considering he spends just a day fixing each car (well tries to) he's got a whole week to edit! 🤣 absolutely mental work ethic jokes aside though i cant lie
Ex autoglass here, done good job as its ur first time but for future times pls note the big “V” notch thats cut out from the nozzle, thats where the glue comes out to make an triangular bead. Hold the gun at 90 deg to the aperture so the glue comes out from only that V notch. Always good to learn new skills mate and im learning many new skills watching u guys problem solve and fix🫶 love it! Keep up the great content!
I would never buy a a vehicle he worked on his processes procedures are pathetic...ive said this on many of his videos as watching them doing repairs are not to spec nor safe
@@lutomson3496 It's entertaining content for sure and an interesing process to watch but totally unreliable and lacking of any safety control procedure. But kudos for all the effort and enthusiasm.
Hi Mat, I’m a SEND teacher working with young students who face various challenges in re-engaging with school life. I just wanted to share a big win with one of my students who’s been really withdrawn and struggling to connect. We tried a few things, but it wasn’t until I put on one of your videos that he finally sat up and engaged. For the first time, we had a moment where he was actively interested, and it’s all thanks to your content! Your videos are making a real difference, and I just wanted to say thank you for helping us reach him in a way nothing else had so far. Keep up the great work!
My son who was in this position and he really struggled to even be in a classroom at school, but thanks to the amazing work of the send teacher at his school he is now at college doing vehicle mechanics. The best thing is he has now come out of his skin and is working hard among all the others in this class made new friends and is starting to thrive. Thank you for all the amazing work you do for the kids, you truly do change lifes everyday and worth your weight in gold! 👍🏻
Just a quick idea of why the car won’t start. Since you guys screwed the bolt in the transmission to lock it in neutral, it might not register it as in “park”. Some newer cars won’t start if it isn’t in park. Maybe put the gearbox back in park and try it again :) Lots of love from Denmark ❤
My dad had a dealership in Manchester in the 90s. He sold an Ford Escort RS Turbo, brand new. Upon collection, the buyer drove out of the forecourt, 15 meters later the car was written off, buyer had driven it under a lorry, the lorry continued to crush it.
What an incredible feat! Buying a wrecked Aston Martin DB12 and completely rebuilding it in just 24 hours is nothing short of amazing. This showcases not only your exceptional mechanical skills but also your determination and passion for automotive restoration. The Aston Martin is such an iconic vehicle, and bringing it back to life in such a short time is truly impressive. This kind of project takes a lot of planning, hard work, and expertise. I can’t wait to see the finished product and hear about the journey , it’s a fantastic inspiration for anyone in the car community
Lost my dad this morning so had a crap day but nice to see you and your dad working and enjoying each others company 😊 Cherish it buddy although I'm sure you do.
Love watching you work with your dad my dad passed away just 2 months ago now and watching you work with your dad reminds me of working with mine . Some very good memories are made cherish every moment like I did as when he is no longer with you it makes his passing a little easier xx
This is the original RUclips content how it should be. Couple normal guys, non pretentious good hard working with a skill showcasing their amazing ideas from an English village to the world. Amazing stuff, greetings from Australia🇦🇺
Nearly 63 and watch these with my 7 yr old grandson who is mad for supercars. Gives us so much to talk about and gives him some great lessons in life. Nothing out there comes close.
Work at a main dealer and most likely crashed when on PDI Drive or even the salesman on the way to fuel it up, we’re insured on new cars before registration if you have trade plates on the car. This is why it’s written off before registration etc.
Hey Matt, I’m currently rebuilding a DB11, mines a V12 and can only read a few codes like yourself, as for the no start, my ecu was reset by airbag team, I replaced pyro and had 12v to starter, still no start, had it taken to Aston on low loader and they updated ecu and airbag ecu and it fired up, when crashed the airbag unit sends a signal to ecu and shuts it down. So I think a trip to Aston is your best bet as it needs AMDS2 diagnostics, only at Aston, or McGurk performance as they just bought AMDS2, good luck, Mark
@@Trump_Won_AGAIN Unfortunately true ever since he's realised how much more muney he can make by telling a story rather than showing the rebuild ... Same with his raffles - They may seem cheap to buy One ticket but multiply that by 30% of the viewers and ... He worked for it; but still. It shows you how muney calls muney and changes people. Good show though.
Just a suggestion after watching your previous videos and rebuilds: I think it would be really helpful to start using a checklist. When you get a car up on the ramps for the first time, having a list to check things like wishbones, arms, droplinks, etc., could ensure nothing is overlooked. For example, with the Urus, when the car was pulling to one side, a couple of bent arms were missed. A checklist could help catch issues like that early on.
This is literally one of my favourite channels 🙌 the quality of the content, how genuine Mat, his family and friends are is second to none, thank you for your efforts 👌
@@AdrianHurley-t4j Nah. The driver side seatbelt blew. Only happens if someone is detected in the seat. Infact some car wont even blow bags if the car is shutoff. Same with the pyro fuse... it blew... car was running when it crashed.
