This is WHY you SHOULD BUY A USED or SECOND HAND CAR in the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 | GARAGE COSTS ORMOC

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[@jetd9716]

I used to think I could not trust buying a second hand car here in the Philippines when we arrived here last August. But once I visited a well known car dealership that sells only used car here in Manila (Car Empire) I was dead wrong. They not only have a good selection , but their cars are sold as is and all I had to do was take it to the Toyota shop for a quick check up and its been good to me since day one. Just make sure to get it from a reputable dealer with some reviews from previous customers also helps. Once I knew their cars flew off the shelf once they posted them, I knew they were good.

[@gailmaplesden7380]

What I do especially with major work is take a lot of pictures of everything that will be touched by the machanic . If anything is out of sorts or broken you have visual evidence. Stripped or broken bolts are issues as well because a torque wrench is a luxury in a mechanics tool box in the philippines. Electrical connections get brittle over time and if not removed carefully will break. Put cardboard under the car when you get home to look for leaks that you may not have had before. I recommend if you can afford it taking it to the dealer for work . If something does get broken they have access to the parts to fix it or if additional parts or gaskets they can get them.

[@sniper_pro497]

This is very True Adam. I worked at Ford for 3 years and I saw a lot of brand new cars with a lot of problems so some times it's not always the new cars that are good it really depends on how you look after the cars and when buying a second hand car it's best to change everything like you have done most importantly to change the transfer case Oil in 4x4 and change both diff oils as well.

[@renatolosbanos6219]

That's a good car and relatively new; if you are just the second owner, I don't think you will have major issues.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you my friend. You are right and exactly what we considered when we bought it 😊

[@brummiesteve590]

ps, best tool you can buy with newer motors, after 2000 is a scan tool, brings up codes of any sensor problems and only cost 6/7k peso

[@jankp5144]

your right about it being 10 times as much in uk.its getting worse here as well,and many cowboy mechanics here to.always the best thing to change timing belt.and for that price it was a must.but always remember if you supply the parts yourself you will be liable if your part was wrong and does damage.tc there

[@susancan2939]

Car service is so much cheaper though in the Philippines compared in the States. When we bring our car to the mechanic it is usually over 500 dollars so before bringing it to the mechanic I always have a palpitation. In the Philippines I was so surprised of the charge when we had a repair there.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

That’s very true my friend 😊

[@ping9836]

When buying a second car is a bit complex as one would loved because majority of reasons why they being sold is because there's a hidden issues with the car itself. And so, further deep comprehensive technical checks must be administered. After finding out that there's no issues the buyer needs to consider spare parts availability. There's a simple technique the owner can do to minimize the high cost of car repair and maintenance. For instance, the radiator coolants has many colors and many variants. It's best to chose the all in one coolant brand. A gallon of coolant that has anti rust, anti overheat, antifreeze and above all coolant plays a vital role in lubricating the seal of water pump inside the engine thereby extending it's life. One can just open the radiator cap and perform visual checks, if the coolant is still clear it will be just fine, no need to replace it because branded coolant was designed to run for 5 years. The same as the fuel filter, the owner can simply remove the clips, take it out, shake it a little bit and turn it upside down and if there's no visible dirt and the old fuel is still clear it will be just fine, blow it with compressed air and reinstall it. Changing engine oil is also very easy a 15 minute job but always make sure that the new oil filter is genuine because the life of the engine depends on it. Concerning timing belt, the owner can open the upper part of the timing cover, it's made of plastic with few bolts, perform a visual checks, timing belt teeth must not be falling apart, it's appearance should be firm and intact, and feel it by hand, if the belt is still soft not hard like a plastic but still it feels like a rubber and pinch it with your nail and you feel that you are pinching a rubber not a plastic then it is still good, no need for replacement it can still run for 1 or 2 yrs who knows maybe one decided to sell the car after 2 yrs it's still okey. So long as there's no hissing sounds when the engine is running it will be just fine. Thank you.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Great advice my friend and all these checks were done. Filters were filthy and ineffective. Coolant very discoloured. Timing belt looked ok but you can’t ignore when they need to be replaced 😊

[@billb2094]

