My mechanic who is a certified Ferrari specialist told me a few years back that unless I had money to literally set on fire and watch burn up, to stay away from these types of vehicles because they will bleed you dry......hard pass.
@@LordCommandor it's all about where you get it and what you plan on doing with it. Buying a $12,000 Bentley from Craigslist or a "buy here pay here" to use as a daily driver is a bad idea. Buying a new Bentley or even a used one from a dealer for the occasional weekend trip to the Hamptons is a different story. Then again if you can afford to buy a Bentley from the dealership you probably aren't worried about service costs
@@juanesteban8827Agreed. But for me it would still be a hard pass. I'm a Volvo fanatic so my upgrade once my 05 XC70 stops running is gonna be a V90. She's at 236k and climbing, running fantastic. Just because you can, doesn't mean you have to.
Dude I absolutely can't believe you put a self tapping screw into a Bentley and drilled through the leather. I would be so pissed if I bought this and didn't notice that before purchase.
He's a great dude, but holy shit I physically recoiled and had to pause the video when he did that. Also the prying the brake light up with a metal screwdriver right against the paint was also a cringe moment.
@@alexflosho replacing the broken plastic that it mounts under the dash and fitting it properly would be better in my opinion. I would rather lose $1,000 of profit than put my name on a bad repair. This is why used car dealers get a bad wrap even though I really like this guy.
Love how he didn't using masking tape to protect the pin striping from the eraser wheel when removing the initials. Amazing how forgetting to do something so simple and easy causes a huge problem. That uneven pin strip is what everyone will see every time they look at the car.
Do another video with German. I liked it when you both went to the auction and found cars and tried to make the most on. This time each of you go with $10,000 and buy as many or as few cars as you can get with it. The goal would be to see who could double or even triple it. You have to get your cars ready for sale and German would have to do his. I know you have done this before but it was fun watching.
The squeegee on the paint was absolutely killing me. Unless you already fully washed the vehicle and removed all dirt from the surface of the paint you are pushing dirt particles deeper into the paint.
17:42 The "jet engine" sound you're referring to is your secondary air injection pump that is about to go out, that's exactly what they sound like as the bearings in the pump go bad.
@@FlyingWheels it should be pretty easy to put power to it at the connector, to verify that’s your sound. I had a similar issue a few years back on a C-Class, only sounded like that on a cold startup. It’ll probably run like that for years and never get any worse, but it’s pretty annoying 😂
@@FlyingWheels if it’s the same secondary injection pump as other VW/Audi group cars, it’s usually the rivets that hold the pump together that fail. Can be drilled out and replaced with machined screws. Could save you a ton of money lol
Your videos are always getting better. I’ve been following you since the very beginning of Ferrari flip 👍I’ve worked up to a Scion FR-S as my daily by flipping cars. Thanks for all the help.
Seriously the whole Ferrari series is getting old( One year has turned into...). I like seeing the quick flips but I get the whole Bentley thing. We have similar car addictions. I probably would have bought it too and fallen in love with it. Props on getting it sold but that whole screw driver prying on the paint thing...WTF were you thinking?. You got it sold though I just hope they knew about the screw you put in that panel. You had the whole winter to address. I could never do that especially to a Bentley.
Yea no true but he was sayin that cause its a old Bentley. Bentleys have a reputation of breaking down very soon. Not only that, it has 118k miles. Thats a lot of miles. Yea sure most cars would be chill at 118k but its a 2005 Bentley Continental GT and its almost 17 years old.
@jefflee1189this is just false, a bentley if maintained properly is just as reliable as a mustang. It could also be more reliable, the issue is that you would need alot of money to maintain and service a bentley properly which alot of people tend to overlook.
@jefflee1189 the older continental gt shares the same engine as a volkswagen phaeton and v12 toureg. And newer continental gt’s share parts and drivelines with other Audi’s and Volkswagens. All of those cars are known to push 200k miles easily but they are just expensive to maintain. Bentleys arent driven as much because operating costs are extremely expensive. A simple oil change on a bentley probably costs more than what your mustang is worth. Also another reason why nobody is driving these around all the time is cause if you have bentley money you probably also have money for other nicer cars or your always on vacation/travel in another part of the world.
@jefflee1189 Lmfaoo every car that has an engine needs an oil change, doesnt mean its broken. But hey if you’d rather drive a beat up 200k mile mustang than a bentley then more power to you. Me personally, I’d rather be seen in a bentley🤷♂️
Armour shield- love the content Craig! I’ve flipped cars myself on and off over the years, it’s been great picking up some of your tips and tricks from your videos. Keep up the good work
Armor shield. Love your videos! I started flipping a paperclip a year ago and that’s when I found your video. I am currently at $1,200 plus a $600 treadmill, some baby gates, some tables, projector screen, 1979 Honda Express 2, and a 70s Honda trail 90.
