5 Scams Your Car Mechanic Doesn’t Want You to Know

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  • Опубликовано: 11 апр 2019
  • 5 Scams Your Car Mechanic Doesn’t Want You to Know, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car repair scams. Mechanic scams. Car scams revealed. Things your mechanic won't tell you. Things mechanics don't want you to know. How not to get scammed. How mechanics and dealerships are rip you off when working on your car. Why going to the dealership to get your car fixed can be a rip off. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  5 лет назад +719

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    • @ag135i
      @ag135i 5 лет назад +10

      Scott many dishonest mechanics will become your fans after watching this video of yours.

    • @alexeaton3831
      @alexeaton3831 5 лет назад +4

      Scotty Kilmer man you are right give me a call 850 420 8806 thank you for being honiest

    • @promisel1964
      @promisel1964 5 лет назад +5

      They call them "money lights" for a reason

    • @strikeryachts
      @strikeryachts 5 лет назад +3

      Excellent !

    • @samename6479
      @samename6479 5 лет назад +3

      I like your honesty, Scotty

  • @L33TZER
    @L33TZER 4 года назад +6510

    His neighbors are gonna learn about cars whether they like it or not

  • @dnaautomotive2153
    @dnaautomotive2153 3 года назад +479

    This is one of the reasons I got into being a mechanic. I was screwed over by a dealer many years ago and told myself, no one deserves to be treated like this.

    • @thomasflanagan4563
      @thomasflanagan4563 3 года назад +7

      Same here kia was trying to bend me over on an oil change 😂😂😂 i was like what do you mean its time to change the oil filter this time so I got to pay 150 bucks. Thats apart of an oil change and they were like no we wait every 30k miles and im like you think I'm that dumb? So I was like nah imma do my own stuff

    • @AGreasedMonkey
      @AGreasedMonkey 3 года назад +6

      Dude, these scams are for service writers. Mechanics don’t make much money off scams.

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 2 года назад +2

      @@GodsTribe
      Talking about dealer service centers, not indie shops.

    • @RITAHFITZONE
      @RITAHFITZONE Год назад

      Hey dear kindly advise me my car overheated and when I stopped it never started again. It is an automatic car. I refilled the water which am sure the car cooled but the dashboard it shows when I put the car remote key and press the start button, it says engine fault and later it shows battery low start the engine. The mechanic says that the engine is dead but he does not give the exact diagnosis. Should I believe him?

    • @raydemos1181
      @raydemos1181 Год назад

      @@RITAHFITZONE Buy a xtool scan tool and fix it yourself, do not believe anyone in this day and age, believe in yourself

  • @fairlanewhip79
    @fairlanewhip79 4 года назад +728

    How many hand gestures do you want in the video?
    Scotty: ALL OF THEM

    • @Greenwoodland
      @Greenwoodland 4 года назад +1

      I see’em all the time

    • @joshsanchez3965
      @joshsanchez3965 3 года назад +10

      Well wouldn’t the video be super boring if he was just standing there like a statue

    • @Greenwoodland
      @Greenwoodland 3 года назад +10

      Yes, Josh, yes it would

    • @goosesgarage6666
      @goosesgarage6666 3 года назад +7

      Most arm waving I've seen since the local ice addict

    • @Alexbbq
      @Alexbbq 3 года назад +1

      Is boring regardless

  • @janX9
    @janX9 4 года назад +154

    Engine light comes on...
    "Yeah, you're going to need a new engine"

    • @jessicamongiovijm
      @jessicamongiovijm 3 года назад +2

      *my car*

    • @Snowy-oq4ur
      @Snowy-oq4ur 3 года назад +5

      @@jessicamongiovijm lol

    • @antilogism
      @antilogism 2 года назад +2

      Reminds me of Aamco "Half the cars we service don't need a new transmission..." What? 50/50 odds is not so good!

  • @g4lamos
    @g4lamos 5 лет назад +7861

    His honesty is impressive, but more impressive is his lack for the need of oxygen while talking.....

  • @winemandinem2338
    @winemandinem2338 5 лет назад +1233

    I have been a mechanic for 35 years. Every word he's saying here is 100% truth. The world needs more mechanics like Scotty (and me...tooting my own horn a little)

    • @mirandah6927
      @mirandah6927 5 лет назад +32

      Where are you located? If you live in the same city, you just got yourself a new customer!

    • @theemperor7500
      @theemperor7500 5 лет назад +19

      Yeah XD I now youtube and fix my own cars because im tired of being ripped off. 250 to change spark plugs and over a thousand to change 4 coils? NNNOOOOPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEE(On a toyota camry 4 cyl)

    • @95South_
      @95South_ 5 лет назад +2

      7natcho you must be one of the mechanics he's talking about 😎

    • @alaind831
      @alaind831 5 лет назад +2

      @@7natcho I don't think scotty says to never change the brake fluid (he did mention coolant could be 7y/150k (happens to be 100/150k for my Prius, "life" on my bwm, 100k on my Acura). Brake fluid is hygroscopic as you say, so usual recommendation is replace every 2-3 years (time based not mileage). I just changed it on my used 155k/5 years old prius and it was very dark yellow with some small particles, instead of clear. $6 in part, and 20 min job if I had to do it again. easy peazy (once you figure out how to get Prius into 'invalid mode' and let it pump rear fluid for ya).
      I disagree with scotty on ignoring that maintenance light - most modern car it's a reminder to change the oil (and you need to figure out what additional items if you hit 30k, 60k, 100k, etc...). The Acura reminds you with a code to track the other items...

    • @95South_
      @95South_ 5 лет назад

      @@7natcho that's clearly your opinion. I was just giving you mines. DONT GET RIPPED OFF BY A MECHANIC.

  • @WeloTwelve
    @WeloTwelve 3 года назад +464

    This man taught goku how to teleport.

