WE BOUGHT A CRASH DAMAGED 2020 BMW X3 M SPORT HYBRID

[@eddiebooth9602]

I’ve said this before on these channels. My mate is a genuine craftsman like Chris with 40 years experience. In the last 15 years he has gone over to the assessor side which used to be done by personal visits. He has now to his job via photos from home with insurance companies all too willing to write vehicles off, it’s cheaper. Needless to say he’s ready retire. That’s why you see so many inconsistencies.

[@1978JonBullock]

That X3 is going to make a cracking motor once finished. That's the only problem when you buy the newer vehicles sometimes spares are hard to come by.

[@therealdeal195]

As a car technician this car shouldn’t ever been written off for 2 doors and few air bags let alone cat s it shouldn’t even be a cat n lol

[@ukcarflippers2220]

Copart now assess and puts the cat marker on them my daughter works for large insurance company and there aware Copart are not doing a great job

[@garyhoward2628]

If Rob is having troubles sourcing the doors, maybe the cost of the hire car for the original owner was the thing that tipped this car over to salvage. Totally agree should not have been a cat S,it makes for great entertainment. These chaps will not be greedy in the resale either so there's a win win for all.

[@brianbickle7395]

People WFH just looking at pictures??

[@mcjordi]

@@brianbickle7395 yep

[@Bo88y22]

Soon cars will be disposable as even minor damage to an electric car battery will render it a write-off. No- one has the knowledge as yet to repair them at a reasonable cost. This is the prelude to that.

[@pip6136]

Using the damp water on the headlining as opposed to the dry water Rob? 😆 🤣 😂

[@davidleon420]

😂

[@stevekelly5166]

'Damp water'. That needs to be on a T-shirt 🙂 You could put 'Dry Water' on the back. I'm just pulling your leg Rob. Amazing to see you gut the inside, and put it all back. Between you and Chris, there's nothing SRUK cannot do. Can't wait for part 2 (or anything you post).

[@SubjectiveFunny]

I do not dislike the time-lapse clips, as long as you narrate over the top of them.

[@81adamlittle]

Glad you clarified that damp warm water is better than just damp water. I don't think anybody is assessing them, they're all too busy dealing with fraudulent claims to concentrate on the genuine ones!

[@kevintucker5364]

Thank goodness for time lapse, I'd rather watch more time lapse than miss an important job because you've not time lapsed it. The problem is you can't please everyone,whichever way I'll still watch your content regardless. What a lovely motor. Keep up the good work lads.

[@martin54123]

No-one expects you guys to know 10O% about every single car so don't beat yourselves up, it's a journey of discovery! Great video as always and thank you for sharing.👍👍👍

[@derekgb3780]

Can't believe it was "written off" for two doors and airbags. Is it possible to get that reversed and "struck off"?

[@leonwilliams3221]

With the prices of Labour and parts it’s easier for them to write it off, but that reflects in our renewals… the whole system needs throwing in the bin and reworking

[@dozerblade]

I hate working on the interiors, full marks Rob you are great at this.

[@mikej857]

Everyone thinks they can now repair salvage hence the silly prices at Co Part but it means there are lots or badly repaired cars being put back on the road. Nice car though and surprising the damage warranted it being written off given the age and mileage of the car

[@MatSpeedle]

Guess we all know where Stevie Wonder works these days then... at Copart assessing salvaged cars. Great job on those airbags Rob, anything that involves dropping a head lining is always a pain in the a***. You made light work of that one.

[@ewanstewart8011]

I can honestly say that I’ve never found one of your videos boring guys 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@geertvandermeer4938]

Rob, I am happy to hear that you're using water that is damp.

[@amazulu3401]

That was extremely funny, and he said it twice !

[@ctiley2212]

I wouldn't worry about time lapse, it is very interesting and highlights how much work is involved in what is needed to do what you do. Personally I find it very intriguing.

[@chrishomer1079]

Rob that strip out and rebuild looked a total nightmare,you did make it look easy but I know how hard that work is . Awesome

[@brianrundle9219]

Good job again fella. Just remember “He who has never made a mistake hasn’t done very much/made anything”

[@SpeccyMan]

Great work. That seat is a work of art. I must admit to a little chuckle at "damp water" though. 😉

[@petersmith7126]

I watched one video the other week with a Jag written off when a delivery van reversed into it and the guys fixing it clipped thd rear bumber back in place, no broken clips or anything, a small dent pushed out with a bit of heat and teplaced a broken rear light .... Totally cost £30 for the rear light from a breakers yard.

[@mcjordi]

Lovely looking motor 👌. I agree no way a cat s

[@michaelnaughton1393]

Rob, great idea to use "damp" water on the roof lining... dry water just won't cut it.

