TOYOTA OWNERS! Always Get a Second Opinion on Big Repairs! Almost Totalled!

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Күн бұрын

Dear Toyota Owners,
It is not a secret that the automotive repair industry is a challenging one for those who are not familiar with cars and in this video we take a look at a prime example of that.
This beautiful 2007 Toyota Avalon with 281,000 miles have some issues that caused 2 mechanics to basically condemn the car and tell the owner to sell it and move on.
However after some diagnosis the fix was actually a lot less serious than what they originally anticipated. And after a more thorough inspection we've found a few things that they totally missed on this one.
Car owners should always get a second opinion when it comes to major repairs especially those that involve replacing components that otherwise seem to run perfectly fine.
TCCN Automotive Inc.
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0:00 The Problem
1:21 Is this car a total loss?
3:32 Engine Start
7:23 Under Car Inspection
17:35 Interior Inspection
18:54 2 Month Update
19:34 Important Message

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@pedrofernandez8729 Жыл бұрын

When I took my Yaris to the dealer for a coupon oil change, they had a salesman call me to inform me that the car was in horrible shape, not safe to drive and he could get me a great deal on another used car. That was 5 yrs ago and both the car and myself are still alive.

@user-tb7rn1il3q Жыл бұрын

This is why I change my own oil.

@prosay Жыл бұрын

A dealership told me that my water pump on my two year old Camry needed a new pump. 15 years later, the pump is still going strong. Sold the vehicle with the “ bad” pump.

@homelessmillionaire1 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@riazhassan6570 Жыл бұрын

Went to one mechanic for a single bulb replacement. He said that bulbs on both sides would need to be changed, the right kind of bulbs would need to be sent for, the car would have to be left in the workshop, and that with labor costs it would be this, this and this, etc. Took it to another. He looked around in a drawer, found a bulb, fitted it in ten minutes and charged about a sixth of the previous figure quoted. That was four years ago

@8avexp Жыл бұрын

@@user-tb7rn1il3q Same here - since 1974!

@LChow-xq3xm Жыл бұрын

You definitely make a difference in our community by educating us the viewers. Thank you so much.!

@stephendibari5010 Жыл бұрын

@@chatsworthosbornejr.9153me too !

@kenhoward3512 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the reality is that we (well, most of us) will still have to deal with unknowledgeable and/or unscrupulous companies to get our cars repaired. Most of the time, we will have no direct knowledge of what they're doing to our vehicles, compared to what they're claiming, while they are out of our sight.

@andrewlisenby9693 Жыл бұрын

@@chatsworthosbornejr.9153 Check out @SouthMainAuto channel. He is another good source of automotive wisdom and trusted experience.

@bonecollector8086 Жыл бұрын

AMD the genius.

@wpherigo1 Жыл бұрын

Please make a network of like minded mechanics.

@TC-ps9sd Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you went out on your own and hope that your business becomes wildly successful. You deserve it.

@wendwllhickey6426 7 күн бұрын

All dealers want to sell you a new car

@frankenelimtangco2400 Жыл бұрын

281,000 miles can’t complain anymore. That Avalon is a Keeper for sure!

@nomebear Жыл бұрын

I had excellent luck with a '98 Mercedes C230. It had 262,000 miles on the odometer, but I felt it was a ticking time bomb because too much of it was original to the car i.e. transmission, suspension, timing chain, air conditioning, and numerous electronic modules. I sold it, but it still lives in my neighborhood. After 23 years, I never think about it or miss it, you'd think otherwise.

@robmalcolm8042 Жыл бұрын

@@nomebear older ones were just as strong as Toyota and honda

@Pureexhiliration Жыл бұрын

15:05 This point is so important. Years ago, I once took my car to my local Honda Dealer to get the bakes done. I picked my car at the end of the day right before they closed. On my way I immediately notice the car veering to the right as soon as I put on the brakes, something that never ever hanppened before. I bring it back the next day and tell the service advisor that had worked on the car. He get's all flustered and defensive immediately and says " well.... it's an older car and blah, blah", anway I tell, it only happened after the service. Eventually he ends up grudgingly takes the car. Ater they fix it, he tells me it's fixed. Doesn't tell me what the issues, no apologies, nothing. Just a barely veiled display of annoyance at having to the do the job again.

@eliezerramosjr1017 Жыл бұрын

As a M. Tech myself I see it doesn’t matter whether you are from a dealer/ independent worker when you show no craftsmen ship or pride in your work you deserve not to touch any cars other than your own. I work on every car just as well as yourself doing on Toyota specially. One thing I can say if you are not aware on a certain vehicle as time to time I run into this is why we have service data. So why thing is doesn’t matter where you work cuz you have crap dealership and independent workers everywhere. Laziness has a lot to do with it and/or have no pride in their work making others like ourselves the dying breed look bad. I am glad to see I myself am not the only one who takes pride in what we do. God bless you and your family and those that you take care of.

@JW-mz1fp Жыл бұрын

so true.

@ogee634 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I’m way more than half dead.

@cybertron1000s 11 ай бұрын

Don't ask Americans to pick up their slack.

@maloney7461 Жыл бұрын

A dealership told my sister her AC on her Honda needed 1500 dollars' worth of work. Took it to an independent mechanic, he said it only needed freon. He also pressure tested the ac before he came to the freon conclusion. I was just shocked. This was a dealership we both trusted. Excellent video.

