Common Mistakes When Buying Used Cars or Keeping Your Old One in 2023

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As a mechanic and a shop owner I inspect used cars almost daily and help folks decide if they should keep their older car or move on.
Many of you ask me daily for used car advice vs. keeping your old car going in the tough car market of 2023. In this video we discuss the common mistakes I see people make when buying used cars.
But the current used car market also created another problem. People being forced to keep their older cars going longer hoping that the market would return to normal. But even in keeping your old car there are mistakes that you shouldn't make.
Hope this video helps someone out there.
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0:00 Intro
0:44 What's Going On with the car market?
2:44 Mistakes when deciding to keep an old car
9:23 Mistakes When Buying a Used Car
12:08 Don't Use it as an excuse
15:17 Don't Rush

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Комментарии : 1,6 тыс.

@graphix-R21 11 месяцев назад

What's harder than finding a good used car? Finding a good honest mechanic!

@Gemini_0815 6 месяцев назад

Which is mostly a communication problem between customers and mechanics.

@nbk2134 6 месяцев назад

Both. I would recommend learning basics about maintenance and the nuances

@ericolens3 6 месяцев назад

i have 3 mechanics and they are all decent. one is a family friend, one is a neighbor, the other is a car dealership. they each have their pros and cons. my neighbor is free, so he'll only do basic stuff. the dealership does multipoint inspections the family friend does great workmanship, but i HATE his prices. but hes self employed and does all types of cars both common, luxury imports, common imports, and so on. all in all i can price compare to see what the market average is and still get quality work or DIY for certain jobs. thing is, besides the car dealership, the other mechanics Ive known for a long time. so i trust them, I just hate their hourly pay rate, but then again thats a personal problem since they do have high skill set.

@myusrn 5 месяцев назад

Finding a good home is harder though similar to finding a good used or new car. Both are a pain and both are unfortunately necessities.

@matthewdo9027 5 месяцев назад

Whatever you do, don't be fooled by the name like Honest-1 Auto care. I was ripped off by the guys at this place in Charlotte, NC. I told them only the rear brakes need brake pads. They opened all 4 brakes without my approval and recommended the entire new brake system including calipers, rotors and brake pads. I ended up with $2,000 bill.

@426envy Год назад

My daughter was given a ‘99 Camry (5S-FE) as her first car. She drove it for 6 years and I’ve been driving it for 2+ more years. I’ve calculated that over 8+ years of ownership, this car has cost us about $40 per month. I just rolled over 331K this week. It’s still very clean inside and out and drives smooth.

@Trapster99 Год назад

Keep it. Cherish it.

@426envy Год назад

@@Trapster99 That’s my plan.

@amandaburleson2035 Год назад

how often car oil changies

@martinpeters4505 Год назад

I own a 09 Camry Hybrid withv396000 km and its going to have 450000 km with minimal cost...

@ptaweston Год назад

You're just like me, except I fix my own cars and keep them until I can no longer find parts. The savings over the long haul are enormous. I recently read an article that the average car purchase is $47,000, and the average monthly payments of $576!! WTF! No thanks. I'll keep fixing my own cars and spend the money on creating memories with my family traveling.

@philipbennett2973 Год назад

I have been a car dealer for 30 years this guy knows exactly what he is taking about.I was amazed this guy said what I have always told car buyers but not everyone listens.Great video for sure.

@raptango_na6199 3 дня назад

Do reputable dealers make sure that the used car theyre selling doesnt have a rusted frame?

@twothreefour234 Год назад

Telling a young couple with 2.5 kids the car they just spent every penny they could scrape together isnt worth fixing is a honest mechanics nightmare. Heartbreaking. It still happens every day. Listen to this man, he is telling you the way it is

@DJNoMask Год назад

I’m amazed how anyone could desire to bring kids into this world

@jaya.0069 Год назад

@@DJNoMask I'd like to see the .5 kid!

@divinemessenger2030 9 месяцев назад

How do you have half a kid? 😭

@bmiles4131 9 месяцев назад

@@jaya.0069they are very small

@dannyturner7967 9 месяцев назад

I am more concerned about the half child

@mercedesg3733 Год назад

We need to clone you and have technicians like you across the country to act as advisors for those of us who don’t have car knowledge. It’s hard to find honest mechanics. Thank you for always providing such honest videos. Maybe you can start a business of “honest” technicians across the country that can offer advice for a fee. I’m quite sure it would be a welcomed service. 👍

@hankyhank1652 Год назад

YEP! Imagine if ALL mechanics are like the Car Care Nut and Scotty Kilmer, NO worries about being ripped off. Just CLONE the Car Care Nut and Scotty Kilmer and life will be good. 👍

@rgl168 Год назад

He should start a training school and prepare for a new generation of mechanics.

@masskhamisi4 Год назад

Impossible

@licungR Год назад

Kage bushin no jutsu

@cos6617 Год назад

Let’s do this 😂

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

AMD, When you sit down behind the black work bench with the shop lights dimmed, we know we are in trouble. 😬

@Brandiafinegirl62 Год назад

This guy is a jewel! I'd love to have him as my mechanic! Honest people are hard to find these days.

@jamescostello7584 10 месяцев назад

Dude you can't trust nobody you got to learn yourself and feel car as any good or not you got to learn yourself very simple no one taught me how to do it and I know more about cars than this guy Toyotas especially and many other people oil-burning I know how to find an oil burning Toyota in 2 seconds transmission problems whatever it might be without any equipment okay with it for years and any other tri-axial problems tranny problems Motor problems you don't need to look at anybody you need to just learn it yourself take off your oil cap look in the motor if you see brown shitload of with sludge and you know the motor has sludge in it and it's not it's a smudge burner okay number one it's not worth crap it's just the average car if it's really clean inside then you got a jewel of a car that's how it goes and so on keep watching videos while you learn and if you don't you shouldn't be even on a car

@ElCineHefe 7 месяцев назад

Jewels can't do anything. He's Toyota Jesus. That's more accurate.

