WE BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST WRECKED MERCEDES VAN IN THE UK !!!

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  • Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
  • We bought a crash damaged wrecked 2016 Mercedes Citan van from Copart salvage auction. How bad is it? and how quick can we repair it
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    Working at our fully equipped workshop we purchase #wrecked #salvage vehicles and produce 2 videos a week showing us #repairing and #rebuilding them.
    We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds , Quick flips , First wash , #crash , #salvage , #wrecked , Will it run , Will it Start , , #Accident damaged , Cat S , Cat N , Cat X Copart auction bargains , Non Runner , NON Running , Banger ,Flood damage , insurance write off , #copart , electrical fault , #crash , Unfinished #project and anything else that arrives
    Please check out our back catalogue of some previous projects on various different makes and models including Ferrari, RS Turbo , Lambo , Land Rover , MG , MGF , Caterham 7 , Ford , Cosworth , Vauxhall , Fiat , Peugeot , Mercedes , Range Rover ,Bentley , Morris , Renault , Citroen , Honda , Toyota , VW , Series 3 , Evoque , GLA , Golf , 500 , Fiesta , Astra , Polo , Motorhome , Auto sleeper Camper , GTI , LSE , Lamborghini , Gallardo , LP 570-4 , Sierra , Midget , 360 , Transit , Crafter , Transporter , T5 , Combo, Berlingo , Partner , Mini , Beetle , Vivaro , Hilux , Sport and many more!
    If you have a vehicle for sale that you think will be of interest to us please message Rob via Instagram and please include a contact phone number. We buy all sorts of vehicles , Boats and classic cars including Austin , Morris , Healey , Mg , Sunbeam , Talbot , Opel , XR2 , XR3 , XR4 , Bentley , Jaguar XJ6 XJ12 XJS , E Type , XKR , BMW E36 , 205 GTI , VW GTI , Viva , Astra GTE 2.0XE , Red Top , Triumph TR , VW Golf Beetle , Rover , MGB , 2CV , Midget , Nova , Chevette , Capri , P100 , lancia , Cortina MK1 Mk2 MK3 MK4 MK5 , GT6 , Jensen , Lotus , Bedford , J type , Minor , Datsun , Toyota , Sunseeker , Princess , Fairline , Windy , Hardy , RIB , Shetland , Fletcher , Bayliner , Searay , Pilot , Shakespere and many more!
    We do receive quite a few questions regarding tools and equipment that we use for various jobs. Unfortunately there is to many to list but some of the brands we use include Snap-on, Blue-point , Makita , Sealey , Clark , Esab and Sykes-Pickavant .
    If you are interested in a specific tool, please put your question in the comments section of the relevant video
    Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, DPF cleaning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
    We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds, Quick flips, First wash, Repairs, Salvage, Restorations, Will it run, Accident damaged, Cat S, Cat N, Cat X Copart auction bargains, Non Runner, Flood damage, insurance write off, fire damage, smoke damage, electrical fault, stolen recovered, and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #RobandChris
    Please check out our back catalogue of some previous projects on various different makes and models including Ferrari, Land Rover, MG, Caterham, Ford, Cosworth, Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot, Mercedes, Range Rover, Morris, Renault, Citroen, Honda, Toyota, VW, Series 3, Evoque, GLA, Golf, 500, Fiesta, Astra, Polo, Motorhome, Auto sleeper Camper, GTI, LSE, Sierra, Midget, 360, Transit, Crafter, Transporter, T5, Combo, Berlingo, Partner, Mini, Beetle, Vivaro, Hilux, Sport and many more!
    We do receive quite a few questions regarding tools and equipment that we use for various jobs. Unfortunately there is to many to list but some of the brands we use include Snap-on, Blue-point, Makita, Sealey, Clark, Esab

Комментарии • 573

  • @lorrainefitzsimons1587
    @lorrainefitzsimons1587 9 месяцев назад +12

    Sorry to go off point who won BMW and did u sell all tickets cheers 🎊🥂

  • @psi10001
    @psi10001 9 месяцев назад +16

    Thanks for the carvertical discount, saved me from a Cat N not declared by the seller

  • @therushden
    @therushden 9 месяцев назад +3

    Chris face when he opened the back doors and saw all the bits you'd picked up on the way back 😄 SRUK do it again 👊

  • @lm68lancashire60
    @lm68lancashire60 9 месяцев назад +3

    Chris regarding the potential loose change…”If it’s in here, I’ll find it!” Classic!! Great video xx

  • @Michael-m4y
    @Michael-m4y 9 месяцев назад +7

    Well Done Ian On Winning The BMW 👍👍👍👍

  • @stuartclayton4257
    @stuartclayton4257 9 месяцев назад +5

    I’ve been following the channel for a few years now and I enjoy your end of year/new year clean-ups - recycling the scrap, used batteries etc. I hope you do it again…

  • @derekcolvin942
    @derekcolvin942 9 месяцев назад +8

    15:30 Chris's glove has been a glove too long.

