WE BOUGHT A WRECKED 2021 MERCEDES A220 PART 1

[@ridgmont61]

“No point pulling your plums out for no reason” - I think I am going to get that printed on to a t-shirt!

[@rossodonnell2654]

“No point getting your plums out…….” Another Chris classic 🤣🤣🤣🤣. That looks a lovely repair lads. Should be a great series.

[@sruk]

Knocking your plumbs out old but gold 👍

[@paulbeecham8313]

Rob we need a compilation video of Chris tit bit sayings 😂😂

[@roypowell3450]

Just love Chris's skeleton key for the tailgate! Chris looked at home in that Rob, hmmm! What a car it will be when finished...Thanks guys.

[@markknott6477]

“It’s had a fair knock but, until we get the bumper off we don’t know how bad it is” Chris says calmly 😂the bloke is a legend, nothing fazes him at all!!!

[@simonabbott7323]

I think Synetiq should honour the original purchase in that they should supply the parts that would have been included in the other tailgate.

[@pharoahegypt]

When that tailgate came minus the lights I'd have told them to take it away & refund the money. You can't charge for one thing then deliver another, imho.

[@trigsretromotors]

There's a reason they had a 96% feedback!

[@artfulbodger78]

Did that tailgate with the lights etc really get damaged in transit? Or did they realise they undersold it so told you it was damaged?.. Then to send you a replacement and then ask extra for the lights?.. Do hope you don't use them again..

[@catxls1835]

Chris is chomping at the bit to get a start. The man is a legend in my eyes! Great video as always lads!

[@chrisstratford3043]

Hi chris and rob that boot lid you ordered is the usual stint of some these recycling centres pull by showing you a complete and then give you a totally different one... with some excuse in your case it was damaged so why did they not get in touch and show you (maybe chris could have repaired it after seeing it).... why did they not take the lights off the damaged one and send separately... reason they did not have that one there in stock in first place....i would definitely ask for a rebate as you were supplied not as described.....onwards and upwards boys looking forward to the next episode of this motor as per usual ....can i say please dont have the camera so far away from shot as you cant see the nitty gritty of the parts your describing 👍

[@sruk]

I’m working on it

[@colintx800]

That seller listed a better looking part to sell the crap one in my opinion, then has the cheek to try and get another £50 for the light!, Cheeky bugger.

[@Piner5074]

I admire your patience and lack of negativity, because I’d have prattled on about that boot way more than you did and that’d been wrong, you just apprised us of the facts and your experience. After thinking about it for a while I understand why, it’s because there’s a good chance you may have to deal with them again, and best not to burn bridges. Your attitude is spot on, you let it go and moved on, because otherwise it’d have impact on the content of this video and I know you guys are all about spreading positivity. Good on ya

[@christopherhulse8385]

I had a rear end collision in 1993 with my 1986 Ford Orion and it was a write off, the car behind ended up in my boot at only 20 MPH! amazing how car protection and technology has come along.

[@stuartunderwood4577]

That hedge @ 30 secs is a treat!!

[@Partypooper-g6c]

Car vertical is really expensive but ok if you get free credits off them tho…..thats why he bigs them up so much. Cheaper and better companies out there

[@acorndogs904]

Your first comment on the channel

[@Partypooper-g6c]

@@acorndogs904 so who cares….oh you do

[@mrpaul5726]

Any EBay seller with less that 98% Positive feedback, you have to wonder, case in point here.

[@andynightingale7335]

The dream team in perfect synchronisation! 2 best mates doing what they do best, and with a passion for cars. Lovely car lads. Should be a cracker.

[@jbbumpkin]

That was very naughty or sneaky of the tailgate supplier to "supply a different one because the more complete one got damaged" but was partly stripped! I reckon you should have at least been contacted first and been given the chance to look elsewhere.

[@sruk]

I’m working on it 👍

[@alexfawcett1448]

I think they should be revising that boot lid price to 100 quid , no lights , wiring cut and damage to paint work that you need to fix and took ages to come.

