Your car questions ANSWERED! Part 1

[@ReDriven]

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[@PieterBreda]

It's a unique channel. There are thousands of new car channels, lots of "see how I repair my expensive car" channels but hardly any channels dealing with used cars most of us can actually afford. And the typical Aussie humor is a bonus.

[@ceosaffa7160]

Well said, especially here in Africa 🙂

[@Sha-Ayo]

💯

[@darkdad55]

To me, the “typical” Aussie humour is why I watch. I am from Singapore and I can’t afford any of the used cars he mentioned. 🤣

[@marklivos]

I started watching this channel while I was in Kenya, Africa. Most African countries have the same car models. I am a big fan of you two.

[@ReDriven]

Thank you! Cheers for watching

[@calebwany8422]

najua mko huku😂

[@ianbrown4242]

This is literally the car channel for the rest of us.

[@ReDriven]

Glad you like it mate. Cheers!

[@ethanwd]

With the used car warranties, they can totally be worthwhile if you are a lawyer 😂 My best mate is a lawyer & had a near-new BMW 135i which he bought a 3-yr warranty for. Car turned out to be an absolute lemon, and he had about $15k worth of work carried out for free. But he definitely had to use his legal skills to get that work done.

[@chrisfromkatunga6245]

Great to know the channel has grown enough to support Sam & Adam as a full time gig. Really enjoy the channel, to the point where I will watch reviews on cars I barely knew existed or had very little interest in. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much for the support mate!

[@journeraesri]

Best used car review channel that makes so much sense to the average user! But more than that, you're doing justice for all the RH drivers and South East Asian drivers. Sometimes western used car content don't represent the SEA experience as much, so I adore your channel. Keep it up fellas. Mucu love from Malaysia.

[@tonestar0183]

All at Redriven deserve every success. I love everything about your channel :) I love the occasional random video of old school sports or muscle cars and Adam's occasional twist of stand up comedy too :)

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much mate!

[@MrPramii]

Shoutout to Barry Mckockiner 🫡

[@andycalifornia426]

I just hope we're not wrong that isn't a real name.

[@Sticks04]

And his Scottish cousin... Donny Fitziner.

[@tr33tv]

Thanks for answering! Legends

[@Heardbydeaf]

Simply the best car related channel for actual normal people :) I just do not have enough words to praise you! You are the best there is! Thank you for your service to humankind :)

[@adamfreeman7052]

I’m so impressed either you guys and not just because we’re mates. It was and still is an evolutionary idea for a channel / business. Thanks for the shoutout!

[@ziggyfreud5357]

Just found your channel recently guys. Excellent. I’m old 65 but an addict my entire life. Currently living my dream with my 991.2 GT3. My take it to the grave car. I don’t think I’m the typical GT3 owner. Have run up 30000 km in 2 years 😂

[@danielshinerock1526]

I agree with the comments on Mercedes. I owned a 500 Sec coupe for many years. Apart from brakes, tyres and suspension no major issues. Very well engineered and capable of doing over 350000km without any problems. Great engine and lovely to drive. Smooth and comfortable and great looking. People always stopped me to talk about the car.

[@abrakadabraangelov1829]

Sorry couldnt understand you.Which model and year of production are you talking about?

[@danielshinerock1526]

500 SEC Coupe 1988.

[@CrapToCream]

It's interesting to hear you talk about Skoda, when I lived in the UK Skoda (80's - 90's) was the manufacturer to avoid at all costs, very unreliable and rust buckets, the reason they had a heated rear windscreen was to keep your hands warm when pushing the car. How times have changed..............

[@MrAk749]

Thank you for your continued no bullshit insight and candour on the motor vehicle industry. Your thoughts on "I wish I was a punk rocker" is an added bonus! Keep up the great work

[@404ErrorPage]

Excellent content as always. Looking forward to Part II.

[@ReDriven]

Dropping next Sunday

[@warriormonx]

Only issue with ‘just take it to the track’, (which is great standard) advice usually, is that you are not covered by insurance while you are sending it with a bunch of other amateurs. So you bin it, you are out of pocket for all repairs or - at worst - a replacement

[@GerardHagarty]

Well done gents. Good honest reviews without the bullshit and without fear of reprisal. Keep it up please!

[@audiquagaming]

Guys thank you keep up the videos ! I watch most of your videos I don’t even have interest in them it’s just your personalities are so enjoyable !

