We Gave up On Cars & Bids and made WAY MORE this way! - Flying Wheels

[@FlyingWheels]

Use code FLYINGWHEELS50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/43JiE3v!

[@mdenny9]

So If I put the code in twice it's free ?

[@chuckbrown5035]

We need to know what happened with the Hummer!

[@fromthedeserts2724]

He knew the tranny was going.

[@PlutoTheGod]

Seems to be a track record of him selling cars that break right after he sells them but it’s never his fault lol used car salesman vibes

[@Matt-qv8zj]

@@PlutoTheGodyup

[@matl7560]

You won’t ever really find out. This is show business mixed with deep (In the Trenches) Used Car Salesmanship!! He controls the narrative on his channel anyway… Most likely dude never got a call from the auction but you have to keep people entertained and I get that.

[@WesBundy82]

That's crazy the hummer failed as it was being sold.. Your a solid guy for even addressing the repairs.. As you said, no one has done it for you on all the duds you purchased from the auction... Instead of using that as an excuse to do the same to someone else, you stepped up and were willing to help them. RESPECT 🙏.

[@miceinoz1181]

Craig, big difference between the pontiac and the others. This is a Holden Monaro, built in Australia. Independant rear suspension etc. They are pretty good, well built cars. I do agree about the Hummer, someone has screwed with it probably not knowing how to drive them. I am interested to see what they claim is wrong with it.

[@CoLa411]

You’re a good guy Craig. That’s rare these days to be willing to help people out. Especially when you don’t have to. Karma will more than likely help you in the back end for being a stand up dude. Keep up the great work

[@robsdeviceunknown]

I liked how you tipped auctioneer. I do a ton of auctions and always top the fork lift driver. Always. usually 10-20 bucks depending on how much I get. The guys have always shows my loads respect, get to me first and have even helped me secure the loads. It's amazing how much someone can turn from just a "employee" where you do business to something close to a friend. Just for showing them a little respect and kindness. It works on me also. When a customer does not give me absurd offers, nit pick etc, I always cut them a break. Also something else i have learned. EVERYONE, every single individual selling a car on marketplace, is a lier. So as a buyer it takes me so much longer doing a deal because i have to make THEM wait while I do my due diligence because I know they are lieing about some details.

[@karadanvers6136]

55k and he tips him 20 bucks...i tip my dog groomer that much. that was pittance. shouldve been 100 at least

[@JohnnyBfromPeoria]

GTO: LS1 in 2004, LS2 05-06. There was no option to get the LS2 in 04. All years available either 6 speed manual or 4 speed auto.

[@ruthlessreid9172]

A friend has 06 6.0 GTO 145k. Miles

[@augustbaby8254]

Those vehicles are nice 👍🏾

[@rc70ys]

Australian Made Craig.

[@alansoler2653]

Craig I give you so much props for trying to help out that guy who bought your H1. Wow you truly are one of a kind!!

[@ClubAmerica92]

Love what you do and enjoy your videos, not one to comment often but I watch consistently. Speaks so well of you to care about others, although nobody likes to take the hit financially you sir are a great person. Hope it comes back to you down the road, keep it up brother

[@michaelgiordano2093]

I love your KZbin videos, please do more. You're a classy guy and a great businessman.

[@samdrivescars]

Props to you for making an effort to take care of the guy when the Hummer was having issues, we need more of that in the car business. I’d be really curious to find out what the issue is!

[@onetime359]

Honestly I think the guy knows he paid to much and wants out of the deal. People at auctions are shady don't assume because you're willing to do right everyone else will.

[@LatersOnTheMenjay.]

You deserve every success Craig. Offering to help with the Hummer is a very kind gesture considering that there's 'no backsies' at the auction and that's made very clear. Hopefully it's not too much of a headache, but looking forward to hearing how it resolves and excited about the C8. Great video.

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

You where taking picturez not photos. Nobody says photos

[@common_c3nts]

He has all the video proof that it drove fine and has no issues. The buyer definitely broke it or swapped parts off it with his own broken parts. The buyer is trying to pull a scam. He should just send the buyer the link to the video.

