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REBUILDING THE CHEAPEST RANGE ROVER IN THE UK | PT3

Mat Armstrong@MatArmstrongbmx980.7K viewsApr 19, 202219:31
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Check if your car was damaged with Car Vertical - 10% off here carvertical.com I bought the cheapest Range Rover Vogue in the UK. The Range Rover is in a pretty bad way and look as if it had been rolled. Ive since been repairing it and along the way throwing in some upgrades. In this video we start the most expensive upgrade so far... A facelift conversion.

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The video opens with an observation that a Range Rover can come with upscale features like a built-in fridge, highlighting the contrast with owning the cheapest Vogue in the UK. The host walks through the car's wrecked state after an accident that likely involved a roll, noting serious side damage. He recalls the ongoing rebuild series and recounts the economical parts sourcing that kept costs down, such as replacing the driver’s door for a fraction of typical prices along with other salvage parts. The narrative then shifts toward a major upcoming upgrade: a facelift conversion to modernize the vehicle. He explains there were still unfinished interior tasks linked to airbags and seat belts, including the complexity of removing and reassembling rear belts that were buried behind panels and the parcel shelf. A detour into upcycling shows how he saved money by painting the passenger airbag and by adapting existing parts, while also exploring the potential to reset or replace aging components. The segment ends with a teaser about the facelift upgrade, including a look at new headlight assemblies and the orchestration of wiring and mounting, signaling that the expensive portion of the project is about to begin.

Topics · autos & vehicles · car restoration · vehicle modification · vlog

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What drove the decision to upgrade to a facelift version of the Range Rover?
The upgrade was chosen to modernize the front end and align with a newer model look, leveraging a 2018 facelift kit to refresh headlights, bumper, and related components for a more aggressive, contemporary appearance.
Why were rear seat belts removed and what was learned from that process?
The rear seat belts needed replacement or reset because they locked out after the accident. Access required removing the rear seats and trim, revealing the belt mechanism beneath, which was a challenging but necessary step to restore safety features.