I got my Daughter a Broken Minivan from IAA and it was FREE! Can we fix it?

[@charliekretschmar2058]

Hey Randy I wish you would reconsider showing you geveing the mini van to your daughter I think that would be very great content and I think that all of us would be very happy with you and just to get to see her reaction would be great for everyone to be with you and your daughter I just hope you reconsider showing that thank you very much Charlie kretschmar Phoenix Arizona

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Sorry this is a personal family moment and not something I want to put on KZbin.

[@kevinjohnson1958]

At least film her driving away after dropping you off.

[@plank5370]

CMON MANNNNNNNNNNN​@@AutoAuctionRebuilds

[@reddstool1023]

awkward comment 🥴

[@KevRalph]

Maybe a still photo of her accepting it

[@mcapel54]

I think your daughter is very lucky to have a caring, loving dad like you! God Bless!

[@johnm.5848]

You're a good dad Randy. Your daughter can now sock away the money that she's been saving up for a vehicle for a rainy day.

[@MZRFaith]

When parents help out it means so much, especially financially. It’s a definite proof of love, anyone who is willing to invest in you financially.

[@yosefmacgruber1920]

She needs to have more children. We need for good people to be having more children. Stop letting Leftist freaks take over the world.

[@samcooper430]

I am a fan of minivans. They are so practical. I have 17 Dodge Grand Caravan and it has been a great vehicle. There isn’t much you can’t do with them. That is a beautiful minivan your daughter will love. Love this content, I am probably a minority but would like to see a little more love for the minivans!!!!

[@jamesemcclure]

Weird noise might be the engine mounts. It appears to happen when the most load is applied to the engine at low speeds. Check to see if the engine rocks when revving the engine. Excellent choice of car. Your daughter will be thrilled.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Bingo. I replaced the passenger frame rail mount yesterday and fixed the issue.

[@brianroberts5431]

I know your daughter is going to love that car. A gift like that is absolutely life changing, especially for a family with young children. You're a great father and a great person for doing this for your daughter.

[@johnoksys7713]

Randy you sir are a good person helping your daughter & your Grandkids keep up the good job with the variety of entertaining videos

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thanks 👍

[@bk_goatkim679]

I’m so happy you do this. She deserves it so much as a mother, and glad it got fixed. Keep it up randy we love it to see it!

[@countryguyusa273]

Great job Randy! I knew you had a plan and had no doubt. I truly respect you wanting to keep the reveal private as you are doing this for your daughter out of love and not for content. You got her the vehicle you wanted and your patience paid off. You are a great father for doing this. Can't wait to see it all finished before you take it to her and give her the keys.

[@DonaldHall9]

I think it’s incredible that you are doing this for your daughter and your grandchildren now that is being a great loving parent Congratulations to you Randy

[@jmonte5899]

Nice van Randy. My daughter has a '08 Town & Country. Her drivers side sliding door won't unlatch with the button or remote, but once you release it with the handle, the buttons will finish opening it, and will close it all the way. She also has a crack on tne passenger side of the windshield. It's over by the far side out of view normally. The liftgate on yours is supposed to open electricly, but you might have to replace the struts on it. For the serpentine belt, getting it off is the easy part. Getting it back on is usually a chore, unless it stayed in place on all the other pulleys, but even so, it's usually a lot harder to slip the belt back over the final pulley than to slide it off. I've only used used low mileage alternators or had the old one rebuilt when I've had one go bad. I've never had to replace one a 2nd time and I've changed a lot of my own.

[@QUIX4U]

@jmonte5899 check out the 2017 model of the town and country with it's C pillar mounted Stow & Vac, which is an incar vacuum system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafXloGLhd6Un6s

[@arsenmat]

Brother Randy allways thinking of others family or not don't matter this is one of the nicest pakeg in a van you can get its beautiful im shure the owner is gona drop a tear for the van and the van beeing ass nice and fully serviced will just do that extra step to perfection im proud of u again budy thanks for the video and the good kindness you are a perfect example I hoop it'll do the magic to sum of the ppl watching this and apply any of the examples you provide in this video

[@timothymarshall9631]

Great job Randy. Love those Mini Vans. Thanks for sharing the story with us. I know it’s personal for you and I appreciate your honesty. Hope your daughter and her family get many years of happiness with your gift

[@latainethomas3595]

