Selling the Autotrail Motorhome at a Copart Auction
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- In this video we take the Motorhome project to Copart Sandwich facility and enter it into one of the salvage auctions. We film as much as possible of the process and follow the actual auction a week later.
Thanks to all the staff at Copart for there help and allowing us to film the process of entering a vehicle into one of the Copart auctions.
As Rob mentions in both this and a previous video we don't think the Motorhome is good enough to Retail or sell to a subscriber so have decided to sell it back into the trade via the auction.
Just to clarify we are in no way sponsored by Copart and have not received any payment or fee for making this video. We simply asked that if we entered the Fiat into a Copart auction, could we film the final part of the Motorhome series to complete the story and kindly Copart agreed.
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, Reconditioning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig Dozer frame machine.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds, Quick flips, First wash, Repairs, Salvage, Restorations, Will it run, Accident damaged, Cat S, Cat N, Cat X Copart Auction bargains, Non Runner and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #RobandChris
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Sorry again about the wind noise we have ordered two new microphones and they are on the way so hopefully this little setback does stop 👍
Let’s hope so 🤞::::::how do hear you talk and turn the volume down @ the same time? -:)
Don't forget to get some fluffy wind covers for them... Or pick up some roadkill, same thing but free
Any body who complains about wind noise needs to learn what a volume button is for
Best content all week
Salvage rebuilds uk loved this little series hope to see more of the dame 👍
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That would be quite simple
Volume on half
Yes you still have wind noise and the fellas can still be heard
Every channel I've ever watched cant combat that wind problem
I bought the Motorhome from Copart! I had no idea it was famous till a guy came to my workshop and recognised it. It’s been great watching the work being done on it and so pleased with it. One thing I will say is you guys are lucky you didn’t have to brake suddenly when driving it to Copart as the front to rear brake pipe is really bad. Will be watching from now on great work guys.
Fair play to the copart lads for being so helpful.
What a decent genuine guy wish every one was like him
That motor home looks really smart now Rob, good job. That has miles of use in it, should be a nice little family holiday home, especially with travel being restricted, another fantastic job.
Another interesting video lads. Done the right and honest way with a little beer tokens extra at the end. Can't wait to see what's next!
Glad you made a decent profit Guys, if i was ever buying a vehicle of you guys i wouldn't hesitate i would know it would be spot on.
Love how you guys are still keeping it real. Showing all the elements of how it works and running through the numbers. It’s a shame more are not as honest and transparent as you are. It’s refreshing to see your still excited about doing these jobs and your never asking for massive rewards or returns. £2500 return on this is brilliant for the effort you’ve both put in. You both have a business to run and bills to pay like the rest of us. Pleased for you both. On to the next project can’t wait.
Sad to see the camper go, but seeing some of the backend of copart was super informative. Great video.
If only all traders had such high standards. Kudos to you guys. Your success is absolutely deserved.
Loved the video makes a nice change to see behind the scenes how a cars/motorhomes are sold at auction. Thank you Rob and Chris for your videos I always find them entertaining. Better than watching the TV.
Can’t believe I’ve only just found your channel,all I’ve done the in the evenings and weekends is watch your videos can’t get enough of you guys keep up the good work
I found part one of this series, this morning. I have enjoyed it so much, I watched each episode in turn. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks Andy
Rob , you show what most car repairers are really like , honest , real , down to earth , good folk , you've got very good skills in both restoring and posting.
You have really transformed this Motorhome from an ugly duckling to a swan ! Well done 👍
Your honesty and integrity is something you should be proud of. You weren’t happy to retail it because it didn’t meet your standards. Putting it through auction was also a risk with a £5k reserve. It could very easily been sold at a loss to you. Thankfully you’ve come out with a decent profit. Excellent video as always. 👍
Everything is a gamble Rob but those motor homes are a licence to print money
Very educational - as always! You did the right thing shifting it through Copart.
