Never Do This When Buying a Used Car on Craigslist, Don't Get Scammed
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День томуCraigslist car buying and scams. Never Do This When Buying a Used Car on Craigslist or Don't Get Scammed. How not to get scammed on Craiglist, DIY tips with Scotty Kilmer. How to spot a scam on Craigslist. There's good cars, bad cars, and scam cars on Craigslist, learn how to tell them apart. Tips for buying a used car on Craigslist. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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@scottykilmer 5 років тому
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@alanmclemore3927 5 років тому
Do you do your own video editing?? If so you are a real natural talent; I find myself watching to the end just to see what image you're going to pop up there to emphasize your point. Very clever.
@scottykilmer 5 років тому
yes I do and thanks!
@randolphcirilo4800 5 років тому
Scotty, how do we bring a car to you?!?
@yonathancummings6691 5 років тому
Hello. I have a 2015 Ford Expedition 4x4 and it is burning a lot of gas. I’m only getting 340 to a full tank of gas with a 30 gallon tank. I’ve replaced both 02 sensors and the catalytic converter bank 2. But it’s still burning lots of gas. It has 148562 miles on it. I only replaced the parts when check engine was on. And I’ve also changed the spark plugs. About 48 thousand miles ago. Can you help find the cause for me burning so much fuel
@thedementedmussolinifjb3218 5 років тому
Common Sense is definitely in short supply these days. Its far more valuable than gold.
@mindovermatter3231 5 років тому
Buying a car off of a senior citizen is a good idea, probably not driven hard and likely not a criminal or scammer. That is if you don’t mind owning a beige Buick Century.
@MrMopeake 5 років тому
Mind over Matter lol so true!
@laceyjade9834 5 років тому
😂😂😂
@TheRealZJE313 5 років тому
Kool with me I buy my Buick 94Limited Roadmaster from a old white lady the paint is still shine cause she parked it under a car port the kind u see out in the country where it's made part of the house
@jasonroberts5746 5 років тому
I once bought an 68 AMC Rambler with 40000 miles on it for $800 from a nice little old lady who couldn't drive anymore. In the glovebox I found the receipt where she bought it brand new. It was well maintained and garage kept. All I had to do to it was put tires on it. I drove that thing until someone rear ended me and made it 6 inches shorter. I miss that car.
@SuperHtownswag 5 років тому
Mercury grand marquis is ideal
@samg9878 4 роки тому
"there's lots of dishonesty in the world" *shows a picture of the US capitol😂😂
@davecrupel2817 3 роки тому
@DeadJ he's not wrong haha
@saben47 2 роки тому
Lol I caught that too
@fatmunch6318 Рік тому
Then a wise knowing owl
@bwilliams6755 5 років тому
Where on earth can I find a lexus with 60k on it for $4,000? Jeeez what a steal
@npc-ej5yz 5 років тому
Scotty robbed some fellow senior citizen at the home...what a crook
@brianwestmoreland3836 4 роки тому
Auction
@Tc4ify 4 роки тому
Yeah, with that mileage, more like 14000 at the least most of the time...
@shahinsearchforeverything6520 4 роки тому
co part auctions ... i buyed a kia sorento with 100k(km) on it for 700$... im diving it for 1 and half year now
@JohnWayne-86ed 4 роки тому
I bought one of his favorite cars (BMW) mint with 40'000 miles on it for $500... not a thing wrong with it, for that price I can give it away when something goes on it, if I get 8 months out of it I'll be happy😏
@LetsGetABag 4 роки тому
Who else watches scotty instead of cable? 😭🤣 I sat down with lunch "awh I guess a little scott want hurt" Luv you scotty! For all the knowledge
@ninjamaster3453 5 років тому
Be a good guy. Flag scams. Theres people scraping by who can lose everything just trying to buy a car to get to work.
@j.p.mcdaniel7183 5 років тому
The sad thing is, just like the dealer most just want that $$$.
@arorakevin 5 років тому
The problem is that even if you are selling a decent car at a very reasonable price is that lowballers, who you refuse to sell your car to, will end up flagging you. This happens even if you have a car with a few quirks or problems and even list them in your ad... and you discount the car accordingly, people will still flag you if you don't sell it to them There's a big difference between scammers who want to rip you off and sellers who just want to get what their car is worth. Selling cars online sucks, because most people just assume you are going to give it away to them for next to nothing. Alas, it goes both ways... some sellers want to rip you off and some buyers want to take advantage of you if you are selling cars... also because car sales is one of the few areas of negotiating prices on anything you buy in North America... people don't have the respect or experience that it takes to do the business professionally and with a sense of integrity.
