How to test drive a used vehicle that's for sale and not get scammed.
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00:17 Chevy salesman mating call
More like the g.y call hahaha jk
The Merc haha so funny liie wtf shup up boomer
Lmaooo
legendary broly Lmaooooo
Great comment
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
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.
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
@@benmartz3405 #chrysler
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
If the carfax shows a wreck, check for misaligned doors and trim. Make sure nothing rattles.
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.
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
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.
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
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’m a first time car buyer and I learned a lot from your vlogs. Thank you for your help!
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?🤔
Can’t believe that he said Chevy Cruzes are dependable! Biggest piles of junk Chevy has ever made. #Scottykilmer
So you liked the comment does that mean what you said in the video isn’t true , or are you just laughing at him?
I love the video's though Chevy Dude, keep them coming! just thought it was funny!
he is a car dealer so that means he is a liar.
I also have a chevy cruze and it has been giving my nearby chevrolet dealer service department lots of my $ for service...
@Maxs Raving Music I am at 57k and got it used at 47k miles...
Im scared to buy my first car there's so much you need to know!!
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.
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.
Do a prepurchase inspection if the dealer says we don’t allow it, walk away this is especially true for 10-year-old cars
Your son's a Marine? Heck yeah 💪
Mine too. Semper fi!
You have a son old enough to join the Marines?!? :O Whaaaaattt.... I thought you were only like 35 yourself!!
Lol dissapointed?
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.
Honestly, take it to your trusted mechanic, throw him or her a few bucks and have them look over the used car for you. It is worth it!
I've tried this in the past with more than one mechanic or shop. You'd be very fortunate that a mechanic or shop would be able to set aside their other work to take the time to do this. I find you're more successful to find a retired auto mechanic or a friend who knows his stuff who would take the time to help.
I dont think they specified the employment status of the mechanic. Im guessing it doesnt matter. If you could only get a retired one good for you but im guessing you have never got any mechanic to do jack sh7t
@@BFOJ0000 Several local garages will do this. Usually the shop will ask me to make an appointment so the business is ready for me. Last time, I had this done, the shop charged me $75. I've also had used car sellers refuse to me me have their vehicle inspected - instant sale killer, makes we wonder what the seller is hiding.
@@bobbyfischer6786 such hostility???
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
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
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.
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."
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
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
Minor detail. The battery gauge reads in volts not amps.
I hit like as soon as I heard the “squawk “ knew it was gonna be a good video lol.
Thank you. You rock 😍
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.
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
Go on a test drive and if the salesman has grey hair and is freaking out
Than it’s a good car lol
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.
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 .
I'm happy that my local dealers give me an hour with a car alone!
Wish all of them would.
MOST IMPORTANTLY👁👁 See how well it does a burnout. If you see the engine smoke and not the tires WALK AWAY. 👍
I would never test drive a car if the salesman says he’s going with me
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.
Smoke smell is easy to get out. Cigar smoke smell is another monster though. Love you’re videos by the way.
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.
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.
Its volts the gauge is showing.
ROBERT CESARE yeah I caught that too... Lol!
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?
Could you imagine how kool a 2019 prowler would look
Not sure if I’ll get an answer but I’m just curious.
What if some thing in the car breaks while you’re accelerating on the test drive? Are you held accountable?
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.
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.
OOORAH. Disabled female Marine here. Love it!
HOOAH!
Man listen...i know you won't see this comment, but just in case you do... I'm in Lexington and in need of a 2014 or newer Toyota rav4 or Honda crv. I know you're the Chevy dude but any chance you have one of those?
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!
One missed important point: Move the car and look for fluid leaks and after test drive repeat that by parking and moving it again to check for fluid leaks. Just something that I will do.😉
The real mvp is the guys cleaning those cars under the hot sun
I had no issues with my cruise control, until I took my car in under warranty for the blower fans not working. They done a check and said needs a new blower fan and ordered, booking me in for another day. When I left the dealer, I noticed my cruise control wasn't working and thought have they knocked something whilst checking my fans. When I was in again for the fan to be replaced, I asked if they could check my cruise control at same time, as it stopped working after I left before. They write it down and I waited. After everything was done, I left but had to be somewhere quick. I forgot to check and noticed the next time I tested, it still was not working. It's annoyed me, coz it's odd that they never failed in 4years owning, yet they suddenly stop when checking my fans.🙄. I honestly don't trust that firm and its still under warranty, but wondered if it would be covered by another dealer and explain when it stopped working after what they did.
