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

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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[JC-ECUConnection]

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 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!

[whathasxgottodowithit.]

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

[flxmeister]

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.

[lukas]

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.

[genty]

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.

[muffindell]

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!

[jean-baptisteminaud]

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)

[Djwatzy]

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

[joem]

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 😬

[MikeLloyd-zs]

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…

[Margot_est_douce.]

Dedication and genuine approach make your channel a joy. Congrats!

[andrewwren]

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.

[georgedaville]

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 👍🇬🇧😎

[V_Dan]

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! 😊

[briancasey_]

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 👍

[simon]

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

[iandennis]

That level of damage on my 2006 A6 allroad would result in an economic write 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!!

[Gm-pete]

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 ❤

[PaulRansonArt]

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 😃😃

[aaydothaych]

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