Buying a Certified Pre Owned Car? Here's what happens Behind the scenes!

[@hutzman7664]

I wish all technicians took pride in their work like you.

[@johnmadow5331]

It is almost impossible for the US tech to take a pride in their work anymore.

[@dalemettee1147]

This video could be used as a learning tool for other people who want to be a certifed tech. Also, I had a 2000 Tundra. It had the TRD 4wd options. One of the things that I did noticed is that the tires were over sized as part of the option package. The spec sticker on the front door sill did not show the tire difference. The tire pressure for the standard size tire and the oversized tire was different. I just found the correct pressure from the tire dealer for my tires' size.

[@gamingwithstand6886]

I'm a technicians for Kia. What's this thing called pride you talk about?🤪🤪🤪

[@prule1335]

@@gamingwithstand6886re you still replacing engines on a regular basis. I remember a while back my local dealer had over 100 cars waiting for new engines. I was impressed my neighbor had over 80k on a Sonata and the dealer replaced the engine because of trashed rod bearings.

[@richardwalley2862]

Pride in their work is very rare you are lucky the tech did 1/4 of this stuff you mentioned

[@KaleemKhan-jk7lq]

The most respectful person in the whole KZbin.

[@OggaDugga]

He’s definitely up there for sure.

[@VILSONDUSEVIC]

You’re right.

[@mattb9664]

AMD definitely is doing KZbin for the "right" reasons and selflessly helping a massive amount of people. Hopeful his channel continues to grow!

[@61espo]

Absolutely!

[@peterandrewj]

I agree. Because of him I checked out Bredemann's Toyota. I'm pretty sure I'll be getting my 4Runner from them.

[@steveboone5450]

My issue with CPO has always been that you are paying a premium based on trust that the car was inspected by a competent and honest tech. If we could all be assured that a master tech with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction was doing our inspection, it would be great, but I don't feel like that is the typical situation at many dealerships. I am glad to hear that AMD takes this very seriously and also glad to hear that Toyota leans on dealerships that are releasing CPOs that don't live up to their standards. The extended warranty is some protection, but that alone doesn't justify the price premium -- you really have to believe in the competence and honesty of the certifier to make these worthwhile.

[@walter.bellini]

Almost like there should be a Mechanic rating with feedback. High rating would instill better trust process associated with their signature on the CPO sheet.

[@cayman9873]

I am on bmw forums all the time.. the number of horrible cpo cars that had been in very bad accidents is amazing. So the fraud element is very strong. If sales and service folks were competent and honest it would. Be great. For me it usually takes just a few minutes to see signs that nothing was actually checked or verified.. low filthy fluids.. worn tires. Bad front end parts ... etc.

[@joebrown9621]

It may not be a 100% consistency but you will get some guarantee in any regards vs all the onus on you to try pick a gem.. think of it as a premium for them to sellect the best few now it's easier for u to pick the best of the best available at that time..

[@mannarmylie4195]

Agreed. I saw some dealers try to sell crap as CPO. Ultimately it was their greed that protected me from what in hindsight most likely would have been a very bad car.

[@FMC1239]

On this thought - AMD’s dealership would be smart to let him do videos there. I’m sure a lot of people in the Chicagoland area would go there for service just knowing they do a good job.

[@leonardharview4577]

Yes, as a former niche auto dealer who knows the ropes, this guy knows his stuff and I wouldn't hesitate to buy a car he certifies any day or time.

[@agarci21]

This video saved me a potentially really bad situation and losing money. Bought a Toyota CPO vehicle, when I went to take possession of vehicle I noticed a few things off and asked they fix them before taking it. Went home that night and saw this video and realized they must have never done an actual inspection, went and talked to the sales manager next day and they basically admitted they never did the inspection and that they do that all the time. Make sure you ask for the 160 point inspection checklist if you go buy a CPO.

[@PH-md8xp]

Surprising that the dealership actually admitted to misrepresenting the car as having been properly inspected.

[@HindaMoore]

@@agarci21 got it. Looking at one now

[@nickv4073]

I bought a certified 2016 Camry coming off a business lease. 3 years later, I can say its one of the best cars I have ever owned. Other than oil changes, I have spent zero dollars on repairs.

[@cayman9873]

The fact that you spent nothing on repairs means nothing. Low oil always.. .. bad tires..leaking radiator..oil leaks..slipping transmission...worn out front end parts.. bad air cond compressor. Would still match with your statement. Buying a used car and driving it 80 k miles with maintainance still matchs your statement of no cost. Is that useful info ??

[@seanpop2886]

Just remember to change the 6-speed or hybrid transmission fluid at 60 k miles! My CPO RAV4 has the same six-speed transmission with 62k miles and I had the fluid sent off to Blackwell Labs. The report came back stating it was towards the end of its life. The car might last a whole lot longer, sure. Better safe than sorry. Ahmed made a wonderful video on how to change the transmission fluid on that u760e transmission.

[@justinlanglais9825]

Thats awesome! I gave a 2011 Camry SE I bought used in 2014 with 18k miles. BEST car I've ever owned! I have 119k miles on it, NO problems, only routine maintenance, tires, and a battery. They are great, reliable vehicles!

