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[@SouthMainAuto]

Ohhhh Raymond haha 😂 this would be mint in NY!

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

lol I know right? I had a fox body in a lift years ago ( in Michigan) left it overnight and it “sank”through the lift l points 😬

[@hydewhyte4364]

I'm a little further north ... and almost every car I've owned in 30 years has gone to the scrap yard with a perfectly running engine when I couldn't find anywhere safe to put a jack.

[@gwrider2146]

Yep, even here in the upper midwest, that Es-cop-ay would be quite nice!😏 I feel bad for the folks that bought that vehicle with all the "dealer prep" it had performed on it to hide its seriously corroded areas😑. I'm sure most vehicles of that era from the Florida area don't look quite like that yet, and my guess is the folks that bought it were expecting to buy a vehicle in a condition that reflects its regional area?🤔

[@ladeseddy5994]

Eric you are so right... The boys are putting down the pretreat right now!

[@coolcatmeow77]

They would sell it 'Like New' in Michigan and the upper half of Indiana!

[@tyh6243]

Oh, man, this is heartbreaking to watch. Buyers going to these type of places can't afford to undo this kind of wear and tear.

[@nodak81]

Not only that but they can't afford to fight these crooks in court either. Lawyer fees, court costs and taking time off from work aren't an option for lots of folks.

[@Buck_Fiden658]

They could if he was bice enough to give them a copy of this video. Which I sincerely hope he did.

[@misseselise3864]

@@Buck_Fiden658 you’ve clearly never been to a buy here pay here place. the contract you sign says that you’re buying the car as is and make sure you know you cannot seek legal action against them for any issues that arise once you drive off the lot. only exception is if there was a manufacturer recall that was active when the customer bought the vehicle but wasn’t informed of the recall (which isn’t possible because insurance companies will inform you of any active recalls when adding the vehicle to your policy)

[@josephlafrance334]

@@misseselise3864 and clearly you’re probably a buy here pay here crook

[@simpletooluse5745]

@@misseselise3864 yea I highly doubt that would apply if they tried to conceal damage(ie painting over damage/rust rather then repairing) as that constitutes fraud.

[@MidasMakeItRain]

Reminds me of when I was buying a used car after my 95 volvo died after 23 years. Went to a place, looked at a jetta, was visually inspecting it, saw bright shiny brake parts, asked if there had been any work done on the car recently, nope, I walked immediately. Nothing sets off more alarms in my head than painting parts like that.

[@Notmyname1593]

I`d say lying about it is at least as bad.

[@the_kombinator]

I've painted my own calipers and drums with rustoleum (not even - Canadian Tire rust paint) for decades and it's fine. I don't rally my cars or have 8 pot calipers with carbon ceramic rotors, maybe that's why? Jokes aside, for 90% of roadgoing applications, painting calipers and drums does not require specialized, expensive, multicoat paint - I'm able to paint all four corners for 50 cents worth of paint and protect them from rusting. My latest application was 5 years ago on my 1999 Matiz, brakes still look good today.

[@brandoncaldwell95]

@@the_kombinator painting drums and calipers is completely different than just what they did. If you live up north, touchup painting galore. Where i am, takes at least 2 to 3 yesrs before surface rust.

[@the_kombinator]

@@brandoncaldwell95 Not necessarily - These days, true, the calipers/drums I painted are on cars that don't see winter use, but in the past, all my beaters had it done. Guess I'll have to experiment - my 300,000k Sonata's due for brakes in the spring, and I have a bunch of Aluminum colored rust paint ;)

[@lolatmyage]

@@the_kombinator I don't know, I tried painting my (brand new) drums once, sanded them, washed with brake cleaner, painted with fancy high temp paint, even cooked them in the oven, and by next spring the rust was already popping through all over the place...

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

Some things are eternal. I haven't worked in a garage since high school. I finished high school in 1988. I used that exact tire machine. I mean right down to the brand and model.

[@ovni2295]

Your comment about "Do not buy from buy here pay here lots" rings true with my experience. I was in the market for a used Chevy Volt late last year, and the first place we checked never told us that there was a problem with the car. But there very definitely was, because the Check Engine light came on during the test drive. After that, the car salesman got super nervous, started making promises for short-term warranties and such. I just walked. I wasn't going to risk it.

[@scrapmanindustries]

Check engine lights don’t really mean anything sometimes. Usually they come on for sensors going bad. Sometimes they mean something bad but not usually.

[@cloudstrife6435]

​@@scrapmanindustriessounds like you work at one of these dealerships or Jiffy Lube.

[@scrapmanindustries]

@@cloudstrife6435 I work on my own stuff. I don't know what you're talking about working at jiffy lube. I've had 4 trucks that had check engine lights permanently on. one was for evap code one was for a knock sensor that failed, I forget the other 2 cause it wasn't important. people act like check engine lights are the end of the world and get all scared to drive their car think they bought a lemon. most of the time its something stupid that don't effect the car at all. there's times were they do tell you something sure but from my experience you can usually just keep on trucking.

[@hylanddilligaf6023]

Pay for the mechanical insurance.

[@user-im3io9co4s]

If you don't know who you're dealing with. Spend a few dollars and get a prepurchase inspection with a trusted mechanic.

[@EpicMel0ns]

I really like the “scam” videos to see what the sellers try to hide

[@CodyDoesIt]

Welcome to used car tech territory

[@tommak6516]

Just put some black tape over it, not essential.

