FIXING MY WRECKED VW GOLF R

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I bought a wrecked vw golf r mk7.5 and now its time to get my hands dirty. All airbags have deployed, the front end has had a smash and theres pretty bad damaged to the radiator and bonnet, but has it bent the frame? and is the Engine still okay? I begin to find out the further i dig into it.
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[@Lamster66]

That wheel had a square space

[@HenryJHutchins]

I don't see how anyone can hate on what Mats done, for someone who's still learning he's doing amazing. Good work mate 👍🏻

[@83craigshag]

True, he is already better than most of the so called "Pro's" he actually cares, and has a passion for his work.

[@turboeverything1505]

👌

[@geegee2022]

It’s called jealousy

[@jayrzing]

He’s a gas bit of craic

[@dylankenning2230]

So true! Big ups 👏🏼

[@Jahmed5635]

Should get a cheap £1000-£1500 car that everyone is able to buy and it would be cool to see what you can do to it just to show others what’s possible with a small budget

[@Weefykins]

Check out his earlier videos. he was working on a 180d bmw

[@Jahmed5635]

@@Weefykins yeah I’ve seen that mate, thought it was brilliant that’s why I said we need something similar, just think his talent and work is fucking phenomenal, the man doesn’t even give up 😂

[@adamdent911]

An mx5 would be amazing 👌 still love his videos though, but I do agree his old stuff was more relatable and interesting with the cheap cars

[@danieljanes8787]

Great idea maybe doesn't need to be a crashed one maybe just get one that's had no tlc and do your magic maybe a track day car

[@lewisclarke9239]

@@majorityof1 worst car I ever owned 😬😬

[@navn897]

This mans positivity is just the thing we all need during such a depressing time. Great video!

[@DocTheGuitar]

Def agree!

[@PottsyNo1]

He really is good! So Boooo! To the negative people out there😡 get a life👍🏻

[@edykhan6618]

He probably makes enough money off each of these videos to be able to afford the same car again .......I’d be positive as well !

[@navn897]

Edy Khan He had the same energy 3-4 years ago where he made no money...I don’t think money plays a role in this 😅

[@navn897]

Nagata Nope, just using some common sense and stating some facts ;)

[@ant285]

More people should be like mat, love the energy and seems like a top bloke

[@nigelchambers1742]

Top man everyone has to learn somehow you’re probably better than a lot of mechanics out there 😂👊🏽

[@danielmarshall1869]

He is amazing

[@DannyMac3d]

I friggin love your content Matt

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Thanks bro!!!

[@adrianrangu8770]

That's the reason why we're all here

[@DzastinasLTL]

Woah... What a coinkydink :D I just found your channel by searching for hair particle styling (the one with bezier curve) and now I see you here :D

[@djg1821]

Does anyone else find themselves checking the remaining time on Mats videos, hoping they don't end. Or is that just me

[@ro63rto]

Was doing just that, hoping there's be enough time to see him start the engine.

[@glennowen1121]

Don’t listen to the haters Matt, you are so motivating to others who want to get on the spanner’s!! Keep up the great work👍👍👍👍

[@Jahmed5635]

A mat Armstrong video is literally my highlight of the day in this current climate

[@Xcavii]

Bro im not that even into cars but you make these videos addictive to watch. Smash it!

[@goncalogmagalhaes]

Hi Mat, I've only discovered your Chanel like a month or so ago and i'me seeing all your videos from beginning. It is impressive how you are not a mechanic but you are not afraid to try the things and in the end you always make it right. You are an inspiration for all guys that love cars. I'm really starting to think to fix my wife's first car. A fiat panda cafe. Thanks for your work and inspiring us to do it

[@judebrown2672]

Surely that alloy is weaker..... I was always told not to do this due to weak fractured bits within the actual alloy. Nice vid as always. Personally the best vid yet as shows your plan to fix this. So glad the frames straight.....Keep them comming. Regards to Hannah and Kevin.👌👌👌👌😉

[@iaingrieve3264]

Don’t knock yourself Matt, you’re an inspiration of positivity that 000s could learn from and employers ( if ever needed) love to recruit. Keep up the great work.👏👏👏👍

[@sunsetgarage755]

I love the enthusiasm despite the setbacks. Matt’s attitude is inspiring & I’m hoping it can spur me on to finish my Audi S1 front end crashed rebuild which I bought a year ago & sat in the corner of my workshop after putting it in the “too hard for me” basket. Thanks Matt for getting me back on track to tackle it myself. Cheers!

