Yeah it could have been anything it happened to by a car that time butt still Wizard did his best at the time.

My thought exactly!!

Shame he didn’t include the Nissan Titan story since that was 100% the car’s fault. Though that was a ruined vacation not life.

@@Castdeath I remember that story

I think that's what he really meant but decided to present it in a car-centric way.

Worthless cockroaches. They're not human.

That's tragic, but still not as tragic as today's sponsor audible--"

I have heard of stories like this, not just from car mechanics. It is part of the decline in the USA and world.

Everyone wants things for free 🙄

No offense but that’s why certain people can handle this business longer than others - there’s a reason why the ‘meaner’ guy requires payment or deposit

When you get a car. You need to doba carfax on it. And also have a good mechanic come to check it out and drive it

Holy cow did THAT story escalate quickly...I can't believe the deer sacrificing itself turned out to be an actual win for you. Truly this is the weirdest example of karma I ever saw...

I'm always fixing cars, that's why I never got married.

@@ExAnimoPortugal with a voice like her's, I would definitely have skipped marriage. Lol

Don't get married it's even easier for your life to get ruined!

Lots of sour boys in the replies here. Guys, find a girl that can at least tolerate your hobbies, whatever they may be. Of course, you'll have to do the same for her. If you're lucky, and you find the right girl, you might even have a few in common! It's a magical thing.

@@ShadowsOfGames Simp

Funny you mention that. I literally just had about $1k saved up for stuff like that, but ended up having to replace a bunch of parts instead lol. It's not like you'll be able to enjoy those extras without a properly running vehicle. Spend the $1k now and be good for another 100k miles, or blow it on stupid stuff and damage the car even more within 1k miles, and end up with scrap on wheels in the driveway. I personally know of a few cars that have just been sitting for a few years now, and rats have probably gotten into the wiring at this point. $100-500 fixes, but the owners are the type of people that will buy random stupid stuff on credit instead. Tires on those car have been flat for a long time now, so tires are definitely trash at this point, so that is now $400+ additional that could've been prevented by fixing the $100 problem 🤦‍♂️

Curse of vanity

They would rather impress people with superficial things even when the car is broken down on the side of the road because they neglected basic maintenance. I'll never understand that.

Exactly!!! In Orlando, my friend made a ton of money fixing these stupid DONK ghetto cars that where rolling accidents waiting to happen

Exactly what I’m finding shopping the private used car market. People are valuing aftermarket accessories when the vehicle has been diagnosed for major repairs, yet they selling an inoperable car for the cost of the accessories they installed 😏

High ideals sometimes hang high over our lives as legends for regular folks.

It's important to remember that there are "customers" who will drive you to bankruptcy if you let them.

Yep there are so many businesses that will screw themselves or their employees for the sake of a degenerate customer. The customer is not always right. Sure, you try to be accommodating but there comes a point where you have to give them the boot.

That is all too true! I've owned a computer sales and service shop for 35 years and there have been a fair number of clients I have fired. One tried to get free software from me despite the fact that I had delivered and installed the software he had purchased on his new computer (which he had also bought from me). He said that he never got it, only to find out that he wanted me to give him an additional license to install on another computer. Another client called me for computer repair but when I got there, she actually wanted me to help her fix her custom-made blinds...because I said on my website that I solve problems with Windows. (NO JOKE!) I actually forgave that (as she was 80+ years old) with the assumption that she might have been confused. However, the next time she called for my repair services, I got there and she wanted me to help her with cleaning the house, unclogging her kitchen sink, etc. It was at that point that I fired her. A third client I had to fire because I picked up his laptop for a virus scan and he was already calling me within ten minutes of picking it up (I was still driving from his place back to my office) to ask how it was going and when it would be done. He kept calling no less than once per hour throughout the rest of the day, so I had to set up his phone number to go directly to voicemail. The next day, starting at 5am, he started calling from his cellular phone to ask if the computer was ready. That day, from both that cellular number and another (a friend's number???), he called no fewer than 40 times, all of which got sent directly to voicemail once I realized that it was he who was calling. (My phone system logs every incoming call even if it is sent to voicemail). I got the machine back to him the next day, so it was in my possession two days and collected the payment. I thought maybe he was just frantic without his computer, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt. The next time he called a few months later, he needed his antivirus license updated, so I ordered the new software and told him that it would be ready for install once it arrived in two or three days. (I still had his numbers directed to voicemail.) During each of those days, he called no fewer than 20 times. I called him back a couple of times each day and reminded him that I would call to schedule a delivery and installation once the software had arrived but that didn't deter him from calling anyway. When the software arrived, he griped that it had taken so long. I reminded him that it had been only two days which happened to be the weekend days of Saturday and Sunday: the order was placed Saturday afternoon and the software arrived Monday morning. I got the software installed for him that afternoon and decided that he was too much hassle with whom to work, so I fired him as a client and advised him to call someone else for his needs in the future. He still tried calling me for service beyond that point and left voicemails each time but I never returned his calls.

