AVOID! Mechanics Hate These Car Brands

These car brands are hated by mechanics and I think you should avoid them. These are the car brands to avoid in 2024 as far as I'm concerned and I think you'll see why as I walk you through the worst car brands and why they're just not made for you as a consumer.
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[@RicardoRodrigues3]

My mechanic hates my Lexus. Always only charges for oil change 😂😅

[@davidanderson8469]

These new ones with their 4cyl turbos aren't going to last.

[@monterreymxisfun3627]

My vacuum cleaner stopped working, so I put it Jeep logo on it. Now it sucks again.

[@ECPP]

haha, love it

[@lawrenceblakedds4343]

Now, that's funny ! But true

[@walterfick157]

😂

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

😅😂😅😂, perfect 👌, that's hilarious

[@cwie2968]

Stick to naturally aspirated, non-CVT vehicles and that alone should keep repair bills down a bit

[@ECPP]

True for reliability and longevity, simple is best. Fun and fast is good but usually comes at a cost.

[@dystopia-usa]

Except almost all naturally-aspirated engines today are 100% GDI (direct injection) engines & prone to carbon-sludge problems as they age due to top tier fuel additives not being able to physically hit half of what they need to (unlike an engine with port injection).

[@cwie2968]

@dystopia-usa Toyota vehicles include Direct and Port injection

[@dystopia-usa]

@@cwie2968 But they use crappy belt/chain design CVT's these days (some with a physical first gear, but still a flimsy belt/chain design). Have a buy a Toyota hybrid to get the much better "eCVT" which is nothing like a belt/chain design CVT.

[@lobsterbisque7567]

@@ECPP Agreed! I have older toyotas: '06, '02(both have the 2.4Ltr. 2AZ-FE), and a '99 w/5spd(1.8Ltr 1ZZ-FE) my mechanic loves that I have cars with simple engines. I do most of the maintenance myself(which is worth it), but there are a few rare occasions where I need his skill & expertise. The longest I've ever left any car with him was 2days. They may have high mileage, but I'm always easy on them, and I let them build up oil pressure before driving. I love my cars: cheap, reliable & comfortable😆😆😆😆 20yrs ago, I owned a VW, and got a rid of it after 9mos of headaches & a lot of $$ wasted. I'll NEVER own a euro brand ever again!

[@picklerix6162]

It took me two hours to talk my girlfriend out of buying a used BMW with a broken speedometer cable. She also wanted to buy an ugly orange Porsche 911 that had a hideous paint job. She became depressed when the Porsche finally was sold by the dealer down the street. A couple weeks later, we saw the orange Porsche being towed and we both started laughing.

[@ECPP]

Sounds like it worked out for the best anyway

[@jonkore2024]

@@picklerix6162 women!

[@AvengerAngel]

Used BMW with a broken speedometer cable? You could have taken it to a BMW dealer and they would tell you that you need a new transmission!

[@edwin.Wezt1]

And I bet she didn’t even look at you and say thank you.

[@issavibez394]

They don't last

[@John-ny6yy]

Laugh each time I see one of those Ford Harley models.. these people pay thousands more for a bunch of logos on a truck that’s already overpriced. 🤡

[@picklerix6162]

@@John-ny6yy I use to say the same thing about the “Eddie Bauer” vehicles. Who is Eddie Bauer and why would I pay extra for his name slapped on the side of an SUV?

[@fargeeks]

Uh whats a ford Farley?

[@janjachymiak9013]

Yea, Ford with a Harley oil leak

[@TRONABORON]

I drive a 35 year old & 24 year old Toyotas. I maintain them exceptionally well and have no plans on buying a new vehicle of any make!

[@georgesontag2192]

Buy a toyota with a non turbo 2.5 L.

[@ECPP]

Yes that would be a solid runner

[@YYZ-SRQ]

'Life is too short to buy boring cars'

[@steelydan449]

If you want a Wrangler, go 97’ through 2006. They aren’t perfect but that’s the best Wrangler.

[@davidanderson8469]

Straight 4.0

[@sseltrek1a2b]

the amount of plastic parts that are making it into engine compartments these days is insane...there's saving weight/money, and then there's "something else"...(once took a vacation with someone in a mid-70s Volvo where one of the main gears in the engine broke because it was made of a reinforced fiber material instead of metal- a "main" gear for the function of the engine...unbelievable...)...

