When Gavin and Lee Koch were knocked back by the banks for a loan to buy a new car, they did not know what they were going to do with their old Commodore, which was falling apart and on its last ‘tyres’.

Only two of the windows would wind down, the air conditioning was broken and the brakes needed work, not to mention all the other problems requiring attention to keep it on the road.

Family friend Tony Giakos from Mid North Customz soon found out about the Koch’s car, decided he needed to step in and lend them a hand, offering to spend the next week repairing the air-conditioner at his Kapunda workshop.

Little did Gavin and Lee know, but Tony had some greater plans in mind.

In just a couple days, Tony contacted many of his trade supply friends for donations and recruited a gang of dedicated volunteers.

Tony finally had a team and all the materials he needed to fix the car in the same vein as popular series Pimp My Ride – just without the massive budget.

The team worked the entire week repairing the vehicle before surprising Gavin and Lee with it on Sunday, February 5.

“It is like a brand new car now, and they have done the whole lot, it is just amazing,” Lee said.

“I couldn’t believe it when I saw it.

“It was my car and I loved it, but this is as good as getting a brand new car, because that is what they have done to it.”

Lee said the gesture really highlighted how the Kapunda community could draw together to help people when needed.

“They are amazing people and to just come in and offer their time, and spend hours like they did, it is something you never expect happen to you in your life,” she said.

Gavin said he is truly thankful to everyone who donated parts or materials for the car and especially the people who gave their time to do the work.

“A majority of them haven’t worked on vehicles, but they have all pulled together and just did it,” he said.