We really need more honest mechanics like Wizard. He's the gold standard! He's just in the business to get the job done right.

@paisis123

2 жыл бұрын

And that's exactly what keeps him in business.

@jeffarto8340

2 жыл бұрын

Why Gold? Rhodium, Platinum, and Palladium are worth lots more than Gold. He is the Rhodium standard!!!

@joeyliuzzo6557

2 жыл бұрын

Of course he’s going to point out all the things wrong with it. That’s how he makes money. Make that money!!

@tylernewton7217

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt! After losing our old reliable mechanic to retiring, it took us a couple years to find another. Finally found a good shop and we’re latching on to them for the long haul now. The other important factor is that this new shop also can talk to my wife respectfully. That’s harder to find than you might think and it’s very important. She can take cars in and not be talked down too. I’m sure Wizard is very good at this as well.

@matthewbowen5841

2 жыл бұрын

You can only be honest if you take the monumental financial risk of owning your own shop, or if you're incredibly lucky and find a shop owner like him to work for. If you're honest, good freakin luck working for a chain.

These kind of car flips are going to be extremely common now that car values are through the roof.

@FELIPE8226M

2 жыл бұрын

Yup going through OfferUp and Facebook market place and some people asking too much for clapped out cars

@anortiz94

2 жыл бұрын

Just go look at a used car lot at a new car dealer…the quality of car is absolute trash.

@07wrxtr1

2 жыл бұрын

What's funny is that I look for gaps on "new" cars and it's hilarious how some manufacturers just don't get it... Detailed cars for years, so you just start noticing everything, especially around headlights/joints/seems/paint variation

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

At any other time, this would have been a 10K car, or less. At that price, some minor damage is acceptable. Now its probably worth 20K or more but the condition isnt any better! Its also a 2015 and the first year for that generation, best to stay away as usual.

@RaulGarcia-cg3vn

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

Ah yes, the old "post-purchase inspection" that comes with a pair of glasses, because hindsight is 20/20.

Once they were offered a "GOOD DEAL" they should have been suspicious instead of trying to save a few dollars. A $100.00 for a pre purchase inspection could have saved a lot time and money.

@jon309

2 жыл бұрын

Auto pre purchase inspections rank just under contraception as the best and cheapest money you could ever spend.

@bindingcurve

2 жыл бұрын

@@jon309 Something like this does not even require a pre-purchase inspection. Just need to take a careful look at the car.

@kuebby

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously, after buying a 4Runner that blew its head gasket like 5k miles later and was probably already failing when I bought it, I will never buy another vehicle without a PPI. And if the seller discourages it or doesn't allow it I'm walking.

@Beer_Dad1975

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, it's a Nissan Murano, it was already trash when it left the factory.

@Beer_Dad1975

2 жыл бұрын

@@kuebby Head gaskets are a tricky one as even a fairly extensive PPI can fail to pick up issues if they haven't happened yet, or if the head gasket leak isn't obvious. At least being a Toyota it's worth spending money on to get it fixed properly - this Nissan was garbage even before the accident as it has the notorious Jatco CVT in it.

I had a 17 Murano when I hit someone that ran a red light. Her car was totaled and mine had frame damage but the Collision shop wouldn't even measure the frame until they realized things weren't lining up. Even with good insurance some of these collision repair places can't be bothered to do their job right and I got rid of that POS

@Cheepchipsable

2 жыл бұрын

Should have reported them to the insurance company.

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

Usually best to avoid dealer body shops and those flashy chain store body shops with rental desks inside. Old school body shops are more likely to give a damn, but also have to avoid the grimy ones who half-ass everything.

Car owner: Panel gaps just seems so odd and irregular, like its been in a accident... Every Tesla owner on Earth: That's completely normal dude.

@VirtuaDesign

2 жыл бұрын

Tesla owners have the exact opposite experience: "These gaps are too precise and consistent, I think this car was in a wreck." 😅

@nathanlewis5682

2 жыл бұрын

Rich's Rebuilds flooded Tesla has entered the chat.

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

@@VirtuaDesign That's a problem with concours level restorations. They have to make them fit poorly to be truly authentic! 30+ years ago fit and finish wasnt a thing for most manufacturers! Lexus finally whipped everyone's ass into shape.

@VirtuaDesign

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigpjohnson yeah, the dawn of modern car quality is undoubtedly due to Lexus. Lexus went after the quality that used to belong to Mercedes and then upped the game some. Tesla on the other hand seems to have gone after Ferrari: the model S has the performance of a modern Ferrari with the fit and finish of a classic one! 😂

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

@@VirtuaDesign And now we wait for a pissed off tractor builder to tell Elon to fuck off, lmao.

I paid about $150 to have a traveling inspection business check out two of my possible purchases. They found frame damage to the first one from a wreck but said the second one was good to go. I bought the second and bet I'm a lot better off. Good money spent.

