How to Buy a Used Car: Interior & Exterior Inspection

[@Bison162]

As someone who's thinking of buying a used car, I value this video. As someone who's trying to hock his old beater, I hate this video.

[@منيرالنمر-ث3م]

🤣🤣🤣👊

[@CarterProductions740]

Cool joke

[@ThisAinThatMetro]

“Hey I’m here to check out that car you’re selling.” “OK!” *proceeds to bang on floorboards*

[@triv4555]

@@ThisAinThatMetro Don't forget to kick the tires :)

[@ThisAinThatMetro]

@@triv4555 😂😂

[@migueltejada619]

People here are complaining about 'if someone did this I'd drive away' . Small things can really add up, and if the seller isn't patient enough to answer questions or let you look over the vehicle then the buyer is the one that should drive away.

[@Meeowwzterz]

*Walk away.

[@migueltejada619]

+DoritosDewww 12345 *Run away

[@chrisfix]

+Miguel Tejada Exactly. I dont know about you but I am not spending thousands of dollars on a car I know nothing about. In 30min you can find out so much info about a car and really know if the car is worth buying or not. People who dont want to do this will get stuck with a bad car one day and learn their lesson. There are tons of bad cars out there so it is inevitable!

[@ronruga6965]

Walk away *cus he ain’t gone have a whip

[@sebastiansebastian5270]

@@chrisfix hi Chris fix!!

[@hxhky]

If I were the owner, I wouldn't mind spending this much time even if the deal doesnt work out. Because you basically get a free car inspection, by the best technician you cam imagine!!

[@bouabdellahghanem4380]

lol thast true

[@Martin-xh1hd]

Or he can not tell the owner and just say he wont buy it

[@TwenOalley]

@@mr.velazquez3079 You have to remember that for a lot of people buying a used car might cost a large portion of all the money they have. I think it's fair to let them at least see if the car is junk first.

[@gothicmoth.]

@@mr.velazquez3079 if you can't deal with someone not buying your car or inspecting it for a long time, then don't sell it. if i can't fully check out a car im interested in then i wont buy it, and even if i look over it for a few hours and decide there is too many problems, it's not fair for you to get upset at ME for "wasting your time". both of our time would of been wasted, not just yours.

[@901champcity4]

It's the learning experience.

[@Drunkengoose1993]

Seller: "Hey buddy, it's been 45 minutes... Are you almost done?" Chris: "Yeah hold on, I'm just checking the car for magnetism" Seller: "..."

[@mariaqumayo9442]

Hahaha...Ex!

[@jbferrer3]

LMAO

[@wakewind4129]

**”Checking for Body Filler”

[@ahotdj07]

Now that was funny. But absolutely, I would be doing the same thing. Cars are not cheap, not even used and you want to make sure you are getting what you are paying for.

[@baebiejean]

😂😂

[@tomcanac850]

13:34 : while you inspect the suspensions, take the time to remove them on the parking lot, to be 100% sure there is no rust!

[@tristanstevenson1164]

Seller- "hey can you hurry up it's been like an hour" Chris- *taking the struts out*

[@Bestgameplayer10]

Lmao that’s what I thought too but I think it’s really just footage of another car’s suspension for reference. At least… I would assume so.

[@prayerpowersr854]

be sure to check the trunk for any leftover bodies

[@daverocker1]

Dead hookers leave an awful stench. Really brings resale value down.

[@Wowthatsfail]

+daverocker1 if they are fresh though you add at least 1k per.

[@blackcarmafia]

+Wowthatsfail imagine if she's still alive :)

[@VERTHASAMVS]

+John Kyon Like he said, Trunk can tell you a lot about the owner.

[@wetlettuce4768]

+John Kyon In some rear wheel drive cars the addition of bodies in the trunk car really help with traction.

[@alexs5799]

I respect what you do man, it takes balls to run your hands all over some random guys car seats.

[@confusingtosay]

Alex Wannabe14 those seats have taken a lot of farts lmao

[@BlessedEnergy_]

Thank you chris

[@jed_shred_guitars]

Ramon Roman probably some drippage too

[@yodels643]

And poking the brake pedal with his bare hands.

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

COVID! COVID!

[@theSabsCouch]

My god.... I am writing a comment on a youtube video after about 10 years or so. No video was particularly worth commenting on. But you man, damn you are good! You have one of the most helpful channels. Keep up the good work bro

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! I am glad the video was helpful and worth commenting on!

