How to Check Used Car Before Buying - DIY Inspection
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- Used car inspection. How to check a used car before buying. Used car DIY inspection and buying guide with Scotty Kilmer. Tips and tricks to see if a car needs major repairs. How to quickly check a used car before you buy it. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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Hi Scotty, I just noticed that you've been using toyotas on your vids, are toyotas better thatn Hondas? Keep up the good work!
I buy a lot of cars throughout the year... (I have a dealers license) and lemme tell you what, I know within 30 feet of my test drive as to whether or not I'm going to buy a car. If you know what youre looking for, its easy. (Of course I still drive the ones I'm interested in after that to be sure)
Scotty Kilmer hi, how I fix lifter noise in dodge caravan 2014? You know some liguid ?
Where can I find common sense??
Do you think a 1998 Grand Marquise is a good buy with 137 miles on it???
I need to sell my car before a potential buyer watches this video
what u sellin? im interested :)
Lol I'm kidding : )
bahahaha
Duuuuuuude hahaha
LMFAO bruh
Thank you, Scotty. My father passed away unexpectedly last month. He was a mechanic and only person I really trusted to go with me while picking out a used car, especially as a woman in my 20s. I was just starting to look for a car when he passed away. Having this information makes me much more comfortable going in by myself!
sorry for your lost, you must hire a mechanic trusted mechanic to go with you.
Very sorry for your loss
Terrible news.. I wish you alot of guidance, health and strength.. ❤️🙏🏾
IN ADDITION TO THIS VIDEO:
On the inside, play with every button, to make sure they work.
Check to make sure ALL the cluster guage lights that are supposed to come on when you turn the key on ( NOT START), do come on. KNOW THE LIGHTS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!!!
EXTERIOR WISE-
Inspect all lights & turn signals, flashing lights, oil leaks, loose bumpers, worn tires, open/close hood & trunk for ease of operation. Ditto for all doors. Check Window & windshield glasses for tiny/large cracks.
Under hood---
Check ALL FLUIDS for condition & levels.
Check A/C system, and RUN IT!!! One time at the auction, I found a clean condition used Cirus Lxi w/o an AC system. Got a great deal on it, and drove that thing for 18 yrs
w/o the air.
Check all lines for rusts and leaks, check for missing parts or rigged up parts. If you service your own cars, check how easy it will be to change the rear plugs, or work on the car? Think Labor time= Mo $$$ to fix, or to maintain.
I hate that F-150s have 4 Cat converters. Why not 2 like GM trucks?
Anyway, look for RUSTS ANYWHERE & everywhere. This may indicate flood issues, or a harbinger of bad things to come. Rust, water, & electronics, DO NOT MIX!
Bottom line;
DON'T BUY SOMEONE ELSES HEADACHES!!! Especially the things that are expensive to fix on any car. Know those things for each vehicle you are interested in. Then have a mechanic like Scotty, check those susceptible systems. Specifically tell the mechanic about those systems, or items you would like him to check out. Write the items out, and give him /her the list. They may forget to check something if done by verbal instructions only.
Most IMPORTANTLY:
HAVE THE MECHANIC JACK UP THE CAR, AND FULLY INSPECT THE UNDERCARRIAGE FOR ANY ISSUE. THIS IS A MUST.
DO NOT BUY A VEHICLE WITHOUT THIS INSPECTION.
FINALLY, IF A VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT WASN'T WELL MAINTAINED, BE CAREFUL. BUYER BEWARE! ASK THE SELLERS WHY THEY ARE SELLING. DOES HE MAKE SENSE TO YOU? DO YOU GET FEELINGS OF TRUSTWORTHINESS? THIS IS THE BIGGEST THING WHEN BUYING. REMEMBER, SELLERS ARE LIARS! BUYERS ARE LIARS ALSO WHEN BUYING AT A DEALERSHIP.
KNOW WHAT IS, OR NOT A DEAL BREAKER. THERE IS A SCIENCE TO ALL OF THIS, AND SOME GOOD LUCK.
I SOLD CARS FOR OVER 40 YEARS.
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Do most dealerships allow you to take a car to a mechanic to have it looked over?
Thank you for taking the time elaborate on Scotty's video! I also would like to know is it easy to let a dealership let you take a car to a mechanic before you finalize your purchase? If they do let you, they probably make you sign something.
