WE BOUGHT A DESTROYED 2016 BMW M240i BUT CAN WE REPAIR ???

[@andybonney2582]

It was running when it crashed, more like it had just taken flight and came down with a bump! With the driver walking away from that it shows how far the safety of cars has come on!

[@tonyknight3690]

The only thing running was the driver😂

[@Alexander_l322]

@@tonyknight3690 🤣🤣

[@organiccold]

@@tonyknight3690 hahah

[@hfraat25]

Bet his pants were a bit messy

[@andybonney2582]

@@hfraat25 but where was the bigger skid marks, the road or his under crackers 😂😂😂

[@peterforrest5181]

I think it's a sensible buy. The engine & gearbox - if undamaged - should be worth £2K and lots of other specialist parts. Is it worthwhile pulling the front out just so you can see if the engine runs?

[@johnbrees22]

How could the engine be undamaged!?

[@lukecowell7516]

@@johnbrees22 engine will be fine

[@peterforrest5181]

@@johnbrees22 If the sump is undamaged and it still has plenty of oil, then the video seemed to suggest that only peripherals were damaged: radiator, fan, alternator, maybe power steering. None of these would stop the engine safely turning over.

[@rampanttwattery4844]

“Hi is that BMW? I need to order some parts” “Which parts do you need?” “All of them” 😂

[@richhelm21]

🤣🤣

[@benfel9403]

A friend of my parents ordered a brand new Peugeot 405 Mi16x4 back in 1990 and spec'd every single optional extra on it. First drive and it was hit by a BMW and rolled. Because the car was so new they re-shelled it and it was nothing but trouble from then on in. I think everyone regretted the re-shelling, I think you will dodge a bullet by not going down that route! Much as it would be fun to watch!

[@steveegginton535]

The car was in a shocking state almost urecognisable from some angles! I guess its a testament to the construction of BMW's that the owner walked away from this one particularly the speed he was doing! Seems his wallet was more injured though, looks like he paid 26k for it the end of last year, nine months later its worth 2k!! The body is only fit for the crusher although plenty of parts. Would be great to see you guys do a re-shell but imagine the man hours that would take would tie you both up for ages.

[@KevinJones-ye3vw]

I was actually waiting for Chris to either lose it big time , or roll around on the floor laughing . Have to say even though that car is proper toast , still well worth watching . Once again great video guys well done ....

[@pythonpete8528]

Love having Chris involved at the end of the video doing the sums too better then shouting across the room 😂

[@andycollett4392]

80mph in to what a planet 🌎.. that was travelling well in access of I would say at least 120mph .. but .. what ever the speed that car was doing saved the guys life that day .. testament to the build quality.. every safety device worked perfectly.. and he walked away .. shows how far safety technology has advanced over the years

[@Blitz9287]

He wouldn't have been able to survive the g force on his body at 120mph.

[@organiccold]

Take in attention crash tests are done at +- 35mph and the damage is massive as the new cars are made to dissipate the energy of the impact around the shell protecting the occupants, now having that in mind imagine if that impact in what looks like an not deformable barrier at 120mph, the steering wheel will be in the boot and the driver will be mash peas

[@liamduffin2977]

The mileage was higher on 09/21 than 12/21 on the carvertical check.

[@jf6487]

Hi Guys. I noticed when you did the walk around that you will probably need an new air filter. Just wanted to let you know in case you missed it!

[@robertpenning3501]

For a laugh, I'd like to see Chris go out and buy something like that to see Rob's reaction.

[@darrenstevens3798]

Most of that will buff out 🤣 Robs line that done, ‘ I noticed it had one good wing mirror on it’ 🤣🤣🤣 brilliant guys, good money to be made on the parts or selling it on 👍🏻

[@garethhelliwell9736]

A blast of Jennychem snow foam and it'll be good as new.

[@dozerblade]

I love the variety of things that Rob brings back and the different ways of getting around the problems.

[@julesverne2962]

Has No one spotted the mileage discrepancy from 15,877 then down to 15,378, its there in Blue and white for all to see!!!

