0:30 Overview 0:40 Body match, dents, cosmetic dmg 1:06 Paint, hidden color 1:40 Tires 2:36 Hood.. Fluids 2:44 Coolant 3:52 Engine Oil 4:47 Transmission fluid 5:50 Test Drive 5:58 Instrument Panel, Dashboard Lights 6:37 Engine light.. ODB scanner reading 7:31 Airbag light 8:03 mileage, parts needing replacements 9:35 Seeing transmission gear shift problems 10:04 AC system 10:31 Unnecessary mods customs

@JupiMeow

2 жыл бұрын

You the real MVP, thank you. Wish YT let me copy this for my notes

@domwick720

Жыл бұрын

@I am MVP

@Phatkoochie37

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU 💗

@dellboyrodney8046

Жыл бұрын

Shit I thought I had nothing better to do than watch KZread videos but you take it to the next level you watch and take notes dam you got too much time ⏲️ haha

@MeaHeaR

Жыл бұрын

Mitral Valvé Pró-Lãpsê

Great video. Very much needed. I was crammed by a used car dealer before and now I’m about to purchase another vehicle on my own. No one showed me these things and unfortunately I have no men in my life. Thanks for helping me

@wholeNwon

Ай бұрын

There are free check lists on line that you can take with you. But FIRST be sure that the seller is the registered owner with a clear title IN HAND. Not someone "selling for a relative or neighbor". Don't bother if they can't pass that test. Must have all service records in hand. IF the car passes all of those very basic tests, get a good PPI (prepurchase inspection) by your own trusted mechanic. You can ask over the phone whether the seller will agree to that if the car passes your basic review. If he won't, just walk away. There are LOTS of cars out there. NEVER hesitate to move on. NEVER even bother to look at unreliable makes or models. Stick to Toyota, some Honda and Mazda models.

Something not mentioned: smell the dipstick, oil filler cap and filler hole if you can get to it. I recently passed up a Mustang GT because the oil reeked of gasoline. This can indicate bad compression/ oil scavenging rings, and/ or bad valves and valve seats, allowing fuel/air mixture into the oil galleys of your engine, accelerating wear throughout the entire engine.

@Jacobprogammer

11 ай бұрын

Or you know the car running rich, and the dude flooring the car around alot as well, you are always going to get some gas dilution in a motor.

@reg7180

8 ай бұрын

Good point.

@LiftedBlack

22 күн бұрын

Hate to tell you this, but smell of gas in oil means bad fuel pump. Also check for foam in radiator means bad head gasket. If your car is running rich, means air/fuel mixture is incorrect for carb in my time, but newer garbage means bad fuel injectors and this will cause bad rings,comprehension and consumption. Any vehicle you beat on will cause motor damage. Oh when we didn't have catalytic converters I used a pint of Valvoline tranny fluid in my gas, then changed plugs after, and this was done to protect the engine. Also old school real mechanics also knew you could use moth balls to bring the octane up in gas, but can't with new cars. Just a female perspective. Today the gas they make us use is destroying are cars. Proof is in all the older cars and trucks still around.

@discoveryman59

5 күн бұрын

Should also smell the transmission fluid if it smells burnt may be an overheating transmission costly repairs there as well..

I'd call this good advice, though oddly I always suggest bringing someone you trust along when you look a vehicle over. Your less likely to be bullied, rushed, and an extra set of eyes is handy, even if they're not car experts. I try and pick friends with a good BS meter first, and mechanically inclined second.

I would also add look under the car for any bad rust, check the steering to the the full extend left and right. Turn on as many accessories as you can while stressing the steering, this should put the highest electrical load on the car and maybe reveal some problems. Also look at the shocks and struts for leaks and rust, look at the ball joints. Look at the rotors. Do some hard breaking, check that the abs is working. Check the panel gaps for evenness. Check the passenger side floor for any dampness.

@alexp3572

Жыл бұрын

Rust is the worst we can always change an engine we can't change chassis

@noahway13

11 ай бұрын

Yes, yes, yes. I got burned on a Ford Ranger. I couldn't even get it inspected. It was about to break in two. And I can't believe he didn't cover burning oil. These are the two worst problems-- not mentioned.

@LeviWalton777

Ай бұрын

What is dampness in the passanger floor mean?

@eileenulick8007

23 күн бұрын

​@@LeviWalton777Bad heater core

Subscribed 😊.... Thank you for making such informative and enjoyable videos, where one can learn a lot of new things.... Keep up the good work brother 👍👍

Extremely helpful video. You are so professional in your voice and in your information. Thank you.

