Unbashing a Daihatsu Charade L251 - interim repair

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Always there for a friend in distress! We could never stand by and let Carly be without Chemmy....... Is now a good time to mention we're BMW owners? 😅

[@HubNut]

There was some irony at being watched by a pair of BMWs while fixing Chemmy!

[@RWBHere]

BMW = Bash My Wing.

[@lesliejames2638]

Not sure if your read this comment,my mum passed away in 2018 & money she left me I bought a car & someone ran into the back of me & had Ding's from people not paying attention to opening doors,so I know how you feel when someone hit's your car that's special,good luck on your driving test

[@HubNut]

Ugh. People! You do sometimes regret having nice things.

[@welshman64]

Glad it’s getting the loving care it’s deserved, and good luck , with the future driving test.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⛺️🚙

[@lesliejames2638]

​@@HubNutthank you for replying, it means alot, I love your video's, some people never understand what a car means to you, I saw you was down in hove & Eastbourne, that's not far from me

[@RWBHere]

@@HubNut We've had two cars which were vandalised shortly after purchase. The first was a Chevrolet Matiz, bought 3 weeks previously, which was one of a line of cars that was used for target practice by pre-teen hooligans throwing pieces of rock and brick. The other was our 8 week old new Zoe upon which a 7 year old girl decided to carve her name, using a piece of what she thought was chalk. 🤯🤬

[@lawrence5117]

Thanks Whiteland you are champs.

[@jaggass]

Lewis and Leanne are great people. If i lived near their bodyshop i'd happily pay them a visit

[@dannywalsh840]

Driving is a massive responsibility that to few people seem to be taking seriously these days

[@steverandall5814]

As a 47-year motorcycle rider, I've seen the attention of drivers diminish a little bit more and more every year. Even though driving with cell phone in hand is illegal in my state, I see it every day. The built-in "infotainment center" in today's cars are nothing but a "dashboard distraction center"! Drivers are doing everything but paying attention to their driving. Motorcycle riders are at the bottom of the food chain, so were hypervigilant about watching out for distracted drivers. I've gone so far as to install 50-year-old twin-horns out of an old Buick I found in the junkyard onto my motorcycle. Drivers didn't even notice the little "fweep-fweep" horn the motorcycle came with, but those old Buick horns get their attention every time! It was well worth the extra wiring it took to install them.

[@Shane_Marsh]

I hate car park dings, I'm the guy that parks at the far end on my own, away from everyone else only to find a car right next to it when you come back 🤷🏽‍♂️. Good luck with the test Carly 🤞

[@captaccordion]

Hi Hubnut. Your repair was a good result, given how terrible the 'before' looked. Well done! Re glueing broken headlight mounting tabs, here's a couple of my tricks. Sometimes I drill a hole into each piece of plastic, and put a metal pin (cut down 2" nail usually) in for strength. Secondly, to strengthen the join from the outside, I glue a piece of aluminium flashing to the area of the join .Epoxy glue takes well to the plastic and to the aluminium if both are well roughed up, and the flashing is thin enough to be pressed into the shape to confirm to it.

[@UPnDOWN]

Admirable how quickly you guys got that sorted out and back on the road again. Normally that'd be rageSORN > park up and declare it a project > buy something else to replace it while it's parked awaiting work > lose keys > work on it two years later > find other issues along the way > declare it a 'rebuild' not a repair > start video series > get three vids in and buy another car > sell first replacement car > forget you owned this car > buy Skyline engine to mount in the back > sell Skyline engine & put car back together in a 'temporary' repaired state cos you need to move it > 2nd replacement car breaks > throw Charade back into service with mend & make-do repair > lose keys to 2nd replacement car > continue to use Charade, still sporting damage > scrap 2nd replacement car > Charade fails MoT on rust > back to Whitelands > cycle begins again.

