Mike, I'm a small family used dealer. My vehicles I sell for $3900 or lower, I only drive them 10 or so miles plus extended time sitting at idle to check cooling system. The other vehicles, $5000 to $50,000,we drive a minimum of 50 miles. I have my employees take turns taking them home and errands. I can relate to the franchise stores getting over on the used dealers. Some of my worse mechanical purchases were from the big stores. ATB and keep pushing. People like you and I will change the way customers look at car salesmen. Honesty!

@ChevyDude

8 ай бұрын

I love this!! More people like you in this industry will make it great.

@wendwllhickey6426

8 ай бұрын

Cause there buying trans from same company that makes them for other companies and are very cheap😢

@tonykilian4613

7 ай бұрын

In your video you mentioned explorers have transmission problems you know how to fix them. Could you share how you fix them. I bought a 2011 explorer from another dealer to sell. Drove it for 100 miles now the transmission is shifting strange.

@superstarcat7654

7 ай бұрын

Yukon-lifter problem???

@Chappomusic

7 ай бұрын

I have been a car salesman for many many years . Always wheb I traded in car on another I drive with the car . I told my customers : I would be a bad salesman If I traded in your with problems . They always understood . And the other thing what always bothered me : People think that we try to scam every customer . We don’t want those people complain and warranty etc etc. We want happy customers , earn a few bucks and no complaints !

He buys a GM without looking at it, and he's surprised that he doesn't have a great experience? Hahahaha

@guzmancharles7

8 ай бұрын

When you trust somebody this shouldn’t happen, but these days dealers like the one he purchase the vehicle are as trusted as a ‘3 dollar bill’🤷🏽‍♂️

Transmission issues. I really wish we could still get a manual transmission in new vehicles. I’m not lazy I’ll drive a stick anywhere in any traffic. I know it’s not going out on me for the most part.

Mike as a used dealer you should know better that there is a reason why a franchise dealer is sending one of their vehicles to auction!

The father and son duo at Car Edge are discussing all sorts of dealer and automaker scams and issues these days.

@ExecuteBrandon

8 күн бұрын

Bubble market breeds fraud and deception.

Still don’t see the scam. It was acquired at the auction which means "as is," I believe.

@johnvenuti3245

5 ай бұрын

get informed

@tommoran236

5 ай бұрын

@@johnvenuti3245 Please inform me. I’m not a car business,an and don’t understand the whole matter.

@longjohn77

5 ай бұрын

Maybe figure it out before posting your nonsense​@@tommoran236

@jamesfrederick2044

4 ай бұрын

IKR. "The car is burgundy and yesterday was Tuesday and the radio was on..." therefore...SCAMMED!!

@albanutz

4 ай бұрын

There are different lanes at car auctions. Green lane, arbitration. Yellow lane, arbitration limits, red lane no arbitration "as is". More than likely this was ran thru green or yellow since its so new.

A busy shop is a good shop. A busy mechanic is a good mechanic. Never take your vehicle to a shop that has mechanics waiting around for work.

@jamesplotkin4674

4 ай бұрын

Or, maybe those guys get their work done and out the door instead of making videos '-)

I like how you go the extra mile to make sure your cars are functioning properly. You obviously care about your customers and the reputation of your dealership.

You’ve been in the business long enough to know all the junk goes to the auctions.

You're a really solid and trustworthy guy ...i'd buy from you in a second .

I kicked that auction website to the curb for this exact reason. There is no way to do a thorough inspection without a road test. And they run the other way when you try to arbitrate them

Yeah...the 8 speed transmissions that they hurried up to put together and put in trucks because their 10 speed transmission wasn't ready yet is something people need to know about.

@michaelriebandt6754

2 ай бұрын

Dodge was told by ZF the 9-speed automatic transmission for testing was to be ready, but was not so ZF sent 6-speed for testing. 9-speed was ready year later to debut in 2015 Chrysler 200. I have 2016 200 very good transmission.

@tylervillage7962

13 күн бұрын

The 8 and nine speeds have been a disaster since Introduction. Too many choices for the computer.

Rarely does any vehicle I have get to the lot before I have driven it 50 to 100+ miles. I am confused on how you were scammed, and how you "made" the dealer take it back? You're around E-ville so it's likely it came thru Wolfe's. It's just another used truck and you've got an hour after the deal is made to drive it, if it was LG or R&D. Or the auction will do it for you. Personally I rarely trust anyone to do it for me. Regardless, after that hour it's yours barring title issues and a few other rare items. Been that way at every other auction I've used...so how are you making anyone take a truck back after you or yours missed problems?