[@freelimes8389]

I bought a rodknock 06 subaru legacy off a poor old lady who only had it for about a couple of months before it died. Turns out the used dealership REMOVED the bulbs on the check engine light, the cruise control light, low oil light, traction control and tps light and then painted over them on the dash so they just didn't exist anymore. Car had every code in the book.

[@kevinl3235]

Free Limes: That's so illegal! Pretty horrible! It's worth spending the money to get a vehicle inspected at a reputable shop beforehand.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

It makes me sick to think what people say about a car used by a little old lady who drove 2 miles a year.

[@ginnaericka]

Watching with my 10 month old baby and I'm getting flashbacks from the local finance companies. It breaks my heart when I have to deal with the honest side versus the corporate side. This is why I watch and view your videos.

[@lea-rw5cb]

Good tip if your buying a used car take a mechanic with you if your not sure 👍👍👍

[@GrumpyIan]

@@lea-rw5cb or call a shop you're comfortable with, schedule an appointment and go there on the test drive.

[@stillnotwoke]

@Mersa Kiya Beat it...BITCH

[@michaelpressman7203]

I've been in the trade for 45 years and I refuse to back any company or shop that is dishonest with the public and have walked out I respect you for your honesty integrity and mechanical ability and those take advantage of the mechanically challenged should be shut by

[@patrickrooney5130]

I enjoyed watching the video. I'm old school mechanic 55 years at the game. Good luck in the future mate. Paddy from Ireland.

[@wynonarburgstiner4667]

I sincerely hope you let the customer know that they were scammed by the dealer. You did a good job even if it was frustrating.

[@tsdobbi]

I mean, I just assume most shit you would buy from lots like that are window dressing issues. Spray painting the rust etc is just a clear attempt to cover it up and prevent it from catching the customers eye.

[@goverat]

I don't know how consumer law works there, but surely if it's with a very short time frame a full refund would be available as the goods weren't as described

[@MonitorMonarch]

@@goverat Depends. I know in PA lemon law only applies to new vehicles, not used

[@goclunker]

@@tsdobbi while its scummy its not illegal. Customer has a lemon for a brain to not do a thorough inspection

[@dylanbuffell2899]

@@goclunker not everyone has the funds for a private mechanic to come check out the car. Lots of people don't know jack shit about cars.

[@VirtueSignal9000]

closing in on 200K subscribers 😳 it’s been cool seeing your content evolve and I’m glad your channel is getting the proper traction, well done Ray 👍🏼

[@wv-dixie6374]

202k now 2 days later

[@JA-rn5qv]

@@wv-dixie6374 And now almost 400k 2 days after that

[@wv-dixie6374]

@@JA-rn5qv thats fast i dont think i subbed that was first video i watched ill have to go back see what im missing

[@topcat5777]

That's what happens when you buy a used car without taking it to your mechanic to give it a thorough inspection off and on the rack...buyer beware, meaning: if you intend to buy property, you generally bear the responsibility for finding out about the property's condition before purchasing it!

[@ch0wned]

It's called an implied warranty of merchantability. Presuming the individual was intending on buying an automobile suitable for use on public roads: this would imply it will pass inspection at time of purchase. Given the presented evidence, this customer would have a very strong fraud case on there hands given color matched spray-paint doesn't just apply itself to unsound welds. This would likely be elevated to criminal fraud unless the vehicle was beneath a certain cost threshold, after which implied merchantability becomes far less protective. This is not such an instance however, given the overtly malicious evidence seen on video. I'd return the vehicle and raise several tort suites. People that pull this crap need to be taken down, Hard.

[@danasmith1899]

With the price of cars there's more and more pieces of junk being kept on the market

[@ActivityPhoto]

I agree, but the problem with that is if you were on a tight budget who has a couple hundred dollars to pay to a mechanic to go over the car. And unless you have personal experience with the mechanic, how do you know they're being honest with you

[@terrywebb8636]

Hi Ray, 2yrs later i think i remember this video, great job, the car was ready for the scrap yard.

[@boozydaboozer]

That was actually very informational. Never knew tire pressure sensors worked that way. Also, love the snarky 'it bores me too' from your colleague.

[@donnasmyle5012]

Neither did I untill I bought my 2012 Rogue

[@BOTmaster15]

Also fun fact. If you dont like paying for oem tpms sensor look for same FCCId number and freq on sensor(everything is written on the sensor body). It should work 99% of time with your car.

[@TrojanLube69]

@@BOTmaster15 yeah just like the maxis in the video, but many aftermarket require their branding scanning tool and programmer as shown in the video, an extra 300+ dollars. Is worth paying a shop to do it on these jobs. It’s once in 6-8 years.

[@shiroikin]

Same

[@nottelling4828]

@@BOTmaster15 I have a better idea. Just tell the customer to buy a tire gauge and problem solved. Even those cheap pencil gauges would provide enough info to determine whether your tire needs air or not.

[@macmak246]

We watch you for your talent as a mechanic, not as a director. Don't be so hard on yourself for missing the end of the video. I enjoy every video of yours and you've earned my subscription!

[@marktalbott3835]

We also don't watch it for his political commentary at least I don't

[@kevinfox5181]

I do really appreciate your videos because my grandson is learning about cars and it seems to be the best ones we seen. Thank you!

[@robertpittsley5886]

Ive done many rust repairs on Ford Escape's - this is in fine Massachusetts condition.

[@ZerotheWanderer]

I would've presented all the info found about the rust and shitty conditions and deceptive practices before replacing the TPMS sensors.