I just have to say, if you owned a 2005 Mazda when Ford was building them, do you ever do research on thecars you’ve bought over the years or do you just shoot. craps all day.

@@omegalamda3145 what?

Not a good outcome for either of you, but at least you got a story out of the deal.

This story chocked me a lot, so I will share is a similar (actual) one: an old person (was a cobbler) used to keep all his savings in his shop, but one day all his savings got stolen (God knows how the thieves knew the location of the cash) and since he found out the dispearance of his life cushion he couldn't eat, drink or sleep till he died a few days later...The gentleman with the unpaid bill maybe could have died from grief & grievance too: he couldn't pay the bill and it was out of question for him to break his word or go back to the shop empty handed....

This story chocked me a lot, so I will share a true similar one: an old person (was a cobbler) used to keep all his savings in his shop, but one day all his savings got stolen (God knows how the thieves knew the location of the cash) and since he found out he couldn't eat, drink or sleep till he died a few days later...The gentleman with the unpaid bill maybe could have died from grief & grievance too: he couldn't pay the bill and it was out of question for him to break his word or go back to the shop empty handed....

Great story about generous heart toward others. You'll receive far more than you lost by sharing the tale.

@@azizhachimi8744his fault for the absence of risk management

Yeah, really makes you wonder what some of these people are thinking.

Amen! I'm a service advisor for a small and highly reputable small auto repair shop with a cult like following. We are usually 1-2 weeks out for appointments, that's how busy we are! We are usually a third to half as much as the local dealerships charge but we still have the occasional new customers that are surprised we charge for diagnosis. Well folks,we are a business and not a charity and our experiences and TIME are money.We have walked several tire kickers that aren't appreciating our expertise and couldn't finance a Happy Meal.....good riddance!

I suppose a problem, especially in America, is that people are so dependent on their cars that they might not be able to afford _not_ having a working car either.

God gave everyone 2 vehicles. They're called........... Feet!

I would think calling a customer who just tells you to "fix everything" with a quote when it's crazy expensive is a reasonable tip too.

Yeah only time it would be an investment is if it were some ultra rare model or have some past trail of ownership. Those are 1 in a million like some 63 split window in a barn for its entire life.

If I wanted a car that was an investment, I definitely would go American muscle from the 60's.

Restoring cars, just like any other hobby, costs money, it doesn't make money. I restore antique radios, this also does not make money, but I enjoy it.

Barn finds can make you some money, but you have to do most of the work yourself. As soon as you have to get a pro involved, profits disappear fast.

​@@danielrajai3635Great point. If you have time, talent and passion an old restore project could be fun. Other than that, resist the urge!

That's what I was thinking

wow that story might be even than the car wizard's

Is that Harrison Ford?

@@chumpthetraitor7331 No. He just lands on other planes.

I was on board until you mentioned "City Police Chief." Chiefs of Police don't investigate crimes; they delegate that task to the unit's detectives assigned to handle fraud cases. Just nit-picking, but still...

🇬🇧 Here, that's a horrible,horrific story. Poor children.

LC has served you well, seems. I love LC.

Great story bro. I'm on my 07 JGC and I'm also learning a lot

"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while."

I rented a new 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee in December of 2004 and I was glad I had it at that time because we encountered an unexpected snow storm. Maybe they weren't reliable long term but they worked great new to meet my need.

