I BOUGHT A CHEAP FORD FIESTA ZETEC S FOR £1,000! 

Such a refreshing style of presenting, Matt; no crazy thumbnails and misleading titles, no wild gesticulating. It sets you apart from so many other RU-vidrs, and you're all the better for it. And it's so great to see everyday cars bought, refurbed and sold. Keep up the good work.

The can of stella and mcdonalds packets inside a rough fiesta zetec S screams boy racer 🤣🤣

I’d definitely buy a car from Matt. Seems like a really genuine guy.

Imagine the state of their homes if they keep the car like that

Another car saved from the scrap heap. Love seeing the effort and transformation you put in. Well done, Sir!

This fiesta model is a genuine classic, a now 15 year old design and looks completely fresh, particularly in this grey as a zetec S. bravo Matt keeping one on the road!

I love these type of videos, keep em coming! Those alloy wheels are hideous, I hate aftermarket alloy wheels! 🤢

Friend had 1.6 zetec S petrol. That was surprisingly brisk, keen to rev and handled well. Nice upgrade from his previous corsa 1.2. Don't remember a single fault with it other than the choice of music that was played through the stereo. He replaced it with another this time a 1.0 ecoboost zetec S.

Matt, love your videos. Through these videos you have succeeded in producing a truly reliable brand. This has to be worth a fortune as many companies spend a huge amount to build trust with its customers and fail. If I lived in Britain (I’m in Australia) I would definitely buy a car from you. Keep up the great work. Vic 👍😀🇦🇺

I knew the interior would be a biohazard! Your valeter needs to be on danger money Matt!! Great content as always and a nice turnaround.

I own one of these and they are just lovely. And I can confirm the shabby paintjob is a common Fiesta driver problem, we always sideswipe everything. Thank you for not giving up this car, it’s always nice to see them on the roads! Keep up the good work Matt!!

Opening that boot and seeing the McDonalds Ketchup was the cherry on top 🤣

The eco boost gave fiesta a bad name but the non ecobooms are extremely good cars. You got the check the sills though they terrible for needing replacing. I had to do one on a 12 plate - unacceptable really

The channel that keeps on giving. I like the style, chilled but in a serious way. No overexcited babble and some dry humour. Love it. I bought a Fiat Panda Twinair 4x4 on the strength of one of Matt’s reviews. Loving that too.

The profit will be in your VAT reclaim. To be honest, I can see why you always include VAT in your figures, play to the audience, but it would make more sense ro either exclude VAT on your costs, or cover thr VAT margin and VAT reclaim when you crunch the numbers to make things more transparent.

You've done alright by that car Matt, it looks a good motor now. Someone will buy that pretty quickly. Yes, you won't make much money out of it but you've provided an opportunity for someone else to pick up a decent priced car and stay on the road/get to work etc.

"Who keeps their car like that?" - well they Don't. They sell it to you for a grand & walk away. At least look at a car BEFORE you buy a total Dagenham dustbin Ford.

It was worth saving and you made a great job of it! Just not financially the wisest decision 😬 but a good one for us subscribers 😀👍🏻 nice one Matt👍🏻

It's a shame . That is a good car for someone. Why don't people look after their cars ???

They saw you coming with that one Matt. Having had a Fiesta diesel, they are generally not a bad car. I had mine from new on a salary sacrifice and it was maintained to within an inch of its life. However when it was returned the driver wrote it off on the way to Manheim.

No classic FM on the radio?

This guy deserves at least a couple of million subs with the amount of quality content he puts out regularly.

Aftermarket wheels always look cheap and naff. Why do people bother with them?

Even by the standards of some of the cars that feature on your channel this one was pretty disgusting - you should start a league table of the worst ones🤣 I couldn't bring myself to sell a car in that state but I wouldn't let it get like that in the first place! You did a great job of transforming the Fiesta but your profit margin is going to be slim - enough for a round of drinks perhaps?

