'Poorest Bugatti owner in the world' had to be brutally honest that he damaged his Veyron in an embarrassing way
- The ‘world’s poorest’ Bugatti owner bought a cheap but damaged Veyron
- But he had no idea how expensive the maintenance could be
- He also added to the cost by damaging the car himself
Published on Mar 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This guy bought the cheapest Bugatti Veyron he could find, which is why he now calls himself the world’s ‘poorest Bugatti owner’.
The idea was to buy the car as a ‘project’, then use it for a while and maybe keep it or flip it.
His plan went well at first and it kind of fell apart after.
Mostly due to the slightly embarrassing way he managed to damage his Bugatti – again.
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How this guy bought this Bugatti Veyron for peanuts
We all know that Bugattis are high-performance cars that don’t come cheap. Well, most of us do.
Tyler Hoover, the man behind the Hoovies Garage YouTube channel, calls himself the ‘poorest Bugatti owner’ as well as the ‘dumbest automobile YouTuber’ in the world.
Once you see what kind of projects he takes on, you’ll see why he says that.
A new Veyron can cost millions of dollars, but Hoover managed to find one that was cheap – sort of – because it had a broken shifter and couldn’t reverse.
Damaged supercars can sometimes be surprisingly affordable simply because they’re so expensive to fix.
Still, Hoover pulled it off, and things went well for a while… Until he damaged his car – again – by accidentally dropping a bolt into the engine bay while working on it.
He shared details about this blunder in a new video he uploaded just days ago. Which means we can definitely stay tuned for further updates in the coming weeks.
Bugatti’s maintenance costs will make you gulp
All supercars are expensive to run, but Bugatti probably deserves the top spot in this particular list.
For example, a Chiron will need an oil change after 14 months or 10,000 miles.
That will cost around $25,000 in total.
Bugatti also recommends you replace the fuel tank, front brake discs and pads, and even the turbochargers after just four years.
This could add well over $200,000 to your bill that particular year.
All in all, on average, you’re looking at at least about $100,000 per year.
If you can’t afford maintenance, as the adage goes, you can’t afford the car.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