I had the same problem finding the right buyer for a 1983 Jaguar XJ6 VDP. Buyers would ask is their anything wrong with it ?? Huh... Its a 40 year Jag... It runs and drives and I am selling it for $2000 what do you think! High school kid ended up buying it. Called me two weeks later and I felt bad so I should him how to start it. Fired right up(stickey Air Flow Meter). Few months passed by and I got a $600 fine from the state for abandoned vehicle... Thankfully I reported sold and had proof!! Till this day I wish I would've just took it to the demolition derby and avoided the whole mess.
The water blade, while convenient, has the potential to drag something on your car that could scratch it. Paint correction - buffing to remove swirls and scratches - should be done before ceramic coating.
@@kelbale at any other time I would definitely agree with you but with certain cars in this weird market we're in its cheaper to buy new. That's if tge dealership is selling the new one at msrp. I've seen plenty of used trucks selling for more than a brand new one in the past year and a half.
i buy new but "old" just bought a 2017 mercedes c300 Amg pack w new turbo it looks brand new after i detailed it got it for 14k, it was a 60k car less than 5 years ago. got to love depreaction...
I believe some car alarms have their own backup battery so it can still alarm if someone disconnects the car battery. That is probably the reason why it is sounding even though you had both of the car batteries. The alarms back up battery is triggered when the car battery is disconnected. Once that happens the alarm is triggered.
Who on earth buys a used Bently-a single repair could cost more than the car is worth. This is why you see expensive cars in junkyards..with minor damage.
I think you got lucky with the Bentley in this market (good for you though), if the car chip shortage wasn't a thing I don't think the market would be driving all cars up the way they are. Enjoy it as long as you can, we are in for a few rough years in my opinion.
Really love the channel I’ve been watching for a while, thanks to my in laws we started our dealership a year ago and it has been an incredible experience. But thank you for all the content it really is great and awesome to learn from you
ARMOR SHIELD! Craig, I really enjoy watching the techniques you’ve developed to clean and prep the cars for retail sale. The outcomes are light years ahead of what we were doing in the business 35 years ago and in half the time. I did very well buying cars from a wholesaler (or on the street), cleaning and prepping them then retailing them. It paid for college and grad school and a great life style. I took a huge cut in my net income when I started my way up the corporate ladder. It took several years with a BS and MBA to net what I was making as a high school drop-out college student buying and selling cars in my driveway. Craig’s not exaggerating what you can do in the business even on a small scale. I was very lucky to have a mentor in the business. It’s a very difficult business to learn on your own and it’s very hard to find someone to mentor you. Graig’s two online courses are worth their weight in gold! Avoiding one mistake could pay for the course and you couldn’t find a better mentor. Look at the joy and excitement he gets from buying and selling cars (or boats and maybe houses?). He loves to go to work everyday and I can tell you from experience that there’s nothing more miserable and depressing then going to work each day at a job you hate. It ages you quickly. Craig will be 39 forever doing what he’s doing and I think he developed the courses out of a love of the business just as much as to make money. These days we’re all on our own. There’s no more gold watches at the end of a long career in corporate America. To survive and have a decent quality of life one has to be an entrepreneur and work for themselves. Peace, Rick
You should buy a car for 5K, 10K, 15k, and 20k. You could then show the difference in quality and repairs needed for cars at different price ranges all at the same time. I know you've basically done that through the series, but I think having them all at the same time, where you can create a concurrent comparison would be a good mini-series that would probably get some decent views!
Prying on the 3rd brake light with a metal screwdriver, claybaring the vehicle and not polishing before ceramic coating?, Tire shineing the engine bay, and self taping screw in the dash? Definitely have a lot to learn smh
Link mentioned at the 3:49 point is there for the Amazon site for FlyingWheels but there is no link for the cool compressed air nozzle/gun you used to detail interior....
If I just hose it down there still dirt on my car I use car soap and wipe it down and every few weeks I use some Meguiars Quik detailer it definitely held up better than a regular wax I'm sure there's a lot better products out there but for the price you can't beat it it's very easy to use
ARMOR SHIELD - Love the content Craig! I’ve flipped cars myself on and off over the years, it’s been great picking up some of your tips and tricks from your videos. Keep up the good work
I used to know a Man that sold used cars named Craig, he didn't have a flying Wheels TH-cam channel but Wheels flew off of his cars while driving down the road.... Lmao 😂 that man sold some pure lemons quite a few people on this town have wished the death on that man anytime his name comes up in a conversation I show people this TH-cam channel called flying Wheels with a car salesman named Craig and they break out laughing hysterically it was in our local newspaper about how a single mother of four had spent all of her savings on a GMC envoy and one of the wheels flew off the car while driving down the road because it was such a rust bucket the lug nut studs were so rusted they just sheared off completely while going 40 miles an hour after that story broke people started coming forward about how he screwed them they practically could have hung that man in the middle of the town and people would have cheered, nice to finally see a car salesman named Craig that's a stand-up guy
Armor shield. Loved the video. I've been playing with junk boxes my whole life. My first car was a 1968 Mercedes Benz 190D I bought for 200.00 bucks back in 1977.. it was out in a field behind a barn. This past fall I bought a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider rot box. I replaced every rotted panel and inner and outer rockers on both sides. I lost the space I had to work on it and stored it outside up here in northern New Hampshire and over the winter it some how broke lose from the chocks and rolled down my hill and rear ended a tree. UGGH!! Im not even sure if it can be fixed but it runs so good and the tranny shifts great I can't get myself to get rid of it.. my wife thinks I'm crazy but I'm going to try again on another Alfa Spider, but I just love the old Italian cars.