[@VanillaEarth744]

Pls don't take God's name in vain like it says not to in the Bible (10 COMMANDMENTS). God Bless you and your family and REMEMBER JESUS LOVES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TOO EVERYONE

[@Aristas-zd5vd]

@@VanillaEarth744 lmao

[@archaicvenom]

@@VanillaEarth744 capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god capitalize the g in god

[@VanillaEarth744]

@@archaicvenom it is

[@Smac007]

you are definitely the most helpful KZbinr I've ever watched. sometimes it seems like cars are incredibly complex and hard to understand, but you really break it down and make the whole process easy to follow along with. this makes the whole learning about cars easier and even fun to be apart of. thank you Chris!

[@drpemaro]

Bravo, Chris! This is a great public service. My last car I got a lemon listening to my mechanic who told me he didn't have time to go with me and I could evaluate it myself. But he didn't tell me how. Your videos make him unimportant!

[@FiladelfiaStudios]

The sellers probably like "dang this guys been filming for DAYS" lol

[@chrisfix]

+jose velasquez Yea, he was so patient and I felt so bad for him. But Frank was a really nice guy and I helped him out a bit so it's ok!

[@FiladelfiaStudios]

+ChrisFix awesome :D

[@mega9_ffs]

Seller himself said he was about to buy another car, so I bet he learned a lot by waiting and listening what to watch out for on used cars.

[@jazzplayer9]

I can't understand people having a problem with a potential buyer taking time to correctly inspect..

[@jazzplayer9]

if you don't want the hassle trade it in to a dealer

[@1984Porthos]

If it smells funky check under everything and especially behind/ under the rear seats. I found Fruit Loops and rotten baby formula in one of the cars I bought. It took me about 6 months to figure it out and then it took me 2 days to clean the entire interior.

[@chrisfix]

+1984Porthos Ewwww, glad you figured it out!

[@1984Porthos]

+ChrisFix ALso buying a car off Ebay is less sketchy than Craigslist or side of the road. If you use Paypal and you get to the car and it is not exactly what was sold (cleanliness, damage not revealed, or anything like that) Ebay and Paypal will refund you money as long as you file within the allotted time which I think is like 7 to 30 days.

[@chrisfix]

+1984Porthos Yea I should do a video on buying an Ebay car!

[@AndyZULUL]

like might car mods

[@1984Porthos]

xmxoo7 There was grot all up in that particular BMW that took me 2 days to clean.

[@MrEyad1990]

The owner should get a reward for his patience with all of this . lol

[@joqiii3]

EA. jam I suspect Chris had already bought the car.

[@ronruga6965]

😅😂

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

@@joqiii3 well sussed

[@wakewind4129]

He was compensated $600 of repair work by Chris

[@franky-fr9ow]

Exactly thought I saw the chrisfix plate on the license plate lol

[@rabbitfootedkitty1339]

Make sure the blinkers are filled with blinker fluid XD

[@chrheca]

Alright gavin

[@brandoncorral1683]

loool xd

[@dupdupss6912]

RabbitFootedKitty Pedro's Auto?

[@hookman73]

RabbitFootedKitty I

[@larx5931]

For anyone wondering what blinker fluid is: It's an old april fools joke that chris fix did. There is no such think

[@ribshacksoul]

CHECK FOR MOLD: When checking the interior, check for mold, dampness, musty odors. If the interior has been cleaned and you can't see any mold on the seats, check the seat backs, underside, back seats, pull the back seats up if it's an suv/van, and don't forget to check the seat belts, pull them out as far as possible to see if they are moldy or if they were cleaned. Chris, these are great tips!

[@liamcollister]

I don't understand the people who want to sell a car and don't clean the carpet before they sell it!

[@inorite4553]

+Liam Collister "$3000 car...it's worth my time to sell" " "A $20 car wash??? Hell no! Too expensive."

[@liamcollister]

$20??? It's free if you do it at home! Only takes 20 mins for a quick wash and vacuum inside!

[@chrisfix]

+Liam Collister I think he was using it still as he was selling it but that is the least surprising thing you find when looking at used cars. One time I went to see a car and the cops drove by slowly and all of the sudden the car was not for sale and the "owner" wanted me to leave. I think the car was stolen. You see some crazy things lol!