You should check the vehicle out in person before buying any auction vehicle. Auctions are a good place to drop junk. The good vehicles are sold on the lot most of the time.

@vicarod

8 ай бұрын

Transmission issue wouldn't have shown up on an inspection. Need to be able to drive it.

@glenshepard6960

8 ай бұрын

@vicarod he would have seen the temporary tags on the vehicle at the auction and gone from there.

@vicarod

8 ай бұрын

@@glenshepard6960 Good point. Very hard to only look at vehicles in person at auction and keep inventory numbers up.

@XX-166

8 ай бұрын

People aren’t always available to check out cars across the country. There are independent services that you’ll pay to do that for you. Anyone can pull a Carfax on a car they’re interested in to get a better overall picture of the vehicle.

@mexicanspec

7 ай бұрын

Why didn't he see the temp tag in the auction pictures?@@glenshepard6960

An honest car dealer is like a unicorn. Very rare. Lon from Ohio...

Mike I appreciate all the knowledge you share. Been watching since you worked at your former Chevrolet dealership.

Notice that most trans problems are associated with the increase of drive gears. Whether mechanical or hydraulic combination, the gears are not as strong as the 5spd's w/od. Even the GM work truck had problems with the 6L80 series

@markh.6687

8 ай бұрын

If you ever saw some of the trans parts, you'd keep rebuilding the ones using trans bands forever. I worked security in a parts plant; got to see some of the tiny parts and assemblies they made. I wouldn't use them in a golf cart, let alone in anything larger. One of the quality checks was to take a particular part, hold it off the work table a certain height, and drop it. If the parts didn't explode all over it was put together properly. Nothing like having springs shoot past me as I walked past that work table.

People can take shots at Mr Chevy here, but I learn something I can use from every video. Thank you, Mr Dude!

I love the content because it gives me a lift on what to look forward to and seeing how the game is with buying a car 🚘

In this market a yukon with less than a 100000 miles from a new car dealer at auction is a big red flag

Transmission issues, DOD worn cams/lifters, magna ride-When you see one, no matter what part of the country, run or be willing to roll the dice because it's a crazy gamble.

Everything have transmission issue these day. Me, looking at my 4runner. Thank god i have an ancient suv.

That's because Manual transmissions are best and they are being added out...

In Mt Oliver Pittsburgh, there is an honest dealership, called Beckman Plymouth. The only advertising Beckman does is the license plate frame on the back of the cars they sell. Beckman Plymouth is not located on the main street Brownsville Rd, but in a back a street of Mt. Oliver. One day I was talking to a man and I noticed that he had a Beckman license plate frame on his car. I asked him about Beckman. He said that they were the best dealership in the area. He said, "If you took your new Plymouth in for service. Beckman would do all the warranty work necessary, and recall work without asking " Beckman only serviced cars bought at Beckman. Beckman lost its Plymouth dealership when Plymouth was shut down. Beckman doesn't have a new car brand, now. Beckman is surviving as a Used Car dealership. I still see Beckman license frames on used cars Beckman sells.

My local dealership worked with me to unwind a deal, I will forever buy my cars from them. I understand this case was a scam but dealership truly wanted to help me out. Nothing wrong with the car I took back. There are good dealerships that work with people! Love your channel

Transmission "Life Time" fluid could be a factor

Every dealer is un honest to customers nothing new.

@waktosha7378

7 ай бұрын

Ain't that the truth???

Love your content Mike💪

Moral of the story. Run away from GM vehicles. They’ve been making junk for years.

@Robert-mz9hi

7 ай бұрын

Exactly. GM=Garbage Motors!!

@OldVetUSN72

6 ай бұрын

😂😂 lol 2000 Yukon -10 yr, 2007 Avalanche 7 yr, 2013 1500 Sierra 5 yr, 2018 1500 Sierra still driving today. Not a bit of trouble with any of them ! Moral of the story don’t believe what someone says ! Every make vehicle has lemons, ontop of that lot a people don’t do regular maintenance and beat them , then when they break down it’s blamed on the manufacturer .