Hey Mat, I have an idea why it won't start. It could be the micro switch in the hood lock. With the BMW, for example, you can't put it in gear when it's open. Check the ground strap from the engine to the body and the starter relay.... Of course, the gear selector lever should also be in N or P position.😅 But the most important thing is... if you don't know exactly what the reason for the accident was... you should definitely check all technical parts, not that the accident happened because of a defect. Good Luck 😊
31:06 Aston Martin dealer will have the car insured while they have possession of the car before it goes to the new owner. Maybe a staff member took the car out with trade plates and crashed it
I think ur absolutely right - maybe they were moving it to another dealership. It would as u say be on trade plates and not yet registered to a new owner.
43:31 I f***ing love this channel man. You and your Dad are such genuine mates that are just enjoying life to its fullest. You’ve truly got something special ❤
Months worth of content nearly done in a 24 hour labour countdown.. damn truly appreciated👏🏽🇿🇦 surprised theres no T.V network that has already contacted you to give you your own T.V show
If you look at Car SOS as an example. 1hr cut to 40 mins with adverts. Cut out all the messing about, entertainment input and back story and you might get 20 mins of actual fixing cars. We just had an hour long video fixing and entertaining. Why lose that control to a production company!
As someone that has built custom PC's for a living I am absolutely amazed at how intelligent you and the whole crew are. The troubleshooting you do blows my mind. You have made me appreciate cars in a whole new light, thank you.
I have no interest in fixing a car myself but just love your videos. Find them very entertaining and love that you actually try to 100% finish the project unlike many RUclipsrs. Much love and respect from Dallas, TX
If car is damaged by a dealer before registration then the insurance will still pay out, the dealer or manufacturer then register it for targets and registration counts..you must be 2nd owner unless you got a V55 to register it via a dealer or DVLA which does not sound Like you done...another great project mate
car was probably delivered on trade plates, so would be covered by company trade insurance. documents are usually signed at delivery. requires the owner to sign for car. i can't see the buyer accepting the car and acceptnig liability. in theory mat should be 1st owner.
@xFFSx I think the tech was probably doing the dealer side of their inspection before hand over and crashed it. Only thing that makes sense and I'm sure they are covered by the dealerships insurance
I’m just a regular guy from Lithuania, but watching this masterpiece of car repair by Matt’s team is absolutely amazing. This dude curiosity leads us to uncharted territory in car fixing. What a fantastic team he has supporting him! Both Armstrongs have something truly special about them. Fantastic job and a great video. Way better than watching Grand Tour.
Matt you rock!! Been watching you since day one and just admire the way you’ve grown as a business and as a human being!!! The most remarkable thing you’ve done is with your Dad 👏👏👏👏👏👏You have given him a second life, he is an amazing character 👍👍
23:00 what you would want to do in this situation, is _dent pulling_ , you'd be tack welding on studs to the dented area, and then attaching hammer pullers/slide pullers to _pull_ the dent out area by area by means of repetitive "hammer pulls" until the dent is out... also keep a ballpeen hammer ready to keep the pillar shape when necessary....then cut the welded studs off you tacked on, grind everything down flat, and you'd be good to go after re-priming the area.
For sure that fix certainly made me wince it showed Mat as an enthusiastic amateur at best and a bit of a bodger at worst. As you say there is plenty of specialist repair equipment for fixing dented panels without access from behind. I think Mat was in a bit of a rush to get it fixed. For a car of this value surely it would have been worth taking a bit more time and investing in the right equipment to do the job professionally.
I remember watching Mat's video's when he was fixing cars and doing bits and bobs on his driveway, what an incredible journey, well done mate glad to see you achieving your dream.
Mat I used to work at a dealership here in Australia well quite a few actually. Here we have direct access to the state registration systems and at any stage we can register a new car. My thought it the car is insured through the dealers floor plan insurer and then for whatever reason they have registered the car as a new car after the damage has been done for insurance purposes. If damaged in a test drive the car was likely on a dealer plate and then registered as dealer stock demonstrator after the fact. UK systems may be different but typically the Aus system closely follows UK
Could you have pulled out the damage using a stud welder? The inner and outer skins both form the structure. Closed sections are used to resist torsional loads. On aircraft they install doubler plates on top of dented skin ;)
I’ve been watching for a while, and your confidence in tackling these projects is still so impressive. I was getting nervous watching you pull all that wiring, and seeing the Typhoon fire up like that blew my mind. Great job so far!👏
57:31 I think we all loved the cinematic shots last time, Matt had to do it again 😊 Thanks Matt! It’s truly unbelievable what you do and how you’ve come from an Audi TT! 👍🏻🥹🙂
Come on Mat get that quarter wing and roof repaired properly - not the standards we all expect from our No1 RUclipsr. I look forward to seeing it all stripped back and being completed OEM style! Keep up the good work.. 👍
Tbf Mat was trying to stick to the 24 hour challenge aspect of the video which makes for great viewing. Not this being the case I’m sure Mat would’ve taken more time. It’s his car, it’s hidden etc so it’s something he can come back too 🎉
@@Ryanharris_17 I'd rather see a quality job than rushing to a time frame, he could make the video the same length or even longer we'd still watch it lol
@@Professor-Scientist I agree but the title of this video and its purpose was the whole 24 hour thing. Props for Mat changing up the script and being different.
