If you want to get into rebuilding cars this 2012 Acura TL AWD is a good one to start with

[@howardlaunius7484]

Kudos to both of you...To the gnome for being willing to step up and learn something new and to Scott for being willing to teach and share his experience.

[@ionci1000]

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[@fredhines9796]

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[@barblemons5397]

Your student is really lucky to have the opportunity to learn from someone like you with all of your experience.

[@agenericaccount3935]

What blows my mind is that 2012 was basically ten years ago. I was like “oh wow, great shiny almost new TL” and now I just feel old.

[@anthonyevich3836]

I feel like 2002 to 2012 in the car word was a lot bigger jump in every respect than from 2012 to 2022.

[@agenericaccount3935]

@@anthonyevich3836 I can acknowledge that. Once we hit the 10’s it sort of felt like most major players had settled on long term architectural decisions and had a solid roadmap. From 2000 until then, things were a lot more fluid.

[@MrScott-eb8nl]

I did a very similar rebuild in May this year. Simple front end damage on a 2013 Jetta from a salvage auction. I rebuilt it in my driveway, it's now my daily. Your channel was a big part in motivating me to do it! Thank you for that, was totally worth it.

[@b-genspinster7895]

You didn’t have a trailer to do the work on??? 😂

[@MrScott-eb8nl]

@@b-genspinster7895 The poor neighbors probably wish I did haha.

[@kleodemontes1997]

same here. last year bought a 2017 Crew Cab Silverado 1500 work truck 4x4 with 94k miles for 15g at auction from a rental company so it just needed a wash. then this year got a "wrecked" 2015 ford explorer with 95k miles for 7g, just needed a new front end. Replaced the bumper reinforcement, radiator support, front upper and lower bumpers, and gave it a new paint job. A 2015 ford explorer for 10g titled and licensed is not too bad if i say so myself, 60% discount over buying it at a dealership. And the they still have clean titles.

[@MrScott-eb8nl]

@@kleodemontes1997 damn.. those sound like really great deals, actually. Nice work!

[@Angel-HC]

These are high quality cars that are worth saving in my opinion. Always nice to see them get fixed up and put back on the road.

[@gsettlemyre]

Nice to see the younger crowd wanting to get into this type of work, and to have you as a mentor is possibly the best aspect of it all. Never ever let them throw away a junk part without letting us know “in the pile” to funny!

[@flagcityparts]

it isn't the cost of rebuilding the car it's the experience and techniques you learn when building it that are priceless.

[@oldman936]

Great video. I enjoyed the trailer montage. Best part of the video, when you made the gnome pick the fender back up and throw it “in the pile” I got a good laugh out of it.

[@rammphillips3002]

And, the nearly unexpected "scream" when offloading the car from the trailer! Too funny!

[@klaasboersma9550]

Negotiations must have gone well for the little guy. Good to see him back. Missed him.

[@RexenPrime]

Im rebuilding the rear end suspension on a 98 camry and both rear abs wheel speed sonsors were stuck and i needed new knuckles, so i ordered a pair of knuckles off ebay from the south. They arrived with a lot of things attached to them, including part of the speed sensor, so i cut my old driver side one just above the sensor, spliced the wire with the head of the sensor from the new, used, knuckle and saved myself $85.

[@jimgallagher2979]

Always keep this thought in the back of your mind: The factory assembles a car from the inside out, and you work on it from the outside in.

[@davidp2888]

Friday afternoon sarcasm with Scott. Life is good for 33 minutes and 35 seconds.

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@garyseven9898]

Per aviation standards (no B.S.) your cotter pinnage is actually acceptable if you trim the ends of the cotter pins. You can see the standards in a reference book called the AC 43.13, acceptable techniques, methods and practices. Might be a good weapon to peruse, considering all the expert opinions you must deal with.

