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@shauncampbell969

5 ай бұрын

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@alexanderspenser4960

5 ай бұрын

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@EricJohnson-lq9zb

5 ай бұрын

movie is Waterworld?

@haydent1000

5 ай бұрын

Check the outlet on the cold side of the turbo.Unhook the pipe going into the throttle body or intercooler.

@joshuamorelock1400

5 ай бұрын

ring the guys that offered 21k?

Props to that KIA dealer for treating you right.

@jwuhome

5 ай бұрын

Only when you brought a camera

@PointNemo9

5 ай бұрын

Your English is terrible. "treating you right" is not grammatically correct.

@Mark-rw3kw

4 ай бұрын

@@jwuhome It's completely unfair to say it was only because of his camera. I don't recall them being shown on camera. The warranty is offered by Kia, not the dealer, and the dealer gets reimbursed for the parts and service of all warranty work. The dealer is responsible for making sure the terms of warranty are enforced, such as proper maintenance being done. I don't think that auto manufacturers should have to pay for warranty service on cars owned by people who don't maintain them (usually just oil changes), because that drives up the cost of providing warranty service for everyone who does do proper maintenance, and those costs eventually get passed on to consumers.

@jasonwilliams6005

4 ай бұрын

​@@Mark-rw3kwKia screws people over on warranties all the time.

@Mark-rw3kw

4 ай бұрын

@@jasonwilliams6005 Not according to many who have posted here. Do you have a specific situation that you explain why you think that?

I bought a used 2011 Sonata from a Hyundai dealer with 144,000 miles for my daughter. About 3 months later rod bearings went. Even though it was way out out of warranty and sold as-is, they replaced the entire engine, and gave us a rental free. Took about 2.5 months as they had to wait for crate engine to get shipped over. I paid $0. Was extremely happy with how they took care of us.

@SC68170

5 ай бұрын

How is that possible? It wasn't under warranty. There's no way a dealership just hooked u up. Lol. Come up with a better story.

@ckohlermn

5 ай бұрын

@@SC68170believe what you will. Hyundai extended the engine warranty to 120k because of the Theta engine recall settlement. But ours was at past that warranty. I was sick to my stomach when I first figured out the engine was shot. Sounded like a garbage disposal. My daughter still teases me a little about my mental breakdown. The dealership submitted it to Hyundai anyway to see if they would approve it and they did. I had pretty much expected them to tell me to go pound sand and told my daughter we were likely going to need to start looking at getting a different car. I was extremely surprised and elated they approved it. We got extremely lucky, I do think the fact that we had purchased it from a Hyundai Dealership helped. The dealership was Luther Hyundai Burnsville MN.

@adamh7947

5 ай бұрын

You were insanely lucky.

@user-nd6so7yg2y

5 ай бұрын

@@SC68170 PLEASE !!,......find a computer or IPHONE and do research before you speak. YOU sound like a a wind bag calling him a liar when he is telling the truth.

@Davido50

5 ай бұрын

​@@SC68170lots fake agendas on internet.

I retired this year from the service department of a Kia dealership. Kia is awesome when it comes to warranty coverage. I agree that the person on the phone sounded abrasive. I’m glad it worked out well for you. Peace.✌️

@jamesplotkin4674

5 ай бұрын

Cold calling a dealership is a stressful situation for both parties. When you come in, you're signaling some commitment to getting things done, not just stroking around.

@alexsanabria9194

5 ай бұрын

Question... we had our first oil change at Kia service center. We have a 2024 Kia Seltos. The manual and oil cap said 0W-20. But in the dealership they put 5W-30. Is this for the weather in Texas?.

@KT-iu2ov

5 ай бұрын

I have 2 KIAs bought brand now and a 3 year experience dealing with KIA dealerships, and you know what? I am happy with the product and with the service. A few times different dealerships from different groups went above and beyond to help me.

@scarhart53

4 ай бұрын

@@jamesplotkin4674 Huh? Why don they have telephones and advertise their numbers then?

@Mark-rw3kw

4 ай бұрын

@@alexsanabria9194 Using 0W-20 is best for fuel mileage and for EPA certification of the car, but using 5W-30 is best for engine longevity, especially for a 4-cylinder turbo in warmer climates. When you start paying for your own oil changes, I would make sure and use a full synthetic (any cheap brand is OK). While the dealer is providing free oil changes, I would ask them if they are using synthetic, and if not, how much would it cost to upgrade to synthetic.

Remember that the faulty injector just pumped gallons of gasoline into the combustion chamber which then went into the sump - this explained the high oil level so your engines internals were exposed to very low lubrication due to the oil/gasoline mix

@anonymissed3611

5 ай бұрын

Ah ha. The story may continue with the next driver. I also wonder about the Cat. converter exposure.

@jc-kj2on

5 ай бұрын

Ya but just think of how clean the internals will be

@Tracker5111

5 ай бұрын

That means a lot of extra engine wear...nasty!

@Packer1290

5 ай бұрын

Good catch. I had forgotten about the high oil level.

@kiwidiesel

5 ай бұрын

On the positive side it's diesel in the oil and not petrol.

The one dealer principal I used to work for used to say..."your first loss is sometimes your best loss" that 21k customer finance headache looks awful good now. Different situation here you should still make out though. Great channel you got here, I commend you on your honesty and transparency. Good lessons you are teaching here. Kudos to you sir.

As much as I hate dealers, this exemplifies why I always take our cars back to the dealer for oil changes while under warranty. That way there's no excuses and no ambiguity if there's a problem.

