In Dernbach, Germany, the four Ludolf-brothers run a car recycling firm in a unique way. Peter manages the car parts warehouse, Uwe and Manny break down cars while Günter does customer contact. Uwe and Manny discover an old Ford Capri.
Uwe and Manny fetch food and see a Mustang parked nearby. They buy the car especially for their brother Peter. Bine visits her four brothers to go with Manny to the grocery store. In the end there is a car race.
Uwe's son Tommy brings the 4 Ludolf-brother an Opel Manta. Uwe and Manfred repair and pimp the car. Günter is annoyed when Peter helps them at the expense of customers. Manfred uses garden gnomes for stress release. Peter tests the Manta.
The Ludolfs prepare a stock-car. For this Uwe (45) is allowed to drive the car during a race like he did when he was a young man. Peter prepares his birthday.
The brothers buy an Opel Commodore that is in a remarkable good state. Manfred gives the car a special treatment. He goes for a ride in style together with Uwe. On a closed circuit they test the brakes.
Manny and Uwe blow up obsolete airbags. After 13 years Günter drives a car. But the vehicle has a major engine deficiency. Uwe crashes the car on purpose.
On Uwe's wish Manfred rebuilds a car into a funeral car. Uwe wants to be transported in it as if he were a dead body. His wife Karin finds it too sinister. Manfred visits the graves of his parents and grandmother.
Uwe likes to collect old stuff especially car parts. Manfred pimps up a Ford Granada for a rally. In the meantime an inspector pays the car recycling firm a visit.
The Ludolfs get an old Lada, an all-terrain vehicle, for free. Manfred copes with his frustration during a monologue with garden gnomes. The brothers drive the Lada into the woods. There they enjoy the bonfire and driving off-road wildly.
De Ludolfs get a 2CV. Manni gives young Svenja a driving lesson on a closed circuit. Peter and Günter in the meantime enjoy driving RV's. De next day Svenja gives Manni a dance lesson in return.
The Ludolfs get an old Mercedes but the car doesn't start somehow. Peter wants to go where they spent their youth. They find an alternative: a Cadillac. Three brothers and Sabine visit the Ruhr region and experience nostalgic moments.
Peter bumped his head and a head wound is left. Uwe and Manni saw down trees to make place for a garage. Uwe drives the wheel loader into the Opel Manta that Peter drives on the terrain.
The Ludolf-brothers restyle an old tricycle car into Christmas atmosphere. Peter dresses up as Santa and visits a kindergarten with Uwe and Manni who hand out presents. The Ludolfs celebrate Christmas at home with their family.
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By what name was Die Ludolfs - 4 Brüder auf'm Schrottplatz (2006) officially released in Canada in English?