@sbentsen2714 5 років тому
seriously
@evilal20 5 років тому
Like me at the time I was 16, I lost $1800. The guy said it just needed a starter, and the engine was actually locked up...
@azeez8399 5 років тому
Great insights Kevin Arora.
@my2commonsense476 5 років тому
one more thing, make sure the vin number on the title matches the car's.
@keithbenson3493 5 років тому
My2CommonSense and check to make sure the VIN number matches in multiple spots on the vehicle to.
@robertkirchgestner2542 5 років тому
Made that mistake once.
@patriot3431 5 років тому
Also check for parking tickets from previous owner.
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 5 років тому
and check to make sure there are wheels on the vehicle and an engine under the hood.
@georgejones1485 5 років тому
And make sure it is the last title issued for that vehicle. In NY you can check that info on the DMV's site. Else if there was a later title issued the one you have isn't valid.
@cliffordgill9052 4 роки тому
"I took my car to the mechanic and he said there was nothing wrong with it" BIG RED FLAG!!!
@340rps 4 роки тому
Not really. Brought mine for inspection. He said that particular motor is common for a slight rear main seal leak everything else looked good, "buy it". Oil leak never got any worse and I owned it for many years.
@elmerfudd3366 4 роки тому
Scotty, hook those arms up to an electrical generator, save thousands in energy bills.
@EduardoVerastica 5 років тому
There's a lot of dishonesty in the world. *Shows a picture of the government* 😂
@slicaltimistic1 5 років тому
👏👏👏👏👏👏
@ramirodiaz4545 5 років тому
We have the best Democracy money can buy....
@zone47 5 років тому
Shows a picture of the Clintons.
@2405jacko 5 років тому
Priceless. lol.
@saby5075 5 років тому
zone47 easy to spot an orange sheep! Lol!
@MrTruth111 5 років тому
4:00 ''And no Mercedez-Benz dealer is ever gonna tell you there is nothing wrong with your car'' ahahaha
@AtomicAJ74 5 років тому
That alone is a dead giveaway. They'll at least tell you it needs a new filter somewhere.
@marcelj5349 4 роки тому
I watched what the scammers do at Wal-Mart just before a sale...shine the tires...quick AC charge...quick battery charge...install a dealership license plate paper as though it came from a legitimate dealer...(they pretend that it came from a dealership)
@Ritalie 5 років тому
Man this guy was put on Earth to explain used car buying. Thank you Scotty! Great video!
@chrisvance8220 5 років тому
Don't forget to always pay attention to the lamps on the instrument panel. The cel should light up for a few seconds before you actually start the car . I've seen used cars with the check engine lamp removed . Nice tip if you don't have a scanner when looking at a car
@DJDee101 5 років тому
good point!
@parkerbohnn 4 роки тому
If the owner is "God damned STINKBOTTOMED" its time to look elsewhere. STINKBOTTOMED I'm STINKBOTTOMED, you give me a diaper full 'cause you're so wonderful.
@ericsstory1488 4 роки тому
I will NOT buy a car if I turn that key an I don't see the cel illuminate. If the light dont illuminate for that 2-3 seconds they unplugged the bulb or its been on for so long the bulb burnt out. I bring my scanner with me when I go to look at a car. Hell I just bought a 99 Aurora 188k dudes listing said "overheating don't want to deal with it anymore but runs an drive's" he was asking 600 for it. Being it's an oldsmobile aurora with the 4.0 v8 baby northstar I asked if it smoked out of the exhaust an he says "yes then says no" so I got in my car an headed over had h I'll m start it revved it etc no smoke (other than the steam coming out the exhaust cause it's cold here) needless to say for a veryyyyyyyy niceeeeeee car I walked away with it for 300$ a car that kbbs at 1800 rn.
@staresce 4 роки тому
My car I bought used from a car lot has the check engine light turned off too!I found that out after I got it.
@757Princess 3 місяці тому
@@staresce I’m going thru this and I’m sick 😢
@rustedratchetgarage6788 5 років тому
Never buy the the old "runs good just needs a starter or just needs a fuel pump" cause ive seen people disable the starter or fuel pump to sell a car with a bad engine or trans mission or if it just needs a thermostat or radiator cause it gets hot well I'm most likly a bad headgasket and they are just trying to pass it off as a minor repar
@herencia2j321 5 років тому
Or all it needs is a “tuneup” .