@webguy943 Жыл бұрын

Never trust any dealership

@vahearmo Жыл бұрын

I to dont trust dealers either but freon is not someting that just runs out for no reason you needed it because you have a leak maybe the dealer was actually going to replace the leaking part

@miriamvivo4279 Жыл бұрын

Stealership cabrones

@salami99 Жыл бұрын

That happens with peoples home ac systems ever heard of Beautler?

@volvo09 Жыл бұрын

That's a very common thing unfortunately. Shops that will refuse to diagnose an AC leak and simply quote everything.

@redwoodforest3572 Жыл бұрын

I used to be one of those good honest knowledgeable mechanics. The dealerships I worked at wanted nothing to do with those traits. All that mattered was how much you upsold. This fundamental difference in ideologies led me to 2 choices also. Start your own business or a new career. I chose a new career and walked after 30 yrs. Good for AMD starting his own business educating and making a difference. The words "underpaid, unappreciated and overworked" ring very true. Sad part is I have a head full of knowledge that I can't pass on. Yet the old dealers I used too work for have permanent road signs that state "Techs wanted apply now" yet nothing has changed.

@kft4764 Жыл бұрын

It's a hard business to be in. I used to be your counterpart, a service advisor. I think that honest techs and advisors can survive, but it's not the easy way out and it takes both to make it happen. I would sometimes get less than honest technicians making BS recommendations when we'd first start working together. I would call them out - there's enough honest work out there that we don't need to be dishonest. I stressed to them that they need to be legit with me and I'll make sure I keep them busy and making their hours. I'd keep my word, look out for my techs and we'd have no funny business with my customers. I like to think it made work more pleasant for everybody involved. Unfortunately if the advisor can't sell what needs to be sold or doesn't care then things trickle down, putting pressure on the techs who at the end of the day need to make hours.

@redwoodforest3572 Жыл бұрын

@@kft4764 I hear you. Honest Service Advisors are essential as well. Thanks for being one of the good guys. Problem was pressure from above General Manger or Dealer Principle. The honest Advisors I worked with and respected were soon weeded out for "Failure to reach goals". It's not just honest Techs and Advisors needed but honest upper management to make it work. As an example we once had a dishonest tech in the shop who sold brakes on almost every vehicle that came in. 3 of us senior techs took the brake pads from his last job to the G.M (Service Manger did nothing) and said W.T.F. over 50% pad left. G.M. response was go away and mind your business. If a customer requested his old parts back and knew what he was looking at and demanded to see the manager or the G.M. it was always blamed on the "bad tech". I actually had many customers who would request that I worked on their vehicles. The G.M. claimed that was unfair and the mechanics had a rotation for next job so Advisors weren't allowed to comply with the request (Flat Rate here). It lost customers and myself. For upper management it was never about building cliental or a reputation just about how much you could fleece every customer. I couldn't take it any more.

@kft4764 Жыл бұрын

@@redwoodforest3572 That's terrible to hear. I've had greedy bosses that were always pushing for results even when it wasn't reasonable, but luckily haven't had any blatantly tell us it's okay to cheat customers by ignoring it when it happens. At least you know that you looked out for people and that those customers appreciated it and noticed. You can be proud of having done a good job. When I look back at my service writing years, I was typically one of the top performing writers but that's not what I think of. I think of the people I helped out and you sound like the same type of guy that cared about that first. I'm sure the unethical guys don't think back and feel good about how they spent their time.

@UnloadedRex Жыл бұрын

I’m in a similar situation now, me and my friend (my shop’s service associate) entered this industry at about the same time at the very beginning of last year. I’ve bounced around a couple shops and he’s followed and every manager has appreciated my hard work and dedication, but they hate it when I set up boundaries. I’m not going to sell something the customer doesn’t need, I’m going to do things right every time, and I’m not going to take shortcuts that hurt the customer. That’s why I keep asking for that associate specifically to follow me, because he is the only one I’ve met who understands what I’m actually writing and doesn’t try to sell things that don’t need to be sold.

@walterbowen2430 Жыл бұрын

I remember listening to the “Car Talk” guys on NPR years ago say, “…try not to take your car in near the end of the month because the boat payment is due”….they were being funny AND truthful.

@emiliog.4432 Жыл бұрын

I started working on my cars when I was 19. 40 years later, I am still learning great things thanks to people like you. Everyone should at least learn the basics so they don’t get ripped off by shady mechanics.

@JB-lc2fn Жыл бұрын

Same here.Cheers

@guyaldrich5878 Жыл бұрын

Ditto ! I do my own repairs on everything ! I have never hired anyone to do anything !

@64arguz 11 ай бұрын

@@guyaldrich5878same here 👍💪

@DeltaMike7773 Жыл бұрын

This is why I try to always work on my cars, I have been let down many times and by Profesional in name only. As a Costumer I will gladly over pay to a good Guy just like you Man. Thank you for being Honest and unselfish to teach us what you know. God be with you and His Blessings.

@dutchman3525 Жыл бұрын

Same here. You always get ripped. Always. So I work on my car too. At least I KNOW that the right oil is used. God bless.

@andrewlisenby9693 Жыл бұрын

Amen, brothers! I bought a new Volvo 240 wagon in 1984. It was serviced by the selling dealer only for the 1 year warranty period. I bought as many of the Volvo service manuals as I could afford. I figured I could screw it up or fix it just as well as any of the stealership mechanics could. I kept that car for 34 years. Rest in pieces...

@michaelmarquez6133 Жыл бұрын

Exactly why I started working on my cars too, and my wife would get so worried haha. Sometimes it would take me 2 or 3 weekends to get the job done but there's only been a couple times I couldn't finish and called someone to help, and there job was easy would be almost finished!