I love the way you and your dad make fixing all these cars fun. And that makes watching your videos from Dobsie, Johannesburg, South Africa more interesting.
Matt you are a true legend man.. I'm in my final year of high school and i don't think i wanna go to college.. i wanna grow up to be like you.. mad love man❤ keep doing what you do
If a new car gets damaged at a dealership before it’s registered they have to register it before sending it to auction, same thing happened with all the VWs that got sent tot action when the showroom caught fire
I love these videos. How Matt & his team do these things is hard to believe. The tenacity of the guys. Changing a fuel pipe can be impossible even when fully accesible, never mind the rest.
One minute and already over 500 views. Damn ! Mat is fun to watch, and Tony is so great, dare I use the word adorable to describe him as many have already. They worked their asses off to get where they are, so they have earned any success coming there way. OK, let's watch the show !
Taking the vehicle apart and putting all the different screws back in place at the end - how on earth is that possible? Very impressive... you guys are really skilled. I drive Aston's myself and would never have thought that the vehicle, as beautiful as it is, consists of so many small parts. Thank you for sharing.
It doesn't matter where they are made. It depends on artisans and quality inspection. My family and I have bought 2 kislux bags in the past 3 years and I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
100% it was crashed at a dealership with only 29 mile my guess is the rattle was being “investigated” on a road test and the techs wrapped it. They’ve then had a battle with Insurnace etc and potentially had to register it for that or to meet targets for sales etc.
That doesn't explain the SEVERE DAMAGE TO ROOF THEY JUST BENT BACK AND COVERED UP!! JESUS this was way to rushed!! Imagine everything they missed. * AND STILL DON'T KNOW IF THE ENGINE IS DAMAGED. The radiator AND OIL COOLER WERE RIPPED OFF.
Hi Matt, hello from the USA. The only video that I can watch for an hour is yours. I’m absolutely fascinated by what you do. You deserve all the success that you have achieved!
Totally agree - arbitrary deadlines are a scourge amongst RUclipsrs like Tavarish for instance. Taking your time and doing things properly is very watchable!
@@ZaKTricKzzz I know but honestly, 24 hours?! They'd struggle even if they were working on a model they've experienced before. The DB12 hasn't been out 2 minutes so parts will always be in short supply or on backorder - it was a timeframe that was impossible from the get go. Anyway, we're all here for the struggle! 😆
LOVE the wrap & the carbon trims are awesome, Mat. Gotta' be honest though - for the first time in all your builds, I probably prefer the AM rims. Great work, mate.
I tell you what I love the most about these videos, in years to come you'll have some great memories you've had with friends and family, wish you nothing but the best bud
Matt isn’t very posh. He’s a normal lad. I guarantee tho, as he gets older, the people he’ll mix with will inadvertently change his accent. He’ll always have that slight twang tho.
Because its brand new and on delivery, its probably still in 'Transportation Mode' Matt, and it has to be unlocked with AM's software. Its encrypted and although the electrical side will power up, the engine wont start until its assigned as a road ready vehicle. It can be driven by a dealership, shipping handlers etc and AM, but that's by using their coded plug in software. AM will unlock it, but it will cost you. I worked for AM at St Athan buddy, hope this helps. Tom.
That's absolutely nuts and cool that you got the reveal cover and test spec documents. I would never let that car go! EVER!!! That documentation will be worth a ton in the future.
Matt loves fixing crash damaged cars so much, they are now selling him pre-crashed brand new cars.
Oh right, pre crashed? I just thought they were Toyota's 😂
True Story! Great marketing
It's the Brand New Second Hand.
A widebody kit would have been mint.
Did you try pushing the start button to engage the ignition and fuel pump while you were starting it with the cables?
It's crazy to think you still edit your own videos, your work ethic is on another level
Yeah he must have no time left in his week after work
considering he spends just a day fixing each car (well tries to) he's got a whole week to edit! 🤣 absolutely mental work ethic jokes aside though i cant lie
Matt is such a great RUclipsr compared to people like samcrap
HWBT: hard work beats talent 😉💪
@@remspoor5127 very true ! I know he works late bc I walk my dog past his unit sometimes as I live very close
Ex autoglass here, done good job as its ur first time but for future times pls note the big “V” notch thats cut out from the nozzle, thats where the glue comes out to make an triangular bead. Hold the gun at 90 deg to the aperture so the glue comes out from only that V notch. Always good to learn new skills mate and im learning many new skills watching u guys problem solve and fix🫶 love it! Keep up the great content!
