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matt - lifts the false floor and reveals first aid kit
matt: wow look at how deep this is
matt - closes it
matt: i wonder if the first aid kit is still here
Sometimes I can’t see further than the end of my nose 😂
@@HighPeakAutos 😂😂😂
One handed filming. Good excuse.
9:49 😊
I was shouting at the screen. “You already seen it under the boot floor!”
The most bizarre thing is that Matt always finds these cars parked exactly the same😂 backside to the wall, and no cars directly around them.
Plus he arrives and his own car is already parked
C’mon a little bit of suspension of disbelief is a part of any movie magic.
And why always bay number 13? 😄
@@PaulValickas I know, it's Mattflix: we all love him for it. Only having a small laugh: he's/this is one of my favourite CZcams channels!
Because that's his rented car parking spaces. Not difficult
Keep these "I brought a cheap " videos coming Matt, Absolutely love them
In fact, I'm selling my seat ibiza and these videos have helped me make it more presentable-- know what people are looking for!
They also helped me buy my new used car, a fiesta-- I wouldn't be able to inspect a car this well without seeing hundreds of your walk arounds lol
Haha that’s great to hear
I am interested in a seat ibiza, may I have more info if you dont mind
But now someone gets to enjoy a lovely A class for a few years.
Think it has to be pointed out, that you're doing a good thing by fixing up old cars and keeping them in the road, saving them from the scrap heap and keeping an old car on the road is as-good-if-not-better for the environment then driving a brand new tesla 👍🏻
What stands out for me after watching loads of your videos is that to a large extent buying a good used car requires a huge slice of luck, and if someone like yourself with all your knowledge ends up buying a lemon, what chance do us ordinary punters have
To be fair, most of these cars are bought blind.
Even when you get a lemon, you're still so positive and have a sense of humour about it. Keep doing these I Bought a Cheap ... they're fantastic.
Thanks!
Agree. My favourite kind of video. Entertaining and informative. Learnt so much from Matt.
@@version736ha2 cheers. I’ll keep doing them for as long as you all want me to
@@HighPeakAutos thanks. You keep it real, that's why the channel is so successful.
Do I watch a different channel to you???
10:13 Matt if you haven't realised yet, the first aid kit wasn't in the cubby but was under the false boot floor 😂
I was shouting that at the screen 🤣
@@RetroClinic Same 😂
I have this but silver, same age, bought mine 4 years ago for £1850 as has a mark on 1 door. Full merc history which ive kept up. Thats not a cup holder, you press it and a storage draw pops out. I love mine, but glad it doesn't have those headlights as i had a very expensive repair on another car with those type. Im still watching so haven't seen the conclusion yet lol hope its a profit. Love the sandwich floor safery feature, im sure you know, but in a front end collision the engine goes into the floor space to protect your legs. Edit, well that was a shame on the no profit, but you've turned it into a lovely purchase for whoever buys it 😊
At least you did take a small profit in the end, the car cleaned up really nice and as you did the final exterior shots I kept thinking someone will get a really nice car for their money with no unexpected surprises (as you fixed it properly). That has aged better than most mini MPV type cars and has the badge cachet that attracts people too.
As a proud A Class owner it’s good to see you paying homage to one of motoring’s finer vehicles!
This model of A class is really underrated, and I really agree with you that they are one of the best small (ish) cars on the road. The room inside the car makes it like a TARDIS. Matt, you need to get your mechanic to give you a list of parts then buy them from GSF, you'll save a few bob.
Dream on!
@@mariemccann5895 had my current a160cdi for 8 years now, touch wood but nothing other than serviceable parts, (oil, filters, brake pads) and a new battery, plus only £30 road tax per year.
Matt, thanks for saving this one.
I have a previous shape W168 A160 LWB. The leg room in the rear is insanely large. Back seats completely remove, even the front passenger seat, you could sleep in it if you wanted. A very smart package, and a great city car. Look after the gearbox with regular fluid changes, and fresh engine oil every year or 10,000km. It won't be fun to change things like water pump, alternator, or starter motor (if and when they go) or serpentine belt, but with a ramp most things can be done by the home mechanic.
