The last car I bought was at a small dealer and they just let me take on a test drive alone. It was nice to get to drive how I normally would drive without a worried salesman
@@ekp-g205 The cars on that lot have insurance and if you are test driving they have all your information they need if you steal it. There is no reason for a sales person to be in the car with you. This is why CarMax has 24 hour test drives, they are smart and don't play games.
That transmission doesn't have gears, it a CVT. I test drive and look over a lot of cars for customers, friends, and family. I do a few more things. I look under the hood, make sure I don't see anything obvious, and look for any signs of rodents. I also test every single switch and button, and windows, and door lock switches, etc. I check all lights. Some of the HID headlights are insanely expensive. I look in the trunk. I take a quick look underneath to make sure it's not rotted and nothing is bent. I also run my finger along all the body panels and make sure the gaps are even. This will tell you most often if it's been in a major collision. I always drive a car till it up to temp and then check the exhaust a second time.
After having a Nissan with CVT and reading the pros and cons about CVT and viewing the statistics of problems typically showing up between 40K-80K miles, I will be reluctant to buy another one. Having said this, my Nissan has 120K miles on it with no problem. So, it's a hit or miss. I suppose this could be true of any make or model and not necessarily limited to transmission problems.
I have them open the hood , first . And with the engine COLD , Check all fluid levels , check underneath for anything leaking and if its made after 1995 , have them plug in a Scanner ( Or better yet , bring your own ) and check for codes ( check engine light ). Also check to see that ALL of the Engine monitors are set and the cel ( check engine light ) is working . Many people disconnect batterys , right before you show up to look at their car . When they do that , it temporarily clears off the engine codes , but only until the Monitors reset.
The salesman aren’t really the problem i just ignore them because most just know the basic specs of vehicles not the details. The finace man is the real problem lol.
Having worked as a salesman, the majority of the ones I worked with were pretty bad. I had one customer who interrupted my greeting to say "I hate you people. If I could buy a car without dealing with salesmen I would." He invited me to a BBQ at his house by the end of the transaction. LOL A GOOD salesperson listens to their customer and finds vehicles for them that match their needs and wants. That SPACED acronym is spot on as knowing which of those features the customer finds important to them.
@@Nich_B23 then he wouldnt be showing off his better cars for sale lol hes not going to show you something hes selling and show you its problems. Counter productive to selling it.
Thank you for all of your videos. I am a recent widow that needs to purchase a used car for the first time on my own. I feel more confident after watching several of your videos.
I think it’s important to also take a full circle at slow speed with the wheel locked to the left and then to the right both in forward and reverse. You can tell steering and suspension issues from that
I have been in sales now for 3 years almost 4 and I have to say I love what your doing for the industry! I hear horror stories all the time and teach my customers a lot of the same things you preach on for how to buy a vehicle! I work for a small dealership and im fortunate to work for a dealer with ethics who taught me the correct way to sell! Keep it up my friend and keep tearing down the stereotype of the car sales professional! We aren't all bad and it is a great profession! Thank you!
Chevy Dude...I want to thank you for being so open and honest. I just happened across your videos by accident, and having worked 5 years as a Service and Parts guy, thought I'd listen. Very Impressed!! I do know what dealers do to make money up front and in the back. And it's nice to see honesty. I appreciate for several reasons: 1) I've worked the industry, 2) I know the tricks, 3) as a Marine, your son has clearly passed on the Honir and integrity we learn being in the Corps, 4) I appreciate you having been a Firefighter as I am currently a first responder as well (a detective). While I haven't owned a chevy since the early 2000's (currently own a 2011 Fors F150...wifes truck, and I drive my first Dodge....which I love....a 2002 Dodge Ram 4.7L with 214k original miles) I would drive from Texas to do business with you. Just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good work. Ok, done rambling...👍🇺🇸
Chevy Dude again, thanks for all you do. I know you have to have a lot bgg ot happy clients. Which is not easy in this industry! If I convert back to Chevy...definately reaching out to you!
Chevy Dude Chevy dude I have a 08 Harley Davidson Road king custom with 8000 original miles. How would i go about a trade in when purchasing a car out of state. Just so you know looking for 17 Camaro fifty anniversary 2ss V8 no v6 for me but that is my dream car
Just purchased a 2015 Toyota Avalon Touring XLS with your tips and I am in loooove!! I brought my brother in law who is a mechanic and gave me a seal of approval. I asked your 6 questions and negotiated smoothly and I want to thank you so much fkr your videos!!
open hood look for any leaks on hose connections. make sure heater works even in the summer, make sure alignment is good, open windows and listen for wheel/bearing/brake/engine pulley noises. Turn radio on test every speaker, play with everything in the car, every mirror, lights, seats and so on.
One thing to check in the winter time, the air-conditioning. I bought a two year van. I didn't check the air conditioner. Summer came, I turned on the AC. It didn't work. That was a 500.00 dollar lesson.
This is the second time I’ve watched some of your videos. First I’d like to say to you and your family thank you so much for your service. It means a lot to me. I’d like to say also your videos are so helpful, upbeat, clear and concise. Thank you for your honesty.
Can't believe you have a son old enough to be in the military! You look really young. Buy hey, that was some very good and important info! Wish your dealership was in Hawaii!
I believe a man is only as good as his word, and your honesty without a hidden agenda shows me that you stand by your word and are trust worthy. Thanks just for the honesty
After I graduated from high school in 2000 I took a 96 Z71 for a test drive with my 8th grade social studies teacher who was also a dealer at our local Ford lot. I was reminded of this from you saying to check the fuel. The truck died, very low on gas, at the stop light in front of the dealership. We both laughed, he told me when the light turned green try to start it and “give her hell.” Definitely the most memorable test drive ever, sliding through the intersection sideways with my old teacher from the 8th grade.
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I’m a lady getting ready to buy a used car on my own for the first time. I’m freaking out. Trying to take notes from your vids so I don’t forget anything. They will see me coming down 5th Ave! Lol! Thank you, great video.
Don’t know why this popped up in my feed today, but glad it did. Knowing your kid is a Marine means a lot. Next time I buy a Chevy I’ll be taking a trip and buying from you. Worth it to support the Marine family.
On a low budget car, one of the first things I do is pull off the oil fill cap and check for heavy sludge (infrequent oil changes) or white foam (coolant leaking into the oil). And when I drive them, I listen for air bubbles going through the heater core (usually a blown head gasket).
Well if i every buy a truck from a car dealership you are going ro be the one i buy it from. I love how honest you are with everything that's not something you see alot.
