I BOUGHT MY WIFE A CRASHED DAMAGED VW T6 CARAVELLE!!

[@groperfish1348]

Great meeting the wife and kids. Well done Dean, great episode.

[@jonnybamber1772]

Wow. Your wife is well down to earth and a total legend!! If I had brought that back to my wife she would have gone mental. Awesome motor and I know you will smash it bruv!!! Great project.

[@SavingSalvage]

😂😂

[@danyb942]

Answered your own question u need to get rid of your old nagging Moaner and upgrade to one like his so ur sayin ur wife is ungrateful. Basically 😂😂😂😂

[@TacoTodd_420]

Not if they use a pacifier to keep a kid quiet. Pacifiers are for soothing purposes lonely. Pacifiers are only used at night to help the child fall asleep and then you take it out of their mouth

[@hotrodchevy56]

She didn't seem to be impressed with it.

[@andrewswinglehurst8102]

Fantastic little family you have, it’s good to have someone who supports you in what you do and love doing. Hats off to her

[@broken12367]

At least 5 matching alloys always a bonus mate 👍🏻Everyday is a school day Dean. As for your wife Dean she’s your biggest supporter Dean so you’ve got yourself an absolute keeper. Well done to you both and your lovely family. Congratulations 🎉

[@SavingSalvage]

Thank you mate appreciate it 😊

[@TacoTodd_420]

She needs a trim her eyebrows

[@MattAndersen009]

As Tavarish would say..."that'll buff out" lol. Also what a beautiful family. If there is someone who can have this thing looking and running like new again in 6 days it is you Dean! Let's go!!!

[@connorladelldzz6754]

You've got a keeper there Dean! Im sure I speak on behalf of 90% of the married blokes here that if we brought this back we would be either sleeping in the shed or the sofa for the forseeable future! You'll get her fixed up in no time 💪🏻 enjoy your time away with the family making memories 👍🏻

[@alltj]

The last time I bought my wife a project car…. I gave it away within a few days of collecting it… 😂

[@TTTTssss__]

​@@alltjthe wife or the car 😂

[@alltj]

@@TTTTssss__ 🤣🤣🤣had to keep the one with more to offer…. And lasts a lifetime… and didn’t need any cosmetic work done…

[@mvgllk]

simp

[@marctracy758]

Had a vw camper and a caravelle. The caravelle best van I’ve ever owned. Camped in it, had cement mixers in the back yet can blast down the motorway with 7 onboard all day in comfort. Worth every penny, will never get rid of mine 👍👍

[@tinman7551]

Buying your wife a broken Van one week before you plan on taking it on vacation ? Is there anyone we should call for you, 999 perhaps ? In case of serious bodily injury ??😂🥰 love the channel.

[@SuperMinimadness]

Hope you have good insurance cover just in case she bumps you off!

[@t1g3r1991]

@@SuperMinimadness😊😅😊😅😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@t1g3r1991]

@@SuperMinimadness😊

[@t1g3r1991]

😊

[@t1g3r1991]

😊

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Such a thoughtful present for the wife, I am quite shocked how well she took it, I know if I had been as nice to my beloved I would be sharing the sofa with the dog. Great work and what a goal you have set yourself, I hope you have a plan "B".

[@theonlykingclayton]

"its boring buying straight cars, too expensive" - Wise words my man😂

[@David-ju5ci]

A happy wife is a happy life looking forward to the next update cheers.

[@daveysmith7580]

Really looking forward to this build. Your wife knows you so well.😂 Beautiful family.

[@kevinnye5132]

Oh wow I bet your Mrs was well impressed Dean 😂, mine would send me right back to buy another one without damage and a flea in my ear for good measure 😁, seriously though they are great family transport 👌🏻.

[@petersutherland2075]

The bus is in good hands. looking forward to your wife's reaction when its fixed. great content as expected. seeing you drop a video brightens up my day mate

[@yahyavali-gp6nh]

The added pressure of the deadline makes this series utterly exciting. I'm afraid you will need to make time for daily videos on this one!

