I would not have risked driving the car knowing the coolant leak is spraying on the exhaust manifold. That is a good way to get a cracked manifold.

@AutoAuctionRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Well you aren’t me, and I knew by leaving the cap loose it wouldn’t build pressure and spray, which I even said in the video if you watched.

@mexicanspec

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I did watch all the way through, but I didn't hear anything about the cap. I am glad you got it home with out any more issues. I am not that lucky with cars.

@vincentyu5697

2 жыл бұрын

@@mexicanspec He mentions it at 21:21

@ronwig7665

2 жыл бұрын

I hate to butt in , I heard randy saying he going to leave the cap loose so it don’t spray coolant

@NickMyers1

2 жыл бұрын

And what happens when driving down the road in the rain?

Throwback to when the Rams tailgate wasn't smashed by a 77 Olds.

@radiodave1

2 жыл бұрын

Now he'll have a new rear bumper without the mark on the corner from the mailbox!

Ever since I was 17 I’ve always kept an impact gun, impact socket set and regular tool set in my car. They make it so much easier and faster to do stuff like tires on the side of the road.

I won't use their name but you know who I mean. You just gotta love the company you bought the car from. I sometimes wonder, when they interview lift drivers, they give them a test to make sure they can do as much damage as possible moving the cars around. Someone needs to call them out on this!!!!!

Man, seeing a Cruze pop up on this channel again made me think for a second I was gonna see the old Uberman intro! When can I come rent it on Turo??

@DillonErickson

2 жыл бұрын

He cannot list to many miles

I see this Cruze and made me remember of the 2013 Chevy Cruze LTZ I once had. The common issues are: * Valve Cover * Water Outlet not Thermostat Housing * Coil pack * EGR valve Very minor issues but it adds up. There's more things that will go bad on it but if you're able to take care of those things; you can very much have a decent reliable car

@bosshog2385

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 I've just replaced 2 out of the 4 things you mentioned the intake manifold and crankshaft sensor seals are next they are leaking oil

@rnggaming5216

2 жыл бұрын

Transmissions are fucking dogshit on cruises i owned one

@chaseraines3

Жыл бұрын

Yap I know they feeling lol

@drewski1441

7 ай бұрын

@@rnggaming5216 Totally agree, they are crappy cars. They have plastic parts for the coolant system, they are always leaking.

A plastic thermostat housing?? Whose brilliant, cost-cutting idea was that? Plastic parts have no place in a constantly heat-cycling environment.

@jrebuilds2

2 жыл бұрын

All Audi’s I’ve worked on have plastic thermostat housing and the newer 2009 and up the water pump comes in a plastic housing just like the BMW 😬

@GC_420

2 жыл бұрын

Genus!

@valengreymoon5623

2 жыл бұрын

@@jrebuilds2 That's just insane, considering what they charge for them brand new. You'd think they would use decent metal parts.

@taunusv4power

2 жыл бұрын

My 93 Lexus ls400 was all original when i bought it and the plastic thermostat housing is still good. It's because the coolant is supposed to be cold on the top

@ryanmiller934

2 жыл бұрын

If it was a 1.8 like mine change it to the dorman metal replacement

Yet another,"Will we make it home." video. Excellent. Thank you.

Things you need in your car at all times... (assuming your vehicle has a spare) 1/2 cordless impact(Ryobi is cheap and effective), ATA reversible lug socket set, scissor jack with 17mm or 19mm drive nut. From experience.... Turn that 1-2 hour blowout/flat tire nightmare into a 5 min tire swap anyone can do. That impact, sockets and jack might total you $200? The cost of one tow? Totally worth it. Plus you can help others! Build up that karma!

@artlayton1425

2 жыл бұрын

I carry a fire extinguisher, tire pump and battery pack. Forgot - AAA.

@TheRichardc88

2 жыл бұрын

@@artlayton1425 haha very true! I am guilty of forgetting the fire extinguisher. Luckily I have never had to use AAA. They can be a lifesaver if you don't have any tools or know how.

@yonataliasu7568

10 ай бұрын

💯💯

You have a wonderful time making these videos, and all of us have a wonderful time whatching these videos! Please keep up the good work! Greetings from Milan, Italy!

This one made you work for it . Nice car, with a few minor tweaks it will serve someone for years to come.