[@IsThisAvailable550]

You just keep on 'learning' buddy. As long as you have your camera with you to bring us along too, then that's just fine. Much respect to you Mat.

[@NewhollandAgrivids]

That bumper is a golf R-line bumper not a golf R bumper they’re different

[@spookyreaper1702]

There’s very little difference between the 2 tho

[@bcol127]

Yeah means it doesn’t have washers for the LED headlights

[@NewhollandAgrivids]

@@spookyreaper1702 more differences than u know, the air vents either side at the bottom is all blocked off by the R-line bumper is open on the R’s and also looks much better, also the R-like has a more honeycomb grill where the R’s is slatted and much more aggressive looking

[@markfr200]

The best 18 minutes of the day 🥳

[@Ruudje_NL]

I really love that you fix so much and not trow everything away

[@alexchampion8595]

Mat genuinely your positivity in everything you do regardless of the negative comments and set backs is an inspiration, even if you do a lot of kicking and swearing in between filming. I look forward to your videos each week and can't wait to see how the golf turns out and what new builds this year will bring. 🤞no more hidden damage!!

[@ccoobbyy]

loving the consistent uploads! can't wait to see the (re)build of this one

[@alexferguson9283]

Lead, collar and KY Jelly? Perhaps they were doggers!

[@spookyreaper1702]

lol I finally got it🤣🤣🤣

[@EmbrStudio]

I just was involved in an accident about two days ago and lost my Audi TT. I got mine because Mat inspired me. I loved that car so much. I thought i should share.

[@SimonPilling]

So who else was pause start pause start @ 17:38 to see the lights go out ready for engine start lol Matt back to his brilliant DIY...every pro started as a beginner!

[@petermaidment1175]

It looks like that off side front is off centre in the wheel arch, are you sure it was not pushed backwards in the crash. Great video keep up the good work

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Could be right I will look closer at it once I know the engine is okay

[@theprojectchannel5045]

That’s a brilliant job fixing that wheel

[@bikesandstuff135]

So glad you are painting this one Matt. Love your builds but mix them up a bit, can’t wrap all of them. Even if you wrap it after the future owner will appreciate more with panels same colour.

[@michaelmclannahan1165]

One of my favourite videos of yours so far Mat. Thank you for your honesty and perseverance when things don’t go to plan. To quote Tom Clancy “Life is about learning; when you stop learning, you die.” Good work Mat, keep it up! 👊

[@sleepysamk1400]

You just do your thing Mat. Forget the haters. 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@scottchristie3503]

I think I'd be checking the front frame alignment again, all the way back to the bulkhead incase there's any creases in the frame rails 🤪

[@deams11]

Any chance you can upload 5 hour vids Matt - it'll help me get through more than just 20 minutes of my day!! Absolutely loving the content mate, the only channel I subscribe to that I genuinely look forward to every upload.

[@zaynes]

This dude has the best attitude ever. Haters are not any happier talking shit about this man. How can you not smile watching this chap

[@daveh166]

I hate you for leaving us on a cliff hanger!!! haha can't wait for the next video already and will be watching out for that notification!

[@stevedavies4299]

Take no notice of what people say , your doing good , don’t stop

[@st4034]

This channel is brilliant! It has given me the confidence to try and tackle the bigger jobs on my own Cars. 👏👍

[@rottya01]

This video is sooo well put together! Your content is getting better day by day. And dont forget, that you are the only youtuber, who gets people to pay attention during adverts. Amazing cars. Amazing stories. Amazing bloke. Thank you!

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

Wow, thank you!

[@SSamTH]

The bumper you fitted is from an R-line model not an actual R model. nevertheless a great project!

[@AndyK.1]

I’m glad they didn’t make the model names too confusing. That could be annoying

[@maxlandy7642]

You can't be doing that bad as the haters say, "not knowing what you're doing". Because you're making a living off of it and have multiple cars and houses. Good on you Mat. We're behind you all the way

[@joem8213]

Went fishing today and caught bugger all lol. Come home and watched this, feeling positive now. You're going a great job mat

[@MrWaveyknowsbest]

Mat, your positivity is infectious. It makes me wanna try this

[@craigkelly4187]

Matt doing his own cliffhangers 😄

[@Retrobeemer]

Drinking game. Take a shot every time you literally hear literally!

[@p2k07]

Or "Fingers crossed" 😜

[@Retrobeemer]

"Let's do this!"