That’s horrible, ALWAYS use wheel chocks I’m in the heavy duty towing industry and I’ve seen more things roll away than I’d like to remember… good news is it should never happen again to you
I can definitely vouch for the Avalon King ceramic coating. Been using it on all 3 of my vehicles for about 2 years now, the coating has been holding up well but my daily is starting to lose it's shine a bit. For best results do it in a garage that won't have any dust blown into it and keep it garaged for about a day or two for it to fully cure.
Battery needs coding to car via scantool,as battery gets old n loses capacity alternator charges more for electrical system, if you just change batteries with no coding car will overcharge and kill new battery/batteries, hope that helps before car gets sick on you
My thoughts for the flip series, let’s see two months of just nothing but flips to see if you can make a push to reaching 100k in profits. I feel like all the liquid going to multiple solid cars now instead of the Bentley toy style car is possible. Also, Avalon King
More cool car channels here in NH than I thought! Also, around 1:40 you said nobody drives a Bently in NH, but I saw one at a McDonalds in Tilton once.
@@alexflosho ya I know right the fx50s are very rare I've had alot of people try to buy it off me but I love it so much I'd probably never get rid of it. Has 130k miles and haven't had a issue other than the starter going out
@@alexflosho replace your blower motor resistor that is what is causing it to shut off when turned to high. Had to replace a buddies it's super easy it's directly behind the glove box
Dude has mentioned this Bentley on every video he has done since the day he bought it… He sure is proud of a car that it’s motor is synonymous for grenading itself at 50k miles lol 😂
Yet another enjoyable video--I want a "German" tee 😁. Thank you for rebuilding our confidence in (some) used car dealerships. Keep us tuned in!! Oh yea, "Armor Shield"
Armor Shield 🛡 I love the content buddy from one fellow car dealer to another keep up the good work I am nowhere near on the level you are but honestly I have learned a lot from you and I thank you for it as it helps me to better understand and grow my small business! - Daniel
after watching so many TH-cam tutorial videos about trading I was still making losses until Mr Richmond William started managing my investments now I make $60,567 weekly. God bless Mr Richmond William his been a blessing to my family.
I been having my new cars graphene nano ceramic coated for several years now. There’s a lot less prep work needed on a brand new car, that has a perfect (or near perfect) finish already on it. I LOVE a ceramic coated car, because it’s much, much, much easier to keep clean and it will protect the clear coat for years to come (so long as it is properly maintained and renewed every 1-2 years. Ceramic coating is DEFINITELY WORTH IT, --IF-- it is applied correctly by a PROFESSIONAL who knows the proper procedures for preparing a car to be ceramic coated. On an older car, it’s imperative that the car be properly prepped, which can take some time. For our pre-owned vehicles, we prep the car, including clay barring it, then do any necessary paint corrections or touchups needed, and re-prep it again, and then apply the graphene nano ceramic coating and let it flash, hand buff it out, put it under UV lights (to speed up the curing time) and when it’s done, it’ll look SUPER GLOSSY and super slick and as smooth as a baby’s butt! Going forward, I will NEVER have another vehicle ever again, that doesn’t have a ceramic coating on it.
I am not going to say you don't know what you're doing because you know enough to run a business. But watching you use a screwdriver to remove that trim had me on tilt. FFS buy a nylon trim tool set for $8. It's not worth the potential risk using the wrong tools.
Armor Shield is incredible! Best $70 you will ever spend on your car. I used to wax my daily driver every 2-3 months but I put on Armor Shield 18 months ago and no matter how dirty it is a 5 minute wash and dry with a garden hose and a microfiber towel has it looking like new. However, you're not doing it in an hour. With prep you're looking at 3-5 hours but anyone can do it.
Armor Shield ! Been wanting to try this product! Thanks Craig for all this content! I found your channel right about when you started the $400 into a Ferrari and have been watching since
Armor shield!!! I absolutely love your videos, looking forward to taking your flipping cars course, I've been wanting to do this for a long time now and I think with the help of your course this year is the year!!!
I do the same thing when I detail my vehicles. Tried Different tire shine, black magic I perfer. Never used this product, to protect my finish I give it a wax in three stages. A light, a medium, a heavy. A gloss wax is last, and I've finished with some rain-x. If you use rain-x for a month after every wash, depending on where you live. I'm from the dirty south so it's like two to three times a week. It can last three weeks to six weeks. It's a cheap way to protect your finish.
