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I bought a wrecked VW Up! Can I flip it?

First-time rebuilds, cost breakdowns, and lessons learned. Follow along as I try to take a crash-damaged VW Up! from Copart and get it roadworthy — on a budget.

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No guru talk — real learning and mistakes
Transparent costs and parts lists
Shorts between episodes to show progress

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Ep. 1 — I Bought a Wrecked VW Up!

Delivery day, first inspection, and the plan.

Ep. 2 — Hunting Down the Missing Door

Searching for the right door for my wrecked VW Up!

Ep. 3 — First Drive After the Fix

Will it survive the first drive after repairs?

Ep. 4 — Rebuild COMPLETE! Final Reveal

Final touches, full cost breakdown & reveal.

Current Project: 2013 VW Up!

Front driver-side hit, two damaged steel wheels, driver door replacement and alignment required. Target: MOT-ready daily driver on a strict budget.

Car Cost: £1,700
Repair Costs: £525
Status: Complete
Category: Cat N? (TBC)

Build progress

100% complete

Next up: door card removal & alignment
Wheel choice: replacement steels vs alloys
Follow for parts, costs, and the MOT push

Download VW Up! Repair Manuals