@petercan1020

5 ай бұрын

That's still a bad move and I'll tell you why the dealers usually have high mile increments which leads to engines being destroyed whatever the manufacturer says you should cut it in half and do an oil change in between the factory ones

@Britishdave09

5 ай бұрын

I would agree to a point, but in Canada, KIA's scheduled maintenance interval for this vehicle is Full-Synthetic Oil & Filter change every 5000km/3100 miles, because Hyundai/KIA rates Canada a severe climate, even in British Columbia, where many regions rarely get below 0C/32F in winter. That's retarded and surely not suggesting the ridiculous 3100 mile interval should be cut in half?

@TaylorZ2

5 ай бұрын

@@petercan1020 You can still do your own oil changes in between dealer oil changes based on mileage.

@Incomudro1963

5 ай бұрын

@@petercan1020 If you take your vehicle in at or before the mileage increments of the vehicles owners manual, the dealer HAS to honor the warranty.

@draileduncommon

5 ай бұрын

That oil change story is getting old. That's just one of the beginning tactics to void warranty.

I love the fact that you show the absolute real world of car sales from an owners point of view. I have a small dealer like yours here in NJ. Watching you is like watching my daily routine knowing that we all have to deal with the ups and downs of this business. I was fortunate enough to get a 1.5L Ecoboost engine replacement for a 2017 Escape that was in my inventory from a 1 time customer satisfactory program we weren't even aware of until we ran the Carfax and looking into what that was. We didn't have to have it registered. Just being the dealer who owned it was good for them to do the work.

@skyhawk470

5 ай бұрын

its too bad all or most model cars these days are garbage with a 4cyl t

I did this same thing a few years ago. The key is to call the corporate (Kia/Hyundai) customer care number. They'll register you as the new owner and schedule you in for service. Completely takes it out of the dealer's hands with the crap about being registered and whatnot. In my case, I found out that they would cover it before I played hard ball in-lane. Made about 7k on that deal.

Had a 2018 Kia Soul 2.0 with 85,000 hwy miles (had it since new) and it started using oil. Had the dealership replace the engine under warranty and I got rid of it. Not dealing with lack luster quality.

@muskokamike127

5 ай бұрын

Lackluster quality, you mean like every vehicle made in North America? Or Audis? mercedes? Bentleys? Pay 450,000 for a bentley, after the warranty is over it's worth $120,000, in 5 yrs it's worth $40,000.

@johnnygraves7028

5 ай бұрын

@@muskokamike127😂😂 someone’s been burnt by some cars

@t436

5 ай бұрын

@@johnnygraves7028 New cars are just the new car smell and illusion all the issues that aren't power train will show up in the 3/36K.

@benztech2262

5 ай бұрын

@@johnnygraves7028 I guess you don’t know about European cars or the bad quality of cars in general. A friends shop had an 07 Bentley that had failed vacuum hoses above the transmission. He had to remove the entire engine and transmission assembly to replace the $3,000 lines which was a 40 hour job! Nearly $8k total! I’m a Benz tech but I don’t own a single European car. Unfortunately my wife bought a new 16 KIA (before I met her) but the powertrain warranty was recently extended to 15y 150k by Kia.

@johnnygraves7028

5 ай бұрын

have had 2017 wrangler since 0 miles with no problem and its at 80k miles, buy nicer cars@@t436

It's too bad the car hasn't sold faster because of the color. It makes sense though if you drive and just observe the lack of color in cars these days. People seem to just buy black, white, or some shade of gray color. I like a blue car myself, but bravo to Kia for including a non-grayscale option.

@nodsib

5 ай бұрын

I know, there’s a Lexus dealership I drive by sometimes and I swear it’s like driving past a 1950s black and white movie because every freaking car is black, white or grey, except on the odd occasion there is a trade in sitting out front like a blue Subaru or something, but like 75% of the time there is zero colour

@dougschmidt368

5 ай бұрын

People buy black, white and sometimes grey cars because many dealers are charging extra for other colours. Maybe they decide to put that $300-800 extra into some sort of option that would be useful to them.

@MLProductions.1

5 ай бұрын

​@@nodsibim in the car world. Every time we get a colorful car it sits and sits and no one buys it

@bigfraizer8805

5 ай бұрын

I loved the color and would buy it but have two friends who had to replace motors at there cost.l'm just leary of both those brands.we have a2016 Rav 4 with a hundred and four thousand miles and no trouble so far. We've had 5 Toyota 's trucks and cars and they have never let me down.

@TS1964

5 ай бұрын

Because the manufacturers dictate which colors we may like. Uniformity, soon we'll be back in the day where Henry Ford said "You can have your car in any color ... As long as it's black"

What also helped is that the vehical is so clean and appears to be well maintained. I personally like the color.

@TonyRule

4 ай бұрын

The colour is great. Less time lost washing it.

That was a HUGE difference from potentially being able to sell the car retail for $30k to selling it wholesale for only $19k. To only end up making about $2k without knowing whether the engine would be under warranty was WAY too big of a gamble. Craig could have ended up losing 5 to 10k on this car. CRAZY gamble but I LOVE this video and his content!! I also COMPLETELY understand his addiction to Audi!

@alexanderspenser4960

5 ай бұрын

Craig is a business owner/operator, in a word;👍🏽 gambler. People are pretty strange when it comes to color preference. Shoot, I turned down a 🔥 red VW for a bland silver tiny Chevy rental, unlike what's in my driveway stealthy blues.

@camallen1895

5 ай бұрын

yeah but look how many views on this video. thats also bringing in a lot of money haha.

@roberttroxell4006

5 ай бұрын

I’m not interested in a used Audi, nor other used European luxury cars. Money pits.