@user-uj3zk2cx8t Жыл бұрын

Costumer? Like you dress up in different outfits?

@arnej2174 Жыл бұрын

A real eye opener and thank you for what you do.I had a case recently with my 2014 Lexus LS460L with 100000 miles when I took it to a Lexus dealer in Ontario,Canada to do a warranty repair on the fuel system.As I was leaving they gave me a written report to repair an oil leak on front timing chain area and would be a 2 day repair with having to take engine out etc.with a $5000 bill.Took it to my mechanic who said a few drops were present ,tightened the bolts and I have never had a drop of oil on my garage floor now a year later.

@artgrusensky121 Жыл бұрын

that is effin criminal!

@artgrusensky121 Жыл бұрын

did you tell them what pieces of shi- they are?

@bradbrown7555 Жыл бұрын

Wonder how those two bolts got loose?

@raymondneal7423 10 ай бұрын

Dealerships can't get money on any warranty work so they make stuff up to reach in your wallet

@TheMaurob1979 Жыл бұрын

Thats the big difference between a mechanic who does his job only for money... And a master technician who does his job also with a enormous passion

@wendwllhickey6426 23 күн бұрын

Someone wants a used car ,after they sell you a new one 😂

@dalefrolander3583 Жыл бұрын

I stopped using the dealer in my area because they kept installing a smaller oil filter that was not the correct part number. I researched it and the part number they were using was not an optional one either. I pointed it out to them at the next oil change and they wrote on the bill the correct part number, but when I looked under the car it had the same incorrect filter. Either they put on the wrong ones again or they didn't change it at all. I change my own oil now.

@lightman489 Жыл бұрын

The dealership wanted to snatch that up for $500 and sell them a car way over price, they knew what was wrong..but they just wanted to steal their car legally

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

Quite possibly.

@brad3741 Жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly, "steal the car legally". I used to work at a Toyota dealer, and ended up quiting because I could not stand being a part of the corruption. Dealers work very hard to train, and condition techs to be salesman. My service manager told me I'm a salesman who works on cars.

@andrewlisenby9693 Жыл бұрын

They probably had a buyer already lined up for the Avalon, thinking the customer would cave to their B.S.

@merfishsandwich691 Жыл бұрын

@@brad3741 A salesman that works on cars but gets none of the commission.

@TheHamburgler123 Жыл бұрын

I feel so bad for people who don't know any better and trust stealerships. Imagine how much money this owner would've saved if they had a knowledgeable, reliable and honest independent mechanic in their life.

@jimthumerzs2301 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I watch this channel! I love my Toyotas, but I don't trust even dealerships to fix/maintain them correctly. They seem to oversell lots of expensive - and perhaps unnecessary services/flushes, but then they won't actual do the work or do it correctly. So here we are - all learning from Ahmed how to do it ourselves if we're not lucky enough to be close enough to have him or somebody else we trust work on our cars.

@merfishsandwich691 Жыл бұрын

I always loved it when I'd change out my air and cabin filters and the service person would walk out to the waiting room to show me how dirty my air filters were. They wouldn't even be the right filters for my car. They not only rip you off they think you're an idiot.

@davidjohnson2994 Жыл бұрын

CROOKS!!!

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

AMD, Now that they found you, I hope the owner keeps it for another 285,000 miles. Did anyone else notice the older, comfortable, boxy Avalons sold in good numbers but when they started making them low, sleek and sporty sales fell through the floor? 🤔

@Seer645 Жыл бұрын

We have owned 6 of these Avalons but the ones in the 90's were just about Perfect. I agree the newer ones turned into Granny/Grandpa cars.

@salami99 Жыл бұрын

The entire car market died. Trucks and suvs for space

@volvo09 Жыл бұрын

Avalon's were designed to be nice and comfortable. Adding "sport" to it kills the reason for the car.

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

@@volvo09 R.I.P. Avalon.

@bertblue9683 Жыл бұрын

I never liked any model year for its looks. But the ride is very nice

@krisw8597 Жыл бұрын

And this is why it’s so important to find an actual mechanic that shows pride in his work and works for you, not against you. Another reason as well to avoid dealerships, they are absolutely the worst in most cases… This mechanic is true to his word. I wish I had him in Florida. Well done sir on another video!

@TheCobruhAlienat0r Жыл бұрын

I really need to find myself another trusted mechanic but I've had no luck. Thankfully one of the two Toyota dealers in my city is trustworthy and doesn't try to upsell on services not listed in the service manual like the other dealer does so I've been using them. I USED to have a trusted mechanic but then out of no where his quality just tanked. Last time he had my previous car he had it for two weeks to do an oil change, tire rotation, front brakes, and to replace the rack and pinion he said was badly damaged from an animal I had hit recently. TWO WEEKS. When I got the car back the airbag light was on and he tried to play dumb and ask if the light was on when I dropped it off. I took it to the dealer and they said that some cable that connects to the drivers side air bag was damaged and that they suspect my mechanic broke it because they said some mechanics will take the steering wheel off to do the alignment after replacing the rack and pinion because it's easier and if they don't disconnect the cable first then it will get damaged. Of course my mechanic denied taking the steering wheel off and refused to pay the $700 the dealer wanted to replace it. I had just spent over $2k with my mechanic and I didn't think it was worth dropping another $700 on that and then another $300 on the leaky valve cover gasket that he some how missed and the transmission was starting to slip in the cold weather. So I traded it in to another Toyota dealer and got me a certified used 2017 Camry and have been happy ever since. I still miss my old Camry as it rode smoother than the new one.

