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7 Scams Your Car Mechanic Doesn’t Want You to Know, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car repair scams. Mechanic scams. Car scams revealed. Things your mechanic won't tell you. Things mechanics don't want you to know. How not to get scammed. How mechanics and dealerships are rip you off when working on your car. Why going to the dealership to get your car fixed can be a rip off. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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@scottykilmer 4 года назад

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@cindysue5474 4 года назад

Scotty the tech at Hyundai said I should have my clutch replace on my 2013 Genesis coupe because it had 80K on it at 120K now there is nothing wrong with it no slipping nothing can you do a vid on how much techs make % wise for pushing this kind of stuff thanks.

@jesustierrafria2515 4 года назад

I do most of the work on my trucks

@bigfootswatching9986 4 года назад

GET RID OF THAT HYUNDAI AND GET A TOYOTA CINDY!

@bigfootswatching9986 4 года назад

THEY AREN'T KNOWN TO BE RELIABLE UP UNTIL A FEW YEARS BACK. TRADE THAT IN FOR A TOYOTA CAMRY!!! NOTHING IS BETTER THAN A TOYOTA, I HAVE A COROLLA AND A RAV4 AND LOVE THEM BOTH! MILEAGE, RESALE VALUE AND RELIABILITY ? 2019? ACCORDING TO THE MASTER, SCOTT KILMER...... I'LL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE ON THESE NEW ONES.

@jordankeen1 4 года назад

Hay scotty what do you think of the Volvo xc90 with the v8 engine in it and what years do you think is best and the Ford excursion with 7.3l powerstroke. I am looking for a good suv that I can two and haul with and your thoughts on the mpg on either one. Thank you

@dericksmith1824 4 года назад

I love how Scotty's rich but still gives broke man advice, very helpful Scotty keep it up

@shovelheezy 3 года назад

Part of why he's rich is because of his spending habits, living his advice.

@jayparsons8804 3 года назад

He still watches his money. I like that.

@ert-wert 3 года назад

Hes about as rich as a mouse at a cheese factory. In reality he is broke because a mouse doesnt know how to run the machines

@Irovetti 3 года назад

@@ert-wert he’s a millionaire.

@ert-wert 3 года назад

@@Irovetti wrong I am his kids junkie friend we all get zooted together dudes a totally broke crack head informant for the Japanese to overtake us

@hotsoup1001 3 года назад

My friends laugh at my old vehicles, and I laugh at them when they have to get a 2nd job to make their new car payments. Car payments are one of the biggest wealth killers you can have, IMHO.

@shovelheezy 3 года назад

It's the truth

@ahmedbusati6268 3 года назад

- What are IMHO stand for? *A non - stickin to grammar qsn. Haah sorry .ok. What do "IMHO" stand for?? A boring gram. qusn.

@shovelheezy 3 года назад

@@ahmedbusati6268 IMHO stands for In My Humble Opinion

@shovelheezy 3 года назад

@@ahmedbusati6268 or, In My Honest Opinion

@vildachaya6462 3 года назад

I look at old cars with awe and reverence

@johndowling1445 4 года назад

If there’s no oil leaks under a Land Rover there’s no oil in the engine

@petersimpson633 3 года назад

or someone has stolen the engine

@kevinb.3656 2 года назад

@@petersimpson633 you’d have to be a masochist to steal that engine.

@deanhockenberry9268 2 месяца назад

The same can be said of BMW, Mercedes.

@Tiagotaf 4 года назад

The biggest "scam" my mechanic didn't want me know was your channel ! hahahaha It's been 4 years since I visited any mechanic, in part, because of your pro tips. DIY for life! Thanks!

@fb1000000 4 года назад

Sabes!

@jumexsuave501 4 года назад

I thank God for solid guys like Scotty

@akui88 4 года назад

i too started to do my own maintenance after getting screwed by the dealer!

@raybin6873 4 года назад

DIY that is until you're 80 years old! LoL! 🔧🇺🇲

@jasonjuneau Год назад

My dad was just like Scotty and a brilliant mechanic (which wasn't even his main job) and he always fixed/taught me how to fix things in my cars. But I'm also handicapped and since he passed I don't have a choice but bringing my car to a mechanic now.

@majinlex1141 4 года назад

As an honest used car dealer, I wish the entire world could see this video. The things I’ve seen mechanics quote people on can be so ridiculous.

@TheLizardKing1967 4 года назад

I showed my mechanic the mileage on my 1994 Toyota Celica fastback. His eyes got BIG as saucers when he saw that the odometer read 335,000 miles and runs like a CLOCK. True story.

@yxzfilestrailrides8511 4 года назад

My clock is constantly blinking 12:00 ....

@TheLizardKing1967 4 года назад

@@yxzfilestrailrides8511 Well then you need to buy a new clock. Buy a used 94 Celica like Scotty and i. Use your head.

@allu488 4 года назад

which motor does it have?

