Never Do This After a Car Accident
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- Car accident. Never Do This After a Car Accident, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. What to do after a car accident. How to deal with a car crash. What to do after a car accident that's not your fault. Traffic collisions can be a stressful time, but don't make it worse by doing these things. Auto accident dos and don'ts. Things not to do after a car collision. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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I hope lots of young people are learning from you!
The problem most of us have is finding someone like Scotty Kilmer!
Find a good mechnic that most people talk good about and go to him every time to make a kind of friendhip and he maybe with time fix your car with love or discount for you
That’s my families car it was nice meeting you Scotty you were soooo nice miss we could see you again :)
Haven't had an accident in 25 years, and that was me vs stonewall on icy back road going 20 MPH. SLOW DOWN. LEAVE EARLY!
You were part of Stonewall Rebellion?
I've had the misfortune of encountering black ice twice. If you're going 10MPH on black ice, you're speeding. One of the scariest driving experiences I've ever had!
If you get into an accident call Scotty.
Like a good neighbor Scotty is there😂
Please let him picking up his phone for me ❤
The good neighbor is perfect for Scotty
Not a bad idea 😂
Scotty is my insurance agent, lawyer, do or, what else. He’s my guy.
Just got shouted at for 10 min and still no fking idea what I'm supposed to never do. A pretty standard SK vid.
😂😂😂
All I heard was "$20,000 dollars!", "diesel!", "six months!" ... other than that, it was a windy day went he took it for a drive ...
Scotty I like how you get them animals to laugh in the background 😂😂😂
I'm surprised you weren't looking underneath around the rocker panel, and the frame for signs of damage. I'd also take the vehicle to another completely unaffiliated body shop for a thorough inspection. Yes a mechanic should look the vehicle over, but you also want a body specialist taking measurements underneath, and looking for any signs of missed body and frame damage.
yes, getting underneath it and looking for other damage is equally important.
I'm waiting for the 'don't do this' part of the video. Where is it?
It was implied. What you don't do is trust anyone to fix your car properly. Hopefully you have a trusted mechanic you can go to.
My trruck was in a front end collision. I instructed body shop to check AC compressor. They didn't check for oil leak. My compressor burned out 6 months later. $1800 down the drain. Have a mechanic run a white glove around the compressor to check for oil leakage.
My recommendation if you are in the crash is to take it to a dealership. They actually use factory parts to put it back together. Most non dealers use cheap Chinese knock off parts that don't last.
Sorry Scotty. This is my area of expertise. DO take pictures. Locate the vehicles in the shots, try to get point of impact. Do not worry about the damage pics, that comes later. At fault or not you benefit. Debris field location is important. If the northbound vehicle was fully in lane the debris field will be in that northbound lane.
They obviously didn't try hard with insurance. They are required to give you a rental if their at fault
Car insurance regulations are state by state. Also, did he say whether it was the guy’s own insurance or the other party’s? Your own insurance doesn’t have to provide a rental unless you paid for that coverage (usually limited per diem cost & # of days). Other party’s insurance doesn’t either in certain states, but their liability coverage may ultimately be on the hook to reimburse if they were at fault
Modern vehicles are computers that travel around with tires. 😂
This is why I love my 1983 motorcycle, no such fancy electronics or ECU modules etc.
😅😅
We have field vehicles in the Air Force, like the M-49. Nothing electric, except the headlights, turn signals, & brake lights.. Everything was mechanical. Dashboard, gauges, doors, windows, steering, braking, even the windshield wipers were air operated & hand operated. It never broke down, even though we treat it like crap.
Friend just rolled his 07 2500, got DESTROYED. He is alive, and very lucky to be
Diesel fuel is more expensive than "
premium" fuel - figure that in your cost per mile - you can get a V6 or V8 that runs on "87 if you arent towing anything - go with gas- quieter too
How long did it take to fix it ??? Oh yeah 6 months and 20000 dollars…. I think that’s what Scotty said…numerous times
Don't do what 🤔❓
get the car repaired its not worth the risk on some
Accept the repairs as completed without having a mechanic check it first.
Lol
Don't just outright trust that your car is fixed, even though it looks like it.
A trouble code that goes without resetting can hamper the computer's ability to function properly. In today's vehicles, the computer is the brain of your vehicle.
You wouldn't want to drive around in a car with Biden's mental capacity, would you? 😂😂
Take photos of Scotty. Hes not much to look at. And that voice😮😂
None of the gaps are equal, so it looks like new.
🤣😂¡Muy cierto!
Thanks Scott! Interesting perspective on repairing wrecked vehicles!
My 2013 expedition has memory seats that adjust the side mirrors by memory also.😊
Remember you don't have to take it to the repair shop your insurance company recommended if one insurance company wanted to total loss the vehicle unless you're a body person and understand if its totalled or not let them do it but make sure they pay you fair market value.
