Getting Our Range Rover To Its MoT... Will It Make It? | Workshop Diaries | Edd China
Driving 'Moss' Daisy to the MoT station turns out to be a little more eventful that planned...
Edd China's Workshop Diaries 22: Driving 'Moss' Daisy to the MoT station & Fixing the wiring on a trailer & Adding some bling to the mezzanine.
With the filthy 4x4 out of the workshop I also take the opportunity to get some other jobs ticked off my ever growing list: I track down and fix a wiring issue on my car transporter trailer (a Brian James Race Transporter 6) and then I go upstairs to finish a job on my hang out space - the mezzanine's stainless steel balustrade.
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‘A bull in the China shop’ has to be the best line ever on Wheeler Dealers!
Edd, you are the "Bob Ross" of automotive mechanics
Happy little polybush
So this! No need for shouting, just a bloke doing things really well and talking us through them. Love it.
I've said this before in the comments on another Workshop Diaries episode. Some fella replied asking me 'Who's Bob Ross?" . I let out an audible gasp when I read it. Thanks Hector for seeing Edd as I do.
There's nothing wrong having a little tree as a friend.
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T Episode 21 with the Range Rover to Mot station was a beauty. Love the balustrades but it seems Ed, you have grown antlers during the installation. The antlers on the wall behind you on two occasions aligned with your head perfectly!
Time passes by so fast watching Edd's videos. Obviously this has a lot to do with Edd and how he explains things in his calm manner, but this is also a testament to whoever is editing his content.
But I would still like to see his outtakes :)
I could quite happily watch a series of the workshop being set up. It looks a great space for working and chilling.
I must say : Please continue this show and what you are doing ! I really love every bit of it and thats because of the tehcnical details and actually showing how everything works and how its done !
Absolutely love this channel, it really is a bit special. The mezzanine is maybe better we thought, the process of climbing the stairs has changed Ed’s shirt from being dirty and worn to crisp and freshly laundered. Proof if it were needed of the man’s genius😊😊
When I first started watching Wheeler Dealers my main complaint was Edd often never get to drive the cars. And now, I win.
My MOT guy doesn't always appreciate the Land Rovers I turn up with... but I'd be a brave soul to turn up with that monstrosity! Balls on you Edd...
Well scripted, well edited, fantastically executed. This has become one of my favourite shows very quickly
A bull in the China shop, what a perfect way of putting it!
That procrastination space is frigging epic! Who needs a house, I'd happily sleep on the sofa up there!
and have take out all the time ? no kitchen, wash in the bathroom sink (if there is one)
@@jyvben1520 🙃
@@timfagan816 Upside-Down Face A classic smiley, turned upside down, so this means you are disappointed ? bubble burst, oh dear, have a cuppa
@@jyvben1520 The upside-down face emoji, sometimes known as the upside-down smiley face, has several meanings depending on the context and personality of the user. It can indicate silliness, sarcasm, irony, passive aggression, or frustrated resignation. I was using it In silliness! Nothing wrong with takeaways, and a wash up in the sink, bud. At least you'll have an area to procrastinat while thinking about what takeaway your going to have!
@@timfagan816 ;-)
Enjoyed the variation in this episode, just feels like this is a journey, especially with the garage stuff, and not just a series of episodes :)
Me and my Father really appreciate your contents since wheeler dealers, loves from Turkey
Now this is the real Learning Channel.
Edd and James May would be a great combo
"What could POSSIBLY go wrong!?" Would you like the list in alphabetical order, or by order of likelihood?
Listed in order by Murphy's Law Rank.
@@glennleader8880 In reverse order of what you were most prepared to handle then.
@@NarfBLAST Ah, the light at the end of the tunnel technique.
Edd's looking _properly chuffed_ on that railing. Nicely done. Cheers,
Being a Murrican,, my familiarity with your MOT system is anecdotal, a best ....so I'll hedge my bet by saying: however many hard fail points are possible, I 'll take the " over "bet on points: I'm thinking that this rolling assemblage of bits, pluck, and luck will fail + 50% of possible faults.Edd, your courage and character in this berserk endeavor are admirable, at the very least! Rock on, Edd!