@davidkinkaide1467

6 ай бұрын

@@OldVetUSN72 Let’s see the resale value of your vehicles listed compared to comparable Toyota versions. You’ve spent thousands of dollars keeping those vehicles afloat. You’ve spent hours at the mechanic. I know. I also owned GM products and will NEVER own another GM product again!

@americarocks1776

6 ай бұрын

​​@@OldVetUSN72had nothing but issue with our 2 Buick encores. Next car will be Toyota

Many good comments about this video. It still amazes me how a company such as GM cannot engineer & build a quality transmission. It isn't rocket science.

@karter9908

4 ай бұрын

Follow the money. GM IS A "FOR PROFIT CORP".... profit!!!!! And notice since taxpayers bailed them out several years back, that now they are a LLC..... NOT an S or C corp!!!!! Look it up!!!

Carfax? Autocheck? I believe their is a bulletin that you exchange the transmission fluid with different updated fluid 😮

That ford has the slowest trunk open close ever😂 Question: why can all this be corrected via manufacture warranty? Is it used and past the window?

Did you attend the auction in person or buy from the comfort of your office on computer, just curious. Going off condition reports is a real risk. It's a tough business

Your first mistake was thinking any dealership is honest and ethical lol

Great content..thank you. Maybe a steady cam for your face shots....you're shaking all over my tv😂

had a Esclade like that gm store did a trans flush and reprogram and its perfect now

What a shock, a dishonest dealership! Truthfully that is the norm. Just like the ages old up sell when you hit the finance Dept after your new car purchase.

@sarahann530

6 ай бұрын

The dealer sent the vehicle to auction where its sold as is to people that supposedly know what they ate doing . Then there is this idiot

As an Indiana resident that’s a temp tag that you get from the bmv. So customer probably had it longer than 45 days

9:00 I like how you casually call it a Ford Exploder...ha ha ha! Thats what we called them in the 2000's after they had some rollover issues. It really wasn't an explosion thing though 🤣

So, I am an auto tech, I have in my bay RIGHT NOW a Red 2017 GMC Yukon WITH A 6.2, iT HAD A 80K on the clock. I put a torque converter in it (yep pulled trans, NOTE; ITS AN 8L90 8 speed , NOT6L80 6 speed) and flushed out trans and cooler lines and put LOW VISCOSITY fluid (as recommended by GM) and the converter shudder is gone. GM put wrong fluid in it from the factory. If its a converter shudder, under 100k, a fluid change and converter will fix it. Negotiate.

My Subaru laughs...and then needs it's diaper changed

I’d really consider using your dealership to purchase my next vehicle. One problem, I live in Florida and would need it shipped and curious how the warranty would work. Do you get involved with Class A,B,C motorhomes?

Great job mike glad u caught on to that dealer trying to scam u and cost you thousands of dollars to get that yukon fixed and its sad that its bas lal the issues its got because that was a beautiful suv. Anyways i love how you go the extra mile to make sure that all the vehicle's you get or have is in good shape and if they need fixing you get en fixed and i onow that you care about your customers and everything. Anyway keep up the great work much love to ya man have a good one take care god bless and i will see ya on the next one see ya later

@mexicanspec

7 ай бұрын

The dealer didn't try to scam anybody. The found a problem and sent it to the auction. It is up to the buyer to check it out before they buy it. The internet has made dealers lazy and expect other people to do their due diligence for them.

Another great video. Thank you. 👍 👍 👍

Enjoy all you’re videos you are a good person.

Torque converter shudder can be fixed with software. We use HP tuner

Great job Mike. I think your videos are getting better. Thanks

My buddy bought one in August in Peoria IL and used it 8 days. That's it, he took it back and bought a truck across the street.

I know a lot of people who end up with transmission problems on today's cars by 80,000 miles. It is all part of government regulation where cars today have to be built lighter for fuel efficiency. I also know a couple of people who have driven several Suburbans from many generations, and they tell me they get a rebuild at 85,000 miles. They have reported the shops find stuff inside the transmission even though they thought the shifting was still normal.

@markh.6687

8 ай бұрын

Some of the epic trans problems were due to bad designs and cheap manufacturing. Like the GM THM200 ("Grenade Gearbox") because they tried converting a US measurement transmission to metric without understanding ALL the issues with trying to do it that way. Or Ford Taurus transmissions going back to at least 2001 (I owned a used one; 2nd time it needed trans work I junked it; failures common even below 80K).

