INSPECT Like a PRO! The BEST Way to Check a Used Car

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@MilsurpMikeChannel Ай бұрын

A couple additional things I look for... when test driving, go to an empty lot or a place with some space and go slowly forward cranking the wheel all the way in each direction so you can test CV joints (see if you hear it popping). I also like to pull the dipstick after a test-drive and (I know this sounds crazy), but smell the oil to see if there is a burnt smell, smells like gas, and to see if there is water/coolant in the oil. A fresh oil change usually can't hide these problems if you take the time to look at and smell the oil.

@matw1x Ай бұрын

Thank you for another insightful video, Mike. All the best.

@oleradiodudea.m.4735 Ай бұрын

I think the TOYS FOR TOTS donation relates directly to the economy.

@Lousybarber Ай бұрын

Another quick check is to look at the VIN stickers on all of the body panels. If any stickers are missing or there is a VIN discrepancy the car has been in an accident.

@ChevyDude Ай бұрын

Yes and I left that out because there are idiot detailers who wash those stickers and it makes it look fishy.

@brandonduarte8691 Ай бұрын

Hey how are you, I always enjoy your videos, thanks for you hard work. Happy Sunday. I'm gonna watch ... 🇨🇴

@MrColinmillar Ай бұрын

4 /32" is 25% remaining if tires started at 10/32". Replace at 2/32", also tires have wear indicators at 2/32

@user-tb7rn1il3q Ай бұрын

Tires become dangerous below 5/32. By 2/32 or 1/32 they are essentially bald but still legal.

@ifaa83 Ай бұрын

Sir, if I was to open the hood - I see metal, pipes and bolts. I dunno what I am seeing, except for probably figuring out where to put the wiper fluid and where the dipstick is 🤭 I would automatically be alarmed if I saw rust. Maybe you can show a car with the signs that should alarm us as well 💁

@snowrocket 19 күн бұрын

You need to take someone WITH you that knows cars and does at least some of their own car repairs. They can spot bad stuff you would be ignorant about.

@ifaa83 18 күн бұрын

@ I know I should, but my cousin lives in CA and I am (currently) in NYC.. the rest are not in the US. The friends I did make in NYC mostly don’t own cars (we’ve got ample public transportation) and the ones that do - drive an EV. So if this video is meant to teach me something and make me a little less ignorant - I’d like to see what should alarm me, not what’s great. 💁‍♀️

@fnfox3487 Ай бұрын

Just sent some toys you're way. Keep up the good work!

@jamesgreen5924 Ай бұрын

Those are good points Mike. But the average person is not gonna do all of that. Their gonna walk around the car looking for scratches and dents. Look inside for cleanliness. Start the car and turn on the radio to see how good it sounds. Thats basically it. 😂 A pre purchase inspection by a mechanic will be a good investment.

@ChevyDude Ай бұрын

I agree with all of that. Exactly Why I made this video. 😍

@snowrocket 19 күн бұрын

Aaaand the average person may likely pay too much due to their ignorance/arrogance and buy a bad car. Buyer beware!

@wardkoppel6704 Ай бұрын

Best bet, hire a mechanic with no affiliation with the seller to do an inspection on a lift. If a dealer won't allow it, walk away. Same with a private party. Might cost you $100 but worth it.

@snowrocket 19 күн бұрын

I worked for NTB for a little bit. A guy brought 2 or 3 used trucks he was thinking of buying to us to look at for him. One was pretty bad but LOOKED nice. One of them was really good all the way around according to our mechanic. It was well worth his time and money to have us look at them for him.

@steved0603 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, Mike! Great tips! We will make a point to send some toys, too!

@TriCountyMotorsEastman Ай бұрын

Codes readers do not read codes in accessory mode. It must be in run mode. Some can read with the engine on, but generally, you want the car in run mode with the engine off. With a car with a push-button start. Press the button twice without hitting the brake to enter this mode. If it is keyed, then turn the key to the position it is in while driving.

@RandyJoseph-lx7kw Ай бұрын

4:58 grabbing tool out of thin air like batman

@hulonthesurvivor5884 Ай бұрын

Keep up the great work

@monterreymxisfun3627 Ай бұрын

With the broken car market, new rules apply. It may be necessary to buy a vehicle with a timing chain rattle, a bad clutch, oil leaks, etc., at a price allowing for a budget to fix those things.

@markgitomer5404 Ай бұрын

You’re wrong.

@snowrocket 19 күн бұрын

I've bought a LOT of fixer-uppers in my day! Make SURE that you know what you're looking at and get the car discounted to account for parts and labor to fix ALL of it. I bought a "$6,500" car out-the-door for $3,800. It needed a clutch, battery, brake work, a timing belt and water pump, and dents repaired. I did most of that myself, and had pros do the rest. I used good parts and did a good job. I drove that car another 12 years.

