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@colin-hanlon
6 ай бұрын
One thing a lot of people fail to mention is the person doing the repairs. All the successful KZitemrs have great personalities and voices/accents that you can actually make out. This makes watching them so much easier. There are many out there who mumble and grumble to the camera. Personality, on screen appearance and filming make a massive difference.
@johnhutchinson635
6 ай бұрын
What would be interesting is how much you made from KZitem for each car rebuild series
@flippingcarsrepairs
5 ай бұрын
Exactly not a loss as youtube revenue will pay it 😂😂😂
@danielhasahondaandtriumph
6 ай бұрын
Respect to all the salvage you tubers from fixing salvage just a young lad starting out to the OG Dean at saving salvage I’d love to do what they do and for a living buying and selling cars
@ebikehacker
6 ай бұрын
I do the same on e-bikes. Start with a £180 ebike now got 5k in bikes and probably more all in six months
@kenrossaukrsa
6 ай бұрын
Bicycles or motorbikes?
@ElliottSix
6 ай бұрын
6:55 Correction about test. You do not need to even do a MOT test as long as it currently has a valid one. If the car is taxed, insured, MOTd and is road worthy you can simply use it on the road as normal. The check was only a VIC check to ensure the car was not cut and shut, vins matching up. That was removed in 2015.
@day_dobbie
6 ай бұрын
A true inspiration to say the least! You're one of the reasons I started my own KZitem, so thank you. Keep up the good work!
@Lmatter
6 ай бұрын
All love in South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️ 💙
@olie3146
6 ай бұрын
Been buying and selling from copart and other auctions for 4 years now, made some mistakes on the way but I've got it figured out now, I stick to 3 different cars that are in the 5-8k bracket, I've learnt all the common issues these particular cars have and have turned £500 and 1 car 4 years ago into 10 cars worth around £50k. Love working for myself, would love to do KZitem videos if not just for my personal records but no idea how to start ☺️ It's very doable to do this line of work with hard work and dedication
@sannemwf3779
6 ай бұрын
You made 50k in 4 years?
@olie3146
6 ай бұрын
@@sannemwf3779 no that's what I've got roughly in stock once everythings up for sale
@Damientrades
6 ай бұрын
Man I am trying to do the KZitem the talking part is getting me chris talks so well well presented I sound like a robot and awkward when a camera is on but I am not like that in real life hahhaa annoying
@AI-Records24
4 ай бұрын
@@sannemwf3779no he’s not including his profit margin, he’s now got stock worth 50k the profit on that could be another 50k. If his turnaround is 4 cars per month then he’s doing 20k a month, 2 cars he’s doing 10k, etc etc.
@petrol-head-Steve
6 ай бұрын
Hate to say it but Mats wrong about the inspection. It was the VIC check, the VIC check only checked the vehicle identity check hence VIC. I took some cars for VIC checks with light damage even before they were repaired. They found so few stolen cars is why it was cancelled, VIC checks never checked the safety of the car.
@rcokeman9495
6 ай бұрын
And even then, I recall it was only CAT C that needed a VIC check. CAT D didn’t need it. So really nothing has changed with regards to safety checks.
@petrol-head-Steve
6 ай бұрын
Correct there was never any safety check apart from the MOT @@rcokeman9495
@benmurray7163
6 ай бұрын
Such an interesting video. I reckon you should do this every 6 months or so to see how things are changing
@doxter2133
6 ай бұрын
Great video Chris! Finally pulled the trigger on my first co part car, said running and driving, got the car delivered and the head gasket was gone! First time I’ve done one and i learnt a lot, what a feeling when I took it on its first drive!
@mictaylor9531
6 ай бұрын
Nice change of pace in this video Chris! Something different and very informative- Smart 👌🏻
@andrewdgregson
6 ай бұрын
When MA raffled the Caymen he sold over 40,000 tickets at a tenner each. He’s rolling in it.
@robd5739
6 ай бұрын
He could have done the raffle for free with the cash he makes from KZitem
@doricdave
6 ай бұрын
@@robd5739why should he?Jealous much? 😊
@robd5739
6 ай бұрын
@@doricdave hahaha yeah I’m so jealous. You miss the point completely but I’m not all surprised. Moron
@robd5739
6 ай бұрын
@@doricdave what a clown you are!
