odometer roll back that is the #1 scam of all used cars in every possible sales scenario its a FACT that has to be dealt with .. carfax not enough, miles to low to be believed 80% it is! & fake, look at times of service records if well kept will almost guarantee real miles, periods of a year or more where there is no recorded miles (very painful) because roll back strong possibility (u want that car but it has 1 year then a year & half no records on carfax or autochk, or shop receipts PASS ON IT! Also types of vehicles >>what was it used for? Im in the market for a duelly most have big miles because they are heavily used that's what they r 4! I have 2 2016 f450 SD under 38k IT IS 'HIGHLY UNLIKELY' THEY HAVE ONLY $38K! Then you have to get into ALL THIS VIDEO SHOWS, nice job on the check list here by the way.
odometer can be roll back before car check and nobody will notice it..... the only bad thing is that it cant be even identified with obd2 scanners but someone should change it to make a definite end to the scammers.
You need an OBD II Scanner. Some dishonest people clear the codes so the check engine light is off. If your scanner says all systems are "NOT READY" it is a clear sign the codes were deleted but the check engine light will come on soon. Walk away if your scanner shows the car's computer reads all the self diagnostic tests are "not ready".
Nick V ...ensure you are comparing known values by reviewing data stream as opposed to code pulling to determine needed repairs...caution here. Rock on ~Frank
All good advice, but at the end of the day after kicking the tires and looking under the hood, I have my mechanic look at a vehicle before I buy it. If the seller refuses to let me do that, we are done. That is a deal breaker for me.
A problem lots of folks have is mice chewing electrical wires inside the motor. I highly recommend that people open hood and remove plastic coverings and examine all the wires going everywhere for mouse chews. One mouse can make entire cylinder misfires, idiot lights to come on, and pee and poop inside fuse box can cause a lot of random issues like windows not going up or down, cd and radio not working. Yea definately check for mice. If u got acorns or mouse turds or seeds and nests inside anywhere u got wires chewed
I've walked away numerous times for faults. I found some contaminated brake fluid in a car once & I was googling it on my phone when the seller tried to hand me the key to drive. I said "Im not ready for that yet". When I found out the brake system seals were toast we walked away without driving it. Shady ppl try to rush you right when your about to discover a major flaw.
All really great advice but I'd suggest a few things: First ask whether the seller is the owner and whether he/she has the clear title in hand. If not, don't bother. They might have all sorts of tales about why they don't have it. Just say "thanks" and hang up. Don't search for vehicles that have known issues that affect reliability. Check on line. It's easy. I would avoid CVTs until they are better proved with time. Don't begin with the test drive. Start with careful inspection including body panels, gaps, etc. Bring a magnet to check for body filler. Check the inside of the tail pipe with your finger for oily residue. Certain makes require special coolant. For instance, Toyota products should be pink or red. I check conductance with a multimeter and measure pH. Check under the oil filler cap for evidence of a bad head gasket. These often fail when the heads are warped from overheating. Never buy one of those. Get a cheap OBD II scanner. If possible, when you do start the engine, it's best to start it cold. Listen for clattering that takes more than a few seconds to disappear and look for tail pipe smoke when you start it. Note the color. IF the vehicle passes all of your tests, take it to your trusted mechanic for a PPI before exchanging any money.
Make sure the engine is cold before starting, it may have ticks, clicks or knocks that go away once warmed up. Extended cranking time before starting may be sign of a weak battery. The airbag light does not mean it was in a wreck, it could be due to the airbag recall for many cars which have still not been fixed. There is a website somewhere that shows which cars are subject to the airbag recall.
I've watched hundreds of car videos on RUclips and this is easily in my top 10 favorites. You have done a great job of distilling of ton of helpful advice into this video. Subscribed and I can't wait to check out your other videos! Keep up the excellent work!
Justin Valentini ~appreciate that brother ~~I host a Car Talk Show & have been skimpy on this channel w vids lately ~~join me over at WrenchNation apple.co/2EdrZJE & WN Facebook for more details~~thanks again!~Frank
ABSOLUTELY. Sometimes can be simple as a sensor issue. Our van has a check engine light and it was just a bad O2 sensor. Nothing Major. But we got an inspection before buying.
