Here are a few things that have saved me from bad vehicles........ 1. Bluedriver scan tool, quick look for trouble codes that are not shown or if everything is running right. Also can fit in your pocket and hooks to your phone, sneaked that into a few auction looks and saved me from bad vehicles. 2. A small screwdriver or even one with a rubber cover, tap the frame and also some areas that are prone to rust, easy way to tell if its solid or has a possible cover up 3. Thermal gun or simple camera of that type, mainly to make sure that every cylinder is firing and also make sure it is running right and flowing water correctly 4. This is another important one, CHECK THE WIRING! If you are finding a lot of cut wires in areas, stay away from that vehicle. Nothing sucks worse than trying to undo a previous owners work, that can take out the entire harness which can get expensive. 5. Double check the VIN as well, a quick search can easily expose a few things from wrecks to even if its stolen.

Thanks for coming in guys! Very informative video on what to look for when buying used.

I’ve taken an OBD2 scanner a couple of times. Even if no lights come up, sometimes you can use them to get a better reading of vitals to help find any issues

@Block-Builders-HQ

Күн бұрын

Specially, if you got a good one, that allows you to test

The early 4j motor you can’t check blow by because it has timing gears which can make people thing it has a shit ton of blow by but it doesn’t

@wax333

Күн бұрын

Most utes blow by because of the egr

I'd also look at online forums for common problems. Specific engines or transmissions may be best to avoid. Like a Nissan with a CVT or a Ford with the "powershit" DCT for example (obviously not 4wds)

A lot of dealerships won't let customers choose a mechanic to inspect it. Instead, they will only allow inspections from a select few vehicle inspectors.

@matthewrodbourn2857

5 сағат бұрын

then don't buy it from them

Looks like a 4WD Action shirt got missed in editing 😉 Good info though - thanks!

Thanks this is really helpful! I'm looking at buying a used 4WD currently (for the first time) and I don't really know all that much about cars in general let alone 4WDs....other than what I've learned from you guys, and watching your ripper show - which is also the reason I feel the necessity to buy at 4WD! So thanks for your inspiration, and for your tips! LOVE the show! 🫶

@4WD247

Күн бұрын

Glad we could help mate! Hope you find a good one 🤙🏻

@CS-po6fr

Күн бұрын

@@4WD247 Thank you! 💁‍♀️❤️🫶

Thanks mate, like usual a great tutorial. Check for any over spray under the guards etc as this means there has been a patch up job.

@4WD247

Күн бұрын

Yes good tip also!

brother in christ where is the patrol build

@4WD247

Күн бұрын

SO close to showing. Just hang on a little longer - it is coming! 🙌🏻

I bought a used Subaru once. The dealership had just put a brand new turbo on so I thought it was good. But actually, the whole engine needed a rebuild a few months later.

Good advice thanks Jesse 👍 haven't seen you for ages mate I guess you're not full time like Shaun'o and Graham 😅 happy travels and hopefully we'll see you soon

I'd always suggest a scan tool to see if any codes are lurking...also tires are a big one, they can be expensive if you're talking quality off road rubber.

@mickanon5607

2 күн бұрын

a lot of their stock is ex-lease, and stock rubber. run em down and fit something of your choice!

2yrs ago I bought a used Auto PK Ranger privately, seller gave me a fake invoice from a family friend that advised the glow plugs needed replacing and that's why it would take a while to turn over. Every part in the engine bay has been replaced now and it's had a full manual conversion after the auto failed. I've spent twice as much as I bought it for but can't get rid of it because it's on finance.

When you get a lemon 🍋 make lemonade .

good shit man you killed it

Hey Jesse. Love the video! Any chance you can do a checkover anc common faults in a D22 Navara withe the YD25 and the ZD30 motor?