[@Marc-King777]

It's a Camry LOL...

[@Lonnielove803]

And gas?🤔

[@bwest-yq3uc]

First, my hat is off to the Dealership that let you use their facilities for this video. Some dealerships that is a NO NO. The dealership will get some new customers after watching this video. This is a very educational video for all viewers....where shopping for Toyota or Ford products. I have purchased a few used Toyotas and have never see this inspection sheet. Again, Thanks for this video...I like your thousands of viewers - do appreciate you imparting your knowledge, experiences and common sense - about Toyota, etc: which is applicable to many other makes and models vehicles.

[@TheMabbasi]

One of The most qualified mechanic on KZbin

[@mattb9664]

"Certified Pre-Owned" is one of those marketing terms that was born in the mid-late 90s. It's good to know that there is a process that is supposed to be followed to self-certify a Used Car as Certified Pre Owned.

Jaguar was the first dealer to offer Certified Pre-Owned cars. That was a long time ago. They went a lot further than Toyota. They did a complete major service and fitted new components to replace any that were worn.

[@yungdu2279]

I was a former Master Technician with Kia and recently switched over to Lexus. Watching your videos really opens up on how to get more familiar with the product. I salute you and all your great work! Keep it up!

[@shanesundet4208]

Perhaps one of the best videos on this channel. Not only does the video show what should be done during a CPO inspection, it also gives the average Car Care Nut the basic education needed to inspect a used car . Well done. Going to share this forever with anyone I know looking for a new used car. This one’s going hit a million views one day.

[@alext8828]

Good. I just shared it with my sister and her husband who are in the business. I'm very impressed with AMD.

[@TimberWolf429]

This is really the kind of inspection I do to begin with, all aside from paint. The vehicles I buy, are much older, and have a lot more miles. I also buy private seller too. I have run across people who didn't want me to pop the hood, crawl under the vehicle, or open the oil fill cap to see if there was sludge, and I walked away from those vehicles, because they had something to hide.

[@khakiswag]

I bought my Camry used at 3 years old and 38,000 miles. Interior was pristine, ran perfectly with no leaks and everything worked. But it had quite a few grandma parking lot scratches on the bumpers and a big scratch on the drivers door. It had been on the lot 4 months probably because of the scratches. However I needed it for a work car so none of that mattered and got a great deal because of the scratches. Dealer did service it with fresh filters, wiper blades, and a oil change before putting it up for sale. The battery died 3 days after I bought it and the dealer replaced it free of charge. Car still runs great 2 years and 45,000 miles later. Pretty sure it would be a certified car in today’s market.

[@k.c.slawncare6046]

I bought a 2017 Corolla with 35,000 km. It also had granny scratches and an unnoticeable dent in the rocker panel on the passenger side. Brand new winter tires too. Hell of a deal, no issues at all. They even put a new windshield on it.

[@marcosb2097]

AMD, I believe that you and perhaps a handful of mechanics are honest enough to do such inspections. Most dealers would not go this length. My respect and gratitude for your hard work!

[@spooky5338]

@drjoeset Wow, you sound like a joy to be around. First off, do not generalize anyone, second off, do not assume this man on screen is awful anytime the camera is off. You know nothing, do not speak as if you do. It's disgusting.

[@thor294]

i was looking at a 2015 CPO corolla years ago, didnt even have matching tires! what a scam it was, i almost don't trust CPO anymore anywhere unless I personally know the dealership tech/department

[@romanc.5074]

Yeah, they are thieve.

[@donaldpiper9763]

@@robertheberlein3424When buying used it’s always a good idea to have your own inspection. Even used cars are expensive as hell and your stuck with someone else headaches after you sign the paperwork.

[@spyderlogan4992]

Absolutely the BEST video explaining the 'process'. And don't forget: ALWAYS get the Certification Form, with signatures and dates clearly written. Know who signed it and when, no smudges either. Thanks from all of us~!

[@kaddiddlehopper]

And what will that form get you if they signed the paperwork without inspecting and you have an actual problem? That's right, a big fat nothing. That paperwork is nothing more than an elaborate ruse to make you feel good about paying more money. Period. End of story.

[@LAOTHAIASEANINFINANCETRAVEL]

That ppwk is not a legal document?

[@sethtenrec]

@@LAOTHAIASEANINFINANCETRAVEL legal document? Legal in what way? It’s not a warranty. I don’t think it will get you very far in court.

[@luismontiel6395]

I bought a pre-owned "Certification used car" at Toyota of Orange in the City of Orange without the (Certification work sheet). The car was dirty in and out. Inside very filthy and stinky. Outside dirty also. They just bought it at a rental place and saled as is the got it. The financial clerk called me couple weeks after and invited me to stop by to sign some papers to exclude things that I'm not need. Lying to me because the paper was really another contract for which one I can't returned the car. Be Careful they are bad salers

[@luismontiel6395]

Tenga cuidado cuando quiera comprar un carro usado "Certificado" en Toyota de Orange. Ya que solo es propaganda. Ya que se lo venden sin un documento que avale que en realidad fue "certificado por el dealer de Orange. Se supone que el carro usado Certificado tiene que estar limpio por dentro y por fuera sin manchas de agua. Sin problemas de pintura. En condiciones como si fuera nuevo pero con algunas millas Me vendieron un Toyota Corolla 2021 LE con detalles en la pintura que ellos retocaron con esmalte de uñas. Sucio por fuera y con manchas blancas de agua. Por dentro sucio y oliendo mal y con poca vida de frenos. En la certificación dice que si los frenos tienen menos del 50% de vida se los tienen que poner nuevos. La vendedora mintió en muchas cosas que a la hora no cumplió. Así que si quiere comprar un auto usado en Toyota de Orange "Tenga mucho cuidado. Revise el auto minusiosamente a fondo. Y solicite le den su copia certificada firmada por el gerente de servicio, el gerente de ventas. Si no recibe este documento quiere decir que "No está certificado ". Gracias por el video.

