Went through the auction on 2/7/24 and brought $7200 from a victim in NJ. It did not meet the reserve but they might take the price. We will see. I did see a couple other vehicles they ran in the auction this week and I noticed something interesting about all of them. I'll do a little more research and get back to you. Update: They did not take the selling price and it was relisted for auction 2/8/24 with a "buy it now" price of $8,800. It sold a few hours later. Good luck to the buyer!

Love these vehcor scammer reveals!

Hey, nice of them to install a new fuse box cover. That’s gotta move it quick.

Corporate Auction companies (IAA, CoPart, etc.) are more than happy to let these scammers operate. As long as they get their commission on the sale, they don't care who they scam.

My vote would be to see the gussied up version first - looking for clues that it ain't right - then see the horror of the original condition. I love you channel - although you do have the worst luck with getting pizzas delivered.

With the used car market being what it is, these videos are priceless. Thanks Scott!

Yay I love these! I think it is fun to see the "fixed" car first, so we can try and figure out as you go along what damages etc may have been hidden. I always had great fun doing that when I tagged along to dealer auctions in the past! Keep doing these, please, they are great!

I like the way you did this video before/after. It's crazy to see what people will do to sell a vehicle.

Shredded tire gives me strong police chase vibes.Those are AWD, no (so not likely towed w/rear wheels on the ground). So factor in the possibility the drivetrain might have had the living crap kicked out of it, not to mention potential undercarriage damage

I have a membership to iaai. Thankfully, you can filter out non insurance sellers to help avoid garbage like that. I also checked out the engine run video and can more clearly see the unrepaired engine area damage, especially the upper radiator support and the air box showing the exposed air filter

Don't be too hard on the scammers Scott. They will say that it will buff out. That & having to support 13 different baby mommas they need the money. It doesn't matter to me which way you do it, just keep doing it. If you save one person from falling for it then its worth it.

Before and after is a great move.. keep these coming

I prefer the "before and after" videos, but they all are good.

Man Scott, you have a great eye for catching all the damage and doctoring from just a single photo. By nature I'm a sequential type guy but I think showing us the doctored version first is how many people at the auction would see it. Then you could show us how it started. More revealing as to how far these people go to make a buck and screw an unknowing patron.

What a sham. I wonder what they think they're gonna get for it.

To those of us who dont really understand just how bad a car can be, this looks a whole lot better than the initial photos. Someone will buy it and get a few surprises

Scott.. thank you.. It awesome to see it from a better perspective. Stay safe and be well.

I am very impressed by your attention to detail

I do appreciate you making these videos. It helps educate us on what to look for.

In my opinion and just my opinion. This channel is super important with great info for the average Joe or every guy who is looking for a good deal. Never ever seen anything like this video. Glad I stumbled on it. I'm a poor guy and always have gotten my cars off craigslist, offer up etc.. i've been very lucky and haven't had any nightmares but this just opened my eyes to how shady some ppl can be. Gonna subscribe to the channel and go back and check out some more videos and also share this with other ppl like me who don't have a lot of money and would be devastated if we ever got scammed

Happy Tuesday, Scott!🍻 Thanks for dropping one of the videos that you and I have talked about here on the channel!

HEY Scott! I love these videos from you!!

Great video love seeing the before they try to fix it gives me a better understanding what they did wrong

I enjoy watching you show us what to look out for when it comes to people buying and trying to scam unknowing people out of their money by dressing up a pig. Thank you for your time and videos

As I have said before, your channel is a very good tool to educate buyers. As an X insurance adjuster/dealer these small steps in Gaffing a wreck is a wonderful public service not normally available to the average buyer. GREAT VDEO!!!!

Like to see the doctored car first. Then see what's lurking underneath! I'm really surprised Copart don't care about aiding and abetting the scammers.But I guess if they are getting fee's, they just don't care. Have a bad reputation over here in the UK as well in the trade. Guess it really is buyer beware! Keep up the great content Scott,make these scumbags squirm.

Kool video Scott. It's amazing how much stupidity goes around. Back when i lived in the town i grew up in there was a guy that was known for doctoring cars. Ended up in a huge drug bust a few yrs later and he went away for a few yrs. 🚗🚗🚗

Great tips and videos!

Fascinating analysis!

So... You're telling m that there are cooked individuals in DC? Cant be!😲

Another rolling total with a salvage title.

Love these videos!

LOVE THESE SCAMMER CALL OUTS. PLease keep exposing this bullshit

Thanks for the education.

I liked doctored up first. Made me think about what it did look like

Yes for the auction series

I like this approach, Before Pics.

The hood is a snorkel for high performance intake air and the opening at bumper ends are aerodynamics, discolored rim is they've been sideshowing it and gonna be changing the other three real soon as funds roll in.

thank you Scott

I like seeing them when you get them and fix them right

Prefer guessing what was fixed up!

love these.

Love this… thanks for pointing out things to look for before bidding. I have a question: I’ve seen where Copart and IAAI list inspectors that can - for a fee- inspect the vehicle you’re interested in and give you a report; is this type of service reliable?

I bought one of these doctored up cars back in 2012 turned out okay in the end but they did damage a few good parts with wood screws

I appreciate the video

I personally liked the guessing of what was destroyed and then seeing

Awesome video

Boy Scott, you certainly have the eye. Shame that people do this.

