I BOUGHT A CHEAP FORD FOCUS FOR £2,000!

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Жыл бұрын

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@Sam-nr2jt Жыл бұрын

I must say I love your "I bought a cheap.." videos😂😂😂

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@caliqm2199 Жыл бұрын

Why are you laughing?

@curtisj2165 Жыл бұрын

Should change the titles to 'i thought i bought a cheap........'

@curtisj2165 Жыл бұрын

@@caliqm2199 other people's misery

@johncoddity1939 Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutosFord owners left out of pocket - BBC London kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bc93d6iit6jWYWg.html

@mobilrz Жыл бұрын

I think you’re single handedly keeping automotive specialists in your area in full employment with your purchases. Great job.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

😂 that’s what worries me

@uamade Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Would it be possible to make the car inspection *before* the purchase? In Switzerland this is quite common.

@Ianmundo Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried one of these, maybe the worst car I’ve driven. Absolutely gutless engine, horrible gearbox, vague steering, junk interior.

@MarkXHolland Жыл бұрын

@@Ianmundo Well it IS a Ford. 😁

@WayToManyAssassins Жыл бұрын

They're highly in demand anyway

@whitemoor66 Жыл бұрын

As soon as you said ecoboost and 10 years, the first thing I thought was the wet belt is due a change! Daughter has a 13 plate Fiesta which she bought about 4 years ago and we were told then it was about a £2k job to change the belt. Her original plan was to sell it before then. She still has it......

@Kenneth_K Жыл бұрын

Ever since I watched your Discovery 3 review video a few years ago, I don't think I've missed any of your "I bought" videos. You've mastered your niche and you sir are killing it. Keep at it bro.

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the support

@NotUrDJ Жыл бұрын

Matt please keep the initial walk-around of the car when you pull up to it. Just keeps the curiosity on and its nice to see it coming straight from the previous owner.

@IshmaelSimpson Жыл бұрын

I agree. I liked that style of format. Gives you his genuine reaction to seeing it the first time. This new style just isn't it.

@elektronneutrino5003 Жыл бұрын

I can see why he does that. It s just a lot more time efficient doing it like this. But an old style vid one once in a while would be great - especially for the more grody examples. I love the enthusiasm turning into resignation part :)

@hiyaimamelia Жыл бұрын

I agree, I actually rewound the video a bit thinking I must’ve zoned out and missed it. It just randomly went from Range Rover to ford focus there wasn’t the usual pulling up, disgusted face while looking around lol. 😅

@matemarijan3795 Жыл бұрын

I have one. 2012 1.6 tdci estate with 310k km on the clock. Had it remapped at 140k. It's been a real working horse in my family and we plan to drive it until it falls apart.

@thesituation9249 Жыл бұрын

Love the transparency in the video's. Complete honesty and not just oh look at how good I done with this car. Keep it up mate 👍🏻

@nevillemorgan8267 3 ай бұрын

Great video, very honest. So many people give random figures and quote " just a few bob" but don't add everything up. You make some very interesting points. I really smiled when you pointed out the door rubber hanging out, as I've spotted so many of this model focus with that annoying feature! Keep up the good work.

@Gothicgarlic Жыл бұрын

These videos have made me look at my own car and, even though I’m not selling, I’ve cleaned it, put new plates on, new headlight lenses and mats. Just taken a bit more care so you wouldn’t roast it 😂

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Ah that’s good. I’m pleased about that. It’ll last you longer now

@flybobbie1449 Жыл бұрын

That's the problem, fix it up, keep tidy, then you want to keep it.

@54356776 Жыл бұрын

Roasting viewers cars would be a great video series tbh.😅

@adrianflower3230 Жыл бұрын

Matt, you have put huge effort into educating and entertaining the motoring public, thank you 👍 It's brilliant to see all of your hard work being paid off with tens of thousands of views, likes and comments 🏆🏆🏆

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thank you. All the best

@glencannon2821 Жыл бұрын

Another great honest review mat 👏

@carlfama140 Жыл бұрын

Very professional blog. Love these videos so much info.