Thanks for this but i suggest adding a number 5. Which is a body check. May be the least important but you have to check for rusts, accident signs (not talking about small dents) and signal, reverse and head lights).
Doubay A ~ excellent points that we may forget to inspect for ! That slight pull that seller leads you to believe is “only” an alignment may just be a serious frame issue . Thank you for bring these tips up ! They will help someone here for sure !
I'm tire expert make sure all 4 tires match. size tires are close to same tall ness. good brands last longer. if car eats tires 5 year rule is no problem. I never by new tires but it's good idea to inspect your tires and those of your loved ones tires
Another thing to check is the CV joints. I bought a Toyota Avensis couple years back and forgot to check them. Few weeks later,I noticed clicking noise from drivers side wheel....cv joint knackered. You check for this by turning the car full clockwise turncircle and also an anticlockwise turn. If theres a click,it means the cv joint is going
I just watched a bunch of videos helping me weave through potential car purchases on credits list. Bow I’m on to testing the pot and this will definitely help.
My tips to add: 1. Do not let them warm up the car before you get there. You want a cold first start. Check the ground under neath where the car is parked for any puddles from leaking gaskets, tubes, pipes which will signal trouble. Most importantly size up the seller. There are too many shady ones and we all know what they talk and act like. There are certain types of sellers that I will absolutely not buy a car from because I do not trust them. Call me what you want but its my money and if my gut instinct is not right, I'm walking away. Also make sure the title is in their name. The best cars are original owner cars with full maintenance records.
Hello Guys! Hope you dont mind me posting here. But got a little video that might help and cover few more areas on how to buy a car, mainly in UK. Thank you ruclips.net/video/jFJvZvycFXg/видео.html
Great explanation brother, however, I just to add that a buyer should also consider if it's the right VIN number that matches the car. I've worked on a lot of cars and sometimes I came across with incorrect VIN. We both know that this is very rare but I would rather drive a vehicle that is not stolen. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, sir!
Michael Daniels Manalansan ...this is critical ! Great great point. It just takes that one occasion to create beaucoup problems. So appreciate your share here for all...rock on. ~~Frank
VIN is stamped on each major body panel and should be visible. If missing, accident damage, depreciated value, and parts replacement strong probability. Vehicles with accident damage are worth less than KBB or NADA value. Avoid in general, as hidden damage likely exists and future resale affected.
Very useful tips here so thank you. In addition, i worry about things like an engine having temporary head gasket sealant poured into it to mask head gasket failure symptoms and also if the original gearbox was replaced at some point by a higher mileage or older one due to failure of the original. To minimise risk, i tend to buy one owner/driver cars only so anything dodgy afterwards can be traced back to only that owner and i do a full lube and filter service myself or oversee it, regardless of any receipts showing they have been already done unless there is a dealer computer report. This way i can track a new service record accurately. Also i make sure at ignition, what the display should show in case the seller has removed a warning bulb to avoid it displaying a fault, via that very bulb. I will start a car at least 5 times to make sure no cogs on the flywheel are have broken off and keep an engine running until radiator fan kicks in to make sure it works. Damp carpet in the footwell under the blower motor may indicate a leaking heater matrix. Hope this helps someone.
I think we need to check few things before starting engine like oil spills or leaks before and after engine startup, oil and water levels and signs of any mixture condition. Then you can go for a drive
Well done! When test drive a used car, I will leave the windows open and do a couple of shape turns, if I hear abnormal noise, that car is not a good choice.
I'm an engineer and somewhat familiar with cars... I thought you compiled a good list of items to check for, several of which I probably would not have looked for on my own or known how to interpret. Thank you!
Mark Dubecky ~Appreciate that. So much to cover ~ always here for ya ~ in the meantime check out our show here ~ I think you would enjoy : www.wrenchnation.tv/ ~thanks again 🤜🏼🤜🏼🔧🔧~ Frank
I would also check the MOT history of the vehicle. This is a Government requirement, for all vehicles of three years old and older, and shown on the HMGov website. Any warning lights on the dashboard will give a Failed MOT, so it can be a very expensive repair once you have the vehicle.