You are an awsome Dad Your daughter is going to cry she is so happy. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@lifequest7453]

Back when I was in school, cars were traded or sold around 99,000 miles. I can still hear my grand parents say they dont want something with troubles. As the economy got tighter and inflation started to feed the gov more of our money, the mileage mark to trade went up. Some people didn't go by mileage but by cost to keep the vehicle. If they bought the car new and made monthly payments, they prob paid about 500 buckeroos a month. Once it was paid for, they were free and clear unless there were repairs needed. My keep/sell mark was if I had to pay more than I did when I made a year of monthly payments. The car would have something catastrophic happen before cost became a thing. In the case of the van, you are talking 138,000 miles. Now they took it in to get an estimate, they most likely told them $200 for the part and $150 for the time to do it. Thats $350. It was easier to donate the car and get a tax break then to pay for that repair. Pretty simple thought process. Not the way I would have gone but simple enough.

[@charleshadle9376]

Randy with all of the bells and whistles, check if there's a service bulletin to upgrade the alternator to a higher capacity alternator. If the van was owned by someone elderly maybe they passed on and the family decided to send it down the road.

[@danieldoherty6475]

it is refreshing to see you know what life is really about i can see you are as excited as she is going to be, treasure the moment

[@Ulford]

Love that you are giving this car to your daughter. She really needs it.

[@coreyverrett8117]

You are an awesome dad Randy good deal on the Van. It's gonna be a big help to your daughter

[@OwierJacks]

This is such a lovely gesture!❤ Randy, you're a good dad, she's lucky she has you. 😁

[@georgescarvids]

It's awesome you are helping your kid. So here's what I can tell you about this van that you purchased from my years of running a Chrysler Dealership. Great Van!!! Limited is the fully loaded trim and, this one looks like it has everything. The box under the Mirror is for Rain-Sensing wipers which it should have. It also has a Saftey Pak that gets you the Backup Camera and Blind Spot Monitors as well. This one should also have a very early version of Automatic Bright Lights (Similar to the 300C). It does have all of the Bluetooth stuff as well but, these units also have an Internal 50 Gig Internal Memory (you can save CD's To It). Check the Door handles on those sliders, there should also be a 2nd row heated seats. The cluster of buttons in the back are for the power fold 3rd row in the Stow N Go. You probally already know this one but, when you do the trans service, use MOPAR everything (Fluid, Filter, Gasket). Those transmissions are tempermental with using anything else. This one is a Solid Van and a good score for your Daughter's Family. It has every pedigree that I look for when I acquire vehicles for family. And Most Important, To use the Media on your phone, You have to use the USB outlet that is in the left side of the upper glovebox.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Thank you for the helpful information I appreciate it!

[@georgescarvids]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds So, I'm taking my first EV for the weekend. We just got a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. I've driven the Volvo XC40 and C40 and the Mach E so, I'm curious as to how this compares

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I’ve heard great things about the Ioniq!

[@georgescarvids]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I can tell you this, 100 percent true. Hands down my favorite to drive home from the lot. I did a 12 minute walkaround video on it.

[@SpeedDemon1220]

Good job Randy, 👏 👍 good dad ! For looking out for your daughter, And your grand kids !😊

[@waltervonborstel848]

Great video Randy!! I agree, keep your private life private. And it sounds like divine providence that mini van coming up when it did. You are a great Dad for doing this for your daughter! Keep up the good work!!

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Good on you Randy! That Mini Van is awesome! Super clean! Nice looking! Runs great! Your Daughter is going to love it! Perfect vehicle for her and the Family! Well Done!

[@benlee6500]

Finally Randy bought a nice Mini van for his daughter...he meant what he said...🎉😂

[@beepbeepmichael]

That is awesome man congratulations to you and your daughter

[@danieldeller3661]

Your a good dad trying to help your daughter out with a van for her and the kids.

[@TheCamperDanFiles]

Hey Randy, I agree with you going for a used O.E.M alternator instead of rolling the dice on a aftermarket or a reman unit. I just recently replaced the original alternator with a used junkyard O.E.M one for my 2001 NISSAN R50 PATHFINDER 4X4 5-Speed. It's been about 2 weeks and it's been working great. Also had the same symptom you had with the whine coming from the alternator. I said it as soon as you started the van up that's gonna be an alternator. I bet either of us are gonna forget that sound lol. Good job fixing it on the cheap👨🏾‍🔧 Chris.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

My dad was a jack of all trades. You and your daughter are a lucky dog. Good deal!

