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[@oldskoolwayy]

Always use Scottys advice

[@kemaichijou8999]

Scotty should I get an electric car or a gas car in 2022

[@chadbailey189]

only big problem with private sales, they are trading them in and getting good money for anything decent so dealers buy them all up !!

[@gusolson8841]

I need ur help if possible

[@Jesse--]

Scotty I bought a 1989 Ford f 350 with aftermarket bed bumper and 5 inch lift for $3000 runs strong always starts and is a 460 engine I know the parameters are rough but they say the 4 wheel drive works and it's on 35s both tanks work and the cruise control works it a lariat and the Interior is clean (ac doesn't work) did I make roughly a good purchase?

[@seektruth3307]

Moral of the story, if you buy a new car, you are screwed, if you buy a used car, you are screwed.

[@granny58]

Ain't that the truth. Even buying from an individual can be treacherous.

[@timtresch4848]

unless its a 95 celica

[@erich9779]

Moral of your sentence, if you buy a car that is unlucky, you're screwed, if you buy a lucky car that has no defects, you ain't screwed. But either way a car needs maintenance so either way, owning a car is basically means you're screwed. Better off with bike. Even with bike, parts need to be replaced. So youre screwed. Basically life is meaningless and your screwed.

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Truth and truth.

[@chadj6380]

TRUE

[@williammcleroy558]

I knew an honest used car salesman once. He actually did ok for himself and his family. Wasn't wealthy, but everyone trusted him. Goes without saying, but those guys are rare.

[@toriless]

Yeah, would have sold more if he did not have a Sales Manager.

[@juiced1300]

I did car sales in downtown Chicago, real high end area of the city and would watch people drive away in total junk with glossy paint. When everyone who works at the dealer doesn't drive that brand at all you have to wonder about that brands reliability and quality. I also didn't like how people were treated if they weren't dressed up. Had a girl that walked our lot for half hour and noone even went out to say hi because she wasn't affluent looking. I went out and she told me she wanted this one used car, I said sure and she then told me ok sold, didn't even want to test drive it, came in, paid and left in less than 40 minutes. I got the sale and she didn't even ask about the price, she wanted me to get a good commission for being the only person that asked her if she needed help. Then there's the people who can't afford to own what they're buying, had a Russian girl who NEEDED at least a 5 series BMW. She had 800 bucks in her bank, and maxed out credit cards for her down payment. A few months later she returned because her friends couldn't believe she'd buy a rear wheel drive car with Chicago winter's. So she NEEDED all wheel drive, 5 series etc etc. Turns out her loan was going to be above 100k and her car was only worth 70 percent what it was in fall. She was furious when her car payments would be higher than her rent. It didn't matter since she couldn't get approved anyway and later I heard it was reposessed anyway because turns out she couldn't pay cards, rent, car and designer clothes and purse. She could have left with a new all wheel drive Mini but said she wouldn't be caught dead in that stupid thing (keep in mind it's BMW who owns it)

[@williammcleroy558]

@@toriless Who, the guy I knew? He did all his own managing. He had a secretary though.

[@drmidnight2419]

@@williammcleroy558 that car salesman has you for a fan.

[@stevenelson1456]

They're out there, but how do you find them?

[@randallboone9375]

Scotty is the car salesman’s worst nightmare 😂😂😂

[@emekaasiegbu3697]

Scotty can walk into a used car dealership and get the salesman from 10,000 down to 5,000 if he wanted😂😂😂☠️☠️

[@CoryWipke]

@@emekaasiegbu3697, Anyone that knows enough about cars could do the same.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Nope. Not at all. Any intelligent car salesman would ignore him as well as any other "customer" who is there solely to waste their time.

[@carpelunam]

Hes got a networth in the millions Im sure theyd want to talk to him.@@chuckschillingvideos

[@koreyhannan9071]

​@@chuckschillingvideosi take it you're a salesman

[@sierrasky2491]

1. Used car lot 2. CarMax c 3. Car rental

[@ChrisLoew]

Thanks

[@HybridBlueDream]

Car max is insanely overpriced. I see tons of em sold everyday but I’m like Jesus how.

[@ahmedtrippin1052]

@@HybridBlueDreamrich kids?

[@PhillipWatson-cs7bt]

@@HybridBlueDream Its convenient with its no haggling walk up and buy experience.

[@keithschaller576]

​@@HybridBlueDream Carmax is cheap compared to Carvana.

[@michaelbutt5978]

Certified Pre-Owned vehicle: I hereby certify that someone owned this car before

[@fredflintstone6163]

Love humor and wisdom 🤗

[@clintshepard2383]

Haha so true! I'm gonna remember that to use at my next family function to just sit back and watch the rage that ensues lol

[@nostradamus7648]

@@alexpascal5403 Dim MUCH?

[@drjonesey5]

ROFL

[@drjonesey5]

@@blankmandastankman I mean, the customer can't believe something that didn't exist first so obviously the lingo and tactics existed first to pull consumers into buying. I also believed the Chicken or the Egg thing is kind of silly because as a Christian we believe Chickens were just created, so the Chicken came first but also if people are Atheist or unsure you have to believe Chickens evolved from something prior and then laid eggs, so either way why is there a Chicken or Egg question when no matter what ideology the Chicken must be first as Eggs don't come out of nowhere, they come from Chickens.

[@JC-cm9bn]

I once worked for a dealership and their 30 point inspection on used cars consisted of driving it through the on site car wash 😂😂😂😂

[@lewisproffitt9584]

Wanting to go to a regular dealer that also sells pre owned cars is that a good idea?

[@fillmorehillmore8239]

30 point(s) in Candy Crush.

[@Cinnamon535]

@@mikeh5044 I feel like a baller in my phantom gray 2011 Cadillac CTS 3.6 premium i finance it for 17k With 111,000 miles the original price was 12k

[@ronmoore3987]

I believe that lol. Car dealers do nothing as a courtesy. One jerk charged Melbourne $90.00, to install a couple 12 volt batteries, and of course the A--hole friend of mine sold cars for 25 yrs and basically said: Ron, when have U known a dealer to do anything for free , well I wouldn't of MInded fairness let's say 40 bucks, but the service writer even put on shop fees10 dollars approx. Needless I've been doing g my own work now in the summer

[@riskymedic7489]

I currently work for a dealership and bought a 99 F250 diesel for 8 grand, its been working amazingly so far. Ultimately you need to know what you want, what your looking for, is reliability important to you? Do research on the vehicle.

[@kraizyace2612]

One of the things I kept hearing after joining the U.S. Navy is "Do not buy a car at a car dealership close to base. They'll know you're in the service and know you get paid every 1st and 15th and will milk you for everything you're worth." Lo and behold people do just that and are paying way more than the average Joe...

[@warsnor47]

Everyone always knows where to avoid

[@robertmartinjr.4537]

So true especially in San Diego. Naval Station San Diego. I've never seen more used car lots in my life in the vicinity of that base😂

[@malcolmboy21]

Sadly the government should protect their assets against this predatory practice but when your politicians are bright and paid for

[@mikloridden8276]

I will say, the lemon lots overseas are actually pretty good!

[@alexw.8999]

I had a dealership sell one of my E-2s $10,000 rims for a car he didn’t have. Had to get him out of the deal immediately. What kind of scumbag rips off a kid serving his country? Turns out they’re all over the place.

