REPAIRING A CRASHED 2023 FIAT HYBRID DID WE GET SHAFTED?

Repairing a crash damaged Fiat 500 from Copart that has sustained extra damage #crash #salvage #wrecked #repairing #automobile #repairing #
www.jennychem....
If you have a damaged car for sale that you think we might be interested in please email us and don't forget to include a contact number and price if you have one :- [e-mail]
USE CODE :- SR20 for 20% discount on your Car Vertical Check www.carvertica...
Instagram For daily sneak peeks :-
www.instagram....
Instagram for Chris and what he gets up to away from the channel / salvagerebuildschris

For all sponsorship, Business /media enquiries please email :- [e-mail]
Please note Rob and Chris cannot be contacted on the above email as we do not have access. If you would like to get in touch please use private message on Instagram and always include your contact number.
Working at our fully equipped workshop we purchase #wrecked #salvage vehicles and produce 2 videos a week showing us #repairing and #rebuilding them.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds , Quick flips , First wash , #crash , #salvage , #wrecked , Will it run , Will it Start , , #Accident damaged , Cat S , Cat N , Cat X Copart auction bargains , Non Runner , NON Running , Banger ,Flood damage , insurance write off , #copart , electrical fault , #crash , Unfinished #project and anything else that arrives
Please check out our back catalogue of some previous projects on various different makes and models including Ferrari, RS Turbo , Lambo , Land Rover , MG , MGF , Caterham 7 , Ford , Cosworth , Vauxhall , Fiat , Peugeot , Mercedes , Range Rover ,Bentley , Morris , Renault , Citroen , Honda , Toyota , VW , Series 3 , Evoque , GLA , Golf , 500 , Fiesta , Astra , Polo , Motorhome , Auto sleeper Camper , GTI , LSE , Lamborghini , Gallardo , LP 570-4 , Sierra , Midget , 360 , Transit , Crafter , Transporter , T5 , Combo, Berlingo , Partner , Mini , Beetle , Vivaro , Hilux , Sport and many more!
If you have a vehicle for sale that you think will be of interest to us please message Rob via Instagram and please include a contact phone number. We buy all sorts of vehicles , Boats and classic cars including Austin , Morris , Healey , Mg , Sunbeam , Talbot , Opel , XR2 , XR3 , XR4 , Bentley , Jaguar XJ6 XJ12 XJS , E Type , XKR , BMW E36 , 205 GTI , VW GTI , Viva , Astra GTE 2.0XE , Red Top , Triumph TR , VW Golf Beetle , Rover , MGB , 2CV , Midget , Nova , Chevette , Capri , P100 , lancia , Cortina MK1 Mk2 MK3 MK4 MK5 , GT6 , Jensen , Lotus , Bedford , J type , Minor , Datsun , Toyota , Sunseeker , Princess , Fairline , Windy , Hardy , RIB , Shetland , Fletcher , Bayliner , Searay , Pilot , Shakespere and many more!
We do receive quite a few questions regarding tools and equipment that we use for various jobs. Unfortunately there is to many to list but some of the brands we use include Snap-on, Blue-point , Makita , Sealey , Clark , Esab and Sykes-Pickavant .
If you are interested in a specific tool, please put your question in the comments section of the relevant video
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, DPF cleaning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds, Quick flips, First wash, Repairs, Salvage, Restorations, Will it run, Accident damaged, Cat S, Cat N, Cat X Copart auction bargains, Non Runner, Flood damage, insurance write off, fire damage, smoke damage, electrical fault, stolen recovered, and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #robandchris

[@josephoshaughnessy7571]

I’d leave the airbag as it is lads I think it looks great as Chris said it matches the seats & door cards 👍👍

[@rowdoc]

Spot on.

[@leanne4097]

Yeah defo leave it I don’t think it looks bad with the 2 tone keep cost down too

[@siweljdforp]

Shame on Copart for those needless gouges, you should definitely bill them for the paintwork. Very nice to see the precision that Chris insists on when using the jig and dollying the sill. Keep up the good work, guys.

[@flipperth1]

Trouble is if Rob starts billing them then they might be awkward about selling to Rob and Chris in the future.

[@andywakefield9826]

You cant bill them. You are buying salvage not a car

[@Love500]

@@andywakefield9826 They still have a buyer protection pledge. Read it.

[@watsyt5]

Id leave the airbag as it is suits the interior,also Chris is a man of many talents a real old school mechanic can put his hand to anything,and the workshop is always so tidy a place for everything😃👏🏻👏🏻

[@ged3680]

Good evening Rob and Chris, firstly I think that the steering wheel airbag looks like it came like that from the factory, as it looks like the seats and the door cards. Car looks great. Well done trying to get them to pay for the paint damage. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

[@pedrokd5439]

You 2 are the best repairers on the net. Honest, hard-working, and entertaining 😊🎉

[@liambrady9852]

I’d send the invoice Copart. It’s all about good faith. You’ve purchased the car from them based on photos and since the sale it has been damaged beyond existing. When you think of all the custom that has gone Coparts way because of you guys!