@bullshitdetective1 Жыл бұрын

great video once again, keep makin em ..

@steve5772 Жыл бұрын

My normal fleet car in an old job was a 68 plate 1 litre ecoboom focus, lovely thing to drive. Sounded like a bag of spanners on idle at 40k, but it drove well... until we sent it for a service and didn't see it for 6 weeks, think they did an engine under warranty.

@jonnygti Жыл бұрын

My work mate has one in the same white colour, he only had it 1/2 months and the engine light came on😂

@steve5772 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnygti I drive a 16 year old Peugeot. I believe the light on the dash is to inform me the engine is still there.

@jonnygti Жыл бұрын

@@steve5772 haha I drive an 18 year old Toyota, no lights on the dash(in the 5 years I’ve owned it), the last 2 years MOT’s passed with no advisories. Just gotta buy the right brand mate 😜😂

@steve5772 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnygti It was by far the best vehicle in it's price bracket (£350)! 🤣 Only use it when I'm not riding my bike or driving the works vehicle, so I don't care.

@jonnygti Жыл бұрын

@@steve5772 fair enough, it serves its purpose 👍🏻😅

@chrisparker7218 7 ай бұрын

Great video matt surprised by how many things you had to put right after that first walk round, I have a Ford Focus Hatchback 2013 1.5 TDCi (120bhp) Titanium 5d solid car's. after you completed all the jobs and showed us round the car again one thing that stuck out which was noticeable the very worn ford badge on the rear otherwise than that excellent job ready for sale

@club1fan552 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. No stupid music, no b.s. and the sound quality is always good. Love the occasional funnies too, particularly when you mimic assumed previous owners. A complete hoot!

@andrewmckenzie7956 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel. Channels like car wow are amazing and entertaining but this gives good tips and advice for cars we’re more likely to buy. Interesting to see cost of keeping your car going as opposed to selling

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chrisbolton5461 Жыл бұрын

Really great car preparation. The best of the best re car sales.

@ariestitties Жыл бұрын

love the constant content this week

@kyivwithgeofftanya5546 Жыл бұрын

Your optimism is refreshing 🎉 you never get pee’d off and just carry on

@ianwalters11 Жыл бұрын

Like I said the other day Matt I was wary of the early Ecoboost and dropped on a good Mk3, last of the 1.6 Duratec cvt with around 65 on the clock, full Ford history. They did me cambelt and water pump, new wipers and pads and discs. I’m on 86k now, had a hose go around 70 but apart from that a battery and key fob battery so just wear and tear. I check oil level every few weeks but never uses any. I’m about to do a interim service oil and filter change as I always do every 5K, always good practice I’ve found. The oil is only just starting to darken up so I’d say that’s a good insight into the engine condition. I look after it, and fingers crossed I can get a good high mileage. Nice cars to drive I’m happy.

@rogerb68 Жыл бұрын

Soon as I heard the words 1.0 ecco boost I was keeping everything crossed for you Matt 🙂 great video as always though and hopefully the next one will be a larger profit for you..🤞🏻

@MHerbert1993 Жыл бұрын

Another Great Video Matt.

@lanehogger1532 Жыл бұрын

You knew it was a risk 😂 but massive respect for sorting it out properly before selling.

@Kelveron Жыл бұрын

8:12 '''let's not be all glass half empty.."! Agreed, let's be glass nearly completely empty. 😁 I feel for you there. It looked like a half decent car, but as you always say, you never know for sure until you've had it fully checked out. Great vid, as always.

@joethompson1 Жыл бұрын

awesome video matt! i love the “i bought a cheap..” videos! always entertaining! the audi a4 is no longer roadworthy, as the diesel tank expanded, and how the car didn’t blow up audi doesn’t know. it did have 160,000 miles on it though, but it was a ten year old car, and it was a good looking car. me and my parents went up to bath yesterday (01.05.2023) and got a volvo v50.

