Selling the Autotrail Motorhome at a Copart Auction

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @sruk
    @sruk  4 года назад +94

    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 👍

    • @RumpleXStiltXSkin
      @RumpleXStiltXSkin 4 года назад

      Let’s hope so 🤞::::::how do hear you talk and turn the volume down @ the same time? -:)

    • @sofa-lofa4241
      @sofa-lofa4241 4 года назад +1

      Don't forget to get some fluffy wind covers for them... Or pick up some roadkill, same thing but free

    • @acorndogs904
      @acorndogs904 4 года назад +3

      Any body who complains about wind noise needs to learn what a volume button is for
      Best content all week

    • @classicgamer4451
      @classicgamer4451 4 года назад +2

      Salvage rebuilds uk loved this little series hope to see more of the dame 👍

    • @acorndogs904
      @acorndogs904 4 года назад

      @@RumpleXStiltXSkin
      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

  • @garethholden2719
    @garethholden2719 4 года назад +19

    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.

  • @MattyEngland
    @MattyEngland 4 года назад +25

    Fair play to the copart lads for being so helpful.

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 4 года назад +27

    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.

  • @airaction2257
    @airaction2257 4 года назад +31

    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.

  • @fawkey2369
    @fawkey2369 4 года назад +22

    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!

  • @starman9921
    @starman9921 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @andyfarmer759
    @andyfarmer759 3 года назад +1

    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.

    • @sruk
      @sruk  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Andy

  • @mikebroxton4746
    @mikebroxton4746 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @J15umm
    @J15umm 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @weedaviec
    @weedaviec 4 года назад +2

    If only all traders had such high standards. Kudos to you guys. Your success is absolutely deserved.

  • @theeuda
    @theeuda 4 года назад +12

    Sad to see the camper go, but seeing some of the backend of copart was super informative. Great video.

  • @ianjoyce5120
    @ianjoyce5120 4 года назад

    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.

  • @mattvine2538
    @mattvine2538 4 года назад

    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.

  • @bradwhiteuk
    @bradwhiteuk 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @mistermikeanson
    @mistermikeanson 4 года назад +2

    Very educational - as always! You did the right thing shifting it through Copart.

  • @andypeebles2242
    @andypeebles2242 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @HotchPrive.
    @HotchPrive. 4 года назад +1

    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

  • @brianfd622
    @brianfd622 4 года назад +4

    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.

  • @tommysmith428
    @tommysmith428 4 года назад +22

    What a decent genuine guy wish every one was like him

  • @23813114
    @23813114 4 года назад

    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

  • @keithfletcher6123
    @keithfletcher6123 4 года назад

    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.

  • @johnchincotta1qwdb15
    @johnchincotta1qwdb15 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is the best channel in relation to car rebuilds and restorations

  • @BigCsystemsMotorsports
    @BigCsystemsMotorsports 4 года назад +3

    Loved every video on the motor home, brilliant variation and good story, cheers Rob and Chris.

  • @Squishington3rd
    @Squishington3rd 4 года назад

    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.

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 года назад

      Thank you

  • @Pugwash.
    @Pugwash. 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @denisebennett1626
    @denisebennett1626 4 года назад

    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.

  • @patrickburton6130
    @patrickburton6130 4 года назад

    You spent the hours, you earned the bit of profit and you gave an honest representation of the vehicle. Well done.

  • @jackmillin
    @jackmillin 4 года назад +3

    Brilliant video that Rob, great to see a bit of inside knowledge on copart. Cheers 👍 Jack

  • @poppops62
    @poppops62 4 года назад +14

    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. 👍

  • @garypage8852
    @garypage8852 4 года назад

    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!!

  • @passion8059
    @passion8059 4 года назад

    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.

  • @super6954
    @super6954 4 года назад

    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

  • @chrispenn715
    @chrispenn715 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @GrrMeister
    @GrrMeister 4 года назад

    *You worked really hard in getting it back to life, you richly deserve every penny you made.*

  • @thedannyboy64
    @thedannyboy64 4 года назад +8

    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 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @alanveck5756
    @alanveck5756 4 года назад +1

    Another cracking video Rob. Thankyou for being so honest about everything you do mate

  • @geordieron5864
    @geordieron5864 4 года назад

    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.

