@@joedales6408 I gotta agree with him due to the fact that UA used to charge insane prices. Who wants theyre 2-300,00 Phantom on floor jacks it should be on a nice Bendpak lift.
@@joedales6408 Yeah ok, What type of "high end" shop who is installing a body kit on a car that's worth over 100k and your putting the car on jack stands in the parking lot? Thats amateur hour.
What I noticed most about the show was that it's client's seem to be only celebrities, mostly rappers and basketball superstars, or affiliated with the younger hip hop world who were having their high end cars blinged out Lamborghini's Ferrari's bentleys Porsche's unbeknownst to the customer they were actually devaluing their cars with cheap aftermarket or homemade parts making re-sale almost impossible,
@MIKE OXLONG I think you're missing the point experts that specializes in high end collector cars as well as retailers and restoration specialists have spoken on this topic many times, the vehicle is valued more when it's left in its original condition, meaning the way it leaves the factory, adding customized items like stereo systems extra speakers,and new upholstery with different logos, changing rim's and tires devalues the car, when purchasing a high end exotic classic, many restores look for original parts that are hard to find, and some owners save the original parts for when they decide to sell they get the maximum price, also don't forget these cars are considered investments not just status symbols and demand higher premium when they return to the market. And by the way hellcats are not considered a high end collector/or exotic car, a muscle car yes, a AMERICAN straight line performance vehicle, yes but they are in the same class as European performance cars porches Lamborghini's Ferrari's McLaren's Bugatti, Aston Martin etc. etc.
@@AlexFlores-hc6pr Yup. Other than fitting 22" tires on wide rims, the rest of the mods were done with spray cans of paint. I couldn't believe people were dropping off their vehicles and liquid-cooled checkbooks for that.
I am lucky enough to work with a shop that has two of the top installers in the country. They are humble and treat everyone well. No time for tv drama. That’s what real quality is about.
@Doc Holliday how do I know? Because they were named that in industry publications. It’s a real thing. Calm down now. No need to show everybody how angry you are.
Recognized as one of Mobile Electronics Magazine's TOP 100 Installers in the U.S., 2002-2003 and 2010-2011. Look! Facts! Way more effective than emojis. Being a rational person allows you to be successful and then you can find and afford good shops. Maybe even be in the publications or on the manufacturer’s website.
@Doc Holliday please attach a link to the work you have seen from the shop I go to. Then attach an example of your niece’s quality install work. I am sorry you did not get the attention, love and affection from mom you apparently needed. Not sure how me posting something positive hurt your feelings so bad. It’ll be ok. The shop I go to will welcome you too. You can feel good about yourself then.
One time Castro asked everyone in the shop if they liked him. One guy instead of giving the simple default answer of yes said that he didn't necessarily liked Castro but that he respects him. Castro fired him right then and there, because Will is the type that always just wants his butt kissed. This pissed me off and I never watched the show again.
I remember that episode. One of his workers stole from him. And he was investigating all his workers. And when dude said that. He fired him. And will said if you don’t like me, then that means you could steal from me. But eventually he found the one who did it. And he treated remy like $hit
I have been into car audio for over 30 years. I can tell you without hesitation that the work I observed on this show ranged from below average to mediocre, when compared to truly high end shops throughout the country.
I’m tinter/ppf/vinyl installer for 30 years myself and it drove me nuts the crap tint work that put out. If I had a guy doing work like that in my shop him would be gone immediately. I never really saw anything truly custom come out of this show just bolt on aftermarket crap and horrible wraps.🤦🏻♂️
@@davyhay1 maybe I should have u do my install lol. I can't find anyone in Pa that does a big audio install and tune with a Dd1 or octoscope. I'm will to drive
@@jasonghering4389 It’s not at all uncommon for someone to ship their car to an installer/fabricator for quality work. Send me a friend request of FB and i’ll show you our work. I’m the Davy Hay from Montgomery.
Full custom garage with Ian and his dog were way better than any of these fake drama shows, Ian was a hand taught fabricator like real down to earth people want to see.
@@badone07 is his story true? He claims he was the top auto guy in NewYork. Then business went down and he worked at a Bodega and then went back to the top cause he put some wheels on for Busta Rhymes and everybody started going to him.
