TLDR Join the journey of exploring and repairing flood damaged cars, including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, with electrical and mechanical challenges, leading to an exciting road trip to Switzerland.

Key insights

  • Journey from France to Switzerland

    • 🚗 Two cars travel from France to Switzerland with a V12 engine, Encounter fuel stops and a drag race along the way, Minor accident on a snowy road, struggles with snow chains, Reflection on the journey and cost of repairing one of the cars
  • Repairs and Testing of Rolls-Royce Kinin

    • 🛠️ Repairs and testing of a Rolls-Royce kinin, Fixing seat modules and addressing water damage, Replacing floor mats and ensuring the car is faultless, Preparation for a road trip to Switzerland
  • Addressing Various Car Issues and Sound Problem

    • 🔊 Issues with seats, missing parts, and water damage, Inspections, replacements, and finding missing parts from a BMW 7 Series, Screen and sound problems, Motor for screen and broken fuse causing sound issue
  • Fixing Electrical Problems and Insurance Implications

    • 💡 Diagnosing and fixing the starter motor and alternator, Impact of car insurance on repair cost and car value, Challenges with electrical problems in the car, specifically with the seats, Replacing the seat module and encountering issues with the seat movements
  • Faulty Starter Motor and Engine Removal

    • ⚙️ Fault with the starter motor due to corroded wire connection, Difficulty accessing the starter motor, Decision to remove the entire engine to address the issue, Testing and finding the starter motor to be faulty, Planning to fix the issue
  • Troubleshooting Damaged Car Functionalities

    • 🔧 Damaged modules in the boot impacting various car functions, Replacement of modules and batteries, Challenges with intermittent starting issue, Troubleshooting the starter motor and potential back connections
  • Challenges with Purchased Car from Copart

    • 🚗 Struggling with a purchased car from Copart with multiple electrical faults, Intermittent engine starts, non-functional seats and display, and doors not closing, Overheating and gas release from the battery, almost causing a fire, Challenges and surprises while attempting to drive the car home
  • Exploring Flood Damaged Cars at Copart Auction

    • ⚠️ Exploring Copart auction for flood damaged cars, Considering an unfinished Lamborghini Hurricane and a front end damaged GLE 63, Examining an Aston Martin DBX with flood damage and potential electrical issues, Exploring a Rolls-Royce Cullinan with urban kit and flood damage, Checking the electrical system and history of the flood damaged Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Q&A

  • What were the challenges faced during the road trip to Switzerland?

    During the road trip, the cars encountered fuel stops, a drag race, a minor accident on a snowy road, and difficulties finding snow chains. The journey was completed, and there was a reflection on the experience and cost of repairing one of the cars.

  • What repairs were covered for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and how was it prepared for a road trip?

    The video segment covered repairs involving fixing seat modules, addressing water damage, and replacing floor mats for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, getting it ready for a road trip to Switzerland. The repairs primarily focused on solving electrical issues and addressing water damage.

  • What was the fault encountered with the starter motor, and how was it addressed?

    The team encountered a fault with the starter motor due to a corroded wire connection. After struggling to access the starter motor, they eventually decided to remove the entire engine to address the issue. Upon accessing the starter motor, they found it to be faulty and planned to fix the issue from there.

  • What were the challenges with the damaged modules in the car?

    The damaged modules in the car's boot caused issues such as door malfunctions, non-functional radio controls, and a faulty ceiling. After cleaning and replacing the modules, the car still faced starting issues, leading to troubleshooting of the starter motor and potential back connections without finding a direct solution.

  • What issues were faced with the purchased car from the auction?

    The purchased car from the auction had multiple electrical faults, such as intermittent engine starts, non-functional seats and display, issues with doors, and battery overheating, almost causing a fire.

  • What kind of cars are explored at the salvage auction?

    The video showcases the exploration of flood-damaged 4x4 cars at the salvage auction, including an unfinished Lamborghini Hurricane, a front end damaged GLE 63, an Aston Martin DBX with flood damage, and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan with potential electrical issues due to flooding.

  • What is the video about?

    The video segment shows a car enthusiast exploring flood-damaged 4x4 cars at a salvage auction, considering options such as an unfinished Lamborghini Hurricane, an Aston Martin DBX with flood damage, and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan with potential electrical issues due to flooding. The video also covers the challenges faced after purchasing a car from the auction with multiple electrical faults and the subsequent repairs and preparations for a road trip to Switzerland.

  • 00:00 Buying flood damaged cars from salvage auctions like Copart can be risky, but they can also be bargains. The video segment shows a car enthusiast exploring flood damaged 4x4 cars at the auction, considering various options including an unfinished Lamborghini Hurricane, an Aston Martin DBX with flood damage, and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan with potential electrical issues due to flooding.
  • 08:57 Struggling with a purchased car from Copart that's full of electrical faults; engine starts intermittently, seats and display don't work, and issues with doors and battery overheating.
  • 18:35 The car has various damaged modules in the boot causing issues such as door malfunctions, non-functional radio controls, and a faulty ceiling. After removing and cleaning the modules, they are replaced with new ones. The car still faces starting issues, and the team focuses on checking the starter motor and other potential back connections without finding a direct solution.
  • 27:38 The team encounters a fault with the starter motor in the car due to a corroded wire connection. They struggle to access the starter motor and eventually decide to remove the entire engine to address the issue. After accessing the starter motor, they test it and find that the motor is faulty. They plan to fix the issue from there.
  • 36:25 Fixing a car's starter motor and alternator, insurance implications, and electrical problems with the seats. Despite challenges, the car is now starting, but there are still electrical issues to solve.
  • 45:07 The car had several issues, including missing parts for the seats, water damage in the rear seats, and screen and sound problems. After various inspections and replacements, they found that a fuse was causing the sound issue.
  • 53:50 The video segment covers the repairs and testing of a Rolls-Royce kinin, including fixing seat modules, addressing water damage, and getting the car ready for a road trip. The repairs involved solving electrical issues, addressing water damage, and replacing floor mats. The segment ends with the car being prepared for a road trip to Switzerland.
  • 01:03:15 Two cars travel from France to Switzerland, encountering fuel stops, a drag race, a minor accident on a snowy road, and difficulties finding snow chains. They complete the journey and reflect on the experience and cost of repairing one of the cars.

Exploring Copart Auction for Flood Damaged Cars and Repairing a Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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