@robertorr5222 Жыл бұрын

Another good un Matt, you could maybe do update on these ‘bought a cheap’ cars as to what they eventually sell for 😎👍

@paulhillcox3071 Жыл бұрын

Every episode has the phrase’ it needs a good buff’ ! Love to play Phrase bingo ! Great video as always 😊👍

@steelcity791 Жыл бұрын

Owned a Focus cc with over hundred and odd thousand on the clock and drove mint , ultra reliable. Very underrated car .

@michaelpaul873 Жыл бұрын

love your channel Matt really interesting . I know of 3 owners of the focus and fiestas whose wet belts failed and snapped about 50000 miles.The 2020 mhev models were fitted with timing chains which when checking with ford does not cause any problems

@simonturner5450 Жыл бұрын

When I took my beloved’s 13 plate 30k Ecoboost Fiesta in for its MOT the garage told me that it had reached its 10 year or 100k mile cam belt change and quoted me minimum £1,500 to do it because of the high difficulty of the job. I’m getting it done but I expect that there will be quite a few of these cars blurting out onto the second hand market when their 5k mile a year elderly owners get that good news.

@filipwennergren2712 Жыл бұрын

Always good videos. Greetings from Stockholm Sweden ❤

@nicholasnicolaou1499 Жыл бұрын

Love these “every day car “ videos! And when you said Flange twice 😂😂😂😉😉.Fantastic video again Matt👏👏👏

@samixalam_ Жыл бұрын

Honestly, your walk-arounds have helped me soo much! Currently looking for a new car, but when someone in my family does they take me along for my detail... ...little do they know High Peak taught me all I need to know :) Wanna get into buying and selling as a hobby tbh, thing is I'm only 20 and dunno where to start

@user-bo1xe9sj4h 6 ай бұрын

Id like to buy and sell a couple myself

@user-bo1xe9sj4h 6 ай бұрын

68 and very mechanical

@SurgeDashcam Жыл бұрын

I currently drive a 2016 1litre Ecoboom Titanium X which is loaded with kit. Love the car. It feels very sporty for a car that only has 125HP and handles like a dream. There are most certainly quality issues like the door sills and broken interior plastics (all 4 door seals came loose on mine, plastic surround around the headlight dial broke, etc). However, as a bit of a DIYer myself, they're easy fixes so never bothered me too much. My engine is ticking away happily at 55k miles... For now. I really liked the body kit that the ST-Line models have, so I decided to treat mine to a full ST-line body kit and I think it looks superb! If only they released the Titanium X with the sports body kit like they did on the 2008 - 2014 Mondeos. Keep this series coming! I hope to see some more cheap nuggets soon!

@alexanderpetermaliyakkal6602 Жыл бұрын

Your Channel has a lot of potential 💯

@Yohannes5 Жыл бұрын

I am new here and I find this very interesting. Gonna keep watching. I learn the one or other thing here.

@billymills1370 Жыл бұрын

Love the I bought a cheap videos, I miss your walk around at the start and initial impressions of the car in your office car park.

@gbcb8853 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the Marple, Mellor, New Mills backgrounds

@angryfinn6962 Жыл бұрын

Our other ecoboost just passed 300k km, with timing belt done at 220k km. Our other is catching up at 130k km. No problems with either. Some a-holes say ecoboom, but cant look after them.

@deanobmx 5 ай бұрын

Ford have finally after 12 years started recalls. Only took them over a decade to acknowledge. Absolutely hideous things and whoever thought a belt would have a long service life in engine oil is deluded. Same issues happening on Vauxhalls using shitty PSA engines with wet belts. Oh boy am I glad I done my homework before I bought a new focus. Ecobooms are an abomination 😂

@MatthewCEBamber Жыл бұрын

LovingAlll these vids lately 🔥👌

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brianiswrong Жыл бұрын

Love this shape of focus, all it needs is a touring car wrap and bingo, you are virtually a professional racing driver.

