I bought the CHEAPEST Volkswagen UP in the UK - It has more than a few problems! Worth the hassle?
Channel: Cheeky & Cultured
Date: 2021-12-25

I’ve bought myself a 2012 Volkswagen High Up back in August 2021, which is already a very cheap little car from new. 

The Up is most definitely the lowest of the lows on the market for small cars. Thanks to its retail price, cheap insurance, good fuel economy and low road tax (cheaper than shoplifting), they’re very popular with new drivers, grannies and young students. 

There is a sizable cult following for this little 3 pot rocket. They are surprisingly well-built and stable at high speed - but this one came with a few issues and that’s why it was the cheapest in the UK at the time of purchase. We already know that the bodywork is far from perfect and the tyres are worn out. Also, there are things missing from the interior. The big question is - are there more problems?

This is episode one of the #uptheup series, in which I would try to fix the problems (mostly by myself) and see if I could sell it for a profit. The profit will be donated to the charity I’m representing, National Autistic Society UK. Please follow my crazy journey to exploring and restoring this cheap and cheerful car! This would be a stressful one and I’m so ready for losing sleep on this one.

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I will be hiking up to the Everest Base Camp in September 2022 in an effort to raise money for the NAS and I'm hoping that my social media and passion for video making can bring more awareness towards autism support and education. For more info, check this link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/yc-lau