IT TOOK ONE YEAR TO FIX THIS CHEAP £300 RENAULT MEGANE!

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6 ай бұрын

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@DamienCalnon-uq7zj 6 ай бұрын

Very reliable car - simply used for commuting. Pandemic stopped the commute and that's why the mileage per annum dropped. I did have it serviced a lot and this helped. Never really used it for family outings and that is why the seats and interior survived. The little kink in the boot is my fault- an argument with a skip on my drive. By the way, you found that sweet I lost ages ago! Great video and pleased what you have done with the car. PS very happy with the Clio you sold me. Cheers!

@damirbajic4579 6 ай бұрын

1 year later had me in tears. You went from used car genius to pure comedy in matter of weeks. 😂😂😂

@robblack7560 6 ай бұрын

Did you hear about the Irishman, his sister had two brothers and he had only one.

@damirbajic4579 6 ай бұрын

@@robblack7560 Yeah, he had one brother one sister...

@skodakatie7341 6 ай бұрын

It may have taken a year, but that must be one of the best looking, and mechanically sound 2007 Renault Megans around. As always great content Matt, I enjoyed watching it❤.

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@blankpotocnik97 6 ай бұрын

I'm still tracking our 2003 Megane II. We sold it in 2008 and thing is still driving around. I'm impressed.

@antonycharnock2993 6 ай бұрын

I had an early 2004 Megane Dynamique. It had 167,000 miles on it when I sold it to the local scrappers for £50 in 2016. There was nothing actually wrong with it just very tired. I'd kept it well maintained for the 8 years I had it with some warranty work on the 1.6vvt engine when I first bought it. Only gremlins I had was the sunroof never worked(not too bothered about that) and the doors were full of water where the seals had failed. It was still on the road last time I checked. I've had 4 cars since.

@Theoriginalbigbrillo 6 ай бұрын

@@antonycharnock2993 All Meganes probably 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 One born every minute as they say...........................

@MemskiBobSki 6 ай бұрын

Saved a scrapper. A decent runaround on a budget. 💯

@MrVexedviper 6 ай бұрын

Those last 5 minutes were absolutely edge of the seat viewing.

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha that was a mistake. On the brightside, you didnt have to look at a Renault Megane

@mrlister2000 6 ай бұрын

I had a 2004 mark 2 Scenic, and the oil rings finally let go at 203k miles! I owned the car from 18mths old until 2017. Apart from a turbo pipe, which Renault failed to replace under warranty, instead they decided to put a jubilee clip around the hose to close the split! Which several years later failed so I replaced it myself, and the EGR failing at 70k, everything else was original on the car! Original turbo, clutch, injectors, alternator, all lasted 203K! I absolutely loved that car, and after driving around in a Kia Sedona for 6 years, I recently purchased a mark 3 Grand Scenic! 148k currently on the clock and the 1.5 diesel engine purrs, giving me around 40mpg. This one has a few issues because the previous owner didn't look after it, but I paid £1500 and have sorted the issues myself, so can't complain!

@lukemallory7832 6 ай бұрын

You really have to give Renault some credit for designing such an interesting-looking car. I mean you see a Megane and you don't think 'oh look a BMW'. You know it's a Renault. I can't tell new cars apart, BMW included.

@liam1287 6 ай бұрын

Watching this is bringing back so many memories, I learned to drive in a diesel one of these in that era. My driving instructor’s son was my best mate at the time, so also used it as his first car. Can remember him picking me up for nights out and me holding him at the traffic lights using the dual controls 😂 Great times, and another great video Matt, keep em coming! 👏👏👏

@dedede9664 6 ай бұрын

classic video, Matt, I absolutely love the stories of these little cars. now it looks magnificent!

@AFP557 6 ай бұрын

Paint looks absolutely stunning. Seems like a decent, safe and efficient runabout.

@davidsewell3745 6 ай бұрын

Great video again Matt, I had a red 2008 3 door 1.5 diesel one of these and I loved it, great car to drive and never failed to start even with 150k on it

@crawfordg 6 ай бұрын

Hi Matt It is stating the obvious but, you, the magician, the valeters and Mike and the Mechanics. What a team great video as usual. Regards Crawford

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bluefish2303 6 ай бұрын

We need an episode/ mini-series where we follow the work of the whole team. You've done SPR so let's go!