I watched it go through, I was wondering when you were going let us all know, but very good content Rob, and always nice to see the procedure of how it all works at Copart 👍🏼👍🏼
One of your best videos, Rob. Nice insight into the trade. Good of those guys at Copart to let you film a lot of the process. And even when you factor in the labour that was a decent profit.
You made a good job of that van, Rob, someone's got themselves a bargain. Also, thanks to the boys at Copart for being so helpful.
A profit is a profit Rob and, as you’ve said there’s enough profit in it for the new owners.
Considering how it was when it arrived to how it looked on CoPart, you’ve definitely given it a future, it looked like a breaker when you got it!
I get the feeling, we will be seeing another camper van in Rob’s yard soon LOL
Brilliant video that Rob, great to see a bit of inside knowledge on copart. Cheers 👍 Jack
Loved every video on the motor home, brilliant variation and good story, cheers Rob and Chris.
Great video, Rob you gave a second life to that motorhome and in the same time inspired many others to do things like that. 100% Agree with you that before sell it privately you must be sure everything is perfect and safe without any hidden defects
Very interesting to watch and thanks for getting that camera behind the scenes. You put a lot of work into that van so earned every penny.
It’s a win win mate, seller got his money, we’ve had an insight, you’ve made a profit and the new buyer has got a bargain easy project. Well done.
I wish you had raffled it off, would have loved to have a chance of having the camper, you really did turn it round Nice.👍👏👍
Yeah me too
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole motor home series, thank you for putting all the time in to it as well which often goes forgotten about in the assumed ‘value/cost’ other make, content takes time and effort to put together which costs too. The explanation of the maths at the end was spot on, without people able to go on foreign holidays it has skyrocketed all staycation options including motor homes. All told this was a cracking mini series.
Thank you
Great little story about risk and reward, and the value of honesty, integrity & a good network of people you trust, and they trust you in return.
First profit is always the best profit as the saying goes, so well done Rob... 👍 The next fella might get the same profit once he’s done all the remaining welding work, repair to the back, certifications, and sourcing and putting in cooker, but I honestly think he won’t make much or indeed anymore than you, so don’t beat yourself up.
Just watched all your MotorHome videos nd I bet the kick you got out of cleaning it and repairing it was better than any money you might earn out of it! A very fullfilling task that shone through in each video!! Well done Patrick
*You worked really hard in getting it back to life, you richly deserve every penny you made.*
Most of us here are not in the trade, the comments about leaving something for the next man (or woman, it is 2020 after all) is spot on. All of us who buy a vehicle off someone "in the trade" need to remember that everyone is making a living. When you buy a car, bike, motorhome or whatever look the trader in the eye, talk to them. Yes make a cheeky bid but remember they don't have to sell to you and they, just like you, have to make a living. Keep it up Rob and Chris, this was great and the guys at Copart (never heard of them beofre stumbiling upon you) treated you right.
Another cracking video Rob. Thankyou for being so honest about everything you do mate
Jesus her indoors will cry this grass isn't getting cut tonight
Thanks Rob for fresh content
Congratulations on selling your van. I have so enjoyed watching you cleaning and repairing the motor home. I think the new owners will appreciate how well it was repaired.
you done well out of that and so will the next person thanks to your generosity and honesty
Grate video Rob and Grate to see the process and behind the scenes
Glad you made a profit for the hard work put in. Shows you are a genuine guy and not greedy allowing the next person to make a bit for what they put into it.
You spent the hours, you earned the bit of profit and you gave an honest representation of the vehicle. Well done.
Well done Rod right move putting it into auction no tyre kickers etc no certs needed and the few shots i seen underside at least 2 weeks non stop welding mate
See you eyeing up the bikes hopefully you’ll do another one soon 👍🏻
Excellent video thanks both. Very informative and I love the way you're so open about the numbers - nothing to hide! I think that's a reasonable profit for all the work you put in too. Thanks once again.
Well done on the sale and the love that you instilled back into the Van, glad that you made a profit after the risky purchase. Keep up the great work matey
Great turn around Rob, still meat on the bone for who ever took it on. You are so honest and a straight dealer so more power to your next purchase. Cheers.