"...a bull into the China shop." I liked that clever reference in regard to the Lamborghini.
"The Bull in a China shop"; brilliant wordsmithing!
Terrific job on the stainless steel rails. Definitely measure twice & cut once! They fitted perfectly. We all need a comfortable procratination space.
ive seen a guy measure 5x and cut once and was completely way off. he left the building to have a cigarette. roflmao
@@gentlemanzackp6591 in New Zealand, we half arse measure once, and cut about 14 times, then still have to tidy it up with the flap disk on the grinder cos it's not straight! Then throw that bit away, and start again, cos the 1st bit you just done ended up to short, cos you ground to much off. 🤣🤣.
…Waiting The continue bar costruction.. 👍👍👍👍 edd you’re a big!! We Follow you!!! 👍👍👍👍
This series just has to pick up. It has everything: craftsmanship (obviously), engineering, humor and all of them are bundled very humbly. Love it...
Nice that Edd is back. Must follow these diaries. "Oh, suits you sir. The lambo."
...the lounge area and the stairs up are the coolest thing ever....very impressive 👨🦲😁😄
Your love for the Range Rover still eludes my sensibilities, great video Ed, keep up the great videos and results. Hats off to the camera work person.
I am completely shaken at your answer to what car was your favorite to work on. That episode of WD stands out in my memory because the work you did on that car was such a masterful showcase of your skills. I will always remember that episode and it gives me joy that it was special for you, too. Cheers!
Does the spiral staircase hide a barbershop. It looks like Ed got a haircut from the bottom to the top of the stairs. Its very Mr. Benn like..
I think it was to visually emphasise the place being a "bit different" ... quite well thought out if mr China meant it.
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Hahahaha, noticed. I would like a staircase like that. A walk up the steps and the hair is newly cut and clean clothes. Check
"A change of gear for your head" -Edd
Presumably a continuity error caused by shooting different segments on different days. I have been assuming that Edd is answering these messages in real time and then either he or or his editor is editing them into video that has been shot in the past. I am assuming he and his team are shooting out as much of a video as possible repairing a vehicle and ideally completing it and then cutting it up to make episodic TV mixed with sections waiting for the inserting of these Ask Edd questions So one question is: Is Edd actually reading all this verbiage or are they first being screened by a researcher? I throughly hope it's the latter and if so hello unknown researcher, thanks for doing a really thankless task, which is why I set all this comment, this way: So I could thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is some quality content. Very well filmed, edited, good sound quality and ofcourse Edd is a great host.
Totally agree!
edd is way better than that charlatan he used to have as his understudy
Very high production value. Great visual work.
CHINYA!!!! that boat is sweet and that duesenberg is a dream ride...
Classic Range Rover. Breaks down on the way up the hill. Clearly repaired to factory spec and "as new" standard! 😁😁😁
I really really appreciate all the effort on production and editing. So, congrats and thank you for the great content!
No Tesla will ever reach the age of that Range Rover
That Watson is the plan no more old cars in the future !
@@bertiewooster3326 Really!! Are you really that short sighted? So you feel that disposable cars are the way forward? Disposable cars are better for the environment? Even though todays "experts" tell us that our throwaway society is having a terrible effect on our environment, you want to add cars to that list? Well with our future in the hands of mindful people like you, how can we go wrong?
@@leeneal6969 Rather pointed with your comments old chum .First I work in the city as a trader 25+ years and your trying to tell me that I'm wrong in my analysis of the motor industry and Government strategy! Here's a factoid for you the ASM recycling company at one location North of London receives on average 65cars a day every day for scrapping average age 5 to 12 years....not rusted not bashed not worn out..but electronically buggered . Now go and study the manufacture of Electronic components and speak to the boffins that make them you may not be surprised that the these are deliberately made to fail after a predetermined time. Electronic failure is the new rust . Yes if the part fails in an accessible place you can replace it....but surprise it's not but located in difficult locations that necessitates removal of dash of engine etc .Thus the labour cost outweighs the value of the car ,which is determined by the dealer network. Therefore most are scrapped at that point and the punter buys a another car. My own 2014 Mercedes 350 was traded in as the Electronics hidden under dash failed to remove the dash and ancillary items was over £ 4000 the car was valued at £ 7k so away it went to ASM maybe for parts who cares. So chum don't lecture me about the car industry and the Government so called strategy for the future its my job to know to and make" loads of money" for me and my clients .
