From a totaled Yaris to a Prius with a second life, this is really something special.

@briank10101

Жыл бұрын

Like a Ford Cortina.

As a San Francisco native, this car was a Bay Area Air Quality dept vehicle ( based on the sticker) or a Municipal Transit dept car ( based on the over head beacon). That being said, this car probably gave me a parking ticket on street cleaning once or twice. 🤣😅

What a gentleman to donate parts instead of selling, whoever you are I love your style🙏

That! Was VERY COOL of that person who sent you his water pump. 👊💪👍😎🤘👌

The Car Care Nut always says goodbye in such a nice way, one almost feels like crying a little bit😢

@deez3063

Жыл бұрын

this dude's awesome

A sizeable government entity probably has their own service garage. Perhaps they get a vendor price (without sales tax) for parts too, considering all the buying needed. Their costs for major repairs like transmission, battery etc. are relatively low compared to retail. Amed, thank you and your staff for the interest and effort in making these informative videos.

@salami99

Жыл бұрын

SFMTA has a huge garage near pacfiic heights district i lived next to it.

@ahmadghosheh3104

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Been a subscriber when you were under 3K subs. I’m very proud of how far you have come and quickly.

I never knew how satisfying the sound of tires on a painted floor is.

Solid advice for sure: "never judge a book by its cover" for sure!

I love the way you tell the story of all the cars you have in your shop. The information we all learn from you is one thing. To be entertained whilst being educated is quite another. You gained a sub!

you are the best I have 2003 Lexus ES 300 145000 miles and RX350 158000 miles so far so good i love watching your videos

You could easily be talking about my 2003 Corolla with 220,000 miles. Got it for $2,500 and fixed everything it needed. No info screen. No phone interface. Runs like a top and everything works. It's a keeper. Probably put a new engine and transmission in it at some point. Got 42MPG in it once.

@Kureni

Жыл бұрын

no need i've seen them with over 500,000 miles everything original - however their odometers stops at 299,999 miles due to odometer glitch

@markcavandish1295

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@Blakecryderman7244

Жыл бұрын

@Harpo Marx if it ain’t broke don’t fix it-if the engine & transmission still work good, transmission shifts good, engine still has strong compression, then it could go 400K miles without any engine or transmission overhauls. I’ve seen those Corollas, 500,000 miles original engine & transmission still running strong. Especially if you’ve done fluid changes regularly, they can last that long no problem. Those 1ZZ-FE engines are strong, it’s just getting broken in, it will last another 200K possibly if you keep up the oil changes. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. See this mistake all too many, people get in a Toyota, they own it for 15 years or so & start replacing engine & transmission that are still mechanically fine, because they were used to doing that in their last crappy American car.

@passion830217

Жыл бұрын

@@Kureni It could also be on the other extreme that it may die at any moment, especially if you do have knowledge of the vehicle's maintenance record, thus I would not pay more than $1000 for a 2003 Corolla with 220k miles.

@thetechlibrarian

Жыл бұрын

You must not be from Ohio lol the body’s and frames / subframe rot before the engine gives out. It’s enough to make you want to move when you buy a new car, especially a Toyota because you know it’s going to be the salt that takes it out.

I am looking to buy a used Lexus RX 350 2010-2013 because of financial limitations. So I ran across your videos and I just need to say how much I admire your passion and expertise. Your explanations are clear and crisp and even the video editing etc. is so clean and professional (as is your shop). It gives me pleasure to know there are teachers like you on the internet - so many of them seem so confusing or amateurish. Thank-you, sir - Respect.

@absolutelynonameslef

Жыл бұрын

Financial limitations and Lexus are very strange terms when used in conjunction.

@mjl9002

Жыл бұрын

@@absolutelynonameslef lol - that's why I'm looking for a 10+ years old Lexus.

@buckdashe2571

Жыл бұрын

This comment echos my feelings exactly. (And I too am looking for an RX in that year and price range…great cars!) (Edit: Found one well maintained and in perfect shape with 148K miles, out the door for $13K. Couldn’t be happier.)

Nice gesture paying it forward with that brand new part that the original owner did not need. Kudos also to Car Care Nut for the shout out and for finding a new home for that part. (And for the story behind it all.)