@christophercottrell4044 Жыл бұрын

I had a 14 plate Focus Estate 1.6 Diesel ( navigator) It has to have been one of the most reliable cars I've owned. Apart from a new stop/start starter motor, it never ever let me down. People sometimes knock the Focus, but they are a great drivers car and very practical too. I've just gone back to another Focus estate, after having two french cars in-between. Never again am I going french cars.. lol. But can't really go far wrong with a Focus.

@Brian-om2hh Жыл бұрын

I'm another anti-French car guy. I suffered a very severe bout of Peugeot-itis back in the early 90's Never again ( my dad said said that when he had all his teeth pulled out)

@user-zh3pj8ko5d Жыл бұрын

Funny. I think hat 1.6 diesel engine is french (PSA). Very good for a diesel specially after the first years when they had issues with the turbos.

@colmfoley5583 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 focus. Very good car overall. I too had to replace the starter motor at 93000 miles. The interior is compact and sporty but not as roomy as the Mk1 or Mk2. But my 1.5 tdci 120ps is averaging 58 mpg, drives great and is comfortable..a fine car all round... oh and the diesel engine is a PSA group product... so a Peugeot engine!

@philipsmith6127 Жыл бұрын

Great watch as always, 👏 for getting the car fully sorted before selling it on 👍

@philipsmith6127 Жыл бұрын

Ps...meant to also say it looks like the original owner had upgraded alloys on it as visually on the outside it looks like a Titanium 👍

@MemskiBobSki Жыл бұрын

Definitely OK to touch up. You sorted the big issues.

@DJGamesHD Жыл бұрын

Great purchase Matt, I love these mk3 focuses especially in white. I also prefer the previous generation to this as it just looks more sporty in my opinion and there's loads more room. Fantastic cars and great fun to drive

@carvanplace Жыл бұрын

Excellent video once again. I was on the verge of putting a deposit on one tomorrow. Its got 115k !! I think not now. The little Suzuki Alto was a better buy/sell ! 👍👍

@2e0bgb Жыл бұрын

I really must say, you do prep you cars vey well, It's just a shame that buyers don't often recognise that. Things are rarely what they appear, eh Mat ? All the very Best...Andre..

@5ebra1 Жыл бұрын

They say “Buy cheap and pay twice” you proved that to be true. Keep the videos coming. Thanks Matt.

@snbala Жыл бұрын

These are good cars, used to have a Mk1 which was lovely. These will sell easily to most. Great video.

@worldhello1234 Жыл бұрын

This is nothing like your MK1, mate. How do you know these are good car just because they are popular?

@snbala Жыл бұрын

@@worldhello1234 I agree, it doesn’t come close to a MK1, but driven many of these as I am in the trade, and I think they are decent cars.

@williamgoss4691 Жыл бұрын

I can’t help but admire your commitment to repairing (restoring ?) your car buys to the best they can be spending whatever money is required. Trust you still made some money …

@leegreenwood1017 Жыл бұрын

ive got a 15 plate 1.5 ecoboost petrol love it never had any bother

@lukeschofield8352 Жыл бұрын

The great thing about the Focus of any vintage is they're mostly straightforward and the AA man has seen one, seen them all

@philryan7254 Жыл бұрын

Morning Matt, I guess evey day isn't a pay day. Interesting to learn about the cambelt on these did not know that..cheers Phil form Newark

@Char1ieC Жыл бұрын

I got a 2012 Focus for £6k back in 2019, had something break on it every couple of months, engine included. Got rid of it it the second I finished paying it off 😅

@shaunwest3612 Жыл бұрын

Great video HPA, I've read horror show stories about the eco boom engine, would you entertain another one?, sorry to hear you had a mare with it,but a small profit anyway 👌👍😀

@Stevesixty7 9 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 1.6 petrol and absolutely love the car. I did have to have the rear subframe replaced and the rear suspension arms which cost a lot of money, but I've saved the car which is lovely and only has 60k on the clock. Went straight through the MOT after that, and yes, the shape I have is a lot nicer in my opinion too. Should last me a good few years yet.

