"They don't do many miles in Japan" is true Matt. Almost everywhere in the country they have the best public transport so often only drive on weekends, and they generally always get their cars serviced at a dealer because they are risk averse. I have lived there on and off for over 30 years. Great country. Love your channel!
They also have massively oppressive emissions laws that basically make it too expensive to keep a car over 7 years old. They just cost too much to keep on the road. Again, a friend in Japan who found out the hard way. That’s why there are millions of cars sat rusting in industrial complexes waiting for exportation or to be scrapped.
@@lewishorsman2219 What a gift to all the RHD countries round the world lol. Also I believe Singapore might be even worse, I know they make car ownership ridiculously expensive even from new and I've seen a few online available for giveaway prices. Although not sure if it's as easy to import from there.
I agree, better off not revealing too much of a personal life, especially a financial side because some people can react in a weird way and it saves you from an unnecessary headache. Great video as always 😊
0:28 Bingo hoodie 1:15 Best and worst car driven/purchased 2:20 Would I get a storage unit? Ireland Road trip? 5:16 Thoughts on 1.4 TSI DSG in 2018 Skoda Superb Estate 5:58 New Range Rover opinions 6:37 Ever been worried for my car business? 7:22 Pick a 1980s classic 8:01 If I was lead in a spy movie, what 2 cars for my character? 8:52 Do I really dislike rovers? 9:00 Volvo v70 or xc70? 9:37 Would I get into the used car business today? 10:08 first car show 10:31 high peak property channel… 11:55 would I ever walk away from selling cars? 12:40 Do I remember my first video’s introduction? 13:31 Will I ever move locations or overhaul current site? 14:31 do I dislike the Lexus IS200T? 15:09 Would I rather keep BMW 520I E39 or Audi A6 C5 1.9TDI? 15:44 Will I ever do a house tour or “life away from work” vlog? 16:23 Viewer is looking for a family car 17:37 Car show room for high end cars? 18:09 Expanding team’s responsibilities? 18:30 10k to buy future classic: which? 18:52 Importing cars from Japan 20:01 Will I ever review a current gen Ford Mustang? 20:15 Viewer looking for SUV or 4x4 for road trips 20:45 Thoughts on Maserati Ghibli? 21:30 Role audition for Emmerdale 22:15 Viable to be buying and reselling cars as a weekend thing for profit? 22:49 Disclosure of sold vehicles in future videos? 23:17 Where do I see myself in 5 years? 23:53 Thoughts on BYD EVs from China 24:32 Plans for the Berlingo?
I live in Japan on Okinawa island and i can confirm japanese just dont drive long distance trips. People use the train or fly. Plus car parking charges are so high and limited that most people dont commute to work. But the average person here has never opened the bonnet of their car and its a complete mystery to them. I helped my Aussie mate change his cam belt in his drive way and almost the entire street came to look at us and one guy even asked us if we had a licence to to it. The Shaken our MOT is also super strict too and bloody expensive. If i still lived up on the mainland i would film a car breakers for you as they are so clean and well organised.
If you take the car for a Shaken at one of the few official facilities that handle this (rather than letting your local service station do it for you), the inspection takes five minutes. And if the car fails on something trivial, there are plenty of shops round the corner that will fix a blowing exhaust or realign the headlights. Of course you'll need Japanese literacy to fill out the forms. The number plate change is far simpler and cheaper.
My Mum had one. A gleaming red Clubman D. It actually never went wrong and ran on fresh air. She eventually sold* it in exchange for a box of chocolates, such was its value!
@@RV77JONAH I spent a lot of time in the back of an even baser one than that. It was a manweb company car belonging to my mate's dad. I learned to drive in it on Southport beach though when I was 13 or 14. Fond memories of going places very slowly.
We’ve been watching your older videos where you have a set budget for a specific type of car….like best luxury car for £5k! We think you should add “You get a lot of car for your money” to your merch range!
On your early stuff: Watch early episodes of Wheeler Dealers. Poor Ed is rabbit in the headlights. But like them your personality gets through. This is the best thing about yt. It's not telly. It's given the chance for normal people to have a voice and audience.
@@TimQwant really? Oh okay. Oddball. It's literally an open platform for anyone. Even people that don't know how yt works can make videos about not knowing how yt works. I'd say "do your research" but then you'd know and the point would be lost.