Castro never catered to regular customers... if a regular customer walked in and wanted something simple done, Castro would give him a price so high, they would definitely turn and walk out of his shop. And when they’d leave, Castro would seem as if he was happy he ran regular customers away! I couldn’t believe his attitude!
Castro actually did that dude a favor be jacking the price if his work was a rip off. Sounds like he exclusively chooses people with stupid amounts of money.
One of his cars came into our shop, we put it on the lift- the paint was excellent underneath! Stainless steel fuel lines and hardware everywhere. Props to foose and crew
He did good work but the problem is The fad will fade out and devalue the car and you will take a loss selling it down the road if you can. Stock nice original cars sell better than a modified car or Pro street.
This was many years ago, but one of his cars came into the dealership I work at and it was one of the worst cars I’ve seen. It was an orange charger and it had paint runs everywhere and I mean everywhere. I also always thought he thought he was west coast customs but working in a tiny garage
I’ve saw his work on a car forum and saw that when they do stereo installs they just use electrical tape instead of soldering the wires or using crimped connections. I think he has a couple of good workers but he makes them take short cuts.
These guys never built proper cars , they always changed the wheels, put a wrap on the vehicle or add lights... and did interior and was always gaudy and cheesey
Yes indeed. Working his guys 18 hours a day on projects like Tony Stewart's hearse because the shop class took longer with it than expected and it was late getting to New York.
I saw one episode back in like 2006 where a young dude came in wanting a system. He said his budget was $5K. Castro told they don't do $5K work and that their jobs start at $10K or more😂😂😂
I was never a fan of Unique ever. A bunch of people with too much money ruining classic cars. If a real boss falls behind a deadline, they roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, instead of screaming at employees doing quality work!!!
They didn’t really do anything a shade tree mechanic or a car owner could do themselves. Wheels, tires, stereos....a lot of bolt on components. The average viewer will watch shows like that anyway, all day long, with hosts that don’t act like they’re gods gift to the car industry.
I used to like watching this show back in the day because it involved cars but I admit the Will seemed like a huge jerk but I thought the producers did it for some drama for the show. Over time I think I just got tired of the same stuff over and over, it just got boring.
I watched like 3 shows and the only real talent on the show was Remy and the Upholstery guys. I have known guys like Will Castro all my life, they seem to manifest themselves every so often and now when I see them I go the other way. He exhibits the same phony mannerisms like Mr And Another one. Avoid those people. They had crap installers and shoddy mechanical skills. I watch these mother fers whenever I take my car to a shop and it's very rare because most of the time a lot of these shops hire shade tree mechanics. There may be one guy out of the entire shop that may have some certifications but they are dubious at best. Anything that requires some sort of mechanical skill I watch, Plumbers, Electricians and any home improvement person. I will pay more if they are pros but even then that's another roll of the dice. Even something as simple as a mover can really fuck shit up. I mean no common sense and some of them start exhibiting female mannerisms if you call them out. Know what I'm saying?
This was one of the worst car shows on the telly. There is a long list of very poor car shows, this is definitely near the bottom. Plus Castro is a major nugget
When I used to watch the show when it first came out, I was pretty much done. I'm into the 'DETAILS'. When I saw how not smooth the paint was or the misaligned lines of the bodywork or the little details that were overlooked, I was like, 'Surely, they can't be serious?!' I cringed Everytime I saw it!
He had a couple of good guys but he would limit their good work by making them take shortcuts. I remember when Tony Stewart had him customize a Chevy Trailblazer for a fan. Remy wanted to do a custom fitted fiberglass subwoofer enclosure and Will Castro told him “no, that takes too long and costs more money. Build a wood box” so he built a box made out of MDF with sharp edges that didn’t really fit the vehicle.
It's 50/50 when it comes to these shows... Gas Monkey is a perfect example. Unless you see the owner/manager doing work instead of yelling and ordering his staff around, what's the use? How can we take them seriously?
Which is why I been watching counting cars, bitchin' rides, as well as Gas Monkey Garage. Little dramas here and there but mostly professional and fun. That's why anything "Unique" related is never gonna come back once it's cancelled. Will needs really realize that he's his own worst enemy.
