Rebuilding a clear title 2013 Buick Enclave after it was totaled by an insurance company
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- It is time to start another rebuild project... actually finish it. Someone else has already started on this 2013 Buick Enclave AWD. It has low miles, lots of options and a clear title so it should find a home quickly when it is done. Let's take a look at it and get a little bit of work done.
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It’s really cool to watch someone reverse the impact scenario and see the pressure points relieve themselves. A true sign of a good body man. Spent some years around a heavy collision shop. Waiting for the next installment.
This is going to be another interesting build. A low mileage vehicle like this will be a great option for someone looking for reliable transportation at an affordable price. You're not only going to keep it out of the scrap pile but also going to help someone get solid transportation.
The prices he puts on his rebuilt cars are pretty high. Not a whole lot less than a mint example
@@idontlikecops1 ya but he does really good work and doesn't cut corners. He actually goes the extra mile and puts rust proofing in it then details the car. I would buy a rebuilt car from him anytime.
@RIGGY RIGGS mines pretty good. 2011 130k miles
In a world where everyone is building Chargers, vehcor dares to be different, and builds an Enclave. I loved the dual view on the pulls, that was cool!
Think he should leave the exhaust off, would sound better than a charger when he's done...
I'm a huge fan of these cars. Every time a customer says "Enclave" I get dollar signs in my eyes like Scrooge McDuck...
I thought you just liked doing oil changes on them! 😂
@@vehcor That Foam is Factory?? How long can the dog leg last with those sponges in place?
@@vehcor yooo , where’s the 65 Mustang ?
Bought a 2013 Enclave loaded, when the second generation first came out late that same year. Sold it 6-months ago to CarMax with 36,000 miles. Best SUV on the market. Comfortable with the smoothest ride. Bought a 2021 Enclave Avenir right after I sold my old one.
The dual camera view when doing the pull was cool. Cheers.
That Enclave would have had a Parts Title (Statutory Write-off) here in Australia and gone to the junk yard. So many repairable vehicles are written off over here for even less damage than the Enclave. Good to see this one being repaired. It will be interesting seeing the progress. All the best from Queensland Australia.
Same here in England, such disgusting waste.
Not everywhere in Australia - Victoria still has repairable write offs.
Cheers mates 👍🏻
@@froggy0162 We also have repairable write-offs here in Queensland. That would be something like a van with a dented tailgate. But then after repair, you have to take it to a transport inspection station and pay around $450 to have it inspected.
@@BrucePierson This sort of damage would go through as a repairable in Victoria i reckon. Can depend on the assessor a bit I guess.
But yes, a VIV inspection is of course needed after repairs, which is good as there are still plenty of dodgy repairers out there!!
Nice to see the Car o liner being used for what its meant to do. I'm a panel beater here in the UK and my Car o liner is so clean you can see your face in it. Everything with heavy damage is always written off now.... oh the days of putting in chassis legs and boot floors...
I always get the cars shops passes on! 😂
They insisted on writing off my car with all with all bolt on parts.
The yell when backing the car off the trailer gets me every Time!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Pulling the outside first is always best, it will relieve so much tension from undamaged areas as well as the damaged areas.
Easier to pull a strong section back into alignment than loose sheet metal on the inside.
I was taught to " reverse the impact".
Always a good day when mr boring build friday releases a video! 😉 very educational to see all the special tools used.... klick... 😆
Thanks!
Having lived and worked on vehicles in both Texas and Illinois your sarcasm about the different levels of rust is spot on. Enjoy your dry wit and taunting of us in the comments!
I know you hate to hear about the old days. I did body work at a less than professional shop. We would have done some pulling. Some hammer and dolly work. And sent it to the body shop. Of course the finest scrap yard replacement parts 🙄. I remember the rule being, bondo couldn't exceed 7/8" in thickness. I'm sure they made a fortune. But I never did. I was young and 5 dollars an hour in 1974 was a lot of gas ⛽ money for cruising.
Thanks for sharing the right way to fix cars.
Always enjoyable to watch you work on a new project. Keep up the good work.
