I Surprised A Homeless Man With A Van To Live In
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- Опубликовано: 18 май 2022
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This week on AutoAlex Cars, I surprise a homeless man with a van to live in! Here's how it all unfolded...
(ALSO, massive kudos to 'Cars Under 3000' for their generosity. Show them some love, and check out their great used cars here - www.carsunder3000.co.uk/)
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good on ya mate!
if we just help the ones who can be helped, sorting out those who cant, gets easier..
Now this is just down right wholesome. Well done Alex! Good form!
Yeah!!! Feel good stuff. If you’re not moved by this you’re made of stone :)
Lol it's just a stunt to make him look good
@@blue_red_screen nah, this is genuine. Either or though, still cool.
@@weaselkenievil not cool at all it's an example of pure narcissism
@@blue_red_screen nah, that’s you projecting that I think mate. If you look for things like that you can find it anywhere. Of course you could be right, regardless the man has a new van. It may all be for show but I’m happy to see the good in this, if you can’t fair enough to you. I’m also in a very a good mood today, I may be being overly positive, happy to ride that wave for once. Im usually a right negative twat :)
I’m currently in a similar situation to Michael and I can’t commend you enough Alex big props , good to see there is faith still in humanity and not everyone judges on the first look
I hope you get sorted soon Matthew 🙏🏼
U fell for the pr stunt
@@blue_red_screen 🫣🥴
Thanks everyone luckily , with support I’ve managed to get myself into housing and moving on with my life but a lot of people are still in a bad position and what Alex did for this guy will have made an impact forever for the fella , a small deed goes a long way
@@matthewmacmillan8996 Good on you mate! I wish you good luck ahead.
Watching from Canada - really moved by the kindness and generosity seen here. Great reminder that there are still wonderful people in this world. Well done!
I don't understand. There REALLY is no government help for the homeless in the UK? I'm really surprised to hear that.
@@jonothandoeser we don’t even have a good government our third prime minister in a row to resign resigned today after just 44 days. Pathetic
@@nathanwatson594 But that seems unconscionable!
I am all torn up. Been paying it forward for 20 years on a much smaller scale, but once you start helping people. It becomes a way of life. You just keep your eye out. Bless you both!
We don't realise how lucky we are to have a comfortable safe place to sleep every night... very well done to you sir! and to the car sales team in Rayleigh!
That’s absolutely f**king brilliant of you, the sales guys “cars under 3 k” for the amazing donation and all of your team Alex 👏👏👏👏
What a nice gesture to a nice fella who never begged just needed a little help
Tears in my eyes. Thank you for doing this for him. God bless him moving forward and for the courage he has shown in adversity.
Wow! I'm crying! 🙏❤️ What a wonderful company to donate the van(a home!) To this man! 🙏 Wonderful for you to do this for this man! ❤️🙏
Was really trying to hold back on them tears but when Michael said "careful!" at the fake plant thingy being stuffed away at 14:18... it broke me. You know that's a man who truly values every single thing in his life. He's probably seen and experienced things that nobody deserves to. Alex, You're the best! And all the very best to Michael... I hope it's only happy days for you from here on.
Right, this is stupid.
No one in the UK has to be homeless.
If you're homeless in the UK then it's entirely by choice.
@@JamieR1988 are you sure about that buddy?
Jamie obviously has a lot to learn about life in the UK. Sometimes people hit hard times and without family support or something to fall back on life can go very sour very quickly
@@fakevirus8828 have you been homeless????
@@JamieR1988 are you fishing or just completely thick?
309k already! Well deserved!!!! And glad to see you could help Michael!! And yes! Be nice! I don't get why people can act like that!!!!
Because people who do this type of help don't like beeing matched 🙄
I'm from Romania 🇷🇴 and we have 1 millionaire that I know who helped a lot of people in specialy kids who needed money 💰 for extreme surgery needs, cancer, brain disease, heart ❤️ disease, bone disease and others and he only ask for people not tell the money are from him!
The reality of helping others is simple:
- just do it, you will fill instantly better and don't tell anyone
- a simple thank you from the Heart ❤️ will be enough
- a simple smile 😃 😊 can change someone life forever
- a simple let me help you with whatever you can
- give money 💰, chlots, buy others food, drinks
All other stuff you can think of!
- give a old phone with charger or new one
All those things will come 10 x times for every gesture 🙏 you make, back to you ,most of them you will not realise you got them because life is strange, ex: imagine you crossing the road and some instead of killing you with the car not paying attention, he/her will see you in the right moment and others like this, because we are humans we regret more helping others because we wrongly think 🤔 that people we helped they should some how paying back, life is not like that✌️
Humanity Lives !