[@leepatient7156]

Guys I would love to see you transform it to its former glory it would be a great series of videos, com on we know you got the skills and the shell price is very reasonable, give it a go we would love to see it 👍

[@Blitz9287]

100% CAT B Breaker that should never be put back on the road it's as Rob would say Toast and it had a mileage dip of a few hundred Miles.

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Great car for spares, so good buy Rob, I like the way Chris is so laid back and cool about everything, i see a profit coming anyway, funny video

[@adampyro834]

when i was a trainee mechanic around 2000/2001 i went on many breakdown/recoveries as bad as that. often wondered how possible it is to repair, i mean its mostly bolt on parts plus whatever frame treatment it needs assuming engine etc is fine. i know insurance people write em off straight away especially older cars lately. years ago id love to get 2 damaged cars and make 1 run to sell on but i never did it and now im in care work instead of mechanics lol (bit of a profession jump)

[@super6954]

This whole video clearly shows how laid back Chris really is, he wasn't bothered at all, and took it for what it was. That cars exactly why I haven't bought any accident damaged machines recently yeah in theory it's a 6000 plus profit, until you find 10 bits that aren't available used, the dealers /OEM have no stock or those few unexpected bits take all the profit. yeah it would be a good Chanel project if it generated enough revenue from views to cover the extra time involved. Practically though you made the right call dumping it. The only other thing is it highlights a problem not being recorded, somebody who's not honest could re shell that and sell it for huge money. If they didn't say nobody would ever know it's real history, thats just plain nasty if that happens with other cars out there. The checks are totally useless in those cases.. Thanks for the video, take care guys.

[@ash2rach2002]

I love your content but this car should never be allowed back on the road.

[@jimmyjt16]

That's a breaker Rob. It should never go back on the road again. Do the right thing and break it for parts.

[@neilt7145]

Rob, can you call the guy you bought it off, and ask him if he can ask the bloke who crashed it; if he wouldn't mind picking my lottery numbers this week.. One lucky guy.

[@kageyme8109]

Walking out of that just shows how good cars are designed and a lot of the safety stuff that complicates them is worth every penny !!

[@tunepatrol]

To those saying "why did you buy that?" ....The path to profit in the motor trade follows many different directions. The best at it make money when they seemingly have no right to or where others faced with the same scenario couldn't. Rob and Chris are masters at this game, just look on and quietly learn from them.

[@muhammadmungur9139]

Amazing content guys. The BMW m240i is one worst damaged I’ve ever seen. The car has took one hard impact. How did person driving this car survive he’s very lucky he survived in this car. This is going to require lots of parts such as the car shell. Also lots of time and money spent on this rebuild. I believe in you guys if you were to fix this car it would come out like a brand new car like it come out a BMW main dealer. I think you should do what you think is right. See you on Wednesday.

[@stephenricketts7764]

Chris, 'it's the worst one somebody's brought me to repair ' Oh how I laughed. OK re-shell would have been the only option but so much time to repair I didn't see much left and that goes for the car as well 😂. Thanks for sharing another day in the life of SRUK Rob and Chris.👍👍👍

[@dav3o]

I was laughing my head off at this 😂

[@Lifesabitchthenyoudie]

We Buy Any Car would buy it too

[@kadltdsiteserv6925]

did you notice the mileage go down from 15877 to 15378 ? on your vehicle check, a few teeny tiny scuffs im sure give it a wash and 10 minutes of attention and it will be cruising again 😁

[@matthewwalker8238]

I noticed that straight off

[@blackbirdmark495]

Hi Rob & Chris, i’ve been watching your videos for over a year and i’ve got to say that by moving the BMW240i on to pastures new is probably one of the best decisions that you have made. It would be a lot of work for you both & it would tie you up for several weeks. You have got an excellent channel & you are both so friendly & honest in what you do. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@andru9102]

Many years ago, when I was a junior doctor I worked in A&E. I always asked what cars people were driving when they had a bad smash and walked away (particularly when people in the other car were seriously injured or killed). More often than not, BMWs which is one of the reason I have had so many of them. Would have been interesting watching you swap everything onto a new body shell, but I’m sure you made the right decision moving it on.

[@banditdarville.]

2:38 Why does the Mileage come DOWN between 15,877 to 15,378 between September and December 2021 ??????