I love these videos Matt & love the fact your saving cars from the scrapyard hopefully you get a run of decent ones that you can make a profit on cause you deserve to be rewarded, bless your cotton socks 👍⭐️

Well done for the perseverance. You was just unlucky with this one. Still some 18 year snot rag of a kid will be delighted with it.😉🤣🤣👍👍

"I've massively overspent" 😂😂😂 hopefully not

Crazy to think of a mk7 09 fiesta as an old car, I had a 2009 fiesta titanium in vision blue absolutely loved the literally the thing unlike this thing I cleaned it obsessively it was my absolute pride and joy when I was 17-19 and then because im stupid I sold it to buy a mini.

I think driving it into the canal would have been both more fun and cheaper

I had one of these when I was a young lad around 2012 or so because it was exactly as you say: a small cheap frugal good looking car that does not have the horsepower to get you into trouble and costs fuck all to run. But mine was a better spec! It had climate control and cruise control. And had a better looking body-kit but that might've been after-market. Didn't much like the engine in it though, those 1.6l diesels were rattly and had quite a few issues. Mine smoked a lot on cold starts and developed a pretty substantial shudder as one of the injectors broke. Dealer couldn't get it out and eventually offered to replace the whole engine (under warranty) with another used one. Which had a cracked cooling something or another so had to have that fixed. Then the EGR valve failed so had to have that fixed. Then the trunk button started shorting out and the trunk would open randomly any time I came to a stop (probably a safety thing) so had to have that fixed. Apart from that it was a reliable car though! Luckily for me it was all under warranty and as far as I know they did really do all the fixes as they said they did. On the other hand I very much doubt they still had any profit left by the end of all that.

Hi Matt Reminds me of my daughters Ford car Parked in Victoria Park whilst at Salford uni Wrecked by the local student environment over three years Radio in the boot Mirrors knocked off Super glued drivers door lock 😂😂😂 Good reliable transport though She loved it Finished & sold it on to another student once she got a job ✌🏼 Good luck Matt Stay positive Cheap parts etc ✌🏼 Thanks for posting 👏🏾👏🏾🙏

You just do not learn from your mistakes i do not know how you stay in busines

I still think this model of Fiesta is the best looking car it’s made in years imho. You should be proud of the transformation 👍🏻

Had the 1.6 petrol Zetec s 2008, good car apart from horrendous Road noise entering the cabin from the wheel arches. And the seat belt warning alarm going of continuously when the belts are actually on ! Then going off and reoccurring at random times. Good MPG 50 ish on a motorway run at 70 mph.

Really turned that round Matt!!........most would have just run, but you have done this car proud - any youngster would love it. Kudos to your mechanic, body shop and not forgetting the brilliant work done by the valeters - it pays to have good reliable professional people to work with. I'm sure this will sell quickly. Steve

They look nice but they're a dog of a car!

At least the seller was relatively honest about the condition of the car… unlike the seller of the TT you recently purchased! 🤦🏻‍♂️ great viewing as usual 👌🏻😉

U can tell the past owner has been doing hand brake turns and has been dogged around car parks at midnight judging by the mcdonalds rappers and stuff

I wish more Dealers was like Matt, with very Decent morals, sometimes it's not all about the money, Well done Matt, 👏

A health hazard on wheels? Why don’t people leave the dog at home or at least get a dog guard? But it would still be a mess without the dog hairs. Well done for persevering, again and again!

I think your description of “foul” is spot on. I think driving it into the canal would probably be for the best. Not liking this one, hash bashed, used & abused👎🏼

It seems that Fiesta was in a road ditch at one point, and more than once. If they can't or will not spend 15 pounds to wash and clean a car, they for sure can't fix that damage. But riding in that filth, can't understood those people You really managed to bring up Fiesta back to life, and it's nice looking car.

In Northern Ireland we have 7 MOT Test Centres (garages are not permitted to MOT). Each have 5 lanes similar to boarding a Ferry. The car mounts the system and comes out the other end, pass or fail. If failed you must re-book again and wait a few weeks for re-testing. In the meantime the car cannot be taxed or insured. If an accident occurs, the driver is liable for all costs and Penalty Points on licence.