[@frglee]

It's not quite the same as your bash, but this reminded me of when an elderly lady drove into my then 'pride and joy' on a country road many years back (just a slow collision denting each of our car's wings, nobody hurt). I was more worried about her than the car. She was in tears as she was so shaken by it, so it was far more important to calm her down, make sure that she was alright and reassure here that it was just a thing that happens, I wasn't angry, the insurers would sort it out, no-one was hurt. People can be very fragile in such situations, especially the elderly. We tend to forget about people suffering from shock. Getting cross helps no-one in such situations. Be kind.

[@cornishhh]

Having your licence taken off you is a real concern for elderly people in rural areas.

[@emmajacobs5575]

@@cornishhhit’s a concern, but one minor accident shouldn’t change that - if you’re passed as healthy enough to be driving then you should be able to keep your licence; if you’re not safe to be driving, then you shouldn’t be.

[@HAM5ter84]

my old man had similar just got a new car and then driving around the godalmin area of Surrey, down a hilly and twisty road and the old lady drove straight into the front of the car being an escort eclipse had all bells and whistles, but less crumply then new cars. Fun side of things is that the insurance sorted out the body work, but not identified after getting it back and happened to be near the regular mechanics in Woking, the pistons let go on the engine at low speed thanks, turned out the impact had knock the block off its mounts too and had been missed, so new engine required. Reason that old drivers who don't regularly drive and clear to the point of danger should not be on the road. But, can see why the fear and frustration when this happens.

[@roseybut]

LOL The thought that lovely Lewis knows people who'll do a murder is hilarious. Well done Carly Chemmy is looking much better than I anticipated and good luck and best wishes for your coming driving test.

[@HubNut]

All in jest, I'm sure. Though I always pay my Whiteland bills promptly...

[@Ragnar8504]

Following up on that kind offer might reduce your chances of receiving compensation for the damages I suspect.

[@martinneumann7783]

Hello Happy! What happened to Chemmy (and to you in the end) is something nobody needs. I am really happy for you that you have this awesome workplace at Whiteland Restorations. As always: it could have been worse. If this gives comfort to you: my C1 has paint failures all over her body and dents as well. Signs of life… Take care, everything will be fine soon! Cheers --- Martin ❤️🚗💨❤️

[@RikAindow]

Wow. She looks loads better already. 😍

[@Lot76CARS]

Well done for getting it back, drivable and more presentable. Lewis appears to be a bodywork god!

[@mikecleasby709]

She’s looking so much better! Well done! It is infuriating when the damage you are repairing isn’t of your own making. Good luck with the test too Carly! Everything crossed for you ❤

[@gryfandjane]

Major kudos to Miss Hubnut for taking such an active interest in Chemmy's wellbeing! Very few new drivers will have such a working knowledge of their vehicles, not to mention playing a major role in bringing their car back to full health.

[@HubNut]

Indeed. "Can you show me how to check the oil level?" "Better than that. I can show you how to change the engine."

[@niklaswejedal463]

I am so sorry for miss Hubnut. I can totally understand her feeling like she did. So much extra work and to see your beloved car in a state like that is just so depressing. Hope Chemmy will be restored back to her former glory without too much fuzz.

[@99domini99]

Yeah it's terrible... Dealing with that myself as well now. Some retard totalled my favourite car two weeks ago. The insurance paid out a very fair amount of money, but it's just devastating to see your pride and joy sit there all smashed up.

[@niklaswejedal463]

@@99domini99 Every cell in my body hurts, just reading about it... 😓

[@mpersad]

What stars Whiteland Restorations are, and your two too! Very best of British for Chemmy and good luck to Ms Hubnut for the forthcoming driving test.🤞🏽

[@100SteveB]

Having suffered a similar bump from a BMW to the rear bumper of my old MK2 Mondeo, I can say that BMW paint work is rubbish. When I first looked at the damage to the back of my car I thought the paint on my bumper had been taken completely off and it was down to the plastic. But I soon realised that what i was looking at was the paint that had come off of the BMW, once I had removed that there was hardly a scratch on the clear coat of my car. So I was not surprised to see Chemmy's bumper polish up so well. And she looks so much smarter with the headlights polished. (said he thinking back to the days when headlights were made of glass and did not need to be polished).

