How To Buy A USED Car/Truck and NOT Get Ripped Off | Under The Hood

people always ask me how do I buy a used car and not get ripped off. Or what you should look for when buying a used car. know what the best used car model wont help you when it has hidden issues. There is a lot of things to inspect when you are buying a used car from the dealership or even buying a car from a private seller. In this video i go over all the tricks I've learned over the years on how to inspect a used car before you buy it and how to know if I'm getting a good deal or not on a used car. This video will give you the best chance to get the best used cars to buy! how to check for problems buying a used car just got easier because i will show you what to look for when buying a used car! many people are hesitant on buying used cars because they don't know how to check a used car for problems. what to look for when buying a used car is all very similar for all pre owned cars. Having the knowledge of what to know before buying a preowned car is important for not getting ripped off. I try to make looking for things on a used cars simple and easy to understand for even someone who doesn't know much about cars will able to apply these tricks. with this video you can make a used car check list and make sure you're got getting a unreliable car. Getting a reliable used car is hard. Nobody can guarantee you will get a reliable used car but you can definitely do your best by looking over a pre owned car. Buying a used car with no problems does not always happen but i will go over all the things you should know before buying a used car from the dealership or buying a used car from a private sale! so lets check out common problems when buying a car! As well as what to bring when buying a used car. there are many things to check when buying a used car so let's get into it! inspecting power steering fluid. also inspecting oil level and everything under the hood of a used car.
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[@BuddysDIY]

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[@ArticulateArena]

Dealership turned on a car and a puff of smoke came out of the exhaust. Is that fine?

[@noliaroots2378]

Also something I see he missed kinda important too. Correct me if if I'm wrong buddy; make sure YOU cold start the vehicle. Sometimes problems with the engine will go away once warm for ex transmission solenoids & early spark plug issues. They're more but it's something to keep in mind. Even bad AC, 'harder' to spot if it's been running & blowing a while

[@rayehamas5748]

Buddy you're a legend. This video is perfect.

[@BuddysDIY]

Appreciate that raye!

[@albertyu1358]

One thing I would love to see more is what to do, and how much it would cost if there were issues during the inspection. For example, if the vacuum lines were indeed cracked should we leave the car immediately, and if not how much it would cost us to fix that issue. Great videos! Keep it up!

[@mayn90s19]

Hey may not do that because it will seriously depend on the damage. Vehicles are little buggers. One thing wrong, then it's a butterfly effect. Shops charge different prices. You may be able to fix yourself, maybe not. Would be interesting, but I could see why he'd be weary of it.

[@redbug3777]

Good Stuff! 😆👍

[@leeonjacoby4012]

Was thinking the same thing! Great vid tho.

[@alexandra9825]

I mean when I'm buying a car even after checking all those things myself I'm still gonna go to a repair shop and have them do an inspection (and they can tell you the cost and what not)

[@driveonthestraightpath2138]

It depends on the car

[@WJHandyDad]

I would point out some vehicles (like my Crown Vics) use transmission fluid in the power steering reservoir and the transmissions on them are supposed to be checked when warm, with engine running in park after cycling through all the gears, rather than cold with the engine off.

[@louis-hhr9479]

9:44 Most countries in Europe ( like for example Germany) have LHD Cars like in america (Besides that i enjoyed your vid. Keep up the good work)

[@BuddysDIY]

Hahahahaha whoops. I just figured we were the only ones since we are the only ones who use imperial measurements 🤣

[@louis-hhr9479]

@@BuddysDIY nah like 90% of all countries have lhd cars imperial System or Not 🤣.but there Are exceptions like for example the uk or australia.

[@louis-hhr9479]

@@BuddysDIY thats Why when you Import a german car ( Not Built for thé us market) it is indeed lhd.jdm Cars Are mostly rhd

[@louis-hhr9479]

@@BuddysDIY i find personally Interesting to know which Layout is present in which country as you can then determine if you would have to consider a conversion

[@danrobson8249]

The only right hand drive country in Europe is the UK lol

[@HasibYouTube]

One more tip: always check the oil on the dipstick if it’s sticky then that’s bad.

