Fixing My Wife's GX460 After a Small Accident | 1 Year Ownership Update

Almost a year ago I bought my Wife her first Lexus! A 2023 Lexus GX460. Fast forward almost a year later and we've had our first accident with the car!
Luckily it was not body damage. But some interior damage which we will fix in this video to make Mrs. Car Care Nut happy.
I also share with you an update on our ownership experience for the past year. Some good and some not so good.
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[@jdub976]

Family cars and making money with an honest days work. The world needs more people like this. Love this channel.

[@Pinkorchid72]

💯

[@hariranormal5584]

This is how a family should be, not so alienated where every member treats others like just strangers who are forced to have a relation

[@darrenkiesel9128]

Ditto

[@gerardocuaron3609]

I want to be his friend. He’s such a good dude.

[@MEMC77]

I went and bought this suv because you bought it for your wife!!! I hope I will have good luck with mine!! I went from an RX to this 2024 GX!! 😊

[@abdullahipad7664]

You're not only a great mechanic but also a great husband and father. Thanks for this update.

[@arthurdardalis]

AMD, as a fellow mechanic, I salute you for your honesty and humility.

[@ryanscott4237]

As a GX owner myself, I love the GX content on the channel. Keep it coming. 🙂

[@SheerMagnetismDarling007]

Agreed 👍

[@luckyyou774]

Agree

[@CameronHargitai]

I agree. '23 owner here and I plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off

[@jaycarl1562]

Same here, 2016 GX

[@jaycarl1562]

Remember people, The Car Care nut is making thousands of dollars from his KZbin channel. If that wasn't the case he would repair it without question. By the way that part is almost $400. Fixing it properly would be around $10

[@geogabi77]

The most beautiful thing in this life is to see men who respect, love their families and at the same time they respect their job, and you’re a one of them. God bless your family and i wish you all success.

[@refugiotrejo7809]

From one man to another, I can appricate how lovely you speak of Mrs. Car Car Nut. You are both very fortunate to have such a loving spouse.

[@return.of.the.nac18]

You are a true example of what a husband and family man should be. God bless my friend.

[@HuyPham-io4vu]

I wish I was local to you. You are informative and honest. I can tell that you are humble and take pride in your work. I wish there were more master technicians that share that same work ethic and honesty as you have. Keep up the good work and I enjoy your videos.

[@Honestcritic79]

“Leaning tower of Japan”😂 I love this guy!😂

[@drivefortright9662]

When u said accident I expected a loose bumper.. Broken front end.. Thank god it was just the scratched up arm rest 😂

[@rossjohnson2478]

That flaw would irk me to no end. Especially since it’s in view as soon as you get in the car. Glad to see it was an easy fix.

[@Matt-KG7JQH]

WOW, ok... Another dealership has totally screwed me over. Have a 2019 we bought used, but still under factory warranty. Took it to the dealer with the complaint about the lean. They did NOTHING, and you're telling us that it was supposed to be a warranty repair? Now that it's out of warranty, what, I have to pay for the fix? Looks like my wife's gx is getting a lift kit instead!!! Damn, I'm sick of dealerships ripping people off. This is why I picked up my first wrench at 18 and do everything I can on my own vehicles. Now I'm 51 and need channels like this to keep me informed. THANK YOU Mr. Car Care Nut! You have a new subscriber!!!

[@ivankorth4458]

Love love love my 23 GX 460 premium plus . 10 months of ownership, 18.000 miles and zero issues

[@metarugia3981]

This is why it's so important to make sure whatever you're carrying in the vehicle won't be a projectile by securing it properly. Objects flying around in the vehicle can kill.

[@alb9022]

Absolutely. Even though I have like some bottled water and an umbrella in cupholders and stuff, I aim to keep everything minimal in the car for this exact reason.

[@anhmuanguyen4054]

You were so "corrected". When "Things" happend, those things (like someone sticks the bubble-head or else on the dashboard by the double-side tape) can take-off as a rocket/rock and slam to someone head/face ... Omg imagine that. Ok, I rest my case (yes, the odds is slim...but sure can happended).