[@marcoz326]

Seems like a common theme is lack of maintenence.....that'll give you problems on ANY car.

[@ECPP]

Some are so expensive to keep running while others are simple and cheap

[@monterreymxisfun3627]

If a Range Rover rear air-ride suspension fails, could you get fined for violating laws against Carolina Squat vehicles?

[@adamsteele6148]

Audi has entered the chat

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@davidalexoff1658]

I worked at a body shop where the repair technicians flipped a coin to see who got out of repaing VWs or Subarus.

[@jamescarrington5521]

The 2.0 EcoBoost engine is a nightmare and Ford is STILL refusing to recall these engines! My 2017 EcoBoost- equipped Ford has ALREADY had its transmission replaced under warranty, at 59k miles, and now I'm hearing all about these particular Ford cars with these EcoBoost engines that need to be pulled out and replaced well before they hit 80-100k miles; my car now has 60k miles on it, and the warranty expires in December, SO....I'm actually finding myself wanting to get that "Check Engine" light to come on BEFORE December, because it just seems to be a matter of time before the coolant gets into the engine, corrodes the pistons and ultimately DESTROYS it! I absolutely am NOT in a position buy a new car OR new engine!!

[@md2k8]

Do not ever buy any newer Fiat or Alfa Romeo, ever.

[@ECPP]

Yikes

[@Mikea6972]

It's crazy how bad fiat is. But I have a friend who owns a alfa stelvio quadrifoglio and he loves it. I also drive a 2020 Maserati levante trofeo and it's been the best suv I've ever owned. Mind you I come from Mercedes Benz and bmw. So this says a lot. I think the newer alfa's and Maserati's are much better then they were in 2014. Don't know much about FIAT but I've heard some nightmares.

[@issavibez394]

​@Mikea6972 Italians are junk Maserati is Junkkk Fiat all around is Junkkk all of them

[@rocketman3158]

Subaru and Mitsubishi are great! 30 year Master Tech here. 🎉

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing. Any big weaknesses that you have seen?

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

My daughter's boyfriend has a brother with a Ford Escape with the ecoboost and Ford had to replace the engine free and he still wants to trade it for something else

[@Technocrat.]

BMW= Over priced, future Ewaste.

[@ECPP]

Well…..

[@wench975]

Thanks God you did not motentioned MG zs, 1.5 L.

[@ECPP]

Great point!

[@Magnus055]

Mechanics despise all new model vehicles. 😮

[@ECPP]

Well......

[@marcelforrel]

Oo, now that’s an interesting video! Great content as always Mark

[@ECPP]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ECPP]

Thanks so much for the support and hope your weekend is going great.

[@RobsNeighbor]

You will always find the truth here!

[@ECPP]

Thank you

[@JohnDoe-ht5iw]

Their new diesel is belt driven in those 80,00-90,000 thousand dollar trucks

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@gmarks1559]

Me watching with my Golf R.....crap!😂

[@ECPP]

Haha still a fun car

[@jonkore2024]

Years ago in ex-girlfriend's son bought a BMW then he stopped paying... I detailed it cleaned it up... took it back and since she co-signed she lost $10,000 on it in one year... and they are terrible in the snow

[@donnelson9283]

Great "All Around" Mechanical Review !! 😉👌💯

[@ECPP]

Thanks Don, I appreciate that

[@KNIGHTOFELEMIA-i7i]

That happened to actor Anton Yelchin he put his jeep into parked and it rolled away on him and pinned him to a brick pillar and died. Ask a stupid price for vehicles new and it comes with a piss poor build quality. Just another reason why automakers are suffering from Caflation and can't sell anything. I thought Nissan with their CVT would have made the list.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing and yes I cant believe this junk makes it to market. Widowmakers

[@John-tk6wd]

FixOnRoadDaily=FORD

[@ECPP]

Indeed

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I saw your video for buying used cars and I loved it as well as all your videos

[@im_bullish5777]

Love the Scotty Kilmer clickbait thumbnail 😂

[@ECPP]

Who?

[@themachine8009]

RIP SCOTTY at least twice a week. 😂😂

[@GTVAlfaMan]

Come on now, everyone knows who Scotty Kilmer is!