My family has done it at atleast 2 different dealerships. They cant stop you and if they wont let you i would just flat out refuse to buy. He was hunting for a honda element so it had to be a honda element but he did found 2 got them tested and got the one with less problems. The other one was cheaper but the dealership refused to acknowledge the problems so he walked.
Hi a guy is selling his 2017 Toyota for very low mileage because he just bought an SUV I want to take it to a service location to get the whole car checked out however he said he will only allow me to take it to a Toyota dealer which will cost me $140 is that a good deal? this will be my first time ever buying a car from a private seller.
Emmanuel even if it’s from an original dealer?
He should have a his own network show
Nah he tries too hard, running out of breath and all that. I think he has credentials but needs to have someone younger in his place lol
@@keithbridges2144 that isnt important hes out of breath. I'd watch his show and others would as well. This man have years on years of experience.
@@keithbridges2144 These newer mechanics nowadays mostly work for the money now. It's not like back in the day when your reputation was more important than going home with a ton of cash in your wallet. Today if you have a lot of customers everyone immediately thinks you are the best and it could because you just put in cheap parts that only last a few months (the iPhone mentality).
I would watch it for sure
He did!
This dude looks and sounds a little insane, but he's freaking awesome.
lmao, he looks like Hilary Clinton a bit
I think I played cards with him at a buddies house once, that guy was a great poker player
To be eccentric in your profession is a good thing :) I feel like such a dumbass when it comes to cars, I'm a 6ft 4 man, and I'm useless at man jobs haha. Put a PC infront of me and I'll strip it down and put back together in 6 minutes, but ask me to change a headlight bulb and I'm lost.
diversity is complete each other..
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So hard to find a mechanic like this guy...
Lautaro Araujo I need this guy in Hampton Roads
Yes! Still haven't found a good mechanic
Ik right I agree
Just go to Automotive school I enjoy fixing my cars (98 ford ranger, 2012 Ford Fusion)
@@TheCHEETOAZ You do a lot of fixing then.
I have been a mechanic in Mexico for 45 years. Scotty knows what he is talking about.
This guy is a national treasure, must be protected at all costs!
Sure man. :) Drop by, you may like it.
Scotty is a "one of a kind" he should be in the white house, this one guy would clear all the stench and hot air that resides there!
@@robertlparrish2562 Sure man. 😀 Can chek what I do.
I need to bring you with me to buy cars.
He would run away if you look for anything German lol.
+Dcc357 as much as I'd like to have a German vehicle I'd go for a Japanese one :)
German vehicles are junk and over priced. Their re-sale value turns to dust after a couple of years due to repair and part cost.
German cars are also built to much higher quality than most cars. At least they last long enough to become old cars.
not the late model ones. Decades ago, yes, but no longer do the American sold models last
This guy knows his stuff. Seems like he smokes a huge rock before his videos
+dopeburger naw i seen people on that he dont look like he does it
+dopeburger what drug is a rock that converts to smoke?
+Jason Arthur Taylor crack cocaine
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Everytime I watch this I get more pissed about I when I brought my first car.
dlk what was wrong with your car?
What did you listen to Scotty
You have to learn to forgive yourself.
Was it a Chrysler
Was it a chevy or chrysler?
Idk why but this guy reminds me of Better call Saul from Breaking bad.
you remind me of someone very cute :3
i thought the same thing! it's the hair
His hair haha
It's his voice and the way he talks
Buying a car? Better call Scotty.
Scotty is a great mechanic with plenty of experience. Very intelligent and knowlegeable and he shares his knowledge enthusiastically!
You work for him bud??? lol
My uncle is a certified tech for toyota. he came with me when I went to go look for a used car. I found a little 2000 corolla and it runs great. Have had no problems whatsoever with my corolla.
I still like watching your videos scotty I cant always be depending on my uncle he's busy most of the time.
Hows the car now?
Just to add into inspection, you may wanna look inside the car as well. Make sure A/C and heat work properly since they could be an expensive fix other than refrigerant. Twist all the knobs till defrost, check radio, instrument cluster if the guages are working, All lights and turn signals, horn, any power seats adjustments, windshield washer knobs with spraying washer fluid, turn your wipers on to test wiper motor, check any power mirrors, windows and door locks etc. Those switches aren't that cheap.