@JohnChuprun Жыл бұрын

This is why it's so frustrating, all mechanic interactions I've had are similar to what this owner had. It's literally impossible to find someone like you... sadly. If I could find someone like you in AZ, I'd never let them go.

@CollegeRecruitsNW Жыл бұрын

Thanks again as always Ahmed. Customer was smart to bring it to you, ridiculous how petty some mechanics get when you question them. I hope they returned to the dealership and flaunted their car after it just needing the OCV.

@metzmatu8409 Жыл бұрын

I recall 5 years back during 2nd routine maintenance with 3,000 miles on the car, now 50k miles. Before I leave the workshop I pull the dip stick, the oil was over the MAX. 3 mechanic there said a little over is ok 😄, so I ask them to define MAX (maximum). Immediately I request them to remove some oil out.

@davidcaprio8919 Жыл бұрын

2nd that!

@user-vq1bu7dw5v Жыл бұрын

I’m a toyota mechanic for 5yrs in Australia. Thanks for your video. Still learning and getting hints for the jobs from you 👍

@jd2plus2 Жыл бұрын

Scary for those of us that don’t have a pro anywhere near us like AMD . Very appreciative of his professionalism skill and ethics . He should be a mentor for all young apprentices.

@ismaelcruz3315 Жыл бұрын

i have a Subaru mechanic who is a great, honest and reasonable person. He used to work for Subaru and decided to open a small three bay shop in Goshen, NY. A family shop witch I accidentally found coming from my storage unit. I had an 2007 Subaru Outback that I bought new and the dealer was ripping me off. I passed by one day and saw he sells used Subaru's. I went in one day and could not believe the way he conducted his business. He gives you an itemized estimate and road test the car and tells you what you need and what you don't. I would travel 50 miles to take my car to him because it is so hard to find good honest auto mechanics like him.

@kevinstenger4334 Жыл бұрын

My Dad was a Ford dealership mechanic for many years and I’m a former heavy equipment/diesel truck mechanic. I hate going to the dealership and rarely do so,but when I do go I love listening to the service writers come into the waiting room and tell people about all the expensive repairs their car needs. I’m pretty sure the service writers sell a lot more than the actual salesmen in the showroom.

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

I expect service writers in dishonest dealerships are directed to sell unnecessary repairs whenever possible.

@Eddie-yc5yd Жыл бұрын

It's hard to find someone so honest. Keep up the great work.

@martinflanagan2506 Жыл бұрын

The car repair industry needs more good honest, knowledgeable, people like you Sir. Your business is sure to expand fast when people watch this video. Why are so many dealerships crooked these days???? You have a great You Tube Channel.

@marcodarko6941 Жыл бұрын

Why? Greed. Plain and simple.

@alexdesamsonow822 7 ай бұрын

Laziness, dishonesty and greed

@adamesd3699 Жыл бұрын

These Avalons are great cars. I have one with 300,000 miles. Very comfortable. Tons of rear legroom. Gets great highway gas mileage too (30 mpg on the highway consistently, and I’ve occasionally gotten 35 mpg if I drive like an old lady). Pretty strong engine, that 3.5 liter V6. Toyota’s version of a classic Buick sedan. Toyota basically took the Camry V6 XLE and stretched it to give it more rear legroom and added some sound insulation for a quieter ride. It’s the basis for the Lexus ES 350, just without the Lexus badge. They’re usually kept pretty well because their owners are usually middle aged folks who take care of them and don’t beat them up.

@Chazz_US_Marine Жыл бұрын

I'm no mechanic, but this is the exact reason I do extensive research on my Camry if or when I have an issue. I will start reading stuff and figure out what the hell is going on before I take it in. If it's something I can do I'll repair it, but if it's something I'm uncomfortable with working on it alone, I'll take it in and tell the mechanics replace this part etc... I love Toyota's but I'm not a fan of the dealership mechanics. I take my Camry across the street to the Honda dealership where I have a couple of buddies who work there. They do quality work and I trust them. They've never steered me wrong. I just buy the Toyota parts and I ask one of them to install the part if I don't know how to do it, and they even give me a military discount.

@laurieharper1526 Жыл бұрын

Dealerships are very keen to persuade people to scrap vehicles and buy new (and manufacturers incentivise them to push new vehicles). I wouldn't take their word for anything. The best course of action is to find a good independent mechanic (like you). Even better, learn to repair your own vehicle (I appreciate that isn't possible for everyone).

@marcodarko6941 Жыл бұрын

I feel the whole cash for clunkers scam paved the way and set a whole lot of dealerships up to conduct shady business like that. Plain old greed.

@kft4764 Жыл бұрын

It's really only the sales side of the dealership that would love for you to get into another car. Service and Sales are basically run as two separate businesses inside the dealership, each looking after its own bottom line. I do agree that if you can work on your car yourself, it's worthwhile to do.

@8avexp Жыл бұрын

Dealers hate people like me. I buy a vehicle once every papal election or two!

@paulg.5997 Жыл бұрын

I really want to send this video to my local Toyota Dealership...not to piss them off but so they can use it as a training video for the techs.

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

I think that is a good idea.

@hanko5750 Жыл бұрын

Sadly the dealership isn't interested .. they don't want quality service, they want just what was said earlier .. UPSELLING not quality mechanics

@dannyosolo2752 Жыл бұрын

You are not only honest sincere man ...but educative and analytical genius of a Mechanic!! Love from Africa

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

In which African country do you reside?

@bextar6365 Жыл бұрын

Trusted mechanics are hard to find now days. I never take my car to a dealer unless it is under warranty !

