Why this NEW Jeep Wrangler was an ABSOLUTE HEADACHE

[@gordonfrigaard6521]

They "Passed the Buck down the road"... Funny considering that the cause of the problems where caused by hitting the buck on the road. lol

[@FlyingWheels]

well done sir

[@glennshoemake4200]

My father served in the Air Force at Eielson AFB in Alaska with Bob Ross and bought a lot of his paintings that were done on canvas and gold pans as he really did the Alaska scenery well and I believe my Sister has them now. I remember watching him paint on PBS as a kid with his happy trees.

[@FlyingWheels]

probably worth a good amount of money now

[@AlmostFamousFrodo]

That’s pretty amazing. Take good care of them and have those appraised. It’s rare for anyone to own a real bob ross painting

[@jorgealcalan8964]

I loved the patients you had through the whole process, that's why you are very successful. love the videos.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

The new refrigerant R1234YF runs around $750 for a 10 LB cylinder, where the 134a is maybe $300 for a 30lb cylinder. Yes, it is expensive for a recharge for the new stuff.

[@stevec5657]

Amazing how patient you are. I love Jeeps, just wish Fiat hadn't bought the company. You do know what Jeep stands for? Just Empty Every Pocket 😂

[@zrex8911]

Don't lie craig, that blurry beater in the background is an old impala! 😜

[@FlyingWheels]

Got me😁

[@martinreid4048]

Craig, you made a decision and it didn’t quite work out how you thought. It’s great that it happened to you though because NOW YOU KNOW and the experience is worth way more.

[@earlsmithson4749]

Craig, gave you a thumbs up but really isn’t this the car business. You knew in your heart of hearts a new jeep with a MSO had to be hiding something. Thanks for being the honest dealer you are and here’s wishing you continued success.

[@nibbzs15]

The new AC refrigerate is definitely expensive but that's rape at $390 I would assume around $190

[@mikesowell7969]

I was guessing $200

[@jim78]

we have the new refrigerant r1234yf. we charge $330

[@Monza62000]

why i wont buy a car with 1234yf ..

[@agger838]

@@Monza62000 guess ur never buying a car made after 2018

[@Monza62000]

@@agger838 nope i have 16 cars an i got got a 2018 rogue with 16.000 on it...no led junk head lights an 134a.i have two cars that have r12 the best in them,,, a 67 corvair an a 93 caddy

[@s0ccerownz]

Dealer shafting dealers out here. From the purchase of the vehicle all the way to repairs at the dealership. Love to see the truth of the industry, thanks Craig for trying to be the outlier and showing all of this

[@RSDX99]

Number one lesson to teach, when a deal seems good to be true it's because it isn't.

[@buddyrevell6369]

Thanks for the goldwing view. Miss mine. Took me all over new England.

[@arrnold0252]

the ac thing is true there expensive and they require special parts to recharge. A buddy of mine has a 2017 dodge journey and to charge the ac they wanted $400.

[@jacobmohnke3012]

That’s crazy the it needs to pass emissions Here in pa we have a new car exemption

[@mikerobbins5049]

That was a mess but it all worked out in the end. I had a Pre Owned Vehicle dealer friend that said if he priced a car to cheap people wouldnt buy it because they thought something was wrong with it....

[@brianbird3756]

You're a good man, anyone else would've rented a '21 wrangler and swapped modules.

[@Seeingisntbelieving]

👀👀😂😂😂😂

[@montanamountainmen6104]

Glad I live in a state that doesn't have to have inspections on vehicles.....80% probably wouldn't pass, but thats a plus for us , get in and go.

[@venturemotors8856]

Hey Craig, you can send those airbag modules out and have them repaired/reset don’t need to replace it, I rebuild on a lot of salvage cars and those kind of things can be repaired

[@muskokamike127]

ooh boy. You missed the part of the video where they discovered it's the wrong module for that vehicle. THAT was the problem, the previous owner replaced it with the wrong part.

[@venturemotors8856]

Lol my bad, I must of missed that part😅

[@muskokamike127]

@@venturemotors8856 don't you hate it when that happens? (I do it all the time too so no worries lol)

[@kalabash72]

Maybe another salvaged Jeep could be a donor for the ORM?

[@feron450]

$391 for 1234yf recharge isn’t actually a bad price from a dealer, around here dealers are charging ~$600

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

I hate messing with the Dealer shops, they charge way to much and there not always honest. $360 for an AC charge? Come on dude. Glad you sold the Jeep finally.

