End of the Road for Richard Hammond’s Grand Tour GT?

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Having rescued Richard Hammond's Aston Martin DB9 from Mauritania, Mike and Maxwell have decided to get it up on a ramp to see just how badly damaged the V12 GT is. The theoretical bill at the end of it is CRAZY.
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00:00 The DB9's story so far
00:46 Inspecting the DB9
05:05 Sorting out the coolant issue
08:07 Is the power steering pump broken?
10:56 The Aston springs a leak
14:01 Checking out the terrifying differential noise
17:46 The DB9's bill

[@The12thDimension.]

The fact it survived filming is the biggest hurdle overcome. Same can't be said for poor John. RIP John

[@ATomRileyA]

Would love to know a bit more about what happened to John, Would be great if the person they tasked with scrapping it kept it and just did not tell anyone as that is what i would have done :)

[@kayagorzan]

IIRC, they wanted to ship John back but couldn’t due to import-export laws

[@philincaundo]

@@ATomRileyA Due to legal reasons, John was scrapped shortly after filming, and it couldn't even be sold as a car. Clarkson noted in 2020 that it was heartbreaking that they couldn't export John back to Britain.

[@jeandrevanrensburg886]

Maxwell waa the janitor

[@euancook2060]

“power steering’s definitely got better” *wheels are off the ground* 🤣🤣

[@user-es1xp5wp7s]

same thoughts ))))))))))))))

[@NorthCamZ]

Oh no trust me even when they are off the floor, you can feel when a hydraulic steering rack isn’t functioning properly.

[@oggie1967]

The guy from McGurks looks so disgusted at the state of the DB9!🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

Aston owner here. It's an INCREDIBLY durable car. But every time I do need to bring it into the shop for anything, it's $5,000. No matter how small or seemingly minor, by the time they get done with it, it's five grand. The upside, of course, is that it doesn't need anything more than basic fluid service very often. But when it needs anything more than fluids -- five grand.

[@Fabulousprofound168]

What kind of issues have you experienced?

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

@@Fabulousprofound168 I drive my car frequently and I've had it for about five years now. Other than standard service, in that time I've had to do a rear wheel bearing, a boot latch mechanism, door lifts, a control stalk (brights weren't switching off), and an alternator. Pretty normal stuff, but specialty labor is expensive and so are parts. It's not that each of these things costs $5k individually, it's that when I bring it in, I do a couple of things at a time and it adds up. This is because the shop usually keeps the car for about a month, so I don't bring it in for every small thing as soon as I notice it. I set an appointment and then have them do everything it needs at once. Within the next two years I'm expecting to have to do my clutch, which will be a $5k job alone, and brake rotors, which will likely be another $4k.

[@rahulsudhir666]

Do you own a DB9/DBS or a modern Aston? Just curious. My friend had a really tough time with his 2016 V12 Vanquish every time there was an issue cos the service centre barely had parts stocked. Sometimes the car was down for weeks on end even if it goes in for a minor service. Another issue was the high shipping costs n the delays from Aston HQ. The import duty + road tax here in India is about 150% n so havin the car down even after spending a bomb on it kinda left him with a bad taste in his mouth. Its in a beautiful yellow shade n has a few _Q_ options on it too. He absolutely loved the car but the down time meant it was being driven lesser. In the midst of it, he had picked up a 991.2 911 GT3 around 2020 n that became his car of choice n the Aston has now been put up for sale with a mere 27k km done. The GT3 has clocked more than 45k km in half the time.

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

@@rahulsudhir666 Yeah, I imagine that owning one of these cars in India is a lot more difficult/expensive than here (I'm in New York). The Vanquish is my favorite car Aston has ever made, so it's a shame he can't fully enjoy it. There are definitely sacrifices though, and Porsche is just a much bigger company with much higher production numbers and a huge global supply chain. Aston is still a relatively tiny bespoke firm -- Porsche builds more 911s in one year than Aston has ever built of the Vanquish and DBS combined. So naturally it's going to be more difficult to get specialty parts. I just have the understanding that if I bring my car in for anything other than basic service, it's going to be gone for a month. I don't have to pay any kind of road tax or import duties though, so I don't see it as potentially wasting money having it in the shop like that. I'd probably feel differently otherwise.