[@LatersOnTheMenjay.]

@@common_c3nts He definitely has the video proof that the car ran and drove. But if it never made it out of the Auction yard then it's probably not a scam - just unfortunate circumstances. I still wouldn't be surprised if the guy missed a setting/gearing or otherwise though .

[@theewelder]

very kind gesture......yes....but..read my reply being sold over for 5k vs 50k...

[@LatersOnTheMenjay.]

@@theewelder can you link your. reply? I couldn't find. it.

[@natehydrv1661]

When you play with the transfer case on an h1 sometimes it decides to act up, you have to firmly place it in where you want it. I’m guessing during all the auction play, a c clip fell off the linkage and now it is only kinda in gear, you combine that with the guy probably saw the cars and bids thing by now…watch your checkbook.

[@renrut1613]

You continue to show why your a successful business man. Your honest and continue to go above and beyond. Another great video!!

[@mikecptslow7534]

Those VW Buses are 21 window or 23. I would love some details on what they actually sold for. Either 21 or 23 with the sunroof has always been a dream car for me.

[@comradg]

Great video. Looking forward to the update on the hummer. That is very unfortunate for the buyer and for you but i commend you on trying to do the right thing.

[@ugoc3300]

It's good to have a plan B when the online auction is not beneficial. Good to learn that. I believe the disclosure of bids is not useful when it is below the asking price and useful when it is above. I would say the stressful part of selling at dealer auction is the deadline. Because it puts pressure on the seller. (The buyer can always retract without fees)

[@hamishcruden7623]

Great way to move the Hummer on... car sold as is... whatever the case this is a good way to sell the car... Good on you helping the buyer, it will come back to you in good Karma!

[@joeydube3570]

That is one thing I hate about people having access to vehicles. They push buttons and play with knobs then it takes forever to figure out what is wrong.

[@jrs4ex]

Hi Craig, Hope you and your family have a great summer.

[@RizSpeaksTruth]

Thumbs up for you man! That was really going out of your way to help out the guy who got Hummer. im still looking for A6 All-Road 2019-21.

[@dmcars147]

Cars and Bids definitely where you go to buy, not sell. You can routinely see cars that would easily do more at Manheim. Bring a Trailer is solid if you are willing to wait.

[@radzer0966]

I’ve seen it go different directions.

[@oaker55]

Had a '15 X6 for 8 years. The only thing I ever had to do to it was change the oil, new brakes and flush the brakes every couple of years as recommended. 87,000 miles. If you get the 6 cylinder, the are very reliable. I'd own a BMW 6 cyl before I would have anything GM.

[@toddhirt4074]

Love your content and watching all the car stories, very interesting. Can you update us on the Hummer?? I own 5 GM vehicles and there is always something going on.

[@homesold]

Yeah, if he literally drove it twice, once with wife and once with son…it probably wasn’t enough to discover the “real reason” the last owner of the vehicle “got rid of it”. Flying Wheels did not mention *any issue(s)* that were discovered with this Hummer. If you’re buying auction vehicles, would it be reasonable to *expect* there to be some obvious and/or hidden reasons the vehicle turned-up at the auction in the first place?

[@castle_made_]

Nice gesture to offer for help I would have done the same thing if one of my cars had an issue after saying it was ready to go , there is not many honest sellers now a days

[@grega4450]

Congrats on sale. Sad to see it go. Great video. Love the videos. Hopefully no major issues on the hummer.

[@CheesusSVT]

I feel the same way, I shipped one of my friends from another state a free gaming PC, and it broke on delivery, so I bought her a brand new one, I don't like being let down by myself. 😄I'll fix the old free PC and give it to a friend... Letdowns suck but so nice of you to offer help. Just hit home. 🤗

[@hfdewees]

Great video. Curious to hear what the new Hummer owner finds but also, kudos on going the extra mile. On the Cars and Bids stuff, their thoroughness is great but being that slow may eventually put them out of business. Every time I go to their site, I feel like the number of active auctions is fairly low. In regards to keeping history on auctions, I think there is some relevance to that, although buyers have to understand that prices/demand fluctuates often... especially on rare stuff. Dealing with ignorant people and low ballers is just part of it.

