Everything WRONG With Our Cheap Bentley Flying Spur - Financial Disaster?
Buying a cheap Bentley Continental Flying Spur was an almighty risk, given the price new and potential repair cost nightmares. We took our bargain luxury limo to Rolls and Bentley specialist, Nigel Sandell for a full inspection...
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Nice to see a smartlly dreesed and knowledgeable young man giving the Bentley the once over.
Tell me you were being ironic with the, 'young'.
@@simonacuthbert1and the "smartly dressed" part
“Young” I’ve got socks 🧦 older than the expert in this episode 😂
Agreed
What an intelligent, knowledgeable technician.... refreshing to see and a credit to himself and the company.
Quite surreal seeing a young person with intelligence and proper mannerisms, such a rare instance these days.
The knowledge of this young tech is admirable.
Always satisfying to watch a competent tech at work.
Awesome, impressive, and extremely competent young man. A rarity these days. Would have him working on my cars any day. Bet his parents are very proud. Would love to see more videos of him looking over more cars and talking through the issues.
As a Bentley owner for over 20 years in New Zealand I found this video very informative and was impressed by the technican, having owned 4 flying spurs, they are very expensive vehicle to own due to tight engine bays, my last bill was over $15000, engine out for vacuum hoses,front suspension etc, this will be the last flying spur and w12 car that I will own they are getting older, so higher costs due to parts getting harder to get.
Lot of money fella, but obviously you love the car.
the mechanic is a great guy
Good video…interesting about the dipstick seal causing misfires. Good to hear a knowledgeable young man. Rare today. Thanks…👍🏻
I like how thorough he is. This is what you want, all the information, however small and trivial and then you can decide what you want to do
Take it to auction, reset the engine management lights. Bob's your uncle, Fanny's your aunt.😂
Massively impressed by Jonny O’Neill, the tech guy. I’d be proud to have him in my team. Next Bentley I buy I know where I’m going. Fascinating video.
Wow, I really enjoyed seeing John investigating & diagnosing issues with the car. What a knowledgeable young man. A pleasure to see someone who knows every aspect of such an expensive and complicated vehicle!!!!!!
Meanwhile my 17 year old 215,000 mile Toyota breezes through it’s MOT without an advisory
My 2010 VW Fox the same.
My credit card was vibrating just watching this. Knowledgeable young man.
Technician is a breeze to listen to, not a hoodie or blaring radio in sight.
Very informative, especially as I have a Spur siting in my garage. I have a really good mechanic to help keep it in top condition, though. Regualr servicing and preventive maintenance is really important. Thanks for sharing.
Soo good to see you at work Johno!! Clare & James
13:47 'We've got a tiny bit of weeping from the rocker cover gasket.' 🚨SELL!🚨SELL!🚨SELL!🚨SELL!🚨
i had one of these for 18 months and it emptied my wallet by £8000 for repairs i traded it in! what does surprise me with bentley that you think you are getting a very high quality machine with perfect design but thats simply not the case
It never has been my mate bought a brand new rolls Royce 1977 he was in the motor trade and property he picked his brand new roller up from the dealership in Edinburgh he broke down on the M8 motorway about 12 miles from Glasgow the fuel pipes to the carburettors came off it had to be returned to the main dealership were they found that at the factory they had not fitted the clips on the fuel pipes he never bought another one
delightful young mechanic, articulate, smart and thorough, well done.
Another terrific video about your Bentley Flying Spur. While 144,000 miles on a W12 should not be considered "high" -- that is the common observation. Maybe half life? Most buyers say if you want to buy a used 2005-2020 Flying Spur you should find one that has no more than 50,000 mi and 2 owners. Also, If the editor is reading this -- wish you would heed the advice of many comments in the last video. The music is distracting and not necessary when people are talking. Keep up the excellent work!
The problem these days, is the emissions requirements. EGR clogs everything up with crud and the accuracy needed for valve timing has led to complex plastic tensioners that fail. Both require major work on VW engines. My old Audi A6, with the original V6 engine did 300,000 miles with no problems, while a friends later model required a complete engine stripdown at 160,000 miles.