[@surroundedbyjaggoffs]

My friend sold his truck to a “we buy any car” place for $3,000 and they turned around and priced it at $9,000! 😂

[@georgeavocado5495]

Did you expect them to sell it for $3000? 🤔

[@andyfumo8931]

​@@georgeavocado5495yea why didn't his friend sell it lol😂

[@THEronleon1]

​@@georgeavocado5495maybe $6000

[@bulldogmack]

I want to do that with my crappy ford focus to see how much they will ask 😂

[@andyfumo8931]

@@bulldogmack they probably offer you $500-$1000 what year? They had notorious transmission issues ☠️

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Ten years ago, a used car dealer tried to charge me a 'destination' fee on a used car. When I asked him why, he said he had purchased the car 900 miles away, and they had to have it shipped there. I told him to ship it back, and I'd buy it there. Then I walked out. A month later, I see the very same car advertised for sale for 30% less than he has previously priced it at.

[@rubberduckyconvoy2723]

Very smart.

[@LayzeeJay]

@@Joe-no7gsrather walk home than be scammed

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

I was on a dealers lot buying a used car some years ago. During the process I was told because of 9/11, background checks are mandatory and was asked to fill out a credit app. I reminded them that I was not financing the car I'm writing a check in full. Hand me a background check app and I'll sign it. The manager came out and said filling out a credit app was standard procedure everywhere. He said "ask any dealer". So I replied "that is exactly what I'm going to do. I'll ask another dealer. Thank you for your time". And I walked out. The GM called me a couple days later to ask what happened. I said I went somewhere else upon her managers advice, found a better deal, so I bought their car. I said your manager could have taken my check and waited until it cleared before I took the car. She apologized and said she would be having a 'thinking outside of the box' meeting with her staff.

[@clintdavis4886]

All dealers suck, I try to buy from individuals when I can. I went to a dealer after seeing a used truck, it was a Chevy 1500 truck. I asked if 4500 would buy it out the door. Asking price was 4995. Drove up to drive it. It was a pretty good truck, went to pay , they told me it would be 4800 plus taxes and fees. Bringing total to 5400, I said , that I was told , 4500 out the door would buy it. They sales manager said “ no way” so I left, they called me a couple days later, said, they could take the 4500, it felt good to say” nope”😃

[@d.e.b.b5788]

@@clintdavis4886 Not 'all' dealers suck, but good ones are rare, and difficult to find. I've only known of ONE, that was Summit Ford in New Jersey, but that was back in 1990, so things might have changed. The rest, yes, have all sucked.

[@Et91640]

Could we please have a Scotty’s certified preowned car dealership, I wouldn’t go anywhere else

[@grownupgaming]

it probably wouldnt be able to stay in business

[@hectorramirez6045]

He is full of it, he is a mechanic that’s all

[@anthonyakamook]

Really tho!!!

[@46god]

nah id never pull up because there would be no bmws/:

[@Kyal-]

@@hectorramirez6045 ? He is a mechanic that is the point lol a dealership where the mechanics are selling the cars? And you can take it back to the mechanic if it isn’t right? Does that sound worse than a car salesman selling you a car?

[@heavyd777]

Scotty is so right. Here in Florida there is an automatic "dealer fee". It's just an extra fee, for nothing. Car dealers are a huge lobby here.

[@c.h.u.d]

Yeah floriduuh sucks

[@Sunsworn]

Dealers get the vehicle history, the Carfax, the listing paperwork the cleaning, sometimes the fixing, detailing, paying for employee's. Who pays for that the customer does. It should be included in the price but some keep the price low and charge that fee afterwards.

[@drblais5193]

we just call em fascists in the north

[@hoardlove2]

My Dad is a retired mechanic and i swear you guys sound like twins!!!😊 This sound mechanical advice has saved me hundreds of dollars over the years & Labor.

[@MrFiddler]

So how do i even frking find people selling cars for that cheep just ask rsndom people in Neiberhoods? Facebook ebay like how are u finding all these people selling vars for that low

[@corymiller9742]

Everything Scotty says is stuff I’ve heard from my mechanic grandpa for 20 years. It’s called wisdom.

[@unstoppableplayz6948]

Good info for any man to know..car sh@t!...💯👍

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

So... WHERE DO WE BUY then? From aliens?

[@PenRippyJr]

i have my dealer license but no big car lot like those sketchy guys. i DO NOT get my cars for 30-50% of what i sell it for, no way. a huge win for me is making 25% over what i paid. i work on all the cars myself and it’s a lot of work. I never sell a car that’s got “hidden” problems because my worst nightmare is a customer coming back with complaints. i want my cars to work more than the buyer does. ive had a passion for cars since my teens. please know there are still good people out there, but the industry is swarming with sketchballs.

[@magiccheeseball]

What city are you in? I wanr to buy a car from you!

[@thisisme3238]

There are good small "pre-owned" cars for sale from family owned car lots. Look for those people, they need the income for their family and are much more willing to be honest. Their business of staying in business depends on it.

[@jacobhartman5380]

I’m 20 and I worked for a shady used car lot and I just got my own license because I was not cut out for the lie and hide game. I much rather have happy customers over a little extra money in my pocket any day of the week

[@thisisme3238]

@@jacobhartman5380 Glad to hear of an honest person! Honesty and integrity are so important and you will be able to sleep at night too!

[@nicholassileo2000]

Are you in North Carolina by chance

[@robertosantizo4542]

0:01 Car Lots 9:19 Retal Companies 18:46 CarMax

[@sbotthaus]

Moral of the story: become a lawyer before buying a car

[@shahir1395]

Or, become a lawyer before doing anything. Everybody is trying to rob you. Except for a few

[@davidbiros6231]

I would rather have a tooth pulled than buy a car.

[@qotsa2k4]

15 years ago I went to a used car lot. They didn’t want to entertain the idea. I was “too young”. So I went to the Dodge dealer. Bought a new truck for a few thousand more than the used one. I added the full lifetime warranty and across the 15 years they didn’t make a penny off the truck. 300k miles later I still have it and it runs great. Haven’t had a payment in 12 years. Sometimes we gotta share the good stories too. Not everything is a horror show.

[@abemartinez9623]

Appreciate that

[@David25522]

That’s exactly how to do it!

[@texasnyghtmare]

Unfortunately you don’t build much credit without upgrading to a new car every 6-7yrs and the value of the vehicle goes down a ton. By the time you need a new car your going to get raked by apr

[@southphillylilly]

@@texasnyghtmare that's not exactly true. My credit hovers between 770 and 800. I haven't bought a new car but once in my life. But I have a mortgage and my three revolving credit cards, and my private student loan payments, I am more than enough to keep my credit steady. About three months ago I started looking for a new car, and the APR was much lower than I have expected it to ever be.

[@packers12to80]

​@@texasnyghtmare there are a million ways to boost ur credit brother without buying new cars😂. A million ways

[@ohguy1991]

I'm a tech at a dealership and we have all these "Certified" used cars which meant our lube techs who get paid 13 dollars an hour change the oil and maybe the wiper blades if needed. Such a scam it's sickening

[@captain_redpill8983]

@ $13 an hour that's not surprising

[@juano.9280]

@@captain_redpill8983 i get paid more stocking milk at walmart

[@randyhartzell8564]

Name the dealership

[@Delimon007]

@@juano.9280 literally, and I bet their job is far harder. . . just like now I'm about to work from home for around 20 bucks an hour, before that I worked at little caesars as a closing manager and a dough maker and my thought the entire time was "why am I working here for 11 dollars an hour when I could get paid to do an easier, much more enjoyable job?!?!?"

[@juano.9280]

@@Delimon007 what job do you have if you dont mind me asking

[@alecburris4225]

My dad was an honest, hard working car salesman who was great with people and really tried to do his best to get people the best cars with the best service. He did not do nearly as well as the guys who just wanted to push cars off the lot. It's so fucked up how that works

[@Gsega]

Agreed

[@winggullseagull1230]

I used to live in Oregon & there's a vintage car dealer that's been in business for 40 years. He's very honest unlike most of them, he tells you what he pays for his cars. How many dealers do that ?? He's the only one I know because he's honest. He deals in cars of the 30's to the 90's. He also has a buy back policy he will buy the car back for what he paid for it.

