Even though you have your own successful business and channel and team, it's got to be a big pride moment every time you hear Matt say "Robby'l fix it!"
I worked in a body shop when I was a kid.... the estimator had the hardest job. And when they didn't want to pay what a job would cost, we ended up doing supplemental after supplemental to get them to ALMOST pay what they should. Insurance companies work hard at screwing both the customer and the body shops.
takes me back to when I worked in a body shop in the uk insurance companies always tried to skim the estimates was hard work trying to do a good job when you’re got insurance assessors saying just glue it rather than replace
We always wonder how does it work? It’s seems so complicated to find out what is broken behind what we can see. Thanks for the demo. Entertaining as always
Enjoyed the video. I work in a body shop in Australia and also accident towing. Been towing for 13 years. The insurance companies try to screw us over here too!
I am a bit confused: one moment you say that 'some shops would glue the headlight, but not this one', and then tell us that you will not replace the fender, because you like fixing things. Why fork out for a $1800 headlight if it can be fixed?
Gluing the lug back on the headlight isn’t a proper repair. It will probably leak and get condensation down the road. Whereas repairing the original fender that already fits the car properly and is already factory primed and painted (yea it’s going to need paint work over the repair) is much easier than basing and painting a new bare fender, plus some new panels don’t fit up right without some modification
Because the headlight is plastic, and the fender is metal. Metal repair will last. Metal and be welded and reshape to factory. Welding or glueing plastic will never be right or will last.
She loves pink tools.... I do not get it. - Robby I do not get it either and I am a woman :)) Tools have to be good quality esp. if you are use them as a Pro :)) For my use around the apartment and on my Wheelchair I use mid range tools. Low Quality tools can destroy parts.
It is interesting to watch a knowledgeable body tech reverse engineer a complex assembly. In this case a bumper! At RLN they have a disassembly line in their body shop.
I'll be real interested in knowing how that back and forth negotiations go with the insurance company. I mean if you say it's going to cost $9,000 and they say they're only going to pay $6, 000 what do you do? Can't wait to see how this ends up Great video!
Disappointed you did not fix headlight with glue. It is always good to save customer money, and help environment by not garbaging repairable parts. Please don't come back with "blah blah quality" You and I both know that headlight was easily savable.
Getting my own Truck has always been my Dream for my business. I just acquired 2 recently, earning $32K bi weekly has been really helpful. I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support the Church.!!!
I thank Evelyn Susanne Scarlett who has always been there to help me with detailed analysis and recommendations that I would not have had access to otherwise.
YES! That is exactly her name (Evelyn Susanne Scarlett). I saw her interview on CNN News and so many people highly recommended her and her trading skills❤️
$1400 for a cheezy bumper that did not provide any real protection for the vehicle. $1500 to replace the headlight.. It’s not surprising that the Auto Industry is on shaky ground financially. It’s almost an insult to walk into an auto Showroom,,,.
I enjoyed this one, nice to see collision repair again!
Thanks all!
I love the big build builds, but its refreshing to see collision repairs again.
Nice work! Thank you, Robby.
Thanks for taking the time to explain all this stuff (estimate) to us
Even though you have your own successful business and channel and team, it's got to be a big pride moment every time you hear Matt say "Robby'l fix it!"
Many thanks for sharing the process with us, it’s much appreciated ❤
I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting that coming! You got me.
Worked in a body shop for years respect the builds you guys do keep up the good work 💪
As always..... very enjoyable to watch and learn how things like this work behind the scenes.
It’s crazy what you have to do, so you can do your job, and you do a nice job so that’s always a plus
You be nice to the boss
She is an absolute angel
You’re a lucky man
Robby
Stay safe you guys
I worked in a body shop when I was a kid.... the estimator had the hardest job. And when they didn't want to pay what a job would cost, we ended up doing supplemental after supplemental to get them to ALMOST pay what they should. Insurance companies work hard at screwing both the customer and the body shops.
Extremely Interesting . . . Thanks Robby 😊
Brilliant video and very eye opening thank you robbie
Such a unique channel you got going Robby! The occasional auto body video is really interesting to see.
good video: thanks for making it
Good To See You Living Your Best Life, The Boss is Beautiful
Great content
So cool to watch the process!
Man, that truck would be perfect if it had a Ford emblem on it and a Powerstroke under the hood. 💪🏻🇺🇸👍
I can not believe $1800 for a headlight assembly. Love seeing you back to your history...😊😊😊😊
They were actually fairly lucky with as little damage that was done when he hit the dear. It very well could have caused much more damage than it did.
Nicely done! Enjoyed seeing the process!
The deer didn't have insurance lol It was a hit and run
That was interesting, thanks for the behind the scenes look!
takes me back to when I worked in a body shop in the uk insurance companies always tried to skim the estimates was hard work trying to do a good job when you’re got insurance assessors saying just glue it rather than replace
Fascinating. Thanks for the breakdown. 🙂
Very cool and very expensive. God damn. 🤟😎🇦🇺
Matt’s kid must have a really good paying job….
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Best husband and wife date on whole UA-cam! ❤😂
1800 headlight ..... Ouch
Gday guys
Keep up with the good work love watching your videos on UA-cam God bless you and your team
I love what you are doing mat
Your videos always inspire new discoveries and ideas. Thank you for your creative energy!🐦🌙🐦
if the bumper was so weak it folds up from a deer strike why replace it with the same thing. put a bullbar on it.
