🚗The 1989 Volkswagen Jetta had been abandoned for 14 years before we decided to bring it back to life.
🔋The car hadn't run since it was parked in 2006 and had a dead battery.
🔧We cleaned the engine bay and found mouse nests and debris from years of sitting.
🐭The car had lower mileage of 118,000 miles, but it had been home to some mice.
🔎We checked the oil and other components, and surprisingly, they were in decent condition.
How long had the 1989 Volkswagen Jetta been abandoned?
—The car had been sitting for about 14 years before we decided to revive it.
Was the car in good condition after years of sitting?
—Despite some mouse nests and debris, the car was surprisingly in decent condition.
What was the mileage on the 1989 Volkswagen Jetta?
—The car had a mileage of 118,000 miles, which is relatively low for its age.
What steps did you take to revive the car?
—We cleaned the engine bay, replaced the battery, checked the oil, and tested various components to get the car running again.
What are your future plans for the car?
—Once we've finished restoring the car, we plan to sell it to a new owner who can appreciate this classic Volkswagen Jetta.
00:00Introduction to the abandoned 1989 Volkswagen Jetta
00:23Background on the car and its 14-year abandonment
01:22Cleaning the engine bay and discovering mouse nests
02:20Attempting to start the car for the first time
04:14Checking the car's warranty information
06:23Inspecting the car's timing belt and other components
07:14Trying to start the car again after some troubleshooting
15:08Conclusion and plans for the restored car
