CAN I MAKE PROFIT ON THIS £250 SALVAGE CAR FROM AUCTION??

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2 ай бұрын

I bought the cheapest salvage car I could find on Copart, an Audi A3 S line believe it or not, but can I turn it around, fix the issues and still make a profit? Lets find out...
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@whathasxgottodowithit3919. 2 ай бұрын

I thought initially it was a diesel, I was wrong, its Coal Fired!!!

@davekelly8168 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@christopher9727 2 ай бұрын

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

@christopher9727 2 ай бұрын

. . Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

@JC-ECUConnection 2 ай бұрын

It is common for some ‘Immo off’ solutions to have elec windows not work - it’s down to not having a ‘registered key’ starting the car, to rectify this you will need to have matching: VIN + Component security + Immo PIN & MAC codes in both ECU & Cluster, this data can be imported to the cluster from the ECU - adding a 7th byte of Component security at random to the cluster & new correct transponders created, then the car should start correctly & windows etc will work.. As for ABS, the (long) coding will be lost & set to 0000….000000 if the VIN is not correct in the cluster, once this is set correctly the coding can easily be set in ABS, then you can do basics settings.. if you need help just reach out to me!

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate, can you reach out on Insta please or email me, the ECU doesn’t have the VIN in it either, so looks like I need to rectify that too before it can work.

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

Scrap that I’ve found your email and pinged you one 🙌🏼

@JC-ECUConnection 2 ай бұрын

@@SavingSalvage No worries.. I’ll reply to your email & see what we can do for you!

@christopher9727 2 ай бұрын

... Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

@christopher9727 2 ай бұрын

.. Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

@iandennis7836 2 ай бұрын

That level of damage on my 2006 A6 allroad would result in an economic write off.....which is why I drive the thing so damn carefully 😁. All it'd take would be someone carelessly hitting a wing or a bumper, or trashing a headlight and I'm buggad😢. So if you get stuck behind a silver allroad in Sussex being driven in what appears to be an overly cautious manner, well hi there, I'm just keeping it on the road!!

@russnunn2456 2 ай бұрын

Just curious as to why you’re so worried about it being written off as that’s what insurance is for .and you could buy it back cheap if you’re really attached to it .not trolling just curious

@iandennis7836 2 ай бұрын

@@russnunn2456 just prefer not to get to that point in the first place....I do get quite good mpg though..😁

@russnunn2456 2 ай бұрын

@@iandennis7836 just seemed a bit crazy to be driving around scared wen the car is not rare lol hey don’t mind me you do you always good to have respect for your possessions

@iandennis7836 2 ай бұрын

@@russnunn2456 no, it's not rare........but this one is the 2.7, 220k on the clock and it runs with no noises or problems apart from 2 alternators and the harmonic damper......so I wanna hang on to it😁

@russnunn2456 2 ай бұрын

@@iandennis7836 hope u haven’t jinxed it now 😂

@t4dan Ай бұрын

Common fault on these! .. Door harness gets pinched.. open drivers door, and between the door and body, remove the rubber cover! You’ll find 1 or multiple wires broken and touching! Causing windows not to work and buttons not to light up, central locking faults and has been known to cause abs lights! Worth a check! 😊

@Djwatzy 2 ай бұрын

That turbo is at the beginning of the end, that siren sound sends shivers down my spine having had the same noise followed by catastrophic failure haha

@mirkofaso2381 2 ай бұрын

Not its not is very common in this series this sound

@ianyates8483 2 ай бұрын

They sound like it all time and will last years to come

@Djwatzy 2 ай бұрын

@@ianyates8483 Or a week. Not knowing is the problem

@kirand483 2 ай бұрын

Give me old cars w minimal electronics and manually wound windows any day of the week...

@Zorororonoav1 2 ай бұрын

⁠@@Djwatzya car 5 mins off the production line can break straight away, or last 40 years, it’s always a case of ‘not knowing’

@muffindell 2 ай бұрын

Some of the best content I seen from you for a while, just loved it and is very relatable. Looking forward to the next installment!

@christopher9727 2 ай бұрын

.. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

@lukas0846 2 ай бұрын

I really like this video. Its something different but relatable. Reminds me of the Ibiza diesel you one or two years ago. Looking forward to the next one as I'm confident you will get it fixed.