[@marcuskeech2459]

Great to see a bus on the channel, had a t5 from new in 09 and loved it with a young family. Trips to Cornwall and France a doddle. And my wife used it as her daily for 8 years. Good luck with the build and deadline, you never do the easy route.. hats off to you 🤛

[@RC-BashersE3]

I am an avid watcher of your videos and never comment.. today I am braking the mould I am actually looking forward to this series... as other channels never do vehicles that other drivers strive to want to drive especially if you are disabled or do not have the body manoeuvrability to get into lower vehicles. I cant drive anything lower than a renault scenic 2

[@muffindell]

Really nice to get the rest of the family involved with the video, this is going to be a test of nerves and skill to get it ready in time for holidays

[@namtech425]

I have a T6.1 Transporter 4motion, 5 seater - once you own one of these you never look back. Best family car - ever! This is a keeper mate.

[@trainmanbob]

Oh wow Dean, do you know how to put pressure on yourself!!! Great vehicle to use for a family bus, but I'm not to sure your dear wife is that impressed. No worries, I'm sure she will come round to it. Great shame about the scratch but these things happen. Looking forward to this one and I hope it turns out just fine for you. Good luck! Cheers, Bob.

[@andrewforeman5716]

Hi Dean I have a 2017 version you have quite a high optioned caravelle Full leather is a option adaptive cruise control led are also options as is the two tone paint lovely vehicle look forward to seeing it finished.

[@scottbroughton1906]

Hi Dean..Spot on on spoiling your wife with her new vehicle..Let me say the look on her face when seeing the damage..What a great project..Good on you..

[@Dalbayob69]

Absolutely gutted for you regarding that scratch on the side. Apart from that it’s a beautiful bus and I think you will 100% finish it on time for your family trip.

[@SavingSalvage]

Pressures on!

[@marcusmaximus451]

Absolutely spot on Dean, hope you and the wife enjoy once finished….you made me laugh big time when you said to her…you didn’t think I would buy you a straight one do you…there boring…superb comment 😂😂….glad to see it’s an X on the windscreen direct from the insurance company rather than a private or copart entry….best of luck and take care to you and your family…have a fabulous holiday…kind regards Mark from Billericay 👍😀🇬🇧☀️☀️🚗

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks Mark! 🙌🏼

[@marcusmaximus451]

@@SavingSalvage you’re welcome look after yourselves 😃👍☀️☀️

[@johnpearse6045]

Love this project and when I saw it come up I didn’t think I would. Think you’re ever so slightly mad though……..time pressure like that would really stress me 😂………Lovely family you’ve got there Dean and really great to see them featured on camera.

[@suzywho1066]

Love the Caravelle. Beautiful to drive. Your wife will love it. Loads of ladies drive them in the different formats (campers etc) Don’t worry about the scratch for now, the Cornish narrow roads might give you a couple more and you can fix them all at the same time when you get back 😜 I’m excited to see the finished product. Good luck 🤞

[@spud3607]

Nice to be able to put a face to Alysha after the emails. Cracking Caravelle, given the work and shortage of time, I don't expect to see the finished video till after you have been to Cornwall. With that in mind good luck and I hope you get the weather and have a great time on holiday.

[@ianwilcoxson1579]

As an owner of a VW bus myself (which I’m slowly fixing up) love to see this sort of content added to your channel, it will make a cracking vehicle, next thing to do would be to get it converted into a camper, though wait till the kids are a bit older 😂

[@andywoolley2636]

Problem is converting this is you’re wasting a very high spec bus, all the air con and everything runs through the ducting and you’d be chopping it all up. Best sticking to converting ex work vans.

[@graham3282]

Brilliant ; you are a VW Audi ( Seat ) etc. Master Mech [ 10th Dan ! DEAN ] your knowledge is surpassible , love this videos , an absolute pleasure to watch , me ..recent convert from decades of Fords to VW. ~ 2 years ago , like the change - Triple Square Bit .. anyway others family members have Fords so keep my hand in ... thank you 👏👏👏G. [ Chartered Engineer ] Berkshire 😃

[@richardtasker9341]

Dean, hope you manage to get the work done in time, gutted about the left side getting scratched. I sure you will get it sorted though subject to the parts turning up of course. You can then get away with your lovely family. Love the channel and always look forward to the next video coming out. Good luck 🤞

[@Roginator007]

This is one I'm really looking forward to seeing done. Fair play mate, hopefully your holiday went well haha. Be cool to catch your wife's reaction when it's complete 👌