12v accessors and wiring to main battery, fused correctly, everything works as should and charges correctly, your not gonna park the car for 3 days and have a dead battery been caught twice from accessors drawing power when cars off and not realizing as would drive car every day, could bring and voltage meter with a dc clamp for measuring current on cables. just a thought as is a bit of a head fuk

What’s happening with theBMW re-powered Nissan? Is it finished?

cant wait for graham doing another road trip

so i guess the point to take away from this video is...never buy a car off Shauno😂

If its got a brake controler or its a ford steer clear of them.

A comprehensive useful guide for 4X4 vehicles. Nothing similar around. I just checked my own rig. Thank you Jesse. More tips will be highly appreciated mate.

Hey guys great video, can you guys do a specific video on the Toyota n70 Hilux sr5 and the land cruiser 80 series? Would very much appreciate it.

@4WD247

Күн бұрын

Hey mate, we have one of an N80 coming up!

@5N1P3R_H4WK

Күн бұрын

@@4WD247 I was thinking about the n70 because I am getting my learners towards the end of the year ms I wanted to do a manual car since I wouldn’t have to get another license for manual if I did automatic and it is way cheaper than the n80 still being reliable. I was thinking about these specific cars because it is my dream to own a 4x4 and go 4wding with it, What do you guys think should I push forward with my idea or do you guys recommend something else? Would very much appreciate any feedback.

Any videos on the m57 GU?

What about the petrol 4x4

Fingers crossed, we see Some PX ranges on this list

@harrywalker968

2 күн бұрын

all rangers are sht..

How do we check a vehicle online?

Take a strong magnet! bodywork and chassis can be bodged with filler!

@mickanon5607

2 күн бұрын

actually a paint thickness measuring tool is quite cheap!

That ranger is the one I bought 😂

I know most of australia drives diesel 4wds. You have a lot of US viewers. Most of us drive gasoline vehicles. What about doing a follow-up for those?

@bobmarli6095

Күн бұрын

Petrol 4WD’s are coming back as of recent and seems to be the way to go in the future

Don't agree with oil cap test. Might work for some but 4m41 engines will all make that thing rattle off lol

Hows Jesse's GU M57 Diesel Going?

I'm not all that familiar with Grays Auction or what's allowed at car auction lots, but do they leave the keys inside the vehicles? And are you allowed to start and slightly put them in gear (as shown)?

@graysaus

Күн бұрын

We keep the keys safe, but you can come in and sign them out for any vehicle that you want to inspect. Yes, you can start and slightly put them in gear as Jesse shows in the video 😀

less then 1 minute baby

Obd2 Scan codes

Can anyone help me with my 60 series when I turn the key off when it’s running it doesn’t turn off it’s a turbo by the way.

Where is Datsun with the bmw motor

Where’s the bmw patrol?!

best to just avoid the auctions all together, especially greys

So do you guys in Australia call the FRAME, the CHASSI? Just wanted to understand if this is a cultural difference, because Jessie kept pointing at the frame and video kept showing the frame but the words "chassi" was repeated?

@bobmarli6095

10 сағат бұрын

Chassis* and that’s how most of the world describes it

Can we get the fellas thoughts on the MR Triton please. 😂

@sharkyolo69

2 күн бұрын

MR Tritons is the second option to hilux

@antz2556

2 күн бұрын

Buy a landcruiser

@mickanon5607

2 күн бұрын

don't tow anything remotely heavy offroad or rural highways. You bendy bendy.

@Alan.livingston

Күн бұрын

Good solid vehicles. Not as capable or with as many mods as a Hilux for instance, but for what most people are realistically going to do it's going to more than do the job.

@sharkyolo69

Күн бұрын

@@mickanon5607ive seen a lot of other utes that has bent chassis. It really depends on the weight you put at the back

What do ya do???? If ya get a Lemon 🍋 🤪 Make Lemonade G'day Mate

I wouldn’t buy any 4wd used by 4wd 24/7 it has been flogged

What should I know about buying used 80 series petrol?