@robd5739
6 ай бұрын
@@doricdave you dropped out of school hey
@stevewalker1224
6 ай бұрын
Matt is wrong about VIC testing. VIC stands for vehicle identity check. It had nothing to do with how well the vehicle had been repaired
@MEchanicAL_LSTAR
6 ай бұрын
I’ve been a mechanic for a bit over 25 years now. I have had the opportunity to rebuild and upgrade a few cars in that time and those are the most rewarding jobs. To put something safely back on the road that would otherwise either be crushed or stripped for parts makes me feel like I’m doing my part stemming the tide of mundane bland cars of today. Makes me smile seeing Chris and his friends with the same mindset. Keep it up.
@haych7k672
6 ай бұрын
Being from Birmingham, I can honestly say there’s stupid money in crash damage cars. Complain all you want about the ways we go about things in the midlands but honestly the amount of lads that I know who don’t even need to work full time jobs, just because flipping cars makes them a comfortable profit. I especially think it works so well in Birmingham due to the fact that there’s probably more mechanics and bodyshops than any other trade here so repair bills are fairly priced due to them all under cutting each other.
@AshRowland
6 ай бұрын
I made a grand on the one I did... the bodyshop cost was more than planned.... it's possible to make money but it's all about how much you buy the car for, not necessarily how much you can sell it for.
@Danny1282
6 ай бұрын
Good work Chris good to see ur been honest and that hard work does indeed beat talent great to see Matt and dean on, might be a good collaboration to get you 3 on one day
@shazadbukhari7291
6 ай бұрын
Done salvage for years. Started way back when there was no Copart etc. However you tubers have ruined the market, because their business model is KZitem and content not the actual car. Since you guys can afford to make huge losses you pay well over the odds for damaged cars and thus make it unprofitable for the actual guys like me who do it for a living.
@My_father_was_a_toolmaker
6 ай бұрын
Have to agree, and other people think it's easy to repair damaged cars after seeing a few videos and it's pushing up prices. Scrap yards are getting a thing of the past and are more like dismantling factory's that charge over the top prices. Best to watch as entertainment only because if Chris isn't making money with all his contacts and friends just shows it's difficult to make money now.
@drm4857
6 ай бұрын
Yeah the prices these f**ing dismantling factory's want for parts!
@AI-Records24
4 ай бұрын
@@My_father_was_a_toolmakerI disagree. It’s not best just to watch he doesn’t make because 1) he overpays, 2) he mods and as you said his model is KZitem not the cars themselves. We have a very successful business model and this wave of people thinking they can do it because they watched a MA video will pass, take the rough with the smooth as long as your process is good and you have buying rules you’ll always make money.
@jerryshepherd6528
6 ай бұрын
Chris, that was a great video. It`s good to have someone giving an honest approach on the pit falls of rebuilding salvage vehicles. Keep up the good work.
@jnava82
6 ай бұрын
You and Mat A. are the best mechanic youtubers.
@Bnm-fk9fi
6 ай бұрын
Chris, I watch your channel for the informative and entertaining content, not to see you make money. Your channel is at the top of my must see list so please keep them coming. Great work all round 😀
@anthonymckernan2536
6 ай бұрын
Fantastic van the layout is one I’ve not seen before but I really like it 👍
@designjunkie
6 ай бұрын
Chris, thanks for the clarification, I was wondering what it was best to do either repair damaged cars or go to the bank draw out a few thousand and shred it, thankfully the latter seems to be the best deal less hassle, good content though fun watching
@paulorchard7335
6 ай бұрын
Do a car vertical check too lads
@chrisnahvi2846
6 ай бұрын
Well done mate. Really enjoy these types of videos. It makes people realize that they can have a go too. Keep up the good work.
@Lozzman7575
6 ай бұрын
Chris thanks for being so open about 💰 💰💰💰
@FearCerberus1219
6 ай бұрын
Chris this is a great video getting the real story out! Making money without the KZitem component is like any business a risk and you share the story very well. Hats off to you!
@powerfuse0
6 ай бұрын
I really love that Hyundai widebody, you've done an amazing job on that. If I were ever to attempt a rebuild, I would love to aim for something like that, the colour is great, the livery is great, and I'm a huge fan of the bodykit + wheels, it's all suited very well. Very glad you didn't lower it.