And don’t forget to check the blinker fluid. That’s highly crucial

@spinchage

Жыл бұрын

A very important part, don't buy a car without checking it. It can cost millions to replace

@stilth

6 ай бұрын

Don’t be ridiculous… obviously collecting an exhaust sample is your first step.

@accountjustforwatching

5 ай бұрын

I’m a private in the Army and I got that one played on me 😂😂😂

@uwishuknewnunya7845

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@laurenastudillo3216

4 ай бұрын

Oh shit I forgot to do that… 😂

Thank you so much. I found your video incredibly so helpful and informative.

Great great video. Specially the part that tells us about dash lights fraud. Thanks

Thank you for a great video. Simple and clear. Subscribed from Canada.

Very Helpful.Great information.Thanks for this video.

Subscribed! Thank you sooo much for this valuable information. You are saving lives out here my man, thank you

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the subscribe, glad I can help 🤙🏽

Also Look at the seller face carefully ...is the person honest, is the person look like a caring person, is the person clean,is the car clean correctly, is the oil dripping, is the engine bay clean, does all the windows roll up correctly....there is a lot you can learn about the car you are buying because of the owner appearance.

Great video with great tips for the average person to know!

This honestlt is the best video I've watched about what to check before buying a used car.

Good job covering all the main things that keep the car in good running order, very professional! !!

Very informative video. Im on a market of used car and all tips really makes sense. Thanks for this content and will keep this in mind when im hunting for used car. 👌

Not sure why such a precise, informative video has only 2k like. Liked and subscribed, thanks!

This is the the video I am sending to friends and relatives who are or will be buying a used car BIG THANKS.

Thank you for making such an informative video.

Terrifically helpful material. I am the (retired) managing editor of an auto magazine, and producer of a syndicated automotive radio show (remember them???). I can state with absolute certainty that this advice is solid. I would add: SMELL CHECK... if the interior smells like mold, WALK AWAY. Pull up the carpet. Do you see water damage or residue? WALK AWAY.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

9 ай бұрын

Good ones

@kate4biglittlevoices

7 ай бұрын

Oh crap

@JYPapin

7 ай бұрын

I bought 2015 Dodge Dart flood damage. The interior had dirt and was moldy. I got to work and cleaned the inside. Best car I’ve ever bought. Moldy interior could be roof leak which is typical of cars with panorama sunroof. That is one hell of an expense!!

Thanks for the detailed information.

This is a good video and the information is presented well.

great video man! I just bought mine yesterday for 4000 USD with 93k Miles on it. No noises at all, plus the owner got installed a brand new the power steering system.

I've been working at a body shop for a bit now and extra tips I learned was if you're painting the door, it's better to take off the mirror and belt molding (the trim at the bottom of the window) for a better paint job in the end. The mirror can get in the way, and if you're unlucky, the clear coat could stick in that gap between the door and the belt molding.

This was super helpful!!! Pretty sure i got suckered into the car i just bought.... but his will prevent thay for the future!

Really love and appreciate the checklist in the beginning ❤️

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

Жыл бұрын

Hope it helps!

My friend bought a used 2013 Honda civic from dealership with 98,000 miles on it for $10,000 and paid $800 for registration and taxes. Since then he is spending money on the car every month. He changed engine mounts one month, next month he changed VTEC solenoid, MAP sensor, cleaned MAF sensor. next month he said transmission not shifting smooth he changed transmission oil 3 times 3 quarts every time, transmission solenoids, then he changed tensioner, serpentine belt, then water pump, Chaned brakes, rotors, he did valve adjustments, now he said timing jumped by 2 teeth. HELL of a time. Waste of time. Buy brand new, use for 90000 miles sell and get new one. No used car.

Some really good tips! Thank you.

So helpful! Great info- I learned a bunch of things! Thanks!

Bra the video was dope, you need to do a part 2. you got a part 2?

Nice one, Josh. Thanks for sharing some great tips! :)

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure 🤙🏽

Bro, you got such a cool video. I wish I had watched this before I purchased an old car :(

FANTASTIC video! I took a lot of notes! I'm shopping now for a used minivan and YOU have HELPED tremendously! THANK YOU and I subscribed!

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for subscribing!

@wholeNwon

Ай бұрын

Stick to Toyotas.

Very interesting vid, thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info man👍

Great tips. Thanks so much. I’m currently in the market for a used mini van but they’re so expensive and I don’t want to get burned. I feel educated on what to look for .

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

7 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

Great vid! Learned a few things

Wow It's indeed very helpful . God bless you

Excellent video, opening the gas tank to see if color matches the exterior color great suggestion.

