@@Charjay2109 Cars like this are bread and butter in every day life for body shops. The only reason these guys are allowed to buy and repair them is that The DVSA has said so. If the vehicle was not repairable these guys wouldn’t be ALLOWED by law to fix them. The reason that insurance companies doesn’t repair them is they would have to use New OEM parts pay Labour at £100 an hour and then guarantee the whole repair.
“A bit Across the front”! Master of understatement Chris! Nothing wrong with a bit of buyers remorse guys! Looking forward to seeing you sort it, as you will. Philip. 🇳🇿
I know it’s a lot of work but that’s why we love this channel...makes for really interesting viewing and seeing all the processes involved...I’m excited to see it all and the immaculate repair work you do..great stuff guys👍🇬🇧
They always look better when you start removing the broken bits. Before you know it you'll have it done and have a big smile on your faces and a massive sense of achievement. Well done lads excellent content.
Chris is never ever phased, what a fantastic approach and mindset to have. No wonder you are both successful at what you do. Looking forward to this one so much.
Hi Chris and Rob , what a fantastic purchase by Chris ; don’t knock and Rock his confidence Rob , he’s come a long way in 12 months , yes it’s got a lot of damage and no keys , so what , cheap enough for you to source parts and make some more fantastic videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😳😜🖐🥰 Have a Merry Christmas and AHappy New year guys Mark from Wolverhampton ( Wolves aye we ) 👌👌👌👍
I like these kind of builds because it shows the true work of your business and how professional you are, this is your job and not just content for TH-cam. There are so many so called "car mechanic" TH-cam channels out there where they don't have a clue what they are doing, shouldn't be allowed.
Felt sorry for you there Rob - I could tell you were down about this buy. Loved seeing Chris cheer you up with him being so calm. Looking forward to seeing it done fellas.
So glad that you guys are not faint hearted. Highly confident that you will make a superb job of this and it will be excellent content for the channel. Look forward to seeing the project.
This is definitely a Ytube car. Chris is awesome! Make sure that you have the same title of videos with clear PT1-PT2 etc. so that you can make a playlist of your projects. That way is easier to follow them. Great stuff, A1 lets go!
@@sruk Oh, ok then... I was so lost in that Rover built, couldn't find pt4. It was so ...how you lifted the whole chassis, and the motor... it was brilliant!
Well, as much as that one is going to hurt, more videos for the viewers seeing it come back to life. Rob and Chris, I hope you both (and your families) have a safe, healthy and relaxing Christmas break, thank you for keeping me going through a shitty year and my current bout of covid.
Love the way Rob was shitting himself showing Chris the damage and Chris says " it is what it is" just casually, I would be sobbing. Chris won't sleep for a week working on it.
You will have some great content there Rob. Love the fact Chris isn't phased by it. When you know what your doing and you have the equipment, it's just exciting.
This will make good content. I’m looking forward to seeing this on the jig. You’ve got a really good mix of videos at the moment Rob. Still up for the LSE over Xmas ?
You seem so happy looking at the ‘minor’ bits that haven’t been damaged, never mind the bigger problems. You two are something else. Can’t wait to see the final outcome.
Always look so difficult at the start but after you explain and strip it you can see what needs done. Couldn’t do it myself but great watch. Surely money to be made in that car. Great stuff
Hi Rob and Chris,another nice project,it has had a good thump on the passenger side front,this will be a great car.cant wait for the next video of this Audi.
You 2 have balls of steel... I struggle to remove a wheel dust-cap.... All the very best, and thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. Mack and Maggie, Huddersfield
Love Chris’s reaction to seeing the car first off and hearing the issues with it. His calm tone as he said that’s a shame, would be like mine if i heard a rainy weather forecast. Demonstrates his measured approach, in the same situation i’d be going off my rocker 😎.
It is so nice that even when you might need to take a hit, the revenue and interest from the videos can soften the blow. Can't do these cars every week but makes good content every now and then!
If it was advertised by Copart with keys and there aren't any then I would have thought you were due some £s towards the cost. Be good to find one with a big rear shunt....
Cannot wait to see Chris work his magic once again still amazed by the work you guys do how your phased by nothing a massive thanks for sharing these experiences with us
Looking forward to seeing Chris pull this one back to factory and seeing if Rob can scavenge the parts needed. I think this is a perfect car for the channel to keep us glued to the screens to see this Audi come back like a Phoenix thanks for a very entertaining video Rob & Chris. Tom
Hmmm I honestly don't think one that's had a smash as hard as that one has should be repaired all things considered. Sell all the doors, the engine, the gearbox, the seats and the windows, the ECU and anything thats left to the scrap yard and you should in theory double your money after a few months.