[@craigchamberlain]

You have a lovely family Dean and this is a project that is all about them so I know you'll do a great job. One of the best cars we ever had when our kids were growing up was a well spec'd Seat Alhambra with 7 seats and although we only had 3 kids, they were able to have their own space which saved lots of squabbles. We had a fantastic camping holiday in Cornwall (Perranporth) back in 2004 which our kids remember and still talk about to this day. Of course that might be due to the fact we got caught in a severe storm on our last day and had to abandon camp at 1am and head home. We were told by security that our tent was the last one still standing and that several caravans were on their sides. That was a stressful evening to say the least! Our two youngest kids thought it was a funny game but our eldest was old enough to realise that mummy and daddy were seconds away from disappearing into the Atlantic Ocean holding on to the frame of the tent! Somehow we disassembled the tent without damage and got everything and everyone into the car to head home to Scotland. It was still one of our best holidays despite (or perhaps because of) the drama of that last night. :)

[@seanmcabe8443]

Brilliant content. Brave undertaking and hope it all goes as planned. Look forward to next episode. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sunsetgarage755]

Gutted for the extra damage down the side. I’m guessing it was only because you were in a rush, so don’t beat yourself up too much as it happens to all of us Definitely looks like a great family rig. I had a manual T5 LWB 4Motion Transporter with the rear seat package & it was the best family holiday vehicle we ever had. You’ll have a blast in it.

[@SavingSalvage]

Yeah typical!

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Loving the new thumbnails mate 👌

[@whoisme678]

What an understanding missus. Nice Kids. Good dad.

[@Richard-qx6el]

I know that feeling when you scratch your car. You can't help concentrating on it. Of course you seem to forget about the damage already to fix. We tend to do that. Anyway it's a great buy, I'm sure you'll have a beauty when you finish. Good luck from Australia.

[@leesmith4734]

Very nice to see you all not just you on your own. I’m certain she will be surprised 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 with the finish

[@thomasortmann41]

Your wife reminds me of the actress Megan Fox 😮same Beauty 👍. That T5 Bus looks great 👍.Hope you and your family have a really good time with that Bus 👍👍.From Germany

[@mogau9987]

It's a T6.1

[@MrHuismeester]

Nice to meet your children and your lovely Wife, the Bus will be done before the Holiday is starting next week, i am sure that you succeed to fix the damage on this nice looking Bus !!

[@DrEmilSchaffhausenThe3rd]

Mate, You're punching! Your wife is lovely- and clearly tolerant too! 😂 Lookong forward to this project as thinking of getting something similar myself. Good luck with it!

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks 🤣

[@RumpleXstillXskin]

The lady puts up with all your madness …..wow deserves some sought of medal 🏅👍👊

[@robertmoss279]

I had a 2005 Caravelle and bought it when it was 5 months old with 5000 miles on the clock (VW St Ives Cambridge) 80,000 miles later, used On a weekly run from Waltham Abbey to Glasgow and jaunts to the Scottish high lands, this car never ever let me down and is the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Great driving position and enough room to swing two cats. I now have a Mercedes E class wagon and would swop it for another Caravelle tomorrow. They are easy to drive and I don’t think your wife will have any trouble getting used to it. As a matter of fact Dean, if your wife does not get on with it, I would consider buying it off of you 😂 Great content as usual 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SavingSalvage]

I started my VAG career at VW St Ives 👌🏼

[@robertmoss9468]

My wife and I have been buying Golf’s for over 40 years, my wife after 38 years of driving has only had a Golf (Gti’s) up until her first Audi A3, Her words “it looks nothing like a Golf 🙄🤣

[@skodakatie7341]

It was great to meet your family Dean, this van should make a great holiday tourer when it’s finished😊.

[@WilliamStevens007]

Nice choice of Bus Dean, I have had two transporters and loved them both. Hope all the repairs go well and will await the next installment.

[@familieverhoeve7127]

If you can fix this is only 3 or 4 days....amazing. I would not be able to fix this even having 3 months. You have a great family. You can now travel safe and in luxery with lots of space for the family and luggage. Hope you finish it in time. Bummer for the scratch... Good luck !!

[@MLB975]

Deans mrs is 🔥! Good luck with the repairs on this one. Can’t wait to see how it comes out.