[@bouser10]

But who will tell me where lifes filth fits in an F40?

[@Orvieta]

Solution is between chair and steering wheel.

[@kdm_entertainment]

Wtf?

[@hanz2231]

Doug DeMuro: Quirks and features Adam: Lifes filth

[@tsubadaikhan6332]

That's way too hard to pronounce. Especially 3 times quickly.

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

Yeah, I have to agree - I would *love* an F40 Redriven review. "I'm roughly 0.7 prancing horses tall, the seat is in my driving position, and I'm currently sat atop the engine bay"

[@TonyPooyappallil]

Thank you redriven! I started watching you guys to make my Australian English listening skills better when i was preparing for my English test before coming to Australia from India for my uni degree. Iam now in my last semester and bought 3 cars, all from marketplace, great cars all because of the knowledge i got from you guys. Thank you again!

[@MDH045]

Can you make a video on how to buy a first car. Like dealer or Private. Tips to negotiate etc

[@taikimillar9792]

Agree pls

[@markbiggart1265]

Just use a car buying service like Motorscout who use 1000+ dealers throughout Australia and dealers bid you the lowest price to supply. (No I don’t work for them)

[@danielshinerock1526]

Great video! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into it!

[@RisingSwell]

When it comes to imports, I have a 2008 Nissan skyline 370gt, I didn't import it, the previous guy did. Insurance is a pain because most companies don't think it exists, but at 1700 a year it's not super bad once I found a company who would insure it. If people care, only 2 companies I found that knew it existed was Shannons and AAMI.

[@stevewandel6580]

Completely agree with the aftermarket parts for the Euros. I had to do the water pump on my TDi Octavia. metal Gates version with the movable sleeve delete for $300 with a timing belt kit. Actually did it myself which sounds horrendous, but I've done this kind of work before and watched lots of YT vids. Had to do the water pump on my 99 Corolla a week earlier and apart from getting the parts that arvo instead of waiting 3 weeks, the jobs were similarly difficult (for different reasons).

[@thecookeman]

Love what you guys bring. Unique and no bias bs. Keep it up. Thanks again for the content

[@DBatty]

You two should look at making a video taking your cars to a track day. ✌🏻

[@mahmoudalchrbji5505]

So happy for you to see your channel growing and succeeding. Much love from germany ❤

[@bboy531]

Thanks for the chat guys, this was great. Keep up the great work 😊

[@TwistedDonners]

Part 2 is going to be interesting to see what questions pop up and what your responses are to them as this one was quite an eye opener. Great video as always guys and as always keep up the good work and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.

[@ReDriven]

Cheers mate!

[@davidbritton3387]

Hi from the uk another awesome video! One of the best car channels .The answer to one of the questions near the end made perfect sense I owned a fn2 civic type R you can rev the nuts off it and have a big smile on your face without worrying about you driving licence to much .

[@TheMASDrummer]

Your channel should have a million subscribers

[@MuscleBandit]

My 2009 MX5 NC2 laughs from it's throne of reliability 😎💪

[@davidarter6271]

You are right about the old Benzes. I have a 1987 560SEC and it is just an awesome car.

[@jonathenschwartz3019]

This is such a great channel. Why no body thought of this idea. You rock guys.

[@Rob_who]

I just bought a 2015 mk7 Golf GTI performance and it’s a great car to drive and a lot of fun as well. I looked at the golf r the a45amg and an s3 Audi and thought the GTI performance was just more fun and engaging it’s front wheel drive haldex driven diff was a great feature of this model

[@bluearmy7690]

Very informative and truthful. Especially never naming the bad company

[@localcelebrity5204]

Jims face at 6:00 when Adam is not getting it.

[@fatherburning358]

Redriven is a quality product made up quality ancillaries, you blokes! Thats why we like and subscribe. Congrats and onwards and upwards boys 👏

[@lachlancook6718]

21:50 too right. Got a near 40 year old W124 Merc with over 500,000km on it. Nobody's getting that much life out of a new E class.

[@callme_mk]

Honestly my favourite car channel and thanks for your input on the vw up, my dad has reconsidered on getting it (I'm personally not a fan)

[@LeslieONeill-yz2dp]

Well done boys. You tell it like it is in the real world. Love the honesty. Ex owner of lots of cars. Present owner of a 2010 RAV 4. I've learned my lesson.

