Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

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The phone questions to ask when buying a used car are important for a number of reasons. They will help you determine if the seller is a legitimate owner or a broker. You do not want to be buying from anyone who is pretending to be the owner. Therefore the questions that you ask will always have that in mind. You do not want to waste your precious research time on dead ends, and brokers are, for the most part, dead ends. The idea behind these questions is also to establish yourself as a legitimate buyer. Sellers will get tons of responses from listing agents, brokers, dealers, and others who are interested in getting an appointment. When you speak with the owner you want to be the first person to see the car. If the car is a great find and you are the second person, then the chances are that the car will be sold from under you. You cannot let that happen. This video goes into the crucial questions to ask when buying a used car so that you get the best car from a real private party seller. The video will also help you know how to be the first person to look at it. - See more at: yourcarangel.com/2013/10/quest...

[@mleindek]

Most of the times people sell their cars privately because it will soon need a big maintenance item done and they want to get more money than the trade in at a dealership, so once they get their money they get a newer car. Also, when you buy a car from a private owner you buy it completely AS IS, once you hand the money if the car splits in two you own both halves so take that into consideration. Not all private owners are honest and not all dealers are crooks. The Internet is a great tool to see which dealers are in for a quick buck and which ones take pride in the products they sell.

[@teamawesome2171]

Spot on....

[@pillsber]

Your comments are 100% correct and I agree. I will add, as well, that I have ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS been burned on private auto purchases. I don't trust any private sellers at all-which is amazing since I definitely don't trust car dealers either. But with a dealer you do get an organization that will generally stand behind the car. I have absolutely had it with private sellers. Plus, despite what some say on KZbin, private sellers ALWAYS are asking more than what I can get teh same car for from a used car dealer. Finally, there actually are honest car dealers, as you said.

[@4dscdriver]

I like buying cars that were driven only on Sundays to church by a little old lady, and to the grocery store.

[@geraldmoore6257]

Those are the hardest miles, according to the car angel.

[@ralanham76]

With all the the oil changes done at 0 and 30k

[@maryannemoll]

Ugh. Those are the worst kind of miles to gather in a car. Car Angel has a video about exactly this topic.

[@Serv.Mqikwa]

It's so unfortunate that these days when joking, you have to add something to it, otherwise people completely miss it. People have lost the basic ability to recognize a joke when 'lol' or 'tongue in cheek' or laughing emoji is not added.

[@lifeoutdoors3953]

Ask Barney fife how that worked out

[@curtismapman]

I've bought dozens of cars in the last 45 years (I'm 69) and I like everything "Your Car Angel" has to say on this topic. I've asked all these questions in prospecting phone calls but never in such a methodical and logical sequence as he has presented. At my age, my used car buying days are mostly over (I have a 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid and 2014 C-Max Hybrid SEL) but if I were buying again, I'd listen to every word this guy says.

[@Vlad-fb9fb]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shanepatrick641]

I'll be sure to take his advice 🙂 have a good day sir!

[@m.b5777]

The worst cars are those driven and owned by women specially under 50 years old. It means no maintenance was done on it and there is usually a hole on the carpet under the gas pedal. I am in the car business and I know what I am talking about. The most well maintained cars are those owned by men over 40 years old who have a stable job and family. Avoid repo cars at all costs. If they didn't have the money to make payments, it means they also didn't have money for maintenance.

[@joshuabishop2310]

Repo cars are the worst!

[@mohammedsaeed3330]

Q1: Are you the original owner? (1st, 2nd owner). Q2: How long have you owned the car? Q3: Who's name is in the title? Q4: Has the car ever been in accident or repainted? Q5: What is the current milage? (Highway or City miles) Q6: How the car was maintained? (Dealer or Private Garage) Q7: Is the service records available for viewing? Q8: Is the car been garage kept? Q9: Why are you selling the car? Q10: When is the earliest I can see the car? Q11: What is the VIN number? Q12: Asking CARFAX about the car?