Why do some forget to maintain their vehicle for long lasting life or to "catch" things before the have an issue. I purchased an very old truck knowing that I would go through that same process even though their were maintenance records. I have only had two minor problems, windshield washing pump needed replacement, which I did and the cooling system needs service which will be done at our local shop that I have used for over 20 years. The owner/manager, Carlos knows our cars and knows their history and I have a sense of relief and trust with him. Be safe, stay safe and travel safe. 😎

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you my friend. It’s true and it’s the same in any country. If you don’t buy new you don’t 100% know the history unless it’s been maintained through reputable garages with full receipts etc. lots of people try to avoid maintenance on cars and then catch up later on. I’m ok with lack of service history as can do it all myself or find a good mechanic. The garage we used were great and professional. Take care my friend 😊

[@jenniferward5216]

I bought a used car 5 years ago my first .it's a VW 2013 so far so good. I love Volkswagen cars had new ones before. I am very pleased with my used VW.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

VW make great cars. You don’t see any here really. Mostly Toyota, Ford and Mitsubishi. God bless you 😊

[@Hicks-g1m]

Buying used here in the Philippines is a big gamble on anything I prefer to buy new and spend extra money if possible for something if you can. Yeah car maintenance is essential

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

We bought new and then bought second hand and to be honest you get some security with new but in reality there is little difference if you check the car properly. Even new car fail and warranties aren’t comprehensive 😊

[@AniNos52803]

​@@AdamandJanesLifestyledid you pay taxes on your second hand vehicle? We are planning to buy a used car next year when we visit the Philippines. I just want to know if there are extra charges so I can prepare myself. Thank you

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

@@AniNos52803 no tax to pay my friend but solicitor fees etc. the seller included all these into the cost and took care of it all. It’s pretty simple to buy a car here in terms of process 😊

[@AniNos52803]

​@@AdamandJanesLifestyleThat is great! Thanks for the quick response I appreciate it!

[@sattancoo1665]

You did well, that was a good complete service. Use oil base coolant and also change air filter. Your next check up should be your front ends

[@cameronsmyth8565]

I was up in Aliminos in Panganisan 6 weeks ago and we had to get 2 new tyres on our borrowed Toyota SUV. Only 4,500 php for 2 and a full wash and detail was thrown in. They are cheap and good qualtity generally.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

We find the quality to be good too my friend 😊

[@denyswoodroffe490]

You could say this in relation to any country. Here in N.Z.it is a real problem, more so with the bigger franchises. The one man garage is not so bad. It is not the country, rather a personal thing. Ask around, friends etc. kiwi

[@bashersbeware]

I. did a 10K maintenance ony Toyota innova last September, Price for everything was P8120. Change Oil, tune up, break cleaning, air filter, oils used. P6,500 for the oils, and other items needed for the job and P1620 for the labor.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

That’s a great price my friend. I bought oil on Shopee for 4000 with filter. You sometimes pay a little more for parts at the garage but if it’s a good garage then it’s ok 😊

[@ceburockhead]

base on my experience for the past 2 decades I have my cars serviced at SHELL GAS STATION who does Mechanical repairs here in CebuCity and I had no problems , they are reliable since they have a name or international brand (British ) to protect

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

The garage we used carried the Goodyear brand name and we found similar my friend . There are great garages in the Philippines 😊

[@stevew3196]

Hi Adam You did all the tight things. Buying genuine parts Asking to see the parts they removed. Initially you mentioned a timing chain which is a fairly complex job. The work including a timing chain replacement could be done by an experienced mechanic in ONE DAY. A timing belt is far simpler the only complexity is rotating the engine to Top Dead Centre fitting a Vee Wedge (cost about £15 in the UK) to prevent movement removing the old belt and fitting the new one. 2hrs max for a mechanic. Timing chain 6 hrs. Timing belt is a DIY job. An experienced mechanic should be able to complete all the work you listed in 4 hours. A DIY mechanic may need a couple of hours extra. I'm puzzled by the failure to flush the engine block when doing a coolant change. Although I work in IT now I trained as an engineer. My cousin and I restore classic bikes and cars as a hobby. He has an e-type jaguar we restored. I have a 1954 Vincent Black Shadow, a 1970's Triumph we restored and I'm currently restoring a MK2 Jaguar.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you so much my friend. Cars can be fun and complex but if you have a passion they can become such a rewarding hobby too. God bless you 😊