[@chewie94116]

TO The Car Care Nut- you have a 3rd option (17:10)- add velcro from Home Depot to attach the mat to the velcro on the back of the seat. Your mat will stand up in the aid, but will not fall down. You need to apply several strips to increase hold. 1 strip is too weak. Type in velcro strips 4 inch x 2 inch industrial strength strips.

[@Starman-yt8lj]

That is a beautiful GX! Thanks so much AMD for all the great content you provide to educate and inform.

[@Semiam1]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. CCN and she is a nice lady. She deserves the best.

[@mrkhan2983]

such a caring husband .. thumbs up

[@TommyPickIes]

The two of you are so fortunate to have each other , great vid !

[@osmarorozco963]

Great to hear the GX has turned into a family favorite for you guys! Actually thought about trading up from my 21’ 4runner but decided to stay with it. Really love so much about it and the 15.5 city 18.2 highway mpg with regular unleaded certainly is welcomed! Thank you for a great update on your GX & hope Mrs. CCN loves the wonderful surprise!

[@user-yf1fe7ei7n]

I don’t blame you for wanting to replace that for your sweetheart , I would do the same for mine, we need more kind hardworking honest people like you folks

[@peterclare5312]

Great channel! Glad I found it as I'm picking up my brand new GX460 next week in Toronto. Will be rust coating as soon as possible as we salt our roads up here too. A bit nervous about the KDSS lean now but at least I'm aware if it happens. Thanks so much for creating great, educational content. All the best to you and Mrs. Car Care Nut! Cheers,

[@derrickaf1]

Your car videos are always on point:)! My wife and I love this vehicle so much that we own two GX 460's, 2019 and 2023. Everything you're reporting on now and previously in your great videos is true! Thank you!!!

[@stephenogon1905]

Feels so good to see the glorious GX once again. I even planned on writing one of these days for you to do a video probably servicing the GX, because it's been a while we saw her. Ever since she was bought earlier this year, I doubt she has been on cam again.

[@SoupyTurtle]

One of my new favorite channels! Love the insight you’ve been sharing with all of us!

[@willg.5168]

Its nice to not only be able to afford one of those gems, but the knowledge and know how to repair and keep up the maintenance on them👍🏽❤️

[@autumn1231]

You are a Gem! God bless Mr and Mrs Car Care Nut.

[@sharkmaster52]

I just purchased a 2023 GX; so far I love it. I appreciate your comments about build quality which significantly influenced my choice. I am surprised that yours did not come with a trailer hitch; almost all of the GXs on my dealer’s lot (including mine) had one which I think was installed at the port; appears to be a nice clean installation.

[@UncleSiebs]

I got my GX in June and it didn’t have a hitch, nor did any of them that were available at the time. I was told they were out of them, but it looks like they are now back in stock.

[@henrymorgan3982]

You are a gem. Great video of how to take care of your family.

[@cmbrez]

I just subscribed to your channel because you have some of the most helpful car content on KZbin. Thank you so much for your videos and keep up the great work!

[@allenchitwood493]

Thank you Ahmed, great console fix. Thank you for the heads up on the KDSS. Just got mine about 2 months ago and have 450 miles on the truck. First high end vehicle and I’m 69 yrs old. Drives like a dream.

[@GabrielePresicci]

You're absolutely one of a kind sir, God bless you & your awesome family.

[@thestig007]

Good to know you can actually get parts like this. My wife also has a GX 460! We love it. It's been great for road trips.

[@Ambienfinity]

Top video as ever, great mechanical knowledge and experience -- and well done Mrs. Car Care Nut for making a safe stop.

[@Jiggysaw]

hard to believe it's been a year already... I remember watching your GX460 "unbox" video like it was yesterday!!

[@lindanelson8400]

I didn't know anything about the other channel. Glad you mentioned it. I immediately went over there and subscribed. Haven't watched any videos yet, but as soon as I finish this one I'll go watch a few. No doubt I'll enjoy it as much as this channel.

[@jimbov23]

@17:40 had me rolling on the floor 🤣. Love this channel and your honesty!

[@CuongNguyen-pv9nv]

Your Lexus GX content is always my favorite!