[@troy-from-cjrc]

I've got a 2011 Grand Caravan and I agree that these vans are awesome. Mine's had it's moments of frustration with a bad transmission and multiple repairs needed from day one but now that it's sorted I would say I'm a mini van guy for good. I catch a lot of slack from my buddies but I really do love the versatility of the stow and go seating, not to mention reasonable gas mileage and room for activities. Band equipment, mini bikes, whatever, it's ready for it all. Good luck with yours, they were intended to be and really are a great car for a family.

[@kwokfaing4370]

You are a wonderful father Randy for taking care of your grown up daughter by being sensitive to her needs. That's a nice van too.

[@Simplyput3451]

Randy, hopefully you will help her out with the auto insurance and upkeep. What a great gift.

[@h.v.davidson4507]

A Dad is the best friend a daughter can have ...........................

[@micharmosconi8515]

I owned this same vechile and can say best one ever owned in my entire driving life. Sorry i got rid of it but when i gave it to my daughter mine had 300+ thousand and she still driving it , you did well with this purchase and your daughter should have a long life driving it

[@Bailey12585]

These minivans are awesome I have the dodge version (same thing) I use it for door dash over 40,000 miles a year. Great vehicles!!! Regular maintenance and good to go. Also they can take a hit (deer) Front fenders are around 75 and headlights around 40.

[@AgentSkelly]

I’m a longtime Mopar Minivan fan. Good find! You find quite the gem! Those alternators are quite easy to do. I had one that was a rental car previously that Hertz took parts from another T&C to sell it. The Transmission was OK for a while then I was getting a code for one of the solenoids. Took it to my usual trans shop, they replaced the valve body and solenoids, discovered Hertz put in melted solenoids…

[@MediaExpressUSA]

I have exactly the same but older 2008 I have since NEW and I absolutely love-it ❤️❤️❤️

[@bobbydavenport8941]

Your daughter is going to love it I have a 2013 Chrysler town and country limited my wife and kids really loves ours mine is fully loaded

[@jasoningram9928]

Randy, you're right patience is a quality that many don't have. Waiting for the right vehicle for your daughter was an act of love. Bless you and your family.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

Have them check and replace the plugs if needed? Send it to Bryan at the Auto Spa so it is nice and clean for her? Only the best for your Daughter! I agree, it is a private family moment, same as when you gave Uncle Ron a vehicle......

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Congratulations granddad. What a marvellous idea to get her a minivan. Very thoughtful.

[@toddhill1465]

That van is a year older than ours, but similarly equipped. The only difference I can find is that the engine in yours is slightly larger. The creature comfort features have served us well through our kids early days, and it's also worked as a family hauler for long trips to Orlando.

[@rustyshackleford1687]

Man, you are such a decent person. I honestly can not think of a better option for her. With how expensive new cars have gotten, it's irresponsible to tie up that much in the way of financial resources in transportation. You got something with great safety features that can withstand three young kids much better than a $60k SUV and it's still just a really nice and comfortable car. And that's awesome that you're doing all of those services to ensure that this cost efficient car runs for a really long time.

[@nathanschrock7675]

Fantastic video randy 👏 as a new father myself there's nothing I wouldn't do for my little one. Out of the hundreds and hundreds of videos of yours I've watched this was truly one of my favorites.

[@aldoug1]

that feature on the rear view mirror is called blind spot alert, this will be an awesome mothers day gift for your daughter !!!

[@rsmith3062]

Would love to see you give van to daughter but I respect you wanting your private family moment. Well done dad!

[@Pipboss27]

Randy your a good father for doing this! I’m proud!

[@ewaldmaas5790]

Love your video, Randy, and I'm glad to see you giving this to your daughter. Lesson for your business: If your revenue model makes you a profit, that does not mean your grocery at the supermarket becomes free.❤❤

[@timcotton578]

Thank you for showing the work, I have learned SO much from this channel. I hope your daughter loves it.

[@mlpattersonfisher1901]

Great van! What an awesone score! Looks like you got the Safety Tec package on this. This gives you Auto dimming headlights, RainSense wipers, Blind spot detection, Auodim rearview, and Backup camera.