Avalon King has really become the favorite on TH-cam for ceramic coats. Once I get my CTS VSport repaired (people keep hitting my car even when parked :(), I am throwing on some of their product. With my Kettle Me Black finish it should pop amazing.
Armor Shield. Watch every one of your videos and enjoy every one of them. Keep ‘‘em coming with all the great content have learned a lot watching your auction action.
I had same DUAL BATTERY issues - Nightmare - It was the double battery controller in the end - plus the car needed to be put on charge weekly to maintain the voltage to keep the computers working.
What I really like about you is you get your hands dirty and do the work yourself, so many of these channels about cars people outsource the work, just tells me they are not really car people.
Where you did the self tapping screw, instead, get a snap where you can snap a leather covered button there. The metal snap piece gets screwed in just like you did but then a leather snap goes over it. Think leather covered buttons on furniture. Then the next owner unsnaps the button and then unscrews. This would look much better.
I had a problem with the windows not closing properly and you can reprogram the switches by holding up and down for 3 seconds etc. A Bentley mechanic helped me on the phone. The most important thing is keeping the batteries fully charged.
That's why the window is down also. There are other makes that when a battery is low, a window will lower. Some Lexus, the rear passenger window goes down if battery is defective.
30:18 you can tell Craig is a smart businessman because he understands returns from various asset classes can’t be compared apples to apples. As he said, in the stock market where you typically invest passively, a 12% annual return is great. However in other investments that require your time and active attention, 12% is low. Cool stuff!
Loving this Craig. Don’t spend it all but show us some cool toys. Been watching from the UK for a long time. Makes me happy when your new vids come out.
The alarm has its own built in Ni-cam battery that is also connected to the power system to keep the internal battery but when the vehicles backup battery is disconnected it triggers the alarm it's part of it's own alarm system.
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My mechanic who is a certified Ferrari specialist told me a few years back that unless I had money to literally set on fire and watch burn up, to stay away from these types of vehicles because they will bleed you dry......hard pass.
@@LordCommandor it's all about where you get it and what you plan on doing with it. Buying a $12,000 Bentley from Craigslist or a "buy here pay here" to use as a daily driver is a bad idea. Buying a new Bentley or even a used one from a dealer for the occasional weekend trip to the Hamptons is a different story.
Then again if you can afford to buy a Bentley from the dealership you probably aren't worried about service costs
@Jim jibroni ahh... makes sense
@@juanesteban8827Agreed. But for me it would still be a hard pass. I'm a Volvo fanatic so my upgrade once my 05 XC70 stops running is gonna be a V90. She's at 236k and climbing, running fantastic. Just because you can, doesn't mean you have to.
I would love to try it out!
Dude I absolutely can't believe you put a self tapping screw into a Bentley and drilled through the leather. I would be so pissed if I bought this and didn't notice that before purchase.
Better than that gap imo
He's a great dude, but holy shit I physically recoiled and had to pause the video when he did that. Also the prying the brake light up with a metal screwdriver right against the paint was also a cringe moment.
Probably good to note when using online auctions.
This! Was there no way some rlly strong double sided adhesive would’ve fixed the gap? Made it look like a jeep
@@alexflosho replacing the broken plastic that it mounts under the dash and fitting it properly would be better in my opinion. I would rather lose $1,000 of profit than put my name on a bad repair. This is why used car dealers get a bad wrap even though I really like this guy.
Love how he didn't using masking tape to protect the pin striping from the eraser wheel when removing the initials. Amazing how forgetting to do something so simple and easy causes a huge problem. That uneven pin strip is what everyone will see every time they look at the car.
Do another video with German. I liked it when you both went to the auction and found cars and tried to make the most on. This time each of you go with $10,000 and buy as many or as few cars as you can get with it. The goal would be to see who could double or even triple it. You have to get your cars ready for sale and German would have to do his. I know you have done this before but it was fun watching.
I agree! Loved that video! German is a cool dude, love seeing him on the channel!
Roman is the goat! Really adds value to these videos with his knowledge of the detailing business and he’s a great worker.
@@ryanmacneille7429 100% agree!
ya, this!
We miss German! Love that guy! Craig's 👌
The squeegee on the paint was absolutely killing me. Unless you already fully washed the vehicle and removed all dirt from the surface of the paint you are pushing dirt particles deeper into the paint.
Good.
23:18 and this is why people HATE used car salesmen. Fix it right or don't "fix" it at all.
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17:42 The "jet engine" sound you're referring to is your secondary air injection pump that is about to go out, that's exactly what they sound like as the bearings in the pump go bad.