@Ram14250 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling people that. I prefer to work on my own car because I have the ability and for the very reasons you talked about. I want it done right! I've had cars in the past serviced at dealers and gotten them back with hoses misaligned, broken covers etc. When questioned, "that was like that"... no it wasn't ... I'm picky... I don't break things. How do you find a good dealership? That's the million dollar question. My personal saying: Dealers; fix one thing and break 2 more. With oil stains in the car.

@stendecstretcher5678 Жыл бұрын

I can’t find a good dealership here in Australia.

@Liferoad371 Жыл бұрын

For me, your channel is a must-see for all car owners.

@franklinjablonsky7613 Жыл бұрын

Man I would like to drive all the way from georgia to your shop. Very rare to find someone who has passion and integrity in the mechanic field. You're awesome!

@vasosandrea3532 Жыл бұрын

It's nice to see that someone really gives some real love to cars ❤

@karlrod4699 Жыл бұрын

An excellent video! Very helpful. My mechanic told me once that I need to replace engine in my car, that was honda 2.0l with 110k. I spent 3 days searching the internet and found that might be caused by pcv valve. I bought it, took it to my mechanic he replaced and honda didn't burn any oil. The oil change was at 4k. Before I had to add 2 quarts. He would have never expected it. He is regarded as one of the best mechanic in my region.

@stendecstretcher5678 Жыл бұрын

Picked up my new Hilux from the dealership today. Asked the sales guy to enable Apple car play. Looked at me strangely and said all done mate. Couldn’t get car play to work. Returned to the dealership next day. Two seperate people couldn’t get it to work. In the end the workshop supervisor told me it had not been enabled. Fixed in 15 seconds flat. Welcome to Toyota Australia. God help me.

@BrucifyMe Жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 Avalon, the facelifted version of this one. It's at 71k miles now and I don't expect anything major soon, but I take better care of the car than I do my own body. I'm extremely meticulous with its cleanliness and even ensure the engine bay looks like it came fresh off the dealer lot. The cynic in me wonders about the integrity of the mechanics in my area - if I can really trust that they will uphold the same standards that I do, or if I'm gonna open my hood to find sloppily spilled oil, missing covers where they were too lazy to put them back, and worst of all, what happened to this customer - spending so much money thinking they were getting quality maintenance, only for it to be so half-assed it's like they just took her car to the back and sat around for an hour, then rushed something together while charging full price. Shit like this makes me want to just make the drive or have my car hauled to TCCN.

@thewholeeventhorizon Жыл бұрын

I've been going back and forth about taking my LC 500 to TCCN for routine services. I'm 700 miles away but I think after this video I have no choice but to do it. It's a long way but I don't see any other way to guarantee I get every mile out of this car that she has in her. She truly deserves the kind of care she'll receive. My dealership while very good, they just don't understand how special this car really is.

@marcodarko6941 Жыл бұрын

I know just what you mean. Throw away society has conditioned people not to care and not to cherish or properly care for what they have let alone what somebody else has.

@maloney7461 Жыл бұрын

I love that LC 500, what a wonderful car.

@HS-lt8eu Жыл бұрын

Please keep covering this car! I have an 2006 with 175k miles. Excellent condition except the timing cover leak being the big ticket item. I watch every video about this car I hope know you are doing so much good in this world. Dishonest or predatory people aside (both mechanic and customers) it helps you are bridging the knowledge gap. Keep up the good work!

@bob-o9865 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had nothing but problems with my 07. It has 180. It rides beautifully though.

@neor4497 Жыл бұрын

True, definitely get a 2nd opinion. To fix a few issues brought my car to a shop that's close to my work. Got a call from the shop that my car was done and they recommended that I get the short block gasket replaced. They noticed that it was leaking oil. Got a 2nd opinion and it wasn't a short block gasket that needs replacing. It was the timing belt tensioner that was leaking oil.

@stratfanstl Жыл бұрын

The behavior of the dealer and first "independent" mechanic will be the death of the auto industry. Prices are already pricing out 30-40 percent of buyers who just need reliable transportation. Current supply limits and price gouging are alienating another 10-20 percent. The complexity and additional likelihood of misdiagnosis from "professionals" who don't keep current and don't care will take the rest of the market and make people realize the fixation on "investing" $50k in a new car every 5-7 years that depreciates faster than shares of FTX is toxic to their financial well being.

@vikingtu Жыл бұрын

You wrote to me a while back about your video regarding Toyota Sienna's. You were telling everyone what is right and wrong about those cars. Your video was accurate and I thank you for your channel. Also, thanks for reaching out! I now have a Toyota (not a Sienna but I Prius) and I love it. 🥰

@davidheinzmann4403 Жыл бұрын

I have a 14 and 20 Prius prime.Will consider a 23 Prius prime. Last year my 14 was selling on the used car lot for what I paid for it new. My 20 was selling for $5000 more than what I paid for it

@MichaelGolpe Жыл бұрын

A beautiful thing you did for this couple, Ahmed! Personally, I love my independent mechanic shop- only had one comeback that I recall many years ago. Once I get all the work done on my “new-to-me” ES300, I may have to drive to you from New York for your “final approval”! (Seriously thinking about it 😉) May you and yours, your team also, be blessed and kept as well!

@p6102zrfxe Жыл бұрын

Madam is lucky to service car in TCCN garage. I like this video. Thank you!

@dr.feelgood7615 Жыл бұрын

AMD, Scotty Kilmer and Chris Fix are the goats when it comes to anything automotive on KZfaq!!!