@jean-baptisteminaud9164 2 ай бұрын

For the window switch issue, maybe try the following: Start with window completely shut/up. 1) lift the driver Window switch in up position during 10seconds. (Calibrate top position) 2) press the Window switch in low position, hopefully window goes down. Maintain switch in low position 10seconds after window is in its lowest position (calibrate low position)

@juliandodwell8213 2 ай бұрын

Yes resets are common for most cars? drivers side hold button for 10 seconds

@MartinMurray1966 2 ай бұрын

@@juliandodwell8213 Its how he described it, its an immobiliser issue thats stopping them work. The clocks and immobiliser need to be paired together. Then the windows will work.

@georgedaville4662 2 ай бұрын

This is the nemesis for many a car these days Dean. With your VAG knowledge and a good scanner you still come up against seemingly unsurmountable electrical problems. However, if you crack it, it will be a great runaround motor for someone. Any profit - doubtful. Very useful and entertaining content though 👍🇬🇧😎

@Gm-pe4te 2 ай бұрын

Love these cheap car videos! Makes it more real and relatable 😊 So far it looks like it was worth the effort as you could probably sell for a couple of hundred £ profit. Now it will be a good condition Audi that's serviced. For someone that would do this as a project/hobby it would make a profitable endeavour unless they can make more money an hour doing something else or if you'll find a major fault on top of these. Hope to see an update of this car soon and more videos like it ❤

@astonman4 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this Dean. Looking forward to part 2.

@joanhemingway1768 2 ай бұрын

Love the videos dean keep up the good work. Always look forward to them

@user-yq9tq5pd1n 2 ай бұрын

My last Copart car for 275 cost me over 800 sat on the path with fees and delivery from Chester. Like you I would normally collect, but my trailer guy was away on holiday when I won it, so to avoid storage, I had it delivered. I’m now at the point where making a profit is almost impossible after fixing the crash damage, and doing all the routine service stuff that was heavily neglected. The economics of old Copart cars just don’t work if you want to do the job properly and fix all the issues I find. And I’ve now done a few…

@CarAuctionUK 2 ай бұрын

Wow, this is a wild ride! You weren't kidding when you said this was a project car. From the mileage mystery to the electrical gremlins, it's been fascinating to see your troubleshooting process. Don't give up on the Audi just yet! Rooting for you to get it sorted in the next video. Also, that £10 radio code website is a great tip!

@MartinMurray1966 2 ай бұрын

There are plenty of radio code generator apps for android , that are free

@genty1960 Ай бұрын

Hi, as a business model I don't think it is worth your while but I was consumer I think it's absolutely brilliant as this is the type of car a lot of us go out and purchase and you are giving us an insight without the fix it without having to pay extortionate garage charges keep up the give work loving the content.

@scottdc6971 2 ай бұрын

This is such an interesting idea, Dean do more of these repairs please!!

@fl1xmeister699 2 ай бұрын

Just friendly advice from someone who regularly buys from copart about delivery, I do NOT recommend you use them to deliver cars, I've seen them dragging cars onto their trailers with forklifts whilst it was in gear and hand break on so wheels were just skidding and etc. Also I use something called Shiply and its basically a website for transporters so you put a request in get quotes and bam you get it delivered. way cheaper than copart and a lot more care taken.

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

As a car transport business I recommend you don’t use Shipley for expensive cars, unless you want them to go missing 🤣… but yes I usually collect where possible

@charliejackman2953 2 ай бұрын

I've used shiply with good results too 👍👍

@fl1xmeister699 2 ай бұрын

@@SavingSalvage 😳 havent had a problem yet tbf, had a stinger gt line delivered 15 grand car, maybe no one wanted it because of the wheel being smashed out and damaged subframe 🤣. I understand you. Love the content by the way Dean, from a CUPRA/SEAT technician. Especially your DAZA swap. Keep up the good work! Currently rebuilding cars with my brother my self.