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Thanks for the video. I love my 10 month old, 2021 Sarge Green, Jeep Wrangler, unlimited sport. I am glad that I didn't hit one of those dozen Deer that jumped out in front of my Jeep, since I owned it.

[@alexcat321]

Dealers and some franchise mechanic auto shops are crooks. Meineke once charged me $200 just to take my tire off and put new lug nuts on it. It didn't even take them 30 minutes to get the tire off.

[@aaronbritt2025]

How much you wanna be it needs the Occupant Classification Module AND, possibly an airbag? I've seen people glue the airbag covers back together then do a vinyl repair to make it look new, but without the airbag guts. The traction light is probably because it needs a LF wheel speed sensor.

[@FlyingWheels]

wow, thats scary

[@theblackmages]

You usually can get the airbag modules reset after a wreck. No a normal scantool won’t be able to do it, but there are people who specialise in resetting these modules. You can look on ebay, you have to ship them the module . Good luck with your sale !

[@raybo1018]

Another great video. Looking forward to more. Can't believe what a pain that thing was

[@familyauto2586]

Yeah had a headache with a 2018 Honda Accord and a 2020 GMC Acadia so ended up buying the new machine to recharge the new AC freon yes it was expensive but even more expensive to take to dealership especially when they give you the run around although they’re fairly new cars been there done that

[@familyauto2586]

I’m a dealership in California and everything is a little more expensive out here

[@anthonythevettedude8270]

And that is why I don't go to the dealers for mechanic work,no thanks!

[@muskokamike127]

they dont' call them stealers for nothing. Chrysler is the worst of the worst too. I said up there ^^^ that walking into a CHrysler dealership is like walking into a whorehouse where every one of them has HIV herpes and Chlamydia......and then going in raw.......

[@gsxravery]

I'm glad we don't have state inspections in Minnesota.

[@jaytpaul]

those fenders were clearly painted aftermarket when the original owner had that grill painted, no doubt. The fact that someone wouldnt go for the factory painted fenders, but WOULD pay for the paint on the fenders aftermarket (and that grill) would have made me suspicious that it was a coverup. Not to mention, a brand new jeep being up for auction (versus selling at a dealership on the lot), would make me even more suspicious. A mainstream, notoriously high-reselling new vehicle has no reason to go to auction without needing to benefit from covering up an unknown variable like this... someone didnt wanna deal with it!

[@OneOut1]

Could you have ordered the part from multiple dealers to see if one may have gotten it sooner than the others?

[@lhoanii]

Wow Craig. What a crap show! Damn red tape. If you had sold it to someone in Kentucky, it would've been a breeze. We don't have inspections. If it's coming from out of state, we have to get it "inspected". That inspection is comprised of verifying mileage and making sure the windshield isn't cracked. That's it!!! I had my 1970 Super Bee with no engine, no fenders, and the 4-speed trans in the trunk inspected with no hiccups. Glad ya finally was able to move forward with the sale. Looking forward to your next video.

[@k.zekeswaringen2122]

What a nightmare on finding parts not available - worse- that it was available with mislabeled part #.. Interesting story anyway, & looks like the buyer got a nice Jeep ! Thanks for sharing !

[@syandambambo3121]

Your vids are getting really good, I liked the lets rewind part.

[@FlyingWheels]

thanks. I did too

[@colin7384]

Love the videos Craig! Keep your head up because the locals love you man!

[@7limey]

Still loving the videos (glad you're not using some random guy screaming in the thumbnail as clickbait anymore) love u man awesome vids I watch them all!

[@lexuses3942]

I know a dude that crashed a beautiful red challenger rt hemi. He was going around 80 when he rear ended a Subaru wagon..totaled the Subaru, challenger looked terrible too. Had 13,000 miles on it. Fixed it, sold it for 21 grand. It NEVER came up on car fax

[@briansj67]

Great job on the video as always. Started my own business during the beginning of Covid took forever to get it rolling. I know what you went through.

[@brandoncaldwell95]

High cost things i tend to sit on. Took me 5 months to sell a 2005 John Deere GX345 48in Cut Kawasaki Liquid Cooled engine. Finally sold it for $2000. Also, as a dealer you know the hood, wheeks and tires do not add to the value. Especially when damage like that even though its all replacable.