Go for the 2 ltr diesel are words I never thought I'd hear on this channel , good job I was sat down 🤣 You're to be admired for eventually listening to your viewers....took a while but hey ho 😁
I’ve been watching your videos for years and you come across as humble even though you’re successful. Your channel is one of the best, keep up the good work and enjoy your success 👍🏾
love the high peak property channel 😊😊. Hope you have a change of heart in the future about further content. Either way truly enjoy the content on both channels
You've got to do the Ring of Kerry in Ireland, stunning driving roads, scenery and history. Watch out for tourists in oversized hire cars doing about 15 mph, you'll want something small and nimble
get off the main bits and try the Gap of Dunloe, or via Portmagee and stick to coast - but prime your magician to sort paint after - or don't go in your best - last hire car we had there they didn't even check paint work
I recently bought a 2018 Skoda Superb Estate 1.4TSi ACT DSG with 127k miles for £7500 and can't fault it. In the just under 2k miles I've done in the last 6 weeks I've averaged just over 43mpg. Ok so I cant speak for the long term reliability personally but...... Oh and in no way do I find t underpowered although admittedly it's no GTi :) Matt, if you would like to try one then I'm not a million miles away from you near Leigh The only issue I have with it (which from research is common to many VAG products) is an Intermittent "SOS Error. Please contact dealer" however so far it's always cleared itself and other than a temporary orange triangle of impending doom has no effect on the cars operation (the green light by the coms button remains illuminated at all time suggesting the SOS functionality is actually available and this is more likely just an initialisation issue (eg maybe not getting proper cell coverage)
The problem with Japanese imports used to be the lack of under seal, presumably because they don’t salt the roads, so actually when they were imported into the UK, they rust far worse unless they are treated🏴🇬🇧
Never be ashamed of financial success! Remember, you are paying the wages of the public sector who never miss a holiday break 😉 great content Matt as always 👍👍
Another interesting video. I bought my first used Skoda Superb L&K diesel after seeing your recommendation and I'm loving it... now in the process of massively overspending. Tyres, glow plugs, detailing, boot close switch, aircon regas, new xenon bulbs, gearbox and engine service. It's smooth, reasonably quiet and frugal with some excellent gadgets... self parking, auto lane steering, radar cruise control, TV, satnav, 4x4 and more. Looking forward to a European tour. All the best and thanks again for these great videos.
I really hope you can fulfil your dream of having a small holding. It's something we've yearned for for many years. Good luck and thanks for the great content 💪💪
12:47 I was walking in London last year with a friend. And every time we saw a Qashqai we said "Al right guys how's it going, welcome back". We'll be back to do the same later this year :D.
If you have never been to Ireland you must go ..The whole island of Ireland is so amazing and it appeals to me because it not overcrowded..look forward to seeing you on a road trip.keep making your excellent videos.
You probably don't need me to tell you this, but when I saw the comment asking about a storage unit to store your expensive cars, combined with wanting to know if you're planning to go to Ireland, a red flag popped up in my mind.
It's absolutely true of a lot of business. Even in my business of nightclubs in London, January and February are notorious at being dead; yet they have been busy. March was dead and the proverbial dodo, but we put this down to credit card bills coming up and the first rent quarter. Since Covid, business has been a rollercoaster and everything is turned on it's head. Bank Holidays were our bread and butter but now they are the quietest times of the year. But yes, you really do need to pan out the P&L's over twelve months. It is is interesting to hear and read how your business and my business seem to follow the same traits despite them being totally utterly different other than the gratification people get from buying a new car and having a fun night out.
23:57 Here’s my opinion on BYD. I was at Everything Electric in London quite recently and got a chance to go inside and look around the three BYD models. They’re quite interesting cars, with many quirks and features; my favourite was the Seal. However, because I don’t have a drivers license at the moment, I cannot comment on what they are like to drive. I am very hopeful that BYD will expand to many more CEE countries eg Slovakia, Romania, etc.
They are hot. Damn hot as they have a tendency to catch fire. We have a dealer near us and for nearly a year the cars just sat there covered in cobwebs. They seem to have sold a couple now. There has been a warning sent out by our fire service to only charge them when they are outside and away from structures. I haven't heard of any exploding but I know in China it is a regular occurrence.
George I would definitely go for the 2.0 diesel manual, I have a 2016 Passat and it’s just hit 200k and it’s a great car. They’re basically the same car, reliable enough, very comfortable and very punchy. Sits happily at 80-90 (apparently) and gets up to 65mpg. Highly recommend
Pretty sure BYD was the other way round. The execs at the company picked BYD as a name because they thought it kind of had a BMW vibe to it, then made up what it stands for after. But the cars still have Build Your Dreams written on them below the BYD logo on the boot lid.
