My cheap Maserati Levante LOOKS RUINED after my off-road DISASTER. Can we fix it again?
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The implausible suspension light was probably from when the front driver's side wheel was off the ground and spinning. It didn't compute because the engineers didn't expect an owner to actually off road the thing.
Haha, like every crossover "these things won't even see a dirt road, no need to test it".
Having had a luxury vehicle with air suspension, wheels in the air didnt confuse mine at all, ' 08 Mercedes ML.
@@moonsapling I imagine Mercedes does a lot more testing on their models than Maserati. You know those German engineers.
@@TheRunestar How do you even design a system without a case for wheels in the air?
@@TheRunestar German engineers are maybe properly capable...but most products are designed by student interns, which is a problem.
holy crap the quality of workmanship Stuart does is mind blowing.
So nice to see my favorite towing channel spread awarenesses about catalytic converters.
Vango kills it every time.
Yeah too bad Tyler let him take the hit on that cat, could've put it on his insurance
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@@AR-ed3xw I'm sure Vango filed a claim. You've gotta have a ton of insurance with customer cars in your possession.
@@oambrosia yeah I understand business insurance, and I also wouldn't want it filed on mine, hence why you have a notice of liability posted in your business to let folks know it's not on you or your insurer! But in the end it would have been the right thing for tyler to do, as he would have made more than enough back through youtube!
Hoovie is so blessed to have the Car Wizard and Vango to fix his cars. That Maserati is absolutely beautiful now and the van is spectacular. A van that nice is very rare these days. I remember when they were everywhere.
Fredy has spray paint, and that's close enough.
They aren't doing it for free by the way. Even though he is filming the "Before and after" from Vango and he's driving a lot of business to them probably he is still paying the bills.
@@Sabrinahuskydog yep, the exposure is just a bonus on top of the actual bills. One year the Car Wizard said Hoovie paid him around 100k alone
@@Sabrinahuskydog Absolutely. I would take my hooptie to Vango if it was in the neighborhood.
Car wizard does great work. He deserves every penny. He would get all my work if I could use him.
I honestly did not expect the Maserati to be the most reliable car in that trio
If they're neglected, they're problematic, but modern Maseratis can be shockingly reliable when they're given at least basic maintenance.
I was expecting Freddy's Audi to blow up...
For real Maserati should sponsor him 😅
Modern maseratis are realiable. That's why.
@@robloxcreator437 funny
Stewart and the team at Vango are legends! What amazing work they do. I'm glad Tyler is supporting his local small businesses on his channal. He's really put the Wichita and other Kansas folk on the map.
I’m glad that the car was detailed in this video rather than make us wait until the next.
That detail guy is amazing! His work is top shelf. He seems like he treats his customers right too. Good on him.
Vango did a great job. Whatever he charged, if he was in L.A., he'd get triple and would be constantly busy. Good job!
you have to charge 3x in cali because it costs 3x more to pay those taxes there.
That car is worth every penny, no matter the history. You revived it and you should be proud of that, together with the WizKid and the man with the missing left ear. That is a perfect family hauler. I find that the history makes it even more fun to own it.
LoL
Wow lol the short bus is here fellas BEEP BEEP
Cartrek is awesome . Great job tyler and the rest of the team
Vango did an outstanding job bringing that car back to the pristine condition it is in now; especially the engine bay. Awesome!
...have a 2017 Levante I bought new in Miami, now with around 60,000 miles....I've never had a single problem with it....can't bring myself to trade it or sell it for a new car.....love your show and channel.....😎
wow. VANGO did a damn good job getting that front bumper looking damn near perfect. to be fair i prob would not have noticed it right away picking it up. id take that over paying 2500 any day
The fact Van Gogh didn't try to stick you with the catalytic converter bill really shows what an upstanding shop they are. So many jerks try to stick the customer with that bill, despite the problem being the shop's lack of security precautions.
The problem is catalytic converter thieves, not security precautions.
I mean it'd be bad for business if they charged the YTer to replace the stolen cat
It'd be covered by insurance either way...given it's happened before I'm sure they made sure it was part of their policy.
Covering the cost of a $500 part and an hour of muffler shop labour is very cheap compared to bad press or Tyler not bringing cars there anymore. Situation well handled by Stewart even though its the thieves that is at fault for it.
If he actually is a stand up guy he has garagekeepers insurance like any other reputible shop. What his deductible is remains to be seen. A small deductible can be passed on to the customer. I'm sure Wizzard can advise him on that.
That Levante is one of the best advertisements for Maserati. Maserati should do an ad showing how much you can throw at a Levante and it still keeps going.