[@ducewags]

Or have it pre-checked before you buy something, maybe???

[@TheJcrandazzo]

How do you know they didnt ??? Price paid is the key !!Personally, I think the buyer knew its faults and negotiated the price accordingly.

[@Nakaamaa]

The customer is always informed of the condition if you go to a reputable shop, it’s a safety concern. Because he didn’t include it in the video doesn’t mean it didn’t happened

[@troybrown7092]

@@TheJcrandazzo That vehicle would be unsellable in Nova Scotia, we have safety inspections yearly and any used car of a dealer lots needs a sticker less than 30 days old.

[@bikeman1x11]

i sure this was in the buyers price range and with the shamdemic prices on decent cars are crazy- $3k a couple years ago could get a decent car needing only minor work that would be fine for years

[@keithnorman3519]

It was very interesting to see how tyre sensors work, I had been curious about it for some time, thanks Ray.

[@clarrnceclark9482]

10 4 the same here

[@DGardhouse]

Tyre??? Typo?

[@timesup6302]

@@DGardhouse He might be from the UK.....

[@EveryDayTrucker]

Bro!!! I was extremely impressed with your shots, angles, and the entire video! Hell yeah I hope to see more!

[@georgesharman9891]

That was still a good video Ray. I was more interested in the state of the car . I think they will have more things to worry about than tire sensors. They should get it inspected and take the dealer to court.

[@bikeman1x11]

if as is no recourse- buyer has a duty to inspect

[@almsco]

Sold "as is" is ok if the faults can be seen or the buyer is told about them. But that is fraud and the dealer should be sued.

[@eaglerider1826]

@@almsco exactly , especially if there is frame damage that was covered up .

[@frankbiz]

@@almsco I hope Ray said something to them, that rust was real bad, car dealerships that cover up things like that sickens me. The fact that they sell a car with missing lug nuts is nuts.

[@myopinion69420]

@@frankbiz it always strikes me as odd seeing all these 'newer' vehicles with so much rust. I guess that's just because rust is not a huge issue here, you only really see it on 30+ year old cars and then it is usually in panels, not frame rails. generally you just don't look for rust here unless its a 4x4 or an older car.

[@rubyd3745]

I needed this information . I appreciate your posting it.

[@fjg1956]

I truly hoped you informed the customer about the severe rust condition. A safety issue where "not my problem" doesn't fly.

[@williameldridge9382]

And there isn't a single law stopping them from being on the road. :-)

[@budgie98]

@@williameldridge9382 Wow! Here in the UK it is a serious offense to use a vehicle of any class or type, in that condition, on the road.

[@nicholasr7987]

There are only a few states where it is illegal under certain conditions. Up in NY it is common to see vehicles multiple times worse.

[@LetsWorkBmws]

@@nicholasr7987 but honest mechanics will fail your inspection till its fix . Unfortunately, some people will go to other places that will run it

[@nicholasr7987]

@@LetsWorkBmws yes sir...spray foam, foil tape, and undercoating. Seen it countless times.

[@michaelgudde9385]

I wouldn't say you screwed up, the video was still informative and enjoyable! I learned some things that I need to add to my list of things to look for next time I buy a car 🚗. So thank you for any and all content you share!

[@RJon2006]

“Liberally…not my favorite word.” Mine either. I love the subtleness.

[@josephaniemarcesens9292]

Just seeing this. Went to channel to see number of subscribers. Over 400k. Hope you get 500k. Congrats 👏!

[@petergarofolo9385]

That rust rot is called FLAVOR by another u-tube mechanic. Great video Ray as always. 👍👍

[@Sooka_Phatwon]

Say no more!

[@errorabortretry3694]

lol... Flavor... Character...

[@alwaysreturnNurgirl]

@@Sooka_Phatwon diggity 😆

[@repnatl]

Let's take it up top. Self lubricating chassis. Oh look Shrek piss.

[@douglascampbell9809]

Still a great video. You taught me a hell of a lot about current shifty used car lot practices.

[@wolfjimlll]

Thank you for posting with video. You answered my question about my tire sensor

[@AveGuy1]

Wow brings back memories, i used to be poor like this 20 years ago. Went to college got a corporate job now I'm good. But brings back memories. I know the feeling.

[@SgtGrave]

No no, it's okay, this is exactly how vehicles not taken care of look like in canada.

[@garfieldsmith332]

They still look a lot better than some for the eastern coast of the USA. A lot of those ones are totally rotted out.

[@2148aa]

But in Canada. 84 month, weekly payments on the vehicle.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@2148aa Yep. And some are interest free. However only the real good brands will last as long as the term.

[@fhuber7507]

@@garfieldsmith332 "interest free" means they rolled the interest as a "front load" fee or just included it in the sticker price.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@fhuber7507 There is no front load fee. The manufacturer/importer actually pays the interest to the financial institution. The sticker price is the same. However you can not get as good a discount if you option for the interest free loan. And also you would not get some manufacturer rebates as well. I have seen where they advertise the "all in" with the interest free or cash price options. Here all in pricing includes everything but the taxes. So basically it works out the same. Of course if you have a good investment account and are money savvy you could work out what is better over the 84 months. Take the "free" loan and invest the money to make more than you would pay out. Of course you would need to allows for taxes on the income. Most people see "Interest free: and scoop it up right away.