@crawfordg 6 ай бұрын

It could well be a winner if they agree to the publicity@@bluefish2303

@mrmeg01 6 ай бұрын

Iv just realised why i enjoy your videos so much. No adverts brilliant

@ThePhoenix198 6 ай бұрын

Well, apart from the obvious Car Vertical one, of course. And the embedded one for High Peak Autos ...

@samtaylor9452 6 ай бұрын

How time flys when you are not having fun.... Great to see you have saved another car Matt and looks like a nice little run around. Always good to see you have some profit as well, after your enthusiasm & hard work. We all like a happy ending. 😊

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime 6 ай бұрын

Love the 5 minutes of black screen, reminded me of the perpetually referred to black hole that as you enter the event horizon you can hear the Immortal words "I've massively overspent"

@Dazzaisaac 6 ай бұрын

I owned two of these back in the early 2000s. Loved them. Both 1.5 diesel and yes both had issues the drivers window. I am also one of those people that bought a Arkana and love it.

@pug2052 6 ай бұрын

Somebody has to buy them I suppose

@Dazzaisaac 6 ай бұрын

@@pug2052 had more issues with my VW and my Vauxhall than I did with my Renaults.

@dpayne8611 6 ай бұрын

@@Dazzaisaac Not surprised, Renaults are so underrated cars. Cheapest car u could ever own

@pug2052 6 ай бұрын

I’m sure you did

@bennygustafsson9580 6 ай бұрын

The Arkana is really a southkorean Samsung....

@b.2221 6 ай бұрын

Nothing deters you no matter what the budget , and another must watch from the man with the Magane.

@BURP39R 6 ай бұрын

I love when you spot other cars and make a compliment or rip them. Although I'm not in cars the business I'm in has me making comments as I drive along.

@damianleah6744 6 ай бұрын

I love the word “Hideous” it just gets straight to the point.😂 👍😎

@raubuhn4354 6 ай бұрын

Ran one of the very earliest 03 plate Meganes like this with a 1.9dCi for a while in around 2015 or so. Mechanically faultless and drove so well, so comfortably. Electrics were a tiny bit possessed (the early keyless entry was temperamental etc) but nothing particularly fatal, really enjoyed it. Not had a Renault since but have one on order so looking forward to returning!

@turnercraig9953 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video! Another great save for an older car! Love that shape Megane too and like you thought it would be a 1.5dci

@bloodshark124_ 6 ай бұрын

Love these video man😁

@sanatandharma4435 6 ай бұрын

French cars really are a strange mix of average quality, dependability and being a work horse! My Grand Scenic 3 has had a few issues but i still like it! It has never let us down charging around Spain and is a beautiful shape as well. It's comfortable and economical. Yes, i would love a Range Rover, but can't afford to run one. So i'm happy with my quirky french car!

@Haydennn907 6 ай бұрын

You never miss with these videos, you always keep it entertaining, keep it up or else. 😂

@AdmaishAfi 6 ай бұрын

It’s always a pleasant evening when high peak Autos uploads. Thanks Matt.

@jonathonbrett-qn1ic 6 ай бұрын

Hope you get the profit you deserve Excellent video as always Thank you :)

@TheRg191 6 ай бұрын

I haven’t watched the video yet but I already know this will be a nail, my mate had an 06, the electric windows would lower on their own in the rain and the fuses and relays would blow, that was the tip of the ice berg, absolute nail.

@doubleumyers 6 ай бұрын

Loved the last 5 minutes 👍

@davidbillberg2203 6 ай бұрын

Got worried there for a second! Great video!

@johng7304 6 ай бұрын

I like the 5 minute review at the end of the black car you filmed at night 😂

@wildcountry. 6 ай бұрын

..and I thought it was going to end it's days as a mouldy chicken shed! Nice one Matt what a turnaround!

@henrykravitz468 6 ай бұрын

I am really glad you saved another one Matt. Great video as always

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@FeeneyStephen 6 ай бұрын

Nicely done. Great number plates.😇

@youzernejm 6 ай бұрын

My brother got a really nice 2004 1.9 dci some years back, drove it for a while before it ended as a workhorse in the family company. It worked without too many (mostly company-car related) issues until a worker collided with an oncoming bus. The car was totalled, but the 19 year old chassis and airbags did their job. He broke a few ribs and got quite bruised all over - but not only did he survive, in fact he didn't get any really serious injuries. While I quite liked it before, now I genuinely respect this car.