@pawpawbandit3871

5 ай бұрын

I guess you didn't watch until the end huh? lol he didn't sell it, he'll be lucky to get $18

@davidbenji1

5 ай бұрын

@pawpawbandit3871 I stand corrected. Yeah, he still hasn't sold it yet so he may end up taking a loss after all.

Hey Dude, this video was done beautifully, and you showed it all in one post, it’s great that you won’t leave the viewers on a limbo and wait for the next post, now I am looking forward for the next video. Great job

@Mityob67

5 ай бұрын

Craig's transparency and non-cliff hanger approach is why I subscribed in the first place. Strong vid Craig.

@TonyRule

4 ай бұрын

It is refreshing. And to think it's from a car dealer! j/k I've recently unsubbed from a couple of channels I like because the drag everything out too much.

Auto manufacturers will find 500 reasons to weasel out of their warranty obligations. The only way they have to fix it, is when it's on recall. Then they can't slime out of their obligation.

It's a shame people don't like that color. It's my favorite of all the ones they offer in this model. I almost bought one over my Geyser Blue '24 Outback Wilderness. In fact, I wish the Outback came in that color. Thanks for sharing all of the good, the bad, and the ugly in your video. It's interesting to see things from others' perspectives (e.g., the view of a dealer vs. the view of a buyer).

@dansmusic5749

27 күн бұрын

My favorite color, as well.

Great vid. I appreciate all the transparency, and the effort it takes to record all that, keep track of it for months, and make entertaining content.

@rh7163

5 ай бұрын

Should, could, if, but, well maybe I'd better buy bonds and invest in something that provides a guarantee without looking for a sucker to sell it to.

KIA WARRANTY only applies to original owner, if its resold then the warranty turns to 5 years 60k miles for power terrain and basic warranty . Also car must be registered to someone for any warranty work they can't warranty used car dealer cars. Warranty extension is if connecting rod bearings failed and motor seized, then they will replace. i work in a kia service center reach out if you have any questions.

@747-pilot

5 ай бұрын

That’s exactly why that Hyundai / Kia warranty is a *SCAM!!!* If they are so confident about their “warranty” 🙄, it should apply no matter who owns it, as long as there is a record of all maintenance done to the vehicle!

@Mark-rw3kw

4 ай бұрын

@@747-pilot It's not a scam for people who buy the cars new and keep them that long. The Hyundai/Kia warranty for more than one owner is the same or higher than almost all other manufacturers. Kia started the 10 year - 100K warranty (for original owner) in 2000 due to consumer perception that their cars were not reliable, a reputation that goes back to the 1990's, but reliability has improved significantly since then.

@ford_probe_garage_studio

3 ай бұрын

Agree. I got scammed as I am second owner. Who knew? @@747-pilot

@ford_probe_garage_studio

3 ай бұрын

Yes I am reaching out. Warranty extension on what years and models? Why do the rod bearings fail? I hear gas blowby into oil, reduces oil protection properties as oil gets too thin, and/or metal shavings in oil passage ways from manufacturing process. Why would a knock sensor software help that? Is so confusing. Thank you

@noahdunaway

2 ай бұрын

Hyundai extended the engine warranty because of the screw up on the engine block machining process that left metal in the block that was not cleaned properly. At least that’s what Hyundai told me when they replaced the engine in my wife’s Santa Fe.

Had a regular customer at work "I blew a head gasket, look at the white smoke!" Tells me it is a turbo engine. Instantly I told him it was the turbo, find a rebuilt. A week later he was in, replaced the turbo, and no smoke!

Bro, I thank you so much for these videos and for the brutal honesty that you always bring. Because of it, I decided to follow you 👍👍👍

Thanks for your honesty, it looks like a great ride! Good luck and thanks for the story!

Craig, the way you put everything out there, Good, the bad and the ugly. Awesome. Always love the content.

It DOES NOT need to be registered! Warranty goes with the vehicle!

@yigalgidasi5617

5 ай бұрын

I am a dealer and took many cars to the dealership for warranty problems and were unregistered, the warranty goes with the car

@augustbaby8254

5 ай бұрын

Definitely was a ploy to steer him away and void the warranty IMO

Craig, thanks for making these videos, I enjoy watching them!

It’s good to hear about a positive dealership experience.

On the surface, Hyundai and Kia offer great warranties. From personal experiences, they could warranty their cars for life as long as they make you jump through so many hoops that one will get discouraged. I had one that had airbag light. The dealer said it had coffee spilled on it which is located under the center console. Sounded legit. However, I proved that they never took the console apart. They just went with a common cause and tried to charge me $500.00. Another dealer fixed it for free. You took a gamble and won. I wouldn't bet on that again.

It's a cute car, and that color is awesome. I don't understand why everyone is so afraid of owning something that isn't a depressing greyscale lump. If I needed a runabout like this, I'd be all over that color as it's bright, easy to see in the crowded depressing greyscale parking lot and happy.

@flatlandAutoSales

5 ай бұрын

RIGHT! It took me months to find a lime rush 4trunner, I never lose it in a parking lot

@mexicanspec

5 ай бұрын

I would think the color would be an asset in snowy condition.

Craig, thank you for your transparency, I enjoy watching your videos.

Thanks for your video. This was the first of your videos I saw, but it's not the last. I like that you give out the bad with the good :D

It's so nice to see someone treating you right. It's just so hard for people to do the right thing these days.

We had an old Kia Sedona that we bought used and it lasted forever. Still running when we sold it. Bought a newer one used and have had nothing but trouble with it.