@teelowteelow356 6 месяцев назад

@@ElCineHefecringe

@ElCineHefe 6 месяцев назад

@teelowteelow356 Hope your Yugo is running this week.

@teelowteelow356 6 месяцев назад

@@ElCineHefe what a silly comment lmao. Pathetic

@skimanfree1073 7 месяцев назад

Simply Put-- How much will it cost to fix my old car to avoid car payments that are at least $600 per month. So repairs that cost $3000 and may get you another 24 months will save you $14,400 in car payments for a net savings of $11,400 after repair costs. Lower insurance rates on the old vehicle will add to your savings.

@mrsmith1339 Год назад

I have been messing with cars for 60 plus years and i grew up in the rust belt. Most used car buyers are incapable of judging the condition of a used car. They are buying the habits of the previous owner. They buy with their eyes. I tell people that a pre purchase mechanical inspection is mandatory, but so is a body inspection. A box of donuts at a body shop will reveal all. Body men love to point out previous shoddy work. They can tell quickly.

@bobochan4699 Год назад

Donut boxes? For doing a favor?

@karlhungus545 Год назад

I hear you, but the problem at the moment is that anything decent you won't have the time to inspect because the owner will refuse as they know they can just sell it the same day to the next guy.

@heeroru7781 Год назад

Run the codes, check the fluids, does it drive right, the best inspection will only tell so much. But the previous owner is a fountain of knowledge, not just from what they say but what they won't. A dealership will lie right to your face, but the average person is more honest and won't lie, at least not without giving a tell. I stopped buying cars from dealerships and stick with private party exactly for this reason.

@evoman44 4 месяца назад

@@heeroru7781Exactly. You can tell more about the cars history by meeting the previous owner in person and by the condition it was kept in. Like most sporty cars will typically be owned by car enthusiasts that take meticulous care of their cars. By talking to the owner you will find out just how much of a car guy he is and to what degree he cared for the car. The you can do the basics like checking the condition of the oil, coolant, leaks, CV axles, chassis rust and finally scanning it for codes.

@LJ-yt2io 5 месяцев назад

Heres one thing that's ALWAYS overlooked. It's not whether the cost of repairs exceeds the value, it's whether it exceeds the depreciation and interest costs of the car you would replace it with. These are perpetual silent killers to your finances. Buy a new(ish) car and expect to lose at least $3-5k per year in lost value & interest. If you're spending $3k or less on maintenance and your existing ride is clean, reliable, and meets your needs, you're ahead of the game.

@nanajoanne867 Год назад

Thanks for sharing this information with us. I'm a 69 yr old widow here in Memphis. I was hit head-on in November 2022 😢 i ended up with severe injuries. My 2004 Lincoln Towncar car Limited edition that was in excellent condition with only 100k miles was totaled. I babied that car. I serviced it as scheduled all these years. Now I'm a widow and retired and I need to by a new car. I'm out priced by the market. This is scary for someone like me. These videos really help me as i search for a reliable used car. GOD bless you young man for sharing your knowledge with all of us on Utube. You never know who you are helping. Joanne Williams.

@edjarrett3164 Год назад

Great discussion. When you have an older car and you understand vehicles and their potential failures, you spend on preventative maintenance. When you commit to older vehicles, you are also committed to maintaining them. Sure it costs a lot, but you will know you have a travel worthy and safe vehicle. Last thing I want is to have a bricked vehicle because I didn’t maintain it. Too many people don’t understand the concept of It’s your horse and your ride and it’s your responsibility to take care of that horse.

@jamescostello7584 10 месяцев назад

Yeah most people are assholes they think they got a Toyota or there's no need it's maintenance-free or they buy a prius and don't believe it has a motor in it needs oil change they'll all the motor burned oil like a dog and it's all sludge up the world is stupid and it's getting stupider by the minute screw the public their own problem

@andrewthompsonuk1 Год назад

I had to buy a car 18 months ago. What stunned me was the price of cars in the class we wanted that were 6 or 7 years old. My feeling was to go for a very much older car instead. So I found a 16 year old one with a big but fixable dent in the back that has no rust that required some simple fixes that I could handle. 22000 miles later I have no regrets at all. And now it's tidied up it's worth over double what I paid...

@dontrend5956 Год назад

What brand?

@delmarreyna Год назад

Not for long

@arunwickramasuriya5696 Год назад

AMD we really appreciate your honesty, knowledge and thoroughness and how you share your knowledge and experience with us all. You perform massive service for mankind. You are a a super mentor for anyone who wants to peruse an automotive or technical career. Great work! I found a dealership maintained Lexus ES 350 with 148 k miles. Immaculately maintained with 4,000 mile engine oil services and lexus recommended services performed. Only one problem- the lexus dealership never recommended the transmission fluid be changed since Lexus argues it is lifetime fluid. So sad the dealership never recommended to the owner to change transmission fluid every 60 k miles or 6 years like you recommend. So I did not buy the car. Was that the correct decision?

@andrewthompsonuk1 Год назад

@@dontrend5956 BMW X3 Sport 3.0 Petrol, fully loaded.

@krisxaero Год назад

It doesn't matter if it's worth double now until you actually sell it. And if you do sell it with double the price you paid it for, you are part of the problem.