[@martinedward2697]

We bought a 2010 Fortuner two years ago. Just been doing regular maintenance, and I put on new tires and a new battery. It’s been great. It’s due for a new timing belt next.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

That’s awesome my friend. Older cars are still a great option here as maintenance is easy and less technology to go wrong! Can’t beat a solid car in the Philippines 😊

[@raymonde4272]

Great idea to do preventative servicing of the car. It's a good thing that you knew what needed to be done and caught any mistakes made by the garage. Hopefully it will be fine until the next service is due.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you my friend 😊

[@norrisbethke7770]

Same advice applies to buying a used car in any country, also check under the floor mats for sand to see if it had been in a flood 😱🇵🇭

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

That’s great advice my friend and true. It’s quite often a hidden danger here 😊

[@jonieservidad4664]

Hello Adam, Jane and Isabella. When buying a pre-owned or 2nd hand cars is a pain in the ass if u don't know how to check the condition of the car ur buying. In my case, things i look from the owner is the maintenance record of the vehicle. And most important bring ur trusted mechanic with you.👍

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you my friend. It’s true and cars are only as good as the way they have been looked after and used 😊

[@PHExpatPrepper]

We waited until we could get new, just a preference. Having a car out in the province (or van) is needed. Rain makes daily tricycle rides just a mess. As you know.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

We had a new car my friend but found far more value in a good used car. New is nice if you don’t mind a few scratches etc and value dropping quickly. We prefer used for what our daily use involves 😊

[@AussieFilipina]

Who ever told you that you need to remove the engine to replace the timing belt is either on drugs, or not a qualified mechanic. Atleast all the servicing will be up to date from here.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

It depends on the car my friend. My uncle was a mechanic and yes, certain cars require the engine to be removed. Some the engine needs to be taken apart for access. Either way it’s a time consuming job which cannot be rushed 😊

[@brummiesteve590]

Also been learning to weld the last 10 months, getting better. need it for roof next year in Biliran, I hope. My asawa`s brother in Biliran a brilliant welder, but they do cut corners and no idea of heath and safety. So much so, he nearly took his foot off with angle grinder last week. Flip flops are not safety boots lol

[@nelsonlomod9601]

The giant millipede is LABUD it has acidic and itchy body fluids be careful with them. It does not bite nor squirt venum though.

[@brummiesteve590]

Hi Adam, always mark the parts you are having changed, if possible. I checked over my friends car for her, as I,m DIYer mechanic, taught by step dad a mechanic of 30 yrs plus. Garage said they had changed spark plugs for service. But upon checking them, I found the dots I put on them. They had put old plugs in boot, but from out the bin. I showed them my phone pics and they said it was a mistake. UK garages are rife with this sort of thing. Learn basic mechanics and service oneself.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thanks for the tips! God bless you my friend 😊

[@ianrobinson5446]

I live in ormoc and you have to learn to side line workers priate them from garages ! They are on peanut wages ! When have sideline job they very happy and also make very good good. We had cam belt go on our pick up and wow they worked till midnight to get it done !

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thanks for the info my friend. It’s something we will consider 😊

[@charleybrown2472]

Wow! I Love that place, it's Eerie, just like in the movie scene, picturesque 😱😱😱

[@rogerw60]

Hi Adam, have seen you around Ormoc a few times. EBR are fairly good, need to be very specific in what you want done though. Luckily my sister in law works there running the accessories department.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thanks for the tips! God bless you my friend 😊

[@Tutoypinoy]

My Renault Captur timing belt cost to change is £618 here in UK. Just timing belt very expensive

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Yes, very. Always expensive in the UK for such a small little thing as the works needed take time 😊

[@Colmigz1417]