  • @grahamrankin5557
    @grahamrankin5557 Год назад +30

    Great advice, Scotty. As a 78yr old, I grew up doing a lot of my own servicing and repairs on my cars, even though I wasn't a trained mechanic, but cars were a lot simpler back then and manuals were available for DIY people like me. Now, I drive a Peugeot only 4 months old with more bells and whistles than you can poke a stick at, but it's a great car and I can but keep your invaluable advice in mind for whenever the service light comes on. Oh, by the way, I'm Australian and that's why I'm driving a Peugeot, my 7th, and they've all been reliable great cars. Cheers!

    • @michaelmartinez1345
      @michaelmartinez1345 9 месяцев назад

      @grahamrankin5557, Columbo drove a Peugeot!!! His looked like one from the mid-1960's... And yes, it did have some issues, but I'll be damned if that thing didn't take him all over Southern Calif. all during that series!!! The older cars & trucks are highly sought after because of their Known inherent reliability... The really nice ones that are simple and drive well are going for amazingly high prices these days... Something that probably WON'T happen with most of the newer vehicles, because of their extremely complex systems, and lack of interchangable designs & equipment.... If you want reliability, go with something simple, and go with something that is popular, as the parts will be easier to find in the aftermarket. This will give your bank account a well deserved relief from pouring $ into your vehicle.

  • @jeffreyortiz79
    @jeffreyortiz79 4 года назад +4398

    So you're saying my Tesla didn't need new fuel injectors?

    • @MominNz
      @MominNz 4 года назад +73

      hahahhahahahha

    • @DystopianBlues
      @DystopianBlues 4 года назад +38

      ROFL HAHAHAHA!

    • @leojones5403
      @leojones5403 4 года назад +127

      @@DystopianBlues you need 12 mate 1 for each cylinder.😂😂😂

    • @tompaul2591
      @tompaul2591 4 года назад +123

      No. We rebuilt the carb for you.

    • @glenturney4750
      @glenturney4750 4 года назад +85

      With that new muffler bearing we installed for you, it should last you EASILY another 100,000 miles! Just bring it back in after 15,000 miles, so we can change it for you.

  • @irishnomad1673
    @irishnomad1673 4 года назад +1707

    I'm an honest mechanic...thats why I'm broke...but I can sleep at night.

    • @jacksoutofthebox
      @jacksoutofthebox 4 года назад +34

      Robert OHop in your car?

    • @codysmith630
      @codysmith630 4 года назад +95

      Was an honest mechanic couldn't make it. Quit working for dealers and went to firefighting

    • @irishnomad1673
      @irishnomad1673 4 года назад +67

      @@codysmith630 I know the struggle. There are times I just wanna hang up my wrenches but it's all I know.

    • @irishnomad1673
      @irishnomad1673 4 года назад +47

      Thank God for Raman noodles

    • @codysmith630
      @codysmith630 4 года назад +18

      Yep, i was looking around at all of the 60 year olds that hated their jobs and we're still hustling everyday to make it and decided it wasn't going to be me. Took 6 years and was a scary feeling but i got out just in time

  • @fosterlewis7360
    @fosterlewis7360 4 года назад +66

    Good on you, Scotty. Especially my female friends telling me how they been taken and/or never feel like they can trust a shop not to take advantage of them. Even though the vast majority of all people don’t know much at all about car maintenance and repairs, the dishonest mechanics often do seem them as easier marks. Helping people like you’re doing here is really laudable.

    • @Mikey-1990
      @Mikey-1990 3 года назад +10

      Well said. Used car dealers and mechanics start drooling when someone who isn't vehicle savvy come through the door. My buddy bought a car at a used car dealer on the other side of town last month, and I wish he brought me with him. It's obvious they cleared the codes before he test drove it, because a few days later, the engine light came on and I'm getting all sorts of codes on my scanner. Also, the car was practically bone dry with no oil and the rear brakes are worn to nothing. It's also got a coolant leak, and the ac needs a recharge. This is why I hate used car dealers. Even though he bought it as is, we have certain lemon laws in CT, that even with an as is sale, prohibits shops from willfully hiding problems on a car, and must pass a multi point safety inspection. I'm going to help him get his money back and leave this piece of junk in their driveway.

    • @raydemos1181
      @raydemos1181 Год назад +1

      @@Mikey-1990 Beware of used car dealers taking the check engine light bulb out of the dash cluster, scan the car you are thinking of buying even if there is no check engine light

    • @mac1bc
      @mac1bc 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@Mikey-1990you are a good friend to help out👍

  • @gonnlayr5601
    @gonnlayr5601 4 года назад +237

    Who else randomly came across this dude on your recommended page

  • @christopherbradley7149
    @christopherbradley7149 4 года назад +1561

    I don’t even have a car why am I watching this

  • @Jay-wu1xe
    @Jay-wu1xe 4 года назад +790

    Talks cars and conducts a symphony orchestra at the same time.

  • @christopherelkins453
    @christopherelkins453 3 года назад +174

    If my grandpa found RUclips he would watch this guy everyday

  • @ethanlamar9018
    @ethanlamar9018 3 года назад +74

    He looks like he’s always about to fall over and he’s regaining his balance.

  • @huhwow5344
    @huhwow5344 4 года назад +580

    This man is allowed to attend any bbq

    • @Iproductions0
      @Iproductions0 4 года назад +14

      If you’re having one you’ll probably already be able to hear him if he is filming so why not just invite him 😂

    • @mikestanly749
      @mikestanly749 4 года назад +3

      yep

    • @peoplesrepublicofliberland5606
      @peoplesrepublicofliberland5606 4 года назад +6

      He'll probably go to your garage and start roasting the hell of anything that isn't a Toyota

    • @mado3623
      @mado3623 4 года назад

      @@peoplesrepublicofliberland5606 i don't know why but this comment was hilarious i had to think twice before i understood it

    • @sacr4450
      @sacr4450 4 года назад +2

      Are black people allowed to go to white people BBQ’s? Are white people allowed to go to Japanese BBQ’s?

