12 Things To Check Before Buying A Used Car

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How to make the right choice when buying a used vehicle. With these 12 things on your checklist, your mechanic will be impressed.
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@DEBOSSGARAGE 7 лет назад

OBD2 READER geni.us/creader4001 (affiliate)

@jamesdunn9714 5 лет назад

Thanks for the link! I know this is a commercial of sorts but it is a useful one.

@mynameisgladiator1933 5 лет назад

thx. Didn't know to call a parts store to ask what parts they sell for a car. They would know!

@ibramguirguis 5 лет назад

Is this suitable with any car ? I thought every car has a different software device

@srbijapodlupom9907 4 года назад

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@rickkonishi402 3 года назад

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@hendo0068 6 лет назад

Check that windows work, air conditioning, heater, horn, lights, wipers, seatbelts, turn signals. Most people forget these little things.

@keonbrown7093 5 лет назад

R H yessirr

@BrettonFerguson 5 лет назад

Make sure the radiator fan turns on while idling parked. Also windshield wipers and fluid work.

@ivelisseys7285 5 лет назад

Checking the miles of the car is a good thing too. Tells you the life of the car...if its over 110k, most likely the motor parts and other things will start betraying you some time after the purchase......

@savageman4047 5 лет назад

As long as the engine and radio works I'm fine I don't care about air conditioning I'll roll the windows down

@jopisano67 5 лет назад

I would bring a head gasket tester to see if your head gasket is good. Turn the AC on and the fans should come on ( two if you have two ) and run it at operating temp. Check the fans again they should be running and blowing hot air and not cool air. Also check brake pedal pad wear.. If you do not see any pad wear on the right bottom of the pedal then most of those miles on the car were highway miles.

@happyattraction 5 лет назад

I thought he tasted the fluid...smh I was thinking "okay, I gotta do what I gotta do"

@julianawellman2235 5 лет назад

happyattraction lol!

@Nicole90_ 5 лет назад

Lmaoooo girl !!! 😂😂😂😂

@CuzImBlk 5 лет назад

Got a good laugh from this 😂

@drenatee1244 5 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Erweezy27 5 лет назад

LMAO :D

@mrflores02 3 года назад

In addition to those 12 amazing tips here are my 5 cents.... Check under the vehicle for extreme corrosion, chances are that the car was sitting near the sea and salt air would have damage parts under it. When the car is turned on put a white cloth close to the tailpipe of the exhaust for about 5 seconds, If you get bits of oil on it that will tell you that the rings of the engine are worn out and it will need an engine overhaul soon. Some people say that if the milage is at 200K, it will need overhaul soon. Look around the engine for oil leaks, if there are any, simply don't buy it.

@Gizzard4400 2 года назад

Wow now that is a hell of a tip I would have never thought

@seamusoleary3712 Год назад

I've had Toyotas and Honda 4 cyl engines go up to 400k without any overhaul.

@bhinderbinder 6 лет назад

This is so much more helpful than another video I just saw, where the guy pulls out some gadget I don't have, and then pulls out his smart phone which I don't have, etc etc. Your tips are very simple and anyone can can do them without high tech stuff. Thank you very much.

@aissatakebe5212 5 лет назад

😂

@josephpiazza97 4 года назад

That was Chris Fix I believe and it was OBD II reader, just like this guy had but used a smart phone to get results. If you don't have an OBD II reader, most people don't then just hope or take it to a shop before buying. I never thought about taking an OBD II reader and probably still would not. Good tool to have to used when you take you car in....or just re-set the codes in case the error was a fluke.

@toomanyhobbies2011 2 года назад

An OBD-II reader is essential. There are two kinds, self-contained like Rick's, or Bluetooth that uses a plug-in device and a smartphone (or tablet, etc...) Very simple to use, and will find problems you can't see by inspection.

@First-lf2ry 6 лет назад

Can I borrow u Lol ?

@ayuanabradford3206 6 лет назад

First ikr let me take it

@trudyb1227 6 лет назад

lmao right ... real quick

@kingnias4660 5 лет назад

Please

@mosped1365 3 года назад

Thank you so much! As someone that knows NOTHING about cars, this was extremely helpful for buying my car!