This is the best video on KZread...I don't know why it doesn't have millions views. The only thing I would add is about how to check for flooded cars but I guess there is no flood in Hawaii.

Thank you this was extremely helpful

great video, very informative

Excellent video. I would add to tires to check the DOT numbers that will tell you the year and week that tire was manufactured. Sometimes the tread looks great, but the tire is ten years old because the car was garaged or not driven much. Tires over five years need to be replaced, regardless of the tread depth.

@ClaraBeagle

Жыл бұрын

The 5 year replacement guideline is variable. It is sun and heat that cause the issues. If in northern US or Canada, and especially if the car was kept in a garage -- 10 years on a tire should be fine. And not unheard of if the car has two sets of tires -- summer and winter -- and hence neither set gets used for the full mileage in a year.

@JulianKapa

9 ай бұрын

Depends more on the tyre's exposure to deteriorating elements (e.g. temperature changes, extreme temperatures, sun etc). Even if only 4 years old, they can be cracking and can be dangerous in the wet. Meanwhile another car can have 10 year old tyres that may just be starting to crack or have no cracks.

Good video, but you failed to mention how easy it is to Photoshop maintenance records and they're worth nothing unless you have a relationship with the shop on the paperwork. You can pretty much assume someone selling a used car is lying to you. This holds especially true to car flippers.

I wished I had the common sense to learn from videos like yours before buying my used car! Everything was perfect until the fan belt broke, water tank and pipe leaked, radiator leaked, and the damn workshop had to fix all other weary parts and everything cost me a BOMB 😢

@ironman8257

Жыл бұрын

Ahh come on, a newish car would cost you much more than those 3k$ for your car +600$ for repairs

You are amazing thank you for the information 🙂

Few things to add. Do a background check on the owner of the used car dealership. Look at carpets for water stains and smell for odors. You can decide on if you want to purchase a history report or a carfax, but don’t put much faith in the accuracy. Highly suggest buying an OBDII, a $40 one will do. And do not ever sign anything that states “as is”. Everything he says is true! You need to really search for damages. If they claim it’s never been in an accident and the seals aren’t aligning, RUN!

@leasea9621

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask you…why not to sign anything as is? Even if it’s been through a good dealer and and everything on the vehicle is good?

@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1

Жыл бұрын

@@leasea9621 so many things can be hidden. I purchased a vehicle, 2 days later I was stranded in the middle of nowhere in the dark. Brought the vehicle back to the dealership the next day and it was $3,500 to fix. When leaving the dealership, everything seemed perfect. 2 days and I’m paying that much to repair it? After speaking with multiple attorneys they all warned me to never buy “as is” .

@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1

Жыл бұрын

UPDATE! I had a very experienced mechanic and body shop guy fully inspect my vehicle. Clean title, but it’s been in at least three collisions. Front drivers side was the hardest hit, it got t-boned on the passenger side and rear ended on the driver’s side. Due to all this, every time it rains, I know I have an expensive repair coming. Last week I had to replace my headlight ($105) and today I have 15 codes. Only 4 months since I left my comment and repairs far exceed the cost of the vehicle. BE CAREFUL

@lilman4067

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsMyKZreadName1 wow I'm sorry that happened to you. Make sure you decide whether or not the car is worth fixing to avoid wasting more money. Also if your car has low mileage you may qualify to add a third party extended warranty

@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1

Жыл бұрын

@@lilman4067 I did have a third party warranty, but it didn’t cover things that needed to be replaced. Since my last comment, the vehicle is now a complete loss. Mechanic said my head gasket is blown, despite no sign of oil being contaminated and the vehicle has never once ran hot. Never had any issues with oil leaking and coolant is full. I don’t understand why or how, but my credit union has started to investigate (no auto fraud attorneys will even reply to us, so hopefully they can get something resolved). I don’t want anyone going through this. The economy is bad enough, to get scammed out of $9k? It’s sick

Underbody inspection is very needed in wet or rust belt areas.

Great tips and I followed all of them recently after driving my used car 300 miles home

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

4 ай бұрын

Timing is everything

Remember that its a used car. Dont expect perfection. The Polo I purchased for 7800 was a repaired accident vehicle. They one in perfect condition was 28,000 with 0.2 miles.

Good points..thanks!

Thanks for sharing your practical tips.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Good informative video, thank you. God bless you.❤

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

PERFECT EXPLANATION ❤ Greetings from Maastricht The Nederlands ❤

thank you, great video!

