Rebuilding a TERRIBLE £1,500 Range Rover | PT2

Summary

The video follows a car enthusiast as he repairs and restores a used Range Rover he purchased. He services the engine, fixes body damage, replaces various parts, and gives the SUV a deep clean. Despite frustrations with spilled oil, incorrect parts orders, and tedious cleanup jobs, he persists. In the end, he brings the Range Rover back to life - cleaning and polishing it to reveal a smart-looking vehicle. He reflects positively on the experience and plans to use the revitalized Rover as his new daily driver.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bought a damaged Range Rover from Copart for $4500
• 👷‍♂️ Replaced the smashed windshield, hood, front fender and entire dashboard
• 🛠 Performed an oil change, replaced air filter, fuel filter and cabin filter
• 🎨 Painted the lower body panel and trimmed it to match the car color
• 🔧 Fixed non-working instrument cluster illumination - just a blown fuse!
• 🪟 Replaced cracked driver's side window with used laminated glass
• ❌ Struggled with tedious tape residue removal and misfitting parts
• ✅ Happy with DIY paint job on trim piece using rattle can paint
• 🚗 Looks forward to driving the fixed up Range Rover daily
• 👍 Cleaned and installed new front and rear license plates for a tidier look

Q & A

What kind of car is Nino working on in this video?

Nino is working on a Range Rover in this video.

Where did Nino source the Range Rover from?

Nino bought the Range Rover from Copart, an online auction site for salvage and damaged vehicles.

What was the main damage to the Range Rover when Nino bought it?

The main damage was to the windshield and front end - the windshield was completely smashed and the hood, front fender and lower front end were also damaged.

What repairs and maintenance does Nino perform on the Range Rover?

Nino performs an oil change, replaces the air filter, fuel filter and cabin filter, replaces damaged body panels, installs new window glass, fixes illuminated dashboard dials, and gives the car a wash.

How does Nino paint the replacement body panel?

Nino paints the replacement panel using rattle can paint and clear coat in his shed, using a heat gun to help cure the paint in the cold weather.

What causes issues when Nino changes the engine oil?

The drain plugs are in difficult positions, leading to spills and leaks when draining the oil.

How does Nino fix the non-working illuminated dashboard dials?

The issue is fixed by replacing a blown fuse, identified by helpful advice on an online Range Rover forum.

What does Nino plan to do to the Range Rover next?

Nino plans to use the Range Rover as his new daily driver after completing some upcoming polishing and further repairs.

What is Nino's YouTube goal mentioned in the video?

Nino mentions he is trying to go full-time on YouTube and asks viewers to subscribe to support his goal.

What is Nino's biggest dislike that he mentions?

Nino dislikes washing cars, though admits enjoying the result after they are cleaned.