My grandma. left me her car when she passed away in March 17 2003. It was a 1992 Subaru Legacy Sudan. It sat in my driveway for years. It just needed a battery it started right up. It needed a lot of work. Awesome video

Just take the two tires you bought put them on the front they're all 215 same height. Put the 215-55s on the back 🤔

Hell yeah randy didn't expect a win video on Monday last I remember you were doing weekends. Loving the content keep it up buddy and hope you and your wife are alright from the accident.

You are right Randy. That's the way you have to do it, for good content for us. Everything on the spot. So we can see what to buy and how to buy. Other thing, you will now what you bought, driving it home. Keep up with the good work. Love it.

These Cruzes always came into the shop I worked at. Valve covers going bad, PCV valves, Water pumps, Thermostats.

bought a Jaguar and a BMW recently from Copart. Guess what? Forklift driver idiots completely ruined rear part of front bumper, and rear IRS/rear axle frame. Damage was definitely not there when I inspected the car before auction. they should find different ways to move the cars around.

It's really great to see your videos, you seems to have so much fun with every car you win from the auction, I would love to have an auto auction close by to me also. Keep up the good work.

Great video!! Thank you for all your hard work.

I have a 2014 1.4L Chevy Cruze. It’s a cheap gas saver commuter car. I agree with you, I think these are great for what they are. So far just regular maintenance and only one issue being the turbo which is the common cracked waste gate. I’m glad to hear you have gotten 200,000 miles out of yours, that means I should have lots of life left in mine! I hope you make a good bit of content for this car so I can learn for any potential issues I might see. Thanks for all the great content!

Randy, you may leave these tires on as long as they're both up front or back. They have good thread and they come from a good brand

@toddhill1465

2 жыл бұрын

I did that on my old 1980 Honda Accord Hatchback. Putting the smaller tires on the front gave it a somewhat sporty profile and it drove just fine for me.

@mexicanspec

2 жыл бұрын

Why do people spell tread thread?

@sadiqsamari

2 жыл бұрын

@@mexicanspec British and American spelling I think.

@myspinup8782

2 жыл бұрын

@@mexicanspec They might be numb skulls who don't know that bolts have a thread on them.

Oh those ridiculous counter offers. It’s like they want twice the value of the car and the counter bids

@AutoAuctionRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Good seeing you man!! You're up and at it early!

@LunarOutlawsGarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I get up around five. The early bird catches the worm🤘

@johnmaclean5429

2 жыл бұрын

@@LunarOutlawsGarage it's usually the second mouse that gets the cheese 🧀😆

Actually, the thermostat housing is bottom left under the turbo. You're referencing the water outlet, which I'm all to familiar with in my girlfriend's car, lol. A $15 part caused a catastrophic head gasket failure 🤔

Your videos are awesome! Your well spoken and very enjoyable to watch.

In spite of the issues, you obviously enjoyed your day. I enjoy seeing you bring back cars that others have given up on.

Time to do some sketchy stuff doo da doo da, hope I get away with it la da doo da day. Lol I love your riskier trips, edge of your seat minute to minute action and never one staged or dull moment. Raw, real and out there

@Spdracer

2 жыл бұрын

The good stuff

Oh what a day!!. Fun watching all the way. Surprised this was sold for 1250$. Great content

Awesome videos bro! This new format of short videos works better for me!

the turo stories are what got me hooked on this channel originally.

Great video Randy!!’ 😀

Happy Thanksgiving it’s coming up this Thursday eat plenty of turkey chill with the family You got a good deal for that car bro. Always come prepared bring your tools and everything you going to need

Not Thermostat housing water outlet. Thermostat housing on the front left of motor

Plastic thermostat housing and plastic water outlet w/ temp sensor in it on my 2010 Mazda 6. Never overheated. The rubber gasket on the water outlet crapped out at 307K miles last December. Same gasket on the thermostat hasn’t failed yet. I’m getting The original thermostat and water pump replaced soon, I don’t want a failure, now it has 345K, to leave me stranded this winter.

Nice car. The best looking mini sedan ever made.

Congratulations on the new car randy looks like it gonna be a great car after u put ur magic on it great video Randy keep up the fantastic job u do randy

I like your video and I hope you have a happy thanksgiving you and your family Randy .

quick tip for yeah, i believe thats not the thermostat housing thats leaking, its a water outlet housing, just thought id let you know because there is also a thermostat housing

If i remember right randy, the key works when the car isn’t running, my car won’t lock/unlock off the keyfob unless the keys in my hand with the car off

I just sold my Chevy Cruze, it was indeed a great car! Definitely worth alotta money right now, especially with gas prices climbing

Despite the problems with tires, leaking coolant. It's a nice 🚗

Man Randy haven’t seen a Chevy Cruz on the channel since your last one it’s good to see you picked up another one for all the OG followers we should remember that Chevy Cruz

Thats a nice warm lookin jacket dude , great video :)

When forklift driver damages a car aren't they responsible for the damage. You did not buy the car with fork damaged tires

@DGTelevsionNetwork

2 жыл бұрын

Most auction houses don't give a fuck. You might be able to go after someone personally if you're able to get to them

@supertouring1

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you had proof, it's hard to get the auction house to take responsibility for it.