@rustedratchetgarage6788 5 років тому
David Jacquez means low compressions or valve issues or we tried the basics and it still misses
@elioliver9554 5 років тому
A head gasket isn't even all that bad though, you just need to watch out that overheating problems didn't do damage
@rustedratchetgarage6788 5 років тому
eli oliver your wrong a headgasket replacement is the death sentence for most modern engines cost to repair a headgasket correctly vs cost to replace with similar or lower mileage used engine is usually heavily in favor of complete replacement due to less labor and complete engine being easy to get and cheap if its a rare or expensive one then repair my be more viable
@elioliver9554 5 років тому
@@rustedratchetgarage6788 a head gasket is a piece of metal worth about 5 cents if melted down, (yes I know they cost $50-500) it takes about an hour or two to swap one, not a big deal at all, problem is overheats caused head gaskets being blown can cause damage to other components, but if the only thing needed is a head gasket, break out the tools, UKposts, learn how to do, do it, no big deal
@MzKandiLane 5 років тому
I've been watching you since you started on UKposts, thanks for always keeping it real Scotty!
@paxonearth 5 років тому
If you tied Scotty's hands behind his back he wouldn't be able to speak.
@jheighten7568 5 років тому
I have not laugh so hard. I love how he is. He is my Sensei.
@johnb4183 5 років тому
He would pop..
@amishrobots 5 років тому
he would probably start dancing.
@crimsondeception 5 років тому
Next Scotty Video: Why You Should Never Try to Tie Scotty's Hands Behind His Back with the thumbnail being a dude tied up or arrested and a red arrow pointing at it saying "Don't"
@TheUltimateRare 4 роки тому
what are you talking about? *waves hands around* i can talk.. *even more* Just fine with my hands..*shakes them quickly* behind my back!
@PolarBearSLS 5 років тому
Hey Scotty, you made learning fun again!
@LH-zh9iu 5 років тому
Scotty you should do an undercover show on this topic.
@lotfimouelhi269 4 роки тому
Lewis Anybody seen Scotty's body ?
@lotfimouelhi269 4 роки тому
Scotty has trapped more than enough toes !One day boots are gonna walk all over his cars ! Undercover ? Scotty ?His hands will betray him ! Hahaha
@BashfulBones 5 років тому
I bought a 1987 ford crown vic ltd from a guy for $450 with a 351w, aod trans because he said the rearend is messed uo because it vibrates when you get up to around 45-50mph, test drovr it and it did exactly that,took 3 seconds to look under the car and seen only 2 bolts holding the driveshaft in out of the 5, bought the car and got some bolts to replace it, sure enough it drove like a Cadillac, been almost 3 years and i still daily drive it, best $450 i spent in my life
@Godknown 5 років тому
Knowledge.
@DJDee101 5 років тому
hi 5 :)
@darwyndehnke8217 5 років тому
I bought 3 cars from craigslist 1994 xj6 Loved it!! 2001 Acura tl Got a great deal! 1986ish Cutlass Brougham... lemon
@mrsemifixit 5 років тому
Someone I know once went to check out a car from CL. The pictures posted were many and car looked in great condition. He gets there and it was on blocks, rotting, paint chipping etc. Seller says “the pictures are showing what it could look like”
@robertbennett2796 5 років тому
That's false advertisement
@LiilTyweezy 5 років тому
😂😂😂
@fugginchit1 5 років тому
😂😂😂
@hanzkrupps7463 5 років тому
😂
@fugginchit1 5 років тому
Help.. I obviously have too much time on my hands
@gndesign25 5 років тому
I have sold a lot of cars on Craigslist. You get the crazies and you meet the nicest people sometimes. Just part of the process.
@jeremymenchaca 5 років тому
I bought my current vehicle from Craigslist.
@MrWalker1000 5 років тому
@@jeremymenchaca was it a good experience
@jeremymenchaca 5 років тому
@@MrWalker1000, almost 2 years later and I'm still driving it. 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 4x4.
@anilrehmatullah7906 5 років тому
@@jeremymenchaca did i sell it to you?
@jeremymenchaca 5 років тому
@@anilrehmatullah7906, nope.
@johntorri9172 5 років тому
Just came across your channel today! WHAT VALUE!!! I love your energy and your advice! Thank you Scotty!
@raulogomez 3 роки тому
"Don't trust anyone except you?" Ok, sounds good to me lol
@nodaddyit_hurts6960 3 роки тому
Smarter than most people
@kerrileelawrence2402 3 роки тому
🕊️🌿🚘💗🙏💗🚘🌿🕊️
@babyfly4652 3 роки тому
💀
@XvFenixvX 5 років тому
Id suggest looking at the background of the pictures on cars. Is it a sweet deal that is supposedly 10 miles from your house up in Massachusetts but there are PALM TREES in the background? Yeah no
@genericusername1365 5 років тому
Right, another way to tell it's a scam is if the landscape/vegetation and topography in the background couldn't possibly be from your area.