[@scottlymbery7948]

Man I love working on old cars. But it never ceases to amaze me the amount of knowledge a mechanic needs to work on modern vehicles. Really gives meaning of the word "technician". Thanks for the video. My learning point for the day was the tyre sensors. As for the customer being ripped off with a rusty wreck, sadly that's a global phenomena that happens here in Australia as well.

[@pliedtka]

I thought you have no rust in Australia - no winter and salty roads like in Canada or northern US. Unless it's the ocean salt. I always to recommend rust people proof their cars, I mean real rustproofing, with plastic panels off - I have seen some 20+yr olds that look better than some unprotected 10yr old cars.

[@scottlymbery7948]

@@pliedtka Don't know why you would think we don't get rust in Australia. Surely it would be the same as some of your Southern states that don't get snow. Yeah the salt is a killer but water sitting in joints does the same thing anywhere. Rubbers dry out water gets in and sits. Just dew on the car every morning ages them. In addition let's not mention dealers who flog cars that have been underwater in floods. Rust proofing is great but the single biggest thing I think you can do to make your car last (both mine are 46 years old not perfect but reasonable) is just park it under cover every night and if it does get wet dry it out properly.

[@D45VR]

@@scottlymbery7948 I might bet that you have an old Land Cruiser ... I have an '89 FJ62...

[@scottlymbery7948]

@@D45VR Nah, got a 76' Kombi (VW T2 Bus I think they get referred to over there) and a 76' Holden (GM) Bedford CF

[@speteydog2260]

Lol

[@bogoney]

I learned something. Isn't that the point . Good job .

[@BeaversAreInsane]

Looks like several reasons to have gotten a pre-sale inspection done by our man Ray.

[@wiiwille]

You have my respect ray. I work on my owen stuff all my life. I pulled 7 years in a crappy shop for crappy people. Iv never been as happy as the day i quit and went back into furniture.

[@coleslaw9734]

First off, I love this channel, and Ray's workmanship. Please allow me to chime in by saying most of my own shops business is from a local bhph dealership that wants each vehicle inspected, serviced, and any "major issues" repaired before even being put on their lot. If there are issues that are chosen not to be repaired, the dealership prices the vehicle accordingly, or they just send the vehicle back to the auction and wholesale it. Not saying all bhph places are like my clients, but not all of them are like what they are portrayed to be in this video. I would hope that most bhph businesses want to sell a vehicle that will "tote the note" and at the very least, last as long as the loan term is. Lastly, I would guess that the spray paint was more likely done by whoever wholesaled the vehicle at an auction to help conceal all of the rust so it would bring more money when it ran through the auction. I hope that whoever purchased this escape bought it at a great discount, otherwise, that particular dealership is questionable to say the least. Edited to add: Always, always, always get a vehicle inspected before you buy it.

[@bokesnmokes]

I was on hard times back in 2000, recovering from some financial mistakes, and I needed a car. I went to a bhph lot and they had some nice stuff. They would negotiate on price but not the down payment, that was set in stone, so I wound up with a 6 year old Dodge Spirit. It was a real dorkmobile, but it turned out to be a really reliable car. I had it for 2-1/2 years and the repairs it did need were actually pretty reasonable. I think well run bhph lots have their place. If I ever started my own business, that's what I would run.

[@robertr.garcia7043]

Even Sears' mechanics tried screwing my dad out of $500 to fix a noise coming from the bottom of his pickup a long time ago. He couldn't afford it so I fixed it myself, a $20 u- joint. I had seen the salesman give the mechanic that "we have a sucker here" look when they were wiggling the drive shaft. Yeah, you can't trust anyone. Ever.

[@myainterests4172]

Thanks Ray for this video. My vehicle has that same light on mow with your knowledge given out I know what I'm needed to do. Not a car lover or mechanic here but your videos are very interesting. Thanks sir

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

Yep. Loving these rip off videos. You're doing a great service for people who want to know what to look for in a used car.

[@MonitorMonarch]

Buddy's DIY. Has like a 4 video series on everything to look for in a used car pre purchase. And ALWAYS ask to take the car to a mechanic you trust. You might have to pay $50 to have it looked at, but $50 to save potentially thousands is worth it in my book. And any dealership that says no is selling a shady vehicle

[@MonitorMonarch]

Example i recently bought a dodge avenger r/t 08 and it had a ton off issues to fix up(didnt know about them when i bought as nothing came up on obd...Replaced the solenoid body, alternator, window actuator and front passenger headlight, rocker work and fuel door in the first 2 months). But the frame is in superb shape for Pennsylvania. Has mild surface rust but thats about it

[@wheeliebad11B]

@@MonitorMonarch make sure you check the oil in thoes weekly, they burn it and also develop small leaks quickly. I have made a considerable living off replacing blown 5.7 motors, all of them lack of oil.

[@richwielechowski5191]

Congrats on 200,000 subscribers! A tire pressure gauge in the glovebox is a whole lot cheaper than fixing all four sensors.

[@mayorwrenchmcgnome]

Here they have to work because they are considered a safety device and you will get dinged on your yearly inspection if they don't.

[@Nakaamaa]

The light is flashing bc there is no communication between the car and TPMS. A pressure gauge won’t calibrate the sensors lol

[@franciscodanconia45]

Agreed. TPMS are just more complicated unnecessary trinkets that increase the retail price of cars, and are supported by laws that require them to be maintained. A good Slime tire gauge, common sense, and knowledge are way more useful. Your tires are part of the suspension, braking system, drive train, and safety system of your car so it is critical to be constantly aware of their condition, and not just wait for an idiot light. I feel sorry for people who are required to repair such useless things.

