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Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, DPF cleaning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
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[@paulriggers1558]

rob, i caused a hit + run when i was 18. my dad grassed me up to the coppers i nearly lost my licence + job, [apprentice mechanic] my insurance went through the roof, never mind the massive fines + 8 points on my licence... even though i cursed him at the time, it was the best thing my dad did for me, it made me who am... RIP dad, 28/11/38 - 18/2/24

[@TheMase60]

I got caught riding a motorbike when I was 18 no insurance got hammered financially fined about six weeks wages also got into a bit of trouble with the police when I was 13 definitely changed me for the better like you said it made me who I am.

[@danpaul4975]

My friend's son did the same years ago, they had him charged 😁

[@SpeccyMan]

Which is exactly what should be done.

[@spencerhawkins8092]

The accident damage is on thing but the tantrum vandalism is shocking. I would have proceeded with prosecution. Good vid tho as always 👍

[@andyjamieson9576]

So glad the insurance didn’t pay out. Rare time I’d ever say that!

[@davewhittles]

amazes me someone in their own family would do this its a horrible thing to do

[@graemew7001]

Huge call out on the respect shown for the use of SR UK number plates to show respect to the family as we all know what the internet can be like.

[@misterzee5736]

Someone can be found from just plates?

[@graemew7001]

@@misterzee5736 I'm not sure if that is possible, but anyone who knew the family and the car, even just by sight could have picked up on it and given them unwanted attention.

[@1chish]

So the kid who wrecked it and then smashed it up has clearly never been told 'NO!' in his / her life. This is what entitlement does. And now the family make the kid feel justified by not prosecuting. Sometimes some tough love is the only way to bring some reality to young people.

[@llamedosr7843]

Exactly. No sympathy here

[@mikey_bb]

And now the cycle will continue...

[@POBMTB]

Not that he/she had the cheek to take it with out consent Not that he/she even crashed it The cheek and disrespect shown the then continue to vandalize it once its crashed ... holy sh*t This is the next generation ...

[@TheMase60]

Hi Rob I was in a similar position last year when myself and son had a major disagreement.He decided to jump on the bonnet and the roof police and everyone got involved.Lookey for me the insurance paid out but when we went to sort the insurance out for the new car it had doubled.Tbh I almost offered you the car but it was 2014bit old for you but it was a Octivia Vrs estate at time just didn't have the energy to get you involved sorry I was a bit broken at the time.

[@mikes747]

Lets hope whoever did that doesn't ever get a licence! Could you imagine coming across someone like that on the road!

[@taxidude]

Somebody’s teenager has thrown a tantrum. I can understand the parents not wanting a prosecution. A criminal record could screw up his or her life before they have even got off the ground. I fully understand the reaction of the insurance company though.

[@lukedarby6815]

exactly what I was thinking, don't want that kind of thinking on the road. Needs to mature

[@mikey_bb]

If they'll do this, they won't think twice about driving without a license 🙃😂

[@dynamicd1425]

Kenneth Noy springs to mind.

[@johntheoldmod]

My thoughts exactly and I would be most surprised if drugs weren't involved, also not necessarily a male.

[@roypowell3450]

A very nice find guys, a pity about the brat! Its going to be a busy Rob....Thanks guys. 👍

[@arthurtwoshedsjackson6266]

Should have prosecuted and taught them in life you can’t be doing 💩 like this , regardless who you are.

[@FFVoyager]

I was thinking the same. They aren't going to manage in the real world until they learn how to control themselves. Still.....

[@sanmiguel4019]

Agree, but probably didn't want them to have a criminal record that would set them back as they're starting out.

[@discoequipmenthire]

I agree, I suspect they are out laughing and joking about it with their mates and have learned absolutely nothing. I just hope whoever they are, this doesn't give them a misplaced sense of confidence and bravado for repeating twoc, as next time the outcome may be far more tragic.

[@SeriouslyShort]

seeing a lot of negativity towards the owners decision and family member, can we take a second to think they are probably watching this build and feel awful enough without the comments, as a community lets not make it worse, whats happened has happened... fair play to SRUK. looking forward to the end result on this one

[@leedsinshetland]

Senseless behaviour of some people. Hope you guys get it fixed up for a good profit 👍🏻

[@barryrathbone]

Also a Renault Twingo! If I’d have done this to anything I’d have ever been given I’d have been on the run still and I’m in my 60’s now!