But the nice man down at Honest Joe's Used Cars told me that the '92 Grand Am I was looking at with 270K miles was a creampuff, and that the knocking noise was just a loose belt----I'm sure he wouldn't lie to me
Thank you. I have been watching Utube videos on what car to buy next. Your video was awesome. Get an OBD2 reader. Have a trusted mechanic check out the vehicle. Great advice.
Gidday, Mike in New Zealand here. Looking at a car 2day 2 buy,Yaw help is much appreciated.Thank you.You have my sympathys re yaw president and that is from the whole of NZ. All the best,C U
Same here. I've got an old but reliable "granny mobile" 96 Buick Century. Bought it for $500, repaired the minor issues and the one major issue, kept up with oil changes, tire changes, etc. and it's been running smoothly since 75k miles when I got it. it's at 120k after 8+ years and still running strong!
Absolutely ~ in most occasions examining the radiator cap or coolant over flow bottle will typically reveal trace evidence of a gooey like substance ~ really dig deep in to the radiator and that over flow bottle to look for crud here. Sometimes someone will try and mask up the evidence with a good cleaning & detail of the vehicle before selling it . Have your local mechanic inspect it before purchase as they can help identify the stop leak with other methods and tools .
I have a dealership that is receptive to hooking up a tester to the computer to verify monitors and codes, is it best to do that before the road test or after driving for a while?
don't test drive the car unless you are seriously interested in buying it. there are a lot of potentially expensive problems that you can spot without driving the car. if you see these potential problems then you need to decide if you are going to walk.
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Thank you for the informative video sir. I am going to check out 96 Buick park avenue in couple days.. I will follow your steps :) Do you think Buick is reliable from your experience? (if you had chance to work on those)
Master Try ..make sure to inspect it thoroughly. The V6 platform for the most part reliable if maintained. Make sure to ask for service history & be on the lookout to avoid buying someone else's $$$ headache. Good luck there!
In all reality both are great. If your looking for economical ,the Corolla is a great platform . Just remember , if your buying used ..make sure to get a PRE PURCHASE inspection to make sure all is well . Good luck !
In your opinion, if well maintained, witch muscle car from 1998 to 2002 would be most reliable. Mustang gt, trans am, or camaro. I'm talking v8 engines
505 enthusiast -Tough call. Personally I have not seen Mustang or Camaro as problem childs coming through the garage if maintained right. I do see botched improvements of performance to original factory attempts that were not done correctly ~~watch for this and certainly have a pre purchase inspections performed prior to protect your wallet. Either way sounds like your going to have fun with a little street performance! Rock on🤜🏼~Frank
Carlos Fandango ~yes sir. No doubt~ I could have detailed it a bit more ~ either way ~ always here to help ~ rock the week 🤜🏼🔧 ~ by the way ~ I think you may enjoy our show ~ tune in sometime www.wrenchnation.tv/ ~ Frank
Only for the time of the warranty. A used car with a 30 day warranty can cost 1/2 the price of a car with no warranty (for example $6000 versus $4000). At the end of the warranty period the car can still have issues that cost money.
..Typically uneven wear is an alignment concern..always best to ensure the toe setting is to specification--a tire balance issue will normal pose vibration faults when cruising at higher freeway speeds. Hope this helps ! Always here if need assistance ---tks --Frank
kevin gose ...TPMS. Of course checking tire pressure is key. If the Tire pressure light does not turn off , & tire pressure is known to be at specification, may need a TPMS sensor ( mounted inside the rim). Should not be a deal breaker, as these sensors are less than $100 in most occasions. Good luck & thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for the reply. I am also just curious about if the owner of the car seems have a really good relationship with the dealership or shops. Will the pre-purchase inspection result be biased then？
kevin gose ...for sure may seem a bit suspicious. I am leaning for a real reliable, certified reputable independent inspection...otherwise could be a biased inspection. If you need a great service provider...reach out...I have great garages across the country to help. Good luck !
Get an inspection before buying. It will give you peace of mind. I recently bought a vehicle, but had an I inspection. The car was 10 years old and had 71k miles. Not bad for a car that age. Normal wear and tear. The steering needed an alignment, but tire tread was good. Overall no major problems. I also hooked it up a computer scanner, no codes. Fluids looked good, no smells, no dirty looks. But yeah 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. I'm gonna get the paint touched up. My father in law is auto body guy, he will just charge me for the paint.