The mythical Jimmy has done some excellent work, yet again. I need that man's details!

Great vid as usual How bad was the dent in the door and much did it cost to fix? You seem to have a good team of suppliers that do work for you quite cheaply It would be nice to have a vid once a month or quarterly highlight which cars gave the best profit and experience and the worst profit or greatest loss or bad experience

Jesus Matt, when will you learn!😂 A fair pile of crap if I’m honest but you pulled it back from the brink! Makes for an entertaining watch though! Good stuff!👍👏👏👏😊❤️

“Was that Stella?” “It was Stella!!” 🤣🤣🤣 Great video once again Matt 👏👏

VAT on your gross profit sure, but you always forget that you will recover it on outlay. Assuming your tradespeople are registered and you spent over £1,800, then you have £300+ to reclaim on your next return.

May have been better to dip the headlights in the canal .😂 .but another one saved super vid as usual ❤

The theme of these videos are becoming a bit boring with a pattern of buying really cheap cars, fixing them to make a loss. And to imagine that he is a 2nd car dealer too, he is really bad at his job. Of course he could buy more expensive cars, do less and make a profit. But that would be too easy and the video wouldn't be as entertaining. Oh well, just have to coninue watching then 😂

Matt, I think you like the challenge of these as much as the good video and potential profit. And keeping a savable car on the road. That's what comes across to me.

The ford badge at the front could have done with a change .. would finish it off nicely

On the plus side, you’ve saved a good car and made a great video as always Matt. Keep up the great work

You keep getting confused in these videos with VAT and often overstating how much you think you’ll pay. It’s as simple as being liable for 20% of the sales price while recovering 20% on all costs which incurred VAT. You never seem to mention the VAT recoverable on the costs that you add up, but often deduct the margin on the overall vehicle. A simplified estimation of VAT Would just be to take 20% of sale price - all costs (I.E take 20% of the profit, or rather “value that you added”). Simple.

Love the vids Matt. Small suggestion: When running through overall costs, itemise each item on screen and provide a total. Text is easier to compute! Keep up the good work.

Stella can, JD tag on mirror & McDonald's rubbish is building up a very interesting picture of the previous owner ...

It doesnt make business sense ,but only because of the absurd VAT rules youre violated by.From an eco point of view ,what you do is far greener than any new electric vehicle could ever be.The car exists and is now refurbished for many more years of use.Kudos to you Matt.Great channel.

Once you take against a car, you really take against it. I feel sorry for you... but, then again, it does make great RU-vid content. Swings, roundabouts...

Recently bought one of these for my girlfriend for £1350. Hers was much better cared for than this one. It has some stone chips and back bumper is slightly deformed but it drives really well and gets 60mpg. That engine is quite torquey and goes well in a little car too. At that money if it last a year we will be happy.

Lol if you don't view before you buy your own fault then don't moan.

You've done it again Matt, and it wasn't a fruitless venture, you earned countless smiles from all your fans, and I'm one of them.

Ford Fiasco. Friend bought one brand new in 2010. Transmission thumped and bumped. They have Ford take it back under the lemon law.

Well, at least you didn't sit on your sunglasses. Happy belated birthday Matt! All things said and done, other than normal maintenance and things that were physically broken, there didn't appear to be much wrong with this little Fiësta. Pretty strong car, I'm happy it got a new lease of life.

Saving this one clearly illustrates your charitable side. You'll now be known as Saint Matt and this story can be your own Sermon on the Peak. 😇

You always say "Before you hand over any cash.....". I think it would be better to say "Before you commit yourself.....".

