WE BOUGHT A RANGE ROVER EVOQUE FROM COPART WITH A BODGE REPAIR

[@darrengough3858]

On the evoque the gearbox park release is under the air box and if drive shaft was hanging out I suspect it was manually put in to neutral to assist with recovery. To put into neutral you will need to drop a drill bit or screw in the hole to stop leaver moving back to park!! That’s why the air box is out.

[@sruk]

100% correct 👍

[@ishanperusinghe]

I was about to say something

[@gordonleitchman9489]

Hi guys, the wife did something similar with my Volvo! She was parking the car on full lock then stalled it, the car lurched forwards and the wheel struck a bollard! Caused a fair bit of damage but it was a super low speed impact. The garage tried to charge me stupid money but I managed to repair for around £300 quid in the end! Enjoying the content chaps, keep up the good work. All the best from Fife!

[@Craig-c5e]

I like nice easy bargain turnarounds like this!! I bought a Range Rover for less than half price because the gearbox had a fault and the owner was quoted £4000 to fix it! I fixed it myself and the part only cost £260. 😊

[@harveybowler7407]

As someone who works for the brand the gearbox release is under the airbox on most of these cars so you have to move them to put in neutral with a dead battery!!

[@garyguest.1885]

Matt who?. This is easily the best & most realistic salvage video channel on you tube 👍🏻

[@ragnarironspear1791]

The lone soldier in the office is a nice touch guys , Lest We Forget 🇬🇧

[@HowardLeVert]

That exhaust clamp bodge is worthy of "Just Rolled In"!!

[@Petegoldsmith]

Rob reason airbox removed, it’s from when car would have been originally recovered, under air box is gearlinkage which you have to move to a central position and drop a pin in to hold in neutral for recovery or movement. Great videos please go back to 3 a week all the best to you both Peter goldsmith

[@tallblokesam]

The emegency park release lever is on the front of the gearbox. I often remove the air filter housing to release the gearbox for roadside recovery. It's safer than using skids/slippys and takes 2 min to sort.

[@billgriffiths1685]

18:01 definitely been to a garage, mechanics fingerprints on the sun viser.

[@timdavies3162]

Would agree with you there Rob. It hasn’t been bodged to sell a garage has done that just to get it moving while waiting for a decision on repairing it

[@richarddinning6901]

Big respect to rob and Chris for the soldier on your office wall.

[@tomtodhunter1776]

I can't believe it was written off for so little damage, I do like the idea of the quick fix to get it mobile. 😁

[@richcarter2294]

Well as a daily driver of another 2013 white Pure Tech, you’ve hit peak audience metrics here! What a result, they’re great little cars once all sorted.

[@paulmcgarrity5922]

Nice to see the royal british legion soldier on the wall in the background

[@adrianoliver6423]

Hello Rob. You was saying about J&R driveshafts, well I needed 2 for a seat Leon, well ordered 2 and they turned up next day with no issues apart from being sightly thinner. Anyway another great video..

[@goldwing4264]

when we recover some of them the noturle swich is under the airbox and we have to drop a pin in the hole to hold the E-brake off and gets it out of park

[@jimginn7163]

Love the soldier painting in the office, respect 👍

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

On a plus note it’s not a crappy ingenium engine 👍

[@Wiltshire-observer]

Well the previous garage bodge was inventive ! - that exhaust clamp did its job well. A nice result Rob, I’m sure Claire will be delighted with it. Looks great

[@hojo9115]

Difficult to understand why this car was written off by insurance. No wonder insurance premiums are going up 😂

[@marcduthie4327]

Another great video Rob and Chris. Love your variety each week. Have a good week. Marc from Australia

[@dan1231123]

From what I can remember, you have to remove the air box to release the gear box or handbrake, been quite a few years since I’ve done recovery work

[@sruk]

Absolutely correct 👍

[@thomasweatherford5125]

Claire gets the pick of the litter and I can’t say I blame anyone. Happy wife = happy life.

[@John_Wood_]

simp

[@jamesbarrett2676]

I would say they removed the air box to get to the lever on top of gearbox that allows you to lock into neutral. Might of been stuck in drive or park after being hit. Or recovery driver dint have jump pack etc.