@anthonyxuereb792 6 ай бұрын

A friend bought a Renault 15 (years ago bfore airbags and the like)) for his father who was then involved in a nasty car accident in it. His father was okay, but the car was totalled!

@Dan23_7 6 ай бұрын

The humble little Clio mk 2 has an NCAP 5 rating. I had one for 3 1/2 years, I loved it. 1.5 dci, £30 annual tax and 55-60mpg urban !!!! I don’t know why I got rid 🤦🏼‍♂️

@antonycharnock2993 6 ай бұрын

It was one of the safest family cars when it came out in 2003. It was featured on Top Gear.

@nickgoode8579 5 ай бұрын

Renault were world leading in safety back then.. The Clio was the first small car to get a 5 star ncap rating.

@youzernejm 5 ай бұрын

@@nickgoode8579 wasn't Laguna the first one?

@DurbanBoy1998 6 ай бұрын

loved it! thanks Matt

@Martin..1 6 ай бұрын

I don't own a car. I have never owned a car. I probably never will own a car. But I love your videos! If I can find a video of a £300 Megane entertaining and interesting then that is credit to you, Matt. Great channel.

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. That’s very kind of you. All the best

@originalchill 6 ай бұрын

Time flies and hopefully this tidy little car will fly off your forecourt 😉😀

@robgibbsofficial 6 ай бұрын

Good work, Matt! Enjoyable video. Renault "Aqua"

@hyraxhd3011 6 ай бұрын

A bit later tonight but glad of the upload. Gonna be an interesting one :D

@md-detailing 6 ай бұрын

The story from the carwash made me laugh xD I would do the same ahahahaha. Great video and work as always Matt :D

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@ohrsome 6 ай бұрын

Loved the subtle Alan partridge reference to a megane being underpowered driving up hill.

@ses6jwg 6 ай бұрын

Overtaking national express coaches becomes a long drawn out affair

@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 6 ай бұрын

'Overtaking National Express coaches car become a long, drawn-out affair'

@steveegginton535 6 ай бұрын

Well this one turned out better than the last french car on the channel! Looked very presentable after you had finished with it and for the money it should be gone by Christmas only a year late!

@goose4150 6 ай бұрын

I like these final 15 minutes of nothingness 😂

@chadderschadwick5575 6 ай бұрын

Couldn’t open the boot. Was expecting a “ you’ll never guess what my mechanic found in the boot, a body!” On the follow up video!😂

@christopherheritage5651 6 ай бұрын

I love the fact you're always so proud you put the reg plates on 😂😂

@russfoggan4092 6 ай бұрын

Matt in your wisdom as a dealer (a dealer we trust) can you do an update on Range Rover prices or have they not changed where you are?

@ashleychurnside2245 6 ай бұрын

I've got a 2006 1.6 Karmann CC bought it from a garage in Blackburn for 1200 quid 7 years ago,Exported to France in 7 years it's had two cam belts rear wheel bearings and shocks total servicing around 1800 quid not bad over 7 years oh and the power roof works well enjoying the sunshine in the south of france-keep it serviced and it will reward you.

@Steve_Hallett 6 ай бұрын

I'd have that all day long over the Juke that was parked next to it. Looked OK in the end. Good work.

@jamesrobinson9194 6 ай бұрын

I'd rather stab myself with a rusty nail than have a puke

@jonharvey3676 6 ай бұрын

What a relief to be back on this channel. Just watched another one for a specific review and got right teasy with all the perfectly ironed shirt and chinos presenter bs. Soul-less. Back here and it's like that first pint! Ace.

@robsmith1a 6 ай бұрын

I bought a Mégane CC new in 2007 from a car supermarket at a £6k discount, had it ten years, it never went wrong and the convertible roof didn't leak either. A bit soft to drive compared to an EOS but I really liked it.

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Thats impressive

@damiengarner3252 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Only just followed but loving the videos you do!