[@droopythebeagle2783]

Craig. Ever thought of MECUM auctions? I been to them. Indy was great. Gone to many in the past. A few Hummers were there. And cars after cars after cars. Didn't buy. But it was fun. Maybe MECUM next time. 🚘🚘🚘

[@oldrider]

You know as well as I do that it's more than likely buyers remorse!

[@ravinghomo]

Ohhhhh that Pontiac GTO is just lovely. Australian greatness rebadged for the US market.

[@breakmywalletmotorsport]

Hummer is a HUMVEE. The military acronym is HMMWV - high mobility multi-wheeled vehicle.

[@jahjefe9466]

You're a solid guy Craig.👍

[@bdsouza1977]

Good video. Curious what mechanical issue befell the hummer. Looking forward to the update.

[@kaddiddlehopper]

The nice thing about auctions is that they show what people are *actually* willing to pay. And not only that, they show the *highest* people are willing to pay. You can say it's worth 54k all day long. But don't get upset when the market doesn't agree with you. Padding values with inaccurate information while expecting other places to hide accurate information is a big reason car dealers are difficult to distinguish from a sinking pile of excrement.

[@steveherr450]

If it is at the auction lot yet then it happened when the lot attendant parked it up until the new owner went to drive it off. Jumping to conclusion did the lot attendant put the emergency brake on and the new owner didn't notice and that is why it won't go into drive? Hopefully it is something stupid like that. Do these have electronic solenoids in them that year? Someone screwing with it hoping it is still there the next week and it gets resold cheaper? So many things can go thru your head in these situations. Great you are willing to help them out. we had to rescue a buyer of one of our vehicles years ago that stopped 45 minutes away. couldn't get the vehicle to turn over. we get there and realized he never push the engine stop button back in ( commercial vehicle). Pushed it in and it started fine. We had so many theories running thru our heads we never thought it would be something so simple. We all had the worse case scenario in our head, thinking what happened that it seized the engine so fast ?

[@micah8355]

Thats always the dream. "I drove a cool car for 2 months, and didn't lose money when I sold it" - You're a good guy for helping the buyer like that though man, he'll be thrilled

[@robblack7560]

your doing the right thing with the Hummer

[@anthonyoteri2836]

Hey mate I wish we had honest car dealers like you in Australia your a credit to your business

[@neilshillinger518]

Craig, good video song is "little red corvette" by Prince.

[@jeffomalley6015]

Nice day for a hummer lmao you can tell your wife is so disgusted with you after you said that lol.

[@tristan7586]

I would bet someone either knowingly or unfamiliar with the Hummer did something to damage it. No way you could drive with no issues, no warnings on the dash, no problem onto the Auction lot and then suddenly when it's in someone else's hands it magically breaks.

[@common_c3nts]

It does not make sense to permanently show bids for a car that did not sell. If the auction did not get the visibility to meet their own appraised value and reserve then they should not list the bids. They can keep it up but they should only list the reserve number and say bidding did not hit the reserve. There is no point in a reserve if they are going to show the whole world that the highest bid was significantly less which then will devalue the car when trying to sell it in the future. There are a million reasons why they did not get at least 2 of the right bidders to bring the price up to meet reserve.

[@droopythebeagle2783]

If I didn't like you or your videos. Or what you do. I wouldn't watch. Or subscribe. But I do watch. Subscribe. Learn a lot of what you do. And cars my thing! Autism I have. But I like cars. And when its hard out there. I like cars. Keep up the good work Craig! 👍

[@FlyingWheels]

thank you

[@alansoler2653]

Bro you had me hysterically laughing when you said it's a great day for a HUMMER.

[@fragslap5229]

LOL! "Slid $20 to the auctioneer..."??? Craig, the BIG spender! PSYCH!!!

[@robertclubs9908]

Awesome show Thanks.😊

[@Christopher-mb8tn]

I love this podcast videos.