Wow. Amazing! Appreciate it
That’s… probably not good lol
That's a big ouff hope he sells it before he has to fix it
@@FlyingWheels it should be pretty easy to put power to it at the connector, to verify that’s your sound. I had a similar issue a few years back on a C-Class, only sounded like that on a cold startup. It’ll probably run like that for years and never get any worse, but it’s pretty annoying 😂
@@FlyingWheels if it’s the same secondary injection pump as other VW/Audi group cars, it’s usually the rivets that hold the pump together that fail. Can be drilled out and replaced with machined screws. Could save you a ton of money lol
Your videos are always getting better. I’ve been following you since the very beginning of Ferrari flip 👍I’ve worked up to a Scion FR-S as my daily by flipping cars. Thanks for all the help.
Seriously the whole Ferrari series is getting old( One year has turned into...). I like seeing the quick flips but I get the whole Bentley thing. We have similar car addictions. I probably would have bought it too and fallen in love with it. Props on getting it sold but that whole screw driver prying on the paint thing...WTF were you thinking?. You got it sold though I just hope they knew about the screw you put in that panel. You had the whole winter to address. I could never do that especially to a Bentley.
Glad he got out of those cars with a whole skin. Now back to Ferrari quest.
sht up
Dude here talking like the video was made just for him and that anyone gives a shit about his opinion 😂😂😂
You right. I wonder why he didn’t respond
@@frankz5864 wow calm down
That dash panel repair would piss me off. I sure hope you specifically detailed all of what you did to the buyer.
Wow, it starts EVERY time?
Incredible... It's like a real, normal car!
Yea no true but he was sayin that cause its a old Bentley. Bentleys have a reputation of breaking down very soon. Not only that, it has 118k miles. Thats a lot of miles. Yea sure most cars would be chill at 118k but its a 2005 Bentley Continental GT and its almost 17 years old.
@Jeff Lee did you just compare your mustang convertible to a bentley? lmfao
@jefflee1189this is just false, a bentley if maintained properly is just as reliable as a mustang. It could also be more reliable, the issue is that you would need alot of money to maintain and service a bentley properly which alot of people tend to overlook.
@jefflee1189 the older continental gt shares the same engine as a volkswagen phaeton and v12 toureg. And newer continental gt’s share parts and drivelines with other Audi’s and Volkswagens. All of those cars are known to push 200k miles easily but they are just expensive to maintain.
Bentleys arent driven as much because operating costs are extremely expensive. A simple oil change on a bentley probably costs more than what your mustang is worth. Also another reason why nobody is driving these around all the time is cause if you have bentley money you probably also have money for other nicer cars or your always on vacation/travel in another part of the world.
@jefflee1189 Lmfaoo every car that has an engine needs an oil change, doesnt mean its broken. But hey if you’d rather drive a beat up 200k mile mustang than a bentley then more power to you. Me personally, I’d rather be seen in a bentley🤷♂️
Armour shield- love the content Craig! I’ve flipped cars myself on and off over the years, it’s been great picking up some of your tips and tricks from your videos. Keep up the good work
Armor shield. Love your videos! I started flipping a paperclip a year ago and that’s when I found your video. I am currently at $1,200 plus a $600 treadmill, some baby gates, some tables, projector screen, 1979 Honda Express 2, and a 70s Honda trail 90.
Why is the title „$400 Bentley“ when it cost you $29‘000? Pure clickbait.
I had the same problem finding the right buyer for a 1983 Jaguar XJ6 VDP. Buyers would ask is their anything wrong with it ?? Huh... Its a 40 year Jag... It runs and drives and I am selling it for $2000 what do you think! High school kid ended up buying it. Called me two weeks later and I felt bad so I should him how to start it. Fired right up(stickey Air Flow Meter). Few months passed by and I got a $600 fine from the state for abandoned vehicle... Thankfully I reported sold and had proof!! Till this day I wish I would've just took it to the demolition derby and avoided the whole mess.
The water blade, while convenient, has the potential to drag something on your car that could scratch it. Paint correction - buffing to remove swirls and scratches - should be done before ceramic coating.
I have and use the blade but only on my older cars that I don’t care so much about. I do not use it on my new baby Mustang.
As much as I like this channel, it really is a constant reminders as to why I buy new vehicles.
Old cars are simply a labor of love. Gotta put a shit ton of elbow grease into em but the car comes to life when you do
Thanks for taking the lot hits (10-30% depending on actual sale price) for us!
I love people like you taking the depreciation hit to make great cars cheaper...not talking shit btw I just don't see the point of buying new
@@kelbale at any other time I would definitely agree with you but with certain cars in this weird market we're in its cheaper to buy new. That's if tge dealership is selling the new one at msrp. I've seen plenty of used trucks selling for more than a brand new one in the past year and a half.
i buy new but "old" just bought a 2017 mercedes c300 Amg pack w new turbo it looks brand new after i detailed it got it for 14k, it was a 60k car less than 5 years ago. got to love depreaction...
I believe some car alarms have their own backup battery so it can still alarm if someone disconnects the car battery. That is probably the reason why it is sounding even though you had both of the car batteries. The alarms back up battery is triggered when the car battery is disconnected. Once that happens the alarm is triggered.
Great show really enjoy how you put a show together. It’s easy to follow through and you learn quite a bit. Thank you.
