I Bought A Cheap (Wrapped) Range Rover At G3 Car Auction UK

[@ShiftingMetal]

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[@gavindavis2868]

Does the software only.last for 1year with these? Bought one last year and now looking another £50 to reactivate it.

[@corrvisuals]

@@gavindavis2868 3 Brand Vehicle Free for First Year, Second year cost US29.99

[@jeffyoung321]

@@gavindavis2868that all give you the first year free then you pay. Not worth buying unless you use than regularly.

[@michaelthompson6885]

Woah! revving up a range rover with an oil warning light on is bravery above and beyond Joe.

[@GreatBarrWolf]

That's like a high maintenance slapper that looks half decent from the outside with heaps of baggage and will always let you down and cause you constant headache, don't let your heart override your brain ❤

[@donegal1983]

I love your comment. A nice interior and looking well on the outside doesn’t get you from A to B with a oil light showing on the dash 😂

[@ianlee487]

I know the feeling I've had 1 of those gold diggers

[@bquinn4533]

You are referring to my wife I think.

[@tonypacke6954]

Call me an arsehole but if Causeway fitted a new Turbo and you still have error codes relating to that area of the engine, don't you think they would have communicated that fact to you?

[@peterfroud9335]

Tony, you’re an arsehole

[@donegal1983]

@@tonypacke6954 I think owning a R Rover and fault codes go hand in hand 😂🤣

[@_marcus_does_]

Check the insulation in the bonnet. It blocks the air intake and makes them go into restriction performance

[@farmer6861]

Nice motor Arthur! 😊 When you run the VIN through the JLR portal it states that the last recorded service was at a LR Main Dealer in the West Midlands on the 04/04/18 on 64477 miles. Another interesting fact , is that it was registered Causeway Grey in 2013 so wrap possibly done by the Main Dealership and the original paintwork is perfect. The only other recorded service was at 20/07/2016 on 46985 miles. Might explain a lot mechanically wise!

[@ShiftingMetal]

Great find!

[@edsmith4821]

@@farmer6861 was owned by an idiot Who decided to run it into the ground

[@MrJonah30]

Insulation in the vents in the bonnet block the vent and restricts power you can thank LR Time

[@jennyetherington3326]

Wrap off definitely Joe , Satin finish the alloys ,full detail and sort the rusty tow bar. Hope you get the engine sorted cheap and you have a cruiser for collecting cars yourself.

[@tabzsam95]

Unwrap it Black with silver alloys 🔥

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Yeah would look far better unwrapped

[@amazulu3401]

Agreed. Wraps are SUCH a bad idea.

[@alexworz4135]

I love how optimistic you are. I always jump straight to the worst scenario

[@red9zero]

Get your detailing chap to take the wrap off and refurb the wheels to silver. Put the lettering on the bonnet back on properly too.

[@stephenomara4975]

Def 👍

[@greenzero3389]

Did you find any service history? Have you checked online? you might strike lucky. Fot the 4.4 turbo to go at 110k suggests lack of oil changes, and maintenance. If you're going to retail it, taking the wrap off will attract a much better type of customer (Those who want a 4.4 with a towbar). It depends how much work is needed to get the interior back up to scratch. You need a new spare tyre and the parcel shelf pins look broken (common). These costs soon add up.

[@geforcertx9236]

Unwrap it and reveal that beautiful Santorini black paint. Refurb the wheels gloss black and a general polish. Having had a RR myself they are extremely sensitive to battery voltage drops. Change the battery and then clear all the errors. Run it and you will see if any return that are not just a voltage drop. 100% use as your own car once you have lived with one and learned a lot more about the platform you will be more aware when you look to buy another.

[@nimedave]

I would de-wrap the wing with the chips on first and see what the paint is like underneath. You can always replace that section if it is ropey underneath. I think a black on black car has a more universal appeal. At least it does over here in Surrey.

[@paulnabbs9112]

If you do fancy something else Joe, mines going in as a part ex next month. 2021 Range Rover SVAutobiograpy dynamic black edition. 27500 miles full history and not missing an extra at £154.500.00 when ordered new in your favourite colour as it seems “ Santorini Black “ there’s only one on auto trader at the moment so easy to have a peak at. If it’s not for you keep the good work up your positivity will only breed success. 👍

[@duncanpoundcake]

You walked into that one, Joe. RRs are as reliable as Boris Johnson's wedding vows. Every time I call the AA out I always ask, which car do you get called out to the most? Without fail, every single time for years they say: Range Rovers. Great looking cars, well equipped, powerful but ultimately they will let you down...a lot.