[@glennfrancisheald4008]

Hi guys, I hope the little s**t that had the tantrum never gets a driving liscence. I'm sure you will get it looking perfect again.👍👍👍

[@nicholasviney5975]

Family or not I would be pressing charges, that is bang out of order

[@musicmancjp]

If my son had done that I would have prosecuted so he learned a valuable lesson. My father would have tanned my arse. Great video lads

[@chrisstyles4630]

Exactly but this is a very different generation with all this can't smack your kids so they get away with murder if this was me growing up the smacking on the arse & the being stopped from going anywhere to paying for the damage would've learned me a very hard lesson to many do gooders in the world now

[@AI-Records24]

@@chrisstyles4630only with some people. Others still parent their kids properly don’t lump everyone together!

[@iancheshire9143]

Same as a Renault twingo, so you might be able to get parts from one of them, if you can’t find any for a smart

[@PatGill-tu6oq]

I can see the insurance companies point, as I understand it the driver was a provisional licence holder, driving without permission and without supervision so unless they "stole" the vehicle the owner could not claim as they were not in charge of the vehicle at the time of the crash.

[@Contemplationsinnature]

I understand not wanting to throw a family member under the bus but what a disgusting lack of respect displayed . Looks a nice little car under all the damage - I’m sure it will be great after the SRUK treatment

[@dmarriott9701]

Family or not they would be prosecuted. I might be a hard b---d but someone needs to be accountable . Unless they’ve got mental health problems it needs to be done.

[@themancalledx1342]

Mental health….if they’re sane enough to get a drivers license they’re sane enough to suffer the consequences.

[@mickc7388]

Seems to me most youngsters have mental health or drug problems these days, DOH.

[@stevendempster4871]

Im pretty sure that cars been painted at the front before as the wings, bumper and bonnet are a different colour from the doors.

[@markwgoldsmith]

no, that's as they came - parts are interchangeable, like the original Smart car.

[@Dalbayob69]

If one of my sons took our car for joyride and did this, no way I would try protecting them. F*ck about and find out.

[@patpending8134]

There are some strange people out there. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@Stop..carry-on]

I Don’t blame the insurance one this rare occasion for refusing

[@raymcvey]

Great to see the confidence you both have each and every time you get a vehicle. Hard working professionals - well done.

[@coreywingrove458]

Strange story ! best keep my thought's to my self

[@itsmepaul2011]

I'm sure that is the same running gear as the Renault Twingo, I went to a Renault that had a flat battery and couldn't work out where the bonnet catch was lol keep up the good work guys, watching from up the west of Scotland cheers

[@pauljobes244]

That’s it Chris sends Rob out for parts while he hunts the shrapnel 😂😂

[@douglasdeans2839]

Looks like the learner driver is totally unsuitable to be in control of a car. Obviously can't control his temper and has no respect or regard for the owner of the vehicle.

[@mickc7388]

He would still be in hospital if it was my son, and homeless.

[@chrisstyles4630]

​@@mickc7388well said

[@dazer123]

Nearly crapped my pants when that spider bolt came out

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

SR20 .. as a Yorkshireman, that's more like it! 😄

[@1978JonBullock]

Rob, Chris, keeping the plate covered is a considerable thing to do. The Smart car looks like a Smart purchase. Very nice little runabout once you guys work your magic.

[@stevebobojones]

It didn't look that bad till Chris went through it Blimey ,interesting Video something different I like the stories behind the damage, to many E Numbers.....

[@bumbleo8993]

Nothing stranger than family’s. Indeed a sad story 😮

[@richardmounfield7822]

Back in the 90s my sister had a cracking Ford Orion Equipe . While she was out her 14 year old son decided to take it out for a spin and rolled it . The insurance although fully comp did not pay out . They said because somebody from the household had access to the keys they would not pay the claim . She lost her car and he lost his licence before he was old enough to have one and his ban started once he was 17.

[@gamelias87]

3:57 that screams at me *L plate* pretty much sums up the story of what happened

[@stevewood7884]

Good spot 👍

[@ChrisWins123]

Or P 😂

[@MrGregAndrew2023]

im fascinated with the BMW i3 and really stressing the wife out with wanting one.

[@skimmingstonedrone]

bonnet like the old Audi A2 from 20 odd years ago.

[@andrewwilson1118]

A lot of work ahead but the A Team will do their magic 👍👍👍👍

[@kevinnye5132]

Nice homage to Larry Grayson Rob 😂, “ Shut that door “ Chris 😂

[@muffindell]

Nice to see different content. Really interesting how Mercedes got the price down and it's almost what you'd expect from a domestic cheap Indian import quality wise. Smart cars are built with user swappable body panels so you should be able to get them in colour.

[@johnpells5992]

Wow can’t believe a family member would trash the family car not good , will be a nice car once done a bit of work there Good luck guys 👍

[@suffolkseries3319]

I was looking forward to doing my ironing tonight, so I could stick on SR UK ok KZbin!! Great work lads!