Now that looks like it had the initial crash, and kept on crashing all the way onto your ramp! I thought the GLA was bad and you fixed it, The fiesta ST was toast and you fixed it now with this I have every faith in you to repair this, let’s hope you make a nice little profit out of it too! Keep up the good work and the content coming!
Hi Rob and Chris, I fixed a Golf where the airbags had gone off. I too thought the drivers seat belt pretensioner hadn't deployed as it still retracted and latched normally however the airbag control module had recorded a deployment and high resistance on the drivers pretensioner when I came to reset the crash data. It ended up costing me a lot more as I purchased the pretensioners separately as I though the drivers side was ok. I would recommend scanning the airbag control module to see if it has deployed the drivers side, it seems like VW/Audi seat belts can still retract after deployment etc.
I bought a 2 yr old MG ZS years ago like this from Universal Salvage without viewing. Whipped out the engine, found a donor front end and changed both chassis legs / inner wings back to the bulk head....lot of work but it looked great when finished. Good luck Rob and Chris, it will come out fine 💪👌
That's definitely too far gone. You might be able to make it look pretty but the structural integrity of these longits and towers will always be a grave worry. I know you want to save face and demo your skills, but this is a breaker.
I really felt for Chris and you did well to soften the whole thing. You could almost see how from how he was talking what he planned. Lots to do but plenty of good videos from Chris and yourself 👍🏻
Guys we don’t break cars and we will be fixing this car 👍
Shouldn’t be put back on the road with that sort of damage
@@Charjay2109 damage is going to be fixed ,
@@Charjay2109 they will just take the entire front end off to it’s frame, it will be like brand new mate :)
@@Charjay2109 Cars like this are bread and butter in every day life for body shops. The only reason these guys are allowed to buy and repair them is that The DVSA has said so. If the vehicle was not repairable these guys wouldn’t be ALLOWED by law to fix them.
The reason that insurance companies doesn’t repair them is they would have to use New OEM parts pay Labour at £100 an hour and then guarantee the whole repair.
@@Charjay2109 you have absolutely no idea what your talking about. Why do you even watch all you ever do it try to be rude how old are you 14
Rob's peace offering to Chris of a McDonald's coffee was just brilliant. What a team. Love the channel.
Another great video gents this is going to make great content. Looking forward to seeing this on the jig and getting fixed. Keep up the good work
“A bit Across the front”! Master of understatement Chris! Nothing wrong with a bit of buyers remorse guys!
Looking forward to seeing you sort it, as you will. Philip. 🇳🇿
🙂 Love the way You're all Flustered and Anxious ..... Then Chris comes out and says - "That's a shame" 🙂
Should have checked the sun visor for the keys ,always works in films
Sir chris this is a walk in the park for you with your set of specalist skills your trainee rob will be there to get in your way
Keep up the good work
I know it’s a lot of work but that’s why we love this channel...makes for really interesting viewing and seeing all the processes involved...I’m excited to see it all and the immaculate repair work you do..great stuff guys👍🇬🇧
Wow that’s a big job, I love your confidence and enthusiasm, can’t wait to see this one on jig. Stay safe guys👍
Chris much respect to you for being cool as a cucumber on the purchase.
Nice to watch two professional people who actually care what u do
And this is why your the best channel out there
They always look better when you start removing the broken bits. Before you know it you'll have it done and have a big smile on your faces and a massive sense of achievement. Well done lads excellent content.
Chris sips his coffee and the look on his face easy job what's all the fuss about
Chris is never ever phased, what a fantastic approach and mindset to have. No wonder you are both successful at what you do. Looking forward to this one so much.
Hi Chris and Rob , what a fantastic purchase by Chris ; don’t knock and Rock his confidence Rob , he’s come a long way in 12 months , yes it’s got a lot of damage and no keys , so what , cheap enough for you to source parts and make some more fantastic videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😳😜🖐🥰
Have a Merry Christmas and AHappy New year guys
Mark from Wolverhampton ( Wolves aye we ) 👌👌👌👍
I like these kind of builds because it shows the true work of your business and how professional you are, this is your job and not just content for TH-cam. There are so many so called "car mechanic" TH-cam channels out there where they don't have a clue what they are doing, shouldn't be allowed.
Really looking forward to this video. Do you ever get contacted by previous owners of cars that you repair that might watch the channel 🤔
Felt sorry for you there Rob - I could tell you were down about this buy. Loved seeing Chris cheer you up with him being so calm. Looking forward to seeing it done fellas.
These big smashes are what I really like.