My wife and I moved from Phoenix, AZ to Park City. She grew up in BelAire and moved to Phoenix just before her Senior year at Heights because her Dad was transferred to Phoenix back in 1986. I am retired (disabled, right leg amputated above the knee) at age 61. She is 51 and still working. We had a wonderful mechanic in Phoenix. We first found him when my wife's car overheated in front of his shop, Pushed her car in, filled radiator offered her cold water (it was 110). No charge. My daughter is still in Phoenix and still uses him. We have a 2015 Equinox ( and yes, I hear you saying, "Oh no!" So far it has done us well after we bought used in 2018. I just happened upon your site last night. I've watched a lot of posts. We just had the oil changed. I will probably give your shop a visit for next maintenance or should something come up. And, I intend to get a vehicle for me soon and may just install a left foot accelerator, around the first of the year.

Anything, including vehicles, that are priced lower than anything similar, will not save you money, in the end.

The Wizard: "Disgusting shoddy repairs" Hoovie: "Here's the best car I ever bought"

Damnit people pay the money for a pre purchase inspection!! Car Wizard doing his best Billy Mays impression

@nyccollin

2 жыл бұрын

Billy Mays never said ‘But wait, there’s more’. Find a clip of him saying it. Was never said anymore. Mandela Effect.

@bigdaddymak1439

2 жыл бұрын

@@nyccollin please go away with this crap. Get a sense of humor

@rodferguson3515

2 жыл бұрын

People need to understand that once you put your signature on the dotted line of a purchasing contract for a vehicle by law.THAT CAR IS NOW YOURS... Along with all of the potential problems that that car may have remember that the car lot is not responsible for those problems after you sign the contract.That's why you do a pre-inspection on that vehicle BEFORE you purchase it.!!

@bigdaddymak1439

2 жыл бұрын

@@rodferguson3515 most states have laws against dealers if they don't disclose the prior wreck.

@captinbeyond

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone saying pay for a ppI, but 95% of the population has no one they know of who does this in any given city. I think the conclusion that folks are too cheap, or too lazy to get an inspection is misguided. It has more to do with the lack of good honest folks doing this. Honest mechanics and PPI's ready to do inspections are like hen's teeth.

Like I said in the Dodge Magnum video, as Collision KZreadr Vehcor likes to say: “Somebody’s been here before!”

@JDMHaze

2 жыл бұрын

and that somebody was the curb lol

@HeavyTanker-vx4oq

2 жыл бұрын

I think of a channel called Dank Pods, he does Videos on old Tech, like IPods and things. And when he opens one up. And sees it's been messed with he says "Someone's been in here!"

@derekwhidden9730

2 жыл бұрын

"Somebody's been here before. " Nope never heard that before. When I was a mechanic for a small engine shop we referred to that kind of presence as "Monkey Tracks".

@BennyT_3434

2 жыл бұрын

Vehcor is great!

@digitalrailroader

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyTanker-vx4oq a fellow DankPods viewer! Always glad to see one!

The way the car market is today I suspect a lot of stuff is getting patched up and sold.

@acebragg5559

2 жыл бұрын

Bingo!

@disneyfan9099

2 жыл бұрын

Oh definitely

@TheCobruhAlienat0r

2 жыл бұрын

I traded in my 2005 Camry with 140k miles that had a broken clock spring from after my mechanic replaced the rack and pinon and refused to fix/pay a dealer a to fix, needed two new front tires, had a leaking valve cover gasket and I noticed when I was cleaning out the trunk that it had a leak. I got $1,400 for it and they had it on their lot the following week for $5,600. I suspect they probably only fixed the clock spring because it was causing the airbag light to be on and probably just rotated the tires to get rid of the vibration and sent it.

@FELIPE8226M

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCobruhAlienat0r damn

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

Most definitely. Dealers are even over-paying for crappy auction cars just to have something with 4 wheels on their lots. I'm about to buy a brand new car. 1-2 year old cars are literally the same price and sometimes higher! Going 4-5 years and no warranty is maybe 5K less, its insane.

Your honesty is more of what the world needs.

always take a used car to a Mechanic before buying it and if the seller tells you "no" then move on and forget the car.

@EMichaelBall

2 жыл бұрын

With the lack of supply, that’s like asking for a homeowners inspection pre-closing - and yes, inspections are now routinely waived to get housing deals done, because other buyers are willing to forego it, many of them all-cash investors.

@seancase71

2 жыл бұрын

@@EMichaelBall this, I was out a car for 3 months trying to get a half decent deal on something. Vehicles would sell in hours, sometimes minutes. Even when I got first dips and offered asking price they'd have someone in there email offering more but would just say they'd keep my offer in mind. Very annoying to go look at a car, offer asking price, and get turned down. Finally got one by responding within minutes of the ad being posting and offering above asking to do the deal right then and there. Pre purchase inspection lol good luck with that

I was waiting for Tyler (Hoovie) to pop out of the hood and go "Weeezard!"

Pre-purchase inspection is so under rated, and would have saved big money

@warren_r

2 жыл бұрын

Very much in the category of "Spend a little money so you don't end up spending a lot of money"!

@jumpinjojo

2 жыл бұрын

It's not underrated. In fact it's rated quite highly. It is, however, underutilized.