[@olusesanfesobi5219]

Proud of you Ahmed. I wish all cars technicians were this meticulous.

[@jimmynickels6248]

Why do I feel welcomed and cared for every time I watch one of these CCN videos? This gentleman needs to be protected.

[@bogart5131]

my uncle once told me to buy cetified toyota but didnt ask what certified means, now it was explained and i understood..... thanks for explaining....

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, If they were inspected and approved by you we call them Certified & Pre-Enjoyed ;-)

[@THEH2OMAN]

My one Toyota CPO experience was excellent, they missed some TSBs and my service manager made sure everything was brought up to spec under warranty. It's a 2002 Tundra that I purchased in 2003 with 17,000 miles... it now has 178,000 miles and it's easily the best vehicle out over 60 vehicles that I have owned.

[@KM-oy5yh]

WOW, I PURCHASED A #CPO #BLACK #2014.5 TOYOTA CAMRY SE MAY 31,2016 ,IT HAD ONLY #17,000 MILES ON IT, THE DEALERSHIP TREATED IT LIKE IT WAS A BRAND NEW CAR, IT JUST RECENTLY REACHED #32, 500 MILES AND I #LOVE #LOVE THAT CAR!😇💯

[@tigerfn84]

I have a 2002 Tundra. Bought it with 80K, now with 177K. Still running strong!

[@bch5513]

Had an 06 I never should have sold

[@kevinrtres]

I suspect it had nothing to do with the CPO - it's the inherent reliability of the car itself....just a thought.

[@THEH2OMAN]

@@kevinrtres CPO back then included an extended warranty... my 2002 would not be the solid truck it is today without the dealer performing all of the recall and TSB work they did post sale. Age and conditions had taken their toll on the rubber parts... earlier this year I replace the control arm bushings, ball joints, steering rack bushing, sway bar end links, valve cover gaskets and the carrier bearing, plus some smaller items. The Truck rides and handles well now - it's a keeper.

[@zmy350]

Purchased a CPO 2017 Lexus RX350 with 32k miles. Came with a 6 year Unlimited mile Lexus bumper to bumper warranty and 2 years included maintenance. They had already replaced the battery, front and rear brakes, and new tires. Peace of mind for sure especially because we drive 15k-20k miles per year.

[@jamram9924]

I've purchased CPOed cars from Honda, Toyota and Mazda. Dealerships wanted to sell me extended warranties and I have never used them, except for the original warranty from the manufacturers. As a matter of practice, I take them home to my garage, and flush all fluids to establish a new baseline in my maintenance schedule. All of these car have gone well over 100,000 miles and continue to perform well beyond expectations.

[@IEraiderfan]

I bought a 2019 SR5 with 18700 miles it had Certified Pre Owned carfax everything has been great all but the winshield wiper blades I had to replace 3 months later. thanks for the video stay safe.👍👍👍

[@AK-xj8lg]

I highly appreciate your brutal honestly and simplicity. You are doing a great job. May God bless you and you keep going. 👍

[@jf-3945]

I signed on to your channel because I can sense your honesty. Shall watch ALL your videos as that will continue to ADD knowledge for US on the channel. I have and continue to maintain a Pearl White 2002 Toyota Solara SE [3.0L V6 manual] Coupe and as of 01AUG22, it has 555,545 Km on odometer. ALL *original parts* [except brake flex lines as Toyota stopped making them] - This car is now 20 years old and has had no issues. 1MZ-FE engine runs like clockwork. LOL - A/C blows VERY cold and engine does not burn oil. Like NEW... I'm so proud of this car.

[@The.Car.Guru.]

Thank god for this man! Literally a blessing to hear what happens behind the scenes. Can’t go wrong with a master diagnostic technician’s knowledge!! Keep it up! Please…

[@fizout]

I wonder what proportion of CPO vehicles actually follow this. I would love to buy a car inspected by you, AMD, but I really REALLY don't trust dealerships to be thorough. And that's assuming they're even honest. In any case, another invaluable video for DIYers!

[@Ezq95]

I worked as a new car salesman for 10 year . Stadium Toyota in Tampa fl. I purchase a 2018 Corolla SE certified with 39k miles, I added the the bumper to bumper warranty for $1200. The waterpump went out and my dealership took care of it. Happy with dealership. Now is called Gettel Toyota group. I know the proccess of certified vehicles. Used cars many time don't allow the service Department to fix the certified all the way. It happened to my car tires. I had to buy tires a month after my purchase.