John knows his Bentley's without a doubt, well done on this slightly risky purchase but you seem to be in very good hands there and not a great deal of major problems, a great drive I am sure!
So ready for a proper project series
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, and the mechanic certainly seemed to know his onions. I have had mixed fortunes with Bentley ownership, ranging from almost bankrupting me with one 6.75 Arnage to a faultless 4.4 Arnage. I recently took the decision I will no longer drive 'expensive' cars as the pleasure is outweighed by the worry of the next big bill, and I figured I had better things to do with my money. Nonetheless if you are looking to buy a Bentley I strongly suggest you do your homework, find one with a F/S/H, find a good independent (I used Starman's of Nottingham) have 'Flying Spares' on speed dial on your phone, and brace yourself for the warning noise of a problem every time you start her up. If you get a good one you will be rewarded beyond your wildest (car) dreams Get a bad one and......OUCH!
Owned a W140 S320 Mercedes with the silky smooth straight 6 engine for over 10 years, put a LOT of miles on her and hardly spent a penny on her..2 new front springs, 4 x new discs & pads and a set of wipers. All OEM (as I have done with every Merc I have owned). I had absolutely no worries about taking her on any journey, no matter how far that may be. The driving experience for a car its age was way better than a comparable aged Rolls/Bentley (tried them too) and I didn't have the worry of HUGE bills hanging over me, it was just soooo reliable. Sold her for over 3 and a half times what I paid for her too👍🏻👍🏻😁
Happy days, love the merc, I have been looking for a bentley for over 1 year, I do have a rolls like the one behind the bentley, after listening to the young lad and reading your post, I think I will focus on the s350amg
Nice to see Harry Potter has found gainful employment 😂
All those high end luxury cars always break down and have failures other cars never have. They should run for years without issue for the amount of money they cast
It's the complexity - cheap cars have half the number of things to fail and they are lighter, so less wear and tear on all the suspension and running gear.
My 1965 Silver Cloud III has only had one breakdown in the 42 years that I have owned it, cylinder head gasket. But then it's a mechanical car, not an electronic one.
Excellent and professional job ...
I love Bentleys but it does surprise me, allowing for fair wear & tear, how many issues arise on them and often very expensive to fix. I have run several cars from new other than a Bentley (not luxury cars in all cases) and not had the kind of issues arise. Currently I am at 70K miles from new on a Jaguar XJ Autobiography and it has been impeccable - just normal servicing only. Cars are cars but Bentley's as they age can be a tad expensive to run putting stuff right. That all said this video is very informative.
Got to remember this car is 16 years old….So got to expect a few things need replacing or have started to wear.
What a great video and a very sensible intelligent young man who knows his stuff. I want him to check my merc over. 10/10
great inspection
Do all Bentley's come with 80's blue movie soundtracks, or just this one? I was almost expecting Ron Jeremy to pop up out of the boot
He definitely knows his stuff. 🎉🎉
Lovely videos keep going
" the boy " 😅 That guys face when you said that !!
Early ones fuel pipes used to blow off the pump and the seatbelts werent the best
also engine mounts go weak you drive it give it a bootfull the thing drops a few cogs and the exhaust manifold hits the chassis leg
Love the torque/angel wrench
I live in Australia and lots of people here can afford these Bentleys even though they are very expensive here. However there are always heap of used ones for sale and some very cheap. If they are about 15 years old then they can sell for about the same price of a Bentley Arnage which is about ten years older. When I was pricing a used Arnage I couldn't find many, but found 5 pages of Contenentals. I have noted that many prople just don't recognise them as they did the older Bentleys. Even I will often miss them because they just don't stand out. Is that why some people like them?
You should say modern Audi’s. Engine and running gear is all Audi. So parts shouldn’t cost Bentley prices
Here's hoping!
Bentley also use VW & Porsche parts too!
I sure wish I could afford someone to tell me if my horn and lights work.
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Cheap and Bentley isnt two words often seen together.
Very competent technician. I can't believe that the car had so few issues. It is like winning the lottery.