@AN-fl1yt Жыл бұрын

I remember I drove this exact Ford (it had less than 40k miles) as a substitute vehicle in my company (while my main corporate vehicle 2019 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI was being repaired). The Ford was much newer, like 2018, also had 1.0 Ecoboost, but it was a facelift model I guess, front of it slightly different. It had exactly the same problem with the rusty spot on the boot door in the very same place on the right, even though it was 2018. Overall, it left quite a cheap impression compared to Octavia, Octavia that is actually assembled here in Ukraine. Thanks for your vids, definitely great content to watch 👍

@mournfulmaurice2009 Жыл бұрын

That timing belt thing is the reason I would never buy one of those. Here in our german forum those engines blow up like hell and they also do when setviced right. Only thing you can really do is check the oil pickup on any service which noone does. Love my Fords, but hate Ecoboosts. The 1.5 TDCI is by far the superior engine for the Focus (at least the Mk 3.5). Anyway, thanks for the video, I think the Focus Mk3 is a lot of car for the money.

@dickpeuten1988 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t know the 1.0 ecoboost were that bad.. must say I don’t have the same experience as you with the build quality. I drove a company car focus estate back in 2013, although that was a diesel and an estate. Apart from the odd dpf filter thing all diesels suffer from, I really liked how that car handled and felt and I never had any problems. That said, I did drive 120k miles in 3 years, so it was then of course still only a few years old🤷🏻‍♂️ ah well, tough luck mate! Hope the next one works out better!

@vintagereborn1 Жыл бұрын

I really want to see a video about how do you touch in paint. Could be very useful for many I guess

@bury2k606 Жыл бұрын

Legend mate

@mostelusive4313 Жыл бұрын

Just the kind of video i was waiting on. Looking to buy another ford myself lol

@zdendaderman5253 Жыл бұрын

Good video. 👍

@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld Жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@pinacchio Жыл бұрын

I bought a VW Passat 2017 and although I have seen quite a lot of cars, I don't feel I have done a good job. Your videos are very good and very honest. with my car there isn't a lot wrong I have seen so far but, I have not taken it to a mechanic. Also I noticed a couple of chips in the windscreen after paying for the car. IN my whole life I bought a total of 4 cars. You can minimise risks but every now and then, something can go wrong. Which is why I didn't max my budget, as you suggested in another video! Keep up the good work.

@54mgtf22 Жыл бұрын

Alfa Romeo Brera. Giorgetto Giugiaro design. Legend. Love your work 👍

@johnoconnor7536 Жыл бұрын

I've had the eco boost engine 2012 from new and no problems. I agree about what you call the weather seals though.

@keyboardwarrior7538 Жыл бұрын

Love the vid as always but not sure why, I prefer the old style where you'd go around the car and inspect. Seemed like we were checking it out together even if you had checked it before a few times. 😅

@kevincroft9848 Жыл бұрын

Well done Matt Iam proud of you for restoring this car. Although you made only a small profit you made someone happy that is the orion who buys this car as it is now a good car that will last a few more years Well done Matt forever the positive car sales man Have a great day Matt. Go for a nice country ride in your best car . And chill for a while. Kevin from Radcliffe by the Sunny 😊 River Irewell

@olitonottero7620 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@gt197 Жыл бұрын

Just catching up on some of your old road trips Matt..you really need to do some more mate 👍🏻

@tomwoodland9607 Жыл бұрын

Serviced my 1.0 2014 regularly and it still blew up....nothing to do with not servicing them but Ford knows most wont do it often so when it does blow up if you don't have full service history they basically blame you for it happening, 1.0 ecoboost even has its own fb groups, problem is for sellers its quite well known not to touch these engines with a 50ft pole! plus £4,495 seems a lot for a 106k 1.0 Focus on a 13 plate with paintwork like that, only paid £4,500 for my 2014 automatic Focus with only 64k miles and has the 1.6 petrol engine that is pretty much bulletproof. Personally wouldn't of touched this car as you've spent a lot on it and chances are there will be a angry owner ringing you up quoting consumer act in a few months lol.