My last two vehicles have been completed lemons... I’m currently car shopping now in Iowa for the car I’ll have for at least the next 5 years and most likely my first child in. It’s such a stressful process after having poor luck with the last two. Guidance from an actual car salesman is so appreciated!
Mike, can you PLEASE make a video about buying, inspecting, and test driving both new and used performance cars like Camaros, Corvettes, Mustangs, and Challengers?
I would personally check the radio..cruise a/c and heat like you suggested any time of year just in case.. a friend of mine and I went to a car dealership on a snowy winter evening he was looking at a used Subaru outback.. when he decided to go for a test drive..he asked the sales person.."okay which way do I go" sales person responded and said " you are driving..go wherever you want." Best sales person I experienced..once it took all day for my parents to buy a used vehicle in the 90s. Once we got back to the dealership they crunched some numbers for him and reached out to shake his hand saying congrats he's like what why I didn't buy it..then broke down and bought it lol.
Get rid of those nissans, those CVT transmissions are junk. They had to extend their warranty to "forever" because they are so bad and had so many problems and recalls.
Beanblues Toyota cvts seem to be good. Honda has always had weak autos that being said I don’t know about the Honda cvt. I do know that Nissan uses jatco cvt transmissions.
@@beanblues I used to have a 2011 Honda CR-Z with the CVT, had no issues at all with the transmission. They're great if you keep the car stock, but if you're planning on building a car avoid it. It'll start to slip past 200hp at the crank. Currently have a 2015 Civic Si, manuals are the way to go if you get a Honda.
One thing you missed is check the engine before it is started to make sure it is cold and the oil for viscosity especially on smaller lots. When I was 16 I worked for a dealership one summer (1972) as a porter and cars that used oil had STP added and cars that had engine rattles when cold were warmed up at least once a day every morning. It was a small lot with no more than 30 cars so we didn't get many like that but they always tried to pass the problem on to a buyer. Not every dealership does crap like that but you have to cover yourself.
You must not be from area... most old school millionaires here dont drive fancy cars.. they will be in regular top of the line cars... i personally know a multimillionaire that drives in a beat up ford ranger and has old school benzes in pristine condition. You could be at the stop ligh next to a Forbes 500 and not know it...
@@iSLeePz ya my dad was like that. Big wig for mass electric had a thing for old cars. Loved 1969 for some reason. Had an old cuda a model T, restored an old mustang, a shelby, 69 impala. My mom always insisted on the latest mercedes as her regular car but she did have and still does her sky roadster because she liked how it looked. Rich people are nuts even if they are my parents. After my dad died i up and left cant stand my mom dont even talk to her anymore. My middle sister wrote her off too but she owns property inovation which is the biggest groundskeeping driveway sealing, line striping company in new hampshire with the only liscense to distribute driveway sealant through fill-co in the state. They do all the highway striping and crap too and replace road signs and stuff. She doesnt need my mom and i just dont care. My little sister is still busy sucking up though lol.
In addition to all you’ve mentioned in this video, I would also do a pre-purchase inspection done from a trusted mechanic to make sure there are no mechanical issues under the hood that may not show up during the test drive
If you wanna know how to test drive a car in this video jump to 6:55 and stop at 14:40. After initially backing out stop and inspect the pavement where the car was to check for puddles of any kind of fluids. Drive the car long enough until it reaches its working temperature. When you're back in the lot open the hood and inspect the compartment inside and underneath and check for leaks
People ask to see a car on the lift to check for things like suspension damage, frame damage, overspray, and fluid leaks. Some modern suspensions, especially on luxury brands like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes can cost a fortune to fix. Frame damage can be a sign of a major accident and can result in a car that is impossible to properly align or will always have weird body roll issues. Overspray or paint in areas where it would not normally be can be a sign that a car was in an accident. Fluid leaks can be sign of issues too as if you see a leak then you have figure out where the leak is coming from, how bad the leak is and whether or not the leak has led to any major damage that is going to be expensive to repair. Unless you are a trained professional I would just leave this type of inspection to a trained professional that knows what to look for and is familiar with the pattern failures and normal problems associated with the vehicle that you are considering buying. A professional may be able to direct you away from a car that will become a nightmare of repair bills. If you watch a professional mechanic do an inspection they will always put the car on a lift and look at various things under the car. If you want to see some quick examples on youtube you can check out the Car Wizard as he has some videos that will give you an idea of why people ask to see the car on a lift.
I got a shop unfortunately I cannot let the customer into the shop due to insurance however I will let them look at it from a distance unfortunatly taking a car to a mechanic usually discovers nothing on cars that new but on older ones it’s usually a list of things that basically takes all cars off the list so ya paying for inspections over and over for no reason
Bought a new 19e ridgeline, after a couple weeks a burning oder showed up. They put it on the rack and found mud, leaves and hay close to exhaust. This was new truck at the time.
One of the things you may have missed which saved me once is I always will stop forward progress and then put car in reverse listening for any noise or feeling to feel and/or hear if there is a bump. Once done this I will shift to forward for the same two reasons. I almost bought a Jeep Cherokee and it had drive line problems as in worn out universal joints just to start. Great videos and I may be doing some business with you in a short while. Greeting from beautiful Myrtle beach, SC.
A very good tutorial for used car shoppers in particular. Some salesmen may freak out about flooring it and hard breaking, but that's their problem. I will say that I have grown to distrust CarFax reports. My current car, which I bought used, with very low miles on it and looking and driving great, was never in an accident. The low miles was confirmed, though. After owning the CTS Sport Luxury for a few months, I realized the underside of the trunk lid had been repainted. I can't tell if the lid was repainted and the car is solid. Still, a number of folks have discovered that often times when insurance has not been used for repairs, there is no way of knowing the absolute truth.
You’re an awesome guy Mike! I’m really impressed with how fast you answered my text question last week. Love your videos and always look forward to the next one.
I am looking in to a new vehicle, an Audi, I’m in Southern California and I have considered one of the makes you sell just because I think buying from you would be the best car buying experience I have had. I have bought many cars and no matter how good a deal I think I got there is always buyers remorse. It seems like with you, that wouldn’t happen. Keep up the good work!
I dont subscribe much but you are an amazing car salesman. Ive bought so many cars and you are one of the most down to earth salesman Ive seen. If you were around me Id come look at your lot.
I used to get some awesome test drives, like taking the car home over night, maybe get to take it home and pick up family about 20 miles away or so and come back to the lot, and also several others without the salesperson even riding along.
I’ve done that recently, in brand new 2019 models and have went to other lots where a car is 5-6 years old and had someone drive with me! Depends on the dealer and salesman.