By the way, regarding about "used car", my borther, he buy the used car, he bring a mechanic with him to check the car if there's something wrong or need to fix. And after, they will go to the mechanic shop to fix etc...(which not pricey, just Infront of NFA COGON). Then, if the car is in good condition my brother will sell it and buy another one again. He just do BUY AND SELL! 😁 All I know, in the EBR Cogon, it's kinda pricey especially your a foreigner. You need to check your car before you Go and explain it what's really wrong. Tanga.on bia usahay Ang Pinoy, loading kaayo Maka sabot Basta English na. Hahaha (Dili tanan) 🤗 Amping mo kanunay ug Maayong Gabie kaninyo.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you for your advice. God bless you 😊

[@homebasebelgium359]

I've always driven new cars here in Belgium. In Ormoc I twice bought a surplus Suzuki Carry, but these cars are very low on maintenance. I probably don't have the right profile to buy a used car, as I know absolutely nothing about mechanics. I've been a white colar worker all my life and when it comes to working with my hands I could win an award for clumsiness. I'm not sure I would buy a used car anywhere in the world, unless I know who the previous owner was and how he maintained the car. I'm sure the people who bought your Suzuki made a good purchase.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you my friend and I know what you mean. My family helped me learn especially my uncle. Jobs become easier with practice and luckily I practised on some cheap cars in the past. Have a great weekend my friend 😊

[@hertzblasterx]

we have the same car. its a very reliable suv. mine is more than 10yrs old, but mileage is less than 60km. Bought it new 1.3M pesos then . Still using it till now. Never experienced a breakdown or even a flat tire till now. Why low mileage? I was a sales district manager before i retired and i travelled with my sales people in visiting industrial customers in different provinces using their cars. ha ha ha!

[@Colmigz1417]

Hello again Adam, Jane & Isabella... Lol first time I saw you in real @SM grocery didn't expect jud ba! When I saw Isabella &Adam, My GOD!!! I'm started to shake and nervous 😂I keep following and finally, I only said "Hi can I take a photo with you guys, but I forgot your name bcs I'm started shaking and nervous and said I'm your subscriber follower 😂" glad Isabella is very buotan and told his father name which I forgot Agoy!!! I only remember ate Jane's name Hahaha Thank you kaayo, friendly kaayo si Isabella ba in person. Hope naa pa NXT time para Maka prepare kus pag selfie, hahaha but I already have one and I wanted more hahahaha 😁✌️ again Salamat kaayo Sir Adam and Isabella. God bless you more.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Hello my friend, it was our pleasure to meet you. It made our day and we hope to see you again with Jane too. Have a great evening and god bless you and your family 😊

[@muzanunciacion]

The only trusted mechanic is on the casa. Thats montero, so it should go to mitsubishi store with service bays.. 👌

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Just be careful with that assumption my friend as Mitsubishi, Suzuki etc in the Philippines are not CASA. They are a garage operating with a licence from the brand. They aren’t employed by the brand or anything. It’s no different from a jolibee store which is a franchise and not owned by jolibee. 😊

[@davedee1244]

Good video Adam. Lots of rain I see. That time of year huh?

[@soupeod406]

Lpa off the coast here

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

It sure is my friend 😊

[@rodamorocius7989]

buying a used car is not easy if you have no mechanic with you that you really trust and dont trust the maintenance record they have from the casa coz most of the people now used to do maintenance in the mechanic outside without record..

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

I agree completely my friend unless you know about cars yourself and don’t need a mechanic with you 😊

[@vigov2012]

Filipinos drive a car until it causes a problem and sell it when it's expensive to repair. All you have to do is buy a new car.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

All you have to do is buy a new car? That sounds so simple… it’s not like that at all my friend. There is annual registration, maintenance and insurance. Driving a car until there is a problem is simply stupid. Very few people do that.

