i'm sorry Rob but you had my autistic son howling with laughter, he's been running around shouting CHRIS, CHRIS 🤣

@sruk

Жыл бұрын

That’s made my day bud ❤👍

@eddiethomas1385

Жыл бұрын

Hope you're ok pal

@_RS3___

Жыл бұрын

Mate I love the channel but the running shouting Chris had me in tears too 😂😂😂

@anthonymillar6183

Жыл бұрын

That was close rob 😅scary situation hopefully u won’t lose too much money when you scrap it 👍

@deanmarskell1518

Жыл бұрын

I must admit had a bit of a laugh too all jokes aside as long as your ok Rob that matters more love the channel and what you guys do SRUK are brilliant ♥️

£3k in the bin is better than someone getting hurt, bloody hell Rob can shift when he needs to. Hopefully something is salvageable, and it is broken for parts that help some other grafters out. Glad you’re both ok

Rob, you were in a state of shock, which is not the best time to decide to scrap the whole car. It looked like white diesel smoke from a saturated starter motor rather than a burning fire. Chris said the car smelled strongly of diesel but, If it had been an electrical fire, there would be the strong acrid smell of burning plastic. So, I respectfully suggest, you calm yourselves down for a few days, check out the exact cause of the smoke, and then make a more considered decision.

@julianstafford7071

Жыл бұрын

It was the diesel cabin heater.

@JamesMcl

Жыл бұрын

Remember when i first see smoke on my Vogue. It was the cabin heater like Julian said.

The folk at Land Rover will have their heads in there hands, another great add for their wonderful products. I don't think I'll ever touch one.

Shame about losing the money on it guys but you dealt with the situation really well and the fact that you posted the video is just another demonstration of how real your channel is. Many people would have edited that part out in order to save face. But your honesty is what I love about the channel. Respect!

@peterjones6733

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Well observed.

The main part is that you are both ok and it's only a car at the end of the day as your life's are more important than the vehicle!! Stay safe and see you both on the next one also yes it's some money gone up in smoke but Rob and Chris mean more to us all as long as you are safe!

What a panic merchant 😂😂😂😂😂

Thank you both for showing the reality of how things can change in an instant. Every day is a school day. Glad you are both safe and got to go home, that is the lesson. Fantastic videos guys, best on KZread.

You are extremely ethical in your approach to vehicles and people's safety. Every vehicle you repair is done to a very high standard and you won't put a dangerous vehicle back on the road. That is why I like this channel and wish you all the best. I won't lie that wasn't enjoyable to watch but your response as usual is the correct one. Good call

Glad your both safe and well! That car has been a pain 😫 Been a Range Rover too long! Goodbye Range Rover.

That's what I like the good the bad and the ugly! Love the honesty chaps. Glad you are both unharmed! 👍

Once again, an open up front and honest video. Sh*t happens and it needs to be dealt with.

Handled absolutely amazingly well by you both! When Rob realised what was happening, you could hear the panic/fear in his voice. Chris straight out there cool as a cucumber, deducing what may have happened like Sherlock Holmes, straight after putting it out! lol There are ups and downs in their game, this is down there with one of the lowest! All the amazing content is appreciated, but when things go terribly wrong, it's appreciated just that little bit more! 😁👍

Glad to see you're both OK gents. As you've just released vlog "turning scrap into cash" perhaps you should rename this "turning cash into scrap". Those old RR's are way too complicated. 👍

Chris is definitely the man to have watching your back! Straight into fire fight mode and only charged for a pair of boxers! Keep them coming lads because your friendship is worth more than a dozen Ferraris

I'm so glad no-one was hurt. Everyone is learning every day and I know it's cost you money but your lives are much more important and it could have been so much worse! Love and respect to you all

Rob and Chris, so pleased you are both safe and well. Scrap it and move on guys. Live to fight another day. This proves it is not an easy job you do.

Guys, please don't give up on it without having a proper look at it first. It might just need a starter chucking at it. I know you were probably in a bit of shock when this just happened but you've come so far with this car, it would be a shame to see it broken up. When diesel gets hot it produces a lot of smoke but that doesn't necessarily mean a lot of damage as a result.

Thankful that was outside and not on the ramp guys 🤞🙌👍

That’s why I never go near by those horrible money pits lol

“… and a new pair of boxer shorts.” Made me LOL!