I own a repair shop and I take deposits regularly. Typically on big jobs to cover parts, special order parts and in certain situations. For instance I had a customer I never met before bring her Jeep in for an issue she said the dealer and a few shops looked at it and couldn’t find anything. I checked out and didn’t find anything couldn’t duplicate the issue. Called customer said I didn’t find anything but that it’s likely the tipm module it’s very common then she tells me the dealer said the same thing but no gaurentees and I said yeah can’t gaurentee something when you can’t diagnose it. She calls back saying to replace the tipm so I get pricing together she said ok do it, I tell her to come down to sign the estimate stating it’s at ur own risk and the whole story and a deposit for the part that’s over 1,000 bucks, she said ok. Over 2 weeks she calls many times saying she can’t make it out yet and to just order it then to asking if the part was installed yet and every time I said I can’t order the part until you sign the estimate and pay for part as I can not return it, the last time she called she said I’ll be there tomorrow just order it I’m 100% coming and paying well when she came in she said I hope u didn’t order the part because I’m trading it in. I said that’s exactly why I have the policy in place because if I ordered it now I’m stuck with the part.

Those sound more than just basic repairs to me

You saved yourself a ton of money learning from your dad! Almost like getting a second paycheck! What kind of cars did your dad drive?

@@northdakotaham1752 my dad had an old 66 Charger he resurrected (383), but when I was a teenager, I blew a transmission in my 2005 Corolla and it came down to getting an old trans for $280 and installing it myself, to discover I also had barely any teeth on my front right axle. It was from then on my dad helped me figure it out instead of bringing it to a shop, only time I’ve been to one is for tire replacements. Granted I couldn’t do that stuff without him or his equipment, but I plan on having a machine shop garage in the future anyway so the tools will be there.

@@TheHippieGunner your dad, a MOPAR guy? That's cool! The 383 was a great engine. I still have and drive a 413 which runs like new even at 100k plus miles. That's still ignition points, condenser. No electronics anywhere. I have 360 also, several 318s, slant six....but also have Fords and a couple GM, 350 and 366 motors. I prefer the V8. Good luck on the shop. Seems like every year we need a few new tools to keep up with repairs. They pay for themselves!

Did my first timing belt at 23, I'm just glad it was a non interface engine, I can say I'm youtube certified lol but I know I save ton of money by doing the basic repair or oil change

Yeah and a top of the old issues you now have thousands of new ones.

Barn finds are only good if it's a highly desirable model and if the person buying it is capable of doing a restoration himself.

I really missed out on one opportunity! Just before COVID, I took my 2003 Acura TL to the junkyard for $300. It had a rusted-through lower control arm and I didn't have the gumption to fix it myself or pay around $400 to get it fixed. Now I see the same car is selling at $3500 more than I paid for it in 2008!! Just my luck.

Especially now I think life's too short! Fortunately I am working in a pretty stable sector of IT and on track to buy a house pretty soon along with my BMW M240i. If I drove a Camry I could have a nicer house sooner but I choose not to because that's where my priorities are at. I care a lot about what I drive and less about the house I live in. It's about understanding the consequences of your actions BEFORE you do them. Lots of people just do what they want in the moment and complain about it later.

But, a 1971 convertible Hemi 'Cuda is a Blue Chip exception?

Bob: What an idiotic way to look at life. I drive a BMW, also a 911, a 355, and some other cars. I do my own repairs. Boring is for dull ignorant people like you.

@@sean2137 Lmao Poor man's BMW. If you Can't afford a BMW M4 , M5, or M8. Go get a Camry bud you're too poor to have a BMW.

Explains squidward doesn’t it 😂

Actually, it's the story of a man's life, I guess. Doesn't matter what you do, retail, car mechanic, carpenter, builder... The more you live, the more you see flaws and weakness in people. And it's almost impossible to not turn more cold-hearted and stallous.

I ran a bar for three years. Had my young naivete beat out of me pretty rapidly :D

It's called wisdom. It's not a bad thing to face reality. Real progress can be made that way.

It’s the same for most jobs that involve working with the public. Just look at cops. Many of them deal with criminal scum all day, it’s no wonder they’re not friendly, especially when you look/act just like the thugs that attack them and resist arrest.

I think Ron Popeil of Ronco Mr. Microphone fame came up with that line.

Don't put yourself flat on your back to help someone else that's not very smart 🤓.

We take parts deposit up front w/ markup just to order the parts in order to avoid this problem. This way we aren't out a crap ton of money we can't get back if we install an engine etc.

😮I’ve been in auto repair business since 1992 and none of that stuff has ever happened to me

@Karl with a K Yup. It's a difficult thing to balance granted. But with that mindset is how you get scumbag businesses who care about nothing but the bottom line no matter how underhanded.

I take a 50 percent deposit.

not too bright then.