[@kurtissturman2104]

I appreciate range rovers are known for issues but what are you driving to be calling the AA out that often 😂 just so I don’t buy one 😂

[@lawrence6541]

Watch this and other dealers about landrover it amazes how these cars are relatively new but have so many mechanical serious issues.

[@graemecatty9921]

You're a brave man m'lad. Take the wrap off and re-do the wheels in gunmetal grey. The aircraft on the screen was a Hurricane, not a Spitfire.

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

Well spotted sir

[@Len714]

I once bought a wrapped car and never again, rain got under the wrap through pin holes/small scratch and turned to rust stains. My family have been trading 30+ years and there's always something to learn from

[@williamfence566]

He who dares wins , or with JLR pays big bills . Brave man Joe. Wrap off and silver wheels then try and trade on . Retailing that will be 6 months of worry.

[@huwrichards9016]

With lack of service history I would run a mile. Vehicles need servicing every 5000 miles or once a year never any longer. I personally would never use a main dealer for servicing of any vehicle. The standard of work is criminal nowadays. I've caught Ford/ Honda/ land rover main dealers charging for work never done on people's cars. A wash and vacuum is not a service it means nothing. I use a good independent garage where the work is done properly.

[@2glennyt]

We just got rid of our 2015 RR - After the Turbo went, the DPF went next, and they are renowned for the DPF being an issue. It also had dropped into limp mode before just because it needed a service and after a new Oil/fuel filter it was fine. But after a new EGR, turbo and DPF it was time to say goodbye. (although replaced it with another RR )

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Absolutely first thing to have done was check oil pressure, you can get kits, most likely is that low pressure has knocked the turbo out, if so new one won't last 5 minutes, turbo needs loads of oil as it spins so high. Tbh once you saw the oil light on you should have given it a miss, oil pressure switch comes on about say 8 psi so if it's on you've got virtually no pressure, unless sender is faulty.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@duncan-ellison yes totally right bud, Joe's a great guy but he doesn't seem to grasp the basics of mechanics, no oil pressure isn't just a mil light, it means the engines had it, bet whoever put it thru G3 is having a good laugh, having 12k in it, then say 4k on another engine,that's 16k for a wrapped RR with no history, all I can say is good luck.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@duncan-ellison yes, tbh I can't see how it's going to work out.

[@chiefrocka8604]

⁠@@roystonvehicles9129fix it sell it then the mother of all comebacks Geezas brave as nd I’d want fsh nd no problems mechanically or I wouldn’t walk away I’d sprint

[@kaptinkeiff]

Yes, the revving with the oil pressure light on was hard to watch 🥴 Having gone through auction with it, the probability of it being just a sensor...

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@kaptinkeiff yes, smoking about, literally(!) in a car with the oil light on. If I buy anything with major engine problems I try to picture it put to one side with the engine out, bits everywhere, it sorts of brings you down to earth, as is now smoking and all the other problems I can see it doing 4k at auction, loss of say 8k,only option is a 2nd hand engine, or a miracle (!)

[@Speedbrokerlondon101]

Buying JLR = brave. Buying JLR at auction untested = super brave, buying a wrapped, auction JLR = no fear filter at all

[@mikewalker1885]

@@Speedbrokerlondon101 when you've got money, it's easy to be "brave"

[@PeterWilliamson-nn9et]

A good mechanic can turn anything into gold , and such a person is well suited to Landrover ownership

[@JonathanJones-v2y]

Murdered out it would look amazing but that colour is special and not to many like it. Sort the wheels out and you’ve got a lovely car there. Brilliant content as usual. Love it 👌

[@wezzla]

If you decide to keep the car, it might be worth to invest in a GAP IID diagnostic tool. Not cheap, but the only one that works with JLR. Like other have mentioned, check the air ducts in the bonnet. The plastic insulation can move around and choke the air intake while driving, when you check it it might not be visible. Love from a fellow FFRR driver in Prague (also got mine from a dealer auction)

[@wezzla]

Remove the wrap ASAP. Leave the black wheels for football players.

[@jamest5149]

The button you pointed to ‘its drops the mirrors in reverse’ is actually the kneeling/access mode button, press it when stopped and the car drops down to the lowest position to aid exit and entrance for shorties and elderly 👍

[@pccorner101]

Bloody hell you’re brave buying that car, setting fire to a bag of cash would be less painful.