I always thought you guys edited out the bad days, compared to my salvage rebuilding you always seem to have luck on your side. This shows how honest you guys really are, please don't change. I'm glad that you guys are OK and the fire was extinguished very quickly with no additional damage to Chris's property. My neighbour lost one of his classic motorbikes last year in the same circumstance, turned the key and up it went. Neither of us had extinguishers but we have lots now. I say far worse swear words to stuck bolts, I think the word you said can be broadcast before the watershed these days! I reckon you'll get a fair chunk of money back at Copart, there's still lots of expensive parts on there. Whatever you decide, you'll be glad to get it off site and out of your mind.

This is the funniest video since the one you put out with a scantily clad blond fitty washing your polo (not a euphemism) my 4 year old absolutely loved it and now has her friends using the new catchphrase, apparently at school now if something spills or breaks they all run around shouting Chris Chris CHRIS CHRIS, lol it definitely has to become meme, love it and of course we’re all glad no one was hurt 👌🏽

Speaking as a HGV driver, when you believe there is a fire under the hood make sure to turn the key off to stop the fuel and cut the electric supply to the vehicle, and try to remain calm so you can think straight. Now I know when these things happen it's panic stations all go! but you need to remain calm. Also it's not a great idea to lift the bonnet because when you lift the bonnet you are introducing an Oxygen supply to the potential fire which will make it worse, so don't open the bonnet and call the fire service. All in all, I think for your first time you handled it well, it's an unpleasant experience but it is a learning curve. Good luck with whatever comes next bud.

2 best days of a Range Rover owners life. The day he picks it up and the day he gets rid of it!😄

@adammcallister2260

Жыл бұрын

This is the truest thing I’ve read for a while

Moral of the the story , don’t waste your time on range rovers

This is a down payment for a new pair of boxer shorts for Chris. (You've already got coffee...)

@sruk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve much appreciated

Even tho these cars cost a fortune they seem to be designed to last ten years and 100k miles then they are knackered, it's criminal.

Shows how imporatant fire extingishers are in the workshop!

Glad you are ok. It goes to show all ways have inspected fire extinguishers on site at all times. And give them a check over now and again. Glad your ok and they worked and put the fire out. Could of been very bad. Stay safe. Take a breather

Geeze mate, change the starter and keep going. That’s too good a car to part out. Fix it up, that’s what you boys do. If it were a loom short and electrical fire then it’s scrap. You could have a fixed car there.

Rob I'm pretty sure that's a normal thing for a rangerover 😂 get another battery on it and finish it off 😊

Nice to see you allowed the rangy to sit in the middle of you both during the round up at the end.

Glad you're OK guys. Did think it was ironic you had the skip in the background saying "No Fires" when explaining what happened. One little fail, plenty of successes. 👍

“What an absolute pile of scrap” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

We should all start a crowdfund for Chris's new pants.

No damage except to the car itself and it was outside means it was the best possible outcome. The quick reactions from both of you also helped to get it contained. Glad your both ok lads!

Never click bait from you guys. As real as it gets right there!

I'm glad you showed this, warts and all, because it's a lesson to us all. You may get something back from scrap but you made the right call, scrap is the best option. There is value in a lot of the parts. Glad you both are here to tell the tale and shocked but unhurt. Thanks.

Lads I watch every video that you’s post, And you’s are absolutely brilliant at the work that you’s do, I’m in the motor trade 25 years and I’m also a Firefighter in Ireland, I’m going to throw it out there that LandRover’s are the biggest pile of scrap on the road, I have seen a lot of high end vehicles in recent months catching fire while the owners are driving them, You’s do right and cutting your loss on it, Stick to the wee nice cars with Minimal damage, Fire Extinguishers work great, Also look into the Firestick for inside your truck, there are absolutely brilliant and only the size of a Banana and leave no mess when discharged, Keep up the great work Rob & Chris

The moral of that is to always have the jacket potatoes to hand no point wasting a fire lol

So one thing you may want to consider is to buy some fire safety sticks, it is a whole bunch better than traditional fire extinguishers. I don’t know what it is about British humour but Chris summed it up with the boxer shorts statement, I hope you will be able to look back with a smile, it was truly great content. Good luck for the future

Love how honest you guys are. Other channels would have not showed this!

apart from losing a chunk of money - you were both safe and sound which is most important - and I knew those running trainers would come in handy one day Rob - 😘

Stick it through Copart as fire damaged!! Might draw more money back!

The main thing is you're ok and no damage done apart from your pockets! Makesure you have them new extinguishers asap please guys. Keep up the great work

Thanks for showing this and keeping it real. Glad you are both safe.

