Rebuilding a Lexus IS after a side collision

[@greasemonkeygarage50]

ive gotta say i have been doing collision work for 30 years and i still learnt a few tricks from you thank you scott for sharing your knowledge and humor cant wait for next vid

[@terrallputnam7979]

I use a 5 gallon bucket and a 2"x4" for a door stand. You are much younger than me, but you inspired me to do another rebuild, a 2013 Honda Civic. Thanks Scott, you are the man!

[@donbraden8533]

I don't understand you are able to repair these cars & trucks very nicely and the insurance companies total them that should be up to the owners of the vehicle

[@danielbutler578]

Insurance companies will let you buy the car back and have it repaired. I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla that was totaled in 2014. Their estimates were at almost $6000 and they valued the car at $7200. It cost me $2000 to keep it and we chose to keep it as a backup car. We have put about 70,000 miles on it since it was totaled and it became our main driver when our 2014 Nissan Sentra was totaled by a Great Pyrenees dog. 1 airbag and 2 seat belts with related parts and labor accounted for most of the damage and the insurance companies will not allow the body shops to use anything but new parts for airbag and seat belts and insist that the whole system will be replaced. The only reason the airbag and seat belt tensioners deployed is that the dog was jumping at a school bus when I hit him. He came through the grill and drove the airbag sensor into the AC coil. This policy of insisting that everything in the system be replaced has resulted in vehicles with relatively minimal body damage being totaled because of the airbags and seat belts. I wish I had kept the Sentra and rebuilt it myself.

[@navaho5430]

@@danielbutler578 hope the dog was ok

[@unclejoe6811]

​@@donbraden8533 the body shops make it economically unfeasible because they add unnecessary supplements

[@BrucePierson]

I was worried when I read that it could be the last one, but relieved that it's only possibly the last Lexus. Your videos are always interesting and I'd miss them if there were no more. Now it's 5:00 AM here in Queensland Australia where we don't have daylight saving, which I hate. Other states end daylight saving tomorrow.

[@XtheUnknown99]

Be careful. Arizona (Australia without the ocean front) doesn’t do DST. Mostly. A corner of it does. And just to make it more interesting, an area in the corner doesn’t. I think Joe Biden is responsible for this…

[@XtheUnknown99]

PS. My dream is to visit Australia again and drive the Outback.

[@burtbacarach5034]

@@XtheUnknown99 No Subarus where you live?😀

[@JohnSmith-eq5el]

I had the same thought...would hate to see Scott stop making these vids.

[@45AMT]

I was they'd do away with the time change here in the states. Just leave it savings time year round.

[@kenmurray4232]

You made me feel a lot better watching you struggle with the battery. The last one I did, had me questioning my competence. Thanks for sharing

[@marksantos2276]

I am dying to see how this goes. What a learning experience for us normal guys. Thanks

[@_BAD_MERC_]

What a nice job! No airbags, roof, suspension, or shoddy "somebody's been here..." surprises. You always make everything seem so simple and methodical. If I had the capital I'd probably have 2 dozen cars like this all over my property.

[@barretpedersen]

a little bit for the pizza fund. Great videos ! respect.

[@vehcor]

Thank you! I'll pass that on to the pizza girl if she shows up with a pizza! lol

[@johnhouseholder7682]

Those experts are something else,telling a guy what he already knows so they can feel good about themselves. Scott’s parts emporium sure comes in handy.thanks John from Arizona

[@panii2222]

You have no idea how much I needed this, I love your lexus is videos. I'm taking my own is project soon. So thank you so much. I love you more than you know

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

Keep sharing your valuable tips, learning a lot from you. Thanks.

[@hawkstone7254]

I too, usually forget to drop the windows before unplugging wiring...... A short length of threaded bar & matching nut helps initial "new door" locating of hinge & hanging.

[@oldman936]

This Scott guy seems to own a lot of vehicle emporiums! Must have a monopoly in that area! 😂 Have a great weekend Scott.