[@sruk]

Offered me £60

[@leonb2637]

That you get many of your vehicles directly from the owners saves a lot of hassle and auction fees, more profit for you. You 2 seem to have a knack to pick cars you can fix and make out good in the end. By the time you get done, it will be a excellent care for the future owner.

[@connorbamber3614]

Guys don’t forget after paint on the boot lid, the badges from the replacement boot don’t match the originals. A220d - A250e if I’m not mistaken. Great video as always.

[@neildempster2827]

Don't understand why people go mad about these A-Classes, seems like every chav and dealer under the sun drives one. Nothin special at all.

[@Naiatelu]

Never bother with their small cars.

[@static-audio]

Mercedes not what they once were..

[@iamyourfuture808]

@@static-audio in that case, hopefully, it wont be full of rust in 5 years time.

[@chrishart8548]

​@@iamyourfuture808 it almost definitely will be almost scrap in no time

[@sparky1543]

PCP, simple.

[@davidcoates9123]

Really like it when you guys are just chatting through what you need for the build, like your old stuff.

[@JasonSmith-tv2zw]

You were shafted by that E bay seller, it's happened to me so many times I won't use E Bay again

[@simonjameshillier777]

I would dispute the fact that you bought a tailgate with lights etc and they sent you a second one without at the same price, they say the other tailgate got damaged, no problem, but they could of taken the lights out of it and sent them along with this other tailgate. why should you have to search again and then pay further amounts for another set of lights.

[@sruk]

As I said in the video bud I’m sorting it out 👍

[@davidjonathan1458]

it good how Chris thinks about your safety Rob good team work

[@paultaylor9652]

I don't think I'd of been as polite over the tailgate incident, but I guess you might use the company again at some point. This car should be a great turnaround for you two.

[@nicholasviney5975]

The tailgate ebay guys done you dirty, shame people like that take the mickey. Cars coming on nice though

[@MouldyOldDough]

SINETIQly Shafted Took 10 days for them to source another. Bandits

[@jonathanellwood]

Such a load of specialist knowledge. Never had one of these in your hands before and you have a really good idea of how to deal with it. Very impressive.

[@ReValveiT_01]

You bought back lights, you're owed back lights - simple as.

[@sheffielduk3428]

I would love that little mini camper bus at other side of fence! Beautiful little thing

[@BobWaters-p9u]

You need to change the tail gate badge the tail gate you have put on is a 250 the car is a 220

[@sruk]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@memsybabe]

I think your channels fast becoming my favourite KZbin go to.... Just really nice seeing honest people doing honest work.

[@richardmounfield7822]

Cracking motor guys. Specifically liked Chris on the tailgate opener.

[@MatSpeedle]

Guess that explains their 96.5% feedback then. Hope you get that light you ordered Rob as that's a bit cheeky of them to send an alternative that's not as good as what was pictured. Looking at their feedback history is a shocking read of poor customer service. Anyway, look forward to seeing you boys getting this back on the road. I'm sure Chris will have that bodywork straight in no time!

[@scruffymoose]

Loving the new style videos with the commentary - much more interesting

[@briansweeney2291]

Always great work on restoration of cars great team work,Chris is one of the best in the business great salvage work guys brilliant video 👍😎😎

[@terrywilkins5266]

Surely guys, if the ebay advert for the boot lid included rear lights etc, they have contravened the ad and, should replace what didn't arrive or, return some money.

[@Alexander_l322]

Yea that’s right. They can’t sell something and swap it for a worse one and then tell you it’s going to be more money for the extra parts you were supposed to get to begin with.

[@sruk]

I’m working on it

[@stuartdenty3163]

Thanks Chris and Rob - very enjoyable content - I like these assessment, planning; and parts acquisition stages. Cheers

[@loby24]

Very nice car i think the interior is the best in class that what makes the a class so good

[@michaelnc10]

I've been watching you channel for years now and I just want to say... its the best car channel on KZbin 💯👍🏻👍🏻

[@philipsearls1946]

I like your approach to assessing the damage to the car guy's. Good example of how to for anyone attempting a repair job. Well done guy's. Big thumb's up.