I just saw a Honda Civic in Indianapolis today that looked exactly like that one your trade-in customer had. Nice looking car, which is why it drew my attention.
Another tip. Test drive the car without the sales person as they are often more distracting than helpful. (Sorry but so true) If possible for longer than one day to use on a normal daily basis to experience the car.
I am going to trade my Honda for a Chevy because thousands in repairs later and still needing more maintenance, I want something reliable. My Honda is a bigger piece of trash than my ex.
@@CoastersAndPlaces Chevrolets are less reliable than a Honda. Heck I think all GM cars are trash as they age. If you want something more reliable get a Toyota then.
I find myself wishing your dealership was close enough to me in this time of me trying to decide to buy a car. It is so good to feel like you can trust someone, like yourself, to be honest with people buying their vehicle👍
I literally laughed out loud... 2015 Nissan you used ... We just bought identical car... 27,000 miles, 2015, same exact color, make, series/model.. Wife loves her car! I am shocked though because the thing easily averages 42+ mpg.. She drives 45 miles one way to work every night. The gas savings is astounding for a car this big... We paid $13,500 for ours w/year of oil changes included. Had it 4 months? now... She really loves the thing.. small world though seeing identical, for near same price and low miles you selected for demo..
I thought the same thing you said when I was looking for a car, I was aware of the problem and thought it wouldn't happen to me, around the city is going to be hard to notice any problem, but if you travel with it be careful. Get a Honda, Toyota, something with a conventional transmission, non CVT.
I took a car on trade and it does have a bad smoke smell inside. I'd be extremely excited to see a video on how you get the bad smells out of your used cars. Thank you!
off topic, but if you're lucky some dealers will let you test drive the vehicle by yourself. I had a jeep dealer do that, I was looking into a cherokee and it was raining so I guessed they couldn't be bothered to go outside with me lol. but the salesman said that the keys are on the seat, and to basically have at it. I liked the spaced acronym, its the first I've heard of it and along with it you brought up many useful points in this video. many thanks.
a very good video. I'll watch it several times. Something I would like to know is "What questions a car salesman will ask that will let me know I'm being hustled?" For example, "How much money do you plan on spending?" is one I've been asked. If you've addressed this before please let me know which video.
I took a Chevy Cruze on a test drive with my husband, who was a Tech at the same dealership. I was pretty surprised and annoyed, to be honest, when the salesman climbed into the back seat. I couldn't talk privately about my impression of the car and the guy swallowed up most of the back seat so he blocked my visibility. It was also about a 7 minute test drive. I didn't buy the car.
I test drove a SUV and we ran out of gas on a freeway. The salesman was embarrassed. In addition, he needed to use the bathroom so bad that he got out and did his business on the side of the road. Then we waited about thirty minutes for someone to show up with some gas. Lesson...check gas tank and go to the bathroom first.
Nope, they played games with me while negotiating. There was the walk around my car where the salesman made a huge deal over some scratches. Then they came in low on the trade. 5000 dollars for a 09 Mustang Convertible with 25000 miles...I had been offered 10,000 dollars from another dealer. I walked out with the sale manager chasing me out the door asking what did I was was fair. At that point I just wanted to get away.
I've seen this before. Little or no gas to deter long test drives. These are cars in which the dealer may be trying to conceal larger issues that would become apparent in a longer test drive. Beware of this.
Steve O'Brien I think you did answer his question of what you would think was fair - you left which at that point was the only fair way (for you) to deal with them.
davidkosa I've had a dealer tell me I could not take a brand new Ford on the highway which the entrance to was 2 blocks from dealer. He then refused to answer why. I left, no point continuing from that deficit.
Hands down the best thing to do is invest $50 in a scan tool. Plug it into the car and run it for codes. Get one that can do real time data hopefully and use it while driving. The dealers can not hide information that's in the computer. Sometimes check engine lights don't trigger till there are certain codes or a number of codes at the same time. Also codes can be reset and might not come back for another 100 miles if you are not looking at real time data or code history.
When it comes to buying a used car open the oil cap to check for crud, that’s an indication of poor oil changing habits. Also while stopped at the halfway mark check for leaks. Overall very informative and totally dig your channel, even though I am a GMC guy and have a salesman who I trust.
Appraising vs Buying is a bit different, only looking for mechanical and physical condition where a buyer wants to know how it drives, blind spots, does it overheat, does it have wind leaks in the doors/windows/moonroof, can you fit your kids car seats in it easily, etc. I find very bumpy roads, highway and city driving. Then if I'm still interested it goes to my personal mechanic. I used to work at a dealership and I wouldn't trust their "inspection" of a car.
I like how the car dealerships and lots say they inspect the cars before they put them out for sale yet won't warranty the car (in WA state) after the sale. Do they NOT trust their own work? Maybe they missed something big or a problem that won't show up for a few days, weeks, months.
Found your channel at the best time, my son is looking for a car to use for Lift....... He is active duty Army stationed at Fort Belvoir. Keep up the good work. Spaceman.......
Those work, but only if you do it right. Detail needs to scrub the seats, carpets and headliner pretty well, and run it for at least 2-3 hours. If you also change the engine and cabin filter before and after you might get a particularly bad one to 5%. It's never 100% though. They do have some bombs you open up that might get rid of the last remaining traces, but that shit is hard to clean out from the ventilation system. Coming from an ex-smoker.
My fiancee is a Marine, he got a 2014 corvette , beautiful car. I am more of a Infiniti girl. Great tips, definitely will take them to heart when I buy another car
@@kendralane5951 -There are mechanics, that come to the dealership. However, as Pisces V 🐬🐠said. If they do not let you take it, to your mechanic. They are hiding something.
You explained clearly what good things we should look for, but you didn't describe any "scams" we should be aware of and on the lookout for. Perhaps another VLOG on those?
You can make a copy of my drivers license and hold my car , but no salesmen with me on my test drive . Me and my wife wouldn't be interested at all if the salesman has to be with us . Drove a new Dodge truck one time , well drove a new Ford by myself and bought it .
The most important thing to do while doing the walk around outside the vehicle, look closely at all the panel and door seams for evidence of an accident. All the seams on one aide should mirror the other side or weird gaps. Also, close all the doors hard, within reason to hear for differences in sounds. Doors that got hit and repaired will sound different.
Yeah... I should probably get paint protection onto my 2017 Camaro. I might even try to swap out the wheels and put a small spoiler on the back to make it look like a 2LT instead of just a simple 1LT.