@alkalionpower 5 років тому
went to check a car not that long ago and noticed the pictures weren't recent bc its fall, from the pictures they were taken in spring. once I got there the car was beat up.
@ArmorOfGod7 5 років тому
"You can't trust anyone...EXCEPT ME!" lol
@MothershipVideos 5 років тому
😁
@resolution55555 5 років тому
ArmorOfGod You can trust Scotty.
@gileee 5 років тому
@@resolution55555 I trust Scotty
@rustysruger 5 років тому
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Psalms 118:8
@rocketmann845 5 років тому
U gotta trust me. Im telling u the truth. Seriously i wont lie to you. I mean look at me. I drive a 2nd hand bmw
@tonedriverss8629 5 років тому
Scotty is awesome . Such a wealth of golden information , real FACTS and advice . Much appreciate . Every Scotty video I've seen is 100% GOLD ! Cheers from Canada , bro !
@JackStrangelove 5 років тому
Thanks Scotty, your advice is fantastic and is easy to understand. God bless you.
@balabay77 5 років тому
Another scam to watch out for is older cars with unusually low miles. When the car is 10 years or older DMV doesn’t care about mileage anymore ‘cause in their eyes the car is no longer valuable. So what some scammers do is buy a digital speedometer with 60k miles at a junk yard and toss their old speedometer with 260k miles. Now you just bought yourself an awesome Lexus with low miles. Your new title will no longer show mileage even if you did list it as 60k in title transfer paperwork. Believe me I’ve learned it the hard way.
@tousshong9438 5 років тому
Hehe! That's what Scotty just got scam and he didn't even know it. How can a Lexus with 60K sold for 4K, not even a Salvage title cars. LOL
@thedevilsadvocate5210 5 років тому
As a mechanic he probably has many opportunities to get a decent used car. If someone buys a new vehicle the trade in for your old vehicle is always low
@phantom240 5 років тому
That's nonsense. I dunno about junkyards near you, but I've never seen any car in a junkyard that had a battery and a key, which means no way to illuminate the dash.
@onca3488 5 років тому
@@thedevilsadvocate5210 I I am a mechanic trust me we got shafted some time too ,mostly We think we can fix it but in some case we got beat badly as any one
@alkalionpower 5 років тому
or you can just run the vin number online to see if everything true
@gac107 5 років тому
This video is the perfect example of why I subscribe to this channel. One of your best videos. Maybe you can do a video on some of the quick fixes people do right before selling a car (i.e. motor honey to get it to stop burning oil, etc). Thanks
@sterbprepper4798 5 років тому
Lol why not just have it inspected from your trusted mechanic instrad of worrying about the hundreds of way you can get scammed
@honeybear8485 5 років тому
mr. Scotty I have two hats off to you on this one you did good!!!!thank you.
@nitabaker9851 5 років тому
Love u Scotty! We're new to MN. and sure wish you were here to help. Thank u 4 all your help. Hubby says you're a GOOD-GUY!!!!
@daphlavor 5 років тому
I’ve sold my last two vehicles on Craigslist, “as is” and we negotiated the prices according to the known issues shared. Made more money vs trading into the dealer. Thanks
@jeejay98 5 років тому
daphlavor I couldn’t more agree. I sold my used car “as is” for $1200 more than what the dealer is offering me. And that was after posting it what I think was the lowest value of the vehicle.
@76rjackson 5 років тому
@Xx BigBoss xX u joints on the drive shaft or clutch or rear differential, is it 4wd?
@trailerparkpirate7348 5 років тому
thats the transmission that failed my 02 hd2500 w/4l80 did same thing...rebuild it.
@takingover7805 5 років тому
Xx BigBoss xX its the transmission dummy. You sir got GOT. Buy another car if the transmission goes out, not worth another one in their unless the value of the truck is greater than the new transmission.
@shiloh-onecallidoitall8886 5 років тому
@Xx BigBoss xX but even a bad transmission isnt a terrible issue if you know how to do it yourself. The same ford that had the trans swap, including that one, had 5 total. But i myself havent had to replace my own yet
@genericusername1365 5 років тому
I've purchased most of the cars for myself and family members from Craigslist. I can spot the scam ads easily. One thing to look for in the photos of the car is if there is no license plate. If no plate, that means it's probably not a private seller, even though they placed the ad on the private seller section. No plate usually means the seller bought the car at an auction and is flipping it. Nothing wrong with that per se, but to me that is not really the "private owner" definition. Best bet is if it has a license plate and the photos are on the person's driveway, then you know it's probably just a guy selling his own personal car and not a car flipper or a dealer masquerading as a private seller.