@@bertiewooster3326 brilliant analytical comment.
You have hit the ground running. Thank you. I owned an 88 range Rover I drove it across the Llano River in Texas to the Pacific Coast of Mexico. They repaired with the simples of tools in the Chihuahua desert. Jungle tested I Love this 4 by 4.
Having watched nearly,if not all of Wheeler Dealers , and now watching your brilliant show, I realised, I don't have to fast forward the annoying bits, because , well there aren't any. Your approach to showing how to fix motors has even me, a fully indentured marine engineer who hated working on cars, a renewed enthusiasm - I find myself checking for new episodes regularly. This channel was your destiny, and boy have you owned the car repair quarter now that you're flying (or driving) solo. Cheers Edd, wishing you all the best, and I know you will become massive on KZhead very soon, and I mean MASSIVE !
This is worthy of being classified as binge watching stuff! Thank you Edd! Quality stuff.
Only if you have missed a few episodes 😉
You NEVER bore us Edd, great video. Thanks.
That mezzanine / procrastination area is awesome, proper place to chill with your mates and thoughts.
What I would call that great new space your building is a awesome Man Cave! 👍
Great episode - as always. Whoever does your filming - they deserve a raise - fantastic footage. Thanks.
Loved the episode. Was enjoyable start to finish, especially when tackling the electrics on the trailer and the metal work.
Superb! Well hooked. It’s the way Ed does it don’t you agree.
Edd Chyna in French cuffs--never thought I'd live to see the day😜
Ansell gloves and Gretell work boots would be epic! 😄
Ed's penchant for art and design comes through every scene and shot. Top marks for production!
Yes. Europeans influences. American can not do that.
@@tomjoad1363 Taking a cheap shot at the US production house who took over WD from Attaboy?
@@darreng745 Yep. ^^
It is really great to se you working on your personal projects. I always feel that it is one of the rewards of working hard for others. Great look on the workshop ! Kendo
I remember sitting in a brand new,newly released 4 door Range Rover on their stand at the Yorkshire Show around 1983,how time flies by.
What a space for procrastination! Proper man cave! Love the work edd - wish I had that sort of space to play with and display my cars & memorabilia 😃
I fully expect a Marty McFly character to turn up in a Delorean saying “Doc China you’ve gotta help me with this time machine you made”
Are You Telling Me You Built A Time Machine Out Of A Delorean?
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The town you drive through in your last video is very beautiful, it seems like something out of a story, greetings.
Dream workshop, with the mezzanine area
Edd is brilliant presenter. Hope you break the million subscriptions soon.
I remember the very early days of his presenting , and he was a bit green , but now one of the best I agree.
tell a friend :)
Top man !!! I was amazed at the methodical approach to the trailer wiring.
I just noticed at the end of the video one of your sponsors is Ansell. My uncle worked for them in Coshocton OH for more than 30 years. I sent him your video testing some Ansell gloves and he recognized them and said they were most likely from a factory he built in Sri Lanka. He was one of the manufacturing line engineers and built lines all over the world until he retired. Small world! I also appreciate more normal sized mechanics on KZhead. Since we are of a similar height I know if you fit in a car I most likely will too! Take care and love the work you are doing.
Some of the best content on KZhead. Thanks Edd and everyone involved!
What happen to Paul from WD? That man was always there when help was needed.
I need my own "Procrastination Space"! :)
Nowadays it's call a man cave. I'd prefer a study if I had enough room for it.
I'd give it some thought first!