@herrunsinn774

2 жыл бұрын

Ok... Where is this mysterious "Big Book of Underrated Things" that people keep implying exists? Is it the same thing as "The Big Book of Overrated things" or are those two different things?

@jumpinjojo

2 жыл бұрын

@@herrunsinn774 Exactly!!!

Even if you didn't notice the cracked light or whatever, how did you not do a basic check that all the lights, like the fog lights are not working? Unless you bought it sight unseen. I mean good thing it was just a slight bonk

@turkeyssr

2 жыл бұрын

You're correct. This is why you bring someone, ANYONE, with you that won't fall in love with the car and give you practical advice AND you get a mechanic to inspect it.

@chrisced007

2 жыл бұрын

The customer must not have been a car person and probably didn’t know what they were looking at. Probably didn’t even road test it which you should always do new or used.

@rpavlik1

2 жыл бұрын

And the missing coolant cap?

@TheCobruhAlienat0r

2 жыл бұрын

Some people just don't check, especially if you buy during the day and you don't notice the lights aren't working right. I was guilty of this myself when I bought my 2017 Camry in March of this year. I did a walk around of the car, but not while it was running and I didn't notice that both front turn signal bulbs weren't working properly. They lit up like normal but some how the housing where the bulb screws into on both signals were not mounted in the hole they were supposed to be and were just dangling lose in the assembly. I noticed it later that day when it got dark and I couldn't see the signals flashing on the ground like I could on my previous car. Thankfully the dealer took care of it when I brought it to their attention the next day.

@1024cjtk

2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t check the horn, signals or anything basic being stupid is expensive sometimes

Bought an Acura MDX from a local family owned dealership that resells lease returns and other used cars.....fully loaded Touring model...about a year into ownership, the windshield frame started to bubble with rust. I took it back to the dealer and they said....when they were prepping it they replaced the windshield.....repair is on us...new windshield and rust repair...plus a loaner.. not cost to us...and they earned a repeat customer.

Soon as they decided to look at a Murano they were screwed

@steve11263

2 жыл бұрын

How's it hangin?

@skytheguy0438

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as they looked at a modern Nissan they were screwed.

@DirtyDanRacimg

Жыл бұрын

@@skytheguy0438 modern nissans arnt as bad as people make them out to be, they arnt tolerant to lack of maintenance which most people put off or just dont do.

@foamer5490

Жыл бұрын

​@@DirtyDanRacimg that makes them shit. If they require constant and attentive maintenance in order to do a basic job they are shit.

@shaunhilliard6895

Жыл бұрын

I thought Jeffery Epstein was dead???

Muranos come with hidden damage from factory. That CVT is a timebomb

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

2 жыл бұрын

My Muranos have been great to me. I own a 2012 and a 2016.

@JossRickard

2 жыл бұрын

@@AKZreadChannelwithNoName I'm thrilled for you, but I've fixed more than you've owned.

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

2 жыл бұрын

@@JossRickard Muranos or just Nissans in general? Muranos are usually the most reliable of all Nissan vehicles.

@JossRickard

2 жыл бұрын

@@AKZreadChannelwithNoName Muranos specifically that are traded in because of CVT problems

@-nightraider-1169

2 жыл бұрын

This is the first thing I thought of I saw this video

Their first mistake was looking at a Nissan Murano

@Natethegreat200c

2 жыл бұрын

I personally would rather have that than a Toyota or Honda equivalent.

@300DBenz

2 жыл бұрын

Could’ve been worse, could’ve been a convertible Murano.

@andrepower6

2 жыл бұрын

@@Natethegreat200c well that's just not smart.

@oliverdelgado6952

2 жыл бұрын

My brother bought one new cvt went out at 50k. I think it was an 07 08?

@alohathaxted

2 жыл бұрын

At least he’s not in a Japanese jail for helping to smuggle the last Nissan President out of Japan!

Big mistake was buying a post 2003 Nissan. Gotta love those CVT transmissions

@ryns99

2 жыл бұрын

had an '05 infiniti. first and last Nissan product

@oliverdelgado6952

2 жыл бұрын

My brother had a Murano. 07? I cant remember. Cvt went out at 50k

@zapsurf1343

2 жыл бұрын

My wife’s last car was a 2011 maxima trans blew up at 90k

@tashawegmueller1866

2 жыл бұрын

I'll stick with my millennial anti-theft device transmission

@Bart-dg6qv

2 жыл бұрын

@@tashawegmueller1866 Two weeks ago I asked local Toyota if they have manual Yaris - zero chance.

The "wood screws from home depot" repair job is something I frequently see as the second shop to do body work on a car.

Driver's side chipped headlight. Did the buyers purchase the car in the dark or were their eyes closed. Datsun of 70s, Nissan of 80s - 99 were great. Now stay away. Far away.

@slasher9883

2 жыл бұрын

Sad what has become of a once great car company....

One of the biggest problem is negligence of people, not knowing basics when it comes to buy used products. Unfortunately, the scammers will continue to exist in our lives. Just be careful and don't rush when buying something.

@md2k8

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Damage aside. Never, never ever buy a Nissan. I used to sell them, and i've never seen so many nearly new cars come back to the dealership on a flatbed.