I would never buy a a vehicle he worked on his processes procedures are pathetic...ive said this on many of his videos as watching them doing repairs are not to spec nor safe
@lutomson3496 you can't afford them so it's fine
@@lutomson3496 but you are here, so still a fan.
@@lutomson3496 It's entertaining content for sure and an interesing process to watch but totally unreliable and lacking of any safety control procedure. But kudos for all the effort and enthusiasm.
@@lutomson3496 you must have missed the videos where he has the finished product inspected and complimented by main dealers...................
Hi Mat, I’m a SEND teacher working with young students who face various challenges in re-engaging with school life. I just wanted to share a big win with one of my students who’s been really withdrawn and struggling to connect. We tried a few things, but it wasn’t until I put on one of your videos that he finally sat up and engaged. For the first time, we had a moment where he was actively interested, and it’s all thanks to your content! Your videos are making a real difference, and I just wanted to say thank you for helping us reach him in a way nothing else had so far. Keep up the great work!
My son who was in this position and he really struggled to even be in a classroom at school, but thanks to the amazing work of the send teacher at his school he is now at college doing vehicle mechanics. The best thing is he has now come out of his skin and is working hard among all the others in this class made new friends and is starting to thrive. Thank you for all the amazing work you do for the kids, you truly do change lifes everyday and worth your weight in gold! 👍🏻
@@WMW-82 What a lovely comment. Thank you so much and all the best to your boy.
I hope you see this comment Matt!
That’s amazing! Well done! 🫶
@@SiracusanoI love people like yourself who help people with there struggles ❤
Just a quick idea of why the car won’t start. Since you guys screwed the bolt in the transmission to lock it in neutral, it might not register it as in “park”. Some newer cars won’t start if it isn’t in park. Maybe put the gearbox back in park and try it again :)
Lots of love from Denmark ❤
Good point yes, many cars make you press the brake down to start so if it's in neutral the software may prevent the car starting
that's a really good idea 👍
My auto won’t start in neutral, only in Park.
They first tried to start it before disengaging the the gearbox. They only put it in neutral to roll it off the trailer...
@@zethjugos1250 This was before the new fuel line was put in though…
Hey Matt my dad works at Aston Martin I showed him this and he said it was on a test drive and it lost control and fell in a ditch
@@MentalAftermath@mattarmstrong
Definitely didn’t lol
It’s true, I was the tree near the ditch. I pushed the pillar inside.
@@Liam-iu8tithey literally talk about it being on a test drive, and in a ditch, in the fcking video
It’s true ,I was the banana skin on the test track. Put it on a t shirt I want a free one 😂
Idk what’s more impressive mat rebuilding in 24 hours or the guy who crashed car within 29 miles
Probably the second but first is also insane
i also laughed crushing a car that has ran 29 miles u not suppose to run it full speed with at least a thousand miles
i fixed a car in 1 minute once (i sharpied over the check engine light)
My dad had a dealership in Manchester in the 90s.
He sold an Ford Escort RS Turbo, brand new.
Upon collection, the buyer drove out of the forecourt, 15 meters later the car was written off, buyer had driven it under a lorry, the lorry continued to crush it.
Somebody under Tavares’s comment said a lorry (a truck I guess) rolled over recently in some city.
What an incredible feat! Buying a wrecked Aston Martin DB12 and completely rebuilding it in just 24 hours is nothing short of amazing. This showcases not only your exceptional mechanical skills but also your determination and passion for automotive restoration. The Aston Martin is such an iconic vehicle, and bringing it back to life in such a short time is truly impressive. This kind of project takes a lot of planning, hard work, and expertise. I can’t wait to see the finished product and hear about the journey , it’s a fantastic inspiration for anyone in the car community
Lost my dad this morning so had a crap day but nice to see you and your dad working and enjoying each others company 😊 Cherish it buddy although I'm sure you do.
May his soul rest in peace
God bless you. Brighter days ahead. Lost my Mom 3 days before Christmas 2016. Prayers to you and your family. 😇
Sorry for your loss, live your life to the fullest, I'm sure that's what he'd want for you.
@@welshweeks01 god bless you and may your dad rest in peace 🕊️
Why you watching RUclips if your dad just died?
See you soon buddy!
Thirst under a Tavarish comment?!
Can I come too
A lorry transporting high end cars rolled in Kent last year maybe your car was on that
Tavarish would’ve made this into 6 videos and 1 year span
Tavarish lemme get that Supra bro 😂😂😂
This video had me Mansory glued from start to finish. Absolutely loved it! Keep up what you're doing mate it's unreal content
😂😂
Lmbooo, don’t let the factory find out they didn’t glue you here themselves, cuz that’ll be a charge 🥴
Mansory tape too!