If you can, must take the owner to local auto parts store and test the battery, alternator and starter to see if anything is bad.
Must test drive the car even though it looks great. Don't take owner's words. Also if possible, take it on freeway for handling test.
Must take your time to avoid future surprises. All flaws would be your bargain points.
Thanks scotty for your help. Grateful.
I got an OBD II scan tool from Amazon for $14! Just bought it to have and have used it a ton on a 2004 car I bought. Great investment, highly recommended.
Tom Smith link?
link?
@@mickeythehippie get the Thinkobd 100
@Everyone asking for a link: Scotty always has top DIY tools pinned on every video. The first tools are the OBD readers. I hope this helps 👍
@@1337ofDiscreet1 that one cost $40
Check the condition of the foot pedal rubbers, gear stick knob (on a manual), steering wheel & seat covers. If you're buying a fairly low mileage car and there is significant wear on those parts, it has probably been clocked and has done a lot more mileage than is recorded.
It's fairly common in cities for the owner to disconnect the sensor for the odometer as they travel at slow speed so don't need to worry about speeding.
Then when they sell it, they plug it back in and the mileage is the same as the day they bought it.
Be especially wary of cars typically used as Taxis such as Crown Victorias or Toyota Camrys
+John Boofer
1. You present no evidence for how common disconnecting sensor is.
2. Disconnecting a sensor does not disconnect the speed limit or police speed detection systems.
3. Cars used as taxis may be better maintained than non taxis
4. Just Get OUT! with your nonsense. Get OUT!
2 is irrelevant. In city environments, it's easy to tell what speed you are going without a speedometer.
also full lock the wheel left and right, my brother bought a Focus but we didn't check the fulllock and when we bought it and brought it home it began making a sound at full lock, gave it for diagnostic and it was the steering pump, so got it replaced
@@scythelord after so much driving experience, we have the uncanny ability to know the fcukwit in front of us is going 15 under
Can you imagine owning a car lot and having this guy bringing his daughter and looking for a car
Welcome to my world. Every other customer wants a perfect Toyota, you know like 70-80k miles. Mint condition. Somewhere around 3500 range. LMAO. I bid on an 09 Toyota Camry the other day. It was in decent shape. All original body panels, few nicks and scrapes here and there. Inside decent shape, non-smoker, no rips or tears. Decent shape car but not a "cream puff". I took the high bid at $4700. Car had 134,000 miles. My bid was denied and the reserve was $7200. AT DEALER AUCTION. Scotty would have told his customer to offer $3500 for this car since "dealers mark the cars up two three times the price"(According to Scotty). I would have bough that car for $4700 plus $350 auction fees. $100 transport to my place. At least $100 for inspection and oil change at the very least. I would have been in the car at $5500'ish and I had planned to list it for $6800obo. People are totally clueless at how hard it is to find these cars and how damn expensive they are to buy when I am bidding against millionaires/billionaires shipping these cars 300 at a time to United Arab Emirates.
@@axlef1513 In Texas cars are much cheaper
@@axlef1513 I hear that .. anytime I see toyotas at the auction I already know they are gonna want an arm and leg for it.. everyone jumps on those.. hard to get a good deal
The dealer would go, "just take the car, Scotty."
@@axlef1513 interesting info. Why do they send so many to UAE?
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+chihung yu Exactly! they don't want you checking cars with mechanics. This is partly consumer's fault for letting them get away with.
Yeah dealers screw people over every day. Go to your local dealer and look at some of the prices and you will know what in talking about.
Now about 1400
Scotty is so right about having a professional look at it. I knew enough about engines to check out a car. Everything in the engine was fine, body was great, come to find out the transmission needed to be replaced and it had a serious SRS failure. So that was not fun. That 100-200 would have saved me easily 3-4k.
you're right
I love this guy!! Finally an HONEST PROFESSIONAL mechanic.
Check the oil, brakes, take a scanner. Check, all the lights, transmission fluid. Pull the dipstick. Look for sludge. Check the ball joints. Check for oil leaks. Leave it run in park for 20 minutes or so. To make sure it doesn't get hot.. many things to check. Sometimes the transmission doesn't start missing until it is warmed up. Good luck everyone that is buying a car.