Жыл бұрын

In my book, character counts. Lord bless you with more success in your business. It is always a pleasure to see your honest, straightforward views on the world of automotive mechanics!

@Len10293 Жыл бұрын

I only wish your business would be in my state. Your are truly unique

@brad3741 Жыл бұрын

I used to work at a Toyota dealer, and had to quit because I became disgusted with being a part of a greedy, dishonest establishment. I was a technician, but was told I'm a salesman. Doing quality work is a low priority. Getting the cars in and out as fast as possible is a much higher priority. They don't care if you are actually satisfied, they just try to make sure you are not upset enough to do business somewhere else. They 100% lie to you, I saw what goes on and what gets discussed behind the scenes. I was told by my service manager on several occasions to lie on my service ticket to hide things, which is illegal. This same exact manager also would lecture us on being honest and taking care of our customers. These people are sick and delusional. Not all of them, but many. Never let them pressure you into anything. You absolutely have the right to ask questions, to go into the shop and physically be shown what is wrong with your car, to reschedule a service at a later date, to deny a suggested service, to get a second opinion, or walk away completely. It's your car, your money, and YOU pay their salaries. You also have the right to know who specifically is working on your car. Talking to a specific technician can help you judge their character. And if you get to know a specific technician, and you like them, you can request they be the ones who service your car in the future. The dealer might try to have a different technician perform a service by someone else even though you made a request for a specific technician. But your service ticket is SUPPOSED to have the technicians name on it.

@Thankyou_3 Жыл бұрын

Hi AMD, I wish your shop was in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦. I am having a real difficult time finding honest dealership in Northeastern part of the city. They all claim as knowledgeable but you are on a different level of being knowledgeable.

@JesusisKingRedeemerMessiah Жыл бұрын

I’m glad God gifted us Ahmed, Scotty Kilmore, The Car Wizard , and Your Car Angel . Just solid honest men helping out their fellow human beings. May the Lord bless them and their families greatly .

@Txcowboy80 Жыл бұрын

South Main Auto is top notch as well. I would trust him with any of my cars/trucks.

@scud3238 Жыл бұрын

Rainman Ray repairs also..

@bobw3643 Жыл бұрын

You are a good honest man your customers don’t know how lucky they are to have you working on there cars.

@julioquirino2131 8 ай бұрын

You are one of the few honest mechanics left in the world.

@anantdabholkar685 Жыл бұрын

If I owned this car I would send an email to Toyota Corporate Customer relations department, and then go to a different dealership in the future.

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@bwest-yq3uc Жыл бұрын

Love these videos. Who has not been shafted by a mechanic or dealership in the past, if you owned vehicles over the years?

@mikechiodetti4482 Жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me when vehicle owners tell horror stories about what happened to them at dealerships. My Son-in-law just went through that with his Chevrolet. It needed quite a bit of work according to the dealer. The cost was over $5000.00. He called me for advice. I've never worked on the vehicle and only had limited information including the MIL light being on. I suggested some work be done now and increment the rest as funds become available. Here's the kicker. They brought the car in to the dealer in December 2022. When the dealer diagnosed what was needed I don't know when parts were ordered, but the repairs were not done till this past Tuesday, Jan 17 and they picked up the vehicle that day. Parts chain problems? Communication's problems? Dealership laziness? I don't know. I know my Son-in-Law called me over 2 weeks ago for advice. I hate being in the middle of something like this and I don't know all that was spoken between my Daughter, my Son-in-Law and the dealer. Anyway, the car is back home for now, don't know about the MIL light, but it can be driven locally for now until the rest of the repairs can be done. Interesting item. The Chevrolet dealer working on his car, is next door to the Toyota of Lancaster (California) dealer where I bought my 2020 RAV4 three + years ago. Very good video Ahmed. I hope the owners continue to bring their vehicle to you and that you can fix all that needs to be done to it so they get many thousands of good miles!

@roadglide1142 Жыл бұрын

I have a mint 2010 Avalon XLS I purchased 4.5 years ago from Boch Toyota with only 38K miles . One owner dealership maintained records . It now has 86K miles and runs just as good . I change the oil myself every 3K miles with Mobil-1. It’s had transmission services, & regular fluid changes . I want 500K out of this car! Fingers crossed 🤞. I wish you were near me I’d have you maintain this car exclusively.

@costaortega1513 Жыл бұрын

We don’t want to work on your car but we’re happy to sell you a brand new vehicle.😂

@faustovelez3373 Жыл бұрын

Thanks broo appreciate your help!!! We need more people like you!!!👍

@buysell3515 Жыл бұрын

Went to 1 dealership for rear differential and transfer case oil change car passed everything after inspection, went to other dealership for transmission fluid change they give me about 6000$ dollars of problems they listed after inspection, 2 Toyota dealership in the same city in under 24 hours wow, so I get under the car every thing looks new car feels and runs great including the front control arm after doing much research of what to look out for of course, thank you really appreciate everything.

@tonybennett638 Жыл бұрын

Brother I think you are one of the most fair and reputable mechanics on KZfaq doing what is right by the people... thanks 👍

@boogitybear2283 Жыл бұрын

Ok, watching this makes me want to buy another Avalon. I own a 2011 Limited, and that was the year they began installing backup cameras. I love that Generation! I highly recommend buying one!

@21Piloteer Жыл бұрын

I really like the 2011-2012 facelift in that generation.

@alanrussell6678 Жыл бұрын

Are Avalons just a higher end Camry?