Definitely fixable with the right tradesmen for a guaranteed result !
😎👌👍
Great project, Chris never looks phased by anything, you will put that right no problem.
In Alum Rock they use a few Autoglym products and wood screws and it's off up the road 😂
Might be more involved than you first thought but you guys are the dream team and in your hands nothing is impossible!
Chris can fix anything!
So glad that you guys are not faint hearted. Highly confident that you will make a superb job of this and it will be excellent content for the channel. Look forward to seeing the project.
Rob, straight as a £9 note that fella. Gonna be a good series this one i reckon.
A proper challenge! Going to be fun to watch the repair.
This is definitely a Ytube car. Chris is awesome!
Make sure that you have the same title of videos with clear PT1-PT2 etc. so that you can make a playlist of your projects.
That way is easier to follow them.
Great stuff, A1 lets go!
They are in order once we start a playlist after the first video
@@sruk Oh, ok then... I was so lost in that Rover built, couldn't find pt4. It was so ...how you lifted the whole chassis, and the motor... it was brilliant!
Well, as much as that one is going to hurt, more videos for the viewers seeing it come back to life.
Rob and Chris, I hope you both (and your families) have a safe, healthy and relaxing Christmas break, thank you for keeping me going through a shitty year and my current bout of covid.
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Looking forward to this one,I think they had the key, they did not give it to you because you did not raise your bid🤷
I was thinking the same
You two are absolutely indomitable!!!!!!! Incredible.
Rob, you need a rear-ended doner car for all the bits your going to need for this rebuild.
Great idea
I love the way you guys interact - it's very entertaining.
agree David
Rob, you can call this a score draw after your "wood screw" Fiesta purchase.
Can't wait to see the progress of this one but 25 mins ain't long enough ! I could watch this all day lol 👍👍👍
Love the way Rob was shitting himself showing Chris the damage and Chris says " it is what it is" just casually, I would be sobbing. Chris won't sleep for a week working on it.
You will have some great content there Rob.
Love the fact Chris isn't phased by it.
When you know what your doing and you have the equipment, it's just exciting.
This will make good content. I’m looking forward to seeing this on the jig. You’ve got a really good mix of videos at the moment Rob. Still up for the LSE over Xmas ?
Looking forward to seeing this one finished. Alot of work to be done . Cant wait . Great vids keep them coming 👌
Great content as usual 💪💪💪
This will be a good one to see get fixed. Looking forward to it.
I’ve got a full box of wood screws if you need some boys 🤦♂️😂😂
You seem so happy looking at the ‘minor’ bits that haven’t been damaged, never mind the bigger problems. You two are something else. Can’t wait to see the final outcome.
Any more on the Fiesta ST? :)
Rob, Chris love your approach to what you guy's do. Thanks for inviting us along to share the journey.
Them chassis legs have different postcodes 😬
Got your work cut out there guys , in good hands now 👍 , love how cool Chris is , like Chris says it is what it is .. looking forward to next video 👍🔧
Hope they didn't keep the key because you didn't up your bid , I wouldn't be surprised.
WoW, you've set the bar pretty high this time, think some of us would be dropping engine and gearbox out and scraping the rest.
Chris sees the car, then walks to the office and returns with his signed Arthur Tussik hat and gloves on...
Always look so difficult at the start but after you explain and strip it you can see what needs done. Couldn’t do it myself but great watch. Surely money to be made in that car. Great stuff
FFS Does Chris ever get Stressed?????
Hi Rob and Chris,another nice project,it has had a good thump on the passenger side front,this will be a great car.cant wait for the next video of this Audi.
You 2 have balls of steel... I struggle to remove a wheel dust-cap.... All the very best, and thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. Mack and Maggie, Huddersfield
that should be a cat B.
Love Chris’s reaction to seeing the car first off and hearing the issues with it. His calm tone as he said that’s a shame, would be like mine if i heard a rainy weather forecast. Demonstrates his measured approach, in the same situation i’d be going off my rocker 😎.
Them legs are more spread than Katie Price 🤔
It is so nice that even when you might need to take a hit, the revenue and interest from the videos can soften the blow. Can't do these cars every week but makes good content every now and then!
We've all put cars in the watch list after a skinfull 😆
You and Chris are natural 'hunter gatherers' of the car parts world, that little Audi is going to be a nice project.
Should Copart be liable for the cost of the keys, because it was advertised as ''comes with keys''?
I think you are both very brave to take that on I would have passed on it but I'm very excited to see this mota come together, best of luck.