[@robkeefe5479]

Mat Armstrong would attempt a rebuild on that car. 😂

[@sruk]

No chance

[@neilmatkin3829]

Hi Rob why did you say there was no problem with the mileage when it goes from 15877 to 15378 a year later that is backwards in anybodies book.

[@leemackintosh7394]

I noticed that as well, I'm just watching it now

[@steve5772]

That's the 500 miles it bounced straight backwards after it hit whatever it hit

[@westernmonitor]

Rob and Chris , you both really made me laugh on this one. Your sense of humour and good nature banter really is special. I agree repair would take up far too much time. I would say the gearbox and engine alone will make you a profit so a good buy.

[@berwhaletheavenger]

£4000 engine with ECU and keys, gearbox £750, rear subframe and diff £650.....that'll break very quickly to 5-6k. Then send the V5 to DVLA as scrap with a covering letter. Even if you sell to a breaker, I would still write to DVLA saying the car is damaged beyond repair. At £2500, you did very nicely. Good effort!

[@huwdavies6650]

Seeing a re-shell would be interesting, but maybe not this one. At the end of the day you need to get things out the door in reasonably timely manner and if you can make a decent profit from selling it on for parts, that's what makes most sense.

[@s.hoffman7205]

Piece of cake for Arthur Tussik.

[@bernardgibbons1582]

I can see by his face Chris wants to keep this one lol 😂 😂😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@garthrichert5256]

It now has a nice patina. Anyway, your reasoning was something useful to many repairers in business. Thank you.

[@John-df1zl]

Best response from Chris 👉 I mean it's the worst car that someone has turned up expecting me to repair 🔧 absolutely brilliant 😂😂😂 love this channel - keep up the good work Chris & Rob 👍👍👍

[@stuffilike4498]

Doing a reshell series would have been great but totally understand your concerns about how much time it would take. It would've been parts, parts and more parts to be found. Then it would've joined the paint queue! No doubt an easy flip to your contacts for a nice little earner for pair of you.

[@Hopgop1]

I think Davanti tyres is very telling of the previous owner, apart from the massive crash obviously. Be worth a lot in parts that I'm sure. A bit of a shame as it's unrecorded, but clearly not worth your guys time to fix that. Well I'd say it's unfixable!

[@johnedwards3198]

Davanti "ditch finders" looks like they found a brick wall 😂

[@paulthompson5416]

100% it’s the first thing I look at buying a car. If people don’t invest in a safety feature like tyres, you can be assured they haven’t invested in the things you can’t see 👍🏼

[@drdanphd]

A new body from bmw would be amazing content

[@daviddavies9240]

Good shout guys, I would have loved to have seen a re-shell, but with the reality of the time frame your call makes perfect sense. Onwards and upwards.

[@mikeyt1981]

Love the optimism from you two in this video, think it’s time you had a film crew/editors it’s all about levels and you guys are a cut above anyone else out there, loved wheeler dealers but you both are in my book the true wheeler dealers

[@mylestomlinson7785]

This will never see the road again. But the reg and vin numbers will

[@chris_A8502]

It'd have been good to see you go through the process of re-shelling this car, but that's the thing with you guys being so busy and successful, how do you commit to the amount of time needed to fix it. Out of interest, if you legally completely re-shell a car, what happens regarding the chassis number?.

[@simonwoodward438]

If Trigger can do it with his Broom I am sure Chris could get this back on the road.

[@philipmulville8218]

Great video, gents. The chemistry between the two of you is a joy to watch.

[@thomasmorris9587]

“I think it’s the worst car someone’s turned up expecting me to repair”. This got to be one of the funniest things Chris has ever said on camera! I have watched all of your videos and I can honestly say, none have ever made me have such a sharp intake of breath, as this one did seeing that damage!

[@timmybayley5919]

as Chris should say " its been a BMW M 240I for far to long " great video boys .....

[@jamesa6091]

Back seats might be salvageable.

[@walthamwalker]

Lol

[@adalhussain7466]

Ok so who else skipped the car vertical part?

[@-abacchus]

I had a head-on accident quite a few years ago - which, like this car, resulted in EVERY SINGLE PANEL of my car twisted/damaged - the combined impact speed was 130mph. I too walked away from the accident (albeit severely bruised...) - the car was checked over by a specialist working on behalf of the local constabulary, and was told if the impact was an INCH in any direction, I wouldn't be here today.