This is excellent advice, and I will share a story from the opposite spectrum. My neighbor owns a 2009 Ford Escape. It looks new and has always been kept clean. She tells me she is selling it, so I'm considering making it my own. That was until I heard how it was maintained. Her son comes out once a year for her birthday, changes the oil, and gets an inspection sticker here in New Hampshire. If the inspection fails, he only fixes or replaces what is required. The coolant and transmission fluid may have never been changed, and the engine oil change interval is every ten to twelve thousand miles. Here we have a car that looks great but is probably closer to the automotive grave than we think.

@vinces8974

Жыл бұрын

My feeling is if you can get the car cheap enough, it’s easier and cheaper to fix mechanical problems than it is to have a body or interior redone

@kerrylewis2581

Жыл бұрын

@@vinces8974 She wanted $7,000 which in my mind was top dollar. Knowing the maintenance history I thought it was only worth $3,000.

@terrylaw18

Жыл бұрын

We're in Toronto. Have a friend had a 08 or 09. Escape. Deluxe model too. Had a bit of rust around rear wheel wells bit overall not too bad looking. And he did look after it. One day going over the small curb into his driveway the entire rear subframe on one side broke off with the suspension, wheel and everything attached to it. Making the vehicle unmovable from where it was under its own roll. The comments were thank God it happened where it did. Not out on the road somewhere. In these environments vehicles corrode bad and you can't always tell how bad it is. Needless to say that escape escaped to its grave.

@BearFish112

Жыл бұрын

DIY oil change is not bad, when done by an experienced owner. Brake fluid can be tested for water contents and the coolant might be replaced by the same guy, you don’t know that. In such case it can still be a great healthy car. You just need to check all of it as always. Bringing your car once a year to a garage for service is not a warranty in any way.

I bought a 2010 Yaris in 2016 with less than 100k miles for $4k it had bad paint, non working radio and a small leak in the roof. I fixed all except the paint and the mechanicals were in great condition. 80k miles later, it's still running well and if I spent money painting it, I could get $3k for in in today's market.

One thing is certain that Mr. is a DRIVER !! Like me he enjoys driving above all. Kudos

I remember my first Toyota. It was 2003 2.4 Camry, bought it from auction in 2011. It had scratches and dents all over the body, including giant scratch on the right side, just like this Prius has. But! The engine sounded healthy, car's stance was perfect. Overall, it made an impression of a very healthy car, with 113K miles. I resparayed it, changed some suspension parts, tires, fluids. And drove it for the next 8 years without a SINGLE failure. What a great car it was. Don't judge the book by it's cover, 100% agree.

I've bought two fleet trucks over the years (after having my mechanic give them his stamp of approval) with over 100k for pennies on the dollar compared to new and got another 200k before they became too expensive to maintain. Cars are another matter, my wife would never let me bring home even the worlds best running beater, I'd be living in my beater truck.

Actually, I find this better looking than some of today's vehicles!

Toyota’s US headquarters were formerly located in California. I think that is part of the reason why you’d see Toyotas used as government fleet vehicles. (Toyota has relocated their US HQ to Texas). I remember visiting CA and I was surprised that local lifeguards were given Tacoma trucks for beach patrol.

@emmettturner9452

Жыл бұрын

I was living in San Diego when this car was new and I can tell you that’s not why San Francisco was using a Prius.

@rightlanehog3151

Жыл бұрын

Toyota built millions of Corollas and Tacomas in Fremont, California from 1986 -2010

@emmettturner9452

Жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 Toyota Matrix AKA Pontiac Vibe “Corollas” too, but that era was peak Prius/hybrid craze for California. Not only was South Park’s “Smug Alert!” practically a documentary, there were plenty of government incentives like HOV lane access, tax breaks, etc. The Prius was practically the official state car when this 2009 Prius was sold to San Fran or whatever.

Love my Camry and have learned so much from you on how to care for it! Keep up the great work 🚗🚙🛻🔧🪛🔩⚙

I got a hand me down 2010 Toyota Camry hybrid. Cosmetically it is worn, my father in law put a neat dent in the front bumper, scratches here and there and wear and some stains on the carpet but it’s always started up and has been very reliable.

Can you please make a video describing how to select a mechanic that performs good pre-purchase inspections? Unfortunately, finding a mechanic that is a car care nut like yourself is hard to do for everyone outside the state of Illinois.