@martinhammerton8157 2 ай бұрын

Love this kind of stuff you need to do more like this dean bud

@frodehag Ай бұрын

More of these videos please. This is the exact content I want :D

@ambitiousautos1064 2 ай бұрын

good to see a "warts an all" video, shows people that its not all straightforward stuff 👍👍

@PaulRansonArt 2 ай бұрын

Hmmm ... if it passes the MOT it might break even just. But if the smoke screen is anything to go by then there's more to be done. Good luck Dean 😃😃

@LukeSkyWaqar 2 ай бұрын

So A3 8Ps are common for broken wiring between the body into the door - pull back the rubber on the wiring and check for broken or shorted wires Also for that year of A3 check if it has a MK60 or a MK60EC1 ABS module, you may need to run measuring blocks while driving to see if the signal isnt right, basically check for a bad ABS sensor or wheel bearing (generally a rear one) and then run steering angle sensor basic setting and that should be it all cleared - steeri by angle sensor codes store when it cant determine wheel speed (lock to centre to lock with holding each bump stop for 10 seconds - then going over 10mph) Cluster coding (not immobiliser) can be done on the prefacelift with Ross Tech VCDS Hope it all helps with your issues bud 🤙

@andrewwren5880 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant content we have had three A3 - 2.0TDI last one I just sold for £300 with 248,000 miles on the clock, 19 years old. (still have two) plus an A4 and A6 . Dean I will buy this one of you with pleasure.

@XolaniMxolisiKhumalo 2 ай бұрын

Nice video mate.... I really enjoyed it 😁all the way from South Africa.

@Ja5onB0urn3 2 ай бұрын

That turbo sounds like it’s gonna shit the bed soon! 💥💥💥💥

@David-mk5et 2 ай бұрын

THANKYOU for the input with this video. 👍🏾🙌🏾🔥

@robkgilchrist 2 ай бұрын

Loved the video, having considered buying a car from Copart a couple of weeks ago, was really interested to see all the costs involved.

@simon871 2 ай бұрын

Seems a good idea and a real challenge for you most profit for the least spent,you can do more of these quick videos, to keep the channel going while your waiting on the bigger jobs

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

Exactly bud 🙌🏼

@brianyou1000 2 ай бұрын

Great every day problem car that we people in the streets may come across. Like your proofing processes, all modern-day car issues seem to be electrical related, the ABS light is a common issue on the qashqai seems to relate to almost everything except the ABS system. I'm looking forward to how you sort this issue. I understand the cost may end up a loss for you. However, the learning power gained is priceless.

@simonblythe5105 2 ай бұрын

Good video, hope you can get it sorted

@stuartyates6916 2 ай бұрын

Bro, the delivery was the killer! Good luck man.

@briancasey_86 2 ай бұрын

It's 100% the immobiliser is stopping the windows from working, have a 08 a3 myself and got the immobiliser turned off on ecu so I could change clocks, and same as your own, the windows wouldn't work, As for steering wheel light, when wheels are straight lock fully to the left and hold on full lock for 2 sec then lock fully to the right and hold for 2 sec and straighten the wheels again and that calibrates the power steering the light will go off 👍

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I’ve sorted all the power steering now, only fault that remains is abs lights on because it can’t communicate with the immobiliser. So not sure how people delete the immo without faults

@briancasey_86 2 ай бұрын

@SavingSalvage id say if u can get the clocks coded to the immobiliser it will sort your problem

@TinoR626 2 ай бұрын

@@SavingSalvage You can pull the skc from the ecm and then the cluster as well. There are a few different aftermarket tools you cau use and for the money Ive been happy with the x431 prog 3. Seeing as you have a thinkdiag you might be able to add the pro g3 from thinkcar. Same tool and has worked wonders on doing keys in the vw's/audis. 2006+ As i just replaced a cluster and did key for a 2006 tdi jetta.

@bigboy1170 2 ай бұрын

Love the content Dean

@josvelcosta658 2 ай бұрын

Keep coming bro i love ur vids 👌👌

@joem8213 2 ай бұрын

Old bangers is what I enjoy the most. Something about old cars, fixing them, saving them for very little money. Great video, cannot wait for the next one 😬

@meckenki 2 ай бұрын

Old yes, a banger? far from it. A3 still looks good today, will be restored in to time.