[@jp2246]

😂

[@GenuineParts]

That has to have been parked when it got hit, otherwise I could not think of a reason the Airbags and Tensioners didn't deploy. It's always interesting to see the Wrecks you pick up and how professional you are fixing them.

[@Xrayfk05]

Always looking forward to these video's, great start to the weekend. (it's 21:15 over here atm)

[@robj2704]

At 17:40 - If you're trying to hang a 2-door-model heavy door it's a lot easier with a door stand.

[@VanisleNSX]

What no hillbilly trailer unload? That's my favourite part of the Vehcor videos! LOL This is going to be a nice car when finished.

[@XtheUnknown99]

As Rodney Dangerfield said, “that wreck reminds me of my first wife.”

[@Mike_Regan]

​@@thatv8life186Yeah, well.... there's a few of us around.

[@vibrolax]

All those coin cells probably come out of the same factory, regardless of brand. My wife just calls out "the key fob/scale/remote doesn't work. Would you fix it?". Then the Battery Gnome™ stabs his finger, wipes away the blood, and changes the battery.

[@carguy4658]

It is always great to see you working on another car!

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for sharing Scott.

[@bradkline4023]

Another fine and entertaining Scott video.

[@donkaiser6704]

You make the fix look easier than getting the battery out of the blister pak!

[@lear60man]

That is a perfect commuter car. Good on gas, good looking, reliable and sporty.

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

I've had my IS for 13 years now. A little worse on fuel than this one considering the V8. 😅

[@colchronic]

I wouldn't call it good on gas it's pretty fucking terrible it's only marginally better than the IS 350 which gets like 19 mph gallon on a good day

[@lear60man]

@@colchronic Im coming from a Range Rover Classic that gets 11MPG hahaha.

[@colchronic]

@@lear60man well these also use premium the IS-250 has 200 hp

[@vwwrenchie314]

VEHCOR..the relentless pursuit of repairing...

[@TheMarpalm]

Love your channel- Could you cover two things in an upcoming video? First can you cover the “inspection and approval” process after you have done the rebuild to get the title moved to “rebuilt” status? Second - can you cover ways to go about getting metal body parts? I get the “go to the dealer” but what if you want to get pieces for say a “b pillar”?

[@robertmoss279]

A door stand collecting dust, tut tut. What you need Scott is a Health and Safety expert to work along with you, yes 🙋🏼. Giving you lots of great advice on how to work more safely. It will also make your videos much longer and more enjoyable to watch. When can I start 🥸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ssnnff]

Nice car and good work

[@raycollington4310]

Thanks for the great video Scott. Can't believe your progress in that short time.

[@nickreyes4570]

With a lot of repair shops, you would be up the creek without the all important salvage yard. My dad used to have one.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Looking forward for the next instalment,

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Looking good! On to part 2.

[@weird1600]

an adjustable jack stand and a rag work well as a door stand

[@bebopBiGsHoT]

Ohhh!! Piece of candy ~ 🍬 I got an 07 avalanche in blue and it feels like I own a brand new EV Silverado.. I say this because I noticed your Avalanche in the background..

[@bebopBiGsHoT]

And I love it when you do GM trucks / suburbans

[@reviewaccount469]

Time to buy some more parts cars (Lexus) and show us some more auction analysis!!

[@dewalt10-2-4]

Thanks for the information. Always excellent.

[@larsmanson9577]

knees and thighs work just fine for door stands I've used them many of times.

[@joet4806]

Thank you for making this. Good Teaching skills!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Not only VERY funny, but educational also!

[@mandymoo7406]

i balance doors on a jack with a cloth on it saves your back,nice watch seeing someone else struggle though and no supervisors in sight

[@richardthomas1743]

Happy Friday everybody!~

[@zsolthajdu5007]

It's the police cruiser paint scheme!