@jhon.e4437 5 лет назад

Thanks for the humble advice. I'm a working student here trying to buy my dad his first car before or at my graduation. ✌

@murphine969 Год назад

Look for cracks in tires, means it was sitting for a while which means it had major work done recently or just “Bandaged up”. If you can, jack up at least one side and push the wheel side to side with both hands and if it rocks back and forth it then it’s a bearing and/or ball joint, tie rod end, linkage. And do a lean check online with you local DMV…it’s less than $10 usually and it’s insane how many people sells vehicles they don’t own.

@desmiller1505 4 года назад

Awesome! I was looking over a few different videos to share on my facebook page (I'm in car sales and try to post useful content for my followers) and this is by far the most helpful and direct. Thank you!

@TheGlobalExpats 3 года назад

Thanks Rich! My wife and I are looking at buying a cheap car to drive around Europe soon, so we're absorbing all the information we can find 😅

@toomanynarcissistshere2102 Год назад

When sellers reach for the radio button, i have a sudden desire to reach for an axe.

@alexcampos4173 6 лет назад

Great video! Great advice! I wish someone would had given me that kind of advice a few years ago when I got a used Jeep! Great advice to take to account for my next vehicle!

@beautyplus9661 7 лет назад

Thanks,I took really good notes about to buy a used car.Thanks for sharing

@short-shorts1325 4 года назад

First thing to check is the brake pedal if its worn at the right lower side walk away don't waste your time this means it's has stop and go miles also known as city miles

@armonsterfarm7815 5 лет назад

Very helpful, man. I’m just about to buy a car and my mechanic isn’t available. This video gave me a bunch of helpful advice.

@ravshaansingh7640 2 года назад

Truly wonderful video which highlights everything in a very organized manner. Thank you Boss!

@Saa42808 Год назад

Number 13. Make sure to kick tires.

@jamesb1988 Год назад

ATTENTION!! HUGELY IMPORTANT!! Request that car be off/engine cold when you go for test drive, then make sure to drive for 15-20 mins (ideally with some freeway if possible) to get the car up to running temp to make sure it doesn't overheat or have any other problems. If you arrive for test drive and car is warm or running already, that implies that it has cold issues. Hard starts, squealing belts, smokes a lot, etc. If the person says they are in a hurry and test drive has to be quick, request to reschedule for a time where you can drive for a bit. In my experience issues when the vehicle is hot (overheating, leaking fluids, tired/stalling engine, bad or burning smells, etc) are usually worse overall and point to either a worn and/or poorly maintained vehicle. If possible you should attempt to check air/fuel filters as well. A lot of people can dress up a pig real nice, but more often than not they won't go that far.

@gregsnow9589 5 лет назад

You forgot about the loose nut behind the wheel.

@fernando24856 Год назад

This was a really helpful video and in depth

@kellythompson2267 Год назад

Great video!! Thank you so much!

@josecardona5325 3 года назад

That’s a ton of good information my friend.....I truly appreciate it. Jose from fort Myers Florida

@Em-gw8mx 3 года назад

thanks dad

@gracefulwomanyeshua3787 3 года назад

Thank you for making this helpful video.

@ziggy77771 3 года назад

Great tip about the auto parts store hear it all the time (dang this the 3rd one today, or yeah we get alot of these out the door!) Great video to very very very helpful 👍👍

@victor_r.m 5 лет назад

Thanks dad, wait I meant man 😳

@Pinkielover 2 года назад

transmission fluid .lol My car doesn't have a dipstick for it like a lot of other cars ...Never mind that your brake fluid is low look at the color of your brake fluid it's more important it shouldn't be dark

@Cherrypopp3RxD 7 лет назад

I bought a civic 98 5 months ago and i started noticing it starts shaking when i hit 60-70km on the highway

@5153john 7 лет назад

Get your wheels rebalance

@victormuala3127 2 года назад

Very dope thanks for your advice

@AngelFlores_133 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for this video man! Very informative 🙏

@arnoldgamez2408 6 лет назад

And don’t forget to check the chasis

@ryanwallin722 2 года назад

I was buying a car that was a manual transmission the guy didn’t want me to test drive it then to me it was a red flag. I wanted to drive it but the guy said I’ll be in passenger he’ll drive it but I wanted to make sure it has gears 1 thru 6 I’m a car mechanic and I needed to feel the car transmission so I told the guy sorry I’m not buying a car that I can’t test drive. So never feel the pressure on buying a car there’s more out there I had money with and still the guy didn’t want me to test drive it.

@LakotaLane 4 года назад

For parts you could always go to a junkyard too 👌

@MutBawavlog 3 месяца назад

Good job

@JQUICK21 4 года назад

Thank You Much! Grateful for this great advice!