@_LuisS 2 ай бұрын

Might be worth a shot.. Mrs golf was trying to raise the window when I pressed the button down and vice versa. The solution for this was removing the metal casing of the motor and flipping it 180°. That solved my problem.

@MrHuismeester 2 ай бұрын

I like these kind of videos where there is a problem that hard to find. For you maybe a pain in the neck, but for me those are the best videos to watch ! Hopefully you will solving the problem(s) and she might be running like a normal car. She is looking nice so maybe you will sell it for a price above 2200 pounds ! Well have to wait for the next video and i will be fingers cross.!

@diydave3034 2 ай бұрын

Interesting video - judging by the programmed radio stations, it’s been owned by (and enjoyed a charmed life with) an old person. And, of course, you can fix it! Good luck.

@aaydothaych 2 ай бұрын

Sounds and looks like it’s had a decat of some sort. Meaning this is probably the “drill a hole into the cat” method to solve maybe a DPF issue. Makes sense with the mileage. Would love to see how that pans out. Plus anything maintenance related (especially timing). Love a good DIY project

@1066sharpy 2 ай бұрын

You will fix it, nothing will beat you.

@mrmawson2438 2 ай бұрын

Cheers mate and You can do it Dean

@borismkhwanazi583 2 ай бұрын

Thats a good car easy to fix good luck🎉🎉

@exgtt2061 Ай бұрын

Fab vid 👌 this cars no good for you as a business owner, but as a cheap project as a runner for somebody - it’s ideal. Too nice for the scrap yard!

@scoptimizations 2 ай бұрын

Watching your content for a long time now. Always great stuff. At the half of the video I was already: Thats immo fault. Great you figured that. Actually, the issue is not in the ECM for the immo. Its rather in the dashboard, this immo needs to be happy or offed. If you need help, just write me Im sure we can handle that.

@maxcichon2557 2 ай бұрын

Respect the Glow Plug indicator!

@zvonimirkljajic4473 2 ай бұрын

This is a relatable project, on par with yellow Leon, and I can see by 60 000 views in just 15 hours, people like it. I think making it roadworthy with couple of quid on top and AD profit, its a banger

@stihl334 2 ай бұрын

Check the wiring between the driver door and body You have to peel back the rubber boot As the wires like to brake after years of use

@ainsleyharriott9732 Ай бұрын

Good video I enjoyed it

@Nicknofish 2 ай бұрын

To complicated m8, nightmare, but well done. Luv your videos. Cheers.

@f1kwa399 2 ай бұрын

A PDR guy could fix the rear quarter, definitely worth doing, you’ll make your money back on the car easily, good video👍

@wmanns11 2 ай бұрын

I like the video concept.

@liamegan4303 2 ай бұрын

Hi Dean. I think it's not a bad little car for someone. No rust, and it's a good colour. Surely you will get back what you paid for it 😅. Hopefully, you will, lol. Thanks, Dean. 👋👋🇨🇮

@tristanpage6805 2 ай бұрын

Look forward to the project

@martinorford6122 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it's interesting to watch 😊

@patrickmitchell6631 2 ай бұрын

What a lovely car my dream car always wanted one of them ,lovely wheels and interior

@GarageItYourself 2 ай бұрын

I'm not surprised the insurers totalled it out as to be repaired properly the rear qtr needs to come off and a new panel welded in. Hence the panel cost plus labour and paint would be more than the car's worth. No surprise the immobiliser caused other issues as the the security code between modules on the CANBUS don't match then certain functions are made unavailable. Main dealer should be able to code all the modules and keys so that they all match and be good after that.

@Marty1976 2 ай бұрын

This kind of content is amazing.

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@quadroedits3244 2 ай бұрын

i work on VAG products for a living and i have seen problems with the power steering like this wich then also throws a abs light most of the time when a battery was flat of replaced you need to hold the steering wheel fully to the right for 5 secons then to the left for 5 secons (with car runnin) that will most of the time solve the issue just a quick tip (i work at audi in the netherlands and have experienced this a lot XD)

@colinduncan1530 2 ай бұрын

My guess is the smoke screen on acceleration is a sign the DPF has been gutted as it was blocked. Technically an MOT failure (and also possible fine) and that's not a cheap component to replace. Juice isn't worth the squeeze even if you manage to sell it for more than it costs you to get it on the road with a valid MOT.