They are not Bentley batteries , so go on who makes the batteries for Bentley ? I once had a similar conversation with Mercedes regarding brake pads I'm still awaiting a call back from 20 years ago 😂
That's the sort of jacket a man should stop wearing once he hits 30.
170,000 change rad if not before to avoid over heating ... lol
Nice to see. Handsome mechanic.
Do you fancy him? 😊
@@shane6115 Yes....he's rather sexy. 🏳🌈🏳🌈🏳🌈
@@shane6115 of course
Hoovie come to the UK, LOL :) !
I could have got a 12v battery for my Lexus for £60 with the same specifications as my old Lexus battery, but i paid £190 for a battery out of Lexus for a piece of mind. The main issues with old cars in the future with all the tech they have will be ECUs as the capacitors tend to leak or corrode and replacing them will be a headache
Why is there music playing throughout the whole video????????
V8 Bentley is the answer.
I just replaced both of the batteries £350 both yuasa AGM batteries
MAN makes the filters for Bentley
I do wonder just how much its going to cost to rectify all of the problems and issues, on this particular Bentley flying spur. The amount of work needed sounds a little frightening.
Yes, would be interesting to have a ballpark figure.
Great mechanic, great video but why not give an estimation of what it costs to repair?
hope the car goes as fast as you speak.
Everything I saw is similar to my VW Phaeton, except the engine…
How much to adrees the faults that need doing, brakes boot and the boot lock and exhaust damage. Also the radiator. I wouldn't want to get a coolant or overheating issue.
Very interesting. I have a Continental, and this shows why you should go to a competent mechanic. Preventative maintenance saves money in the long run.
Absolutely agree with you about keeping these cars properly maintained. The problem starts when the price is low enough to appeal to those who can afford the price but not the maintenance. Then they really decline. I've owned a 1965 Silver Cloud III, as just the second owner, since 1982. The previous owner kept it well and so have I. It's my daily drive and it's only had one major fault, the cylinder head gasket. The advantage of the old cars is that they are mechanical not electronic, so any good mechanic can look after them.
easy, disable all the pollution sensors !
Looks like you’ve got a decent car there. Those guys know their stuff!
Brilliant mechanic who needs to set up on his own 😊
This guy is good.Do you want to do my Golf 😂😂😂
Love Bentley coupe so much torque for a 2 door piano black
The word Cheap and Bentley should be a warning ding ding.🛎️
What I never understand is how water gets into brake fluid on a sealed system, unless it's condensation.
Sounds like Bentley's are not built that well and are money pits once they are a few years out of warranty
Beautiful cars that are a problem to repair and expensive to repair ! But we live them.
Why check the lights? Do they not trust the body control module to tell you a light is out?
He wanted a full check on everything. They are being thorough.
Remove the engine to replace o2 sensor!what a disastrous design.
rear end is just badly thought out. Aesthetically pleasing as a wasp in a bin liner.
How much did you get the car for ?
Seen these cars up.for £8k but a very scarey endeavour lol
The moral of the story is, buy an expensive car cheaply, and be prepared to spend a lot of money on it.
Blimey that mechanic knows his stuff! 👍🏾
he does
great video , the tech is very knowledgeable . Nothing more expensive than a cheap Bentley !
Bentley = Flying Bankruptcy !! Better buy an Audi A8 and enjoy true engineering
Mechanic seems very professional
I am now 84 and in my past life owned a Bentley 59 standard steel Saloon. It was cheep but had 6 cracks in its cylinder head . There was a small business in the local town. 2:14
The Flying Money Pit….
what makes a Bentley battery better ?
Yea I'm with you I don't think Bentley makes their own batteries. I bet the batteries are made in a battery factory and then they place a Bentley stickers on it, with a huge mark-up.
I am on my Tenth Turbo R and I just can’t get into these models as there is no six and three quarter liter V8…these cars don’t even seem British.
I'm glad I waited for the W12. It's decades ahead of the V8 in refinement and power.
@@bmpowellicioyou are 100% correct. Hoping I was courteous to you and I haven’t offended anyone else. I guess we always have to keep passing the torch. Hope you’re well.
@@bmpowellicioI take that back - only a purist drives the six and three quarter liter V8 - enjoy the Volkswagen.