@philtowle4683

2 жыл бұрын

It had flat tyres one of the times when he viewed it.

Great video randy you got a good deal I think for the price I went and looked at what they are selling for and you got a deal 👍

Nice Car Randy with the exception of the issues. Over here there are called the Holden Cruze .

I always thought the Chevy Cruz was a good looking car, but everybody I know with one isn’t happy with it. The Suzuki Kazashi looks very similar to that style Chevy Cruz.

@supertouring1

2 жыл бұрын

@Hidden Projects though to be fair, a new Kazashi cost more when new than the Chevy Cruze.

Randy you are a very entertaining fellow.

Randy: I have a trailer but why??? We gotta do it the hard way.... Me: This is why I this channel is golden...

Excited to watch this while munching

@AutoAuctionRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I'm hungry lol

@TheHungryMammoth

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds yeah just got home from work and i was starving

Loved it Randy

Why don't you put the new tires on the back? Then you won't have to buy new tires. Since they are the same size just wider.

@alkwj

2 жыл бұрын

The new tires are the same width just an inch shorter. Probably what's causing his tpms light as well.

I really enjoyed this video.

love your videos

bro we have a 14, 2 bad water pumps, head gasket, thermostat, valve cover, intake manifold, both 02 sensor , fuel rail sensor, Turbo, 3 coolant lines, 2 clamps, coolant tank, oil leak from somewhere, purge valve. 100k miles

Good video Randy too bad The auction people aren't more careful & I hope everyone alright after last night Some people just don't care about other people's property I'm one of those who have a accident and do things the right way

It's the intake manifold that causes the pcv valve to fail, get ready for it to fail again without changing it or doing a bypass on it.

Very easy part to fix. Coolant outlet, $40 part plus coolant. Replaced mine on the side of the highway with a socket set and vicegrips, 20 minuet job. Tires $50 a tire Waterfall Eco Dynamic tires at walmart. Cruzes are great cars just need some particular loving.

Good video!

Got you working hard on this chevy 👍👍

Great buy that coolant leak is a easy fix it happened to mine as well it been a great car it has 220000 miles still going strong have had to do some maintenance but that’s expected at that mileage

Great video

that key fob button still works (unless it’s dead😂) you just can’t use it while the key is in the ignition. i had a 2013 malibu with the same key and it wouldn’t work while in the ignition

Hi randy it's collin from Liverpool in the UK its good to see you mate nice car mate

The Chevy Cruze has to have the key removed from the ignition before the trunk can be opened. the key fob or the button above the license plate is the only way to open the trunk. I have a 14 Cruze.

Nice car, good color, just sucks that the thermostat has issues. The clock got reset to January 1st 2010

My mother sold her 2012 ECO Cruze this past year because she got another new car. She bought the Cruze brand new and put roughly 90k miles on it before it had its first minor problem of a failed water pump. Other than that she didn't have any other problems with the car. It was a fun car to drive when i would borrow it.

Replaced my daughters thermostat housing in her Cruze with an all metal housing. It was an 1.8 so not sure if they have one for a 1.4. Took about 3 hours to complete the entire replacement. Not very hard.

A friend of mine has a turbo cruze. same color. he loves it and yes. it is quick. Esp after you mod it a little.

congrats on "winning" a money pit of a car! the 2012 Cruze I once had a 1.8L eco tech engine, it too ate up thermostats, leaking valve cover gasket and as a bonus the head gasket went and had oil on the coolant system and all that fun stuff. And the trunk button did not work. The key fob eventually disintegrated, And the every plastic connector in it was made from the most brittle plastic GM could find. Traded it in for a 2015 GMC,,,no regrets.

They’re a good car. I had a blue, 2.0 turbo diesel. In Australia it was called the Holden Cruze. I had mine 7 years and did 210,000 kms.

Nice score on the Chevy Cruz even though it has some issues.

enjoyed the Cruze video.

Nice new coat!