  • @graemew7001
    @graemew7001 9 месяцев назад +2

    You weren't the only one smiling lots at this one, talk about knocking it out of the park. It's a great feeling when you win an auction and feel like you legitimately stole it, I've had wins like that on a certain site but not to this scale lol. You did awesome on the one day turnaround too.

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 9 месяцев назад +2

    The excitement in Robs voice is infectious !! Looks a good van too !!

  • @mcplindgren
    @mcplindgren 9 месяцев назад +3

    What a cracking video that was. Chris' reaction when he opened the back to see the parts was brilliant 😅 the fact it was cheap and parts readily available just topped your year off nicely 👍🏻

  • @Bo88y22
    @Bo88y22 9 месяцев назад +2

    Guys this isn’t lucky this is skill and experience. You deserve every break you get. Good on you.👍👍👍

  • @General_Confusion
    @General_Confusion 9 месяцев назад +55

    You got a bargain, But no one else was willing to pay more for it. It looks like Chris might get the job of buyer from now on.

  • @alextripp1230
    @alextripp1230 9 месяцев назад +4

    Hi Rob and Chris, well...what an absolute touch this one is. Reckon Copart must be desperate for space.. their pain..your gain..!! Enjoyed the video.. Alex..

  • @denkitney8865
    @denkitney8865 9 месяцев назад +2

    I love the way you guys have a bit of a banter...makes very enjoyable viewing..
    I don't know about "buy me a coffee" I think you should have buy Chris a pair of new gloves...lol
    Well done....again.

    • @jhonditch4269
      @jhonditch4269 9 месяцев назад +1

      *Bitch Mittens* as Vecor would say.

  • @peterobrien3539
    @peterobrien3539 9 месяцев назад +1

    You earn your profit when you buy it Chris & Rob. Well done guys, a well deserved profit for you.

  • @MrButtonpresser
    @MrButtonpresser 9 месяцев назад +3

    £400. It’s a Xmas present from the universe! Merry Xmas guys.

  • @cmb1972
    @cmb1972 9 месяцев назад +1

    This channel is the new "Wheeler Dealers", been watching since you had 14k subs and the channel is continuously improving, you will have a Million subs at the end of 2024!

  • @alishahid292
    @alishahid292 9 месяцев назад +2

    What a turnaround on this one fella’s. Looks brilliant and can’t believe you got that so cheap and the fact that no lights in dash and just few more bits and paint. What a great buy Chris

  • @joehanif3193
    @joehanif3193 9 месяцев назад +1

    I entered the competition, wasn’t fussed if I won or not, just happy to support the channel. Merry Christmas to you both, enjoyed every post.

  • @Tidda86
    @Tidda86 9 месяцев назад +2

    The Renault Kangoo in a Versace suit!!! £400 what a bargain you can’t lose well done

  • @bernardshieldstysonfive1009
    @bernardshieldstysonfive1009 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Rob and Chris brilliant video well done with the price of that van and brilliant job on how quickly you repaired it keep up with your brilliant work and videos Bernard

  • @a.f.m6737
    @a.f.m6737 9 месяцев назад +1

    Well done Chris for spotting that van. Another great job as always.

  • @MrPabsUk
    @MrPabsUk 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a cracking deal! Theres soooo many one-man-band traders in London who cant afford to upgrade to a ULEZ compliant van (like my cousin), who are having to pay TFL just to work, who would LOVE this, even with the silver bonnet! (you could just wrap it with white vinyl!)
    I mean, its gonna come in at well under 2 large even after paint, aint it? Mega-deal, that!

  • @nickbiggs8748
    @nickbiggs8748 9 месяцев назад +2

    What a result!! You guys are brilliant. Happy Christmas to you both from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

  • @barryrathbone
    @barryrathbone 9 месяцев назад

    The excitement in Robs voice has been overwhelming! All the best to Rob, Chris and your families let’s hope for many more videos in 2024

  • @johnpritchard2772
    @johnpritchard2772 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Chris and Rob. What a great "win" on the auction with this van, picking up the replacement spares, and getting the majority of the work done in A DAY!! So enjoyed watching this video. Best wishes to you both from Lincolnshire.