[@nicolasr7706]

What city?

[@winggullseagull1230]

@@nicolasr7706 It's Portland, the name is "Memory Lane Motors" the owner is in his 80's.

[@Chatta-Ortega]

​@winggullseagull1230 Are they on Macadam/43 near the Sellwood Bridge?

[@hughjass1274]

Makes me mad to see a car advertised for $25k then in the fine print there’s a $800 “dealer fee”. Well then the car is $25,800, not $25k

[@-R_H]

Or price is after $1,995 down

[@mdotguy]

In some places, those practices are against the law.

[@JesusIsKing301]

@@mdotguy doesn’t matter when you sign the line though

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

I guess it’s better to buy private? Than from a used dealership.

[@aceone2156]

@@bluejar5614 it's not against the law because if you sign it then you're on the hook. And if you're in a state that has laws that limit dealership fees; then they will just tack on dealership extras, addons, extended warranties, paint protection, etc...which is legal everywhere.

[@pbmartinfencing]

I worked for a used dealer here in Memphis 2 years ago . They would sell cars with trans going out , motor knocking and tell customers it was exhaust leaks . The list goes on and on . I can’t tell you how many cars we went and picked up off the side of the expressway 10-30 min after someone bought it . I just couldnt do that to people so I quit soon after starting

[@laurieparker1414]

It all comes down to greed. I have heard that it's incoraged in the USA and even taught in college. Ask Bernie Madeoff about greed

[@michaelreiss8795]

Which one there are multiple in Memphis?

[@MrBottlecapBill]

@@laurieparker1414 If you think the USA is the source of the worlds greed you're not paying attention lol. It's EVERYWHERE and it's always ALWAYS the people telling you they care.

[@lito-2656]

Memphis fa ya😂

[@joemalone9380]

the day is gone for caring. ring the white house they are responsible.

[@Orecatmeatprocessors]

I started out buying my cars at the wrecking yard for years. The best one was a Rav4 2000. I drove it for years working for USDA. I changed the oil, etc. Never had any problems. I invested my savings into my retirement. I found Toyota's were the best. When I retired I bought a 2017 Toyota Corolla from Hertz with around 30 thousand miles for $13,800.00. I have serviced it well, and had Toyota change the transmission fluid at 60 thousand. Usually change my own oil & filter myself, but at 84 I'm slowing down. I like Toyota and Hertz worked for me! I paid cash. If I was younger I would of bought a later Toyota with the better CVT first gear, but I ran out of time! Thanks for your advise Scotty. You have saved me a lot of money!

[@ransombaggins9301]

I really wish I had the knowledge and confidence to buy a good used card from an private party. It just overwhelms me. I'm terrified of finding out later than I got screwed and buyer's remorse is a huge problem for me. Mostly irrational, I'm sure, but it's the truth.

[@wholearmor]

Overpay is something I don't do thanks to my dad taking me with him to buy cars. My wife won't go with me anymore. She says she feels sorry for the salesperson. They inevitably tell me, "I'm not going to make any money on this deal," (uh huh) or they just get outright angry. I always end up saying, "No one is forcing you to sell it to me," or, "There are a lot of other places I can buy a car." Thanks, dad!

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

That’s great

[@phillipcummings3518]

I would feel sorry for the salesman as well. You and your father sound like a douche.

[@olddirtyburt7522]

I research prices and options a lot......like 6 months' worth. Most dealerships hate me, cause i walk away or i tell them what I'll be paying. Thats out the door too.

[@KingBaldEagle1984_Prosperity]

That’s a great lesson your dad taught you.

[@scottysgarage4393]

My response to guys like you is You don't have to buy it, and, feel free to go elsewhere. Of course it's easier for me since A, I own my inventory and B, I make a point of undercutting everyone's prices from the start.

[@irocitZ]

I used be an independent used car dealer as well as an employee for a few used car lots before going out on my own, the cars I bought and sold were inexpensive $3500 on average give or take. Before getting into that business I considered myself an honorable person, my thing was I would pick out the best cars I could, I'd check them out as best I could and if they needed work or an inspection sticker I'd always do it and lastly a full detail. 80 percent of the buyers would question my integrity at some point during a sale even though I just had the car inspected and or fixed, some of them still didn't believe it or most likely anything I said. They're reason was because the last couple cars they bought turned out to be lemons, I understood it. What could I say?

[@mariop.2758]

Don’t give up your integrity for those that didn’t trust your work. God always has a way to provide for you and your loved ones. Jesus Christ is the holiest name.

[@ItsNotMeItsYou007]

@@mariop.2758 Or preserve your happiness and don't do thankless jobs to provide a service for people who don't deserve it.

[@irocitZ]

@@rodneyd7773 unfortunately or fortunately I'm not in the car business at the moment, I'm a car person just not doing it as a job. Because of that there's a lot less stress, what kind of a car are you considering? Is this your first car?

[@rodneyd7773]

@@irocitZ 3rd used car but the car I currently have has a lot of hidden issues that couldn’t be detected when I went to buy it. I plan on purchasing a 2014-2020. I’m extremely weary of the same thing happening again especially with a vehicle like this.

[@scottysgarage4393]

I don't tell them anything, any more. Just hand them the keys and tell them to go have it inspected and either buy it or don't. It's just an old used truck. Not worth enough for me to lie about and certainly not worth enough to argue with people over.

[@joshdillon9637]

Every car I've ever owned came from private sellers and I've never once been disappointed. about 15 years ago I bought a litttle 1990 Mazda Protégé for $400. I changed the oil and fluids and drove that thing everywhere for nearly 6 years.

[@josephpong1887]

You are so right! Me too! I bought a car from a dealer two years ago and have regretted it.

[@stevemilazzo9311]

This guys funny. Love it. I especially get a kick out of how used car dealers signs say “Previously owned cars”. As if these cars were just “owned “ but not really used.

[@erkOW114]

I'm a reconditioning associate at CarMax, I really don't understand how they're able to sell cars at these egregious prices. I've seen cars sell for $20,000 that had 100k+ miles. The price gouging is just ridiculous.

[@PersistentPatriot]

most idiots don't care about the total price, only whether they can make the monthly payments

[@erkOW114]

@@PersistentPatriot Pretty much that. I also see it mostly as rich people just looking for convenience over cost efficiency, which obviously they're not gonna care about. Suckers gonna suck.

[@Tes7000]

My car just died on Friday, so I am suddenly in the market. The price disparities I have been seeing are absolutely shocking. I expect to overpay for any car I may decide to purchase due to our current economy, but there is a huge difference in overpaying a thousand or a couple over and in paying $10,000 or more over. Anyone who is buying outrageously priced cars without doing significant research online first is squandering today's biggest advantage. At the recommendation of a friend, I went to a car lot today and found it to be a waste of time. The cars there were all overpriced compared to what I have found online. The next time I go out looking, I will have identified the specific cars of interest in advance, and then I will _only_ go to the lots where those cars are located to see if they are worth buying. I may end up driving all over the city just to look at three or four cars, but at least I will know what I am looking for.

[@eligreg99]

Anything with 100k miles shouldn’t be bought for more than 10k.

[@Tes7000]

@@eligreg99 That would be nice, but the past two years changed everything. I ended up buying a 2010 Honda Pilot with 129,000 MI for $13.3k out the door, which actually turned out to be a good deal considering all of my criteria. This inflation thing we have going on is no joke.