[@undefinedxx55]

So it's better than Mclaren lol

[@ElvisKremmen]

Adding Maxwell to the team was a great move, him and Mike make such a cute couple 😆

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Hahaha!!! Appreciate the love, but Mike couldn't afford to be my sugardaddy! 😂 ❤

[@Santhus1114]

Nice to see Maxwell has joined the Drivetribe team, he seemed like a fun guy to have around in your previous interactions. It'd be fun to see him doing some more nitty gritty work on the project cars vs. having to always go to a shop for the majority of the work. (Although Sha from Pole Position is a blast to watch)

[@goose4150]

Guys I'm ok with keeping the sand on the body but man that underbody, engine and interior need a serious wash off. And some frame replacing

[@DanielFrost79]

A new Aston Martin it is then... $$$

[@whackablemole]

The company I work for used to share the same business park in Kineton as McGurk. I was chatting to John McGurk about the Jaguar XJ220s they had in there, and how they were my dream cars. He said to let him know when I'm free and he'd take me for a drive. 7 or 8 years later and I still regret not taking him up on that offer - I'll probably never get the opportunity ever again! He had an absolutely beautiful Ferrari F40 too - stunning!

[@christopherchow553]

I'm the first to arrive, as you can see I've done this properly.

[@VivariumSnake]

😅 you've brought the wrong car

[@Halkomahooli]

​​@@VivariumSnakewhat do you mean a wrong car?! It's an Aston Martin! 🤣

[@Erenzilable]

​​@@Halkomahoolino mate it's not an Aston Martin, it's a mutilated corpse of an Aston Martin

[@jdmweeb8663]

Brown

[@GryphLane]

@@jdmweeb8663 Sun faded black, is what it is

[@beasty7063]

“Still… could be worse”

[@Kalamoren]

Maxwell seems to be a great addition to the team. Really enjoyed his attitude, experience, humour, interactions, etc. Will he stays now he's learnt about how Drivetribe is really financed though? 😂

[@Pete_Finch]

Just picked up a low miles DB9 and was secretly devastated to see this one get trashed in the last Grand Tour, but hoped that Drivetribe would be bringing her back. Can't wait to see it!

[@Maxwell_Millz]

It had an absolutely valiant life though. 😊

[@goingsomplace6014]

Keep Maxwell on screen! He's an asset on your team for sure..

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Thank you so much ❤

[@surajbalajr.4016]

That Aston Martin starter motor is the best music instrument ever. ❤

[@BeKindToBirds]

This was actually a massive treat. Seeing the aftermath of grand tour, seeing the modifications to make a db9 offroad, and watching a master mechanic go through a diagnosis.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1022">17:02</a> The traditional ritualistic offering of diff oil to the man up hight. Fascinating

[@brucemarshall9866]

was not expecting that snowman reference lmao

[@michaelmills2263]

Great video, thank you. Seeing all those Aston’s together was superb.

[@wraith1977]

I'm surprised that they didn't power wash the thing before looking over it. You can't see anything with it covered in sand.

[@Maxwell_Millz]

The sand gives it authenticity. I doubt we'll ever actually clean it. It is what it is. 😂❤

[@PhilipCockram]

Using $1000 cell phones instead of a $5 dollar flashlight ....😀

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Gotta do what you gotta do in this game. 😂❤

[@kabsan1439]

Just sell it to Matt Armstrong already

[@joncarter3761]

I'm amazed it finished the special tbh, these Aston's are really tough!

[@Fester_]

You two aren't bad. Groovy, thanks.

[@TheAtomicSpoon]

She's probably already road legal here in Florida.

[@BMack37]

The largest repair bill only because you haven't tried to repair the cars Hammond has rolled and caught on fire.

[@RumbleKar]

Maxwell is awesome! More content from him please!

[@Theratron]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="342">5:42</a> I suddenly thought I was watching a Mat Armstrong video.... :P

[@SamButlerUK]

See how much he could do it for 😅

[@Theratron]

@@SamButlerUK he would make a profit! 😆

[@CaydeSmax]

gotta love the banter between mike n maxwell, MORE CONTENT ! Any word on the new base of drivetribe ?

[@bghoody5665]

Maxwell seems like a pretty cool guy - like he could be a character in a Guy Ritchie movie.