I'm surprised that they arrested her. The cops in my area told our shop that it was a "civil" matter and they weren't gonna get involved.

This happens all over the World. Services in Ukraine, for example, give back the keys ONLY after receiving the money.

@@AbcAbc-sp1od it depends. If the cops didn’t want to get involved into some media “racism” bullshit stories, then it’s quite predictable they won’t get involved. If some non-color or asians do the same thing, you will get payed. It’s all about pussy sheriffs and stupid politicians in charge of your state.

@@craftyukraine that shop was the same way. Turns out she had a spare key and broke in after hours

Nice score!

BAM !

Jackpot!

I live too far away (northern Virginia) or I would have you work on all of my cars!

“Master mechanic “

I know. NASA and the Navy tend to be such deadbeat customers.

@@jdrancho1864 That’s not what he said.

@@vladtheimpala5532 That's the way I heerd it. The space shuttle = NASA, nuclear submarines = General Electrics electric boat division building boats for the Navy/DoD. "I grew up hearing literally everything you say" = his dad was dealing with the same deadbeat customers as the Wizard. Point made. Case closed.

✋I got one...😳

Would you sell that awesome classic to me before its gone forever? Nah, Im gonna fix that up one day. There was a guy near my home when I was a kid with all old cars on his property. Great cars, all solid. Nah, hes gonna fix them one day. When he died his wife had them ALL hauled to the crusher.

@@USMCCGAGNG It's probably safe to say, "Only in America." We're the only ones with the space to indulge such "hobbies" that involve wishful thinking (self delusion?), good intentions, and procrastination. There are people out there who do the same thing with airplanes! Only in America.

Love the "Godot" quote. 👍

I suppose people think if they stop driving the car, time stops for the car and 20 years later it will be just as they left it.😂. Yeah, maybe if they put it in a hermetically sealed chamber or a perfect vacuum. Time and ozone ruins practically anything left sitting. Truly horror stories.

I am a stickler for oil changes and service intervals/repairs. That said, my car gets washed maybe 3-4 times a year. And no clay bar has ever touched my vehicles.

I bet, care to shall any stories?

I have the same experience, but its not from a business. I've been an inner city police officer for 26 years. You will look at humanity very differently after that. Its unfortunate.

Truest statement ever!!!

been there in the car repair, paint world when it comes to people and money you never know what you were going to get some would pay more than the estimate

We just shut down our business after a decade of dealing with "customers". Most of which were very good, but we were always chasing payments, every single month. Sometimes for as little as $10. WTF? Life's too short to deal with chronic deadbeats. Always got paid, but had to put extra work into it. It's barely even worth doing up an invoice for $10. Won't miss any of that BS. People always dream about getting away from "slavery" and becoming their own boss. If only it was that great. It might be in some cases, but it's rare. My partner is now back in an office, working for someone else and in some respects, it's bliss. No more customer hassles, you get paid every 2 weeks without fail, no bookkeeping/invoicing to deal with, none of the "work for yourself" hoops to jump through, etc. Five more years and early retirement.

As a former warranty claims clerk for a Chrysler Jeep dealer, I can confirm this.

It seems the Grand Cherokee was an all or nothing car. Some folks went over 300k miles without a hiccup and others couldn't stay out of the shop for a year.@@rays7437

Would be interesting to know the ratio between the 300k+ mi jeeps and the ones that constantly required repairs.

Volkswagen owners are the cheapest people ever

@@UNTrider2010idk my mom got a 2015 Cherokee with 300k on it running pretty well def got lucky

CW was right about how people always get them in leu of better options: "Hey Dad you advised me to get a Toyota sedan. It turned out great so I think you should do the same. Or a Honda. Even the SUVs." [Gets an Equinox]

The 5.7 in those jeeps were bulletproof. What are you in about?

@@likeablecloud2454 other problems besides the motor

@@MX-CO then what? The transmission which is known to be bad which can be swapped out for a better transmission from another car that uses the same motor. The ecu which tends to fail and shit the car off when driving. Both can be replaced relatively cheap or with different parts that are more reliable for cheaper. The ecu issue is t that bad. The transmission will still go tens of thousands of miles without failing. So what's wrong with it?

@Likeable Cloud the problems you mentioned plus electrical problems. I agree they will run a long time. 200k plus (Most vehicles 2000 and newer will do 200k plus) But they have more problems and will have more little issues once they get to 200k than some others. Imo a Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban. Is a better choice for someone that wants an SUV

That's what I was thinking. The car is just the tip of the iceberg.