4:02, did Hoovie have a senior moment? What the hell was that haha!
lmfao yeah 😂
He probably ran out of breathe and messed up and laughed at himself.
Real time buffering
I thought my hearing failed for a sec
Probably checking his script, and forgot to edit it out.
After watching your interactions with Stuart at Van Go for a while, I'm tempted to drive across the country to Wichita just to get my car detailed. His is top shelf professional work.
Honestly it was worth it! You were the savior of the group! That Maserati was the only one that didn’t run out of gas or get stuck and the comforcers! What a tire! Hahaha
Love vangos addition to Hoovies garage 😂
Vango does awesome work....just unbelievable every single time...
Seeing Vango’s miracle working never gets old .. they’re amazing and humble with it.
Your Metharati was the MVP of Car Trek X. It did what Freddy's and Ed's cars couldn't do! Major respect to it!
You should cut the front bumper for clearance and get a tube front guard fabbed up to protect the bottom of the bumper. Also, wrapping the fender flares matte black would look tough as well.
I doubt he's going to be offroading it anymore
I highly doubt that will fly with Mrs. Hoovie
@@daviddavis1322 u think she has a say lol. everything he has is because of his channel. i dont think she cares one bit also
Matte black fenders would make it just look unpainted.. like it’s cousin the grand Cherokee limited
Would look like a big crosstrek
I gotta say that my favorite thing and one of the main reasons I watch you is because of your moral compass and the compass of all the people you associate with and/or let us see on your channel. Vango didn’t have to stand behind that and pay cause he could have said it’s gotta go through insurance or something like that but he didn’t. He’s just a stand up guy like wizard, your other friends you have one the channel and yourself of course. Thank you Hoovie aka Tyler.
Absolutely hilarious. The wizard is a genuine TV personality. That thing is beat up. But it still made it. Even thrashing it. That sucks stole your cc. These people need to be stopped. That van might be my favorite vehicle you have. Mazerati is back.😂😂😆⛄⛄🔥🔥😎😎
Hoovie is a car hoarder and the wizard is his enabler 😮
Yeah, like a drug dealer, enabling a business to survive.
If the wizard didnt enable him then somebody else would.
What a great job on the Maserati. I must say the detailer/Bodyshop is amazing. Along with Car Wizard making sure all is well. One thing I would do is to take those stupid stickers off the car !
After watching Car Trek last night and this today I am blown away by the Maserati. You were far too modest when talking about it. Then to be able to bring it back to that condition afterwards and keep the vehicle, you have my complete respect.
Stuart is a genius at car detailing. Amazing outcome for the price.
Stewart is one of the nicest guys you will ever speak to so for what it's worth his place is a must for all things cosmetic.
Last place I worked, they stole the cats from our shop truck parked outside. Our neighbor's Ring cam caught it all, including a close-up of the thief when he walked up to their door to look at the glowing ring. We found our cats for sale on offer up and told the cops. Arrested and convicted.
Maseratis around Christmas is just the gift that keeps on giving huh
It was fun seeing you hit the back roads of the areas I grew up in. It's pretty crazy to take these cars off road. At least the Maserati! I wouldn't have the balls to take something like that down the back roads.
when you make hoovie money, you dont care about those things LOL
I'm actually looking for a Levante now thanks to these videos.
Detailers are absolutely incredible, you'd never know what that car's been through from looking at it. Fantastic job.
Vango always making theses hoopties look nice!
Epic content as always……. Seasons greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
I’m a UK tow guy and we are forever busy with the CAT thefts, particularly with the Toyota hybrids…. they seem to attract the Magpies for some reason……
Also, we get the M Sport packaged BMW’s, cooking models with badges, better steering wheels….. so, we get a constant stream of broken drivers glass and stolen steering wheel……. it’s an epidemic 😳
Anyhow, keep it up…… 🎅🏻🇬🇧
Lot of stuff stolen in the European market goes to the baltic states, and from there on to china, among others. Yeah its terrible but we cant do anything about it, it would violate the human rights of the thieves after all...
We come in force!
May the force come with you!
I come on your force!
In force we come!
Exactly what I thought. Nothing organized either state-wide or nation-wide to prevent catalytic converter theft or resale. Here in the bay area it is really bad in San Francisco and the east bay. Someone got shot confronting a theft in progress.
san fran has liberal problems, far beyond the CC theft issues
Crack down on the scum who buy them maybe a year in prison for every cat they have would stop them
The govt arrested a nationwide cat theft ring last month worth $500M.
@@mgman6000 prison time doesn't stop anything, if it did we would be living peaceful lives by now lol.