@jean-pierrelutsheto6386 Жыл бұрын

Glad to know that you own a 2011 limited Avalon also. I got mine in 2019. I love that generation as well. They are super comfortable.

@Daniel-pl3bd Жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I became a DIY car mechanic.

@rodrigomondingo6553 Жыл бұрын

Have a Tacoma with 352,XXX miles on it, would never go to a dealer but got a 1600 dollar estimate at a reputable car repair shop replacing 3 different parts on an egr code check engine light so I could smog my truck, got a SECOND OPINION and the mechanic didn't replace anything and fixed the problem for $225 just for a diagnostic and by clearing out the egr clog.

@leetabatha Жыл бұрын

Not only are you knowledgeable, you explain thing thoroughly and make it understood. You seem like an honest, caring guy. If I lived in your area, I’d bring my Toyota to you. And your shop is clean.

@thetruthspeaks8702 Жыл бұрын

Same story on my 2014 Avalon. Car runs like a top with 157k miles and the dealership is always recommending thousands of dollars worth of work. I’m just waiting for it to get to 200k so I can take it to AMD for some work and possibly a video.

@BlackRainbowMonkeys Жыл бұрын

thank you very much for your expertise and your willingness to share it!! You make such a difference in the car community on KZfaq! Cheers :)

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏

@metzmatu8409 Жыл бұрын

That's why I always looking forward to AMD 🚗 videos since I viewed one of his video 2 years ago.👍

@justfelix30 Жыл бұрын

I'm honestly learning alot about cars in his channel aswell it's so informative and straightforward damm!

@christopheralvarez9628 Ай бұрын

I wish you had multiple shops all over the country. Your quality work and your knowledge are something that mechanics and dealerships dont have anymore. My 4runner has 254000 miles on it. If anything big happens where it becomes undrivable, engine wise, i would love to bring my car to your shop so we can discuss what can be done

@JW-mz1fp Жыл бұрын

A Good mechanic is hard to find a good dealership is very hard to find we need more mechanics like you my friend keep up the good work and thank you.🙏

@sullybiker6520 10 ай бұрын

You're a professional, trained Toyota mechanic, and you care. Those things together make a huge, huge difference. I like that you do not embrace the culture of just 'throw it out and get a new one'. Cars are not phones. They're one of the most expensive things a person will ever own.

@crypto8812 Жыл бұрын

Awesome videos just got me an 07 Camry with the V6 with 241k miles on it it’s been well maintained no coolant leaks and cost me 1800…..I’m not even worried about the mileage.

@1972myc Жыл бұрын

Wish more mechanics were like you. Am lucky enough to live not too far from you, am in Rockford Illinois

@7ismersenne Жыл бұрын

An excellent video up to your usual high standard, highly informative. One comment tho, the unfortunate owner of this nice car did in fact get a second opinion. The trouble was that both opinions were worthless. In some situations, one just has to rely on a general feeling of whether the advice sounds right. The give away here was the dismissive nature of the advice - junk the engine, junk the car. Anyone faced with this kind of advice particularly when their experience of driving the car, in this case, acceptable performance with an occasional glitch, should be alert - this is a red flag. My wife has a Toyota Camry 2005 V6 with 352,000 kilometers on the clock (Australia). The power train has no problems, low oil consumption, smooth changes. Toyota really does make long lasting cars. Please keep up the good work. You are much appreciated. 🙂

@luckyjohnson29patton16 11 ай бұрын

My 2008 Avalon just hit 200k miles today. Like it, live it, love it.

@manickmonday23 Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right about dealership maintenance. My wife's 2008 Solara is only maintained by the dealer and they never bother to clean or at least wipe off oil and dust on the engine after change oil. Two days ago, check engine light came on and I scanned it. the code was P036 I think, something to do with misfire and idle was rough. I figured it was one of the ignition coil. After more troubleshooting, it came out to be cylinder # 6. So I called the dealership for ignition coil and quoted me for $200 each which I thought was ridiculously expensive for a piece of plastic with maybe $5 worth of electronic components. So I looked it up in Amazon and they have it for $20 delivered to my house. I installed it, the car ran good just like before and no more code. I know you always preach original manufacturer's parts only. Do you think I made the right decision buying cheaper part? Will it last long and not harm other components? Also the valve cover gasket is leaking on this car and the dealer quoted my wife $1100 for the job. Is that a fair price? I loved your videos I learned a lot , keep up the good work. Thank you, Armand.

@equipdoc Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so impressive. I have a 1998 4 runner with 363 ,000 miles. Minimal problems just have taken good care of it and not at a dealership. It saw a dealership once after I purchased it. Fortunately, I have a mechanic like you. I just recently purchased a 2023 Tacoma 1300 miles now. Boy, they have really cheapened every component. Even with excellent care, I doubt that I can expect the same service from this Toyota. The question for you is,it requires 0-20W oil. The chart in the manual shows a temp range fronm -10f to 80f. I live in Arizona, where we typically see 90f lows at night and 110f to 115f daytime temps for 2 months. Should I not use a different oil at those temps?

@tacocin Жыл бұрын

No. Use 0-20W only. There are ultra, tiny passages that only function properly with the thinner oil.

@homelessmillionaire1 Жыл бұрын

@@tacocin 👍🏽

@6mtzhp55 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be so sure. Plenty of guys on TacomaWorld with over 300k miles already on their current-gen Tacoma. Rust resistance is much better as well. Got an 02 Tundra (with hundreds of k) and a 19 Tacoma (only 45k, but just went east, to west, back to east coast).