Hose it down fit a new starter and replace anything damaged.

That was very scary. Glad no one got hurt. I'm totally agree in your decision guys on the Range Rover.

Sometimes things happen for a reason. Better now than a family in the car. You guys don’t deserve any bad luck your so genuine, the fact that your not going to let it get on the road speaks volumes.

It's been a shock guys but surely worth an investigation.

Fastest I’ve seen Rob move 😂😂 If there wasn’t any flames you shouldn’t have any wiring damage, I’d be tempted to try a starter motor if only to see if the work you’ve already done solved the problem… At least no one got hurt and Rob had a workout 👍

When things calm down investigate the cause,seems a shame to get that far into it.Dont be hasty guys.

This video is why I love this channel. 100% genuine. Good job you were wearing your Reebok pumps Rob, they allowed a hastey retreat 😜.

That answers the guy who complained that you make these repairs look to easy.

It does say ‘No Fires’ on the side of the skip in the background!! Joking aside, close call guys. Replacement fire extinguishers are a priority along with additional ones.

Just pleased you both walked away safe

Guys, I'm surprised you gave up so easily. At least pull the starter & have a look around at the damage if any. Maybe think about this one for a few days, calm down & have another go at it. What have you got to loose. I'm sure it will make a worthwhile video with lots of views if nothing else. Love your work guys & been there myself with problems like this but keep at it & you'll get it done.

@MrGalwayguy1973

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you I had a fire on one of my Daimlers petrol pipe had a cut in it as was dripping down onto manifold never seen it and whoosh it went up but I managed to get it out was going to sell as was but I have her running now again and wiring rewired again just needed to walk away assess the situation

Rob pulls the pin and the car grenades 🤣

Not surprised you were both in shock, that was terrible. You’re both safe and so is the rest of your property.

I bet if you stick a new starter on that and itll fire up no problem. I bet its not done any wiring damage. I bet most of the smoke was all from diesel being burnt in the starter.

That Range Rover has been a Range Rover too long as you guys would say. Glad you guys are safe and it wasn't in the workshop and quick thinking from chris

The fuel burning heater does this and let’s off white smoke from under the car. This happened to me when I tried to start it with a flat battery. Actually thought it was on fire. It’s probably had a lot of un burnt fuel from turning it over so much. Worth a try to unplug the heater and give it another go!

@ivorbiggun4919

Жыл бұрын

Fuel heater exhaust is on the n/s/f wheel arch, looked to me like smoke was starter motor on the o/s/f

@cbannister-mu7hd

Жыл бұрын

That explains why at 14:41 Chris is pointing the fire extinguisher at the n/s/f wheel arch. The smoke was drifting to the off side and up, the bonnet was open.

Looks like one to wash your hands of. Glad you guys are ok Keep up the good work

It’s absolutely sickening how they’ve made modern vehicles so bloody complicated to where it’s terrible to work on them!

Webasto auxiliary Diesel heater, causes white smoke when it fires up for the first time in a while. Was there actually fire or just smoke? Worth checking out unless you just want to get rid of the build!

@julianstafford7071

Жыл бұрын

especially when coupled via a duff battery whose voltage drops right off when attempting to crank.

The real positive in this video? That your main concern was for Chris when he was getting too close to the Range Rover for your comfort. It takes a lot to not get caught up in trying to save your investment - not cynically, but it's what we've all done - take stupid risks when something valuable is facing destruction. Sorry the Range Rover is gubbed, but you guys have demonstrated your friendship *and* your understanding that some things are more valuable than money. I salute you both. Looking forward to the next video - let's hope there's no more flames! :)

And there was me about to winge about leaving grubby parts on the back seat and marking the leather 🤣 ah well you have lived to fight a other day.

Nuts and bolts lads and a few quid down the drain! But pleased that your both safe and sound at the end of the day!

You know, I think there are only a couple of reasons it smoked like that. If you didn't see flames, then as others have suggested, get the air line out, blast all the powder off it and have a proper look. One possible cause could be if you had to remove an engine earth strap, didnt put it back, then when you turned the key the loom took the earth current instead and burned the loom. Otherwise, have a decent look for the source of the smoke. Always harder after dumping a fire extinguisher into it I know, but I wouldn't pull stumps just yet. Helluva scare for you both, horrible moment and I was right there with you when I saw even just the thumbnail. Reach out if you'd like me to come and look with you, I'd love to meet you both and I'm not far away.

That was very frightening. Situations like that can easily get out of control. Glad both of you are ok. Absolutely love the channel.