Like the coffee cup “rings” Edd. Just how it should be in a workshop. Thanks for great vids..
I like your "procrastination space", hope some wonderful ideas will sprout from there!
"Well it's going quite well! We've actually made it about halfway to the MOT station" haha gotta have this optimism with old cars!
Never thought I’d be sitting here watching you build a bloody bannister
Was good though wasn't it :P
I would watch Edd build a phone book.
A little recommendation for you: get yourself a 'kneeling pad' usually used for gardening. Will save your knees when you're on a hard surface like inside the trailer there and much more comfortable!
Can't believe that Rover finally left the shop
Love watching these videos Ed, this is the stuff we really want to see.
"This is actually rather comfortable", says Edd, with his kneecaps straddling the steering wheel and his head almost against the roof. At 6'5", I feel his pain.
"Bull into the China shop" 😁🚗
This is the third video in a week that explains car indicators that I've watch and only one was explicitly about indicators
love seeing you work on other stuff than cars aswell! nice change of pace
Absolutely loving this series!!
No way am I capable with DIY on vehicles but I love your videos and never miss any. Thanks.
Another great episode Edd. You have just shown why I never, but never, loan my trailers out to anyone. They always come back with work required. Something broken or in need of repair. It all takes time and the people who want to borrow your kit are never able to repair anything themselves. Plus, they never own anything you would want to borrow yourself.
You have more than one trailer? Legend. How do you refuse the request?
@@kiwiwifi Simple, I say the reason I have excellent equipment, and several trailers all for different jobs. So I make a point of never loaning anything out. If you need a trailer you have a couple of options, buy one or rent one. Plus, most people that 'borrow" trailers have little or no experience in driving with one. As for reversing one... laugh! On a recent visit to friends in Holland (they live in a superb apartment with an underground car park) the entrance to the car park was completely blocked as someone who had "borrowed a trailer from a friend" managed to jamb the entrance to the car park because the trailer was too high. Enough said. So just say, sorry no.
Don't forget the number plates on the road! Flip/cover them for garage filming, but you'll need to go through blurring them when on the road.
Great episode, mixing it up a little. love the mezzanine, looks very impressive and seriously well engineered, you could teach Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen a thing or two regarding interior design. The soundtrack for the Range Rover was very appropriate, great to see the old girl on the road, can't wait to hear the outcome of the MOT.
Fantastic and very enjoyable show Edd! And what's not to love about that mezzanine! The production and lighting qualities are second to none, and of course the Host!
Congrats Edd you've hit a home run with your channel.
Brilliant camerawork, loving this series!
Ed gosto muito dos teus vídeos !!! Você é de mais !!!! Melhor mecânico do mundo!!!! ,❤️
LOL procrastination space I love it Edd
Epic end! ...and invaluable content about adjusting the geometry, sometimes one can learn better with "cheaper methods" rather than with others with lassers, bubbles and computers, nice and simple!
thanks for a new video i was so happy when I came across your channel, cant wait to see the mot results should be quite a comprehensive list , :)
I love this show edd!! keep doing'it forever!! :D Greetings from argentina!
Man I'm envious of your workshop!!
The Shop is coming out nice.
Ed: ‘a bull into the china shop” Mike: “I see what you did there”
Don't pronounce him never ever again. It's the "Dealer Stealer".
Mike I’m so boring and childish Brewer
@@uksupporter8867 Don't forget that Mike is USELESS!
These are the video's you should keep making Edd, very good and interesting. Thank you.
you are awer of the tacho regs for towing your enclosed trailer
you can endlessly watch how the fire burns, water flows and how Eddie works.. my respect to his operator too 👍
10:31 I had a wiring issue on my trailer.. What ended up happening is I shorted some of the wires thru chafing (how oh how did I let THAT happen) but the Ford E150 van I have has SEPARATE fuses for the trailer circuits. Brilliant! That way you don't disable your vehicles turn - and stop - and running - lights if you short your trailer lights. All separated up at the fuse box.
That's not some Ford brilliance, but totally standard and required across the board to have seperate fuses for the trailer circuits.