@davidsewell3745 2 ай бұрын

Clean little car that dean, id happily drive that everyday, modern vehicle electrics are a ball ache, immobilizers and modules everywhere

@francisrolls6312 2 ай бұрын

Mad how prices have risen in the past 6 or 7 years. I sold a 57 plate 3 door black s line 1.9tdi (red I I think) in 2016 for 1300 quid with 90k 1.9tdi s line 😂 and that was with 300 quid profit added after using it for about 6 months, rough around the edges door card hanging off and roof lining was abit tatty but just goes to show how they’ve gone up over the years. Back then you could pick all sorts of great cars up for sub 1k. Another example is a little 08 plate Yaris around that time for 400 quid without a mot in mint condition apart from the fact it needed tyres and wheel bearing. 70k got them sorted and 12 months test and gave it the old girl to use for a couple years . That car now is around 2500 today!

@andygjones5524 2 ай бұрын

The underside is looking in better shape than my lower mileage 2011 A3. Hope you can save it and turn a profit.

@royeady800 2 ай бұрын

Love your analytical skills, spent 25 years plus in IT; but this is a whole different level, I admire your tenacity

@christopher9727 2 ай бұрын

@user-mr6st1ms6x 2 ай бұрын

Open drivers door black rubber tube with all the wires slide the black rubber tube there's usually a damaged wire in between both hinges

@vincentyerkess7230 2 ай бұрын

Just a thought Dean. I once needed to get a radio code, I paid that same tenner as you and didn't even get the code. I think you were lucky. Anyway, I just called the dealer where it was first sold. I gave them the serial number, and they gave me the code for free

@I_Trade_Negative_RR Ай бұрын

if you want a blacked out honey comb grill Ive had a brand new one in my garage for years. Sold my 8P and never fitted it. its still in box with audi badge. £30 for you they are like £100+ on ebay

@miketucker7466 Ай бұрын

Matt Armstrong throwing hundreds of thousands on a pimped roller… this video is much relatable!

@lukelock6418 2 ай бұрын

check can bus gateway module for the windows they sometimes become a bit corroded and is a known common fault with the vag vehicles

@King_Lincoln-007 2 ай бұрын

Nothing will surprise me at Copart anymore after I saw Ford Kuga 2021 run and drive only with a slightly burnt passenger seat on the cat. B-breaker. Still is there, an auction ends in a few days.

@blackbirdmark495 2 ай бұрын

Apparently as per DVLA MIT checker, the car had done 136,720 miles as of 08/11/2022. Hope that helps

@The80sFromThe80s Ай бұрын

Check the wiring going through the front driver side door, had wires break in there and cause all of the issues your having.

@marketmalc 2 ай бұрын

Cheers!!! Enjoyed that.

@greigmackay8465 Ай бұрын

That mileage discrepancy happened to one of my friend's A3 2.0tdi if a similar vintage. He got in it one day and the mileage read 621k 😂. WBAC gave him buttons for it too when he punted it. Nothing wrong with it either.

@Locatioman 2 ай бұрын

Mate you should so make a second channel with speed up builds and stuff ❤ legend

@martinhogqvist171 2 ай бұрын

Changing the cluster leads to imobilizer being active if not programed, and with the milage diffrence im guessing they changed the cluster for some reason aswell.

@HenricFjellstedt-cp1lu 2 ай бұрын

Liked this video a lot

@jevfot4526 2 ай бұрын

8:19 😂😂😂😂the sound of Turbo

@SuperRobertwillis 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed that one mate 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@brianhume4743 2 ай бұрын

Great video just saying from north of Newcastle

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Lionfire1 2 ай бұрын

Top stuff mate, subscribed!