[@Americanphillipinesfisherman]

That was a good price.I was a auto body manager at a GMDealer in canada.That job would have cost you at least 2500 dollars there

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

I don’t doubt it my friend. In the UK it would have been a similar amount. Here it’s inexpensive but still great quality 😊

[@Sunmoon-gj9gy]

Being a retired mechanic, I always recommend Toyotas

[@markjohnson3616]

Omg did not want tovspend 53k for a new car so i bought a suv with a great body style but i had to totaly rebuild it worked out its all good. However i also found out you cant send parts from usa to philipines. Would i do it again no i would use a moto the weather the mus ruin cars, mech are corrupt check there work

[@bryansproules1577]

You should replace water pump and tensioner when you replace timing belt

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Tensioner etc was all done at the same time my friend 😊

[@Kayla-sb4kv]

Thanks for taking good care of cookie and cream. Theyre both good dogs.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

You are so kind thank you 😊

[@jedinessotto3637]

Hi! Guy's Good Blogging!...

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@richards8718]

We are looking at a used car at the moment like yours Adam and the locals tell me to make sure its CASA compliant ?

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

I think CASA means genuine. Make sure all paperwork etc is genuine. Cars here are generally the same anywhere in the world. Just take a mechanic with you to check for any hidden problems and it will be ok 😊

[@1967hashem]

@@AdamandJanesLifestyle CASA means it's maintained by the Dealership & not a private mechanic.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

@@1967hashem thank you my friend. I didn’t know that. In that case be very careful checking the car over as a lot of sellers state CASA maintenance but fail to produce any paperwork 😊

[@whatyourlifestyle998]

Hi all. To get use to driving a bigger vehicle. Go drives trucks.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you my friend. It’s getting easier but the biggest difference is the perception of size. It feels bigger than it is when driving 😊

[@JToddEmytravels]

You are absolutely right Adam. If the timing belt breaks, then the pistons and the valves will be out of time and will contact each other and destroy your engine. There are some non-interference engines where this does not matter, but you should still follow regular maintenance procedures and change that timing belt. Good call my friend. youtube.com/@toddandemysadventures2045

[@MrsJPilipinangKayumangi]

How much did u buy your sport montero? 😊 Thanks in advance..

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

We bought it for 730,000 my friend 😊

[@deedeelucido6468]

Better to buy a new one rather than second hand.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

We had a new car my friend owned outright but sold it and bought second hand. There isn’t much difference. New cars have problems too which warranties don’t always cover. They lose so much value, so quickly 😊

[@aboveitall9600]

Adam, what are your thoughts on first time visitors adjusting to driving in the Philippines? I know some areas feel western in terms of driving style while others it’s a bit of a Wild West. I am not sure if I should think of renting or simply making a deal for a private car and driver for the day….I will in NCR in March. I plan on going to Palawan, Tacloban, and Luzon….

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

It’s down to personal choice my friend. I admit I was a little apprehensive at first but found it very easy. I don’t blame anyone who doesn’t fancy it though as it is a little scary at first 😊

[@whatyourlifestyle998]

Hi all. Did you get the wheel bearing check, brake pads, shocks, and suspension . Here I notices the vehicles here get a ready hard time on the roads and all the water there drive though

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Yes my friend. They are all good. Only thing I need to be mindful of is the glow plugs but they seem still to be great 😊

[@mariaangelinabatallones292]

I would still go for new car than buying a second hand car.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

We had a new car and now bought a second hand car. No difference to us. New car develop problems too and lose 20% of their value the second you drive it for the first time 😊

[@soupeod406]

Tomas 4x4 near Robinson mall is another great place to go.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

We have spoken with them before and they seemed good too. There are great options in Ormoc City 😊

[@Matt-qv8zj]

Thanks for creating. I am going to PH next month. I will get my PH drivers license. After I get PH drivers license can I buy and insure a used car? IE- I do not need any special visa or be a PH citizen?

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Hi, you don’t need a special visa to buy a car or insurance. To get a PH driving licence you do need a visa with at least 6 months remaining on it though at time of application.

[@normadelantar3062]

Wowwww foggy morning

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Very foggy. We hadn’t seen it like that before here my friend 😊

[@fernandoesteban2345]

Caveat emptor is a universal rule.

[@spottypigg8577]

WoW the labour charges were good, I bet here in the UK it would have been 3X that.

[@1967hashem]

Spotty Piggy In the UK the salaries are 10 times higher compared to Philippines.

[@spottypigg8577]

@@1967hashem yes BUT that doesn't justify being ripped off all the time.