[@macklin24]

But um... 😁

[@neilmcmahon]

Litch-ee

[@spookyreaper1702]

I am died

[@dominicd4999]

Hey, I think you are doing a great job, probably better than some licensed car mechanics. The Nissan car dealership tried three attempts to fix my new Nissan with no luck, they had to get an engineer in who fixed it in an hour. I am a licensed Refrigeration Mechanic and Heating Technician and I would say easily half the people in my trade don't know what they are doing, scary when you are dealing with natural gas. I love cars and dirt bikes and do most of my own work, just like you. Great job and keep up the great videos. Toronto, Canada

[@iancoulbeck6517]

Content gets better each time i watch Mat..............Keep up the great work man

[@Jack-rq7up]

can’t wait to win this car when you’ve fixed it up

[@muhammedtamjid5180]

I want to be like this guy He is the best youtuber in the world

[@royzee8796]

Screw everyone who saying u don't know what u doing... your content is educational, informative and that's what makes it interesting ... keep up the good work buddy🙏🇿🇦

[@thomasreilly8652]

I honestly can’t get enough of your videos man. Keep up the great work. Love how far you’ve come in such a short space in time. I’d say it’s your positive attitude and ability to adapt that have got you this far. Just please keep going

[@royalwave15]

Should check out autoshine cars detailer

[@ionboss6814]

keep it up mate , love your content!!! 💯

[@harryrichards7562]

I’m looking on buying a mk7-7.5 this year so I’m loving this content and looking forward to your future vids for the R!!!!

[@djflukey9985]

I seen most off your videos and I think your the best!!! self taught is the best tuition you can get 👏👏👏

[@tomhughes9262]

Turn the other bonnet into art and mount it on the wall. Would look sick.

[@Kevmac332]

Yeah glue the kinky gear and lube to it

[@rayman3300]

Send it back to China !

[@AB-iy7tq]

Maybe you could get some parts from DMO Deejay since he crashed his golf🤔

[@BENxSEABOURNE97]

His front end was written off too werent it

[@Plumpydoodles]

Dude I was thinking exactly the same

[@JimEmbury]

Your channel, your rules. You know we support your efforts. You are living out dream. Go man Go!

[@simonbanks3112]

I don't know what shocked me more in this video - the fact that someone could repair that alloy, or the fact that you aren't a mechanic! Your ability with a car is incredible!

[@woodcock696969]

“How will you ever learn?” Too right Mat, we’ve all started at the bottom and now look

[@harrislondon]

It's weird that squarespace sponsor and those alloys kinda have the squarespace logo on them... or am i tripping?

[@mattcerty8872]

Getting the old man to go alloy fix for hes.. so impressed with their work

[@spacesbali]

Just discovered you Mat. So likable. Love your videos. Doing a binge of each car. Happy days

[@wimseffelaar8950]

You need car cleaning guru (KZbin) he knows his stuff!!!

[@dadofnog]

Stop trying pattern parts. Body panels need to be OEM, ideally from breakers yard or from manufacturer. There is a reason they are more expensive. Difference between a bodge and doing it right.

[@johnhoey4605]

Love this guy-super funny and obviously more knowledgeable than he gives himself credit for.

[@steveb4012]

Even most mechanics were messing with their cars before they trained to do it. The trolls will moan but youve got more balls than me to take on something like this and you learn and save yourself a bundle whilst doing it. Its not all about the cars, us regulars are watching your life experiences and I admire you for havibg the guts and good humour to do it. Well done. 😎👍

[@jscmedia3714]

Man be modding sticky vickys whip and that 😂😂

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

😂😂😂😅😅

[@henryintheuk]

Black latex gloves, a black leather dog collar, and KY Jelly. Uhm!!! Let me think!!!

[@Jman1999x]

a mix of you and samcrac make me want to get a wrecked or unloved car and have fun with it, so thank you, I need a money pit

[@Indygolf7]

Great video Mat, that investigation into previous car owner was funny af!

[@bradb726]

When can I buy a ticket 🤣 I’m determined to win one of his cars !

[@CJMcMoleman]

mate the people at alloyfix aren't human beings, how is that possible?

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

😂😂😂

[@samzman4720]

WOW, well done👍, this guy is genuine and a good step by step explanations.

[@giorgospapadakis4428]

that blue-black coulor on the bumber looks amazing!