[@robertmitchell2142]

I have a friend that has a 2001 TL that's been in the family since new and is in good shape inside and out. The catalytic converter was recently stolen off of it while at work, but after some struggle with insurance it was fixed, a $2500 job. Now months later the Transmission died and is being fixed at even at 20 years old at 67k miles. My own car that's 8 years old has twice that mileage.

[@ronlheureux7623]

My son leased one like this with the upgraded leather and rims. It was a very nice car, seemed premium. When the lease was over, though, he leased a crew cab Silverado due to his side pinball game refurbing and repairing business work. Your gnome clearly has the skills for doing vehicle repair and restoration work. With a bit more experience, he'll be putting you out to pasture.

[@m.b8257]

I just wanna say I like, you do things right and not half assed, you’d make a great teacher to anyone who’s interested in learning how to do it properly.

[@josephgyselhart2505]

I like the way you talk about the experts but they are experts in their eyes only

[@dspatchin]

Love that you are passing along your insight and experience so your team can start earning some green from projects!

[@casualobserver620]

Young people don't seem to have much interest learning a trade anymore. It's good to see someone having a desire to learn.

[@richmelillo9637]

Well Scott, That was very generous of you to help the young man! So you get KUDOS! However he did a great job on his work and I hope he is now inspired to do some other project. It is great to have a new direction in life and you gave a free one to him. I hope he tries it again on his own. Meanwhile thanks for the front end video on the wheel assembly. It is wonderful to watch the CORRECT tools get used well! G'Day Rich

[@cap2c484]

Really cool to see you teaching someone. You're quite good at it and he is lucky to have someone like you showing him how it's done. 👍

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

The gnome looks like a Jeremy. Jeremy did a great job repairing his Acura. Nice job mentoring him on the build.

[@MrBeard-ig5zc]

Still my favorite channel on KZbin

[@stevejanka361]

Good afternoon Scott, the majority of my used car sales are from vehicles such as this. The last Camary that I did had the same damage on the passenger side. 70,000 mile car that grandma must have just drove to church, lol. Take care and thanks for the great video.

[@lolife999]

Great video but I can’t believe the “apprentice rebuilder” wasn’t wearing the required Vehcor black shirt. 🤔

[@vehcor]

Mr Spotty won’t wear his uniform either! 😤

[@burtbacarach5034]

And spraying paint without a respirator!!

[@jimwiskus8862]

Bingo Terry? He should have also said, “in the pile” after Scott corrected him. Maybe he had to stay after school & sweep the floor.

[@DachsAutos]

Great vid. I think the front end repairs are far easier than rear/quarter damage, except all those plastics in the front get expensive to replace. Nice to have a mentor in-house to show the gnome the ropes!

[@kraz904]

“Your neighbors probably wouldn’t even complain”. You don’t know my neighbors in Chicago!!

[@johnpartridge7623]

The only way to learn is to have a go & well done to the Gnome & it's always good to pass on a bit of knowledge.

[@ianallen2]

Some have to start somewhere. He done good. He had the best teacher, I suppose.

[@vehcor]

Mr. Spotty is a pretty good teacher when he shows up! 😂

[@BrucePierson]

That was a nice easy build for the gnome. Just like you said, the sort of build anyone with some mechanical knowledge could do at home.

[@burtbacarach5034]

Or on your trailer.

[@muskokamike127]

One HUGE factor is having the tools.....having to "make do" makes any job infinitely more work. (hence why I have 7 hammers).

[@BrucePierson]

@@muskokamike127 I know what you mean. I have about 15 hammers at a rough guess!

[@muskokamike127]

@@BrucePierson yeah my shop is 20 x 50 and I'd be walking miles a day if I only had one, not to mention searching for it. So I have one in my CNC room, one at my work bench, one hanging off my table saw, one in my finishing area (to put the lids back on paint and stain cans) a body hammer, a ball peen hammer, and a framing hammer and finishing hammer in my off site bag....HOme Depot had a graphite hammer on for $4.00 so I bought like 3 or 4 lol....The clerk said "at that price, buy two" I said "two? I put four in my basket lol

[@BrucePierson]

@@muskokamike127 Sounds like you're really well set up with your shop.