I'm here Chevy dude xD I like your videos I'm on a marathon now. Also, dont feel bad if someone rates you bad, there's those people. You may be lucky and it also depends on the area but there are people who like to give bad or mediocre ratings. From what I seen I hope one day to buy from you. +100 stars :) -Chevydude I'm sorry to say but I dont have a license yet, I had a 1998 Acura inline DOHC v6 when i was 14. I wanted to get my license at 16, but my dad crashed it because it had too much power for him compared to a Dodge Caravan. I was recently given a 2004 Nissan Frontier with 124k miles, Taken care of alot from what I see in valve train and from driving it I love it, I made a appointment with the DMV for March 22nd. Wish me luck! Much love, California.
I had a terrible experience at a local chevy dealer.. I was ready to buy.. with approved financing and money down.. went in, guy pulled the trucks I was looking at online... I chose the one I wanted but wanted to test drive it.. get this, he only let me drive it around the parking lot!!! And upon further inspection of it there was abo7t a 5 inch gash in the bed side where something had hit it ( it was a dealer transfer) I pointed it out to him and he said “ well that’s just part of the body line” ... I drove off and never returned.. next time I’m wanting to buy I’m highly considering making the trip up that way from nc to check you out.you seem waaay more knowledgeable than what I’ve experienced
Every time I’ve gone for a test drive at the dealerships near me their cars ALWAYS have the fuel light on. They only let you test drive it like 2 blocks then tell you to go back and try to get you to sign paperwork after 5 minutes. Smh
When I test drove my 2017 Hyundai Veloster I just bought a month ago I went on it by myself LOL. I was actually quite surprised they didn’t care that I took it on a drive myself. But it made it very comfortable for me because i had all my time to look over everything like you said and become comfortable. Test things to make sure they all work without feeling pressured to like the car. I then allowed my father to do most of the under-hood inspection before I bought it because although I’ve been taught what to look for I just wanted to make I didn’t miss anything. The funniest thing about it, is it drives like a dream and has no issues whatsoever, except for the tiniest little chip on the windshield. I noticed it about a week after I bought it and haven’t been able to quit looking at it since 😂😂 but it only had one previous owner and 17,000 miles on it so I decided I didn’t care that much. It was listed slightly under value so maybe they took that into consideration.
When I was looking at buying my truck the salesman just threw me the keys and told me to go for a test drive lol. My sister was working at the dealership at the time so that probably had something to do with it.
Like your videos and learned some things that will be helpful. I normally buy from individuals, pay cash, I mean cash no checks etc. No trade. The main thing I look for is honesty. Sometimes, I have passed up what was probably a good deal but the seller just couldn’t prove to me he was honest. In twenty transactions have not gotten a dog yet. BTW I think you are honest and straight forward and the next car I buy, probably an SL 63 AMG, i will use some of the techniques learned from you. Thanks
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You are a gem. Honest and informative. Wouldn't mind buying a car from you at all.
Internet sales & have the vehicle delivered three states away?
maybe that’s the final car salesman’s trick 🤯 build the trust and honesty
@@imfalls exactly
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More like the g.y call hahaha jk
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Great comment
The last car I bought was at a small dealer and they just let me take on a test drive alone. It was nice to get to drive how I normally would drive without a worried salesman
That would be great. I am not sure they let people just take off with the car alone though
The last few vehicles I've test driven, a salesman did NOT come with me. I'm seeing this more and more and I like it.
@@BFOJ0000 Due to Covid restrictions its everywhere
@@ekp-g205 The cars on that lot have insurance and if you are test driving they have all your information they need if you steal it. There is no reason for a sales person to be in the car with you. This is why CarMax has 24 hour test drives, they are smart and don't play games.
@@online6732 That too, but if the parents bring their children they won't think anything about stealing or something, they will only see business.
That transmission doesn't have gears, it a CVT. I test drive and look over a lot of cars for customers, friends, and family. I do a few more things. I look under the hood, make sure I don't see anything obvious, and look for any signs of rodents. I also test every single switch and button, and windows, and door lock switches, etc. I check all lights. Some of the HID headlights are insanely expensive. I look in the trunk. I take a quick look underneath to make sure it's not rotted and nothing is bent. I also run my finger along all the body panels and make sure the gaps are even. This will tell you most often if it's been in a major collision. I always drive a car till it up to temp and then check the exhaust a second time.
Can I borrow you for a day 😂
Thanks for going into more detail on test driving a car
Can i borrow you???
After having a Nissan with CVT and reading the pros and cons about CVT and viewing the statistics of problems typically showing up between 40K-80K miles, I will be reluctant to buy another one. Having said this, my Nissan has 120K miles on it with no problem. So, it's a hit or miss. I suppose this could be true of any make or model and not necessarily limited to transmission problems.
I have them open the hood , first . And with the engine COLD , Check all fluid levels , check underneath for anything leaking and if its made after 1995 , have them plug in a Scanner ( Or better yet , bring your own ) and check for codes ( check engine light ).
Also check to see that ALL of the Engine monitors are set and the cel ( check engine light ) is working .
Many people disconnect batterys , right before you show up to look at their car .
When they do that , it temporarily clears off the engine codes , but only until the Monitors reset.
If the carfax shows a wreck, check for misaligned doors and trim. Make sure nothing rattles.
Why in the HELL aren't all car salesmen like you? I would buy from you all day. I stay away from dealers because of the salesmen.
Oh shit, I do watch that TH-camr with the Civic.
The salesman aren’t really the problem i just ignore them because most just know the basic specs of vehicles not the details. The finace man is the real problem lol.
Where do you get your vehicles if not from a dealership?
Having worked as a salesman, the majority of the ones I worked with were pretty bad. I had one customer who interrupted my greeting to say "I hate you people. If I could buy a car without dealing with salesmen I would."
He invited me to a BBQ at his house by the end of the transaction. LOL
A GOOD salesperson listens to their customer and finds vehicles for them that match their needs and wants. That SPACED acronym is spot on as knowing which of those features the customer finds important to them.
The salesman aren’t the problem. They are just employees. The system is the problem. I mean the franchise dealer system.
You should have done this on one of your low budget cars, the ones that may actually have issues you can point out.
Like the purple prowler
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Like the part of the lot with cars over 100k miles
@@Nich_B23 then he wouldnt be showing off his better cars for sale lol hes not going to show you something hes selling and show you its problems. Counter productive to selling it.
Good point
Thank you for all of your videos. I am a recent widow that needs to purchase a used car for the first time on my own. I feel more confident after watching several of your videos.
