Active build in progress
I'm Sam — not a mechanic, just learning as I go. I buy damaged cars, figure out the repairs, make mistakes, and document all of it honestly on YouTube.
The Polo is done — and the next project is an Audi TTS Quattro. Follow along and see how this one goes.
Current build
Project three has just kicked off. A brand new build with a whole new set of problems to figure out — follow along from the very start.
Every project from start to finish — or wherever we are right now.
Project 03
My biggest gamble yet. A crash-damaged TTS from Copart, arriving with a dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree and a history check showing it's been written off three times. Bargain, or massive mistake?
Project 02
The Polo came out of a Copart auction with front-end crash damage and some stubborn driver-side chassis damage. The cooling system was rebuilt, the chassis damage was tackled head-on, and the build is now complete.
Project 01
The first BatesBuilds project. A crash-damaged VW Up! bought from Copart with a driver-side hit, two damaged steel wheels, and a door to track down. Four episodes, a lot of learning, and the car made it to MOT-ready on a strict budget.
Built by BatesBuilds
Every time someone asked "how much have you spent on it?" I had to estimate. Receipts in one place, costs in another, nothing properly adding up. I built RevCount so I'd never have to guess again.
It's a simple tool for tracking exactly what a project car is costing you — from the auction fee to the last bolt. Built for builders, not accountants.
Audi TTS Quattro
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⚡ Live data pulled from RevCount in real time