Good therapy watching this when you’re bedridden. Hats off to you Sir.
'Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?'.... Oh boy... A car from Detroit. Can't wait to see what's in the console! Really enjoy your content Scott!
Lansing, MI build.
No, no I would not rather have a Buick! 😂
@@vehcor Yeah,a GS455,none of the new stuff appeals to me at all.Blah.
The smirky smile of haters tears when u turned the key while on the trailer, before unloading, PRICELESS!!👍
Love watching your builds. Great work and detailed descriptions, like the old Wheeler dealers show when Edd was on it. 👍
I don't hate the forklift pulling episodes but I really enjoy when you put them on the rack. The split screen is a very nice touch!
In addition to the excellent work, dry humor, the best part of the video is rolling off the trailer!
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Ha! That "aaahhhkkk" coming off the trailer gets me every time!
Hi Scott thank you for builds with sarcasm. We have a lot of that here too with corruption (east coast) and rust. Have a good weekend .
Cracks me up every time when you back up off the trailer. Gold, love it.
Salvage in this case just means the insurance company determined it costs too much to repair. Your gain! 2013 to 2017 Enclaves are the coolest. I have five Salvage Title Copart vehicles: 2007 SAAB 9-3 convertible, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS coupe ( with only 20,202 miles!), 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora, and a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE. All repaired to perfection.
It's amazing how many parts are in a car
When you were lowering the rack and I saw the 2X4's holding the wheel at that angle..I thought "That is janky as hell,........ I love it!" The safety experts heads had to be exploding!! LOL..Great start on a new build!
In 1966 I was driving my 59 Impala Bubbletop and T-boned a 60 Olds. Both of us were going to fast for the circumstances, but she ran a yield sign. After the accident the front end of my car was turned to the right. I saw another 59 a week or 2 later that had been t-boned. So the front clip and frame were fine (both cars had an X Frame. I bought it and swapped my body to that frame. IN order to take it apart, I had to use the can opener as most of the. bolts were inaccessible. I was 16 then and not wearing a seat belt. I estimate I was doing between 50 and 60 when I hit. Surprisingly I didn't contact the steering wheel. I'm a believer that at times one can have super human strength. I pushed the gearshift all the way to the dash. Interestingly, to this date, I have. no memory of the accident. I can tell you everything up to the point prior to collision and after I regained consciousness. I can even smell the bakery I drove by when I think about it.
I was about the same age when someone went through a stop sign in front of me, but luckily I was able to brake hard and go around behind them, even after they hit the brakes when I was about to hit them.
I never being interested in learning this type of work, you are a great Teacher. Thank you for taking the the time to explain, I have learned more , w/o ever doing this
I really like your videos. Kind of makes me feel like I am taking an automotive class!
Love the response on the gloves lol 😂
Nice job. I enjoyed the voiceover with the technical descriptions of the bits and pieces, for which I had no knowledge
I'm an A&P mechanic which is an airplane mechanic. When I'm taking of an exhaust stack or alternator we use plastic baggies and then note on the baggies the part & location of the hardware. It's required that we do it that way so we know where the fasteners had gone to and its location. Side note....... All the airplanes that I worked on general aviation aircraft like you're Cessna and Mooney, Piper the alternators that go on the aircraft are all AC DELCO but like Aerotech slaps their sticker on the alternator and charge triple the regular cost. It's all got to do with LIABILITY!!!
No no no, that's not foam, it's part of the VFD! Vehicle Floatation Device! Completely ineffective for it's designed purpose, but works excellently in holding moisture to rot out the vehicles even faster, and therefore allowing manufacturers to sell more vehicles!
I have told this to people and they don't believe me. I have rebuilt dozens of wrecks and many had clean titles. I still let people know that it was wrecked and repaired.
Never had good luck with red cars, last one caught on fire gas heater bad. thanks for the video
Same, every red vehicle I've bought has been terrible
I’ve had my share of bad luck with red as well! 😂
That left rear has some impressive negative camber on it, any chance for mirroring it to right side for better cornering grip?