@GoodTimeJoey Год назад

This video is funny cause barring any significant life changes, I plan to drive my 2012 4Runner until the wheels fall off or it just dies. But it’s a truck I bought new 11 years ago, I go above and beyond doing preventative maintenance, keep the frame clean, and only hit 100k miles last year. I don’t even drive everyday. Dealers keep asking me to sell it to them. Any car could potentially break down for sure, but if you keep up (or even do extra) maintenance on a Toyota/Lexus, it’ll last way way way longer than any other brand car on the road comparatively. Love my 4Runner!!

@peterraad23 Год назад

I literally almost bought a Lexus from a dealer in a different state without even seeing it in person. What you just said about how horrible it is when doing post purchase inspection made me feel so relieved. I’ve just been so frustrated with this market of used cars, but no matter how frustrated I get I’m glad I backed out of the purchase last minute

@hearditfirst8010 Год назад

This is why I'm not willing to spend more than 4,000 on a used car. At that price it'd be cost effective for me to fix whatever surprised repair that comes up. And worse comes to worst, $4,000 is not that much money for me to lose

@lvsqcsl Год назад

One point (among MANY good points) he brought out is when people are contemplating a repair that exceeds the value of the car and saying, "It isn't worth it." Several years ago, I crashed my car into a deer. I called up my insurance company and they said the cost of the damage was greater that the value of the car so, they would total it and pay me my money. (The value of the car was $900.00 the cost to repair it was $,1,600.00.) Now, the car was very well maintained and in good condition (even with 400,000 miles) Now, could I have replaced that car for $1,600.00? Not likely. Was it "worth" repairing? Depends. In my case, I knew what I had. The car didn't use much oil and was meticulously maintained and I would have let a perfectly good car go to waste. In some cases maybe not. Just because the cost of repair exceeds the value of the car doesn't mean it isn't worth it. A person has to evaluate that.

@HotRod-wv4vm Год назад

the same thing happened to my son and his 97 grand prix. I told him to keep it as I had just spent $4500 to drop in a rebuilt 3.8 engine

@evoman44 4 месяца назад

I had the same thing happen with with my 95 Acura Integra that I had kept meticulous care of. I kept the car anyways, taking a slightly less for the payout of $1,500 that the insurance company was going to give me. With that I ordered the body parts needed to fix it and had a guy I know that does body work on the side fix it for that same amount. I still have that car to this day and don't regret it. Another good option for these types of cases is to find the same car with a good body that has a blown engine for cheap. Then swapping over your good drivetrain and anything else that is better from your old car.

@000distructzero Год назад

My trusted mechanic had the same talk with me about my 2001 manual transmission camry. The last couple times I had brought it to him for repair (evap check engine code, leaking brake lines) He looked at the rusting body and frame, took a deep breath and I knew this same talk was coming.

@danlevesque5437 Год назад

I have a '07 camry with the manual transmission as well and fighting tooth and nail to keep it going as long as possible currently have had over 7 years now and that rust is not going anywhere eather

@000distructzero Год назад

@@efil4kizum after those two repairs another check engine light was on again turned out to be a cat failure. Good thing it was under warranty from previous replacement. I wasn't going to press my luck anymore and sold it as is.

@manfredmann2766 Год назад

Move to AZ, no rust here. However, you get faded paint and exploding tires 🛞, especially in the low desert in the summer. Battery replacement is common too.

@LAURABOHDAN Год назад

I love all my cars with sticks.

@fortheloveofnoise9298 Год назад

My 1998 Nissan Sentra manual has no rust....the cure is moving to the south, like Georgia or Alabama.

@Conan117117 Год назад

Even as a toyota/honda driver, no car is reliable if maintenance is neglected. The problem with used cars is it is really hard to tell the maintenance history for most of them. Always get or do a thorough pre purchase inspection. Cheapest insurance you can ever get

@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 Год назад

What you mean cheapest insurance you can get

@manfredmann2766 Год назад

If were to ever even consider buying a used Honda or Acura again, I would make sure one with over 60 k had a timing belt replacement. There are so many high mileage Honda vehicles these days where that has been neglected. We have an Acura in the family and that was the first thing I inquired about. Not planning on buying anything soon, because these prices are ridiculous.

@raniramasamy6292 Год назад

Very worthy advises.

@zenshy2139 11 месяцев назад

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274he meant that a pre purchase inspection is the cheapest insurance there is as you can save thousands just looking through the car or pay a relatively small fee for a third party mechanic.

@evoman44 4 месяца назад

I have had good luck buying my last two cars. Part of the reason they have turned out to be good cars has been because they were sporty cars owned by car enthusiasts that took good care of them. One of them being a 95 Acura Integra that now has 270k miles.

@5959Mikee Год назад

It's hard to make a move with so much dishonesty in the repair business and dealerships with no effective regulation. Everybody's stealing.

@redwoodforest3572 Год назад

+ 1 for me. From another auto mechanic wise words from AMD. I spent a lifetime fixing cars and trucks. Since I retired from the trade I am stunned at the amount of incompetence and pure greed I see now on a daily basis in the trade especially in the used car market. It was always bad but now it's beyond atrocious. It really saddens me the way things have deteriorated where it has gotten to point that auto mechanics are considered crooks until proven otherwise. I've had to back away and just steer family and friends along in the right direction.

@VTGalinAZ Год назад

You can say the same about RV sales, new and used.

@wendwllhickey6426 Год назад

I buy used from old people that take care of them and service them

@MrRedHotChiliMan Год назад

Many of them are crooks. I’ve witnessed it numerous times personally. Good thing I know quite a bit more than the average person about my cars.

@twothreefour234 Год назад

I'm also retired 2002 and see the junk out there. Wait until all there is are 7 yr old EV. How do you trust the batteries. I really feel for people trying to make it today.