Wow all the views means more RUclips money that means he will recoup his purchase price back really fast……and make extra money too
@@danbailey96 so bloody what?
@@danbailey96 A lot of people helped out in this good deed. RUclips wasn't one of them. : )
Being homeless myself I can relate to Michael and some of his horror stories while being on the streets, it has always amazed me how horrible people can be and treat another human being as if they were just trash!!
Seeing this video has restored my faith in humanity to know there are kind and thoughtful people out there who really care about one another, Bless the people who can see beyond the fact that people aren't on the streets because its a choice or a dream they've had all there lives !!! there is a reason for every single one of us who are out there and trust me it's not a choice!!!!!
Anyone who pays it forward is rewarded a thousand times over just by how good it will make you feel!!! Good on you Alex Good on you !!!!!
He’s so excited to help, good energy. I wish all people were like you.
I love that "restored faith in humanity"
Well done Alex, Crew and Under 3K.
Lol this is just a pr stunt
@@blue_red_screen still a good deed
@@TheBlueMinecrafterLPG how do u know it wasn't staged
@@blue_red_screen How do you know it was? Thing is, you look like a heartless, jealous, bitter child if you're wrong. The channel has showed their side of the story, now it's your turn.
@@blue_red_screen he isn’t that kind of guy. Just have faith in people.
Fairplay that sponsorship was the best I have ever seen. Simple, genuine, personal to the video and respected the audience.
Great solution! I have a van myself that I outfitted for camping and it doubles as a safeguard against homelessness. Once, when we had wildfires and were told to evacuate, I simply jumped in my van with my 3 dogs and drove to the nearest parking lot. Cargo vans are awesome!
6:15 no tears or no rips….look at the driver seat 😂. Genuinely heart warming.
This put a smile on my face. A beautiful self-less act of generosity. Love the message, "be nice and pay it forward."
I'm smiling too.
It's hard to think of the cruelty this man and others like him have to endure. Very sad.
But I'm happy for Michael, I hope he does well🤩😁
I was homeless for about 5 months in Bournemouth, due to sharing rents with several people at a time in nice big houses.
splitting the rent 8 to 10 ways in a 4 or 5 bedroom house was cheaper than a single flat, as bigger houses are so hard for landlords to rent out as there isn't the demand for them.
As some fellow house mates moved onto universities or changed jobs and moved away, the remaining members of the houses had to find a bigger slice of the rent and it became unaffordable. I had a car, that had just had a lot of MOT work done to it, so I didn't have deposit plus one month money available, and I had to live in my car for 5 months, and the days where friends would let me stay on their sofa, or behind their sofa for a few days at a time were so appreciated. I never stayed more than a few days and kept it all clean and tidy. there were still many days where I'd need to drive up the a338 and sleep a layby in a small rover.
Freezing at night and sweating hot in the mornings with the sun up early was no picnic.. and I had it lucky.
It saddens me that so many buildings are left standing empty in various states of disrepair, but no access is given to homeless people. The urbex channels show so many places that could be made available and give a little relief to people in real need.
Your kind spirit started this ball rolling, and the generosity of the cars under £3k guys made it that much more possible, and I believe your viewers, new and old, have a great respect for you for making this happen, and all the best to Michael in the future
From experience, what he needs is somewhere to park up while he fits the van out. He needs tools and materials like insulation,panelling… and then he needs the correct insurance and a secure park up where he can keep the van and sleep in it undisturbed which has access to a toilet etc. Some businesses on industrial estates would welcome him as a sort of on site security. I wish Michael well and thank all involved in making this happen.
Good form, Alex. We need more of this...imagine what can be done with more generous car dealers and folk like you. Good luck Michael, stay safe.
It only takes one person, with one kind thought towards another and a difference can be made.
I almost cried while watching this, I love wholesome things, I love you Alex.
I just flat out did,and i'm a 34 year old dude!
@@extremeegon1466 theres nothing wrong with crying, no matter what age you are
Me too. So touching and heart warming
This video reminds me just how lucky I am to have a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in. It's videos like this that remind me just how lucky I am to take the simple things in life for granted.
Man my heart feels all funny. Damn, we forget to spread love these days , so many distraction, and so many things telling us we should be ungrateful with life... but man... we have more than enough don't we?
Alex you are 100% an absolute legend. My sis in law was homeless and living in her tiny car for nearly 2 years. All the very best in the future to Michael, hope he can get his permanent home very soon. X
Great stuff Alex - glad Michael has the security, really kind by both you and the guys at carsunder3000!
Also their business sounds like one of my video titles lol
Mr. Blue Polo 'imself.