I was glued too
Took me 2 days to finish the video lol
Wow please let us see finish result
43:22 It is just so wholesome to see father and son being that happy together working at a car problably in the middle of the night
Love watching you work with your dad my dad passed away just 2 months ago now and watching you work with your dad reminds me of working with mine . Some very good memories are made cherish every moment like I did as when he is no longer with you it makes his passing a little easier xx
My condolences.
This is the original RUclips content how it should be. Couple normal guys, non pretentious good hard working with a skill showcasing their amazing ideas from an English village to the world. Amazing stuff, greetings from Australia🇦🇺
The village is of special significance. The old buildings here are the stables of the childhood home of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer !
Agree. However I would love to see a finished car at the end and the excitement that goes with it.
Nearly 63 and watch these with my 7 yr old grandson who is mad for supercars. Gives us so much to talk about and gives him some great lessons in life. Nothing out there comes close.
God bless
yep, a good life lesson that no problem is not fixable.
Work at a main dealer and most likely crashed when on PDI Drive or even the salesman on the way to fuel it up, we’re insured on new cars before registration if you have trade plates on the car. This is why it’s written off before registration etc.
that make sense.
8 years at a dealer myself, can confirm this is likely what happened
Mate that roof repair was totally shocking you should have pulled that out better than that, very disappointing its a 29 mile Austin Martin,
Yeah I assumed the dealership insurance paid it off, makes most sense.
@@georgemorrison6689cry more. Buy your own and repair it yourself how you want
Hey Matt, I’m currently rebuilding a DB11, mines a V12 and can only read a few codes like yourself, as for the no start, my ecu was reset by airbag team, I replaced pyro and had 12v to starter, still no start, had it taken to Aston on low loader and they updated ecu and airbag ecu and it fired up, when crashed the airbag unit sends a signal to ecu and shuts it down. So I think a trip to Aston is your best bet as it needs AMDS2 diagnostics, only at Aston, or McGurk performance as they just bought AMDS2, good luck, Mark
Mate you've gotta put some videos up or something
Yes Mark 👊
he knows this , he's just trying to create "drama" and hype and make people comment
@@Trump_Won_AGAIN Unfortunately true ever since he's realised how much more muney he can make by telling a story rather than showing the rebuild ...
Same with his raffles - They may seem cheap to buy One ticket but multiply that by 30% of the viewers and ...
He worked for it; but still. It shows you how muney calls muney and changes people. Good show though.
@@Team33Team33 yawn
Just a suggestion after watching your previous videos and rebuilds: I think it would be really helpful to start using a checklist. When you get a car up on the ramps for the first time, having a list to check things like wishbones, arms, droplinks, etc., could ensure nothing is overlooked.
For example, with the Urus, when the car was pulling to one side, a couple of bent arms were missed. A checklist could help catch issues like that early on.
especially when the cars end up being raffled
This is literally one of my favourite channels 🙌 the quality of the content, how genuine Mat, his family and friends are is second to none, thank you for your efforts 👌
Mat is the only youtuber who makes car repairing videos soo much interesting and not boring , Keep going mat!
There's a few boring bits, but hardly ever skip.
yeah it's hard to find interesting RUclipsrs, I keep looking but so many boring ones.
Yes and that is at total opposite of Tavarish which I don't watch him anymore, because he drags projetcts for what seems to be forever...!
So is Goonzquat.
I work at the Aston Martin branch in Wellesbourne. I can try find out for you.
I was stuck behind a crash on the M6 loads of high end cars thrown off a car transporter
@@AdrianHurley-t4j that’s a possibility
@@Bezzasworld Good idea, but that doesn't explain the bent seat fixing.
@@AdrianHurley-t4j Nah. The driver side seatbelt blew. Only happens if someone is detected in the seat. Infact some car wont even blow bags if the car is shutoff. Same with the pyro fuse... it blew... car was running when it crashed.
He should have added a ACR widebody kit on it.
Hey Mat,
I have an idea why it won't start.
It could be the micro switch in the hood lock.
With the BMW, for example, you can't put it in gear when it's open.
Check the ground strap from the engine to the body and the starter relay....
Of course, the gear selector lever should also be in N or P position.😅
But the most important thing is... if you don't know exactly what the reason for the accident was... you should definitely check all technical parts, not that the accident happened because of a defect.
Good Luck 😊
Mat needs to try this because he hasn’t tryed it 😊, I mean Imm only up to here 7:55 so yeah 😂
Genuinely enjoy seeing the relationship between you and your dad , you don’t bicker or argue, which shows respect both ways ,
On camera anyways, wouldn’t be a father/son relationship without a bit of disagreement 😂
You wrapped the grey-silver GTR in British racing green, and your British sports car in grey-silver! Love it!
31:06 Aston Martin dealer will have the car insured while they have possession of the car before it goes to the new owner. Maybe a staff member took the car out with trade plates and crashed it
I think ur absolutely right - maybe they were moving it to another dealership. It would as u say be on trade plates and not yet registered to a new owner.