Big vat bill unless they part exchange something or pay (part) cash or you swop the payment onto another car or I’m guessing there’s more 🤔

Love it Matt, keep the videos coming❤

Ah Matt, you've massively overspent again. Well, you did get another project car completed. On to the next one! 🚙

I had a 2009 1.4 Fiesta 3 door as a bit of stock, really good cars but not surprised as Ford were making great cars during that era. The Fiesta and Focus are both brilliant, I am a big fan of the Focus in particular, it’s just a shame Ford decided to discontinue both.

Car vertical doesn’t find my car Reg ? The DVLA finds it instantly. 🤔

These engines were fitted into all sorts of cars so these engines are quite common. I remember these engines existed on the Volvo V40 D2 and Ford Fiestas.

Still no answer as to why Carvertical claims this is a LHD. Could it have been converted?

Don’t know about the Fiesta but love your old cars and the convertible is a great example.

If I ever come back to the UK for a trip I will buy a car from you rather than hire. I know I will get a good car and even if I sell it back to you for 1K less I will still be ahead. Thanks Matt, some people really do not look after their cars. My partner falls into that group. She will put the dog anywhere in the car. Then I have to get the bloody dog hair out.

I do hope your customers appreciate the work you put into your cars and refer you to others in need of a good car, cause you are truly a diamond in the rough. Well done for saving another car from the wreckers.

Last driver learnt to drive on an Xbox and looks like they found out the hard way there is no reset in real life.

I'm sure the profit of this RU-vid vid will be more than the profit of the car 😎

Being a zetec you'd think it be half decent

Yet another great transformation and glad you saved this for all the youngsters out there, but guessing the costs reflect this. You say when going through your costs that the locking wheel nut was not in the car, but it was in the glove box when you first went through it, you even mention it? was it not for this car or did it go missing in the 4 months somehow?

A 2009, so not one with an Ecoboom engine then 😅

Birmingham car 😂 theres a red flag from the get go. Never buy a car from a B place.

Cheap car, extortionate car check price. Make it make sense 😭

The side skirts for the zetec S get pulled off very easily. Usually with driving through puddles. The front trim for the side skirt also usually falls off at the same time and rubs the tyre if you turn full lock. They are however inexpensive and an easy fix

These Fiesta Zetec S are exactly the kind of cars that are sadly always neglected and abused lots have Cat N or S titles and they are always lack servicing and have dinged up wheels and bodywork.

This car is indicative of todays society !!!! We are doomed 😮

Well it’s got a clutch 🤣🤣🤣 always handy in a manual

Matt after all you've spent please replace the other 12 wheel nuts they cost penny's but a they look odd with one chrome cap and three missing the caps also try the spare wheel brace on them it'll slip because it's a 19mm for the chrome nuts but when the chrome comes off they are a 18 mm and your customer could be stuck at the side of the road unable to change a wheel

Another immaculate restoration, seriously well done Matt !! 🎉 When/should it be time to replace the "work car" the ONLY place I'll consider will be of course HPA, I genuinely mean it. 👌

just keeping these cars on the roads instead of having them scrapped should be a reward on. itself 😁

That car was a total 💩 heap. Not worth the effort but a great video as usual.

Simply the greatest car rescuer on the planet 😁 and the patience of a saint 💪

Ah Classic. Matt getting hyped about a broken side mirror folding out 😂💯

I feel like changing the front bonnet badge would've completed the transformation

Fun little car with terrible reputation. Every time I see one of these on the roads, I pray for my life. If it’s missing a rear wiper, I might as well pull over.

I'd say I'm surprised at how filthy this car is but after having been through and lived out for University...I'm really not :/

The locking wheel nut was in the glove box 😂......blame your mechanic for that one

The turbo is known to go bad on them peugeot engines

I’m a driving instructor, and over the years i’ve used many cars, from BMW 1 Series to Audi A3’s, but by far the best car to learn and teach in has been the Mk6 ford fiesta 2008-2016 (diesels). currently teach in a Mk7 now but really miss the old one.

Rather than leaning in across the seats, I think you can hold the unlock button on the fob to open the windows

My only questions is, does it smell like weed? Looks like that kind of car 🤣