  • @gremate
    @gremate 5 лет назад +687

    Protect Scotty at all costs!!! Car dealerships don't like him!

    • @felmin809
      @felmin809 5 лет назад +11

      @Daniel Carlton Scotty probably has a wait list

    • @clanrobertson7200
      @clanrobertson7200 5 лет назад +1

      G Remate
      Other mechanics!
      The old professor

    • @YEET-yh6qc
      @YEET-yh6qc 5 лет назад

      Scotty is G O D 👷how could they, damn capitalist🤜

    • @klaus9939
      @klaus9939 5 лет назад +2

      If I had the chance to hit him with my car I would

  • @scoop5980
    @scoop5980 4 года назад +228

    the dislikes are mechanic scammers

    • @_aleem6401
      @_aleem6401 3 года назад +9

      Matthew Welker why did u watch his video then

    • @emanueldargan
      @emanueldargan 3 года назад +5

      @Matthew Welker their where other videos that isn't even a good excuse

    • @immentallyillbut2663
      @immentallyillbut2663 3 года назад +10

      Matthew Welker you sleep at 3am thats what you do

    • @joshlewis5285
      @joshlewis5285 3 года назад +5

      No. More likely REAL mechanics not scammers that know hes a dimwit.

    • @charleswebb7155
      @charleswebb7155 3 года назад

      This guy is a scammer 😂😂

  • @matthewpeck6143
    @matthewpeck6143 3 года назад +14

    He remind me of my dad I love it R.I.P daddyo I love you and miss you one of the best men I know. Thank you sir you brought back a lot of memories.

  • @allannirvana
    @allannirvana 5 лет назад +106

    What we gonna do without you Scotty. You are a rare breed of mechanics nowadays, we are totally screwed.

  • @GreatScottByJoe
    @GreatScottByJoe 4 года назад +621

    0.5 speed is Scotty when he's had a few too many beers 😂

    • @devond8019
      @devond8019 4 года назад +22

      Matt S I’m dying right now man

    • @GreatScottByJoe
      @GreatScottByJoe 4 года назад +8

      @@devond8019 been to Moe's Tavern lol

    • @georgetinsley481
      @georgetinsley481 4 года назад +30

      1.5 Scotty is Scotty on crack

    • @Laingelion
      @Laingelion 4 года назад +5

      Matt S omg I’m dying😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @danielgudi7446
      @danielgudi7446 4 года назад +12

      0.75 speed for normal talking speed.

  • @eldaerynth2104
    @eldaerynth2104 3 года назад +10

    I'm happy to say I'm working with honest mechanics and I'm learning to be one myself!

  • @JeffreyWillis800
    @JeffreyWillis800 3 года назад +4

    The problem is we can't find guys like you, Scotty, to ask these questions and get timely answers. You are a rare breed.

  • @SuperMoxieGt69
    @SuperMoxieGt69 4 года назад +1253

    We need to protect this man at all cost

    • @Bendover-jf4bi
      @Bendover-jf4bi 4 года назад +7

      Who bernie ?

    • @UNaware_of_myself
      @UNaware_of_myself 4 года назад +2

      Lmao

    • @LXRD-SUPREME-
      @LXRD-SUPREME- 4 года назад +9

      Ik fr he's telling to much truth

    • @isaiah1849
      @isaiah1849 4 года назад +6

      Or no cost. Protecting Scotty is not a money pit lol

    • @zarreff
      @zarreff 4 года назад +12

      He's a national treasure. I mean that.

  • @hellouser5498
    @hellouser5498 5 лет назад +2029

    Its not just mechanics, try dentists, lawyers, plumbers, tradesman in general

    • @Hujak100
      @Hujak100 5 лет назад +58

      Can you go into more details on dentists? They try to sell me a $100+ electric toothbrush once that's all I can think of.

    • @Carlos-wj3nu
      @Carlos-wj3nu 5 лет назад +99

      @@Hujak100 i got charged $2000 to get my wisdom tooth removed.

    • @glenhayward1132
      @glenhayward1132 5 лет назад +10

      So true!🤑

    • @ninjamaster3453
      @ninjamaster3453 5 лет назад +78

      @@Hujak100 they usually scare you by saying old dental work is failing or done wrong by the last guy.
      Especially true if you had crowns and expensive work.

    • @S_H9260
      @S_H9260 5 лет назад +44

      Guess I lucked out on my dentist. Hadn't been to one in 15 years, went 2 weeks ago, I have 4 small cavities that he said to just floss better and watch them, probably will have to be filled in 6 months or so but nothing was pushed on me.

  • @markwinter9001
    @markwinter9001 3 месяца назад +1

    I used to be a mechanic. I couldn’t stand working with so many slimy scam artists. Thank you for your integrity.

  • @Nigriff
    @Nigriff 4 месяца назад +1

    As a Toyota and Porsche owner, I can say Scotty is 💯 telling the truth about scams at these dealerships

  • @UNaware_of_myself
    @UNaware_of_myself 4 года назад +1917

    If Scotty didn’t have arms he wouldn’t be able to talk.

  • @GhostThriller
    @GhostThriller 4 года назад +127

    “Sell them everything, even a kitchen sink” 😂

    • @superman17n
      @superman17n 4 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @the_one_titan3381
      @the_one_titan3381 3 года назад

      bixby9797 What the hell am I going to do with this engine?

  • @applepieclub5012
    @applepieclub5012 4 года назад +2

    Thank you Scotty, for being an honest mechanic!

  • @TreyHiers94
    @TreyHiers94 3 года назад +7

    Let's get this amazing and helpful man to 4 million subscribers! He deserves every one of them!