[@markkrispin6944]

Good to see you take great care of "your baby".

[@nekerrivera]

It’s really nice the way you express yourself about your wife and family 👍

[@jonclassical2024]

I would bet my bottom dollar it bothers you as much or more...it would me too!!! Very nice of you to fix this!

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

Nice install. As if no one was ever there. She’s worth it!

[@loarmistead]

As a tall guy I LOVE the side swinging door. I hate bumping my head on liftgates while trying to load/unload things.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I feel the same way, I have never banged my head on a side opening tailgate. Where the GX has been sold as a Prado the spare tire is often mounted on the tailgate and fuel capacity has increased to 40 gallons. The new tailgate design for GX/Prado has eliminated those advantages.

[@gwilli1754]

Good to know, that makes great sense, huge amount of space there.

[@daniellef1]

AND, can open the back window of the GX if you want to keep the barn door shut.

[@khuloodhussein5635]

Good job habibi Mrs. Car Care Nut deserves the best!

[@EvgeniBelin]

Dear AMD, first of all -- Thank You for being here, and being the way you are. Honesty, quality work, shear knowledge of the subject matter. Hopefully, you will not only secure your family's future but also inspire the next generation of mechanics along the way. My very own 14yo now is inhaling the car stuff (religiously following your channels, EE, Scotty, and a few others), and dreams to spend the summer as an apprentice in the local shop, the shop I've been going to since 2002 (Advanced Auto Sciences in Acton, MA). Not unlike yourself, they specialize (Honda/Acura but oh well, nobody's perfect, right ;) ), and got my Prelude'98 manual to 150k (sold it in perfect working order when 14yo was born) and got MDX'08 which now has 185k and still going strong. We went with MDX because that's what Dave would service, no kidding. Now, if you will ever read this and will have a moment to reply, in the "good people know good people" vein -- have you know/heard of Toyota/Lexus mechanics in Boston area? See, after watching pretty much every video you post, we just got a GX460'23 and would love to keep it running as long as it's heart and frame allows. Ironically, the seats are the same color as Mrs.Car Care Nut but the Mrs.Evgeni has a soft spot for white exterior, so that's what it is. Hopefully, she will have many a comfortable and reliable rides to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida or wherever else she needs to go; be it snow, rain, or shine. Best of luck with the shop and please keep this channel up -- not only it bridges the gap between folks like me and mechanics, but as I said above -- it inspires the young. I hope it brings warmth to your heart to read this. Now, as you always end your videos: "May the Lord keep you".

[@adriancarabajal7115]

I like the way you talk about your wife, God bless your family.

[@Eddie-yc5yd]

It's hard to believe it's been a year since you bought it. What a beautiful SUV. With your help, it will last forever.

[@Alphadog3473]

Your videos are much better then comparable KZbinrs keep up the good work

[@TravisKelleher]

Thanks for the commentary, great video I had to sub. I just bought a 2018 last week and I'm loving it so far.

[@PolishGator]

The best automotive technical review channel on earth. Thank you.

[@user-wz2ui8gu1w]

Dear AMD enjoy your channel - great down to earth educational presentations. Wish you all the best. Your many comments about the GX 2023 GX influenced me to do the same last December. To date it’s all that you said. The build quality, the V8 and the ride fit me perfectly. Love the lil brute. My MPG averages about 17.5 with the lowest at about 15.5 and 19.5 the high.

[@drbomb-diggity2128]

I have the 2015 gx paired with an es300h and the gx handles rough highways so much better. Thank you for recommending the rides. They’ve been great!

[@stephen8117]

Hopefully this video gets a million views which makes10 k and the fix is complete. Love the channel.

[@pauljennings4248]

Good to know that you take great pride in your wife. I know from what you have said that she will love that you fixed the SUV for her.

[@gflores7018]

Hope Mrs carenut enjoys the new console Thank you for the videos.

[@mdenos1025]

Thank you for a fantastic channel! Because of your reviews and recommendations and my love of Toyota products I bought a 2023 GX460 three weeks ago. Couldn’t be happier.

[@C_A_Ross]

How much did it cost overall? Whats ur car payment?