I think it’s important to also take a full circle at slow speed with the wheel locked to the left and then to the right both in forward and reverse. You can tell steering and suspension issues from that
I have been in sales now for 3 years almost 4 and I have to say I love what your doing for the industry! I hear horror stories all the time and teach my customers a lot of the same things you preach on for how to buy a vehicle! I work for a small dealership and im fortunate to work for a dealer with ethics who taught me the correct way to sell! Keep it up my friend and keep tearing down the stereotype of the car sales professional! We aren't all bad and it is a great profession! Thank you!
I’m a first time car buyer and I learned a lot from your vlogs. Thank you for your help!
Chevy Dude...I want to thank you for being so open and honest. I just happened across your videos by accident, and having worked 5 years as a Service and Parts guy, thought I'd listen. Very Impressed!! I do know what dealers do to make money up front and in the back. And it's nice to see honesty. I appreciate for several reasons: 1) I've worked the industry, 2) I know the tricks, 3) as a Marine, your son has clearly passed on the Honir and integrity we learn being in the Corps, 4) I appreciate you having been a Firefighter as I am currently a first responder as well (a detective). While I haven't owned a chevy since the early 2000's (currently own a 2011 Fors F150...wifes truck, and I drive my first Dodge....which I love....a 2002 Dodge Ram 4.7L with 214k original miles) I would drive from Texas to do business with you. Just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good work. Ok, done rambling...👍🇺🇸
Chevy Dude again, thanks for all you do. I know you have to have a lot bgg ot happy clients. Which is not easy in this industry! If I convert back to Chevy...definately reaching out to you!
Chevy Dude
Chevy dude I have a 08 Harley Davidson Road king custom with 8000 original miles. How would i go about a trade in when purchasing a car out of state.
Just so you know looking for 17 Camaro fifty anniversary 2ss V8 no v6 for me but that is my dream car
gparker613 Take it to a Harley store and places that sell motorcycles if you have the title in hand. Then compare to the dealership pricing.
2002 with 214k miles😂😂 goddamn.
Make sure the car was parked overnight. When the start it and move it, look for liquids on the asphalt. (Oil/rx transmission fluid /antifreeze.
Just purchased a 2015 Toyota Avalon Touring XLS with your tips and I am in loooove!! I brought my brother in law who is a mechanic and gave me a seal of approval. I asked your 6 questions and negotiated smoothly and I want to thank you so much fkr your videos!!
open hood look for any leaks on hose connections. make sure heater works even in the summer, make sure alignment is good, open windows and listen for wheel/bearing/brake/engine pulley noises. Turn radio on test every speaker, play with everything in the car, every mirror, lights, seats and so on.
Do a prepurchase inspection if the dealer says we don’t allow it, walk away this is especially true for 10-year-old cars
One thing to check in the winter time, the air-conditioning. I bought a two year van. I didn't check the air conditioner. Summer came, I turned on the AC. It didn't work. That was a 500.00 dollar lesson.
I had enough cars in my life and find even in the winter, you can tell if the AC is working or not. Ditto for the heater in the summertime.
This is the second time I’ve watched some of your videos. First I’d like to say to you and your family thank you so much for your service. It means a lot to me. I’d like to say also your videos are so helpful, upbeat, clear and concise. Thank you for your honesty.
Can't believe you have a son old enough to be in the military! You look really young. Buy hey, that was some very good and important info! Wish your dealership was in Hawaii!
Some real hooah stuff there! Especially both his grandparents serving! Based.
I believe a man is only as good as his word, and your honesty without a hidden agenda shows me that you stand by your word and are trust worthy. Thanks just for the honesty
Great video. I wish all salesman had your ethics/demeanor. Your very straightforward and honest.
After I graduated from high school in 2000 I took a 96 Z71 for a test drive with my 8th grade social studies teacher who was also a dealer at our local Ford lot. I was reminded of this from you saying to check the fuel. The truck died, very low on gas, at the stop light in front of the dealership. We both laughed, he told me when the light turned green try to start it and “give her hell.” Definitely the most memorable test drive ever, sliding through the intersection sideways with my old teacher from the 8th grade.
TwoAMBlacktop acavs 1st 🐴armor. I do kno ur a jacked up ! Me 2! Army armored cavalry🐎 scouts makes u so 4 life! At a used car lot lookin at a 2007 cadi srx 4 premium 🚐mod with has several issues,engine light on, some 🔧body n pnt damage.165000mils. 💰He askin 2,400.want 2 offer💲1,100. Respect ur 🔬opinion. Its at A+ price is right car lot walnut ave in vinton va.24179 Thanks 4 ur help. 🗽 Roll on!🐎
I’m a lady getting ready to buy a used car on my own for the first time. I’m freaking out. Trying to take notes from your vids so I don’t forget anything. They will see me coming down 5th Ave! Lol! Thank you, great video.
Same here.. How did it go?
Suggest you take a male friend along, someone who is vehicle savy.
Me too. I am very nervous with all this, i watched all his video.
Read " frugalpreppersgarage " comment above , and my reply to his comment .
Don’t know why this popped up in my feed today, but glad it did. Knowing your kid is a Marine means a lot. Next time I buy a Chevy I’ll be taking a trip and buying from you. Worth it to support the Marine family.
Your son's a Marine? Heck yeah 💪
Mine too. Semper fi!
I wish all car salesmen were like this. Being transparent & honest brings more business and respect. No one likes a liar.
Smoke smell is easy to get out. Cigar smoke smell is another monster though. Love you’re videos by the way.
On a low budget car, one of the first things I do is pull off the oil fill cap and check for heavy sludge (infrequent oil changes) or white foam (coolant leaking into the oil). And when I drive them, I listen for air bubbles going through the heater core (usually a blown head gasket).
OOORAH. Disabled female Marine here. Love it!
HOOAH!
Well if i every buy a truck from a car dealership you are going ro be the one i buy it from. I love how honest you are with everything that's not something you see alot.
When I decided which car I’m buying new, I’m gonna hire one for the day so I get a proper feel for the car
My last two vehicles have been completed lemons... I’m currently car shopping now in Iowa for the car I’ll have for at least the next 5 years and most likely my first child in. It’s such a stressful process after having poor luck with the last two. Guidance from an actual car salesman is so appreciated!
Giving birth in a car can be dangerous.
Mike, can you PLEASE make a video about buying, inspecting, and test driving both new and used performance cars like Camaros, Corvettes, Mustangs, and Challengers?
Now I understand why I like you and your video presentations so much. I’m a retired Marine myself. They called us WM’s women marines
I love Chevys I drive a 2009 Chevy HH R with the 170thousand miles still runs like a champ
I would personally check the radio..cruise a/c and heat like you suggested any time of year just in case.. a friend of mine and I went to a car dealership on a snowy winter evening he was looking at a used Subaru outback.. when he decided to go for a test drive..he asked the sales person.."okay which way do I go" sales person responded and said " you are driving..go wherever you want." Best sales person I experienced..once it took all day for my parents to buy a used vehicle in the 90s. Once we got back to the dealership they crunched some numbers for him and reached out to shake his hand saying congrats he's like what why I didn't buy it..then broke down and bought it lol.