A clever car that was meant to bring younger buyers to the brand, but instead the senior citizens loved it. It was killed off in about 2010 with the W169 (the same shape as your one here Matt) and over 1 million examples made.
I'll keep driving the wombat as long as it keep going (wombat, because it is grey, flat nosed, and slow).
Many who poke fun at the car have never ridden in one or owned one.
Keep fighting the good fight Matt.
Matt is the most unbelievable honest car dealer I’ve ever come across!!! Just tells everyone like it is!! If I’m ever looking at buying a car I’ll always search his videos to see if he’s reviewed that car!!! Completely honest!! Never met him, but I’d buy a car from him!! Great guy!!
I bought the older model 4 months old from a car rental company after the summer, auto and dark red. Great service for 4 years, them bought by my father in law for and sold by him after another 4. Fair price achieved after 8 years. No complaints from either of us. Being an ex rental car, it was a Classic or basic model. Put in a radio with CD (I knew how to live back then😊) with my model only having single DIN slot. Thanks for the great video, yet again.
Loved the Partridge appreciation! Yes, it’s an extender!
My sister has 160d so I drove it plenty of times and I like it. Yes it is stupid slow, but it looks nice, has plenty of space, it is comfortable and so far it has been extremely reliable (has over 120 000 miles). Even the manual gearbox doesn't suck. Too bad about this car, bounce back next one, mate.
They are exceptionally practical cars. In the one I had (SWB) I could get 3 kids in the back and a tumble drier in the boot in that deep recess. The rear seats and sometimes the passenger seat are removable and that flat floor make it an excellent transporter. Picked up an Alfa 3 litre V6 in mine too - like a van. The front ARB mounts needed changing more frequently than the oil (maybe that clunk).
You had a pet tumble dryer? Cool!
I found a friend of mine one of these for her first car. Automatic, small engine and reasonably practical. It was well maintained and several years down the line it's still running well.
Ticked every box for her.
Not my kind of car at all!
@14:44 “feel like a bird on a perch” 😂
That’s how I feel when I drive it - very high driving position
This channel has now become my go to. I lived in England for 27 years then moved to Germany
My first car was an A Class W169 180 CDI manual. Your overview of the problems to look out for on this and the black A Class was hugely informative.
I also use this to hunt for a second car (of course an Estate with a reasonable engine)
Thank you for the amazing content
Thanks for watching
“Some more bonnet releases here” 😂😂 that shouldn’t of made me laugh as much as it did
Genuinely think this generation of A Class is better than the newer traditional hatchback 'Golf' style A Class that replaced it. At least this generation was innovative and distinctive. Really practical cars too and I dare say better built than modern A Classes.
I hate I when I close the door on a modern car and I hear all the plastic queaking. But never have I ever heard that on an old second Gen. A-Class..
Ugly car though
If you want a practical car get a box car like the Scion xB or the Nissan Cube. That box look is significantly better looking than this snail shell.
I agree. Don't like the current gen looks. This model's looks was the best for A-Class, I think. Nice and compact.
I actually prefer the current A Class to this one. This one is ugly. It's like Mercedes-Benz couldn't decide whether they wanted to make this car round or boxy, and they just settled for both.
had this one in manual. Loved the car. Perfect for city driving and unbelievably stable and behaved on the highway even at max speed, which in my case was only around 180-190 km/h.
And the build qualitiy is amazing for such a car. Nothing sqeaks or rattles in mine.
Perfect for city = automatic
@@computerdealsyes agreed high quality
@@computerdealsnothing squeeks no sounds
Heart of a lion with these used dogs 😂 but not all car dealers are hated, we all love you Matt 🎉
I had one years ago. It used to snap springs like nobodys business. And limp mode was a regular pain in the arse. That was when it was almost new.