@mexicanspec

7 ай бұрын

It is not just todays cars. In the '90's I avoided cars with around 80,000 miles because I got a string of bad transmissions at 80K.

There would be less issues if there were more manual transmissions.

Who can programm a new keyfob for 2019 chevy Malibu near Salem Mo. HELP I have no clue where to plug the adapter or what scannaing the "QR" code on my Iphone. I want to get my keyfobs programmed and needd help.

Wow. You make videos that make you look good and fair and honest. Sounds like a car dealer. LOL.

But what is to stop them from shipping it across the country.

At least your were able to recover most of your loss from the selling dealer and avoid arbitration with the auction house.

I am trying to program my new key fobs from tom's key but don't know how to get a qr code program. I am at a loss on how to program my Chevy Malibu (2019). What is a vin code, where do I plug t he adapter in. At 81 I need help and need to find some one to programm my new keyfobs. HELP, HELP

Sounds like the issues I'm having with my 2021 Expedition Max Limited. Actually almost returned it to the used car dealer which was Echo Park. Decided to keep it and give it a try but the Tans and Suspension were bad. Gonna trade it soon hopefully. Going in for the 4th time in the 10k miles I've had it for the trans.

Like always great advice 🙌🏽

Black Hawk UH 60 I had a fly over real close the other day, Chevy dude! 🫡🤠

You the man good catch.

I put 381,000 miles on an '06 Mercury Grand Marquis. Still runs like new. Never had any problems with the transmission.

My 07 F-250 has a 4 speed automatic transmission. Never had a problem. The new ones have a 10 speed. Nothing but problems.

that only leaves about 2-3 other Chevy dealerships in So. IN/Lou area and one has a worse rep than the others

It's a great thing that you're doing Toys for tots. However why would I want to spend $20 for shipping when I can just bring it to my local toys for tots drop off.

@ChevyDude

8 ай бұрын

Please do that! You don’t need to donate to use directly. With Amazon I have never paid for shipping.

I bet I have a good idea which dealer you're talking about. I also live in S Indiana.

You thought that a car dealership was honest and ethical? That was your first mistake.

That's a seat belt cutter

So it’s not covered by warranty?

The new car prices keeping going up and the quality keeps going down.

Wouldn't the transmission be under warranty?

If they are so slimy, why did they take the vehicle back from the previous buyer?

@theirishman088

7 ай бұрын

How many cars have you ever seen accepted back to the dealership?

Cars are being sold at auction because they have issues

That's my comment!!! Thanks Chevy Dude!!!

@ChevyDude

8 ай бұрын

Hell yeah. It truly helped us. So thank you for making that comment. 🥰

@g-mang-man7924

8 ай бұрын

@@ChevyDude You are so welcome sir! Glad to be of service. You know I love how they look, but the issues have given me endless headaches. Best of luck!!!

2015 gmc yukons and chevy have bad transmission and engines. Do a video on the feel of the market at auctions right now plz

Can you do a video on the explorer transmissions and how you fix them...

@markh.6687

8 ай бұрын

1. Take hand grenade. 2. Pull grenade pin. 3. Throw grenade at Explorer. 4. DUCK!! 5. Profit!

@mph5896

7 ай бұрын

Which one? 6f35 or 6f50. 6f35 is found in the 4 cylinder turbos and 6f50 in the v6 ones. 6f50 is a solid trans. 6f35, torque converter goes and contaminates the trans. For both, change the fluid often with a drain and fill and use Mercon LV

Are sellers required to disclose known problems? I’ve always assumed auction cars where there because they had issues.

I use to go to auctions. I know that you know more and have greater insight on these things. One thing that could be happening is, either new bidders or phone bidders and each has an off camera rep making the call. Then the bids start going so quickly and next thing you know someone’s saying, “hold on!!! I said yes to 27300 NOT 27600 pull that bid!!!” Then it gets retracted and at times it’s a domino effect! 🤷🏻‍♂️

If they are scammers why not put them on blast? They should be taken out of business! Who knows if they are scamming their customers as well!

If a dealership are not honest people need this information.

GM has so many issues with those 6 speed transmissions.

@mph5896

8 ай бұрын

6 speed 8 speed 10 speed.

I would love to buy my future next car from you but I’m in Houston, Texas. Not sure if you ship?