@lyndaleetqpv 4 года назад

thank you except what do we check on the under carriage?

@LuatsuThuDoan 5 лет назад

thanks

@stodgyguy 5 лет назад

You are the MAN!

@GabrielaRodriguez-vw2bm 5 лет назад

Excellent info. Thank you!

@okaythen001 8 лет назад

good tips, thinking about getting a c5 z06

@HB-yq8gy 5 лет назад

Thank you great video.

@shanewicky9079 4 года назад

unfortunately there's no oil dip checker in 5 series BMW 528xi... LMFAO XD

@kevinpaul7709 6 лет назад

Where can I purchase one of those monitors that you use it inside the car to check if the car have any issues

@earthn1447 6 лет назад

Thank you! Excellent!

@hannahsparkleeyes9869 6 лет назад

Thank you

@jasonkojack9423 4 года назад

I came across a 2010 Honda Civic lx coupe. It has 51,000 miles on it and super clean inside and out and under the hood looks new any idea if this is a good buy ? Never owned a CIvic just wanted to see your thoughts 🙏 thank you

@DiviPhotos 6 лет назад

Cool video

@sl4983 5 лет назад

What if there's a tick?

@guasal12 5 лет назад

Obd2 came in 1996 not 99

@richardgarner3713 2 года назад

Nice

@sam8333 2 года назад

Shout out to all the people who didn't grow up with a father figure and now have to figure out these things on your own. Also this video rocks

@Alexanderschtegenburg Год назад

This relates me! I have to do it on my own

@elia.8993 Год назад

Nothing with figuring out things on your own. A father may still be there and know nothing about anything except drinking beer.

@labanhendricks7053 Год назад

Or your dad didn't teach you about cars cause you're a girl... and then tells you the wrong info when you need help

@Peterowsky Год назад

I think it's weird to equate "father figure" with "in-house mechanic" but yeah the video is awesome.

@trashiestpanda7846 Год назад

@@Peterowsky It's because more often than not father figures know about this stuff, that's just how things are currently. My dad grew up in the 70s and 80s and knows a lot about cars, plumbing, electrical work, etc. Due to the time period he grew up in and the expectations put upon men at the time.

@aneane2803 7 лет назад

thank you for posting, i do not have my father in my life to help me buy my first car, so thank you for posting

@ambitionsskyyyy 7 лет назад

Kayla Jackson good luck Kayla. All the best!

@hendrixtarantado2114 6 лет назад

I feel u.. thats why im watching this right now. No one is gonna help you except ur self... and RU-vid✌🏻✌🏻

@kaaazaaahm 6 лет назад

Good luck

@matowixunplugged7927 6 лет назад

Ken Olbinado RU-vid is all you need to get through life safely.

@lisag18 6 лет назад

Ken Olbinado it's true. Thank goodness for videos like this

@7s29 6 лет назад

I just sold an old daily beater, guy came at night, paid cash. Lucky for him I'm honest, and he scored a good reliable car.

@NinjaPickups 5 лет назад

We need more ppl like you

@ashtontoler3036 5 лет назад

Honest by who's standards

@cobraking_666 5 лет назад

Suuuurreee.. "Honest" 😈😈😈

@getoffmygrass4857 5 лет назад

I wish there were more people like you in this world.

@Kadaf1 5 лет назад

If it was an old daily beater , I guess the car was being sold fairly cheap so the guy probably viewed it at low risk purchase

@-Hercules- 6 лет назад

1. Don't buy it at night 2. Check tires 3. Check transmission fluid 4. Check engine oil 5. Check brake fluid 6. Check belts, corrosion & rust 7. Check anti freeze 8. Obd2 ”0 diagnostic code” 9. Obd2 ”Readiness test" 10. Listen for any noises 11. Check online reviews 12. Call a parts store

@AustrianEconomist Год назад

Bump

@Nzzertral Год назад

Bump

@BestEndDB Год назад

Man i need a video explaining how i check all this cuz god knows im a dumb ass when it come to cars

@subinj9174 Год назад

@@BestEndDB bro me and you the same frfr

@charlesben9104 Год назад

do we check the oils after test drive or right after turning it on or while off? i know coolant is checked on a cold car.

