Every legend has an origin story. For HWBT Builds, it was a crashed Audi TT belonging to his girlfriend. When the car was written off by insurance, Mat saw an opportunity — he bought the salvage for just £600 and decided to document the full rebuild process on his YouTube channel.
This series, Mat's first major automotive rebuild content, became the foundation of his entire career. The combination of mechanical skill, personal stakes (it was his girlfriend's car), and engaging documentary-style filming struck a chord with viewers in a way no one expected.
The format Mat established here — buying a salvaged car, documenting every challenge and triumph, and delivering a finished vehicle at the end — became the signature template he has refined and escalated with every build since.
| Insurance Salvage Purchase | £600 |
| Parts & Repairs | TBD |
| Total Invested | £600+ |