[@ged3680]

Well said Liam.

[@sleepysamk1400]

Copart will say F and off. I had similar experience and they robbed all the fuel. 😡😡😡

[@braddersj3511]

​​@@sleepysamk1400it does say that in the t's and C's tbf. Copart isn't for everyone!

[@KeyBrosUK]

Copart don’t work on good faith. It’s in the t&cs, you agree to it when bidding and buying. It literally says you may not receive this vehicle, and more damage may be on the vehicle than is visible in the photos.

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

The airbag is perfect. It’s embarrassing to think how many headlights and taillights have gone in the bin for a lug glad manufacturers are getting smarter. Thanks so much for sharing gentlemen. I love the color too

[@williamwales6619]

Well Lads, another good vid. Re. Billing Copart for paint damage. They are fast enough to charge a fee so it's only fair to bill them for damage. Good luck .

[@robp8218]

Keep the cream steering wheel, looks the part 👌

[@andyspencer1010]

I really hope Co part pay the additional costs for the paint work and another little gem of a motor 👌👌👌

[@escort402]

Air bag looks great. Blends in with the rest of the interior lovely

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello Chris & Rob. Putting this car right was made so easy, and Chris is just so modest about the amount of bodywork / skills that was needed to get the damage area(s) sorted. Best wishes from Lincolnshire

[@russfoggan4092]

Cream air bag looks fine lads, Rob stop losing sleep over it mate lol

[@super6954]

Thanks for another great video. To be honest I wouldn't bill copart, yes that damage is annoying but at the end of the day you need them more than they need you. I've worked for companies that follow the " oh well we made you mad and stop coming here, but the next guy was already walking in when you left ! " I don't see copart being any different with some of this stuff and a possible management attitude causing you problems later. Take care guys

[@Number1HeadlightRestoration]

Nice job. This is the first time I've watched one of your videos (a friend told me about you chaps) but I'll definitely try to find time for more. Aaaaaand Fiesta RST lurking around in the background. That takes me back. Wicked! 👏🏼

[@georgepaterson4825]

good luck with letter to co part and I do agree they should be held responsible for the extra damage 👍

[@HowardLeVert]

I think most mild hybrids are 48V. When Rob said "starternator" I was reminded of the old Dynastart units!! I hired one of these last year and it was easily the nicest 500 I've driven - same colour, too.

[@danielsellers8538]

It will be interesting to see what, copart say over Chris Invoice well done guys

[@MercuryCircuit]

Great work fellas. You are my favourite salvage rebuild channel by a long way. Keep up the great work.

[@dwrowley]

Great video, I would invoice copart for the additional damage, they might be more careful if they have a few of those, keep air bag as it is

[@roypowell3450]

Great idea sending Copart an invoice, not good on them. Now Rob you said you and Chris were clock watching, did you notice your clock was stopped at 10-04, its been like that the last 20 years!!😜. Cheers guys...

[@grahamc887]

Totally agree with the sticker removal comment. Couple of years back I bought a van that had been wrapped and every panel was scratched when the wrap was removed. Not sure what the seller was trying to achieve as the history with previous owners details are sold with the van. Every time I got in the van for the years that I owned it I couldn’t help but think if I had been left to take the stickers off I would have taken my time and done it without damaging the paint. Obviously on selling the paint damage devalued it. Who in their right mind would think that a Stanley knife blade is the correct tool to use against paint work ?

[@terrywindy1222]

On the headlight repair kits Audi A2 have had them since 2001, same idea with 2 screw holes to fit repair lug

[@jonathancotterill168]

Air bag looks ok as it is and match's the seats etc lovely

[@davidnutt7129]

Great video again guys, as always! Leave the cream airbag in place, it brightens up the interior and matches the seats.

[@stevekelly5166]

Add Cuntpar stickers to it, in Copar colours. Park it outside for a week. Airbag. It strangely matches the interior. Get a black one Rob, then it will not match the strange interior. Chris. You get better every time you appear. You use logic, and are good with your hands. A great pair/team. And honest.

[@graemew7001]

Chris is right, save yourself a journey Rob, the airbag looks right 👍. For a 500, I'm not a fan, but that one's a beautiful little car, like the colour.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Nice work Rob and Chris on this Hybrid 500,that subframe was slightly bent.with the parts it looks alot better.i would keep the white steering airbag as it matches the interior.