[@mrc4912]

Scotty is a national treasure with all his spot on observations....

[@bennyb44875]

2-4xs markup? Thats not spot on..thats a lie.

[@user-qv5fs8xi6s]

Personally, I love the quick clip of the boy with a finger up his nose🤣

[@thejeepthemyththelegend1936]

based god fr

[@thejeepthemyththelegend1936]

@@bennyb44875used car salesman behavior

[@CavemanVanDweller]

He gives me that Walter White vibe, like the car guy is just an act to cover for him being an international criminal mastermind? Muh huh Hugh!!! 😱

[@claudiomm95993]

Scotty is so right, I had my personal experience by car dealers and hope not to fall from buying from them again.

[@romeomciver2255]

Thank you Scotty for your honesty, and you're right about the extended warranty. I purchased a warranty from CarShield paid them for approx. 5 months, maybe 6, then my 2008 Enclave just quit while I was driving, had to have it towed home, called CarShield they told me to have it towed to any repair place of my choice and have them called them after the diagnostic was done. Well after they diagnostic was done (the dealership used some many technical terms for what was wrong) instead of just saying the vehicle needed another motor which they charged $8,000.00 to rebuild the motor and CarShield said those exact words as you said. I ended up paying for the tow to and from the dealership, CarShield didn't even pay for that. I'll never get another car warranty in this lifetime, they'll all full of SHYT. They'll take your money but when it's time for them to honor their contract they'll have excuses galore to why they can't honor the contract and don't refund your money.You're just A** out.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

I had a Ford with 3 year warranty and I bought the genuine Ford extra 3 year warranty for a total of 6 years factory warranty. After the first 3 years every time I took it back for a warranty claim they would tell me that it wasn’t covered under their extended warranty. I would tell them that no, it wasn’t the dealership warranty it was the factory Ford warranty. “Oh, I that case it’s covered” and they would fix it for free but boy it showed me how useless those dealership extended warranties are because nothing I took it in for was covered. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@jenniferhcsmith-5586]

i completly agree.

[@richardhill2643]

I bought a Kia Carnival 2nd hand from a dealer and took out their “extended warranty”. A few months later it started running on five cylinders, and i could see (at night) one of the spark plug leads arcing all over the place. Apparently spark plug leads are not covered by the warranty because “spark plug leads are not electrical”. Work that one out!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

@@richardhill2643 yep, not worth the paper they’re written on. At least it was just a lead and not a coil pack or computer. You’d think they would replace a simple lead out of good will. Oh wait, we’re talking about used car dealers, stupid me.

[@dynochronlock]

Amen .. but I got a Honda so im Good lol

[@volvo09]

Yep, ONLY buy an automaker branded extended warranty. The aftermarket ones are complete utter garbage. They only cover the exact things written on the paper, and they will weasel out by saying the failure was caused by an uncovered part. And if you do miraculously get something covered, it's hell to get reimbursed.

[@bearschmidt3180]

This is the reason I still own my 98 Honda Civic lx 5 speed, with 201,145 miles on it . This car is rock solid!!

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

Yea I sold cars for 3 years and loved but would never buy a car because I love working on my vehicles and maintaining them. Honestly most cars don’t last because the owners don’t do the preventative maintenance. I drive a 96 Toyota RAV4 and it’s got 198,000 and some miles and runs perfect because I keep up the maintenance. I’m not stuck paying a car payment every month which Saves a ton of money.

[@gabesmath105]

Don't take "rock solid" too literally, they're not known for safety integrity, that's for sure!

[@TaxinGigs]

Keep that car forever

[@bearschmidt3180]

@@StrongerThanBigfoot I recently bought a 87 S10 with the V6. Had the transmission rebuilt for 1200$. Great work truck that came with a high weight suspension and a lumber rack.

[@marcovaldovinos4754]

The old tried and true of buying the last day of the month and late on the day has worked for me every time. After doing my research, I go and shop price only- out the door price- never moved from it regardless of how many times the salesman wants me to focus on monthly payments. I know their tricks. Love to negotiate and I’m willing to walk if I don’t get my price.

[@shavonnejinks8672]

Can you elaborate more on this? I’m tryna learn me a thing or two

[@taisho32]

​@@shavonnejinks8672 correct me if I'm wrong, dealerships want you to finance the vehicle so they get more money from you. If you go in knowing you want the drive out price of the vehicle at $10k and the dealer is firm at $13k then you walk. If $10k is what you can pay in full then you go with that in mind. The drive out price includes all the "hidden fees" like registration and DMV fees.

[@jp2861]

One of your best videos Scott! The other reason Carmax does so well is their “no haggle” pricing. People just don’t know how to haggle and are either intimidated by the process or just lazy. Thanks again for all your content and keep up the good work!

[@michellelemar1995]

This is more entertaining than anything on television and way more honest than mainstream media 🤣🤣🤣

[@redache467]

Literally anything us more honest than mainstream media

[@michellelemar1995]

@@redache467 Sad but so true 🤣

[@mariop.2758]

Jerry sprinter has nothing on Scotty 😋

[@clintthroop5618]

I feel like I’m watching a real life Red Green. I loved that show…

[@michellelemar1995]

@@clintthroop5618 exactly! I loved that show also ❤️

[@iglapsu88]

Scotty, you are the ultimate consumer advocate for automobile sales! Thank you!

[@mobileprofessional]

I think Consumer Reports taps his phone. (LOL)

[@gabrielaaron]

I like Scotty but lets be real their are more than 3 car brands.

[@adotintheshark4848]

Scotty's much more reliable than Consumer Reports.

[@jasonkillsformomy]

@@gabrielaaron If you pay attention and listen then you'll notice that in countless videos he recommends every brand if you can get it cheap enough.

[@JPTech933]

Agree, he should be the head consultant for AAA and CAA here in Canada, his advice is like gold!

[@EricWebSurfer]

I thought the same thing about rental cars. I take great care of my own car. I don’t drive it hard, I keep up with maintenance, etc. When I’m in a rental car, while I don’t trash it, I am definitely not as careful with them.

[@SarcasmForDummies]

I definitely lean toward buying from an individual but you'd better be quick and have cash in hand because every time that I see something well maintained it sells quick.

[@michaelparkins1820]

Scotty is a legend... If you don't know anything about car... You are at the right place...free car university

[@josephtrunk3565]

I lucked out with last two cars. First was a church lady’s car. She drove it 3 times a week average: to her church, grocery store and Drs appts. After 12 years, she had driven 37,000 miles. Car was also parked under a canopy when not in use. Best $1500 ever. Car still running after a mere 145,000. There was an episode of electrical issue, but that was fixed with a new wiring harness. All trouble codes disappeared. Of more recent, a grandpa car. It was driven much more, as these grandparents drove the Continental 48, visiting their grandchildren. At 13 years, this vehicle had 222,000. But at $1800, too good to pass up. 5 speed 4 cyl., been a great car.

[@markgeorgeff9816]

That is me now with my 2004 honda acura...bought it last year for 1800.00 with 80000 miles on it -- a 19 year old suv with only 80000 miles on it???? Yup. Put 100,000 of my own miles on it this last year...60 hwy miles per day round trip for work. And now...2 weeks ago -- after a transmission fluid flush -- i know, I know...never again -- the transmission stopped on the hwy. Towed it to my place. Replacing the transmission fluid filter up front under the battery first...then the main transmission solenoid switcher...and see what happens. I'd rather take a shot with some of these smaller interconnected parts instead of just dumping a whole new rebuilt tranny in it. watching many utubes on my transmission topic the past few days and seeing signs of hope. I have started my SUV 2 days in a row now...when...after a few minutes of the engine warming up...I can actually drive the SUV a few feet ahead and a few feet in reverse...so something outside the norm is going on here.