  • @charlesmorris1003
    @charlesmorris1003 5 лет назад +2714

    I am transmission builder & Master tech and I have been thinking of doing one of these videos on Transmission scams let me know if its something people would like?

  • @AliAsghar-vb7yn
    @AliAsghar-vb7yn 4 года назад +677

    "Honest mechanic" is a very rare breed,

    • @rallyeluke
      @rallyeluke 4 года назад +35

      We do exist

    • @BigLeagueDrew
      @BigLeagueDrew 4 года назад +13

      It’s not a rare breed. People just say that or don’t understand what they’re talking about. Not to say dishonest people don’t exists.

    • @EtherealRoninERProductions
      @EtherealRoninERProductions 4 года назад +5

      Andrew Larson so they are dishonest saying they are ‘professional mechanics’ 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @bobsmith4334
      @bobsmith4334 4 года назад +29

      Also "informed customers" are an even more rare breed

    • @Kolonol1
      @Kolonol1 4 года назад +1

      It's a shame this one will get you killed...so much for honesty XD

  • @1dd434
    @1dd434 2 года назад +1

    Love Scotty’s videos, my favorite videos I listen to on RUclips.

  • @zachbonebrake352
    @zachbonebrake352 4 года назад

    Subscribed. I love your honesty and helpful advice.

  • @willc1257
    @willc1257 4 года назад +67

    "It doesn't matter how good a mechanic is, if he's dishonest then everything else flies out the window" ! Gold.

  • @jdc6733
    @jdc6733 5 лет назад +55

    Exactly why I quit wrenching 12 years ago. I was constantly being hounded to rip off customers for bonus $$ instead of just giving raises.

    • @mygamepowerdotcom
      @mygamepowerdotcom 5 лет назад +9

      We still need honest independent mechanics out there.

  • @edwardmaxwell5899
    @edwardmaxwell5899 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for informing the people that will listen!

  • @kennysmith1334
    @kennysmith1334 9 месяцев назад

    I've experienced this type of thing many times over the years I've been working on cars for over 55yrs and it's pitiful what these shops are doing to people so I really appreciate you for exposing them you have the platform to do it and as I'm slowing down and can't do all the work anymore I've been looking for an honest mechanic for a year or two and haven't found one yet and all the people who's cars I use to fix keep calling me and I can't do it anymore so my search goes on I wish you lived in my neck of the woods I'd send you lots of business but keep up the good work and have a wonderful day.

  • @planetderp3081
    @planetderp3081 5 лет назад +803

    I got fired at a mechanics shop for doing things the right way...

    • @christineg5411
      @christineg5411 5 лет назад +76

      PlanetDerp thank you tho for being honest... That means more than you know .. youll find a better place to work thats honest

    • @bloodyrunesd
      @bloodyrunesd 5 лет назад +13

      That's why I never bothered going to school for it, i might go for motorcycle mechanic in a few years tho just for the knowledge tho not a career... unless I run my own shop

    • @ecocav0222
      @ecocav0222 5 лет назад +24

      @@bloodyrunesd Businesses like this is why I just work on my vehicles and have a project car. That I get to have fun working on. But the business out there has ruined a lot of the joy in the mechanic world.

    • @trystonkincannon8320
      @trystonkincannon8320 5 лет назад +4

      What shop did you go to?

    • @bloodyrunesd
      @bloodyrunesd 5 лет назад +8

      @@ecocav0222 I can do most thing but I also have a really good and fair mechanic that is part of the Canadian tank Museum, he's not sexist either so if I gotta have the gf drop off the car I don't have to worry about him trying to sell her bs

  • @bradman1961
    @bradman1961 5 лет назад +239

    THIS is why I learned to fix my cars myself. Finding a good/honest mechanic is like finding a needle in a haystack. Now I know a guy that is good and honest, except I only use him for stuff I can't fix easily.

    • @mtnmotoadv
      @mtnmotoadv 5 лет назад +27

      Same here. I was taking my car to this mechanic in town and I seriously started getting this feeling he was sabotaging my car because it was like clockwork, as soon as he fixed something- something else went wrong. Head gasket then ignition switch then valves needed reseated then brake master cylinder one thing after another. Finally I took my car to the other mechanic in town and ever since then I've been having virtually no major issues with my car since.
      Now this other guy will do exactly what needs to be done and even fixes up little things here and there for free. Door was catching so he replaced the pins, store was out of regular brake pads so bought me the premium set at no extra charge. Ignition locked up in my pickup and he knew I needed it for work so he had it fixed for me overnight.

    • @ryugo7713
      @ryugo7713 5 лет назад +4

      Frankenscuzz the tables have turned.

    • @joelspivak6622
      @joelspivak6622 5 лет назад +18

      Frankenscuzz I've got a great Mechanic who when I can't do the work myself! He's an old timer from Hungary who used to work for Volvo years ago! He charges $25.00 an hour, labor, buys most parts off EBay, makes nothing on parts, and would never do anything to the car it doesn't need! He's my "Scotty"! As trustworthy as they come, a great guy! As they say... " one hand washes the other"! I recommend him to all of my friends, family, and , my Company, which has a fleet of cars! His business has grown 10 times more since I met him! He now has 2 Tech's working for him, pays them very well , and still charges just $25.00 per hour plus parts! Boy did I luck out!

    • @bradford_shaun_murray
      @bradford_shaun_murray 5 лет назад

      True...keep your own log book of kilometres and date of procedure/parts used based on the service book intervals but doing the intervals more frequently than the book suggests. The service soon light is irrelevant after that. If you want to do the light thing reset the light interval for the distance you choose in the future for oil change.

    • @icantthink
      @icantthink 5 лет назад +1

      @r laze vibration under braking is most often the rotors being warped.

  • @amrak-8401
    @amrak-8401 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you Scotty for your educational videos!🤓👍

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife 3 года назад

    I'm glad I watched thanks Scotty!!