@carlissafennell3475 5 лет назад

Orrr I could just bring you with me 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

@Aarushgg Месяц назад

😂😂

@kfen8794 6 лет назад

damn i never new trying to buy a used car would be this complicated. its alot to think about

@brokenthunder4163 5 лет назад

knew*

@barryfowles-zl5ib 5 лет назад

big kev. I never KNEW how complicated spelling is.

@everettjohnson265 5 лет назад

Damn grammar police

@martinquintanilla7355 5 лет назад

Yeah there so much to analyze. Its not for everyone but if done right and thoroughly inspected you'll find yourself some good deals.

@BlessedEraProduction 4 года назад

It doesn't matter if u buying brand new car but old car definitely need to check on lots of stuff.

@kimberlyjaxson3478 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for this! I'm a single mom buying my daughter her 1st car!

@jaylynbrielle3807 6 лет назад

Kimberly Jaxson lol I’m 18 and I’m this is my first year in college and I’m trying to get my first car

@michaelsliders3421 5 лет назад

Jaylyn Bri’elle ayyyyy

@armstrong4196 5 лет назад

There are some really cheap cars out there that are still in good condition.

@keonbrown7093 5 лет назад

You going to get it good men love ladies so therefore he wouldn’t fuck u over trust me

@keonbrown7093 5 лет назад

But definitely look over everything

@MarzNet256 8 лет назад

Also, get a flashlight and check under vehicle for leaks, torn boots, and rust. Good idea to check for leaks after test drive as well. Make sure engine is cold when you first start it up, as a warm engine can mask some issues.

@un_cog9677 7 лет назад

What if you found a torn boot? is that a deal breaker? How much is that to repair?

@andrewnunez4176 6 лет назад

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@SS-jo8id 6 лет назад

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@user-jy3fs5zc6z 6 лет назад

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@noahway13 6 лет назад

Frame rust is a huge no no and easy to check for.

@markwilson4934 2 года назад

Well done! As a service manager at a dealership, you hit on everything that I’d suggest. Calling any parts store to ask what the most common part for that car they sell is and what it costs to replace CANNOT BE UNDERSTATED! You got a fan! Thanks for the video, you know your stuff! Cheers

@hallily7056 6 месяцев назад

Can you explain that a little further?

@Chepe-501 4 года назад

And don’t forget to check the blinker fluid. That’s highly crucial

@stevelance1874 3 года назад

Oh right cant forget that lol 😆

@Joelp_831 3 года назад

Suck it

@Pingaheimer 3 года назад

what do you mean? How do i check that? Where is that located? Do you have to actually remove the blinker lights and the fluid is in there?

@morgansemack 3 года назад

@@Pingaheimer don’t worry about that just go into a parts shop like oreillys or somewhere near you and ask for blinker fluid or ask for someone to check your blinker fluid level it’s hard to access in any car

@alexiagregory4632 3 года назад

bro😭

@lillost 5 лет назад

I’m looking to buy my first car. I’m going with my dad, and he’s very knowledgeable about cars, but I want to make sure I can speak up for myself.

@josephpiazza97 4 года назад

Try buying a car less than 3 or 5 years old depending how long the bumper-bumper warranty is. Most cars are 3 years and 36K miles and a few go further like Hyundai and I believe VW but some VW's are troublesome. Use Consumer Reports.

@coffeejimin9220 3 года назад

You're so lucky. I wish my father would help me buy my first car, and, I don't mean financially - I just want this advice so I don't get scammed. But whatever, he doesn't want to since he hates me a lot.

@jjLeakee_ 3 года назад

@@coffeejimin9220 talk to ur pops man

@coffeejimin9220 3 года назад

@@jjLeakee_ lol you don't know how bad I try. Sometimes people don't change.

@twes619 6 лет назад

I laid on the floor and looked under the car...I noticed some overspray on the front bumper. After many questions from me, the dealer came clean and said the radiator was replaced. I keep probing because the car made a weird noise when shifting from Park to drive... It was obviously in a front end collision. They almost got me! Also, run your fingers on all the edges of the panels, if it's rough, it was likely repainted by a body shop.

@user-lu6yg3vk9z 6 лет назад

Why isnt this stuff actually thought in high school instead of useless crap like algebra.

@calvin6314 6 лет назад

Filmon Tewolde I use algebra all the time

@marshalgeneral4756 6 лет назад

Calvin Collins i use quick maths

@vincentmothapa2421 6 лет назад

Algebra is not useless

@marshalgeneral4756 6 лет назад

@@vincentmothapa2421 right

@AmosMosesJr 6 лет назад

I hope the person who designed the car knows algebra.