[@danielwalker8737]

It's a nightmare to get hold of is dry water 😂😂

[@paulbradford8240]

Is it worth you getting the damage marker removed on this one?

[@philkfoto]

Good to see your honesty Rob about the module, most would overlook mentioning the error. How you actually remember where every bolt screw etc go is amazing. To me now at 75 and with some brain power, it would be a nightmare. I don't trust myself now and would keep double checking everything.,......afterwards!!!

[@BlackLung911]

It is mad why the insurance companies write off cars which have minimal damage, my car was scratched very slightly & most of the damage could be polished out with a MOP. I had to fight tooth & nail to make the insurance get my car repaired,, my insurers did not even have to pay for the repair as the third party had claimed responsibility for the damage. 😊

[@philkfoto]

Rob there is absolutely nothing boring in my mind watching what you do, same as Chris working away. Two wizards at work.

[@OFA_Garage]

In America we'd call slicing the airbags a release from seller's liability. Another great video gents!

[@stephenricketts7764]

Top work on the interior with those airbags and seat belts. It was a lot of stuff to remove but you got there and they did an excellent job of the drivers seat which saved you a lot of time, no need to send it to the upholster. Thanks Rob and Chris for another great video from SRUK. 👍👍

[@robinoconnor1203]

This is why insurance is so expensive. A while back someone I knew had a mint 4 year old BMW 540i X DRIVE M sport estate. Someone in a shed of a car, reversed along the side of it. It had no structural or airbag damage, just needed a wing, two doors and had a tiny ding on the rear quarter panel. The insurance company wrote it off, structural damage they claimed. After a battle he got the salvage back. He got the same coloured panels from a BMW breakers and fixed it in a day.

[@christopherhulse8385]

No wonder car insurance is going through the roof when insurers are writing everything off.

[@jonathanbeale3978]

I was just thinking that. 2 doors, paint, airbag kits and some trim. It is black, so many of these are black

[@danielgibbsbarlow8069]

Nice car looks like a nice quick turn around for you both these are the ones you want shame that they cut the airbag but copart don't really care

[@mentalneil]

Dam Rob you made quick work of getting the curtains and belts out, pity you wasted time on the module, and in reverse you wasted no time at all getting everything back in place, sad that you had to spend weeks looking for doors only to have to go for brand new ones. All the best Neil from Medway

[@philkfoto]

The repair to the driving seat is amazing, I wonder how they did that.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

I think they know 'exactly' what they're doing when they destroy the curtains.

[@matthewsalmon8194]

Had the same experience with a car I bought last summer - front wing and bumper were damaged after a steering column failed..was written off as a cat S because the steering was stiff - misdiagnosed as structural when it was electronic faliure. Shouldnt have even been a Cat N - same as your car - why insurance companies write off an expensive car like that for light door damage is anyones guess.. and it all adds to our insurance premiums

[@milabaigar]

Bmw , engine , chain ! Parts ! Mega money from the stealerships , looks nice though guys 👍👍

[@frankjames7247]

You are the man for the air bags Rob, but what a lot of work ps a lovely motor. I must be blind as I never saw it !

[@johnshaw8481]

Well done Rob , those bits look pretty fiddly , pain that you couldn't find complete doors 2nd hand but hopefully the new doors painted by Smarts won't cause you a big headache...looking forward to your midweek video , cheers boyz

[@herbierossiter7421]

Well done you two, Rob don't change to much as it's what I absolutely love watching. Chris' has been headed off with the change, the look on his face heartbreaking. Take care you two, can we get an update on the puppy please?

[@paulriggers1558]

you should be able to get the cat S taken off that one rob, that will put the value up quite a bit ... damp water, mmm. keep up the excellent work chaps

[@Riothamus]

Getting close to 300k subs guys, great to see it and no more than you deserve!

[@GBR4ME]

For sure,Rob cos it's physically draining to have to open and close the tailgate by hand.

[@HowardLeVert]

I just view it as one more thing to go wrong over the car's life...

[@geoffh2560]

Lovely video Rob, would have been interesting to hear Chris talking about why he wouldn't repair the doors - particularly the rear one as it didn't look too bad on camera.

[@sruk]

There toast the front door is not repairable, and the back one would never be right as the inner structure is damaged

[@CON1FER]

Great video lads. Your right about Insurers. Many of the Cat N I get from Copart have so little damage it’s laughable. No wonder insurance is so expensive these days.

[@WhataTry]

May I please ask where you got your orange plastic trim tools , very handy . Thanks.

[@HowardLeVert]

Believe it or not, I got a set from Halfords like that in a nice roll-up nylon wallet. The premium stuff made by Bahco (whose tools like wire cutters and adjustable spanners I'm also fond of) are a bit dearer, but...