Thanks for your candid insights into the motor trade. To Dave in Bromwich re Volvo V70. I have one and I would not hesitate to recommend it. I went for the D5 having tried an S80 with the D4 and an XC60 D4 also. I found the XC underpowered and a little too vague with handling. The D4 is not so smooth as the 5-cyl. The V70 is not sporty at all but strikes a good balance in terms of power/weight/comfort and handling in my opinion. Personally I'd avoid the D3. Don't be put off with the cam belt - it actually has advantages insofar as you know it's been done every 50k. The rear trailing arm bush brackets are known to corrode and need periodic replacement. Be careful if it's been towing (many have). Otherwise a solid car in my opinion.
I've a D4 v90, imported to republic of Ireland from the north, wanted a d5 but the extra tax wasn't worth it. If getting D4 on the v90/s90/XC60/XC90 latest generation, get the polestar mapping, it makes a night and day difference.
Matt here on the other side of the world we get lots of Japanese imports at reasonable prices and low miles. A dealer acquaintance of mine said the checking is pretty stringent now so they are much better than a few decades ago. He thinks one of the problems is that a low mileage car that has spent all its life just in city travelling is a bigger risk than one with twice the mileage which been on the open road most of the time.
Should not be ashamed of your success, and I get the impression you sometimes pinch your self to make sure it’s real and how you got there. Just keep on doing what you do as i look forward to your RU-vid content regularly
Hi Matt ! Thanks for the very good reply to my question ! Don't blame ya one bit for getting out of the car selling game if ya have other projects to concentrate on! The less dealing with the general public...the better!!👌🎉
Matt. If or when you get to Ireland, here in Northern Ireland we buy a lot of English registered cars. And why so many use large SUVs for the school run.
Bit of a side line idea for you. What about a car storage offering to the market whereby you store the cars for clients and you have space for your own collection.
00:30 🧥 Matt explains the story behind his Tommy Hilfiger hoodie, which was a gift from a friend and gained attention in a video. 01:40 🚗 Matt discusses driving experiences with both nice and neglected cars, citing Bentley Bentayga as one of the best and a poorly maintained Vauxhall Antara as one of the worst. 02:33 🚗 Matt shares his dream of owning a farm with outbuildings to store '90s and 2000s cars. 03:31 🚙 Matt promotes car vertical for checking used car history, emphasizing the importance before purchasing. 05:51 🚗 Matt advises against buying a Skoda Superb Estate with a 1.4L petrol engine, suggesting the 2.0L diesel manual instead. 06:06 🚙 Matt shares his thoughts on the new Range Rover, expressing preference for the older model's design. 09:47 💼 Matt believes getting into the used car business today is viable but acknowledges its ongoing challenges. 14:23 💰 Matt admits he hasn't done any stock trading, preferring to stick with his expertise in cars and houses. 15:04 🚗 Matt clarifies that he doesn't dislike the Lexus IS 200t, appreciating its reliability compared to BMW. 16:25 🚗 Recommendations for a second car under 5K: Consider a petrol Focus, Mazda 3, Mazda 6 estate, or Skoda Octavia estate. 17:49 💼 Matt prefers to stick to his expertise in regular cars rather than high-end vehicles, ruling out the idea of owning a showroom for luxury cars. 18:32 🚗 Matt's choice for a future classic car with 10K budget leans towards a BMW E30 convertible, particularly a late '80s model like the 328 convertible. 19:13 🌍 Importing cars from Japan can offer unique options not available locally, but Matt expresses concerns about potential issues like suspiciously low mileage and lack of service history. 22:27 💰 Matt encourages buying and selling cars as a weekend pastime for profit, as it's how he started his career. 23:26 📈 Reflecting on his channel's growth, Matt hopes to reach a million subscribers within the next 5 years and plans to explore more fun challenges and road trips.
Thanks Matt, as ever that was most enlightening. May I suggest where you might be in five years time? You are a natural as a TV presenter. You will have your own show on RU-vid, like others that were originally on terrestrial TV, and you will be able to indulge your desire for road trip challenges, be an authoritative reviewer of cars, and generally presenting an honest and entertaining take on the motoring world. I think this is where your heart lies, and you will be oh so good at it! Do go to Ireland. You will love it...
Hi, Matt! Believe me, you never showed as braggy in none of your clips. If you get 12 Ferraris and show them to us, it's your work, man! We love cars, you love cars, you worked for them and we'd love to see them. Keeping my fingers crossed to see your barn full of cars :) Cheers, mate!
Hi Matt, love the content, always interesting with a good variation of cars. I make you right to limit what you show of yourself, other incomes etc. Staying humble is a good trait for successful people....which a few of the ones I know sadly struggle with
Matt mentioned the S Class coupe and to my shame i'd never heard of it. (It's just the latest cl.of course) I'm now replacing my XK with one tomorrow. Come and review it Matt! Or i will come up. D
Please please please can you do a mix video with all your Partidge quotes throughout your time doing this wonderful channel. My mate isn't into cars at all but always watched when I send him a link to one with a Partridge quote.