[@mayorwrenchmcgnome]

@@franciscodanconia45 But you said 2 words are that's the problem, common sense. nobody has it any more,

[@Chief1063]

In some cars, even with correct tire pressure, if the sensors don't work it affects other features like traction control. They leave you little choice but to fix them.

[@victorrodriguez2806]

Great video! I was entertained for 17 min. Thanks.

[@jenniferross4646]

I enjoyed watching this gentleman do his inspection. It is always a great idea to take a potential purchasing vehicle to a trusted mechanic or business place to have it checked out thoroughly before making the decision to purchase it because of rip offs and deliberate concealed information that is crucial in the decision making to purchase a car.

[@user-gj2fk7vw4t]

This dude is a lot of fun and useful. Can't seem to get enough of his video content , real life.

[@BillTiemann]

No problem with how the video ended. I enjoy watching you diagnose and fix a problem. I used to do all my own work on my vehicles but they've become way too complicated with all the electronics now so I leave the repairs to the pros. I can remember the days when if you were working in the engine bay of a car and dropped a tool it would just fall to the garage floor. Now there's so much stuff under the hood that if you drop a socket you may never find it again.

[@yeahitskimmel]

Lots of little openings in captive unibody frame rails for bits to fall in and never come back out too

[@Hawk013]

That's why they sell bulk packs of 10mm sockets...

[@OleGeezerCirca1941]

😁👌I also used to do all my own work on my car but they've become so complicated I just take it into a qualified independent shop. Bring back my all time favorite, 1931 Ford Model A, Will the same proportion of today's cars be on the road in 90 years as the Model A is today? I doubt it.

[@ChrisHolt1]

On the flip side, electronics / computer repair technicians like me are getting better and better at fixing our cars. 😂

[@OleGeezerCirca1941]

@@ChrisHolt1 Back in the day working on a V-8 Flat head I could set spark plug gaps with a thin dime and distributer points with a paper match. The matches were usually free and I still had the dime when done. And there you are with your $5,000 analyzer and $10,000 worth of specialized tools. 😁

[@burnrouthier4816]

"This thing probably came from canada" then proceeds to apologize immediately.. nah man as a Canadian you're definitely right 😂

[@timhartherz5652]

For canadian car owners the US seems what africa is foer european car owners, a place which hapily takes over yor rusted out junk which is no longer economical viable to fix given labour costs.

[@STho205]

He was apologizing for pronouncing Canada in a comical way....not for saying it came from Canada (just as likely Buffalo, Detroit or MT)... Ca Nada is great. I'd never mock it....oh sorry guys.

[@CannonFodder873]

He apologized...that makes him an "honorary" Canadian.🤣

[@frandanco6289]

Sorry mate, he was just being a hoser...... :)

[@raymondelsayed4445]

Thanks for the video I never saw inside a tire pressure value like that

[@rickymoats3915]

Don’t get discouraged about messing up the end of the video. Glad you showed it people need to see what they could get at those buy here pay here lots they need to be aware of what they’re buying and have them inspected before they sign the papers.

[@ericschmidtberger5568]

I live in the Midwest and can say that a car never leaves with as much metal as it came in with. I’m not saying we steal parts, I’m saying after a car comes off the lift I usually end up sweeping up a huge pile of rust. Your videos are awesome btw I’m in the process of getting my degree to become an auto technician and seeing someone going through diagnosing and repairing in a shop as well as giving information is really helpful.

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

I'm in Wisconsin and my car can't even be jacked up on the rear pinch welds anymore. I usually have to jack under the rear differential or something. I hate salt so much.

[@annferguson3113]

But isn’t Ray based in Florida? No snow or yearly freeze there. That buyer’s car came a long way to get to her.

[@Mandren]

Seeing what they did to make that car look good for the lot was really interesting. Thank you for the insight. Unfortunate that they do that to people.

[@epochinfinitysedge5008]

It's a good video, glad you posted it!

[@ron1584]

Good morning Ray and Lauren. I hope you two had a relaxing evening. A video from your old work place. I hope they have realized that they screwed up and let a top notch mechanic go. That paint job is a little above preventive maintenance. That's why a pre purchase inspection is necessary. Even Brand new vehicles should be inspected, it's amazing what you find that has been overlooked.

[@christianjordan3046]

Love these scam videos. Have to expose all the messed up stuff these dealers do. Scamming families just trying to get a reliable car. I've got scammed a few times and learned the lesson the hard way! Hopefully these videos can save a few people from the same. KEEP IT UP!

[@Enonymouse_]

Sadly with covid these types of cars are getting passed off to customers with varying degrees of mechanical fail because the dealerships selling used stock don't view some things as worth the shop time to fix.

[@TC-dw6wg]

Why Covid? They’ve been doing this way before Covid.

[@martclark2128]

I subscribed .although I enjoyed your video,slamming all buy here pay here lots as crooked isn't exactly true.I can borrow from most any lender,I do that when I'm buying a new car. I've bought several as in 25 plus cars from a local car lot that will finance some. His interest rate is higher but the quality of his cars have been above average over 26 years. Car dealers in general can be a bit shady,not all.Maybe my guy is the exception cause I've never dealt with other BHPH lots.Anyway,interesting style you have. I'll watch more. Good luck on your 200000 goal.