[@1967hashem]

@@spottypigg8577 that's why the labor charges are good compared to the UK and why 90% of Filipinos don't own a car because here a car is exorbitant. I had a "light" service done last week on my Suzuki which cost P9500, but the average salary in Leyte where I live is only P8500 a MONTH. Last year a full service cost me P32,000. Imagine in England if a light service cost you about 5 weeks salary and a full service on the warranty cost you 4 MONTHS Salary?

[@spottypigg8577]

@@1967hashem I can't wait to retire, we are in the Luzon area, planning on just having a trike.

[@1967hashem]

@@spottypigg8577 ok Spotty. Happy retirement but do your sums before moving here especially medical expenses.

[@seuliya316]

sorry guys it's not a good idea to buy a used car in the Philippines, especially a foreigner parts stores are in no way closed, unless you are a good mechanic. Most cars sold in the Philippines are lemon!!!!! used from japan and cosmetically repaired for good looks!!!!

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

I don’t agree at all my friend. If you have knowledge of cars and buy the parts yourself online from reputable dealers then it’s ok. You can always check part numbers. Anyone who knows about cars will spot a fake or incorrect part immediately! Buying a used car in the UK is no different. My first car ever had hidden problems. You learn 😊

[@thaidawg9231]

If the timing belt is installed properly it will cause major problems !

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

If installed incorrectly it will destroy the engine my friend 😊

[@thaidawg9231]

@@AdamandJanesLifestyle sorry, that's what I meant to say, I've had personal experience with this .

[@daddybob6096]

Very educational Adam.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you Bob. I really wanted to share our experiences as buying a second hand car here really isn’t a problem if you are willing to spend a little on maintenance. Parts here are very cheap but 100% genuine. At least on Japanese cars 😊

[@Chidoeg]

How much did this car cost in phil

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

It’s from 755,000 to 1,068,000 my friend

[@gamerwits4329]

Maayong buntag bai adam

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Maayong buntag my friend. Have a great day. Hope this rain stops soon 😊

[@blp5840]

😍😍😍

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

God bless you my friend 😊

[@reybelza]

I consider all mechanics (service centers..etc) as thieves, sorry to say this but most of my experiences with then are sad ones.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

A persons opinion is only as good as their own experience my friend and we don’t agree but your opinion is very valid😊

[@douie4529]

Its more better there than here in Saudi Arabia where expats mechanics are competing with each other to suck your hard earned money for your car repair.

[@SkynetTeamDREADWING]

I wouldve paid in the upwards of $2000 to get everything youve done to my car

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

It’s expensive work but here not too bad at all! In the UK much more expensive owning a car 😊

[@randyp90us]

Would never buy a used car in PH. Nobody knows you change oil on anything. No maintenance at all.

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you my friend but it really is easy here and no different to anywhere else in the world. You just need to do the things I talk about in the vlog. There are lots of bad garages in the USA and UK which have been documented before 😊

[@randyp90us]

@@AdamandJanesLifestyle Just saying, In general most dont maintain anything here. Just my experience. Drive it till it quits mentality.

[@johnd7123]

🤔 yep customer beware.. I'm a 30yr ase certified auto technician and I happen to specialize in timing belts. Those motors do not have to be removed in order to install a timing belt on those engines. Honestly it's a 1 day job.. but still a good deal on the labor costs. Just for the install cost in my shop for the belt alone is around 12k pesos. Probably looking at 14k for the whole job. And if you took it to a dealership here in the US you can double the 14k for your labor. So good deal and cool to see that shop, I stopped in there the last time me n the wife were there. Had to see how other parts of the world work on cars..

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Thank you my friend. The garage is very busy and I think they overestimate the time it will take to manage customers expectations. The timing belt was likely done in 1 day and the other jobs in 1 day 😊

[@Arjayolasimangmail]

I have a question: can a foreigner buy under his name when he wants to buy second-hand in cash? Do you know what is requirements? TIA

[@AdamandJanesLifestyle]

Yes! A foreigner can easily buy and own a new or second hand car. You would need a solicitor to draft a letter of sale which is almost always prepared by the person buying the car however often the seller or garage will include this and arrange it 😊