Ми захворіли, автівки зламались, неприємності продовжуються! Ремонтуємось, починаємо розбирати Волги

Summary

Welcome to a new, intriguing video on the 'Auto Scrap' channel, where we dive into the challenges and adventures of car repairs and maintenance amidst the unexpected turns of life. This episode starts with a familial bout of illness, sidelining everyone, including our host, into a temporary pause from work. However, the narrative quickly shifts gears into the realm of automotive woes, detailing the breakdowns and fixes of two cars - a Geely and a Skoda. From battling with thermostat issues to replacing engine mounts, the journey is a mix of technical fixes, personal resilience, and the continuous challenge of keeping older cars running. Amidst snowfalls and health setbacks, the spirit of DIY repair and the joy of overcoming mechanical obstacles shine through, offering viewers a blend of practical advice, life lessons, and the intimate reality of car ownership and maintenance.

Takeaways

• 😎 The channel 'Autoscrap' begins a new engaging video, suggesting viewers prepare tea with lemon for the upcoming content.
• 😷 Despite the snow disappearing and warmer weather, the year starts poorly with the entire family, including the host, falling ill with a common cold, not COVID-19.
• 😣 The situation worsens as the host's mother undergoes chemotherapy for cancer, marking a challenging period at the year's start.
• 🚨 The host highlights the necessity of having 'Green Card' insurance for traveling abroad by car, promoting an online insurance service, HotlineFinance, with a bonus code for viewers.
• 🔨 Mechanical issues with cars begin, including a broken link and hoses for the throttle heater from the thermostat housing in one of the vehicles.
• 💻 The host shares a DIY approach to fixing the car's heating system hoses with generic parts and replacing the antifreeze, demonstrating cost-effectiveness and practicality.
• 🛠 Thermostat issues lead to further car repairs, including a stuck thermostat causing overheating and a fuse block problem requiring attention.
• 🔧 The Skoda vehicle encounters multiple minor issues and a critical problem with a motor mount, leading to temporary removal from sale.
• 🚗 Efforts to repair and maintain the vehicles, including a detailed recount of troubleshooting and fixing various car parts, showcasing the host's mechanical skills.
• 💰 The video concludes with financial summaries of scrap metal sales and car repair expenses, alongside plans for future projects and content, urging viewers to subscribe and stay tuned.

Q & A

What was the reason for the family's hospital visit at the beginning of the video?

The entire family fell ill with common cold symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, cough, and fever, not related to COVID-19.

Why couldn't the video creator work on cars as usual during his sick leave?

He was too ill to work on cars, as he was bedridden for the first two days of his illness.

What additional challenge did the creator's mother face at the start of the year?

His mother's cancer had not disappeared, and she had to undergo chemotherapy sessions again.

What is required for driving abroad according to the video, and how can it be obtained?

A 'Green Card' insurance is required for driving abroad, which can be easily obtained online through HotlineFinance service within 5 minutes.

What major problem occurred with the creator's car during the video?

The heating hoses from the thermostat housing to the throttle body tore, causing antifreeze to leak.

How did the creator address the issue with his car's heating hoses?

Instead of ordering new hoses, he purchased generic hose by the meter, considering it a cost-effective and reliable solution.

What unexpected problem did the creator find with his Skoda car?

The thermostat in the Skoda car was stuck open on the large circuit, preventing the engine from warming up and affecting idle stability.

How did the creator manage to repair the Skoda and what was the critical damage?

He managed to fix various minor issues, but a critical damage was the engine's lower mount tearing off, causing the engine to drop and lean against the body.

What financial benefits did the creator gain from scrapping metal?

He made a clean profit of 5,000 UAH from scrapping metal, which he counted towards his earnings for the year.

What are the future plans mentioned for the creator's GAZ (Volga) cars?

The future plans include dismantling two GAZ (Volga) cars for parts to sell and continuing to scrap metal for profit.