[@victor58010]

Not the end of the weld,you always manage to find parts where other people would give up! Best show on youtube,you guys work harder than anyone I know,and deserve all the good things in life.Many thanks to you both for the excellent videos,you put other dealers to shame with your work ethic,and honesty ,politeness to each other ,and positive attitude.

[@garysmith9985]

Nice to see you have a corner of the yard reserved for only black BMW's.

[@olie3146]

I tell you why the back seats up, they drain the fuel out of them 👍

[@colinwhite5355]

In the past 24 hours I’ve watched the nightmare fire you had with that Range Rover followed by a couple of vids on a HA Viva. Pure agony v pure joy.

[@neilobusk]

when i was a lad the original doors used to be re.skinned... Chris I think would If he could...if he had time but I guess thats not an option nowadays can you even get door skins.. everything has to be done just tooo fast.. N x

[@SXI1972]

BMW door skins are laser welded so there's not a fold over on the edges 🙂

[@grahamhardy1358]

I love the X3 and the new shape is beautiful

[@AK.2425]

A perfectly & easily repairable car written off, and everyone’s wondering why their insurance is so high.

[@w.a7795]

When air bags go off it's an auto cat s by the engineers was told this

[@philsagar2373]

nice bmw that one, looks mint inside, whats happening with the old camper van, been sat in the yard ages now.

[@jofh7633]

Would it be worth getting this one assessed and unrecorded??

[@alisha889]

Hi guys this was very informative I’ve just bought one 2020 CAT N damage was middle console and side skirt 😅

[@Hillbillymills.]

Lovely car that guys will be stunning with its new doors and a splash n dash and out the door. Will sell in a heartbeat no doubt. Another great vid lads ❤

[@molluscturtle]

I wrote an E class off a few years ago. When I called my insurance the first thing he asked was “have any airbags gone off?” and told me that an airbag deployment was an automatic write off. Might explain this car.

[@johndrew3202]

It is always good to see you learning by experience still Rob. Even better hearing you pass the advice on to the viewer. Lovely job,

[@markfoden765]

Good that you dont pretend to know everything Rob and i would say everyday is a school day tbh and its the way you deal with it thats good👍

[@mehere3013]

wish i had saw this video last week , spent a fortune on a new seat , seatbelts and curtain airbag

[@steveegginton535]

You do wonder if any cars are being repaired after an accident these days when you see what this one was written off for! My car is getting on a bit and it would only take the lightest of taps for it to be written off- I dread it! Great video as usual guys and Rob seemed to make light work of the air bags and belts - sure its more complex than it looks. Not a BMW fan but can see this will make a lovely car when its finished👍

[@mickc7388]

It's crazy isn't it, hence why the insurance premiums are sky rocketing.

[@davidnorton5887]

You buy it back from the insurer and get the 'light tap' repaired yourself.

[@firesafety]

Great job on that interior Rob, I hate those jobs involving plastic and clips. snap crackle, pop, b##ger!

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Nice one guys that hour you stayed frees up practically all of next day, used to do it regularly myself stops all the palaver of getting everything ready and working yourself into the proper frame of mind, great post again guys

[@neilbirch-tq8sk]

Lovely insightful video again , great repair on that seat , it’s a shame about the Copart slasher

[@Ivanho1981]

This never gets boring, thanks men 👏🏼👏🏼

[@ianpovey7939]

Well done, guys, looks like you’ve struck gold with that one. I’ve had one of these from new and they are a great car. It’s good to hear that they are well built and engineered. Cannot wait for you to crunch the numbers

[@bourneagain3943]

I’ve just had mine written off for something everyone said should easily be repairable, they literally wrote it off whilst I was at the roadside waiting for recovery, I sent some pictures and they just put it in their computer saying “ yes it’s total loss”

[@davemk2escort]

then you should buy it back from them and get repaired with a bodyshop

[@andrewwilson1118]

What a good looking motor , you are getting some nice stuff 👍👍👍

[@steviek5138]

You made me chuckle….damp warm water…😂😂

[@danieldoherty919]

Rob,😢 do you think they cut them airbags on purpose just to give you more grief

[@LR95051]

I bought a 2006 BMW z4 coupe 3.0si from Copart that was made a cat s. the car has never been crashed, only defect on the car was a scratch on the bottom of the side skirt. The car has never been resprayed, even took it for an inspect and they said this shouldn’t of even been a write off

[@wubstah3810]

I was involved in a rear end collision on the motorway. The person who caused the crashes insurance came out to assess my van. He literally walked round it with his iPad and then said its Cat N write off and that I could buy it back off them for £250. So I bought it back and took it to get put on a lift to have a proper look at it. Rear end was completely crumbled and chassis was slightly bent at the back of the van and should have been a Cat S write off. They don't care about the assessments at all when they check over the vehicles.