[@bdsouza1977]

Used GM TH400 is like $500-$1500 if that's the H1 transmission. So could be an OK deal for all involved. Let's see...

[@eddiegarza4908]

That corvette is awesome!

[@chuckb.5076]

Craig, you are a super good man. Wish I was in the market for a car. You would be my first choice. Thanks for the video.

[@HolaSoyJay]

love your videos man ! that vet looks nice

[@christownsend2399]

Craig are you still waiting to hear from the bloke about your Hummer? Yet another great video pal, thank you 👌

[@FeloniousSavage]

Craig is going to have a hit put out on his head by Doug Demuro and Tyler Hoover... Tyler doesn't like it when people bad-mouth "Daddy Doug" or Cars and Bids... 😂😂😂

[@Astrand1]

I thought Doug sold cars and bids?

[@aaronsvendsen1938]

That’s good karma to help the new buyer out on the Hummer.

[@warrenguy442]

I don’t disagree with C&B keeping the auction up. It helps the future buyers understand the market and what a car bid to - not sold for.

[@MrStevie57]

In is in great condition too.

[@BeFearless_.1]

Very entertaining video Craig!

[@rce59]

The corvette was nice like the red pin stripe. The hummer looked real nice . I would like to see the results of what went wrong with it.

[@andreasjohnson9041]

Thanks for keeping it real. I am saving up to start being a dealer in 2024!

[@sandybrisbane4167]

Heaps of Difference on GTO and Grand AM. GTO is a Holden Monaro designed and engineered in Australia rebadged a Pontiac and marketed in the US. HOLDEN was killed of by GM Detroit after being in business since 1948.

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Yep literally the only similarity would be the Pontiac badging.

[@aaronbritt2025]

Craig, what about the red F360 that was in your driveway? New purchase or friend's car?

[@FlyingWheels]

coming soon

[@andydhillon1977]

Craig's a good guy. I rent vacation properties. I have been burned almost every time helping out a complaining renter. I don't help anymore.

[@11094DEREK]

I expected it to do better on Cars&Bids good to know

[@airborneranger-ret]

Most men having a civvy Hummer speaks to a self-confidence issue. Just sayn' 12:50 - "I'm glad I could bring something that gets everyone all excited" - my wife said something very like that on our honeymoon :)

[@Luke22022]

Nice video! Love the new Corvette. Please let us know what was wrong with the Hummer. And what happened to your blue Cadillac limo?

[@JonBlondell]

Good for you! A good day.

[@jeremyTallen1]

I dont see a link for Piston to Pedals

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

Has got to be something stupid wrong with that hummer either driver error or maybe trans cable or something minor either broke or came loose out of adjustment . The black corvette looks like to be a nice car .

[@gotthat1]

What would be a good price to buy for 1996 a hummer h1 to flip now days?

[@gotthat1]

Which auction did you the hummer at?

[@VanisleNSX]

Great vlog, Craig!

[@octaneandwrenches12]

That really is a hard spot. However, things get damaged at the auction, and it's NOT your responsibility. PERIOD. They would not do it for you. So why are you doing it for them. Being the better guy is not always the right thing to do. Good luck 👍

[@jrey1]

I agree. I believe honestly its because he mentioned he was there with his kid, and $55,000 is alot of money to drop on a truck that was mentioned it "ran"

[@mph5896]

@@jrey1 "Ran" as in used to run😉. Doesn't mean its going to run in the future. My truck "ran" great. That is until a transmission line blew off and smoked the trans. So guess what, I repaired the line, rebuilt the trans and it runs again.

[@jrey1]

@@mph5896 "it ran when i parked it" 😂

[@Joeshomegarage]

We call that hood on the GTO the penis hood! It looks really clean. I have owned 2 of them the last one made 630 RWHP and ran 10s in the 1/4. What a fun car.

[@Joeshomegarage]

@@21340 yeah I regret selling it! It was a bad bitch

[@Joeshomegarage]

@@21340 with a tvs2300 supercharger, headers, catless mids and magnaflow exhaust it wasn't much of a sleeper 🤣

[@BigTimeJ]

Hey, just wanna let you know that the link to your new channel in the description doesn't work. Love everything you do! Keep the grind going.