[@Heycollege2010]

did you not catch that on tape, cuz that would be some gold footage

[@biosaber585]

@@chrisfix that sounds more like a bait car honestly XD but then again stolen vehicles are a lucrative business. After all a cheap car stolen and flipped can be 2 or 3 grand in your pocket. Of course then again you can also take them to a chop shop for equal the money

[@davidabbott7012]

I will be teaching a Money Management (Personal Finance) class during the upcoming fall semester at my local community college and am tempted to use these videos and the checklist when I teach the unit on purchasing an automobile. You are doing an amazing job explaining everything and I know that this is a topic that my students will be very interested in. Great work.

[@chrisfix]

+David Abbott Feel free just give me a shout out! I would be honored!

[@electronicsNmore]

The worn area on the left side of the driver's seat is fairly common. It is usually caused by part of your body(belt/waistband) rubbing that area as you get in/out of the seat(More evident with "larger" people). The seat belt usually does not rub that area when you sit in the seat to drive. Sit there and try it out. :-) I've changed so many leaky A/C evaporators over the years. Some are really a PITA to get out. Great video!

[@Tacticalsheep123456]

you should confront a shady used car dealer one day.

[@delicious9930]

Chris your inspection videos are amazing and inspiring brother THANK YOU so much. I’m trying to buy a used vehicle and I was scared to death of falling into a lemon before watching your videos - Now I do feel more confident to find myself a good used car

[@enemybird]

you are the kinda guy i would hate to sell my car to.

[@ronald4life1]

+Enemybird He told the guy ahead of time this was going to be a long video and he was a "serious buyer".

[@vongdong10]

+Enemybird Bro, Chris isn't so in your face about it. Mike from Wheeler Dealers is the kind of guy I'd tell to fuck off if he rang me about a sale.

[@romancarp6427]

+A Vong I'd hate mike to buy my car.

[@sweetdreams1DIAM0ND]

+Enemybird you are the kinda guy no one would buy any car from.

[@dozza202]

Are you a dodgey car salesmen?

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Bring a music CD with you... Make sure the CD player plays..... Bring your IPod cord with you, make sure that plays.... if applicable... Otherwise, I agree 100%..... If you find something, it's not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it's definitely something you're going to reflect in your offer.... If it needs brakes all the way around, and you're not Chris Fix, that could get expensive, to have a shop put pads & rotors all the way around it.... Reflect it in your offer.... If the seller doesn't like it, be polite, thank him for his time, walk away..... You are ALWAYS 100% ready to walk at any moment....

[@chrisfix]

+Patrick Morrissey That is a good idea! Great tips Patrick!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

+ChrisFix Yeah, I bought a car once... turned out the CD player didn't work.... Costs a lot, to buy a new one.... Maybe not so much anymore, but it did back then.... And if the car has factory nav, you're not all excited to pull that head unit, and lose your nav. So yeah, check that before you buy...

[@chrisfix]

+Patrick Morrissey Exactly and even if it doesnt cost a lot. Now you have to spend time to fix something that doesnt work and you payed for one that did work!

[@CoverWunTB]

Patrick Morrissey brakes and rotors are so easy to change though. You could save yourself $400+ on brakes and rotors. And you’ll be able to buy the performance pads and rotors because you saved so much. The only annoying thing is you have to jack each axel up and take each tire off unless you have two floor jacks and hopefully for safety 4 jack stands. But chrisfix has a lot of diy stuff. I watched his videos for brakes and I did it myself with no problems at all. I was quoted between $380-$650 for brakes. Not even rotors. And I save $400-600.

[@moonlightsurrender]

Hey Chris, I really like all the things you ran through. I wish I saw this before I bought my car because I ended up (and still having to end up) spending a lot of money to get it to where it needs to be. One thing I think you should add your check list is to check both interior and exterior fuse boxes. You don't want to buy a car where the fuse box is melting fuses... like I did...

[@WaabiiSaabii]

how does one check for this? Do you see a bunch of blackened/burnt/melted connections on the panel?

[@moonlightsurrender]

Yup exactly, in my case it was a bunch of melted/burnt connections. Had to end up changing the whole fuse box

[@WaabiiSaabii]

@@moonlightsurrender Damn, that sucks. Thanks for the heads up though! Much appreciated

[@bubs8070]

@@moonlightsurrender That sucks how much did that end up costing and what car did you buy with how many miles?

[@minoxen]

When testing the speakers for crackling also be sure to adjust the balance on the speakers. Move the balance to the front, back, and sides to test each speaker is working properly. This test has saved me twice on used cars. I enjoy jamming out so the speakers working or being damaged can be a deal breaker.