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

A big Thanks to Whiteland Restorations for the helping hand and good luck on your test.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

I would leave the scuff on the front bumper, adds some character to Chemmy. Well done to Miss Hubnut, yourself and Whiteland for getting Chemmy repaired quickly in the interim and good luck to Miss Hubnut for her test when ever that may be.

[@teamhandsome1974]

I am glad it wasn’t your fault Miss Hubnut. It is gutting after all the work you’ve done together on that car! I almost wish Miss Hubnut loved the Matiz as much as the Charade!!! It looks to be gone back together reasonably well for now. Not perfect, but I’m sure the tester won’t notice or care. All the best with your next test! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@James-ld2jc]

I do admire your dedication to keeping older cars running. Inspires me to keep running mine

[@petroldrinker]

Great work guys. So annoying when this happens. Carly looked so upset. At least nobody got hurt.

[@brianfd622]

My experience with driving test examiners regarding using your own car has been very favourable. He/she will care nothing of its age, size or cosmetic damage, it will be the relaxed concentration you apply that will produce the best results. So a little yoga will relax those shoulders, smile and get on with it (you usually do)

[@garyheap3780]

Superglue and bicarbonate of soda is great for reinforcing glued joints

[@joespittle1]

Best of luck on the driving test Miss Hubnut!!

[@alansmith1770]

Well Done on getting Chemmy looking acceptable. I feel for Miss Hubnut she must have been distraught. Wishing her the very best of luck with her upcoming driving test.

[@anthonystevens8683]

A top emergency job HubNutters. Chemmy looks so much better following some unforeseen surgery and a spot of makeup. OK she may not be at her best yet but she looks so much better compared to the post injury view. A huge thanks to Whiteland Restorations as well. Many thanks for sharing.

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Wow, Chemmy looks so much better . I sent a new wing off for painting last week, and that same week got tapped in the rear by a nutter who was road raging another driver. Thanksmate!. Chin up Miss HubNut all will come good. And good luck with your test 👍

[@HubNut]

Ugh!

[@jamesm90]

I put some clear plastic wrap on my headlights six months ago and they are staying bright and clear. Well worth doing otherwise they go cloudy again pretty quickly.

[@mattw8332]

Chemmy was repaired in next to no time at all! I might have commented this before but I admire your tenacity with this car

[@davidperrott5743]

I see Miss Hubnut is fully branded now with her Hub Nut cap and matching Miss Hubnut top!

[@bentullett6068]

Noticed the cute Fiat Toplino sitting there undertaking restoration work.

[@HubNut]

Waiting for its time to shine.

[@arieplomp8906]

Great job guys! And Whiteland big 👍🏻👍🏻🆙 for the rescue repair! Carly I hope you feel better and can clean your mind ! It’s allways a major bummer when some one crash in your car ! And it doesn’t matter if the car is brand new or well in it’s age! It’s your pride and joy, but some people (often driving a lease car) don’t understand that! Care about your property and of care also about other peoples property! That often seems hard these days! Carly clear your mind and focus on the last driving tests and good luck 🍀 whit your upcoming driving test🤞🤞🤞❤

[@fulwell1]

Whiteland really are the absolute best sort of people.

[@hayard61]

Nice one! Good luck with your test Mrs. X

[@Jay-B1750]

Yayyy that's better! Good luck with the driving test Miss H!

[@vspencer9764]

My Mrs loved her little Charade and it got hit in a supermarket car park, what put her off the car was that I managed to repair the wonky bonnet and dented wing with basically the palm of my hand and just pulled the bonnet back in shape. They’re fantastic cars, but are built out of rice paper and she decided to get rid of it and went for a cheap W168 A class, as she couldn’t believe how thin the metalwork was.

[@chucky2316]

I remember straightening my old rover metro a few straps tied to a lamp post and reverse gear several times 😂

[@daniellee9015]

Absaloutly brilliant video ian miss hubnut ❤👍well done miss hubnut for those head lamps looking amazing brilliant

[@jameswallace7709]

It's difficult for everyone to react the best as no one set out to cause damage, but that doesn't negate the feeling for the injured party. I hope they cover any costs and all is ok.