[@jackwakeling8627]

Working against the clock. Will show us viewers that you can do anything under pressure. Love the channel

[@Vwfan]

Great find! You called it a Bus which is the correct thing to say in the VW Scene. These are so easy to work on and hold there money. If you need any help head over to either the T5 or T6 Forums were I’m a moderator on both. Good luck Dean!!

[@ibrarmanzoor2030]

love your work Dean keep up the good work

[@angatuedward6580]

This was a lovely game and I can't believe your wife didn't explode??? The status of the interior caught her off guard but for the sake of your marriage, don't test your wife's patience again in the near future. Be a good boy during and after the vacation😄😄😄

[@Ben_C01]

I know there are some great salvage channels on KZbin, but you never fail to impress me with the sheer size of takss you take on by yourself... and the added deadline for this job makes it even more compelling! Hope you and the family travel in style in the bus to Cornwall!!!

[@satianable]

100% agree with you bud

[@SavingSalvage]

Thank you mate, it’s much appreciated 😊

[@Dadeets]

Bloody heck 🤣 shock understatement of the year ! Brilliant…… Is it aesthetic? Oh my days ….. great stuff!

[@alcrawford9390]

Stunning vehicle - we are on our second with 4 kids and the other half loves it. Such a good family bus.

[@robhamilton5057]

ive got a t6 and converted it myself to a camper. you will love it!

[@verwoodcarpentry7013]

We had a t5 caravelle for 13 years whilst the kids grew up, it was a fantastic family car. The only problem being whenever going out with friends your driving . I put 2 tvs in the roof and my kids liked travelling backwards.

[@Slarty_42]

Your wife was great lol. Best of luck with the bus, it should be a cracking family wagon once you've worked your magic on it!

[@Stan22ish]

probably 1 of the most luv vehicles in South Africa ...!!!nice 1 Dean wife/family will enjoy it

[@ianirlam2724]

I had a T5.1 bi turbo carvelle executive brilliant, but take advice to remove the EGR cooler .Today, Monday, 3 people I know have told me about this video and that you are fixing a caravelle, you've hit gold here Dean, seems .mega popular this one..

[@michaelw4620]

Lovely to meet the family. We have just done a trip to Cornwall in our new T6.1 kombi from GTE custom vans. Mate you’ll have the best time. Make sure it ends up on 20’s 😉

[@johnkaimins9998]

Fingers crossed for you completing this project on time, and safely. God Bless you and the family.

[@colinduncan1530]

Best video yet - and longest? Living your best life, Dean, keep it up. More videos with your wife in it - she's clearly the brains of the outfit!

[@SavingSalvage]

More to come!

[@stevenhamilton3549]

A great buy Dean. I’m a big fan of the channel and admire what you are achieving so far mate. A well spec,d bus and will look great when finished ( hopefully on time ) lol. Good to see something different too 👍

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks 👍

[@benjones1180]

Nice to see the family , love the wife’s reaction “is this your way of telling me you want more children “ 😂😂

[@rickb296]

A black sharpie pen will hide 90% of those scratches until you can tend to it properly after your holiday. Yet another cool project from Saving Salvage.

[@markopolo9559]

Nice Caravelle, looks like a classy navy blue and white spec, can't believe you scratched the whole side because you were in a rush/panic!

[@AlexKingstone]

Best gift for a wife 😂 👍 Love the channel

[@Dadeets]

Really think this could be the build of the channel so far. Deadline in place and not the easiest repairs to work with….I’m looking forward to this one big time.

[@BenHur872]

Enjoyed the urgency that the deadline gave the project. Fingers crossed for you!

[@gman6861]

There’s no pleasing women, we all learn that the hard way 😂 Great build series, you’ll knock it out in no time!!

[@jonwilliams762]

This channel gets better and better. Keep up your great work 👏 👍

[@satianable]

This channel is excellent probably the best in my opinion hope he gets thousands of new sub's.

[@SavingSalvage]

Thank you very much!

[@fatyead]

Brave man she took that well, always wanted a good spec bus. Looking forward to the next vid.

[@alfonzobonzo3020]

Nice to see the missis what a beautiful family😊

[@andrewg3611]

You've got a lovely family there mate. Well done for all of the hard work and effort you put into your videos. You are one of the good guys in life.