[@roberttomsiii3728]

Thx

[@macforme]

Thanks Mohammed...I can't seem to find the pdf.

[@peter-jm1pu]

Thank so for saving us time

[@n0nitwitz]

Hi

[@mohammedsaeed3330]

@@n0nitwitz hi

[@ziggyfreecloud3346]

Never trust a man with a cactus. It shows he can't commit to the regiment of keeping a plant. But who can be bothered looking after plants? Scrap that...always trust a man with a cactus. It shows he's hard working and has no time for looking after plants.

[@coiledsteel8344]

Ziggy Freecloud WTF?

[@davide724]

Great post. 😉

[@waynes.2983]

Farmers work hard looking after plants.

[@wastedbear1891]

I srlys wonder how ppl think of random stuff like this 🤣

[@macforme]

Ziggy.... It is probably plastic. ....besides cacti need sun!

[@wifeand3cats]

I think a good question would be "do you have any problem with the car being checked by my mechanic?" Any hesitation or negative response, then walk away.. Any legitimate person selling a car in good condition shouldn't mind if he/she has nothing to hide (and if you're willing to go that far in your interest and expense, it also shows you're serious).

[@black10kevin]

I disagree with dealer servicing being the best way to go... the dealership is where u are most likely to get robbed. I've also had dealers claimed they fixed an issue only to end up having to take it to a private garage and after telling the mechanic the issue he laughed at they dealers analysis and resolve and fix the issue for way cheaper ... I can give several other reasons... my advice find a reputable local mechanic!

[@brianday13]

Getting ripped off by the dealer doesn't matter if you're a potential buyer. I agree, they charge too much. But if you want to get a good used car, having it dealer maintained is a great indicator.(think about the garage kept step) After all, everyone knows the dealer is expensive and yet they took it there anyway. That's a good sign of a good owner that cared about they're car.. Getting OEM parts and fluids is great for the buyer too. Most independent shops are looking to save you money(through the aftermarket)OR make money on overcharging for parts they get from Autozone. Or both. Once you buy the car, take it to your local mechanic!

[@julietterogers6887]

Kevin Everything Especially if you are a woman. I know that may sound sexist but sad but true.

[@drumvannelle69]

Juliette Rogers the only reason to do dealer maintenance is not to void warranty. And in case of buying genuine spare parts. Other than that, it is bad and ripoff. I have been attending/allowed to attend regular maintenance and the least i can say, appalling. Normally, you would pay for 3-4 hrs labour and in fact, it is less than 45min at its best. It is in dealer benefit not to do a good job for two reasons, either you keep coming back to them or you buy another a new car

[@BigWillyDawg]

Kevin Everything couldn’t agree with you more!

[@mikebingham9700]

Exactely!!

[@wwz1011]

Voice mail advice is spot on! The purpose of the voice mail is to get a return call, thats it. Its not to answer every question you might have. Ditto the text: My name is Bill, I am interested in buying your Toyota Highlander. I live in xxx, and can come by today at your convenience. Thanks! Potential buyers think there is some kind of "dibs" (I was first). Dibs are fictional. Responders that appear easy to deal with will jump the line, while the PITA potential buyers get put to the end of the list. Leave your questions for either in person or a phone call.

[@humanimal5527]

Except I don't have time to go see each car I'm looking to buy in person. I need some answers before I spend part of my precious days off from work driving across town to check out a random vehicle I know nothing about.

[@lbaker3602001]

I went to checkout a pickup truck the V.I.N. on the dash and on the drivers side door didn't match. This was a big red flag for me.

[@anetajohnson8446]

Its now seven years later than 2013! this info is still right on the target! Thank you car Angel!

[@allisonnorman3737]

Hello Car Angel ...and you are ! An ANGEL !!! THANKS for all these videos !