@michaelbarkermtb849
6 ай бұрын
Rob and Chris at SRUK are smashing it 👌🏼
@rodplumb9805
6 ай бұрын
Matt Armstrong is wrong regarding the old cat C inspection. The dvla inspector did not inspect the car all the inspector would do is check the vin plate is correct for the car. A mot inspection is a requirement by most insurance company’s before they will issue a car. The ultimate inspection, which is comprehensive and really necessary where cat S is concerned, is Auto Line. They’re the only inspectorate recognised by HPI, if the car passes the register will be endorse ‘Damaged condition inspected’ a certificate is also issued confirming this. In my option, legally ALL cat S repaired cars should be subject to a qualified inspection before being allowed back on our roads, that way a user or buyer is assured the car is safe for the road and ALL the boggers would either have to repair cars correctly and safely or pack up their shady business!
@MatthewPiper-r8w
6 ай бұрын
Good to show how much it can cost alot of people don't understand how much it can cost I have always made the most of none modded standard cars where the head lights are 100 pounds not 1000 but it would be boring for KZitem good job chris
@dazsty4
6 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos and fair play for making the jump. Your only making your skill set stronger with the aid of the tools/people around you which boads well for all of you. Everyone is different and so are cars/taste but thats individuality on content different. Keep up the good work chris your doing better than you think 😊
@PerformanceLifestyles
6 ай бұрын
Ive recently taken the plunge and bought a BMW M4 x Drive to repair for my channel....we'll see how that goes😂 Best to stick to simple repairs to start off. Chris and Matt, hats off to you especially with some of your builds 👌
@madaxism
6 ай бұрын
Hey Chris, i just ordered my x3m comp to be shipped to my country... 4 weeks to go! lets see if you can finish your x3m before i get mine. lol
@takuzdost
5 ай бұрын
Huge respect to all of you guys. This is all about, life is to short so just live your dream 👊🏼
@chrissmith2103
6 ай бұрын
What you doing at our Davidsons development at Sileby 😆 Love the vids, keep them coming!
@sparkyt6497
6 ай бұрын
Great vid Chris.but must be deflating knowing all that hard work sometimes isn’t financially rewarding but it’s about the journey
@twismjj
6 ай бұрын
The KZitem balances it out plus as a business losses can be tax deductible
@rugsutd4453
5 ай бұрын
Fixed about 10/15 cars myself when Covid came around, broke even on 50% of them and lost £1000's on 40% of them and made a 4/5k profit on one of them because the Cat marker was not registered so a lucky win. In the end, I probably lost £2000 and after all them hours put in it was definitely not worth it! What I learnt and from watching Chris's video, let someone else buy it, fix it and you can buy it for cheaper then it would of been if you fixed it up yourself whilst saving hours of labour.
@AI-Records24
4 ай бұрын
You were overpaying and buying the wrong type of cars mate. We have a very profitable business doing it, so what’s the difference? Knowledge, trial and error, and sticking with key points that are the difference between losing and making money on them.
@stuartarneaud218
6 ай бұрын
Great last words I to have started doing cars that need a bit of work it takes time but rewards are good 😅
@MrIntercoolers
6 ай бұрын
Honest video cheers chris
@DaleTwigger
6 ай бұрын
So, im fully assuming, YT money outweighs the loss on the cars themselves?
@gregoryweedon7389
6 ай бұрын
30 years repairing crashed cars. simple rules make money, 1. buy unrecorded cars from marketplace not overpriced copart etc, 2. always buy simple cars made by ford vauxhall etc as plentiful cheap parts, 3. always buy in a colour thats popular and can swap panels without blending, 4. mechanical damage is cheaper than body damage. 5. get the car done quick before depreciation eats at profit.
@AI-Records24
4 ай бұрын
🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯👏👏👏👏👏exactly mate we have a very profitable business with it, because we don’t overpay for the cars and aren’t doing KZitem cars by that I mean M3s and Astons etc. All of our cars are under 5k and one of 3 models, we know absolutely everything about them and have loads of spares built up. Our volume and full circle business model is the reason we make so much, that and sticking to our own rules.
@P1Autokeys
6 ай бұрын
Great informative video mate.. wish you all the success..💯👌🏽
@johnconnor4035
6 ай бұрын
Loved the video. Not sure if you’re locked out of the house at the end or not.
@Talltwunt
6 ай бұрын
Matt with his dual lambos in the garage so he can eat his breakfast with a viewww
@smashbuilds
6 ай бұрын
Good video Chris 👊🏾
@bennycoughlan9782
6 ай бұрын
Great video mate, Awesome to see the other side of things. Keep up the great work
@littletel100
6 ай бұрын
All i can say is, fair play!