Brake fluid is HYGROSCOPIC no Hydroscopic...
Buying British cars has always been a disaster!
He would be cheaper taking it to a main agent. I took my Bentley here and they quoted me “between £5,000-£6,000” for labour only when the main dealer in Surrey did the exact same job including parts, vat and labour for only £1,200!!
You have to be joking. Much much cheaper to go to a main Bentley agent. It’s normally the other way around. If this is a fact, well its absolutely shocking.
I can absolutely assure this was the case. I was shocked too. You’re right, it is usually the other way around but I think some “specialists” are used to handing out big invoices to customers and saying “well don’t drive an expensive car to fix if you can’t afford to run it” when this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Always free to ask a main agent for an estimate rather than just run to your nearest “specialist” as often main agents have a discounted labour rate for older models.
@@mbishtonMany thanks for your reply. I will listen to your advice, my 1994 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit lll is due for inspection, Service and MOT in April, just to test the water, I will take her to the Main Agents, and see what they quote. It should be interesting.
@@paulpalmtree9295 you have to watch some of the RR and Bentley specialists - not all, but some are extremely expensive. I would recommend you check out Paul Yorke in Wales or Starmans in Nottingham. They are not as flashy as others, but much more reasonable. I've heard horror stories from Phantom Motors and RR&B garages in Bromsgrove too.
Shocking how similar this car is to an A8.
Beautiful car to look at and drive BUT a massive money pit that grows deeper with every drive and day. These cars are engineered to fall apart whether its the poor quality of engine parts or the amount of electrics semi conductors used the sheer plastic overuse in engine compartment along with the heat causes failures continuously. Does not matter if it is German French British cars, once a car is sold only way to recoup money is through repairs or servicing. Thats why its very difficult to service the car yourself or your by trusted mechanic (if there is such a thing) because the over engineering and complexity of getting to a relay tucked inside engine bay requires you take it to dealers who charge astronomical fees....
It's not even beautiful. It looks bland and pretty mundane.
Many patterned parts are made by quality approved well known brands such as Fram AC etc from ECP etc, at a much cheaper price, brake fluid is recommended !! for change at two years because it can absorb water which can cause corrosion in the ABS unit, BUT any specialist should have a device to check brake fluid for water, with the cap on its not easy to get water in the reservoir, but some condensation may ? happen, my Mercedes specialist charged me £20 to check after three years and it was perfect, a money making scheme, but worth checking, remember many car manufactures use well known brands such as Brembo ATE etc and put in their branded box at twice + the price.
Having experienced temporary brake failure from water vapour in elderly brake fluid after a very long hill descent in an old Range Rover (definitely not overheating of pads) I was an instant convert to religious changes every 3 to 5 years.
Is it not a VW Phaeton under the skin ?
Absolutely, with Audi & Porsche parts too!
Or Audi A8. That's how the halved the price over the Arnage - it's basically a mass produced car.
Technician and not a mechanic needed for these cars.
Bentley don't make batteries either.
That tech is way too clean to be working on cars
If you knew somebody was coming to make a YT cable video, you would put on clean overalls, he’s not afraid of getting dirty you can tell that.
The young man has been well trained to maximise expenditure of the customer luckily enough the Bentley was not to bad for the mileage, A few service checks brakes and suspension and it’s good to pass the mot. Just goes to show what ever the car or garage they will find a way to make you spend if you are not the best mechanic ever which most of us are not??.
To be fair here, he has taken the Bentley to find out every single thing wrong with it. That’s what he wants to know , then what he chooses to spend is his choice
OK, Skoda it is then!
Run away ...do not walk ...RUN 😮😮
We've got a continental here. £120000.00 brand new.. now worth 27 grand. Total pain in the arse.
That's why it was cheap, it's a knackered
Had the secondary air injection incorrect flow error on one of my VAG cars, you can get it mapped out. Will still pass MOT :)
Wow, KZhead pushing this video big time!
Give me a Toyota Carina any day of the week.
I had an Audi A8 with a nightmare battery/electrical issue, never again. Avoid these used cars unless you have a money tree.
Just don’t buy them if you can’t afford new stay away from them