[@bryon3464]

Read my comment. This guy that posted the video is also a scammer

[@williamsheppard8828]

I've bought many cars from buy here pay here never had a problem until I moved to Florida . Bought 3 from a buy here pay here 2 were fixed up junk the third was good . I got my money back on the 2 junks

[@schaeferschaefer2624]

I live in Delaware, but I’m taking my jeep to this guy for any and all repairs.

[@timh36]

I hear ya, I live in Florida but can't figure out where it is. Its never mentioned and the signage never shows. 🙄

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

Man, I really miss carbs & distributors...! Thanks, keep up your awesomeness and go enjoy some nature today...!

[@TheDuke013]

I remember test driving a car and they put sheet rock screws in it holding the bumper on. It was at the Honda dealer, so taking a scanner with you is best practice when purchasing a used car.

[@cbrocetti6916]

The tie rod at the end of the steering rack appeared bent when you removed that first tire!

[@tacocin]

Yes ... hence the crooked steering wheel position.

[@throttlebottle5906]

that was the last purchaser, went curb jumping and wrecked it before being repo for non-payment. the snake oil lot probably put new tires on and put it back for sale. very typical of those lots and their wonderful clients. 🤣🤣

[@MidKid61]

@@throttlebottle5906 and put on cheap Chinese made tires to boot "Sailun"??

[@CathalCoolkirky]

Really good video thank you! This will be a 'go to' video to show people to get a trusted mechanic to look over a car BEFORE buying.

[@CorvetteBill364]

No Problem Ray. Great angles while working on tires.

[@carlgomm9699]

Really nice show, I subscribed to your channel because of the content, please keep up the good work !!

[@1brokemofo2023]

pretty awesome to see a service tech with a conscience......especially in these times of most people tryin to screw over as many as they can just to make a quick buck. you got love here in texas bro

[@wayneneva1]

I've never seen spray painting on the undercarriage. I always assume a seller is NOT going to be thoroughly open with me on the condition of their car/ truck sale. But painting is tops of the list for trying to hide something.

[@Jason-cw7wx]

Buy here pay here places will literally do ANYTHING to make that car look good and run good until you drive it off the lot. It doesn't matter if it blows up and catches fire if your a mile up the road. Once you sign that paper you're screwed. They know if you refuse to pay for a pos you signed for, they can just take you to court and have your wages garnished. There is a local pos that makes 90% of his money from wage garnished paychecks from people with no money that are just trying to buy a vehicle to better their lives. The people who take advantage of poor familys should be set of fire.

[@mikej238]

not really, I have a 17 year old car that I painted some surface rust underneath to protect it. It's not hard to tell a little surface rust from a rusted out frame or a unibody. But southerners freak out at the sight of an orange spot 😂

[@justinprohm]

​@@mikej238a friend showed me the underneath of his 98 Lexus and I said that's literally how a 2022 truck in Michigan looks 😂. Spray painting frame w paint or rubberized undercoating isn't good long term, good things to do are either on budget put used motor oil underneath and coat it, or buy some fluid film they sell it clear or black and that'll keep moisture from getting to the rust and not trapping it

[@user-he8cj6jr8x]

GOOD ONE!!!

[@BateMasterJeff9887]

They don’t call them Stealerships for nothing

[@TrondBrgeKrokli]

I have been subscribed since I discovered this channel about a month ago, so it does not seem like a challenge to me. The only part I sort of missed in this video is a comment whether the customer is aware of the bad state of the chassis or not, moreover if it made any difference to the customer knowing that about the state of the vehicle. Anyway, it's always good to hear some of the standard "click" you use when fastening bolts, as well as the catchy "du-du-du-du-du" when the shop phone rings. 😆😂

[@ItsAlive111]

Good choice posting the video. I was not aware of the rattle can rust repairs of “buy here pay here” establishments! Up until the caliper rattle can paint job, I was like: “This isn’t too bad”

[@supra1jzed]

When it comes to small car lots, inspect EVERYTHING.

[@delicious_seabass]

Haha, 'Canaderp'... i like that, I'm gonna use it! I'm Canadian too. 😂

[@treetopflyer8952]

No apologynecessary dude. I actually learned a good bit. I still respect your skillset and video skills bud. Rock on man.

[@pantherplatform]

I can't believe you put europaste on the valve stem. I got laughed out of the dealership for using tire lube on tires, torque wrench on lug nuts, toilet paper on my @** and driving a car to work instead of riding a DUI bike.

[@Ramen10420]

The only time I use a torque wrench on lugs is if a customer is watching or I'm doing a re-torque or flat repair in the parking lot, otherwise using a torque stick rated at 20% over the specified torque is good enough. (I try to save time where I can.) Thousands of vehicles and not one comeback for a wheel falling off. But yeah, no paste makes waste... How could someone not use mounting paste and keep from tearing the rubber around the bead or breaking/tearing a tpm stem? Regular valve stems (like 413's etc.) don't need lube unless they have been sitting around for a long time... and that would have to be a REALLY long time.

[@edmc1000]

Subaru dealer failed to properly install a new tire pressure sensor on my outback and it was leaking around the stem within a month. Piss poor training somewhere !

[@Callipygous1975]

For those who don't know, the state of Florida has no requirement for yearly vehicle inspection or emissions testing.

[@googiegress7459]

Well there's your problem.

[@joeespo3599]

I love that the video shows that the Red Dot or if there's a Green Dot is not aligned with the tire that is on the rim

[@deeboi5720]

Jeebus what a long trip to work and back

[@cstjackal]

Despite your misgivings and the lack of the end, that was interesting. Amazed to see the lengths which some dealers will go to in order to conceal faults. Also learned more about TPS sensors into the bargain.