@theacgkid

5 ай бұрын

Some of those older models were decent for reliability, but the newer ones are just absolute junk. They have nice interiors & features to distract people from the junk engines they put in them

@Weareeverywhere14

5 ай бұрын

We have our 2011 Sedona still almost at 200k. Zero engine issues and it along with transmission are still strong. Its been a great vehicle but definitely won't be buying a new KIA

@nodsib

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I’ve had an 06 Santa Fe with the 2.7l for over ten years, and while it’s been a bit more needy than the Toyotas I’ve had for little things, but the engine and transmission have been flawless, too bad the newer ones aren’t as solid

@jrs4ex

5 ай бұрын

@@nodsibdo you smash your knee sometimes on the drivers door panel that’s sticks out when exiting the vehicle? When I worked at a shop and that generation Sante Fe came in I’d always forget and drill my knee cap sending me to the floor like Peter Griffiths in pain.

@nodsib

5 ай бұрын

@@jrs4ex yes 😂 every day is pain

Thanks for including the dialog with the dealership that was realy important information 😊

They tried that battery hustle on me when I took my 2022 Kia carnival in to get the fuel pump replaced, that battery is absolutely fine, they press everybody who goes in there EVERY PERSON! Do not replace it!

Another excellent video! I was worried you were going to leave us hanging with another vid to find out what happened to the Kia. With the year & mileage you should easily get someone financed and sell for a decent coin, but then again it is the holidays 🤦🏼‍♂️

love your videos. I think you do a great job explaining, especially to people that are new or wanting to get into the business. I wish you would use four straps when trailering a vehicle.

I love you man! You are one of the most straight car dealers out there, bar none!

Congratulations buddy! These deals are what keep us dealers excited about our business!

@sblagg527

4 ай бұрын

How many customers have you swindled?

Whohhhh .... They must have known who you were... or your YT channel. This level of service and warranty respect with KIS/HYUNDAI is not the norm.... Did they ever indicate they knew you were a Social Media Auto guy? Love your Ups and Downs honesty. Selling cars is tough.

My daughter's boyfriend is a tech at a Kia dealership and his only job is to replace these faulty engines. They keep crate engines for all models on the shelf and one particular day he replaced 3 engines with two being the norm. He said Kia has been great the way they are handling this issue. Most non Kia dealerships would have your vehicle for more than a week and here they turn them around next day which is pretty amazing.

@Zarco73ku2wk

5 ай бұрын

Thats good on them for handling the issue well, but maybe Kia should build better quality to begin with 🤣

@buysellbuysell4699

5 ай бұрын

Most non-Kia dealerships don't have to replace faulty engines! I'd rather just buy a Toyota or Honda and not have the whole ordeal.

@subaruamazon

5 ай бұрын

how does kia make money with so many engine replacements? how much does it cost kia to replace an engine?

@markpitchford7375

5 ай бұрын

@@subaruamazon because it's a few specific engines, not all kia and models. I drove a 99 elantra 225k then sold it to someone else to use as a commuter.

@jamescooper2746

5 ай бұрын

It’s all Kia Hyundai engines from 2011 to current. Google Kia Hyundai engine failure/ oil consumption

So glad they treated you correctly! I'll keep that in mind when shopping for my next vehicle.

This was really interesting. Especially how you lost. Did not expect that. Especially how your first interactions pointed to them really wanting to sell you another car.

"44,000 miles and this Kia needs a new engine". ...sounds about right. No idea who buys these things still.

@muskokamike127

5 ай бұрын

you want a cheap well appointed vehicle with a great warranty, why not? Other makers sell the same garbage without a long warranty. BTW: didn't need a new engine, needed a turbo. Me: You don't know why people buy a kia? I don't know why ppl buy fords, specially with the eco boost. Those things have all sorts of issues and once the warranty is up at 3 yrs, you're fubar. (they have major issues with carboning of the valves due to the pvc system).

@regularguy1140

5 ай бұрын

They're throw away cars. Will almost make it through it loan period.

@bdd1469

5 ай бұрын

It didnt need a new engine, it needed a new turbo. It needed a new turbo because some one over filled the crank case by at least two quarts. It also needed a new fuel injector, which can happen to any brand of car, as there are only a handful of OEM injector manufacturers. And Kia paid to fix it all. Good luck getting ford, gm, or fiat chrysler to pay for something caused by lack of or improper maintence. We buy repair and sell an average of 50 vehicles a month, and have great luck with Hyundai's and Kia's. Better than a lot of other brands we also sell.

@muskokamike127

5 ай бұрын

@@regularguy1140 like most cars made in the last 10 yrs?

@shckltnebay

5 ай бұрын

Did you even watch the vid dude?

A bill from Flying Wheels for the tow would have covered that battery!

Jeff from Amphora. Hi Craig I was happy to meet you. Awesome channel. Take care thanks for listening to my details about airguns.

You are the story, Craig! Awesome video😊

You got really lucky with your dealership. That dealership has a really nice looking building too.

Bad injector was my first thought when I saw the smoke. Unburned fuel can produce white smoke similar to when coolant leak into a cylinder, not necessarily black like with an overly rich mixture, because there is not enough combustion in that cylinder. I tried to tell you to "smell the smoke" through the video... but of course you didn't hear me .. 😂

@MartyAckerman310

5 ай бұрын

This comment is too far down. Unburned fuel smells completely different from coolant steam.

Had a new danali, lost oil pressure out of nowhere.. still had 500 miles of warranty left. Completed all services thru the dealer w/mobil 1 only.. they had to replace engine and were not happy about that. I ended up w/a junk yard engine! Truck was never right after that! Fun experience, warranty fought me the entire time. Took many months!

@ladin425

5 ай бұрын

wow, the irony! Was that the extended warranty? If so, what company?

the gift that keeps on giving lol Thanks fer ur candor man

The CarFax will usually show where the vehicle was serviced, so if you don't have receipts you can probably go there and get them. It was probably serviced at a dealer since it was still under warranty. Too bad about the title problem. Thanks for the video!