You may get better mileage but diesel costs much more so I don’t know about the savings
And you have to buy DEF
When we drove to Yellowstone, we passed through a few places where diesel and gas were basically the same price. Not too many people out there tho.
If you buy a diesel and don't take care of the p fluid stuff your gonna have a bad time.
Check the car fax report and see if it was reported being in an accident.
You buy a diesel because of towing capability and longevity.
Diesels should be straight sixes. I hope they make a comeback. No race cars just practical transport for humans at a reasonable price. That's really how simple the marketing strategy should be. Model T's and VW Beetles did pretty well for an "everyone automobile/truck system. Good small engine, with practical applications.
I've seen F-150s with big dents, scratches, even no front grille and they are still going. If you ask the owner why they just kept it like that they would say "It still drives."
Scotty, I would have been interested in seeing that 3 liter diesel engine. You didn't show the engine as you usually do. Thanks for the education though.
Don't like being clicked baited
he's basically printing money at this point. He's been repeating all the same things for years lol. Great video !
Finding a fare & homest mechanic is hard but omce you do never let them go
Correct your thumbnails ... they are always wrong.
It's business and by now a trade mark😎
It'd be great if there was a guy like Scotty here(Anchorage Alaska), cause driving to Clarksville would take a week!
So true!
You cant trust anyone!
Just went to my Mazda dealer who said did wheel alignment - I could tell they didnt and this was found to be the case next morning when I had them ALIGNED by an independent!!!
They also quoted me $1400 for work that doesnt need to be done!
A quote for $973 for drive belt/tensioner belt was quoted at $384 by an independent using Mazda parts!!!
And Id been going to this dealer for 5 years!
Don't move the car, call the Police and ambulance. And your insurance company and lawyer
Call the Lawyer before the insurance company, insurance companies aren't your friend, your lawyer is paid to be.
And a priest.
@@glennso47
A priest? So he can thank god for causing the accident?
NC law is you must move it if fender bender
Most states now require moving the vehicle out of traffic. If you don't need an ambulance, get off the road and let everyone else use it.
Scotty mentioned about the gear hunting of automatic transmissions. Another reason, to go with manual and be happy.
Getting harder and harder to find, sadly.
Welcome to Scotty's Grand Prix/Drag Strip.
With ONE HAND on the wheel !
Scotty THANK YOU again for looking at the wife's truck!
Citroen also used this 3.0L Diesel and its really quiet indeed.
Good video and good advice , only problem is finding someone like you Scotty ! I’m sure they exist but I haven’t met anyone who wants to “waste” time checking a car over and I’m not talking for free . Trust and professionalism are the key factors . Nowadays most mechanics just want to do an oil and filter change and charge you high rates . Simple , quick and profitable jobs for them .
Not necessarily, we all seem to forget one very valuable piece of commonsense. The technician working on the truck is, surprise, surprise. Another person. People are people, did it ever occur to you that with the amount of work this truck needed. Maybe he just forgot to reset some codes, they're people, not robots and computers. Things accidentally get overlooked and people forget. Not necessarily intentional malice on the person working on it. I got my car back from the shop after an accident. The paint looked like garbage when I got it back. The body shop tech told me "Oh Jesus, I forgot to polish and wax it. I'm sorry. Would you mind coming back to take it tomorrow?" Doesn't mean he was trying to scam me, it just means he's a human, not a machine.
And not doing his job 😂😂😂
Does your scan tool see the warped chassis?
Good information, Scotty. But diesel engines do not get any gas mileage.
Scotty, you always encourage people to find a good mechanic like yourself. How would one do that? Mechanics don't usually have "I'm Honest" tattooed across their forehead. Any suggestions on what to look for when shopping for a good guy like you?
9:41 great door alignment. 😮
My old lady works at the body shop at the ford dealership in town. I can't believe how many trucks are stripped down to the empty cab and bare frame. I would never want my truck back after being torn down that far. It doesn't seem right some sit for weeks before going back together 😢
They sit for weeks and months waiting for parts.
This deal made absolutely no sense. There's nothing special about a F-150. They should have just took the insurance right off. If this was like a classic Mustang or something? I could justify spending $20,000 and 6 months time.
Waiting for parts maybe? Ja.
Hey scotty, I have a coolant leak that I cant seem to locate, whenever I check I cant tell since it's running down the the entire underside of my engine and have keep refilling it about twice a week. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Scotty, What is the Brand and Model of your Scan Tool....and cost (Aprox.) Additionally, would you recommend it. or another Make & Model ? Respectfully, Mac McLatchy
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This is damn good advice. Don't ask me how I know. I have a good mechanic though.