[@frazzleface753]

Ugh, so sorry for you guys, but she looks so much better at the end! And it's a reminder that you can be a very safe driver but you just can't count on what people around you will do.

[@richardtomkinson9951]

Great assistance from Whitelands, well done all, cars looking much better now.

[@allanwinter4991]

I know from experience its upsetting when someone damages your car but you have to keep in mind it still only a car and thankfully nobody hurt.

[@660einzylinder]

I understand how Carly felt at the time of the incident. Years ago we had a scruffy 850 Mini City, coming back to it after work one day there was a chap trying to wedge a tiny piece of paper into the drivers window rubber. Goodness only knows why he didn't tuck it under the wiper. He had just smacked into the osf with his big Mercedes. I was enraged, because it was the only car we could afford at the time, and it was bright orange! Long story short, the insurance paid out, and due to circumstances of time, they unknowingly paid for a cylinder head recon as well!

[@WatfordWobble]

I'm really very sorry to learn of this news. How upsetting, frustrating and annoying. I've followed the Chemmy story for so long now. Let's hope for some better news soon ;-) Take care.

[@graemew7001]

For an interim repair you've all done exceptionally well, Chemmy certainly passes the 10 yard test, looks fab from that distance, it's only when you get closer that you notice the oops. Relieved that Miss Hubnut is more positive about it now so that she can concentrate on the test, got everything crossed for you Carly.

[@error079]

Well done for a quick fix. Looks good.

[@tony-yp6qk]

Poor chemmy so glad she is on the mend Poor miss hubnut she loves that car watch out Ian you might have competition another great video has always Ian and miss hubnut and hublets and hubmutts 👍

[@10rGreenninja]

That looks sooo uch better well done 🙂and good luck on your test Miss Hubnut (whenever it is)

[@leeholden8658]

I had a go at doing my headlights on our mk2 CR-V. Imagine 20 years of grime and washer liquid drying on a warm headlight. I had to wet sand by hand for the 60, 80 and 100 grit and finished off using a B&D Mouse sander for the finer grit (800 - 2000) and it got rid of almost every scratch and flaw. I must add I did buy a cheap replacement headlight off eBay (£20) to test it out first before trying it on my cars headlights. Fairly proud of myself for trying it.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

It needs to be UV protected and sealed afterwards....

[@leeholden8658]

@@johnmoruzzi7236 I was told it’s 2k clear coat and not to overdo it as it can effect the beam and could lead to a MOT failure.

[@mercedesw211classic]

I appreciate your love for this daihatsu ! It's nice to watch real petrolheads and not just some "car owners youtubers" like many out there...

[@NickSmith-gu8vy]

This reminds me of my wife’s first car and pride & joy, a 1970 850 mini. By the ‘90s it was starting to decay very badly so we spent a fortune on it to renovate the bodywork and mechanicals. First time out I was driving it when an elderly gent in a Micra drove into me whilst I was standing at a zebra crossing. The car was a write off but probably saved the life of the lady crossing in front of me. I went full Basil Fawlty at the little chap in a trilby hat. My wife’s reaction was exactly the same as Miss Hubnut’s.

[@HubNut]

Noooo!

[@deanevans5346]

Your make do repairs look better than my completed job repairs.

[@HubNut]

That's probably because I did very little of it...

[@robtaylor4462]

Big thumbs up to Whiteland restorations, who obviously saved chemmy from death row again, after the hard work you both put into replacing her old engine. Most people would have given up then. Then unfortunately this happens, but Lewis and Leanne save the day again! You are so lucky to have friends like each other. I understand people get sentimental about vehicles, and I understand Carly saying about finding a car suitable she can safely fit in and drive comfortably. Its a shame mytle wasnt on the road, as surely she would be close as a backup especially when you are through the test, and if chemmy is off for any reason. I hope you can get your practice in, and nothing else goes wrong!!! I would guess it cant be far away, but whenever it is, fingers duly crossed and wish you good luck! Ian well done for tidying up im a swine for just chucking things away once a jobs done. my excuse........just in case i need to make tweaks haha

[@niallsommerville9813]

Hot staples or some fine stainless mesh heated into the base material is often a good reinforcement to a complex shape mounting tab like that.

