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Every long episode from Rich Rebuilds, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. Rich Rebuilds shows you how to have a good time by occasionally rebuilding cool cars and other general shenanigans. Co-Founded by Rich Benoit & Carl Hewitt
Mercedes Wanted $20,000 to Fix This Tesla-Powered EV… I Used a bottle cap
Rich Rebuilds attempts to fix a 12-year-old Tesla-powered Mercedes with ghetto repairs, revealing how coolant intrusion causes high-voltage faults and how simple fixes can revive complex EVs.
Lexus Wanted $8,000 for This RARE Hybrid Battery… I Fixed It for 12¢
A salvaged Lexus hybrid, initially deemed irreparable with an $8,000 battery, was revived for pennies by diagnosing hidden wiring issues and a faulty electronic parking brake. The car's complex systems masked simple failures.