Mat Watson Cars

I Tried To Sell Richard Hammond an 'Illegal' Car

Suzuki refuses to sell the 5-Door Jimny in the UK/EU due to emissions regulations. So naturally, I imported a fleet of them myself - and tried to sell one to Richard Hammond. I’ve gambled over £100,000 to bring a fleet to the UK! Was it a bad idea. Nine months ago, my Jimny business was stalling. Most people would have quit, but I decided to double down. I’ve imported a fleet of the brand-new, 5-door Suzuki Jimny "Nomads" from Japan—the car Suzuki says we can't have! From "missing" export certificates and DHL nightmares to a £100,000 bank transfer panic at the docks, this has been total chaos. I even took one to Richard Hammond to see if he’d add a "Long Boy" Jimny to his collection. His verdict? "It’s a groovy little thing!" But with government red tape, 24-month waiting lists, and buyers changing their minds at the last second, is this a brilliant business move or a beginner's mistake? The Mat Watson Verdict: Buy it! (The 5-door is the practical icon we’ve been waiting for—if you can handle the stress of getting one here!) Get 25% off car parts at GSF Car Parts! Use code: MW25 at checkout or click here: https://www.gsfcarparts.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=mw25 Visit my car dealership Japanese Dream Machines here: https://www.japanesedreammachines.co.uk/ Chapters: 0:00 "37 Grand?!" - The Hammond Hook 0:13 My £100,000 Double Down Gamble 0:45 The "Box on Wheels" Mistake 1:53 The 24-Month Waiting List 3:14 "We Got Them!" - Winning the Auction 3:33 The 5-Door Jimny Arrives 5:34 RICHARD HAMMOND Reviews the "Long Boy" 8:14 Double or Nothing: Ordering More! 9:15 The Fog Light & IVA Technicals 10:54 TOTAL DISASTER: Missing Certificates 14:05 Southampton Docks: Finding the Fleet 15:58 The "Ivory" Beast Unboxed 17:15 The Floor Mat Problem 18:42 The "Missing Money" Panic 20:38 Selling the First Cars? 22:29 The Ultimate Sales Test: Meeting Inga & Simon 25:05 Off-Roading the 5-Door 26:34 "Matt, I changed my mind..." 27:07 What am I buying next? Get 25% off car parts at GSF Car Parts! Use code: MW25 at checkout or click here: [Link]