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If you ring up a private seller always start by saying "I'm calling about the car you have for sale". If they say "which car?" They are a dealer in disguise or flipping cars.

When someone with money goes up against someone with experience, the one with experience gets the money and the one with money gets an experience.

It's hard to buy any cars from anywhere these days. They come from the factory jacked up, then the Dealer mess over you, then a personal owner covers up the lemon they bought. can't trust nobody.

The strangest red flag I heard was when someone at the dealership offered to bring the price down on an $8,500 car to $5,000

This guy has so much knowledge, that his hair looks like an open book.

Thanks for making my car searching adventure 100 times more stressful.

We're just fortunate to have an HONEST mechanic on KZfaq. Scotty, please never change, you're great.

After my corolla is paid off, I was gonna upgrade to a new car. That's when I came across Dave Ramsey videos and now I don't want to buy a new car. Next, I planned to buy a pre-owned VW Tiguan and then I came across Scotty Kilmer's videos. Both these fine gentlemen are party poopers but they're knocking sense into me and helping me make better financial decisions.

Imagine being a car dealer and you see Scotty coming in your shop😂

So don't buy from a dealer, don't buy a rental, don't buy from CarMax. Only buy a used Toyota. Got it.

My biggest problem that I run into when buying vehicles, is private sellers want just as much as dealers nowadays. We’re looking for a 3 row SUV now (granted, those are a little tougher) and private ones that are salvaged are only 2-3k less than ones from the dealer that are guaranteed with some sort of warranty.

I always love scotties little pictures he puts on the videos 😂😂😂😂😂

"Certified preowned car". We certify someone used to own this car.

Been working at different dealerships for 15 years now. Scotty tells the truth

I sold cars, on and off, for about 5 years. I just want to say you are Spot On. Always buy a used car from a private party with the absolute condition that you take it to your mechanic ( seller can come along if they want), where you can pay to have that car gone through meticulously. You will most likely, save thousands and be far happier than at a car dealer.

My youngest son was the used car tech at a couple of dealerships. He hated it, the screw jobs he saw them do was ridiculous. He inspected the cars, and then gave them a list of what needed repaired. Shocker, they rarely fixed what he suggested. He HATED working at dealerships, he was to honest, lol. He ended up going to work on big rigs. He's now the regional maintenance manager for a truckline.

scotty u should dress up in disguise and go into dealerships knowing exactly whats wrong with the vehicle and see what happens

Scott looks like if Ozzy Osborne had a mechanic career instead of music

Wow. This guy is GREAT. How refreshing to get such honest, straightforward professional opinions. Most people are too worried about pissing off people with more power than them so they don't reveal what they know. We need more people like Scotty in this world.

I've been burned on buying a used car from a private individual too. It's been my experience that if someone is selling their car, there's usually something wrong with it that cost more than it's worth to fix it so the individual sells it to the unfortunate unsuspecting new owner!

Okay, I think I’m just gonna build my own car now

If you have a mechanic you can trust and a doctor you can trust then you have it made. So with you in our lives, Scotty, we are half way there! Thanks so much.

Can't sue CarFax: they don't claim to be accurate, and they don't offer any guarantee. Just don't trust them at all!

At some point you're going to have to buy a car. So, although Scotty may be right, eventually you are going to be taken by some dealership or another. Figure out what you're willing to pay and stick to that. You don't get it, go to another dealership until you do. The more you shop around the more buying power you give yourself. Use what the other dealership offered you to your advantage, rinse and repeat until you get the car you want and the price your willing to pay. Otherwise you will feel like a loser. Just make an informed decision and take your time. The best thing is leave and wait for them to call you. They always do and then renegotiate.

Buy a barely used car at a new car dealership on the last day of the month a few hours before closing. They will budge.

“ Who certified it ?? They certified it themselves !!! “!😂😂😂

This guy is so animated, I love it, totally engaged.

In the area I live, private sellers are asking just as much as used car dealers, and just like with dealerships you have no idea what you’re really getting.

Don't buy a repossessed car either. If they haven't been keeping up on the payments then you know they haven't been keeping up with the maintenance.

I needa take this guy with me when I go car shopping fr 😭I’ll pay him for his time too

I watched so many of your videos before purchasing a second hand car. Finally bought a 2013 Honda civic from a private individual. Best decision ever!!! thanks

Just ran across these You Tube posts over the weekend. I love this guy !!!