[@zsowle50]

Yeah you could charge it yourself. Buy a 1234yf Machine for a decent one is 6k. Now buy a 10 pound jug of refrigerant. Get a price on that. My point is the dealer was in the ballpark. You need to watch closely on newer cars. I did a caddy and it was a 17 that had the new stuff. And let’s not forget what happens after you charge it and a week later it leaks out. One more tip don’t ever put 134a in the 1234yf system. Yes it will cool but it’s a shady and you will never get the amount right. Love your videos. I watch you because your a honest and do your best to keep people happy. If I lived near you I would love to work with you fixing cars. Im a master tech.

[@niteninja0133]

Yeah r1234yf freon is stupid expensive. People are always surprised at the price

[@paulstockman2099]

What a nightmare! You've got patience, just like the purchaser! Love your car trailer BTW.

[@jimludwick]

Great story. Dealers don’t pay for screwups-another lesson

[@Jester-Riddle]

Considering that the Dealer fouled this up with the Parts problem, I hope they made good somehow for wasting your time and business costs !!?? Couldn't you hear the Dealer's spurs jangling when he was lying through his teeth to you ... ?

[@NFSMWFAN9238]

I waited eight months here in the state of Texas for my plates for my car it was a headache

[@brianshemwell6967]

You could've bought a $12 adapter and used r134 refrigerant and only paid $30 tops. You don't have to use the new stuff.

[@gussosa6180]

Some Common sense.. here ! And the SRS module it can be Clear out for like 15 dollars.. if you will ..shoutttt

[@liamegan4303]

Omg. What a problem. That's mad Craig. I'm glad it worked out for you. God loves a trier. Always keep trying Craig. 💯 Beautiful Jeep 🚙 😍

[@aaronkudatsky8940]

Have you tried sourcing a module from a wrecker/dismantler ?

[@aaronkudatsky8940]

Having worked at a dealer, I know a franchise /Jeep dealer would never be allowed to sell a brand new car with a used module, but a used car dealer like yourself would be able to put in a used one then sell it.

[@jasonbourne314]

Agreeded, also you have a nice neetwork here on the tubes, one of us probably could have sourced the part. You should do some videos on these problems right when the happen, so we can help. It would be a nice experiment.

[@joeyv2008]

Thanks for showing the classic goldwing Craig !!!

[@FrenchSmitty]

R-1234yf is very expensive. Most new cars use that now however it’s not new. I’ve seen Range Rovers with that since approx 2014. Great video Craig your production work is getting so good! Keep up the good work!

[@petethecarman6726]

Craig, I'm curious as to why you were charged for the repairs by the dealer as this should have been covered under the new car warranty. Love your channel, btw.

[@jim5k]

Warranty doesn't cover collision damage. The A/C was most of the bill, it had to be recharged because the front end was rebuilt.

[@uscrene]

I love how the purchase for “pennies on the dollar” was actually 75% of MSRP.

[@FlyingWheels]

Sold it for 75% of msrp

[@eldraino9933]

The technical term we use in Australia for what you went through is a “total f..k around”

[@Lmgbangbang]

This whole video was killing me like damn bro I would be mad as hell but happy you got everything done

[@Formulaceo]

Lol I thought you were going to casually not mention the skyline😭great pick up

[@Jeeeeee2]

New refrigerant is not that expensive. It’s R1234 on eBay you can get each can for $20 and just the connectors for less than $20. AIrbag module you just need to buy a junkyard one and reprogram it. It saves so much money. Deal won’t do it but other shops will do it. This is what all the rebuilders do.

[@whollymindless]

( Anyone else think that the jeep was going to show up in the background during the countdown? )

[@MrJuly151995]

Yes, the new R1234-yf is expensive. We are running in to this issue since 2018.

[@theupscriber65]

Maybe your state is different but in mine a dealer can repair a new, damaged vehicle and sell it without disclosing anything.

[@searchpartyone]

I think you could do a great Kurt Russell impression. Great channel 🇬🇧

[@Rcmiller]

you should make sure if any air bags deployed , make sure they did not hide any thing ,like the steering wheel air bag.

[@FlyingWheels]

that was replaced

[@miketaylor8323]

Thanks for the information didn’t know they had a new ref it’s nice to finally see that keep sold.

[@markoconnor7082]

Craig, your infomercials are killing me. Hope that they are worth it!

[@FlyingWheels]

Help help pay for alot better quality videos and editing.