  • @allenrobison6265
    @allenrobison6265 4 года назад +63

    I love watching Scotty. My dad was an honest mechanic. My son is an honest mechanic. I gave up the trade years ago, but still like to watch it done. Scotty is more animated than any of us, but I enjoy his videos.

  • @petersuarez651
    @petersuarez651 5 лет назад +350

    An honest mechanic? Few and far in between. Wish I lived close to Scotty.

    • @bigg4454
      @bigg4454 5 лет назад +4

      @Peter Suarez - Do like the man said at 11:04 of this video an' show 'em you know something and they'll think twice about tryin' to get over on you dude! Watch an listen and stop blaming dude!

    • @Nigel__
      @Nigel__ 5 лет назад +3

      @@bigg4454Seriously? Where in his statement did he blame anyone?

    • @bigg4454
      @bigg4454 5 лет назад +2

      @@Nigel__ The majority of folks who post here blame ALL mechanics for the actions of the dishonest ones. Are honest mechanics THAT hard to find? I don't know. I'm simply reacting to what I read in these posts on a regular basis. It's all I have to go on like I guess these mechanic "bashers" are doing the same as well. Apparently good honest ones are indeed "few and far in between like brother Peter Suarez posted above. I'm just as straight up as Scotty 'cause I try to put myself in other's shoes. Sure I feel nervous if I had to take my car someplace, but since I'm still able to do my own stuff and I help others, let them buy their own parts if they choose to, all that stuff. It's the places we often work at that are to blame sometimes, not us. I work for ME now and don't have a problem explaining what need to be done and why.
      I put myself in the customer's place. That just about covers it my friend.

    • @Dataisthetruth
      @Dataisthetruth 5 лет назад +6

      Big G a kicked dog will holler lol. Let me guess, you’re a dishonest mechanic.

    • @johne3999
      @johne3999 4 года назад +1

      Scotty is a youtube star so even he is going to charge you a premium compared to a more humble independent mechanic. "Honest mechanics" being very hard to find. Besides Scotty is probably so busy that he is booked solid for the rest of 2019.

  • @bub7961
    @bub7961 4 года назад +1

    I salute you, thank you for what you’re doing

  • @bagofchips8813
    @bagofchips8813 3 года назад

    thats a useful rant i just sat through. always better to learn yourself up before you go to the shop

  • @julianklopez
    @julianklopez 4 года назад +443

    Lol this man changes locations every 10’seconds, this is so funny lmao 😂😂😂

    • @MrTim223
      @MrTim223 4 года назад +21

      At least he keeps still, not flailing his hands everywhere...

    • @loljk978
      @loljk978 4 года назад +2

      Tim M yeahh...

    • @bolerdweller
      @bolerdweller 3 года назад +2

      Green screen

    • @codfam644
      @codfam644 3 года назад +5

      Now you mentioned it it's irritating 😆🤣

    • @fngherbo5972
      @fngherbo5972 3 года назад

      I swear I swore he was on the moon for a split

  • @blackhole6828
    @blackhole6828 5 лет назад +263

    Man, I wish I knew a honest mechanic like yourself.. I haven't met anyone who considers themselves a "mechanic" who was legit and honest. You're a good man, we need more people like you out there. Love your videos Scotty 👍👍

    • @judyscholtes1578
      @judyscholtes1578 5 лет назад +3

      Me to

    • @sean6077
      @sean6077 5 лет назад +8

      thankfully i have a good mechanic that's done work on my previous vehicles.
      he's honest
      doesn't do any work without asking/telling you about it
      doesn't try to tell me about/sell me on other repairs that "need" to be done
      and he's just an all-round good guy

    • @waynehelton4809
      @waynehelton4809 5 лет назад +2

      Hey I was one but now I can't I hurt to much.

    • @parasiteunit
      @parasiteunit 5 лет назад +4

      Also, it's pretty shocking how some people give these dodgy mechs a helping hand by simply not familiarising themselves with their vehicles AT ALL.
      I know of one guy who was a sales rep, so obviously v high mileage...
      He called the garage up on his mobile whilst he was driving - the reason for his concern...
      The oil light had come on when he went round a corner a bit sharply.

    • @seanbriankirby7646
      @seanbriankirby7646 5 лет назад +3

      Where are you? I know some good, honest mechanics in Maryland.

  • @rolanddespres2063
    @rolanddespres2063 2 года назад

    Good info ,smart man

  • @ryanberenato2158
    @ryanberenato2158 4 года назад

    Love your channel man keep up the awesome work .

  • @YurboyB74
    @YurboyB74 4 года назад +2740

    Let's be clear nobody here searched this

    • @pb7378
      @pb7378 4 года назад +34

      Lol not true I diiiiid😅

    • @jakob2250
      @jakob2250 4 года назад +10

      I did!

    • @theo_suharto
      @theo_suharto 4 года назад +8

      Nope, only you maybe

    • @cocopizops4697
      @cocopizops4697 4 года назад +48

      He just popped up on my home page 😂

    • @fintan.
      @fintan. 4 года назад +22

      He buys advertisements on RUclips so he pops up for a lot of people

  • @teppie3000
    @teppie3000 4 года назад +552

    My dodge dealership wanted $350 to replace my master relay switch for my driver side door control. I bought the part for $25 bucks and took 5 mins to replace it. Can’t stand when f@ckers try and scam me or anyone else.

    • @ryancourtney8607
      @ryancourtney8607 4 года назад +32

      My uncle bought a brand new opel movano van here in Ireland and they tried to charge him 800 for an oil change and they said the hours all added up my dad and me work mechanics we did the same job in 25 mins

    • @allent1034
      @allent1034 4 года назад +16

      Well at least it was something you actually needed. My dealer tried to charge me $1500 for something that was absolutely not broken and not at all needed.