  • @DanLeeds10
    @DanLeeds10 4 года назад +29

    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!

  • @allanrolfe6173
    @allanrolfe6173 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @GBR4ME
    @GBR4ME 4 года назад

    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.

  • @Piner5074
    @Piner5074 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @honeybear7716
    @honeybear7716 4 года назад

    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.

  • @peterbollans9982
    @peterbollans9982 4 года назад

    you done well out of that and so will the next person thanks to your generosity and honesty

  • @acorndogs904
    @acorndogs904 4 года назад +2

    Jesus her indoors will cry this grass isn't getting cut tonight
    Thanks Rob for fresh content

  • @mikespink1965
    @mikespink1965 4 года назад

    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

    • @sruk
      @sruk  4 года назад +1

      Thank you appreciate it 👍

  • @JD-fg2dz
    @JD-fg2dz 4 года назад +22

    You have really transformed this Motorhome from an ugly duckling to a swan ! Well done 👍

  • @rooftop8339
    @rooftop8339 4 года назад

    So nice to see a decent honest motor trader especially in the salvage trade. Your a proper fella Rob,well done.

  • @RogerPainting
    @RogerPainting 4 года назад

    Great Video Rob.Your videos are never to long and certainly not boring.

  • @dezh6083
    @dezh6083 4 года назад +4

    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

  • @garethlewis3647
    @garethlewis3647 2 года назад

    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

  • @rman8028
    @rman8028 4 года назад

    Good man. Much respect for full disclosure on why you didn't resale the motor home. Too many people trying to get a legal settlement off of some 'injury'. You did amazing on the motor home.
    Thanks for sharing this adventure.

  • @graemeshaw9716
    @graemeshaw9716 4 года назад

    Excellent vid Rob. Your integrity is why your channel is so popular. Well done mate👍

  • @stevehard9779
    @stevehard9779 4 года назад

    Proper blokes Rob & Chris. Honest start to finish. Hard work equals a nice little deserved profit and sone great content along the way.

  • @mackenziehopkinson1238
    @mackenziehopkinson1238 4 года назад +2

    Sad to see it go, really enjoyed watching this build. You did a cracking job with it Rob you should be happy with it

  • @stevemanoftheland8537
    @stevemanoftheland8537 4 года назад

    Rob you & Chris you deserve that profit you put a lot of work into that camper. The next to come along will be yours!

  • @djdrwatson
    @djdrwatson 4 года назад +4

    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!

  • @chrismason6857
    @chrismason6857 4 года назад

    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.

  • @sean-wh3it
    @sean-wh3it 4 года назад +16

    Everything is a gamble Rob but those motor homes are a licence to print money

  • @robertgibson7716
    @robertgibson7716 4 года назад

    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

  • @lesgill6817
    @lesgill6817 3 года назад

    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.

  • @nicholasdavies6264
    @nicholasdavies6264 2 года назад

    Common sense business fellas! Another beneficial turnaround. Rob, I’m sure another will come your way to keep 👍.

  • @adamtarrington6541
    @adamtarrington6541 4 года назад

    What a top bloke. Really enjoyed this series on the motorhome. Just shows what can be achieved. As a motorhome owner I reckon another 4-5 k would see it completely finished with 3 way Fridge and heating, so the buyer also has a decent purchase.

  • @kenbennett2374
    @kenbennett2374 4 года назад

    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 ..

  • @davidbathe4108
    @davidbathe4108 4 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed the motor home story Rob I love your honesty with show

  • @trevorjarvis3021
    @trevorjarvis3021 4 года назад

    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.

  • @loby24
    @loby24 4 года назад +1

    Grate video Rob and Grate to see the process and behind the scenes

  • @nzilantemo
    @nzilantemo 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for showing the copart process and the profit was well deserved. I really did think you was going to keep it.

  • @HughWaters
    @HughWaters 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @nudgenudgewinkwink3212
    @nudgenudgewinkwink3212 4 года назад

    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!.

  • @mattwalker4034
    @mattwalker4034 4 года назад

    Not only did you make a tidy profit but loads of quality content for the channel. Win, win.

  • @fredMplanenut
    @fredMplanenut 4 года назад

    Thanks for being open and honest. Well done to the Copart co-operation.

  • @loll1974
    @loll1974 4 года назад

    Very honest not selling to the public.My favorite video well done guys

  • @gframe287
    @gframe287 4 года назад

    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.