Everthing! seriously its like a paragraph. go to www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/ and look under 06 and 07 civic. my car has every problem on the list and then some. Honda wont fix any of it because i got the car with 62,ooo miles
petty trolls like you are such nuisance. Why should you jump on what you can criticize about this straight- to- point video clip? Don't get be so petty. Some defects in a vehicle only become evident when driving.
odometer roll back that is the #1 scam of all used cars in every possible sales scenario its a FACT that has to be dealt with .. carfax not enough, miles to low to be believed 80% it is! & fake, look at times of service records if well kept will almost guarantee real miles, periods of a year or more where there is no recorded miles (very painful) because roll back strong possibility (u want that car but it has 1 year then a year & half no records on carfax or autochk, or shop receipts PASS ON IT! Also types of vehicles >>what was it used for? Im in the market for a duelly most have big miles because they are heavily used that's what they r 4! I have 2 2016 f450 SD under 38k IT IS 'HIGHLY UNLIKELY' THEY HAVE ONLY $38K! Then you have to get into ALL THIS VIDEO SHOWS, nice job on the check list here by the way.
STEPHEN CHRISTIAN what is a duelly?
odometer can be roll back before car check and nobody will notice it..... the only bad thing is that it cant be even identified with obd2 scanners but someone should change it to make a definite end to the scammers.
Thank you Stephan Christian.
@@fredflintstone2234 trucks with 4 wheels on the rear end for heavier tow loads.
You need an OBD II Scanner. Some dishonest people clear the codes so the check engine light is off. If your scanner says all systems are "NOT READY" it is a clear sign the codes were deleted but the check engine light will come on soon. Walk away if your scanner shows the car's computer reads all the self diagnostic tests are "not ready".
Nick V ..excellent point ! Those "Readiness Monitors" need to be good to go..thanks for stopping by!
Nick V how much for the obd ll device and where is the best website to get those from thanks
$15-$40 for a basic scanner. Ebay is a great place to get one. That's where I got mine.
Nick V ...ensure you are comparing known values by reviewing data stream as opposed to code pulling to determine needed repairs...caution here. Rock on ~Frank
how do u compare known values using data stream?
All good advice, but at the end of the day after kicking the tires and looking under the hood, I have my mechanic look at a vehicle before I buy it. If the seller refuses to let me do that, we are done. That is a deal breaker for me.
bluewater454 ~ straight up the best comment . Before your wallet throws up ~ always pre inspect with a certified trusted mechanic.
I have seen more then 15 cars in the last 2 months here in UK. Not a single dealer or owner wanted to let me do a pre check to an authorised service.😑
Alexandru Para
Guess they don't want your business... or they have something to hide. That is end of negotiation for me. I'm a prick.
@@bluewater454 That means i need to wait a few more years until i will be able to buy a new one.
Alexandru Para
All I can say is God bless America.
A problem lots of folks have is mice chewing electrical wires inside the motor.
I highly recommend that people open hood and remove plastic coverings and examine all the wires going everywhere for mouse chews. One mouse can make entire cylinder misfires, idiot lights to come on, and pee and poop inside fuse box can cause a lot of random issues like windows not going up or down, cd and radio not working.
Yea definately check for mice. If u got acorns or mouse turds or seeds and nests inside anywhere u got wires chewed
We see quite a few cases like this in the garage wreaking havoc ~ thanks for bringing it up ~ appreciate it !
An expiration and a manufactured date on tires? I didn't know about that. Thank you for your instructive video, well done!
jocelyn vallee ...glad we could help ! Appreciate you stopping by. ~Frank
big major flaw. First thing you do is look at the vehicle for faults and THEN drive it
llVIU ...Excellent point !
I've walked away numerous times for faults. I found some contaminated brake fluid in a car once & I was googling it on my phone when the seller tried to hand me the key to drive. I said "Im not ready for that yet". When I found out the brake system seals were toast we walked away without driving it.
Shady ppl try to rush you right when your about to discover a major flaw.
Spot on
Desert Car Care g
You need to drive it to find faults and many of the big faults are noticed when the vehicle is moving...
Other trick, and it saved me was to check oil cap...milky residue is typical sign of blowm head gasket.
Eric Brule ~~that was an incredible tip ~~thank you !
Not always...