[@wanderlostrvr2582]

So glad I found your channel. I purchased a 1999 Dodge Ram van. It was an orphan but has proven a great buy. After checking the brake pedal it shows metal on the right side. With only 115k miles I now know it was local miles mostly.

[@balemohamad6135]

Thank you for sharing these useful tips Mr. Greg, you are truly a car Angel!

[@w.davenport2335]

Great information Greg, I'm enjoying all your videos. Strong and helpful information!!!

[@briangarnett542]

Love the information you give out. Thanks mate.

[@sudhakarr1404]

Good points Greg!

[@lewisw.6768]

This list works perfectly. I just bought a car 2 days ago, and everything worked out. Introducing yourself first goes a long way.

[@ilovecubes8598]

Great topics covered here. Thank you!

[@Brucee_97]

The whole video is great! 👍 2:20

[@LuisGonzalez-dn4cz]

What a great educational car buying video Greg, Thank you for sharing your knowledge !

[@Jose-jc6un]

Excellent video, I will be writing these questions down and I will go to your website.

[@wholeNwon]

All good advice, of course. My experience with dealer "maintenance" has been less than good with my car having been sabotaged at least once. The car was in for some routine service and came back with the lug nuts severely over-tightened resulting in warped rotors. I weigh 180 and had to bounce on a 3' breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts when I replaced the rotors (myself). Asked a friend who used the same ("luxury") dealership and he was cheated but was unaware of sabotage, though he was not car oriented at all. Something I often ask friends about, and would ask any seller, is not only how often they change the oil and filter but who does it. If they go to one of the quick change places, I'm MUCH less interested in the car or will check it in much more detail for premature engine wear. What I want is someone who buys his own oil and filters and does it himself, like I do. I don't want to hear the he goes 20K between changes "because I use synthetic" stupidity. I also check the pH and conductance of the coolant. HOAT and OAT are usually pink or reddish, not green.

[@Commerce9490]

Hoat and oat? What does that mean?

[@shanepatrick641]

@@Commerce9490 that's short abbreviations for types of coolant.

[@Commerce9490]

@@shanepatrick641 Thanks

[@wslandry]

Very good information! I'm impressed!

[@torishi82]

Excellent questions. Thank you!!

[@bmpatel20]

This was a great video thank you for posting it, I know it's really old but super useful!

[@DeathInANuse]

Buy a late 90's to early 2000's Nissan or Toyota and learn how to fix it yourself. Doesn't matter if you buy new or used, you will be making payments one way or another, either to the dealer, the bank, or to maintenance. The best part is with maintenance you somewhat get to decide when, instead of paying constantly and gambling your investment on a new car.

[@roberttomsiii3728]

Years and many mid & late corolla and now I know just enough to think i can buy a different car and take break it, I mean take care of it

[@MahdiBanners]

I have a 2001 Nissan Altima, it's amazing..the engine is incredible even with 260k mileage and just needs nothing but the usual basic maintenance. However the hood paint is pealing off and the front bumper is a little loose. I love it but i need to get a 4wd suv, it's just hard to sell it because it's manual shift and that paint condition.

[@andrewstones2921]

This is extremely valuable information, I’ve used this and saved myself a lot of wasted journeys to see cars. Regardless of the car condition I’m always looking for 100% honesty from the seller, anything less and I’m walking away. I will add one small detail about high mileage cars with city miles which you may find useful. I lived in Thailand for many many years and I know a few Bangkok Taxi drivers.. some have taxis with well over 500,000 miles on them that are all city miles in the most awful conditions with extreme heat, terrible roads, and traffic queues from hell. Yet many of these Taxis (virtually all Toyota) are in mechanically sound condition and better in fact that a lot of cars with half the miles. In their case it’s all down to frequent and meticulous maintenance, so my feeling is that meticulous service records trump mileage in many cases. To be clear I’m not advocating buying an ex-taxi. I know a Bangkok hotel courtesy car which is a 1997 Volvo 940 with 1.2 million km on the original engine that’s only ever had a top end engine overhaul, if you ever stay at the Dynasty Inn in Bangkok it may still be there !