  • @stuart2897
    @stuart2897 9 месяцев назад +3

    Wow chris what a find. Worth that all day in bits. . And fairplay Rob on finding the bits on the way home. Well done lads.

  • @chriswilkes4350
    @chriswilkes4350 9 месяцев назад +1

    Glad you had so much for with this one. Happy Holidays, you folks!

  • @mrpaul5726
    @mrpaul5726 9 месяцев назад +1

    You are a pair of real life Transformers. amazing turn around. The excitement was contagious, what a team.

  • @paulriggers1558
    @paulriggers1558 9 месяцев назад +1

    like you said, the salvage yards are full, so they need to clear the decks, good time to bid low...
    keep it up chaps

  • @priteshchampaneri5101
    @priteshchampaneri5101 9 месяцев назад +2

    Bargain of the year! Well done Chris and Rob

  • @westendwatch
    @westendwatch 9 месяцев назад +9

    I prefer vans to supercars 😀

  • @jamesmiller6977
    @jamesmiller6977 9 месяцев назад +2

    That's your well deserved Christmas bonus lads.

  • @scrapyardwarriorvlogging
    @scrapyardwarriorvlogging 9 месяцев назад +3

    What a lovely little van and what a steal! I absolutely love these quick fixes.

  • @grahamhardy1358
    @grahamhardy1358 9 месяцев назад +2

    Cracking job mate, And hats off to Chris for grabbing it for that price,

  • @ShedTV
    @ShedTV 9 месяцев назад +2

    Spat me beer out when Chris said 'They ran into something, didn't they?'.

  • @Davetheman461
    @Davetheman461 9 месяцев назад +2

    Nice one Chris I still can’t believe you got it for £400

  • @teatimetel174
    @teatimetel174 9 месяцев назад +1

    best bargain i got from copart was a jaguar xf sportbrake 40k light damage to bonnet wing that was it.i bid 2400 and got back reserve 6350 and stuck to my bid then got it..waiting times are a nightmare at whitburn scotland over two hours at times but ive been to westbusy chester newbury and seen very quickly.

  • @markevans1973
    @markevans1973 9 месяцев назад +2

    Approx 93000 on BMW . Best Christmas ever for you guys

  • @qamarfiaz8696
    @qamarfiaz8696 9 месяцев назад +1

    That was one of the most existing videos I've seen in ages,,,well done boys

  • @billybedlam7697
    @billybedlam7697 9 месяцев назад +1

    Rob /Chris you should keep this one Make a great little run about for collecting parts for the garage lads ?

  • @dankrafted
    @dankrafted 9 месяцев назад +2

    crazy that they'd categorise is as Structural damage, as it doesnt seem to have any... bargain job that, early christmas present to you both

  • @DutchiesHolland
    @DutchiesHolland 9 месяцев назад +2

    My man got the parts for the van on the way back home! What a legend! 😂
    Well done Rob! 💪

  • @super6954
    @super6954 9 месяцев назад +2

    Nice one guys, you've always said the moneys in buying it right. Hopefully this one evens things out on some of the ones you've had this year that were spiteful on price, and you didn't do so well. Thanks for the video, Take care

  • @williamlloyd3769
    @williamlloyd3769 9 месяцев назад +1

    Best holiday show I’ve seen so far. Seasons Greetings from SoCal!

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Rob and Chris, what a quick turnaround,£400 what a absolute bargain,the results are a working van.nice one.

  • @gedjones5977
    @gedjones5977 9 месяцев назад +1

    Chuffed to bits for you guys, well done with having your “bargain hunting” hat on at the right time Chris and you stuck the landing with the majority of the parts Rob on the way home from picking it up no less. Nice little Xmas prezzie for the business guys. Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2024 to you and yours 👍🏻

  • @thomascoyne157
    @thomascoyne157 9 месяцев назад +1

    Very nice van , it makes you wonder what the insurance assessors are up to, when they can’t see that a vehicle is repairable parts only and bit of paint 👍👍👍👍

  • @edwardalannewton8591
    @edwardalannewton8591 9 месяцев назад +2

    Chris should do the buying of the vehicles

  • @deanhawthorn5783
    @deanhawthorn5783 9 месяцев назад

    chris is so relaxed.....he lies like a brixham sunset....love him

  • @mrdeafa25
    @mrdeafa25 9 месяцев назад +2

    On Christmas morning my kids won't be any more excited than you 2 are today.