[@johnhughes7274]

A lot of damage, some unexpected due to an angry person but you guys get stuck into a car you’ve never worked on before and hey ho a list of parts to replace. Very inspiring chaps, you’re not afraid of tackling anything. Nothing phases you and it will be another perfect motor when finished. Love it!! ❤❤

[@madmarkuk1]

Sounds like who ever the driver was at the time doeant deserve to be driving. And needs anger managment sessions. Who then trashes the interiour of there car just because they have had an accident. The parents should have agreed to prosecute then the driver may have learnt a lesson. Buy not prosecuting the driver is gonna do it again. Nice little car either way. Look forward to seeing you guys work your magic

[@johnallright6847]

In the first 5 mins when you were describing all the things wrong I began to wonder what was right with it? Another good video.

[@terryramsey1470]

Great video again fellas do not know what goes through some people's minds too do this kind of thing wether you know the person or not i am sure you will get it back too its former glory 😊 glad too see that it comes apart pretty easily. I hope that their is some coffee ☕ money 💰 in it for Chris take care and stay lucky and healthy 👍 looking forward too Wednesday's video 📹 already 😊❤.

[@Davidalfredcarter]

As always great video… there are some strange situations that you deal with… I love your tact in the way you explain it all. Hope it urns you good money. As always you deserve it… 👍💪👏👌🍻

[@belarusss13]

Should get that recovery vehicle wrapped with salvage rebuilds to promote the channel.

[@rustynut9uk897]

No people will follow them back to there yard.

[@rickderby12]

Do you know how much printed wrap costs? It would cost them a bomb to promote something the don't need to

[@belarusss13]

@@rickderby12 no idea just a suggestion

[@belarusss13]

@@rustynut9uk897 lots of ytubers do it . Just a suggestion. I’m sure they won’t do it .

[@MADTASS]

"Get Owt An About An Get Some Bits" Love It.

[@michaelperkins5746]

Dont give up on the cockney accent rob.I'm a forest gate boy and I'm very proud of my accent

[@jonathanbeale3978]

Learner driver, you can segue marks on the rear. Slid into a kerb, in the wet, coming off a roundabout. Hit both NS wheels. Interior, I have no clue unless child was told “I am not buying another car”.

[@urbanmess1]

Always thought these and their Renault twingo cousins were quite interesting cars with their engines in the rear which is quite unusual these days. Looking forward to seeing these videos as it progresses.

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob and Chris, nice to have a back story, bit of a shame though. However, great content, lots of bits needed inside and out. Alex.

[@dukwdriver2909]

I bet the little runt that nicked never makes up the loss to the owner.

[@neilbirch-tq8sk]

Lovely video- thank you

[@bernardpotter1811]

I have owned 2 Smart Fourtwo's the 2 door version. Absolutely brilliant little cars did 130,000 miles in 3 years in both cars motorway and city driving only had a turbo go on first one replaced under warranty just serviced as per schedule mine had all plastic panels around a Tridion steel safety shell. I feel I need to buy another.

[@davemorris9275]

It will probably be down to mental issues again as norm, hopefully the kids were taught a harsh lesson, I’m mid 50’s and if I’d done that to my dads car when I was 17 I would have seriously paid the price

[@tomclare1333]

We would have, that's not to say there weren't plenty of idiots around in our day though! 😊

[@kevat310]

Great vid guys! Nice new project!

[@raymondpearce5245]

Brilliant car Rob and Chris it will look amazing

[@ged3680]

Good evening Rob and Chris, looking forward to see how you get on with this one. How the previous owners family get the support they need and hopefully no one was injured. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

[@jbillingham68]

another cracking video guys and can't wait to see more keep them coming guys 👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@kenlizzio7096]

So a difficult call if it’s a member of your household, but sometimes tough love is the only way. That’s my view.

[@M.R.C.]

Had one of those as a courtesy car recently, was ok to drive, found the driving position a little strange, but got used to it after a few days. Enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@martin54123]

Difficult choice for the owner, but family come first. Looking forward as always to seeing this one back on the road. As usual you guys make it look so easy and I know it's not it's your experience that makes it look like that.👍👍👍

[@michaelkennedy8766]

Your right of course but it won’t do the kid any good in the long run, no discipline any longer!

[@michaelhynds8035]

Great project gentlemen. As always, great to see how you work so well together. Thank you for sharing.

[@alessandroceretta2603]

Very cool little car! Very worth to be repaired! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Milan, Italy.

[@ME-ke7qc]

nice vid as usual thanks lads

[@sleepysamk1400]

I think Kevin and Perry went out in it without mum and dad around. 👍👍🤣🤣🤣🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@mrstanhope1516]

And had it large!