[@allanransby7119]

Really good job. Nice BMW and as usual all the details is perfect. I wonder if the rear door is to smashed to repair? Chris use to do a very good job finishing those repairs?. Looks forward to see it when all is done

[@woznorfolk]

Rob, the parcel shelf folds up and fits under the extra storage section under the boot. FYI - had one of these for 3 years as a second car and it was awful if you suffer from car sickness. Not a comfy ride unfortunately. Great car otherwise 👍🏻

[@sruk]

It does yes

[@terryramsey1470]

Mint video 📹 as usual fellas i totally agree with you rob on the goon that keeps cutting the air bags 🎒 when they can be recycled no wonder our insurance policies are sky high. This bm looks a lovely motor shame about the doors needing so much graft to get back to pristine condition still you should get a good drink 🍸 out of this one, stay lucky and healthy 👍 looking forward to Wednesday's video 📹 already 😊❤

[@slottaway]

Can`t source the doors...... I feel a ` Hold my Latte, I got this ! ` moment coming from Chris🤣

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob and Chris, lovely car but how on earth was that categorised..??? Such easy repair and nicely spotted and won by you guy's. Will be a fantastic buy this one. Alex.

[@43Stickers]

Why did the Fiat 500 window shatter?

[@sruk]

Come out of line

[@jamesbrett6518]

Birds dropping bits of spark plug ceramic

[@sarahfrith1984]

Bet that was scary for Chris

[@waynenewton9804]

Love it rob your going to use a bit of damp water now where are you going to find that 😂 brilliant video as always mate

[@bigeein]

I’d love it if, if you highlighted common faults , issues with some of the cars. For example X3’s are renounced for waters pumps going. Giving us some background information on what people in the trade will look out for when buying. Cheers Rob & Chris

[@ged3680]

Good evening Rob and Chris. That is a really nice looking car especially the interior.Lots of hard work. Looking forward to the next update. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

[@EmilysDadd]

I see Chris's Viva Ha in the background of recent videos ..... I look forward to seeing it hit the road again. 😉😉

[@iantribe1166]

Nice car rob I’m not a lover of the BMW’s but the m series x3&x5 are nice be interested to see what the numbers are nice work

[@garygray4640]

You and Chris are certainly turning alot of cars round .keep up the good work Rob and Chris I look forward to your videos on a Wednesday and a Sunday. Keep up the great work .👍🏻

[@keithward233]

Regarding exploding glass. I had dealings with a Fiat Scudo van that did it twice in six months ( passenger door) , the second time someone said , the door restrain is the issue it does the damage

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Rob & Chris. What a shame copart cut airbag curtains 😢 Really nice looking motor 👍🏻 See the care seat repairers are from Manchester 😆 That’s my home town lol 😂 so I loved seeing the 061 phone number on the van 🤩

[@tombo1001]

Thanks Rob & Chris always a great watch!

[@paulgilliland2992]

Oh that’s a lotta work on those doors. I did a 2021 myself and it’s a massive pain.

[@tshaped82]

Very nice work Rob, will you be getting Auto Align to remove the Cat S marker from this one?

[@sruk]

No bud

[@marcusmaximus451]

Good comment and as a guess I would say it could be removed, although it will possibly always show as condition inspected, kind regards to you 👍👍

[@tshaped82]

@@marcusmaximus451 yep it would show as condition inspected, I just wondered if the guys might do it since it clearly shouldn’t have been given a Cat S by the assessor. It also doesn’t remove it from the V5 as far as I know, just from the HPI register I think?

[@steveegginton535]

@@tshaped82 Yes I think its only the HPI register that the category changes after an Auto iign inspection. On Car Vertical and other data bases would still show as a Cat car.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Air Bag Service Ltd. , what a fantastic idea / service.

[@JGGZ1000]

Made me smile on the seat belt stripes. I was checking!

[@nickhoward9343]

And another thing. What a top job Rob 👍

[@a.f.m6737]

What a lovely car. I hope it will be well loved by the new owner. Can’t wait to see it on the road again.

[@georgepaterson4825]

Well done guy's that's going to be a quick turn around providing you can get the doors and the airbags looking forward to seeing the next one hopefully you'll doors in colour 👍

[@DP-pn4uz]

Another great video lads love watching

[@Steven85-8i]

Hello both,what a nice car,the two doors second hand are a nightmare but you ordered new.thankfully no sill or panel damage.cant wait to see it finished.

[@nevillemorley5926]

You make it all so easy, Rob. Look forward to seeing the new doors. Nice car

[@IfInDoubt..]

I don't know what it is with exploding glass. My late grans neighbours i20s door glass went for no reason, too.

[@philtucker1224]

Nice one Rob & Chris lovely motor and certainly nothing wrong in having the 2.0 diesel engine as they are supposed to be very economical. Lovely interior as well 👍👍👍👍