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@paulsheehan2998 6 ай бұрын

This is the best advert for Jimmy the magician ever Can't believe it's the same car 290 quid is fantastic

@kevincroft9848 6 ай бұрын

Nice one Matt. Not a bad profit pretty good car for someone Kevin

@robblack7560 6 ай бұрын

This applies to EVERY car in Northern Ireland where average mileage is 6,000 per year. I sold my 2008 MX5 with 32,000 miles which was considered "high". The amount of cars being sent over to Scotland/England is immense as our UK registration numbers are "dateless".

@andrewmooreandrewrmoore7615 6 ай бұрын

I think the salesman was pulling your chain. Tell him to get knotted or go to the mainland for your next car. Make it part of a small break and the wife will love it lol.

@jdmguy44 6 ай бұрын

I had a Saturday job as a student twenty odd years ago working for a well known car dealers rental division. These Megane's were plentiful on the fleet. I quite liked them. They drove well enough and were well equipped and comfortable but more than anything had a distinctive look especially at the time in the early noughties when many car designs were a bit bland and jelly mouldy. Even today I still think they look tidy.

@Sam-gw5pl 6 ай бұрын

I had one of these in ‘champagne gold’ diesel, for 5 years 2012-17. Was reliable must say.

@ianputt2045 6 ай бұрын

Nice car I had one for about three years very reliable I liked the Renault commercial advert shacking that arse 😂

@richardphillips3303 6 ай бұрын

What a roller coaster of a story! At 18 seconds I thought that you'd wasted £300 but then the high of a well serviced car. At 12 monthslater you had me on the edge of my seat and then selling for 2k...the life of a wheeler dealer 😊😅

@HirooKoslov 6 ай бұрын

Oh wow, a Megane. I forgot these existed tbh, it's just been quite a few years since I've seen one. They used to be quite common, but I guess most of them fell apart and were scrapped.

@johnquinn3223 6 ай бұрын

George Rhodes was a Renault dealer back in the 80s/90s. Became just a specialist a bit later on

@michaelcliffe562 6 ай бұрын

The best thing about Renault from the mid 90s onward is that they are absolutly rust proof. That should be the gold standard for ANY modern car!

@Theoriginalbigbrillo 6 ай бұрын

Matt oldest trick in the book is the old-stamped service history 🤔 Them old service books are printed symetrically , so when the stamp is still wet , simply fold the page over gently apply pressure for a minute or so , and Voilà (pardon the pun) you're serviced for the next year, simply byro the rest 🤭🤭 Old Skhool (Dodgy garages) trick budd....................

@megat3d561 6 ай бұрын

Throughout watching your videos Matt one thing I can't agree on, is steering wheel covers. I prefer to have one as the wheel in my superb feels too thin for my big clams. Just prefer the chunky feeling tbh. At least mine is tastefully black leather though.

@alancobbin 6 ай бұрын

My ex had a Megane 07 Extreme,weren’t a bad car really but then again it was only 2 years old👍😉💪

@Robhalifax 5 ай бұрын

I've had 3 of these. Once the usual issues are sorted out they're reliable run abouts. If you have an older one and its ok the chances are the electrics and water ingress have already been sorted.

@ant647448336 6 ай бұрын

I'm late to these videos at the moment, being on holiday in Japan. Hope you're keeping well!

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Are you having a nice time?

@davek7256 6 ай бұрын

I thought the first video was done this week when I saw the snow on the video and I was scratching my head to think how you’d turned it around so fast….then the “last year” bombshell was dropped! 😅 Got to say though I’d looked mint once it was all finished. Always thought they were a great looking car and comfortable to drive. Make someone a good runabout. Another one saved from the scrappers! Nice work even if it did take some time to complete!

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Haha it was nice the weather was exactly the same

@jimmyquinn9639 6 ай бұрын

Another good video Matt 🚘🚙🚗👏👏👏👏👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@kmg1491 6 ай бұрын

I had a 1.9dci 3 door in this model it was a fun little car

@MrSparklespring 6 ай бұрын

I think the quality (and the looks) went down after its predecessor the Renault 19. I had a 19 diesel in the beginning of the nineties, pretty decent car. Greetings from Belgium.