@@13Dixiefried
At least they wouldn't be released to do it again
The fact that the person before you did not take care of it and it did so well I saw the video or the short show I am impressed
Wow the Metherarti came out fantastic! Nice work VanGo! And Car Trek was awesome, again!
He should give this thing away to a viewer! Many of us, in the situation as mine, car just broke down, but still have to get kids to school, and off to work after xmas break, would take it just as it sits!!! Happy holidays everyone!
Stewart is amazing. Lovely man who really knows his craft.
Great backstory about this car. You would have no trouble selling that car Hoovie, no oil changes and all.
Happy New Year to you, the Wizard and all hopeless car freaks, self included...that follow your channel!
Great content reflected in your appreciation of the hobby.
For real though. Thank you guys for recording a christmas special in august. It actually made the last half of the day bearable.
Vango really do amazing work. That engine bay looks pristine!
“Unsellable” but you can always gift it to me☺️ My 2003 Acura just got totaled out 😩 and unfortunately I don’t have your bank account right now to get a new Hooptie. Maserati turned out beautifully though. Love your all your videos. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Waoo!! Great iob Vango!! He really is a Magician getting back those cars looking amazing!👍💪💪
I appreciate Autotemptest Sponsoring Car Trek! This one was painful to watch. I made it up to Freddy replacing the coolant reservoir.
You were the only one that prepped their vehicle mechanically before starting the trip as if they didn’t take it too serious or didn’t want to be bothered by doing it.
Not everyone is gracious to have a car wizard but it seems like the two others you completed against did minimal effort.
Congrats on your victory!
One last W for the New Year!
Van Goh really show cased their talent on the van.
Cat thefts are rampant and insurance has totaled out a few cars over it.
That guy that cleans cars is a magic wizard.
I don't know in Kansas, but in Wisconsin if your cat is stolen while it's at a shop it still falls on the car owner. If your a good customer the shop might take care of it because of that but they don't have too.
Damn, I have often wished I lived closer to the Wizard and now after seeing the Levante before and after I wish I lived closer to VanGo too. I don't know whether to call them a body shop or a detail shop. Their work is amazing.
That cleanup was amazing, especially the engine bay. Well done to Stuart at Van-Go, you guys deserve a medal for getting the Maserati back from the dead.
I totally agree about how the police really need to get more on catalytic converter theft. Someone tried to steal my mom's converter once. She caught him and so he didn't get it but he still made a deep cut that made her vehicle loud and she had to pay to get it fixed.
even in Canada, they are a frucking menace
13:47 I am glad you and Stuart got to know eachother more, him dropping a few jokes here and there really improves the videos!
Such a joy to see them cars shined up again! Looks amazing.
Surprised at the Metherati’s trail abilities Tyler. Surprised at how huge a baby d-bag Freddy was on Car Trek during that episode also. I did appreciate how you worked hard to make it watchable and bailed everyone out.
Tyler you should’ve covered the cat theft, it wasn’t cool to stick the detailer with that. He’s a good guy and always takes care of you.
Tyler is responsible period what a baby
Likely that wasn't the only cat stolen. Vango likely filed an insurance claim for multiple cats. These thieves don't even care about camera's. They know the police can do very little.
Always love seeing Vango's work and Stuart's positive outlook, the Metharati looks amazing, maybe try and get it to the highest possible milage for a Levante??
Man that car trek episode was awesome! Can't wait for the next.
Happy New Year Tyler! looking forward to your adventures this year!
Stuart and Vango are MAGICIANS! Amazing what they have done for you!
How can so much great automobilia be in one city! You, the Car Wizard, Euro Asian Bob, Johhny, Magic Mike! Amazing!h
First there was Clarkson's Lancia, then came May's Lotus Esprit V8 and now the Maserati joins them in cars achieving the supposedly impossible
Vango's work is just amazing. Absolutely the right call to do the repair, barely noticeable and saved a fortune. Paying for Tyler's CC to be replaced while it would have made a dent in that job's profit I suspect he's more thinking about how much work he gets from Hoovie videos and he wouldn't want to loose Tyler as a customer over that. Surprised Vango's insurance didn't cover it.
4:20 that pause was very uncomfortable to witness😂
Hoovie was having a system slowdown as he was trying to calculate this months interest on his credit card repayments .🤣
Geez! Hoovie may single-handedly reverse the fortunes of the Maserati brand with the CarTrek performance and this.
You should put a baseball glove and ball in that van. You know, because of the bat. For baseball.
or dont let a cop violate your 4th amendment rights
Your attorney would appreciate the glove with the bat…
Exactly. #WWG1WGA
this guy gets it
Totally agree regarding the catalytic converter thefts.. police don’t care and don’t punish the theives enough. I’m a car dealer in Houston Texas and literally have had over 30 stolen over the past few years
You may want to check/change the engine and cabin air filters.