That’s as crooked as a politician 😂.
lol
Looking forward to seeing the whole process especially on the jig, excellent video 👍
I'd be tempted to stick it back through copart
Good luck doing it up can not wait to see it finished
Should be an interesting one 🤔
Yes agree with you
That's going to be a deep pocket build, but good luck guys, we're all rooting for you
If it was advertised by Copart with keys and there aren't any then I would have thought you were due some £s towards the cost. Be good to find one with a big rear shunt....
You Gentlemen really just roll with the punches with pure class. Lesser men would have tipped it off in the channel in Eastbourne. Good luck
Was it Katie Price’s car by any chance…?
Cannot wait to see Chris work his magic once again still amazed by the work you guys do how your phased by nothing a massive thanks for sharing these experiences with us
Whoever categorized this vehicle should be ashamed of themselves, clearly needs retraining.
Looking forward to seeing Chris pull this one back to factory and seeing if Rob can scavenge the parts needed. I think this is a perfect car for the channel to keep us glued to the screens to see this Audi come back like a Phoenix thanks for a very entertaining video Rob & Chris. Tom
Hmmm I honestly don't think one that's had a smash as hard as that one has should be repaired all things considered.
Sell all the doors, the engine, the gearbox, the seats and the windows, the ECU and anything thats left to the scrap yard and you should in theory double your money after a few months.
no problem to you Rob and Chris, to pull this one off, and it will make great content for us watching.. 👍🤞
but it has good tyres 😂
Now that looks like it had the initial crash, and kept on crashing all the way onto your ramp! I thought the GLA was bad and you fixed it, The fiesta ST was toast and you fixed it now with this I have every faith in you to repair this, let’s hope you make a nice little profit out of it too! Keep up the good work and the content coming!
With all due respect, even if this is put back to original, would people buy it knowing what state it was in? Happy to be told otherwise 😊
We will have a queue of people wanting it
@@srukfair enough good luck with the project you guys do such a good job
The greater the damage the more I’m looking forward to how you guys put it right. Cracking video and can’t wait for the next one on the Audi A1 👍👌
That is one messed up car!
This car will make fab content. Will be great viewing watching this car come back from the dead! Thanks guys 🙏👍😊
Something to get your teeth into - wouldn't faze me a bit if I had a workshop like yours 👍
Hi Rob and Chris, I fixed a Golf where the airbags had gone off. I too thought the drivers seat belt pretensioner hadn't deployed as it still retracted and latched normally however the airbag control module had recorded a deployment and high resistance on the drivers pretensioner when I came to reset the crash data. It ended up costing me a lot more as I purchased the pretensioners separately as I though the drivers side was ok. I would recommend scanning the airbag control module to see if it has deployed the drivers side, it seems like VW/Audi seat belts can still retract after deployment etc.
Bought for profit or content? Any comeback from copart as was advertised with keys and missing on collection?
conpart dont care.
You guys are great, have every confidence in you. I can't believe Chris wasn't even fazed. 👍
Copart is a scam now they bid on the cars to inflate the prices and they never state some of the damages. That should have been a cat b
I have faith in you smashing it back together 👊👊👊
Who catergorised this car "Stevie Wonder"?
Looks like this one is going to be a lot of work, but will make for good content. Chris will be in his element. 👋 🎄
Not for the faint hearted but you 2 can do it.
I bought a 2 yr old MG ZS years ago like this from Universal Salvage without viewing. Whipped out the engine, found a donor front end and changed both chassis legs / inner wings back to the bulk head....lot of work but it looked great when finished. Good luck Rob and Chris, it will come out fine 💪👌
Not worth the heartache and graft .. pull any value out of it and weigh it in 🤢🤮 should have been cat b
No chance it’s getting fixed
@@sruk some man .. braver than most
I’m genuinely just blown away with how much you both can achieve together. I have no doubt that this will get finished and I’m excited for it
That's definitely too far gone. You might be able to make it look pretty but the structural integrity of these longits and towers will always be a grave worry.
I know you want to save face and demo your skills, but this is a breaker.
Fair comment. Surely ‘ structural integrity’ too compromised? Would you buy it for the family ?!!
Hmm 🤔 maybe the father in law.
Guys this is unbelievable damage, only you & Chris can create miracles to get the A1 sorted! Riveting to watch! Thankyou.
Strip and sell for parts.
We don’t break 👍
@@sruk to be honest I commented to soon, once i watched the whole video I realized that it is “salvageable”. As you guys say, “cracking on” 👌
This is exciting! Rebuilding salvage is what you guys do. Nice one!
Audis are beautiful cars
I really felt for Chris and you did well to soften the whole thing. You could almost see how from how he was talking what he planned.
Lots to do but plenty of good videos from Chris and yourself 👍🏻