[@im_bullish5777]

@@GTVAlfaMan nah he knows lol I just thought it was funny and it got me to click on the video

[@leogeee1]

Good content. I think I'll keep my 2015 Nissan Versa Note. Gas and go. Simple.

[@ECPP]

Simple and affordable

[@Funkydood]

Owner of a 2O12 Sorento here: 102,996 miles on it, flawless machine!!! Never getting rid of it. Btw, I recently purchased a 2023 Sportage for my better half!!!!

[@ryans413]

My cars 20 years old the only thing that needed fixing was the crank pulley that was original to the car it lasted 20 years. New pulley new belt 500 dollars hell I’m laughing. I’ll probably get another 20 years on that pulley so 500 is not bad.

[@dawn2788]

Never had any problems with a Ford Explorer. Well designed SUV. Own 2017, no problems, runs great. Owned a 1997 lasted over 20yr.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@ShaneInman-oo2pj]

Having managed a large fleet for decades, I can say with absolute certainty that it all comes down to proper specifications on what you purchase and diligent maintenance schedules. I've had Explorers throw rods with less than 60k, I don't think I had any 2017 3.5 Ecoboost that we didn't replace both turbos in. On the other hand, the FWD normally aspirated ones were rarely in for anything other than preventive maintenance & inspections. Every make & model has its quirks, drive what you enjoy. I love an Audi, but I would never buy one that wasn't stock & didn't have meticulous dealer service records. With proper maintenance, even the most complex vehicles are a pleasure to own. If it's anything European, do your homework, know what to look for, and what should already be done. Personally, I wouldn't buy anything I would be afraid to repair myself. If you don't work on your own vehicles, shorten the shopping list down to those you can afford to pay someone else to maintain properly. Buy what you love & enjoy it to the fullest. 🚗

[@rossroteliuk5838]

Always informative 👍

[@ECPP]

Thank you

[@joeschlepp]

Engineers don't design engines with ease of maintenance or repair. they don't care about the tech who has to pull out his hair working on these things. Toyota's V8 engines now starting to see issues with blown head gaskets ,coolant leaks and steam cleaning cylinders. huge problem.

[@issavibez394]

Toyotas are not made like they used to now just toooo much plastic.. it's quality has went down hill drastically

[@sseltrek1a2b]

i think Audi should be included in this list (although, it was implied due to VWs getting the nod)...

[@beeslandscaping]

Every car manufacturer are making engine parts so cheap and thinner in the engine area all about profit but look 👀 all the recalls costing them double on being cheap

[@robertedwards3822]

Your credibility took a major hit when you started saying that the jeeps were difficult to work on. I had a 2018 wrangler for 7 years and 80,000 miles. I did all my own work, including putting a Lyft on it all my oil changes. That truck never missed a beat. no corrosion no problems with anything. Maybe because you’re in Canada people drive around in Sal all year long? Anyway the Jeep couldn’t be a simpler car to work on and no mechanic worth his salt would criticize it.

[@fixitman2174]

Most of the failures described are only due to improper maintenance and/or usage. Oil and coolant leaks are always the result of oil and coolant degradation. Repair difficulties were dramatically overstated as well. Eight hours to replace a BMW electric water pump? Nope, it typically takes 2-3 hours max. That includes the 20 minute automated bleed procedure. I've replaced dozens over the years, and every one was destroyed by degraded (acidic) coolant. The generalizations used in this video are ridiculous.

[@natas12rm]

It is not. My 2024 civic was spraying coolant from the radiator cap from factory

[@fixitman2174]

@@natas12rm One vehicle is not the same as most. That was a rarity, which is the opposite of most.

[@anthonyferris8912]

The brand they hate are the ones that never go wrong.

[@ECPP]

Well…..

[@anthonyferris8912]

@@ECPP Very, thanks..

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I knew that when I saw the land-rover, you would mention that air ride

[@AvengerAngel]

Those cars needing engine pulls to change components that were once accessible (like a water pump) or removing a complete dash to access a heater core, forget it! Research a vehicle first. Another issue is some non-dealer affiliated mechanics not having access to diagnostic equipment; tools, components, software relative to some vehicles and the owner having to pay inflated dealer repair costs. In the US a "Right to Repair" legislation called House Bill 906 is still in the works, but still may not be prudent for anyone other than independent mechanics and the equipment is costly. Guess who gets to foot the bill for that!!!