I wonder if Scottys neighbors know how famous he is.

*me after buying a used car from a dealership 2 days ago* 👁🕳👁

Excellent advice...thanks, Scotty!

God bless you Scotty, I learn so much from these

When buying used.. dont matter where you buy, you should take the vehicle to a mechanic you trust for a pre purchase inspection. If the dealership or private party seller won't allow it, dont bother.

We must protect this guy at all costs!!!

This has to be the one of the most informative guys in the automotive industry 💯

I wish I had an uncle or dad like you, buying a car is so scary..

love this guy..he's a mad scientist, engineer, mechanic..who also knows the business game, speaks the truth on the technical & money aspects, with a bit of humor. it's perfect for the way my mind works, constantly analyzing & reverse engineering every subject, every decision, but that humor keeps me sane & makes it all fun.

As a former employee at a car dealership. SCOTTY you are 100 % correct of what you share. I no longer work there due to the immense dishonesty towards customers.

Informative and entertaining. You're the best! Thank you Scotty👍

Scotty you're the man good information to help keep the everyday Joe from being fleeced good looking out for the rest of us thanks!!!

I work at a car dealership (one of the least greasy scam ones) and it's still pretty bad. I can assure you that this is 100% accurate.

Scotty Kilmer next week: Why you shouldn't buy a car

Although this is good advice and will become more and more relevant as people move away from dealerships when selling used vehicles (hopefully with online postings, etc), as long as you do things correctly, do you research, and are careful, you can find some decent used cars to buy from the dealership. Buying from a private owner is always preferred, but quite often you cant find the perfect car from a private owner, there are still more used car dealership listings then private owner listings.

Scotty is gonna put car dealers out of business. I love you Scotty!

CarFax ONLY WORKS when an accident has been reported. LMAO.

Awesome advice, thanks and keep up the good work. Happy new year 🎉!!!

Thank you Scotty for this video. It helps a lot.

Car dealerships aren't in the car business... They're in the *financing* business

Best quote ever! “You know where you’re going to find deals? NOT AT A DEALERSHIP!”

Always a great job informing all of us .

Oh man Scotty Kilmer this is great stuff man. Time well spent!

He's right about the "extended warranty" its all just pure profit for the company as they will just deny your claims.

Trust nobody or nothing everybody is out to take advantage of you

Car burning oil? Yup, It's Certi-Fried? lol 😉👍

If we obey every " Don't do this Don't do that " from Scotty we are not going to be able to buy a car at all

A month ago I watched his vid about not buying new cars. Now not buying used cars either. I guess Im just gonna buy a scooter lol

But buying a car from someone in the street makes me feel like it’s broken and they don’t wanna fix it specially when they have a list of replaced parts 😂

This is so true! Just don’t go with dealerships. I went to a “trusted” 5-star-rated car dealership, and they were selling the van I wanted for an unusually low price. Got it checked out at a local mechanic, and he basically told me it’s trash, probably worth $1K. I just ate $250 to get it inspected, 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Thank you so much keep doing what you do we all love you. You the best 👌

I bought my first car - used - at a dealership. A wonderful Audi 90, 5 years old. In good shape and in fact, there were only little costs in the next two years at the mechanic. I loved the car. I always had noticed some strange behaviour of the car, when getting into some tricky corners. A little oversteering, even at relatively slow speeds. I then thought it was my fault, as I was not an experienced driver and that car was just too much car for me to handle properly. Two years of loving the car, and then - one night - I didn't see a curve coming. The car didn't even react to try to take it. It lost the rear with the first touch of steering, it went on two wheels, then flipped over and I am thankful to the designers of the car and my personal luck, and all angels... because I came out of the wreck alive. It took me years to overcome the accident. I felt so guilty, that I wouldn't drive another car again. Some weeks ago I was invited to a meeting, where I had the chance to connect to a database of wrecked vehicles, and... I just wanted to know what had happened to my beloved first and last car. I found it in the records, found out that it was compacted and then shipped to Italy, from there to many other ports and ... probably it ended up in China. When I reached that point, I felt overwhelmed again by the guilty feeling, weakening me again, making me sad. So I leaned back and was about to leave the interface, when I catched something on the screen, that called my attention. It was the historical part of my car before I bought it. And... it was a horror story. Long story short. I bought a car, whose rear end had been smashed in two accidents. No wonder that the car could barely take certain, stiffer angled curves at relatively modest speeds. It was completely out of balance. I wished I had known you before I bought that wonderful car. I wouldn't have suffered the last 15 years. Yeah, I know it sounds stupid, but I trusted the dealer. That nearly killed me. I loved driving. I want to drive again. Driving is one of those things that the elite hasn't been able to take away from us yet. Driving is special, a kind of meditation and cure (not always, I know). Time to be alone and somehow connected to the car. On the other hand, that car saved my life, not only because of its safety design, but also later. I started to walk a lot, ride bicycles... and have overcome serious health problems because I am relatively fit. Sorry for all that writing. It just popped out, hope I didn't offend, bore or insult anyone with my two cents. Kind regards, M.