[@peterbowden2646]

Nice to have you guys in the business of motors especially when a member of the family fancies a range rover but one is not currently available ' but we do have a A class mercedes will that tie you over till a Range rover shows up' err...... Yes please😊

[@rev66]

Love the Tommy silhouette on the wall behind Rob. 😄

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Rob and Chris, bit of a puzzler at 1st, but all worked out well. Easy to sort once you got into it, and turned out a very good purchase/gamble.. Alex.

[@trevormegson7583]

Best segway into carvertical I've ever seen. Nice one Rob.

[@neiljemmerson8826]

Can't beat a good Bluetooth repair, bottom arm connected.

[@davidstevens1547]

Nice Job. You got a good car and Clare will have a nice car. Amazing how someone cobbled it together the car just to get it into the Auction. The job was easy and if you had choose to sell it it would have been a nice profit. Liked the Mercedes when you did that repair. Await more from you both.😀👍

[@blxtothis]

My first thought from the outset was that it had been driven too fast across a ford and maybe stalled through water ingress and also tore the arch trim off.

[@danielsellers8538]

A good hands-on repaire with teamwork, a major advantage proving to all doubters that both team members have hands-on skills well done lads

[@ged3680]

Good evening Rob and Chris, nice looking car and turned out well. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

[@timbaker7994]

So happy with this channel always something different to watch well done the two of you 😊😊

[@hoggmotorsport]

I agree Rob on the temporary repair, we used to do it regular with immobile vehicles. Nothing worse than a big lump of motor stuck in the yard in the way!! Just a thought if you're running it I'd do a service on the Haldex too, usually due around 40k but no harm in doing it early with the age of the vehicle. Nice one... Happy wife, happy life! 👍

[@marksmith4727]

'If you see this on time lapse, I've got the right one, if you don't, I aint' Classic Rob, classic.

[@UberAlphaSirus]

The office is looking mint. Respect.

[@1978JonBullock]

Definitely Rob, just to not damage it anymore.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Rob and Chris,the damage for the Range Rover Evoque wasn't that bad, now back on its wheels a nice looking car.so low mileage as well.great video.

[@mattdebbage3821]

Probably done by the recovery driver to get it on the back of the truck without damage. Ive done similar by the side of the road just to get things mobile.

[@CharliePower-mx7tj]

Seen a RR do exactly that damage outside our house last year, and he did it by just driving slowly up the kerb and needed recovery on an AA truck because of that same damage. Built to last they are not

[@allanransby7119]

Nice buy, Rob. Sometimes you'll have to take a chance, and sometimes it pay of. In my business it's mostly money out of the pocket 😆 but some day the luck may come my way, - or I'll be retired before that. (Listen to my advice: Stay away from Renault!) But well done. I love the eye for details and not jumping to the easy way. Your cars is certainly worth buying. Real quality. Keep up the good work. Always worth watching you two making magic.

[@marklivingstone3121]

Way to cheap fair play as you say leave a pound note init for the next man this channel is just brilliant well done lads.

[@frankjames7247]

Interesting video Rob, good work sorting it out but what an enigma ! Claire is going to be pleased.

[@jamesmoirano4271]

Chris, amazing impression of Rob there on the fix !😂 Seriously though, great hustle Rob 👊🏻

[@roypowell3450]

Very concerning some of the bodged vehicles on the roads🤨Anyway guys you sorted this one and well done and hope you enjoy it Claire. Cheers for now!👍

[@johnelbro127]

Nice one guys, and Claire will be happy bunny. 👍👍👍👍

[@stephenricketts7764]

I am with you Rob on the bodge they needed to move the car around so that makes sense. Why they removed the air box is a puzzle but the car seems to run well so no need to worry there. I think Claire will love this Range Rover Evoque as she has had one before and this one only has 30K on the clock. A quick turnaround on this one and you will still be making money with the Mercedes so well done to you Rob and Chris. 👍👍

[@lintonlewis4615]

Airbox probably in the boot because they needed access to the neutral selector .

[@lukeoates8555]

Never had a problem with jr driveshafts 100% recommend them

[@coop_coop007]

We need more green grocery analogies, 'peach out of a lemon' etc etc.

[@jimschafer9196]

WOW you guy just keep nocking it out of the ball park, what a great find and simple flip and too boot you get the wife a new sweet ride - awesome.