@jimroberts3504 5 років тому
John Anthony Cantergiani great advice, thank you!
@John-ip3xm 5 років тому
You are wrong...I cover the license plates with paper to hide my ID!
@genericusername1365 5 років тому
@@John-ip3xm I'm aware of that, but I'm not talking about when the license plate is covered or erased or blocked out of the photo, like some people do because they don't want people to "ID" them. I'm talking about if there is literally no license plate at all.
@joshuawolfe7763 5 років тому
If the price is good and the car runs good what does it matter if it is a private seller or a dealer???
@genericusername1365 5 років тому
@@joshuawolfe7763 Joshua, you're right, if the price and the car are good, then it doesn't matter, but dealers buy low and sell high. The probability of paying much more at the dealer is strong. You can normally get a much better price from a private seller. Dealers often make more money from used car sales than they do from new car sales.
@sapphire9167 5 років тому
Excellent information Scotty K. Thanks for your time to make this video.
@saadn.3348 5 років тому
Perfect Scotty! And thanks for your advice
@georgewhite9299 5 років тому
Scotty, Thanks, your clips are humorous, informative and I really appreciate them and you. 👍😉
@crazyeye1 5 років тому
Thank you so much yet again Scotty. Your videos are pure gold.
@bsdgodgivenrights1181 5 років тому
Lol thanks liked tv's part "their is a lot of dishonesty in the world"and show the picture of the Congress building spot on
@MrTruth111 5 років тому
Always like the energy you put in! Thanks
@_BAD_MERC_ 5 років тому
You can tell a lot about the condition of an engine by smelling the oil cap. Blowby, carbon, and gasoline-diluted engine oil are red flags. It should smell like clean oil. 147,000 miles on my 2006 Taurus and NO problems or issues. Also, remove the cap while the engine is running to see if there's a 'huff huff' that indicates a worn engine. You can tell a LOT about the maintenance of a vehicle by checking the wipers, tires, and filters. Brand name and matching tires are a sign of a good owner. Off brands, cheap parts indicate a vehicle maintained on a tight budget. Thank you Scotty for another great video!
@rodx5571 5 років тому
Taurus? How many transmissions have you put in it? A known weak spot in the taurus.
@MikeBrown-ii3pt 5 років тому
I actually prefer to look at used vehicles that HAVE NOT had a recent oil change, new tires etc. That's why I avoid dealers, it's easier to know what needs to be fixed.
@thomassullins8690 5 років тому
@r laze Was hoping to get an answer on this,too. I have a 97 Villager with 244k. Runs good,no codes,etc. but ignition key must be slightly rotated back from start position,due to wear,but it is not hard to turn to crank.
@NesconProductions 4 роки тому
Agreed & will note that if a lot of air is blowing out the engine via. the oil cap (not good..) move on..
@gregorymalchuk272 4 роки тому
@@thomassullins8690 Either the mechanics of the key mechanism are slightly worn, or the electrical contacts in the switch at the back of the lock are worn.
@glennweaver3014 5 років тому
Scotty you're the best. Very helpful information. Thanks!
@artnoll 5 років тому
Super Video. I just wrote an article, advice on buying a used car. You hit nearly every major scam I've experienced or could think of... Next video- just tell car buying horror stories!
@GodofWarChuka 4 роки тому
The scammers gave you thumbs down 😂
@ZimmFor3 3 роки тому
Lmaoooo
@lebogangkekana7530 2 роки тому
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@guylee0 5 років тому
Great video. Definitely ask to see the title before you shake hands on the deal. It avoids a whole lot of funny business. I've heard of so many scams that seeing the title beforehand would have helped. Scotty is awesome so RING THAT BELL!
@Lipo 5 років тому
Your videos are awesome! So full of valuable information. Thank you!
@NYTruthseeker 5 років тому
Thank you for the great tips, Scotty Kilmer!
@owlpoodle355 5 років тому
Scotty, you all ways give such good, valuable advice. Thank you.
@Platelunchexpress 5 років тому
Solid information. Thanks Scotty
@OnfloorAudio 5 років тому
I have been very critical of Scotty in the past about his repair video's , but in this video he is SPOT ON !!! What he is telling you in this video is the FACT ! Good Video Scotty !!!
@JamesBond-pb2qy 4 роки тому
Love this show !. Been watching for years.