@jasonmercieca451 4 года назад

@@allu488 it has a 2lt petrol 4 cylinder engine, cvt2. thanks

@SteveNoblin 4 года назад

Ive got a 300 that has 230k

@ericfloyd9842 4 года назад

Scotty, you are the hero to those of us who are frugal!

@lonesomecricket7721 4 года назад

Or broke. Like me. 😁

@dw4940 3 года назад

FMJ Berg don’t feel bad, everyone is broke these days!

@dorianchriste8645 3 года назад

And for those of us who must be frugal.

@t.khattabi7727 4 года назад

Scotty never runs out of ideas👍

@ThomasJones-sz3sx 4 года назад

Love Scotty!!

@Volusiaev 4 года назад

Scotty's tighter than 2 coats of paint!

@TehMasteh 4 года назад

Taha Khattabi or beer!

@matthewk6731 4 года назад

That's because other mechanics never run out of ideas on how to rip off their customers.

@bigfootswatching9986 4 года назад

SCOTT..............WE NEED MORE HONEST MECHANICS LIKE YOU IN THIS WORLD! THIS IS THE REASON WHY I DO ALL MY MINOR MAINTENANCE.......I NEVER MET AN HONEST MECHANIC OUT THERE. NOT ONLY NOT BEING HONEST, BUT NOT EVEN DOING THE JOB CORRECTLY!

@dukree3391 4 года назад

"if it's not dripping on the ground it's not much of a leak! Huh heh!" Good ol Scotty 😂

@edwaggonersr.7446 4 года назад

My young and pregnant wife took our 1963 Ford Falcon to Sears for an oil change and new tires (circa 1975). It took them six hours, the girl was unusually patient sitting in the waiting room with two little ones and pregnant too. When I got home from work I checked to make sure everything was done properly. Well, they didn't change the oil, but they still charged us. It was still early afternoon so I had the wife put a stop payment on the check, then we waited. Sears customer service called in a couple of days. I was advised to bring the Falcon in and they would be happy to change the oil and filter. "Nope", I said, "Send a guy out with a jack, oil and filter. Change the oil in the driveway. My wife will then write you a check. Otherwise you can take us to court." The next day a guy came out and changed the oil and filter. I guess they wanted paid for the tires.

@wholeNwon 4 года назад

No, they didn't want bad publicity. I once had a problem with Sears. Called their legal dept. in Chicago, spoke with one of their many lawyers and discussed elements of contract law. Had a check in a few days.

@BigEightiesNewWave 4 года назад

Sears was the worst...In 1970s they were caught ripping people off.

@edwaggonersr.7446 4 года назад

@@wholeNwon No! They wanted the money, they said so. Gee whiz!

@edwaggonersr.7446 4 года назад

@@BigEightiesNewWave The tires they sold my wife wore out in about 20K miles. I went to Discount Tire (America's Tire). I found out that Sears had installed tires that were too narrow, which makes for a smaller contact patch. More weight per square inch than the factory width tires, so they wear out faster. I was young, busy and dumb. I paid a little more, got the correct tires and they lasted three times as long. I've been doing business with Discount Tire every since. Two years ago I bought a set of tires from Discount Tire that only lasted a third of the 40K guarantee, they didn't even pro-rate the tires. In fact, they upgraded the tires instead of putting on the same ones. Love it when a company takes ownership of their mistakes.

@Paul-gz5dp 4 года назад

They lost in a lawsuit some years ago and had to quit many of their repairs. There are many places that work on cars, and from my experience the best thing it to know your vehicle and what needs done and talk to them about it and if they try to sell you on things you know it does not need go elsewhere. I have a place close to me that has good deals on tires and does it right. They also patched one of my tires in warranty. There are other places for other things. Key thing is knowing where to go to get work done when you don't feel like doing it yourself.

@bigfootswatching9986 4 года назад

SCOTT IS SO DANG HYPER AND ANIMATED! GOOD SPIRIT AND BRINGS YOUR MOOD FEELING UPBEAT AND HAPPY.

@drshoots101 3 года назад

His body naturally produces caffeine. 🤣

@darknight602 3 года назад

@yngfljm2277 3 года назад

@@darknight602 Y

@michaelcowan6254 4 года назад

Thanks Scotty for letting people know about common rip-offs. Just a week ago, one of my employees went to Firestone for the $10 car check up. She has a 2016 Chevy Trax with about 40K miles on it. They told her that she needed the radiator, transmission and brake flush. Plus spark plugs, cabin filter and air filter. About a $1000 dollars total. Just for the filters to be replaced was $92 dollars. They were using Napa filters that they were up charging 100% over cost. Plus charging her $30 dollars to install the cabin filter. Which is behind the glove box and requires no tools. Takes less time yo change then the air filter. Which there was no extra charge to install the air filter. Total rip-off. I bought both filters for less than $30 dollars and installed them for her. People, listen to Scotty and do a lot of your own vehicle service. They are instructions and videos everywhere that can show you how on just about any vehicle. Plus most just use simple tools that you can buy anywhere. Plus you have the satisfaction of doing the job and can now go buy you a steak dinner.