[@BennyBuddz]

we've condensed all the questions to ones we think most people want to hear. half of the questions are BMWs and the other half is Toyotas.

[@tuppawareAU]

I’m not even into cars and I love your channel so much

[@kilex2899]

24:50 A bit late to the party, but as someone who lives in the Tamworth region, i believe the road youre referring to is the Thunderbolts Way/Bucketts Way that goes through towns in the Barrington Tops Region. You go through some tight turns including Port Stephens cutting which takes you in the dividing range and there are some fairly long straights when you are actually on the plateau. I would recommend stopping halfway at Gloucestor. Many nice cars can be spotted on this route so Hwy Ptrol do the occasional round so there is some caution to be had. However they did mention A dead end so it could be Gloucestor Tops Road, Scone Road or Curricabark Road as they go further but they become dirt roads.

[@birdandhill]

legends!! thanks for that! our IG question has been answered!!

[@Bobby_Jane]

Jim might dislike older cars to work on but my mechanic loves my old 2006 Mazda 6. Still plenty of parts and at 262,000 kms it has only had an alternator replaced apart from consumables such as brakes and fluids.

[@mrshaw5006]

Yeah, I work on Japanese cars from that era, and the Toyota's, Subaru's etc are a dream to work on. I get if he's talking mainly about euros though. What a nightmare.

[@paulsz6194]

I have a 2010 Mazda3 with 328K klm’s on it. Bought it with 320K on it . I’m the 2nd owner, first owner had a full Mazda service history during the warranty period, then at a local mechanic . The only things that have gone wrong is the transmission control module (a common issue) which is why I bought the car for very cheap and fixed it myself ( bought a reconditioned module) . Unfortunately 10 months later the abs module failed ( a common problem for the early BL series) , and a reconditioned module cost me $1800 + gst fitted. Other than that, just the usual maitenance items, car still going strong.

[@metricstormtrooper]

That's not old.

[@GlowingTube]

The best automotive channel… stunning work guys!

[@jonathenschwartz3019]

12:59 very well said. Keep share holders happy. As share holders, we are greedy and expect companies to beat profit year on year. Then the companies give a piece of us back to us. Products that are greedy for money. So we deserve disposable cars.

[@danielshinerock1526]

I agree with the comments on older well engineered Mercedes!

[@ddsgardening7437]

Thanks yet again for another interesting show, big respect 🙏 ✌️

[@sogniItaliani]

Great take on the EVs guys.. Well said 👍🏼

[@ReDriven]

Cheers mate!

[@anthony6044]

no need to be surprised by your success IMO this is the best car review site on the internet

[@mattthambirajahpt286]

💯 agree!

[@paulsz6194]

Better than Doug Demuro?

[@AlanSari2714]

Excellent show

[@gleb3357]

Hey, look forward to the next QA session. Wanted to ask about diesels and short distance driving and how much and often a diesel needs to be driven to avoid issues.

[@davidwilliams9276]

I would LOVE to see an F40 video from your perspective. What is it like to actually own? I wud also LOVE to see an MGTF video, I've always secretly wanted one b they're so cheap. I don't watch your vids because I'm thinking of buying one of the cars, I watch for your insight into what they're really like.

[@Steve-jx3mh]

Thank you for your take on EVs. Its about time we had a voice of reason. They are not the silver bullet some will have you believe, but they are also great cars if they suit you. We have an EV and love it, but we still keep our 7 seat diesel SUV as it has its uses.

[@danielshinerock1526]

Rear wheel drive JDM car makes you smile and adds fun to your life!

[@pete3198]

I feel like when it comes to used car warranties, it often depends a lot on the type of used car and where you are buying it from. The 3-month mandatory statutory warranties are usually ok because they are enforcable by law. I've done pretty well in the past buying "certified used" from companies like Mercedes adn BMW, as they often provide 1 or 2 years of full manufacturer warranty and I've found from my own experiences that they have typically stood by those warranties when something goes wrong. That beign said, you also do tend to pay a significant premium for those cars - often $3,000-$5,000 more then what you would pay from a private sale or another dealer. If you are buying a car from a larger new care dealeship (like a Ford dealer, Subaru dealer, etc) I feel you may have a bit more luck, because these are large well established brands who have a reputation to uphold, and are probably more likely to stand by their warranty - albeit they will still try to get out of anything they possible can get out of. When it comes to anything beyond that from smaller, independant dealerships I feel like those warranties are probably close to useless. One company I do have to give credit to is Skoda. Not only do they offer 5-7 years of warranty on their cars (depending on the year) but they also give you the option of purchasing an extended full manufacturers warranty after that initial one expires, giving you the option of having up to around 10 years of factory warranty cover. I expect there are probably other manufactrers out there that dot he same.