[@martinthompson54]

Hi rob and Chris, great job on the range rover, hope Claire enjoys her new car, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello Rob & Chris, what a real gamble, and well thought out Rob for the cause of the damage, which, when considered it was not a lot. Good to see the car is going to a good "family" home - and the Merc is ready to move on! Well done and best wishes from Lincolnshire

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

And that wrote the car off? WTF is wrong with insurance companies? THAT'S why your insurance is so high!

[@vernonmatthews181]

Not to mention depreciation 😮

[@olie3146]

It's not the cost of the repair nowadays, it's all the other costs in top, to name a few, hire car, storage of the vehicle whilst waiting for repair, storage of the car whilst waiting for the paint shop, admin..... When you total just those together plus the cost of new parts from landrover (which are on massive backorder) it becomes uneconomical to repair for them.

[@davidwebb8877]

They want us all in electric cars,they why they are writing cars off.

[@Dalbayob69]

Repairs are not so bad, but there is waiting lists in body shops, waiting lists on parts and all that time you’re driving a hire car. Our waiting time was 2 months for bodyshop and hire car was £475 per day. Got written off for 2 scratched doors that I replaced with doors in colour from a breaker car for £300.

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

@@olie3146 That's an excellent point 👍

[@neilkay159]

Claire's got a newish car she's wanted.

[@sempafi899]

Gday Rob & Chris. Do you have any merchandise in the pipeline? Am new here and hear you say on some older videos you have merchandise. Great work lads, top videos and have learnt a lot.Cheers Roger, Melbourne Australia

[@catcaptain6023]

Happy customer of JR drive shafts 👍🏻

[@ianbeale2527]

Top tip for Land Rover / Range Rover owners. Tighten the driveshaft nut when the vehicle is on the ground, through the wheel centre when it's at ride height. Tightening them up whilst they are in the air , with the suspension at full travel can damage the rubber boots, which isn't obvious at the time. My mechanic used to do this (aftermarket wheels with smaller diameter centres meant you couldn't get the socket on with the wheel on) and I would go through drive shafts every 12 months or so.

[@grahamepigney8565]

Many bearings on suspension and driveshaft have to be torqued to spec with the car at ride height, sometimes with given loads/weight in the car. This applies to many makes of car. If not done properly the rubber in the bearings will prematurely deteriorate, basic 101 for experienced mechanics.

[@stevenswanepoel3525TNN]

What a bargain, Great job, I'd also take the Rover over the Merc, good choice Claire🤙

[@leedstown]

That's a good buy, easy repair, sweet engine, a auto and pan roof, great spec

[@Gofast1234]

J&R driveshafts are the OG suppliers , must of used them for YEARS N YEARS , next day delivery and 2 year warranty 🤘

[@andyspencer1010]

Love it Claire has had a mixture of your cars now 👌 and someone will get a very nice merc 👌👌👌

[@williamdonly7966]

Fantastic buy Rob! In your business you have to take chances, and this certainly paid of 😅 absolutely well done , Fantastic video to boot to .

[@terryramsey1470]

Lovely quick and not a lot of hard graft and expense to get it turned around to its former glory video is interesting as usual fellas 👌 keep up the good work stay lucky and healthy looking forward to Sundays video 📹 already 😊❤

[@lordIanHouston]

Lest We Forget. I love to wall art in your office guy's.

[@geoffward8742]

About time clock on the wall had a new battery 😊

[@petemoring67]

Rob! .... I daresay your Missus LOVES the surprises She gets from You, and you give them with the 'Biggest Heart' .... But to many people (Not You Obviously because of Your work) our cars become 'personal' - Almost human companions, and it's an emotional WRENCH! when they are 'Taken' suddenly, without permission - Just a THOUGHT! 🤠

[@jagracershoestring609]

I bought a 2014 my Freelander 2 two weeks ago for £1800 at auction. Nobody bid on it, and its a bit noisy underneath at times, but, its in nice condition. The early Evoque is all the same running gear as the Freelander. I have all the parts you needed on the shelf, and a new righthand complete driveshaft was £90 when I bought it. Worst bodge I have seen for some time, but it would get you home, perhaps. Trouble codes after a jump start, and, or low battery. Check the crash module is not tripped as well.