  • @autisticdrone.
    @autisticdrone. 8 месяцев назад +2

    Brilliant video. It would have been a good opportunity to change cam belt and Aux belt while easy access, and help the buyer. Interesting video either way. 👍

  • @edwardbarr992
    @edwardbarr992 9 месяцев назад +1

    For somebody who does not know one end of a screwdriver to the other I really enjoy your videos. A Merry Xmas and a happy new year to you both

  • @gavjlewis
    @gavjlewis 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'm presuming it only has one stamp in the book as the first services were done at Mercedes and are digital records.

  • @Erebus-PCFX
    @Erebus-PCFX 8 месяцев назад +6

    Congratulation, you bought a Renault Kangoo with a star on the front...

  • @richarddoogan963
    @richarddoogan963 9 месяцев назад +1

    They've run into somethin. Nice one Chris !

  • @GrahamPatterson-w4j
    @GrahamPatterson-w4j 9 месяцев назад +1

    Looks great once its painted you would never know? Well done chaps.

  • @thegees
    @thegees 9 месяцев назад

    the dream team getting cheap vans and getting cheap bits on the way home, van looks lovely. also realised i've been subscribed for a year now my first video was the customs van with the hidden compartment

  • @mariecurly2420
    @mariecurly2420 9 месяцев назад +4

    Wow. How much get in there Christmas come early for you lads well done

  • @properpropertyplanning2412
    @properpropertyplanning2412 9 месяцев назад +1

    Rob, another peach of a van and video, you guys are awesome. It’s great seeing the vehicles turned around so quickly. Crossed fingers for you both winning all four cars from Copart, you both deserve to win them.

  • @mikefarrar8071
    @mikefarrar8071 9 месяцев назад +3

    Well bought, well repaired and you should make good wages, you both deserve it. But is it me, as an retired insurance assessor unless I'm missing something why was that vehicle written off? I wonder if this is some of the reason insurance premiums are rising so much? All the best for Xmas and New Year

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle 9 месяцев назад +1

    That's a cracking score, early Christmas present that one chaps! Happy days!

  • @dickie2237
    @dickie2237 9 месяцев назад

    Brilliant video boys ! Rob’s enthusiasm is infectious ! Chris’s hard work is going to pay off on that one !

  • @johnmcmahon4364
    @johnmcmahon4364 9 месяцев назад +1

    WOW what a bargain, and a good days work. Well done

  • @trevorwoods2580
    @trevorwoods2580 9 месяцев назад +1

    Well done men. It's nice to get one like that now and again. You may leave Chris to do the bidding form now on.

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 9 месяцев назад +1

    Sandwich Copart land is enormous. When I was a local lad growing up in the sixties, that land was all owned by Volkswagen and was their main U.K. import yard with its own railway track running direct from the port of Ramsgate.

    • @garyquartley1084
      @garyquartley1084 9 месяцев назад +1

      My dad and me built a shed out of packing crates from the VW store! Still kept the tar paper on them! Happy days....

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@garyquartley1084 my late uncle Les used to manage the Astra fireworks plant next to the Volkswagen yards!

    • @garyquartley1084
      @garyquartley1084 9 месяцев назад

      @@philtucker1224 remember them well!! Always looked strange, little wooden huts!!

  • @kevincross9206
    @kevincross9206 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a result - well done guys 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @MikMech
    @MikMech 9 месяцев назад +2

    Well, you've just gotten your early Christmas Presents?
    Best Wishes, and a Merry Holiday Season from Sydney Australia.

  • @stephenricketts7764
    @stephenricketts7764 9 месяцев назад

    400 quid and it runs and drives! Great to see it put back together all in one day, just a few bits to get. Well done Chris for your win and well done Rob for getting most of the parts so quickly. Merry Christmas Gents. 🤶👍👍

  • @timdurrant7314
    @timdurrant7314 9 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely cheap van quickly fixed and turned around 👍

  • @paulfrere7902
    @paulfrere7902 9 месяцев назад +1

    What an absolute little ripper! Well done to you both. Christmas has come early this year. 👍

  • @sheepdogman1
    @sheepdogman1 9 месяцев назад +1

    Just shows what you can do if you have the knowledge. Well done

  • @howardlake6178
    @howardlake6178 9 месяцев назад +1

    You 2 are a bit like The 2 Ronnies. Morecombe & Wise. You bounce off each other with your mix of skills. A great partnership who were my first subscribe on RUclips, years ago. A good deal. A nice earner. Job done

  • @trainmanbob
    @trainmanbob 9 месяцев назад +1

    This must be one of the best profits you are ever going to make. Well done to you both.