[@allamar9083]

Found Gettle to be liars and typical car dealers. Ripped us twice . That’s all.

[@Nicetrybrobro]

Its thanks to you getting me accustomed to my cars maint. schedule where I was able to discover that during certification of my Lexus they forgot to complete a brake line fluid flush and a few filters and I went back and had them complete it... great channel for any car owner. Thank you for what you do

[@tcwaterdrill]

Brake line fluid flush???? Is just a scam to move money from you to them.I had a 2000 Camry with 327,000 miles on it, running strong when it was tee boned by a young guy running from the law. I had replaced the water pump 4 times, crank shaft seal, cam shaft seal 2 times, timing belt 4 times, oil pump seal 2 times, 3 sets of spark plugs, about 6 sets of tires and engine oil with oil filter every 3000 miles. I had replaced the front brake pads 6 times and never replaced the break fluid. I do live in the South where they do not have to salt the roads, Never had to do nothing to the AC, I was just in this week with my wifes 2016 car with 40,000 miles on it to have the free tires rotated and balanced. They said they reconmended that I have a AC refresh done to it, I asked what that involved and was told they would take out the old freon and put in new freon, I just hate to go to a dealership for anything at all because of all the upselling they try to pull on you.

[@TheBravo13x]

Brake flush is not a scam. This guy is clearly a customer that declines all work at a dealership. Contaminants builds up in the brake fluid over time and cause the brake fluid to change color hence causing problems inside the brake lines in the long term. Bet any money the brake fluid on the guys Camry looked like shreks kidney got overly abused.

[@damiangrouse4564]

@@TheBravo13x one of CCN’s videos addressed the brake fluid issue. Test it.

[@StacyMontes71]

I just purchased a Certified 2016 Mazda CX-5 with now 29,000 miles on. I absolutely love my local Mazda dealership.

[@bhuff123]

I’ve worked for Rent-A-Car companies doing the cleaning and maintenance on them and the rules that I’ve come too is that for rental cars you don’t wanna buy one that has anything more than 20,000 miles for the simple reason a lot of Rent-A-Car companies don’t even do the 15 K service on the cars

[@tcwaterdrill]

This year I bought a 2017 ram, before I bought it I had it taken to a Dodge dealership in the city where the truck was in. I paid them to inspect the truck and test drive it, check the tires and tire pressure. I asked them check any check engine notices present and past. They sent me a copy of the inspection report that said the only thing wrong with the truck was it needed a engine air filter, oil change was coming due and it needed a cabine air filter. I had asked them to balance the tires also, which I paid for. The way I looked at it I was about to drive 8 hours to buy this truck if it checked out good. Spend money on hotel for one nights so having it checked out and walking away from it, if it was a bad truck, I though it was a good ideal to just walk away. We would be driving back on a Sunday, so good luck on any help on the road. Well we drove 8 hours, bought the truck spent the night in a hotel, the next morning Sunday started home. Less than five miles down the interstate the right front end started bouncing all over the road, a car passing by pointed at the front end of the truck. I called the guy I bought the truck from and asked what was going on, he said I must have hit something because the Dodge dealer had inspected it for me. We sat along the side of the interstate 4+ hours for our travel club to send someone out to change the tire, I have a bad back. The guy that changed the tire said that it look like the tire had seperated and that the spare looked like it was also seperated. Being Sunday and Walmart and Sam's club did not have our tire size in stock, so we had to spend extra day and night in a hotel. Monday morning we found a tire store that had our size tire about 1 mile from the hotel, we drove 20 mph and bought two new tires. The owner of the tire store said both tires were coming apart and he could not see how anyone at the Dodge dealership could have missed it. I will stop here, I could type about two more pages of things that they missed on their inspection for me. Money well wasted, live and learn, not everyone takes pride in their work.

[@JustinCase-my5vc]

Shut up

[@bfcolumbo8480]

Your story is chillingly horrifying; you could have had a serious accident with the tires separating like that. Worse still is that you paid the Dodge dealership to inspect the truck, to avoid such mishaps. Unfortunately, the technician who "inspected" it either wasn't well trained, was in a hurry (possibly pushed to rush to the next car) or didn't care to check everything. (I had a coworker who did the same job as I did, and he left out a LOT of steps and services that I always include; our manager was too busy to check behind him.)

[@bfcolumbo8480]

If it takes 35 minutes just to discuss how to perform an inspections, imagine how long it takes to actually perform a thorough inspection. Many dealerships will not want one tech to take that long, if it's 2 hours or something like that.

[@kollow]

I bought a certified preowned car from a Toyota dealership, and the thing leaked a rusted bucket in the rain, and the bumper cover started separating from the vehicle. Apparently, it had been in an accident and was "fixed" off book. The dealership took the Sienna back thankfully, and we replaced it with a 2022 Sienna, which is a much better van than the 2020 Sienna we bought..

[@derekcasanares4785]

Interesting 🤔

[@walter.bellini]

But that there showed that you were covered by the warranty and service. Or else you would have been stuck with that car, glad that it worked out for you

[@sethtenrec]

@@walter.bellini also shows what criminals most car dealers…. and their employees… are.