[@godzen22]

I'll be buying my 1st car this month and this really helps me...

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! I am glad the series helped!

[@vongdong10]

I remember looking at an S2000 that supposedly had 40,000km on it. There's no doubt the odometer was rolled back. Steering wheel was worn out, switches were so worn out that the dye faded and the seats were brown and the bolsters were worn. Guy had it for $24K, we walked away then he rang and offered $19K and we said no thanks.

[@nultari1]

my friend has had his oldsmobile for probably 15 years and judging by the looks you would think it had 200k but it only has 56k. He uses it every day but doesnt drive far

[@lukemusic7813]

punker4Real you mean 13 years old?

[@bivoca]

40000 km in the city is completely different of 40000 km in the highway. I ve seen 40000km carswith completely torn insides, and somes in pristine condition. Same for pedals and steering weels. I had a peugeot where the steering wheel started peelong of at 20k. It is difficult to evaluate this stuff.

[@jessesingh2875]

A great many friends of mine and including myself have owned s2000s for a long time. Some of us for over a decade. I have never seen the seats turn brown and the steering wheels almost never fade. I’ve never so much had the check engine light turn on in mine and it’s been 7 years now. Also the car sees a fair amount of track use which is basically like putting 6-12 months of commuting rounded up in one day. Greatest little car ever. Buy one and cherish it.

[@michaelhinchey]

If its an older car, stop obsessing over the paint or little scratches. Since your buying an older car most likely for your daily driver, Worry more about the engine.

[@michaelhinchey]

Yes so true.

[@mozillagenesis]

+Michael Hinchey Talking to yourself are you? lol

[@michaelhinchey]

+Mozzie guess someone deleted their comment

[@straxwb]

+Michael Hinchey paint and scratches can indicate if a car has been wrecked by the previous owner. I mean, it's okay to ignore little bumps and some scratches if it's going to be a daily driver, but if it was part of an accident, there may be some more serious problems to deal with and it may not be worth it.

[@michaelhinchey]

+Michigan Dashcam Hence why I said an older use car. I mean older like 10 plus years. Its gonna have dings on it.

[@chivenyc]

Definitely adding to my favorites for future reference. Excellent!

[@soufianeaz6725]

Did the same !

[@chrisfix]

+LibertyChive Thanks!!!

[@arunsubramanian7949]

Very informative for someone who does not want problems with a used cars down the line

[@followyourbliss101]

worth the time to watch all the parts of this series if you are planning on buying a used car - i even find speeding up the playback speed saves time but can still follow no problem

[@macross5000]

I'm a total beginner when it comes to buying used cars and this is a wealth of information. Thank you for sharing, Chris! Thumbs up for sure!

[@chrisfix]

Glad the videos are helpful!

[@JeFF2069_]

u are actually really helpful!! even though i am 13, i help my father do business in used cars..AS he is not thaT educated....btw, who is watching in 2019??!

[@blu3416]

i might be in love with this man.

[@alanhorowitz3796]

Mister, these videos are great. Clear, concise and to the point. I'm heading out to buy a used car in a couple of days and am going to watch your series again. Your help has been really useful. Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos. You're helping others big time.

[@nowwhat6861]

Chris, I'm looking to purchase a used car in about 3 weeks, and I tilt my cap to you for these videos. Thanks so much for the info you put out. I'm getting such an education from paying attention to your tricks and tips. Thanks again.👍🏾

[@SStarry_Days]

How’d it turn out?

[@dontesmith]

This is a huge one and Chris I hope you reply so everyone can see this. Hose down the car and check the trunk and the engine bay and if there is water in there there was a rear end or some type of crash

[@DustyShedGarage]

Or there's just rust holes or the trunk latch is old so stopped holding as right..

[@TheMatthewDMerrill]

Cup holders. Check your cup holders, I bought a vehicle and I can't get a large (american size) cup from McDonald's to fit when I go into first gear.

[@davebradley3652]

My wife had an Audi A4 and the cup holders consisted of little half inch tabs between the seats and wouldn't hold anything for more than a few seconds. Crazy for a 41,000 dollar car !!!