You're the man Scott. Saving all of us thousands. I really appreciate the work you do and these videos you put together. Great stuff.
Scotty! You've taught me so much, and I've only been a viewer for a few minutes now.... This is grade A quality material! I am happily subscribing to this channel.
Scotty Kilmer is awesome. I think I'm going to do better when I get my next car because of him
Thanks for being on the net to help us understand your auto problems. You have a kind heart. Bless your heart!
Scotty Kilmer and chrisfix are the only mechanic youtubers who actually love what they do
Hi Scotty, With half a million subscribers, I guess you don't need my comments to help you feel good about yourself, but I must confess, that your videos on car repair are the most interesting, entertaining and best prepared, I've ever seen. Best wishes, Chuck
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@@pamelah6431 Wow.! That is an increase of 870% in 5 years. I wish I had had Scotty Kilmer stocks.
@@charlesatwell9976 haha!
Scotty Kilmer is my spirit animal
Scotty,your honesty is greatly appreciated and your knowledge is underpasses. In a day of high prices,liars,and thieves, your videos are a god send. Knowledge is king. Thank you and keep up the honest and informative videos.!
This very simple check can tell you alot about a Car and how the owner took care of it.
Check the condition of the Oil if it looks like it's been changed regularly.
Check the radiator and make sure the coolant is a bright color and not rusty looking .
And last but not least check the Transmission Fluid and make sure it's not black!If it has no pink in it?It will be very obvious the person never cared for the Transmission and if they never cared for the Transmission? then it will be very clear they never took care of the car!
This is something nobody can hide and a Carfax can't provide just checking these 3 things can tell you everything about the car that you can't see and they can't hide it and if these 3 things are completely neglected?It's a clear sign to walk away from the car as the car is bound not to last and have future problems
I'm actually amazed at how few people have a used car checked out by a mechanic before they buy it...
Sometimes ya gotta wing it
***** Yeah, but I usually wing it on a 5 dollar burger, not a 5,000 or 50,000 car. LOL.
+orasis Well, if you end up not buying the car then you lose $100 for a 5K car. And you lose even more if you get a lot of cars checked before buying one.
Opposite Lock Losing $100.00 dollars on a potential $5000.00 purchase, is not a loss.
Every single person in Europe does it. Only those who are mechanics /really stupid/or dgaf about their cash will check the cars themselves. Go on. Buy some some 2000+ MY car without a computer reader. You'll lose 4k on that 5k car lmfao. Not everyone is experienced. Some people just want a reliable daily and will play it safe.
i need to take this guy with me when buying a new car
Great video Scotty. I noticed in one of your videos that you were with the 101st airborne. My grandson is with the 81st airborne. Thank you for your service to our country! I am an old Navy man myself.
A good indicator in a used car is a dirty engine bay. If the engine bay is clean, then there is a chance that the owner wanted to hide leaks from you.
A. G. That's a good tip. Also if any of the tires are worn more on one side of the tire. It would need an alignment and tires. Or the vehicle is a lemon from the factory. Like my old 2001 grand Cherokee
capricornGTR How would having a cleaner engine increase the value? Lol, that's like saying having a clean interior increases the value.
billy mccabe I'm talking about clean as in trash being thrown in the vehicle.
Sorry, but I don't see cleanliness as a serious increase in a vehicle's value...
your an idiot. who wants to buy a dirty car.
Brittney Miller, dumbasses like you are the reason why scotty kilmer has made a fortune making vidoes for the less car-literate crowd. I'm sure hes thankful for tour ignorance. .
I noticed the front license plate was a bit bent. With "soft" bumpers, it's always worth looking at them really hard in case they've been compressed. Scuffs or even "dented" plates could be evidence of hidden damage.
Thanks Scotty, we just got a used Chrysler T&C that passed with great colors today.
Being a car enthusiast for years now, I now know extra things I didn't know before like checking the trunk and seams in it and hood gaps. You learn something new every day I guess!
I love how fast and concise you get through these videos. Thank you!
how do I find a honest mechanic?
This would be a video worth doing
Develop a relationship with a known mechanic in your area and take your work to him and stay in contact.
Look through beer goggles XD
+Duke EArl well, how do people around you not find you dis honest? you just not be dishonest.
you do a live video with scotty. he is our honest mechanic. lol.