Great little car, Liked

I agree...I think this car will clean up well

Randy boy good boy shout out from the philippines LINDENBERG FAMILY KEEP YOUR GOOD WORK AND FIX IT OLD CAR

That car brings back memories for me too but mine was a 2014 and bright red your favorite color it was the first brand new car I’ve ever owned

If I were you I would just put the two tires you bought on the back and the other two on front. They are so close in size it should never cause any issues.

I have a 13 Cruze and a 13 Sonic both with the 1.4 turbo. The first shift when cold always slips. The leak is coming from the water outlet. The thermostat is on the other side of the motor. Common issue. They are good cars for someone that can DIY. Valve cover, PCV hose, intake manifold, all common vacuum leaks.

You been working hard today.

Yes I remember your new Cruze as uberman, so proud as a peacock.🦃 And yeah forklift operator is a hard job, sometimes they are completely blind. See all the popped front and rear bumpers flat tyre and a lot more damage. And paying back for them mistakes no way, and they charge any car 400$ buyer fees or more.

that's why i hate loaders they are not careful enough

randy i know a rly cheap hack for that rear one and that is to patch up the tire from the inside and add a tube in it and it works good as new

Surprisingly no one has mentioned calling out the manager for letting one of his guys puncture tires.

@gm12551

2 жыл бұрын

@@PlainShan3 I figure the outcome would be of the “too bad too sad” variety myself.

@mexicanspec

2 жыл бұрын

You think the manager let his employee puncture the tires?

@mexicanspec

2 жыл бұрын

@@PlainShan3 We have seen this before. IAA is not responsible for the damage done by the loaders.

@carlbernard4197

9 ай бұрын

​@mexicanspec If I was the manager of that center and found this out someone wouldn't have a job at the end of the day 😊

Cooling system is open, but let's rev it up to 6k a few times.

Just a tip; never place your nice wheels FACE DOWN on the ground, you can ruin them. You probably didn't hurt them on the dirt lot but do that on hard concrete and well...ask me how I know.

GOOD LUCK ON THE CAR RANDY👍🇺🇸🤓

Randy Randy Randy I thought you were a more prepared man then that lol, no worries I've done the same thing.keep up the good work.

Randy, I love the red it's an even better Chevrolet Cruze than the Black one you used to own. I agree that it was a wonderful deal so it's likely going to be flipped for some profit. It's an inexpensive vehicle for a person who needs to upgrade anything and it's not under any warranty. So it can have a newer engine when everything is easy to replace. I am a subscriber from 2019 and I love the incredible content, and please keep the incredible work up. You're super funny Randy and I appreciate what your doing by being very funny.

Reminds me of a red Cruze that my mom once rented in late 2016 after hitting a deer in her 2014 Accord. Bright red, black leather interior and automatic transmission. Wasn't really anything to write home about.

My first car was a 2012 chevy cruze LS with no turbo. Had it for 7 years. It was a nice car. Good on gas but the maintenance on it just became a car payment on a paid off car. So I sold it 2 months ago. I miss it, but I don't miss it being in the shop every other month.

Good luck randy.

If you have a workshop compressor, you should pick up a small air receiver tank and just fill that up before you go and have those tyres up in seconds instead of the grinding wait for the silly little electric one to do its thang :)

I own one of these headaches to use the trunk release on the fob the car has to be off

how come you did not ask for the manager of the facility and ask them to look at the tires right when you noticed it, they might make a way to either give you replacement tires or something for the damage the loader did

@AutoAuctionRebuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Because it's as is. Period. They will not do anything about it.

@terryarthur8822

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds gotcha, well i did enjoy your content but if a question is asked and your response is like the way you have then i have no way to justify continue to watch your content anymore, you just lost another subscriber

@terryarthur8822

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds if you would have said it's because the policy of copart, that any damage before, during or after the sale is not resposible of copart, would be a better answer

@Spdracer

2 жыл бұрын

@@terryarthur8822 i don’t think one subscriber affects him lol

I have learned a lot from you man

id make them replace the tires as they popped them

WOW 500$ for auction fees ??!!!

im 99% sure that for the remote to work to open the trunk turn car off take key out of ignition key fobs normally dont work while car car is on and for the boot button to work on the trunk lock and unlock the car...well the cruze is a not bad car this one sounds like it has issues but hey it can be fixed.. another great video randy

Valve covers heat and warp then the new ones do it again in 30k miles! Only way to get a perm fix is replace the valve cover for metal one Yea they’re 200-300$$ but you won’t have to do it again!