Tips from a mechanic on buying a used car

[@rallaa941]

Good guide, bro.

[@boomer7485]

Great video....thx 👍

[@brucesmith9144]

Very good video. A few additional items: - ask the vehicle seller if they have receipts or records of vehicle maintenance history - check the frame undercarriage for rust. Superficial rust may occur, but where there are whole sections of frame missing or dodgy weld jobs is a no-go situation. - good idea to remove the cap to your power steering filler. That fluid should not smell burnt. - check the vehicle AC fittings. If they’re wet good chance there is a leak from bad seals or lines. - check the brake lines for wet spots as you say. This stuff gets costly. - are there lots of aftermarket wiring additions? If not done properly, those can give you fits going forward. Wiring problems can be time-consuming to locate and fix - drive through a puddle of water then check the wheel tracking on drive pavement for any dog-tracking signs. - check the exhaust color for white or blue smoke 💨 - if you can swing a few bucks, have an independent mechanic you know and trust do a thorough go over to the vehicle. If your seller balks at that idea, walk away.

[@kevinheard8364]

That is nothing short of a FABULOUSLY VALUABLE Video. SUPER JOB, sir.... Kudos & much respect your way.

[@samfeldman1508]

I also put engine oil between my fingers. Should feel smooth. If it feels gritty hard pass. That’s metal particles from the engine in the oil. Oil shouldn’t smell burnt.

[@GregoryBirulkin]

Full brakes applied for emergency stop, turning the wheel all the way both sides from a stop give it gas to hear ball joints popping.

[@TheHansoost]

#1 If it's an older car and especially if it's spent time in a salt belt, crawl under and check the frame, suspension and bushings (rubber) If it's all crusty and rusty, start walking. Body and frame shortcomings will be quite apparent as will failed (leaking) shocks. Serious rust is an absolute no no. Also you provide some VERY good tips here. I'll be reviewing this a few times. Thanks.

[@guisousa7139]

You sir, are helping more people than one would think. Thanks from Brazil

[@kalani1987]

Plug a scan tool into the OBDII port to check any pending or stored codes. You can also see if the emission monitors are set/completed. Important if your state requires a smog check

[@acm_1028]

You got the special edition Arkfeld!!

[@joshr8666]

This is a good video. Especially for people that are watching on their phones because of the way that you filmed it upright. Though, the fact that you had already bought the vehicle kind of makes the whole thing a little bad in a way. You have a lot of new parts that I assume that you have replaced even though you didn't necessarily say so in the video. So for someone who's purchasing a used vehicle who sees all these older parts on a vehicle that they are more likely to encounter would have a different situation to kind of analyze. Especially if you're talking about someone who doesn't know anything about vehicles. However with that being said, I think you did a great job presenting everything and trying to demonstrate to the best of your ability how to examine a car and things to look out for.

[@jadahart6982]

Thank you so much🙏🏽God bless you