@Shmity1962 Год назад

Still driving my 96 4Runner. I do all the repairs so it is worth keeping forever. However I’ve been wanting to replace it with a new one, can’t due to prices

@Fred-F4 Год назад

great to hear that

@Max-ik9qb Год назад

DON'T mid age Yotas are much better/ easier to work on for their lack off computers and electronics controlling everything. My 02 TRD tacoma is at 380k miles and still going strong. Other than tune up items the only electronics that had any issue was the alternator (had the OEM denso rebuilt) and an IAC sensor repalced with OEM) I also do my own wrenching. My 2008 Ford van on the other hand is a nightmare and falling apart at 200k miles.

@heeroru7781 Год назад

Maybe get the seats reupholstered. That foam inside degrades after so many years.

@ryanwolfenberger Год назад

This car market is so complex, with parts shortages still keeping inventory at many dealers low. Of course, that forces most people to keep vehicles longer than they typically would. Inflation is also having an effect on people being able to afford basic services, let alone a new or used vehicle.

@judycallaghan4889 Год назад

Yes the parking hand brake lines are messed up and the parts won't come in for months. I don't know who to believe any more

@manfredmann2766 Год назад

There are tons of used cars out there today that more than likely have been neglected.

@mervwhitney7229 Год назад

I wish there were people like you, in the motor trade, in the UK. May you continue to prosper with your business. Your customers are lucky to have you.

@sahhull 11 месяцев назад

There's plenty of decent, honest mechanics in the UK. There are a fair few scumbags too, but it's not hard to find a decent mechanic.

@fmtien Год назад

I wish more mechanics were as honest and competent as you.

@danr1920 Год назад

I've owned my '65 Chevy Corvair for 39 years. My '14 Accord with a manual transmission has 213,000 miles. Everything works as new. A sun visor, brakes and two light bulbs has been the only unscheduled repairs. Now I put 10,000 miles a year. Underneath has minimal surface rust. I'm thinking ten more years.

@derrickjohnson5219 Год назад

Maybe 10 to 20 yes but closer to twenty because I used to own an '04 Accord and they are very reliable!I would like to get a Camry or Corrola hybrid but the Accord hybrid is a better value because it's cheaper than the Toyota but may not be as reliable as the Camry Hybrid.

@craigiefconcert6493 Год назад

I expect you don’t drive the corvair in winter. No reason it shouldn’t outlast us.

@mplslawnguy3389 Год назад

@@craigiefconcert6493 The one caveat of classic cars is they had zero, and I mean zero, rust protection. I live in the rust belt and as a kid I vividly remember all the 60's and 70's cars (not classics then, just older cars) completely disintegrating. Cars still rust, but not nearly as bad as those ones. I had a '78 F-100 with a straight six that would have run forever had I lived anywhere but here.

@Ed-ig7fj Год назад

Hey Dan, my buddy has a '66 Corvair that was completely rebuilt in PA before he bought it about 15 or 20 years ago. They have actually redesigned some of the parts go give better handling than the originals had. Hang on to your 'Vair; they are kick-ass cars! --Old Guy

@steviesevieria1868 Год назад

My neighbor has a model A. He and his friends go on drives from California to Texas and back. I’ve also seen plenty of sharp cars from the 50s and 60s on the road on the weekends around here. You CAN keep a car forever, but you are going to have to do a lot of work.

@SaxaphoneMan42 Год назад

Just helped a friend who recently got into an accident with his old Tundra, decent amount of front end damage, after hearing him say he may need another vehicle. The bend in the frame is outside of the wheelbase though, so it can still drive straight. Went to actually look at the damage, saw it looked worse than it was, helped him pull out all the broken stuff, he ended up spending about 200 on necessary parts (radiator, fan, fluids, etc.) and has his vehicle back on the road now. No AC yet but he isn't SOL until he can scrape enough together for another vehicle. His truck isn't rusted, the engine and trans are still going strong at 220K, so in theory, the truck should last him a while longer, so long as he doesn't keep wrecking it lmao.

@michaeldunagan8268 Год назад

There's a RU-vid video of a body shop straightening a Ford F-150 frame. Pretty amazing stuff actually. Save thousands of dollars if the rest of the truck is in good shape.

@cormaro13 8 месяцев назад

U mean until he dies of a heat stroke in the coming summers 😂

@Ed-ig7fj Год назад

One of the lessons I learned from owning four motorcycles is the importance of fixing things when they break. If you let problems slide, pretty soon you have a yard covered with bikes that don't run. I have two old Caddies (1988 Sedan de Ville w/ 98k miles -- mom's old car; and my lovely 2008 DTS) and they are in excellent repair. My new one is in the shop as it was hit from behind, and the old one, Big Red, is my reliable daily driver. --Old Guy

@jacksoncom5885 Год назад

I just want to take a moment and appreciate the set up for this video. The background lit with red and blue, and the subject is well lit. Love the helpful videos that you create!

@labornurse Год назад

You described my situation perfectly. I would like to upgrade my car to a lower mileage, newer used car. But I am not paying inflated prices that are thousands over their true market value. I'll just maintain my perfectly drivable current car. It's like, I want to spend my money, but dealers are still jacking up the used cars beyond reason. It will probably be cheaper for me just to do repairs on the old one as they come up, especially since it's paid off.

@amandaburleson2035 Год назад

wow know youre thinking. im so proud of you. are you really a female? wow a girl that thinks like you do? thats amazing

@zacharypeery4082 Год назад

Or buy new

@labornurse Год назад

@@zacharypeery4082 unfortunately the car I want is no longer in production

@ibobeko4309 Год назад

@@labornurse My friend bought a car last year, his car loan went from 608 to 682 per month, if you can, save your money and dont take a loan.