Yep, the title of this video should be 'Six people that let their cars ruin their lives'

Yes, obsessive behaviour happens in all walks of life, not just in the car world. Dreamers are forever taking on projects with no hope of completing them successfully. Here in the UK we seem to be forever hearing of people who buy boats with no experience or training and finish up having to be fished out of the drink by the lifeboat.

Same with the people that won't throw anything away, so their car gets filled to the window sills with random flotsam. Even on the package shelf. I know one individual that had an older car like that. After it broke down X number of times, she got a different, nicer car. Within six months it was already full of clutter.

Car was a symbol of idolatry -valuing a possession more highly than one ought. Makes for crazy decision-making by those suffering the aliment.

The moral of the story - the rats always win.

What's a SBC?

@@busman2050 Small Block Chevy

I tend to get overly sentimental about cars but I'm learning to let go. The past few years I've realized just how much time and money a car can take, and in the end it's still just a car. People and relationships are more important, and at the end of the day the most special car is little more than a worthless pile of scrap. It sounds like you made a difficult but mature decision. If my kid did that after my passing, I'd sure be proud!

I'm sorry for your loss, but while I can't relate to a similar experience (...yet) as a dad I would absolutely hate for something that I had (even if it was something I really cared for) to cause my kids problems or grief, good on you for selling it, as tough as it might have been. In my case I also have "my dad's car" with me, though it was my car that I gave to him so that he could use it while I got around to selling it, but he liked it so much he kept it, until recently parkinsons has made it a bit tougher to get into a low hatchback so he needed to trade for something higher (and a bit less high strung than an 15 yo Mazdaspeed 3). I don't want to sell it, my kids keep referring to it as "grandpa's car", but I understand it's the thing to do as the alternative is to let a car I don't need and works fine just be there and possibly either I won't be able to have the money to maintain it later on, or something big will fail on it and I'll have to eat it or sell it for less. Growing up/old sucks sometimes.

Cars are wonderful until they're noting but endless money pits. You have to figure out when the steep downward slope starts. For an Audi, it can be as short as 4 to 5 years. With a Toyota, it can be 16 to 20 years. Beyond that point the car care bill goes from average (maybe $100 a month) to ridiculous ($700 a month, month after month). You have to be ready to shed a few tears and call up the junkyard. It's going to a better place.

​@@georgegonzalez2476 I better call the yard and tell em to get the 91 Jetta diesel coupe that I got from my dad then, it's got a couple of small door dings ,it's clearly totaled.

'parts changers' - so true

Some ugly lawn ornament that is hahaha

@@ghostrider-be9ek Parts changing goes with the OB II diagnostics. Now as a mechanic, you don't have to think clearly on several layers. Most of the time...parts changing using the diagnostics works....that's why it's an industry standard.

@@jimbeam7160 This is why I liked my advanced training with Mercedes. You can entirely know almost exactly what the issue is from the second that car fails to start, but in the training they make you use WIS documents and actually follow your trail and rate your thought process. You don't even *technically* have to get it right to pass. If you get less than 70 IIRC you fail the course. A viable thought process and actual elimination of the issues it could be, used to legitimately be enough to fail you on it's own if you don't do it well. That had only JUST changed when I started the course and it now "only" basically puts you JUST above failing. In my course of all of 6 people, 4 people would have failed that course on the 2nd diagnostic test had that not recently been changed. They do this 3 times by the way lol.

That's what a lot of mechanics are. Nothing but part changers. I was lucky. I did my apprenticeship in the 80s. I started about 6 months before my 16th birthday. The guys I worked for were all in their 40s, at least. They taught me how to repair certain things. Not just throw parts at it until the issue is resolved. These guys didn't have those big, massive tool boxes. A handful of tools and they could repair whatever came in the shop. The one mechanic, Ron, did a lot for me. I had only been there for a year, and my dad passed away suddenly. I took it really hard. It messed me up for quite a while. Ron helped me stay grounded and focused. He could tell I was having a rough go with the situation. I owe that man a lot. My dad never got to see me become an adult. Ron helped me become an adult. I won't say he took over where my dad left off. I will say he stopped me from becoming an asshole who was mad at the world.

