Bugatti Veyron owner expects to spend thousands to fix an engine issue, solves it with $10 and a zip tie
The Bugatti Veyron doesn’t feature in the conversation about practicality or affordability. It’s a 1,001-horsepower record-breaking supercar with one of the most prestigious badges in the business. While that means epic presence and driving experiences, it also means pricey repairs and maintenance. That is, unless you find a cheap, do-it-yourself hack to fix your Bugatti like Hoovies Garage did.
YouTuber Tyler Hoover fixed his million-dollar Bugatti Veyron with a cheap Volkswagen part and a cable tie
Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage makes some questionable automotive choices. He routinely buys old luxury cars and rolling conversation starters with niche engines. As a result, Hoover spends quite a bit of time keeping his self-proclaimed “hoopties” on the road. The wildest wheels in his collection? That would have to be a Bugatti Veyron.
Now, nothing about the Veyron is affordable. Hell, a set of tires can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Understandably, then, Hoover was in for a pretty nasty repair bill when he got a check engine light. The code pertained to an evaporative emission control system (EVAP) issue, a common issue with modern, fuel-injected ICE cars.
In the case of Hoover’s Bugatti Veyron, the culprit seemed to be a problematic purge valve. The valve recycles vapors in the ICE process so the vehicle can burn them. It could result in a check engine light and an EVAP code when it fails.
Rather than driving the larger-than-life supercar to a certified service center, Hoover endeavored to fix it with a compatible $10 alternative: two Bosch units at $5 per part. It was a long shot, but the car fired up and ran well. Better yet, the fitment called for a zip tie to finish the job. At the end of the day, this historic performance car is back on the road courtesy of a $10 fix and a zip tie. Not too shabby.
As you would expect, getting the part and servicing done by Bugatti would cost thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars. After all, the volcanic W16 under the Veyron’s bonnet is one of the most unique gas engines in the world.