Get rid of those nissans, those CVT transmissions are junk. They had to extend their warranty to "forever" because they are so bad and had so many problems and recalls.
M Kaiser what about Honda CVTs?
Beanblues Toyota cvts seem to be good. Honda has always had weak autos that being said I don’t know about the Honda cvt. I do know that Nissan uses jatco cvt transmissions.
@@beanblues I used to have a 2011 Honda CR-Z with the CVT, had no issues at all with the transmission. They're great if you keep the car stock, but if you're planning on building a car avoid it. It'll start to slip past 200hp at the crank. Currently have a 2015 Civic Si, manuals are the way to go if you get a Honda.
The Honda CVTs are not good either.
Ever heard of the 4l60E?🤔
During your test drive, find a parking lot, and do a figure eight. Make sure you turn the wheels as far as possible, and listen for unusual sounds.
I'm happy that my local dealers give me an hour with a car alone!
Wish all of them would.
One thing you missed is check the engine before it is started to make sure it is cold and the oil for viscosity especially on smaller lots. When I was 16 I worked for a dealership one summer (1972) as a porter and cars that used oil had STP added and cars that had engine rattles when cold were warmed up at least once a day every morning. It was a small lot with no more than 30 cars so we didn't get many like that but they always tried to pass the problem on to a buyer. Not every dealership does crap like that but you have to cover yourself.
Guy traded cause he was getting small chips from every day driving. Lmao. You buy a car to drive. Not sit in a garage
Lol tell that to my evo 10 friend has had it for 4 years and only 5k miles. Soo sad. Got my 18 wrx 8 months in im already at 10k lol
You must not be from area... most old school millionaires here dont drive fancy cars.. they will be in regular top of the line cars... i personally know a multimillionaire that drives in a beat up ford ranger and has old school benzes in pristine condition.
You could be at the stop ligh next to a Forbes 500 and not know it...
@@DustinB855 way to kill your resale value. Driving is one thing beating on it is another.
@@iSLeePz ya my dad was like that. Big wig for mass electric had a thing for old cars. Loved 1969 for some reason. Had an old cuda a model T, restored an old mustang, a shelby, 69 impala. My mom always insisted on the latest mercedes as her regular car but she did have and still does her sky roadster because she liked how it looked. Rich people are nuts even if they are my parents. After my dad died i up and left cant stand my mom dont even talk to her anymore. My middle sister wrote her off too but she owns property inovation which is the biggest groundskeeping driveway sealing, line striping company in new hampshire with the only liscense to distribute driveway sealant through fill-co in the state. They do all the highway striping and crap too and replace road signs and stuff. She doesnt need my mom and i just dont care. My little sister is still busy sucking up though lol.
David Beaulieu you sound crazy
In addition to all you’ve mentioned in this video, I would also do a pre-purchase inspection done from a trusted mechanic to make sure there are no mechanical issues under the hood that may not show up during the test drive
How would you do a pre-purchase inspection?
I hit like as soon as I heard the “squawk “ knew it was gonna be a good video lol.
Thank you. You rock 😍
If you wanna know how to test drive a car in this video jump to 6:55 and stop at 14:40.
After initially backing out stop and inspect the pavement where the car was to check for puddles of any kind of fluids. Drive the car long enough until it reaches its working temperature. When you're back in the lot open the hood and inspect the compartment inside and underneath and check for leaks
If I go to a lot that size I'm gonna tell them to pull it into the garage and have them put it on the lift.
Why?
People ask to see a car on the lift to check for things like suspension damage, frame damage, overspray, and fluid leaks. Some modern suspensions, especially on luxury brands like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes can cost a fortune to fix. Frame damage can be a sign of a major accident and can result in a car that is impossible to properly align or will always have weird body roll issues. Overspray or paint in areas where it would not normally be can be a sign that a car was in an accident. Fluid leaks can be sign of issues too as if you see a leak then you have figure out where the leak is coming from, how bad the leak is and whether or not the leak has led to any major damage that is going to be expensive to repair. Unless you are a trained professional I would just leave this type of inspection to a trained professional that knows what to look for and is familiar with the pattern failures and normal problems associated with the vehicle that you are considering buying. A professional may be able to direct you away from a car that will become a nightmare of repair bills. If you watch a professional mechanic do an inspection they will always put the car on a lift and look at various things under the car. If you want to see some quick examples on youtube you can check out the Car Wizard as he has some videos that will give you an idea of why people ask to see the car on a lift.
I got a shop unfortunately I cannot let the customer into the shop due to insurance however I will let them look at it from a distance unfortunatly taking a car to a mechanic usually discovers nothing on cars that new but on older ones it’s usually a list of things that basically takes all cars off the list so ya paying for inspections over and over for no reason
Agreed. When I bought my truck, I had it put on a lift for that very reason.
Bought a new 19e ridgeline, after a couple weeks a burning oder showed up. They put it on the rack and found mud, leaves and hay close to exhaust. This was new truck at the time.
One of the things you may have missed which saved me once is I always will stop forward progress and then put car in reverse listening for any noise or feeling to feel and/or hear if there is a bump. Once done this I will shift to forward for the same two reasons. I almost bought a Jeep Cherokee and it had drive line problems as in worn out universal joints just to start.
Great videos and I may be doing some business with you in a short while. Greeting from beautiful Myrtle beach, SC.
You're great... I've never subscribed to anything on youtube but I did for you! keep up the good work, it's much appreciated!
A very good tutorial for used car shoppers in particular. Some salesmen may freak out about flooring it and hard breaking, but that's their problem. I will say that I have grown to distrust CarFax reports. My current car, which I bought used, with very low miles on it and looking and driving great, was never in an accident. The low miles was confirmed, though. After owning the CTS Sport Luxury for a few months, I realized the underside of the trunk lid had been repainted. I can't tell if the lid was repainted and the car is solid. Still, a number of folks have discovered that often times when insurance has not been used for repairs, there is no way of knowing the absolute truth.
You’re an awesome guy Mike! I’m really impressed with how fast you answered my text question last week. Love your videos and always look forward to the next one.
I am looking in to a new vehicle, an Audi, I’m in Southern California and I have considered one of the makes you sell just because I think buying from you would be the best car buying experience I have had. I have bought many cars and no matter how good a deal I think I got there is always buyers remorse. It seems like with you, that wouldn’t happen. Keep up the good work!