I think your right about that 👍
yep, dealership tend to own the cars, not manufacturer (at least they do at BMW iirc ... at the moment). So I think your explanation is bob on.
I wonder if that Staff member has his job anymore???
100% right- evry Car dealer has blue trad plates🙏🏻💯
43:31 I f***ing love this channel man. You and your Dad are such genuine mates that are just enjoying life to its fullest. You’ve truly got something special ❤
Your dad wants it, you know he likes Aston Martins. 😊
remember he has the red one as well
+1 to dad!
We know he can drive it like it should!
i reckon hes gonna give the vantage to his dad
He just put a bmx reg on it@@dandooni1326
Months worth of content nearly done in a 24 hour labour countdown.. damn truly appreciated👏🏽🇿🇦 surprised theres no T.V network that has already contacted you to give you your own T.V show
Seriously though! He could easily have a show that would do crazy numbers!
@@Zaihbaby whats the point he already does huge numbers.. why give a corporation a cut of HIS ££
TV is dead (hot take), why bother spending time and effort to get less views than on YT. Being told what to do by producers doesn't help either.
Im hoping he becomes one of the presenters on the New Grand Tour with Mat Watson from CarWow being another.
If you look at Car SOS as an example. 1hr cut to 40 mins with adverts. Cut out all the messing about, entertainment input and back story and you might get 20 mins of actual fixing cars. We just had an hour long video fixing and entertaining. Why lose that control to a production company!
Remember when the vids were 15mins long. These longer vids are amazing😊
This dude got the life!!!!!! BMX pro turned into self taught supercar mechanic. He makes it look so easy.
Showing love from Johannesburg, South Africa ❤🇿🇦
Showing love from Cape Town, South Africa ❤
👍🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Showing love and support from Pretoria
From Mogwase North West ❤
Showing no love from Epstein island
As someone that has built custom PC's for a living I am absolutely amazed at how intelligent you and the whole crew are. The troubleshooting you do blows my mind. You have made me appreciate cars in a whole new light, thank you.
Mat is the goat
Get a room
@@ianholdsworth920😂 good one
True
He's a baaaaahhaaahahaad man
Yes he is the goat of mechanic
I have no interest in fixing a car myself but just love your videos. Find them very entertaining and love that you actually try to 100% finish the project unlike many RUclipsrs. Much love and respect from Dallas, TX
You guys make building cars so interesting. I am always happy watching you and your Dad, I love his motivation and support. He is a lovely dad.
If car is damaged by a dealer before registration then the insurance will still pay out, the dealer or manufacturer then register it for targets and registration counts..you must be 2nd owner unless you got a V55 to register it via a dealer or DVLA which does not sound Like you done...another great project mate
car was probably delivered on trade plates, so would be covered by company trade insurance.
documents are usually signed at delivery. requires the owner to sign for car. i can't see the buyer accepting the car and acceptnig liability. in theory mat should be 1st owner.
@xFFSx I think the tech was probably doing the dealer side of their inspection before hand over and crashed it. Only thing that makes sense and I'm sure they are covered by the dealerships insurance
If owner never took delivery it would be a unregistered car. Totally normal for dealers
@xFFSx sound logical, insurance is covered
@sercanserj7804 ya I thought it was kind of common knowledge but I suppose not
I’m just a regular guy from Lithuania, but watching this masterpiece of car repair by Matt’s team is absolutely amazing. This dude curiosity leads us to uncharted territory in car fixing. What a fantastic team he has supporting him!
Both Armstrongs have something truly special about them.
Fantastic job and a great video. Way better than watching Grand Tour.
Matt you rock!! Been watching you since day one and just admire the way you’ve grown as a business and as a human being!!!
The most remarkable thing you’ve done is with your Dad 👏👏👏👏👏👏You have given him a second life, he is an amazing character 👍👍
I love this channel! The banter, the humor and the endless positivity is so uplifting and inspirering!
I see a lambo in the background! New Project Aventador???? 1:00:06
🔥
Good eyes there, i missed it 👍🏻
on 8:03 too
Is a "lambo" some animal?
Knew I wasn’t the only one
23:00 what you would want to do in this situation, is _dent pulling_ , you'd be tack welding on studs to the dented area, and then attaching hammer pullers/slide pullers to _pull_ the dent out area by area by means of repetitive "hammer pulls" until the dent is out... also keep a ballpeen hammer ready to keep the pillar shape when necessary....then cut the welded studs off you tacked on, grind everything down flat, and you'd be good to go after re-priming the area.
yeah i was honestly expecting him to pull that dent, rather than punch it out.
For sure that fix certainly made me wince it showed Mat as an enthusiastic amateur at best and a bit of a bodger at worst. As you say there is plenty of specialist repair equipment for fixing dented panels without access from behind. I think Mat was in a bit of a rush to get it fixed. For a car of this value surely it would have been worth taking a bit more time and investing in the right equipment to do the job professionally.