@pmscalisi Год назад

I’m in the same boat. I bought my 2008 Pontiac G8 new and I know that the timing chains will need to be changed soon. It’s expensive but my car still looks new. I’ve taken care of it and to me I’d do the timing chain repairs because it’s a fraction of the cost of a new or a newer used car.

@Jantonvid Год назад

A car is a big purchase for a lot of people so it’s hard to put your feelings aside sometimes. Sometimes you gotta let that older vehicle go. Also be very wary of any dealership that does not allow you to do a pre-purchase inspection with your own mechanic.

@lukek1949 Год назад

Amen! Not allowing a pre-purchase inspection is an instant red flag. The sad truth is, it is a seller’s market, so people are taking chances. As Ahmed said in the video, he’s seen many horror stories.

@MyerShift7 Год назад

A repair is always cheaper than a new vehicle unless you're going so cheap it's a beater that repeats the cycle.

@michaeldunagan8268 Год назад

@@MyerShift7 Not if the car's been flooded or if it has rolled over.... I'm not saying... I'm just saying....

@tgj5680 Год назад

Always bring a friend to help talk sense into you when you run into a master salesperson

@karlhungus545 Год назад

Dealers have no reason to allow that now as used cars will sell irregardless. You'll be waiting forever if you demand that...

@daklight2792 Год назад

Great video! You are doing a great service to car owners out there! Keep up the good work!

@javierclift9991 Год назад

Car Nut thanks for the honest opinion. Everything you said is right on the money. Keep up the great work. Love your channel!

@agostinodibella9939 Год назад

AMD, I always enjoy listening to your advice about cars based on your knowledge and experience.

@larrybarnhart7532 Год назад

Great video! Need more mechanics like you! No bs just straight up facts!

@cribbsprojects Год назад

To me, this is perhaps the most valuable YT channel. I have learned and am learning a lot from you. Nice filming and editing too! Thank you.

@anthonytaylor3753 Год назад

Excellent advice. Thanks for clearly pointing out the important thinking processes.

@jlorenzonib Год назад

Very well said. Thank you for taken care of us.

@johnbrown-hm5rj Год назад

Thanks so much. I'm helping a friend, and this video is extremely timely. Appreciate what you are doing here

@tedtolentino4955 Год назад

Thank you for your advice about keeping an old car. I do find myself in that dilemma regarding a 30-year old pickup truck that I seem unable to let go. Keep up the good work.

@silverado5469 Год назад

Thank you for your honesty. I am very impressed with you as a mechanic and as a person. God Bless You. John in Ohio

@dr.gplastina1678 Год назад

I just love this channel. Care Care Nut is simply the best for me. I learned a lot and as a diy dad, this is my got to channel in fixing my cars and getting more insights. Thank you, brother. Indeed, may the Lord bless you and keep you to be a continuing blessing to others.

@sathindrensanthirathelagan Год назад

loved the statement about the 'food on table' That's honesty for you. Kudos

@vinayg8785 Год назад

You are a good mechanic, a good teacher, and a good human ❤

@robertstowe2003 Год назад

Thanks for the great advice. Look forward to your videos on Toyota servicing. We drive two Toyota hybrids and maintain them religiously. Our 9 yr old Camry with 74,000 miles looks and drives like it's brand new. Our 2 year old RAV4 feels like it was just driven new off the dealer's lot. Our plan is to drive them until something inevitable happens. That may take quite a while!

@ncvman Год назад

You the man. Keep up the great work.

@mjprashanth Год назад

Just amazing .. This is an eye opener for anyone like me who has made a lot of bad decisions (3 to be precise) and spent a ton of money.. Thank you so much! Please keep these coming.. 🙏

@GraV21 8 месяцев назад

You’re not lying. I had a beautiful 2 owner (I was the 2nd owner) of a 2003 Toyota Highlander that I purchased 5 years ago with 85k miles on it. I drove it, & worked in it for 5 years without any issues. Unfortunately I needed a truck so I decided to sell it. It looked just as good as the day it came off the Toyota lot, had 121k miles on it (non-interference engine) and I ended up selling it for $1,000 more than what I paid for it. I could have asked more, simply because I had so many people messaging me (over 100) wanting to look/buy the car. The only thing I did to it was change out the headlights, do a 1 step paint correction, put new tires on it, change the oil every 4k-5k miles with full synthetic oil & change the oil tired middle rim caps & that was it. So if you have a gem that you’re getting ready to sell, don’t pay attention to KBB because there isn’t much out there (as far as quality used cars) and let the buyers haggle you down. You will still get way above what KBB says your vehicle is worth. Ended up buying a 2023 Tacoma TRD 4x4 Off Road & love it so far. If it wasn’t for my 2021 Rav4 I would feel like I was driving a spaceship going from the technology in my 2003 to the 2023 😂 One last thing I will say is, it’s hard to get a seller to agree to a PPI when 30 other people are behind you telling the seller they want to buy it right away. Even if it is a very nice car, the seller is going to go with what’s less hassle for them to sell it. Unfortunately things aren’t like they were 5+ years ago. Now if it’s a pos that nobody wants to buy, sure get that PPI but if it’s a gem that goes up, like my 2003 Highlander, that thing will be sold within a day.

@JoseChung21 Год назад

AMD your honesty and integrity are most proper. Can you make a video on how to do a DIY under car inspection for safety? Thanks for all you do.

@dafff08 Год назад

As a european, this been pretty much the norm here for decades. maintained cars are hard to find or extremely expensive, while even bad cars are still pricey as hell. combine this with insane gas prices and expensive car parts+labor and you get yourself a huge financial hit even on a tiny economy box. just for reference, something like a new mid trim corolla will set you back roughly 1,5-2 times of ones average yearly net income.