[@edainsworth6304]

It's so good to see the return of supershemz! Has to be said on hearing about the bump I thought it'd be terminal; but it proves that with spanners, love and damned stubbornness the cars we love will survive another day. All the best!

[@tomoreilly9932]

Great point from miss hubnut, it's only metal and glass, and not a human or someone's pet, I'm sure it will be a distant memory in a year or two.

[@philthorpe4549]

Reinforcing plastic glued joints Ian - If you place a small washer flat across the glued joint and apply a soldering iron with a flat tip (those circular tips in iron kits that are probably for burning patterns in leather art and no one ever uses) gently to the surface of the washer, it will heat the washer and let it melt it into the plastic, providing a strong splint > repeat as necessary.👍

[@sophiedolman2230]

Well done team HubWhiteRestornut. Cracking effort, Chemmie is looking bang tidy! Xxxx

[@Mojojosie86]

Chemmy is looking very respectable again! Awesome work! :)

[@rhys_thomss7013]

So glad she’s fixed

[@brentfairlie9159]

I really enjoyed my 2003 Charade. It was a reliable little commuter.

[@stephenswift9868]

That looks a whole lot better! My mum got hit by a police car that was not looking where he was going; and she was in a learner car learning to drive at the time! Good luck with the driving test!

[@MartsGarage]

Well done team Chemmy. You did exactly what was necessary in the circumstances. To be honest it looks pretty good. All the best, Mart in Solihull.

[@jamesmcneill9285]

Nice work all. Best of luck to Carly and Chemmy for the impending test.🤞

[@richardrich5093]

Amazing Pitstop! Fingers crossed for the test 🤞🏻 And just think positive.. You can do this 🚙💨💨👍🏻

[@scalecrawlnl]

Great video on the Daihatsu refurb, even with understandable 'meh' (to put it mildly) a big round of applause for keeping up the spirit and teamworking towards a glorious return and likewise, victorious result with the upcoming test. No fingers, or other limbs to be crossed, I am confident, but just see it as an expression. Thank you... go on Chems 😊✌

[@gazp2194]

Is the perpetrator of this damage paying for repairs ?

[@HubNut]

We certainly hope so. They have indicated as such but I'll believe it when it happens.

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Shoud have gone through your insurance straight away,

[@Zeem4]

@@phillipsharpe6459 They'd immediately write it off, then depending on the insurer you'd have months of arguing with them to get them to sell it back to you for salvage value, while it sits in storage the whole time.

[@MattBrownbill]

​@@HubNutnow you have done some repairs the culprit may retract any culpability. I hope they don't, of course.

[@Patmac74]

Is hubnut paying for the repairs 😂😂😂😂

[@bondbug73]

Marvelous interim emergency repair by Whiteland Restorations and Miss HubNut.

[@RoobehTunes]

Good luck with the test!

[@stephenhall3515]

In all serious, what you are doing is actually heroic.

[@ianstewartorr8455]

You will get there you have done a decent job already greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Kevin75668]

To reinforce repairs like your headlight bracket, after gluing the pieces together, I put a couple cuts across the glue line with a small abrasive disc, and glue in some splines cut from fiberglass or carbon fibre sheet. Increases the surface area for bonding by an order of magnitude, and takes the majority of the stress off the original break. Never had one I've repaired this way break again, except in another crash.

[@stuarthall4777]

Thanks for my Hub Nut stickers which arrived safely the other day delivered by Chemy ! How lucky am I ? Also happy to report you've doubled the value of my car Zoe the Picanto and I'm happy to report the increase of at least three horse power !😅

[@mopedlife8691]

All the best in pending driving test. Best thing to do is keep the date and time private. Takes the pressures off a bit. Best wishes to the Hubnut Family.