[@BluthBoy1]

My 2007 Honda CRV has just tipped over the 400K mark and is still going strong. Bought 2nd hand with 130K on the clock and just had it serviced regularly by my wonderful mechanics (Dancers, Ballina, NSW). I must ask them if they hate working on it and buy them a case of beer if they do (or a few nice bottles of red if they don't drink beer)😃👍. P.S. I know that you consider it a "boring" car but it has served me and my family well.

[@paulsz6194]

It looks after your wallet well, so you can spend you hard-earned cash on other things you enjoy. Imagine owning a Tiguan for that long ! 😮

[@Harveysowner]

Best channel on YT by far. 🎉 And a 2002 Merc E320 owner here too, fabulous car with years of life left in it, special to drive.

[@danielshinerock1526]

A car that is that feels way faster than it actually is.I have owned a S14a 200sx Nissan for 23 years. The feeling it gives you on the road is really special. It feels planted and faster than its true performance.

[@paulsz6194]

Now they are getting more rare, it’s a real novelty to see one on the road..Still see some S15 imports…

[@danielshinerock1526]

I agree. Very few standard ones left. Lots of the drift converted ones are wrecked now.

[@buster_1972]

Getting close to 300k 👌. You guy's are the best to anything to do with cars. All these new car reviews are shit 😂

[@lox429]

The BRZ (2.4) is way more fun than it should be. Did an extended test drive and it's a great car that just puts a smile on your face.

[@mgfnut]

I think the TF is a great idea. You don't just have an Australian following, here in the UK they're still a very popular car. I think you'd be very impressed with them and for me they're better than one of your favourite cars, the MX5. Also thanks for the Fiesta ST video, I owned a 2020 ST and you guys got it spot on.

[@jonwing6523]

Glad to see Al watching over the shed

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Disposable cars would be fine if they were priced accordingly. We pay Dom Pérignon champagne money for Fosters beer cars.

[@jamesgrant4603]

Thank you for pushing the track argument. I deal with a lot of teens getting their first cars and they all want to go fast etc and this is always my advice too. Unfortunately they’re not always willing to hear it but still, it’s worth saying.

[@paulsimpson8990]

Great content….loved my n54 335 with MHD and also love my Tesla m3

[@GlenB1963]

Super fun show guys. So worth it. How about a clip on cars with wank value that'd be a laugh.😂

[@prymasz]

Ferrari F40, your algorithm would be wild. It would go wild.

[@viscountslappy5085]

12:59 just like GM. LS motors are great, it's everything around them that you have to worry about 😂

[@ramaamge55]

Great rational commentary on EVs and everything else. I own several ice cars and one EV, can’t I like both? Like the channel guys.

[@reneeandmitchhardman6326]

You blokes are absolute legends; always love your content and I see you as the used vehicle equivalent of Car Sauce…..thinking of getting rid of a 2015 XV for something a tad bigger and considerably another Odyssey or Estima; thoughts?

[@liberty0758]

Get a Kluger. Job done.

[@reneeandmitchhardman6326]

@ yeah well that wouldn’t be bad; Toyota reliability and ease of getting spares.

[@michaelbarrett2346]

Great content, thanks

[@ReDriven]

Cheers!

[@markapolega4596]

Hi, watching from Japan. Great Channel. Could you please review the AWD Hybrid Yaris Cross, next? Thank you.

[@adjrasta9365]

I purchased 2 sets of Wipertech’s to support yr excellent channel Can you pls tell me if the Abarth 124 is as reliable as the 2020+ Abarth 595 or shld i stick to an ND MX5 even though I prefer the size and look of the 124?