[@afzalshaikh2128]

Car Angel is the only person you should listen to when buying any used car.

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

and guys...whatever you do just be sure not to end up like Tim Bosma.Use big public places (during daytime) and one really good advice -the best public place to set up a meeting to buy/sell/ check a used car is in front or close to police station.

[@Mike-ys7rh]

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[@billyb1309]

Hi I listen to your argument regarding dealer maintain I must say that dealer maintain is sometimes same as private one If you know the private one personally and you know that he is buying the parts from the same seller and if he has worked in dealer meantine Also is with guarantee as the dealer meantime

[@celticwind4122]

Good points, I'll have to watch out for those. Nice video!

[@dr.rosewyatt417]

Celtic Wind hygtygt

[@godrulesable]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOO VERY MUCH * YOU'RE A "GOD SEND "

[@johnjude2685]

Love all this information, thanks

[@BirdyinBOI]

Great Greg! Thanks so much!

[@srok62]

Nice video Greg

[@FletcherCDJR]

Most people should not be afraid to buy a used car as long as you know what to look at.

[@likeesportes1619]

Thank you so much for help us.

[@marknc9616]

I quit looking at used cars that date before the latest major flood event like hurricanes. I bought my current car new to avoid this issue.

[@jcmuhammad3999]

Incredibly usesful!

[@pkmntrainersergio]

I wish I could take one of these people to the place with me to do this

[@scottshanklin2018]

Sergio Garcia

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Hi Greg, I maintain my own cars, I do this because firstly I can, also because I can take my time and use my skills to be thorough, it is after all my car, and last but not least I can afford to use the highest quality fluids, because, my car, I love it. Do I expect this to increase my cars used value? Of course not. I'd value a dealer stamped service book over my own service every time. Why? It's not because I, or other passionate owners can't do a good job, it's because of what Greg said, a dealer will be more repeatable and more reputable (hopefully) than back yard Bob (me) for the majority. Even though I don't trust anyone other than myself to perform the scheduled maintenance on my car, I sure as heck don't expect anyone to give any credibility to my service skills, I'm un qualified, un trained and un certified. Basically the money I save on doing it myself I will happily pass on to the new owner. It's as simple as that. Greg knows his stuff, and he knows it well. He has no idea of how competent or not I as an individual are. But he has an idea how competent a dealer service department should be.

[@1879gym]

lol , good luck with that list.... great set of questions but i would not try second guesting people... just ask a few questions then have an experienced person evaluate it car... and many of those questions can be answered... with out the lies or emotional knee jerk responses that we all are subject to!

[@eric6523]

i''m looking at a 2008 subaru wrx sti hatchback,looks pretty clean, engine has been rebuilt by subaru due to ringland failure. The engine is really my only concern.

[@pamelagalbreath8973]

thanks a lot i really appreciate it

[@smoothiehealth2810]

Hello Greg, I found you just in time. This is very valuable information. I'm in the market for a used car, preferably a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry or the sister car Lexus. I've owned a Lexus ES 300, but I'm partial to the Accord simply because it was my daily driver and it served me well, but at 264K miles the transmission is going rogue. I had a 7th generation 2004 model V6 and that generation was known for transmission issues. This process is taking awhile, I'm weeding through scammers and curbstoners, they're everywhere. My preferences are very specific as well so that extends the time it's taking me to find what I'm looking for. I'm finding less and less V6 Accords and Camrys, that poses another reason for this long process. That and the fact that people are holding on to their reliable Hondas and Toyotas longer. I'd really like to buy from a private seller to avoid the additional add on costs from a dealer. Just from experience, you live and learn, I've learned the questions to ask up front. I think that prevents wasting my time and the sellers time. In this process I've run across 'sellers' that will spew out answers to my questions UNTIL I ask for the VIN to get a Carfax report. All I get is crickets, to me that's a red flag, there's something on that report they don't want me to see. I've seen rebuilt and salvage cars that look brand new with very low mileage and the fact that it's rebuilt or salvaged is one of the last pieces of information that 'seller' relinquishes. Red flag! Those buyers that aren't aware can get taken for a ride. My Dad did mechanic work on the family cars as a way to save money and he taught my brothers as well. I picked up a few hints here and there because as a young girl I used to sit and watch them work on our family cars. I digress, but I wanted to applaud you for giving used car buyers some important pointers when in the market for a good used car. Tfs!