[@danpaul4975]

You didn't use the horn?

[@ianberry1713]

Cracking videos guys, loved the ending with the 2 of you sat chatting to camera. As you said, the parts on it are worth more than you paid for it. Great content as ever.

[@carcctv]

Perfect VIN donnor for another stolen one

[@dwrowley]

great video, that is a wreck, the engine was fine until it crashed comment cracked me up, brilliant

[@davidwilson2155]

You could always convert it into a trailer tent!🤣🤣👍.

[@danielbeedham9645]

I agree with selling it to the specialist breakers. Make a nice tidy little profit for you both for picking it up and a little leg work. Keep the great content coming guys. Loved the competition by the way, well done to the winners 👍🏼

[@robertbryant3805]

This is going to be the best video of all time if you repair this,it looks an impossible job but you guys always amaze me.

[@kingsaf3998]

Did you not notice the mileage went down on the last MOT.

[@AndrewNeilBaird]

The worst accident damaged car I ever came across in a "salvage yard" in Lochgelly Fife ,was a vauxhall calibra . Then a brand new model. I had no idea what the car was or even the maker initially untill we saw the engine cylinder head. It had left the road at over 100 mph , demolished a wall and hit a huge tree roof first , sadly the joy riding apprentice mechanic was eviscerated. His remains largely removed had left the black leather seats stained dark brown and his hair and scalp parts were still embedded in the crushed windscreen. The question was and is Is it ethically and morally right to remove any parts useable or not from such a tragic situation . And if you do , and due to invisible stress fatigue in another accident another person is seriously injured. Do you say to yourself well they knew it was a used part and not my problem mate . This side of the salvage industry has always stuck in my craw. So many make cash from the misery and loss of others .

[@steveharvey2001]

That is why Cat-A exists

[@tonytaxi6180]

Matt Armstrong be all over that lol

[@sruk]

?

[@tomstovell7425]

Good insight into the proper salvage aspect of your business. You make the content interesting, relatable and funny too. Top work as usual gents.

[@tonyfurneaux3399]

Great to see Chris on vid, getting more ok with the fame lol. Love the channel guys, with this car, I hope you do all right on it, good luck.

[@fireykev]

Just curious what the damage was like on the express train that hit that motor 😁😁😁

[@lannagifts1]

It’s got a good wing mirror …😂😂😂

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Had no idea cars had wings or is it a plane.

[@DanCollinsPersonal]

Rob, not being funny, I wouldn’t have even touched that. My insurance company classed my previous car as a Cat B and it wasn’t half as damaged at that after my accident on June

[@StevieTyrrell]

One of the most interesting videos you’ve done. A proper insight to salvage and repair. Excellent

[@huntersbar]

Love that you actually checked the price of a bodyshell!

[@kirpeknots]

Send it to Arthur Tussik and it'll look like new. 😎

[@fxly]

Yeah they might have to call Artur for some help on this one 😅

[@antanasrapkevicius3897]

Yeah that dude is the man. He already has a donor spare shell sitting and waiting in his back garden :D

[@paultaylor9652]

He's one lucky chap to walk from that, obviously he hit something structural at speed which then physically stopped it, maybe a track barrier. It's not worth thinking of repairing it Rob, best let this one go, way to damaged even with a new shell.

[@Murtayafourfun]

Yeah, no track insurance on that value is just stupid.

[@julianhowells5149]

Do you know what I think you should get a shell and do it very good content and would be good to see it in stages being done good little profit as well 😁

[@justino359]

Amazing the driver walked away. A testament to modern car design that it can protect the occupant with the forces involved at 80mph. 🙏 Great content again. ❤️

[@Jayen4]

That's definately a 'shell job' .... You could maybe buy a slightly damaged shell from a breakers ?? ...... I've done cars that way , when I was doing repairable salvage.... It is a possible , but there is a LOT of hours in that one !

[@PaulMappud]

It has a wet Nürburgring kinda vibe to it...

[@Blitz9287]

Without track insurance. I'd say it had more like a drink drive vibe to it.