@fortheloveofnoise9298 Год назад

You must live somewhere like Bulgaria. My fiancé's family lives in Sweden and that same Corolla would be like half of one of her family members' yearly income...and they make a normal salary.

@michaelvtx1 Год назад

I love this video. I have an automotive shop that my dad started in 1959. I have been doing this for 42 years and I love it. I love what you are talking about. I have this conversation quite frequently with my customers and just the same manner. I'm going to refer them to your video might save me some time and just like talking to your children if it comes from somebody else maybe they will listen. Love that man keep up the good work.

@unwrangler11 2 месяца назад

Your advice is so spot on. You are really giving great information.

@shalashaskaa8 Год назад

I was in between a rock and a hard place, 2 cars with almost 200k miles and some maintenance things started to show and I put 30k plus on both cars a year and I had already been holding out since Covid, luckily I found a couple ok deals (more than I would usually spend) and now I have a 2022 Corolla and a 2023 cx5 all based on your videos! Thanks for all your videos!

@michaelhoward4020 Год назад

I was a used car manager and auction buyer for over 25 years and the advice this mechanic just gave you is on the money 💰 and is some of the best advice i have heard from anyone regarding buying a used vehicle! You should take notes and bring those notes with you when you go used car shopping. I would personally recommend a good quality vehicle history report in addition to the above mentioned items.

@DUCOS1795 9 месяцев назад

Hello goods Sir, should I do anything other than general inspection and test drive if a car is checked every year and has about 10/12K KMs a year. I’m looking to buy a secondhand RAV4 2021 in Europe.

@Ts-zy4bw 6 месяцев назад

@@DUCOS1795 yes, spend time researching online for common problems with the make/model/year and have those looked at specifically.

@ybois3 Год назад

Sir, you’re a diamond in the rough. A gem💯. So many people have no men in life to offer sound advice. Blessings to you and yours 🏆

@mnmn1665 5 месяцев назад

Just outstanding. Best common-sense approach. Thank you.

@doncapo732 Год назад

Ahmed your videos are a treasure to the community that you have built. I wish there were more people like you. You not only have passion for what you do but also show great care for the work and people that you interact with. Thank you! I guess my next on my list is to buy a Toyota and move to Chicago.

@jamescostello7584 10 месяцев назад

You don't need more people like him people need to smarten up and get their head out of their ass and that's it anybody you need to watch as one pack I don't need to watch her this s*** I know everything there is about part I wish all my problems with that simple call would take me is about one month and I can find the perfect car but I want $44,000 okay and I'll be practically nothing wrong with it maybe the rest I pay $800 for a car there's nothing mechanically wrong with has no rush to paint job sucks okay and it's a Nissan and old Nissan Sentra 498 okay that's the way people leave in the morning it will last another 30 years if you don't Smack It Up people are stupid everybody does dumb moron you got your mind daughter something else even if you learn you watch these videos you're still not going to learn anything because you're too stupid or no knowledge no mechanical skills that's why they're scammers and this people with money okay and people always get screwed because this is America the land of the free and the land of the scam artist and somebody's always going to go to get screwed even I got screwed five months ago I bought a car Brooklyn 20,000 miles Toyota Corolla for $10,000 tomorrow's was tampered with the Carfax was phony okay and it was all the Ripple so what I did is sold the next day for 9,500 and lost 500 plus another 500 and towing with better to get rid of it the way I got suckered with it

@hankyhank1652 Год назад

Just remember the STEALERSHIP is NOT your friend. Not just the sales person, finance person, etc. Even the service advisor at most dealerships are on commission. They are trained to sell you on a service(s) than you don't need, the more services that they write up for your vehicle, the more money they make. Kinda like a CONFLICT of interest. 🤔

@Sashazur Год назад

They are in business to sell you a car and to sell you parts and services. There’s no conflict of interest.

@steverichdrummr Год назад

AMD, another great and honest video. Thank you. Although most of this I already know because spent much of my life fixing cars, and I have a garage full of rust free great condition classics, and I am retired, but it helps to get your reinforcement of my philosophy. I know you are helping so many people. The only payments I have are gas thirsty cars!

@bluefidle 11 месяцев назад

thank you for your truthful comments and warnings, bless you!

@MamacrackerJ Год назад

This is great advice. I made allot of the mistakes recently. Was holding on to my relatively low mileage 17 year old xterra. Basically sold it for scrap. If I had gotten rid of it sooner I could have made a small fortune with this market. Ended up buying a new Toyota!

@stoutlager6325 Год назад

Good video. I was shopping around for a few months before finally deciding the best option for me was to just order new and do the months wait on it. My old car is fine in terms of holding together for that 6-8 months no problem (thankfully it'll be spring/summer/fall and not another winter). The used market just didn't appeal at all. No matter what I was looking at things were listed at least 30% more than they were worth, clean low mileage models were pushing same as brand new prices.

@satsuki5279 Год назад

Thank you ao much! I needed to hear this today especially about my old car that i purchased 6 months ago thats giving me problems .. you are very helpful

@enfrind Год назад

When knowledge, common sense and honesty combined life's brighter. Thanks Ahmed.