[@an-tm3250]

Your education is awesome. Always delivered with style & flair. Just recommended your channel to my grandson. Thanks, Scotty!

[@shawnsparkman7916]

I worked at a mechanics shop for a few years. I worked in the office. I dealt with the customers, making sure they knew the prices, also know what they were getting. Shop bought some vehicles and put them to street legal and essentially stock or improved over original design. Customers who bought them, usually came back for a second purchase from the shop. I made a commission for each sale, but never did shady deals to make myself or the shop liable.

[@redadmiral5623]

Thanks Scotty I have adopted you as my Dad. My real father is a mechanic for 40 years, who never taught me anything about anything. I lost $5000 buying shitty vehicles last year.

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

Damn that’s crazy

[@TormentDubz]

Does he drive a Ram

[@emekaasiegbu3697]

why dont you go with your dad when looking for vehicles lmao

[@zipyaplebuns7732]

Best deal I ever got was a 1991 toyota corolla with 83,000 miles on it for $850. Bought her in 2016, found her on craigslist was listed for $750. When I contacted the lady to look at the car she said I could look at the car in like 4 days because she had all these people already lined up to look at the car. I told her I would give her $850 if I liked the car. I looked at and test drove the car that afternoon. I instantly bought the car, was even garage kept with a cover on it. Unbelievably clean car to this day, best backup vehicle ever and is exempt from inspection in NJ.

[@DAD0123]

I am amazed at Scotty's content and expertise, but more than that, the way he keeps up with his sign language as he speaks. Amazing, just doesn't cover it. EXTRAORDINARY !

[@PK_Diaspora]

I had been looking at Toyota Camry 2024 videos and perhaps because of that this video showed up and at first I was going to ignore it but I am glad I didn't. I only once bought a car (my very first car) from a lot and that was over 30 years ago and I still remember how I was screwed, it was a junk and since then (if I have to buy a used car) I only buy it from a private person. I find your videos very interesting, funny, and informative. I love your styles and memes you show during your videos. I am a subscriber now.

[@jackblack7850]

If you put in the time, you can track the VIN of any car online from dealer to owners to dealer. How does Carmax do it? Well, they give you 30 days to take the car home and examine it, play with it, lick it, whatever and will give you your money back if you don’t like it for any reason. And yes, they actually give you your money back. Their prices are usually by the book and their dealer fee is a whopping 45 bucks or whatever the cost is from the license office. Getting a good price comes down to playing with the years and mileage and finding a car loaded with the options. Carmax values cars based on 1) Age 2) Mileage. Look for older year models with low mileage and loaded options to get a good price.

[@zienwolf]

This is not just good advice for cars, it's damn entertaining. This is one of the best KZbin channels, period. I'm about to binge the hell out of this channel.

[@kennyg63]

It is funny because it is all true!😂

[@kevincurry4254]

I have never bought a bad used car. But, I have a few rules: 1) it needs to be a car with a reputation for reliability; 2) it needs to be from a private original or second owner; 3) the seller needs to be a facially responsible person of the sort who takes care of what they own: and, 4) there needs to be nothing obviously wrong with the car at the time I buy it, including bad tires or brakes or excessive smoking. Follow these rules and your chance of getting burned is low.

[@RobertoPerez-lr6hm]

I enjoy & learn lots from your videos, but since your against "rebuilts", I have to tell you about my "lucky" purchase of a 2010 Nissan Versa (rebuilt) with 120 miles back in 2010. It now has 120k miles in 2023 and has been driven all over the US on roadtrips. I've only changed the oils, brakes, plugs and air filters over the years. Had to change the ignition coils once, just recently. The rebuilder also basically said, "If you ever have an issue with the car, bring it to me". I didn't believe in that warranty, but he did fix a windshield washer issue a year down the line. Sometimes rebuilders have great deals. This car was virtually new back in 2010 and had been rear-ended (the engine was perfect in other words) and that was repaired. Perhaps that was " good luck".... Love your videos!

[@asrowenj]

I worked for a dealership for 2 months because I felt so bad that their "required Shottenkirk Care Package" added $3000 to the price of the car. What did it include? Nitrogen air for tires, chip repair in the windshield, 1 key fob replacement and flat tire repair (not replacement). The dealer required this for ALL customers!!! I couldn't sleep.

[@emanuelmoreta5472]

What a scam?!

[@gamerzombie4822]

Just tried to buy a Truck from a Shottenkirk dealership. Was priced very good. Found out once I got there that there was a "Recondition" fee - $2500. Spent a while trying to get a good price. If they would have just dropped that I would have bought it. If it's required put it in the fracking internet price.

[@dcarts5616]

Back in 2005 I walked out of a Mazda dealership because they wouldn’t stop adding fees and mandatory “packages”. They had the color, the trim, and the transmission I wanted. I stood up after three times threatening it and they said to me as I was walking out “You wouldn’t have bought anyway!” So the next day after buying a 2006 Jetta 2.5L with the 5sp manual, bigger interior, better initial build quality for $2k less and an extra $1500 for my trade (it lasted me 13 yrs and 225k miles) I drove it to the Mazda dealership acting like I was ready and just wanted them to come outside and see my trade in again, I showed them the VW and said, “looks like I was ready to buy after all !?” The manager actually apologized, but it was too late.

[@toriless]

Nitrogen is free at any Costco, a programmed and cut key fob and about $200, $90 + $45 + $54

[@dcarts5616]

@@brooksteer5629 I was in my early 20’s, I don’t know lol.

[@cjsmith157]

My brother bought a vehicle at a Ford dealer. The warranty was extra. A year later, there was a problem. Turns out the warranty didn't cover anything electrical or anything that bears friction. In other words, the warranty was worth less than the ink it took to print the darned thing.

[@SabbatarianCalvinist]

“Anything that bears friction” sheesh that’s literally almost, if not, everything in the car. Wind hitting your car when driving creates friction, heat radiation creates friction. lol crazy!

[@hgonz14]

Never buy extended warranties, they are always a rip off.

[@RobertAMoreland]

feels like im back in auto diesel in college and my instructor goes off on a question he was asked and lectures us for the next hour. lol. great stuff tho. learned alot that way. Thank you for sharing your knowledge .

[@josephdillon7420]

Scotty, I watch and listen to you from beginning to the very end. This is a true educational channel of vehicles. Love it!

[@flycatchful]

Do your home work before purchasing a used car. You're looking for a one owner vehicle with less than 50K on the odometer. I found such a vehicle and even tracked down the original owner. This car sat on the used car lot for eight months before I purchased it. The car came from an dealer only auction and sold for $7850. The dealership listed it for $16550 and each month it came down in price. I purchased it for $9950 that was two years ago. Since this purchase I have done routine maintenance and replaced the tires.

[@flycatchful]

@@bluejar5614 2013 Mini Cooper S Hatchback 51K one owner excellent condition

[@toriless]

Our Camry's are both one owner with good maintenance until bought. Yep, drops about a grand per month.

[@richsweeney1115]

you don't need to buy something w less that 50k miles...... that's ridiculous.... and not everyone can afford that

[@graybeard2113]

@@richsweeney1115 It depends on your driving.. At one point, for 11yrs, I had a daily 160 mile commute, not including other normal driving. You want to start, as low as financially possible, mileage wise.

[@SuperMaxdragon]

I bought a 2013 Camry from a Hertz dealership. It had 46k miles on it then, now at 236k and the only expenses have been tires and routine maintenance.

[@obedirect5491]

U lucked up

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

Iv had my 2019 jeep trailhawk from Hertz for a year. Just had to replace the original Mopar Battery...but otherwise no problems.