I worked for a shop in South Africa. When government cars come in for services or repairs, lots more are done and replaced on the vehicle, than what is really needed. It's all about the money for the repair shops, and the government employees just send them in regardless of the cost. A win win for them, a loss for the taxpayer. Could be a big win for a future owner. ☺

Very helpful video. I've seen former police cars at auction and, going by appearance, they can be very off putting especially the interiors which have been mostly removed to make room for police equipment and not replaced when the vehicle was retired. Police cars usually spend a lot of time idling as well, which is why most of the time they'll have an "hours in use" meter.

Great video as always. You covered ALMOST everything about an oil filter EXCEPT the filter media type. The OEM filters use a cellulose material while the TRD Pro filter uses a synthetic material. Everything I’ve found about that subject suggests the synthetic media filters better while also capturing smaller particles.

I just want to say you're awesome. I saw that years ago you written instructions for the the cam gears on a corolla. You described it so well as you do in your videos

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is a powerful idiom! Also good video ✌️

Had I judged the book by it's cover when I went to test drive a used 2007 4X2 REG CAB 5.7L V8 Tundra for sale a few years ago, I would have missed a steal of a deal. It was mechanically sound, but the exterior was dinged, scratched, and dented - the interior was dirty and worn in places, but not worn out. I wasn't able to put the truck on a lift until after I purchased it, but I did bring a big sheet of thick corrugated cardboard and a flashlight with me and I used these to inspect the truck from below prior to purchase. The important things were taken care of and they were in very good shape... all of the less important things mentioned could be cleaned, repaired, or replaced over time. My RCSB Tundra was a true diamond in the rough.

Great analysis on prius. Great 1st car for a young person! Thnx for pointing out rust spots so I can avoid on my gen 4 prius. I drove an old beetle in my 20's & I brush painted w/automotive paint w/retardant so brush marks fade.🤓 Looked great! 👍

Outstanding Vlog, great insight into car buying, Thanks!

And May the Lord bless you and keep you as well.

Few comments here, have two of those, 2007 ones, you would be surprised at the level of maintenance and detail the county here gives to those cars, 5000 miles oil changes, the have the records too. First one had 40 K miles on it, got it a year ago, mines look a lot better than that one underneath, the paint is just coked by the sun, I'm in Miami-Dade, that's who I got mines from. Second one had 80K, used for another 5K with not even spending a penny on it, now at 85K I just did all the services you recommend, all the fluids have been changed. Both are whitemployees

Wow, great video! Great lessons for folks, too! (I did notice rust on your Camry in your last video but I didn't want to say anything...Illinois really needs to do something about that salt they use!!) I, also, have some OEM Toyota parts I will never need so I'll mail them to you for another CCN family member!!

Thank you Ahmed for the video and your experience.

Another very interesting video. We learned with them all the time. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It's extremely useful for lots of people especially in the current crazy market.

People look at me like in crazy when I check out a used car, and my first step is pull out my ramps and creeper.

Thanks for the Video. it would be great if one day you make videos about different types of Rust-proofing treatments and their comparison for those living in snowy and cold areas.

@rightlanehog3151

Жыл бұрын

My car just got its 18th annual Krown Rustproofing treatment. Heading into its 18th salty Ontario winter, it remains as solid as the day it left the factory in 2005.

@Blakecryderman7244

Жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 I prefer to wax my car paint & pressure wash the underbody off in wintertime, I just find somebody that has a big garage to let me wash it in when it’s below zero out. Look cleaner yet stay solid with upkeeping. This is on my 2006 Matrix, underbody & frame are still nice & solid, & the wax on the paint repells water & salt really well-Meguiar’s ultimate paste wax. It always mind boggles me how Ontario people don’t wax their cars before each winter. Their cars would last 2X longer. Wax is really good for rustproofing the body of the car. I recommend it to anybody.

We love our 2013 Toyota Yaris 5 sp. 3dr. bare bones. 36 miles to a gallon. Always love your videos.watch about everyone one of them.

Best case scenario for a cheap commuter bought at auction. ❤❤❤

Great contrast to last video which was a beautiful LC500

Amazing legacy from Toyota and awesome observations i just cant wait to get a future camry or even the redesigned Prius in a couple weeks. Apparently theres a redesign coming to us all

Beautiful shop! Wonderful lighting.