[@johnlarkin549]

Scott I’m glad you have dramas opening those battery packaging it’s supposed to keep young children safe but for gods sake I have nightmares with arthritic fingers it’s nearly impossible!!!🤣🤣

[@chrisplace3024]

Looking Great

[@anomamos9095]

If anyone wants to know, you can recycle on old gas lift office chair into a door stand. Just remove the seat and attach a hooked platform in its place leave room to work the height adjustment lever.

[@buckpowers4837]

Another fine auto and a master doing the work. Should turn out to be an easy rebuilt. Maybe it's because it is a Texas auto.

[@ilesoft82]

Is it true that Scott's Car Emporium is actually a local soccer practice parking lot?

[@Gordo101978]

Nice video but what happened to the unload of the trailer and scream intro? 😅

[@tonya9955]

The auction prices are pretty bad currently. Pretty hard to find decent projects.

[@Supersonicff-dw6bs]

I have a 2012 Highlander and can confirm those remotes eat batteries like candy. I have to replace them like 3 or 4 times a year in each remote. I even keep an emergency spare in the console.

[@themusiclab2621]

My Favorite car

[@Showing_the_car_]

Loving your presentation style -it would be helpful to have a few more close-up shots of some of your tasks. Also, why not repair a BMW Z4 with suspension damage... asking for a friend.

[@kelly00000111111]

had a 2012 pearl white/tan 250 awd with 60k miles. guy teaching his daughter how to drivee pulled out in front of me in a 2017 suburban, which i proceeded to try and continue through them via the right rear of their vehicle. it was not pretty, and i was pretty mad because it was one of the nicer vehicles i have had. and i barely had it for two months.

[@rickgalla3377]

Great car Scott, I think b pillar might be ok

[@jamesbarnett244]

Silver Alert ❤

[@billbowers268]

Hello Scottn thank God it's Friday.

[@45AMT]

Last Lexus IS I did I got a door off a IS 350 for my 250. The A pillar was pushed in slightly so had to pull that and a door and fender. It was an 08. Hopefully it's not your last IS I enjoy these but they're not cheap at auction so I understand.

[@mjc8248]

I really like those cars for some reason. They're really nothing special but a dependable awd daily checks all the right boxes.

[@sat_sonic]

The IS250 are such a popular cars.

[@garycallahan7867]

So, Mr Spotty and the Supervisor are gone on a Spring Break trip. No wonder you were able to get so much done so fast.

[@LJJKD1947]

Tell the tool experts your door stand is programable for different models and makes.

[@johndemeen5575]

Just wondering what that upside down plate looking thing is under the back seat? A million thanks for keeping me entertained. St.Paul.

[@zsolthajdu5007]

Probably a cover for some fuel tank access.

[@kgisabeast]

That generation IS still looks great

[@garysimonson9593]

Why paint the door? You could have a Barney Fife Mayberry police special IS250?

[@chainreaction6594]

Interesting that the side bags didn't deploy.

[@leroyraatz5650]

Hey Scott, what's the status on the '65 Mustang conversion?

[@tuck6464]

It goes against most of the fibers of his being. He's a GM guy. No matter how hard you try, Ford's make no sense.

[@NRP1991]

Awh dang another cliffhanger till next Friday I guess 👍🏼 as always !!

[@aelaan12]

Surprised the side curtains didn't pop.

[@Shododaan]

"Pretty Simple" says the sage of the body shop =)

[@notsureigaf]

1:17 extra rare IS250, includes free Scott blood

[@billjenkins687]

High tech video. Cool.

[@navaho5430]

Thanks for the Lexus videos (and the rest) i assume the 350 and the ISF are the same, love the sarcasm cheers from OZ. PS I own a 2011 ISF.

[@BetterCallGatto]

16;20 here in argentina

[@mechanicmike1236]

I don’t think everyone will get the Bozo reference, lol. Grew up with Ray Rayner and the Bozo show!!