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤙🏽

Great job, lots of good information. 👍👍

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! 🤙🏽

Thanks for the video =)

Thank you a whole lot of good advice. Good job thank you

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Honest and solid advices. Not click bait. 🎉

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

4 ай бұрын

Here for you!

Thanks...great education😊

That black car 10:39 had me dying. Lmao

@richardharris3423

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Those were some ugly ass tiny/shrunken/Bettlejuicehead wheels.

Great tips Bro.!!

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Knowing how to read 4 digit DOT date code on tires is helpful 💡 Mismatched tires and El Cheapo no name tires are a red flag imo CarFax, AutoCheck, etc, are not always accurate I looked at a 17k mile Toyota with a clean history that had the entire front end and windshield had been replaced Repair was nicely done, but no way to determine if air bags were replaced

Thanks mate very interesting

Good advice,but update there are non expensive scanners that scan in modules and can diagnose the SRS system as well as operate the module associated with it.Just look around,buy it once have it for a lifetime as long as the manufacturer supports updates,

Thanks a lot Budget....you mentioned some things that I would not have thought of so thank you! Please remember that God loves you and wants you to love Him enough to be with Him forever by abandoning your ways and letting Him bring His ways into your life. 🙂 ...thanks again for the help. 🙂

I keep a spreadsheet on all my maintenance and repairs that includes date, mileage and a good description (and cost) of what was done. It really makes it easy to keep up with things and provides an easy way to look back to see just what and when something was done. Put your VIN at the top for easy reference as at times you will need that info. You can also include a macro to tell you when your next oil change is due if you separate oil changes from repairs by column

@albybloke2289

11 ай бұрын

Or you could follow the manufacturers service schedule. They built it, they test it and have so much more education about the vehicles they build than anyone else.

@cherriberri8373

9 ай бұрын

@@albybloke2289 I dont even care Im 2 months late, what the hell are you on about dude. They legit were talking about nothing but tracking maintence on their car. Nothing about the specifics like how many miles until the oil change, so you either horribly misunderstood or are just openly assuming because of something they said. You know what they say about assuming...

@albybloke2289

9 ай бұрын

@@cherriberri8373 I'll rely on my 45 years in the motor trade to know what I said, if you can match that I'm happy to listen.

@JohnFlower-NZ

3 ай бұрын

I feel that both pieces of advice are compatible with each other. Regulations around cars vary throughout the world. I live in New Zealand where there is a relatively high number of imported 2nd hand cars that are owned for longer than countries like Britain, Japan, or USA. Many of those cars are not serviced by a branded dealer. Some mechanics put the onus on the customer to maintain a history of what has been done to their car. I suggest that this video is aiming towards people with little experience of cars, like myself.

THANK YOU!

I appreciate your tips. You know your stuff. You remind me of my late husband.

thanks good points

Thank you Ace!

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

6 ай бұрын

You bet!

What questions should we ask before going to see the car?? Thank you for this video!

very good points

Thank you so much

DANG YOU ARE FINE! INTELLIGENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Fantastic Excellent guide videp

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very well done.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

7 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

That was good, two thigs I would add, sometimes you can tell if the vehicle has had body work by noticing a slightly different shade of paint from one body componant to another , such as where the rear 1/4 panel meets the door , or the hood to the fender . Also , when you turn the ignotion forward but before you get to the point where the vehicle will turn over all of the dash indicator lights should be on . I have heard of cases where a crafty selle ( usually a dealer )r had a way of getting the inspection sticker, then would disconect the " check engine light " so it would look like it was off . Te problem is , the next time . like next years inspection , the reader is plugged in , it will show a code even though the light is off .

How comes that this guy doesn't have more views?

9:12 if a timing belt breaks it could be catastrophic for your engine if it is an ”interference type” engine. There are cars with ”Non-Interference type” engines, if the belt brakes or skips, it just shuts down without causing damage.

@18_rabbit

3 ай бұрын

over the past thirty yrs, almost all cars in the U.S. mkt increasingly became interference types, with either belts or chains. When the belt breaks, it's extremely likely that there is damage that financially 'totals' an not fresh/newer car. ALWAYS do the timing belt on time, and if not sure about its condition, get the cover off and inspect closely. When in doubt about it or the water pump that is part of the set-up with it, do it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@HanzelikR

3 ай бұрын

​@@18_rabbitalso if an used car dealer does not rewind the mileage on the car dashboard.

Very helpful

Inspect the undercarriage and brake system and fluid color. Also power steering fluid and look for fluid leaks.