Very nice at the end. As already been stated, this generation looks far better then the new ones. As far as I see it, they degraded the car, as it was a little, cute and a bit awd Mercedes, but now it has noghting at all, it is just another car.
my wife drives our A180 (20 years old)we had to have the the gear box ..gear works ---it's automatic re-furbished it was sent to Stutgart Germany and then came back and re-fited cost 3 grandm. the car is running like a gudden ..great car!
before you question ..I am not kidding it seriouly was taken out by the lads ,sent to germany and sent back and re-fitted
@@derek-pressI believe you man! Ours cost a small fortune to be fixed aswell. Factory defect
@@NicholasRiviera-Dr the car was given to us by my wife's father when he retired,he did not have it from new but it was low milage and he did very little mileage, when he gave it to us it was about 10 years old and I think it only had 22K on the clock,it is still in immaculate condition,it has been garaged all it's life, when the gearbox went ,(it would not change gear suddenly) ,we suspect it was because we had been towing a trailer full of wood, possibly the cause or it was just worn out,we had to make a decision,sell it as scrap, which would have been such a shame or get it repaired,so our local garage, , they are 3 good mechanics looked and said they can't fix it but they had searched online and found a company in Stuttgart who can, so the lads dismantled the gear box sent it and then refitted it , this was 2 years ago and fingers crossed she is still running a treat,I think the repair was the right decision
We had a 2006 A200 Turbo which was very much a warm hatch of its time - endless issues though and had to be sold shortly after to minimise losses.
Matt, when you just press once on the Range Rover lock, it just locks it. You need to tap twice to lock *and* alarm it.
The video was a good advert for your diligence on preparing a car for sale, so it was not a total loss.
That’s true I suppose
I have a 2007 Avantgarde with all the toys including electric folding mirrors. It's proven itself to be a fantastic little car around town and is extremely economical being the 2ltr diesel with manual box. it was a lowly 82bhp so very gutless but it's been tuned now on a rolling road and has 137bhp which is a lot better.
You had me at the Partridge quote! 😂👏👏
Great vid mate!
I'm not buying a mini metro Lynn
You've mentioned paying Autotrader over 5k £ a month before but I thought I misheard.... but you brought it up again.
Sounds pretty outrageous - could you expand on this in one of your next vids?
It is a cute little car, I certainly agree that the colour does grow on the viewer, part way into the video, I did start to like it myself.
Anyway as usual Matt, you’ve made this car the best example it can be within reason, hopefully your next one will earn a profit for you😊.
we've got one of these and it's the worst for fogging up. Reddit says it's a blocked A/C waste pipe :D
You've done the car and its new owner justice and a kindness
Don’t think they are xenons, but halogen projectors. Should have washers for the xenons and no height adjustment for the lights when they’re xenon. Looks like a smart little car though, I like these era A Class!
Not all cars with xenons had headlamp wash; that’s one for the pub trivia quiz. although you are right in this case.
I love your dry humour Matt! In general avoid old Mercedes and BMW cars. They always costs a lot more than you expect. I would price it a bit higher, you can always explain to the potential buyer all the trouble you took to make it in good shape again, anyway that's why I would do.
W169. Made in Germany. Sandwich floor was for a fuel cell powered vehicle that was never put into production. 7 different engines available.
Personally I prefer a C169.
Brilliant cars them A class's Matt, have sold loads in my time, the 1.5 and 1.7 petrol CVT's sell like hot cakes, especially the Avantgarde SE with self park 🤓so much so that I can't seem to get close to buying them at auction anymore even when I have customers waiting for them, must be the fast approaching Ulez no doubt. Keep grinding Matt 👍👍
Love these videos were you lose or at best break even 🙈 as a small business owner myself people think your pulling cash from every hole available and don’t take in to consideration the losses we go through. Really insightful. Keep plugging away as I tell myself next month I will hit the big one lol. I am thinking about changing my career and becoming your mechanic he seems to be the only one who ever benefits here.