Hey jb I'm a big fan of your vids too really awestruck by the reach this has had, the beautiful comments and the truly amazing thing Alex and cars under £3000 have done for me.
@@michaelcordes amazing, so happy you like the vids, I wish you all the best with van life! If you ever get a bigger van, my dad is really good at van conversions into campers so let me know and I’ll see if I can get him to help in any way
@@michaelcordes hope all is okay with you mate👍🏻
@@CarsWithJB wow!
Having experienced the "joys" of not having a place to call home ( never trust your employer ) for only a few months, I can honestly say, that you guys have made a HUGE difference in this mans life! My biggest fear is being in that situation again. If you lot are ever in the Worcestershire area the drinks are on me. Depending on crew size of course 😂
Ditto
Vicarious, bless your Big Heart ❤💕💖❤
Alex, this will bring anyone watching this into tears as I had, man you have a great heart. So happy that he can have some rest in a safe place.
Beautifully done. I was on the streets for a few months almost 50 years ago. I still remember the kindness of some of the strangers l met and am grateful to have been able to pay it forward a few times since then.
This is one of the best things I’ve seen in a long time, fair play to you Alex, you’ve changed somebodies life for the better. And to the lads at the dealership, a massive thanks for donating the van, I hope your business gets the recognition it deserves for that. All the best to Micheal too, hope you get back on your feet shortly fella
Right, this is stupid.
No one in the UK has to be homeless.
If you're homeless in the UK then it's entirely by choice.
He's homeless for sympathy. It's pathetic
@@JamieR1988 what a troll... grow up and sod off.
@@JamieR1988 was happy after seeing the about section on your channel, but I feel like its toeing the line a bit close here
Pr stunt
@@JamieR1988 I think you should look in a mirror to see a pathetic person. Your lack of compassion is astounding. I doubt I could ever become friends with you.
Doing good in these hard times is amazing, that person will never forget this. We take our homes for granted while a regular van feels like a fortress for a homeless person. Hope he's doing fine, God bless!
I'm not really into cars but I watched this and you made my heart melt!! I read his story and he really has had a bad time the smile on his face was beautiful.
Never seen someone so excited to sleep in a car really opens your eyes to different perspectives on life, be grateful for what you have someone will always want your problems in life
Well done, Alex! Very rare to see people help each other out like this! Amazing how this could change a single life, people should do this more often.
I know I was thinking the same people don't help...such a warming story
Thank you Alex and the amazing car dealer for helping this man out to get on his feet again I have been dirt poor myself and wouldn't wish it on anyone and due to amazing kind people like yourself that help someone in need you never know how much it means to someone and sometimes it is so hard to except help because your pride can get in the way sometimes but once again Thank you ever so much for your amazing kindness because people like you can change someone life for the better with your kindness
not to say say they didn't do a realy good thing, but they gave the car to a youtuber not a homeless man...
Thanks Alex,you are a true gent .
The smile on his face said it all 😍 And I would like to wish Michael good luck for the future, and much happiness.
Alex, this has got to be the best video on your channel. I know it's not the flashy car stuff, but it's so nice to see how a vehicle can really change a person's life for the better.
Didn't think i would tear up, just some happy feelings watching this. Mate 13 mins in and the eyes just watered up. Great work man, there's still good in people. 👍🏼👍🏼
Proof Alex Kirsten has a heart, keep up the amazing content
How very thoughtful and generous of you to help this man! You literally changed his life. ❤
Absolutely beautiful, I will share this story onwards to spread the love and kindness you and your wonderful people, including the car company, have shown to Michael, a lovely man who was just starting on a new path after a horrific time alone on the streets. We wish him very well 🤗 More of these actions are to be welcomed and encouraged, well done to you all, I cried a little at the end of the video, watching Michael so happily drive away in his new home, safe, secure, comfortable and warm, loved and appreciated. Xx😘
Cheers to the dealer and you and good on ya Michael. Pay it forward when you can. So much can really be done for so little when people care to share!!! We need more of this. I have been in the helping field for over thirty years and have met more than one X millionaire. Everyone has a story and need help once in a while and God willing I’ll be able to keep doing it till it’s my time to stop!!😊🇨🇦💕
Wow!! I am overwhelmed with joy! Michael will never, ever forget you or that van! Being able to give someone who is down on his luck a hand up in life is very commendable! Michael, I hope you are on your way to a wonderful life! Enjoy your van and your new life! Prayers to you!! Alex, there should be more like you in this world! You are a kind compassionate man and I hope your life is going well! Thank you so much for this video! I really needed to see this today!!