[@OLC1994]

This my man, is the cleanest Town & Country 4.0L I have ever seen in years👍👍👍

[@ChrisJonas-gp6nc]

I think it’s the birth giving to your daughter. I think we should do is a big caring person. I’m a big fan of you. I have followed you for two years now you are a great guy for you to go out and make sure that your door has a way to get around town, big respect, man that’s great

[@RoadhogRNA]

Randy That is outstanding Sir. Your Daughter and her family will be Proud of that ride,

[@thetechgenie7374]

Definitely check to see if timing components were changed? Those V6 4.0 uses a timing belt and not a chain and is interference engine definitely change, if have not been change, don’t cheapen out on that. Plus definitely the Y pipe to heater core, they are plastic and they go bad on every single one of these worked on and dump the antifreeze. Then also get transmission flush and new fluid and filter. Those engines are reliable but do these services to keep it going for a while.

[@slyguyaction]

Hell of a cool thing to do for the kid and grandkids man. HUGE respect!

[@timothyblaise5857]

It’s called blind spot monitoring! Good for you doing that for your daughter

[@timothyblaise5857]

Also, a lot of those vans were known for strut bearings to make noises and sway car links and bushings to go out

[@shrek_428]

A friend of mine just got a minivan identical to this except for the colour, and she loves it. Lots of toys to play with.

[@zach359]

Could be those engine mounts. Engine touching subframe when you accelerate

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

It was the passenger frame rail mount. I replaced it.

[@strelokblackburn4651]

absolutly not a mini van guy, but id rock that beast down the road, its pretty nice

[@geraldsmith9540]

Randy sir, make sure you hit the engine bay with a good cleaning. I know you probably would’ve done it but just a friendly reminder. You scored a good one for your daughter buddy. I know it’s personal to you not to show you giving it to her but I think she would enjoy it very much and your fans will definitely appreciate it. 🤞crossed you change your mind!!! 👍🏻😁

[@mph5896]

I used to buy a bunch of donated cars from a local charity auction. I got a TON of gems from there. Some People donate cars because they don't want to deal with the hassle of getting rid of them. Or they received some silly estimate that the car needs an obscene amount of work, in which the estimate is filled with fluid flushes, spark plugs, replacing perfectly functioning struts/shocks, exc.

[@paulrichards7587]

I think your daughter is going to appreciate it and I think she will cry when you give it to her. It’s a shame we can’t say but that’s the way it goes. I suppose I suppose you can let us know

[@jerroldcoey3559]

I’ve had 3 minivans. And the last 2 had really noisy power steering pumps right from new. Even worse in Canadian winters. Sounds like the noise you hear when you first fired it up. I have the 3.6 and the only problem I’ve had over 5 years was the oil cooler is mounted between the V of the v6 and its plastic, one day big puddles in the driveway. The plastic warps and leaks motor oil. But other than that it’s a wicked van. Unsure about 4.0

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

I think your daughter is going to love it Randy ☺️🙏👍

[@jacksick8974]

I always wish somebody would’ve gave me a car that I didn’t have to pay for even though I got a car given to me I still had to pay for it, but I’m glad that you are a very caring, generous father. I hope she enjoys it.

[@haskellburks]

Hello Randy. The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country is a good looking van. Seeing the inside of the van is beautiful. Your daughter will love the van.

[@Ryanmason96]

Your a good dad Randy

[@JisINSANE3]

The alternator noise is cause one or more of the rectifiers are bad dumping ac current onto the dc power system. That noise in any alternator means its shot. Well done.

[@mmone1178]

Thanks so much for sharing. My town and country Chrysler 2004 the transmission went out a year after I got it .. before that 1999 dodge caravan xl tranny went out a year after I got it as well upgraded to 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and after 5 years the engine went. Best of luck 🤞

[@mvvette97]

just so you know that is a timing belt engine. I would replace it before you give it to her. I just done one on my fathers 4.0 in his van. I hate timing belts but it was the easiest one I have done

[@jameelali1266]

Not all males are responsible FATHERS.. take a bow 🙇‍♀️ brother.. you’re doing great…a good mentor for those around you..

[@jameskirkby2063]

good for you Randy looking after your daughter and grandkids 🙏✋🥳

[@2003cobramustang]

Looks like a very nice van. Pretty sure your daughter is going to love it. She’s going to cry.

[@Luke3420]

As long as you do your maintenance those minivans will run forever! Awesome video your daughter should be very happy!