Best thing for it really, should have torched it from the beginning. A couple I know have spent £7,000 over the last year on a 2014 Range Rover. They're now buying a new £72,000 Volvo XC90 Hybrid (with a 6-9 months wait for it) Can't wait to see the depreciation on that!

@sruk

Жыл бұрын

Do they want to sell the Range Rover

@aedwards4496

Жыл бұрын

@@sruk I can ask them

@skatesneakerlover

10 ай бұрын

Yup, can't agree more. Should've stood back and watched it burn to the ground. These are just a massive PITA!

Jesus if that was me the language coming from my mouth would make your ‘bad language’ look like poetry 😂 glad you’re alright though.

And you’ve just given me another reason never to touch a used Range River. Glad your alright lads, good decision to scrap it👍🏻

Hi Rob iam so sorry that happened to you.main thing is your ok and not hurt.glad chris was with you to help.take care both of you Nigel

I've just watched it again and I am crying with laughing. I'm going to put this on my watch list for regular viewing, it's hilarious.

It didn't want to come back to life. It wanted to die. You need to respect its wishes.

Lucky you had trainers on mate 🤣 Get rid it's been a nightmare.

Glad you guys are okay! Really appreciate the honesty you have on your channel, scrapping it especially. You could sell it for more but then that car could go back on the road and catch fire with kids in it. Can’t win them all, hopefully this will give you some luck with the next project!

Very sad situation with the loss of the vehicle, Rob & Chris, but everyone is OK, which is the most important. No one got hurt, you didn't lose any buildings, and you were able to get it under control right away. Perhaps, it's too soon to look on the bright side, but the loss of just the vehicle when so much more was in the direct vicinity, is a pretty good thing. I'm sorry you lost that car, but you could have lost so much more.

Glad everything else was OK. Small grace it wasn't on the ramp or at least inside

chris adding new boxer shorts to the numbers, lol.

One good thing that's come out of this > no one got hurt. My go to channel on KZread, despite the fact I know nothing about fixing cars. Thanks Rob and Chris and stay safe x

New starter motor and check over everything else I reckon that would fire straight up!!!

Scrap rob and keep the car Chris 😂

Don't give up on it, diesel doesn't burn that well, not as volatile petrol, so it's pretty unlikely to have burst into flames, more than likely started to smoke hence why it pen and inks. Try a new starter motor and see what happens. As someone else has said, you repaired a proper fire damaged Fiesta.

Glad you are okay Rob and Chris ! Put this one down to experience! Scrap it and put it behind you ! Best of luck for the future and you both brighten my day every time I see one of your great videos! Ed.

Such gentlemen giving a little warning at the start. Fair play to you

I hope you haven't written it off quite yet, lads. Surely it's worth checking it to see exactly how much damage has been caused because it looks to be intact but just covered in powder. I thought that wiring was the culprit at first, but obviously not.

If its just been diesel leaking onto the starter, when you've put power through it going to start it, it's just burnt the diesel off shorting out in the starter, as Chris said. Although it would of given you a fright seeing plumes of smoke!! Bung a starter on and try it guys, pity to lose out on all the time and money you've invested up to now for the sake of a starter 👍

Lads just glad no one was hurt . Put it behind you scrap it off . Stay safe looking forward to the next video .....

Glad it turned out to be not too serious and no one was hurt (other than financially). Keep up the great work!

As I said previously leave these stuff to Chris you just bring the cars in. 😂😂

A friend runs a Mercedes specialist in town. Some homeless person broke into an ML that was parked out back and started a fire in the back seat. Try to explain that to a customer. It also caught a neighboring SL on fire.

Bad luck guys, but glad you are both ok. A car can be replaced but you guys are precious.

Glad you're OK. Kudos for showing us that fail, you didn't have to!

Hi Chris n Rob, glad no one was hurt. "BEST CHANNEL ON KZread BY A MILE" 🚗

Pleased to see you are all ok, It is always refreshing to see the trials and tribulations of real life!!! it would be so easy to not show this type of thing and make everything seem happy. Get the air line out blow off all the powder and have another look when you have had time to calm down. I think remove the starter and see if Chris's thoughts were correct ( I bet they are ) then stuff in a replacement one and give it a go.

the main thing is you guys are ok. These things happen. You guys handled it very well. I've seen people completely loose their mind when a vehicle catches on fire at a shop.

You both had great presence of mind and saved the situation - you are the A Team guys. Rob you do make me laugh I don’t know why