    • @wildbikerbill6530
      @wildbikerbill6530 4 года назад +10

      Honda dealers broke me of the dealer service habit a long time ago. Every time I brought the car in it would be a months rent, regardless of how little needed to be done.

    • @ixionn563
      @ixionn563 4 года назад +14

      Reason I only work on my own truck and get it inspected at our small town local shop. It's ridiculous the scams these dealer crooks can pull! There was a shop in town that recently got in huge trouble after atleast 10 customers exposed them for purposely damaging their customers air filters to get more money out of them! Absurd!

    • @estherdiaz9514
      @estherdiaz9514 4 года назад +8

      I was told I needed $800 dollars worth of work on my 2004 Dodge Hemi truck but I have gotten in the habit of checking all fuses first when something goes wrong with my truck. Turns out it was only the fuel pump fuse which I replaced myself for about $2

  • @traviswilliam5453
    @traviswilliam5453 Год назад

    Very well done !

  • @Heavenuard
    @Heavenuard 3 года назад

    That you for your advice sir 👍👍

  • @7493prado
    @7493prado 5 лет назад +406

    Saved a lot of money by switching to The Scotty Kilmer Channel

    • @abedawg94
      @abedawg94 5 лет назад +4

      LL Prado lmao 😂 that was genius

  • @stevej2031
    @stevej2031 5 лет назад +139

    A Honda service advisor once told me he was paid on commission.
    Now that is a conflict of interest.

    • @wooferjr169
      @wooferjr169 5 лет назад +10

      He should work for Chrysler then...

    • @honorableD
      @honorableD 5 лет назад +2

      It's easy to persuade people who already bring it to the dealer they have money because they know mom and pop shops are cheaper and think the quality of work is better

    • @epicragegaming2016
      @epicragegaming2016 5 лет назад

      and the mechanics are paid flat rate....

    • @chrisluentz8244
      @chrisluentz8244 5 лет назад

      behexen250 not true

    • @nissantech8857
      @nissantech8857 5 лет назад

      All service advisors are paid on commission

  • @bodhi9464
    @bodhi9464 3 года назад

    I love Scotty’s clips ... I nearly got ripped recently at a dealership - second opinion - didn’t need what they said... thanks Scotty 🚙

  • @jenoensslin7272
    @jenoensslin7272 7 месяцев назад

    YOU, are your best Mechanic. Thousands of videos on how to fix it yourself. This way you don't get ripped off.

  • @dogwood8031
    @dogwood8031 5 лет назад +1181

    Funny how people admire actors, rock stars, politicians, people who really can't do anything. I admire guys like Scotty.

  • @aztecempire4206
    @aztecempire4206 5 лет назад +776

    All the thumbs down are from the mechanic scammers themselves! Haha

    • @mrmusic248
      @mrmusic248 5 лет назад +7

      Aztec: EXACTLY !!!

    • @fear632
      @fear632 5 лет назад +7

      I'm sure it is

    • @conorpsr
      @conorpsr 5 лет назад +8

      I thumbs-downed because it's just endless rambling and terrible editing with tons of hand-waving.

    • @kimberlyisherwood4564
      @kimberlyisherwood4564 5 лет назад +1

      AztecEmpire 420 👍

    • @kimberlyisherwood4564
      @kimberlyisherwood4564 5 лет назад

      Millionaire$, give thi$ guy a great tip t ☝

  • @CR71987
    @CR71987 Год назад

    Thanks for your honest sir we appreciate you

  • @nelacostabianco
    @nelacostabianco 5 лет назад +54

    "When I was a young mechanic" -Best narrative in Scotty's vids!

  • @djprince5800
    @djprince5800 4 года назад +568

    I’m moving to Houston...just to have Scotty as my mechanic 👨‍🔧😂😂

    • @KeithOutWest
      @KeithOutWest 4 года назад +29

      lol - yes, every city should have Scotty clones! lol

    • @marshayshavers8669
      @marshayshavers8669 4 года назад +8

      Right I need me a Scotty

    • @KeithOutWest
      @KeithOutWest 4 года назад +4

      @ShootTheMoon yep Houston is ginormous! We must clone Scotty!

    • @DylanBegazo
      @DylanBegazo 4 года назад +2

      ShootTheMoon not really you can see the address in one of his videos on the corner of the screen. Street sign

    • @KeithOutWest
      @KeithOutWest 4 года назад +1

      @@DylanBegazo lol

  • @davedrabczyk2773
    @davedrabczyk2773 4 года назад

    Thank you Scotty! I was a truck mechanic in the Army 78-85 And even i fell for some of this crap myself, cause when ibworked on army trucks which didn't have all the stuff that are on cars today. I took my 2012 corolla in for tires cause i liked the price of the tires at the dealership where i bought the car about $525 for all four. But left out with a bill for $1100. The part i felt ripped off was the rear brake cleaning cause the drum brakes hold in the brake dust, unlike disc! Can't believe i fell for it.

  • @wootle
    @wootle 10 месяцев назад

    Scotty is an international treasure. Watching from Philippines thanks for your tips sir!

  • @salperez2240
    @salperez2240 4 года назад +763

    That’s why I like being Mexican.. half my uncles are mechanics LMAO Ik they won’t overcharge me and all it’ll cost me is the parts and a pack of beer. 😂😭

    • @disgustinghandsome1282
      @disgustinghandsome1282 4 года назад +49

      Aren't those the best? My best friend is a mechanic and all he accept is the cost for the parts and a 6-12 (depending on the amount of work) pack of his favorite beer.

    • @ColinoM
      @ColinoM 4 года назад +33

      Yeah man I dont know how people make it without a mechanic friend. My buddy jonny, has saved me thousands and I am forever grateful. Always there to help him around his house though!