[@JoshuaBrown-ue9th]

You are a great father randy she is going to love it and I think she will like the color on it and that is a great find your videos are awesome

[@Mikeleen56]

Grand dad of 3! Nice! Blessed.

[@Crazyreviewer123]

This is actually a pretty nice and kind of luxurious fun to drive van I like it. Good pick Im sure she will love it

[@bulbman7080]

Have a 12 Town And Country & a 17 Grand Caravan, love them. Minivans should be more popular than they are, very practical & affordable, however many Americans are anything but in society today!

[@QUIX4U]

31:33 BLIND SPOT WARNING, to alert you to anything that "you" cannot see, because it's in your blind spot to warn you NOT to turn or lane-change into that blind spot area. Brilliant idea, but then you aught to b scanning every miror and remembering where others are, all around you at all times (just like in the old days of "one outside mirror & an inside rearview. no camera nor automatic blind spot warning alerts.

[@JunkRemoverAnt]

My mom has that same van 2014 Touring, it has 130k miles and I’m about to do oil pump replacement job. She got it at 70k about 5 years ago. This should be fun!

[@robertclubs9908]

You are a awesome Dad my friend.

[@mattlebo2733]

Good job. Your daughter is going to love it.

[@bigtank50]

Nice job Randy your daughter has a great dad. That noise is exhaust rattle

[@sirenhead8767]

That interior looks really nice. Was worth the wait to get it interior wise. Even though there were problems with it, I know you are going to be able to fix it completely.

[@SH-di8im]

Hey Randy, you don’t have to feel obligated to put personal stuff on video I am sure she will appreciate it. I remember back when my wife and I were young with four little ones times were tough.

[@geraldinejeffersonjefferso6351]

Great Job Randy Congrats to your daughter and grands

[@abiudkuzatjike4367]

Power to grandfather ❤🎉 you will live long

[@lukeb0319]

The noise could be a ball joint or a tie rod that needs replaced. Jack up the van and try to move the wheel left and right and up and down and see if there's any play. It could also be a sway bar link that needs replaced.

[@ScottAllen-gq6uk]

Good job randy your good father to your family and your great person with a great heart

[@bulbman7080]

Don't forget to check the cabin air filter and I think you have a side marker light out on the front driver side headlamp assembly!

[@OldManFrank]

*Randy, I agree with you; somethings are best left offline. I'd go further, most family things are best left offline.*

[@restoremyride6325]

Replace the power steering resivor. There is a filter in it that causes power steering noise when the filter fills up and starves the pump for fluid. Use atf+4 transmission fluid to flush it. Put the new resivor on and put the top line in a empty gallon jug have a helper start the engine wile you dump the new fluid in and keep going till the fluid coming out is the new fluid this will fix that noise

[@M67v]

I’ve always liked Town & Countries, especially the loaded ones like this. They even offered Swivel ‘N Go for this generation where the second row seats could rotate to face the rear passengers. Minivans are such underrateda quasi-luxury cars.

[@wordupp18]

the sensor on the windshield is for automatic high beams!! i have them in my car and i love them !

[@locotrucker46]

Thet mini van is really nice randy. I think your daughter will be very happy with it.

[@SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999]

Such a nice van!! She’s going to love it for sure

[@StaufferGarage]

Loved the talk about hiring out the easy but time sensitive tasks. I still battle with that especially if you know how to do everything yourself.

[@Hellcat71782]

You returned you adopted kid because he was too much work.

[@StaufferGarage]

@@Hellcat71782 oh is that why? Thanks bro!

[@Hellcat71782]

@@StaufferGarage yes you even made a video on your wife’s channel saying the $500 speech lessons were too much money

[@StaufferGarage]

@@Hellcat71782 so what are we accomplishing here on someone’s video about repairing a minivan?

[@Hellcat71782]

@@StaufferGarage don’t talk to me

[@the404man]

i had one of those vans, we drove it a good 20k miles, then out of nowhere on a trip the transmission started slipping, we would pull over turn it off, wait then start and it would be fine, got home removed the pan and it had tons of sludge inside, it would suck that sludge into the filter and it would become stopped up.. changed the filter, drove the van for another 20k+ before we sold it.. but other than that one time thing, the van was great..

[@Oyvind88]

Great video and work, great van to your daughter😀

[@mr_jake.y8348]

You are going to make her so happy. That is a safe van to have.