@snowrocket 19 күн бұрын

@@markgitomer5404 No, it all depends on your finances, and your ability to diagnose and repair a car back to great running condition.

@eostrike Ай бұрын

It is monitors incomplete not monitors included for the OBD2 tester 😊.

@woodrowbunopaddle Ай бұрын

IT's crazy that people comment " great information Mike" when he misses so much stuff. I used to comment on everything he missed in video ,but was called a troll/hater. Monitors Included ??? Derp!

@drivesecure2476 26 күн бұрын

good tips

@PianoUniverse Ай бұрын

I look for any over spray as an indicator of damage repair.

@SocalGT Ай бұрын

Hey Mike IMO it’s time to give us a ….How’s Mike’s Car Store doing. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen the ‘wall of signatures,’ how’s the Corvette doing and just all the fun car biz content you used to provide.

@roycervantes1341 Ай бұрын

Good morning,,,,,,,,,, Yeee Yeee 😊

@ChevyDude Ай бұрын

Morning!

@hilldaron17 Ай бұрын

That rust under the hood would bother me . Tbh

@kenyj.3320 Ай бұрын

Hey there, I completely understand and support why you're doing toys for tots. It's nothing personal or nothing you are doing wrong, people just don't have it like we did a few years ago The economy is tanking, cost of living is through the atmosphere, and we just don't have money to spare. I'm not saying you're rich but I see you and your family aren't hurting for money either and maybe that's why you're not sure as to why the donations aren't flying in like they were previously. Again nothing personal and love the effort but Christmas for the tots are going to be slim this year and possibly for a few years to come. Us regular folks who aren't high wage earners just don't have it. I do hope there are more donations, but I also wanted to give insight to why they may not be as great as before. Also love the advice you give, thanks!

@MR3DDev Ай бұрын

If you pull something and it stays in your hand now you bought the car 🤣

@woodrowbunopaddle Ай бұрын

1:42 if you aren't using it for a write off ,or any personal gain ,why not just tell people to donate at their local Toys for Tots? It would save in extra shipping logistics. And don't say "Amazon ships free" that's an uneducated response.

@michaelhrgn Ай бұрын

Why was the front bumper painted on the Subaru?

@ChevyDude Ай бұрын

I was waiting for this comment. I noticed that during editing. The camera is making it look like that. With your naked eyes it doesn’t look like it does on camera. Naturally plastic and metal will always be a little different in colors.

@homeofinventions Ай бұрын

Deleting comments?

@davidjacobs5261 Ай бұрын

Lets say a dealer is selling a car that had OBD check engine codes cleared. Is there a scanner or a way to tell if codes were cleared prior to a test drive since the car will not have a check engine light on during the test drive? Is there a time limit to see if any codes were cleared where they would not show up anymore?

@melissathompson7229 Ай бұрын

Yes, any REAL scan tool will show all history codes, pending codes and if it needs drive cycles to complete any monitors which is indicative of a recent code clearing. Those cheap $39 OBD readers generally will NOT do this for you though, hence needing a real scan tool

@pgrut8880 Ай бұрын

Buy new and keep it for at least 12 or 13 years. Less risk.

@homeofinventions Ай бұрын

This is correct.

@davidpeters9343 Ай бұрын

This was another great video i enjoyed this alot thanks for sharing i always enjoy ur videos and u always give great advice on things. Keep up the great work much love to ya mike have a good one take care god bless and i will see ya on the next one

@stevenreynolds2327 Ай бұрын

Do you really allow people to plug in OBD devices to your cars?

@trbstang Ай бұрын

I do it on the test drive, and usually don't have the seller or salesman with me.

@jdmather5755 Ай бұрын

If not permitted, find another car.

@stevenreynolds2327 Ай бұрын

@@jdmather5755 My issue is, I was selling a car once, the guy looking at it plugged in a bluetooth to my car and did something. The car never started again.

@dealerauctionnightmare4689 Ай бұрын

Monitors INC = how many Monitors are INCOMPLETE.

@georgedrake-y2k Ай бұрын

Looks like it has flood damage

@mrknoch Ай бұрын

1:38 Because you haven't had as many videos. Less videos = less awareness.

@joshuatowler8804 Ай бұрын

Where’s the week in the life

@jisyx1 Ай бұрын

Just found your channel some very useful tips! Thanks. I am also surprised you’re expecting donations to be shipped to your location when there is toys for tots locations in almost every county. The cost of it to ship to you I could purchase 1-2 more toys and donate it locally. Just my two cents😊