Who on earth buys a used Bently-a single repair could cost more than the car is worth. This is why you see expensive cars in junkyards..with minor damage.
I think you got lucky with the Bentley in this market (good for you though), if the car chip shortage wasn't a thing I don't think the market would be driving all cars up the way they are. Enjoy it as long as you can, we are in for a few rough years in my opinion.
Really love the channel I’ve been watching for a while, thanks to my in laws we started our dealership a year ago and it has been an incredible experience. But thank you for all the content it really is great and awesome to learn from you
ARMOR SHIELD! Craig, I really enjoy watching the techniques you’ve developed to clean and prep the cars for retail sale. The outcomes are light years ahead of what we were doing in the business 35 years ago and in half the time. I did very well buying cars from a wholesaler (or on the street), cleaning and prepping them then retailing them. It paid for college and grad school and a great life style. I took a huge cut in my net income when I started my way up the corporate ladder. It took several years with a BS and MBA to net what I was making as a high school drop-out college student buying and selling cars in my driveway. Craig’s not exaggerating what you can do in the business even on a small scale. I was very lucky to have a mentor in the business. It’s a very difficult business to learn on your own and it’s very hard to find someone to mentor you. Graig’s two online courses are worth their weight in gold! Avoiding one mistake could pay for the course and you couldn’t find a better mentor. Look at the joy and excitement he gets from buying and selling cars (or boats and maybe houses?). He loves to go to work everyday and I can tell you from experience that there’s nothing more miserable and depressing then going to work each day at a job you hate. It ages you quickly. Craig will be 39 forever doing what he’s doing and I think he developed the courses out of a love of the business just as much as to make money. These days we’re all on our own. There’s no more gold watches at the end of a long career in corporate America. To survive and have a decent quality of life one has to be an entrepreneur and work for themselves.
Peace, Rick
You should buy a car for 5K, 10K, 15k, and 20k. You could then show the difference in quality and repairs needed for cars at different price ranges all at the same time. I know you've basically done that through the series, but I think having them all at the same time, where you can create a concurrent comparison would be a good mini-series that would probably get some decent views!
Prying on the 3rd brake light with a metal screwdriver, claybaring the vehicle and not polishing before ceramic coating?, Tire shineing the engine bay, and self taping screw in the dash? Definitely have a lot to learn smh
Link mentioned at the 3:49 point is there for the Amazon site for FlyingWheels but there is no link for the cool compressed air nozzle/gun you used to detail interior....
Armor Shield I have tried this product easy to use I gave my Mustang a pretty good shine it's been about six months still looking good
Then with Just a simple rinse and will it look like it’s been washed and waxed all over again???
Just curiously
If I just hose it down there still dirt on my car I use car soap and wipe it down and every few weeks I use some Meguiars Quik detailer it definitely held up better than a regular wax I'm sure there's a lot better products out there but for the price you can't beat it it's very easy to use
ARMOR SHIELD - Love the content Craig! I’ve flipped cars myself on and off over the years, it’s been great picking up some of your tips and tricks from your videos. Keep up the good work
I used to know a Man that sold used cars named Craig, he didn't have a flying Wheels TH-cam channel but Wheels flew off of his cars while driving down the road.... Lmao 😂 that man sold some pure lemons quite a few people on this town have wished the death on that man anytime his name comes up in a conversation I show people this TH-cam channel called flying Wheels with a car salesman named Craig and they break out laughing hysterically it was in our local newspaper about how a single mother of four had spent all of her savings on a GMC envoy and one of the wheels flew off the car while driving down the road because it was such a rust bucket the lug nut studs were so rusted they just sheared off completely while going 40 miles an hour after that story broke people started coming forward about how he screwed them they practically could have hung that man in the middle of the town and people would have cheered, nice to finally see a car salesman named Craig that's a stand-up guy
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Armor shield. Loved the video. I've been playing with junk boxes my whole life. My first car was a 1968 Mercedes Benz 190D I bought for 200.00 bucks back in 1977.. it was out in a field behind a barn.
This past fall I bought a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider rot box. I replaced every rotted panel and inner and outer rockers on both sides.
I lost the space I had to work on it and stored it outside up here in northern New Hampshire and over the winter it some how broke lose from the chocks and rolled down my hill and rear ended a tree. UGGH!! Im not even sure if it can be fixed but it runs so good and the tranny shifts great I can't get myself to get rid of it.. my wife thinks I'm crazy but I'm going to try again on another Alfa Spider, but I just love the old Italian cars.
That’s horrible, ALWAYS use wheel chocks I’m in the heavy duty towing industry and I’ve seen more things roll away than I’d like to remember… good news is it should never happen again to you
I can definitely vouch for the Avalon King ceramic coating. Been using it on all 3 of my vehicles for about 2 years now, the coating has been holding up well but my daily is starting to lose it's shine a bit. For best results do it in a garage that won't have any dust blown into it and keep it garaged for about a day or two for it to fully cure.