[@al8685]

Yeah, the BMW 2007 and later have terrible cup holder designs. Sticks into the passenger seat area and often get stuck closed. Plus only hold teensie drinks. Damn euro weenies

[@keisuketakahasi4584]

nowdays you can buy on amazon a cup holder in the pit of doom for a few bucks

[@vj8452]

AL because it is fo cups, not buckets. Europeans don‘t need that much lol

[@kvrfilms5008]

We europeans dont need a bucket of Coca-Cola and 10 burgers for a ride

[@Tac729]

“And the inside is completely dry” Sounds awfully familiar

[@Vcd832]

Your knowledge is AWESOME bro! I am impressed! learnt a lot from your videos.... Just one thing..... in this exterior inspection video from 12:12 to 12:55 you missed one thing (I'm not an expert as you) that is, the door rubber seal or gasket. If you pull it down/out you get to see a factory seal where two metal sheets are spot welded together. And if the seal isn't perfect, the car might have been through any accident...

[@JunkworksGarage]

great job! i would add checking that all the seatbelts work as well i bought a car that one of the belts in back wouldn't come out and seat belts can get expensive. thanks again

[@thesimsnightlife]

Thanks for all these videos! You’re like the first person to thoroughly explain how to exam a car! Plus you’re straight to the point. Now I’m confident when I go on my search tomorrow.

[@christianbugatticg]

Quick Tip: inspect for pubes and human slime. Any excessive amount of either of those means you should stay away.

[@GRIDAJH]

hahahahhaahhhaa good one.

[@mranimation86]

Mighty car mods!

[@matthewkinney5474]

Lolololololololo MCM!

[@matthewkinney5474]

Lolololololololo MCM!

[@rse617]

As an Australian i approve of this comment. I met marty and moog at a meet they're amazing guys.

[@NefMed]

I must say this is the most useful and well produced channel I've come across with in a while. Congrats Chris!

[@ladyfame1430]

This is a good ass video! I’m a first time buyer and a single female that doesn’t know much about cars and dang I’m so intimidated and had no idea how detailed you need to be to make sure that you don’t throw your money a way!!!! Thank you so much for your videos 😁

[@cassondrag5879]

Thank you for posting this! My dad is too far away to come car shopping with me (and because of COVID) so it was super helpful to watch and have some coaching before leaving home. So glad he recommended I check these videos out!

[@shaneatv88]

When looking it the trunk I always like to pull down the carpet trim on the sides to inspect the shock towers/inner fenders. Also look along the seams where the panels meet. This area is a prime location for rust to develop. Especially true for cars in the salt belt.

[@63ch31]

Also, it's a good idea to grab the interior panels and rattle them to see if they are loose find broken mounts. Great video!

[@aleblanc3547]

I can't wait for the final video and the negotiation process! Thanks Chris!!

[@totalbliss1]

For me, these three videos includes the perfect tips for gauging what kind of maintenance my own car needs.

[@josephrojas7019]

bought my first car (2007 mustang) with the help of these videos

[@chrisfix]

+Joseph Rojas congrats man! Nice car dude!!!

[@josephrojas7019]

Glad to be a mustang owner, your videos really helped

[@michaeli8505]

I just purchased a 2014 nissan altima sv using your video, thanks for sharing

[@ELY-qg2vn]

Michael I howd that work out for you just curious

[@JM-fo1te]

RIP

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

there are SO MANY different things to remember to check! :o

[@kevinkamakani]

Chrisfix : Make sure the suspension is good Owner 12:58 : AYO WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY CAR

[@wakewind4129]

Checking the suspension. It’s dangerous to drive a car that potentially bounces like a trampoline because the struts are blown like a firecracker in a bottle.

[@daxkindle8905]

Thank you for teaching us how to inspect a car, I wouldnt have otherwise learned these elsewhere because I dont know anyone with the experience and the video series is a one-stop shop for anyone whos' a beginner in used car buying. Really helpful!

[@RonRandall123]

Man. I have paid hundreds of dollars trying to learn how to flip cars. But your free content here is the best info hands down. Thanks dude. Your negotiating vid made it all click for me.

[@Baron_Harkonnen]

Man I can't wait for you to buy another used car and when you meet the owner its the same guy and he's like "omg its him" LOL

[@chrisfix]

+Blaze The Hedgehog haha, this owner got a good deal in the end, dont you worry! I helped him out for letting me film.

[@jahbay]

Excellent video, I would add just a couple things. If you can look under the car front to back in a safe manner it can reveal hidden damage. Also if it has the owners manual and the cigarette lighter works that is usually a good sign when the rest of the car checks out. It is best to check out a car when it is stone cold. That way you can,1) look at the coolant(usually) 2, check for cold start issues 3) listen for piston slap or lifters. If the owner meets you at the local mini mart, be wary. Observe and listen to them and go with your gut instinct. Please take a friend.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tips.