[@peterjones4621]

Heartwarming video, she's the best but you're a pretty great guy keeping her happy.

[@nnannaokoroji8451]

Can't wait for you to review the new GX against your current GX Amd. Keep Up The Good Work!

[@mayrondelacruzperez5893]

Mrs. Car care nut means the world to me!!!!!!!! that is real love 😍 hope his lady give the place this real men deserve 🎉.

[@AlexBAlixir98]

AMD you are the BEST!! It was awesome that you replaced this part for Mrs CarCareNut. You guys make an awesome team. Thanks for all the great content over the years.

[@steveadp]

thanks for posting the update and showing the lean issue. I checked our 2022 and it had it.. sent to dealer and they resolved it. Drives better, and doesnt have the odd looking lean. Thank You.

[@stephenli8308]

I love that gold Camry in the back. Best Camry ever!

[@cam1297]

I got my wife a 2022 GX 460. It’s the nicest and best vehicle we have ever owned.

[@patrickdeehan3893]

Hello from New Zealand. When you were talking inside the vehicle the rip is the first thing I noticed, it would drive me nuts to. I have a 2016 Camry and my wife has a 2016 Rav4, both bought new, no problems with either vehicles so far...both serviced by Toyota. Love your show.

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

As a mechanic my self I LOVE Tekton tools. I have almost their whole collection. For the quality of tool and quality of customer service you get. You can't beat them. I'll take Tekton over any of the big name brands...

[@somerandomguy3868]

That's an honest review by the owner, yes these are very very nice old school trucks, I did sit in and considered one before buying my 4runner in 18, couple of things put me off, premium fuel and mpg being the main things, I really couldn't be happier with the 4runner, smooth quiet and regular fuel, right at 50k on the odometer and getting over 19mpg, no issues at all and it travels well and great off road

[@butchfajardo8832]

Thank you and God bless you too!

[@riceburner4747]

😂🤣 Don't mean to laugh, but you are such an interesting story teller. So nice to see kindness in today's world. I see more & more women taking a liking into care for their vehicles. GX looks great Mrs Car Care! 👍🖖

[@user-uu3dp5hi3n]

Thanks for your videos. Very informative 👍

[@jnmc-vx4fw]

Great channel and advice. Appreciate your hard work…

[@rogerpullin8997]

Happy Wife and “life is good”

[@DE-ef3xd]

Glad you and your family are doing good. Glad the business is working out. Maybe use some velcro to keep the third row seat rubber matt in place. I get the industrial velcro, the male and female strips with pealable back sticky strip.

[@MartinShupe-bu6tb]

Incredible Honesty, value, and top quality in everything you do! AMD, This is a great channel! I wish I lived closer!

[@thatcarguy2002]

Man surprising the wife 😢 absolutely love this

[@richard-df6pr]

i am willing to bet people would go fund me a new part. I love the videos, we need more bangers being repaired

[@chrismargoni]

It was beautiful when you said your wife was worth the world to you. She is truly blessed and so are you.

[@ishmaelmccormick4678]

I love that suv especially the color scheme!

[@pnojazz]

Congratulations on the new car, it’s beautiful!

[@stevezodiac575]

I love your channel, and had to say what a sweet video this is! I'm sure Mrs. Care Care Nut was delighted! She is indeed a lucky lady! Just thought I'd mention on fuel consumption: here in Australia (Perth for me - G'day!) we drive the Prado with the 2.8l diesel engine, and I thought you and your viewers might be interested in a comparative fuel consumption: my 2017 Prado (with an off road set up inc 2+ inch lift, off road tires, alloy ECB bull bar, roof tray with installed Maxtrax, shovel, 26kg Darche 270 awning, and in the rear a set of steel draw's with tools etc, and a fridge, and oven, etc ) is 22.4 mp(US)g.. I recently adding a throttle controller which has (even on the lower setting) has improved throttle response wonderfully providing all the responsiveness I've wanted! Keep up the great work! Thank you!!

[@user-lf4ss9ly2x]

I enjoyed all your reviews and found them very informative.

[@BarzyKhAbdulkareem]

I love the way he loves his family.