Exactly right
My dad has had Sailun's twice for his car, extremely good quality for the price even though they're unheard of
Got them on my 5 series. Very good for the money.
I had a A class which I bought new when they first came out. I’ve never spent so much time at the dealers whilst i was being repaired.😢
I had the same car 2009 model as my first car, it was very practical but it was horrible to drive from seating position to being a low car and having a low fitted bumper which hits every bump, plus it was a Merc so having lights on the dash was a regular sight, I kept it for 2 years and sold it because later on I found out the gearbox was failing and needed to be replaced.
I would not recommend it to anyone
that is why you buy manual… not automatic 🤣🤣🤣
My Dad had a much later one of these - 2018 model I think - in black auto diesel. Last autumn he changed it for an Audi Q2 diesel auto which he hates. He says he never appreciated the build quality of a Merc never having had one before - I pointed out that he had moved from Merc to a VW product with fancy badges......
Stopped production in 2012
Can we have some "headlamps could do with a buff" T-shirts please!?
And “ a new set of plates will set it off”
@7:38 is not a cup holder, you can see that directly in front of that. That panel slides forward and holds the Bluetooth gadget to connect to your phone
Yes, win some lose some but the person buying this A class will now get a great little sorted car. You will get superb feedback, good recommendations resulting in more customers buying your stock. That is a win.
Quite well known, actually, the Sailun Atrezzo's. Halfords/National are quite big on them at the moment. They're round, rubbery, and have "tread", so they will function as tyres.
Never heard of them. Apparently they're made by a Chinese company called Mesnac. Seems to be cheaper alternatives to many of the tires offered here in the US.
I don't think the Autotrader markers mean an awful lot. See a lot of cars up near me marked as 'High price' and they still sell quickly. To be honest, might well get a few people coming in trying to chip it down (which you'll always get regardless), but when someone sees the car is good and that little bit extra is justified, there'll always be a deal to be done.
I like this used car dealer. Saving cars that are 90ish% ok from the scrap yard to drive again. Just do them a bit more cost conscious. Keep up the good work.
We like you Matt. If you want to be hated be a property salesman. They take zero risk and charge the earth. At least you put your money down and take the risk of making a loss.
These videos are an advertising platform for car vertical but good on him ! You would do the check before parting with any cash , very shrewd business idea , my brother in law was in the advertising industry made a fortune advertising Proton & Lada cars very luctrative advertising , but i would certainty buy a car from Matt seems an honest car dealer which is rare
One of Mercedes best designed cars in terms of manoeuvrability and interior space . I quite like the colour though at my age I would . I think it came out quite nicely and I would ask £3,200 for it . A panoramic sunroof would really have clinched it for me .
Better was the opening “fold back” glass roof.
Sadly finding any parts for that Automatic is a huge quest. 99% of A classes that end up parted out were these automatic diesels. Tho when the auto is working this is a wonderful machine to drive. I daily a A150 manual from 2005 a gasoline 1.5L engine. Uses 9L in city driving. You can park it eazy in any space and there is a lot of room in the back for passangers
This is like a posh Honda jazz. Someone might fancy it if they like the Mercedes badge…
Those A-classes look goofy but are relliable if you maintain them.
I love those wipers, i just dont know why xD
-Shame about the first aid kit xD
Great video as usual Matt! :D
You can see the First Aid kit @9:52. Just hasn’t been put away in the correct stowage location @10:11
Mine has reliability issues even though it’s been serviced regularly 😢
Actually have this as my first car (A160 1.5 elegance). These are cheap to insure and they are spacious inside with a nice interior if you don't have the classic
Elegance is gorgeous, especially with beige interior.
@@A0111. Agreed. I got mine in Alpaca Grey
Automatics always fail MOT tests for parking brake not meeting requirements and this is due to lack of use as most people just leave it on the park gear without the parking brake on.
Bought 1 like that for 200 quid, did a service, changed tires and brake pads, it's still going after 4 years.