[@davidhouston5783]

TPS sensors another big joke by the car makers.

[@davidkozina8856]

First time poster long time viewer. Great job Ray . My son was looking at a truck in the local buy here joint ,went over and told him it would be good if it hadn't been in a flood. Water marks half way up the windows on the inside and the smell you know "gross" . Congrats on your viewership

[@gwoody4003]

I was looking at a used jeep and it looked pretty good. Then I stuck my thumb right through the layers of paint hiding the rotten frame. And a look at the inside edge of the frame revealed some really poorly done patches that were ground down and slathered in paint to hide them. Always check the frame. Especially if you live somewhere they salt the roads in winter.

[@jeffally9115]

Always enjoyed watching your videos just keep up the good work thanks

[@YouNameItGaming]

Hey Ray, it's a bummer the go pro died, but it happens man. Great video as always, keep up the good work, and good luck with the 200K 👍 Edit: the current count is 202K, you've done it! Congratulations!

[@antibrevity]

"Do not buy cars from buy-here-pay-here lots." Words to live by.

[@danieljm1234]

What is buy here pay here?

[@xmttrman]

@@danieljm1234 The car lot holds the paper ( note).

[@Stevo-xe9jw]

@@danieljm1234 A place that approves everybody, regardless of your credit. And it usually means the the car is being sold for twice what it's worth and you get to pay 20-30% interest rate on top of it. I know of a dealership that backs their customers into a corner with a vehicle payment of $800+, and the customer is so far upside down on the vehicle that when it breaks, they have no money to fix it. Then repo man comes.

[@channell11]

In order for the business model to work, most of the cars aren't real good. The dealer picks them up cheap at the auction. The buy-here-pay-here clientele is often not great about paying bills, so the dealer attempts to recoup most of his outlay with the down payment. The when the customer stops paying or the car breaks down (which usually means payments stop) it gets repossessed and sold again.

[@spyder000069]

A female relative asked me to come with to look at a car she really wanted. Turned out to be at one of these style lots. The car was was overpriced by about 2 grand. I told her the vehicle wasn't worth it but she still wanted me to talk to the salesman who was also the owner of the lot. So I started a conversation with the salesman about the price and he said they don't negotiate. I apologized and told him I thought we were at a car dealership. He said no we don't really sell cars here. We sell loans and a car happens to come with it. Plain as day.

[@parsonsmarcus]

I remember when I had to buy from a buy here, pay here after a devastating year, and the car broke down within 30 days. I should have known better when the center console where the radio is supposed to be looked like The Hulk smashed it 😂😂

[@bigal7561]

Still a great video. Thanks. I enjoyed it

[@robjmorse]

In the UK this car would not be on the road, if it did turn up at any honest garage/workshop they would not want to do any repairs to it. That said it is possibly different in other countries, a great video keep them coming.

[@ryangross5446]

I live in the US but honestly I would have informed this lady that this car is essentially unsafe to drive or borderline unsafe depending on who you ask. and i would certainly show her the underside of the car myself, have her take pictures, and just be aware of what she actually bought

[@unclegreybeard3969]

Also In the UK the Trading Standards Institute rules gives buyers time to reject a car from a motor trader and ask for a full refund (usually 30 days). Buyers can also choose to have a vehicle repaired or replaced if they are unhappy with it.

[@moonpresence9707]

I highly doubt the entirety of the UK doesn't have shady car dealers lmao

[@kalten001]

Yeah I don’t think legally a car in such poor shape would be legal to even sell here in the UK. There’s no way it would pass an MOT test. It looks to be a death trap freshly painted with black paint to cover up the rotten bodywork.

[@johniksushibar165]

agreed, i used to run a garage and we quite often got cars in with a NEW MOT and holes all over the floor,advise them to contact trading standards, ministry of transport re dodgy MOT,s, no idea how they get away with it as we would get random visits from the man in a suit , we played it straight down the line.

[@dszqujd]

No problem on the ending, my gruntel is fine. Subscribed.

[@The_DuMont_Network]

Never knew how those things work. Thanks! Oh yeah, I just subscribed. I saw your work before, but I finally got around to subscribing to you. Keep up the good work!

[@simonworthington3330]

Loving your videos and enjoying them showing the ups and downs of pitfalls in this game.

[@andrewmtarbell]

I watch you every morning (work from home) and even though I don't have the volume that loud, apparently the phone ringing in your shop carries in our house. My wife getting ready had no idea what it was and mocked it in the same way you do hahaha

[@itshugh6750]

Pick up the phooooone lol

[@brucegover2548]

I'm not going to lie, my favorite part is the phone mimic (and the "click")

[@genequies8731]

Video was worth it, gorgeous thunder bumper.

[@wylde007]

I bought a truck from a BHPH lot once because I was in a bind and desperate. Right about the time the "warranty" expired the brakes locked up. Apparently there was water in them. The chassis was rusting in numerous places. Turns out the BHPH had bought the truck at auction where it had been previously stored - on a lot that was right in the path of Hurricane Sandy. Yep. failed to disclose that little tidbit.

[@PWL1371]

Congratulations on 200k subs. Think your video proves the old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ". If they had spent a few dollars having it checked out before buying it, they could have saved way more walking away from that ride. Wish we had a shop as trustworthy as yours!

[@HugoDahl]

You're correct Ray. This was a cool video, and really enjoyed the different angles and cool seeing the TPMS process. One problem with the subscribe button - if I happen to click it, it would unsubscribe me, which I really would rather not do!