[@alexbourne]

I reckon the lad who ran out of talent is watching this from his cell thinking "so that's where my king skins went" 😂

[@DrifterJo2015]

I bet he’s also wishing he’d taken that lube in with him

[@gsmini1749]

@@DrifterJo2015 😂😂

[@Fir3trap]

If anyone was going to come forward and tell you about when they crashed the golf, you can guarantee they won't now after you showed the world their kinky side 🤣🤣🤣

[@hoffa2586]

My son and I rebuilt a US 2017 MK7 Gti with similar damage. Have fun with all the interior spring clips in the dash, grab handles/visors and roof airbags! Those were the most god awful part in our build. May I suggest you buy the $20 removal tool for the clips so you don’t hate yourself after breaking a $120 visor and at least one $50 handle! Great project and channel keep up the good work!

[@bradmarshall8363]

Definitely best channel on hear I started buying fixing and selling cars after finding this gem of a channel like you Mat learning as I go along not up to golf r standards yet but plenty of Mk4 golfs lol

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

I wouldn’t have gone inside that car without a full hazmat suit......

[@globeztar]

Do yourself a favour and get in touch with „everyday detailing“ here on youtube. He will get your Golf R in perfect shape - he‘s a great guy and a specialist in these kinds of detailing tasks.

[@bradleygriffiths7404]

It’s a good day when Matts new video is uploaded. Only youtuber I’m in invest my life and money in. Great guy

[@deanarmiger8456]

Your living the dream matt, keep up the good work fella.. 👍

[@MRJHC]

🔥🔥🔥

Blue slims in the car, that confirms the owner was a gay.

[@ExclusiveTube]

Hhahahahhaha

[@davidoxford8300]

best thing i love about watching these vids, if something goes wrong or fucks up you just say no bullshitting 👍 keep them up bro👍

[@farquharson1000]

Dave from Dent Craft here , Matt your doing a great job and yet another brilliant video , keep up the passion mate , we need all the positivity at the moment!! We are looking forward to getting your Golf into our workshop 👍

[@DrifterJo2015]

Great channel, an actual inspiration as this time last year you were in a totally different place! I’ve thought about KZbin as I can fix the cars etc, but absolutely no idea with editing, which is what makes these videos so watchable!

[@andreacristoforetti2061]

Mat, I viewed some of your videos (in particular S5's ones) in the past but I just passed by. After some time, you appeared again in my home and I couldn't stop and subscribe: love your dedication and how you managed to have financial independance and I can only respect your journey. I'll stick around for a bit I guess ahahaha, keep up the great work, BIG RESPECT!

[@HForceClan]

Detective Mat was amazing, and it's also cool that you're trying to get this painted instead of just wrapping it since you haven't tried to go that route yet! Maybe get a detailer that can fix the inside of the car and also give the paint a good polish to really make it shine.

[@gazzzzza911]

Love your channel. You're the most honest, down to earth, genuinely positive person on you tube. Well done mate.

[@vyshnavmkumar]

Started watching your channel today! Going to bing watch the whole gti series now! Loved the content mate! Keep going! 👍

[@nigelbullock9039]

I think what you achieve wifh the cars and your knowledge and patience is amazing. Keep doing it ans more..

[@joepemberton2230]

Literally people talking about this man 'doing something wrong' YOU build what he has and YOU do what he's done! keep it up bro you're an inspiration.

[@rodvickery9169]

You are 100% right Matt about the best way to learn is to have a go yourself. Good on you.

[@proffesionalretard]

For the interior, buy yourself an extractor such as a bissell spot clean pro (that’s what I use). Spray upholstery cleaner on the dirty areas then use a brush to work it in, once done extract the liquid!

[@getafterit4647]

People saying you ain't got no idea are just jealous Matt. Look at your tools, setup, ramp & your lock up.. oh yeh and do i need to mention the cars you've worked on... You've come so far back from when I 1st saw you with the little 1 series. Keep up the good content bro 👌

[@damienkearns9922]

Mat you really look like you are enjoying this build...your energy and enthusiasm is so needed in these times 👍🏻👏🏻

[@19rick88]

Matt you are a true hero!! These vids are the best motivation to enjoy life!

[@calshaw21]

Matts videos have improved 100000% since the beginning. Great camera presence, great editing, and great content!

[@rugbyjem47]

Wow crazy how much difference a good going over with the vacuum can do! Glad to see it starting to come together

[@Rollinwinters]

Mate I’ve been in the motortrade for 32 years as a novice you are exceptional. I love your channel.....

[@joncamilleri2172]

Mat - you are a top guy so please keep the video's coming... you are correct, you learn as you go by doing the work yourself. It's the best way. Keep the recordings coming.