@billycausgrove9657

2 жыл бұрын

Don't buy them period.

@tcolec540

2 жыл бұрын

@@billycausgrove9657 I just said exactly that. 😂. But thank you for reaffirming. They really are quite terrible vehicles. It's been a bit since I've sold these, but I've noticed even the new ones are already bleeding rust from behind chrome piece on the trunk that holds the rear licence plate lights.

@mrfry3

2 жыл бұрын

Really? I have a nissan rogue 2015. It is gutless but never has any issues in the last 7 years.

@sneakerfreak2002

2 жыл бұрын

You got lucky

@Gizmetti

2 жыл бұрын

My 08 Infiniti runs fine though

These days thats probably how the car left the Nissan factory.

@gstevens6948

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 🤣 🤣

The public service effort is much appreciated and depressing. Add to it the thousands of flood cars after the floods hit the south and east some months ago and the general shortage of cars and wow. But it also made me shake my head when people won't do the easy due diligence when purchasing something of value.....thanks again sir

I was surprised that you didn’t find any bailing wire in this repair.

@HiroNguy

2 жыл бұрын

Or chewing gum.

@maverick1685

2 жыл бұрын

....or Duct Tape & chewing gum

@justacinnamonbun8658

2 жыл бұрын

With the way the car market is, there's probably a dealer out there trying to sell a broken 3 wheeled car with the excuse that you get better fuel economy since only 3 out of the 4 wheels are touching the ground and creating friction. New? Used? Just stay away. Try to keep what you got going for another year, it's not worth getting into a pile of crap that's been patched up or rushed out the assembly line. Or, if you need a car like right now and you're going to pay the extra 💰💰💰 at least do a PRE-purchase inspection. Not POST-purchase.

@billd66

2 жыл бұрын

or zip ties

Got off lightly, I have inspected cars with air bags missing, seat belt pre tensioners deployed & Airbag, ABS & EML lights taped over with electrical tape by disassembling the cluster to cover them. Front frame rails crushed but then filled with JB Weld & bent track rod ends, I could go on.

@CarWizzard: This type of video is so relevant and educational. I have purchased several pre-owned vehicles in my lifetime. Fortunately for me, I’ve always had someone with me who knew more than I did; specifically how to determine if the vehicle was ever in a collision, routinely serviced, etc.. Thank you and wishing you continued success!

I have a family member who bought a Discovery Sport yesterday after seeing the videos of Mrs Wizards car. They made sure to get the EcoBoost engine too. Thanks for showing it to us.

Some more good, honest, straight forward content from the Wizard. I wish there were more mechanics like CW out there that put ethics before profit. That's why his shop stays busy. Keep doing what you do 😎👍

@mikes-wv3em

Жыл бұрын

wiz pointing out how blind some people are to obvious salvage vehicles.

Hey there Mr. Car Wizard, for not so long I have discovered your channel and I learn additional techniques and information motor wise every time. I personally compliment your inputs to all car people, allow me if you will, I regard you more like "Guard Rails" on curve bridges to both fast and slow cars out there. The gentleness and softness approach of your lectures are very soothing in minds of confused and worried auto repair customers and incredibly easy to follow and to justify. Keep up the great job and God bless.

As someone who has been in the auto industry, both in manufacturing for 3 years and transportation logistics of vehicles in the past year, there are ALOT of wrecked vehicles going on the market right now due to the shortage of vehicles. LOOK AT EVERYTHING before purchasing a vehicle!

Scams are everywhere now. I work at a major Canadian university, where phishing and randsomware is something that comes up on a weekly basis. With the surging prices of cars, I imagine that just invites all the more people into the scam market to try and make a quick buck. :(

@MrSamadolfo

2 жыл бұрын

yes, scams in every part of life especially in relationships & marriage & family & friendas

@Dakiraun

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrSamadolfo Yeah, that's another bad one. :/

Now you see why your insurance wants to "total" your car after a minor front end collision. All that plastic breaks. Numerous expensive parts. Most of the time the radiator is damaged along with air conditioner parts.

Scams has been around since the beginning of time. It only looks like there are more now because the digital age makes it easier than ever to scam people without getting your ass kicked. Crying about scammers is a lost cause. Focus on educating honest people and drill it into their heads that they should to expect to be scammed by some scumbag so they better have their eyes wide open when dealing with others.

@DonZenOfficial

2 жыл бұрын

I guarantee over 90% of the scams targeting Americans stop the moment Google/Facebook stop letting any Chinese/Indian/Russian make unlimited fake profiles to directly interact with American citizens. Time to treat digital interaction like physical, we would never let anyone freely interact with our children without rigorous background checks in person yet we let anyone on the planet target any child or person on our own social media. It’s infuriating

@kirkcunningham6146

2 жыл бұрын

He wasn't crying, he was getting the message out.

@Cheepchipsable

2 жыл бұрын

Easier in the digital age, and very low personal risk.

@Spdracer

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonZenOfficial Hey, I am asian.

@MikeJohnson-ld9rn

2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkcunningham6146 Really ! Letting us know about scams is hardly big news. He is mainly creating content, which is fine, but if people are not aware that scams exist, then I do not know what else we can do !