[@nathansvensson1683]

4 hours later: "Gonna have to give it a miss because the AM radio doesn't work..."

[@Kingkaizenn]

lmao

[@SukeStyle]

I know nothing about cars and this was the most comprehensive, well put video i've seen in a while. Thanks man this is great

[@chrisfix]

Thanks! Make sure you watch the rest of the series. The next episode I go and test drive the car and potentially buy it!

[@Leo-yn5fx]

Hands down the best DIY automotive channel. You saved me a shit load of money doing things myself. Granted I had to buy a lot of equipment but well worth it long term if I were to buy my next car. ☺️

[@Radhouen93]

hey Chris. Can you please make a video on how to clean the interior of a car ?

[@gtarules1]

With your hands and Maguire's Super Degreaser. (ultimate secret)

[@katynunnery6254]

Radhouen Rahmouni So true and how the AC drain hose stops up and how to clean it out and fix it better than before with out glues the last car seller thought he sold me a car with bad heater core but it was clean water and no smell but also check the seals on doors and glass , sunroof with a car wash

[@DWDoctorWho10]

this is an old comment but one channel that i recommend for learning how to detail is The Detail Geek. learned how to detail my car from him :)

[@TylerStartz]

Chris you do a FANTASTIC job on all your videos. This series is a tremendous help, just like with all your videos.

[@chrisfix]

+tyler5310 Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it! These videos take so much time to make and I put so much work into them that comments like this make it totally worth it!

[@ImEverythingYouCrave]

Thanks Chris your videos really help out a lot! I'm going to get a used car soon and these videos really boost my confidence about it

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! I’m glad the series is helpful and good luck on your car purchase!

[@samp9085]

I like his style, very thorough. A lot of sellers hate it when you do an inspection like this- make sure they are ok with it and bring a buddy to help you so it can go fast. Avoid ads that say “no tire kickers” because they are most likely not pleasant to deal with or trying to rip you off. Make sure you are your buddy have a plan, with 2 people you can knock out an inspection and test drive in 20-30 minutes and the owner won’t be as mad about potentially wasting their time. Also I probably wouldn’t beat like hell on their floorboards without asking lol

[@evertonoliphant4737]

Chris, I open all doors and try to lift each door with my Index finger. If I can lift any of the doors, that tells me that that particular hinge is shot.

[@Casshern_Sin]

Dude I really like your videos. Great content, well delivered (no annoying voice lol). Subscribed!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks and welcome aboard!

[@grilledcookie6259]

That is the best thing ever. Calm and speaking in a normal tone! :D

[@kilésengati]

I really love these tutorials especially because I'm looking for a car the first time. I have an idea: How about a tutorial on how to buy used parts someday? I think the milage of a part is often hard to tell for a layman.

[@chrisfix]

+kilésengati thanks and that is a good idea#

[@ShannonRose1715]

Nice job with the video series. Alot of very useful and important info is provided here. It's not easy to get that all done effectively in a fair amount of time. Your lists are an awsome idea to help shoppers NOT make a bad purchase. Sharing that knowledge is an excellent way to use the internet. It seems some people are not mature enough to appreciate your efforts as much as a person with a basic education does. Unfortunately those individuals are not likely to bother reading this since many of the words I used contain more than five letters. But who knows maybe if they continue to view informative videos such as yours and attend school they will one day become useful members of society. Keep up the good work.

[@chrisfix]

+Shannon Kuechenmeister thanks a lot and I am glad the series was helpful!

[@BFArch0n]

Chris Fix is pretty much the best mechanic ever, totally the man on youtube, if only this existed back when I turned 16! lol

[@chrisfix]

+DFKnightmare Thanks a lot!

[@HerFeminineAroma]

As a person who knows absolutely nothing about cars, your videos are very helpful. Thank you!

[@Anath525]

Oh shit, that was meatloaf. One of my favorite songs by them. "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" 6:55 Frank has some damn good taste!

[@po.russki]

Literally just bought a used car today and I come home to see this...

[@ootdega]

+David G Because wanting to see if things actually work on something you're going to spend thousands of dollars on is just being unreasonable.

[@ootdega]

***** ... [*sobs internally*]

[@ootdega]

David G Or people without the money to throw around to buy 8 different cars before they're old enough to enter a bar.

