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VW Transporter T5 Oil change

Video | 6 months ago

VW Transporter T5 Oil change Changing the oil on my 2005 VW transporter T5 1.9 TDI with help from my son Using almost 6l of 5w30 Link here https://ebay.us/m/Zwz5ER

Built a subwoofer enclosure with my son and trying to fit it today. #diysubwoofer #audioequipment

Short | 1 years ago

Episode 5 – 2006 VW Transporter T5 – Replacing 85mm rear springs with Cobra 55mm

Podcast | 1 years ago

In this episode, I swapped out the 85mm stanced rear springs for Cobra 55mm lowering springs on my 2006 VW Transporter T5. It turned into a bit of a nightmare job – realistically, this is a two-man job or something best left to a pro. But I got there in the...

Episode 4 - 2006 VW Transporter T5 - replacing the rear shocks

Podcast | 1 years ago

Episode 4 – fixing the ride on the T5. I’ve lifted the front by another inch and finally ditched the cheap rear stance shocks that were doing nothing but bottoming out. Swapped in some standard shocks and it’s made a world of difference — no more crashing o...

VW T5 sitting too low… wheel arch liner rubbed, ripped out, and fixed itself on today’s drive.

Short | 1 years ago

Episode 3 – 2006 VW Transporter T5: Wheel Change!

Podcast | 1 years ago

Episode 3 – 2006 VW Transporter T5: Wheel Change! In this episode, I finally ditch the 20" wheels with those ridiculous "elastic band" tires and swap them out for a set of BMW X5 18" wheels wrapped in proper meaty rubber. The result? A much better ride, imp...

2025 Beetle-Juiced Festival at Jimmy's Farm (Sunday)

Video | 1 years ago

Since I recently bought the T5, I wanted to visit a local VW show for inspiration. Although I didn't see a huge amount of inspiration in the Show and Shine, I see plenty walking through the camping area and car park which I didn't feel comfortable recording...

Episode 2 - 2006 VW Transporter T5

Podcast | 1 years ago

Today I have spent hours cleaning a couple of door shuts! (With a couple of small helpers too) I feel that if I look after the van, then the van will look after me. I have so much more cleaning to do before if feel comfortable driving it.

2006 VW Transporter T5 - Episode 1

Podcast | 1 years ago

Welcome to my new series on the restoration and modification of my new to me 2006 VW Transporter T5 1.9 TDI. Today is a light introduction. Advising on the current issues before I start working on it. I'm open to suggestions on what happens with the van. Ho...

Mercury Cougar - Matchbox No. K-21 Restoration [Part 2]

Video | 4 years ago

Here we have Part 2 guys. In todays video, I strip the paint using caustic soda. Then I try to get a mirror finish ready for paint! US Shop - https://www.amazon.com/shop/matchboxgarage UK Shop - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/matchboxgarage http://www.patreo...

Mercury Cougar - Matchbox No. K-21Restoration [Part 1]

Video | 4 years ago

Hi guys, I am running this casting a little different and showing the full extent of what goes into a restoration. It will be over several videos and I hope you enjoy! US Shop - https://www.amazon.com/shop/matchboxgarage UK Shop - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s...

Matchbox Custom of my own Vauxhall Cavalier

Video | 5 years ago

Today we work on a car I owned in real life 19 years ago and how I wish I made it look! Have you owned a Cavalier / Vectra? US Shop - https://www.amazon.com/shop/matchboxgarage UK Shop - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/matchboxgarage http://www.patreon.com/ma...