Sad to see it go, really enjoyed watching this build. You did a cracking job with it Rob you should be happy with it
You are spot on with your analysis. There is still a few bob in that motorhome to be made.
So nice to see a decent honest motor trader especially in the salvage trade. Your a proper fella Rob,well done.
Really interesting video. The wind noise wasn't much of a problem. I've learned a lot - cheers !
Rob, Chris. The diverse things we followers get from your channel is bewildering, keep up the good work. Pleased your bit of a gamble paid off.
Glad to see the risk paid off for you, and it was nice of Copart to let you film in there and the process so thanks to them. I was thinking back to our days buying machines from other trade dealers. There was a couple about we talked to a few times, I'd ask are they making a good profit. As I'd figured out if they were their wasn't anything on the bone for us, at what they wanted to sell for.
They were about 300 from full retail and need to spend a 1000 to get it right before thinking profit, if we could of ever found the mug to pay the price we'd need out of it .
There's a saying where there's one mug there's always another, some days we weren't money ahead with a no sale. But atleast we weren't the first mug in the que either, buying something we couldn't get even a small profit out of and loosing. Thanks for the video,Take care guys
Great video and insight, your honesty is credit to you and your reputation best channel on RUclips 👍👍
Thanks for being open and honest. Well done to the Copart co-operation.
Top effort from the guys at Copart in allowing you to film the process. You mention some are saying you are raking in the cash on deals etc, but why shouldn't you? You & Chris are working your arses off & more so, you are the ones taking the risks, so why shouldn't you reep the rewards. The nicest thing is that you are giving another automobile a second chance. Keep up the awesome work guys!!
Hey Rob/Chris - I have just watched the RV post. Just a couple of thoughts from Down Under. It is a pleasure to know that ethics feature in your work. Thank you. On another subject, in Australia we are in many ways the poor relations as we are so far away. While its good to be far from other countries sometimes we do miss out on the choices those in UK have in relation to consumer items, cars, furniture etc etc. My partner and I really enjoy your postings. Travelling to England is on my bucket list, hopefully we will get a visit in before we expire LOL. Cheers and keep up the good work Pauline and Kevin.
Great Video Rob.Your videos are never to long and certainly not boring.
This is the best channel in relation to car rebuilds and restorations
The next camper van (home) project should be a Hymer or similar.Great result guys it’s looking good 👍
Very honest and a fantastic watch thank you so much very interesting but like you say a big gamble as always.
Keep up the great work guys.
You are spot on about the prices of campervans rob, i used to pass a garage on the way to work a few years ago and was amazed at how much a 25 year old one like yours was worth!.
At least your honest with people not many people out there like you
You’ve given this a new lease of life. Yes some more work for the new owner but a lovely project Rob. Well done guys
I think your predicted values for the resale are spot on, spend 2k on it and get around 15k back, during covid19 more people will staycation but in a controlled environment like a MH, 👍🏻
Rob you did the right thing, With the price.
I stumbled across you guys this morning with the green MG Midget and I've watched a bunch of your videos through the day (Gawd bless this bloomin' virus!) and I must say, I like your style AND your attitude.
It's all been very interesting. So, good on ya!
Really enjoyed the motor home story Rob I love your honesty with show
Great video and even with a few quid to spend, the buyer has got a deal. Nice also to see how Copart worked in part.
Excellent vid Rob. Your integrity is why your channel is so popular. Well done mate👍
Rob, I believe you are both respectable chaps. That's not something I say often about people in the retail motor trade. Personally, i like to hear you 'waffle', you're a good man and more power to you both.
Rob, you my friend are a proper genuine fella. Fare play to you for making a decent bit of money 👍🏻
What a very informative and entertaining video! So sad to see the motorhome go. I wanted Rob and Chris to take it to the seaside, the weather is perfect at the moment. Copart were very helpful and the auction looked exciting (16:00). Sad the old girl has gone but that's life. She was a nice little earner in the end too!
Good for you that you made something on it. I think you both worked your socks off on that motorhome and your profit was well earned.
