A 2017 Bentley Bentayga W12 came into The Car Edition for a routine service, spark plugs, oil and oil filter but as always, we carried out a proper health check before starting work.
This vehicle has a clear history, yet during our inspection we identified previous crash damage, raising important questions about how much a history report really tells you.
This vehicle was purchased from GVE, a UK car dealer that is now unfortunately in administration (see official records). The current owner brought their own service parts, which we found unboxed in the boot.
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In this video, we cover:
• Spark plug, oil, and oil filter service on a W12 engine
• Why clear history doesn’t always tell the full story
• What buyers should look out for on high-value used cars
This is real mechanic insight, filmed in a working garage, not speculation, not accusations, just what we physically found on the car.
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🔍 POPULAR SEARCH QUESTIONS – ANSWERED
Does a clear vehicle history mean a car has never been damaged?
No. Not all accidents are reported or claimed through insurance.
Is it normal for sellers to supply service parts?
It happens, but buyers should always verify part quality and correctness.
Are Bentley Bentayga W12 engines reliable?
They’re powerful and complex — maintenance and inspection are critical.
Should you get a health check on a luxury car even with full history?
Absolutely. Especially on high-value vehicles.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE
This video is for educational purposes only.
No businesses are accused and all observations are based solely on the condition of the vehicle presented to us.
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https://youtu.be/WFtX4o-zrr0?si=er4fBZiNzbwSJ0_e&t=875 Love the bluetooth sump nut fastening right here 😉
Hi guys, my only problem with you is??? i live too far away. I would be honoured for all of you to work on my car. You're all tip top machanics. Keep it up lad's.
Hello, what obd reader do you use ?
I had an experience with this company where they was telling me to change parts on my car that didn’t need changing. Be very careful of them
If everyone thought like the moron that said he wouldn’t let you work on his car we would still be living in caves. Every day is a learning day.
How do you justify £1600-00 for a 3 hour wet belt change on a Ranger…….
Can't comment on General grabbers gts but the AT3's are very sort after for off roaders
If you guys kept including the price like you did in one video i seen you would be my dream channel
love the content lads me and my boss watch you guys on our brake sometimes be cool if you could shout him out in a video sometime (CHADDY) hes always watching lol
watching from cork ireland
ps. If you guys do shout him out be sure to remind him he doesn't pay me enough 🤣
This felt less like a service video and more like a story about modern car ownership, smoke, mirrors, and a W12 quietly judging everyone involved. Honest graft, real frustration, and zero pretending that a Bentley badge makes life easier under the bonnet. The bit about learning on the job hit home. Every mechanic has a first time and the good ones document it instead of hiding it. Also, that wire holding things together says more about online car sales than any spec sheet ever could. Solid watch. Real world stuff.
atleast the oil filter was a easy thing
What a dumb fk comment to say he wouldn’t let this guy touch his car. I’d let ANY of these Car Edition guys work on my car they all seem like fkn brilliant mechanics
1st time, how many Bentaga owners know how to open the bonnet, let alone want to get their hands dirty. If I coukd afford one I wouldn't mess with the oily bits either 😂😂😂
Weird question – could you share a link to the orange gloves that you use? Thank you.
Practice best school, doesn't matter first time you do car like this or not. There's people who does dozens times same car and still wrong way.
Smart mechanic on video, you don't need to worry.
Enjoy what you doing 😉
eeny, meeny, miney fuckin mo.
Prob got a piece of 15mm copper pipe reengineered with a hammer and a drill to fashion the main fuse too
Why buy a car and can't afford the correct tyres?
Ooh shit, it's a hybrid…
More overpriced “VW” garbage. Couldn’t pay me to drive that POS.
Gytis needs to get a project car too
I started my apprenticeship at 14 1/2. My boss told me "we will teach you what you need to know here, but our main aim is to teach you how to learn for yourself" at 58 I enjoy jobs I have never seen before and especially "unfixable" jobs. Refrigeration mechanic/fitter/electrician/diesel fitter/steam engine driver/mechanical engineer.
What happened to the bracket the other tech tried to hide at the end 15:37
I’ve done a set of plugs on them, not gonna say it was enjoyable 😂
Wheel bearings easy to do tho