@23ginger Год назад

A lot of people don’t know how to check out a used car before purchasing. I have never paid a mechanic for a pre purchase inspection before but I know what to look for. You get down on your back and check the entire underneath of the car surface rust is ok but rotted walk away if you’re allowed to jack the car up at all 4 wheels and check for play in any of the wheels. Check the struts to make sure they’re not leaking and push down on the car on all four corners to see if it bounces like crazy or goes down then up and stops. Check under the hood make sure you don’t see any visual leaks I personally hate when people detail used car engines because they are hiding a leak usually. Check the oil make sure it’s full and transmission fluid also and make sure it’s not burnt in color. You can rent a scanner from auto zone to check for codes on cars but check that after the test drive in case they cleared them. On the test drive do a smooth acceleration make sure it shifts through all gears smoothly and downshifts smoothly. Then I floor it and check the transmission that way i test drove one car that shifted like butter on soft acceleration but it slipped on hard acceleration. Check the brakes first to a normal stop then make sure no one is behind you then do a hard braking test. If the salesman gets mad at you for any of it I wouldn’t buy the car from them and go elsewhere. And finally always negotiate the price and do your research on the car extensively before buying it, make sure you know all the common problems for the make and model. As he said the interior and exterior look mean nothing to how the car is underneath. Scratches and tears add character. And engine or transmission or shot suspension add someone else’s repair bill they had to your wallet.

@burntnougat5341 Год назад

Your average toyota buyer/owner isn't mechanically inclined to know automotive basics

@Benjiizus Год назад

Excellent

@kftc1980 Год назад

@@burntnougat5341 your average buyer of any make doesn’t have that knowledge.

@burntnougat5341 Год назад

@@kftc1980 true

@jerahmeelpenman1539 Год назад

My utmost respect to you sir for your rare knowledge you impact on me each time I view your videos. I have learned a lot. You are a blessing to our generation. Thank you much

@cashmoney9256 3 месяца назад

Excellent advice! Thank you!

@xxxxxxxx3476 5 месяцев назад

What a guy ! Absolutely wonderful honest advice . No wonder he's got the numbers he has built up over the years . Every single word was laced with gold !

@codycornell5036 Год назад

This is such a helpful video. Last year my impala finally died when the transmission went out so I needed a car fast. Even though this was that case, I took my time and spent 2 weeks looking at cars. I was going to 3-4 dealerships a day. Everything I found was junk and overpriced. I finally found a nice 2004 Lexus rx with 117k with no rust on it, one owner, it has been an amazing car. I did overpay admittedly but I made sure I didn’t settle!

@jamescostello7584 10 месяцев назад

Well I'm sure you got ripped off cuz those cars don't go for that much and you overpaid for it so it just you just rip yourself off and you went to the car dealer if you like it and you love it live with it

@Ts-zy4bw 6 месяцев назад

That generation RX is very strong. My ‘05 is approaching 200k (bought used with 132k) and I love it.

@whocares0316 Год назад

Pre purchase inspection is the best money i have ever spent in buying a used car. I even use them on Certified Lexuses because i have started seeing reviews from Lexus buyers who bought CPO cars and found later that the car had undisclosed problems the dealer had not fixed or divulged. Even high end luxury car dealers lie, cheat and steal these days.

@TheRetarp 6 месяцев назад

A good rule of thumb I keep is that dealers always lie about everything. Hasn't led me wrong yet. Many years ago helped a friend out who's air conditioning had quit on their "certified" honda civic. While tracing a wire running across the wrong of the car we discovered major undisclosed crash damage on the front end of the car. The body shop that worked on it didn't replace the structure of the car but instead pulled/hammered it out to just good enough to have the replacement quarter panel, crash bar, bumper cover, grill, etc. line up. (The wire had been pinched in the accident and corroded through after several years.)

@JustinKieferMarine Год назад

Love your channel man! Really cool to see a real technician!

@segamauriceaucanadamaurice9871 10 месяцев назад

Very valuable and useful advice. I totally agree with you.

@1bozo9 Год назад

Thanks for all your informative videos. They've helped a lot and saved me time and money. I'm looking forward to a future video on maintaining a turbo engine. My wife would like a Highlander in the future but I'm concerned about reliability since it now comes with a turbo four cylinder.

@johnnyboy5142 Год назад

I'm in the same situation. Highlander turbo or hybrid?

@Ultrarmx Год назад

Love the new set with the lighting.

@andrewshenton6541 Год назад

Another great video ,keep being straight about everything its refreshing

@manisymone8622 Год назад

God bless you sir! This really spoke to me. My car is at the point where I know that within a year or so, it will need to be replaced. I have test driven a particular Japanese brand, which I am loving and I wish I can just drive those cars into a mechanic shop for inspection. I just might do this next time.

@gusgiesel Год назад

My first car was a Gremlin. Out of curiosity, I asked my mechanic how much it was worth. He gave me two answers: "The current market value is around $800. As a transportation value, it's priceless."

@tooclose9465 Год назад

Just seen a gremlin at a lot that wanted 13000

@MyLifeThai371 Год назад

@@tooclose9465 My aunt drove a Gremlin in college.

@steviesevieria1868 Год назад

My 2001 Toyota sienna with 240,000 miles and dings everywhere is worth very little in the blue book. But it gets me everywhere I want to go with minimal maintenance.

@paulcoenen7918 Год назад

Gremlins, one of the best cars ever made for the money. AMC never could make enough of them to keep up with the demand. My father who owned a AMC dealership said he probably could have sold one every day but was only allotted 2 a month.

@jaya.0069 Год назад

@@paulcoenen7918 A lot better car than Pinto or Vega of that era!

@phugemawl Год назад

Excellent advice. In most states of Australia it is illegal to sell a registered vehicle without an official roadworthy/safety certificate issued by an accredited mechanic, this is good insurance for used car buyers

@jayjaynella4539 Год назад

In Victoria you can sell without a roadie and/or registration, it is then up to the purchaser to make the car roadworthy. There are dealers who sell such cars and also auctions do that.