Cracking end to to the motorhome project. Glad you went the Copart route. Sensible thing to do.
Nice profit too. Well done guys. 👍
Great series, thanks Rob 👍👍
First time watching your vids, really enjoyable, I'll watch the rest, keep them coming.What struck me was, you seem to be one genuine guy. And believe you me, the job I worked in before retiring, I meet some NOT, some genuine people. Stay Safe.
Thanks for showing the copart process and the profit was well deserved. I really did think you was going to keep it.
Hats off to you Rob for making a few quid on this camper. It was a brave move to sell at Copart, however you deserve the good profit that you made. Enjoyed the camper videos as I do all of your videos on here. Cheers Mike
Thank you appreciate it 👍
The main thing I love about this channel is your honesty, I pass copart sandwich all the time being a local RAC patrol, only been in there twice, its nice to see how it works behind the scenes, i totally get why you got rid of it trade as someone would have given you strong money for it but you can guarantee it would bite you in the arse later down the line 👍😉 keep up the good work lads
Rob I could watch you all day, cracking videos and i get to watch you guys while I'm sitting on the rank and I look forward to all videos . Roll on to the next project .
Excellent video. Thoroughly enjoyed. I wish you and your pal every success in your business. You seem a genuine guy who deserves only the best. Never bored - could have watched another half hour
What a lovely van. Lovingly done as well.
Great bit of content - really enjoyed. I think you should have seen to the £15K mark. Would have stretched out 4-5 more videos. This stuff is priceless and keeps on giving. Fab!
Proper blokes Rob & Chris. Honest start to finish. Hard work equals a nice little deserved profit and sone great content along the way.
You and Chris worked hard on this one,great profit and well deserved 👍👍
The honesty really shines through its something you just cant buy and is one of many reasons your channel is very successful just watching this video alone shows it. Sad to see the van go but you have to keep yourself right hopefully theres another someday and can't wait till the next video 😀😀
I enjoyed the whole camper van series and the round up. Delighted you came out with a worthwhile profit. Wise move to sell it rather than have it sitting about waiting. It's all too easy to hang onto something you are 'going to get around to' only for it to rot and lose value.
Fantastic video as always, Rob you are never boring, pleased you made a nice profit on that motorhome, you put alot of work into it as usual. see you in the next one (thumbs up)
Not only did you make a tidy profit but loads of quality content for the channel. Win, win.
Your videos are never to long Rob, don’t worry about the waffling, we enjoy it. 🙂
Good story like the dealer banter well done very enjoyable.
Someone is going to have some happy holidays in that motorhome.
Well done to you and Chris for bringing it back to life for someone else to enjoy! 🙂👍
Rob your honesty is truly amazing, it is certainly the right attitude by far and will hold you in good stead for years to come. The motorhome was an excellent sequence of videos finished off nicely with the Copart auction. Looking forward to the next project.
So good to see a decent trader who wouldn’t sell a vehicle to a customer that he wasn’t 100% happy with. So many dishonest people out there would just take the money and run. Good on you Rob.
Lovely job lads thanks for taking us though it 😁😁
I think you paid way over for it in that condition I thought you had bought it for £500 in the condition it was. Well done for still making a profit. I have owned four Campervans and paid £10k from a private car dealer 6 yrs ago for a Peugeot Compass Advantgarde 2003 excellent condition 80k miles. I bought it in December always good to buy in winter ! It is probably still worth around that price now. I saw a similar one 5 months ago for £9k low mileage 2004 I should have bought it as worth £15k in these mad staycation times. Enjoyed seeing your resourcefulness and ability to get stuff cheap and clean up what was a wreck.
Rob Brilliant Outcome , Don't listen to the negatives I'm a Motor trader too Every time you stick you hand up at auction its a Massive Gamble, Well Done mate Absolutely Brilliant Video Keep them coming, BIG thumbs UP Mate ... From south wales ..
Love your honesty , will keep watching
Very honest not selling to the public.My favorite video well done guys