[@brotherfred2669]

Great advice

[@9000revsyt]

Depends on the make of car a lot. A well-maintained used 10 yr old Honda will be much cheaper to run than a 3-4 yr old domestic.

[@hedga001]

Definitely! Toyota by far are probably one of the best cars to buy in longevity and reliability! Hondas are too.

[@bradlovitt9788]

This assumes you are buying from a PP....does that mean you don't advocate by used from a dealer...where there are consumer laws to protect the purchase?

[@brucebalsam2127]

I checked for a carfax link you said was included with this video, don't see it, there are two other ones.

[@moviniron8384]

Buy cars on their MERITS, Not stories. I have been in the car business for over three decades(with several retail lots in my area), the questions are all relative to the market value, you should absolutely carfax a late model. For a under $2,500 car your money is better spent on a mechanical inspection. Ultimately you are buying the car on it's merits, if it is being sold by a broker, curber etc is inconsequential. People love to get hung up on why are you selling the car, it does not matter it is an open invitation for everyone including the original owner to "get creative" When you ask a ton of questions everyone from original owners to brokers, from savvy sellers to grandmas inherently think they are getting set up to be low balled. If the car interests you, just ask if it has a clean title, current emissions and go see it, you can carfax it while you are there. Evaluate the car, not the seller. I am remiss as to why you believe brokers are dead ends, good brokers have to buy the best cars that will sell fast and not tie up their cash, most are realistic to pricing and all they do is source all day.

[@YourCarAngel]

Movin'Iron Me, 35 years in the business as well. I agree it is all about the car. However, if one is to have the best chance with the limited time that most people dedicate to the car buying endeavor then you should have a certain plan on asking specific questions. As veterans you and I can hash out the car very quickly. Where I live Curbers are notorious for picking up rejects at an auction and doing a fast fix'n flip. As a rule I recommend that the average car buyer increases their odds by calling on legitimate one owner cars that have a clear history. And by the way I always recommend carfaxing every candidate with one caveat; get a professional accident inspection by someone who knows how to do one, because we all know there are a lot of cars that have clean histories but have been previously damaged. Thanks for the reply.

[@joseveliz6979]

The less middlemen, the better. I'm interested in getting the best bang for the buck; any middleman is taking a chunk and adding it to my bottom line.

[@johnfisher747]

You're absolutely right, most people totally overthink the inspection process and lose sight of the car's merits. Or do everything right and still end up with a lemon because they have no feel for what attributes make a particular car a good candidate. Thanks for your insight.

[@ravipeiris4388]

If you live in California or any congested city, freeway miles are not indicative of less wear and tear. If you are on the freeway and are stuck in stop and go traffic, well, there you go.

[@polygamous1]

Great advice thanks, 1 question I will never ask again: why are you selling the car? in the 80s i asked this bloke why you selling the car mate (a small 4WD Toyota tercel) he snapped back its got FA to do with MATE , shut the phone, 10 minutes later I get a call back from a lady telling me sorry for my husband's behavour but am leaving him we both own everything together so we are selling everything n splitting the proceeds he obviously didn't want her to go back to Australia, went there the car was great as described paid the asking price £1700 even I could a got it for less she was leaving in 2 days i felt too bad about the bloke to knock the price down I had that car for over 10 years Not once did it let me down or any other Toyota we bought now am looking for a small car Honda Jazz cause they have timing chains Not cam belts good video thanks

[@Nathanallenpinard]

I see people saying "this isn't my car, I'm selling it for my dad" how does that work?