Minor detail. The battery gauge reads in volts not amps.
I dont subscribe much but you are an amazing car salesman. Ive bought so many cars and you are one of the most down to earth salesman Ive seen. If you were around me Id come look at your lot.
Wishing your son and everyone on the line of duties a great week! Thanks for sharing!!
Alignment is also a big one. Letting go of the wheel on safe roads for a short amount of time is a good tip
I used to get some awesome test drives, like taking the car home over night, maybe get to take it home and pick up family about 20 miles away or so and come back to the lot, and also several others without the salesperson even riding along.
Acura let me pick my kids up from school. They called it an extended test drive.
I’ve done that recently, in brand new 2019 models and have went to other lots where a car is 5-6 years old and had someone drive with me! Depends on the dealer and salesman.
I just saw a Honda Civic in Indianapolis today that looked exactly like that one your trade-in customer had. Nice looking car, which is why it drew my attention.
Another tip. Test drive the car without the sales person as they are often more distracting than helpful. (Sorry but so true) If possible for longer than one day to use on a normal daily basis to experience the car.
Most salesmen are so shady! Most don't want to help. Fantastic advice and video!
I’m shocked he got rid of a Honda for a Chevy!!! Not that there’s anything wrong with the Chevy, but , wow!
I own a two Chevy’s ; “a lot is wrong with my Chevy’s” “I wish I had a Honda or a Toyota”!
I am going to trade my Honda for a Chevy because thousands in repairs later and still needing more maintenance, I want something reliable. My Honda is a bigger piece of trash than my ex.
Did you HEAR that Camaro 😍
@@CoastersAndPlaces Chevrolets are less reliable than a Honda. Heck I think all GM cars are trash as they age. If you want something more reliable get a Toyota then.
Hondas are trash
I find myself wishing your dealership was close enough to me in this time of me trying to decide to buy a car. It is so good to feel like you can trust someone, like yourself, to be honest with people buying their vehicle👍
I literally laughed out loud... 2015 Nissan you used ... We just bought identical car... 27,000 miles, 2015, same exact color, make, series/model.. Wife loves her car! I am shocked though because the thing easily averages 42+ mpg.. She drives 45 miles one way to work every night. The gas savings is astounding for a car this big... We paid $13,500 for ours w/year of oil changes included. Had it 4 months? now... She really loves the thing.. small world though seeing identical, for near same price and low miles you selected for demo..
Malakie Usn good luck with the CVT after 60k miles
CVT? What is that?
Malakie Usn the transmission. It sucks, after 60k miles, it breaks down and is expensive to repair
Well until it actually happens or not, ain't worrying about it. See a lot of them on the road so they can't be all that prone to fail...
I thought the same thing you said when I was looking for a car, I was aware of the problem and thought it wouldn't happen to me, around the city is going to be hard to notice any problem, but if you travel with it be careful. Get a Honda, Toyota, something with a conventional transmission, non CVT.
I took a car on trade and it does have a bad smoke smell inside. I'd be extremely excited to see a video on how you get the bad smells out of your used cars. Thank you!
MOST IMPORTANTLY👁👁 See how well it does a burnout. If you see the engine smoke and not the tires WALK AWAY. 👍
off topic, but if you're lucky some dealers will let you test drive the vehicle by yourself. I had a jeep dealer do that, I was looking into a cherokee and it was raining so I guessed they couldn't be bothered to go outside with me lol. but the salesman said that the keys are on the seat, and to basically have at it. I liked the spaced acronym, its the first I've heard of it and along with it you brought up many useful points in this video. many thanks.
Not sure you'll see this cause older video but I hope your son stays safe! And let him know a sub says thanks for what you do for us. Oooraahhh
a very good video. I'll watch it several times. Something I would like to know is "What questions a car salesman will ask that will let me know I'm being hustled?" For example, "How much money do you plan on spending?" is one I've been asked. If you've addressed this before please let me know which video.
I took a Chevy Cruze on a test drive with my husband, who was a Tech at the same dealership.
I was pretty surprised and annoyed, to be honest, when the salesman climbed into the back seat. I couldn't talk privately about my impression of the car and the guy swallowed up most of the back seat so he blocked my visibility. It was also about a 7 minute test drive.
I didn't buy the car.
krynnkeep lol it’s like that at every dealership
Saw the late model white Challenger on the lot, in the background. To me, best looking car ever created by man.
I test drove a SUV and we ran out of gas on a freeway. The salesman was embarrassed. In addition, he needed to use the bathroom so bad that he got out and did his business on the side of the road. Then we waited about thirty minutes for someone to show up with some gas. Lesson...check gas tank and go to the bathroom first.
Nope, they played games with me while negotiating. There was the walk around my car where the salesman made a huge deal over some scratches. Then they came in low on the trade. 5000 dollars for a 09 Mustang Convertible with 25000 miles...I had been offered 10,000 dollars from another dealer. I walked out with the sale manager chasing me out the door asking what did I was was fair. At that point I just wanted to get away.
I've seen this before. Little or no gas to deter long test drives. These are cars in which the dealer may be trying to conceal larger issues that would become apparent in a longer test drive. Beware of this.
Steve O'Brien I think you did answer his question of what you would think was fair - you left which at that point was the only fair way (for you) to deal with them.
davidkosa I've had a dealer tell me I could not take a brand new Ford on the highway which the entrance to was 2 blocks from dealer. He then refused to answer why. I left, no point continuing from that deficit.
davidkosa Thank you.
Appreciate your families service! As well as all the other members and families that go through it as well
You make some awesome and helpful videos and seem like a honest salesman. Keep it up!
Hands down the best thing to do is invest $50 in a scan tool. Plug it into the car and run it for codes. Get one that can do real time data hopefully and use it while driving. The dealers can not hide information that's in the computer.
Sometimes check engine lights don't trigger till there are certain codes or a number of codes at the same time. Also codes can be reset and might not come back for another 100 miles if you are not looking at real time data or code history.
Im scared to buy my first car there's so much you need to know!!
When it comes to buying a used car open the oil cap to check for crud, that’s an indication of poor oil changing habits. Also while stopped at the halfway mark check for leaks. Overall very informative and totally dig your channel, even though I am a GMC guy and have a salesman who I trust.
Appraising vs Buying is a bit different, only looking for mechanical and physical condition where a buyer wants to know how it drives, blind spots, does it overheat, does it have wind leaks in the doors/windows/moonroof, can you fit your kids car seats in it easily, etc. I find very bumpy roads, highway and city driving. Then if I'm still interested it goes to my personal mechanic. I used to work at a dealership and I wouldn't trust their "inspection" of a car.
