Well deserved burn for Derek - could tell that got your blood pressure up Matt, what a tool. Hope you find some time for yourself Matt, only you can make that happen 👍
Amazing videos I watch your videos all the time. Where do I give you questions? I always wanted to ask I am confused between a xc90 2013 pr a porch cayenne 2013. I have 5/6 members in my family so torn between both. Can you suggest which onr would be better for me. Thanks
Matt, I really enjoy you channel(s) and your work ethic is admirable but I’m concerned about your emotional health and wellbeing. I’m a fair bit older than you and a few years ago I was working so hard “chasing” success that I ended up neglecting other important things and ended up “burning out”. At the time I didn’t realise it was happening; I was driven but hadn’t really visualised what I wanted and so kept slogging away. It was a costly mistake, in many ways. It’s taken me a while to get back to being me and rediscovering myself. The fact that you aren’t building in any down time might come back to bite you if you’re not careful. You said you “ don’t want to be the richest bloke in the graveyard “. Stepping back and taking stock as the New Year starts might not be a bad idea. Sorry to sound like an old fart, and while you’re incredibly dynamic and driven ( excuse the pun) I’d hate to see you burn out. Just give yourself some opportunities to step back. It’ll give you a perspective that might pay you back in spades later on! Have an excellent year!👍🏻🍺
Well said Rory, I think we’re all quite emotionally invested in Matt and it would be great to see him put himself first 🥳 Matt maybe next time you think you’ll treat yourself to a nice car just treat yourself with time instead
@@mikeprice5755 well said Mike. I completely agree. After my ‘burn out’ I had to spend years building myself back up. I retrained as a coach and NLP practitioner to help others avoid the mistakes I’d made. Relentless activity is the source of burnout. People that are driven need to step back from time to time but too often they’re afraid of coming off the boil. The irony is taking a short break will actually make you more effective. Anyway, a HNY to you also! 👍🏻
Same. Self employed / Ltd Co. Worked minimum 90 hours a week all last year, pulled a good few over 100 too. It becomes a problem, a way of life. I started to diss what I call "easy streeters"; you know 9-5 ers that drive their little sensible car 0.3 mile to the office and back again, home by 17:15, even via Tesco, walk the cockapoo and all done by 630pm for a night by the telly... Hmmm; I couldn't take pride in that. But burnout has occurred a few times. Mid 40's and it will catch up with you; and you will make yourself ill. Is it worth it? What happens is you create a monster - and then you have to feed it.
The 7 day a week work bit was interesting; I have also worked 7 days a week in the NHS, but I don't drive a Range Rover or own multiple properties. I think the difference is, you've put your time and money in the right places, and that's really inspiring and must be commended. Your point about having "two months off and everything will implode": Have you ever thought about passive income? Great channel, great content! 👍
Please do a video about the watch Matt. I thoroughly enjoy all of your stuff, mainly the car vids when you turn around a cheap car for a profit, but love the property stuff too. You are thoroughly inspirational, and I love it whenever I get notifications on YT that you have uploaded. I never used to be into watches, but then I met my girlfriend, who’s Chinese, and a good watch is valued in their society. I now own a Longines, several Tissot watches and more, but I haven’t graduated to the Rolex yet!
Not sure if you'll read this but I've been following your channel well before I came to the UK as a student a year and a half ago. You've instilled such an air of inspiration in me to chase my dream of starting my own business and eventually pivoting toward the niche I want to specialise in. Your story is inspirational and your entrepreneurial spirit resonates with all the young ambitious guys out here trying to make it. Appreciate all the meticulous honesty and the absolute lack of any act you could put on. I wish you all the success in the world, you deserve it man. Keep being real and keep growing.
Hi Matt, been watching for a while and didn't realise you were into bikes as well. It would be interesting to see what you end up with when you do your license, I'm sure there would be quite a few of us interested in what you end up with. Good luck with 2023
Ha, you made my day. Somebody asked what car should I spend £10k on for a daily driver. Without hesitation you said 530d. Just so happens that is what I have. Keep the videos coming, very entertaining. Thanks.
Your used car reviews are VERY important, other channels + TV shows are always doing new cars. Loads of people like me never buy a new car and watching old reviews doesn't really help because there is no knowledge of what the ownership and issues with the car are. Plus the fact you write entertaining and informative scripts.