@augustbaby8254

5 ай бұрын

Quite sure Craig and the vast majority of us viewers are well aware to call the number on the Car Fax history report if we don’t have the receipts or invoices. Might be 1 or 2 individuals that don’t know so thanks for giving them the knowledge and Happy Holidays.

@benztech2262

5 ай бұрын

@@augustbaby8254 I don’t think CarFax will send the receipts. Sounds like wishful thinking.

@gtmaster3031

5 ай бұрын

The shop may not even keep the receipt on file. On the chance they do, I doubt they will release to the second or subsequent owners since they have personal info attached to the invoice.

Great job putting this video together. I know it’s can’t be easy staying on point for five months, but you did an exceptional job. My wife is Korean and wants a KIA so bad, but I have a 2017 Ford Explorer, with 10K miles and no payment and still looks and drives like new. 👍 Edit: I have all maintenance records 😂

@wizzyno1566

5 ай бұрын

10k miles?

@carllovullo6602

5 ай бұрын

Dont touch Hyundai/Kia, they are cheap in price for a reason, they have to cut somewhere...

@George-dy3pt

5 ай бұрын

You'll need front struts in about 15k miles

@markpitchford7375

5 ай бұрын

@@carllovullo6602 I drove a 99 elantra 225k miles. easiest maintenance, simplest car I've ever had. It's the new engine designs that are struggling. I think that's like 2018 to 2022?

@rylans.5365

5 ай бұрын

@@carllovullo6602This can be said with a lot of car brands, and isn’t limited to Kia/Hyundai. Kia/Hyundai do have some affordable options, the reality is that their consumer base has changed dramatically in recent years. Nearly half of all buyers make $100,000+ a year, and Kia alone has some of the highest dealer markups. These vehicles are good, people want them, and people will pay big money.

If you have a full Kia service history you get 100k mile warranty and there's never any claim issues, they just get on with the repair-brilliant!

@metalmike570

4 ай бұрын

I thought he said the carfax maintenance sheet wasn't enough, that they wanted the receipts. And then it was contradictory that he said that because they covered all the repairs (after all). So then the Carfax maintenance record was all that was needed.

Factory warranties are getting to be a huge hassle these days. The manufacturers try anything to avoid warranty claims...it's turned into a joke!!!

@MrRaitzi

5 ай бұрын

Yes. Better just buy a reliable car in first place.

I just bought a new Seltos and have put about 1,600 miles on it. A 2024. Nice to know the company stands behind its products. I love this car. It is a 2wd, 4 cyl non turbo. I am getting 33 mpg around town. Plenty of power and I love the electronics that it came with.

@lonniebeal6032

5 ай бұрын

Keep records of oil changes, using only Kia/Hyundai filters.

@joshjones6805

5 ай бұрын

You better sell it or trade it in, mine just eat the rod bearings alittle over 100k miles

@benzlover55

5 ай бұрын

​@@joshjones6805non turbo Seltos?

@joshjones6805

5 ай бұрын

@@benzlover55 it doesn't matter the model of the kia they all use the same engine no turbo is the 2.4 the a junk motors, it doesn't matter how good you take care of it it's going the eat the rings and rod bearings

@stefanpuffer

5 ай бұрын

You were smart to purchase the 2wd non turbo. A lot less to go wrong with it.

Craig is a champion. Does all the hard work and either makes mistakes or he wins. We all benefit from his detailed exposes.

@johngaither9263

5 ай бұрын

Work? The hardest thing he did was to strap the Kia down on his trailer.

@metalmike570

4 ай бұрын

It shows that self-employment is really the way to go. Be your own boss!!! HELL YEAH!

That was a great education for me. Really glad I watched, you showed the ins and outs of being a car flipper. Great video

I subscribed because of your honesty. Sometimes it just ain't easy.

I have had the same Kia for 14 years lol, engine still runs great.

@Weareeverywhere14

5 ай бұрын

Same here. 2011 and running strong at almost 200k. I've heard some of these era Kia's making it to 300k, if maintained properly of course.

@jaggsta

5 ай бұрын

long as it doesn't have turbo they run forever if keep timing belt changed.

@atdotcom64

5 ай бұрын

Gramps smoked every day and lived to 99…!? lol

@spyder000069

5 ай бұрын

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

@keishajones5899

5 ай бұрын

The dealer I’m thinking of told me that the efficiency of Kia depends on where it is made. I showed him some recalls and he said that wasn’t where there get their vehicles.

I wonder if Kia would have covered everything if they knew you were a car dealer and just bought it at auction? Clever registering it in your wife's name and not your company name. At least you told us. Appreciate your transparency to your subscribers, if not to Kia.

@UnderUrs69

5 ай бұрын

Regardless of any of that it’s still their issue to fix.

@LA_Commander

5 ай бұрын

doesn't really matter if it's in his name or his wife's, it's still jointly their car.

@jimyoder6594

5 ай бұрын

Suppose the Kia had been brought in for this legitimate warranty repair as a “dealer car”, and suppose coverage was refused for that reason. However, if the dealer then simply gave up and sold the Kia “as is” the new owner would be entitled to warranty coverage. So as the earlier commenter said, ultimately Kia is responsible. They weren’t ripped off, but Craig spared the new owner considerable risk and hassle at no hardship to the dealer or the Kia manufacturer.

@George-dy3pt

5 ай бұрын

No they wouldn't have! That's exactly why they said it had to be registered!