Scotty,
I've been a Tech since the early '70's, and wish more folks out there practiced what you preach.
Everything you point out is very important, but a lot of them (body lines in particular) are overlooked by most buyers.
When you closed you video, you advised them to take the car to a trusted mechanic before buying it. That's the best advice in the world, and is the biggest bang for their hard-earned $$$!!!
Q:
Who falls flat on their faces (more than anyone I've worked with) when it comes to buying lemons?
A:
Dudes buying used trucks......Because "they already know everything".
(When I see them heading into my shop, I just shake my head.)
Keep that great advice coming.
Haha
This guy ahead of his time, making this video so engaging! Thank you for your tips
Scotty, you're my favorite. Much love, keep making the awesome videos!
Hey Scotty, thanks for the great tips! As you've given all the positive examples, can you show us something old that had an accident before or some codes we should be worried about? That way we learn more. Thanks again for making these great clips!
thank you Mr Scotty for these informations.
Thank you so much, I started looking for a used car this weekend and your video helped me a lot!!!!
He’s the best on here I’ve had lots of problems with fuel injectors and anything but with him I’ve sorted them all out keep them coming thanks
Scotty great videos man keep em coming
Excellent checks. I also take a look at the radiator to make sure there are some bugs on there. Not a brand spanking new one without any which indicates a possible replacement after an accident. I also look for signs of overspray in the engine compartment, make sure the weld patterns on the strut mounts are symmetrical, and make sure the seals around the front and rear windows look original.
Wow every other youtube channel I watch just tells me to hook up a car scanner you have no idea how much youv helped me scottie thank you so much. Your my favorite CZcams channel 💙
sooo thankful for people like Scotty!🙏
wear on the lower right corner of a brake pedal means more city miles than highway
thats a easter egg
+Jon No, it does not.
lol my car has that but I do drive 80% in traffic
Third pedal to the left of the brake pedal means total badassness.
If the car passes my initial inspection, the guy explains any damage I find on it, mismatched paint, no fishyness etc... and I still like it. I always pop the air cleaner off. Its the easiest and most affordable thing on the entire car to maintain in my eyes, and is the most direct protection for your engine next to the oil. If it looks like no one has looked at, I probably won't buy the car. Nothing else has been done to it if the guy couldn't handle an air filter. Almost an automatic fail in my eyes.
Quadrunner do you mean the engine air filter?
Have you tried to sell anyone propane and propane accessories? Love the show man love it.
At first I couldn’t stand this guy but after watching a few of his videos l have grown to appreciate his knowledge & information. Thanks Scotty Kilmer!
Love this guy's videos. Already simple and to the point 👍✔️🏁
At garages, we use a paint-meter, to check the thickness, if the body was spackled and re-painted.
Posted this on the YourMechanic tips video, but I wanted to include it here too.
Young people, old people, ALWAYS do a pre-purchase inspection on a vehicle. I've done it for my last 3 major purchases and it was so worth the 120 bucks my mechanic usually charges. I just bought a '92 Yukon for 3,000, the owner wanted 3,800 but upon a pre-purchase inspection, my trusted mechanic found that most of the lines were worn out, the rotors in the brakes were too small, there was lots of leakage, and it would cost me around 2,000 bucks to repair. Now the guy wanted 3,800. I got it for 3,000. $800 was saved thanks to 4 hours of labor and a $120 inspection.
And what happens if you don't? I bought a '97 GMC Jimmy for $500 (which should have been an immediate red flag, but no, me had to be big and dumb and buy a 4x4 for 500 bucks.) the brakes were not good, but I didn't expect it to be much worse than another 500 bucks - $1,480 later, and eventually the muffler, that thing was a lesson learned....ALWAYS DO THE PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION!! Always!
ALWAYS!!!
Scotty you are an amazing human being . Thank you for your knowledge. It is very much appreciated from the hard working people community that is tired and broke from getting rip off from car dealers and crooked heartless mechanics. Thank you . Be kind and stay safe my friend
I love this honest guy. Thank You Scotty.