[@BuddysDIY]

Good tip!!

[@rollinxtc9922]

I watched a couple of other inspection videos, and buddy has the best inspection videos. I love how you are very informative about every detail and also show pictures of bad parts that is very helpful I appreciate this information, thank you keep uploading bro.

[@StayCovert]

This series is very helpful man! Im Looking for a TSX as my first daily and researching everything I should do so I don't get a "daily project"

[@BuddysDIY]

Yeah no key wants those project cars. Too much frustration!

[@ramirogarza3223]

Man, I just found this channel today and I love it. I’ve learned a lot already. Thanks brother

[@Ricpantaloni]

cant find part 3 / 4. Making them still? cant wait =)

[@MavGamingTv]

Buddy you have a great future ahead of you. Great potential keep them coming. You need to do this YT thing full time you're like a Chris Fix 2.0. Liked and subbed 👍👨‍🔧

[@fahimedits3]

Buddy is definitely a qualified person when it comes to automobile ✌

[@BuddysDIY]

I do my best!!

[@judithisaddnerd]

I've been watching several when buying a used car videos and taking notes before getting my hopes up on a car when I go to buy one a little ways down the road. Let me just say your videos have been the most in detail and easy to follow I've seen yet. I could watch you explain car ins and outs all day. And the fact you live in florida as well is a plus too. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Solid advice I really appreciate it thanks.

[@DIYBuilt]

Great info, all good stuff to know.

[@khalido5123]

Everytime i look to your videos i learn to much from you Buddy keep going like that Greetings from Belgium

[@BuddysDIY]

Thank you my friend

[@gdinthe6]

First day seeing your videos, wondering why haven’t I found it way earlier. Absolutely love these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ialeg3710]

I'm taking so many notes, thank you so much!

[@MarydelFitness]

Loving your content!!

[@BuddysDIY]

Thanks brendan!

[@McHighler]

Good informational video Buddy

[@l3ugl3unny10]

Awesome video buddy keep them coming

[@BuddysDIY]

Yes sir! Will do

[@AH247-qn5uf]

Great job. Thank you.

[@Angelv9517]

Good stuff bro subscribed 💪💪💪

[@nicholas7781]

One thing I learned from this vid, is don't buy a bmw

[@Bearsstorytime]

Killer videos man!

[@hakeem2231]

Why doesn’t these video’s have more views it’s so helpful thanks man and I’m not even looking for a car lol

[@BuddysDIY]

Thanks brother! Appreciate the support!

[@caty863]

Now I know why the mechanic that worked on my motorcycle last time was so paranoid about the brake fluid and worried that it might touch other parts of the motorcycle.

[@Basti_S]

Great videos buddy! Just one thing, in Germany and most parts of Europe the steering wheel is on the left side aswell (sitting in the car). ;)

[@m.a.r5165]

But we in 'murcca! Love it. From the UK btw.

[@lazoaraz3122]

Very helpful thank you

[@BuddysDIY]

Absolutely!!

[@lowrenzosi3474]

So non running already a bad idea dang lol but amazing video feel way more confident getting into this kinda thing

[@melissasamaroo4265]

Love your videos teach me alot do you have your dealer license?

[@jamiehercules6088]

Thank you for the video! One question, what about AC Condensation?

[@eliedagher2248]

Hey bro how are u ? Really nice content keep going im in love with it . I have a question, all these steps , u usually do it on every car u go check to buy , like i guess it takes a lot of time like 40-60 mins . The owners of the cars ur checking don't get mad of u for ur taking such time? Thx for ur coordination

[@seanjackson5291]

Buddy, Thanks for your videos. They are great job on these. I’m going to look at a car that has a salvaged title tomorrow due to flood damage. Do you have any advice and this would be a great video after Hurricane Ian

[@mattydoogs3768]

I love that the blue smoke example is a Subaru. Accurate.