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 .
I respect the people who fight for our rights and freedom, but i don't respect this country. Sad.
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.
If only the Prowler had a manual instead of a stupid Autostick automatic.
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.
They didn't need to put a V8 in the Prowler, but they absolutely should have put a 6 speed manual transmission in it.
Needed v8
Less and less people know how to even drive a manual. Especially if they are under 40. They don't understand that connection you feel driving a manual and they don't care.
Wish I watched this video be for I bought my car damn
Well i tried, turns out im not even making enough to get a car yet hahaha 5 years and just can’t get a nice job, must be nice to be able to tho
Can you find me an honest dealer in socal? Kentucky is a bit out of my range
Watch his video on the worst states to buy a vehicle in. It might be better off for you to buy from him and pay the delivery fees associated. You'll likely still come out spending less than at an cA dealership.
I swear to god Honda fucked up with the ugly and useless honeycomb designs.
I test drive a used vehicle all the way to my mechanic, who checks all my cars before I buy them. Only way to be sure I'm not getting a lemon.
Do they allow that?
@@ekp-g205 Some do. Some don't. If a dealer doesn't allow my mechanic to inspect the vehicle before purchase I walk away. I don't care how nice the vehicle looks.
I test drove a Tahoe there two months ago and sales guy definitely had no experience or knowledge of the vehicle I looked at.
Drove around a bit and Suv had all sorts of issues that were not listed on the website and that he failed to mention.
Paying over 5K for the used suv and to find that it’s technically not even road worthy is not a good way to present Bachman dealership.
Wheel bearing on passenger side front was shot and wheel was wobbly on test drive. That wasn’t as bad as the Brake Booster warning light on the dash and yet sales guy would still let me drive it off the lot.
Needless to say, didn’t not make that purchase.
I should find the guys business card he gave me with his info for training purposes.
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.
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.
27k for a Prowler? I wouldn't pay 7k for one.
Your an idiot
@@benmartz3405 You're**
@@benmartz3405 I have to agree I wouldn't pay 30k for that at all lol
@@benmartz3405 maybe 5k, still 7 is too much. They're ugly
I'd give 3K, should be able to sell it for a profit in a day or so. I wouldn't want to keep it more than a week.
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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!
You make some awesome and helpful videos and seem like a honest salesman. Keep it up!
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? .
and dont forget to look at carcomplaints.com so that why you dont buy a dud like I did lol
I avoid dealerships that force me to take the salesman with, it seems every time I let one come with they spend all their time talking, I want to listen to the car and its groans and moans and not their talking, at times I had to ask them to please be quite so I can listen to the car.
I love Chevys I drive a 2009 Chevy HH R with the 170thousand miles still runs like a champ
I just dealt with this stuff last night. Went to my local chevy dealership to talk about trading in my 2012 cruze ls which only had 54k miles on it that I owned. Saw a dark red 2017 cruze LT with 18k miles on it and asked to test drive it. He made sure the route we took checked all the boxes, asked me if I had an apple or android device (i have both from work) pulled out both cables and had me test out android auto and carplay. Tossed on some Eagles thru spotify and he me set a few points in my gps of choice (waze) to make a nice loop, hitting a highway, navigating some hills, railroad track, a particularly bumpy part of the main drag before coming back to the dealership. I was extremely impressed with how he handled me haha. well...needless to say I drove away with that car hahahaha. I probably should have tried out a few more cars, i did try a 2016 cruze ltz rs which had more 'comforts' but it was the gen1 design with the gen1 radio which didn't support android auto and couldn't get carplay going, which is sad as I did kinda like some of the additional comforts like leather seating, moon roof, etc etc BUT I was sold on the android auto idea so that swayed me towards the 2017 LT.
As I'm typing this got all the insurance dealt with and moved over, got my registration transferred, they are getting the inspection sticker done and I'm (albeit 2k down payment lighter) a happy camper.
How much did you get for your trade in?
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.