[@grrfy]

This may be an odd way off looking at it, but I am glad A)wasnt a person,B) it happened before your test but when you weren't in it, not when you had just passed your test first time (positive vibes) and were driving by yourself, this way you have sort of eased into it! 🖖

[@allanmollison6971]

All the best Miss HubNut 😊👍

[@philtowle4683]

Good luck with the test, my daughter has hers soon and just had her panda 4x4 written off.

[@HubNut]

Oh gawd! Not ideal.

[@Unemployed_Jedi]

These things make us stronger, it's a lesson in always expect the worst and never get complacent. Miss Hubnut will always be ,doubly looking out for danger now.

[@suznet]

stick the L plate over the bumper damage, jobs a good un 😊

[@video99couk]

I remember some years back looking at my Hillman Avenger which had been parked outside our house, and trying to work out why the back of it was all bent. Pretty good idea who did it, must have been hit by a van, but no-one owned up. So it was down to me to get it all fixed at my expense. These days the Hillman has the pleasure of a nice garage to live in.

[@HubNut]

Bad times! Well done for sorting it.

[@ianellis3227]

Such a unfortunate time to have to repair Chemmy but it looks good for an in trim repair, good luck with your test I'm sure you'll be throwing away your L plates soon

[@micheltebraake7915]

Fortunately, Chemmy is looking much better again with the help of Lewis and your own efforts.

[@nigelh4617]

For a quick-ish fix, that's turned out well. Just a bit of fine tuning to do, at a later date.

[@nigel9843]

Wow that looks amazing.

[@lordbungle6235]

We have faith in you Miss Hubnut. The speed you spotted that 10mm socket shows your observation skills are spot on, Ian I think a range of "Not my Accident" plaster stickers need to be added to the store. I think I did well not making any mention of Miss Hubnut's polishing skills snigger snigger.

[@TrevorBuick]

Good luck on the driving test miss hubnut, reeeeelaaax and enjoy it, im sure you can do it 👍

[@davyfella]

For a cheap version of Qbond. Use generic superglue and sprinkle on baking powder (bicarbonate of soda) to form a filler material. I rebuilt the fuel filler neck on my Saab 900 using this method. Search youtube for repairs using superglue and baking powder for more info.

[@StreakyP]

cheaper than Q-bond.... superglue & baking soda... but even cheaper than that for ABS is abs-gloop just made from abs shavings in acetone (Miss Hubnut just nick Mr Hubnut's nail varnish remover).

[@nicholasstark182]

Kind of ironic that an advert for BMW came on just after the video finished!

[@mrjsv4935]

Nice emergency repair, now the car looks better, is drivable and the door works, well done :)

[@RichardKingADI]

I believe the number-plate is only off-center on the automatic. To allow good airflow for the greater heat-load from the auto transmission. But, if you prefer it in the center, just invert the metal mounting bracket!

[@HubNut]

Nope. Ours is a manual. The number plates in Japan are smaller, so an offset one won't obstruct radiator airflow.

[@RichardKingADI]

@@HubNut I just remembered - it's the cars with AIRCON that need the maximum airflow through the radiator - hence the offset number plate!

[@scottbuchele4814]

I understand your frustration Carly. I had a fellow coworker hit my car nearly as hard and the managers refused to review the security cameras. Left me raging.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Good luck on driving test, good video 🥰

[@davidlawrence-turner4379]

Good luck with your test

[@TofersCarTales]

I feel her pain. The same thing happened to my '95 Lexus SC400. I was gutted.

[@fatwalletboy2]

You got very lucky there as evrrything behind bumper wing seems ok

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi you two, hope your well, a good video shame what happen to Chemmy, I hope the person in the BMW is paying for the damage. The staff at Whiteland garage are doing an amazing job on her now, Chemmy is not looking to shabby now she fit and ready to go, you take care now and Chemmy will be fine😉👍

[@wrightfamily4373]

Hope you pass your test Carly gd luck for whenever it is. Hope you get the charade fixed and when you do pass do a video of your first drive of any of the fleet.