@morgatis101
6 ай бұрын
Excellent video Chris ❤
@a.t.g000
6 ай бұрын
chris mate, i mean this with 0 disrespect, but the difference between you and someone ready to start their car rebuilding business is, you repair and then modify them which eats into ur profits, obviously someone trying to maximise their profits isnt going to mod the car so i feel like you should of done a separate chart which shows how much profit you would of actually made if it wasnt for the mods. for example on the golf R you said 5k mods and parts included parts were airbag kit and a radpack, id say both estimated at around 2k in total so realistically you made £8000 profit there.
@michaelodonnell296
6 ай бұрын
You need to keep your eyes on the road whilst driving, or you will be repairing a lot more!😉
@KevMk3
6 ай бұрын
Brilliant video
@ChappyEnterprises
6 ай бұрын
Love from Namibia!🇳🇦
@A.I_Facts
6 ай бұрын
Only reason he’s losing is due to the extra mods - only worth it if you intend to keep the car long term otherwise return to stock and get rid for a profit
@brettcrf
6 ай бұрын
Great job Chris 👍🏻
@gerrardalamat9072
6 ай бұрын
Can we go through how much was made from KZitem per car? Think that will be interesting too
@mattgreene01
6 ай бұрын
That’s a side of this business very few are willing to speak about openly. Guys like Tavarish or MA are raking in millions, but hard to track the exact numbers. Be interesting to hear though, the ad revenue, youtube monetisation etc.
@gerrardalamat9072
6 ай бұрын
@@mattgreene01 yes definitely, would be nice to see KZitem side of things. Repairing salvage cars is one thing but in combination with KZitem I’m sure it’s more than enough to live off of if successful
@paddychopper1973
5 ай бұрын
Great video @Chris_slix Very honest and informative. Lovin the inclusion of local businesses and other skilled content providers. Looking forward to the next project, still bottling buying a project car to replace mine tho 😂 👍
@leehartley1667
6 ай бұрын
Deans brill
@ethanraphels6332
6 ай бұрын
Keeping pushing my man..
@bogdanobogeanu5758
6 ай бұрын
Keep going, we like the videos 😊❤
@jimbabwe3246
6 ай бұрын
I guess how much workspace you have available would be a factor too.
@AI-Records24
4 ай бұрын
Mat was wrong about the vic by the way, that was only one cat so same as mot. Look, the KZitemr way isn’t the way to do it (or is😅). We stick to 3 models of car, we stay in a certain price bracket and we know what those 3 models sell for day in day out. You have , HAVE, to make contacts. Contacts are the key to making good money, you need people for delivery, windscreen, coding (to a point) by that I mean airbags, helps if they also do keys, you need a good mechanic and MOT tester, you need a good bodywork shop that won’t rip you off and understands what you’re doing and why. That’s the difference between making good money and not making any. Never buy one with the bonnet closed in pictures, my mate did that and there was no engine in it. Always work out profit margins first and factor in money for problems you can’t see, always think worst case scenario for the model of car you’re buying. Don’t start out with a 10k car, it’s ridiculous. Start with 1k, there’s plenty to made around that bracket I promise you that, there’s less risk and people don’t care if it’s a cat car at that price either. Buy for 1k, spend 400, sell for 2k the same day it’s fixed rinse and repeat. If one is properly done then keep it for spares on others (exactly why you stick to the same models). I don’t want to give away too many secrets (wink) but the key to even better money is making it a full circle business(es).
@f35500
5 ай бұрын
Great vid Chris Certainly think copart thing has had it’s day, to many people overbidding, can’t see what your buying, covid did them a big favour but why not now? Bit too one sided purchase experience! You can know if the car is direct from insurance or private and is privately listed ask yourself why and be more careful, why are they listing on here? Matt made some great points, did not know about lack not having to re test now but would be very careful on newer rebuilds, probably better with earlier cat d when you had to have the test. Obd Scanners a good idea if you can do that before buy. Be good to have a discussion vid on price reduction of cat cars?
@AI-Records24
4 ай бұрын
The test never included safety he was wrong about that. It was more about stolen cars and parts etc.
@ArmandPieters-o4k
5 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work sir
@briangschaefer7048
6 ай бұрын
Great video Chris
@Gus0898uk
6 ай бұрын
I like Humble Lane as well. :)
@jamesfindlay6419
6 ай бұрын
MA is wrong with his comments, in the last 24 years I have been rebuilding salvage vehicles they have never had to have any sort of inspection that inspected the quality of the repair or structural integrity of the vehicle. Category C’s used to required a VIC (vehicle identity check) by the dvla which only checked the vin numbers were in place and hadn’t been tampered with.