I find your brand of sense so relatable that Im going to take a peak at your academy, even though I have no real plans to start flipping cars or becoming a car dealer. On another point, and I’ve worked in the industry, I wonder why no budding producer has pulled you I aside to try your hand as presenter talent. You’re a natural; must be the acting training.
Day vans are excellent. You need to sell the fact that you don’t need to carry around a kitchen that you won’t use but primarily that a day van has a full width bed.
Hi Matt Love your videos - and in this one you mentioned the guy who wound you up! This has happened to me - especially after selling up in UK and risking everything by moving to France to run a Gite business and also work as a surveyor - 7 days a week between the two - very few holidays, but loved the work, helping people to work through the maze of buying a house in a foreign country and giving people great holidays. I occasionally came across the comments you mentioned - "What a lucky bast.... you are" etc My standard comment was always "The harder I have worked the luckier I have seemed to become" - usually shut them up!
all these people writing in wanting to sell cars haven't got a clue how hard it is and will find out very quickly that's it's not some shortcut to easy money
Quick correction: definitely avoid the 1L Ecoboost, even ones outside that range have issues, which Ford will fix as a gesture of goodwill but completely at their discretion
That’s interesting about your bike license Matt! Be great to see some videos in the future of 2 wheel stuff if that ever came about! It’s been in my blood since a very young age. 4-5 yrs old. Great video as always
Hi Matt, for your office heating, that wall behind you is crying out for a picture based infrared heating panel ;-) Great channel and like you, have no idea why I never get bored of listening to you :-) Endless useful encyclopedic information I guess.
As a generalisation, I've always found it interesting in the difference between America and the UK: In the Uk, we have a tendency to knock people who have done well, whereas in the States - they are congratulated and applauded for doing so well. Well done to you, Matt.
The hard work shows - High Peak Autos, the property company and associated channel, and Raffle Shack. How do you become successful, hard work. As you say, there are no short cuts. Keep up the good work. Loving the videos, and especially your answer to the 2 car garage.
Love the honesty and content. One thing I would like to know is how you assess the condition of cars you're buying. If it's just by experience or if you get a mobile mechanic to look at them all? So many bad cars for sale
Derek's question was very unfair you put more than a shift in working 7 days any rewards are from your own hard work. Next time just say you are thinking of retiring and only doing 40 hours a week! Love the videos
I've got a flipside for you regarding people commenting on burning out, I burnt out at 46, but I have a farm, London house, cars and a good life now. I rescue animals on the farm and enjoy my time. Do what you can whilst your young and you have the, key word here, energy. Everytime I look in you're up to something new, you're an entrepreneur so keep at it, don't slow down you have a sound head and time on your side.
Loved to see the fact you answered my question matt! I would love a up gti aswell since athens is a overcrowded city and parking space is a real struggle
Agree on your relatable and honest point. Can't stand bragging you tube channels, would much rather watch, and sometimes learn from relatable content than watch someone showing off their extravagant purchase. Keep doing what you're doing, but make time for downtime, it's very important in the long run.
I know im a bit late to the party but its a great watch, many thanks. What you said about being relatable and honest is so true; I'd much rather watch you buying older affordable cars and telling amusing stories about your day to day business than watching someone driving about in a crazy expensive unattainable (for most of us) car they've paid for by going viral on tiktok. Keep up the good work!
Matt, not only do you work 7 days a week but you have the patients of a saint. You are very honest and relatable with a genuine interest in cars and now property. That’s your secret ingredient! Good luck moving forward with the properties and carving out more time for enjoyable activities. Having a bike licence is a hoot, make some time and get some bike lessons dude!
@@HighPeakAutos I once did a cross country bike tour weekend in Andalusia on scramblers with a local tour guide, it was one of the best biking experiences I ever did in 30 years of bikes. We fell over laughing as much as anything else. Great craic!
Thanks Matt, appreciate your honesty, reassuring to know there is at least one honest car dealer out there! PS. You only get one shot at life, I hope you find time to enjoy living a little more this year. Love the videos, thank you
Question: If you were planning on driving to Nordkapp (top of Norway) in the middle of winter, what car would you choose for under ~£7500. Model, gearbox, fuel type? I‘m not exactly sure why, but I‘d plum for a Dacia Duster, 4x4 (of course), petrol engine, possibly the 1.6 non turbo. I’d look for the newest model car I could find, not the lowest mileage, hoping that gave best reliability. Could be a fun question for your next Q&A video :-)
You’re absolutely right about the RU-vidr thing. Tacky thumbnail, American shouting about a supercar, I’m like great😒. But some video about some obscure banger? Brilliant. The only supercar channel I like is VINWiki where people talk about what it’s like to live with supercars, but still only in small doses.