[@hugoglenn9741]

Didn’t luck up, Dad always recommended used rental cars as value propositions. Car Fax is more than likely to have their history correct. The cars are usually in warranty or just out and there is no deterrence from the rental agency to get required repairs done. The normal oil changes, maintenance items are taken care of and on time. Private individuals are goofballs about getting regular maintenance accomplished. Also Dad new what he was talking about more than Scotty or anyone on this forum. He Hotrodded cars before Scotty was born, several family members are in the used car business as Owners for years. Dad “floor planned” used car dealers, he built the house we lived house from ground up. He built all of the furniture in the house, he rebuild all of the cars which all ran for over 200K before mom demanded upgrades. When he got older and tired of rebuilding cars, he only bought Toyotas. Finally due to smart decisions he retired at 45 and never went to work again. Conclusion, I always follow his advice rather than listen to some of the dumb advice that exist on forums (Rental cars are usually fine and represent a relative bargain until everyone catches on)

[@mitchhedberg4415]

@@hugoglenn9741 Have you ever ridden with somebody driving a rental car? They beat the snot out of them....

[@Chieftain357]

My car was a rental too. Best car I have ever owned.

[@mariannetucker6925]

Thank you Scotty,im a 70 year woman who bought a 2005 Grand Marquise and what a mistake ,thank you for all the information.Looking for a new one now.

[@wayneelliott9523]

Scotty, I'm in my early 60s, and I've owned more than 60 cars in my life. I sure saw myself in every scenario of your video. Excellent content, keep 'em coming!

[@davidreith2663]

A car a year😂 goddamn bro or even multiple cars a year considering you can’t drive without being in your mid teens lol

[@nissanzenkiboy]

Working at a Toyota dealership, SCOTTY is telling the truth ! Crazy how he found out 😂 those are some crazy kept secret. Sometimes we get trade in especially now take a picture put it online, then someone try’s to come buy it . We sell it wash it and never even look at the condition of the car . Just polish it up spray paint the bottom And BOOM! CERTIFIED LIKE NEW 🤣. A week later they come in with an engine problem and service says oh use the extended warranty and then they get denied for a replacement 😅

[@WillyEckaslike]

theres one of these "certified" Toyota used car places by me...i went around the back of the shop and they had 3 totalled cars that they had obviously bought for peanuts that would have been shiny new on the forecourt next month

[@toriless]

AGE is the major reason a car can not get certified, a junker that is 4 years old is OK but a 6 year old prefect machine will not.

[@WillyEckaslike]

@@brooksteer5629 i live in Thailand ..this was a toyota s/h plac with the certified signs everywhere...buyin cars here..nobody ever has the service history...repairing cars is cheap due to labour costs being so low...thais are all about the shiny paint rather than whether its been totalled or the km turned back

[@nissanzenkiboy]

@@toriless yes you are right . Those are the ones I’m talking about lol

[@jlampkin0]

Wow, everyone has a story..

[@jublywubly]

In Australia, car dealerships must advertise the total "drive away" price. They're also liable for any claims about the vehicle. If a vehicle has been in a crash, bu the dealership claims it hasn't been in one, then the dealership is liable. They can't pass on the blame to anyone else.

[@TheChromescorpion]

In England the seller is also responsible for the vehicle passing a very strick and expensive emissions test.

[@robdonell9915]

@@TheChromescorpion Same way here in California - seller is responsible for emissions pass; however, the buyer can pay for the test, if you’re clever.

[@dying101666]

that's how it should be.

[@Mustang2277]

I WISH this was the case in the US! It should be!

[@Dbb27]

@@Mustang2277 too many lobbyists to ever be able to take care of the consumer.

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

Thank you so much for the words of wisdom. I have been having nothing but issues with cars.

[@jeffreyerwin3665]

I bought both of my vehicles at used cars lots. paid $5500 for the first one at 58000 miles, and it has now gone about 40000 miles with no repairs. The other is the back-up vehicle bought at 43000 miles for $5000. Not much milage on it yet, so we will see. Used car lots have worked for me, and I did look everywhere.

[@RoccX04]

Had a coworker get a car from a dealership that was "certified" used. They was selling it for 20k off the lot 25k financed. He told them he has 12k to buy it. They tried everything in the book to finance it. Even try to finance it for 2k fee. Which means they'll let it go for 14k. He said either you get 12k or ill go to a competitor. Yea....they sold a 20k priced vehicle for 12k. Basically, you as the consumer always have the upper hand. They have the vehicles, you have the money. Try and guess which one is more important? Ill wait.....

[@chiarac3833]

I once got a car selling for $34k down to $22k. Didn't want to test drive the car, way over budget, salesman was like drive it and if you like it we can talk. Drove away in the car that evening.

[@alistairblaire6001]

Yeah I went to a Honda dealer and I swear those guys thought their own farts smelled like vanilla. I walked away because their asking price on a 6 year old Civic was insane. They called back 3 days later. They always call back.

[@timb7116]

😊😊

[@heythere6983]

Iv only gotten a couple thousand off of my used car. Frankly once a car is worth 17k, there isn’t a ton of wiggle room I’d say

[@IhateAlot718]

As a former insurance adjuster , you be surprised how dealers don't disclose the vehicle history. But to give benefit of doubt we can see claims history the dealer may not see on carfax.

[@JohnSmith-dm1wo]

The problem with buying from a private party now is how few of them there are. There used to be a huge supply of private party 15 to 30 years ago. It seems like people don’t want strangers coming to their house anymore or deal with the scammers. I hate paying sales tax with a dealer but sometimes you are just forced to go that route, but at least check the kbb private value and only buy from a dealer that is close or at that price. You will be surprised at some of the deals you can get from a dealer

[@Doobee80]

In California you have to pay tax on a used car from a private party. So they got tax from the first purchase, and continue to charge tax every time another person buys it

[@JohnSmith-dm1wo]

@@Doobee80 california sucks

[@sergiorodriguez956]

Just fabricate a small price during paperwork at the dmv like $500 or so so the tax fee wont be stupid high.

[@John60s70s]

I wouldn't buy a expensive car from a unknown seller, due to risk and safety reasons. Dealers offer financing also. Check their reputation and ratings online first.

[@filmtech53]

Scotty. I was viewing your video where you said “Don’t buy from a Used Car lot or don’t buy from a Car Rental lot. I have 2 friends who bought private party. One friend was told it was all wheel drive, it wasn’t. Another friend bought a Ford Escape and some months after getting it the engine developed problems. Buying new is the only way to go. The only used car I purchased was from my credit union used car sale. All other cars were brand new. Thanks

[@absoluteclownworld]

Sucks buying a car today still.. been looking for a car for months and everything for sale is junk where I live.. very frustrating..

[@kaloosh2639]

What's out there ,?what's most sold in your area?

[@sjquin669]

Same! I been looking for cars aswell and people don't take care of them or there to expensive

[@luisnavarro293]

Look in other places like my best place to buy them at is San Antonio texas cars don’t ever have rust unless they came from winter states but you will see the rust fast enough

[@chadbailey189]

I was looking this morning, everything over priced for miles

[@fantom5894]

The "chip shortage" is artificially created. You realize that, right. Automakers colluded to invent this, so they could choke off the supply of new vehicles and raise prices. And don't get me started on the baby formula shortage. That was an attempt at depopulation. You don't hear about all the millions of infants who starved to death because of it, as that would be inconvenient news for the masses to hear.