[@1974kenm]

Both of my "flips" failed - I rebuilt it and then decided I liked it too much to sell it. Fail. Also, great work training and providing opportunity for those who work for you. It's always good to see knowledge transfer and support like that.

[@jennifurzoe1302]

Good thing Mr.Spotty was there to help both y'all.

[@muskokamike127]

3:00 damn you're making this too easy "we're just going to get a whole knee assembly, it's got everything we kneed" lol.....no pun intended!!!

[@impulsivesevans9265]

Nice to see Mr Spotty was earning his money supervising the gnome. Also was expecting to hear the in the pile and glad he got told about that

[@neoz6827]

Love this car. Actually got ‘14 shawd model. Looks better when the front trim is color matched. Slap some new wheels and some tint and shes good to go

[@SirJoaFails]

My respect for that guy interested in learn new things, keep going mate!

[@kraz904]

Your gnome was deep in thought during this build. Once he learns how to use the bumper installation tool properly and learn the magic of “The Pile”, he’ll be a super asset...

[@dentpulla]

"PILE" my favorite quote. Great video. I got both auto and six speed. Great cars.

[@harrystevenson7098]

Awesome watching your knowledge going into the Nome whether is your son or employee teaching stuff to the younger generation is always a plus keep up the good content.

[@MarkK01]

Great job painting gnome rebuilding your first car. And great job Scott for taking the time to help him with his first rebuild. the car came out great and it shows that Scott does have a heart lol but I wont tell anyone.

[@carguy4658]

So good to see Mr. Spotty back. I assumed he was off for an injury of some kind. Nice looking car!

[@joetrippi1603]

The Gnome is upping his game…..next week he’ll have his own KZbin channel

[@vehcor]

Since I had to go through 3 hours of unusable video, his KZbin career might be short! 😂

[@don7406]

Congrats to you and your apprentice on the build. Those Accura AWD cars are great in the snow.

[@fknsl1]

Love the re-appearance of Mr Spotty and the PILE!!!

[@frankgraczyk7512]

I really enjoy your videos. You have an iconoclastic perspective that I find entertaining even if occasionally challenging. I do wish you'd focus just a little more on safety. I'll admit that everyone seems to be hellbent on promoting safety but can't help but wonder if it's altruistically motivated or inspired by a desire to avoid litigation. In any case, please be careful so that you'll be able to see and dance at the Pizza Delivery Girl's wedding, which is something you both deserve and have earned. As far as this specific video, I hope that the Gnome grasps and values the wisdom, knowledge, and contacts that you bring to this rebuild. Clearly, it's not as simple as buying a banged up car, rounding up some parts, and putting it back together for a tidy profit. Based on what you've captured on video regarding your work ethic, skill, and attention to detail, I'd buy one of your cars-rebuilt, salvage, or whatever title, with complete confidence.

[@erneststevenson3872]

You're a good teacher, lucky young Gnome to be under your tutelage. You should keep him.

[@sergiogijon4311]

You make it look so easy. These are good motivational videos for me when I buy cars and need to fix things. I do everything the "wrong" way too.

[@destinymartinez1545]

U know bro I like these types of builds cause you showing something the average joe can go out and fix a car just like this 💪💪💯 love the vids bro 😎

[@allenanthony4033]

There’s nothing like HANDS 👈🏽 on learning And every build is not going to be the same and this Easy 🤔 But when you Have a good 👈🏽 Teacher 👈🏽 It’s a walk in the park Good Job 😎

[@richardthomas1743]

That ended up being a real nice looking car , I bet it sold quickly !

[@vehcor]

First person to look at it drove it home.