[@mylesdennett9735]

I’ve a black 2021 Sprinter you only have to look at the paint and it falls off…

[@patlydon519]

Must say, 2 very nice gentlemen, some garages should take a leaf of yer book, ye so nice to each other and everything, congrats and continued success on the channel!

[@hithere8699]

Looks aload better already with just the tailgate fitted. Those scratches probably where synetiq store it on the concrete floor

[@pauldavies6037]

Much better to get a car thats been rear ended instead of a hit from the front another great jobs lads

[@trainmanbob]

Looks like fun guys. On the surface of it it really looks a quite simple repair. Let's hope it stays that way. Do we have to call you Mr Rob and Mr Chris now you have decided to move into up market cars? Best of luck on this one. Cheers, Bob

[@terminal-velocity111]

It’s amazing work you guys do. Fascinating as always and joy to watch and learn.

[@colin1729]

This again shows up issues with reclaimers selling on e bay. How many times have we heard of the wrong component or even no component being delivered. Very little we can do apart from keep highlighting these issues. Great video as usual boys.

[@jamesa6091]

I Guess I know what breaker I won't be using if I want to get what I ordered.

[@DavidJones-mn7ie]

Merc one of the few markers left who provide a proper spares service that's not totally devoted to maximum profit.

[@davemurton736]

Pulling your plums out 😂😂 haven’t heard that for years 😂😂 another great episode chaps 👍

[@chris-w4n9w]

Could be new Tee shirt merch

[@karter5351]

Synetiq were a bit synthetic with the old tailgate, shown with lights etc then they see a moody one with no lights that looks like it's been stored and handled by one of our favourite parcel carriers who Damage, Hold or Loose

[@krisshutler]

I love how Chris brings in the big guns. Cant beat a pivot steer for lifting. Great helf and safety from Chris👌👌❤️

[@mitchellwhittington9478]

Thats insane, you paid for the boot in colour with both lights and intact loom and they want 50 quid now for a single light 😂

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good evening Rob & Chris. Like you said Rob a lovely bit of salvage 😊 Your channel is so magical you just don’t know what’s coming next lol 😆

[@hfraat25]

The boot lid had no chance lol. I have used my 2 post lift for pulling various items via pulley block snatch blocks.

[@ged3680]

Good evening Rob and Chris, lovely looking car and will be lovely when it’s finished. Very poor service from the Ebay company. Lots of people will be avoiding them in the future. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video . Ged

[@alanchurchill7305]

What a lovely car,handy it missed the boot floor, strange they wrote it off for such little damage.

[@Themikimou5e]

Guys I love watching your channel. Greetings from Poland

[@howardlake6178]

The sound was absolutely okay at the end, so no worries there. A nice project, you know how I like any amount of structural pulling 😂

[@CF21LDB]

Great video lads. Liking the talk over by Rob during the Timelapse and also Chris old photos on his Instagram of vehicles he’s repaired in the past.

[@GPH2474]

16min 55 secs Rob attempting to polish the rest out😂.

[@Fenders25]

What a nice car, not to much damage. Looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@georgepaterson4825]

That job is right up Chris,'s Street he so happy and you can hear Rob's excitement in his voice really looking forward to the next one Well done guy's can't wait 👏 👍

[@HansdeRooij]

The loose change hunt always is the highlight of my day 😢. Nevermind, enjoyed the video anyway. 😉👍🏻

[@MatthewDuffin-f4f]

Chris and rob the A220 mercedes what about contacting your mate at the scrap yard he might have a back panel for the A220 mercedes car which you are trying to rebuild they might even have the back lights for the same car

[@chriswalker9850]

Great video Rob & Chris, the voice over is working a treat 👍 no farting or swearing in a garage/work shop….. no such thing 😄

[@damo336]

That's a lovely motor Lads, when I first saw the damage I thought the legs would have been bent,but pleasantly surprised to see they weren't,a right bummer about the tailgate,bad business that, looking forward to the repair process!👍🇮🇪

[@marcusbaudet834]

Nice quickish turnaround on this 1 guys

[@harrygiles1098]

Great video, loving them. Would you have any re-course against car vertical if a car was duly reported as damaged, after you had done a car vertical check? x

[@sruk]

They can only show what’s available 👍

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Rob and Chris,what a nice car,the bootlid was a good find, annoying that the lights didn't come with it.thankfully the rear parts are separate to put back on.