Keep the videos coming Craig. Great work and we all can't wait to see what the next car is.
Armorial Shield - hopefully you post to Australia!
tried armour sheild it sucks 303 graphene spray is MUCH better ! $17 @ wall mart or else where !
I enjoy all your content and thanks for so many great tips for polishing and making things look so much newer!! Great info keep up the amazing work :)
Battery needs coding to car via scantool,as battery gets old n loses capacity alternator charges more for electrical system, if you just change batteries with no coding car will overcharge and kill new battery/batteries, hope that helps before car gets sick on you
Love this series!! Can’t wait until you make it to the finish line , and have the Ferrari.
I have been binge watching your channel this holiday season. Thanks for the content. Happy holidays!
keep letting it flip Graig don't stop the series I enjoyed this video. Shout out to avalonking
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Love this series, been watching since the very first episode and its insane with how far you've came
My thoughts for the flip series, let’s see two months of just nothing but flips to see if you can make a push to reaching 100k in profits. I feel like all the liquid going to multiple solid cars now instead of the Bentley toy style car is possible. Also, Avalon King
I dont have the time. 3 other ventures are extremely time consuiming
Great video/ episode! Thank you for making them! Much appreciated and very entertaining
More cool car channels here in NH than I thought! Also, around 1:40 you said nobody drives a Bently in NH, but I saw one at a McDonalds in Tilton once.
Armor shield. Great video, would love to see more but why’d you paint the mats blue?
That's the carpet color so the mats to match
It matches with the Screw.
I vote you let German use the money in it's entirety to finish out the series, and also let him take home the profit once the Ferrari is sold.
Armor shield would sure make my Infiniti fx50 look really good!
@@alexflosho ya I know right the fx50s are very rare I've had alot of people try to buy it off me but I love it so much I'd probably never get rid of it. Has 130k miles and haven't had a issue other than the starter going out
@@alexflosho replace your blower motor resistor that is what is causing it to shut off when turned to high. Had to replace a buddies it's super easy it's directly behind the glove box
@@alexflosho no problem man definitely try to help out the car community when I can
Armor Shield-Craig, your channel is great! Thanks for all the information you've shared.
Armor Shield: Looks really easy to use. As always great content. Keep up the $400 flip series.
Dude has mentioned this Bentley on every video he has done since the day he bought it… He sure is proud of a car that it’s motor is synonymous for grenading itself at 50k miles lol 😂
Yet another enjoyable video--I want a "German" tee 😁. Thank you for rebuilding our confidence in (some) used car dealerships. Keep us tuned in!!
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tried armour sheild it sucks 303 graphene spray is MUCH better ! $17 @ wall mart or else where !
ouch, that screw!!!! killed me
19:52 Your son is definitely a legit car guy. He knew what a Bentley was as a kid at his age. 😁
Armor Shield 🛡 I love the content buddy from one fellow car dealer to another keep up the good work I am nowhere near on the level you are but honestly I have learned a lot from you and I thank you for it as it helps me to better understand and grow my small business! - Daniel
yo what the hell, that shit has a million fuses lol
Your obsession with a clean car is unsurpassed. I would never worry about getting a clean car when buying a car from you.
Dude! So happy that the Bentley finally sold. I remember the video you bought this like 8 months ago
So many cheesy shortcuts,
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Armor Shield! Hey Craig, been following you for awhile. I love your vids, super entertaining. Keep up that positive vibe.
Armor shield. Always enjoy the content put out because it's not just about cars. It's a wide variety. Always enjoy watching
I been having my new cars graphene nano ceramic coated for several years now. There’s a lot less prep work needed on a brand new car, that has a perfect (or near perfect) finish already on it. I LOVE a ceramic coated car, because it’s much, much, much easier to keep clean and it will protect the clear coat for years to come (so long as it is properly maintained and renewed every 1-2 years. Ceramic coating is DEFINITELY WORTH IT, --IF-- it is applied correctly by a PROFESSIONAL who knows the proper procedures for preparing a car to be ceramic coated. On an older car, it’s imperative that the car be properly prepped, which can take some time. For our pre-owned vehicles, we prep the car, including clay barring it, then do any necessary paint corrections or touchups needed, and re-prep it again, and then apply the graphene nano ceramic coating and let it flash, hand buff it out, put it under UV lights (to speed up the curing time) and when it’s done, it’ll look SUPER GLOSSY and super slick and as smooth as a baby’s butt! Going forward, I will NEVER have another vehicle ever again, that doesn’t have a ceramic coating on it.
I am not going to say you don't know what you're doing because you know enough to run a business. But watching you use a screwdriver to remove that trim had me on tilt. FFS buy a nylon trim tool set for $8. It's not worth the potential risk using the wrong tools.
ARMOR SHIELD Nice video Craig. I look forward to checking out the “Ferrari series” as this was my first time seeing any of your videos.
Seeing your sons reaction to the Bentley at his school was priceless.
