. That doesn't mean you need to over dramatise yourself or the situation, because people see through that so it's a difficult balance. Others have lots of cash to flood their channel with new cars they buy and flip... (no names) but personally that's a short term thing.... and you won't get long term subscribers.... Good luck you have been doing a great job....

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for this Alan 🙏

[@leighmahoney5220]

Great video and insight into you tube. Always enjoy your content.

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 🙏

[@dangreasley7934]

Great video. Like many others I've no intention of being a KZbinr but this is very interesting, informative and engaging. :)

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Dan 👍

[@pietscholtanus]

Good to watch pete and your english accent is good to follow for a foreighner...some accent,s give me trouble to follow

[@PetrolPed]

I find some English accents difficult to follow too 😂

[@70Michaelg]

Great content, he’s up there with the best on you tube for automotive content 👍🏻

[@PetrolPed]

Wow...thank you 👍

[@JonWhitworth]

Thank you for taking the time to walk us through your journey to date. I really enjoy how your videos flow, what proportion of time (relative to the video length) do you spend on the storyboard and planning element? Keep up the hard work - it’s ace!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for this Jon. The answer to your question is not as long as I should 😂 I always try to think of a story or angle for the video. I will do a simple storyboard if I have time or if it is a special car. My reviews have a generic flow that they all loosely follow 👍

[@mwatters792]

Great video. Thank you for being so open.

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure Mark 👍

[@dodgespur4767]

Great video.... have been considering doing something on you tube and this has convinced me to give it a go!! Many thanks 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Go for it 👍

[@grahamtricker4103]

Excellent video Peter 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Graham 👍

[@markscars1069]

Excellent stuff Pete, cheers.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Mark 👍

[@sharpmoves]

really good video. Helped me with a bunch of questions I was after. Thanks so much. Definitely joining your regular audience.

[@PetrolPed]

Glad I could help 👍

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

Excellent video mate,

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Lee 👍

[@KCnLex]

What about Patreon? I noticed one car guy had that kind of set up. I have used it to get instruction from artists. One who taught me a lot also had her account linked with Amazon, so if I went to Amazon through her Patreon channel she received payment. I don't know how it worked for her but from my point of view, I buy stuff from Amazon constantly, particularly now, and I was happy to get there through her channel if it helped her out.

[@jefferiespj1]

No negative comments from me Peter 😁 most interesting keep it up 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@jep1912]

It's been a very interesting few years in the auto YTuber world. And, the cream of content has risen to the top, ie. it 'aint the millennials - Shmug would never divulge info as to how to be a YTuber (too precious and OCD about his 11yr olds market share). True and hard working petrolheads don't want 'Olly Higuys' splurging his wad on the counter. Keep it real and normal and you'll be on to a winner.

[@PetrolPed]

LOL...thanks for this. Made me smile 👍

[@lewishunter]

Another brilliant and informative video Peter, the only negative though is you spelt audience incorrectly, had to find something wrong 😂

[@PetrolPed]

You are the third person to spot that 😂

[@lewishunter]

Sorry

[@johntorr2074]

Great video, thanks for making it! Just one question please: when first starting out, how do you get your videos out there? Do you post links on motoring forums or is that considered bad practice? Thanks again.

[@PetrolPed]

Motoring forums if they let you, FB owners groups, paid promotion on FB and YT, asking people to share 👍

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Have been waiting for a video like this from you!!! Great video sir Pete. Also will you do another Kia Stinger video?

[@PetrolPed]

Hope you enjoyed it. No plans to do Stinger again 😪

[@johns14a]

Really interesting, nice one!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers John 👍

[@Pietervdv]

Interesting video, thanks for sharing. What I missed though, is the subject of upload frequency and committing to it. Do you have a planned frequency and, if so, how hard is it to commit to it?

[@PetrolPed]

I did do a bit on that but it didn't make the final edit. I think it important to have a regular upload time. I start with every Friday at 6pm. That way your followers and KZbin know there is content dropping so will tune in. It is a big commitment. I have missed 1 Friday upload in 4 years !! I now do 3 uploads a week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm. It take a lot of planning ahead to get the cars and think of the subjects. Then you need the time to film that and the 3-5 hours of editing per video 😬

[@Pietervdv]

@@PetrolPed I had a go at it about 10 years ago and I'm thinking of picking it up again, and found committing to it the most challenging. Proper planning makes all the difference. I'd also be interested to know what you do yourself and what you outsource, if you allow me to pick your brain a bit more.

[@getmoreforyourcar-bobjones]

Sorry to point this out, but when I see it I have to say... but you spelt 'audiance' wrong, it should be audience... other then that great video full of useful info. All your videos are great to watch actually. Bob

[@PetrolPed]

Oh poo...missed that one 😂 Thanks for pointing it out, sadly I can't can't it now the video is published. I should add this to any follow up video...check your spelling and grammar 😜

[@brettwarren7506]

Loving the content buddy... quite new to your channel. Picking my new x3 m comp up next week, thoughts on them, negative or positive be interesting to know. Nice one

[@PetrolPed]

Not driven one so hard to say too much, but I can't believe it's not brilliant 😜

[@ian_md]

Looking forward to this one, though hoping it doesn't encourage a whole new generation of Archie Hamilton's!!!!!!!!!!!

[@steveframpton6079]

I tried watching his videos and it just makes me want to throw my iPad on the floor and jump up and down on it!!!!

[@HawkMillFarm]

Steve Frampton When Archie does some serious race stuff he can be very good, rare I know. I blame the friends he keeps!

[@PetrolPed]

Hope you enjoyed it 👍

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@PetrolPed]

I agree, his racing stuff is brilliant 👋

[@baccattack]

Got any cars I could borrow to make a video 😜

[@PetrolPed]

I get asked that quite a lot 😜

[@vxrbandit2527]

Hi mate

[@PetrolPed]

Hi 👋

[@ian_md]

You put three s's in your #tag ;)

[@PetrolPed]

Oops 😬

[@brendanfitzgerald6340]

I like the 'girl on swiss roads' method to growing her channel; lots of leg, eventually culminating in striping off to her bikini!! Not quite sure if it would be the same ratings booster for you though Ped! 😄

[@andrewkb5211]

👍

[@flashman3962]

Just be Harry Metcalf

[@PetrolPed]

The only KZbinr older than me 😂