  • @tonylawlor3503
    @tonylawlor3503 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice price Chris a bargain just in time for Christmas nice job Rob and Chris😊

  • @geoffreynoble-q5x
    @geoffreynoble-q5x 9 месяцев назад

    another proper job, done wright , hope bodge it and scarper are taking note

  • @cwwiss1
    @cwwiss1 9 месяцев назад +3

    So they let you have the van just to get rid of some stock to make room. I bet you could have scalped a few more for pennies guys.

  • @ncbuck8
    @ncbuck8 9 месяцев назад +1

    Think you will find out all those extra cars are from the Fire at Luton Airport, 1900 cars Rob

  • @adrianowen6524
    @adrianowen6524 9 месяцев назад +3

    Very very tidy guys good little build that and a nice little van for someone unless your keeping it as a parts go getter van 😮 see you in your next one fellas 💪💪 🌲🌲🌲👌👌👍👍

  • @Nevakonaza.
    @Nevakonaza. 9 месяцев назад +1

    That'll come up a treat, I think it disserves some cheap but nice wheel trims to finish off the look :)

  • @SJR313
    @SJR313 9 месяцев назад +1

    Best profit is always made in the buying 👍👍👍👍

  • @chrisevans403
    @chrisevans403 9 месяцев назад

    Enthusiasm is infectious, keep it up, well done

  • @DAZ28111
    @DAZ28111 9 месяцев назад +2

    A nice Christmas bonus
    All the very best for 2024

  • @chrisgosling6083
    @chrisgosling6083 9 месяцев назад

    Christmas has come early !!!! a nice end of year bonus to help balance the books , it should sell really fast, fixed so quick chris's coffee didn't have time to get cold, look forward to the next one 👍

  • @kevinisaac9139
    @kevinisaac9139 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a bargain £400 amazing you done well there Chris 👌

  • @perfikalgarve
    @perfikalgarve 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a little Peach you've got there, well done lads and I've never seen you 2 so excited about a rebuild

  • @tommyolsen8224
    @tommyolsen8224 9 месяцев назад +1

    GREAT CARS❤ BRING MORE MERCEDES BENZ TO THE CHANNEL 😊

  • @NigelWest
    @NigelWest 9 месяцев назад

    Not related to this video, nevertheless, I would like to thank you for featuring Leigh a while back with your Boxster seats. I've just collected repaired and restored seats from Leigh for my wife's C70 and they look like new. Amazing job, highly recommended

  • @acorndogs904
    @acorndogs904 9 месяцев назад +1

    Chris must be the man for for getting a deal.

  • @julianowens4071
    @julianowens4071 9 месяцев назад +2

    What a result brilliant

  • @nekite1
    @nekite1 9 месяцев назад

    What a cheeky bid! Well done Chris for pulling that one off!

  • @seancoleman8528
    @seancoleman8528 9 месяцев назад +1

    Well done guys, happy Christmas

  • @vsanti83
    @vsanti83 9 месяцев назад

    Standard highway mode is just what it says when it does oil and ad blue checks etc. I have a 21 plate at work.

  • @Honky_Konky_Phooey
    @Honky_Konky_Phooey 9 месяцев назад +2

    Car vertical saved my bacon on a clocked rsq3 wound back by 10000 miles best money I spent for sure 👍

  • @jesscourt9068
    @jesscourt9068 9 месяцев назад +2

    Happy Chris is happy chris mas!

  • @Stevesixty7
    @Stevesixty7 9 месяцев назад

    I couldn't resist guys, I bought a ticket for the M4. I won't win, but I felt the need to support you. Great work on the van as well, quality as usual.

  • @lochabergardenservices6912
    @lochabergardenservices6912 9 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed this. Rob your enthusiasm is incredible. So nice to see such a positive approach to your work 👍

  • @DustyCustard
    @DustyCustard 9 месяцев назад +1

    Rob & Chris you are so lucky! You should consider buying a ticket each for that BMW M4 Competition. 😉

  • @brianallen858
    @brianallen858 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks again Rob and Chris I'm smothering with the flu, I have to work on the intake desk in the morning, you guys have cheered me up no end ❤❤❤❤

  • @leonb2637
    @leonb2637 9 месяцев назад

    Their loss is your gain ! As you noted, likely as the holidays and year end means a lot of stuff for insurers to get off their books, take the write off and move on. Lets not forget the insurers value the damage with new or certain patent parts, the high rates of labor/labour at a regular body shop, thought the damage was far worse than actual, costs of a rental vehicle for the insured, processing costs, time to get parts.