I second that ⬆️
Couldn't agree more. 👍👍👍👍
Nice to see there’s still some decency in this cruel world 🌍 good on you
It's humbling to think that we are all just a fluke of bad luck away from also being homeless. Respect your fellow humans. Amazing what Alex and his team and the guys at CarsUnder3000 did for this man. Micheal I wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors mate.
it's amazing to see the generosity from carsunder3000, didn't even take them 5 minutes to decide to give a good 2.5k of there business away to help someone who needs it more well done to Alex and carsunder3000
Well done to the trader for giving that to a good cause!
They traded it for publicity. Was a great advert for them so worth the trade.
@@MrSplcrazy giving 50% off would have given a similar effect. not every dealership would have done what they did, so I appreciate it.
@@MrSplcrazy Why are you commenting this in every comment that has something good about the Cars Under 3k? Bruh...
@@HazewinDog no where near as good an ad as giving 100% off.
@@angelocabral2001 pointing out that usually charitable acts are a veil, its easy to discover the real intent. Amazes me how people can't see it instantly. But then people do just believe everything they see at face value 🐑
People like this man, and the gentleman that donated the van are so very needed in this day and age. May God bless and protect them. Good deeds, just like bad deeds, cause ripples that can be felt on the other side of the world. Act accordingly....
Wow, your bloody amazing 🤩 thank you to the car dealers at Rayleigh for doing such a amazing thing giving the van to you and thank you for having the faith in Michael and giving him some hope and somewhere safe to sleep - bless him! Totally restores my faith in humanity 🥰 xxx
Such a kind gesture and a life changing moment for this man, you’re a true inspiration to how people should be acting!
Good show old chap, frightfully spiffing work.
Best feel good story I have seen today. Sometimes people just need a little help to change their lives completely thank you
This is so heart warming to watch. A beautiful gesture made to a gentleman who was simply a victim of circumstance. Good luck mate.
THIS is what platforms should be used for.
To everyone involved, hats off.
What an incredible gesture of good will, we need more of this in our current life ! Congratulations Alex !! You and the car dealer have made an unbelievable difference to that chaps life :)
This just restored my faith in human nature. Well done for doubt such a kind thing and good luck young man for the future 👌👏👏👊❤️
In this crazy hate filled world this brings me so much hope and joy! Alex you have a beautiful heart and soul! ❤❤❤
No matter how out of reach it seems , you still got to try …… this just lit a spark for me
❤️Thank you Michael
🥰🙏
I feel so lucky that I've been able inspire you. I hope you get what you're looking for. Big love.
'Come here big boy' Alex loved that!! Good on you all for getting this lovely guy a safe place ❤️
Thank you for making a difference in that man's life. Without security in any form we are lost.
That just gives me that good feeling , with you guys around thats fabulous , Great interaction !! Well done !!
Such a legend man, I wish no one ever has to deal with being homeless, and to the people who do end up, or already are, I really hope you can find your feet again.🙏❤
Absolute legend Alex and equally so the legends at Cars Under 3000... If you can change just one persons life for the better, the world becomes more beautiful ❤️
What a beautiful gesture and a well deserving man, this brought tears to my eyes to hear his story and see his face light up when he realised that the van was for him. I can't wait to seeing your next video. Well done to all of you, brilliant idea.
Absolutely heart warming, just stumbled upon this, so glad that I did. Apart from good health, having a safe place to sleep and live in is all one needs. Beautiful people and good luck my friend
I’d love to see some merch with “ be nice, pay it forward” written on it. Maybe the profit from it could go towards another heartwarming project like this? Or maybe even just help to get Micheal some food and any new parts needed for the van?
110% a great idea!
Nice one to everyone that helped this. I have been homeless myself and know how demoralising it can be. Thank you Alex and paying it forward is the best. I do it whenever I can.
This is such a nice act of kindness. God Bless you Bro.
this video is so wholesome warmed my heart and restored my faith in humanity as someone who was homeless in the past this just made me so happy to see good job to you and the car sales team
Alex you sir are an absolute legend! This is, without doubt, one of the best things I have ever watched. He is a proper character. Would be great to follow his story.
Alex, this was so heart-warming! You have the heart of a man that's at least 8 feet tall.
cracked me up
Wonderful story! All involved are a blessing!
Such a lovely thing to do for someone. I couldn’t stop smiling all the way through. I’ve subscribed as really great to see someone who isn’t doing so well get help. Great job Alex 💕
Who's cutting onions?!
Well done to you Alex, the guys at cars under £3000 and all those involved.
If anyone deserves it Michael does 👍
It's the best 2.5k they've spent on marketing tbh.