We always wonder how does it work? It’s seems so complicated to find out what is broken behind what we can see. Thanks for the demo. Entertaining as always
Yes that was good to see
Serious suggestion to get impact extensions so you don't ruin your crome extensions or sockets. Tools are not cheap.😊
Tjis was good to see. I loved how at 9:26 you were all 'sombody's worked on this' 😂 Like you caught Colin cheating on you with another shop!!!
With your experience,what is the worse insurance company to work with ?
"she likes pink tools. I don't get it."
She the man who only uses red drills😂😂😂
Like this video
Appreciate the extra videos
I was actually hoping to see some auto body insurance process content. Very interesting!
Enjoyed the video. I work in a body shop in Australia and also accident towing. Been towing for 13 years. The insurance companies try to screw us over here too!
They hit a deer or elephant?
The reason I buy nothing but arb bull bar bumpers for all my 4wheel drive vehicles keep up the great content
Newer vehicles are insane so many parts in just that bumper old stuff you might have some signal lights
$1,500.00 light?
I love watching your videos you and your team dose a great work
I did enjoy this video! The cost is wild!
I enjoy your work...
As long as nobody was hurt the far can be repaired
Absolutely love auto body. Wish you were closer to me. Need my son’s Chevy 1500 painted.
I am a bit confused: one moment you say that 'some shops would glue the headlight, but not this one', and then tell us that you will not replace the fender, because you like fixing things. Why fork out for a $1800 headlight if it can be fixed?
Insurance is paying for it, so why not get new parts
Gluing the lug back on the headlight isn’t a proper repair. It will probably leak and get condensation down the road.
Whereas repairing the original fender that already fits the car properly and is already factory primed and painted (yea it’s going to need paint work over the repair) is much easier than basing and painting a new bare fender, plus some new panels don’t fit up right without some modification
Because the headlight is plastic, and the fender is metal. Metal repair will last. Metal and be welded and reshape to factory. Welding or glueing plastic will never be right or will last.
Great job again.
She loves pink tools.... I do not get it. - Robby I do not get it either and I am a woman :)) Tools have to be good quality esp. if you are use them as a Pro :)) For my use around the apartment and on my Wheelchair I use mid range tools. Low Quality tools can destroy parts.
you can get pink snap on and mac tools
It is interesting to watch a knowledgeable body tech reverse engineer a complex assembly. In this case a bumper! At RLN they have a disassembly line in their body shop.
Lol its a GMC youd literally buy a new one for that price 😅
Great idea to do an estimate!!!!!
If you say you like to fix things, why spend $1.825 on a new headlight, when it can be repaired? 11:08
Great video
I like to see auto repairs - especially the estimates. I guess this is why our insurance is so high!
Roby is Matt trying take over you're work ha ha
18 minutes and all he has over 1000 view
Morning hillbilly😊
That was interesting.
Nice tutorial :) !
Hey 👋 guys
Hi, Boss 😊
Do an emblem delete! easier to detail and looks better.
Wow, EXPENSIVE
Geeze, $1,500 headlight assy. Crazy.
Still waiting for part 2 on the GWagon ... Robby
It’s so dumb that stuff cost so much UAW has a lot to do with it
👍👍 Always enjoy your videos. Happy Thanksgiving Weekend ❣️
My rough estimate without all your input was going to be about $8 cdn... so I was definitely low $9200USD is approx $12900 cdn
I'll be real interested in knowing how that back and forth negotiations go with the insurance company. I mean if you say it's going to cost $9,000 and they say they're only going to pay $6, 000 what do you do? Can't wait to see how this ends up Great video!
I have a bumper in my shed that is in new shape. But I’m in sc your welcome to it
Love this😊
Enjoyed
What software do you use for the cataloging and invoice generation?
Wouldn't this be a great time to install a HD aftermarket bumper?
Continue to delight us with your incredible ideas. Your videos are a gift!🤹🛣🥕
Does the insurance pay for original or do they pay only for aftermarket replacement parts ?
Disappointed you did not fix headlight with glue. It is always good to save customer money, and help environment by not garbaging repairable parts. Please don't come back with "blah blah quality" You and I both know that headlight was easily savable.
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Getting my own Truck has always been my Dream for my business. I just acquired 2 recently, earning $32K bi weekly has been really helpful. I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support the Church.!!!
Wow that's huge, how do you earn that much? I'm 37 years old and I've been looking for ways to be successful, please how??
I thank Evelyn Susanne Scarlett who has always been there to help me with detailed analysis and recommendations that I would not have had access to otherwise.
YES! That is exactly her name (Evelyn Susanne Scarlett). I saw her interview on CNN News and so many people highly recommended her and her trading skills❤️
My wife has pink tools that don't get used too
Well that’s one way to get a deer.😅
😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎
Forgot the broken side step
$1400 for a cheezy bumper that did not provide any real protection for the vehicle.
$1500 to replace the headlight..
It’s not surprising that the Auto Industry is on shaky ground financially.
It’s almost an insult to walk into an auto
Showroom,,,.
Now I understand why insurance costs so much. It’s unreal.
❤
Hows the 🦌
All those GM bumper parts looked pretty flimsy, certainly didn't look like almost 10gs worth.
wait for new tariffs and parts will get another 25% more expensive :(