@George-dy3pt

5 ай бұрын

​@dmoney8766 yes it does matter! That's exactly why they told him it had to be registered and that he had to have receipts for the service!

Great video! It was nice to see how the "Kia gamble" paid off, then it didn't pay off and time will tell the true value of this purchase.

Hey Craig I’m also a small dealer in New Hampshire specifically in Merrimack and I love your vids especially for me as a first time business owner thank you!

And hopefully the catalytic converter isn't about shot with the bad injector and turbo spewing oil. May have problems with it down the road shortly

Thanks for reminding me to keep buying Toyota / Honda. No major issues over 25 years of buying gently used and keeping long term 😉👍

@slacker_DIY

5 ай бұрын

good thing you avoided 2007-2010 2AZ-FE engine

@DeadofWinter321

5 ай бұрын

Hondas and Toyotas are having so many problems today. I'd avoid them, also because they're massive penalty boxes

@ivanvarykino8202

5 ай бұрын

@@DeadofWinter321 😂 Haha, you're a comedian, right? Just received Consumer Reports Jan 2024 issue on how all the brands stack up: Lexus/Toyota #1 and #2. Acura/Honda #4 and #5. All the garbage chevy, dodge, vw, mercedes, chrysler, ford, lincoln, gmc, jeep, audi at the bottom = reliability issues. The usual suspects are always the same. And why i have Lexus and a Honda in my garage right now. Never anything other than standard maintenance.

@jasonwilliams6005

4 ай бұрын

​@@DeadofWinter321you're very wrong

@DeadofWinter321

4 ай бұрын

@@ivanvarykino8202 - I laugh at people who believe that false indoctrination. '90s Hondas and Toyotas were the last good ones. Proven fact. Other brands today have caught up, and also gives you more features and tech for the money. I owned a Honda and three Toyotas. The Honda had a lot of weird electrical gremlins (purchased brand new) and the Toyotas spent almost as much time in the shop as they did on the road and getting Toyota to honor warranty repairs was like pulling skin off your teeth. Every other brand I owned, little to no issues/problems.

I love your KZread videos. You're a true gentleman and you run an honest business. Keep the videos coming. Come back to south Florida 😁👍

I made a gamble like this with my 2015 Kia optima and was able to have my engine replaced…I wasn’t provided a rental but did hear horror stories that folks whose engines weren’t replaced and they still owed on the car 😢

Had my 2017 Sonata engine replaced this summer and Kia/Hyundai warranty work is really hit or miss. The service advisers are numb to customers after years of the theta ii engines and that 2-4 months is the standard if you’re in a populated area. They deserve credit for sticking by their products, but this was my first Hyundai and will certainly be my last.

@imnitguy

5 ай бұрын

My wife's 2009 Santa Fe has a recall where a leaky oil gasket drips on the alternator causing the alternator to fail. The parts are on back order but this is about $1500 worth of work on a 14 year old car. Pretty pleased that Hyundai/Kia seems to stand behind their work, even a decade and a half later!

@benztech2262

5 ай бұрын

@@imnitguy Recalls are safety related and are therefore required by law to be covered. They didn’t volunteer to cover this.

@scottr3141

5 ай бұрын

My 2012 got a new engine at 108k because it blew a rod. They could of just told me too bad, but they took care of it. Like you, it's my last one though. I'm going with Toyota next time, I've had good luck with them . I even have a Miata on nitrous, that has over 200k with no problems, and I daily it.

@plausibleg.3170

5 ай бұрын

About to litigate against Hyundai when the Regional CEO presented me with a written document proving dealerships had the right to refuse certain warranty work. Best check their civil case history prior to purchasing.

@ford_probe_garage_studio

3 ай бұрын

Same. Is My first Kia and will be my last.

That’s absurd when KIA tried to weasel their way out of their warranty obligations. They can pull the service record from their system with the vin, why put that onus on the customer? Glad to see they followed through and did the right thing but it seems like a catch 22 game, I’d never buy a KIA for this uncertainty alone.

This is an excellent video - he’s really excelled himself here. His style seems to have changed to be more modest and insightful I’m really impressed

Great video. Do post when it sells. Looks great and clean.

Love my 2014.5 Toyota Camry. 122k miles and still going strong. Love your channel. Great info and quality content.

@SammyKurts-ku2ht

5 ай бұрын

My 2000 4Runner is coming up on 300k miles soon 286k right now and not a single light is on the dash she runs perfect man ! Change your oil every 3-4k miles using 5w30 and factory oil filter !!!

@747-pilot

5 ай бұрын

My 2015 TOYOTA COROLLA is at approx. 160K miles. No issues WHATSOEVER (OK, the front speakers have a loose connection, yeah, that’s the extent of my “troubles” 😂 ). Other than that, just oil changes and routine maintenance. I keep my fingers crossed that I get another 5 years and 100K miles out of it, and at the rate she’s going, it seems more than likely that’s exactly what will happen!

@747-pilot

5 ай бұрын

@@SammyKurts-ku2htYeah, those 4 Runners from back then were the EPITOME of RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY!!! I had a 2001 SR5 that I had bought brand new back then. Should have NEVER sold it! 🙄

@tommorgan1291

3 ай бұрын

Have you changed spark plugs or timing chain yet?

TMA my brother!, NEVER give a dealership to much info!,,, NEVER!

The color is beautiful and more unique . I really like your way to be so transparent. I used work for a car salesman and I spent se real hours at auto auctions in IN and WI we sold them in Chicago. Keep the good work .

I didn’t have time to see if anyone else caught your comment about “ Smokers”? I think you were referring to what is/was ranked as one of the worst and most expensive movies ever made, “Waterworld” from 1995. By the way, that is one clean Kia. Thanks for making the great videos and if you ever need anyone to check on a car in the Chicago area I’d be more than happy to help you out. Take Care!