Howdy Matt!! As much of your life as you put on line, you need some privacy in your world. What are they going to ask for next, a trip to the loo?? The world doesn't need to know everything! Big bear hugs from Kenny in Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had a grey import - a Mitsubishi Pajero 1994. It had only done 80k by 2007, and then on closer inspection, it was kilometers, not miles. Worth having in my opinion.
Excellent video Matt. I’ve been following you from Ireland for a longtime now. Would be great to see you do a video here during the summer. Just an idea but you could do a comparison on how much we pay for cars here compared to the UK. I think you’d be surprised if not shocked at how much we get robbed!
Hi if your planning a trip to Ireland a drive over to Clifden in Connemara is a good option…it’s a beautiful Little Town on the far west coast where Alcock and Brown landed on the first trans Atlantic flight (they were headed for Blackpool!) and you can film at the monument…fantastic roads in the locality around the Lochs as well and really good pubs with Irish music…Lowry’s pub is fantastic.
Sure pop over to Ireland, there's some nice roads and scenery to be seen, Try a road trip to Cork/Kerry, just an idea... Loving the channel mate ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊
Japan was always a good source of Alfa Romeos. They are usually in very good condition. I shared a house in the 1970s with the actor who played Leroy the plumber in Emmerdale😂
I suspect Japanese mileage is probably genuine. Mine was. Probably they really do barely drive much. Although there are lots of high mileage cars on the used market there. It's just that it's usually minimal mileage examples that get exported because they are the ones worth all the shipping fees and taxes and what not. I think this is the key thing. And as a general rule Japanese people look after their cars well. So yeah it is an interesting thing
Hi Matt. Your understated - but knowledgable and authoritative - style is one of the secrets of your success. I'm no expert, but you are right to guard carefully your private life.
Great video Matt, the inside track on Matt the entrepreneur was very interesting. I totally agree with you about keeping things private when you're on the social media scene is a good rule to have people can be demanding. Anyway I like the idea on a road trip looking at the culture of the car..
I agree with you I like the L405 Range Rover HSE 2022 and back they look much better I’m not a big fan of the 2024 Range Rover style I wanna go for the 22 and back body style 😊
I liked the property channel and never found it braggy but I completely understand wanting to be private as much as possible. If you don't get the courtyard and walls powerwashed when you fix up your place, I will curse your next cheap car to have a bad gearbox. 😄
You just talked about Ireland,I got a taxi from york to the train station, train to Manchester airport (Plane took off 1hour late that messed things up) bus from Belfast to Lisburn, to ford direct garage to buy a car that had gone there from Essex, then drove to ferry back to Scotland and then down to york , 23 hours And it’s the worst Mondeo ever Mk5
I actually liked that bingo hoodie, I would wear it in public, Great video and content as always. Be good to see you do road trips/challenges alongside your normal content.
I love the Properties channel, very interesting to me as its something I'd like to get into. I didn't think it was the least bit braggy! Very informative, very open and genuine. I understand about the telling too much, you did go into good detail, and I'd like to have seen even more in depth to it, but I get you want some privacy! Great q&a and please..... more disgruntled customer stories! 😂😂😂
Car vertical is like any other check, it’s only good if the insurance has bothered to put a damaged car on the register, and some don’t even bother and some leave it months before doing so. Same applies if the car owner does have his/hers insurance company involved in its repair!! You can get a accident damaged car even from a main dealership so I wouldn’t waste my money on car vertical or any other such thing!! And whatever you do don’t pay for the AA or the RAC because it’s not even them that do the check, they contract it out.. people should read what other people say about the AA check, it’s absolutely disgraceful.. better off having your local garage check the car or better still if you have a friend in the trade…
Hello Matt,because you have the guys at transformation have you ever consider going on the side of purchasing cars from auctions,copart and things like that and of course making content🤔.Just a thought.
How is the fella not doing some sort of car programme on tv and reaching a bigger audience ? Hes relatable, knows his stuff, has real world experience, sort of fella you can relate too etc Not chump s like Chris Evan’s, matt le blanc,paddy mugginess etc
Does anyone think that RU-vid is a better platform than TV? It's available to so many more people. TV can offer bigger budgets but then other people have all the control.
Ireland is a defo. i do the 25-30 min easy jet flight to Belfast once or twice a year from my home city Edinburgh ..ps: you promised me Edinburgh was on your bucket list cause im from there...also North Scotland is incredible...cheers for vid
Love the honesty Matt. Look forward to your road trip here to the emerald Isle. If you need some ideas give me a shout as I work in the tourisim industry