@stevenclarke5606 Жыл бұрын

I had one and I’m really sorry that I ever went anywhere near it , worst car that I’ve ever owned!

@royfontaine5526 Жыл бұрын

I agree, they’re complete shite. Engines are like a ticking time bomb.

@tomjardine100 5 ай бұрын

Previous focus was a lot better

@tomwoodland9607 5 ай бұрын

Agreed, just annoys me when you hear people spouting nonsense just because they know they have to sell it...Ford has finally recalled the 1.0 engines proving what everyone was saying was true! fully serviced ones even fail but doesn't stop salesman trying to talk people into buying them still.@@tomjardine100

@jonharvey2177 Жыл бұрын

To be honest, I think your cars warrant a premium price tag. Those in the know would be better off paying you a bit more for going the extra mile like this. I would happily travel the 300+ miles. I can't imagine the vast majority of dealers go to anything like the bother you do. Fair play.

@Batesandrw 9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 you really did make me laugh when talking about your Spanish teacher, it reminded me of Avid Merrion from Bo Selcta when he was at a charity football and he was shouting, foocus! 😂😂

@sniffergoal Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2014 one of these last year on 77k miles. It came with a fully stamped service book from Ford but no bills or receipts and only when I spoke to the main dealer that last serviced it did I find out it had had a brand new engine fitted by them at 75k - a lucky break for me. No indication as to why but I suspect the normal Ecoboom fault. It’s a Titanium X model so comes with all the toys and has been great so far. It had the usual paint/rust patches above the rear number plate just like yours

@steveberridge4648 Жыл бұрын

I went off the focus with the mk3 and 4. It ceased being a Euro only car and the handling ride I think took a step back. I had a mk4 loan car about 3 years ago and it felt cheap and nasty with zero steering feel. Then went straight to an old mk1 as a stop gap car which was just So much nicer to drive - honestly !! Ended up keeping that car for 18 months and then have it to my daughter who loved it too!

@Bootneck-RMC Жыл бұрын

I had to laugh when you said that your wee bit of touch up looked not bad Matt and then you showed us the scab on the tailgate 🤣but, you were right when you said it didn't look too bad from a distance. 👍

@Jahmed5635 Жыл бұрын

I do love a cheap car video 😊

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@peterowen4456 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff - you deserve the asking price even if it is slim margin. Just on Teslas, been out this morning in Warrington and environs. I was seeing a Tesla every 5 minutes it seemed. They are selling well.

@BobMc87 Жыл бұрын

I've got a 2012 1.6tdci Focus. I've said the story a few times, I only bought it because I couldn't find a XC70 that I liked, and needed a car. Only planned on keeping it a few months, and here I am, think nearly 3 years later still with it! There is something about it I really like.... its just a pleasant wee car to own, drives well and great in winter with the heated windscreen. My door seals are solid, I done them last year properly.... I recently noticed the spare wheel area is a swimming pool..... and at 105k, the clutch and steering rack feel worse for wear... over all I'm quite impressed still, £20 a year tax and never seen less than 46mpg, no matter how vigorously I drive it! 😂😂😂 Another great video Matt!

@benjamindoyle668 Жыл бұрын

I remember when those new shape Focus models first came to the US. I thought them rather cool. Especially the shape of the fuel door which fit in with the rear lamps. I think the PowerShift transmissions finished most of them off, for better or worse

@siriax1691 Жыл бұрын

Just needed the powershit box for ultimate peril on this one.

@paulgraves7949 Жыл бұрын

Know all about the wet cambelt.... Mate from work got identical car (year colour engine etc) 97000 miles....quoted £2100 for new cambelt & water pump from Ford main dealer in sunny CH1 4QJ ...true story! Another great watch btw!

