Sunday
Converting Our Ford Transit Luton Into A Transporter In Just 1 Day!
This week, Chris and Rob are finally turning their bare chassis cab into a fully-fledged recovery truck! Armed with some coach bolts and leftover timber, Chris rigs up some comical (yet legal) temporary wheel arches to send Rob on a crack-of-dawn road trip to the West Midlands. The mission? To get a custom beaver tail body and heavy-duty winch fitted by an expert father-and-son team. Prepare to be amazed as the body shop performs a shockingly fast, jaw-dropping transformation! But the celebration might be short-lived—disaster strikes on the journey home when the truck decides to throw an unexpected mechanical tantrum on the motorway. Can Rob nurse their newly transformed rig back to the yard, or is this project hiding a nasty secret under the bonnet? Tune in for an action-packed episode full of impressive craftsmanship, roadside suspense, and plenty of laughs!
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Attempting To Start My Wrecked Ferrari 296
This week, Mat and the team face their ultimate mechanical nightmare: a crash-damaged Ferrari 296 that absolutely refuses to start! Fresh off a manic Bugatti build in Miami, Mat returns to the workshop determined to resurrect the hybrid Prancing Horse. However, with Ferrari refusing to assist due to the car's radical Challenge kit modifications, the boys are completely on their own. Watch as Bob works his fabrication magic to mount massive custom radiators, the crew tackles a messy Land Rover oil leak, and the rest of the fleet gets a fresh layer of PPF. But the true nail-biter comes down to the Ferrari's controversial hybrid system. Out of options, Mat takes a jaw-dropping £18,000 gamble on a brand-new lithium-ion battery to bypass the terrifying dashboard warnings. Will this massively expensive leap of faith finally fire up the supercar, or has this highly complex Italian hybrid finally defeated the team? Tune in for all the high-stakes wrenching, frustration, and workshop banter!
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This 1 Part Nearly Shut Down Tavarish's P1 Project...
Join Vinwiki's guest host for the ultimate automotive resurrection story! When a battered McLaren P1 validation prototype—driven hard by the press and celebrities—ends up in the hands of an ambitious builder, the ultimate powertrain rebuild begins. Dive deep into the extraordinary engineering of McLaren's hypercar engines as the team tears down the exhausted hybrid drive to upgrade it for massive power. But when an impossible-to-find, completely smoked hybrid clutch component threatens to permanently derail the thousands of hours invested, the project's fate hangs in the balance. Could a bizarre stroke of luck involving a random desk paperweight be the key to bringing this scratch-built, Tavarish-connected masterpiece back to life? Tune in to uncover the thrilling, behind-the-scenes drama of this monumental hypercar build!
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What Really Happened To My Wrecked BMW M5
This week, Chris and the team have a packed garage and some shocking revelations! Chris finally gets his hands on the actual aftermath footage of the wrecked BMW M5, but exactly what did this 700-horsepower beast hit, and did the chassis survive the impact? Meanwhile, high-tech 3D scanning comes to the rescue as the guys design custom reinforcement brackets to handle the massive aerodynamic downforce crushing the Mercedes AMG Black Series and Porsche 911. Over in the fabrication bay, Mickey reaches a massive milestone on the notoriously rusty Subaru project, and Chris races against the clock to repair a catastrophic clunking differential on his dad's Jaguar XF. Will the Jaguar be ready before his dad returns from holiday? Plus, see an essential tech upgrade on the Porsche and get a sneak peek at some exclusive new merch. Watch now to uncover the M5's mysterious past and see the team work their mechanical magic!
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Hunting Down Snoop Dogg In His Own Car!
Vinwiki guest host Sam stumbles upon a true automotive holy grail: a custom 1968 Snoop Deville Cadillac, originally built for Snoop Dogg himself, left rotting in a muddy UK field for a decade. After a wildly lucky trade to acquire the iconic lowrider, Sam and his crew embark on a frantic, two-week restoration to get the car's hydraulics bouncing once again. Their audacious mission? Haul the resurrected, fire-prone Caddy straight into the heart of the Paris Olympics for an epic "missing dog" hunt to track down the legendary rapper! Armed with cardboard cutouts, a booming sound system, and sheer determination, the crew somehow ends up taking the Snoop Deville for a spin around a locked-down Arc de Triomphe and making international television. But with Snoop's management team issuing strict orders to stay away, will this chaotic road trip lead to a magical face-to-face meeting with the D-O-double-G, or will the ultimate hip-hop stunt go up in smoke? Tune in to Vinwiki to find out!
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This week, join Dean for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of his ever-growing salvaged car collection! Get the highly anticipated update on the Audi S3 Copart scam that left him with a massive headache—Dean reveals his potential plans for the doomed car, but he needs your help to decide its ultimate fate. Plus, watch as he hits the road to drop off a battered VW Caddy at Salvage Rebuilds UK, gets his hands dirty fixing a horrific engine noise on the VRS, and delivers a stunning Bentley to one very lucky competition winner. With an epic Touareg vs. RS4 raffle announcement, an inside look at the wild world of car hauling weight limits, and a top-secret mystery car teasing us from the background, this is a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss. Will the VRS finally purr, and can you guess the mystery engine's roar? Tune in to find out!