[@ootdega]

David G "It never happened to me, one guy in one place, therefore it is impossible for it to happen." Every make and model ever built wears out and can be abused. People are very capable and willing to lie, especially if money is involved. They also may not be the original owner. They may have owned it for all of two weeks, and bought it with the intention of selling it to someone else. They may have inherited it, or were given it. Take a look at my own comment I made yesterday and see what can go wrong when you don't know what to look for. Hint: Everything.

[@ootdega]

David G My car has no known major weak points. If well cared-for, it is practically indestructible. The list of repairs I have done is about twice as long as Chris's checklist, and I still have about 30% more to do before it is functionally restored. I don't care if you're buying a literal freaking tank, anything can break if it is abused or neglected.

[@lawrenceumbeh7288]

😭😭😭😭 how I wish I have been watching ur videos before buying my Cruze 2012.

[@tharinduperera6073]

This video series is a gem for used car buyers, but it's a pain in the as* for sellers especially low priced cars.

[@joedunn7434]

A good way to check for body work is to look at the reflections on the car. Best is a parking lot line. If there's a spot that looks wavy, odds are it's been touched up. Keep in mind though, there are factory waves and there are body work waves. Factory waves will go along with the metal creases and curves of the car, Body work waves will look un-uniform and out of place. This is also a great way to check for dings and dents as well.

[@tayomas6552]

I've been watching your vids all morning I learned alot i wish i was subscribed when i bought my first used car would've saved me alot of money...still great to have the info for the future though thanks alot!

[@chrisfix]

Glad the videos are helpful!

[@wafflesnchickenwings6693]

One other thing you definitely want to check is the glass and seal. I’m not sure if it’s covered in another video. But I had a car that kept getting water in the trunk. I thought it was the trunk seal and replaced it. Still leaked. I look real close to the real windshield and noticed it had been replaced with a factory original glass just put in sloppy so water was leaking. I also decided to check the the rest of the windows and found the little side window in the rear had been replaced but it was a mess and it too had been leaking.

[@hitendhiman7315]

i never learned enough in my engineering college than i learnt in your vids !

[@davebradley3652]

Chris is really thorough and methodical, wish I had him along in the past, could have avoided lot of hardship. Just one thing I got to say, tire alignment is like tracking in or out of wheels, but what he is talking about when rear wheel is tilted in at the top is camber not alignment.

[@WWPTV]

11:30 Magnets won't stick to some cars/trucks/suvs due to mostly aluminum. So if is sticks to one part of a panel but not another part of the same panel, then bondo was used.

[@FragGile]

so glad you called it the "Handbrake" :D

[@777Pantheraleo]

The most important thing to inspect that Chris overlooked was the Flux capacitor.

[@SGM260190]

So are you going to fix this car up for your dad? That's a nice thing to do. Hope he appreciates it. :)

[@chrisfix]

+SGM 26 Exactly! That is the goal! Thanks man!

[@dansimmons21]

Thanks you so much for this series @Chris Fix. I grew up in London and am moving to the US with my fiancee. I never had a need for my own car due to the fact that there was always public transport, but I'll definitely need one in AZ where I'm moving. This series is really helping me figure out how to buy my first car! Thanks again

[@eduardodolpher626]

I always learn something by watching your videos, I am surprise to see in many of them so many thumbs down, the only thing I can think of why is that. I can it think of any other reason that they are jealous. I personally thank you for being very meticulous in the way you do your videos. That help us a lot to many of us. I will keep watching your videos, I like that you go right to the point, never show your face, that tell me that the video is not about you, is about what you want to teach, and that tell me that you are a good humble, modest human being. I pray for you and as God to bless you and all your love ones. Sincerely from my heart. E

[@coleswearingen2365]

The reason your am dosent work. Is because there are no stations on am because nobody listens to it. Besides your dad

[@chrisfix]

lol

[@JeFF2069_]

@@chrisfix keep up the good work bro!

[@JeFF2069_]

roasted....

[@matthewisaac8236]

Imagine still listening to the radio regardless with the same 5 top pop songs on repeat that all sound the same.

[@MrBigisBack87]

13:00 I do this on every car I look at, the dealer always looks at me like I am crazy lol.

[@chrisfix]

haha, better safe than sorry!

[@Why_Kirino]

Always make sure to check for burn marks on the dip stick so that you know if the owner has previously been keeping up on oil changes and keeping optimal fluid levels in there or if they've just been running the engine low on oil causing burning. That's the first thing I ever look at when I check out cars because that'll more often than not tell you what kind of life the car has lived.