Awesome video AMD, God bless you!

This was fascinating! Thanks!

Another lovely video!! I is a pleasure to watch them. Very interesting and informative.

Thank you for your videos!!!

Very informative video!!! Im learning a lot from you!

Thanks this is really helpful indeed

nice.... very informative as usual.... thanks again

Safe travels Jason 🙏🙏

@eurowerks1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you made it back to Pennsy zero 😊 problems !

My 05 scion XB makes this Prius look like a trailer queen LOL, but after a quarter of a million miles in Pennsylvania It’s still a solid runner

Good learning experience video! and if Jason is bringing it to the Pittsburgh area, maybe I'll see it on the road sometime!

Love your work 👍

For the Yaris water pump part❤

Great video, thanks!!!

Great video! That free water pump is really terrific! The car is the winner here receiving the new pump...free! I was an Automotive and Construction Equipment Electrician for the L.A. Dept of Water & Power. Great job, saw many types of vehicles & equipment and yes quite often our vehicles were treated badly but maintenance wise they were usually on top of oil changes every 6 months, which were part of the Periodic Maintenance and Inspection or PM program.

Wow great buy for Jason I’d love to stop by and say hello if I have the chance and now this Prius is only gonna get better after Amed do the necessary repair.

Thanks for another great & informative video, Mr. Amed. Keep up the good work!

@rightlanehog3151

Жыл бұрын

Ahmed

Hey Car Care Nut.I've followed your channel on and off for a while now and have deemed you to be very informative while giving excellent and very sound advice for the not so knowledgeable car owners out there, who would like nothing better than to keep their cars running good for as long as possible....of course with the minimum of expenses! Also, I must let you know that you are a Super Nice Guy as well! Keep the good work up, and I will be certain to keep looking out for new contents!😎👌👍

@bambu9431

Жыл бұрын

If only Car Care Nut could be my mechanic. My auto life would be superb. I enjoy every one of your videos, such good advice and information from a true and highly qualified expert. Such detailed explanations, so well presented and easily understood.

@chrisx5127

11 ай бұрын

@@bambu9431 Same

Safe travels and good luck to Jason

speaking of enging bays, could you show us how to properly clean an enginge bay, thanks for taking time out of your day for the videos love them.

Years ago, I got a hail damaged Chevy Prizm with some broken glass as well, low mileage for a steal. I had the glass replaced and left the hail damage, used it for a few years and sold it for the same price I pain 3 yrs later.

Your videos are very high quality in content and video resolution too..

TYVM AMD, yes very true never just think that it is junk from the looks of the paint and interior this is a perfect example so ty for showing us all this. That will serve the young owner very well as yes paint cant be fixed and the small things needed will be fairly reasonable to take care of for the life left in it. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘👍👍❤❤

Wicked nice find! Absolutely perfect first car for the Son or Daughter's first and or second year at college!

Proof that you're right is a quick browse through car ads. 99.99% of them never have photos of the engine or undercarriage.

Just a side note. Purchased site unseen 2022 Prius XLE brand new in Jan of this year, have 11K on the clock and averaged 58.2 mpg so far. That is even after going through a summer in Phoenix. I live about 20 miles out in the county south of phoenix so it does get driven 60-75 mph quite often. Still have 2020 Sequoia for long trips but enjoying the break at the pump. Keep up the video’s. Arnie Wenbourne Casa Grande, AZ

@briank10101

Жыл бұрын

Heat will be the enemy to the HV battery there. Keep it in the shade when parking.

Thank you for the donation

Wow! Great car care story. 👍👍👍

Great Job!

My buddy has one that I think is 20 years old. It doesn't owe him a penny, only went through one set of brakes and replacement of the headlight bulbs, tires too obviously. The battery hasn't been any good for the last few years, but it doesn't owe him a penny with the amount of miles he put on it.

I'm so happy to be part of this family. So nice people, so nice video. Thank you.

I detail cars for a living and that car can't be 'fixed' at the detailing level, it needs to go to a bodyshop lol

The door handle wasn't necessarily on purpose. It's cause of rings usually.

His voice makes me feel calm and excited at the same time

You would love my 2010 4runner lived in Phoenix Arizona all its life and garaged.