@SavingSalvage 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@ADF-js9vi 2 ай бұрын

'Buyers Premiuim'. That's a nice catch all phrase to be able to charge you what they like. 😮😮

@mrmawson2438 2 ай бұрын

Could be a nice little run around for someone

@Antonio-oz8eu Ай бұрын

I had the same problem with windows and some interior functions on my vw bora and the problem was in can hi and can low wires, they were incorrectly wired... Look for those wires, maybe one of them is cut or something

@CobnutVTS 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate what code reader is that TopDon one? Looks a proper nice bit

@mrbriggs1976 2 ай бұрын

Great video as always. What model is the topdon reader you are using? Can you use that for coding? Or what would you recommend for a weekend warrior with several VAG cars?

@user-yq9tq5pd1n 2 ай бұрын

Obd eleven is a great tool for the weekend warrior with an Audi. My Mrs has had an A3 for four years, and I bought the pro version when we first got it. It’s saved me a fortune, even coding an injector that went faulty. Brilliant tool for the cost. It also now does BMW and Mini. I’ve used it to do a bit of coding too. Turned on the fog lights when the steering is turned feature on the A3 and a few bits on my Mini like puddle lights with reverse.. thoroughly recommended.

@mrbriggs1976 2 ай бұрын

Is there a monthly charge? Where did you purchase it from? Always worried about buying a dodgy Chinese copy

@leeplee6652 2 ай бұрын

Looks and sounds like its been gutted and remapped... (egr off=smokey) its got a typical coo sound which pds have when its gutted... is the cage still intact round the ecu? Usually the simplest way of telling wether its been tampered with (remapped) Im pretty sure vcds tells you how many times the ecus been flashed aswell... Could have got the eeprom chip in the clock read with odis and recode the key using vcds yourself... vcds requirels the pin to do that... looks like someones changed the clocks / probably an issue with a matrix screen which is a conmon fault on these and they expected it to be a straight swap

@johnclutton427 2 ай бұрын

i got a 2006 Audi a4 sline 2.0 tdi that needs saving runs and drives. over fuelling problem, has 1 injector stuck open so a little Smokey (white smoke). might just need to purge system. MOT till end of march 2024 would pass MOT with injector sorted out a little rough around the edges but no rot.160000 miles cam belt water pump kit, air con compressor clutch, within 6000 miles. always serviced in my 8-9 year ownership, lots spent on her with bills to prove. 18 inch alloys with good tyres. very sad to see her go, to good to scrap open to offers. Selling due to ill health Bedfordshire

@dariusvasile7499 Ай бұрын

Love the audi a3 sline 2.0 diesel had a 2007 one a year ago payed €1k for it changed the waterpump and timing belt then i sold it for €3k but cars are more expensive in ireland then the uk but overall it was a good car to drive

@Jenniferlopezz707 2 ай бұрын

You could try with key hold the buton to open kar and you will see if windows work

@user-ng4sf5mq7c 2 ай бұрын

Had same issue with be polo issue was drivers side window motor

@wilbobagins 2 ай бұрын

Had the same issue with a Golf 6 dash module, sent away to get repaired but the amount of faults it generated led me to get rid of the car

@AsifRehman-yv4wq Ай бұрын

Windows problem is driver side connecter. Connect th switches and fiddle with connecter and at th same time press th switches up n down if you know what I mean !!! Just try it

@derekbarker5870 2 ай бұрын

Those wheels alone are selling for R10000 to R12000 (£420 to 500) here in South Africa🎉

@IfInDoubt.. 2 ай бұрын

I'd get it sorted, do the belt and pump, repair the rear quarter and keep/run it - the ideal hack

@christopher9727 2 ай бұрын

.... Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

@tonymcnamara9368 2 ай бұрын

Anyone considering flipping cars needs to sit down, and consider all variables possible. Also, don't think you can do it for a few hundred quid, you'll need to take into account hidden costs too. Nothing is ever as simple as it appears on social media.

@markoc197632 2 ай бұрын

Did u check the mirrors all elec ran trough the mirrors door locks window reg all trough mirrors

@stephendutton3766 2 ай бұрын

Glutton for punishment Dean. Sure its fun though and a lesson to those watching that there isn't a pot of gold in every salvage car.

@theenglishtrucker1849 2 ай бұрын

Dean, My 2006 A4 was written off because of a dent in the rear wheel arch. I fixed it with a ratchet strap and painted it myself. Looks mint again. Insurance like AXA, write off EVERY car if its more than 1 year old.