[@ep-ou7sc]

Don't you ever scare me again with the "could be the last"

[@matthewtaylor3308]

Any Buicks on the horizon?

[@richardthomas1743]

Hey Scott !

[@mlusk1237]

how exciting

[@douglasrichardson8525]

Hi Scott, how does a rebuild effect the vehicle insurance in the USA as here in the UK they have prefixes like S for structural damage which even after a good ?? rebuild makes it almost impossible to insure, but apart from that a great series of vids and I watch them all the time outstanding work, Regards Doug.

[@iheartgs400]

You can only get liablity and reduce value insurance no full coverage nor financing.

[@kevingilreath805]

You can get full coverage and financing here. Financing is harder than normal. You have to have an understanding lender and good credit. I'm a Georgia salvage dealer and have no problems selling my rebuilds.

[@chipholland9]

Black car with white doors? You gonna pick up your brother Jake and head to the Cook County Assessor's Office?

[@jefferypowell9885]

I use to work at a body shop your work is souch better

[@matthewthedude146]

I owned one of these scored it for 3000 bucks because it had "electrical problems" all it needed was a new battery and altenator plus 2 fuses, was totaled by a drunk driver that plowed into it and other cars while parked. very sad about that...

[@jm-ys3un]

i will trade you a nice heavy duty OILED come a long for that door holder

[@wingnut9666]

Less talk, more work! Sincerely, 2nd Shift.

[@jimwiskus8862]

It’s Friday and by the time I’ve seen this, Scott’s gone home and Mr Spotty is trying to outrun the supervisor. See you in the next installment.

[@wrinkledm]

Haven't heard of the Bozo Bucket in a very long time... :)

[@williamfoote2888]

No kidding. He made me cackle on that one.

[@enermaxstephens1051]

Do you use disassembly manuals for any of this?

[@Look_What_I_Did]

Nope.

[@Snowmannorth]

Scott, you’re “an almost winner” in Bozo’s eyes 😁!

[@CORZER0]

I can literally count your triceps. How often do you work out?

[@williamfoote2888]

You can count to three?

[@CORZER0]

@@williamfoote2888 I counted nine toes on your mom's feet last night!

[@larsmanson9577]

what brand of frame machine is that I've never seen one like that?

[@ShainAndrews]

It's old school. I think Black Jack still makes one. If a guy already has it then fine. If looking for a machine I'd get a drive on any day of the week (provided there is space).

[@tomswindler64]

😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@ro9967]

At least that battery didn't have a safety sticker at the bottom side.... like I found out they have here after I quickly put a new one in my key and it didn't work... Seems a liitle hazardous plastic sticker is nowadays attached to warn you it's dangerous for babies. and you don't see that if you don't flip the battery when you take it out of its packaging before you fit it in the key...

[@melissadunagan6596]

Paint all of the doors white and it would look like a cop car.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Can’t go wrong with a Fancy Toyota….. looks like an easy one compared to some of the other ones you’ve done in the past…

[@XtheUnknown99]

Sounds like a train wreck at 14:30.

[@burtbacarach5034]

You keep coming down here and sniping our cars and we're gonna come up there and.....steal some of your corruption and rust!No,we've got enough of both already.Oh well.At least you'll fix em right,unlike some of the 'repairs' I've seen down here.

[@muskokamike127]

The only reason scott's lexus emporium is out of parts is because the owner ain't buying any parts cars!!! Least you didn't end up like v tuned and his nissan sentras, bought one, bought a parts car, oh, it doesn't need much, bought another parts car and another lol I think he ended up with 6 in total.

[@lloydcc]

Battery retreival, definately not the job for the bumper alignment tool

[@thomasreyes1565]

That bolt went to Narnia

[@Cartier_specialist]

Hopefully someday I'll be able to own an 11 year old Lexus.

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

Buy the one he's working on.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Looks like the existing Lexus doors made were out of Playdonium!

[@Look_What_I_Did]

What are they supposed to do?