Lol Sky Glass “I hate it” , yes Matt , it’s the worst thing ever just got shot of ours & went back to Virgin so nice to have a proper big TV & a reliable tv box. Love your videos..have only ever bought cars for personal use but I do the majority of the work myself & look after each car. Often thought about buying & selling a few & I enjoy the process, though I dislike the electronics side of working on cars.
Recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching ever since. Your encyclopedic knowledge is very impressive and blocking Derek for his twatty question was hilarious.
Dereks do my head in.... Always seeing success as an issue. I get it a lot. Drive an older vehicle for work, 'oh, still driving around in an old van, not a good look is it?'. Get a new van. 'Oh, driving a brand new van. You're obviously charging too much'. Piss off Derek.
in 20 years of buying and selling cars and vans i found the best way to buy them was get a couple of cars stickered up with "Cars and Vans bought for cash" and park them on main roads, i used to get a lot more cars than vans and best part too was you could test drive them, i found £2000 - £4000 cars always sold, i never did finance although i am Fca registered with a mobility business i own, i don't do much now just the odd car and i still have trade plates and traders insurance which is around £750 a year
Hi mate could you advise me on how to get the full spec of my car factory options extras etc much appreciated and keep the video’s coming all the best Colin
As you are time short and bored but have the experience, its time to find a member of staff to train and take up the business to allow you time away and to expend time and effort in your other businesses. Being a mentor is very rewarding… just be careful of who you choose to invest your time and reputation with, selection and oversight is key.
I sold a Fiat Panda to a local dealer who specialises in buying and selling small "old ladies" cars, and makes a good living. They are picked up by learners and recent test passers, as well as some mum's who need a cheap runner for local trips and the school run.
Thank you that was really informative and enjoyable and congratulations on the success I know it’s a LOT of hard work behind the camera 🎉🎉well done man ❤
Q, someone come to test drive my car with no intention of buying it,was a perfect example, car was mint,then they just said thanks and walked off after test drive, so is it ok to chin them?
Poor old Derek. Salty and blocked! Congratulations on all of your success, Matt. Hope there's plenty more of it for you, in this coming year, and beyond!
Getting your bike license is a must, I believe it’s gives you that escapism, that ‘you time’ mentioned in the video for 2023. If I can give you a little advise, do a direct access course, download and read ‘A Twist of the Wrist II’ Handling a motorbike well, understanding and applying the physics, is as pure a motoring experience I’ve ever had. Then, I know you said you’re not into Superbikes, but bare with me, get on track. Like driving a car it’s best to learn the skills on the best tarmac with everyone going the same direction. As you can tell I’m pretty passionate about motorbikes, feel free to get in touch, I’d love to fan fames of your next obsession 😎
I think how Matt has "got to this position" with RU-vid is largely due to a golden goose of personal qualities and source material. Firstly, cars are a very popular subject, we almost all use them and many of us are interested in them. Secondly, Matt has significant knowledge about cars - I don't mean mechanically as such, but more in terms of a general feel for what's good (popular) and what's not since he's used to buying and selling them. Thirdly, he has great screen presence, maybe that's his actor side coming through, but he's very genuine and personable on screen and makes us feel like he's a mate that we could chat to about our car choices and he'd give us good advice. Fourthly, he reviews cars we can actually attain, not just supercars. Lastly, he has great attention to detail and puts a huge amount of effort into bringing the previous qualities together in a polished article. I'd love to do a bit of buying and selling of cars alongside my day job - I do have the passion for it and I also have the mechanical ability to fix minor problem vehicles if needed. It's just the time that's the issue, but as Matt says, if you're going to do something well you simply have to work at it and put the time in. We'll see! Matt, you often mention the Hyundai ix35 as being a great low-cost used SUV but you've never done a video on it - any chance this year? I'm very much leaning towards one to replace my wife's 10 year old i10 when my new company EV arrives in March, but there aren't many buyer's guides around for them. Not sure whether to go manual, or auto, or whether there are any issues to look out for on them. Would be a late model, 2015 if possible. Thanks and thanks for the great content!