I fail your pain I have a 2012 GMC terrain and it's been nothing but problems since I bought it used back in 2019. Bought it with 62,000 didn't find out that there was a recall until 2020 on the oil consumption so I was already 8 years late after they extended it to seven and a half years but you would have to go to GMC Buick to have them look at it to make sure you're burning oil in from the stories I heard 90% of the time they said you were fine which was an absolute lie. I've put so much money into this car I couldn't even tell you from transfer case to windshield wiper motor you name it I've done it to the point where I even got a remanufacturing engine because the engine was absolute trash 2.4 ecotec All it did was just straight burn oil and I would have wanted to get into something new but then that's another 5 years of payments that I could not afford so I bought a remanufactured engine after cylinder three had no compression which meant junk the car Lease car finance a car which is all expensive and I had five payments left $1,700 to go so I just bit the bullet cheaper to keep her and I'm 1600 mi in no burning of oil no check engine light it feels good to have somewhat of a peace of mind with this piece of shit engine that GMC came out with

“Soft, warm glow” made me lol. Thanks

Aaron, just curious - in comparison with the Mercedes you worked with in the early 2000s, what were the older BMWs like? Did you enjoy them as much as you did the Benzes? Also, how do you feel about today's modern Benzes?

Them old diesel Mercedes are floating tanks, the new ones are crap.

It sounds like one side-moral of the story is many problems could probably be avoided if you’d just keep your car running and maintained in good condition. Who’s taking & keeping ownership? Once you start telling yourself “it’s just an old…” that’s exactly what it’s becoming with each & every passing day, until it’s forgotten and without any value to anyone else, as well. Anything worth owning is worth driving-and vice versa. Who’s willing to pay for the privilege & benefits?

@@jsrosa1282 My dad owned a series of 1980s and 1990s BMWs when they were new. Only 1 of them ever had serious trouble, and the dealer replaced that one, no questions asked, under warranty (heck, the dealer ordered the replacement before even telling us we'd get the entire car replaced). He bought a new one every 2 years not because the cars were bad, but because by that time he'd have over 100k miles on it and the warranty'd run out (not that he ever had a warranty claim except that one time). You still see more than a few 1980s and 1990s BMWs here, usually owned by people who maintain them themselves as a hobby, not the trash kids who ruin anything they get their hands on.

Imagine that poor guy who's selfish wife wouldn't let the guy fix the car because she wanted to live.

Chrysler has majorly improved within the past 10-15 years.

Did it ever get stolen???

Decades ago, I almost bought a Camaro. Then a guy at work told me, "Well, you know tires cost $200 each." Me: What?! That's when I learned that buying a fancier car is just the price of admission. I didn't buy the car.

I'm quite surprised. I remember seeing them in Germany and every single taxi was a Mercedes E-class. They have a bulletproof reputation in Europe.

@@drunkenhobo5039 that was the E class, the bigger saloon. The 190e was a 3 series rival and much smaller. The Cosworth powered derivatives are worth strong money now......

@@leccybadger Ah right, whoops. My monkey brain saw the letter "E" and got confused.

i sold a computer and customer a month later asked why was there porn on there computer, why would you install this, I said, I installed windows OS, are you going online and customer said yes my son said it was online, i said he must of downloaded then, and said why would you be mad at me, he goes you allowed it and then I said ahh no, I have no control over how the computer and it is your responsibility to manage it not mine, said leave me alone!

It’s not always devastating. I know of a guy who dropped his laptop off at a computer repair store. He later abandoned it and all sorts of crimes were discovered on his computer, but he’s never been charged for any of them. He’s real famous, maybe you’ve heard of him, his name is Hunter Biden.

@@danielmckenzie6858 lol!

Good advice. This is the best approach for most folks.

Truth 💯

Yes, experienced the same, many times. Cust. brings vehicle in for alignment & the suspension & steering, brakes etc. are so bad, it is a danger to them & everyone else on the road, but they can't afford repairs & leave, driving it.

That new stereo is needed to cover all the funny noises the car is making

In non-high end shops it’s the same as independent shops. I’m a tech at a Toyota dealer and I called brake pads on a Sienna today as it was 1mm and they deferred it. I once had a BMW that was included in the Takata airbag recall so I took it to it’s dealership and I overhead this lady beside be had a $3000 estimate for her X1 and she approved the job without hesitation.