When I was looking for a car on Craigslist (my first car, that is), I found a 2001 Chevy Impala for $1100. The body was in kind of rough shape, but in the description, the guy said it ran fine and had around 100,000 miles. My dad and I went to go check it out, and when we took it for a test drive, we pulled over on the side of the road to look at it some more. Underneath the car, it was leaking like crazy and my dad said it smelled like the power steering. Everything seemed to be wet underneath. The check engine light was on (which the guy claimed was just the gas cap), ABS light was on, the high beams didn't work, the steering was wobbly when we got to 60mph, and the interior smelled like cigarettes and was very unclean. The exterior was bondo-ed in some spots and when we were ready to leave, the guy knocked the price down to $800. Lol I'm glad I didn't buy that car
***** don't buy a 14 year old impala, they are money pits at that age. Smart move.
Scotty Kilmer I ended up buying a 2001 Nissan Sentra. The owner took great care of it, and up until a couple of weeks ago, it ran great. Now it is a little slow to start, and has a rough idle for about 10 seconds after starting. Could that be my MAF sensor that needs cleaning? I'm going to Autozone today to get it scanned
***** sentras has a lot of problems
***** I plan on driving it until it falls into a pile of dust lol. I don't think it's the battery because that was replaced last fall, could the starter cause a crank, no start problem? Btw, it has about 129k miles on it
*****
GReat video !
This guy freaking awesome he saved me a headache ,🤕 stress ,
And money 💰 thanks Scotty
Thank you so much for this. I was able to help my daughter find a good used car. Every single car we saw had codes or had them cleared recently except one. We took it to a mechanic after we checked it out ourselves.
Ima girl and don't know much about cars thanks for helping :)
Thanks for the support!
Such good advice.... I wish I watched this video ahead of time. I'm not bad with cars but I never thought of going as far to bring a scanner because I thought I could at least see signs or hear issues. Just got out of boot camp and I bought this altima 2nd hand as is 100k miles and it drove perfect during the test drive and it was fairly new under the hood, but the next day it turned off on me while i was driving on the freeway and did so more frequently.
Turned out the car had eletrical issues that cost more than the car was worth to fix. If only I brought a scanner...I never figured out what was wrong with it and neither could the mech's i brought it too. There was a bunch of electrical issues that popped up on the scanner but non of them were specfic enough to diagnose the car. However; it would of been enough info to tell me to stay away from this car. I ended up stranded at this mall took a taxi home and it got towed because it was at the place too long. I told the tow company keep it I aint paying 200 bucks to get that pos back.
I spent the rest of my tour without a car and not able to drive around paradise (oahu) and had to bum rides off people all the time. Long story short.. get a scanner if your buying 2nd hand, it's the problems you can't hear or see that are worse than anything you can diagnose off hand.
👍🏽 I wonder if the scanner can tell if the car burns oil?🤔
Thank Scotty God bless you and Merry Christmas and happy New year.
love this guy's energy it's just something amazing I recently purchased my car barely test run it but it's okay only thing is the srs light but the bags work crazy stuff it's a 2005 Lancer
I don't understand, I am studying all these videos to buy a car myself and when I share with my boyfriend the things I am going to ask the seller, he argues with me that everything I am sayign is wrong. I didn't tell him where I am getting my information...is this a male thing? What is happening...
This is truly great advice... but if we are watching this video is because many of us 'may' skip the mechanic visit... If this is the case then he left out some very important info. Just a few I can think of:
Check the motor oil. Look beyond the level and color of the oil... and see if the rod itself has an unusual black casting color... this would indicate that the car either ran with low oil at one point.. or it went too long between oil changes. Do the same with the transmission fluid (most importantly in auto transmissions). In automatic transmissions... the oil should be that of a cherry red color. If it's not... it means that the transmission has never been serviced and depending on the mileage of the vehicle... transmission failure could be eminent despite of you servicing the transmission at that point. During the test drive.. you want to make sure the transmission shifts smoothly and there isn't any humming. For the engine.... you want to make sure it has the proper power and it accelerates properly. I hope this helps the viewers and thanks for the good video.
A king in Saudi Arabia is eminent. A transmission failure is imminent :-)
unyascorpion good add on tips.
Thanks Scotty. I like to watch all your videos as I'm very fond of cars and you provide very useful info.
Thank you for your insight! 😊 I appreciate what I learn from you!
I find your channel really interesting
Great tips, thanks for posting.