[@sleepysamk1400]

@@mrstanhope1516 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@Pauljn67]

They will say the child has undiagnosed ADHD or something so they need to go easy on him and be understanding. Horrible little brat. Certain future jail resident.

[@SpeccyMan]

Adults Denying Harsh Discipline 😉

[@georgepaterson4825]

Well done guy's a totally different video that's a lot good content can't wait to see the next one I know you said you've never done one before Chris just makes it look so easy 👍

[@parcelforce22]

Great content has always Chris and Rob lovey little car .

[@fastcars1972]

Loving the different selection of cars and the selection of the things wrong brilliant content nothing really puts you two off just getting better and better

[@paulbeecham8313]

Ooo love a juicy story behind the damage 😮, will make a lovely cheap to run car

[@keithweybury5212]

Unbelievable Gents. Very informative vid and lots of parts to get. Good luck.

[@sparkmeister4706]

Would be interesting to know the price difference on parts between merc and renault.

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Certainly did enjoy that ... looking fwd to the end result. 👍

[@danielsellers8538]

Interesting different video. Thank you

[@andrewnewman9299]

Would have thought with the interior damage, insurance would be suspicious that it wasn't caused in an accident. Hopefully they won't pass their test too soon as don't appear mature enough.

[@sambarker7930]

If I was the parents I would refuse to let them to be taught to drive after seeing the interior on that

[@andrewnewman9299]

@@sambarker7930 parents insurance going up.

[@sambarker7930]

@@andrewnewman9299 absolutely

[@Polecat54941]

By not pressing charges they have created someone with no sense of consequences.

[@MrButtonpresser]

Nice little red buzz-box. Ready to get all sorted out.

[@davidhatton6858]

Another good one guy's, I've not seen one of those cars before, its gone with a bang though.👍

[@nevillemorley5926]

Interesting video. Lots to do. Great for us.

[@ewanstewart8011]

Those bits in colour would be great 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@alancobbin]

How someone can do that to a family member I’ll never know,great video chaps 👍

[@jamieday1595]

Cracking little cars these, my wife has had one for the past 2/3 years. Rear wheel drive, lots of gadgets to keep you busy but not enough to go wrong and the parts to repair them are fairly cheap and great for around town. What I found interesting when wife bought it was the engine is under the boot floor. Good luck with this one 👍🏼

[@cosworthization]

It's so fascinating watching you two fix vehicles. We'll good. My first time I watched you two was when you fixed a dark blue vauxhall combo van with electric windows which mine has exercise windows. Take care Lads.

[@mbak7801]

Not providing evidence is the worst possible course of action. A family member with no anger control needs a reality check. Otherwise they will do this again possibly ramming another driver off the road or otherwise find a way of killing somebody. That is not an exaggeration. To do so much damage is a methodical act not a flash of temper.

[@chrisstyles4630]

I would've had them charged

[@discoequipmenthire]

If that happened then it's left to the conscience of those who let them get away with it the first time!. Very good luck with that!.

[@RJK59man]

These are based on the Renault Twingo, but with plastic bolt on panels. I had one of the previous generation, that was based on the Mitsubishi Colt. It was a solid feeling car to drive. Think the newer generation has been made to a budget, unlike it's predecessor. Liking the content once again👍

[@deanmacartney7111]

Surprised Chris hasn't kicked off Rob you got right bag worms with this one 😮😮😮

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

What a mess and what a shame someone would even think about doing that ! The world is a strange place ! But on a positive note I guess it’s all good business for you guys you’ll soon have that little lot sorted I’m sure ! Made me laugh when you said cut a hole in that melted valence and put a chrome tail pipe on it 🤣👍

[@cossied01]

abusng the interior after says it all for me.

[@frankjames7247]

What a lot of work for a small car and there are no excuses for vandalism.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@jimthornton2898]

Sounds familiar! Someone did the same to me. Fortunately not so much damage, but I was promised the reimbursement of my costs. If I had known I wasn’t getting paid I’d have pressed charges.

[@tonya9955]

The reason the wipers went on, is its a failsafe designed into the steering column switches. So if theirs a failure, the driver would have wipers still, if needed.

[@SpeccyMan]

... if there's (contraction of "there is") a failure ...

[@snakeeyesman]

The n/s front wing is a different shade

[@TringmotionCoUk]

There is going to be some refused insurance somewhere, this will be the gift that keeps on giving.

[@markrainford1219]

Perhaps best for everyone's sake.

[@tomtodhunter1776]

What a quirky little car, I've heard of the Smart Forfour, but this is the first I've seen. I quite like it. 👍