[@veeot_dragon300]

i had the same thing happen to me when i purchased a 2011 F-150 from a used car lot. (mind you so far it is still a decent deal even with the $150 it cost to replace the sensors) turns out the truck had bald tires when the lot got it and they just pulled the tires and rims off another F-150. thing is they didn't have any sensors in them at all. so far that is the only issue. it also had the same issue of being one Lug short (that pissed me off more because they were after market and to get a matching one i had to buy a 4 pack) no rattle can repairs thankfully i always recommend taking a vehicle to a shop for an inspection before buying. many shops give cheap or even free per-purchase inspections.

[@jeffhamer9083]

Your on your way to 200k good luck great video too!

[@dustcommander100]

Good video, Ray. I had totally forgotten the full day it seemed I spent replacing the sensors in my wife's car. Not that I wanted to remember the day - but that I persevered and CONQUERED the problem. And I used the same brand of sensors you did! A particular cause of consternation was that my reader actually kept picking up the signal from the strongest of the 4 old sensors, and since that car (2007 Camry) did not indicate individual tire pressures - I ended up programming all 4 new sensors with a single ID number. I just didn't know how a system without pressure indications functioned. Thankfully, after a call to support, I was told that I had to deflate the tires to reprogram the sensors - and I used the numbers from the original sensors. Interestingly enough, I found the reader I had (laptop interface type) could read a good sensor from several feet away. Even across the back yard! I had to destroy the old sensors to prevent the car from reading the ones still functioning and giving an alarm when the wife drove back in the garage. I thought "here we go again - another problem!", but finally figured that out, too.

[@TeezerDriz]

That's good advice to destroy the old sensors. I bet many people have been confused by reoccuring error code every time they park in the garage. Good info to know. 👍

[@dublindave5795]

Wrap the old sensors in aluminum foil should defeat the RF transmission. And why would you keep the old ones?

[@dustcommander100]

Sad to say, but I was slow cleaning up.....

[@JeffMunson]

Worthwhile video if only to expose the tricks that the "buy here pay here" lots run just to rip you off. Especially true in these times of car scarcity. Thank you!

[@gocanada9749]

NOT just BUY HERE PAY HERE, it's ALL small car lots, period. Some know nothing about cars except how to sell them, you'd be surprised how little some of these guys know about cars It's obvious with this car, WHO would buy that rusty thing at the auction, only somebody who knows little about evaluating cars

[@anthonyraines7867]

If I could subscribe twice I would!!! Great channel. Thanks RAY. You'll hit 200 thousand in no time I'm sure.

[@OddLifeOfDadAndTess]

Easy way to tell if there is a sensor is by moving the valve stem. If the valve stem moves by just wiggling it a little that means it has a non sensor valve stem in it. Those with sensors have a rigid valve stem.

[@frankbiz]

Not upset in the video I'm upset in the trashy car dealership pos. Video was fine, I learned something. Hopefully you will reach the 200k goal soon! 👍🏻

[@justinw.7407]

It's okay Ray, stuff happens. Only thing you can do is just keep doin what you do.

[@tifreak8x]

Nice to see that Napa autocare sign up on the wall :D Used to be one of those ages ago. Around the 11 minute mark, the rotor looked like it had seen better days, definitely looks like it could use a good solid brake job, along with some body shop TLC you showed. :S

[@Marke522]

316k subscribers today, as of 4/15/2022. Congratulations! Also, good video, don't sweat the ending.

[@Laggy200ms]

I watched some person at the gas station put air in their tire until it exploded. I went out to see if he was ok. Luckily no injuries. Another person asked why he put in so much air and he said the light on the dashboard said it was still low. That just goes to show that you can't always rely on the technology. Like some other comments on here, just use a 3 dollar air gage and common sense.

[@williameldridge9382]

Gas station air hoses have built in air pressure gauges 90% of the time. This has nothing to do with relying on technology, this is a failure of the user not understanding how their vehicle works and not doing proper maintenance on their vehicle. If you don't know there's a maximum tire pressure on your tires, you shouldn't be driving a vehicle.

[@Laggy200ms]

I agree with what you said here, but the guy said he went off what the car said. To me that is relying on the technology. Wouldn't you say? Just like what my old shop teacher said, "Some people just don't have common sense, book smart or not.".

[@Ramen10420]

Yes, user error, many vehicles need to be driven (GM in particular has to be driven for 15 minutes above 55 mph) before the tpms will recognize the pressure. Some manufacturers (newer Nissans) have installed a failsafe into their bcm that honks the horn when you reach the optimal tire pressure if the vehicle is on as you inflate the tires (I still would manually check as I get near that point, though).

[@dand3975]

I was riding with a friend in a VW car ant the low tire sensor came on. He went into panic mode, I told him to stop I got out and looked at 4 tires they looked fine as far as tire pressure. Turned out the system needed to be reset, all was fine. Still a good practice to use a tire pressure gauge once and a while and check tire pressures.

[@vw5056]

@@williameldridge9382 the newest ones are set up that you set the psi you want then attach the hose to the tire valve and it will beep when done.

[@jeffp6615]

I work at one of the largest auto auctions, I see vehicles like this often from small dealerships. They get very irritated because I catch and flag things like this. For the Canadian comment look on the door sticker for the maple leaf. Made in Canada is not the same as a Canadian Vehicle. Those sensors that were installed are GM style sensors.