@mikebing1230 4 года назад

Michael Cowan it’s not a rip off, they have to pay their techs to perform jobs. Every job has a set labor time decided by a national standard. Ever look at how much a roof costs? 8-10k. Know the parts cost? Maybe 1500-2500. You have to pay for a service, if you know how to do it, then do it yourself. If you don’t, then you gotta pay for that knowledge and time. It’s simple business.

@jimmysapien9961 4 года назад

mikebing1230 I agree - not everyone is A shade tree mechanic !!

@beerginvodca 4 года назад

Service Center wanted me to leave my car for a week to check the AC. Watched Scotty, replaced blower and resistor (OEM) in under an hour. Saved me time and money.

@chudak25 4 года назад

Keep in mind that not everyone wants to do the research on how to do their own maintenance. Some of us love doing it, others would just rather pay someone else and not have to bother with it.

@robertdennis3892 4 года назад

So much labor. Have to remove parts to get to other parts. But can be fun and satisfying. Treat it like a second job...can save you LOTS of money doing stuff yourself. Then take that nice vacation with your wife with the money you saved.

@carsarenice1 4 года назад

Scotty I wish I could find honest mechanic like you in my town, it feel’s like everyone is trying to scam me

@wholeNwon 4 года назад

If they are still posted, check the "mechanics file" from the old "Car Talk" show.

@bradklingensmith 4 года назад

Word of mouth, just ask everyone who they use.

@johnurbanek1027 4 года назад

I find honest mechanics are easy to find, it's the honest shop owners that are hard to find. Sometimes the owners forbid certain mechanics from talking with customers because they're too honest.

@laserleftfootttt7683 4 года назад

only problem with this is that the folks most likely to get ripped off by a mechanic are least likely to watch scotty.

@AuralCraftProduction 4 года назад

Maybe with the exception of me. I am getting scammed on almost every visit to the mechanic. Enough is enough, now I am reading repair manuals and watching videos of kind people on RU-vid like Scotty. If I can learn how to computer program and develop an app in 5 months, maybe I should be able to get this one too.

@laserleftfootttt7683 4 года назад

@@AuralCraftProduction ignorance is the hand maiden to cruelty, poverty, impoverishment, installment loans, high credit card balances, hopelessness, racial hatred, and fundamental religions .

@AuralCraftProduction 4 года назад

@@laserleftfootttt7683 well said my brother

@lar7905 4 года назад

@@laserleftfootttt7683 I smiled after I read this trying to think of what you missed. But I think you covered everything

@laserleftfootttt7683 4 года назад

@@AuralCraftProduction get a SAE or metric socket set depending on the make of your car. As you buy tools for repairs that you do yourself, that you do better than a pro mechanic, you will find that the tools pay for themselves with the first repair. Most times the tools more than pay for themselves with their first repair. Soon prior unattainable hot chicks (THOTS) will ask you to work on their car.

@webbie1891 4 года назад

I went to Midas to get an oil change, they came back with a list of repairs that needed to get done on my car. Total came to $789. Bought the parts and took it to a local trusted mechanic shop, labor cost was $249. Saved over $400 by using common sense 😂 always get a second or third opinion before giving the "go ahead"

@bbjagaa 4 года назад

Webster Kollie I went for an oil change and the mechanic said I needed my serpentine belt replaced, and it’s about to break. I said I’d replace myself. I bought it and waited for it to break, and it never broke! Maybe you lost $249 for something you never needed.

@s13one80 4 года назад

My main question is why did you go to midas when you have a "trusted mechanic"?

@webbie1891 4 года назад

@@bbjagaa you are so correct. But the symptoms were showing and all the signs pointed to the diagnostic

@PrimericanIdol 4 года назад

Could've saved an additional $249 if you fixed it yourself.

@alecshao3710 4 года назад

Webster Kollie once Midas told me my car need to replace the steering wheel fluid but my car has the electronic steering. Never go to Midas period

@SegaDisneyUniverse 4 года назад

I wish I had a mechanic like Scottie in my neighborhood. I feel like a lot of people in my town don't care if your car is safe to drive or not.

@TTG314 4 года назад

1:59 ...Mechanics firing off warning shots😂😂

@That_AMC_Guy 4 года назад

My AMC Gremlin's factory starter finally packed it in sometime in 2010. Yeah, a starter only lasted 40 years. Darn. Anyway, of course nobody could source me a new one, and it took the local old-timey rebuilder three days to rebuild my old one. But, Gremlin was my only car, and I still had to get to work! Luckily, my driveway is on a slight incline, and the place I worked, the parking lot was on a steep incline. Gremlin being a three speed, I could push it to the top of the driveway, get it rolling and pop the clutch to start it in the morning. When I got to work, I'd back in to the spot at the top of the lot, and after work, roll out of my spot pop the clutch and drive home. FOR THREE DAYS. Good times.

@robs1852 3 года назад

Good thing it didnt stall out along the way lol

@That_AMC_Guy 3 года назад

@@robs1852 I'm too good a driver for that to happen.

@iguanac6466 3 года назад

I drove my '87 4x4 Tacoma the same way for a while!