[@anthonyaztiptoenailsandspa7259]

I just purchased a CPO 2020 Lexus LX 570. The car is nearly flawless with 30k miles on it. They also added an extra 2 more years of warranty to the vehicle and another 20k miles free maintenance.

[@tonyrock5313]

The Car Care Nut presents with no ego. I enjoy watching all his videos. Thank you!

[@rudywatkins1312]

BEWARE.......My friend bought a Mazda Miata, CERTIFIED. He got home & something just did not feel right. Next day he took it to a different dealership for a (used car purchase check), usually about $100. Guess what? They found $5000 in repairs needed & printed it for my friend. He took the printout back where he bought the car & demanded they fix everything. Lesson learned.....ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS take your used car purchase to a different dealership & PAY the $100 for the assessment. Best $100 you will ever spend. Saved me from buying 2 problem cars. Don't trust your mechanic for this, the same brand dealership knows where that particular car and year will break down. Now you have a good car, so use your buddy mechanic that you trust for repair work & maintenance. 👍👍👍 PS...He loved the Miata & it turned out to be a great car.

[@Dryloch]

I think three panels repaired is too generous. Scotty recently showed a certified Toyota where it had unrepaired accident damage to the suspension that was not caught in th inspection.

[@alphag5240]

Maybe dealers ask some morons to inspect the car

[@thetechlibrarian]

I kind of agree Personally I guess it’s just depends on what I would use the car for and how long I planned to keep it

[@crownline5555]

I enjoy watching you, a real professional, give honest, accurate information about vehicles. There are so many not so professional automotive technicians out there that you are a refreshing example of who I would let service or repair my vehicles. Thanks for a GREAT channel.

[@luckydubefan808]

Wow, I had no idea what a Pre Owned Certified car was all about. I sure learned a lot from this video. Thank you!

[@karimsadredini8875]

Sir, you are a saver. What an awesome program. Your presentation skills are par or even better than the automotive industry. Professional guys like you deserve the best comments and gratitude from their viewers. Congrats.

[@bigbad2001]

Your videos are by far my favorite ones because I know how thorough your review is. You've helped me finalize that my next vehicle will be a gently used CX-9 vs the brand new CX-90. Love your videos!

[@bradhite6222]

Growing up in and around a shop, becoming a engineer from the bottom up... This guy is an excellent teacher and technician. Highly recommend. Any videos for the 11 Lexus GS350 awd or the 2GR-FSE engine would be greatly appreciated.

[@markhopper4600]

Brutally honest! Thank you for taking pride in your craft and your product. Over the years some others have brought shame on the industry.

[@billyalbers5231]

I bought a 2017 RAV4 Limited Certified Pre Owned just one year ago. The SUV you showed in this video is a mirror image of my own! The only difference is that mine is a 2WD. AWD not really needed in San Antonio. :)

[@DaddyGlez]

You are probably one of few people doing that correctly, most dealers don't anything or almost anything

[@HuyNguyen-vl4nh]

Thank you for your informations. Years ago I bought a USED Lexus from a Honda dealer. It was almost 6 years old and had about 70,000 miles. I took it home from no more than 12 miles away and parked it.That afternoon i went to check out the new ride and things it has inside. I was very happy with all the good things until I checked the engine oil. I saw nothing on the dipstick. I thought the car wasn’t on the leveled surface. I moved the vehicle to the better place. After few minutes I checked oil again. It was still nothing on the dipstick. Turn out it was more than 2 quarts low on oil. I assumed that the dealer did some kinds of inspections before they put it out on the lot. Now I know it better.

[@12345.......]

My as advertised certified used camry was a rental. I bought it for sticker price and then the dealership added $1500 certification fee. They removed the fee after I was walking out the door, but it still came with 3 different tires on it.

[@raybejar7074]

Wow! A real honest! Mechanic! Walks you through everything! You have a new subscriber! Sir! I know it's an older video! Look forward to your future content! Sincerely US Army Vet!

[@alstines1]

Excellent video! I've bought 3 pre-owned Lexus in the past 5 years. I always have a Lexus dealership do a certified inspection. It costs more than the regular pre-owned inspection but gives some piece of mind. All three have been trouble free.

[@sethtenrec]

You bought three cars in five years? Do you get bored easily?

[@alstines1]

@@sethtenrec one is mine, the other is driven by my wife, the third is driven by my mom. I also have an old SC430 which is my favorite car. I drive it occasionally. I've owned it for 10 years now and will probably never get rid of it.

[@JV-py3lg]

I tried to get a pre inspection purchase on a used Lexus and all the dealerships near me would not do it. Supposedly they don’t do them anymore that they don’t sell themselves

[@alstines1]

​@@JV-py3lgA month ago I purchased a used Highlander. I called the Toyota dealership that was the closest to the dealership I was buying from. They told me that they didn't have any appointments for the next 5 days. I couldn't wait so I called the Lexus dealership that was about 5 minutes away. When I spoke to the lady who picked up the phone she told me that they wouldn't do a pre-purchase inspection on a Toyota because they're a Lexus dealership. I told her that the Highlander was a cheap version of the RX and that their technicians must be Toyota certified, so they would have to be very familiar with the car. I ended up asking her to speak with a manager. They ended up giving me an appointment. I expected the inspection to cost way more at Lexus because their hourly rate is way more. Strangely enough the cost ended up being only $30 more than it would have cost at Toyota.