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BMW Says My Dead M6 Needs A $10,000 Pump—i Got It Running For $4
Buckle up! This week, Sam takes on one of his most thrilling automotive adventures yet as he gets his hands on a highly-anticipated and mysterious ride. Watch as he explores the vehicle's bizarre hidden quirks before pushing it to its absolute limits on the open road. With unexpected mechanical surprises lurking under the hood and high-speed stakes, this is one test drive you won't want to miss. Will the car live up to its legendary hype, or will a sudden setback bring the journey to a screeching halt? Tune in to find out if Sam's latest gamble pays off!
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How Did I Miss This Car 4 Times?!
Every gearhead has a regret story, but few turn into a decades-long game of cat and mouse! For this Vinwiki guest host, a beautiful Hemi Orange 1972 Dodge Demon 340 he bought during his Navy days is 'the one that got away.' After painstakingly restoring the muscle car, a quick sale at a 1980s auction led to instant seller's remorse. Years later, a forgotten business card reignites the trail, kicking off an epic hunt filled with eccentric pilots, bizarre airplane communities, and agonizing near-misses at major classic car auctions. Can he overcome his own stubborn rules to reclaim his ultimate automotive time machine, or will the beloved Demon slip through his fingers forever? Buckle up for a classic tale of horsepower, heartbreak, and the relentless pursuit of the past.
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Rob And Chris Have A Fight Over This BMW M Sport X1
It's been nine long months, but Chris and Rob finally have the BMW X1 Hybrid back from the paint shop—and now they have to figure out how to put it all back together! With parts sprawled across the workshop and their memories of the teardown fading, the guys face a monumental and complicated puzzle. Watch as they battle a mind-bendingly tight hybrid cooling system, a broken turbo actuator buried deep in the engine bay, and a hilariously frustrating fight with a missing door bolt that leads Chris to tear apart a vacuum cleaner. Just as the finish line approaches, a surprise coolant leak threatens to derail their MOT plans entirely. Will they conquer this monstrous build and actually turn a profit, or will the most shocking list of expenses they've ever crunched leave them regretting the purchase? Tune in to see if this bargain BMW turns into a triumph or a total financial disaster!
▶ Watch on YouTubePreparing An R380 Casing For Rebuilding
Join Mike in the workshop as he tackles a problematic R380 gearbox left in a sorry state by a previous mechanic. Faced with a cracked casting and an outrageously expensive replacement bearing, Mike has to get creative to save the customer's wallet. Watch as he attempts a clever DIY repair and employs some custom-made parts to solve a notoriously loose bearing issue. Plus, learn a crucial warning about mixing gearbox casings that could save your build, and see if Mike can conquer some stubbornly stuck dowels. Will his inventive budget-friendly fixes do the trick? Tune in to find out!
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The Crazy Story Of Rabbit's Last Car Deal...
Guest host Travis returns to the Vinwiki studio to share a deeply personal story about his late best friend and legendary co-host, Rob Pitts. Forced to host a massive 2,000-person Australian car show in his backyard the same weekend as Rob's funeral, Travis is facing one of the hardest days of his life. Amidst the chaos and grief, a touching, handmade gift from a sympathetic attendee gives him the strength to push through. But when it comes time to draw the winner for the event's grand prize—a rare 2009 Holden Ute—an impossible coincidence occurs. Watch as Travis reveals the goosebump-inducing twist that proves Rob just pulled off his greatest, and final, car sale from beyond.
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Can Doug Pay For His Vacation With A Car Flip?
Join Vinwiki's Guest Host on the ultimate automotive adventure as he heads to the Scottish Highlands! Why pay exorbitant daily rental fees when you can simply buy a stunning Aston Martin Rapide for an epic vacation? Determined to outsmart the European rental market, our host uses his dealer expertise to purchase the luxury vehicle abroad, intending to flip it after the trip. However, he quickly finds himself navigating a bureaucratic nightmare of exotic car insurance, international logistics, and the harrowing, cliffside roads of the North Coast 500 in a right-hand drive car. Will his clever plan to buy, drive, and sell this beautiful British supercar save him thousands, or will hidden fees and unexpected hurdles turn his dream vacation into a costly financial headache? Tune in to find out if this ambitious automotive arbitrage actually pays off!
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If I Can't Fix This Broken Audi R8, It's All Over!
Ricky and the Guys are back, and Ricky is officially pulling his hair out! The crew faces off against a stubbornly misfiring twin-turbo Audi R8 that refuses to be fixed. With viewers swearing it's a broken valve spring, Ricky, Mitch, and Matt dive straight into the engine to hunt down the truth. Watch as the guys pull out all the diagnostic stops to fix the cursed cylinder 10—testing injectors, performing nerve-wracking compression tests, and even attempting a risky ECU clone with the help of 'Big Stan'. Will their whiteboard theories and mechanical wizardry finally crack the case, or is this relentless engine gremlin going to push Ricky to his breaking point? Catch all the frustration, shop banter, and automotive mystery on this week's unmissable episode!
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Building A Once Crashed And Burned Supercar Killer From Scratch
This week, Jack gets behind the wheel of one of the year's most hyped performance cars to push it to the absolute limit. After a deep dive into the garage reveals a few surprising under-the-hood quirks, it's time to hit the tarmac and see what this machine is really made of. But when an unexpected mechanical gremlin threatens to derail the entire review during a blistering hot lap, the pressure is on. Will Jack's quick thinking and mechanical know-how be enough to save the track day? Buckle up for high-octane action, expert tuning insights, and a final verdict you definitely won't see coming.
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