Eric Brule or frothy
blowm head gasket
All really great advice but I'd suggest a few things: First ask whether the seller is the owner and whether he/she has the clear title in hand. If not, don't bother. They might have all sorts of tales about why they don't have it. Just say "thanks" and hang up. Don't search for vehicles that have known issues that affect reliability. Check on line. It's easy. I would avoid CVTs until they are better proved with time. Don't begin with the test drive. Start with careful inspection including body panels, gaps, etc. Bring a magnet to check for body filler. Check the inside of the tail pipe with your finger for oily residue. Certain makes require special coolant. For instance, Toyota products should be pink or red. I check conductance with a multimeter and measure pH. Check under the oil filler cap for evidence of a bad head gasket. These often fail when the heads are warped from overheating. Never buy one of those. Get a cheap OBD II scanner. If possible, when you do start the engine, it's best to start it cold. Listen for clattering that takes more than a few seconds to disappear and look for tail pipe smoke when you start it. Note the color. IF the vehicle passes all of your tests, take it to your trusted mechanic for a PPI before exchanging any money.
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Make sure the engine is cold before starting, it may have ticks, clicks or knocks that go away once warmed up. Extended cranking time before starting may be sign of a weak battery. The airbag light does not mean it was in a wreck, it could be due to the airbag recall for many cars which have still not been fixed. There is a website somewhere that shows which cars are subject to the airbag recall.
Jon Smith ...awesome info !
Here is that link to check for Recalls : www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Thanks Jon for stopping by!
Vvt on some mazda cx7, some toyota can be about to go, need to listen for ticking on startup
@@joeimbesi99 Yup!
Good tips, but sellers know these things too and sometimes will mask faults
I've watched hundreds of car videos on RUclips and this is easily in my top 10 favorites. You have done a great job of distilling of ton of helpful advice into this video. Subscribed and I can't wait to check out your other videos! Keep up the excellent work!
Justin Valentini ~appreciate that brother ~~I host a Car Talk Show & have been skimpy on this channel w vids lately ~~join me over at WrenchNation apple.co/2EdrZJE & WN Facebook for more details~~thanks again!~Frank
ABSOLUTELY. Sometimes can be simple as a sensor issue. Our van has a check engine light and it was just a bad O2 sensor. Nothing Major. But we got an inspection before buying.
Thanks for this but i suggest adding a number 5. Which is a body check. May be the least important but you have to check for rusts, accident signs (not talking about small dents) and signal, reverse and head lights).
Doubay A ~ excellent points that we may forget to inspect for ! That slight pull that seller leads you to believe is “only” an alignment may just be a serious frame issue . Thank you for bring these tips up ! They will help someone here for sure !
I'm tire expert make sure all 4 tires match. size tires are close to same tall ness. good brands last longer. if car eats tires 5 year rule is no problem. I never by new tires but it's good idea to inspect your tires and those of your loved ones tires
You are an “expert” and recommend that tires should be “close” to the same size? Should the paint “almost” match on the different panels.
Another thing to check is the CV joints. I bought a Toyota Avensis couple years back and forgot to check them. Few weeks later,I noticed clicking noise from drivers side wheel....cv joint knackered. You check for this by turning the car full clockwise turncircle and also an anticlockwise turn. If theres a click,it means the cv joint is going
Excellent point
I just watched a bunch of videos helping me weave through potential car purchases on credits list. Bow I’m on to testing the pot and this will definitely help.
Kayden King ...rock on. Good luck ! Always here if need help ~Frank
My tips to add: 1. Do not let them warm up the car before you get there. You want a cold first start. Check the ground under neath where the car is parked for any puddles from leaking gaskets, tubes, pipes which will signal trouble. Most importantly size up the seller. There are too many shady ones and we all know what they talk and act like. There are certain types of sellers that I will absolutely not buy a car from because I do not trust them. Call me what you want but its my money and if my gut instinct is not right, I'm walking away. Also make sure the title is in their name. The best cars are original owner cars with full maintenance records.
Great tips !
straight to the point,well done! love it.subscribed.
Thank you Vic...appreciate you. Rock on.
Hello Guys! Hope you dont mind me posting here. But got a little video that might help and cover few more areas on how to buy a car, mainly in UK.