[@jasonseed6715]

Hi, i am thinking about buying a 2001 porsche boxster, do you have any tips on finding out if the clutch is on its way out, and if the IMS bearing is damaged. Thganks

[@robsylvia6546]

excellent!

[@oscarburgos7774]

Where is the PDF file with the 12 questions? I looked on your website and couldn't find it.

[@andyking4701]

Good Advice

[@pupupipichorrorelief4909]

do you listen to Michael Bolton music?

[@quantanglement]

'Us Bobs celebrate his entire catalogue'.

[@JT-ic9mp]

@@quantanglement I was about to make the same comment lol

[@mrrebel5150]

what would i look for at a used car lot?

[@jamesreid-lourie5636]

Thank you

[@meganlu9210]

Yea yea yea ... great tips but what if all the questions you asked and the seller is lying to you ??? People lie all the time is the problem 😩

[@lvgeorge]

Criminals also Lie to the Police but in most all situations, EVIDENCE is the Key! Learn how to Evaluate the Evidence!

[@dernvader6876]

Do a carfax, I never would have bought my car if I had seen the carfax on it.

[@6142bucky]

Dern Vader Carfax is overrated. I can drive my car into a lake, dry it out and sell it in a few weeks and Carfax would never know. Only if insurance companies get involved is when there’s a record. I swear ppl think Carfax has some magic crystal ball that somehow knows all.

[@JB73691]

@@6142bucky Yep don't trust carfax 100 percent.

[@RazorStrap]

@@6142bucky Trust only what is disclosed. What is not disclosed is still an unknown. No reported accidents means nothing.

[@LK-pc4sq]

I am looking for a van or wagon that gets 25 mpg or better, is reliable and low cost of repairs.

[@amh7052]

Thanks

[@lars6973]

@YourCarAngel what’s your opinion on 2012 Honda Pilot 4wd EX-L with 200000 miles mostly driven on highway. it’s worth buying it for $5K. Thanks

[@MrBchott]

Dealer service is a scam so I'm not sure if you are 100% on to what you are talking about.. I've have the dealer change my crank seal 2 times and it still leaks. Had to take it to a private garage..

[@unleashedrider4309]

You forgot, has the car sat for any long period of time.

[@omgfroobynoobs]

It's cheaper for my mechanic to inspect the car then to check carfax. Carfax would be my last step and I'd only do that if your 99.9% serious about buying the car and are suspicious for some reason. I think it's anywhere from $30-$50 per viechle carfax and if you have a couple viechles you're looking at it adds up pretty quick.

[@omgfroobynoobs]

I know it's vehicle dumb spell check.

[@edbuchanan2060]

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[@f42un84u]

Vincheck will give basic free report including accidents, salvage, owners, etc

[@kaonlyme]

Besides those questions I always ask does the car have any problems any problems at all?

[@mitch5424]

I had a really good car and when I asked for the phone number they did not text me anymore so that’s not a good idea.

[@maximusextreme3725]

I had a lot of high school friends that were "curb stoners."

[@CoryHollister]

I want to buy a 2006 Cadillac DTS with 60,000 miles on it, good idea or bad idea? One owner car and the car has lived in Florida it's whole life with all service done at the Cadillac dealer where it was purchased. I know these North Star motors and Cadillacs in general are famous for problems and have expensive repairs. My second option is a 2006 Lincoln town car but I really want the Cadillac because of the name and status and plus I have always wanted one

[@YourCarAngel]

I would not buy the Cadillac for any reason. Main seal leaks are very expensive. Stick with the Halo cars. Here is the link to that list: yourcarangel.com/halo-list/

[@debbienpeters]

Looking to purchase a used car from a private seller. She said that the case is paid off and it is a clean title. Is there a place where I can look this up?