  • @paulkidd4443
    @paulkidd4443 4 года назад

    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

  • @philbrazier2098
    @philbrazier2098 3 года назад

    Rob you have done a good job with the motorhome . If you are happy with what you made on it thats ok . You have shown me something to look for thank you nice one

  • @josephmccullough6685
    @josephmccullough6685 4 года назад +2

    Cracking end to to the motorhome project. Glad you went the Copart route. Sensible thing to do.
    Nice profit too. Well done guys. 👍

  • @lesrogers7310
    @lesrogers7310 4 года назад

    Someone got a good deal for that motorhome Rob. You guys put a lot of work into it and as with everything you have to know when to call it quits. You have higher priorities and because of that i'm glad you've moved it on.

  • @joebyrne62
    @joebyrne62 4 года назад

    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!

  • @dickdarstardly2060
    @dickdarstardly2060 4 года назад +10

    I get the feeling, we will be seeing another camper van in Rob’s yard soon LOL

  • @nickdavis8467
    @nickdavis8467 4 года назад

    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)

  • @saxmanzzz
    @saxmanzzz 3 года назад

    Really interesting video. The wind noise wasn't much of a problem. I've learned a lot - cheers !

  • @DrAlcopops
    @DrAlcopops 4 года назад +9

    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.👍👏👍

  • @silvermane9370
    @silvermane9370 4 года назад

    bravo mate. When you love your work knowing when to move on is very hard. You and Chris deserve a lot of respect for not losing your heads (completely) over the work you take on. Long may the success continue!

  • @sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843
    @sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843 4 года назад

    Great video and insight, your honesty is credit to you and your reputation best channel on RUclips 👍👍

  • @centuriontaxi
    @centuriontaxi 4 года назад

    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 .

  • @davep4589
    @davep4589 4 года назад

    Brilliant, glad you both made some wages from it, said before nothing to do with anybody how much you buy stuff for and how much profit you make. This is how you've made your living from salvage, taking a risk, having connections, having knowledge and both being very very good and honest with your work,

  • @PiffyS16
    @PiffyS16 4 года назад

    Another great vid Rob & Chris! I've really enjoyed all the vids on the story of the motorhome plus seeing all the graft you put in cleaning it from top to bottom. I could watch your videos all day long, such a decent, honest, pleasant guy! The standards you work to & set are a credit to you both! Cheers both

  • @martinstewart5205
    @martinstewart5205 4 года назад +5

    The next camper van (home) project should be a Hymer or similar.Great result guys it’s looking good 👍

  • @timashmore2616
    @timashmore2616 4 года назад

    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

  • @philwyett458
    @philwyett458 3 года назад

    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.

  • @richardsedorski1206
    @richardsedorski1206 4 года назад +1

    Good story like the dealer banter well done very enjoyable.

  • @peterblazeby4783
    @peterblazeby4783 4 года назад +1

    You and Chris worked hard on this one,great profit and well deserved 👍👍

  • @ianbooth6333
    @ianbooth6333 4 года назад +1

    could listen to you waffle all day Rob, love the content and see you for the next one..

  • @stephencahill1840
    @stephencahill1840 4 года назад

    I think you and Chris did the best thing no point taking on anymore work when you have so much to do allready cheers Stephen

  • @patrickwebster310
    @patrickwebster310 4 года назад

    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.

  • @BritishBoy1971
    @BritishBoy1971 4 года назад

    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! 🙂👍

  • @paulstevenson7273
    @paulstevenson7273 4 года назад

    morning rob very good content and enjoyable ,as a motor dealer wot the general public dont understand is the hole reason for buying vehicles thats buy at one price sell at another and the bit in the middle called profit keeps the lights on . you did the right thing you've had your cut of the cake .not a bad bit of business in my eyes and hopefully the next man can have a drink to .look forwarded to the next video

  • @ianharrop6580
    @ianharrop6580 4 года назад

    Great video and you earned every penny of that. Don’t forget, it’s not all profit... you have a business to run with bills, rent, rates and tools to buy, so there is additional hidden costs involved... fair play and great series. 👏👏👍👍

  • @stufreeman6561
    @stufreeman6561 4 года назад +1

    At least your honest with people not many people out there like you