[@ZanakinzMedia]

Do you mean the advertisements? You can always get an adblock addon if its that big of an issue. I choose to keep mine off --usually-- because I support Craig and his journey.

[@EliteAmmunition]

It is such BS that auto makers ON purpose link all the modules together. They make it so all the lights come on to scare the owners into making them take it to the dealer and of course only the dealer can reset or clear codes.

[@MegaKaninchen]

Out of interest, do you not have a costing for how much a car costs whilst it sits on the forecourt unsold? Love the car and boat series, can’t wait to see the house videos, keep up the good work 😊

[@tsx700r]

Send the airbag module to safety restore they might be able to take care of it and it’s close to you in mass

[@Tech-ez1qj]

The new cars use R1234yf. It's so expensive it's billed by the ounce. About $10 an ounce. The machine for R1234yf cost about $10,000. It's a complete disaster but R1234yf was forced on us by the government. To all those people crying it should be $190 for a recharge do not know what they are talking about. Average R1234yf recharge is around $450 depending on freon capacity.

[@Julian-do7bv]

The new R1234yf refrigerant is very expensive a lot of cars are switching over to it im sure once its more wide spread the cost will go down same as anything else

[@dwtrksvc]

My dad had a saying about situations like this. "It builds character." Lol

[@Mannycts]

You can buy the new freon and hose I bought them for a new Cadillac I had to fix

[@jairomanzano3635]

NICE! and the G! love that series from infiniti so good

[@B0xlife1]

Throw a dealer plate on it for him for the mean time so he can drive it? Or without a inspection sticker that doesn’t matter?? We don’t have those stickers here in Wisconsin

[@muskokamike127]

You can't for insurance purposes. If he were to get into an accident there'd be hell to pay. Not to mention (I believe) you have to list people who are authorized to drive under the dealer plate. My father used to shuttle vehicles for a Ford dealer and he had his own dealer plate issued to him and he alone could drive under it.

[@FlyingWheels]

Thats a lot of liability on me my business and my plate

[@muskokamike127]

@@FlyingWheels exactly

[@B0xlife1]

@@FlyingWheels okay I didn’t know, I see it often here in Wisconsin so I figured I ask! Thanks for replying back Craig!

[@jamesh6971]

Didn't the first buyer drive it to Maine and back?

[@PezRoundtree]

Great to see the process you sometimes need to handle. Thx for the share. Curios on the 400$ flip. Hope you make it. ( I think German should have the Ferarri He does a great job. Show some more content with him 😀. I think he got great skills on detailing)

[@skipfluck4299]

This is why I would never mess with American vehicles. Second hand Lexus are gold, and you don’t have to go to an over priced dealer.

[@lesterparker1594]

Ehh it depends. After doing tons of research a few month back when I was shopping for a new vehicle a few months back, it seems that ford has fixed many of its problems from a decade ago. Of course there’s still problems here and there, but you have a good chance of getting a good vehicle. Although, I would stay away from the explorers. I ended up with the 2021 ranger xlt. I’ll change the oil every 4k miles, baby it, and hopefully drive it 10 to 15 years without too many issues

[@woodrowbunopaddle]

Craig , No disrespect meant ,but if you are buying the any vehicle it's always under market which brings shotty repairs ,etc.. No disrespect ,just the way you work... When you say MMR says these have been selling for 12K.... I want to be around 9,500....

[@andrewlopson3394]

Hold the phone ...what about that red Eagle Talon?!?...that's some good retro right there...!

[@davegorman9822]

Oh my goodness that was insane!!!

[@Veradel97]

I would be worried that a car that new at auction was a manufacturer buyback to avoid having it lemon lawed. At least you did your research.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

1:26 yay it is a Skyline

[@roninsc]

Craig...why didn't you do a nationwide search junk yards for a wrecked same year jeep for a "used part"?

[@muskokamike127]

I was going to ask the same question......you KNOW some moron totaled his brand new jeep after a month......

[@FlyingWheels]

I have so many projects going on all at once. sometimes I just let it sit until something comes through

[@muskokamike127]

@@FlyingWheels kind of like "My healing bench" where I let something sit there until it magically heals thyself hahaha

[@damedusa5107]

It’s funny that the dealer didn’t repair it, sold it. And waited for someone to come back to pay for the repairs needed.

[@vadim7590]

Dealers make more money on service and repairs than selling cars, so it makes perfect sense. Insurance covered the Jeep in full anyway.