I didn't even get sad 😕 😞 😔 😪 😢 😭 😕
Great job. Keep in touch with him, may be the van and he can be a part of a project. Living in a van, or converting ordinary van into a budget RV.
Michael seems like a lovely man..im so pleased he has been helped like this
You and the car dealer are very kind hearted people, we need more people like you in the world, thank you so much and God bless the both of you always.
Heart breaking stories. But what a great way to help. Awesome that he is working so hard to recover. And that his journey got somewhat easier now. Greatly appreciated that you and cars under 3000 did this!!!!!!!!
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Excellent work Alex and cars under 3000, restored my faith in humanity and used car dealers. Good luck to Micheal. 👍
This was absolutely awesome to see and definitely restored my faith in humanity. Made me tear up a bit
The garage doing it for publicity to increase their sales and Alex running ads on the video for his own monetary gain.
Genuine charity is very rare.
@@MrSplcrazy you would rather see a video of a shitbox?
@@MrSplcrazy There's always one REALLY miserable bastard isn't there...?
@@MrSplcrazy genuine charity may be rare but you aren't showing yourself to be charitable with thoughts and words. Give it a try sometime.
When it's all said and done, the most important thing we can do in life is to be kind. ♥️
Gorgeous story and huge thanks to all involved. Makes me miss being there.. Sending best wishes to all from my little van in Australia
Such a great video! Glad to see someone get the help they need! Hopefully someone watching this can help Michael insulate and board up the inside to make it some more comfortable! Good luck Michael!
Michael has such a sweet and genuine smile, im wishing him all the luck in the world, some people who get it rought really dont deserve it, and the opposite too unfortunatelly (looking at you people who hurt him and so many others). This is great Alex, beautiful mensage and gesture, amazing from the guys of cars under 3000, they sell cars for a living and yet they did this, just because, its just pure kindness of the heart, makes me believe that there still is some hope to have in this world, people like you, who do this things, thank you.
This is a pr stunt
@@blue_red_screen if it benefits both them and the guy I don't see a downside
@@mscd9676 there is a downside. He's basically saying "I'm such a good person". Pure narcissism
@@mscd9676 how do u know the "homeless" person actually got the van?
This is the type of stuff we need more of because this can genuinely change someone’s life
I love this so much! Thank you for helping him and setting a great example for all of us.
... and there is hope! Well done Alex and the guys at carsunder3000! Definitely come back to Michael in a months or so. It would be nice to hear from him again. Hopefully this will help him find the right track in his life!
A great start for the channel! You did not dissapoint!
Had me in flipping tears Alex!!!! Good work…
We all need to “PAY IT FORWARD”
Very heartwarming.... Kudos to all that make this happen...... Keep it up Michael.. You got this.....
The kindness of strangers makes the world go round. Such a beautiful gift, I'm humbled by everyone's compassion, thank you for sharing x
Great work Alex, I would love to do things like this (if I had the money lol). But yeah maybe you should open up a donation page that is ongoing and then find the people who need it the most and make more videos like this. Win win for everyone
It's so nice to be nice
@@Kevin-sy9oo What a sweet comment.
Gave it a thumbs up in the first minute. Well done Alex! Keep up the good work and thanks for making quality car content!
Pr stunt
For being homeless and with all the things he has had happen to him, he is a very happy man. He has an amazing, infectious laugh! I'm so happy for him!
Loved this. I was homeless for a year (also from a relationship breakdown) and it was honestly one of the most dehumanising experiences of my life. I was incredibly lucky to be able to live with my parents until I was offered a flat with council help (where you're basically treated as a number) but was made to feel unreasonable for turning down the first one I was offered - I didn't want my 4 year old to live next to a drug addict. Been in my flat now for 2 months and it's all about starting again. Good luck Michael with college and well done Alex and carsunder3000 for changing his life.
Give this man a job on your team! well done for making someone's day and giving something back
Such an amazing act of kindness! well done Alex! and wishing Michael all the best for his future
This is so great! Yes... we don't appreciate what we do have. Thank you for helping him out, and we will look for ways to help out others too!
What a gent , hope this gets that lad on the road to a better life. Well done
You & Matt Armstrong…well done fellas…. awesome to see such unpretentious kindness. 👏 👏👏 Absolutely brilliant 🤩
Thank you Cars Under 3,000. What you did, Alex, to help someone, it was always going to be a good story because you started it and now it's something much bigger. Well done. This deserves to get picked up by all the other channels. Is it too soon to see how Michael and Destiny are getting on?
What an amazing thing you both did !! Hope he's able to get back on his feet and be able to get into a more permanent home