White smoke is usually water getting turned into steam. Back in the "old days" cars that blew out WHITE smoke usually had a bad head gasket or intake manifold gasket but on VERY rare occasions it may have been a cracked head or block. I hope it isn't one of the last 2 scenarios.

@tedkent8767

5 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. With the oil level high and that “chocolate milkshake” color it is a telltale sign. They say fuel injector but it was interesting that they also needed to add coolant. Either way as others have said there is possibly excessive engine wear that may impact longevity.

That’s really weird. I’ve been a big fan of Kia and Hyundai. I bought a brand new 2023 Kia Sportage. A month ago my fuel injectors went out on me and had to be replaced and warrantied. I’m in Tucson AZ. My local Kia dealership did not offer me a rental or offered to reimburse for one. I’ve done some research and it seems to be a common issue with the new cars. I always bring my car to the dealer for services to avoid this problems and if I can not I always go to a shop that reports the services done on Carfax.

@navegantes_del_magallanes

4 ай бұрын

That happens to me with my brand new Kia Sedona/Carnival EX which failed 7 times within first year, a lot of recalls and malfunctioning electric parts which they offered me loaner on the first 3 times when I brought it to the authorized kia dealer for repairs, when they made me pay for a rental after they refused to give me a loaner for the 4th time, I called Kia HQ's to complain about poor reliability and poor after sales service and they made them reimburse me for the rental car and opened an investigation about my case than ended penalizing the certified kia technician who serviced my car whom BTW failed to replace recall parts that could've avoided me to bring the car so many times, according to kia HQ's report. I got a loaner the next 3 times I brought the car for small repairs/replacement parts, after that fatidic 1st year and horrible experience with Kia, my van worked like a champ for 3 years straight until I decided to trade it and get another Kia model.

@ford_probe_garage_studio

3 ай бұрын

How did you know the injector was bad. Direct injectors on these engines seem to be an issue Thank you. @@navegantes_del_magallanes

My sister bought a kia that was only a couple years old and over the course of 3 years it cost her more to fix than it cost to buy it due to engine and over heating issues. She sold it to a junk yard for a few hundred dollars and got a corolla, hasnt had an issue since.

Any person should appreciate honesty. Thank you for yours Flying Wheels. :-)

I feel like dealers who stocked up during the pandemic, will have to realize that they have to cut losses and likely sell most of their inventory at a loss. Its just the way greed works, it always gets turned back on you.

Your experience with the dealer is the same as I have experienced. I hear a lot of bad mouthing of Hyundai and kia,In the last 13 years I and my family have bought 1 Hyundai and 8 kias. Never had any problems that were not fixed promptly. Loaner cars were furnished if the car couldn't be fixed in 48 hours. Of these cars 7 are still in service with mileage from 13,000 to just under 200,000. One was totaled and the other was sold off because it became excess. I do still see it running around town once in a while. I have owned american, Japanese. European, and Korean cars. The Korean cars have been the best by far. They are reasonable to buy and inexpensive to run and come standard with 5 year bumper to bumper warranty plus 10 year drive train warranty, no other manufacturer offers that. All they require is that you do the service when needed. And that's the key. I see Toyota and Hyundai are offering free service for 2 and 3 years on New cars. I suspect that is because enough people are not servicing their car properly and they fail thus giving the car a bad name. I would never buy a used vehicle without a complete service history.

@crashandburngaming5103

5 ай бұрын

I always get great service at Kia. Expensive service, but its always top notch and they have a record of it. 2011 Optima 4cyl. 160k. No issues at all, just reg maintanance. I don't bag my vehicles either, get 45 mpg highway at 70mph. The stock stereo is garbage, but I just put a 400 watt Amp in and its awesome now.

@lonniebeal6032

5 ай бұрын

Their high theft rate is now a big problem. I got my son a 2008 Sorento, it was stolen. He got it back but the ignition switch is a problem getting and no Kia dealer will work on it...

@vnorvi

5 ай бұрын

Same with me with my Hyundai. All good. I’ve not had the issues people seem to raise. You usually hear more about complaints than good news.

@howardhughes7596

5 ай бұрын

My 2010 Kia Forte has 126,000 miles, my 2011 Hyundai Sonata has 95,000. No problems with either (except one thermostat). They are maintained and garaged. The ones that break, I’ve read, tend to be those that are not.

@noahdunaway

2 ай бұрын

@@lonniebeal6032 The Kia dealer, All Star Kia Baton Rouge, here is installing push button starter switches, at no cost, to eliminate the theft problem.

Great video, Good results for you Be safe

Kia has a very good-looking product line of cars if they want to keep the US market base growing they're going to have to make good on these defective engines and problems they have an opportunity to make things right and change customer perception............ now is the right time

@jeffreyzabawski4862

5 ай бұрын

Well that obviously ain't happening. I mean they're already going on like 70 years and still can't make a reliable Engine, and now they're shifting to non ice.

@dj1698

5 ай бұрын

I totally agree the line up of vehicles they sell have improved dramatically. My wife and I always pass a Kia driving and we’re always like wow, kias have came a long way. I tell her if they take the badging off the car you wouldn’t know it’s a Kia because how much they improved the designs of their vehicles. Obviously the engine issue is a different story. Unfortunately they have to suck up the costs and do what’s right for the customers.

That Kia dealership facility looked like it could have been Kia's corporate headquarters 😆😆😆

I had a 19 Hyundai Elantra with 47,000 miles (rod knock and issues starting), and they tried every way to not cover anything…so I traded it on a VW Passat, could not be happier. Passat rides, drives and have had, so far, zero issues. Warranty to 85,000 miles (currently 51700 miles).