[@RazorStrap]

Before you pay for the vehicle ask to see the title. Title not present equals no sale. Have them sign and relinquish the title to you on the spot. Money for title. That is the way it works.

[@1994jhg]

I have a burning question. If anyone would be kind enough to help. I have a 2002 Honda Accord coupe. ULEV V tech 4 cylinder. Runs great now but has 162,000 miles on it. I'm old enough to remember when 100,000 and your car was done. What (on average , approximately) can I expect from this car? Do I not put a penny into it because it will likely conk out soon? Or may there be much life still in it? As I said it runs great now. Thanks in advance.

[@brianday13]

162.000 isn't that bad if you've maintaned it well. Is it an auto or manual transmission? If it's an auto trans, how often did you change the fluid, did you use honda fluid? If you changed your oil every 3-5K miles, that engine should be great for up to 300K+. Its the other parts of the car i'd be worried about. Honda auto trans must be babied to last.

[@sydneykhutso9829]

well presnted....can I get the pdf link please

[@HustleKings357]

Deez Nutz

[@barathiraiyarul4812]

My doubt is that, the car owner doesn't tell the truth to all your questions. so trusting them with their answers to these questions, is almost like trusting them blindly.... so how can we really know whether the car is not accidental, or retrofitted etc. Can Any one help me out?

[@jimkelley5812]

Anybody who asks this many questions will be too much of a nit-picker. They will always find a reason not to buy. They need to run down to the local dealership and pay the long dollar.

[@Lordosvk]

where is that pdf with questions please? thabk you.

[@mohammedsaeed3330]

Q1: Are you the original owner? (1st, 2nd owner). Q2: How long have you owned the car? Q3: Who's name is in the title? Q4: Has the car ever been in accident or repainted? Q5: What is the current milage? (Highway or City miles) Q6: How the car was maintained? (Dealer or Private Garage) Q7: Is the service records available for viewing? Q8: Is the car been garage kept? Q9: Why are you selling the car? Q10: When is the earliest I can see the car? Q11: What is the VIN number? Q12: Asking CARFAX about the car?

[@Lordosvk]

@@mohammedsaeed3330 thx.

[@pamelagalbreath8973]

do you keep your tag when trading a car with someone?

[@4dscdriver]

Pamela Galbreath always keep your tag. If you leave the plate on the car and the person that buys it commits a crime, the cops will come looking for you, not them.

[@nunyabizness296]

@@4dscdriver thank you

[@Sarah33Kaufman]

Is there a way to tell if the car has city milage or highway milage? How do you know what they say is true?

[@markg999]

In another video he said dings near front bumper and front hood a good sign of city vs highway miles.

[@Sarah33Kaufman]

@@markg999What do dings have to do with the city milage?!

[@maksudarosey1932]

I can give me ans I have toyota prius 2012 4 I was accident passenger Back door now hited now car complete out off light is not start what is the problem the car let me know please

[@rahulpokarna533]

Hello sir could give me a suggestion an Hyundai i20 asta top end model, 2009 single owner, low miles runed only 22,000 kmpl, asking price is 3,50,000.indian currency.

[@rahulpokarna533]

Should I buy it .

[@crazycanuk9186]

Don't buy a car from a young kid. They have no money and do not fix them properly. Not an absolute, however I like the older folk better -

[@johndawhale3197]

Depends where you live...many areas of the world where that's not the case at all.

SantaOMG wtf

[@konstantindufnik696]

@ and arabic people, they maintain their cars very poorly

[@joe_zupko]

They probably think that all the car needs is gas.

[@jesus14831]

where is the best places to find a used car?

[@samerjameel7216]

Since it is used, there is no guarantee to find one

[@Xredator]

someone you know in person

[@giovannigarcia7814]

9 year old car 39k miles ? Should I buy it - ??