@garyg8036 Жыл бұрын

You're fine with 0-20 weight in Az. You shouldn't have any issues with that oil weight as long as you keep up routine oil maintenance. Toyota tests their vehicles in Arizona at their proving grounds. Google their press release : A behind the scenes look at the toyota arizona proving grounds. 👍

@edpenny8460 Жыл бұрын

I don't own a Toyota..... But "when I do" I'll be watching you every week...... I like how you say what is right..... Well-done sir.....

@alexdesamsonow822 4 ай бұрын

If all tradesman, and mechanics were like AMD, what a different world we would live in. Think of all the shady mechanics and other trades people out there, who tarnish the reputation of this man and others who take pride in their trade/ craft. AMD is a true gem. God Bless him and others like him.

@itsnotme07 Жыл бұрын

The really sad part here is, they brought this Avalon to their "trusted mechanic" and he said the same as the Stealership. Fired!! LOL As always great info/video! Gotta love the 2 month update too!

@JB-he1jt Жыл бұрын

We appreciate the Toyota knowledge you share with us AMD! 🙏 👌👍

@jsupra Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at an Avalon as my next car so I'm absorbing as much info as I can about it. You've been a treasure trove of information and you've gained a new subscriber

@bertblue9683 Жыл бұрын

That's the pinnacle year for Toyota. That 06-09 range were really something. Plus that's one of my favorite colors. Car looks fantastic. Hope it gets another 300k

@jamram9924 Жыл бұрын

In a previous video, you installed Toyota struts on a Camry. KYB is an OE supplier of struts/shocks to Toyota/Lexus. Do you not believe or support in installing KYB struts/shocks as an aftermarket parts? Thanks AMD for posting another great video.

@stephendibari5010 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. As always super honest. Whoever did those rear brakes and didn’t recommend new rotors Doesn’t know what he’s doing.

@kenchow6741 9 ай бұрын

It is hard to find a knowledgeable and honest mechanic. That is why so many of us are watching your video to become DIY. LOL . I enjoy your video. Thank you

@brarautorepairs Жыл бұрын

I love the fact you actually wanted to fix the underlying issue.

@abumjuamoses4575 Жыл бұрын

Thank Goodness the owner found you.

@joepostada8317 Жыл бұрын

There you go again. Doing what you do best and that’s your Honesty to me my friend and Customers that bring there cars to your shop you are Truly a Honest Hard working Top Notch Master Mechanic one more thing I got a total hip replacement and as soon as I get better I’ll have my car and truck service by you ❤ all your videos and keep up the the excellent work you do it would be so nice if there were more honest mechanic like you Sir

@juneallen4926 Жыл бұрын

Do you know where this mechanic Is it what state I wish he was in Michigan

@DeltaMike7773 Жыл бұрын

@@juneallen4926 he is in the Chicago area.

@Isthatyoudermot 6 ай бұрын

You are not only a great mechanic, but you are a great story teller. Love your approach to teaching us.

@mardan1974 Жыл бұрын

My 15 Subaru legacy dashboard lights were flashing. I called the local mechanic shop chain here in CO. They were gonna charge me 180.00 to plugin a OBD scan. This is the same shop that every time i take my car for repair, i have to take it again because they either didn't do it right or they screwed up something else. I called a different shop and they told me 80.00. I have been learning by watching youtube DIY videos to do my own work. Dealerships are crazy expensive. I did brake job on my 13 pilot that cost me 300.00 total plus my time. I called the local Honda dealer to see how much. They priced me 1299.00 plus tax. I called one of the local brake shops and they told me 800.00. My point is to learn and do minor repairs yourself. Its actually satisfying to do your own work and gain experience.

@jameshisself9324 Жыл бұрын

Dealers have an interest in getting you over to the sales department, so don't listen to a service department that tells you this. I would say that generally once you are out of warranty the dealership won't have much respect for your 'old' car. I would never say this will 'always' happen, but it's far too common.

@mikegamble1457 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Would like to see how to replace the oil control valve in this engine 😊

@abyssalsoul6216 Жыл бұрын

Its not that difficult Mike. After you locate it remove the electrical connector . Sometimes the securing clip will break. Dab a bit of silicone across the connector after reinstallation to keep it secure. You will most likely need a wrench or a socket ratchet combo of the appropriate size bolt. Remove the bolt and wiggle the ocv out.Reinstallation is the opposite. More importantly is replacing or cleaning the filter screen which usually is the close to the valve. Remove the bolt there and use a fine tip pliers to pull it out. Clean or renew and reinstall. Hope this helps.

@mikegamble1457 Жыл бұрын

@@abyssalsoul6216 ok awesome, thanks! Really appreciate that

@willpage79 Жыл бұрын

Got the same car 2007 avalon with 238k drives new still, best used car ever just maintain it thats it

@IknowImNotCrazyYoumightbe Жыл бұрын

GEN 3 avalon are incredibly reliable....I own 2 currently, and 1 that was just totaled in accident.... they are great

@kfb2001us Жыл бұрын

Best car repair videos out there !

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@Von_RX Жыл бұрын

You are the defintion of a true professional - great job!

@davidbellard2910 10 ай бұрын

I agree with what he said. I go to the dealership and 90 % of the time my vehicle is missed diagnosed. No one in the area seems to know how to diagnose anymore. Crazy!!

@edivanedevlin508 Жыл бұрын

Brought my 2011 Sequoia to the dealer because it was hard to control on the highway. They said it was fine. Front end shop said the same. Truck wandered too much for our Florida drives. Traded it in for a 2018 Sequoia which is rock solid at speed. Wish they would have fixed my 2011 which was great in every other way.