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Best comment I've seen so far since working for DT. We've actually had conversations about this comment. What character would you compare me to though? 👀🤣

[@olisnell1287]

Teamwork between you two is mega

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

Was that that song from the snowman cartoon? 😂

[@H80s]

Drivetribe using mat Armstrongs outro song in the video. Coincidence??? I think not. Anyone else hear it?

[@vinnie245]

He has been working a lot with Ben Collins lately.

[@VinDieselS70]

Glad to see these cars actually going through a proper modification before going on a proper adventure shows the professionalism. The other option is a bulk standard 2CV Citroen or the original Renault 4.

[@Lopez_the_heavy]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="879">14:39</a> love the snowman reference 👍

[@razvanmazilu6284]

Have to say I wasn't expecting any Nightwish in this episode 😄

[@TravellingTechie]

Title of this video could've been Aston Partin'! P.S. I like Maxwell, glad he's joined the team.

[@Jeffsz89]

Was a fun watch. Especially the beeping 🤣

[@lordflint6964]

Where is the jaaaaaaaaaaag which had a changed baaaaaaadge?

[@Maxwell_Millz]

The video is already out of that one. Seek and you'll find. 😊

[@justbobagian]

I was just singing that song from the snowman to myself the other day

[@victorkrivor2174]

This thing ABSOLUTELY NEEDS an X pipe, should give it that proper V12 howl

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Agreed. Or straight out the bonnet pipes 😂

[@parveenram6090]

You're forgetting the DB9 is haunted

[@loosegoose8158]

I'm only subscribing cuz max has joined

[@papalaz4444244]

"Aston dealer " "giant invoice" hmmmm what could happening there?

[@glaz8835]

(Plankton voice) OH MY GOODNESS

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Aston tax 😂❤

[@Tjescoo]

Will any car ever be fixed and driven?

[@TheActualJae]

I like new guy, more new guy please. You two work well together 😊

[@JoeyRhubarb]

As long as it passes emissions, most garages wont fail a car without a cat.

[@Maxwell_Millz]

It'll never pass an MOT ever again in it's life. But we will keep it alive for what it is. 😊❤

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Not because of emissions, but purely because of the state the car generally is in. It's a shame really, but it'll be back and driving for shows etc I'm sure

[@forzerotoo]

I LOVE the proper process of diagnosing … we in the USA have an organization called OSHA that would disapprove … not saying I haven’t done the same thing 😅🤣🤣🤣

[@fosterfuchs]

They keep referring to "Health and Safety" in the UK.

[@chriscollins550]

Didn't know Roman rains worked at Drive tribe

[@Duncan23]

Maxwell is a great addition to the team! He is great on camera and speaks very clearly 👍

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Thank you so much ❤

[@MetalheadofNorway1]

how about washing it first?!

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Nah, the dirt is now a part of the car. Besides, who wants to see a clean dakar car lol. Also, it's probably hiding all of the sins. 😂

[@tjjones2907]

I wonder, does Hammond still have his beach buggy? We know James has his, and they all three seemed to like those cars...?

[@agentcrm]

Given it's been overheated multiple times. I would check the head gaskets as well, because those are a commonly damaged when an engine has been cooked.

[@Google_Is_Evil]

I am sure you can get a drive shaft from a breaker for significantly less, as well as the cats.

[@liamt671]

Spotted mike in the rover today on the b3115 seats looked awesome

[@jjdp2106]

Max and Mike make a great team! looking forward to many more videos with these two

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Loads coming! ❤

[@bananabro980]

lol its cleaner than my daily

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Same! 😂

[@jeebsy718]

that music at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="345">5:45</a> sounds a wee bit familiar

[@Isaackariuki775]

Guess what.......

[@olivermedd9586]

if the diffs bad - pull the engine for something else, as that is the part you seem most excited by. Would be a cool project to squeeze it into an old classic british sportscar, or even a honda or gt86 (if your mental enough)

[@kieranjamieson]

Quaife make an LSD for the DB9

[@Dandy5597]

More Maxwell plz

[@LightningTechNL]

A puuuuuuul! it's a puuuuuuul! 😂

[@Fabulousprofound168]

I would like to see this sorted and become something like a Porsche Dakar?

[@woodsmaneh952]

“There’s a pool, laddie!”

[@gerrysongs4170]

The new Grand Tour Part Deux hosts Mike,Abby, Ben!!!