@@wcads623 why is it always 24hrs for youtubers? Can't they just say 48 or something instead. It's bizarre lol
👍@@wcads623 or get the expertise in to do it properly..... just like the wrap. would still have been within the 24 hours.
@@wcads623it's rough
The first Aston is when I started watching you. You've come so far mate and I applaud you. I'm gonna love this. Congrats on your success mate
I remember watching Mat's video's when he was fixing cars and doing bits and bobs on his driveway, what an incredible journey, well done mate glad to see you achieving your dream.
Mat I used to work at a dealership here in Australia well quite a few actually. Here we have direct access to the state registration systems and at any stage we can register a new car. My thought it the car is insured through the dealers floor plan insurer and then for whatever reason they have registered the car as a new car after the damage has been done for insurance purposes. If damaged in a test drive the car was likely on a dealer plate and then registered as dealer stock demonstrator after the fact. UK systems may be different but typically the Aus system closely follows UK
Spot on
Love how matt still has his unit without going to a huge unit with no progress on projects.
1:00:05 new lambo leak!
No I think thats the gallardo waiting to be rebuilt
That's the one he crashed into the lamppost and trees
Matt the cameraman’s Lamborghini. 👍
You should 100% get that roof properly repaired at a body shop because an Aston needs to be perfect 👌
Mat is just brilliant about his fixing, but most fantastic is how he is with his dad, bless you lot for life. Keep it up!
Could you have pulled out the damage using a stud welder? The inner and outer skins both form the structure. Closed sections are used to resist torsional loads.
On aircraft they install doubler plates on top of dented skin ;)
Spot on !!
You have good taste when it comes to choosing wraps for Aston Martin❤🇿🇦
I love watching you and the team. Specifically the relationship between you and your dad, what a team! 🔥💪🏼👌🏼
I’ve been watching for a while, and your confidence in tackling these projects is still so impressive. I was getting nervous watching you pull all that wiring, and seeing the Typhoon fire up like that blew my mind. Great job so far!👏
57:31 I think we all loved the cinematic shots last time, Matt had to do it again 😊
Thanks Matt! It’s truly unbelievable what you do and how you’ve come from an Audi TT! 👍🏻🥹🙂
There is an old chap near me drives one of these as his daily driver. It's a deep burgundy colour with a tan leather. It's so nice.
Come on Mat get that quarter wing and roof repaired properly - not the standards we all expect from our No1 RUclipsr. I look forward to seeing it all stripped back and being completed OEM style! Keep up the good work.. 👍
Totally agree. The buckled frame can't be safe the way it is now, it has to be done properly!
Tbf Mat was trying to stick to the 24 hour challenge aspect of the video which makes for great viewing. Not this being the case I’m sure Mat would’ve taken more time. It’s his car, it’s hidden etc so it’s something he can come back too 🎉
@@Ryanharris_17 I'd rather see a quality job than rushing to a time frame, he could make the video the same length or even longer we'd still watch it lol
@@Professor-Scientist I agree but the title of this video and its purpose was the whole 24 hour thing. Props for Mat changing up the script and being different.
In all honesty the original wheels looked better than the new ones 54:26
This time I agree. The stock wheels looked better.
You don’t say no to your sponsors I guess
u can spec a similar style rims from Aston just like Mat's
I love the way you and your dad make fixing all these cars fun. And that makes watching your videos from Dobsie, Johannesburg, South Africa more interesting.
Im still amazed how easy to get most of the parts needed without waiting period on such a brand new model. well done Mat
Don’t change those wheels!!! They look epic
The D12 is one piece of art.
And I admire Mat and his mates. Their skills are ridiculous. Especially his dad is such a professional
Yeah drilling holes and using a sledge hammer is part of the repair procedure. Was written off for a reason
Matt you are a true legend man.. I'm in my final year of high school and i don't think i wanna go to college.. i wanna grow up to be like you.. mad love man❤ keep doing what you do
First wrap I've ever seen thats tollerable.
If a new car gets damaged at a dealership before it’s registered they have to register it before sending it to auction, same thing happened with all the VWs that got sent tot action when the showroom caught fire
Crazy to see where you come from I’ve been watching for over 4 years now from your TT days much Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 Matt
I love these videos. How Matt & his team do these things is hard to believe. The tenacity of the guys. Changing a fuel pipe can be impossible even when fully accesible, never mind the rest.
Wrapping a car even when you don’t know if it will start, thats some faith
That Clicking that new fuel line together was the most satisfying thing in the video 😂👏👏👏
Strange that the fuel lines would be that exposed. Good chance of an explosion after a crash🤡
@@minitune7285majority of cars fuel lines routed the same underneath chassis
One minute and already over 500 views. Damn ! Mat is fun to watch, and Tony is so great, dare I use the word adorable to describe him as many have already. They worked their asses off to get where they are, so they have earned any success coming there way. OK, let's watch the show !