I like how the car dealerships and lots say they inspect the cars before they put them out for sale yet won't warranty the car (in WA state) after the sale. Do they NOT trust their own work? Maybe they missed something big or a problem that won't show up for a few days, weeks, months.
Found your channel at the best time, my son is looking for a car to use for Lift....... He is active duty Army stationed at Fort Belvoir. Keep up the good work. Spaceman.......
You have a son old enough to join the Marines?!? :O Whaaaaattt.... I thought you were only like 35 yourself!!
Lol dissapointed?
One thing if you are buying an older vehicle, make sure you run your hand underneath the car or truck, all the way around to check for rust.
Use an ozone machine for smokers cars
Those work, but only if you do it right. Detail needs to scrub the seats, carpets and headliner pretty well, and run it for at least 2-3 hours. If you also change the engine and cabin filter before and after you might get a particularly bad one to 5%. It's never 100% though. They do have some bombs you open up that might get rid of the last remaining traces, but that shit is hard to clean out from the ventilation system. Coming from an ex-smoker.
My fiancee is a Marine, he got a 2014 corvette , beautiful car. I am more of a Infiniti girl. Great tips, definitely will take them to heart when I buy another car
The real mvp is the guys cleaning those cars under the hot sun
Chevy Dude, thanks for posting this. I wish you were in Houston or had connects here to recommend a trusted dealer. Keep it up bro
What are your thoughts on taking the car to an independent mechanic for an unbiased inspection? Is that something all dealers should allow?
Hell yeah if they don’t allow it it’s because they know something is wrong with the car and the mechanic is gonna tell you not to buy it
They will let you drive the car off their lot by yourself to a mechanic of your choice before you buy it?!
@@kendralane5951 -There are mechanics, that come to the dealership.
However, as Pisces V 🐬🐠said. If they do not let you take it, to your mechanic. They are hiding something.
You explained clearly what good things we should look for, but you didn't describe any "scams" we should be aware of and on the lookout for. Perhaps another VLOG on those?
Could you imagine how kool a 2019 prowler would look
Thank you and your family for your service in the military and as first responders!
You can make a copy of my drivers license and hold my car , but no salesmen with me on my test drive . Me and my wife wouldn't be interested at all if the salesman has to be with us . Drove a new Dodge truck one time , well drove a new Ford by myself and bought it .
The most important thing to do while doing the walk around outside the vehicle, look closely at all the panel and door seams for evidence of an accident. All the seams on one aide should mirror the other side or weird gaps. Also, close all the doors hard, within reason to hear for differences in sounds. Doors that got hit and repaired will sound different.
Yeah... I should probably get paint protection onto my 2017 Camaro. I might even try to swap out the wheels and put a small spoiler on the back to make it look like a 2LT instead of just a simple 1LT.
Not fooling anyone without swapping the headlights for LEDs too
Get an ss
No
A huge thank you from my family to yours for your service and sacrifice. I can do what i love because of famileies like yours. Thank you
I'm here Chevy dude xD I like your videos I'm on a marathon now. Also, dont feel bad if someone rates you bad, there's those people. You may be lucky and it also depends on the area but there are people who like to give bad or mediocre ratings. From what I seen I hope one day to buy from you. +100 stars :)
-Chevydude I'm sorry to say but I dont have a license yet, I had a 1998 Acura inline DOHC v6 when i was 14. I wanted to get my license at 16, but my dad crashed it because it had too much power for him compared to a Dodge Caravan. I was recently given a 2004 Nissan Frontier with 124k miles, Taken care of alot from what I see in valve train and from driving it I love it, I made a appointment with the DMV for March 22nd. Wish me luck!
Much love, California.
Hellor Chevy many people wanna buy from you wheres your dealership in Florida? What about the famous docs fees in Florida? .
I had a terrible experience at a local chevy dealer.. I was ready to buy.. with approved financing and money down.. went in, guy pulled the trucks I was looking at online... I chose the one I wanted but wanted to test drive it.. get this, he only let me drive it around the parking lot!!! And upon further inspection of it there was abo7t a 5 inch gash in the bed side where something had hit it ( it was a dealer transfer) I pointed it out to him and he said “ well that’s just part of the body line” ... I drove off and never returned.. next time I’m wanting to buy I’m highly considering making the trip up that way from nc to check you out.you seem waaay more knowledgeable than what I’ve experienced
Every time I’ve gone for a test drive at the dealerships near me their cars ALWAYS have the fuel light on. They only let you test drive it like 2 blocks then tell you to go back and try to get you to sign paperwork after 5 minutes. Smh
Mark Robledo right ! Same with me
Go some where else.
Talk about timing. Wife is sending me on a mission tomorrow to look at a 2015 Camaro, test drive, etc.
The very first corvette I ever test drove the dealer failed to fill it up and we ran out of gas on the test drive I didn’t buy from them
Wilson Watkins that’s terrible
Great advice !!
Why aren't all car deallers honest like you ? 👍
Scotty kilner has an opinion on chevys.. And they arnt great
As we say in the Navy,
" Opinions are like
a$$holes, everyone has one."
When I test drove my 2017 Hyundai Veloster I just bought a month ago I went on it by myself LOL. I was actually quite surprised they didn’t care that I took it on a drive myself. But it made it very comfortable for me because i had all my time to look over everything like you said and become comfortable. Test things to make sure they all work without feeling pressured to like the car. I then allowed my father to do most of the under-hood inspection before I bought it because although I’ve been taught what to look for I just wanted to make I didn’t miss anything. The funniest thing about it, is it drives like a dream and has no issues whatsoever, except for the tiniest little chip on the windshield. I noticed it about a week after I bought it and haven’t been able to quit looking at it since 😂😂 but it only had one previous owner and 17,000 miles on it so I decided I didn’t care that much. It was listed slightly under value so maybe they took that into consideration.
I actually asked the salesperson and told him I'd like to go on a test drive by myself. They complied, just copied my license and off I went.
When I was looking at buying my truck the salesman just threw me the keys and told me to go for a test drive lol. My sister was working at the dealership at the time so that probably had something to do with it.
Like your videos and learned some things that will be helpful. I normally buy from individuals, pay cash, I mean cash no checks etc. No trade.
The main thing I look for is honesty. Sometimes, I have passed up what was probably a good deal but the seller just couldn’t prove to me he was honest.
In twenty transactions have not gotten a dog yet.
BTW I think you are honest and straight forward and the next car I buy, probably an SL 63 AMG, i will use some of the techniques learned from you. Thanks