The classic used car trick I was paid to do was swap the fullsize 10yr old spare tire onto one of the rims and only buy 3 new tires.

6 years ago I had bought my 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and the dealer didn't disclose that there was a front impact on the passenger side. The big tell was the front quarter panel was not OEM and was metal from Taiwan. It's the only panel currently rusting because it's thinner cheap metal. I appreciate these videos. Thanks Wizard!

5:35 There's a screw hole on the headlight housing that hides behind the fender that secures the headlight between the fender, and I bet that mount on the headlight is broken off which is why the fender is loose like that in addition to the headlight which definitely has OTHER broken mount tabs as well

Did these folks not do any sort of visual inspection before buying? The busted headlight, the scratches, a freaking wood screw holding the bumper, all of that ought to be pretty obvious to anyone not named Ray Charles.

@instasingingvids3529

2 жыл бұрын

I would almost imagine the dealership was just like the customer. Probably bought it and checked the vin for accident reports. My guess is the vin doesn’t show the vehicle had any accidents. I’m guessing it didn’t get reported. Maybe even whoever owned the vehicle “repaired it”. It doesn’t seem the dealership even opened the hood. With those hood struts not holding. That one of the cheapest and easiest fixes on any car. (Most of the time).

@Shauma_llama

2 жыл бұрын

Bought it from the owner after dark and didn't drive it first would be my guess.

Thanks wizard for making us aware of all these crooks out there! Please keep up the good work!

That car slid off the road and into the Hedge by the looks of things. After Nissan was bought by Renault in the very late 90's those cars have never been the same. And Jatco transmissions are nothing to write home about.

@MINTBERRYCRRUNCH

2 жыл бұрын

"Jatco transmissions are nothing to write home about." Tell that to every 1/4 million mile 350z running a jatco auto on dealer fluid 20 years later thats still shifting after years of abuse. Jatco literally stand for "japanese transmission company". Toyota, Madzda, Honda, and mitsubishi all used the same cvt jatco that nissan had issues with. Nissans problem? They attatched a near 300 horsepower engine to this cvt, something toyota and madza wont dare do. You look at these jatco cvts that failed in nissans, they do very well in sub 200-150 horsepower cars, because that was the engineered hp limit. Jatco makes some of the strongest transmissions in the world, RWD planetary infiniti and Nissan automatics last far longer than toyota/lexus and honda/acura transmissions. Z and G cars get driven much harder than lexus and acuras as well, making the jatco transmission even more impressive, super sturdy.

@Monza62000

2 жыл бұрын

@@MINTBERRYCRRUNCH i am a gm guy but i bought a 2018 rogue an i see nothing wrong about it or the trans ,,like all cars i dont let any get past 50.000 on the oil in the trans,,,i know its very important on any cvt...

@victorgirouard1543

2 жыл бұрын

I call bs almost no transmission will last 250k with never having the Trans fluid changed it just dosent happen! Even the best atf fluids are not ment for 250k

@victorgirouard1543

2 жыл бұрын

And Honda and Toyota Trans are good? Tell that to the 300 plus customers I have had to replace theirs Trans at bearly over 100k.

@williamwoods8022

2 жыл бұрын

ivycycles - Oh Dear! How do you work that out. Nissan was going BUST because of their reliability and build problems until Renault stepped in and saved them. Renault and Nissan design and engineer their own vehicles with Nissan using some of Renaults engines etc - especially the excellent Dci diesel engine and Renault continue to come out with excellent reliable vehicles while Nissan continue to struggle and still make huge losses. Dacia owned by Renault makes big profits as well. Renault comes out as the best of the European makes for reliability while all of the German makes come out as POOR. Dacia comes out as excellent for reliability as well - then again they are just Renaults under the skin anyway. We have used Renault Kangoo and Clio vans for a very long time and they have been excellent reliable vans so much so I bought a 2008 Renault Kangoo 1.5 Dci Expression car version and last of the original Kangoos that has been totally reliable as well.

In California you have thirty days to return your vehicle. No such sale as "As Is" even if the sticker says so. I recently purchased a used car. Prior to purchase I investigated the VIN and contacted the original owner. This is a must people and don't rely upon a CarFax report.

Thank you Wizard. I bought a (gasp) 2015 Jeep cherokee/2.4L and it runs fine (from Carmax). It was in an accident and the Carfax did disclose it and the price was adjusted. I am not mechanical but I appreciate your enthusiasm for showing ordinary people how complicated some of these cars can be.

One good mechanic is one thing. One hell of a mechanic is a plus. CAR WIZARD is like *dad.* He is ALWAYS looking up to take care and protect his children(customers). *An honest guy,* always giving a good word to help you go through the best/safest/clearest way. THANK YOU FOR BEING LIKE THAT. It gives you a billion points on credibility, besides the ZILLION you already have got.

Honestly, that isn't too bad. So far at least. This is a why you gotta poke and prod and actually check the thing out.