[@dd6892]

@@vehcor do you show the new owner what it looked like when you got it

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@vehcor that's not a concussion... That's a Daly plaza kiss

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@vehcor teach him some good grammar!!! In the pile is the mantra around here son

[@45AMT]

Never rebuilt a TL but I've rebuilt plenty of TSX's Accords and Civic's. Great cars. They sell good too.

[@kentnothstine]

I am so glad you are continuing the trailer scream!

[@doncoiner8128]

I love the part of unloading trailer. I wouldn't miss it.

[@chriswey5385]

He has an excellent instructor/teacher

[@wotnoturbo]

Obviously the gnomes compliments towards the boss accurately portrayed to the viewers, no bias implied 😉

[@bousquethouse398]

“What’s the first thing I taught you? In the pile”. It even says so on the shirt. I guess the big question is: how to tell it’s only bolt on parts repairs vs some restructuring? Certainly not only by auction pictures.

[@milehighkit4725]

I was gritting my teeth until you came over and corrected him on the pile!

[@jphillips7083]

If you're having mystery transmission issues and throwing strange codes etc You need to make sure all of your tires are the same and are on the same wear. I used to work for an auto parts store and I talked to several different mechanics and they said it's the biggest sucker play on earth . Nobody ever thinks about that detail. And before long depending on your design all kinds of weird things go wrong inside of your transmission And you start chasing ghost codes . You start swapping out solenoids that last a while they go out Sometimes the whole transmission starts acting up. Some food for thought . I'm not saying they aren't Totally cool because I love accurate TLs I'm just throwing that out there

[@Lastrealjeep]

Good to see Mr. Spotty again

[@toddb6576]

Knuckle, gnome, tool, trailer, and click. Nice video

[@keithkelley8913]

I wish I would have started with something a little simpler, like this. My first rebuild was a 2011 F350, which included a cab swap and also a frame swap.🤦

[@rsprockets7846]

myfirst rebuild was a 1963 impalal SS i bought for 50 bucks as a electrical fire recovery worked on it from 66 to 68 as teen and cruised in high school n it

[@royportalise5269]

Hi Scott, holly crap Mr. Spotty. Glad to see your back! Have a good weekend!

[@Twisted_Harlock]

Everytime you bring Mr. Spotty around I think of his cousin Bob that you left inside the interior panel of a rebuild.... Makes me wonder if he will ever see the light of day again.

[@Purgso]

I almost bought one of these when I was looking for a car to try rebuilding. I ended up going with a Lexus IS because the bolt-in core support meant no welding or pulling

[@brianfedderson9088]

That car looks half it's age and it it has the technology package, that sound system is pretty sweet!

[@farmerfb]

I appreciate the fact you took time to guide someone else here.. with the usual snark :D

[@BY504A]

The Iowans need to use a little more road salt in winter like they do here in IL, their 9 or 10 year old cars aren't rotted enough. What fun is it to just spin nuts and bolts free without a torch? Takes all of the thrill out of working on cars imho. I've watched many of your videos and have no doubt that this Acura will turn out great.

[@turbo8454]

If you want to see real rust, the Lake Ontario and Lake Erie snow belt is where it's at. IL and IA cars are rust free to us.

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

That one was gone too quickly! I was going to ask what you wanted for it. Good job!

[@ismaelmartinez8214]

Love it the TL came out great! I’m glad it was repaired and put back on the road, it’s just like my TL lol

[@ThePickledGuy]

I always wanted one of these cars. Thought the look was great.

[@45AMT]

He did a great job! Turned out really nice!

[@dzachalski]

LOVE THIS BUILD. Love the brand. J series !! Enjoy my friend

[@vehcor]

I do like Acuras. So do many other people so the deals are not always so great otherwise I would have a lot more of them.

[@davidm6134]

Fantastic format for a rebuild video Scott. Hope you will be doing more of these motivational Gnome tutorials in the future.