@julianheritage6436 6 ай бұрын

“The boot will be like an aquarium”, classic line 😅

@petersmitham8273 6 ай бұрын

And the clutch still squeaks 😂❤

@urossamec5817 6 ай бұрын

One either love them or hate them, it is such a car. I love them, they are one of the most beautiful, original looking cars. I realy do not understand your critics, since I know quite a few people Who owned them and they were flawless. But they need regular service.

@newbeginnings8566 6 ай бұрын

A fair deal for anyone .. well done...

@delmilligan4584 6 ай бұрын

Tidy old bus … brilliant you saved it 👍🏼

@alanchurchill7305 6 ай бұрын

Loved it .

@CTR_1986 6 ай бұрын

A mate of mine had one like this but a 1.6 Petrol. Engine was reliable and it was abused in being used for all the stuff moving house entails. £750 with 70k on but this was 7 years ago. Only modification was the rubber seals on the windows are too short on the front doors and it kept blowing the motor from water no doubt getting in. Took the door cards off and lined the frame with Damp Proof Course and they never went again 😂

@neilharding4662 6 ай бұрын

Bone to pick with you, I have a Motabailty Arkana, Great care so there.

@pauldavies6037 6 ай бұрын

He doesn't look a day older but the car looks three years younger well saved sir

@alanwayte432 6 ай бұрын

In 2003 i joined a small start up business, I went from a Mercedes E class to a 1.6 Megane, I had it for a year and was honestly I with the design and build quality, not a bad little car ..

@Brian-om2hh 6 ай бұрын

For it's age it's a tidy respectable conveyance.. I'm waiting to see how many of the windows work.... Decent service record (good sign).

@volt8684 6 ай бұрын

I really rate these if bought at right price solid buy

@HA05GER 6 ай бұрын

Im impressed the keys work ok lots if em go wrong we had a grand scenic for smashing up the green lanes and had to jam a butter knife in with the key to start it 😂

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

😂 I’ve had that before. A customer traded one in once with a bent key and a fork

@HA05GER 6 ай бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos brilliant 😂😂

@Limesdacicus722 6 ай бұрын

Had a 1.5 dci... also left it at my mechanic's place... but never went back for it 😂 it was THAT good 😊...

@Chris-yc3mm 6 ай бұрын

For some reason I detest those keys and that handbrake 😅

@Tulan-hz6ho 6 ай бұрын

For no reason then

@darwinrover 6 ай бұрын

Dodgy windows on the Renaults is the TEMIC unit, small module that controls the windows, VERY common for them to go especially in the damp

@adriansweet3359 6 ай бұрын

Cheap runabouts will always sell less outlay to depreciate ££ keep your great videos coming

@HighPeakAutos 6 ай бұрын

Very true

@manofweed1 6 ай бұрын

Lucky with this one. It could have been far, far worse !

@M111OVD 6 ай бұрын

I don't know if I believe you Matt when you say you put the new plates on yourself... I need to see you doing the touch ups, putting the mats in and fixing the plates yourself!

@johncrosbarry 6 ай бұрын

Matt could you do a video for the best cheap first car that’s still something cool as in not a Coras Polo or Fiesta.

@AlexAlex-qe4os 6 ай бұрын

Hi man, I’ve been waiting for a while for a Skoda…

@zdendaderman5253 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant. 👍

@danielalexander8588 6 ай бұрын

I laughed out loud when you put the radio on to learn more about the previous owners, only to say they were deaf for listening to Radio 2 a bit loud!

@minibus9 6 ай бұрын

nice video.

@leeallen1407 6 ай бұрын

Had a couple of convertibles i liked them

@adammcallister2260 6 ай бұрын

I’m sure I’ll have seen this car. The sticker in the front window when you bought it was issued to staff members of The AA and I think only the former Cheadle office. Given how well I know that car park and the people that drive in it, how that car is in 1 piece is nothing short of a miracle.

@stephenhulbert3500 6 ай бұрын

This took me back to 2004 when I had an estate version of this car in this colour which I really liked. I spec'd mine with heated seats, climate control etc and I found it a really comfortable reliable car. I had forgotten about that little bit of 'sticky back plastic' just in front of the rear wheelarchs which I never really understood. I think the fact that it still had the little dustbin after all those years was particularly touching. But how did you not mention the covered CD storage in the driver's door? Or was that not on this spec?