@mr.djcooncoon8196 3 года назад

That AMC must have been your project...They were the cheap car of the 70s before the Chevette...Was it green?

@robertthomson3541 4 года назад

Scotty thinks he's the horse's mouth but really he's the GOAT - Greatest of all time.

@teamawesome2171 4 года назад

😂

@geoffphillips5872 4 года назад

Robert Thomson He’s a great guy.

@fredcole6391 4 года назад

Scotty your channel is the best car repair channel on RU-vid!!!

@johnyoung468 4 года назад

Fred Cole. I Agree !

@BirdogEd 4 года назад

Went to a NTB in DFW with a leaking brake line on caliper. All it needed was a $5 crush washer and the tech wanted to replace the whole caliper for $400-500!!! Took it to another mechanic and it cost 30 bucks labor and all! 😎🇩🇪🚙

@jsm2165 4 года назад

The best thing about Scotty is he honest, thanks, Scotty!!

@pfc6329 4 года назад

I've changed my own oil for 35 years and have never replaced the seal you speak of. I just wipe off the pan and the bolt . Never leaked.

@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 3 года назад

Me too.. I always say I will change that stupid copper washer on the next change.. and I never do it..

@youdontknowme5969 4 года назад

I love honest practical advice like this! 😁👍 What I say about my old beater is: "Hey, it's paid-off, and it still runs..." while many other superficial folks I know are _eyeballs-deep_ in debt (and have problem-prone vehicles as well)...

@daveogarf 4 года назад

"UPSELL" - The bread and butter of STEALERships... "I'm surprised you made it in!" "I can't in good conscience let you drive this out of here. It's too dangerous."

@SeattleTgrind 4 года назад

But I like the free cookies and coffee

@stevefick3919 4 года назад

I've been driving it for 6 months, suddenly it's too dangerous? YA RIGHT!

@wholeNwon 4 года назад

@@SeattleTgrind Load up but learn to say "NO".

@Hopeofmen 4 года назад

"Hey, we need to have the battery at a certain voltage to do the warranty work. We can either replace it (that'll be $250) or you can put a new one in."

@rays7437 4 года назад

You mean places like Jiffy Lube? Independent shops are the worst.

@CzarWilkins 4 года назад

When i found your channel some years ago I have been running my diesel truck with a cracked head for at least 5 years. Just refilling the coolant. The mechanics wanted 3k for do the the repair. 3 years ago on vacation time I decided to do it myself. Working good so far. I spent around 900$ buying a second hand head and rebuilding the turbo for be safe.

@tsunamishijo2612 4 года назад

Scotty: Back when I was you and cheap. Now he's just old and cheap lol.

@lordjaashin 4 года назад

he's old and wise enough to not sink in hard earned money into endless money pits. if that's called "cheap" then heck yeah

@Samon187 4 года назад

Once upon a time Scotty was "young & beautiful" Now he is just "&"

@FTW56 4 года назад

@@Samon187 don't let me catch u dropping the 🧼

@mrhombregordo9556 4 года назад

Not old. Wise. Wise and frugal

@ranchoelchamusquito3683 4 года назад

@@Samon187 lol

@monkeyxiong1893 4 года назад

I’m an auto mechanic and the truth is that when your strut is bouncy, all you really need to do is replace the strut fluid. It only cost $98 for all four struts.

@patndave4919 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip Monkey. I also have problem with my Kuh-Newton Valve and my Wobblin Pins. PS I think my Thelman Wire might be loose. Does my engine really need an overhaul as some have suggested?

@palangicdino 4 года назад

Even when you find an honest mechanics "trust but verify". I had a good honest mechanic for 15 years and then his son took over the business and honesty went out the window. Generally speaking there are many dishonest people all around.

@wholeNwon 4 года назад

I saw that in a local hardware store and then a plumbing shop.

@bradklingensmith 4 года назад

That dad has to be losing his mind that his shops reputation is getting trashed. People will always call it his shop no matter who is running it.

@dw4940 3 года назад

That’s a common theme-business going downhill when owners kids take over.. seen it happen with big famous Seattle based stealership

@wholeNwon 4 года назад

AMEN! For all those out there whose cars vibrate in gear but smooth out in neutral, it doesn't have to be a transmission issue. Bad motor mounts will do the same thing and are usually very easy repairs.

@rays7437 4 года назад

I get a lot of customers that think they need a transmission repair because of that. They come to me after they have been to a transmission shop and received a $5000.00 estimate. It's always broken motor mounts or transmission mounts.

@mockingbird187 4 года назад

Learn something new in every one of Scotty's vids. This episode? We live on Earth.

@wakewind4129 3 года назад

“We’re in a society”

@YHWH711 4 года назад

I bought a 2001 toyota tacoma recently ahhh so nice no breaking down. Thanks to you for the info.