@michaelbonner7129 5 років тому
Great videos ,man ! Watched one & watched a bunch more .Keep up the good work!
@marriedyoung7579 5 років тому
I wish Scotty was my mechanic 👨🔧 😔
@ooqueso2732 5 років тому
Seems like he means to motivate us to be our own mechanics. I've been fixing my own and my friends cars for almost 20 years now and I still like learning from Scotty. DIY!
@MoparRob440 5 років тому
You must be desperate for a mechanic.
@AtomicAJ74 5 років тому
I went to an auto shop in California for years because they had a guy like Scotty running the place. He had retired and sold his business, then decided he didn't like being retired. He got a job at a chain store and within 6 months he was running the place. I always felt good leaving HIS shop.
@bririe5296 5 років тому
I'm from the Philippines and I love your channel! 👌🏼
@samoaleoi5042 5 років тому
Always a pleasure watching your videos Scotty..
@WHODEYFAN25 5 років тому
Love the vids man, keep them coming!
@spacetrucker2952 5 років тому
I always bring my scan tool, and my 38 special.
@hanskinslo326 5 років тому
Absolutely! Must have both!
@Silent_Shadow 5 років тому
SPACE TRUCKER Facts! 100%. Mine is a 40sw
@frisbee544 5 років тому
Having a scan tool saved me a lot of money AND time. A radiator guy told me my radiator need changed out when the car overheated on a grade. I put my scan tool on it and it said PO302 - misfire in cyl 2. Checked cyl 2 spark plug and found it gapped wrong. I corrected the gap and the problem went away instantly.
@kidwoohkidwooh 5 років тому
Will an ar 15 do to do a car deal
@redSectorA 5 років тому
@@kidwoohkidwooh Usually when I take my AR they just throw the keys at me and run. Way cheaper that way!
@jackiejtheg 5 років тому
So I personally knew all of this already BUT so many people are clueless when it comes to buying a vehicle. This is an incredibly helpful video. I don't understand how anyone can hate on Scotty. Thanks Scotty !!!!
@zacnichols683 4 роки тому
This is all 💯%great information. I tell people the same thing. Thanks Scotty for spreading helpful knowledge.
@carolmartin8781 3 роки тому
Thank You. I had this exact situation yesterday; and now I know I made the right decision not to go through with a shady deal.
@danscz6377 4 роки тому
That garage looks like an episode from "hoarders".
@paulo9670 4 роки тому
FYI, "Readiness Code" can also read "0" if the battery has been disconnected for an extended period of time. If the vehicle was off the road in storage, with battery disconnected, it may need to be driven for 50 miles or more to allow the EGR sensors to reset. This exact thing happened to me on a Honda Accord that I had in storage. The car failed NYS inspection until it was driven ~50 miles. Good video as always Scotty!
@ussatlas7306 4 роки тому
Subscribed, im a young man trying to survive in this world, buying a new car can be the worst decision ever... good to know people stand up and teach how to be cautious. Thx for the videos!
@joshua34289 5 років тому
Absolutely brilliant mate. Thanks
@IntelligentHorseworldofrandom 5 років тому
Might as well give a holler to my neighbor’s son since he trying to get a car for a good price! Thanks Scotty! This was REAL good! Love it very much! ❤️❤️❤️
@TheOneRedlight 5 років тому
Scotty you are an amazing person. I wish my town had someone as helpful as you for car advice
@latoyawright3900 5 років тому
I can’t believe I’ve been a sub to Scott for 8yrs! Much love from San Antonio!
@Val3ntinavu 5 років тому
I enjoy watching you and all your informative videos with great tips and tricks! Thank you soooo much!!!
@BELGRANOization 5 років тому
Great video, as usual Scotty. I wish I would have seen it earlier. I just bought a car for my daughter and I'm getting nothing but problems with it. Lesson learned and it wasn't very expensive to begin with so I'm taking it in as a loss... Learning a lot from you my friend. Thx so much!!
@herminalamb4908 Рік тому
He has a wealth of information 😊
@cruzgonzalez1737 5 років тому
Thanks for the link to purchase the Creader.
@danieldarbi9343 4 роки тому
Thank you Scotty for all your posts, i have learned a lot from you. God bless you.
@eightVALERIEeight 4 роки тому
This video, with the animal pop-ups really cheered me up after a stressful day dealing with a dishonest mechanic. Thanks!