    • @octaviofuentes7781
      @octaviofuentes7781 4 года назад +5

      hahhaha fierro pariente nos ponemos vien locos pero el carro is all running like a champ

    • @swashington942
      @swashington942 4 года назад +6

      Yeah and if you live in the U.S. you get government handouts

    • @CryAndReportMe
      @CryAndReportMe 4 года назад +10

      What does Mexican have to do with being a mechanic?

  • @tocolee6127
    @tocolee6127 5 лет назад +118

    This guy is honesty & diligence personified!

  • @whatsaname1227
    @whatsaname1227 3 года назад +1

    okay I’ll admit, for a recommendation video, that was good, he’s got my sub

  • @robtoyos76
    @robtoyos76 2 года назад

    Thank you for exposing all these crooks...

  • @dnfwme
    @dnfwme 4 года назад +232

    Finding honest mechanic is hardest thing I have ever encountered in my whole life.

    • @rickchyczewski576
      @rickchyczewski576 4 года назад +19

      Finding honest doctor/lawyer/roofer/dentist....the list goes on. Just about everyone on this rock are crooks. what do you do for a living?

    • @joewillgo
      @joewillgo 4 года назад +5

      Just Google local mechanics shops in your area, and only take your car to the shops that have 4.5 Stars are more. Thankfully in todays day & age it's alot easier to find an honest mechanic with the use of Google/Yelp Reviews.

    • @bachirsami7187
      @bachirsami7187 4 года назад +16

      The hardest thing in the whole universe to find is just a descent wife 😉😀

    • @joewillgo
      @joewillgo 4 года назад +9

      @@bachirsami7187 That is true, can't really find too many Google or Yelp reviews on girlfriends/wives. So I will have to agree with you on that.

    • @xFlared
      @xFlared 4 года назад +10

      @@joewillgo If there are google and yelp reviews on your wife or girlfriend that is already a bad sign.

  • @BenThompsonTheLord
    @BenThompsonTheLord 4 года назад +32

    Need more mechanics like you. I don’t trust mine anymore after having to take it back 4 times in the last 3 months because something new mysteriously broke after every time.

    • @mac1bc
      @mac1bc 10 месяцев назад

      Agreed. Why wouldn't they realize they will lose repeat business doing this

  • @markkirkpatrick8248
    @markkirkpatrick8248 2 года назад

    I'm so glad I have a mechanic just like you in my town saves me a lot of money

  • @speedguy9982
    @speedguy9982 2 года назад +1

    Honesty is everything. Scotty knows what’s up with cars. He helps a lot of people that take up DIY Jobs…

  • @johnwang9914
    @johnwang9914 5 лет назад +310

    How to find an honest mechanic? Drive around downtown and midtown Houston till you hear Scotty yelling.

    • @Mhel2023
      @Mhel2023 5 лет назад +13

      Gosh, I wish I knew where he was (I'm in the Galleria area) but he probably already has a million customers 😂

    • @jeffreyortiz79
      @jeffreyortiz79 4 года назад +1

      "Rrrreeeev up tour engines"

    • @lamargray3834
      @lamargray3834 4 года назад

      John Wang 😂😂😂😂

    • @EduardoRodriguez-fh6hv
      @EduardoRodriguez-fh6hv 4 года назад +2

      Scotty lives in Houston? Texas?

    • @johnwang9914
      @johnwang9914 4 года назад +3

      @@EduardoRodriguez-fh6hv He's said in downtown Houston and the garage and house in his video are typical of that part of town. Of course, that area is becoming gentrified awfully fast. He's also said that he lived in Toronto before moving to Houston but that must've been a long time ago cause his Texas accent is strong and there's no hint of a Canadian accent, then it's been my experience that Canadian ex-pats to Houston tend to pick up some Texas accents quite quickly.

  • @AJourneyOfYourSoul
    @AJourneyOfYourSoul 5 лет назад +26

    It is so hard to find a shop that doesn't recommend a bunch of junk. IME, look for small shops where the owner is the mechanic, advisor etc...... I usually find these guys are the most honest and skilled mechanics out there.

  • @yogyhofer7202
    @yogyhofer7202 4 года назад

    Thanks for helping people save money!😎👍

  • @duhbghaill9306
    @duhbghaill9306 2 года назад +1

    I have a 2011 Honda CR-V. This model is prone to having the Cruise control toggle break. The toggle is located on the steering wheel. NOW, this model also has a recall on the steering wheel airbag. I called the Honda dealership to schedule the recall and get a quote for replacing the toggle. They quoted me FULL price for tear-down labor on the steering wheel assembly, which was to be included in the recall at no charge, if I wanted the cruise toggle replaced as well... Basically an example of what you mentioned as #1.

  • @terrenceragnorwallace1920
    @terrenceragnorwallace1920 4 года назад +192

    This guy is on fire.
    And the Audio levels are so stable between each shot it is Oscar worthy.

    • @ethankuhl7890
      @ethankuhl7890 4 года назад +3

      Looks like a green screen

    • @teatonaz
      @teatonaz 4 года назад +3

      Agreed,... hate when other people's audio jumps up/down too much, I watch at night and don't want to wake the family but still hear. Scotty's does great, he's obviously good at more then just the car stuff. Also like some of the little inserts he puts in the top right corner which are often funny. Hope he'll make them last longer so I don't have to rewind, goofy youtube doesn't have a 10 sec back/rewind button. THANKS SCOTTY, ALWAYS GREAT INFORMATIVE WORK, AND ENTERTAINING TOO, NEVER BORING. YOUR AWESOME. CHEERS FROM PHOENIX, WISH YOU WERE CLOSER !!

    • @ryanfrancisco179
      @ryanfrancisco179 4 года назад

      teatonaz the mobile youtube app lets you rewind, and also pressing the left or right arrow keys do the same, not sure how you haven’t figured that out.
      but still, i hate it when audio isn’t done well in a video. i can tolerate it, but having consistent video and audio quality is bliss.