I’ll just hit it with another car! 😂
@@vehcor 🤣🤣🤣
I feel my lower lumbar go out every time you lift those seats
me too,my backs been hurting 10 days now and those seat manouvers just made it worse :-)
This going to be a fun one! You know it’s Friday when you hear the patented V-Scream. Maybe an aerosol Scream can to drown out the haters tear. I enjoyed the rear compartment investigation a precursor to the what’s in my console. It seems so appropriate. Yeah, far from boring. I don’t know anyone who can take a crumpled piece of coal and turn it into a diamond. Super start!
Early Saturday morning here in Australia and vehcor is the first thing I watch (when he posts, which is not every week).
23:49 I had an issue removing that bracket from my 2011 Chevrolet Volt. That bracket was riveted in, rather than held by bolts. Probably GM wanted to make sure no one would mistake a Volt with a Bolt. The Volt doesn't have any bolt inside.
Do enjoy all the builds, for me something to learn every time Thanks
Great channel and presentation. I always learn something new.
Nice, I'm actually rebuilding a 2018 Enclave for my wife right now, was side swiped down the whole driver's side so I have a similar repair to do on the quarter.
split screen ,like the Woodstock flick, I like!!
Excellent vid. I like how u head off the keyboard warriors just itching to jump in to tell u wat wood b better or how they wood do it so much better. Also how u point out to the bubble wrap safety nazis u a have safety gear on and will try to not damage the car with yr skin. Love it. Good job. Love yr content. Been doing this for 40 and a half years so far. Always learning
YAY-love that cutter also. Keep warm Scott. Rich
You always make it look so easy.
Years of experience.
Nice job with the trailer-scream. Especially excellent pre-trailer tuning session. I still want more drama with it. LOL.
One of my fav channels along with Mustie1. You need to add a new shirt " Someone has been here before" lol
Bitch mittens is one of the best lines I've ever heard!! Playdonium is pretty awesome too. Love your channel
I would like to work with you purely to gain knowledge. You are truly a master of your craft sir. I would not hesitate to buy a vehicle rebuilt by you.
Already hit the like button. Now let’s watch the master at work!
There should be a little motor on top of the apparatus to lower the spear tire down, just push a button and the tire would lower down with out having to use a lug wrench, or power driver.
The brackets surrounding the gas tank are actually the additional pieces that come with the factory tow package. Some sort of additional rigidity
Need more Mr Spotty!!! Thanks for the Friday entertainment!
Enjoy the videos. Very educational and entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
learning a lot about our '14 Acadia. Thanks
Loved the rebuilds, keep going on this one. Looking forward to the finale on this cute little car.👍👍😐😐
Came for the squeal, got a 'bitch mittens' bonus. I never knew Chicago had such mild winters....paradise.
great video Scott. Have a great weekend. Anxious for the next one.
Never a dull moment thank you 😊
Lots of fun that brightens my Fridays. We haven't seen the pizza delivery person lately.
I thought you flimmed this video in Summer time until you mentioned Christmas is around the corner Mr. Spotty! What was the weather like in Chicago when you flimmed this video because you're standing outside in T shirt 👕. Love your videos. Very educational and entertaining. From Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦.
Arthur Tussik je DOKTOR za ovakav posao
someone's been here before - in the pile Thanks for the vid' 🔥🔥👍👍🔧
Another solid build Scott!
Nice work...I like the cricket sounds too...I miss summer already...lol.
Glad to see work on a "practical" vehicle that will sell quick.
This one is going to be an easy sell, low mileage popular model but I’m with you I always get a soccer mom vibe with these…or maybe naughty soccer mom
the vehcor trifecta, dirty vehicle ,on a trailer , using a torch ....minds are being lost just at the thought lmao
Whether or not a title is branded as Salvage is based upon state laws. Whatever the experts in the comments say, it totally depends on the states that the accident occurred in, and what their laws are regarding accident damage versus vehicle value.
Total loss just depends on a calculation whether or not the insurance company wants to pay more than they can make at auction,
@@Wheelhouseprojects Total Loss is entirely separate from the Title.