[@liamegan4303]

Hello from Ireland again, Joe. That Top-Don is the business. James just showed it to us earlier Joe. Lol. This Range Rover is exactly what you should be Buying. You had the Balls to buy these when everyone was Scared and shitless to touch. Them, lol. They all have High Mileage in that Year. That Wrap isn't the worst I have seen bro. Great Buy I think. 🙏🙏👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 P.S Leave the Wrap Joe. Please don't tempt faith. If you do decide to go ahead, then unwrap it one panel at a time. Just in case there's something wrong with the Paint. 😅😅

[@adrianowen6524]

Change the alloy wheel color to a Goldie copper colour man fits to any colour and looks absolutely fantastic if you don’t that’s perfectly fine it’s a suggestion but in future I’d recommend it really does look awesome on any colour man!!.👌👌👍👍

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

Is that the twin turbo engine? Check the secondary air intake for sound deadening material obstruction.

[@martinblum9075]

The large spacing of the Range Rover lettering on the bonnet should really be corrected. I believe powerfuluk does templates 👍🏼

[@nicksparey9506]

Nice that your garage test drove it before handing it back 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Neil-f5m]

The 2 most exspensive items in our life is our house and car. So when I went to view and I bought a 2009 clk 200 c/ conv for £2000 with only 47k and full Merc s/history of the seller would have cleaned it up he could have asked at least 3500 for it why do people treat there cars so much differently to there houses ?!!!

[@MarkRidley-n8k]

It’s a peace of shrapnel never buy a car without any history 37 years in the business wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole

[@timredford6608]

Pesonly I wouldn't have touched that car with a barge pole total money pit. Let's hope there's a bright outcome, as always looking forward to your future videos.All the very best Tim 👌

[@mickkingston1450]

When the turbo broke the exhaust, and intercooler pipes, and egr will be full of oil. Take off restrictions with ubd machine, then. Take it for a blast at night down a duel carriageway in low gear sport mode and burn it out it should be ok after that..

[@benfarmer1206]

Came across your channel after being laid up in be all week after an operation, really enjoying the channel! Plenty of good videos to watch while I recover! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@ShiftingMetal]

Feel better soon!

[@Jimmyspangle]

People wrap for one of three reasons: 1. They fancy a colour/image change 2. They want to hid the horrendous paintwork that you cannot now see 3. It is mum's birthday.

[@MaxJames597yompfitness]

the LR time channel he had restricted mode on his - it was insulation plastic/sound foam in the bonnet sides down covering air in take

[@MrRedfreds]

Yeah I saw that one, easy fix.

[@johnboyairey]

On my l322 with same engine, the restricted performance issues are either split hoses on the rocker cover to central doughnut section, or a cracked rocker cover itself, or more commonly the turbo changeover valve jamming or not moving…… this is next to the intercooler, and will no doubt have a decent amount of oil still inside, from the bad turbo, (your smoke issue?). so you might want to disconnect it, and drain the oil out… it’s could even be the vacuum hose that makes the changeover valve operate has come off… the RP alarm comes on as the engine goes over 2500rpm? That’s when mine bonged, it was a cracked inlet manifold… you could see it coming apart if you rev it hard, while someone else watches. Brittle plastic… and about £800 new, and £100 s/h. As for the wrap, I would check all the panels are same colour first, and peel it all off. Black range rovers look very nice… on the day you wash them!

[@aceace5457]

i think you should keep it joe they will become a workhorse and valley autos wants some help so a pod cast would be good for him .

[@Joe-ug3dd]

Remove the wrap and do the wheels silver 👌

[@mrd64]

Assuming you sort the mechanical errors, get rid of the sticky-back plastic. Grey is a bit too 2019 now.

[@Rangeroverden44]

If it is causeway grey, then it's the same colour as mine and it shines up beautifully.

[@daveallen3607]

Lol i bought a mint l322 overfinch last year , warning light after warning light , paid 14k for it and 5 months later got 9k for it , Lovely car 4.4tdv8 But money pit of the century . Buy a toyata landcruiser instead. They are all shite

[@toms4097]

He who dares he who dares…….. platinum (satin) wheels would look👌🏻 Keep the wrap on because it was wrapped for a reason & if not it’s just protecting your paint.

[@Andrew-b3j7r]

Check that the sound deadaing foam isn't blocking the air intakes that's built into the bonnet the foam is in like black bag style they can move about in the bonnet

[@dannycrooks8462]

I wouldn't touch any car with a wrap no matter how cheap it was

[@fivedotsdave9723]

The new battery will need to be coded, which will help get rid of the fault reading

[@ShiftingMetal]

Yes! I didn't know that the guys had put a new battery in to load it onto the trailer but hadn't coded it!