@f1346m 5 років тому
Sometimes salvage vheicles are worth it if you know what to look for. My brothers sequoia was hit while parked. It took the impact on The front tire and the fender. Insurance said it was totalled because repairs where worth more than the vehicle. So they made the truck salvage paid it off and gave him the option of buying it back for $1500 with a new salvage title. We whent to lkg (yunk yard) purchased one strut,wheel spindle,one fender, tire and rim for $290 dollars put it together ourself in 1 day. Took it in for alignment $45 dollars. And now it looks like new again. So he's driving a $5000-6000 dollar truck for less then 2k. Not bad if you ask me.
@dancross4444 5 років тому
f1346m Sometimes Vehicles can be salvaged for cosmetic damage like hail damage. and you can still get a real solid dependable car it just won't look new up close
@rcairforceone 5 років тому
The key with salvage vehicles is being able to see just how bad the damage was. On many vehicles say, 7 years or more older, something as simple as a broken headlight or cracked bumper cover can total a car. A good way to research that is Google searching the vehicle's VIN number. If it's been through a salvage auction house, chances are some pics of it will show up.
@Oddman1980 5 років тому
Too right, I had a 1989 C1500 that was totaled... twice... in both cases it was sheetmetal damage that didn't touch the frame. In both cases I fixed it for less than $200.
@garylangley4502 5 років тому
In some states, a car that was stolen and recovered is branded salvage. If you know what to look for, you can do OK, but be very careful if you do.
@s99614 5 років тому
Where are you getting an alignment for $45?
@francoalfaro7750 5 років тому
The man. The Legend. Scotty 😍
@lucaterazzi3351 4 роки тому
Bravo Scotty !!!!! Top top!!! Grazie for all !!!! Grande !!!! More people like you !!
@ABNKIING 5 років тому
Hey sir , I appreciate you and your videos there nice and quick to the point
@jayumble8390 Рік тому
Scotty, you are a freaking genius! Wow, just love your videos!
@angryidahobusdriver 5 років тому
I've seen cool OBD2 readers that connect to Bluetooth on your mobile. It'll even show you data on demand such as advanced engine throttle data that has massive variables coming out.
@johnnyb3547 5 років тому
Scotty you are amazing!! love your energy.
@LaLaLonna 5 років тому
New sub here. Thank you for these videos. I am about to buy a used car and I didn't really know what to look for, except the very obvious. The last car in had was new so this wasn't a worry as much. Thank you again!!!!
@MrMrsregor 5 років тому
when i am selling something on craigslist, i will NEVER invite someone to my house. i will only meet them in town at a public place. 1) my house is hard to find 2) i dont want random people knowing where i live or where the item for sale is located. they could just come back and seal it the next day while i am at work
@johnstack5008 5 років тому
Cars to steal are all over the place. What makes the car being at your house more desirable to steal?
@MrMrsregor 5 років тому
@@johnstack5008 haha, you are right about stealing cars... but i have only sold trailers, equipment that is mounted on trailers, motorcycles, and atvs on craigslist. they were all stored in an unlocked barn. all would b easy to steal if someone knows where they were just sitting. but u r right about cars, i am not worried as much if i were selling a titled car, but other things are easier to make disappear after they get stolen
@MrMrsregor 5 років тому
@airsoftThompson24 ok. did you not read what i said? what you say makes no sense. First) if we have filled out "final paper work" for an item that someone just PAID cash for, then i have no worries about them coming back to my house to steal that item, because they already OWN it, they PAID CASH for it.... Second) i have never needed "final paper work" or proof of ID for an item that i have sold on craigslist third) if i meet them somewhere other than my house, then they dont see all the other things at my house that could be stolen later (keeps them from "shopping around") Forth) if we meet somewhere else i dont have to worry about them getting lost trying to find my house (if they are a legitimate buyer)
@MrMrsregor 5 років тому
@airsoftThompson24 unsafe.?. i have an ambidextrous safety, and i always have 15 rounds of protection to keep me safe
@knote4958 5 років тому
I sold my mom's Jeep on craigslist back in February, trying to do all the "right" things to do. I did a VIN check, found out all it had on its history was it failed a California emissions test (pretty standard practice, Californians find it too spendy to fix their cars to meet emissions so they just sell em up here in Oregon where we have no emissions testing, they just did a tax on out-of-state car sales a few months ago for that reason). I fixed/replaced anything that wasn't working, ensured brakes were good and ABS was working properly. Anything else that was broken or missing was stated in the ad and had a picture. I listed it at $1500, just below kelley blue book fair value (before seeing Scotty's video on kbb). The guy took it for a test drive, I told him about all the info on it, and he bought it next day, cash in hand and out the door with the signed title. I forgot to send him with the studded tires and chiltons repair book for it so I met up with him a few days later. He tells me how he took it to a mechanic to inspect and it got the greenlight, all it may need down the road were new rotors and heater blower (both things I made sure were mentioned in the listing and to the buyer).