Actually thought the show was ok when it first started. But by season 2 you could tell it was more geared towards showcasing drama then actually showing work on cars.
Yeah like Will seems to think that by yelling, cussing, and calling his employees names on NATIONAL TELEVISION is the way to make a grand comeback when he needs really to make a go back to anger management or something.
@@CRAPO2011 I don’t think so. It was a fad and no one installs those things anymore. Same with DUB. Everybody wanted things made by DUB but that fad went away as well.
@@dariog36th VIS wheels is still around surprisingly. Funny seeing beat up old cars with the tacky 22" chrome emblems falling off. Usually rolling on steel wheels as the current owners dont want to spend 200+ on tire replacements.
I met Will years ago before he was on TV and his shop was in L.I ( Uniondale).This was around 1999 and I had a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT.He was very nice and accomodating.Took me around the shop and introduced me to Remy ( I think).But I almost got my system done there, but I saw a car exactly like mine with a system done by Exotic Auto in Brooklyn and went there.But I think TV and the high profile he received from the entertainment world probably got to his head.But I can say I remembered him when he was humble and less arrogant.
On one episode, he convenced some female tennis star that her Chip Foose rims were shit and changed them out for some cheap bullshit rims he was pushing. Then he forgot to put 50 cent plate back on his Lambo and he got pulled over. Will is a fucking joke.
I remember that. I know what happened after too. He actually charged her a disposal fee for the wheels, he kept the wheels and resold them to somebody else for like $2000.
@@adamtereska8734 which will only get you so far. Instead of building relationships with his customers to make them long term customers he would rip them off and they would never comeback. He’s been in business thanks to Busta Rhymes who for some reason keeps going to him.
Castro's answer to All Things Unique "Double Deuces". Double Deuces make the world go around. I love the Rattle Can's for interior color changes on the grass outside. And lot's of Duct Tape in places you can't see and should not expect it would be in those places holding stuff together!
I never understood why an athlete or entertainer who have tons of money wouldn’t just do all the stuff at the dealership when they bought the car and at a fraction of the price. The dealership will do all that stuff and since it’s them who’s doing it they don’t void the warranty.
I been saying this since he aired into a few months he did a Cadillac and made it all white and painted the dashboard with white paint cans didn’t cleans it or prep it just painted it that’s someone who’s just trying to make a buck instead of putting out good products
Side note : ever notice how television only makes shows out of businesses that have constant confrontation. It’s to seed the idea in your head so you think that crap is normal
Hack shop....there is talent there...but those dudes need to go to a better shop ..Castro needs to stay off the air....ya ain't Chip Foose or Dave Kindig
Bolt on's, system installs and tint was all they did with some rare fabrication. Most of those rappers and athletes don't know shit about cars anyways so to them it was amazing. I remember on the older episodes of the series all those dudes would get the same cars and same rims lol it was like mandatory if you were new money to blow it all on BS fad shit.
Yeah he had a pallet of the same model Alpine stereo. He only had that one so that’s all you got. He probably got the pallet off the back of a truck. Then one of his workers stole 3 of them from him lol
@@adamtereska8734 those Alpines? Don’t get me wrong Alpine is a quality brand but the ones he was selling were maybe $800 tops at Best Buy back in the day. He probably got them off the back of a truck and bought the whole pallet of stereos but they were not the top of the line Alpines.
Working in automotive shops can be rewarding and at times a headache to say the least. As a Master Auto Technician I can say from experience that every shop is its own kingdom. A small few are good to work at, and some are more tyrannical than other's. Yeah I've seen work environment drama played out in shops many times.
This guys business was low budget. He basically decorate high end car that were either new or fairly new. No restoration from the ground up. The fact that the show lasted 3 years was ludicrous let alone if his business is still going on would be considered phenomenon.
Never! Liked the show! Even when they were down the road here; Holbrook, NY All fluffy no substance... Too hoody.. NG!! He tanked in Florida as well...
Will and his crew did the best that was available on the market. Making 1-Off things or designs are a gamble to begin with. Perfection at first try is and will always be poor judgments and demands by any clients...