[@paulm3965]

It is shocking the the depths of deception the garages or owners will get up to prior to moving vehicles on. You may be right with your thought on the registration plate . Then the car was sold on at auction, warts and all. If the car was not insured comprehensively, then the owner at the time would would want to get rid of It. I don’t understand what part the insurance company played , It may be the age of the vehicle. I am sure that you will put it right. You are a star. I hope you make a good profit. Excellent report.

[@grantodonnell4302]

my dad would take the airbox off when working on something so when he shouted to me i would spray some sniff into the big pipe ....it used to scare me i was only young, just av thought Rob

[@Yamafizzy]

As soon as I saw the Evoque and the glint in Rob's eye, I knew where it was destined to go 😂

[@lsa8164]

I remember the Mercedes well it's gonna be a beautiful car for a subscriber. Great content as usual🫡

[@johnseddon7049]

It's a really enjoyable saga! Keep 'em coming!

[@brian623]

Look at the handprints on the sunvisor above your head, Rob

[@McKluskie]

Fortune favours the Brave !

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

I would go with you’re assessment Rob 👍🏻, as you know yourself it’s a nightmare with cars that are difficult to move !

[@GrahamPatterson-w4j]

Well done chaps good to see a quick turn around,

[@michael-s8h1m]

Hit the jackpot again ,Happy wife happy life looking forward to Sundays video

[@jonathanprice1989]

Air box removed to put into neutral when battery flat

[@djwwautodiagnostics]

Wow with that exhaust clamp. Just wow

[@hotpotato4027]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the car wheel was hit by another car after being carelessly parked with the wheel turned outwards and not straight as it should be! I’ve seen a car hit like that a few years back.

[@ianlonsdale2585]

Unbelievable this afternoon I sitting here and thinking when the next video coming and like magic 👍😃 brilliant as always guys 🚗

[@arronsmyth]

Watched this whilst watching the footy 😂 great video guys and fair play England ❤

[@twiz1084]

We lost 😢 I’m Scottish

[@arronsmyth]

Tbh bud I'm Irish (living in England) but gotta support an all lol Scotland played shite even Ireland would've played better hahah

[@alexdalgleish1061]

Can access service history online Rob. Could be really well maintained car. Need 4 tyres with equal depth or rear diff could go.

[@anthonyg4671]

If we haven’t got the right one it’s wrong , Rob 2024 😆

[@bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843]

Just done a wheel bearing on mine , what an absolute nightmare getting the drive shaft out and splitting. Bottom ball joint , allimuninium corrosion with steel , it's just not moving, 2 days with heat big hammers grease , wd40 ,in the end I hit drive shaft that much it went like a mushroom at the dnd , when you ask about for someone to do it , noone wants to do this wheel bearing job on these lol

[@tom2663]

When is the SRUK Calendar going on sale? Noticed it on the wall in Chris’s office

[@maureenheasman5897]

Hi Rob. 😊this happened to me🤦‍♂️. I drove into a parking space quick sharp. I drive a Ford C max. I didn’t see the Hugh tyre on the Mitsubishi Shogun was turned out towards my parking space. It was my fault and fortunately a low speed impact😢. No damage to the Shogun although it marked my bumper on the edge and stoved the leg back. I needed a lower arm. No drive shaft. But the upper strut mount was blown. I fixed it myself so it didn’t cost much. Something to watch out for!

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

Well done Rob: excellent work and a great result!

[@fromthetoon1602]

Nice quick flip

[@pomnichowski]

Quick and Clean.. 🖐🏽Luv the presentation! Thanks fellas!

[@mwh2412]

Airbox is out to activate the gearbox neutral mechanism.

[@jvd8698]

Looking forward to the SVR series

[@nicholasdavies6264]

What a good turnaround fellas. 👍👏

[@davercs]

Another great video nice change to see you doing the mechanical work keep up the good work

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Well done Rob it was a peach at the end of the day as opposed to a lemon.Wife will thoroughly enjoy it.

[@anthonybrowne4022]

Claire will be happy with this one Rob it’s a lovely looking car well done👏🏻 also when the Mercedes come up for sale the lucky winner will be too Great video 👍🏻👏🏻🫶🏻

[@rambo196919]

Love the sillouette.

[@UberAlphaSirus]

Yup, That's class.