REBUILDING A WRECKED AUDI A1 FROM NORTHERN IRELAND

[@chrisgosling6083]

this kind of job is where Chris's skill and experience really shines through, a lot of people would have pulled the deep dents out then just slapped on a load of filler rather than taking the time or through lack of experience, top job chris 👍

[@deekthetrucker5885]

Chris is old school and has learned from his experience in his past and that’s all come from his Dads Ethics on how to approach a situation and deal with it!! My Hat Goes Off To Chris & Wish We Could Have Meet His Father 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@philtucker1224]

Chris is naturally very patient, and very exacting. His end products are always exemplary. A true craftsman. These two boys may well contribute 50% each, but there total sum always exceeds 100%. Just marvellous 👌

[@markhinde6187]

Chris has got the unique skills of a long lost dying trade, in a throw away world, compelling and educational viewing, thanks for the lesson mate, priceless. What a great team you guys are.

[@colinevans39]

Watching old skool decent honest people is a breath of fresh air 👌 great people and totally professional keep up the good work take care 🙂 👍

[@quincy5855]

Totally agree skills such has these come from hard graft

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good evening Rob & Chris 😊 You can’t help but praise Chris on his body work but as a team you’re both top guys 👍🏻 The banter you have between you is always good hearted 🤩 Already Jan 25 and salvage rebuilds making great videos 😊

[@-DC-]

Been in the trade since the mid 90's and Chris must be up there with some of the most skilled men I've worked with, Make's it look so easy but that's a lifetime of experience 👍

[@PFW1974]

Remembering the location of the rat damage under the dash and thinking about mine there’s a boot activation switch in the drivers door I assume the loom goes through the door pillar into the area where the rat was chewing could there be more damage in that area on the loom to the front door switch? Great content as always guys thanks. Pete.

[@greighooper5295]

Chris is a master craftsmen, and humble,

[@lukemorgan7749]

Love the videos lads, very entertaining keep them coming. Youse actually motivated me to buy my first salvage car so thank you both very much.

[@jamesallen712]

I say it each time, Chris is skilled as a body work guy!

[@richardmounfield7822]

Thanks for showing the spot dent puller work. Chris done a great job on the quarter. I have the vevor spot dent puller similar to yours only used it a couple of times .Great that Chris explained the process and the results looked fab.

[@rolyskilton4845]

Enjoyed as usual Rob, and Chris is a superb engineer on so many levels

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, seen Chris before on the dent puller, but can watch him all day, a rare skill to get it so perfect. Good luck for 2025.

[@paulm3965]

Another excellent video of a master class panel beating. Chris should have been mentioned in the new year honours. Seriously, informative a pleasure to watch. Happy new year. I have little Audi, I am saddened to learn that the body of my car is easily damaged.

[@garethbond3631]

Love Chris talking us through his decisions with primer. Strong start to 25 👊

[@ewanstewart8011]

Great result on the Audi and best of luck with the BMW estate guys I do not envy you at all ⚡️👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@quincy5855]

Skills such has those Chris comes from years of working with bodywork. Goto be most skilled bodywork on KZbin by far 👏👏👏

[@deanharriss2029]

I say it again and again Chris your work is unbelievable top notch gezza.

[@seanfindlay4054]

I'd like to know what Chris prefers doing , fabricating or mechanical side , he's an absolute genius with everything he does , what an absolute genius ,

[@garethconnett7672]

Great job and as you guys always seem to sell under market value nobody can ever have any complaints can they? I love watching those who take pride in what they do it makes me happy even though I don't have that drive I am afraid ha ha but I really appreciate those that do 👍👍👍

[@davidravenhill6920]

Happy New Year to you two guys from New Zealand. Love to watch you two do your magic repairing these cars .