@billynomates920

2 жыл бұрын

yep. nothing a couple of zipties can't fix. same for the seller ;-)

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

My Murano had worse damage at that age. Value was too low and it would have been totalled, so threw on another bumper and its still going 8 years later! This Murano should be a 10K car but with fucking Covid its 20K+.

Wizard's CSI... Car Scam Investigation. There's an idea for a series in that, you'd virtually never run out of material to work with.

@zjones9876

2 жыл бұрын

There is no scam here. As-is means as-is.

A lot of the time, the insurance companies pressure body shops into doing shoddy repairs. I once saw a body shop cut a car in half, so that they could weld the undamaged front end to the rear of another car.

Well done for raising awareness about these scams. These things go on in all countries.

My 2015 has the same funky lines on the headlights. And it's never been in an accident. I think it is how they deteriorate.

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

Its called crazing. Usually happens when solvents are used to clean headlights. Ask me how I know NOT to use carb cleaner to clean headlights!

If that’s the total extent of the issues then the Wizard is being very picky compared to a lot of the nightmares I’ve seen on the road. What’s there is what I’d expect a home mechanic do to get a vehicle that they’re going to sell back in presentable shape after a minor parking incident like finding a Bollard or a kerb stone. Unless they paid a premium price for the vehicle their lucky if that’s the extent of the problem.

@MrDuncl

2 жыл бұрын

In the 80s and 90s there was a big problem with "cut and shuts". Two different cars welded together. Because of that the insurance companies now insist that cars with major structural damage are crushed.

@anomamos9095

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDuncl Cur n Shuts were never that much of a problem especially if done correctly. The big problem is rebirthing. A wreck would be bought for the vin only and a stolen vehicle would receive that vin . That's what is being looked for in the mandatory inspection when a salvage vehicle is put back on the road, it could be a total death trap but as long as they don't find evidence that it's a stolen death trap they'll pass it.

@MrDuncl

2 жыл бұрын

@@anomamos9095 Cut and Shuts were a problem if the safety was compromised. As for Rebirthing some idiots tried that with a Ford that was written off by Neil Kinnock when he was leader of the opposition in Parliament, and consequently had been in all the newspapers ! The fact that most registration plates in the U.K. stay with the car for life made it completely obvious that a complete wreck hadn't suddenly been restored to showroom condition.

Mr wizard is a real asset for consumers and their Vehicles here. He's very straightforward very honest sounds like he's got a lot of integrity , he's very smart knowledgeable and he knows his stuff !!!; and many of these stories are cautionary tales about bad dishonest people out there who are scammers who are giving the car business a very bad name. And he exposes these people and their dirty deeds.

Weeeezard, the push-pin clips Nissan used to hold the front end together would biodegrade after a few years. I lost both side engine shields on my 06 Murano that way. Flew off at 70 mph at night in heavy traffic. I got new ones and used a variety of GM and older Nissan clips to hold them on, and also reclipped the entire front end!

How dare you Wizard, I used the finest liquorice to join the front wings to the car. -Joke not my work

This is becoming more prevalent unfortunately due to the semi conductor shortage. A vast majority of vehicles at dealerships in my area even have rebuilt titles. A lot of them are going to auctions to get when they can just to have something on their lots to sell. Wait to buy if you can.

No prepurchase inspection = No sale. If it’s a certified pre-owned car backed by the manufacturer’s warranty, that’s another story, but for something off a regular used car lot, an inspection is a must.

We really need more people like you, thank you very much!!!

You'll begin to see more and more of this due to new cars not being available. Used, crashed cars are an auto lots favorite money maker!

That wasn't too bad, so long as the buyer didn't overpay.

@rodferguson3515

2 жыл бұрын

James it's still wrong because the seller didn't inform the customer of the problems associated with that vehicle .

@KingSobieski

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen brand new cars get wrecked in the parking lot and get fixed with no notice to anyone

@kuebby

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingSobieski Another reason why people hate stealerships?

@spanishforjames

2 жыл бұрын

@@rodferguson3515 Good point.

It's things like this that make me nostalgic for the era of mandatory sealed-beam headlights. Sure, they made all cars kind of look alike and didn't really light anything up very well, but when one got broken, 10 bucks and 15 minutes later you were good to go. Well, until nightfall, when you'd find out that it was aimed all wrong and have to spend another half an hour adjusting it, but hey.

It my daily routine looking for your new videos and Tyler’s too. I forgot to add Bills Curious Cars. Thanks for taking the time!

I knew the Hoovie email address would be trouble. No one likes paying an intermediary but it protects the seller and customer.

Repaired my car in front of my house. bought second hand original colormatch painted bumper and front wing and a new headlight. It sorted out pretty OEM! Like a big puzzle

We need to teach people how to inspect vehicles better. These issues would’ve been so obvious to anyone with some knowledge. It’s so sad what people will do to scam people who don’t know any better

I bought a 2004 vw passat in 07 after my 2nd deployment. Driving it I could hear wind blowing across the doors. Thought the door seals were bad. Fast forward a few years I hit someone outside Richmond Va going home to Pittsburgh. The shop called, asked if I got hit by a semi truck. All the bolt holes had been walloed out. Significant damage. Timing belt broke a few months later and I never fixed the car. Gave it to some kid in college.