[@rolandos64]

I’m not sure when I bought something because of a commercial, tv add, magazine… but that’s just me and I must be the exception

[@darrenharris2978]

Great content Louisville Kentucky watching keep videos coming sir I’m fan of channel

[@rorosnusnu2035]

Sounds like a fun project.

[@spencemad_4x427]

That grill should be outlawed

[@petermvm9527]

I know there are alot of companies that can reset and fix modules seat belts etc.

[@jasonbourne314]

Why didnt you just register and title in a state that doesnt do inspections? Florida and Minnesotta come to mind

[@Newgui21]

I feel how you feel im a new company for flipping car and i got stuck with 8 car for 6 month cause the market here in canada crash and just went up 2 week ago so i can finaly sell them

[@ramza78]

Wow and congrats on selling the Jeep! I remember watching the purchase video! I guess next item on order is that refrigerant recharge kit! Dang stealerships robbing KZbinrs in broad daylight! I can’t wait for that GTR video! Finally giving imports some love!

[@whollymindless]

$36k, plus all the work tied up for 7 months. If the merch doesn' t move the cash doesn't flow.

[@TaylorZ2]

You skipped the part of the second time you took it to dealer. So did new part fix all the dash lights? What did dealer charge you for that?

[@Tech-ez1qj]

You get what you pay for. You bought a wrecked, rebuilt jeep at auction. You know wrecked cars are hacked together.

[@peteybrian]

I want that Jeep!!!

[@muskokamike127]

I'd rather have that army jeep at 8:50 than any jeep currently on the market including that monster hemi that omaze is giving away. Other than a volkswagon "thing" it doesn't get any better than that.

[@sejembalm]

It doesn't get any cruder than than, either. But that's part of the charm: an ultra-stripped-down no-frills military utility car. I had a 1973 VW Thing and it was ...just fun. Windows were clip-on frames with plexiglass, not roll-down. Front windshield folded down over hood (handy when someone stole my windshield wiper motor, wipers and gasoline-powered heater). Plus, it was a fun convertible for $500, back in 1988 or so. A friend picked up four Vietnam War-era Jeeps unassembled in crates at a closed-down army base in the late 1980s (for $50 each?!?), and assembled one to ride, one to sell and two for spare parts. His daily driver Jeep had to be modified a bit for civilian use I believe, but it was nice, although a scary ride where it felt like it would roll on the slightest provocation.

[@muskokamike127]

@@sejembalm damn right! A buddy had a "thing" and it was literally a death trap and the most fun ride you can have with your clothes on. You climb in and can't help but grin like a fool. 4 of us would pile in on a saturday night and go cruise the strip. That's the charm of the jeep too. Not to mention that it can go just about anywhere and never get stuck. Light with skinny tires? Freeze your ass in the winter but you'd never get stuck. That was a deal and a half on those crated jeeps. You're not the first I've heard of getting deals like that. In the 60's it was quite common for surplus sales to go on and listings in the paper(s). There were more than a few army surplus stores around my area in Toronto and that was back when they literally WERE surplus stores. Had all kind of stuff. Last time I was in though they'd turned into another "outfitter" store. I seem to recall when I was 12 they had cases of M1 Garands. Worth a fortune now but back then, no one really wanted them.

[@jamesh6971]

Using a Jeep off road you need torque, not horsepower. Driving one like a race car will probably make it fall apart like the car at the end of the Blue Brothers movie.

[@muskokamike127]

@@jamesh6971 oh for sure.....those old WWII jeeps though, they were BUILT.....

[@markcosta4337]

Even a jeep has a lemon there once in a while

[@MrBgray30]

Hes not lying about the AC. R1234A is very costly.

[@aaronhall6354]

If the problem is a module that is for a different model, why isn’t this a factory warranty jeep problem? It shouldn’t have left the factory like that, right? Jeep won’t make this right? I get it its a jeep that has been in an accident, still under mileage for any reasonable warranty and it was shipped from the factory with the wrong parts

[@elbeeper7237]

Dude there is a spot In tauton ma. BBA Ram usa. 300 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, MA 02780. Take out the air bag module and send it to them takes a week for them to program it and cost like $75.

[@muskokamike127]

it's the wrong module, no amount of rebuilding will fix it.

[@mohammadhamid6040]

Just subscribed to your channel and after watching your videos i did the right thing. Your content is very informative. Keep up the work

[@JFryed420]

Just an observation, you should start your cut music later and a little quieter