Been waiting all week for this! Thanks Edd!
me too cant wait to see the fail sheet
Thank You Edd. Rest assured your great work does not go un-absorbed. A Tip: Identify and get a spare one of those Resistors for the Trailer Lights and stash it somewhere clever on the trailer. A wise man taught me the importance of redundancy when possible. Those have a way of expiring at most inopportune of times. As an example - my Race Car. When I was building (Wiring) things, the Electric Fuel Pump and Starter Motor Relays, I mounted 2 side by side each in their perspective locations. Should one decide to fail, I merley unplug the connector and plug it into the spare already mounted.
Yikes Penfold ! That is some clever detective work...da da da da da daaa daaa daaaaaaa. Ever thought of being an auto mechanic Edd ? Your magic blows me away everytime. I'd be happy to sit on a roller stool and watch you work your craft all day long.... yes , obviously cups of tea fresh for you as often as you wish.
While that part was certainly interesting, have you considered that maybe that whole segment wasn't actually a real fault and was just a fabrication to talk through trailer indicator wiring? I can't see how or why someone borrowing the trailer would open that carefully clip closed enclosure, remove a connector and plug it into the wrong place, then put the cover back on without mentioning anything to the trailer's owner. Or maybe Edd really does have some very sketchy and clueless mates that he'd trust an expensive bit of kit like that to??
Edd - I want to see you sorting out an Elderly Rolls Royce.
Car might be cheap but the parts are still expensive
Putting a Tesla drivetrain in a Rolls might be a good idea. Even less noise than before, but leaves any combustion-engine car behind at the red light.
@@Makatea FOr a few hundred miles before the car combustion engine powered continue it's way while the RR is recharging it.
@@tomjoad1363 So what, in a Rolls you're not going to drive for endless hours without ever making a pause. You stop at a supercharger, plug it in. Then you have 15, minutes to pee, drink, eat, whatever before you continue your journey well rested.
@@Makatea First I will not drive a Rolls Royce for such a long trip. A confy Sedan will to the trick. A diesel one so I have a range of 800-900 km before I need to reload some fuel. The faster the charger the shorter the battery lifespan will be. So at the end you'll have to swap your battery pack and pollute the environment more regularly. Now you should now that what happened in Afghanistan will have repercussions ont the "all electric" stupi politics which is being encouraged here. The Talibans does control now one of the biggest Lithium deposit in the world. For environmental reason China dealt an aggrement with Talibans do buy their LIthium so they don't destroy CHina environment. And so did Russia. WHich means from now on, every battery china made will finance islamic terrorism. That should have been thought before going "full electric"...
5:34 No visible number plate showing on the vehicle means it's an instant MOT fail. That's why Jason the tester is shaking his head.
The number plates were probably obscured in the video preparation stage. In the real world they were visible.
@@mbak7801 Whooooosh.
The MOT-guy has far more than the license-plate to shake his head about. Given the state of the Rust-Rover, he might even end up getting a headache from all the head-shaking ;-)
I just like watching engines being completely rebuilt and running again the rest of the car is no good till the heart is beating 👍
Always a good job and told story! 😄
Estoy deseando ver que sale de ese MOT (ITV en España), ha sido un chasco cuando se ha quedado pendiente para "another day"
Patience amigo!
I really don't like hearing "a job for another day". I want to keep watching Edd. Lol
Yeah me too , l hate those last words , it feels like the end........😭 I have told Edd to make them episodes longer , so we can sit down & watch with a cup of Rosy or Coffee 😀
I couldn't help my mind adding Matt Munro's vocal talents oming over the footage of you driving through the mountains!
Absolutely!!! 'On days like these', I love that song and The Italian Jobs.
‘On days like these’ was exactly the track going through my head too. An amazing day’s filming and then we got to join the Lamborghini ‘cruise’ into Bologna (and we snuck into the square for the final display). One of the best ever test drives on Wheeler Dealers!
A proper man cave Ed that so many of us are envious of!! Well done.