Never ever buy a car without a thorough test drive. You should also pay for an inspection.

@Beer_Dad1975

2 жыл бұрын

Never ever buy a Nissan with a Jatco CVT transmission.

@md2k8

2 жыл бұрын

@@Beer_Dad1975 Agreed

You should never ever buy a vehicle that was in a huge accident or had a rebuilt title in the past. Most individuals never learn or never cared about their safety. Also, do not buy any Nissan Murano or any Nissan with the CVT transmission.

@16v15

2 жыл бұрын

ANYTHING with a CVT.

@md2k8

2 жыл бұрын

@@16v15 Agreed

@jordanmercier3616

2 жыл бұрын

@@16v15 What about the new corollas? Have they had any issues yet?

@spicyroo4429

2 жыл бұрын

We had a 2015 murano last about 280k miles before we traded it in, I think it's just how you treat them that matters

@Monza62000

2 жыл бұрын

gee i have a rouge with one...love it...oh my boy just got a 2019 rogue ...put 2,000 miles on it last week ..awd an 34 mpg ,,,yes he will have the cvt serviced at 50 grand my sis inlaw has a nissan altima 180,00 on it //still drives like new..but i did have her service the cvt..an you have to use the right oil...

Had the same while working for jaguar , six month old xe but front right chassis leg was cut off and a new one bolted on with scrap metal everything behind the new bumper smashed ,wood screws galore loads of fault codes subframe held in by two loose bolts ! Lethal Check what you are buying people! Thanks from the U.K. Wizard❤

This video is one of the examples why pre-purchase inspection is important people😌

The fact that they got a Murano alone means they got ripped off....

@change929

2 жыл бұрын

as opposed to what? an equinox?

@darronpattel

2 жыл бұрын

@@change929 When it comes to Chevy, it's gonna be sht unless it's got a V8. Even then they can still have problems now a days though...

It's a 15' and the hood struts already aren't holding!?!? My 2010 Acura's still holding strong

@ville85

2 жыл бұрын

It means the hood has been opened too many times. Or if you live in cold area and have to open the hood when it's minus degrees the seals on the struts may go bad and leak, then they're gone.

@instasingingvids3529

2 жыл бұрын

@@ville85 hahaha. It probably has been opened too many times since it’s a Nissan 💀

@jordanmercier3616

2 жыл бұрын

@@ville85 Im up in northern Ontario, Canada my 02 Sequoia has original hood struts, still working. It gets -40C regularly here too.

@ville85

2 жыл бұрын

@@jordanmercier3616 Well bad quality struts (Nissan quality?) and one -20c morning and you get hit with the hood 😅

@Sonny_McMacsson

2 жыл бұрын

My 1994 Firebird's original hood and hatch struts still hold fine.

This is likely the result of the new vehicle shortage. Dealerships begging for used vehicles of any kind and offering crazy money regardless of condition, putting in as little as they can, make them all shinny. Most buyers nowadays don't know what to look for and they bank on that! Truly... buyer beware!!

As much as I hate to see someone buy a damaged vehicle, these videos are riveting.

Poor Murano, looked like it went trailing on a hedge by experience 😂 many moons ago I was driving my Prelude and a hedge came out of nowhere and had the same damage.

@dannydaw59

2 жыл бұрын

Those hedges have to stop getting in the way lol.

@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannydaw59 😂 true, specially y he ones that have steel as reinforcements.

I think it was a fairly recent wreck repair. The Kansas rust hasn't set it yet. I would hate to see this thing after the winter.

@jmabs5096

2 жыл бұрын

Decent? Are you blind?! This looks like a 1sr grader with zero knowledge did this patch job. This is not a repair, this is a sleezy scumbag taking advantage of the uneducated....

@AJGreen-cn8kk

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmabs5096 I said recent, not decent. In that the poor thing hasn't rusted out out yet.

Amazing bro! First time watching your channel. Subbed!

Carwizard you are awesome!!!!! I wish more people were as compassionate as you my last mechanic fucked up 2 of mine and a van that I bought off him passed the inspection then 2 weeks later the timing belt came off, then another 2 weeks later the brakes went out so that was another $250 for a $2000 plymouth hes a 2 bit hustler its pathetic people are like that today!!!!!

That leak where the CVT meets the engine is the actual transmission leaking. Nissan has a bulletin on it

@PseudoSpaceMarine

2 жыл бұрын

Does the transmission physically crack or is it a bad seal?

@buzuxi

2 жыл бұрын

@@PseudoSpaceMarine - Probably a bad gasket, if it's coming from the pan previous guy that took it off didn't torque the bolts correctly, they also need to be torqued in a cross pattern.

@sevensynycal6411

2 жыл бұрын

@@PseudoSpaceMarine just a bad seal

Love our 11 Murano, my mother loves her 19 Murano. We maintain them and they have been stellar! I know they aren't meant to tow much.

@paulturgeon2259

2 жыл бұрын

As the Wizard said, just change the CVT fluid often and you'll be fine, trans wise atleast.