[@garychen483]

This is college education. With this knowledge, you can either make or save way more money than any degree you have. I’m learning a whole lot of things about cars. You are awesome Chris !! Way to go man !!!!!

[@jeffreyprice773]

Turn the ignition on and off 3 times to check for options codes on the dash clock. Press and hold the lock button on the remote to change from drivers door unlocking only or all doors, I think you hear a tone.

[@jasonbennett2194]

dude this is an awesome playlist you have! :) thank you!!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!!! I am glad you are learning a lot from the series!!!

[@BloodShedda]

Hey Chris, great videos you make! I was wondering if you could do a video on how much remove from the sellers price when detecting damage.

[@julianpark93]

Great content as always Chris! My friends and I are super impressed by this guide. You deserve more views :)

[@chrisfix]

+Julian Park Thanks a lot Julian! I am glad you and your friends are learning a lot and I really appreciate it!

[@naailable]

Chris please make an interior video (cleaning) id appreciate it

[@chrisfix]

+faraz Zubair Great idea and thanks for the suggestion! That video is on the list! Stay tuned!

[@jacobfountain5986]

Another tip i've learned from buying a used car, always look at the brake pedal on the bottom right side where your foot will make contact. If it is slightly worn then the car was driven less frequently but if it is worn down to the metal underneath then the car most likely has high mileage but that's obvious but this is just another little thing to look out for because it can also tell you how much the car was used/driven etc. Another thing is look at the body, check door jambs, rocker panels whether they're plastic or not check those for corrosion, check the lower radiator support, rear strut tower supports for rust, even the fronts for extra caution. If the car was washed enough and kept up then it's less likely to be rusty. But that is another topic. It all depends on where the car was from, the environment it's in, etc. Cheers! I hope my insight/tips also have helped future car buyers out there!

[@adamwoodward2003]

I appreciate these videos, they have some very informative information. Checking the engine, transmission, suspension etc is essential, but you've also got to remember that when you're looking at an older used car, it's not going to be perfect. It'll have dents, scratches and wear in areas due to age. Unfortunately, you're not gonna buy a 10+ year old car in perfect condition. In my opinion, if you can buy a car with a good engine and transmission, and you know it'll be able to get you to work safely, then that's all that matters, even if it does have a few marks here and there. Just make sure you get the car at a decent price, and take into consideration any repairs that need doing to the car. I know a few car dealers, and it's frustrating to hear that some of them get bad reputations because customers want a car in perfect condition, for next to no money. You wouldn't go and look at a 15 year old sofa and expect it to be in brand new condition for sale at £10. If you want a car in perfect condition, then you need to go out and buy a brand new car. Just keep in mind what you're looking at when buying a USED car.

[@chrisfix]

You are correct but there are also cars that are taken care of and don't have those issues, and it will cost you money to repair (even a simple ding can be $100+ to get fixed). All good things to keep in mind!

[@timfoote6919]

GOOD GOD!!!! I love watching all his videos!!!!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks Tim!

[@shamanman100]

Why am I watching this? Im not even old enough to drive...

[@FiniteBlu]

Haha same

[@Ukiya44]

+shamanman100 It's better to watch video about car inspection than makeup or some other crap ;p At least you learned something useful ;)

[@xDarkAngelxc]

Lol I am and I don't even have a license,

[@jahmeergordy205]

I turn the legal driving age at the end of next month

[@benghazi9147]

Not old enough to drive on the road that is. There is so much more driving that can be done before that!

[@zzzhuh]

Chris, great video! BTW, we all know you already bought this car ;)

[@chrisfix]

+zzzhuh Thanks a lot! Yea yea, dont spoil the fun haha. The funny thing is, when I was filming this, I wasnt sure if I was going to own the car or not.

[@chrisfix]

+Layne Brisky That is a great idea! I really need to do a video no fixing those because it is so cheap and easy to do it yourself!

[@yourmum997]

Spoilers dammit

[@zzzhuh]

Abraham 123 X'D

[@trevor19qhshe]

These videos are lifesavers. Its 2021 and noone should be buying cars blindly.

[@renecurry6551]

Thank you! I am so glad to have found you! I am female...do I need to say more? It became mandatory for me to learn about maintaining my car to keep from being ripped off by mechanics. I once had a '66 MGB Tourer, with dual carbs. I, fortunately, learned about keeping it in good repair myself, including adjusting the carbs whenever necessary. I'm ready to find another car - just a run about, mostly city driving, and your videos give me the confidence I need.