Oh yeah also got a full leather interior for 350 quid, like new, but it was worth it, as changed the car.
Note my first comment! I had to do front and rear parking sensors on one a year ago, what a PITA.
With VAT that's quite a large loss and you're on the hook for anything else that needs doing for the next six months. Time to go to the pub 🍻
Would love a video on the insights of a trader or how to get into the trade
Matt,
Its great watching your videos they just seem to get better and better, you really should have your own slot on tv, keep the vids coming.
Sure i watched a video once about buying second hand Mercedes, if it looks a bargain, then don't be fooled as you will easily spend the same amount fixing it up to get it back to where it should be. If memory serves me correctly it was this channel 😂!
He is so right. 'Nobody' likes car dealers. Most are just rip off merchants!
Lots of videos at the moment of cars i've had. The 2007 A150 auto in gold was only the 2nd new car I had, bought it as a family car, wasn't expecting much but it really was quite nice. The elevated driving position made it feel more like an SUV. Had it 3 years and changed it for a C63, bit different.
Sailun tyres are reportedly the best budget tyre on the market. A league above than the Arrowspeed, West Lake and Autogreen brands.
I love these videos Matt, please keep them coming! As a video suggestion, maybe go through some of the stuff you look for when your buying used cars (outside of car vertical for example)? Genuinely curious on how you go about acquiring cars like this A Class
Bad luck again Matt! All prestige cars like Mercs/BMW/AUDI (with high mileage) cost a bomb to fix!
However if punters serviced them when advised - there would be less pain.
Only Matt gets me excited about an old a class
With the right body kit you could get this to look like a Range Rover
When all is said and done it's not that often that you're out of pocket Matt. This era of Mercedes is not the best for sure. When Mercedes collaborate with an-other European manufacturer costs are cut as well as standards. Expect to get burnt on this era of Mercedes.
He won't be out of pocket when he receives his advertising fee from car vertical and good on him ! Very shrewd business idea ,, I would buy a car from him seems an honest guy , wouldn't put crap on his forecourt like Arthur Daley !
Not really a bad car, despite the bad press, then again my mother drives one, and she’s 80!!
It’s a 2009 1.5 petrol car, with 42000 miles.
As always, a true insight into the joys of buying a "prestige" car. Great video, Matt, it is always a pleasure to hear the vast list of broken things on a Merc or similar, where the owner of the car who sold it appears to have less class than it does. I like your optimism as you roll into the car park, and here am I saying hmmm... Can't wait for the next, we need an older Alfa to compare the horrors of ownership costs compared to a mainstream car.
The a class is not a prestige car it’s the entry level version of a Mercedes basically a car for a person who aspires to a Mercedes but cannot afford to buy a proper Mercedes and really should of brought a ford or vauxhall and been able to afford to run it
For info, the tiny little Mercedes booklet you found in the glovebox looks like the fusebox diagram. This should live in the battery/fusebox compartment under the drivers side floormat. The fuseholders have no markings on these so without the booklet you don't know which fuse is which or what power rating they should be.
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"Massively overspent" is a split infinitive! (which you use very often!!)). Like "to boldly go" in Star Trek. Does it matter?? Probably not!
When you started leaving the parking lot and all these tiny issues were accumulated your body language and facial micro-expressions were showing - this is a lemon. A few minutes fast forward - this is exactly what it was.
The W168 and W169 A.Class are design icons, but as cars they are an acquired taste.
My previous 55reg A170 automatic gave me trouble after trouble after trouble, and I did look after it. Bad quality of these cars are the key here. Not really surprised you lost money on it. 😂
Post it note. "That's all we have of service history". This man has obviously worked the Northen clubs comedy circuit 😊
Three grand valuation onna 57 plate A class with nearly 100k on the clock. World's gone mad. £749 in pre artificially inflated car prices
I disagree. It’s auto, they always fetch a premium. Before the world went mad this was probably £2295. Now it’s sold for £3295
Hope u make a profit matt good video 📹 👍 but there terrible cars specially the 1st generation and the face-lift i knew a few people who owned them and they were awful and if your considering a new model i would just buy a Renault megene there basically the same car only difference is the megene isnt trying to be something its not 😂😂
Math you have forgotten to factor in the upholstery bill !