@greencrocidile6246 4 года назад

Shawn Clarkson it was my first truck at 17 it was destroyed cosmetically discolored but it was fine I was working construction now I'm 21 in college and I fixed the damage and my truck is solid at 198k miles

@YHWH711 4 года назад

@@greencrocidile6246 thats exactly how many miles mine has well just a couple off. God bless

@chrismasters4951 4 года назад

This video sums up the whole reason you should watch this channel

@Miguel-ro1kg 3 года назад

We need more scotty kilmer all around the world!!!

@ajs66699 4 года назад

Hi Scotty, i am from INDIA and love all ur videos, i love taking care of my cars, though i work on computers, by heart i am a driver and a Young Mechanic. Your videos are very Practical.

@juliojreyes6234 4 года назад

I do my own work on my car. Because the few times I let a mechanic work on it. I had to go back a fix it myself.

@antonionunez5082 4 года назад

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@antonionunez5082 4 года назад

.........aaaaaas.......... .

@robs1852 3 года назад

This is true with car repairs and beyond, thought it was just me

@TheBanjoShowOfficial 4 года назад

I wouldn’t ever cheap out on tires or brakes, the former is the only thing touching the asphalt, and the latter is the only one that controls the deceleration of the former. I mean specifically in regards to the wheel shaking under heavy braking. Anything that causes a loss of control I can’t say, in good faith, should just be ignored. Most times it’s probably not necessary to change but if the wheel does shake, i think you need to change a part.

@5roundsrapid263 4 года назад

I bought a used car with good tires, or so I thought. One blew out at 75 mph, and I was stuck in the middle of nowhere. Since then, I’m extra careful with tires. I check the air every few days, and check the tread. If they’re bald, I get brand new ones.

@dailysmoke1687 4 года назад

5Rounds Rapid should do it before they become bald.

@JITB0Reiu 4 года назад

The thing about squeeky/shakey brakes is this - The parts are so common and cheap that after paying the 2 hours for labor to disassemble the brakes, clean and re-surface the rotors, and brake in the pads again, you might as well throw in an extra 100 dollars for all new parts instead of having them disassemble everything just to rebuild it. The tricky part is there are so many options and the pad materials change so much, you never really know what you're getting. You never know if your mechanic is taking their time to grease everything and apply brake goop where he should. That's why I have a C-clamp, jack, socket set, and torque wrench. Replacing pads and rotors was the first thing I taught myself because it is NOT a 400$ job.

@SeattleTgrind 4 года назад

"We live on Earth" -Scotty

@kokoeteinwangnnenimisanged4282 4 года назад

Scotty, thanks so much for your car advice, I have been watching for years over here in Africa, most mechanics here don’t understand certain cars and many are rip offs. I have added tons to my knowledge through you. Thank you!

@Nikolebichon 4 года назад

When I was 16 I bought my first car. A Chrysler. That was a nightmare I’ll never forget.

@dw4940 3 года назад

Yep always avoid Chevy & dodge like the plague! Nissan after 2000 now too. Fiat, etc... really should do a little research b4 buying

@johnchandler1687 3 года назад

Buy a Consumer Reports annual car issue. You can get one at any big book store. They rate every car you can find going back 5 model years. All us subscribers get a yearly survey that you list cars, appliances. Etc. They tabulate these and print the results. Your getting actual results from guys like me who own one.

@mukovheramovha4946 4 года назад

"Live Free or die"

@TriTyGuy 3 года назад

I had a 1300$ rear main seal repair done at a shop a few weeks ago.. watching this now my car always shakes at a stop and I naturally just put it in neutral now.. 100% agree not worth the new transmission. The videos are awesome. Thanks for these

@unstablebobgable 4 года назад

I like to puff on the Cannabis Cigar and get all schmoked up while watching the Scotty Kilmers videos.

@robertfuller5619 4 года назад

Me too

@tinychickz7461 4 года назад

hehe haaaaa...🤣🤣...😎👻👾😁

@dw4940 3 года назад

Does weed interfere with learning though? It would with me

@yngfljm2277 3 года назад

@@dw4940 everyone is different

@Hubjeep 4 года назад

8:18 I like how "common sense" Scotty is. Any "chain" shop would say... "OMG.... it's UNSAFE, you want to be SAFE right?!?!?"

@JTA1961 4 года назад

They just want to put YOUR money in their safe.📉😎📈

@his__plan_his_timing9868 4 года назад

Is there a Scotty Kilmer hotline??? You almost sound to good to be true. I really appreciate your videos...this country needs more people like you.

@gskills 4 года назад

Thanks Scotty for reassure me not to fix a small oil drip / occasional strange shift on my 220,000 km ford escape. All the fluids are kept clean and looked after.

@Imurge 4 года назад

that infamous scotty jacket 🧥

@lawnmowermanTX 4 года назад

“Mommmmm... that John Lennon look a like is talking car stuff by himself again...” 🤣🤣😂😂🤪🤪

@KingKuba1313 4 года назад

Canadian tuxedo

@infosneakr 4 года назад

I used to have something just like it

@danevans5070 4 года назад

The jean jacket hoodie🇺🇸💪💪...Infamous apparel🇺🇸✌✌....Hey Scotty got a link on that thing????? Lmao

@JTA1961 4 года назад

I was thinking that also

@daytonafuntim 4 года назад

Scotty "The Horse's Mouth" Kilmer! Lol

@coolcatmeow77 4 года назад

I find it very emotionally rewarding making my own repairs on whatever it is I use every day be it a car, moped, bicycle, anything. You are truly one with the machine beyond just hopping in and turning the key.