"Smokers" - Water World. What a 90's classic LOL

I read alot about the Kia Warranty when the misses was about to buy her 2021 Sedona.Alot of fine print, warranty is very specific, dealership registering it would not give a full warranty etc.Well after much back and forth we purchased with extended warranty and lifetime oil changes, pretty much Kia dealership does all work even oil changes.And the way its burning oil at 25k I'm glad i did,no way they're sticking me with a bill😂😂

@turbosbox

4 ай бұрын

That theory might not get the outcome you think. I have tried those things and dealerships will randomly deny warranty work as another tech commented. A few got it others didn't. They used the no oil change receipts excuse on my new Audi and I furnished them with all the original receipts. They then trashed them so when I picked up the car oh sorry we can't seem to find any folder with receipts you claim to have given us. The service advisor assured me he would honor future claims as he knew I just gave him the folder a few days earlier. You guessed it when I returned for more warranty work they denied it from lacking oil change receipts and this same advisor knew nothing of his promises. I learned not to buy an Audi and expect them to be reliable or the dealers to have integrity. My Elantra had engine knock and I didn't want to repeat all that despite some recall for it because it was in a cold climate and a known issue. I have had enough bad repairs done by mechanics and dealer denials of claims to learn the only sure way is to buy a more reliable car. My next cars were Hondas then Toyotas. If you study more they will claim oil burning is normal. That's what many people have posted their poor experience on that issue was and won't repair your car. After the warranty runs out they WILL stick you with the bill 😥😥

@Troy-McClure81

4 ай бұрын

I traded in a 2016 Chrysler Town and County,at 76k miles because of Dealerships.They never get my original receipts that's a big No,I had 3 dealerships perform the work since the first 2 kept dropping the ball.After I traded for the Kia I received a refund 6 months later for last. Unfortunately buying any vehicle these days is a gamble and I didn't have the extra 15k to buy a Toyota or Honda ,or I would have .The Town and Country dying by 76k was an unplanned event.

A clean low mileage car like that should be a great retail car.

I own a 214 soul bought used from the dealer six years ago. The long block has 144k on it , the top end more like 50k. We used up the warranty when the top failed on a mid winter over the pass drive out of Seatte.

I like how people try to justify inferior quality of these vehicles by stating "But it has a warranty!". A warranty is better when it's not used all the time and you have no use of your vehicle every time it's in the shop.

Paying 30 k for a Kia lol. The car market is truly insane. Wouldn’t pay 5 grand for a Kia.

@augustbaby8254

5 ай бұрын

$5K for a KIA? Read your comment and you’ll quickly come to the conclusion that you are clearly the only jive turkey 🦃 on Turkey Day writing this insanely buffoonery.

@crashandburngaming5103

5 ай бұрын

You'd rather pay 50-70k for american car? That's insane lol

@imnitguy

5 ай бұрын

@@crashandburngaming5103 no doubt, and to be fair, Kia/Hyundai (I own an 09) can be stolen in 30 seconds with a USB cable!

@basshead.

5 ай бұрын

@@crashandburngaming5103 You can get a C8 for that. Korean cars are crap.

@richardmorris7063

5 ай бұрын

My 57k$ Cadillac is now 5 yrs old 44,000 miles & 0 issues. Plus they gave me a 350$ battery under warranty & its still covered for two more yrs. Best car I ever had.

so why does the title say you lost? clickbait?

SMOKERS.....Water World. Great videos, love your work and input.

The Title should say Kia Customer Service is Surprisingly Amazing!

The Kia/Hyundai 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty only applies to the first owner.

@absolutelynonameslef

5 ай бұрын

He still has 5yr/60,000 mile coverage as the second owner.

@Priust189

5 ай бұрын

It’s 15 years 150k miles after the most recent lawsuit

@bossmodl3thalpoppa484

5 ай бұрын

335.00 for a battery? Bruh

@chynacash3138

5 ай бұрын

@@bossmodl3thalpoppa484 Yeah that's crazy - I have a 2015 Chevy Cruze in the Chevy dealer right now for a recall and they wanted to charge $165 for a battery before they started the work and I still said no 😂 I had a $45 refurbished battery installed by my brother on their lot lol.

Wow $340 for the battery at a dealership, that’s a lot to me, at Costco they are $99.

I wouldn't blame folks who dare not touch a Kia or Hyundai.

I have a co-worker whose engine failed and Kia gave them a new engine for free. Excellent service.

The immediate thought that came to my mind was: If the engine was still under warranty, why would it not have been replaced? As such, it wouldn't have been for sale - at the auction, anyway.

@cyrusthegreat3081

5 ай бұрын

Agreed! Why dint the original owner replace before trading in?

@thomasallen6980

5 ай бұрын

@@cyrusthegreat3081 It is a piece of junk and he wanted it out of the driveway? "Time" is the most valuable commodity you will ever know.....when you are on your death bed.

@cyrusthegreat3081

5 ай бұрын

@@thomasallen6980 makes sense! The owner can’t wait three months for engine and end up paying for costly car rentals!

I think they figured out who they were dealing with and did not want a PR disaster. Most Kia warranty claims I familiar with do not go so well. The fact that it started out bad helps out with this theory.

I owned a Kia. I then helped my mother buy a Kia. Never again. Friends don't let friends buy Kia.

I almost bought one of these. The salesperson at the dealership said it was such a low price because no one wanted a car in that color. I ended up passing on it because it didn’t have the interior features I wanted, and I’m so glad I did. Went with a 2020 Mazda3 instead and couldn’t be happier.