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Awesome video the Bentley looks great, that ceramic coating really brings out the gloss in the paint!
Armor Shield is incredible! Best $70 you will ever spend on your car. I used to wax my daily driver every 2-3 months but I put on Armor Shield 18 months ago and no matter how dirty it is a 5 minute wash and dry with a garden hose and a microfiber towel has it looking like new.
However, you're not doing it in an hour. With prep you're looking at 3-5 hours but anyone can do it.
Armor Shield ! Been wanting to try this product! Thanks Craig for all this content! I found your channel right about when you started the $400 into a Ferrari and have been watching since
Armor shield- love your videos I've been following your flip series closely and has inspired me! Thanks man
Armor shield!!! I absolutely love your videos, looking forward to taking your flipping cars course, I've been wanting to do this for a long time now and I think with the help of your course this year is the year!!!
The tires are $1000-1200/each for that car.
Dude, screwdriver to pry out the 3rd brake light? I cringed when I saw it. Plastic bone tool or any plastic trim tool will do the job.
Been wanting to try Avalon King. Heard good things about it. Love the channel looking into starting to flip cars when market comes down a bit.
Armour Shield - loving your content all the way from Zimbabwe!
So very grateful to find your channel!!!
I do the same thing when I detail my vehicles. Tried Different tire shine, black magic I perfer. Never used this product, to protect my finish I give it a wax in three stages. A light, a medium, a heavy. A gloss wax is last, and I've finished with some rain-x. If you use rain-x for a month after every wash, depending on where you live. I'm from the dirty south so it's like two to three times a week. It can last three weeks to six weeks. It's a cheap way to protect your finish.
Armour shield 400$ flip series is awesome one of my favourite series on youtube
Avalon King has really become the favorite on TH-cam for ceramic coats. Once I get my CTS VSport repaired (people keep hitting my car even when parked :(), I am throwing on some of their product. With my Kettle Me Black finish it should pop amazing.
Armor Shield. Watch every one of your videos and enjoy every one of them. Keep ‘‘em coming with all the great content have learned a lot watching your auction action.
I had same DUAL BATTERY issues - Nightmare - It was the double battery controller in the end - plus the car needed to be put on charge weekly to maintain the voltage to keep the computers working.
Was that on a VW/ similar make or was it a Mercedes?
@@hyperwebbing This was VW Phaeton V10 Twin Turbo Diesel - 2004
What I really like about you is you get your hands dirty and do the work yourself, so many of these channels about cars people outsource the work, just tells me they are not really car people.
I could never have sold the Bentley...I would have run it into the ground before giving it up...such a sexy car.
Armour shield! Love the videos! Hope to ceramic coat my Audi I purchased recently! Keep up the sediment content
Do you recommend that Armorshield Nano ceramic coating on black ?
Where you did the self tapping screw, instead, get a snap where you can snap a leather covered button there. The metal snap piece gets screwed in just like you did but then a leather snap goes over it. Think leather covered buttons on furniture. Then the next owner unsnaps the button and then unscrews. This would look much better.
I did not know, nor see someone paint their car floor mats. What type of paint did you use to paint them? Thanks.
I'm so glad you made the point about it tied money up, I was thinking that, 2 minutes before you said it. I suppose I can stay subscribed, haha.
Armor Shield. I’m excited as I’ve never done ceramic coating before. I wonder how it will turn out.
Armor Shield - I really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming
I loved your video your vibe most definitely felt threw the video. Great video and great car. Appreciate you sharing.
Just started watching great content very good info thanks
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I had a problem with the windows not closing properly and you can reprogram the switches by holding up and down for 3 seconds etc. A Bentley mechanic helped me on the phone. The most important thing is keeping the batteries fully charged.
Just a thought: with a compressed air blower, what you do is displace the dust and other flying objects. A strong vacuum cleared does abetter job.
That's why the window is down also. There are other makes that when a battery is low, a window will lower. Some Lexus, the rear passenger window goes down if battery is defective.
Armor Shield looks like a great product! Good luck with business! Alabama, fan here. p.s. we hate snow! lol
Armor Shield - Great content this week nice to see longer videos.
I love your honesty about your business and the car products you show us. Jim Riviello
ARMOR SHIELD - Good content and great honest work!
30:18 you can tell Craig is a smart businessman because he understands returns from various asset classes can’t be compared apples to apples. As he said, in the stock market where you typically invest passively, a 12% annual return is great. However in other investments that require your time and active attention, 12% is low. Cool stuff!
Armor shield! Just came across your channel and man, I really liked what I've seen!
Loving this Craig. Don’t spend it all but show us some cool toys. Been watching from the UK for a long time. Makes me happy when your new vids come out.
The alarm has its own built in Ni-cam battery that is also connected to the power system to keep the internal battery
but when the vehicles backup battery is disconnected it triggers the alarm it's part of it's own alarm system.
I really enjoy this channel and the experience of what it takes to own a car dealership 😮