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Scott is my go to for any car related questions. Awesome content!!!!!
+James Paschal thanks👍
I love your videos because of your great sense of energy. Keep up the good work!
I've never seen a green Camry before
I see them quite often. I guess where you live, a green Camry isn't popular by chance. The last one I saw was a green Camry coupe from the 1990's.
+Dcc357 i have a green camry😂😂
Looks beautiful!!!
Its a nice color
Now you have!
great video
Scotty..you truly are Da Man!! Thanks for these tips!
You're the FIRST person I go to when I got questions:
Lemme see what Scotty says...
Love the editing- horse laugh-and the history lessons (Toyota, GM,etc). Someone above says you're a national treasure.
I think we can all agree on that!
Thank you Scotty. This seems to be a few years old but the info is priceless.
yeah but will the dealership let me plug in that scanner???
+John Kramer If they don't, walk, there is ZERO risk to them, your scanner won't damage the car. After you walk, leave a review on Yelp and other places.
If they don't walk. You don't lose anything but time.
BRing back this intro again at least once! Won't hurt anybody 😎
Great Channel with Great Advice ... Straight to the point ... Just Brilliant!!!
Man this was awesome, thanks Scotty!
This guy is awesome :D
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Check the engine and transmission oil, along with other fluids
Fantastic Scotty,
Brilliant and very Informative.
Thank you.
I had my mechanic check car before buying. He was great at teaching me what to do in buying process.
4:00,
1. Check for smooth shifting in transmission
2. Check whether each mode on the A/C works fine.*
4:10, I agree, but if it is a premium or luxury car, spend the 90-200$ and give it to the dealer, for point inspection. Talk a deal with the owner of the car, if the inspection passes, you'll pay for it, else, either you pay half the cost or you'll walk away.
Anyway, thanks for the video, Scotty.
* I tested on a hot day and the guy blasted the A/C at speed: 4, later I brought the car home and found out, speeds: 1 and 2 don't work.
this dude is crazy, but you give great info!
You're the best, Scotty. Thank You.
Always love your videos Scotty. Keep it up.
scotty is a great guy trying to help people un aware. you people that have all these negitive comments and offensive advice should post a better video. we will all watch it. he makes videos and tries to help. dont comment unless you have a better video to show for.
I'm calling BS here. The guy doesn't deserve all the shit but you are wrong if you don't think he's got tough skin and a rock solid agenda for posting these videos. He even said in a response that he's looney but that he's just looney enough to get the revenue from 35 million or something views. I don't feel bad for him, he can take it.... STRAIGHT to the bank. :-)
Laughing at all these people who ask this guy on which car they should buy. He hasn't seen the car and there are so many variables. Give this guy a break and do your own research.
Aaron Ross don't laugh. some models are such crappers, such as jags, that they need to be told by me NOT to buy them without me even seeing the car
Aaron Ross Volvo 240 late 80's hands down--very easy to work on, no codes (it helpsif you can work on cars, you don't want to bring cars like this to the dealer)
+renarldo stokes No, not Benz. The worst that can be said about those is how expensive they can be to repair. Get a good one and the quality far exceeds nearly everything else on the road.
Kraut wagons are junk after 100,000 miles.. Every one of them
Aaron Ross is it wring to bring a jack to the dealership?
This is simply one of the best videos I've seen in my entire life
The #1 person I trust thank u scotty
Reasons to buy a new car: I dont have Scotty to come help check used cars out 😭
Yup
I love your videos thank you for making them!
2000 NISSAN XTERRA XE
They're asking $5,999 and it has 150,928 miles on it. I think $3,500 to $4,000 is a little more reasonable. The vehicle had 2 accidents (a side impact and a rear impact) both reported minor damage. What do you think about the pricing and 2000 Nissan Xterras in general?
Thanks!
that's a 15 year old truck there, I wouldn't go over 3500 bucks tops, especially if it's been wrecked a few times
thanks for the advice!! Have a great weekend
good points thanks
Its a dealership vehicle. thanks Glenn
Scotty Kilmer
yeah but the dollar is no longer worth as much as it used to be. A decent vehicle these days goes for $6k, what used to be $3k just 10 years ago.
Scotty is a great man!
Don't end your channel, you are awesome at making videos!