[@georgepaterson4825]

Chris and his magic fingers. He makes it so easy. Well done guy's and to Rob for clearing up the registration plate 👌👍

[@stephenricketts7764]

Chris did well in saving the quarter panel and of course saving you money. A really nice job as usual from Chris. I would check for more rodent action in the BMW estate, you never know it could be a very small nick. Thanks for the video Rob and Chris, take care in the very cold weather Gentlemen. 👍👍

[@ColinDuddridge-l1k]

Hello boys, loving the channel and regularly chat with my work mate about all the project's you take on and complete to such a high standard, as I have commented many times to my colleagues you would never know the cars you repair have been damaged then repaired,they all agreed , the only thing we can't agree on is do insurance company's charge a higher premium to insure a repaired vehicle even when they are repaired to your standards, we would all appreciate your comments on this,cheers boys keep up the good work .👌

[@liammaguire5625]

You have just brightened up a horrible grey day for me here in Ireland 😊

[@deniscarr469]

That tailgate latch could be connected to the LIN bus (remember that nightmare!) see if the scanner reveals any faults. Might lead to another chewed wire problem. Don't know for sure but it's worth bearing in mind. Good luck.

[@kiphakes]

I love how humble Chris is - he's a flipping genius! Happy New Year chaps! Loving your work.

[@michaelhynds8035]

Always a joy to watch, gentlemen, great how you work together with so much mutual respect. Thank you so much.

[@jamesmcdonald7943]

Always great to watch Chris at work

[@chrisdavidson9431]

As always Chris works his magic - never get tired of watching him do his stuff. Well done lads = keep them coming !!👍👊👍

[@itsmephil2255]

Gotta love when Chris is a perfectionist 👏🏼

[@zzhughesd]

Rob. Happy 2025. Not a bad user to run around in the white 3 or 4 series. Suppose it’s a 4 series cab these days. Audi what a winner winner chick-dinner. Love the fact you guys get some in right money right easy repair. Art form the buying

[@Hillbillymills.]

The A Team when repairing motors what a job yet again Chris, great content lads ❤

[@martin54123]

Great work guys, Chris is a master at the pulling & filling, so envious, he makes it look so easy and I know from my amateur attempts on my car it isn't. Looking forward to the next one 👍👍👍

[@barrykenward9178]

Another cracking example of Chris’s patience & work. With BMW has someone pushed /pulled the tailgate up or down & stripped the gear on the motor ?

[@terryramsey1470]

Great workmanship from Chris as usual he is a wizard with his panel beating skills seems to be coming along nicely it will be a lovely motor for some one i hope you get the BMWs boot sorted out take care fellas and stay lucky and healthy 👍 😊❤

[@andyspencer1010]

Absolutely love the work Chris does on car body's nice one guy's 👌👌👌

[@vwgolffancarreviews7111]

That exact same damage happened to my neighbours car but at the same end it got crashed by drunk driver who run off the police caught the driver who wasn't insured they had a courtesy car for little bit that went back before Christmas the car look like a structural damage the wheel is bent inwards that was his son's car unfortunately he passed away he really looked after it love the video's rob and Chris

[@stevespearing5210]

Honesty and dignity cost nothing and I sincerely hope it keeps you both going in good stead !

[@bigfoz8533]

Hey Rob and Chris some BMW's have a Valet Lock in the glovebox. This can very easily be knocked accidentally to the off position, which will prevent the fob, key and manual release from working. Its normally a sliding switch which should be set to the unlock position for the release/closure, key fob etc to work.👍hopefully it's that......an easy fix .

[@sruk]

Key works perfectly

[@tommyirvine5261]

@@sruk Maybe off an on again - old IT trick!😁

[@knoxyish]

more nice work saving the 3/4 panel!! good work chris !! remember to check the coding on the rear lock rob .

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Great little car Great save on the panel Chris. It’s interesting that “bogwork” is Chris’s least favorite part of the salvage business. And yet he’s so good at it nobody will ever have to follow behind him fun to watch I’ve learned a lot Thank You Gentlemen

[@jimschafer9196]

WOW what a winner this turned out to be, great job Christ metal alchemist for sure. Great content too.