@flip2724 5 років тому
K Note nice sell
@C.Church 5 років тому
I sold my '81 Mercedes 240D during the economic downturn. I still cry. :(
@dennisbrown310 5 років тому
K Note u have a van
@inkydigitz 5 років тому
I was waiting for something to happen.
@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 5 років тому
What you said about the Californians is true! I've seen some great deals on older California cars up here.
@williamgrey9633 4 роки тому
I appreciate your advice. It's honest!There ain't nobody like you in my area, or probably anywhere else.
@Matmus 5 років тому
Scotty you’re amazing. Love from the UK.
@vibe808 5 років тому
Your honesty is appreciated in an industry that sometimes takes advantage of the uneducated
@PapiDoesIt 5 років тому
Craigslist should be called Crazylist. I've sold lots of cars on there, but it never fails, at least one of the people who want to look at it are crazy. I sold my teenage son's Pontiac Grand Prix and the first person to look at it wanted to make payments. No, I'm not a bank. Then she came back with cash and her son. I told them both not to drive it because it has brake problems I didn't want to fool with. An hour later I was on my way to work and saw it on a rollback wrecker, the front end smashed to oblivion. Guess they didn't believe me.
@theoholden2389 5 років тому
Pisses me off and breaks my heart when cars have to suffer because of the stupidity of others
@HarleyC68 5 років тому
Score one for the dealers. They would never sell a car to the general public with no brakes.
@Lincolnator721 5 років тому
I hope you had the insurance cancelled before it was wrecked
@capitalisteconomist 5 років тому
Since you sold cars on Craigslist, I bet you also got scammers requesting that you "kindly" give your info so they can send a check for their "grandma who's a teacher in Nigeria", " uncle who's a doctor in Siberia", etc.
@drasticoperez994 5 років тому
Que
@kwokleung1244 5 років тому
Honest down to earth simply street smart video. Look forward for more car stuff 😉
@webthing2046 3 роки тому
I thank you for always wanting to help us to save our own money for doing things ourself on work on them You seem to be very very honest and that goes along way
@Rebeldoug 5 років тому
Thanks for the useful information!
@beltycat5490 5 років тому
Scotty I love the cat that shows up in your videos !
@bdsbckjdskl 5 років тому
Thx For The Info Scotty👍
@johnlopez4089 4 роки тому
Great video, great info! Thanks Scotty 👍👍
@LTDANMAN44 5 років тому
Scotty is the people's man
@jaydawg7 5 років тому
He's the hero we need.
@cwg9780 4 роки тому
4:00 Wow, biggest difference between European and American Mercedes dealerships. Here they usually seem embarassed, when something breakes before its time.
@Neverquit...7 Рік тому
Scotty, you are the best!!! Thanks for all you do for us!
@louofm1 5 років тому
Great advice. I love your videos. I too have bought used cars all my life. Usually a few years old and drive them a long time. Another thing, when looking at that title (non-salvage), don't for get to check for any liens. Make sure the liens are released.
@lexluther919 5 років тому
to slow down scams bring a scan tool with you
@martygras378 5 років тому
And to slow down scans, bring a scam tool with you ;)
@nedcramdon1306 4 роки тому
@@martygras378 Why did that make me laugh so much?
@martygras378 4 роки тому
@@nedcramdon1306 Not sure why, maybe for a similar reason that it came to my mind ?
@threestrikes1448 4 роки тому
@@martygras378 underrated comment
@jamesgizasson 4 роки тому
Yyyyup! Would've saved me from replacing an engine. The car runs GREAT now though. :3
@999thenewman 5 років тому
Any ad photos on Craigslist with a watermarked e-mail address is definitely a scammer.
@richardj.860 5 років тому
999thenewman also on offer up
@JUST_ONE_ID10T 5 років тому
or if they say that the car belongs to their son and he is in the military over seas and they are selling it for them. It's a scam.
@toekneelorenzo2942 5 років тому
Or if they're husband was in a car,accident n the car been sold reminds them of them so they just have no use fir it lmao
@waterheaterservices 5 років тому
I play it safe. I know I can trust the Nigerian prince, a prince is surely not going to sell me a bad 1987 Yugo.
@PierreaSweedieCat 5 років тому
A YUGO! Man, you gotta buy that baby!
@elesabethbacherta2343 4 роки тому
Thanks so much for this info!
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