@davidtrevi2914 4 года назад

Scotty is 100% correct. As your car gets older, it gets a "personality." And then you have to decide if living with it is worth more than spending unnecessary money. Makes sense to me.

@TheFoodnipple 4 года назад

*hear boom in video *now sirens in the background Scotty, what the hell kinda neighborhood do you live in lmao

@Anon1mous 4 года назад

That was a Fiat that died suddenly on the road while enroute to Scotty that got rear ended by a BMW with faulty brakes also enroute to Scotty.

@zoperxplex 4 года назад

Curious because Scotty says millionaires live in his neighborhood. I guess this being Texas them millionaires must really love their guns.

@VKSgtSLaughter 4 года назад

@@Anon1mous LOL! 😂

@DarthVader-1701 4 года назад

They're probably coming after him for telling the truth.

@ohyeahgamer3736 4 года назад

John Smith 🤣

@robertthomson3541 4 года назад

If you need to liven up a party; press mute on Scotty's video and put rap music on in the back ground. It's better then when MTV actually had music videos.

@mathewm7136 4 года назад

Thanks - loving the series and I subscribed; Me - 23 years as a dealer service writer/director. Suspension: It's true but typically, shocks and struts are replaced based on manufacturer recommendations, not current performance. The ONE problem a customer can run into - -if the suspension part calls for replacement and the customer refuses, and if, somewhere down the road, in that 1/10,000 chance that part ends up causing damage to warrantied parts or repairs...the warranty can be voided. The one issue with shocks, struts and brakes for that matter they wear over time. So, the driver tends to get "used" to the degrading feel without noticing as it happens gradually, not like a part failure which is typically instantaneous. In fact, a common complaint after replacing suspension parts is "Now it rides like a truck!" with the customer not realizing that that was the original feel and not the pillow bounce made from worn out parts. Another way to determine is the suspension is going is when your passenger looks at you and says "You need new shocks!" or, you notice a much better ride in a similar style car than in yours. Oil Changes; Excellent point. especially about drivers who just keep adding oil. The most overlooked issue is that the oil filter would continually become more and more clogged until flow failure. Brakes; If you have a brake concern...always have a shop check them and tell you what the problem is and you can decide what, if anything, to do. Most shops will do this for free. Wear on one side may not match the inboard side, especially if a piece of road debris gets caught up in the caliper digging up the rotor. Always, ALWAYS, replaces brakes in front and/or rear pairs. That is not a scam but for safety. Brakes (stopping) and Steering (Control) are the only two systems that should be inspected by a professional. Why only those two; Because if there is a catastrophic failure, you can kill yourself, your passengers and/or other individuals. All other systems (engine, trans, drive-train, tires, electrical,) will most likely leave you stranded, waiting for the tow truck at worse. love your series, I subscribed, keep up the great work.

@user-JamesBond 4 года назад

Scotty-I have to say that this video is one of the best EVER. Nobody would ever tell you how it is. Everyone always wants you to fix it and spend THOUSANDS of $$$. Thanks for laying it out. GREAT JOB! ❇️❇️❇️❇️❇️

@barrymccaulkiner7092 4 года назад

4:11 *_"Hey, we can buy lower priced ones to save you a bunch of money. You might find that those lower priced ones, yeah, they cost less but they're really poor quality."_* Nissan in a nutshell.

@AyAy008 4 года назад

Used German cars as well.

@5roundsrapid263 4 года назад

Aishik Ashraf I work with cars. I constantly see people with used German cars that they think are a steal, until they see how much parts cost. The guy who sold it to them ripped them off!

@dw4940 3 года назад

That wud be Nissan after merger with Renault. B4 they were great vehicles!

@Brkblr99 4 года назад

This guy is such a good human. Appreciate good honest people keep it up Scotty !

@alsieling3503 4 года назад

You are a kindred spirit of the lost art and direct honesty to your customers, I talk just like you do ,Thank you for all of the great info and your humor!!! Al

@vendetta989 4 года назад

Scotty: when I was young and cheap, Me: now your old and cheap... ;)

@marvinnicklas7638 4 года назад

I agree, now he is old and still cheep😁

@sew04ss 4 года назад

If it's shaking when you come to a stop light but stops when you put it in neutral, it could be the motor mounts too

@chudak25 4 года назад

I think it's a stupid toyota thing, I have 2008 Camry, proper clean tranny fluid level, replaced mounts and the dog bone up top, still shakes when in drive. Something to do with converter is my best guess. Not worth the money to dig deeper.

@markstillwagon4601 4 года назад

My 2003 Honda CRV AWD does the same thing.