Thank you
ruclips.net/video/jFJvZvycFXg/видео.html
Great explanation brother, however, I just to add that a buyer should also consider if it's the right VIN number that matches the car. I've worked on a lot of cars and sometimes I came across with incorrect VIN. We both know that this is very rare but I would rather drive a vehicle that is not stolen. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, sir!
Michael Daniels Manalansan ...this is critical ! Great great point. It just takes that one occasion to create beaucoup problems. So appreciate your share here for all...rock on. ~~Frank
VIN is stamped on each major body panel and should be visible. If missing, accident damage, depreciated value, and parts replacement strong probability. Vehicles with accident damage are worth less than KBB or NADA value. Avoid in general, as hidden damage likely exists and future resale affected.
Very useful tips here so thank you. In addition, i worry about things like an engine having temporary head gasket sealant poured into it to mask head gasket failure symptoms and also if the original gearbox was replaced at some point by a higher mileage or older one due to failure of the original. To minimise risk, i tend to buy one owner/driver cars only so anything dodgy afterwards can be traced back to only that owner and i do a full lube and filter service myself or oversee it, regardless of any receipts showing they have been already done unless there is a dealer computer report. This way i can track a new service record accurately. Also i make sure at ignition, what the display should show in case the seller has removed a warning bulb to avoid it displaying a fault, via that very bulb. I will start a car at least 5 times to make sure no cogs on the flywheel are have broken off and keep an engine running until radiator fan kicks in to make sure it works. Damp carpet in the footwell under the blower motor may indicate a leaking heater matrix. Hope this helps someone.
I think we need to check few things before starting engine like oil spills or leaks before and after engine startup, oil and water levels and signs of any mixture condition. Then you can go for a drive
Great points !
Well done Frank, really helpful to avoid a potential nightmare.
Jorge González ..thanks !
Well done! When test drive a used car, I will leave the windows open and do a couple of shape turns, if I hear abnormal noise, that car is not a good choice.
Yes !!...great points..
I'm an engineer and somewhat familiar with cars... I thought you compiled a good list of items to check for, several of which I probably would not have looked for on my own or known how to interpret. Thank you!
Mark Dubecky ~Appreciate that. So much to cover ~ always here for ya ~ in the meantime check out our show here ~ I think you would enjoy : www.wrenchnation.tv/ ~thanks again 🤜🏼🤜🏼🔧🔧~ Frank
Undercarriage rust#1thing to check first.
Check the frame,if it has one..shock mounting points,gas tank area.
Wish you could come with me to find a car lol thanks for the tip if only it was easier to get a used car
I said the same thing lol😭😭😭😭
I would also check the MOT history of the vehicle. This is a Government requirement, for all vehicles of three years old and older, and shown on the HMGov website.
Any warning lights on the dashboard will give a Failed MOT, so it can be a very expensive repair once you have the vehicle.
Best video on RUclips about this topic
The mechanic looks like Robert De niro👍👍 Thanks for video Robert!!!!!!!!
In And Out ~ rock on brother ~ join us here www.wrenchnation.tv/
But the nice man down at Honest Joe's Used Cars told me that the '92 Grand Am I was looking at with 270K miles was a creampuff, and that the knocking noise was just a loose belt----I'm sure he wouldn't lie to me
justsomeguytoyou lmao
Rod knock
Ryan Scherbluk
Thank you captain
very good info and great presentation. did not even realize the video was 14 minutes.
Thanks for the video u do not mention that many mechanics are getting cancer from handling the toxic chemicals in car I believe
Thank you. I have been watching Utube videos on what car to buy next. Your video was awesome. Get an OBD2 reader. Have a trusted mechanic check out the vehicle. Great advice.
Good, simple, to the point. Could you have a brief talk about " OBD2 scanners for idiots"? Subscribed!
Thomas Burns ...will have to get a vid up soon on this one ! Great point. Rock on brother..thanks for stopping by.~Frank
THANKS FRANK VERY THOROUGH PRESENTATION
Great video, I love chandler miss living there!