[@johnhernandez5637]

Simple the best!

[@mayjahkey]

Question: I got a 06 G35 coupe and the driver side window goes all the way up and goes down 2 inches automatically every time. Why does it do that? Great videos, btw-im subbed

[@Pavlike1]

Hello great video are there any special things to check in a diesel engine?

[@chrisrusso4089]

I cant wait till part 3 and 4. also since you do this full time do you have a dealers license or how do you get past only being able to sell a certain amount of cars a year

[@WJHandyDad]

In Texas a person can sell 5 vehicles per year. If you have a spouse and kids, each of them can also sell 5. So for someone like me, I could sell 20 per year by utilizing family members. I will be curious to see what Buddy answers on this since he's in Florida

[@suast7141]

@@WJHandyDad Or if you dont register the car into your name from the time you get the car to the time you sell and have a written bill of sale from owner you bought it from. So when you go to sell it and give the new owner the title just give them the last owners bill of sale as well.

[@loganalexander3207]

Hey Buddy, I think if offered a checklist for this stuff people would pay good money for that. I for sure would pay like 10 bucks for a PDF checklist

[@Levan4KGaming]

I like to check for blow by cap off as well

[@romanshevy257]

I do that for diesels but didn’t know that applies for gassers as well?

[@manuelherk3236]

Small correction. Europe has its steering wheels on the left side as well. Just GB and I think Ireland have it on the right.

[@fernandoroberts3591]

Thanks

[@ZexyContender]

I like how you used Subarus as smoking examples 😆

[@wavey_lit6046]

1:31 all I can see are those bald tires peeking at me from the side lol

[@macknumber9]

One thing you want to do is get under the car if you can while it is running and listen near the crankcase for any engine knock as obviously that is where the knock would be occurring and would be most audible.

[@pipir79]

This series is a fucking dream ! Love it as it's a very nice starting point for some of us buying a car to fix it up ! I would pay for this series tbh 👍🏻

[@wasupman2284]

Chrisfix it wanabe

[@lostone2531]

I plan on starting my own series very similar to Buddy's. I have over 40 years experience working on cars in ALL phases including the fact that I have owned two previous car lots and am starting a third one as I write this! I have secrets of the industry that i can share that Buddy does not know ( no disrespect Buddy!).

[@traumatizedgermansoldier3856]

@@lostone2531 well when is this series?

[@hearditfirst8010]

​@@lostone2531Do it already. We want the knowledge

[@Chrono_X]

Would you recommend this specific car for other people? Reliability wise

[@ZBguapo]

I need Part 3 please

[@gregmonaco1982]

I love your dyi videos but in the real world who has the time to do all this when you are at a car dealership. Your videos shows that you are at your location I believe, so you can spend a lot of time looking a car over before purchase.

[@krispytoast8804]

I also have a n52, and like you said, lifter tick and oil leaks lol. Good engine but they have their moments

[@300gtmz]

How’s the car been treating you as of right now?

[@krispytoast8804]

@@300gtmz doing fine, I just drove it from va beach to Nashville to Louisville and didn’t have any problems, it was cold so one of my lifters was ticking but once the car warmed up the sound went away, I have a acceleration clip uploaded if you want to see, it’s not crazy fast but it’s still fun enough

[@300gtmz]

@@krispytoast8804 I just seen it not bad I wish you the best on it 😎😎

[@krisstoyanov6410]

part 3 is it coming soon?

[@macknumber9]

I just want to avoid any kind of major engine problems that my end buyer will be able to find. So if it can pass the test that the end buyer is going to put on it then I know I'm good. I don't care about anything else....just want to make sure transmission is good and engine is good (no major issues like bad piston rings or valve issues/head gasket)

[@taracarlos6069]

Any suggestions on a reliable truck for car detailing, I’m trying to get into the car business and I need a work truck but idk which one to get. I was looking at either a Toyota 4Runner or a Tacoma😩 anywhere from 2000-2004. Are they reliable and good???