[@jonkore2024]

German cars super over-engineered and they have a social cost added for exports to America

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@jaimeroman2406]

Basically, all cars are shit and full of problems.

[@luckyguy600]

good stuff.

[@alfredyost7972]

I am surprised that you think the Ford Explorer is a bad vehicle. My first one we drove it for 180,000 miles until I crashed it. I liked it so much we bought a second one. Both were naturally aspirated V6 engines and front wheel drive. Our second Ford Explorer is a 2018 and is still going strong. We did have one problem with it. The plastic horn stopped working. That is the only problem we had. I do understand that turbo charging a small 4 cylinder to move a heavy car is not a good idea. If want to buy a bigger car you should also get a bigger engine too. Toyota is now struggling with this. Thoughts?

[@GOOSEMON2007]

The whole idea behind the 4cylinder with a turbo is due to the climate change (aka:Global Warming) hoax pushed by the politicians in Washington.

[@MrFalcman]

So once again you've chosen to ignore the new Smartstream engines from Kia/Hyundai. You showed an old Hyundai Santa Fe that has the old Theta 2 engine. The Smartstream engines have been out since 2020, so what say you about them? I haven't heard anything about the Smartstream engines needing to be replaced or having engine fires etc... If you're ignoring them, then I guess that makes them reliable. Right? It's been 4 years with the new engines so you might actually have to do some work and change your tune on Kia/Hyundai instead of pumping out the same old tired videos.

[@ECPP]

Thank you but even the Palisade has been recalled for bad engine heads and I am not changing my tune because there have been a smaller amount of oroblems. It will take more than a couple of years to validate the brand in my opinion.

[@MrFalcman]

​@@ECPP Thank you for commenting on it. I guess we'll have to wait and see, like you said. It is interesting how the new engines use both GDI and MPI injection systems. Do you think that will solve the carbon build up issues?

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I'm NEVER BUYING ANYTHING FROM STELLANTIS OR BMW

[@TheGubiatti]

Wolksvagen is good with a prestige maintenance.

[@ECPP]

Some are Ok but those engines…..

[@Gadfly2025]

How’s the GM airide Tahoe ?

[@ECPP]

Well…..

[@Gadfly2025]

Jeep/ Ram shift knob has no tactile or visual feedback that u put it in PARK

[@ECPP]

Indeed, not a great design

[@yslee1401]

Think mechanics bosses love those cars their mechanics hate to work on. They are fantastic for businesses

[@thomaskim5008]

European cars are money pits. They only last for 5 years or 80k miles

[@ECPP]

Many do fail in short order

[@Me_Me_J]

17:32 😅

[@Technocrat.]

I just tweeted all these mfg, thanking them for the future ewaste crap So you may get more subs lol.

[@ECPP]

Thanks…..

[@ednewcomer]

Bring back the Checker Cab as an every day commuter car and grocery getter.

[@danr4197]

WHAT "mechanics" are you hearing from? About 99 percent wannabe "mechanics" that are paid peanuts and do not know shit? Hyundai and Kia are super reliable! I am getting really sick of this shit bashing them. ENOUGH already!

[@donbenjamin1102]

Ford and GM at least make Technical information and programming software available for a reasonable price. No other manufacturers even approach these.

[@janjachymiak9013]

👍

[@ECPP]

thanks

[@fargeeks]

Uh why do have a machinist in your thumbnail?????

[@ECPP]

Haha

[@frankiebflat5728]

damn

[@briangreco2162]

Unsubscribing. Same old same old.

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@donaldbanner2185]

Noticed as you wonder around those Nightmares...you never stopped at Porsche Vehicles...... Although Very expensive to Maintain as well as Huge Initial Buy-in Imo they tend to be a bit more reliable along with Nice Styling. However the best of the Best is STILL LEXUS...yes the new 6 banger with twin turbos are an issue....However, make no mistake LEXUS will iron out the issue. Ouch! sory bout your Jag issue i.e. sim card ...Having had a Pretty Jag in the past..IMO, I will never own such a nightmare again!

[@ECPP]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@robertocofresi-vi5py]

♾BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR ❤LOVE ONE'S FOR EDUCATING THE WORLD 🌎 🕉☯️✝️🦋🌼🌹🌼