[@Mannyfresh688]

What happened to the hammer? Love the new corvette

[@eriknelson45]

Someone who works at the auction broke the Hummer, it's the classic " dude ain't here, lets go joy ride". Probably threw in 4Lo at 40mph

[@aaronc5818]

Well, cars and bids is set up for the private seller, not the dealer who is trying to profit. It is a good alternative to getting a lower trade in offer.

[@crunch6947]

Craig I will give you thumbs up after you respond to a question! you started in Florida how did you get a dealers licence to sell out of your drive way? The way I understand you cannot sell from a residential property so how did you do it without a lot?

[@philedwards5747]

What happened with the hummer bud? Plus what's up with the ferrari we saw in your driveway a few vid's back??

[@walltech1]

That the worst part about selling used cars. You have to worry for a couple days that something happened then you feel like crap.

[@r.warrenharris3358]

You mentioned how sometimes people will sabotage vehicles in order to get them cheaper at auction. With all the people looking over your hummer, is it possible someone did this?

[@FlyingWheels]

Could be?

[@muskokamike127]

but it drove through the lane fine. I'm thinking user error. I had to rent a 2022 SUV when my truck was in the shop. After 2 mins of looking I went back in "how to you put it in gear"??? The buttons were down above the console under everything else completely hidden from view.

[@TheIrvingsylva]

A lot of times it’s ran through knowing something is wrong BUT not disclosed too…

[@jeffreyhillery1614]

Has to be user error. Could it be electronic parking break… Had rental and had to push the button off every time I turned it off..

[@josepuga3387]

Or could be buyer remorse? Maybe he dosent want it & tried to see if they would take it back.

[@galvdeck]

Auction results are permanent. That is how every serious auction house in the world works.

[@mofomoco]

I agree that cars & bids is doing everyone a disservice by leaving up the unsold listings. They seem to be trying to bring down car values

[@cactuswillable]

Alot of the big auctions will fine the buyer for phony arb requests. Even green light in lane is sale day arb only.

[@mikedezo424]

“It does everything” except get good fuel mileage lol. Looks sweet though

[@TheLegendaryt2]

Aww would've liked to see the RS6 on the channel

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Keeps up updated what was wrong with the Hummer please

[@Yourmission9]

I love automobiles, but things like that hummer auction issue is why I would NEVER want to get into reselling cars. A lot of people purchasing a used car from an auction or privately become entitled Karen’s and because you sold a car you’re supposed to become their full time problem solver. Every car I’ve sold privately I’ve explained everything good and everything wrong with a car to such an extent I don’t get a call back, but it still happens some times

[@JayJay-mw5ur]

You went over above by helping the buyer but good fortune will come back to you at the auction house.

[@jswap1]

"I don't like people to know what the bids were" lol

[@onetime359]

Ahahahahh...take care of the people that take care of you. The auctioneer got me $5k more and I gave him a $20. 😅 Come on Craig a $20 ain't what it used to be in 1999.

[@LatersOnTheMenjay.]

Right but if he puts 50 cars through that day and 10 of those people give him a $20, he's making $200 a day in extras. It's not like Craig can sling him a 20% tip every time he goes to auction.

[@onetime359]

@@LatersOnTheMenjay. he gave him 4%. $5000 more im going you a $50

[@DarkXenoGaming]

Pretty sure those GTO seats were the stock seats

[@galenfischer3669]

Everyday s a “great day for a hummer”😂

[@ssom7291ify]

Your awesome. Thanks

[@idbountyhunter]

The H1 hummer, the best Beast I ever owned, It's the anti-car.

[@Szlasa]

Same issue with grays online is Australia. If it doesn’t sell it stays online forever and if you search google by rego or vin it comes up.

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks

[@dewdew34]

Doug's driving the 2 million dollar Porsche , call back later...

[@robblack7560]

off topic, sold a laptop "broken, dead" on eBay, buyer complained when it arrived "it was working"