Gidday, Mike in New Zealand here. Looking at a car 2day 2 buy,Yaw help is much appreciated.Thank you.You have my sympathys re yaw president and that is from the whole of NZ. All the best,C U
Why the 90's sitcom intro tho 😂😂😂⚰
Edit: I freakin love it
Tiff Any ~ group a bunch of mechanics together & BAMM ~ no clue for background music 🥴 ~ glad you stopped by 😎
Problem today is finding an honest garage who wont say its fine to get more business later
David Roach ...can be frustrating no doubt.
I still like my old cars that arent all computerized easy to fix and most will keep running when these new cars will bite the dust
David Roach I got a good one saved me from buying not a lemon but the worse thing next to it
Same here. I've got an old but reliable "granny mobile" 96 Buick Century. Bought it for $500, repaired the minor issues and the one major issue, kept up with oil changes, tire changes, etc. and it's been running smoothly since 75k miles when I got it. it's at 120k after 8+ years and still running strong!
David Roach an honest garage, that I the true dilemma.
Excellent video! Thanks for educating me.
Excellent video packed with useful info. Thank you for sharing!
Very helpful! Thank you sir!
My main concern is if people use head gasket sealer, is there any way to know if they have used it to cover up a blown head gasket?
Absolutely ~ in most occasions examining the radiator cap or coolant over flow bottle will typically reveal trace evidence of a gooey like substance ~ really dig deep in to the radiator and that over flow bottle to look for crud here.
Sometimes someone will try and mask up the evidence with a good cleaning & detail of the vehicle before selling it .
Have your local mechanic inspect it before purchase as they can help identify the stop leak with other methods and tools .
Good on you Frank!
Tnx for your valuable information and do some tips about hybrid aswell
Thank you sir
You guys are awesome... thank you so much for the video
thank you !
God bless your soul
I have a dealership that is receptive to hooking up a tester to the computer to verify monitors and codes, is it best to do that before the road test or after driving for a while?
The key is monitor the data for faults , ensure it passes emissions and the readiness monitors are good to go
Very good. Welldone
Ayim Valentine ~thanks for stopping by👍🏻
Thanks a lot
Good advice
Charles Mayo ..thanks for stopping by!
What if you have a sealed transmission? How do you check it?
Thanks for the great tips
ANTHONY SCOTT ~thank you 🤜🏼🤜🏼🔧~Frank
Thanks
don't test drive the car unless you are seriously interested in buying it.
there are a lot of potentially expensive problems that you can spot without driving the car. if you see these potential problems then you need to decide if you are going to walk.
how to check transmission fluid if the vehicle doesnt have a dip stick?
Thank you for the video!!
very helpful tips. thank you
Helpful Video .
Wow, you've taught me a lot about cars in an easy-to-understand approach. Great video!
TheElectricMrPJ ...rock on. Thanks for stopping by ~~will have more vids up soon.
Transmission #1
What about Transmissions that don’t have dipsticks how do you check that
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Jorge Esparza ...thanks for stopping by!
Now my question is, will any mechanic inspection be as good as this one?
Always for details upfront before you decide to do business .
Can we get a link to an example of those brake fluid test strips?
cosmicallyderived ~available at most parts stores ~ here is a sample from Grainger m.grainger.com/mobile/product/4EVU1?cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!50916768117!!!g!82128330717!&ef_id=WkABmgAAAGcsZjWg:20180927130906:s&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0PmC06Db3QIVFbvsCh2ezwrXEAQYASABEgK4Q_D_BwE
Thank you for the informative video sir. I am going to check out 96 Buick park avenue in couple days.. I will follow your steps :) Do you think Buick is reliable from your experience? (if you had chance to work on those)
Master Try ..make sure to inspect it thoroughly. The V6 platform for the most part reliable if maintained. Make sure to ask for service history & be on the lookout to avoid buying someone else's $$$ headache. Good luck there!
best video, very detailed and informative!
Thank you ! Stay tuned as we are working on more vids.
Thanks for useful information
Excellent tips. Thanks.
Thanks man!
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Very nice video. Thank you.
1 big thing that can be cheap is to use a scan tool it only takes a min to see a lot of info
Kenny Hickerson ~absolutely ~~a small investment to decipher data & not just a vague code pull ~~great point.
Enjoyed it
Very good video.
Really good video.
Great video. Thank you.
Is the Toyota Corolla a better long term car than a Toyota Camry?