@ChevyDude

8 ай бұрын

We ship all over. We just shipped to McAllen, Tx so Houston won't be a problem.

There are red flags all over that car. Why would you buy it in the first place?

Not all of the cars at the auction are junk but all of the junk cars are at the auction. So beware of what you buy.

Get'em Chevy Dude! Grrrrr

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. My 2016 Ford Explorer sport has never been to the shop for anything other than regular maintenance

@Papolucho702

8 ай бұрын

I like those. Pretty torquey too.

@Chalateco913

8 ай бұрын

Well he did say gmc Yukon not ford

@jeffraines414

8 ай бұрын

@@Chalateco913 Well..... re-watch the video. When he sees the ford that he has, he mentions it. "These infamously have transmission issues" 🤔

@mph5896

8 ай бұрын

I personally like the Explorer/Taurus platform. I get older/higher mileage ones though and do plenty of repairs.

@dawn2788

8 ай бұрын

My 2017 Explorer XLT has been flawless.

if the buyer had purchased an extended warranty on this would it have paid to fix it ?

I got really confused on why you would return the Ford "Exploder" 8:59 when everything was good and seeing it leave the lot a few seconds later. But, I guess that was the Yukon that was leaving the lot and not the Ford.

@mexicanspec

7 ай бұрын

The Yukon went back, not the Explorer.

Check for recalls on the Transmission.

I still don’t get it? What was the problem with the trans?

Franchise car DEALERS are hurting really bad right now and some are SCAMMERS anyway and to begin with, I won't buy from a dealer or broker of anything. Hope you kick their azzes Mike.

If the owner of a transmission shop can afford a C8, yo know his prices are not low.

Nobody changes their transmission fluid. These newer 8 and 10 speed transmissions are finicky and less forgiving than older transmissions. You have to stay on top of fluid changes or you will have problems early on.

@mph5896

8 ай бұрын

Yup. Friend has a 2019 Colorado with 50k. 8 speed had major torque converter shutter. I swapped out the fluid with the Mobil 1 hp fluid according to the Gm tsb and it’s much better

Mike never said what the mileage is on the vehicle. That is extremely important

Were your dealership located

How’s it feel to be on the other end now?

I am coming to Louisville oct 17-21 for the equip expo, coming from vegas, i plan to stop by to stay hi if that is ok? Also plan to get a toy for toys for tots.

@ChevyDude

8 ай бұрын

absolutely. Can't wait to meet you.

I don't buy cars from large dealer groups that would normally sell those trade in's. There is a Nissan/Hyundai store that sells their 2004-2012 trade ins that most other franchise stores would send to Mannheim or sell on Backlotcars. When those type of stores sell a 2015, I think to myself "why aren't they selling it themselves?". I just don't bother looking at em....

@markh.6687

8 ай бұрын

I bought an 2003 Toyota from a used car lot; the car still had a Carmax inventory sticker on the windshield. Carmax didn't want to lot anything that old. I've got a Nissan dealer just south of Chicago that apparently will sell anything; when I was looking they had some seriously old and damaged vehicles on the lot, must have thought they'd make a little profit on the trade-ins (2001 GMC Yukon SLE at $2,494 today).

@twicenightley

8 ай бұрын

@@markh.6687 franchise stores or throwing their "quality" out the door for profit. They used to care about the type of cars they sold and pit profit behind quality. Post COVID exposed their greed.

Isn't it always a risk when you buy at auction? I thought auction pieces didn't come with any guarantees or warranties. You win some you lose some.

@longjohn77

5 ай бұрын

Well you thought wrong.

I'm a little confused. If there are transmissions/suspension/etc issues.. can't you just get them fixed via the manufacture's warranty? The last car i got, I made sure to ensure the manufacture's warranty was still good. I ran into problems and the dealership fixed everything even though I got the vehicle from 3rd party lot.

@ChevyDude

8 ай бұрын

This vehicle is out of factory warranty

@chrismast2790

8 ай бұрын

@@ChevyDude Ahhh.. ok, my bad. I wasn't listening closely enough. I thought you said that it had 80 miles on it, not 80,000.

@GaryBlouin

8 ай бұрын

@@chrismast2790 Thanks. I was confused too. This helps.

lol even us Ford guys call it the Exploder.

At 9 minutes, did he refer to that vehicle as an exploder? 😅