[@lukeframpton3671]

There is a fella on KZbin Arthur tussik have a look he could straighten out Elton john 😀

[@ianmaciver4004]

Arthur is good, very good but to be honest he does repair some stuff that just should not be allowed back on the road.

[@lukeframpton3671]

@@ianmaciver4004 I wonder how they drive after be interested to know 🤔

[@FatherJack-73]

Mat Armstrong would take that one on! 😆

[@KenUfix]

Chris knows most of that will buff up! Chris is just too cool to get stressed! Looking forward to seeing this one develop!

[@lesbrown5829]

A good clean with g101 should sort it 😄

[@VitesseEFI]

Ouch! One for Arthur Tussik maybe.......

[@thetruthwillout3347]

Any loose change in the car?!!

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Looking down the passenger side the top hinge on the door are 8 inches out would have loved to see Chris and Rob work their magic on the jig with that one. Credit to BMW someone is still walking/alive after that wallop. Thanks Gentlemen.

[@stuart2897]

Chris and Rob I totally get why you brought it. It's going to take too much time to put it right yes the profit is there. But like you said In the video you both can repair two maybe three in the time it takes you both to sort it leaving more profit on the table for you both . Love what you did with the black fiesta st line 66 plate one. Good work. I'm a body repaired myself top jobs as always guys.

[@sleepysamk1400]

If you chuck some change in the car then Chris overlooks the damage. Too busy with the adventure of chasing money 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🇬🇧👍👌🇺🇸🇬🇧👍👌🤣🇺🇸🇬🇧👍

[@briantrueman3505]

Guys love the channel but this ones toast🚗🚗🔧🔧

[@lukepatchett5377]

Wouldn't have even bought it, that's fit for the scrappers!

[@neilwood7724]

Rob even if there isn't another video on the M Sport let us know how u got on when u sold it, be interesting to see how much its still worth in scrap, keep up the good work chaps

[@dancuprar04]

As usual you guys made the right decision in the idea to re-shell it, after that impact the whole thing is bent. Other foreign channels would repair it. Personally i'd be happy to re-shell it with that profit. But there's alot of outlay before the big pay day, plus you need alot of space, it would take up the entire workshop.

[@jimded]

I initially thought I was seeing a car from Arthur Tussik.

[@MrPlug123]

arthur tussik can fix that he can fix anything lol

[@alecmoyler9854]

Don't be too hasty in deciding which route to go down without giving it a really good wash first, it makes a hell of a difference :)

[@johnedwards3198]

Snowfoam works miracles

[@andybonney2582]

Most of that should come off with a bit of thinners and a rag 😂

[@66mjtaylor]

Wow that made me chuckle, especially turning the truck round lol - what a lucky guy walking away from that, be good to see it repaired but as you say not only the money involved but also the time it will take - time for it to go to heaven me thinks

[@tttt4029]

Love Rob's reply to Chris enquiring about the engine and gearbox - "it was driving ok when it crashed" 🤣

[@anthonyclarke7081]

2:40 mileage discrepancy?

[@CodfishCatfish]

How could the mileage go down between MOT’s? It’s been clocked!

[@bevangarner]

Not all the time! MOT testers are sometimes responsible for inputting the incorrect mileage accidentally

[@SkerysNT]

People do make mistakes - someone made a typo!

[@55billijay]

Thank God for that. I could see this one lasting longer than Last of the summer wine. Good luck lads

[@timpearson5086]

Definitely needs a new shell. I'm only a DIYer, but rebuilt a few Fords and Vauxhalls in the 1980s and 90s with that sort of damage. Although even they took about 120 hours of work, and a modern Batmobile would take longer. As you say, you can spend time more cost effectively on repairing less badly damaged cars. You'd spend ages sourcing bits for a car like this. Glad you're not offering it on Instagram, as it would surely fall into the hands of a tea leaf wanting to ring it.

[@dustyplumb1]

I can see why Chris said that’s the worse car he had been asked to repair 😂dave

[@arjanvanraaij8440]

Think Artur Tusik even walks away this one.

[@pauldyson5121]

He'd just say 'BMW with small dent - I repair'. Yeah I guess but it would be fantastic to see the repair or re-shell.