Love the transformation, love Vango, love his attitude, demeanor and general approach to his work. If I was in Wichita, he would have my business for sure!! 🎉❤
Merry Christmas y’all!
AMAZING…how this vehicle held up, didn’t fail and saved Cartrek!
The Maserati looks incredible. Hopefully Vango got a little of the money for the cc he had to replace on the Van.
Between you and the wizard, I would actually get one of those now. I'm actually impressed.
Junky to Meth dealer: " Yo man, your Maserati looks F* up!
Hoovie: "Hold my beer"
Dude the "hold my beer" bit is so old now.
@@jd9119 more like "hold my meth" am I right?
@@jwalster9412 it maybe was clever the first time somebody said it, but several years and billions of times other people copied it later and it's been overdone
Hey Tyler, surprisingly, the Maserati performance in Car Trek 10 was impressive!!! You, Ed & Freddy did a great job with Car Trek 10!!! 🖖
Vangos does his magic again such a amazing high quality job don by him and his team
Stewart from Vango is such a nice person: always a positive twist and never disappoints! Despite its questionable history and ambtious adventure, I think the Metharati has plenty of life left. Keep enjoying it for what it is!
I’m sure I’m not the only one that wants to know if the underneath the Metherati was THOROUGHLY cleaned of all that sand. If not, that car will become a rust bucket in very short order. Aside from that, please let Stuart know one of your viewers actually burst out loud with an “OH MY GOD”, when I saw how clean he got that engine bay.
I hope you’re taking good care of him tip wise, like Bob & Dave, he’s a cool dude.
Stewart is the best. You bring him an absolute POS that's dirty and wrecked everywhere... he just has a friendly chuckle about it. Always love to see him on the channel
He actually did a pretty impressive job on that lower bumper from the state it was in. He did a great job on the whole thing to be honest.
He should have removed the lower part before he went.
I wish I lived close to Wichita so that gentleman could make my car look half that good, that guy does wonders to cars and their paint.
I'm shocked how well the Metherati held up. And really surprised how well it cleaned up.
Do you type with Lisp?
@@arvindjijiantony4882 It was a maserati which was used to transport meth, hence the name.
That feller does a awesome job cleaning up and fixing ur vehicles those tires on methzerady should get ya around in the snow good. LoL!!! Hope y'all had a great Christmas
The VanGo guy always seems like a friendly and nice person. Scumbag thieves always end up targeting nice people!
You made it back and you didn’t die of dysentery. That’s a win in my books.
What you say as unsaleable. I say I still could not afford it. Vango does some Grate Work!
Most cars become classics and go back up in value before I can afford them. A 20 year old car is my price point but most models I want don't make it till then.
Maserati should play your personal and Car Trek videos in the showroom next to the car, it is now proven reliable.
And… what was the results of the outside stain at the back? 🤔
To me it looked like it was some splashed oil substance and over time the dust collected on it.
As a scientist I would call that "dirt".
@@rogersmith7396as a doctor of organic chemical engineering I concur
Let me just say I will remain a loyal subscriber for sure I enjoy every video you post i look forward to waking up and seeing what you have posted highlight of my days keep up the great videos with the car wizard love love love
nice paint job on the van
We all know that the Wizard is a master of his craft, but the detailing guy... Oh my!
4:03 had to make sure my headphones didn't disconnect
Forgot to edit out UGH
🏁Happy Happy Joy Joy Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄😎🤙🏾
Detail guy is great addition to the hoovie gang :)
Anyone here after watching pine hollow auto replace the timing chains on the Maserati?
Watching Ivan repair a car that was not designed to be maintained was impressive
@@chiluco2000 Supposedly this thing had no oil change in 60000 miles. Wonder when it will need timing chains as well?
Wow! Nicely done VanGo!! Looks amazing!! For a 105k mile former drug vehicle that has driven The Oregon Trail. LOL
Between stealing cats and drilling gas tanks, these criminals have gotten way out of control and dangerous. A friend came out to his car, there was a huge puddle of gas under his car, someone drilled his tank and was trying to fill up clear plastic storage bins with gas. They left one and let at least 1/4 tank of gas drain in a covered parking place, with cars side by side. On 4th of July, fireworks everywhere
We’re going to need active armaments as a theft deterrent component eventually if law enforcement and legislature don’t address this.
Tyler I did exactly same this on a Chevy Van I had. Hitched my 20’ boat up. Drove about 1/4 mile hit a dip and hitch came uncoupled hit barn door in back
Beautiful van