10:30 sorry, but that's a load of BS. You expect a person to spend tens of thousands of dollars after looking at it for 10-15 minutes. No. When I buy a car, new or used, either the dealership agrees to at least 45-60 minute test drive, during the day and again later during the night, highway, local, rough road, etc. - or I simply leave. It is mind boggling and extremely offensive to expect someone to spend 5-6 years worth of savings in 10 minutes. That's not even enough time to decide what to spend $15 on tonight's dinner, let alone second biggest purchase in life.
Great video. I wish all salesman had your ethics/demeanor. Your very straightforward and honest.
5:09 when he actually starts the video
The first thing you should do is a burn out in the dealership parking lot to test the tire tread. Then put the car in neutral and red line the transmission for 5 minutes to make sure it doesn't slip.
Confucius say... stand on it...lol
Surprised you didn't recommend ANYTHING under the hood or body....
Chevy Dude cool!
Chevy Dude cool I was wondering same thing, like smell, looks of fluids etc. My first time seeing your channel. I like the details. Yes to American pride, too.
Well he did say that after he backs the car out of the spot for the customer so that they have not pressure of backing out that then he pulls it out so they can open it up look it over and all that but did not go into detail at that time great videos of I was in the market for a GM product he be the guy I'd be dealing with but unfortunately I'm a mustang guy
Fred Durst he sell used also as stated in another video of selling moserotti so I'd suggest asking before saying he doesn't have it or can't get it
@@ChevyDude awesome!
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
I've been a sub for awhile and like your videos. Telling people if the car looks good and the CARFAX is ok is all they need to do isn't the best advice. Plenty of accident cars out there with clean CARFAX reports. Every used car should have an independent inspection imo
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.
I look for the temperature gauge to start at Cold drive for a while then turn off for a few minutes then see how the hot restart is
Did he just say a Cruze was dependable?
Lol
right when you thought he was honest.!!!
If a used car dealer won't allow me to take the car to my mechanic for a once over I walk away. Checking belts, hoses,etc...as well as a test drive to listen for things is a good start.
Dennis, this is your wife. Glad to see you've changed your tune. I had to convince you to take our Highlander to let Mark give it a "once over". You test drove the first Highlander you considered in the rain. In the dark. You were willing to purchase it based totally on emotion and out of fear that there "may never be another one". Glad to know you actually listen to me....sometimes. 😉😆
Hello my true love. You are always the voice of reason!
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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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.
If it's 4wd make sure to test all functions of the transfer case
How do you do that exactly
Wish I had watched this before my wife got a newer car.. She test drove S 13 dodge journey... Salesman backed it out of the spot.. Told her where to go.. Literally down the rd, less than a mile, had her turn around at a Lowe's, when he said, ok... Drive back to dealer... I leaned forward and said I would like to test drive it... He actually said, your not really going to get a feel for it just going back to dealership!!! I told him, I'm not GOING back to dealership... He acted mad... I took it onto the highway, for 1 exit, and drove through town. I did ALOT of what you did in your video, acceleration and breaking and steering. And then took it back to dealer.. We got out of car and he said so who is buying this car you or your wife??? Should have walked away then... But wife liked it.. Will NEVER buy there again and have told everybody I know not to buy there.. After all was said and done, with the sales manager yelling at my wife and telling her she needs to calm down and breath.. (this is after we had bought the car) and after we had figured out all the money issues they pulled on us.. I have learned ALOT from your videos and saved them.. I live in PA. And would have no problem coming to you to buy a vehicle..
Well you can start off by walking away if it's a Nissan...
Yup hate Nissan shit
Hey i'm just curious, what don't you like about the Nissan? I had better luck with Nissan than Chevrolet. I currently own both.
@@tradedate don't waste your time on these "All American Made" fan boys. They don't like it because its a foreign, nor will they give you statistics or facts to back up their opinions or claims. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ .
They're just garbage. Develop all sorts of issues past 100,000 miles. And sure, they're better than Chevys, but not by much.
Well I had a Hyundai that needed a transmission and clutch at 30 000 with regular driving,and a Ford that was crap also,cars are like woman lots of problems after being driven hard lol
there is a dealer by me that gives you the car to test drive alone. they say be back in 30 minutes or so.
I bet their insurance co wouldn’t like to hear that.
Mike, that Honda has your name written all over it..
Can you do a video on Suburbans?
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
I always look at the empty space where the car was parked for fluid leaks.
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.