[@slickstretch6391]

My problem with buying private, is that people are flakes. I bought my current car about 3 months ago, and I was really trying to get one privately. I contacted 23 sellers. Only 5 returned my call/text/email. 3 of those 5 did not respond to follow-up questions. Of the 2 that did, 1 was still worth looking at. When I showed up to look at it, it was not the way the seller had previously described it. I ended up getting a great deal on my Volvo from a consignment auction. My advice is to learn how to evaluate a car as is. You can never really trust a car's history. We all have secrets. So do cars.

[@aprildamski8365]

Thank you so much Scotty. Awesome information!

[@DioRules]

I can absolutely verify the way these dealerships hastily slap a coat of paint on these junkers. Tip: look for rust and weld bulges on the paint. Typically in hard to reach areas like where the truck bed meets the cab. I've also seen where they paint or "undercoat" the frame to hide deep rust.

[@MrGearoid65]

In Europe, the car rental companies are all suspect. I've been stung twice with them claiming I had scratched the car, when I returned them. It got to the stage where, if I have to hire a car, I photograph EVERY INCH OF THE CAR, including the interior before I drive away. Same story when I return it. I have seen the staff treat tourists abominably in their offices at the airport. Adding charges and dodging ANY sort of liability. Shameful. And, they also try to scam you if they've asked for a deposit for a child seat or whatever. They'll try to give you less than you paid if you're not paying attention. 😝

[@noahmizrahi9834]

After you photograph the inside and outside of rental car, and drive away. What to say someone bumps into your rental at the market or some punk scratches it after you take the car??

[@SeumasSiosal]

Some years ago I picked up a rusty 1987 Ford escort with 60,000 miles on it at a used car dealership for $800. I got over 100,000 trouble free miles out of that piece of junk before the head gasket failed.

[@arasb3258]

Those had emission device troubles. So they were a pain in NY State (with passing inspection).

[@granny58]

You were very lucky.

[@KensN2History]

Mr Kilmer you are a legend sir. I watched one of your video a year or two ago and you saved my mother a lot of money. I'm currently looking for a used vehicle and I've found so many of Facebook in my price range but the one I've been able to look up the VIN numbers for seem to be cars that might have gotten flooded. I wish I could borrow your knowledge for an hour of two hear and there. I really hate buying used cars.

[@dianaleal5183]

I always like what you say about car dealers and car-lots we need someone like you to give us advice on automobile’s. You’re the best Scotty you’re an awesome person. 😊

[@paullavig8167]

I bought a 1999 Toyota Corolla from a Rental company. It lasted me 500,000kms and 10 years. I never had a single issue with the car except a new $250 starter. Everything worked by the time I got rid of it just because at 27 I was too cool for a Corolla. But it was the best car I ever owned maintenance and reliability wise.

[@braddorcas9363]

Yep. Every car i've had thats been low maintenance and worry free is used cars with minimal frills. The less gadgets they have on them, the less that can break or go wrong. As long as you took care of them those used oldies with a regular transmission, crank windows, and a radio had very few things go wrong with them. It's always rust that takes down cars here which is the only thing prevents you driving those old gems forever. Throw too much road salt in the winters to every hope to get them to last much longer than 15-20 years passed new around here

[@kevinyancey958]

Certified pre-owned cars must have everything that came with vehicle new, like two key fobs and a valet key, the owners manual, floor mats and trunk liner, and the factory spare tire.

[@berziimusic]

Yup that’s how my most recent car came

[@SLIVERofLIFE]

i got a VW certified pre-owned Passat 29k miles, it listed everything that was checked and what was done. and it came with like a 20k mile warranty i think it was. 3 1/2 years and 80k miles later and still going strong. 💗

[@Bertha-Bryant]

Great advice Scotty. Everything you’ve said here is true. I have NEVER bought a car from a dealer. Ever. It’s always best to deal with a private party. The whole CarFax thing is overblown too. As you pointed out quite often vehicles that have been wrecked come back as “clean”. Just helped a friend find a nice clean truck with only 29k miles from a private party,who is the original owner. He was thinking of going to a used car dealer. Lol.

[@michelekurlan2580]

I rented from an agency. Within 24 hours, I'm driving on highway, go to adjust rear view mirror, it comes off. I reported it straightaway and when I returned it, a fewweeks later, I get a letter, they tried charging me. Fortunately, I glread em the riot act. Many takeaways, one for sure :Always take footage of every inch of a rental before you drive it off the lot and get the name of the rep who did the walk-around and gave you the keys.

[@starchild5477]

I respect you and know you speak truth but I bought a used 2007 Dodge Magnum in 2008 from a dealership who told me it was a rental. She had 15,000 miles when I got her and 175,000 when I let her go. I had her for 14 years with hardly any problems or major repairs. The only damage when I got her was a blown rear speaker. A lot of rentals are trash but she was a diamond in the rough.

[@zzbudzz]

Pretty good for a Dodge

[@christopherpolanco9486]

Objects are "it"

[@DavidSmith-ps5nd]

She???

[@starchild5477]

@@DavidSmith-ps5nd yup. All my cars were she’s. Even my new Bolt is my girl.

[@jamie.777]

​@christopherpolanco9486 😂I always found guys that called there cars "her" "she", a little creepy 😳 😂

[@donaldbingham8990]

The first car that I bought win 1959 was a 1954 Ford from a large dealer's used car lot in Houston. It looked clean and seemed to run good and my dad thought it would be a good car for my first. Well it being in Houston the windows were all rolled down and when I went to roll them up that night I found that it had no windows as they had all been broken out. I learned a valuable lesson to never trust any used car dealer. Fortunately Houston had lots of junk yards to get replacement windows from and they were cheap in the those days. Unfortunately I did not make much money with which to buy them.

[@greglaracuente4264]

1950s . I can picture the dealer telling you something really Texan like, " get to stepping" with a shotgun in his hand.... if you returned to protest about the windows. LOL

[@D-Fens_1632]

Lol that sounds like something out of a comedy movie.

[@Hugatree1]

Imagine the horror and panic car salesman feels when they see Scotty approaching

[@palomino1970]

One of the best cars I had was a 95 Grand Prix that had been a rental for enterprise. Bought it @32,000 mi got rid of it @ 385,000 mi. Mechanically it was still great. Indiana winters weren’t kind in the rust department though.

[@joesolo9946]

Email dealers within a 200 mile radius and work out the deal on a new vehicle before you make the trip. I've done it twice and have no regrets..

[@tammy33313]

Thank you for the tip! 🙂

[@mikewhitfield2994]

Before we bought our Ranger in 2004, we went to CarMax to look at an advertised Ranger. It was a two year old standard cab, no options but A/C, with over 20k miles and it was $12,600. They insisted that was their best price. We bought a brand new 2004 Ranger, extended cab with optional towing package, for $13,500. I've no idea how CarMax gets customers.

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

Dummies who don’t know about cars unfortunately

[@Bredddi]

Car max gets customers for one reason…. They advertise and are very public that their sales people don’t get commission. We studied them in business school and learned that their business model is based on a study showing millennials and gen z will happily pay 3-4k MORE to not feel uncomfortable, pressured, or have to negotiate / assert themselves.

[@bloothedog4443]

I think they launder money.

[@semahj]

Because it’s simple and easy lol. People really don’t mind paying extra to avoid shitty car salesmen.

[@ricmolina28]

Because there’s a sucker born every minute. That’s how they get customers.

[@TheRighteousFist]

Yeah . . . I went to go buy a used Toyota Rav4 for $16,995 yesterday. By the time they tallied up their ridiculous list of hidden fees, the out the door price of the vehicle had somehow jumped to $22,000. I negotiated them back down to $18,000, but even that was with a $3,000 down payment. I ended up walking out! No way, Jose!

[@druidsongevergreens]

Where the heck did you find a rav4 for under 20k though 🙃

[@TheRighteousFist]

@druidsongevergreens Car Gurus! Check 'em out if you're car shopping.