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 06 Murano with 314K miles. My family bought it new and I bought it from them, we've maintained it from day one and it still runs great. Its got some body damage here and there but it only broke down once. Bad alternator at 290Kish haha.

@markbaker3172

Ай бұрын

Got a rogue love it , Murano is next purchase

Thank you so much! We are searching for q new used car and this is very educational.

Man.. you can tell something isn't right by looking at the front driver's door. That thing looks as if it has layers of bondo, just like the Magnum you talked about earlier. This looks like something you may find at a BH/PH lot.

Customer didn't have this "Hunch" Prior to buying the car?? So if it was bought sight unseen, shame on them. This type of work? Is becoming the norm these days. America running on pride, courtesy and respect? Just is a very rare thing these days. Very Sad to see.

When are people going to learn to get a vehicle inspected BEFORE they buy it?

Typical parking lot damage. Someone backed into the corner of the car. Since there is no structure at the extreme corners, it is very easy to break all the plastic tabs. Makes for about $2000 in damages even though it doesn't look like it. My wife's Hyundai Accent got rear-ended in the driver's corner: broke the tail light, bumper cover, and put a dent under in the 1/4 (beam didn't go to the end).

If I were the owner I'd be going back to the dealer to either get it fixed right or get their money back or they're going to the Kansas Attorney General's Office.

I worry about the CVT, it’s not a good transmission.

@chriswright8464

2 жыл бұрын

Bought a 2005 Ford Freestyle with cvt trans brand new. Sorry I did ,my went at 48,000 miles.

This reminds me of my Horror Story 2012 Sentra Special Edition Carmax sold me in 2013. It had parts on it from a scrap yard and cost me thousands of dollars. Carmax would not fix it! Do not buy used from Carmax! There cars barley pass state inspection. Moldy cabin filters Used Junkyard Parts Bad suspention Bad Brakes CVT Failure

This happened to me at a BMW dealership that I bought a used yaris from. I even found a sanding block they left in the bottom of the bumper. Fortunately, this was just undisclosed fixed damage and no mechanical issues exist. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth though.

Hey Wiz, you made no mention of the missing front wheel well liners either. You did say there was a missing side cover for the CVT. Did you remove the two wheel liners for the inspection? With this level of damage, they often get torn off by the wheel rotation. They protect all the inner areas from mud and road debris splatter, and are essential for wiring block protection from pin corrosion starting.

Love the new camera setup, very clear and colorful!

Add a few thousand miles to it and you’ll find parts prematurely wearing due to the collision. Never buy a wrecked car. A hard enough collision can bend internals on engines

@bigpjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

An old friend ran a body shop and salvage yard decades ago. They had fewer returns on flooded engines than on wrecked ones. The crank pulley would get hit and bend the crank and eventually ruin the engine.

@HypocriticYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigpjohnson I saw a Caddy with a Northstar V8 at auction. Sand/dirt on the dashboard and strut towers. The front end license plate holder looked hydroformed over what was behind it. I assumed it ran into a river or lake at higher speed. Wheel well showed wear through. They started it up and sounded like a bad lawn mower yet someone paid $10k for the piece of junk. Sucking in water that does not compress does lots of damage. I saw a Honda that I was told the engine hit the firewall. The repairs done were excellent and the only indicator was a minor dent on the firewall where the sheet metal was sandwiched together. However I was told there was a miss in the engine. Never buy or keep vehicles that have been in hard collisions, even lower speed collisions damage modern cars much more than old cars.

Back in 1994 I bought a 91 S10 off a lot. First time for service I discovered it had plugs for a 92 S10. I figured maybe my 91 was one of the last ones built, I didn't know. Further digging by my mechanic and the whole engine was a 92, and there was about half an inch of shims to align a fender to a hood that rattled. So, the truck took a hit, was repaired cheap and fast, unloaded at auction and I was unfortunate to pick it up off the lot that bought it at auction. Transmission failed at 30,000, lot bought it back when I showed them everything.

I agree with you wizard. I've got a 2004 Nissan Sentra that I'm putting back together. It was wrecked that I've been working on since May. Why so long to make sure every piece of the car is back on there where it goes

I mean some minor fender bender are normal, some little panel gaps could be understandable due the vehicle age and use (Especially on the doors) . But this is fucking ridiculous .

Always best to do a vin check before buying. Unless it was a hit and run. Which seems to be a very common thing these days...

I was about to buy a car in CarMax, RAV4 2019. The price was almost $5,000 dollars less than a new 2021 with 56,000 miles on it. I was already in the office about to start the process of signing until the salesman told me: I want you to be aware the record of this car shows an accident. Nothing that damaged the frame or structure of the car. I thanked the salesman that information and walked away. I’d rather spend my money on a new car with factory warranty.

Always always always have an experienced mechanic you trust, that is not part of the deal, fully examine a car before you buy. There are a lot of telltale signs a vehicle has been in a wreck and then covered up. It is possible to fix crash damage properly, but it's pretty rare. This actually ended up being not as bad as I was expecting. I was expecting you to find structural damage. This is repairable, although the customer will have to spend a lot more money than they were expecting.