@gargundX 7 лет назад

i tried buying a hyundai tiburon and the dude was nonstop talking trying to cover the rattling sound the car was making, i acted very disinterested in what he had to say and then i complained about the noise and he tried pretending it was nothing

@steppentofortune7934 7 лет назад

gargundX your first mistake... Hyundai

@jessegarcia7697 7 лет назад

gargundX what was that rataling noice

@bhagswag8434 7 лет назад

How is the car? did these tips help?

@bhagswag8434 7 лет назад

Yess "On my way to possibly purchase another used Accent right now." Wonder if you bought it and did these tips from the videos helped.

@bhagswag8434 7 лет назад

Nice. Thanks for sharin.

@seeminglyforever 4 года назад

My tip: kick the tyres so seller knows you’re serious! and then do all the following steps :)

@jahbless4063 4 года назад

😂😂😂

@kingsports0961 5 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂

@tomslick1650 8 лет назад

and avoid buying in the rain or cold days, so you can determine if its smoke or gas or steam coming out of the tailpipe

@organicrobot4815 7 лет назад

tom slick smart and also rain can hide scratches and dints

@dano5814 7 лет назад

rain will also soften suspension noises

@omgmico 5 лет назад

@Facide Your first car is probably not a sports car lmfao

@localfatty8812 2 года назад

Fuck it’s snowing out today

@AustrianEconomist Год назад

People in the UK punching the air rn

@TheReck12 6 лет назад

My dad never thinks before he buys a used car. As long as it drives and doesn't make any noise he'll buy it and a few months later he'll have to sell it because he realizes something's wrong with it. He's subborn as hell too and won't listen to me when I try to tell him not to

@obeyalways5406 6 лет назад

lol....this is me and my wife. I am now forced to listen to her. I am humble now.

@gloocat 5 лет назад

Same he’s bought a few shitty cars like dude 💀

@janehyden1652 4 года назад

FOOLS MUST SUFFER......

@mariella7574 3 года назад

same with my dad. he doesn’t even know how to research so he’ll overpay what he thinks is a good price for a piece of junk

@jesusiskingofkings3960 Год назад

@@obeyalways5406 you ain’t a man then. A husband that doesn’t lead is a failed leader in the Bible says you are the head of the household. Step it up and take responsibility, be a man and do your best to lead. Show your wife love and mercy and read the Bible together she will submit to you then and PRAY TOGETHER it’s so important.

@ACDC4LIFE 6 лет назад

Remove oil cap flip cap over look for white milky oil/antifreeze mix *sign of blown head gasket.

@weskerstealth 6 лет назад

AC/DC.4.LIFE ! K this should’ve been number one on the list

@Thegreatone3231 5 лет назад

Actually it's not, your best bet for a quick check on the head gaskets is to check the dip stick. Most of the time when there is a milky residue on the oil cap it's just moisture.

@kellymaybee4094 5 лет назад

Another sign of a blown head gasket is the radiator overflow bottle bubbling up like lava during acceleration.

@crankshaft1053 5 лет назад

Taste the oil if it’s sweet it’s a blown head gasket

@GentryMorrisIII 5 лет назад

@@crankshaft1053 😂😂

@soldierofchristOfficial Год назад

Also another good tip, look at the car brakes. The rubber cover over the break is thick, so if you can see the metal part on the brake, then that means the car had been driven A LOT and for a long time. Doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car but it is something to consider

@enoch650 7 месяцев назад

Can brake rubber covers be replaced ???

@awesomeninja626 4 года назад

I was talking to a seller and we were discussing a good time to meet up. He said anytime after 7pm, I thought that was too late and dark. He called me a weirdo...

@ishish8816 3 года назад

You don't wanna buy a car from someone like that

@APinchofBrownSugar 6 лет назад

Super informative! I feel much more confident buying a used car knowing what to look for and hopefully the seller will recognize I’m not one to mess with!

@iheanachoemmanuelchidera424 4 года назад

The rich stay rich by spending like the poor and investing without stopping then the poor stay poor by spending like the rich yet not investing like the rich

@stephensduncan7588 4 года назад

There are scammers but real brokers are out there for investors.

@ericwilliam608 4 года назад

Your right sir.

@ericwilliam608 4 года назад

Take it from one who has it and buy a house in Missouri and dream Wrangler with forex trade profits.