@DavidSharples-km1ff
3 ай бұрын
I would be interested to see how much is made from sponsors and youtube to see exactly how much is made
@simoncoleman8905
6 ай бұрын
Does the cat go on with the car after the repair meaning will insurance still charge a fortune as it’s already been in an accident ?
@TBATTIECYCLING
6 ай бұрын
Great video slix
@cf3031
6 ай бұрын
I wish that he included KZitem cpm, sponsorship money and any raffle money aswell
@bigbhp6808
6 ай бұрын
Been in the trade over 20 years was a good money maker at one point but not any more to many cow boys who cut corners and drive way mechanics have gave the salvage game a bad name and people are more reluctant in buying damaged repaired cars now days
@Calm_wisdom
6 ай бұрын
There's a saying "First millionaires of the Gold Rush were not the diggers but those who sold them shovels and picks". You might make money fixing cars, but only as the garage doing it rather than the buyers of said cars!
@KMLWSN-gw2ps
6 ай бұрын
You forgot to add that you making money on videos so on the end of the day you not loosing
@Damo530D
6 ай бұрын
Would love to know how much youtube and promos pay for you to carry on, very good Vid Chris
@danthomas3699
6 ай бұрын
Salvage rebuilds do it the best
@lemmykilmister450
6 ай бұрын
Salvage is tough. Competition from Eastern Europe where labour is cheap makes prices way higher than the should be. Folks in Poland are even buying from Copart USA.....
@Audifans555
6 ай бұрын
Your doing it for content though and to build your channel. 👍
@justinbernardo8240
6 ай бұрын
the money is in making videos on crashed damaged cars.
@chartmaster5440
5 ай бұрын
Hey Great Video Man. Ive been wondering this. I was telling my wife i wanted to get a 2024 lexus rx350 wrecked and fix it myself to drive not even sell. I can prob save 30-40k but not sure if i want to make the leap yet. Either way thanks for the video and sharing all the info.
@AI-Records24
4 ай бұрын
Don’t do it if you don’t already fix cars, you’ll mess it up. I’m not being nasty, just realistic especially on a brand new car.
@gtisid
6 ай бұрын
good stuff so what's the youtube rate like with 122k subs?
@gprgarage
6 ай бұрын
I'm wondering if without mods on the car a profit can be reached (even if without them the youtube content will suffer of appeal), not easy balance to find I assume.
@Talltwunt
6 ай бұрын
My man 🎉
@MrSausageT
6 ай бұрын
14.23 has Dean forgot about his TVR 😂
@paulggibbon3057
6 ай бұрын
If a car has an airbag missing it will give a light which is a mot failure. The whole point of the mot is that it's roadworthy.
@liamsxa
6 ай бұрын
Ebay is the best place its where the guys who watch the you tubers punt the copart cars the my buy then crap put of the rebuild when they realise there gonna lose money
@dougephresh
6 ай бұрын
Jack those prices up Chris sheesh
@liamsxa
6 ай бұрын
This is the reality of buying and selling cars.
@kenrossaukrsa
6 ай бұрын
Dean forgot about his TVR
@SavingSalvage
6 ай бұрын
That’s still a work in progress 😂
@Wadey6
5 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@StankoBla
6 ай бұрын
Nice one
@kevinmitchell774
6 ай бұрын
Love the rebuild the driving holding you microphone not so much no excuse as it a clip on😮
@milestalbot5038
6 ай бұрын
Love ur videos long time subscriber but wow I think a 9-5 mite suit you better loss after loss ain't the way 😂 hopefully it starts to work in your favour soon
@saynotothegreatreset
6 ай бұрын
They don't lose money at all, sponsored videos bing a good amount of money and views.
@TeeRMN
6 ай бұрын
Chris.. Careful about revealing your adr
@mattymcloughlin5453
6 ай бұрын
Why did you pay the same as mark did for the Audi when he wrecked it or was it a mess anyway
@jonnidazzles6968
6 ай бұрын
Where do I find the serious gif please mate
@johnbaldock6353
6 ай бұрын
Im Horrified there is no Proper test of rebuilt cars before selling on!😱
@JamieYates323
6 ай бұрын
Do you insure all your cars individually or have a trade policy?
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