[@charmander8782]

this gentleman is so thorough in doing his work. no cutting corners

[@lukespack]

I bought a certified 2015 Corolla Le at our local Toyota dealer in 2018. Other than a couple recalls (CRT for inspection and a problem with an airbag sensor), everything has been very good. I never knew what a Toyota certification involved. Thank you.

[@Skin-f9e]

This gentleman is a pro. Like it.! I work for Honda and yes, buying a CPO is a good choice

[@andyf8347]

CPO's are great, especially in the US where it comes with additional warranty. However a lot of the stuff can be subjective, so I still get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic, and ask them to be as critical as they can be.

[@gmcfarron9199]

I bought a certified Toyota that had new tires. I did not recognize the brand. I then saw the inspection report and saw that a manager had actually written on it to replace the old tires with new “garbage tires”. Hard to believe, but that stuff happens. The first thing I did was to replace the tires.

[@vincekhoo870]

I enjoyed every video you presented. You are very thorough and clear about the subject discussed. How I wish all the dealerships will be as honest and respectful as you. As far as dealing with the used car salesman, you know the saying: They are rated as popular as lawyers. Another thing I like about your presentation, you throw in comical comments that make me laugh! Thanks for sharing!

[@marthab4172]

This is his business. It’s in his best interest to put out the good stuff, information with the video. He walks the walk and talks the talk because he chose is to do so. There are many other mechanics like him , they might not have the luxury to report this way. I’m not criticizing the CCN but if the car isn’t 100% but mechanically sound good and you know you could maintain it and fix it up.. basically if you know, and it comes with experience just by owning a used car and fixing it that when you go buy another one check it out, just the basics, car fax , title, test drive. And you’re not experienced, get a mechanic to check it out. Thanks again. But his videos are definitely a big plus!

[@jeremycarter]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video! I didn't realize how much went into checking a CPO. My Camry that I've had for six years now and purchased with 22K miles on it now has 150K and it's just been preventative maintenance on it for the most part. I replaced my alternator about 30K miles ago and that's been it! It's been a reliable CPO vehicle! If I ever get a newer vehicle, I'll definitely buy a CPO after seeing this!

[@SAMBITAR-w6o]

AMD, YOU ARE TRULY MASTER TECHNICIAN WITH 1000 PERCENT QUALIFICATION. YOUR MOVE TO YOUR OWN BUSINESS IS THE BEST STEP YOU DID. GOOD LUCK FOR EVER. NEVER LOOK BACK.

[@shooter2055]

--just bought a new RAV4. The PDI guy didn't even know how to use a tire pressure gauge. I checked a few days later because temperatures dropped. All four were 10 PSI over spec. They had not dropped the factory/transport/stock lot pressure. That dealer will NEVER see my RAV4 again.

[@alfredrasay8019]

I just love how you explain in detail the procedures done for certification. You have very clean work area. Keep it up.

[@DLMorel]

Well done, that is the cleanest dealership service shop I have seen.

[@InternetDude]

I wish all mechanics were honest and gave a shit about their customers. Thanks AMD.

[@petecircenis8930]

I own a Toyota and many in the past but I don't put any weight in the Certified Pre Owned inspection. I think that most dealers around here use it for marketing and don't bother with an actual inspection. Toyota cars are great and I'll keep buying them but my dealer experience is typically subpar.

[@KrazyKramer]

Unless you have knowledge and check everything yourself you just can't trust anyone to do their jobs no matter what they put on paper. Sad but true.

[@mauricepalmer2378]

You never lie

[@michaelmallon6346]

I am going to The Lexus dealer tomorrow for a 2018 CPO ES350 . I am a little savvy but this video tied the loose ends of my knowledge and its most helpful. The car only has 18K miles on it so it should be very good. I purchased a 2013 ES350 from this dealer with 56K and the car was really clean and they had new tires ,battery all filters brakes and rotors ,oil changed and all fluids at proper level. Car exterior was excellent and inside immaculate and everything works. and to top it off .No haggle and no fees of any kind. Just tax and tags.I did not find a better deal anywhere. there are still a few dealers know how to run their business and treat their customers. Thank You Mr TCCN and God Bless you and yours.

[@raymondthompson3788]

Where is your dealership located?

[@michaelmallon6346]

@@raymondthompson3788 JM Lexus 5350 W SAMPLE RD, MARGATE, FL 33063

[@anantdabholkar685]

AMD, as a mainly Toyota buyer over the past 3 decades, one of the things I realized about 15 years ago, is that there is no way to tell what kind of gas was used in the car. This would be a question in my mind purchasing a used vehicle (mainly certified ones) since there are all kinds of non-tier 1 gas pumps, and some more remotely located pumps where the gas could be stale or really bad. Leave alone the owner using the wrong gas, which could be Ethanol gas etc. This mainly rears its ugly head with oxygen sensors and Catalytic convertors, which can be expensive repairs, and get noticed only when the check engine light comes on, always after the damage is done. This obviously isn't covered in any warranty other than the 12 month bumper to bumper. The check engine light comes on sometimes after 2-3 hours or more of driving. An honest Dealer would obviously repair that, but I'm sure if you owned your certified Toyota past 12 months, it would take a lot of approvals. I actually had a certified Camry one time that did this, luckily dealer took care of it no cost since it was my local dealer. I was grateful it was not the Cat! I've always bought new, with that being the only exception.