@smarthxocool5443 4 года назад

Having a professional mentorship is very important, without any, one tends to leave the market early enough.

@luthabocharles8664 4 года назад

Mr Stephens has brought me out of the wrenches and to a better living through trading options, I encourage newbies to trade with him.

@rahimsultani1227 4 года назад

Just to add some few more things; 1. Turn on the car and beside the fluid oil, there is a rubber which spins around the engine. Make sure that rubber is not damaged or too loose. 2. Go underneath the car, make sure there is no oil leakage and fuel pumps work good 3. Make sure car engine does not make too much noise 4. Make sure the cylinder does not have loud noise when accelerating(depending on the car)

@toomanyhobbies2011 2 года назад

You have no idea what you're talking about, or you're having trouble with English.

@lorenz9255 4 года назад

* IMPORTANT * It’s always good to know that if you plan on parking your car and it’s an older model, it’s best to start it every once and awhile to charge the battery. I learned the hard way.

@glennhansel9411 Год назад

better to charge the battery with a trickle charger, much less wasteful than having it run for the amount of time it would take to charge it

@Digging4evidence 3 года назад

Another good thing to look at are the filler caps for the oil and the coolant. The oil filler cap is normally located atop of the valve cover. The coolant caps are typically located directly atop the radiator. Take each one off and inspect the bottoms of the caps. Someone selling a vehicle with blown cylinder heads or bad gaskets, will change fluids but will almost certainly forget to clean off the evidence from the bottom of the caps.

@holylabs 2 года назад

What will the caps of bad ones look like?

@KevinK3vin0 Год назад

@holylabs did you ever find out?

@omarsalazar962 7 месяцев назад

Chocolate milk is what i call it. Itll look milky brown when the antifreeze and oil mix.. if that happens car is done.

@omarsalazar962 7 месяцев назад

@@holylabschocolate milk

@elk7046 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the tip! Sadly i didnt know this when i bought my first 91 stealth

@manishnagi4367 4 года назад

Guys make sure to check dead bodies in the trunk.

@ultimatedarkknight4835 5 лет назад

I can appreciate videos like this by hardworking individuals who genuinely are helping everyday consumers not get ripped off and I am more confident after the comment about for every 1 person who gives a bad review there are 200 who have had little to no issues with their vehicles , my transmission died in my car last September , 217,000 Miles for a 2001 Lincoln, had a good life , so now I'm cautious bc I know newer cars are not built to last like throwback cars , researched nissan,honda,Hyundai, dodge,chevy,Chrysler, kia,toyota,ford, love the newer ford Taurus, I'm a Camaro enthusiast 4 life, in love with the dodge charger , after watching this I know everyone experience is different but if u wise before u buy any vehicle, u will have a long reliable vehicle for years to come, my goal is to make my next vehicle go beyond 300000miles , but thank you very much , been informative

@cmgAndy1222 5 лет назад

2. Tire 3. Transmission fluid 4. Engine oil 5. Brake fluid 6. Check belts. 7. Check antifreeze 8. obd2 9. Readiness

@andrewdomenitzdmd 6 лет назад

If you can see the brake pads, when they are the same thickness as the metal plate, they need changing. When the tire tread is meeting Lincolns brow on a penny, they are about 50%.

@aritrosan7698 3 года назад

I love people who go straight to the point..buying first car this month

@richardwarren7492 3 года назад

On many vehicles you can't check the transmission level with a dipstick anymore, you need a diagnostic tester that supports that function. Also check for any open recalls, crashes etc:

@DCSPORTSTER Год назад

Here’s a little bit of advice don’t buy a car. You can’t check the transmission fluid on it with a dipstick because you have no idea what’s going on in the transmission

@richardwarren7492 Год назад

@@DCSPORTSTER Actually, you can still check the fluid, just not with a dipstick. You can always disconnect a cooling line at the radiator, or simply climb underneath and check it. Yep it's a pain but it's not that tough. The diagnostic tester just will show the level. Or, you can pay to have it checked. The color of the fluid may or may not tell you what might be going on inside. And just a small hint: Transmission dipsticks are slowly becoming a thing of the past.

@68camarorsss33 7 лет назад

1 major thing I look for is so basic....it’s look to see how clean the car is..if you can’t clean your car/truck that you spend lots of money on which is cheap & easy the you aren’t going to spend real money to maintain your vehicle

@carlawalters671 6 лет назад

PatsCelticsFan very true!