It's always more impactful to show the clean car first.. and then show how it was before.

Great video

great video!!

At what point does this become illegal ? Amazing video, by the way

I like the before and after thanks

Thank you Scoot

That’s not Doctored. That’s Frankensteined.

I think it's more shocking to see the "fixed" car first.

Nice...

I think I kinda like seeing the finished product first!

THOSE DIRTY RATS! Thanks vehcor.

Maybe they had to bend the hood Stryker to match up to the out of line hood.

Can you follow up for what it sells for?

I vote for seeing the "fixed up" version first then seeing what they started with. I can't believe anyone would actually pay money for what they've got there but I suppose there are some people who will figure it's just got some dents and that otherwise the car is fine. Yes, there is a sucker born every minute, probably even more often than that.

What sites do you use to find the auction history?

I wonder if it is cost effective to repair that before they "Dr'd" it lol

Do the “fixed“ version first. Then we get to play guess how rampaged the car was originally

I like this kinda video better, it shows us the stuff I wouldn't really look for

As someone who lives in DC, we have enough scammers already; don’t associate us with these scammers from Maryland. 🤣

I thought it was just me and thinking the Driver side fender was replaced. Glad I am not that crazy yet.

Didn't they also replace the $800 Acura grill emblem?At least they have their priorities right...

I used to work at Benz dealer near Boston . I’d see these cars come in completely butchered after being bought at auction . Scammers always trying to get us to code modules and headlights that couldn’t be coded . Had a GLS450 that had a bondoed back together frame rail

Do you call these yards out directly or just YT

That's a pretty good looking car. I think you should buy it.

Either way is fine with me enjoy watching keep up the great work

I would never buy a used car from someone i didn’t know before hand. But, I wouldn’t buy a used car anyway. Great video Sir. 🇨🇦💝👍🙏

Best to stay away from that one thanks for sharing your incite

5:30 Ain’t got no gas in it! 🤣🤣

These car scammers use more wood screws than home builders. If people had basic automotive knowledge, these would never sell. Great reveal.😊😊

Like the before and after.

Thought your favorite sellers were in Miami... 🤔

Thanks for the heads-up. I had no idea people would go that far to hide accidented vehicles. How is this legal without full disclosure.

So wild!

Absolutely love your videos,so meticulous and efficient,you have a real gift with cars, better than factory, very few like us out there,I would love to buy anything you fix,I know your hardcore and you take no shit and get stuff done,lmk,I'll take anything you build,how about a Toyota Avalon repair,these are forever cars,I'm disabled and can't do much anymore but I'm like you,one of the few,you just made allot of money doing it,I helped family and friends,didn't make much but knowledge,I would definitely love and appreciate anything you build ,so get a nice Avalon,I'll take it,lol,much respect to your skill, very interesting content,thanks dude,trey

Very interesting. I wouldn’t worry too much about the missing rear wiper blade though.

The cross member behind radiator damage may pulled both sides of the engine compartment top inward. More, the bumper damage may cause the two sides car frame, when the bumper attached to it, to bend, they can straighten it by pulling but material damage/fatigue already done and next accident may cause more damage to occupants area.

i have no problem driving a wrecked/repaired vehicle. I paid 2000$ for a 2010 Hyundai Elantra in 2020 with 160,000 miles. It looked good, I knew it had= a salvage title. I put it on a lift and couldnt find the wreck other than it was repainted black from white. I am a full time auto tech with 20 years experience and do body work with a friend that has a shop. It currently has 235,000 on it. It still looks good and gets 29 mpg It has 30k on the tires, so they are wearing great. Now for that one in the vid, yeah should have been parted out or crushed.

Someone should call these dudes out.

Would Love to see if and what it sells for !

It's surprising that they get away with this. You'd think they would've been exposed by now.

Ok Scott....We all know our nation's capital is full of scammers and cheats.... My question is where is that beautiful footage of that late 80s /early 90s Mustang. You know the black convertible???? Clearly, it's time for me to speak to the supervisor again. I will be calling Mr. Spotty in the morning to set up a one on one with the supervisor...the squeaky wheel gets the grease......LOL!

it all adds up sir...

On the RDX. Base, Technology, and Advance trims have a spare tire. Just the A-Spec doesn't. This one is a Technology.

I prefer Fixed first. Before repair later. Kinda fun to guess what happened to the vehicle before the repair.

I like how they take up close picture of the dash after they " reconditioned it ", so you wouldn't see the warning lights !!

I’m curious what it will eventually sell for, based on what they bought it for.

This is like buying from a 3rd Party on Amazon! Buyer Beware!

I noticed how they did nothing to the radiator.

At least that car is still at auction. I’ve had a few cars that looked like that come into the shop saying they only need an alignment. Nah, you need a whole new car. I understand people are trying to save some money and get an affordable car they can fix up, but if the damage is too severe it’s not financially worth it.

Ain't got no gas in it🤣😅😂

Assuming the tow truck was the cause of that flat tire, I’m assuming the awd system wouldn’t have enjoyed the rear wheels spinning with the fronts not so add whatever is the weakest link to the cost of repairs.

Curious how much they were asking for it the second time around.