[@steveboone5450]

O2 sensors are typically not that expensive or difficult to replace in my experience (although the upstream AFR type can be a bit more pricy). In some states, the cat is regulated to be warrantied for a certain number of miles/years -- in some states that is 10 years, 100k miles. I think this tends to be the states that require emissions inspections to get a registration sticker.

[@mrp8173]

Philips 66 gasoline is the finest containing 33 percent more detergent

[@anantdabholkar685]

@@steveboone5450 True, but if it is something that can be tested and replaced by a dealership for certification and peace of mind, it should be. I was more worried about the upstream ones that are not easy to get to for as DIY. I see people/friends driving around with the check engine light for months for no reason, and then dread the sticker inspection, when it could have been in the certification or warranty and not from their pocket. And some of these are very expensive cars which a previous owner ruined with bad fuel, probably to save a few cents a gallon. But then the new owners could use bad fuel (usually to save a few cents) and cause it themselves. 😒 Unfortunately, my state does not test emissions, as far as I can see, only reads codes from the OBDII. They used to and stopped years back.

[@bethannea4842]

I'm looking at a used Tundra that's certified and I'm feeling more confident about the purchase. Thanks for the video.

[@daveandy7060]

Keep in mind, not all dealerships are equal. I just looked at a 2019 Tundra CPO truck. It has 81k miles on it. The service sheet stated the Toyota tech resurfaced the front rotors. I questioned it, I was told it was fine. Which we know isnt exactly true. Even though the vehicle is "certified" , it's still buyer beware. All dealerships are not the same.

[@sethtenrec]

That’s for sure, most dealerships are scammers all the way.

[@winston_smith311]

carmax does these types of inspections for the cars they sell i believe...i have bought MANY cars from them over the years and have NEVER had any unpleasant surprises from a single vehicle.

[@lesterpenner8786]

Between Car Care Nut and Scotty Killmer videos you'll be well informed about used Toyota vehicles. Lots of good information on your videos. Keep em rolling. We need honest people in the Car world. 👍

[@suvari225]

Scotty cannot be even a tip of a nail of this guy.

[@TheOzthewiz]

Scotty Kilmer is all about generating "click bait" and nothing more!

[@supahflyetnt]

Actively shopping for a used Toyota, such clear and helpful content!!! 🙏

[@jorgecardona4901]

Nice!!! Thanks for doing this video.. now I know that the “CERTIFIED “tag is for real,in the past I wondered wether it was just a gimmick to have the consumer pay a premium

[@HypocriticYT]

I had an older Camry and it never cost me a dime in maintenance other than oil changes. In smaller southern countries Toyota is what they mostly drive because garages are fewer and far between. Having a very dependable vehicle really pays off.

[@karllued]

I remember about 5 years ago I went to a big event a local Ford dealership was sponsoring at the mall. They had hundreds of new and used cars there on the weekend. That Monday they had hundreds of, "safety certified" cars we got as trade-in's from our big event. I don't think they spent much time inspecting any of those cars in that case.

[@dougrodriguez4977]

I just purchased a 2017 IS300 F sport awd with 58,000 miles off a Nissan dealer. The car has a clean carfax but incomplete service history. Performed the 60,000 mile service on it and the front/rear diff oil. It's a gamble but hopefully been a low mile car the neglect if any won't have severe long term consequences. I drained the oil as soon as I got the car home, found and aftermarket oil filter not even sitting in properly all crushed in the housing. Crazy. Thanks for all the information you put out, really helps DIY'ers like me.

[@gailmaplesden7380]

I bought a mini van from a dealership and it was a mess . It wasn't certified but all the fluids except the oil was filthy and black. Brake,power steering and transmission fluid were never changed and the vehicle had 60 k on it. When I addressed this they said they were only required to make sure the vehicle was safe to drive. Now this was a major dealership and not a private outfit so I expected more. I went to service and asked the service manager why and that is what he told me. The previous owner neglected to do the 35 k maintenance schedule so I had the flush everything out and replace the fluids . I won't be going back to that dealer again because I feel something as simple as fluids should have been addressed.

[@sethtenrec]

That’s an average dealer

[@deepakkalra2244]

It’s a delight to listen to you, not only because of your brilliant grasp of your field, but also because you have a rare ability to talk in the language we layman understand. Thanks for everything. Dr Dkals.

[@myk2004]

Great job on putting this video together and you have a great way of explaining the processes of used car certified. As for I had done quality control for 2 years at a bodyshop what I learned and saw there helped me the next 15 years at Lexus dealership repairing and certifying cars seeing the many things missed by others. Keep up the good work and I’ll be sharing this video 👍

[@jimfournier9065]

Great job, didn’t know all that went into certifying the car, thank you!

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

I’m sure there are examples of certified vehicle horror stories out there but I’ve bought several over the years and never had an issue with any of them. Plus, I like the idea of getting my warranty extended as well.