[@MartinPettitt-vn6wk]

Leave the airbag looks good 👍

[@jaylangdon]

I reckon the ASM guy has a side hustle as a shop mannequin. 😬

[@michaelmccann4706]

A Viking shop mannequin 😁👍

[@StressedEric-fd5nd]

I’ve done that same sketch on an exact same car. The rivnuts were missing on my new front panel too but also check that your new crash bar has the thread for the tow eye, mine was missing, wasn’t even a thread on the opposite side.

[@johnelbro127]

Great work as always from the master. 👍👍👍👍

[@rubbersteve123]

Great see this rebuild, I have one, so I learnt a great deal about my car too. As usual well done lads!

[@Ineedyoulou]

Airbag is perfectly fine & Matches the interior.

[@michaelcarter1001]

Cream air bag looks great - leave it as it is!!

[@hoggmotorsport]

Great progress guys! I'd leave the airbag, it blends with the rest of the interior. Definitely send Copart an invoice for extra paintwork 👍

[@derekpaisley620]

Great attention to detail

[@jonbell2305]

I do like your jig system it's so compact. Has it got all the measurement rods and rails and information books with measurement points like you use to get with car-o-liner. I'm well impressed. Is Chris happy with it is there any problems with it. Keep the cream air bag suits it well ❤

[@johnrichardson9301]

Brilliant job Chris

[@mariohughes2289]

Cracking video lad's thanks for sharing 👍. Leave the airbag it looks great 👍 👌

[@gascans801]

that noise when he moved forward was the ramp mate

[@pomnichowski]

Parts is parts... Good work fellas! 🖐🏽

[@EinkOLED]

Chris is a bloody wizard and a treasure.

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Good luck with all the ongoing projects and all the best guys 👍👍👍

[@roryhazlie753]

I’d leave the airbag as it is as well guys it looks cool and matches the two tone in the car already. U guys should do the invoice idea and send it to copart for the additional paintwork coz they r not disclosing pictures or information of the additional damage that is on the car and they r getting away with it which is not on(a certain Audi q2 springs to mind lol)when u get it and it’s costing u more money that u expect which is an absolute pain for you guys with all the fantastic videos and content that u do.

[@gascans801]

ha ha lol he nearly said " get s**t done". nice save chris. lol

[@TD5_R3U]

Leave the air bag like that looks very good 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JasonMoye-fl1li]

I say it again Chrises knowledge is insane!!!

[@stephenricketts7764]

This is coming along nicely with Chris's skills he does make it look easy but we know it's not. I would leave the steering wheel airbag Gents, it is fine with a bit of custom trim. Who knows what they used to remove those stickers but I bet the apprentice could have done it better. It might be worth sending them an invoice just because you have nothing to lose, maybe they will take more care next time. Once again well done both of you for your hard work. 👍👍

[@thesellersoutheast4953]

Bought a 2019 Peugeot Expert from Copart Kent last week. Someone there had removed the sign writing with a scraper, causing so much unnecessary paint dammage on all panels, was so hacked off with them, was terrible, spoilt perfectly good paint work 🤬 Very much doubt Copart will give a dam. Top Vid as always 👍👍

[@mickj.147]

Class as always,cheers gents.

[@manzdoingbits766]

Air bag looks fine leave it 👍👍

[@daystatesniper01]

This little skate is coming along nicely lads cracking video as usual crack on !

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Great job guys. I would leave the airbag as it is matches anyway

[@stephenfarrow368]

Little fiat will look nice when it comes back from paint ,well done guys

[@fwof3347]

As much as I appreciate the content, 10 mins wasn’t enough today, should have been longer lol .. seriously, great work, I wish you all the success.

[@williamdonly7966]

The cute little fiat fights back ,to live another day. Fantastic video guys , oh more jokes plz Rob 😂😂 !

[@krisshutler]

Bugger it boys charge Copart for the unnecessary paint damage. You guys didn't gauge them panels. Great work as usual guys. Keep that steering wheel airbag cuz it fits in within that interior. Keep up the great work ❤😊😊

[@vintage4941]

Good luck with that invoice!

[@steveng5503]

I follow a few channels similar to this one. The amount of damage, extra damage, that’s pointed out on those channels is shocking. Within last week a Corsa which looked a tidy piece of repairable salvage had substantial roof damage on collection. Clearly acquired whilst in co parts care. Another thing worth noting is that the companies selling salvage through co part must be losing out financially. The Corsa was returned. The damage to this Fiat is just mindless. It’s been bastardised basically. I think approaching co part in such a manner as you plan is an excellent idea and others with same experience should do the same. 👍🏻

[@Aidan-LM02]

The reason why it’s marked when they take the decals off they take them off with a Stanley blade also they use no heat so don’t come off nice and easy so they use the Stanley blade and leave marks and the glue residue

[@jonnyvt6602]

New tyres should always go on the rear, on both 2 and 4 wheel drive cars. This is for immediate and long term protection from lift off oversteer.