[@davidburrus9813]

I look forward to your preventive maintenance videos on Mrs. Car Care Nut's GX 460 so I can learn and apply it to my 2015 GX. Love your channel!

[@travisburnette2503]

Great video wonderful instructions and explanations. Love this channel!

[@NotoriousRawDogger]

Nice seeing another video about the GX460

[@hikaruichijo2351]

Leased my 4th GX460 a week ago. Yeah, that's not a mistake. LOL! Love the V8, reliability and simplicity of it all. Great video!

[@charley95sheridan44]

Great video! Being an existing customer of yours I have a black RX & black GS. It is a chore to keep them clean but look so good when washed. I've always found detailing my cars to be very therapeutic and let the pros like you to service them. Have a great weekend and look forward to my next service at your shop!

[@maryb732]

Our LX 570 is black and such a chore to keep clean, but satisfying to clean. I use P&S products.

[@user-ge9fh5xm2k]

Not sure how old is your GS. Can you ask him to review your car? It is a 2GR-FSE which AMD has not been reviewing yet.

[@charley95sheridan44]

It's an 18 F-Sort RWD with red interior. I talked to him about doing a video on it this past spring when I was there for service. It's kind of hard for me to see when he could possibly do it since I'm a 150 miles from his shop. He had just finished videoing a GSF at that time and wanted to wait about 6 months to video another GS. I'll talk to him about it again when I go back there next spring. It's definitely my baby and only has 14k miles on it and I park it in the winter.@@user-ge9fh5xm2k

[@redneckdave1968]

Great video I always learn something new keep up the great work 👍😁

[@tieron426]

Oh I love your straight forwardness. Especially about boating or pulling anything, it all sounds very expensive. Those are my sentiments for sure. It all sounds very expensive and I can't afford it. Love it. You must have had very wise parents as I did. Live within your means. Also, I am a fanatic about my cars as well. The console would have driven me crazy every time I looked at it. I would have thought about the experience of when it happened each time. Yes, it had to be repaired!

[@floridadawg9857]

Bought wife a 2015 GX brand new now has 48k miles. Told her we could buy a new 24 model and she said why ? she loves this suv.

[@etasi5619]

We have a 2021 that we bought new. Love it!! I do wish it had the updated entertainment system The new infotainment started in 2022. We also love the roar of the V8

[@gregorylecompte7947]

Mrs.CCN is a sweetie, and you’re a good man. Good bless you both !

[@gregorylecompte7947]

God bless you both!

[@CeeJay591]

Excellent review of this vehicle - thank you very much!

[@luisnegron6785]

Like always, good video 👌

[@SupraSav]

There is a lot more than just fixing a visual blemish. It's taking pride in what is yours. It shows that you value your hard earned money. It preserves the resale value of your vehicle. I can understand how a fix like this can be painful from a financial standpoint. As a fellow perfectionist, that would drive me insane though. It's staring you right in the face when you get in the vehicle, and you are guaranteed to brush against that spot at least once per drive. Thanks for everything you add to the automotive community.

[@ricodefreitas]

I must have a extremely light foot. I keep getting 20/22 mpg hwy on my 2020 GX. 😊 I am still loving my GX Thank you for your excellent video.

[@sunsetoriginals7320]

I just purchased a Lexus last month. It’s a few years old but in excellent condition. I absolutely love it. Never had a really nice car before.

[@nexus2lexus]

Love that interior

[@clwomble]

We have an ‘08 and a ‘22 GX. I’ve purchased hitches directly from Lexus. They both bolt in. The hitches came with the right bolts and fit perfectly. I also added electric brake controllers to them. The wiring harness at the steering wheel has the connector for the brake controller too.

[@sergioparsijr.7742]

You are a fantastic individual, family man, and Toyota/Lexus expert... what else can someone ask for? Oh, I know... you are a devout man of faith! What a blessing to have you and your channel! Lord bless always!

[@seeramsookall9422]

Love your review an excellent teacher I buy the 2023 GX 460 in September was the owner of a 2010 Toyota Forerunner had it for 13 years I am an RN meaning Retired Nurse lol keep up the good works would like to talk to you sometime take care of your health and family you are blessed 🙏