@phugemawl Год назад

@@jayjaynella4539 Well I did say REGISTERED vehicle, you can buy cars "As Is" in any state if you want to take that risk

@glennfields8121 Год назад

AMD, thank you! There is much wisdom throughout this video. Now, if only people will learn from it.

@DesertSnow1 Год назад

You're the man. Nothing but love and respect for you my brotha!

@joeg3950 11 месяцев назад

This is a tough issue. I have to buy a car in 2 - 3 months. Every time I buy a vehicle, I research cars that I’d like to purchase. However, getting a car in certain rural areas is difficult when it comes to a used car inspection. Now, in a different area, I’m going to get an inspection. Things are crazy now. Thanks for the video

@tanker242 Год назад

Living in California my whole life.... The idea of rust is completely foreign to me. Having people buy cars without having a mechanic looking at it first is dangerous especially when you also need to factor in the possibility of rust. I can't even imagine. I never have to look for rust when I'm looking at buying a car.

@johnstuchlik5828 Год назад

A friend thought that there are no worries about rust in Texas didn't bother to look under before purchasing s10 blazer.he failed to realize that some rust belt vehicles leave the rust belt.bad news first look under it.

@errolstewart7598 6 месяцев назад

Awesome stuff. You're a diamond in the ruff ✨️ very through and easy to understand

@JD-hh9io Год назад

Realy good video Mr. Nut. Thank you for your words of wisdome.

@blondeboywilson9221 Год назад

You are very good at what you do sir

@markg999 Год назад

Yea my plan is sell around the low 200s..can normally hit that with little issues outside maintenance.

@kathymccaslin2622 5 месяцев назад

Thank you your videos have helped me so much! God Bless you.

@jimmykayima3405 Год назад

Man this is great information!!! Thanks for being genuine. U just nailed the facts down . God prosper your business .

@MarzNet256 Год назад

Excellent. I would also add to avoid 4WD and AWD in your purchase unless you really need it, it's adds complexity and therefore expense.

@markhamer5112 Год назад

I buy full-time AWD for better traction and improved safety. It is worth the 5%-20% extra maintenance expense on the additional complexity in the transmission/drivetrain. In the last year it has helped me to avoid one accident which would have cost me 20-50 times more the outcome with 2WD. IMO, the worst expense with AWD would be from a tyre blowout which means having to replace four tires at a time instead of two at a time in FWD/RWD. But I haven’t had to do that yet. In the meantime I have four tyres that wear almost perfectly evenly.

@dallysinghson5569 Год назад

You don't need it unless the climate dictates and it's uncommon to get into an accident unless you're doing mega miles but hey, may as well roll in a tank

@gulfstream7235 Год назад

@@markhamer5112 And how much more in fuel consumption for a 4wd? The prices at the pumps are crazy no matter where you live(in the civilised world that is).

@YungSteambuns Год назад

It's worth it to have awd/4wd, the safety and handling makes it top tier and that one time you need it you'll appreciate it

@Loopsrainforest 7 месяцев назад

@@YungSteambunstires are way more important than AWD.

@TheIgnoramus Год назад

I just bought a 80k miles 1996 Toyota Avalon. Over spent on it, and spent more on repairs and replacements, but still was cheap compared to a new car, and this baby can run for 300k if im nice to her. Been in the Midwest it’s whole life and no sludge. Underbody is clean.

@058Ravi 11 месяцев назад

Very GOOD advise. Appreciate

@Chipchase780 7 месяцев назад

Independent honest advice from a master mechanic like this gentleman is worth gold.

@xtnguyen7760 Год назад

Spot on advised, honest and straight to the point. Ethics are top priority as it should be. Mechanics are like doctors, they could save your lives and your pockets.

@jamescostello7584 10 месяцев назад

Know the right thing to say is you should learn what to do yourself you should learn all about cars and you don't need to listen to idiots like this that just looking to rip you off not really with doing the wrong things by fixing your car by charging you too much money from minor things if that don't make any sense you should not even own a vehicle

@rickgriffin5791 Год назад

A month ago I bought a 2021 Venza with 6100 miles. First Toyota I have ever purchased. So far I love it. I am hoping it will last me several problem free years.

@mr3klax Год назад

Good choice. What trim? How much did you pay for it? Did you buy it from a dealership? Did you have a pre-purchase inspection? Thanks!

@gch8155 7 месяцев назад

I’ve a Camry se 2010 …it’s seem like bough it yesterday sounds perfect smooth nice and sporty car

@Starman-yt8lj Год назад

Sound advice AMD. Thanks for all you do!

@alexandercuello3168 Год назад

Agreed 100% with what you said, I really wanted to upgrade to a 2013 4runner or the new Honda pilot trail sport but the prices are ridiculous! Another reason why I don’t think I will get into another car anytime soon is my 2007 Honda pilot, it has been super reliable I drive it everywhere across the north east. I do my own maintenance with high quality fluids, and only use OEM parts for the timing belt job it runs great currently at 154k miles, no leaks and 0 issues.

@sizzlacalunji 8 месяцев назад

Solid advice AMD. Earlier this year my 12yo Accord needed front end parts and I usually give that work out. Car is solid all around otherwise. Barely any rust etc. Mechanic’s first concern was the noise because it could be a safety issue. Once it was a non-issue, he focused on the front end parts needed. After he did his list he then asked: how long do you plan to keep the car?😂

@hermanodejesus7264 Год назад

Best value I have gotten out of RU-vid,👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@thomasschaub1594 Год назад

This could be the best YT channel out there...thank you!

@NoodlesExtraMSG Год назад

Great advice but most of use have a different supply issue. Our PPI mechanic is too busy, so by the time hes free, someone else either got it inspected and bought it. And the mobile mechanics are.... well lets just say they reflect / correlate to the quality of used cars too.