[@meganjay30]

Cars i love and miss working on are the old Ford Cortinas, Seirras and Escorts.. Metal engine bay and a metal engine.. oh and they even have cast iron heads and blocks.. Tough as hell !! On the Yaris, what's up with their real wheel bearings? i drove at late model one for a few weeks as a loan car while my Fiesta ST was getting crash repaired and the left rear wheel bearing was making a howling noise the whole time and i drove another late model Yaris and it was doing the same noise from one of the rear wheel bearings.. this must be a common problem?? i have driven my Fiesta ST daily for over 9 years and never had that happen even once.. yet anyway.

[@damienrclarke]

Not sure which road to Tamworth you’re thinking, but the Oxley Highway is a stunner, as is Waterfall Way

[@brad2tube]

20:41 thanks fellas, I feel like a princess 🤓 … and good answer. On point as always 👌

[@SkippyTheRedKangaroo]

The car between your shoulders was the best car I've ever owned. Massively under-rated.

[@RisingSwell]

I used to hate magnas, got my first one and yeah they are actually great. Bit old at this point, but definitely underrated as hell. Almost as fast as equivalent ford/Holden, better on fuel and way more comfortable.

[@samyeomans6710]

Veradas are more fun

[@WILDSTYLEVOLATILE]

Minus the oil leaks 😂

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

I had a jdm diamanté back in nz and it was one of my favourite cars. Such a nice cruiser.

[@mrshaw5006]

Sam appreciation post! Also, B8/B8.5 S4 review when?

[@ravipeiris4388]

Looking forward to Part 2. Just an idea for a future video: Legitimate car warranties to buy after manufacturer's original warranty expires 😢.

[@alexhockley9906]

There's quite a lot of MG TFs outside of Aussie, loads in New Zealand. They're all dirt cheap, too! Though from what I've seen of other videos on MG TFs, they don't get a huge number of views it seems.

[@Shadowstormau]

On the EV debate I agree you can love ICE and EV cars.. My garage has a ND MX5 and a MG4 electric. Feels like a near perfect combo of cars to choose from to drive.

[@matthewclifton7990]

Putty road or further up thunderbolts way

[@vespafetish]

Yep Thunderbolts Way after Buckets Way. Not really a dead end but I reckin that might be what Adam was talking about

[@stingray9225]

I drive a Lexus, i don't have any problems Jim mentioned

[@Sneakyboson]

I've heard BYD's batteries hit nowhere near their reported range when new, and the batteries degrade pretty quickly.

[@thealibi2939]

Looking forward to the planned new backdrop and a look at the 1:1 scale cars lol. Happy New Yesr everyone. I have a Big Wig re re, anyone know how the GT compares to original Tech gold motor? Agree hotshot two looked the best and not sure I'd count much of the TT chassis, how old are those now?

[@simonvancoevorden295]

Morning fellas. Where can I find a definitive answer about MX 5 drain hole cleaning. I have a 2010 NC 2 PRHT . Seen so many different methods in blogs & forums. Many thanks Simon from Perth .

[@JohnnyRocketJewellery]

Look for the KZbin video that shows you how to get in behind the plastic behind your seats and remove the drain tubes and physically clean them in hot soapy dishwashing liquid. The trombone cleaner is crap and doesn’t work.

[@JohnnyRocketJewellery]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jOkoOZaal6nKcsi=dXsxrBlYKsHNzfvJ

[@johnhannonHanno]

Have you ever had to service a Mitsubishi DELICA and would you recommend it to take camping etc. Diesel.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

RE: Used Dealer Warranty a Roadside Assistance survey might be enlightening next time you do this again. Same shenanigans apply.

[@Carlosta83]

Berry McCockiner for the win !!!🤣😆

[@MyCaptainPugwash]

For good looking car what about something like Triumph Stag, mechanically a bit of crap but I do like the look.

[@metricstormtrooper]

A BIT CRAP?

[@samartz]

Putty road!! Beat road to goto the hunter valley!

[@stephenmoore1541]

You guys are one of my favorite automotive KZbin channels. The fact you guys don't have more subscribers is a shame. Love you guys! Keep up the good work

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

"Wipering All Day" 🤣

[@DCB2018]

In 3 months time I will have owned my 2018 MY18 Stinger GT for 7 years, it is extremely low travelled , I hope you can please include my question in Part 2, my question is : Do you believe any Stinger here in Australia will become a collectable vehicle even in 20 years from now.?

[@paulsz6194]

Not as much as a well looked after FG XR6T or XR8 , or a VE/VF SS

[@JBOsurf]

If you've not already done one, I'd love to see a video on the W126 S Class.