@@matte8441 I mean, I'd refuse an overpriced break job by a dealer too and just do it myself. A lot of people use dealerships or mechanic shops for either free inspections or pay for the inspections and then once told what's wrong they fix it themselves or drop it off at their brother in laws house with a case of beer type thing. Doesn't technically mean they're not gonna get it fixed, just not at your mechanic shop.

@@matte8441 People sometimes behave foolishly when it comes to safety or, perhaps they are thinking they maybe being con by the shop, hence refusing the needed repair. As for the wealthy bunch though, since they have the money they will think if money can fix the problem, then it is no longer a problem. A happy camper!

I had a Saturn outlook, which was the gmc Acadia before the Acadia was the Acadia, was a nice little suv until somebody crashed into us.

Its funny because I get called a hater for telling people they bought an unreliable car until I’m right.

@@djncrti2860 I guess if it makes you feel better that’s all that matters.

@@djncrti2860 why do you feel the need to tell people they bought a bad car after they have already done it. Does that make you feel good?

@@OneOut1 No they come to me for advice about what car to buy and then they take it and throw it out the window. Then, I have to hear how they have to bring me to me constantly for repairs. You’d think they’d take my advice seeing as I’m the one who works on their cars…

It's sad that there's some people who would sacrifice for an object than a life form

If you do work on a car and they don’t pay, are you legally able to keep the car in your shop until they pay. What’s the procedure

​@JohnSmith-dm1wo not what he meant. If you gove people a break enough, you arent making money.

Yes, the oil must be changed 100% on time with this motor. Most of them you hear the chain ticking 😂

@@yodead369 I haven't had any ticking yet. Believe it or not, the torque converter is starting to have issues before the engine.

if you ever get the timing chains done replaced insist of getting original gm chains and tensioners jobbers crap even the most expensive ones will ruin your engine, as i had to do the job twice (no fun) the jobber s crap tensioners lasted 30 000 miles almost destroyed my engine. Car wizard is right those are rather crappy...

Ya but just wait 😄

@@pierrerouvroy2433 thanks for the advice! I'm not sure I'll ever bother doing any further work on it. With it being so high mileage, and considering I already need to replace the torque converter AND transmission, I don't think it would be worth putting any money into.

Such a simple car! What problems did you have?

​@@toddaulner5393 I had a 71, they had weak rear axles and bearings were a nightmare to change!

Story checks out.

Yes, that story was a bit sickening.

well in my case, buying a car really DID make me happy. And still does, every time I start the engine. 2017 Lexus LS 460, it had 69,500 miles and cost me $36,600. Within 5 minutes of the test-drive I knew I was driving it home. The feel, the smoothness, the incredible ergonomics, and above all that amazing Lexus V8 under the hood, I admit I only had one thought namely "MUST.HAVE.THIs.CAR"~ HAD to have it.

You sound like you are still in there punching. I wonder who will follow in the shoes of good contractors when they retire. I don't see the skills being passed along to "half educated" generations.

Put a lein on the house.

Get paid up front.

Honesty and ethics are dying in this country.

@@richardbambenek2601 They are being forced out on purpose, a moralless society is a weak and easily defeated society.

You better tell her to start liking older Honda's and Toyota's 😂

Its one way or the other.

He probably doesn’t see those cars. You know they’d be Toyota though.

Just go over Car Wizard's videos on his recommended vehicles. He probably doesn't see these happy customers or their vehicles very often. In the best case scenario, the vehicles are easy to work on and require nothing more than routine maintenance, and his interactions with the customers are very minimal. Car Wizard recommends Toyotas (especially Camry and Prius), Lexuses, Buicks with the 3800 V6 engine, the Ford Crown Vic (and the related Mercury and Lincoln land yachts), and V6-powered Mustangs.

@@jasonhsu4711 My father had a 1988 Buick Lesabre with the 3800 V6. Everything fell apart on that car except for the engine.

He talked about his dad's Lexus RX. So, I guess most RX owners are pleased

Nah. Jeeps can be especially if you go offroad but different motors are better than others. My brother in law has had two TJ’s with no issues and a JK maintained is okay. Not without problems but not costly unless you abuse them. Also I look at a Jeep as a wrangler

The insurance company should’ve adjusted the payout based on completed repairs since it extended the life expectancy of the car, thereby increasing its value. My car was stolen after putting about $1,500(?) into repairs. Upon providing a copy of the repair receipt, the insurance company raised the value of their payout. The key is that you have to let them know.