I BOUGHT A CHEAP ZAFIRA AT AUCTION, AND FORGOT ABOUT IT

Summary

In this engaging video, the speaker recounts a day of recovering a neglected Saira car left at Aston Barkley before Christmas. The car, adorned with an 'abandoned vehicle' sticker by the gate man, presented a challenge with its rough steering due to a power steering fault. Despite its issues, the speaker sees potential in the car, detailing its condition, necessary repairs, and envisioning its restoration to a sellable state. The narrative unfolds with a mix of determination and automotive know-how, as the speaker plans to revitalize the car, highlighting the balance between cost, effort, and the anticipated profit from resale.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is about a car dealer picking up an old car that was left at a car park before Christmas
• 🚗 The car is a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira that was bought cheaply but needs some mechanical and bodywork repairs
• 🚦 The car park owner was threatening to remove the car if it wasn't collected soon
• 🔧 The main issue is the power steering needs replacing which will be fixed before sale
• 🎨 The car needs some paintwork done on panels like bumpers and arches
• 🚘 The dealer believes the car can be sold for around £2500 after repairs, leaving profit of around £1000
• 🔧 Other issues like engine warning light, interior valet and suspension knocks will also be fixed
• 🚗 The dealer thinks these cheap 7-seater cars sell very well so is confident of making a good profit
• 📝 The repairs and sale of the car will be documented in future update videos
• 👍 The dealer is pleased to have finally collected the car before the car park owner took action

Q & A

What kind of vehicle is the man picking up?

The man is picking up a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira, a 7-seater vehicle.

Why did the car get left at the yard before Christmas?

The car was left at the yard because it had issues with the power steering and the steering was very stiff, so the man couldn't drive it home as originally planned.

What repairs does the Zafira need?

It needs a new steering rack, the engine light checked, bodywork repairs and paint, some interior repairs, potentially a new clutch.

Why was the man being pressured to move the car?

The yard manager had put stickers on the car threatening to have it forcibly removed for being abandoned too long.

What is the man's estimated cost to repair the car?

He estimates spending between £750-£3,500 on repairs and paint work.

What is the expected resale value of the repaired car?

He expects it will retail for around £2,950 after repairs.

Even with repairs, does the man expect to make a profit?

Yes, even spending up to £2,000 on repairs, he still expects around £1,000 profit at resale.

Why does the man think the car will sell easily?

He says 7-seater vehicles, especially cheaper petrol ones, tend to sell very easily.

How does the man plan to keep viewers updated on the car?

He says he'll give updates on the repairs and eventual sale in future videos.

What documentation does the yard manager want for abandoned vehicles?

The yard manager wants the man to start signing some kind of paperwork related to vehicles left too long.