You are doing a great job with integrity, we appreciate your work and videos
I have driven several of this type of A class and that driving position is one that i could never get used to. It coloured my view of the car it was that uncomfortable. On the other hand, my brother had one for years and absolutely loved it.
I think the driving position is one of the benefits of this car. It’s actually very high from inside
I bought a 98 model off a private dealer as a runaround, it was like new with one owner on 68k, but it clonked when pulling away, he said it was my driving, I new it was an engine mounting, I had it a year and would have kept it until it was knackered but my wife needed a auto, I pxd it for 1700.they are great little cars and still look modern.
Sailun is a large chinese tyre manufacturing company, very popular for truck tyres in China.
It would be so nice matt to see you make a profit once in a while.
Well done Matt I'm sorting out this pale blue car
You did a great job of it .
Sometimes you win other times you loose but nevertheless Matt you are a Winner in life because you are a honest car dealer.
And they are few and far between .
Keep going on doing the best you can do
You are the best at what you do
Your video's are second to non they are gram full of humour good to watch
Your going have a good 2023 second half of this year .
Kevin from Radcliffe your favourite watcher of car video's
Thanks Kevin
I had a 06plate 2.0 diesel with full Merc history and 64k on the clock for £700, I had it for a year and due to a v.large pot hole I has to sell it for scrap, I got £590!!!.
I would've kept it, lovely little car.
Just catching up with your video on my break Matt. Honestly I thought this was going to be an easy profit. I’m sorry, but you cracked me up with this one when you returned in the video to say a small profit but alas it wasn’t.
I do have a sympathy to what you done, in case of this car and some others that you kept on road in good shape and first and foremost safe to drive. So although it's a business at the end of the day, and I assume you showing on yt just those stubborn example of challenging cars that you sell it seems like you are trust worthy cardealer. Keep the great work. And you shold be proud of yourself or if you as humble as your seem to be, your parents should be. Take care.
cheap but turned out expensive on repairs.... used to have A170 black avantgarde auto... weakness of this car is timing chain/oil leak and belt. parts are hard to find too... end up trading it.
I am looking at one of these - a 2009 petrol automatic for £6,000. I think that is wild high priced, is that the market or is the seller dreaming.? It is low mileage vehicle. A petrol automatic low miles A-class 2009 for 6k and mileage of 30-35k miles. The car here is £3k.
Business must be booming,always new video content.
Enjoy watching them,your a proper grafter Matt.
Always hated these cars. Had one as a pool car for 9 months. I know what you mean about the driving position. After about 10 miles you have to adjust it.
Another good video!
Cheers.
These W169's have a common CVT transmission fault "consult workshop" error message which requires the module inside the gearbox to be removed and repaired. Same for the same era B classes
Agreed - it is a very expensive repair. I think it’s a manufacturing defect that should be sorted by the manufacturer, particularly as it is very common
I’m hooked on these Matt!
Great video! Thanks again for the lesson in staying positive!
I don't believe you'll be losing out in the long run.
Your rare honesty in the car game being showcased in all your content is sure to pay you dividends.
I'd certainly have no hesitation even to travel to purchase a car from High Peak Autos.👍
Thanks
Unfortunately had one of these once. Fortunately it was stolen. Unfortunately the police recovered it. Fortunately the insurance said I didn't have to have it back and paid out.
Matt I think it is time to walk away from ANY A Class offered to you. If I am every in the UK and I need a car I know where to go. The money you spend on cars you are going to put in your forecourt is surprising. Thanks for another informative video.
Danger Will Robinson! Danger!
Those mismatched, cheapy tyrez run out as far as possible state it's been run on a shoestring.
Hating those wheels.