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My personal favorite..”it garaged kept” = mechanics garage.

Such a detailed break down of what to look for and I appreciate you showing us as opposed to just talking about it. Makes me feel much more confident going into a used car sale!

This is a MUST-WATCH video for people who buy pre-owned cars! Thank you, 1A Auto!

Bonus tip, check the brake pedal to see if the rubber has worn off, indicating whether the car has been through more stop and go driving, or highway driving.

Great tips. Funny video. Bottom line, don't take the word of anything the seller tells you about the history of the car. And check all the body panels for matching Vin stickers on them. I had a seller tell me the the car was never in an accident and the car fax showed no accidents but upon closer inspection when I brought it home, I noticed the vin sticker on the door was painted over. Turns out it was in an accident just never reported. Had I known before it could have helped me negotiate a better price for the car.

I'm a carpenter by trade but work on my own vehicles. Over the years I've learned all kind of things to look for when buying a vehicle. I do way more than most people, but this has taught me several other things I never thought of checking. Thank you Sue. You're a great teacher. Love your videos.

I learn so much from you guys. My 1995 Ford Explorer passes all these tests at 245,000 miles. I'm just replacing thing like door handles and I think the hood lifts are no longer available. But, I'll check you guys out for those. Videos are great and entertaining.

Great video Sue! I’ve seen several videos claiming to tell people how to buy a used car, but your video is the only one that bothered to explain about the IM monitors, what they are and how dishonest people will clear codes just to get the check engine light to go out long enough for them to get rid of their junk car… Good stuff👍👍👍👍👍👍

And pay attention if the engine light 🕯️ comes on when starting if not don't buy it a lot of times the bulb 💡 has been removed, or look really close and see inside instrument cluster for black tape to cover it. Or like mentioned a code reader is a must have.

First thing I check when looking at a private seller or any used car is the brake and fuel lines. While I'm under there I check trans, pinion/axl seals, engine etc.

8:24 If I can’t test drive the car *MYSELF* , no deal.

I am going to look at a private seller vehicle tomorrow. I can't remember a time when I have consulted KZfaq for a "how to" and have found one single video that answered my question so completely! And with humor too! Well done! Thank you! Liked and subscribed.

300,000 all hwy miles runs great

Outstanding as are all your videos. Personally, I'd make up a checklist following your recommendations to use while checking out the vehicle so I don't forget anything.

In the final test. We’re gonna do the obvious. 100 meter race for slips. We’re looking for creaking noises, grinding, or knocking.

REALLY NEEDED THIS VIDEO.....in the process of getting a used truck & u sure opened my eyes...tks a million! Jerry

Always love when the buy sells it runs good, but they don't run it, or it has no check engine lights and then I hook up my scan tool and find out the real story

Great tips. Another, read the reviews the seller may have accumulated. Also, understand that 9 out of 10 cars are going to have immediate problems that will need to be addressed or fixed. Its a USED car and the Seller no longer wants it. So be prepared or go BUY NEW and tackle that car payment for the next 5-7 years.

So many ppl don't know what to look for but, it becomes common sense when you actually work on your own cars. I see so many price gouged shiboxes now days..

Never thought of bringing a code reader, but with the costs so cheap, it's a no-brainer.

It's March 26, 2024, and I found your video this evening. This information is great. I'm looking for a used vehicle and wanted to know what I should check within the car. Thank you for this video.

that was way awesomer than I anticipated. Thanks Sue!

Really applies to any used car regardless of where you but it. Dealers are just as crooked as private sellers. Also no title no money, if they say it's coming then say call me when it's here. Verify the name on the title matches the seller's driver license

Great video. Thank you. God bless you.

Yo yo yo that’s my car 😂😂 I’m actually doing some suspension replacement upgrades 💪🏻😂 love to see my baby girl models on the lens

If I can't drive it, I am surely not buying it.

Do the test drive don’t let someone else drive it unless it’s your mechanic

I love how she says do donuts tight Donuts I would say drive in tight circles because if you tell somebody under the age of 25 to do donuts in a parking lot that's not going to be good

Good point about the newer vehicles not having a tranny dipstick Bad idea 💡 and when engine cover is off look for exposed wires or wire's taped up with electrical tape, check coolant reservoir for Signs of sludge in the bottom or Rust also can be Billy Bob's miracle coolant fixer upper Lol 😆🤣 and if you buy it and not sure look up where cabin air filter is some never get changed and air filter also bring a flashlight 🔦 if it's cloudy and if you can't shine light through it replace it. and what I do is take em out and drive it like you stole it, that way you find out about if Jerry and his rigging Crew has anything held together with coat hangers and wishes lol 🤣🤣 if it does take it back and tell to keep they'll always have it. lmao 😂😆

Anyone think it impressive that they were able to line up the jump that well? It can be rough to just line up ramps to lift your car up let alone use them for a jump.