@aksolartechnologieskriskan6668 4 года назад

Hey guys, it could be from higher rpm than the normal idle as some torque converters don't disengaging till rpm is low enough and I've seen it before in few cars that I've worked on, and normally automatic cars do have the tendency to keep high rpm when in drive at the traffic light with the brakes on and normally it's better to go in to neutral to stop the pressure from your gear box and your brakes (not that there is a lot of pressure on the brakes)

@rvndmnmt1 4 года назад

As a mechanic myself this is really good advise. The shop I currently work at is getting notorious for crap like this, used to not be that way. It's all about putting gross profit above customers and employees now. Yeah, and they wonder why business has fallen off a cliff. I hope my job search goes well. I can't be associated with this crap.

@AscendedZombie 4 года назад

Aww man Scotty you should tell more stories! I was crackin up at the things you know people have dealt with and they are all troopers for it!

@SteveRogers461 4 года назад

Scotty reminds me of Robocop without his helmet. I mean that as a compliment. 😎

@ynots0625 4 года назад

asimo sss Officer Murphy

@rocketrod9545 4 года назад

"Dead or alive you're coming with me!"

@jimmysapien9961 4 года назад

His name is Scott Murphy X Dallas police officer !!!

@francisschuessler 4 года назад

I like how there’s a mini and Nissan in front of his house. I’m guessing they are customers 😂

@epsorks 4 года назад

Yup

@mrgarrison3516 4 года назад

The Mini is Scotty's, the Nissan is his wife's. The Celica, matrix & Lexus are just props....they don't run. (Toyota pays Scotty lots of 💵 to put them in his videos)👍

@manuelroxas1892 4 года назад

I bet it's the same mini he videoed yesterday

@francisschuessler 4 года назад

Heywood Jablowme no lol I’ve watched Scotty for years.

@jopisano67 4 года назад

A very honest video. You can live with issues you have with your vehicle without spending money when you do not have to.

@kaohsiung99 3 года назад

I find myself waving my hands in the air all the time now---talking to my wife, the neighbors, the mailman....

@bendeleted9155 4 года назад

I stick my phone camera in the wheel spoke slots to check brake wear. Works great for inspection of many things.

@bradklingensmith 4 года назад

And any time I work on mine I always take photos of what I am working on before I start just so I have a reference. Always on the crazy serpentine belts too.

@bigfootswatching9986 4 года назад

GOOD IDEA GEAR!!

@missingremote4388 4 года назад

Genius 💡

@JTA1961 4 года назад

Did that tonight. Reached w~a~y in the sign & took pic. Zoomed in & I could see the lamp size clearly.

@johndukeoneill 4 года назад

I didn’t know John Lennon’s passion was working on cars?

@PrimericanIdol 4 года назад

Shhhh... You'll blow his cover.

@lawnmowermanTX 4 года назад

It’s John Lennon’s clone copy....

@spartacussmith7070 4 года назад

@@PrimericanIdol he already got blown it's fine.

@sergiodoordie319 4 года назад

Yes he is But with the rod Stewart's voice

@ahmedbusati6268 3 года назад

Hahhhha , yes, he 's a copy of him but dancing using his arms and hands only!!!

@0oChrisHBKo0 4 года назад

I wish I knew a lot about something like Scotty does about cars. Being able to talk in front of a camera unable to stop spreading information 😂

@dkwb71 4 года назад

LOVE the "Live Free Or Die" sign! Great work Scotty, I love your videos!

@adamUDavies 4 года назад

My 09 Honda Accord 3.5 still has the original o-ring on the oil drain plug. Don't overtighten it. 135,000 miles.

@imagineworksgreat 4 года назад

Informative and humorous at the same time. Thanks Scotty!

@dexterlovejoy2855 4 года назад

As always, very good common sense info!! Alot of your stuff just validates what I've been saying for years! I'm 55 so you started workin on cars when I was still crappin my diapers and sleepin in a crib!! I greatly appreciate your contributions on utube because I can imagine that it's a big help to the younger crowd that may not know all of this stuff yet! And yes, even I have learned quite a bit too!!!!

@Transformaster Год назад

as a NH resident, born and raised, i am honored to have my states moto on your videos. Live Free or Die baby!

@tonyincretolli849 4 года назад

All your advise makes perfect sense! Thanks again.

@hubertmantz1516 3 года назад

Invaluable information as per always from a very honest mechanic 👍🏽 you have to be very lucky to find one these days. They’re a dying breed. Thanks again Scotty 👌

@kayplayforth9007 2 года назад

yep well done Scotty. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲👏👏

@andrewchan7013 4 года назад

Scotty, you are the BEST!

@travisk1487 4 года назад

Ive heard almost all of these from my father- You two are very knowledgeable. thank you scotty

@randallfabian6640 4 года назад

Hey Scotty, you ought to buy the house across the street. It has three bays!

@two_tier_gary_rumain 4 года назад

"Get it straight from the horse's mouth." Ah, that explains all those images in the corner of horses.

@sharonflowershondagirl8187 3 года назад

Love his common sense! So SMART! Thanks, Scotty!!!