I checked everything on this video plus some things not mentioned like blue smoke when accelerating hard ( had someone behind me to check the tailpipe ) , it took me 3 hours & then I found the blinker fluid was dirty & had never been changed , glad I walked away , hardly anyone seems to do this simple maintenance job 👍

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

3 ай бұрын

I don’t know how I feel about all this…

@barbraabsalom4531

3 ай бұрын

@@BudgetMechanicHawaii I achieved my goal 😉😄😄😄

@wholeNwon

Ай бұрын

And don't forget "the piston return springs".

@barbraabsalom4531

Ай бұрын

@@wholeNwon Yeah , if there dodgy , the engine is probably Kangaroo Edward , Roo-Ted 😉

Don't forget to look for white smoke coming out of your exhaust and make sure your driver's seat works. You can smell burnt fluids too.

What would be the best scan tool to get that can read ALL code and retain all the data a car gives them? I personally got burned by not checking the OIL on a truck that I purchased. I should have done so and I even did so on prior vehicle purchases, but the one time I did not it got me. Also heater core problems can relate to the a/c system if both the a/c evaporator and heat core are housed in the same box that is attached to the firewall of the car, the those that don't know it it means you have to disconnect both just to replace one or the other. The means if the heater core leaks that is just as bad as the A/C not working.

If your buying a nice car, service history and tyres, do they match, are they a premium brand. 4 x pirellis or continental half worn are a great indication the car has been cared for

Check springs ( suspension) by hand and body press for bounce, check any suspension leakage. Start engine and check rpm after a while it should be between .75 to 1. Then while driv9ng listen to wheels for any bearing issues. 4th after ride check the end of exhaust for smoke cokor, white, blue and black

I am surprised the braking system was not mentioned. It is important and expensive if needing maintenance and/or repair.

@cherriberri8373

9 ай бұрын

Maybe its a older ford thing but brakes are normally one of the cheaper and certainly easiest system to maintence and fix

The one about the stored codes is one that 99% of people miss! Even though there is no light on, the seller could have just reset it and hopes you won’t check it.

@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1

Жыл бұрын

I just fell for it a month ago. Vehicle left me stranded in the middle of nowhere, pitch black. This happened 2 days after purchase. First time buying used, found out even the history report was false. These cons can beat almost any system. I could sue (every single thing he had in the ad was fraudulent), I just rather pay the repair ($3,000!!!!!) and don’t want to see this person again.

@gregoryswift7804

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsMyKZreadName1 Thank God you had 3,000 to pay to get it fixed🙏🏾 sorry for your loss!

@AustrianEconomist

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsMyKZreadName1 you really should sue IMHO. By not suing, you’re guaranteeing that piece of shit will continue to scam people just like you in the future. • Please, do it for the sake of the innocent that will get ‘robbed’ by this person 🙏🏻

@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1

Жыл бұрын

@@AustrianEconomist the problem with it is there isn’t much money for profit, so no lawyer would take my case.

@aaa111ddd111

Жыл бұрын

@@gregoryswift7804 Thank god?

Good work.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thank you

About to buy a van for van life. This is a refresher as I havent had to buy a vehicle in several years. Thank you concise information and Perfect for what i need.

just got a car from a shop and its 6000 miles from 2014 with external damage and they fixed it and the car has been great for 3 months and then some heat shields noises are covered i think it was a great steal

Good stuff. I see others have more suggestions in comments. I smell the ATF, too. A burnt sugar smell can mean a very damaged transmission. I don't like to see a washed engine. Water and modern electronics are mortal enemies with delayed corrosion of electrical connectors. Same with evidence of water elsewhere like under floor and trunk mats. Engine vibration that disappears when transmission is in gear can = bad motor mounts.

@wholeNwon

Ай бұрын

I was about to make similar comments. Also check under the front floor mats for any water. Most people know that but it's wise to check under the trunk carpet, too. Some cars have very expensive electronic elements back there.

My friend brought with him one of those ODB2 thingy, plugged it in , looked on his iphone , unplugged it , and said let’s go. never asked him what up, this was years ago.. oh crap you just mentioned the obd2 thingy

@UnseenSpirit

25 күн бұрын

Doesn't it bug you waht he saw? I wanna know now lol

Merci Beaucoup très intéressant. J'ai appris beaucoup.

Wouldn't be a good idea to flush a functioning transmission that has very dirty fluid. That fluid is dirty because of the friction material that has worn away from the clutch packs. It needs that friction material that is suspended in the fluid to assist the clutch packs to engage. If you flush it out, the friction material will be significantly reduced, and can cause the transmission to slip.