[@richardhill9473]

Great car for content , will enjoy the update videos. I think the wrap looks ok, but if its Causeway Grey underneath its a lovely colour, so risking the unwrap and doing the wheels silver could pay off , good luck with it Joe

[@JasonCampbell-xb5qi]

Personally I like the wrap. It’s a big gamble removing it. I removed the wrap on a x5 I owned once and the paint underneath it was terrible. Had lots of repairs ended up getting the car repainted. Has for the l405 raffle sounds a good idea to me 😉

[@dandare8225]

If thats retailed,will 100% be a buy back,but hay ho,great content for youtube.Dont panic Joe,James at chops garage has just purchased an ecoboom fiesta,wonder how that will end!!!Again great content for us viewers😂

[@bdeithrick]

He sold the eco boom now to a C1 wanter. I’m like 😧

[@stevoone342]

I own a 2017 l405 sdv8 4.4 done 66k servicing it is critical and earlyer than the manufacturer says I do mine every 9k. I personally would walk away from one with no service history. Don’t skimp on the parts quality ones only… personally so far touch wood she has been very well behaved even been to France with her the other week. I’ve had 3 full fat range rovers and I have been lucky only one issue and I suspected it. But a firmly believe a good one well looked after is pretty reliable, but if neglected and serviceing hasn’t been done or correctly it’s going to be a money pit till you sort all the issues out. Also check your air inlets in the bonet, that the sound bags haven’t slid over, if they have push them back down to wear there ment to be.

[@JimBaraclough]

Leave it as it is and refurb the wheels, when you’re done with it take the wrap off it you want - it’s only going to serve to protect the paint for now.

[@Nicknofish]

Hi joe. You are a brave chap. Love the optimism. Cheers.

[@andrewnewnes7831]

I have a friend who had 3 Of these in 14weeks...all rejected due to horrendous issues.... Electric and air pump ....Final straw was engine.....ALL 3 UNDER 12 Months old...

[@markwells8464]

It was a Hurricane not a spit! Take the wrap off!!

[@MrRedfreds]

Probably after those 2 focher wolves 😅😂

[@rsambrook]

It was landing and vacating to the left.

[@dannycrooks8462]

As soon as you said wrapped I thought young owner and thrashed possibly Asian owners

[@davidsewell3745]

Yeah de wrap it Joe to original colour, will look better

[@paulosborne6114]

De-wrap and keep it.if paintwork not 100% don't matter if using it as tow pig...

[@ianluddington9275]

How did you clean the sticky buttons, tried allsorts on my Jag and still can't get them done

[@terrywilkins5266]

De-wrap it Joe. Black car look great.

[@Micky8791]

I fear this will be one problem after another. Fingers crossed, it isn't! Personally, I would help it out and get rid of the wrap and paint the wheels silver. Then it would at least be dignified again, even if it's broken.

[@phillipclaridge3112]

I like the look colourwise but I really do not like the idea of the wrap. If it was mine - and it never would be - I would have to remove the wrap. You do really do take some risks but I suppose that is why I enjoy your content!

[@davidroberts3914]

I'd defo take that horrible wrap off and paint the wheels silver, its a top of the range car and needs to look like one, great content again. I'm a Jlr fan so ive been enjoying your recent purchases

[@adrianowen6524]

Ahh missed out on that top scan i really wanted one to do I have to wait now for you to be promote one again or when you next get sponsored???.. bloody handy little gadget to have to for that price you can’t go wrong really good bit of kit to have in the vehicles or vehicles all the time man!!.👌👌👍👍👍

[@rosshampton3483]

had both turbo's done on my RRS as main one went caput, was going into limp at around 2k revs. Turbo bypass valve issue, another £600.hmmmm. But now fine

[@eddthirty4065]

The DPF is probably full of soot now - worth removing and cleaning them. Do refit them though.

[@CarlosFandango1975]

Wrap off then do a full Dave on it. Black out all the silver and black wheels

[@Jmcg1959]

Silver wheels will brighten the car up.😀

[@2425dave]

great video as always.you guys should be new top gear hosts.well done all

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Black with silver wheels and keep it for yourself Joe. Hope you get it fully fixed soon buddy

[@woodytex8607]

Its your throttle body Joe they get stuck on Range Rover...Here a video on it by O'Rileys Autos its called believe it or not. He was charged for a new turbo but the fault still exists!! Range Rover Sport

[@Mac_F87]

That’s the 3ltr V6 not the V8.