Always like watching your channel, pleased you mentioned the Yaris Hybrid was a good car to buy, just bought one, checked it out first with Car Vertical and all checked out fine. Only disappointment was i could only get the last service details BUT someone gave me a tip to go to My Toyota and sign up, then put in V5 details and hey you get the service history if its been serviced by Toyota, which it had been all its life and from new, result!
Another brilliant honest video with some great tips and advice thanks Matt! To be honest I don't like what i do and I'm looking to do something different while I still can. Keep up the good work
For a man without a hobby started youtube !! and it made him another business. congratulations Matt and keep doing what you are doing, I fear listening to all the new ideas you have you will never have any spare time😀
Hey Matt having a bit of a binge watching High Peak Autos. and having a few beers....totally enjoying this....cheers and thanks ....Matt I drive a 08 ford connect van 1.8 tdci.... Perfect for bringing my two dogs around in ..... Best car I have ever had. ....Also great for bring my band to gig s in..
Hi Matt ....I was just thinking maybe you could make a film about .."I bought a cheap 3 /5 series B M W. Or E/C class Mercedes for less than 4,000 pounds Petrol or Diesel....I am thinking of up grading my old Ford.......Like your content mate.....Well done that man.......As Edd China would say.........Thumbs up Emogi....
Derek probally has never heard of hard work, or that it’s the best way to say at the end of the day I did it …like you I Have been asked that question many times ..the answer is hard work ..
Hi Matt, interesting that you want a motorbike license. If the UK is anything like Australia you will be restricted in what you can ride for a period of time. I ride a Suzuki V Strom 650 XT. They are available in a LAMS version for restricted riders. Same bike just with a slight power restriction. Great bike to ride, plenty of power, very forgiving and great value for money. They have a reputation of being “ bulletproof “ with proper maintenance. Not the bike for vertically challenged people, but you look to be about 5 foot ten to six foot, which is perfect.
Hi Matt, as alway fantastically interesting. Your success on the site is all down to your charisma and open attitude, keep safe and take care of you. 🤗
Once again a brilliant video thanks. Have to say I bought my wife a Fiat 500e we love it. It is the perfect runaround for here in Marbella. We charge it once every two weeks so it works brilliantly for us.
@@HighPeakAutos We bought a new one here in Marbella from the local dealer. The deal last year was to good not to do. It's such a fun little car, easy to park in the tight Spanish garages and very nippy away from the lights.
Hi Matt, find the time to do your bike licence. Like a car you don't have to be wringing it's neck to enjoy it. I'm quite happy under the speed limit. Just be aware that other road users don't see you as well as they do in a car. Excellent channel as always.
please remember to :think of your buyers aswell as the profit££££ bought a car ,guy didnt tell me the coolant was leaking, id have investigated the leak,(header tank cap!!) head gasket and waterpump replaced b4 finding the problem, just be honest! sellers
Do you know, I just find your communication style so interesting. Just been watching your Q and A on running a business. Fascinating content. That's it really, just like your programme. With your talent, you could do cookery projects, acting, how to be one.i believe you wanted to be an actor once, well guess what!. You are, a star in your own show. Anyway, happy new year from benidorm cheers Tony 🍻 ps I believe you are an inspiration to others with your confidence. That's it .
Hi Matt, living your videos, Luke you I enjoyed watching Wheeler Deelers, Top Gear, etc. My car ownership is quite varied, the highlight being a Vauxhall Cavalier SRi back in the 80's with the lowlight being a Renault 9 which was ok but not something I'd want to repeat. My first car was a Mini 800cc in Champagne Brown which I shared with my twin brother and we both passed out test in. I now live in Australia which has a different car culture to the UK with a fan base for Ford or Holden (Vauxhall) and fans of each are very loyal and decent their particular aligence fiercely. Lots of pick-up trucks or Utes, some hot Utes driven by Boy racers, high powered Utes, also lots if big 4x4's but unlike the UK these are often used for serious off-road driving for fishing trips or camping in the Bush. I can't drive at the moment due to health issues but still dreaming about getting back behind the wheel so find your channel interesting. Following you last Q&A video the question about other RU-vid channels got me thinking about TV mechanics, if you could have a nachanic attached to your business would you choose Ed China or Any Anstead?