But how do you actually complete the sale? What to you (or they) have to sign? What are the legalities? None of these videos tell anything about that, just their opinions about what to look for. But what are the mechanics of the sale from a private party?

No disrespect to the host. Kelly Blue Book (KBB) conniving with dealers to buy your car cheap. Notice when you KBB online they link to so many dealers yup to droo that price. 2008 big horn 59k miles sold to dealer 8k 2018. Dealer still wanna low blow me. I recommend try carvana auto trader and car max then do compare prices. If they try to pull KBB on you walk away

Please don't forget to check that blinker fluid !

Thank you so much for this. I got sold a lemon last year after my divorce and unfortunately my state doesn't have a lemon law for used cars. The car broke down and they are now suing me for the rest the loan. I plan on getting a car soon, but I'll be more wise from now on.

Sue thanks for all the helpful tips!!!

Sue, Thanks for this video. I wish you made mention of what an acceptable air conditioning temperature range is. But, lots of good information there. Once I see this car is decent, to me at least, only then will I take it to a proper mechanic with specific training on that model. I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Prius v. I would take it to a Toyota hybrid specialist for a professional opinion after I followed your excellent tips to eliminate the obvious.

I'm watching this cause I wanted the actual information, but I love they wrecked that poor Camalon for our enjoyment. Sadly in my case though, I am genuinely needing a car since my accident. I am under the impression there's a difference between buying and not minding a little at-home TLC, and buying one that is quality enough to where it doesn't need anything.

I love these kind of videos ! Good job

Nice to see you, Sue! :-) Take care!

Absolutely spot on.

What a great and entertaining video. Real helpful!

When she asked if there's water damage, and he said no. I was expecting him to toss his drink inside.

Good tip about the code reader!

Your video was amazing and super helpful

I bought my first car at 16 years old. The guy thought I was older. I had no idea about the situation. 😂

Sue is awesome! Thanks.

Thank you, 1A Auto.

EXCELLENT AND ENTERTAINING. MANY THANKS

Excellent video. I learned a lot. Thank You!

You guys had way too much fun making this video... 🤣 Poor Camry!

I'm not an expert so tell me where I am wrong, but it seems like because online car sellers are offering so much money for used cars it's damn near pointless to even look for private seller deals. There was a time where you could offer someone the high end of trade-in value or a little more but less than what a dealer would charge. Now the private seller is with anything decent is going to sell to Carvana for far more than the trade-in value. So the private seller market is being concentrated with lemons Carvana didn't want. This is just my amateur assessment to which any feedback is welcome.

Very good informative video, thank you. Good luck.👍✌️

Great video, thanks Sue!!!

Thanks for this one!

We Stan Sue!

Thanks! What vin site are you talking about? I've used a few but they don't offer much about the history.

Im considering this for my dad cause he's trying to buy a older car as his first car in this country I'm on my 4th car but have never bought outside a dealership and he's eyes a 2006 Ford Victoria

Check inside the radiator cap not the reservoir.

You forgot the title.

Thanks. What do you do if the seller takes the license plate off? What plate do I put on before I get to the DMV?

I love this woman

You guys are probably my favorite repair videos online. Some of us are spending more time on Rumb1e these days. How about putting a channel on there that we can follow?

Is it a camry or avalon or both? The world may never know.

Nice video very informative

Just seeing the rest of the bottom of my car says that's a no no buyer the whole underside is destroyed by salt you can bounce it till you're blue in the face you can turn the steering wheels to your blue in the face you can do all that stuff and within a short period of time it's junk

Excellent!

Great video.

Thanks Sue 😁

Cool, simple

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣this is hilarious keep it up 1Aauto you guy's are the best

This is possibly the greatest car buying explanation video ever made

Question ❓ how bad is motor oil liking by the seals

It's Sue! Insta-like!

What a nice thumbnail

Would you recomend doing a pre purchase inspeccion with a mecanic too? Or would these test that you showed us be enough to asses reliability of the car?

My girl Sue 😍

Sue will end up making him just give up the car for free.

Shes cool

0:51 _😂😂😂😂😂😂😂_

Funny video lol

Checking for worn tie rods with car on the ground? 😂 what ?!

That car looks like is being in a flood, how could that be called fair shape, big red flag! thanks for the other points to look out for though👍

So standing on the hood is not part of the process?

Sure lost interest in the White one in a hurry!

Lmao this is pretty funny

i was never so happy to see someone beating the snot out of an Avalon, i just wish it was my old POS 01 Avalon he was beating on!!!! Worst car i ever owned!!!!!

An expert not telling you that most cars DO have the neck for the transmission dipstick and you can simply use the oil dipstick, cleaned well, to measure, see, smell the transmission oil.

🤣😂☠

Kelly Blue Book is garbage imo.

Lol everything looks great then you notice plastic zip ties holding on the front bumper I'm like what in the redneck auto sales is this 🤣 🤣 🤣