[@woodytex8607]

@@Mac_F87 Looks like you are right Mac all seven videos on jimmy channel about the throttle body are all 3ltr 6v.

[@Mac_F87]

@@woodytex8607 it’s because the SDV6 uses an all plastic throttle body and butterfly valve. The butterfly can move over time on the shaft. The TDV8/SDV8 is aluminium. So doesn’t suffer with the sticking problem luckily.

[@jeffyoung321]

I think you should mention that the diagnostic scanners require payment for the software after the first year. People probably wouldn’t buy them if they knew.

[@ShiftingMetal]

Updates you mean

[@aclmotorsport4420]

Ironically an Ad came on halfway through this video for the new RR Sport that said "We love a challenge"

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Your a brave man Joe obviously loves a challenge you certainly have it on a RR however with your team and determination you might win, awesome video 🤞🤞😉☺️👌

[@mark_just_mark]

Back to Black...!!! 😎

[@CraigK80]

Is there ever a case of ‘good’ gonorrhoea? 🤔 😂 great vid mate as always 🇬🇧❤️

[@alundavies5171]

id get the wrap off and keep it if it suits your needs !

[@BRIAN-mr5ue]

Can you carry out a scan on your car even tho EML isn't on ? .Just concerned if I did one then the EML might come on..Any advice?

[@ShiftingMetal]

Yes, absolutely you can. It shouldn't bring the EML on

[@BRIAN-mr5ue]

Thanks for info..Love your videos 👍

[@roystonvehicles9129]

I'd not have bid bud on it on line, I'd have, as I do gone in person, revved the bollocks off it, seen the smoke, oil light on and walked away, or if I was sold on it negotiated later as I doubt anyone else was bidding. I deffo won't buy on line, I always go in person, try everything I can when the keys turn up, saves loads of hassle, cars are so troublesome now you can't bid blind, auction will have your trousers down, best of British with it anyway.

[@JamesTaylor-us7bz]

Problem is unfortunately most auction houses are online nowadays....

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@JamesTaylor-us7bz no bud, only bca is, all the others are open, I bought a couple at Aston barclay last night, you've just got to go, the ones I'd put on my watch list were crap.

[@carlfirth97]

Keep the wrap on it and gloss black alloys refurb would be good 👍

[@johnrichardson4583]

Would live an update on this please

[@jonathangiles4854]

I quite like the grey wrap tbh

[@clairebroughton3244]

Oh Joe I can vouch for Range Rover love affairs lol had 3 lots of expense and heartbreak, but love them ❤

[@StuartBrown-l5l]

Like to see it all finished. Leave the wrap. Do wheels. Cost. And then be a goodie .

[@stephenmartinloughran-zv3cu]

You might have to reprogram the ecu when you changed your turbo

[@rokelesoke]

Props to the video editor.

[@JordanBolton-q1j]

I had the same problem with the turbo soon as I drove off

[@leedstown]

Joe I think you should keep it and do a few videos on it

[@FanaticQuattro]

A cheeky upload on a Tuesday 🎉

[@kenpassey9270]

I'd love to see the original paintwork.. but like you say.. is it worth the grief.. fix the engine.. and see what happens 😊

[@Xfuera]

Spitfire!? That's a Hurricane! What sort of Englishman are you?!!!😂 Great vid as always!👍

[@michaelthompson6885]

110k is not much for that engine so long as its had an oil change or three.

[@mrgrumpy9077]

Joe will you ever learn , think of your stress levels 😱

[@RobertBulpitt-qq5bk]

just seen your video youtube with Range Rover with problem with turbo they place in Birmingham do reconditioned turbos they called Precision turbo services In Highgate Birmingham B12 ODF PS hope its good useful advice

[@TangoGolfCharlie]

WeBuyCarsForMore is next to me in Newcastle, they usually get all the… “interesting cars” in 😅

[@ukultimaterc]

Get the wrap off, will look much nicer. Atm it looks like a distribution vehicle for suspicious substances!! Or someone making up for a tiny pecker!!!!!! Great video as always

[@michaelcrump4068]

Take the wrap off it is awful to see. I have 2013 Autobiography in gold with black roof, 22 inch wheels Looks very special classy. 3 litre Diesel no issues 130000 km. Here in NZ , Ex Pat Motor Trade. Serviced my car every 10000km, cam belt, gearbox oil change and brakes replaced inc discs at 100000. Bought mine 3 years old ex leased so exporting could reclaim VAT.