[@silverback7170]

Always a treat watching Chris work his magic 👌, as for the beemer boot latch!, my only suggestion would be, attach a bit of knotted rope to the tailgate to pull down on!! 👍😉😉

[@stgp16]

Another brilliant video. Great to see a craftsman at work. You guys arent just greay at what you do but you are both great human beings. Honesty DOES pay.

[@nigelrudd670]

Chris is the man who can 🤓👍👌

[@danpeters7850]

Fair play guys been a subscriber for over 4 years now love it what a great result once a again love seeing a car turned around a profit at the end great pair of blokes fair play keep it hope 2025 is a good profitable year

[@thesilversurfa]

Chris, smashed it out the park yet again! I recon Roland has nibbled a wire somewhere for the Beema boot you haven’t found. ❤

[@stevekelly5166]

It was Kevin.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant work guys , love the videos when you explain what you're actually doing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@davidstocking1622]

Great work again guys. Quick turnaround for the little Audi🤟. BMW boot must have another means to try and open it, like a button in the cabin and off the key. Assume these don't work either. I'd use the scan tool to test the boot operation... maybe another chewed wire?

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Rob and Chris,the Audi A1 is looking better with the work done, Chris has done a top job on that.the BMW is looking smart after the wash.brilliant video.

[@wookiewookster1214]

Chris and Rob working their magic. Thanks another blinder of a video.

[@sunnyjim1372]

It is entirely possible to register a new vehicle with a transferred NI Plate, so it will be its only recorded registration number, without it being sold or registered in NI. The number could be transferred directly, or be on retention.

[@paulmackay6376]

Another cracking repair Chris.....nice one.

[@williamdonly7966]

Happy new year guys !! Another fantastic video where Chris shines through !! Well done guys Another fantastic buy !

[@RugbyMan224]

Your videoing is way better than many youtubers rob , an awful lot of them wave the camera about which is very difficult to watch .

[@jujitsusti7719]

Pity you 2 wasn't in all other garages as quality control 💯🤘👌🙏👊

[@deniscarr469]

Amen to that!

[@chrisjohnson1711]

Keep up the great work!

[@royeady800]

Thought Chris had a party hat on at the beginning of the video lol! happy prosperous new year!

[@drugansltd4344]

You can stick a private plate on a brand new car that hasnt been registered. You register the car on the private plate. So it is possible to get a car from the uk registered on a northern irish plate with no plate change on the dabase. I dont actually know the history of the car nor do i care tbh. Im sure chris will do a cracking job and someone will be buying a good car for an amazing price. Loving the videos, what we on the 4th year now? Sruk 🙇

[@acorndogs904]

An english car will have to be registered in England first then the Northern Ireland plate can be applied. Our cars in NI are registered to the county ie antrim or down take the private or NI plate off the english car and the cat can revert back to its original reg.

[@peteneal8344]

I think we all be proud of you, Chris. You made a fantastic job of that just shows how good you are of course and you Rob lol

[@glennjohnston5611]

Glad to see you have . Northern Ireland reg car on the channel.

[@ADF-js9vi]

Your scan tool, maybe, has a wiring diagram for the tailgate on it. You should be able to check for power and ground back to a connector to help you break down the system. 🙂

[@ged3680]

Good evening Rob and Chris, great little video and the car is progressing well. Happy New Year to you both. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

[@simonbailey2151]

That little question and answer session with Chris at the beginning was super interesting. Well done chaps.

[@richardmckenna9702]

Also in NL cars don’t require mot until 4 years after 1st registration hence the 4 year gap

[@Dave1360-pb4ze]

Superb video again Chris and Rob. Happy New Year. Looking forward to future videos on the BMW Alpina but I know time is short for you chaps. 😇

[@kevinholt5886]

I love you lads!! I’ve said it time and time before you do a cracking job on every car you do! Happy new year Rob and Chris

[@martinthompson54]

Hi rob and Chris, Chris a great job on the wee car, I'm from Belfast northern Ireland, i didn't care about the number plate, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@ianwhittaker4290]

Re-ya tailgate job, had similar job on a Honda estate. May have a micro switch inside the tailgate rubber.(seal). Ian preston.