Yep he is certainly on fire!!
Taking the vehicle apart and putting all the different screws back in place at the end - how on earth is that possible? Very impressive... you guys are really skilled. I drive Aston's myself and would never have thought that the vehicle, as beautiful as it is, consists of so many small parts. Thank you for sharing.
Looking at that data sheet, your DB12 was the 117th built. The DB12 model is internally known as the AM5, the number 3 means it’s the coupe.
Wow. I’ve literally only seen a couple on the roads so far since launch!
🇿🇦Johannesburg south Africa well done team this is going to be a sick build 💪👏👑👏
Agreed
It doesn't matter where they are made. It depends on artisans and quality inspection. My family and I have bought 2 kislux bags in the past 3 years and I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
DB12!!? BRAND NEW!
Brand new second hand 😂
@@imhaych2590lol 😂❤
@@imhaych2590you know it 🤣
@@imhaych2590 If Mat is the first owner is it second hand? 🤔
That roof repair LOOKS SKETCHY AF!! Definitely not up to spec.
100% it was crashed at a dealership with only 29 mile my guess is the rattle was being “investigated” on a road test and the techs wrapped it. They’ve then had a battle with Insurnace etc and potentially had to register it for that or to meet targets for sales etc.
That doesn't explain the SEVERE DAMAGE TO ROOF THEY JUST BENT BACK AND COVERED UP!! JESUS this was way to rushed!! Imagine everything they missed.
* AND STILL DON'T KNOW IF THE ENGINE IS DAMAGED. The radiator AND OIL COOLER WERE RIPPED OFF.
@@martylee9035 Relax man
Hi Matt, hello from the USA. The only video that I can watch for an hour is yours. I’m absolutely fascinated by what you do. You deserve all the success that you have achieved!
The enthusiasm that Matt and his dad have, full of smiles and genuine camaraderie - it’s what makes this channel what it is.
I love Mat's dad villain laugh 😅
Good job !! But I don't like the new weels .
Nice project
Got to one of the best looking car on the road
Man oh man, your channel can be AND will be the reference of other repair shops because of your passion into these cars!!!
So many shoddy repairs, why don't you just take more time and do it properly? We'd all watch. A car like this deserves time and care.
Totally agree - arbitrary deadlines are a scourge amongst RUclipsrs like Tavarish for instance. Taking your time and doing things properly is very watchable!
He’s got loads of cars to fix though he can’t just spend months on one
@@ZaKTricKzzz I know but honestly, 24 hours?! They'd struggle even if they were working on a model they've experienced before. The DB12 hasn't been out 2 minutes so parts will always be in short supply or on backorder - it was a timeframe that was impossible from the get go. Anyway, we're all here for the struggle! 😆
Some people like to challenge themselves mate.
@samrayner2080
It's all fake wake up
Was about to boot up F1 2020 but after i saw the noti it can wait an hour 🤣
Boom
@@MatArmstrongbmxOut the Blue
LOVE the wrap & the carbon trims are awesome, Mat. Gotta' be honest though - for the first time in all your builds, I probably prefer the AM rims. Great work, mate.
A spot welder dent puller would of been a good bit of kit too help pull small too medium dents out of panels Mat.
Beautiful car but I prefer the OG wheels if I'm honest 😎👍🏻
Matt you all are great i love every single video you you all are legends keep up rhe great work cant wait to see db12 finished ❤
I tell you what I love the most about these videos, in years to come you'll have some great memories you've had with friends and family, wish you nothing but the best bud
matt dad "this is mine enit" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 real og
Mat's accent is so strong it turned my sugarless black coffee into the most posh est tea
Matt isn’t very posh. He’s a normal lad. I guarantee tho, as he gets older, the people he’ll mix with will inadvertently change his accent. He’ll always have that slight twang tho.
32:41 why’d i think the bottle he was holding was gonna be a new “charcoal flavor” y-food 😂😂😂
Because its brand new and on delivery, its probably still in 'Transportation Mode' Matt, and it has to be unlocked with AM's software. Its encrypted and although the electrical side will power up, the engine wont start until its assigned as a road ready vehicle. It can be driven by a dealership, shipping handlers etc and AM, but that's by using their coded plug in software. AM will unlock it, but it will cost you. I worked for AM at St Athan buddy, hope this helps. Tom.
Hey Mat, best greetings from 🇩🇪
Can I actually buy this car when finally fixed?
Delivery driver took it for a drive 2:47
The driver listened to thick of it by ksi
😂😂
That's absolutely nuts and cool that you got the reveal cover and test spec documents. I would never let that car go! EVER!!! That documentation will be worth a ton in the future.
40:26 thats what she said
58:45 Moonlight Sonata...
A DB12 no way!!! GOAT
This video started off mint and ended even better. Loving the videos that show your talents it's all about the eyes ❤
The wrap color is great but i honestly liked the original color.