@romellolarae2 6 лет назад

Going to get a car later on today, this helped a lot. Especially the part apart the OBD reader 👍🏾

@RexyFan 4 года назад

Great tips. Loved the advice about calling the dealership to find out the most common sold parts to know what common issues are... I did not know that. I’m about to buy a used suv so I’ll definitely call a dealership and speak to their parts department first. Thanks !

@marcleon1513 2 года назад

NOT THE DEALERSHIP lol. The car parts store. The dealership will lie lol.

@marianaferrigno4813 4 года назад

I don’t have a father figure or male figure around so this was really helpful :) I just sold my first car and currently buying my second car on my own.

@happygirl4218 5 лет назад

Thank you. I'm about to buy. 2012 Hyundai Elantra. When I go back to pick up the car I'm going to go through the steps outlined. This really helped me. I didn't hear anything out of the ordinary when I took it for a spin, nothing looked rusted but a second overview is smart. I went back to the dealership after finding out the truth about the price of the car, they would've screwed me a/out lube. Thank God I used common sense. I hate car dealerships.

@68crusin51 5 лет назад

And one more thing I just learned the hard way, have your mechanic check the frame for rust even if the car was just safetied a year ago.

@richardtoddshow6317 4 года назад

me too :(

@tarajano1980 7 лет назад

Direct, simple and crystal clear! Thanks for such a great video and advices

@erwinsm10 Год назад

Oh yea engine mounts need checked if vibration is felt idle and take off.

@TomO-if7nh 7 лет назад

Who spends $1,000 on 4 tires? Especially on a cheap used car?

@DEBOSSGARAGE 7 лет назад

Some of us buy used trucks, and not all are cheap. Everything is also more expensive in Canada. Hop on amazon.ca and check out some tire prices

@kannankichu1997 7 лет назад

Everything is expensive in Canada especially in Ontario. WTF!

@untitledname5183 7 лет назад

how so? nothing is expensive, neither in ontario, yes the prices of tyres might be high but our salaries are also higher ._.

@hanskinslo326 7 лет назад

Tires and installation can be very expensive, especially for full-size trucks.

@Ironsights85 6 лет назад

Big rims make for pricey tires, for instance 20's are pretty brutal, payed $1700 for a set of 4 tires on my truck shortly after I bought it

@ChezzOnBass 4 года назад

Check for white clumping on the oil stick. That's a sign of water in the engine, leading usually to a bad water pump or head gasket

@nicoletiana 2 года назад

Niceee!!! I got myself a 2020 nissan versa sv. All glory to god!!!!! i have videos of my car on my channel too. the process, decorating my car etc.. I like binge watching these kind of videos! Haha

@In-bx2rh 5 лет назад

Im looking to buy my car next month and I just wanna take you with me😊😊...your knowledge to car is fantastic!!

@desmondlouis5762 3 года назад

Hello In. How is your car holding up and I hope it was a good buy.

@bakarykanuteh3079 4 года назад

I like that straight forward explanation👍🏾weldone...

@ohcrapitsxfox 9 месяцев назад

1:32 idk why but I thought he was gonna taste it lmao, “you got to smell it, and… give it a good taste test to see if it’s good or not”

@alexnguyen4497 5 лет назад

Your constructions are so straightforward. Thanks for posting this video. God bless you.

@compellinglyhigh646 4 года назад

*instructions. Just trying to help!

@shosha1771 3 года назад

Appreciate this! I see the comments where a male figure is missing in the family but guess what I’m looking at the videos because I’m trying to buy a car for my Dad .. yes! This is the life of immigrants and being a first generation 🥲

@woodrow0007 5 лет назад

I like to bring a flashlight and piece of cardboard. I looked under the car and saw paint overspray (red, same as car) on the fuel tank. Led me to believe it was rear ended. I politely said "Sorry, this is not what I'm looking for" and left.

@Jesus.purple 5 лет назад

🖒TY

@V3V0.2M Год назад

what do you mean by paint overspray could you elaborate this

@woodrow0007 Год назад

@@V3V0.2M The car was red. The fuel tank was black. There was red paint overspray on the tank. Telling me the rear end of the car had been repaired, parts replaced, then repainted. I don't want to say it was a shoddy repair job, but it's a sign of poor workmanship.

@V3V0.2M Год назад

@@woodrow0007 ohhhhh okay thanks a lot friend!