[@eduu2]

Ask VIN # you will have all your questiones answered . That's it

[@cward1954]

If you walk up on a car dealer that has the VIN's covered up.... don't walk, RUN! They're hiding something. I have seen dealers and individuals do this. They get all pissy when you call them out on it too. If I see that, I will call you out! And also, do the numbers match on the dash, on the doors, under the hood, sometimes etched on the glass??? If not, the vehicle has been in a major accident. And does the VIN on the vehicle match the number on the title? A BIG item that many buyers miss. Never buy a vehicle without a title. That title shows ownership and/or any leins. You never want to buy a vehicle from someone who doesn't actually own it or you could have problems registering it or find out that you owe someone else money too because there was a lien on it.

[@toymaker-te8fq]

So does that mean people who lease new cars are suckers?

[@YourCarAngel]

I would if I were you. Or you can use my inspection sheet found in my tutorials: yourcarangel.com/10-easy-steps/ Its a lot cheaper than a mechanic!

[@parkershort6916]

YourCarAngel .

[@donha475]

repair cost curve way too exagerated here

[@zhbvenkhoReload]

You look like the Car Jesus

[@jodygroshon7969]

How can you put so much weight towards Carfax. You recently made a video where you were inspecting a car, you found evidence of a wreck. You checked Carfax and saw no reported wrecks to Carfax?

[@sakinamaryamkarim3567]

He also stated in another video that not "all" accidents are reported, but Carfax shows more than accidents about a vehicle. So if no accident shows up on the Carfax but everything else seems legit, while viewing a vehicle watch for the signs of damage that he explains in his other videos.

[@drollfeather5700]

im thinking of getting a 2011 mustang gt with 85000km on them (canada) manual ? should i or no

[@jaimequiroz80]

as if they r gonna tell u the truth- wake up

[@trabali5168]

exactly what i was saying, you can ask them 24 questions and it wont make no difference!

[@bleensteen9331]

Still worth doing because even if they lie, most people aren't expert liars and if answers don't add up you know something's not to be trusted.

[@trabali5168]

true most arent professional liars but most private sellers are really dealers.

[@ya4dang1]

Still better than not asking.

[@saske23b]

Youre related to Jordan Peterson right?^^

[@obits3]

Anton Zuykov - it’s the voice.

[@automotivetv9861]

Sorry but your questions are flawed. I bought a car from a curbsider 4 years ago and It's been mint.

[@cward1954]

I disagree. Never take your car to a dealer to be serviced. A private mechanic has much more to lose if they are scamming customers. I do neither one of those things. I service my own vehicles and have since the 90's.

[@workharddieproud]

12 questions, you’ll be lucky to get 7 honest answers.

[@andiman45]

you use a mac...........must be smart!

[@ABCD-eg5ky]

Wrong 100% about dealer maintenance. I use a quality shop and always bring it to them. They use napa premium parts. Dealers will employ total idiots just like any other business. It's more important that the work gets done

[@mostmost1]

Most shops are not well ran. It's very difficult to find one.

[@ABCD-eg5ky]

@@mostmost1 agreed. I'm very high income and I still will do any and all work that I can myself. I'll be doing my own brake work from now on too. This is mostly made possible due to KZbin and being able to watch others complete the tasks. I've also been buying tools for a long time now and have most of what I need to get jobs done.

[@mostmost1]

@@ABCD-eg5ky nothing like finding good info on KZbin and saving your hard earned money. Plus informing yourself if you want to source out the work.

[@ABCD-eg5ky]

@@mostmost1 yes great point. Even if you won't do the work yourself you will know all about it to help avoid getting totally ripped off. I do think the mechanics shouldn't be told how to do their job obviously. So if you out source you need to let them have most of the control. But if they know you know whats up they will be far less likely to totally rip you off.