[@DrewCartwright]

Our CPO Camry SE had a loose driver's seat, evidently a known issue with some 2017 models. The car only had 8000 miles on it so it was like new. The dealership stood behind the fix, a new seat frame. At first the service writer was hesitant but one needs to assertive, in a nice way of course. The service manager stepped in and made it right. That was in 2017 and the car still feels new!

[@sgomez3047]

23:03 😅 dude..love ur videos..I hope Toyota and Lexus comps you from the marketing budget for all this...(but they dont) because if your videos...customers have migrated to these two brands (like myself). My next car is a Lexus...which I am buying this month! Thanks buddy!

[@-DC-]

Bought a 3 year old Civic with 22k on it certified for half its new price, things been absolutely flawless now on 90k 5 years later 👊

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

It's an interesting calculus. A buyer pays a dealer a premium over buying from a private party for convenience and for some level of verification quality. That premium might be 20-25% above the private party price of the vehicle. The certified used car certification probably adds 10 to 15% more to that sales price but you probably avoid any problems at least through the life of the certified warranty and maybe a few years more. Probably worth it.

[@KurtisRupnow]

Really insightful and useful material here. The last two vehicles I've purchased (2019 Kia Sorento V6 off a two year lease, purchased in 2021 w/19k miles) (2021 Tundra off a two year lease, purchased last week w/23k miles) have both been CPO, and I'm pleased that the process is so involved and meticulous.

[@AlexBAlixir98]

Ahmed, another great video. Thanks explaining what the process is for inspection for pre-certification. Also great seeing your interview on YAA.

[@ADDwithJTC]

Best running most reliable car I bought was from Enterprise car rental. My gf at the time got a 2000 Sunfire and I got a 2000 Grand Prix GT. Both cars ran reliably for over 10 years with hundreds of thousands of miles. We sold them just to get newer cars but I'd definitely buy from a rental agency again.

[@moffatk7948]

Wow, Welldone once again Ahmed. I knew the term Toyota certified, but never understood what needed checking. When I go and buy my next certified Toyota will be much wiser and will use a fine tooth comb to do my checks. Great content and well explained at a correct detail for most to understand. Will all also request an inspection report.👍

[@porkfat5521]

I have purchased 3 certified used cars from Toyota over time. Yes you pay a little more upfront, but I'm convinced you end up saving more than that.

[@thetechlibrarian]

this is a great video Ahmed I really like what you said about having a known good example and what it feels and drives like.

[@brooklynzoo81]

Thank you very much for this video. I purchased a certified pre owned Toyota Corolla 2017 SE in October 2020 with 44k miles. No problems at all so far, I follow all maintenance service cycles. Which is about every 6 months or X amount of miles.

[@rickt2419]

Another great video, AMD! Thank You! Would you consider doing similar video about how a dealership determines a trade-in's value to be offered to a potential new car buyer as there are nicely kept (well maintained) trade-ins while there are some with issues, I hope the sales personal (or used car manager) does not just based on the Black/Blue Book Value...? Thanks!

[@georgemoomaw9437]

Where have you been all my life? I just discovered your channel today. Your auto stop/start and buying tires along with this video on certification have taken my old brain to its saturation point. I have learned more from you today than I have ever learned in any 3 semester class I have ever taken on any subject. You have me hooked. For the record, I always thought “certified used car” was nothing more than meaningless hype.

[@calmoceans6668]

Phenomenal videos. Thank you AMD for making this. Totally unbiased and full of extremely valuable end user information.

[@benjaminvmarder6519]

I got a Lexus CPO last month. It had 23k on the Odometer. It also has a 2year extended warranty and still has the original warranty. Not concerned about any issues

[@donandmissyingram623]

Thanks for another useful and thorough lesson from Toyota University 😃

[@rahul-qo3fi]

Just bought a CPO 2022 Venza XLE. Had to pay the premium but i feel very relaxed because the car went through such inspection. Love ur work

[@georgipopov3396]

Briliant video, thank you for taking the time to do this video and to explain the certified vehicle inspection

[@KapitainZino]

A must see as a Toyota second hand buyer even if you are not after certified ones! A brilliant master mechanic at work here! Save this vid guys!

[@walter.bellini]

Thank you AMD!!! This video was worth watching 100% The information you provided here is excellent and very helpful. The fact that you state that you are suppose to sign and get a copy of that 160 Point Inspection is amazing, and I am pretty sure most never got it. It is only the true honest pridefully great dealership that do what they are suppose it, and I know that there many out there for us. Liked the paint door edge check technique that most do not know about that was a gem. I own a paint thickness gauge and your advise to check base thickness by using the roof paint thickness was great. But you switched the RAV’s at the end, lol One thing that I thought would have been good to mention in the video, as they come up after the cars are made, to check for RECALLS and to address them is an important part of certification as well since safety is high priority. I think that those watching this video if they had a great or horrible experience with a Toyota Dealership should list them here to help others. Those dealerships that provide honest sales and service should get their deserving shout outs as well as the bad ones to make customers aware.

[@HypocriticYT]

The trick is to remember these tips when you are looking at a vehicle. Take notes with you. I’ve gone over what to look for before going to look at cars and then it seems much of it goes out the window when you find something you really like.