In all reality both are great. If your looking for economical ,the Corolla is a great platform . Just remember , if your buying used ..make sure to get a PRE PURCHASE inspection to make sure all is well . Good luck !
I think is funny HOw all of them smileing in the beggining LMFAO
In your opinion, if well maintained, witch muscle car from 1998 to 2002 would be most reliable. Mustang gt, trans am, or camaro. I'm talking v8 engines
505 enthusiast -Tough call. Personally I have not seen Mustang or Camaro as problem childs coming through the garage if maintained right. I do see botched improvements of performance to original factory attempts that were not done correctly ~~watch for this and certainly have a pre purchase inspections performed prior to protect your wallet. Either way sounds like your going to have fun with a little street performance! Rock on🤜🏼~Frank
Desert Car Care I can't wait! I really want that sweet ls1 engine. Thanks for your input
Great info!
no obd scanning????
U forgot to check timing serpentine belt, for cracks and edge wear
Excellent tip!
TY Frank🖒
I think the road test last. No reason to waste time.
Great!
Thanks! I subscribed to your channel. Your video was helpful. Cheers. :)
Yeah those are great tips but you forgot one of the most important tips, to check if the stereo and speakers work
JASON BARRERA ~ now that is priority !!! Rock on brother 🤜🏼🔧🔧
Almost a minute in, and no steps, but everyone looks happy, which is better than steps. Oh well. Can't have everything.
Carlos Fandango ~yes sir. No doubt~ I could have detailed it a bit more ~ either way ~ always here to help ~ rock the week 🤜🏼🔧 ~ by the way ~ I think you may enjoy our show ~ tune in sometime www.wrenchnation.tv/ ~ Frank
Buy a car with a warranty finish of story. Might be more expensive but saves you from all the hassle
Only for the time of the warranty. A used car with a 30 day warranty can cost 1/2 the price of a car with no warranty (for example $6000 versus $4000). At the end of the warranty period the car can still have issues that cost money.
Important
Is the uneven tire wear an alignment problem or a balancing problem?
..Typically uneven wear is an alignment concern..always best to ensure the toe setting is to specification--a tire balance issue will normal pose vibration faults when cruising at higher freeway speeds. Hope this helps !
Always here if need assistance ---tks --Frank
Thanks for clarifying. The video is very informative and useful.
How about a tire pressure light？
kevin gose ...TPMS.
Of course checking tire pressure is key. If the Tire pressure light does not turn off , & tire pressure is known to be at specification, may need a TPMS sensor ( mounted inside the rim). Should not be a deal breaker, as these sensors are less than $100 in most occasions. Good luck & thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for the reply. I am also just curious about if the owner of the car seems have a really good relationship with the dealership or shops. Will the pre-purchase inspection result be biased then？
kevin gose ...for sure may seem a bit suspicious. I am leaning for a real reliable, certified reputable independent inspection...otherwise could be a biased inspection. If you need a great service provider...reach out...I have great garages across the country to help. Good luck !
Thank you. Actually I would love to let you guys do the inspection but I am in Canada right now. Do you guys have any garage in Canada？
kevin gose ...ring me at the garage & I will get you in the right hands . Have an amazing weekend! -Frank
Hello...what is the name of the track at the beginning of the video?
Nice I liked..!!
Get an inspection before buying. It will give you peace of mind. I recently bought a vehicle, but had an I inspection. The car was 10 years old and had 71k miles. Not bad for a car that age. Normal wear and tear. The steering needed an alignment, but tire tread was good. Overall no major problems. I also hooked it up a computer scanner, no codes. Fluids looked good, no smells, no dirty looks. But yeah 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. I'm gonna get the paint touched up. My father in law is auto body guy, he will just charge me for the paint.
my lemon is a civic just like the one in the video.
Ouch..sorry to hear that. Typically the Honda platforms are pretty reliable...what's happening with yours ?...
Everthing! seriously its like a paragraph. go to www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/ and look under 06 and 07 civic. my car has every problem on the list and then some. Honda wont fix any of it because i got the car with 62,ooo miles
It can be a lemon or project car depends on how you look at it
Is it just me or does he kind of look like John Cena
I don't see it...
petty trolls like you are such nuisance. Why should you jump on what you can criticize about this straight- to- point video clip? Don't get be so petty. Some defects in a vehicle only become evident when driving.