@Paul-gz5dp 4 года назад

The most important thing I have found on automatic transmissions is to change the oil and filter more often than in the book. I have a jeep that was not shifting correctly and the problem with the modern ones is that if there is moisture in the fluid it will do all kinds of unexpected things. If in doubt change the fluid as it is much cheaper than anything else you could have go wrong.

@southcanprodutions9703 4 года назад

imagine cleaning your garage enough to put your car in it hahaha XD

@sergiomartins8626 4 года назад

I'm facing this issue at the moment lolololol

@dannydethanos6994 4 года назад

Ah the dreaded garage storage unit that everyone faces at least once.

@petersimpson633 3 года назад

it's a common fallacy that house garages are for cars. They are actually designed for half empty tins of paint, bicycles that don't get used and bits of wood 'that will come in handy some day'.

@robertthomson3541 4 года назад

Scotty knows we live on earth. The "trusted mechanics" at Midas got this question wrong.

@dademurphy11 4 года назад

Every town and city needs a mechanic like scotty, im lucky i have my own

@MaRi-iy9sf 4 года назад

Scotty you are so right when you advise to "baby" your car. I do that with my 1996 toyota camry le that I bought brand new in 1996. It currently has 349,000 miles on it and runs like a brand new car. Best car I've ever owned. By the way, it is much easier to baby your car if you are the only one driving it.

@nikolavitorovic6857 4 года назад

Scotty, how do I find a decent mechanic? Where I live, seems like everyone made it their mission to rip people off.

@epsorks 4 года назад

Informing yourself and cross checking what they tell you. Best advice I can tell you

@rollzolo 4 года назад

Read their bad/good reviews

@bradklingensmith 4 года назад

Word of mouth, ask your friends, ask their friends, ask your Dr who they use, etc. I'm lucky that I have 2 shops that are just awesome.

@bigg4454 4 года назад

@@epsorks You tell 'em! Good sound advice. Some of these dorks like playin' the "damsel in distress"! An educated consumer also makes a good customer.

@503945158 4 года назад

Go to 5 or 6 review sites and then select the one that makes at least 4 on all of them. Then start with a simple oil change to test the waters. Get a feel of the place.

@daved7024 4 года назад

I see Scotty's money pit red Mini in the background.🤣🤣😊🙂

@burritos1000 4 года назад

That belongs to his neighbor. It's her money pit.

@mrgarrison3516 4 года назад

The Mini is Scotty's, The Toyota's/Lexus in Scotty's driveway are props....they don't run

@JohnnyD585 4 года назад

Looks like my wife’s money pit.........

@alfredsandoval3794 3 года назад

We need more mechanics like Scotty he gives you all the answers without even asking.

@mfbmmet 4 года назад

I love this channel. Always honest and practical. I have a honest mechanic and i know it because once i took a car to be check out and he told me: this car is fine! lol

@bobber22 4 года назад

I was about to buy an older GM car when Nancy Pelosi rushed in, grabbed the bill of sale and tore into a million pieces!

@lordjaashin 4 года назад

you got pelosed!!

@trentallman984 4 года назад

The sale was aborted.

@Gideon_Judges6 4 года назад

A million pieces? Hardly. More like it was pre-ripped and she almost had a coronary trying to complete the rip.

@cecilleflowerfarm 4 года назад

😂

@josetrujillo9906 4 года назад

When Scotty zoomed in on the brake pads I was looking for an Akebono logo.

@ghost6500 3 года назад

Scotty is right on the money! If something is not broken... Don't fix it! I've been driving Land Rovers since 1974 and they can be a money pit if you don't maintain or fix things promptly. I have a mechanic who can tell you you what was wrong with the car within 5 minutes of checking and listening the car's engine. When my '99 Discovery needed a new alternator, I went to the Land Rover parts dealer (Korean guy who operated out of a rented garage) and got a new Bosch alternator ($199) and my mechanic replaced it and charged me $40! Other mechanics were charging me $500. He also gave directions how to replace the antifreeze tank, my cost was $140 for the part plus one hour of my own labor. He has given me many tips of what to listen to, or what to look for and how to do it by myself. I enjoy very much videos from British Atlantic, I can do brake repairs all by myself now. We need more honest people like Scotty. Presently, I drive a 2016 LR4 HSE LUX.

@romangloman6953 4 года назад

Hey Scotty....thanks again for the commonsense advice. I've been down that "road" with bad repair guys. Last time..."yea your radiator is leaking like a waterfall...it's completely rotted out"! Never saw a leak then and never saw a leak since! There's a lot of stupid out there!

@NjoyMoney 4 года назад

"you snitch" - Other Mechanics

@ShanGamer1981 4 года назад

Not enough trustworthy mechanics sadly, least we got scotty

@rays7437 4 года назад

It's often not the mechanic, but the service rep that tries to rip people off.

@Kawboy65 4 года назад

I could write a book about all the shady stuff I've seen working in auto shops over the years. The most common in our shop was the "push-pull-print" wheel alignments.