[@all-promobiledetailing7675]

Yes

[@marypetrie930]

The steering wheel in Germany is on the same side as USA and same for most of Europe too. Uk and Ireland is on right side.

[@TheMZ11]

Bro knows too much im jealous

[@Itsrandyygaming]

how do you learn all of this? im trying to learn but school people say does not help to much so how?

[@JasonMP9121]

The thing is there are things here and there or sound when cold start but then what should I do? I tried to talk to the seller to lower their price but it doesn’t really make any different.

[@micalbrathwaite6299]

So in the video you said you don't want to feel the engine moving or feel like if your being pushed back into your chair when you shift the gear from park ,reverse n drive for inspection but if you feel some shaking or you feel like your being pushed back in your chair whats the problem ?

[@Revolution-tl5wo]

At the end you say there's a part 3 but the link for it leads right back to part 1. Is there a part 3 or not? I was looking forward to the thorough way you explain this applied to all of the interior features. :/

[@Itspecialty]

you had to roast Subies XD as a subie owner, dont buy a subaru thats smoking. great vids man you the next chris fix and the first you!! good luck man you have a new sub

[@BuddysDIY]

Lol just some subarus I had film of lmao. Nothing against them 🤣

[@Itspecialty]

@@BuddysDIY I know man lolz Subaru is the mascot for white smoke lol

[@BuddysDIY]

Oil leaks. White smoke. Complete engine failure to name a few 🤣

[@Itspecialty]

@@BuddysDIY yeah man I blew my turbo oil seal, which dried the turbo up and the carved the blades down and shot them straight through my intercooler😭😭 so if you ever get to owning a Subaru and it needs a rebuild, I’d love a video on that so I can walk through the process. My subie was KIA and still out of service

[@BuddysDIY]

@@Itspecialty brother the last thing I'm gonna do is a Subaru rebuild I'm sorry haha. I really don't like turbos. They are notbjnt but trouble! Get you a n52 bmw like this one man. These engines are bulletproof. And they are sharp looking cars.

[@Frunze91]

Can you make some rates, what problems are neglectable when buying a car, and what are not? I mean broken clamps are pain in the ass but it doesnt affect or lead to anithing serious. And broken engine mounts can cause a lot of noice, but they are relatively cheap and easy to replace.

[@BuddysDIY]

Yeah that is a fair point. It's kind of hard to pinpoint because everything is drastically different. A Toyota relay can be like 45 bucks pre-owned wile a Chevy relay can be picked up at eBay for like 6 bucks. But I see your point

[@TrendyKPop]

I would love to buy an used car from you, i need it now that i'm going back to work and all dealers i've visited tried to rip me off. I am in Jersey though, but if you have to have anything available let me know.

[@razorblade1179]

at 7:20 I got so much anxiety from that oil drop about to fall

[@BuddysDIY]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@niceleedone]

As a 50 year old woman… Why do I feel compelled to go buy a used car with my teacher glasses on, blue gloves, knee padded jeans, straws, flashlight, scanner and my go look at the tailpipe as I start the engine friend, while I’m watching your video…now let me go watch part 3! New subbie just because🙋🏾‍♀️

[@nicklasforstrm7642]

Whats a sign that the piston return springs are bad?

[@johannesandersson3617]

You forgot one thing about the coolant to check it's freeze point but it only applies in cold whether

[@BuddysDIY]

Lmao. Here in forida that's not even a thing.

[@charlesd4041]

Buddy, just wanted to point out that when you check the transmission fluid, you need to have the vehicle running...right?...unless something has changed since the last time I owned an auto tranny? 🤷‍♂️

[@chris20908]

How do check the condition of oil and transmission fluid when they are sealed? Lexus and Toyota both have many models that have sealed fluids not just BMW.