@dragonz_breath4072

2 күн бұрын

Buy a Patrol

@Bigtube993

2 күн бұрын

What makes you say that lol

Can someone tell me a bit about the 1kz-te engine? I’m looking at getting a surf but only know they crack heads often. Anything else?

@harrywalker968

2 күн бұрын

why you buying a surf.??.. only 4x4 to buy is a toyota 80, or a gu nissan, 4.2tdi, everything else is bs..

@NiePieerdol

2 күн бұрын

Great engine, although a bit underpowered. Pretty idiot proof actually - way better than D4D

Avoid a common rail diesel outside of warranty unless you’ve got money to fork out on maintenance and repairs.

@DavidVoxDem

2 күн бұрын

4JJ1 is good

@kaidenchetty4572

2 күн бұрын

My d4d has 523 000kms maintenance is cheap idk where u get your info from??

@autobootpiloot

2 күн бұрын

Commonrail is not a issue at all. It’s the environmental stuff that’s the problem, and those are more prevalent on diesels from the commonrail era. Some modern diesels are at least as reliable as the legendary older diesels when you delete all the crap from them. And just like it used to, some diesel engines are just pieces of crap. But we have forgotten those unreliable turds and still remember the legends.

@harrywalker968

2 күн бұрын

dont buy any diesel with a computer, or ifs.. fact..

@DW-10

2 күн бұрын

🙄Don't buy a vehicle at all. Get a donkey. Old school reliable.......

me still contemplating why sellers just...cant be honest 😭😅

Rule number one. Never buy your vehicle 😂😂😂👍🏻

I got in the shit for testing trans so idfk

Dang it I’m 18 min late

Dont buy if its git a 4wd action sticker

First comment lesssgoooo ! Jesse is a legend thanks for looking out for the younger 4wd community appreciate it

rc colorado and dmax 4jj1's are heavy breathing engines aswell!

I start by looking at the seatbelt to see what type of driving it's done if it's frayed it's most likely done. A lot of stop start which might not be good for a high km vehicle

Board 😢

Looks like people aren't buying cars at the moment. Grey's having to do a promo piece with 4wd247 to try and move inventory. Interesting.

Gday ❤

The BEST KEPT SECRET to scoring a Bargain - Ex Mining 4X4s 👌🏼 , x1000s to choose from cheap ex fleet, regularly serviced , well looked after etc .. few red dirt stains but ignore that and all will be fine! 👌🏼 😏🤣😁

@mickanon5607

2 күн бұрын

The gamble is engine hours vs KM, and which mine and where on the lease it was used (some have extreme salt exposure due to the type of rock processed)

anything, with ifs, is not, a 4wd.. period..

@DW-10

2 күн бұрын

Phew, almost bought something that wasn't a 4WD. Your wisdom/poor application of punctuation saved me from a massive mistake that I'd probably never recover from. Cheers.

@mickanon5607

2 күн бұрын

Twin locked 105, 1HDFTE, MANUAL, on 35's, - "pERiOd". What a choad.

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Sometimes a car that has a long list of things recently replaced says more about the owner than anything else. If you’ve managed to kill an engine or transmission on a ten year old Hilux, I am not buying a car from you.

Can’t stand Jesse.

@AN2Felllla

2 күн бұрын

Him and Jocko are my favourite presenters

@Hi_its_Kartik

2 күн бұрын

You’re entitled to your opinion but guarantee you you’re the minority here Blokes an absolute champion

@andybelcher1767

2 күн бұрын

@@Hi_its_Kartik Spot on

@dragonz_breath4072

2 күн бұрын

FO then

@dinho890i

2 күн бұрын

If it were shaun i would agree but jesse is the man

HADIR

Hey brother, how do Mitsubishis run over there in that part of the world? Because here in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 they are no good, no power and the engine parts are like glass 😂😂 😂😂😂

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@tristanedwards5986

2 күн бұрын

Wild

@youtubegenius297

2 күн бұрын

bro just commented on himself 😂