[@SavingSalvage]

Thankyou mate we appreciate that 😊

[@jefftrendell6421]

Mate…you have balls of steel, that’s a monster job in that timeframe..fair play if you do it 👍

[@jcderby129]

“ I mean……is that even safe” 😂🤣 So chilled!

[@SH-ONE]

Feel your pain dude. I have 3 kids too, 14 yr old girl and twin boys about the same size as your eldest son in the video. Complete nightmare finding a nice vehicle for a family of 5. I looked at one of those, but in the end bought a Tiguan Allspace (also 7 seats) but not as much room. Those are nice vans though and they drive like a car, so I am sure your wife will love it once she gets used to the size of it. Nice direction for the KZbin channel too. BTW Enjoy your holiday, you will be passing me, as I live in Somerset.

[@stephenbarr6558]

Can’t wait to get home at watch this one .. always wanted a caravelle but very expensive!! Best of luck

[@markstanbridge2165]

good luck dean will be fine a man of your talents no problem

[@mercjay]

Feel your pain dinging the side! But if anyone can get it sorted you can! 😅

[@michaeltowers5595]

All the best with the repair, looking forward how things progress.lovely family.

[@lonedriver82]

Absolutely brilliant idea mate and well done for getting hold of it!

[@richnd1974]

Looks great I wanted one of these and looked at some in the same colour, great bit of kit

[@ert2203]

Love the bus !! Hope all works out well 🙏🍀 When you get back from your holiday there is a " must do upgrade" for that engine type. You need to fit an after market oil cooler. These engines go up and over 130°C on oil temperature, which will always have consequences. Ask me how I know 🙈 It's quite an easy fix, and you'll have no worries for the future. Good luck with the fix, with best regards from Germany 🙏

[@SavingSalvage]

Ahh okay nice one I’ll look into it 👌🏼

[@stevo4649]

thankyou Dean,,theres lots to do but you seem to just take it all in your stride,,good to see the family the two junior future mechanics will be a great help before you know it,😂,,have a great week,👌

[@markjordan1530]

“Oh, bloody heck”. 😂😂. You have a lovely family Dean. You luck with the repair and have a great holiday.

[@johnhounslea4226]

Hey Dean your wife looked absolutely thrilled with her new car😅 expecting a flash rangerover maybe? I'm sure it will look amazing when finished & it's the perfect vehicle fir you & family touring Cornwall, good luck on the build.

[@alexmacdonald4270]

It looks an amazing bus, hope you get it sorted for your holidays

[@Lemma01]

Proper jeopardy, Dean! Love it. ❤️ Your Lady is a real sport. Dont forget your coolbox and the beers...

[@Tom_Mills]

All about the family, great to see 👍🏼

[@jonhudson3962]

Nice bus dean . Get it touch with travelinlite for all your transporter parts . There down your way too . Can't wait to see the bus finished 👍

[@markopolo9421]

Dean I thought your wife took it well, no divorce lol hope you get it done before your holiday, loving the channel 👍

[@252lfc]

I’ve been a body tech over 30 years. My advice is to use a proper spot weld drill bit. You don’t drill through both panels then.you’ll need to take that front end back off to do the fuse box and that. They’re a proper pain in the arse.

[@grahampearson594]

Great video , can't wait to see your wife's reaction when it's done👍

[@chrisevans403]

Great video, look forward to seeing how you go with that deadline!

[@Tyronnster]

Top video mate an welcome to your family. Good to see the people who are behind you. Ps I can see another baby coming lol

[@motheolebelo]

What a challenge you have set yourself. lovely family you have ❤

[@SavingSalvage]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewgrimshaw5180]

Brilliant vid. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@victorgibbons4237]

Great video Dean 👍 Its going to make a lovely car once finished. Just one thing, I hope you don’t mind me mentioning it, you refer to damage to the chassis leg and that you have a new one coming. There doesn’t appear to be any damage to the near side chassis leg, as you were able to bolt on the new rad pack to test fit it. Don’t you mean, you have a new a-pillar and near side inner wing and lamp panel coming? Keep up the good work mate 👏

[@piotrceglinski1555]

What a lovely project. Hope you get it fixed in time.

[@SavingSalvage]

I hope so too