[@KD0LRG]

My Dodge comes with security nuts from the factory. After 16 years they are swollen to many different sizes. The reason you buy those cheap sockets to hammer them on to change a flat, plus they act as a deterrent to tailgating when they fly off on the highway. 😉

[@kevinbelanger4134]

Glad to see mr spotty I was wondering if he was okay

[@tomswindler64]

Great video,just keep doing what your doing and keep up the sarcasm,my Friday fix.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@vehcor]

Will do! Thanks for watching.

[@helivesonforever]

Davenporter checking in, got some SERIOUS competition at the auctions now I see...

[@ludwignunez787]

Good job I have a 2014 Acura TL and I was looking for a similar video and found this wonder. Thanks

[@Ms_Princess_Zelda]

Can tell your’e a fan of Dexter. That hip-hop trailer unloading montage was epic!

[@htimsid]

Now there's a neat idea for a Vehcor Tutorial: how to deal with wheel locks when the key is missing. Perhaps there is a Missing Wheel Lock Gnome. Nocturnal, of course...

[@georgegutzmer7008]

AWESOME Mr Tutor God Bless All Y'all and The Work Of Your Hands !!!!!!!

[@debsigt8958]

My friends were helping me fix my car and each time I tightened a bolt a did the click sound so they asked why I do that I told them to watch your videos to understand now they do it also it's funny 🤣

[@alanhubbard1868]

Is there more bidding competition for a simpler rebuilder project, compared to your more complex rebuilder projects?

[@robertgarrett1593]

Its easy when you know how and have the experience than a person who doing it for the first time that's why you lighten up on new people.....but l like this video👍

[@kevinritchie9227]

Id love the chance to put a car back together under Scott's guidance, if only to hear him bust my chops when I screwed up...lol. The Gnome did a great job!

[@digitalrailroader]

a rebuild that would definitely be EricTheCarGuy approved!

[@vehcor]

I’m guessing he’s a Honda guy? 😂

[@digitalrailroader]

@@vehcor indeed, he was a Honda/Acura Master Technician for a few years before starting his KZbin channel!

[@useless3596]

@@vehcor yes

[@99andrianmonk]

Nice job, Scott. Glad the Gnome got some air time in the day light. He did a nice job. Car looked great when he was done. Say, wasn't there a Mustang in your past?????

[@michaelhuey4187]

W😳W, Scott has an apprentice 🤩 Nice to see Mr Spotty back👍

[@houseofno]

People love Hondas and the Acura is essentially an amped up Honda. Should sell quickly for a nice chunk of change.

[@vehcor]

It did!

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Great job on this one it looks like a brand new car now full view like the video

[@Utubevideonow]

Well done gnome 👏

[@gomezh82]

welcome back Mr Spotty!

[@maxiefacey4988]

Great 😃 Job putting the 2012 TL back to it original status mine is in the collision shop at this moment trying to get the same thing done 👍 hoping it not totalled out I want my 2012 TL soon 🔜 good content 😂 great job bro

[@michaelashcraft8569]

It has to be gratifying to help someone learn, patience seems to be a strong suit with you...

[@jonathanalvarez2275]

Hi! I'm your newest (I think) subscriber from the Philippines. I like your videos and your narrating style. I just can't keep up with the sarcasm sometimes. But overall, yours is a funny, witty and fresh approach to the relatively boring (your own claim) topic of rebuilding crashed cars. Keep 'em coming, no salty tears from me. By the way, has anyone ever told you that you look like Jason "White Chocolate" Williams and that the bodyworks gnome is a dead-ringer for Chris Kaman? Sorry, I'm just another NBA fan, especially the 2000's era. "To the pile!"

[@pollcrazy]

Even makes the effort face, you are an amazing teacher!

[@ernest.g]

Gnome did a good job!

[@billbowers268]

Hey Scott its Friday again ! GREAT 👍

[@vehcor]

👍🏻

[@tonymonastiere8510]

Thnx for the lesson again. You make it all look easy. Great teaching vids!

[@ismailaniang5823]

very intersting video the only think tha was missing was the price and profits ,