Excellent Advice. Thank you.

timely advice, thanks!

Imagining Scottie on a date, moving his hands all over the place while introducing himself. His knowledge of cars is unmatched.

I had a reputable, certified mechanic check out a used car, he said it was in fine condition, alternator, fuel pump, and door locks went out in less than 30 days, by the time I dumped that car every red light in the dash was on, buying a used car is ALWAYS a risk

Thank you for the information 🙂...very helpful 💪

thanks scotty, I really appreciate your help and insight and it looks like your having a good time too! this was one of your best. I have been look in for an old car around quincy, mass. hop e in for an old one, but not some god damn expensive "classic". sort of needle in haystacking it. glad you like Tennessee, they got a good football team this year! peace.

You move like Captain Jack sparrow

I wished I could take you with me when looking for a used car.

Exactly the advise I was seeking😏😂 Love this guy!

I just found you;! You are now my car guru! Thank you for information and training with understandable language!

Spent $900 on a car on Craigslist. Still driving it 3 years later.

Thank you for revealing secrets that car dealerships don’t want buyers to know. Great videos!!!

Good info Scotty. Thank you.

I talked a used car dealer into taking me to the dealer auction so could pick from a large selection. I found what I wanted at a great price and paid the guy a commission. Worked out great!

One of the most informative and indispensable channels on KZfaq when it comes to people who drive. I learned diesels dont have spark plugs , who knew , scotty knew lol. The invaluable info found here shows over 2 decades of experience makes this man the Car encyclopedia. Bless you my friend.

Wtf I don’t even know where to go anymore 😓

GREAT advice, Scotty!

Love all your videos, you have such a great personality!

CarFax goes by if the people report it on Insurance... If they pay out of pocket to fix it, it doesn't go on CarFax... There is a reason why they have a 🦊 fox for their mascot...

So glad I found a mechanic I can trust like you Scotty. He even reminds me of you, trustworthy person who is about making the customer happy, and glad to pay him the profit he makes. Win, win, dealerships are a scourge all around on the consumer. Keep it up.

Thanks for the great advice mate.

I sold on old Ford Explorer several years back from twice as much as what the dealers wanted to give me . Also I used to work with used car salesmen and Scotty is right.

Great advice! I had my oil changed at the dealer.....and discovered that they had shorted the oil by 1 quart!! One of the reasons why I have no car.......

LOL 4:39 "so that's $1300 you''ll never see again" shows picture of iPhone

You give lot info. Thank sir

I wish you could train an army of professionals just like yourself, Scotty! I have to buy a new used car pronto and I almost assume I'm going to be rooked one way or the other. My strategy is going to have to be cash as low as possible so when it dies I can just buy another one. That's life without a smart mechanic around!

God bless you Scotty. I'm doing this all by myself and your videos are making me feel so much more informed.

I've looked for used toyotas but used prices at dealers are just ridiculous.

Very entertaining and very educational,..love it.

Thank you again !!!!!!! I've learned so much from you! 😄

Oh I'm glad I just found your videos/channel. Recently saved enough for hopefully a decent used car and technically be the first time buying one. My current car (94 Corolla) was from my deceased grandpa and I had it for about 15 years now. Been a faithful good car. Trying to research as much as possible cause I am not exactly people savvy. So thank you very much cause I'm probably going to watch quite a few of your videos over the next couple days.

Ya know, I use to kinda overlook Scotty's videos because he sounds like he down a couple 6 packs before making his videos. But as of late I've been binge watching videos on this channel. He's actually starting to grow on me. **Subscribed**

Thank for all info

Thank you so much! I wish you lived across the street from me here in the Bronx

This guy is my go to for help and tips, and I’m a mechanic. I appreciate your content and honesty, dealerships really screw people over and this goes into detail exactly how they do so