[@jasongreen7065]

Poor service by the company you used to purchase the boot lid. Personally would have gotten a refund back. However, Great work by yourselves as usual👍👍

[@jimginn7163]

Rob, have you tried TRENT auto salvage for bits?

[@shirleyjamieson1484]

For merc second hand parts why don’t you try Dronsfields Shaw Oldham scrap and used parts

[@cologne2792]

That is the sweetest sounding tractor I've ever heard!

[@dangermouse957]

Thanks guys I'm learning heaps great videos

[@Lifeaintfair007]

You lads really love your rebuilds. Keep it going brilliant

[@peterdale7896]

Bought an A class for the wife, we drove from Manchester to Kent and it averaged 79 miles to the gallon.❤

[@harrygiles1098]

wow, such an organised unit too, loving the tool room

[@trev8591]

My missus has got one of those in "Mohave Silver" - it's like driving a space-ship!

[@steveegginton535]

Another late premium badge german hatchback for you to fix. By the time you are done I imagine it will be good as new. Interesting to see how you fix rear end damge - sure Chris will work his magic👍

[@leedstown]

Mercedes make lovely cars my current car is a E400 coupe night edition 3 litre petrol, great interior

[@marciabaldwin2506]

Brilliant video Rob and Chris two guys of your calibre easy repair well done guys love the channel and the work you do ❤

[@MatthewBrownUK]

A220d on the original boot A250e on the new one, don't forget to swap the letters!

[@keithsutherland9800]

I bought a complete front end for a Citroen C3 Aircross from synetic and it came off a flood damaged car and all the lights were no good, ( full of dirt ) and it didn't say it in the description,,, and I got no help from them in sorting it out,

[@jeffshaw4553]

Looking forward to seing this one done guys we’ll done love it 👊🏻👊🏻

[@troyblayney3523]

Rob , Please stop worrying about the microphones , I can always hear everything as clearly as you would expect with a phone recording , if anyone is pathetic enough to complain "ITS THEIR PROBLEM" , they have a volume control , everyone else is delighted you give us these insights to your business , Thank You

[@Hassan123H]

Beauty, look forward to the numbers on this

[@edwardmorgan2965]

Hopefully the numbers work out well for you lads. Lovely motor

[@martinthompson54]

Hi rob and Chris, great video, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@johnpells5992]

Great video guys , nice bit of salvage , good luck 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mcplindgren]

That's a cracking bit of salvage there, especially with the damage being so localised. Shame about the new boot lid but im sure you'll sort that out with the company. Look forward to the progress on this one 👍🏻

[@JohnHonda101]

Just sat down, this looks like it'll be a good One.

[@johndraper6199]

That's a great video that's a piece of cake for you too lads looking forward to next video Phil

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Bit naughty of synetiq to substitute an inferior part?

[@martin4365]

Thanks for the film. A very good new project which I'm sure you'll have up and running in no time. Annoying that they sent a different boot to the one advertised. Made up for it though with the light backing panel. Looking forward to see how this goes back together

[@Alexander_l322]

They shouldn’t get away with sending you that when you clearly bought one with the lights in it. I’d tell them to stick it up their you know what if they told me it’s an extra £50 for the lights which you were supposed to get in the first place. Anyways it’s a lovely car

[@terryramsey1470]

Mint again fellas lovely high quality motor as normal 👌 I am glad that your not afraid of a challenge nice to see Chris 👀 👍 making good use of one of his many toys 😀. I hope the parts don't cost an arm and a leg good team work as usual take care and stay lucky and healthy looking forward to Saturdays video 📹 already. This will be a sweet ride for someone wants it when you have worked your magic on it 😊

[@nealterry5]

It's annoying when what you get is not what was promised, but like you said Rob you've just got to get on with it.