[@bran170]

Might be cheaper to buy a second one to swap parts out

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Definitely would be, but that would be too easy. 😂❤

[@MasterColeX2]

Fun fact, here in America, only thing needs is, no dash lights (engine or abs etc..) and depending on where in the states Cats. That's all to be legal, at least with this car.

[@dannya6825]

I so hope it's not the diff 🙏 Where will the car be on show when it's fixed? Please say at the Goodwood FOS, cause I'm going

[@mgt864]

My guess is it's going to be the cost of a new Aston + labour

[@winzracingNZ]

That new guys eyebrows are something else. Whole new post code for those puppies

[@Maxwell_Millz]

To be fair, I think most people are here to look at the cars. 😅

[@mikehawke2374]

Cleaning that alone makes me shudder. "We're going to more more dry-ice."

[@AndyAitken]

I can tell the mechanic is new as his hoodie is as dark as mine and Mikes is more grey than black….🤣

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Give me time, it's already stained with oil and all sorts. 😂😅❤

[@Homestar1217]

Well done with snagging Maxwell. He was by far the best part of that Alfa series.

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Thank you so much. ❤

[@Homestar1217]

@@Maxwell_Millz dude you rock! Idk if you had your own channel before the Drivetribe series or if you've been on TV before, but you're a total natural. And your humor with Mike's just works super well. If y'all were in America I'd invite you to Texas to grab a drink.

[@ubernoob103]

How is a diff that expensive? Thats unbelievable.

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Aston tax

[@squiggyg.8415]

It started… show is over 😎

[@Hatchetmanrrr]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="715">11:55</a> THERES A PEWL, A PEWL

[@H80s]

"Your like a drug that I just can’t deny Giving me the best high"

[@CybrSlydr]

That's a LOT cheaper than I thought you were going to say!

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

I imagine the Rimac he totalled cost a few quid.

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Surprised he is still insurable tbh 😂❤

[@Carsarecool-rm4kf]

get a skid plate, it will protect the rest of the underside, or whatever remains of it

[@NegativeArtProductions]

Did I just hear 2 fellow millennial bro's singing the song from "The Snowman"?!

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Millennial? I'm an 80's baby 😅

[@NegativeArtProductions]

@@Maxwell_Millz Oh I see. So you are an elder millennial?😉 I Love the new energy with Mike having a Co-Host! It's a really well done channel.

[@aerogfs]

We know.

[@Thudney]

Is that driveshaft bolted on? Removing it would have shown... proven with sound which one makes noise

[@adrianhide984]

They obviously haven’t a clue why not ask people who did mods to do

[@deliriouschip0871]

Some of the James bond movie cars went there as well

[@derooverdries5228]

Call Matt armstrong!!

[@KevinWilliams]

Step 1: WASH IT

[@Lopez_the_heavy]

Mike said it’s part of the patina

[@intellect1st122]

This program should be called? How to show off when you've got an endless pit of money to waste on a celebrities monstrous car. LOL 😂

[@Maxwell_Millz]

Endless pit of money? 😂

[@juxtaposition9517]

You can buy a diff for 3.5 k

[@simullane7836]

Go second hand or get a scrip DB and you will be well under. For the drive shafts go to off road company to get them made up to what is needed.

[@DaDa-David]

FERNIE FARTS + MAXWELL SINGS... It gets no better.

[@jober112]

I love you guys!

[@barriegriffiths5463]

Those are some truly spectacular eyebrows.

[@cameronelder1404]

Hope that noise at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="534">8:54</a> was his jeans tearing, or the seat will need washing as well as the rest of the car!!!

[@gewglesux]

He reminds of the bald guy who's always fighting on "Eastenders"

[@siraff4461]

£12k for a diff? At that point why wouldn't you just order an aftermarket one or one for something else and pay to have it mounted? Quite a few of the prices are ott on that quote too. For instance making the seat move doesn't need a complete replacement and if you don't want to leave it in the rain you need neither the rear window or roll bar replacing. That thing could be on the road under £5k pretty easily.

[@ja-kaz]

Or just bring it to Colorado and you’re legal

[@lincolnlawellington3285]

I wonder how much a new engine would cost for the DB9?.

[@TheRogueAdventurers]

If you can get a ford driveshaft then get the ford one, if the part number is the same then it should work and will be way cheaper

[@rhys180606]

Fire in the hole. What!

[@jeandrevanrensburg886]

Maxwell is the janitor