[@TheRighteousFist]

@@druidsongevergreens I actually still have the listing on my phone. It was a 2018 2.5L Rav4, 122,440 miles. One previous owner, in excellent condition. I would have taken it if the dealership hadn't inflated the price with their insane list of fees. I ended up buying a beautiful, brand new silver Venza instead, from a smaller dealership that dispensed with the extra fees.

[@MarkAtherton-bf4pq]

I love that amongst the heaps of stuff in Scotty's garage I can see a propane tank tossed in there, but also a fire extinguisher on other side of the garage. Proof that the situation only looks out of control!

[@richardandretti2680]

I worked for a dealership in Arizona for a long time, and the video above is 10000000000000000% correct. The dealership is in business to screw you up, especially if you are buying used. Pay a little more for monthly payments on a brand-new car, and run away from used cars. There are two huge culprits that you should not even go to their dealership... CARMAX, and CARVANA.

[@Rurike]

Whats it like selling to carmax as opposed to other places?

[@olddirtyburt7522]

@@Rurike They steal your car with a fixed price and their cars that they do sell are 4-5k more than any other dealer.....it's for people with bad credit. They will take anyone.

[@alicia_nicole]

I think I lucked up. I got a passat in 2019 from Carvana, no issues yet

[@richardandretti2680]

@@alicia_nicole Is not about issues, but the amount of money you gave them in order to purchase your car.

[@espdv8ruser952]

actually got a really nice kia Sorento from Carvana the price was perfect and so is this car I'm very happy with my purchase @@richardandretti2680

[@XeonProductions]

The fine print on most of those extended warranties also says "If a wearable part damages a non-wearable part, it's not covered". I refused to get the extended warranties, and let me tell you, the car dealerships treat you like hot garbage when you turn down all of that extra garbage they try to tack on.

[@RetroCaptain]

Years ago I was friends with a man who owned a used dealership. He provided a "nationwide" warranty. I saw this same name warranty at all the other dealers. I wrongly presumed it meant "buy it, I'm covered" He privately told me basically it's to cover a bare minimum (things most people wouldn't bother trying to claim) and major blowouts aren't covered. You need to know whether or not it's what you want. My friend also showed me a few of the magic tricks used to make old tired look fresh and new, and he only did the minimum level of hiding problems he just made the interior and tires. Since that time I've learned that (corner lot "dealers" (flippers) Hide all kinds of problems like Scotty describes. Power wash off the evidence of the excessive oil leaks, oil additives to hide engine noise, etc. hide the evidence that the steering rack is pretty much toast etc You buy it very inflated prices then in a month or two you take it for service then the magic oil they used is swapped out for the standard stuff, your battery turns out to be soon done, the tires just squeaked past safety and of course that clank when you close your door turns out to be from a collision, and it's not "need adjust buddy, no problem" 'the car body is warped, why'd you buy this junker' (I'm exaggerating a little but definitely seen it in real life)

[@SupeDefy]

I bought a used car from Renton Honda in Seattle area. I was told if I don't get the extended warranty, I can't get the best finance rate. I was young back then and didn't know better so I paid the $1k for the extended warranty on a $10k car. Even "reputable dealers" are shady. I learned after that I got screwed. Dealer can't be trusted since even on new car purchases. I will literally read every word in in the buy contract before I sign. If contract is different than what the sales guy said, they just laugh it off and say it was an "honest mistake." Makes me wonder how many customers they've screwed over the years.

[@jmend2994]

I bought a 3 year extended warranty for my ford mustang , it’s already paid itself off in repair costs. 😅

[@cjkarlstafford]

This is why I tell people to educate themselves in automotive it helps I have bought many used cars my last one was bought from a known car lot for being a chop shop but knowing what I'm looking at and for you will have less chance of getting screwed always do your research and make sure you know what you are buying

[@zarahofshiloh7537]

We love you, Scotty, for what you teach us. Getting someone to check out the vehicle will not only let you know something bad, but also something good. The seller didn't tell me that he just put a knew trans in it. I was able to talk him down a little letting him know it needs knew tires and something else minor, but letting him know he had a good vehicle here worth something. He let me have the price I wanted. It was a chevy Suburban. Good car for long family trips, but the trans did go out and I found out that the trans on these things go out about every 100,000 miles and that one didn't make it and I am not an abusive driver. I am learning from you Scotty and I like Toyotas. Planning to get one soon again, since I have had been in the 2 wrecks totaled by reckless drivers within 2 years. The last one was my Toyota 4runner. Loved that thing. It worked just fine. We loaded her down for a camping trip to the mountains and back.

[@kmorrismorris2092]

I own a used car lot, and what Scotty is saying is true about some car lots...but not all. I grew up in this business, I went to Tech school and I'm a mechanic, We deal in 10-20 year old cars, and there's one important difference in us and at least some other lots, especially those selling older cars...we repair our cars before selling them. Also we don't make anywhere near 2-3 times what we pay for them. When we look for cars to buy, it’s possible to find older cars with no major problems, but you'll never find 10-20 year old cars with no minor problems. They need wheel bearings, window motors, batteries, radiators, tires, brakes, interior work, have check engine lights, etc. etc. etc. Each car doesn't need all those things, but all cars need some of them. We fix what we find wrong before we sell them. Sometimes it takes weeks to get them finished. It's not easy but we can offer a reliable $4-6 thousand dollar car. Sometimes we'll repair a half-dozen things on one, I'll test drive it home several times, and finally, we'll be satisfied with it...runs and drives good, stops good, no lights on the dash, smooth on the highway, no further issues. We'll offer it for sale, and a customer will come drive this $5000 car, come back and say "I don't want it, the radio speaker balance is off" or something like that. We just facepalm and go back to work.

[@DickGazInYa]

I was looking to buy a new car this year. After dealing with numerous "salesman" that wanted to convince me that $10-15K over MSRP was the norm and how this was a "great deal" on top of the other fee's they included. I was even told I could NOT use my own financing at one dealership lol. A few of the times this was for a car they didn't even have or wouldn't have until the end of 2022... I told them to forget it and I bought used car for cash. Manufactures, dealerships are costing you sales.

[@Delimon007]

Manus don't care, they already sold the car to the dealerships 😂 The dealerships are the ones losing out on money and why cars sit on their lots for months and sometimes years. Maybe that market value isn't want you claimed it to be eh?

[@shantelleholden9182]

Same thing happened to me. I ended up overpaying for my new lease but I needed a bigger car. A family friend advised me not to turn in my lease but sell my car myself so I can get the best deal. Hopefully new car prices will go back to normal. If not I’m going to keep my car

[@ivanfperez56]

Very educational; Lot of good info. Thanks, Scotty!

[@nefuros551]

I love the unhinged nature of these videos. Keeps me coming back

[@hyttenrunen]

I used to work at Hyundai for a year and this is absolutely true, we bought cars for 1 Dollar and sold them B2B for 500 dollars, and other used cars we sold were also above most people's expectations

[@TormentDubz]

Hyundais are barely worth a dollar

[@chiarac3833]

I spent a short time writing sub prime loans and those with the worst credit usually pay the highest price, both on the sticker and on the payout. Also, certain dealers were known to inflate prices. Most people don't read what they are signing and that's on them.

[@fazilm1]

But buying from a private person is also fraught with problems too. When you drive off, there is no recourse if you find something wrong with it...

[@MiaogisTeas]

Why not? Consumer protections should apply to the private sale of motorcars as well.

[@googlegmail9888]

@@MiaogisTeasis it tho or not

[@daveundconnie1]

I wish I knew a mechanic like Scotty to help me buy a used car…