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Yes! Love you two - damn right invoice them for the damage they've done.

[@kevinisaac9139]

Another great video lads I love watching Chris work he’s so skilled 👌

[@JohnHonda101]

The airbag looks ok, it matches the rest of the interior.

[@MrButtonpresser]

Rob said he was going to Essex to get some airbags. Essex air bags, I've heard of those.

[@michaelstevens7533]

I'd leave the airbag as is, keeps the two tone. And I agree you should bill copart for the needless damage

[@martinthompson54]

Hi rob and Chris, great video on the wee car, I would leave the air bag lad's, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@kenlizzio7096]

I think the cream wheel centre makes it just that bit more quirkier. I’d leave it as it is.

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Considering how many people, and potential customers, watch this channel then Copart needs to offer some visible recompense/goodwill towards the damaged paint.

[@scottvstrom]

Shows how much respect they have for well known customers,how do you think they deal with everyday folks?? Time to find another supplier who treat customers with decent customer service.

[@KeyBrosUK]

Great, who?😂😂the others are even worse and the cars are dogs

[@mickkingston1450]

Leave the cream air bag, blends in nice 👍

[@hugodrax7111]

+1 for the two tone steering wheel.

[@christophersibley3023]

Air bag has no need to be changed looks great.

[@diydetail8916]

2 tone airbag looks good guys

[@barrywood5357]

Ive not had the pleasure of a fiat 500 in the current form but the old fiat 500 what fun on a cheap budget. This will do someone a treat and be nice to see it finished. As far as the copart invoice good luck......... you could say its not as advertised and not fit for purpose but thats the thing when buying salvage. nice one boys crack on

[@ched999uk]

Air bag looks good, as you say it matches plus no need to drive to Essex :-)

[@brendangrray8017]

Clucking Bell, did Chris just say ship, goodness gracious😂 plucka duck. Let loose mother goose😂

[@martin4365]

Thanks for the film. I agree you should take Copart on. Send them the bill . That's going to make a lovely car for someone.

[@abu-bakrsajjad7684]

Bought a van from Copart, a 71 Reg, they removed all the livery across the whole LWB van with a razor blade 😭 every panel behind the front 2 doors needs paint and the accident damage was just a wing and bumper respray.

[@mmbb7858]

It was just perfect. wonderful job.

[@raymondpearce5245]

Great video Rob and Chris

[@moto.avalon]

I'd would be interested to hear peoples experiences of the different branches. I recently bought a 2004 Volvo C70 2.3 T5 convertible from Copart Wisbech and cant fault the experience (or price - £900 plus fees). I'd be more hesitant buying from my closest Rochford and Sandwich branches as the reviews are pretty bad

[@nickhoward9343]

I agree would leave the airbag as well

[@tomsatterthwaite9674]

Was the delivery man a statue? He looked very lifelike 😂

[@graemecatty9921]

Don't think I'd argue with him either.

[@michaelmccann4706]

A Viking

[@fromthetoon1602]

It was the I don’t want to be on telly look 😂😂

[@Jonryan1291]

😂

[@teatimetel174]

like a deer caught in headlights

[@123willbishop]

You know there’s going to be a tidy profit when Rob gets excited over the headlamp repair kits 😅

[@stephencarter6634]

Great job lads 👍, shame about the Copart damage ☹️

[@milabaigar]

Magicians 🤣😂 excellent video geezers 👍

[@ewanstewart8011]

That’s an excellent idea to send an invoice to Copart for the extra paint repairs as that side of their business is getting beyond a joke. I think you should leave that airbag in as it doesn’t look out of place 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@markhannan4712]

Thanks love all your videos

[@bettyourcampervan]

Another brilliant video guys 👍

[@bastogne315]

The mile hybrid club. ❤

[@stephendeadman7131]

I would keep the air bag it looks good 👍

[@alishahid292]

Can you add links to transmission place you got the suspension leg from and got ASM. 👍

[@Eoinc773]

Don’t know what the airbag look like in person but looks good on camera 👍🏻

[@jamesdunican1750]

Nice work lads as usual 👍👍👍

[@paultaylor9652]

Great video lads, leave the airbag it looks fine.

[@Nicknofish]

As always. Great video Boy's. Cheers.

[@liammaguire5625]

Hit Copart with an invoice guys. To often you have had to sort out damage they have caused.

[@sambarker7930]

I completely understand the want to send copart an invoice for the damage they've done to the paintwork, but it might be worth talking to someone at copart rather than just sending an invoice