@SamRichardsonImage Жыл бұрын

I do very much enjoy these videos. Made me gain a lot of respect for the 2nd hand car trade!

@HighPeakAutos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chitown1098 Жыл бұрын

Actually a really nice looking small car. The wheels are nice and give it a sporty more expensive look. The unexpected expenses are unfortunate. Too bad you won’t make a larger profit. Like I said it is a great looking car.

@pauldiplock205 Жыл бұрын

This is so funny….. just love your misplaced optimism despite years of experience telling you the opposite. Take heart someone is going to get a great little car….. all fixed 😂

@Jay0346 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, My focus is going for sale soon. It’s a 2013 tdci with a nice spec. I’ll give you a special offer the only downside is that the steering wheel is on the ‘right’ (as in good) side of the car :) greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

@Tahvyy Жыл бұрын

Wow it looks great now 🤩 I know many dealers that would’ve made way more off of the car and wouldn’t have done anything but changed the oil and then paid the inspection center to pass it 😂🇺🇸. Great video

@colinirvine1869 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos. By the way, I work in IT for the NHS and I drive a Transit Sportvan. Definitely not smug! 😂

@Kenny_P_abz Жыл бұрын

That eco boom engine is exactly why I searched out a 1.25 Zetec Fiesta for the kids to learn to drive in. Great video as always.

@deanobmx 5 ай бұрын

The zetec 1.25 is such a reliable unit. Yes it’s gutless but it’s a solid Yamaha designed unit.

@Randyolsson Жыл бұрын

Recently bought a 2019 focus active, loving it. Such a great value car, and it drives great. Prefer it to the golf.

@iamwhoiam7887 7 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 Focus as well. Amazing car.

@Joshyg02 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos, I would have replaced the ford badge on the boot lid. Every focus seems to be prone to them deteriorating

@SMX815 Жыл бұрын

I used to have a Ford Focus & they were a good run around. I had it in pepper red & it never let me down 👍

@christineayres7199 Жыл бұрын

The original Focus from the late 90s early 00s was bombproof i used to have a 2001 2 litre focus not very fast but so reliable 265 thousand miles before it blew up lol

@SMX815 Жыл бұрын

@@christineayres7199 I could not agree with anymore, mine was a 2000 model & sound as a pound! They went on forever 👍

@christineayres7199 Жыл бұрын

@@SMX815 Yeah sad how bad the new Fords are same as Vauxhall and even VW gone down the toilet 🚽 QC non existent lol

@patrickmcteigue Жыл бұрын

Got a 09 focus totally reliable & no rust

@christineayres7199 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickmcteigue luck 🍀

@younasrblx837 Жыл бұрын

The mark 2 focus’s were good back in the day probably one of the best eras of Ford focus

@iancolePRD129G Жыл бұрын

I just knew that you would repeat the word flange just as you said it lol. Good video thanks Matt

@philllev Жыл бұрын

Like the PSA Puretech engine, having a wet belt is a disaster in waiting! Great video as usual, thanks and keep them coming.

@pk-dn5sj Жыл бұрын

Do you mean the 1.2 130bhp 3 cylinder? Didn't know that and was actually looking at some...lol not any more😅😅😅

@philllev Жыл бұрын

@@pk-dn5sj pardon the pun, steer clear. Exactly the same problem in that the belts break up because people don't want to pay for the expense of the oil causing blocked filters etc. The amount of times I hear customers say "Oils oil init"🤬. One person came in with a three year old Range Rover and baulked when I told him the cost of the oil.... Laughable!

@Rudlof101 9 ай бұрын

I love the chilled repeating of the word "flange"

@S-Ltd1000 Жыл бұрын

I had a Peugeot Puretech 1.2 with the same idiotic cambelt in oil design which consequently suffers from the same problems. Fortunately I got rid before the engine grenaded itself but the Facebook owners group is littered with people who weren't so lucky. Whoever thought a lubricated belt was a good idea needs a good slap!