[@Takedown717]

❤Thanks that's awesome❤ Nice one Rob. Thanks Chris. Nice that was

[@daveydart6255]

I would get an auto sparky to look at that tailgate. They understand these things better than us mere mortals. :)

[@Pureblood10000]

Couple of good projects that are nearly finished there,nice👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@victorchivers8090]

A new Salvage Rebuilds video, always brightens my day.

[@neilhadfield6370]

Great video as usual guys amazing talent as usual wid chris hope u get the bmw sorted

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Chris has gold in his hands,

[@Luckipete]

It's the place you would want to leave a damaged car, but we know they don't do that, if they did Chris hasn't got the space, top work to the highest standard.

[@Jim_M_75]

Top job as always from Chris, missed the new year video as I was tucked up with the lurgy sweating bullets, so all the best for the new year lads. Cheers.

[@roypowell3450]

Nice one Chris! Well done guys...

[@PhilipRush-w9m]

Never gets old how good Chris is but I could be wrong but it looks like Chris has a bit of arthritis starting in his hands ❤

[@firesaab31]

Quality work as always 👍 I will take on any mechanical job and but will avoid electrical work at all costs, it’s just so time consuming tracing faults. Good luck finding tailgate lock issue.

[@damianlowe7808]

The BMW has very thin wires and are well known for fracturing near the rubber gaiters of the boot.

[@SimonKent-v5k]

Well done on Audi another brill job keep it going

[@chrisgreen4550]

On the 3 series, there is also a boot button on the driver's front door, near where your rat ate through wires...

[@paddymcgirr5139]

Top work again Chris

[@wsg9249]

Great video lads. Chris is a magician. Felt how you feel in the cold Rob I been outside last couple of days messing about with a bmw 🤣 I had a f31 estate so previous gen to yours with same issue couldn’t bloody get it to work. Ended up being the actual button itself had moisture in it. Happy new year cheers

[@djburland]

Great job by Chris

[@pauloldfield6968]

Rob put your diagnostic tool on it see if the bcm has got any faults it may need to relearn of the tail gate and locking procedures

[@jasonloveridge4325]

Still great work from you chris and Rob love watching every episode keep them coming

[@bryanadams4436]

Cracking podcast as usual Lads well done

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob and Chris, nice, cheap, easy repair for this one.. Chris is a master of these panel repairs for sure, Rob that tailgate problem on the estate BMW looks like it'll take some sorting (wiring)..?? Alex.

[@jdb1013]

Another great video thanks Chris and Rob

[@dougied4827]

Great job fellas 🤝

[@davebraybrook-q8k]

Try doing the teach-in procedure using your Autel machine. That should get the BMW tailgate working

[@joncloake5493]

Happy New year! Great video as always 👍

[@jenniecrawford7046]

Worried about those lovely wheels behind with the dust and whippy wheel in town!!

[@gmanboyo44]

Fantastic work a master class in bodywork repair 👌👌

[@IcenI_Koi]

Love watching Chris and his profession, wish I'd carried on doing vehicle body repairs when I left school at a proper garage. Just to clarify Rob, you can buy a number plate and keep it on a "Retainer", then the dealer will put it on any car, including new cars. Have a great New Year lads & your families.👍

[@David-vh8ux]

Could have been registered new with the NI plate from certificate by mainland dealer thus plate on car from new in mainland

[@marcduthie4327]

Happy New Year Chris and Rob. As usual a great video. Have a good week. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺

[@superbear617]

Regarding the car with the pesky automatic rear latch problem: I assume you checked the fuse and wiring integrity; that leaves 1) the latch you bought is bad; 2) the switch is bad; or 3) both are bad. Good luck with it!