[@macknumber9]

Crankcase? I thought the crankcase was at the bottom of the engine in the area where the crankshaft is....what you opened up looked like the top half of the engine (maybe valve train?)

[@marshalt1129]

idk how this guy doesn't have millions of subscribers. ur contents r great. uk u remind me of Chrisfix. anyways, i m a new fan and will help u reach 1mil subs.

[@user-nj6ou2xu7b]

Can you help me please? 🥺 What is the app at 15:40?

[@aaryadeb893]

Hey Buddy! What could a jerk when you put your car in Drive or Reverse mean?

[@300gtmz]

A transmission on its way out

[@keanudasco2274]

Every oil change I’ve ever done the oil smells like fuel. So what’s the fix?

[@LosPastrana]

What happened to part 4?

[@timothythomas1626]

Do you live in the Tampa Area?

[@joeltejeda8846]

How do you end up selling vehicles especially in the state of Florida where they limit you with 2 sales per year?

[@josephmcgowan4436]

Easy peasy just a little title skipping and done🤣

[@itskiller8012]

Maybe he have a dealership license!!

[@macknumber9]

You break the law. Fuck the government....they take enough from us with most uncalled for taxes

[@jaysonbourne8841]

2:24 That's what she said😁😏😎

[@gr8shot4ayankee17]

Dont forget the car should be running when you check the transmission fluid

[@hristijanangelov2051]

only in UK steering wheel is on the right side

[@gustavolopez-vs9he]

And if the oil smells like gas, how bad is it, and if it isn't, how do you fix it?

[@lamleanghy8336]

Is there anyone know about the answer of this question .please leave your idea here. I also wonder about this point too :)

[@generationx9156]

Would anyone ever advise a beginner in flipping cars to buy a car with a transmission problem?

[@SACKO0731]

This man sounds like Chris fix

[@grazianolaudisio3644]

The steeringwheel in Germany is on the same side as in the US. You are confused with the UK.

[@BuddysDIY]

I was lolol 🤣

[@sobhansabbagh6171]

is it posible to get Ripped Off even affter enspection?

[@BuddysDIY]

I mean anything is possible. It's possible to get a heart attack after leaving the doctors after they tell you your heart looks good. But it never hurts to make sure the car was taken care of!

[@niceleedone]

Umm…I must be old as my eyes do not see a link in the description for apart 4. Oh where oh where can it be? Someone help me please

[@wyattpeterson6399]

Doing this on my own car

[@alejandroguerrero03]

Most oil will smell like gas or exhaust gasses but just a little

[@theankittnetic3529]

part 3 and 4?

[@sonicht345]

america an germany has the steering on the same side, you mean uk

[@shashireddy930]

Hii buddy, Are you the same chrisfix…?.. Your voice is same as chris fix….

[@eulate90]

Hey buddy you sound too much like Chris Fix 😂😂

[@Fraishe]

Is it worth it buying a car with a blown head gasket and fix it for a flip?

[@fenchellforelle]

heavily depends on the price and if you know what you are doing. i bought a bmw 316i with a blown head gasket and a broken water pump as a learning experience, being an apprentice mechanic, but as far as parts go its really not that bad. Granted i do live in germany so bmw part prices are probably not nearly as bad as in the USA, and the previous owner didnt care about the money so he sold it for 200€, but even still a 316i (1.9l Gasoline) in good condition goes for like three grand over here so there would have been plenty of room upwards.

[@alfas0075]

6:31 our car has this problem.

[@ShadOwnCast]

Germany drives right way also. The only countries that are driving left way in Europe are: Scotland, Wales, North Ireland and England.

[@leon760]

Germans also have the steering wheel on the left side

[@crossade3947]

buddy, do you really check everything in all 4 of these videos before you buy one?