@12345.......

Жыл бұрын

Right!? Az cars rock. My dad's mustang can be cleaned underneath with a damp rag

Thank you for the knowledge I have a 2009 Prius 155k original owner unfortunately I lived up north an it saw many a winter. Still going well Battery is doing exactly as you said charging and un charging not hang on bottom 2 bars. Where or what type of garage should we have do pre buy inspection? Local Toyota dealers not the most honest Thanks too to Erros (sp) for some great camera work giving a true look at underside of 2009 Prius

I'm from Buffalo and live in San Diego. I moved here in nineteen ninety Yeah, even today I am so fascinated about the twenty year old RUST FREE!!! Cars that is one thing, I don't miss about buffalo!!!! To see those rusted out Cars

Very impressive diamond in the rough find.

Good work

I have 45 years in the u.s government u.s navy u.s army u.s park service, these cars/ trucks are beat hard and oil changes were not top priority. Also they were over loaded a lot!

Thanks!

Great content and the channel keeps growing and getting better and better. In your expert opinion which 4Runner (2022) is the best option to purchase new?

Nice! I really wish you showed us the battery, the rear carpet held on with 3 clips pops up really easily to display if it has 3 stickers on casing new battery or 1 sticker original 2009 battery, also the abs actuators are big$$$ on these cars, its behind the inverter and if part# ends with 1, that owner hit the jackpot literally if he got the updates abs actuator and a new original battery both are super expensive.

Hello Mr Nut, greetings from your fan in England. Have been following you for a year. Liked your videos so much. Falling in love with JP cars. Wish to see you test drive on Toyota Crown Crossover ❤❤❤, also wish Toyota can bring the legendary crown to the UK😊😊

You should come to South Africa. The amount of rust our cars doesn't have will make you rant and rave even more... 🙂 I like watching your videos to the end, just for that leaving-church feeling at the end. It's special. I really appreciate it.

Great video

Was used as shift change transportation for city bus drivers🚎🚋: multiple drivers/day. Drivers used ride to/from bus depot to smoke & eat before/after shift.

Scotty Warned us about the wisdom of buying a used Prius. The battery dependability and replacement cost needs to be seriously assessed and family for .same he said for motor/generator. And you pointed out the transmission to us too .

My Seville hasn't seen the best life in the city, getting a couple scratches here and there on the back and front bumpers. But when you take the valve covers off, you'd think the engine had no miles on it. You would be surprised to hear that it had 92k miles on it. Also has a shockingly low amount of rust for a Minnesota car

The Prius is an incredible car if someone needs transportation. I have a 2014 w 400,000 miles original engine and battery drive 10k/mo. Also have a 2013 w 450k miles and no problems. My girlfriend and I are medical couriers. The Prius is a perfect vehicle for people who drive. The Prius needs and loves to be driven.

For a second, I thought this was my 2009 Prius. I also live in California and own a 2009 Prius in white that used to be owned by the government. Very similar cosmetic wear on mine but not as bad.

In the 1960's we used to power wash the engines, spray black over the rust (minor of course, CA), appropriate color on headers and a final splash of clear lacquer over the entire chamber. Car lot put the one-owner sign on it and it was out the door. Car detailing was a real art way back when.

@calokraine5901

Жыл бұрын

Still is in Japanese market for example

AMD, I believe the expression 'diamond in the rough' may have been invented for this Prius😉 Happy trails Jason! BTW is that black RAV4 0:31 in the background a V6??

@TheCarCareNut

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is a V6

@rightlanehog3151

Жыл бұрын

@@TheCarCareNut I hope we get a video about it🤩

@nikolayhristanov5201

Жыл бұрын

I hope too. We don't see many old RAV4s in the workshop.

I love this channel

What a clean spindle no flaking wow just wow

I purchased my nephew's 2000 Honda Accord with 224,000 miles, when he went off to obtain his Master's degree. I maintained it for him with cheap aftermarket parts (starving student). Once purchased, I dismantled the suspension and replaced every part (except the rack/pinion) with OE Honda parts, same for the A/C system and rear suspension. Stripped out interior, steam cleaned the seats and carpet. Other than some peeling clearcoat (a SW US car with no rust, the mechanical aspect is 100%) it a keeper for many years to come.