    • @howieloso
      @howieloso 4 года назад

      @@teatonaz he knows his stuff...he's worth about.... ''Scotty Kilmer is a popular RUclipsr from the United States who runs his own self titled automotive channel. He has an estimated net worth of $7 million. His content is mainly about teaching people how to fix their cars when they get various problems and generally how cars work.Mar 4, 2019

  • @christopherlangton5596
    @christopherlangton5596 4 года назад +475

    To be fair... he did safely guide 12 Boeing 747's whilst filming this video.

  • @daveperryLXXVII
    @daveperryLXXVII 3 года назад +3

    Now I remember who you remind me of. The bad dude in speed 🤣🤣 love your videos keep it up 👍

    • @Geminish15
      @Geminish15 3 года назад

      LMAOOOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🚨👍🏻

  • @RJ1ZY
    @RJ1ZY 2 года назад +1

    😂 🤣 The lamb took me out 7:00. I love ppl who keep it real but funny at the same time. I wish you were in my area, I’d bring my car to you.

  • @IronMoonBookReading
    @IronMoonBookReading 4 года назад +518

    Plot twist:this is actually John Lennon

  • @zarreff
    @zarreff 4 года назад +50

    I love this guy. I enjoy his emphatic hand gestures while he talks, the bombastic voice, even his glasses, the whole thing. Keep on helping people out and making the videos brother!

  • @damiangaravito9196
    @damiangaravito9196 3 года назад

    Good advice

  • @kevinkevin137
    @kevinkevin137 3 года назад

    Very informative. Thanks. Question, how much should a wheel aliment coast..?

  • @josephgeagea5701
    @josephgeagea5701 4 года назад +41

    Like my father always say , honesty gets you a long way , if you rip people off , it will come back and haunt you....

  • @ReddieEddie
    @ReddieEddie 4 года назад +44

    I was not taught growing up, how to fix a car.
    So doing it myself has been a task. I just wanna make sure it’s safe for my son and I!
    Scotty, I wanna say thanks for your honest and epic knowledge on cars.
    I wish you were my mechanic besides these awesome videos.
    Thanks again and keep up the good work! We need more people like you sir.
    Thanks!

  • @garrettwhite8943
    @garrettwhite8943 4 года назад

    thank you Scotty! muchas gracias senor' ^.^

  • @ryansheehan4166
    @ryansheehan4166 3 года назад +7

    Whoever edited this video really gave us a variety of locations and angles😂🤟

  • @robbysaw
    @robbysaw 5 лет назад +181

    Lol my girlfriend oil cooler started leaking part 56$ labor 980$ lmao i fixed it myself with a 9$ six pack and tools that cost total of 30$ and 3 hours later i was done that was 6 months ago still leak free

    • @andymairena3221
      @andymairena3221 5 лет назад +2

      💯💯💯

    • @nthomas87
      @nthomas87 5 лет назад +76

      I think the bigger issue here is that your girlfriend is an oil cooler.

    • @voltorb433
      @voltorb433 5 лет назад +20

      The pack of beer was an essential

    • @dreammachine5014
      @dreammachine5014 5 лет назад +15

      @@nthomas87 And she leaks. I think that's normal dude.

    • @SangheiliSpecOp
      @SangheiliSpecOp 5 лет назад +1

      @@dreammachine5014 heh...

  • @charlesturner5139
    @charlesturner5139 4 года назад +22

    I can't believe there are people who dislike this video....smh
    HE'S TELLING THE TRUTH AND WHAT WE SHOULDN'T DO!!!! He's trying to help us. How can you not like that??? Great Video Sir

    • @sudoku5982
      @sudoku5982 4 года назад +2

      People cant hadle the truth

    • @ThePecanTan
      @ThePecanTan 10 месяцев назад +3

      All the shady mechanics he's talking about, lol.

  • @mlchaelshirkey8238
    @mlchaelshirkey8238 4 года назад

    I appreciate your honesty Scotty how do I get a question into you I watch you all the time

  • @JD-sr3ie
    @JD-sr3ie 9 месяцев назад

    That is so true!, Scotty nailed it on this video!😅😅

  • @FemzaGS
    @FemzaGS 4 года назад +35

    I really don’t know anything about cars, but I been trying to learn everything I can about it.
    I have a Nissan Altima 2007 4-2488 2.5L DOHC (or so this paper said), with 185,000 miles, and it has been giving me some trouble lately, I’m no rich guy to be at the Mecanic fixing everything that needs to be done.
    This videos have helped me a lot, and I never write anything on the comments section, because I feel I’m never notice, but today I just feel really grateful and I wanted to say that I appreciate all the knowledge you share with us, and that I will do everything I can to learn how to fix my car and then my next car, and the next one, and the next one, etc.
    So thank you very much for the inspiration Mr. Scotty Kilmer.

    • @QWE1233I4J
      @QWE1233I4J 4 года назад +1

      Are those 185,000 dog miles?

    • @curtvanwinter6116
      @curtvanwinter6116 4 года назад

      Might wanna try to sell it really soon

  • @xnadave
    @xnadave 5 лет назад +42

    The local Mazda dealer once told me that my car needed a new valve cover gasket.
    It was a '93 RX-7. (For the uninitiated: that has a rotary engine, which does not have valves. Much less a valve cover, or a valve cover gasket.)
    (I'll take my keys now, thank you very much.)

  • @williamtapia5769
    @williamtapia5769 3 года назад

    Good afternoon Mr. Scott Kilmer,
    Thank you for all the videos you do in helping drivers learn what to do in various situations 😃👍🏼
    I would like to know if you know of any good mechanics in New York City 🌃 will greatly appreciate it.

  • @ivanpostnikov5517
    @ivanpostnikov5517 Год назад

    Big up, Scotty! 👍