@@Wheelhouseprojects "total loss" is not the same as "branded title". just because an insurance company totals a car does not mean it gets a branded title, that is entirely controlled by state laws.
She gave you such a great gimmick with that little scared scream. LOL Never gets old!!!
Always digging this channel. Scott does it rite!!
It would have been interesting to see if the Right quarter panel moved with your pulls on the left, Now you have me hanging on till the next video. I hope you filmed it>
Your Easter basket magically has an exhaust still attached
Just another safety third video,absolutely the best part of turning on CZcams!Looks like more GM steel about to rise from the scrap heap,back onto our roads,awesome
I believe you pulled the outside panel out too pick some of the pressure up the inner panels I've watched enough for your videos to realize what you do there's a method to your madness as people say but great job buddy your videos probably help a lot of people so keep up the good work
Wow that’s cool can’t wait to see the next video
Can’t break them off if the they are liquid. Torch is the only way to go. Thanks for the vid.
Seems like totaling a vehicle is mostly up to whoever is filling out the paperwork.
I live in Pakistan and stumbled on to your videos.... informative.....but I see them for your speaking style....specially it's that time bit ......thoroughly enjoy your scared muffled scream as you roll down....makes me laugh every time
The Sarcasm was extra thick today, much appreciated !!!
Buick Enclave/Equinox/ Acadia problems : 2008 - transmission $$$; 2008-2010 - stretched timing belts$$$. $ 1,000 just to change a water pump. This nice-looking GM Light SUV is a endless money pit. Shame on GM for the obscene amount of planned obsolescence in this series.
I got a piece of shit 2009 Chevy Traverse that was bought brand new. Oil changes every 3000 miles and the timing chain is fucked up amongst other things. Junk this piece of shit
You forgot the blend door problems with the air
I used to buy quite a few clear title wrecks, the people accept payoff for repair then sell the car buy a dif one. Or every once in a while a uncovered wreck so an insurance company can not total it.
It’s that time (clears throat). Didn’t work out so well for us. Ripped the bumper off the Acura EL backing it off a u-haul. Guess we don’t have the form perfected just yet. Lol
Thanks Scott, great video..
There's also a buckle right above your head, on the passanger side.
“It’s that time...” cough. [Clears pipes]. Priceless 😆
Still doesn't have the right ring to it. He should sample pizza girl's scream and play that when he takes a car off the trailer.
Out here in the west we call the fire wrench a gas axe!
Clearing your throat before the trailer unloading was just perfect. Thanks for the entertainment
Foam? Nice to see that Buick put in sound damening fowm!!
Great it's Friday ! Another build by the pro (Scott) .
Thanks!
Haha that scream as it comes off the trailer makes me laugh every time even though I know it's coming great video
It's so refreshing seeing you troll people with Bauer tools.... LOL - I have them, they work fine for home use.
Excuse me sir, that’s not foam, it’s QuietTuning™ - a GM executive (probably)
Aye these things get a bad rep but we got a 2011 traverse with 180k still on the original timing chains, water pump just now went out lol, if you change the oil or get it changed, use full synthetic and recommend it so hopefully the next owner catches on.
My 2 week old Acura MDX was hit in al most the same manner in January 2020. Wheel was trashed, Taillight survived. New qaurter panel, and rear bumper. Body work and paint were good. I am an ex body man. Detail was not close to acceptable. Title was clean, an carfax read "damaged". It is long gone.
Mine was not hit hard enough to damage the inner structure. Estimate was $4500.
Maybe we could start a "go fund me" for the purchase of plastic clips.
I’d rather a pizza! 😂
Thank you
SWEET!!! I forgot today was (not) boring build Friday!!! Vacation means I can watch right now!
I have seen some "clear title" vehicles that should have been listed as rebuilt with all the work that went into putting her back together.
So, when is the next Sierra/Silverado 2500hd coming for rebuild? LOL. Awesome job as always!! Have a great weekend!
I’ve seen junk titles that needed a tail light. And balled up messes with a clear title but the experts seem to think they know it all! 😂 Have a great weekend as well!
Thumbs up for trailer dismount scream😱