If you're in an accident, take the vehicle to a mechanic to get their assessment of the damage from the inside out, than get it fixed by people who only fix that make and model. Better to have a specialist than a general rapair man.
You always give the best advice. Thanks, Scotty.
Absolutely correct!
Your mate has a really good mate!
Correct me if I’m wrong the Ford F150 does not come in a diesel. Scotty keeps mentioning it has a diesel lol , it’s a gasp. V6 turbo charged echo boost.
Not anymore but they were an option
Too bad diesel cost $1 more per gallon.
Did they give him a rental car for those 6 months? It would be a good idea to put it on an alignment rack.
Is the mileage really better with desiel with the price per gallon being higher? Is there any fuel savings at all?
Diesel has more "calories" per gallon / litre, so it will nominally consume less, even if the price for that fuel is slightly higher
You can trust Scotty to give you informative, objective advice. Unlike other mechanics who want to take you for a ride down the wrong road.
Looks like the drivers door allignment is not right. You can see it clearly in the final part of the video.
3:23 - You can't change gears by moving the gear stick forward/backward (+/-)?
Just pressing a button is weird.
Do they need yo be that complex though in order to be less polluting and economical?
If it sat at the dealer for six months, I imagine that the battery discharged and that's why they had codes.
Absolutely take your car to a mechanic after the car is repaired...The repair bill would have been $15,000. Luckily I had coverage----
The thumbnail implies you should take photos at the scene after a collision. You should take photos! The opposite.
Scotty's a big troll! I love his sense of humor. You have to get used to it.
What year is this particular F-150 diesel?
It's a 3 liter diesel
Demand a loaner while they fix it. The insurance has to provide it.
Don't move the car, call the Police and ambulance. And your insurance company and lawyer.
And your priest and butcher and gardener poll guy massage therapist and local and federal politician
Unless it's a serious accident where anyone was injured, the cops aren't showing up. You're going to a reporting centre.
Even if you have even a relatively minor bump adrelanine kicks in and may mask an injury that can be more serious than you think at the time. Happened to me and had months of pain and lost a lot of money as a result of not calling ambulance
How do you find an honest mechanic to evaluate the car after an accident ?
Cars/trucks are so expensive I'd see if I could pay extra on the insurance to just replace it if severely damaged.
Scotty is the man
The dealership won’t run a scan on any vehicle still under warranty
I often wonder what is this man's favourite tipple and is he using it before he films.
The trouble is, THEY are never the same again after a major shunt.
Another great product from FORD!
30 mi to the gallon but you're not counting the def you got to put in it.🙋
Finding a good mechanic is getting harder and harder to do when the new people in the auto repair business are now just parts replacement tecnitions
They repaired it so well, I am wondering if it is the same truck?
Weeelll, maybe the Ford dealer made a deal with the insurance company, and just switched out a new truck. Could be.
I wish, but no it was her truck that we got back!
@Henryschannel129 How bad was it really?
Thanks for posting
At first I thought the "after accident advice" was going to be NEVER APOLOGIZE OR ADMIT FAULT. Even if the accident is PARTLY your fault, you never know what OTHER factors may have contributed to the accident. The other vehicle may have an impaired driver. They may have been speeding. Their vehicle, due to improper maintenance, may have heavily worn brakes or tires that affected their ability to physically slow down or stop the vehicle to avoid the accident. They may have been distracted using their cell phone when the accident occurred, etc..
100% Thought the same thing.
Then lots forget to turn the vehicle off first.
Thanks for the info 😊
You can buy an F-150 with a diesel?
Not all heros wear capes
Thanks for reminding me that there's work to do after the mechanic gives me back my truck after they get done fixing it... yeah, '99 Chevy Suburban LT 1500.
I have no option to check it before they sign the check(insurance company is in control, not me) so this oughta be just a barrel of monkeys type fun...
Thanks again for the refresher, Mr. Kilmer.
I lost my car for 3 months, and 24,000 CAD damage later. Sold the car back to the dealer and they sold it to some family for damn near MSRP
No rental car?? I'd be changing insurance if the case was it wasn't the Ford's fault.
I thought I wasn't supposed to take pictures of the accident...this is a weird thumbnail.
Yada Yada Yada still funny all these year's later -:)
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How do you find an honest, descent mechanic???? Every time I want something done, they want to do something else, or a bunch of testing. They act sketchy, and act like they don't want me around. Not everyone has an additional vehicle or friend to drive them around while their vehicle is getting worked on. It's frustrating af!
Loving the animal images Scotty 🤣🤣
Aren’t puddle lights the little light on the door? He said it was a light to see puddles on the road. 😂
Scotty I think 🤔 you are the best mechanic 🧑🔧 that knows what you are talking about and I like 👍 your opinion and views that you share
Scotty knows 🚗
How long did it take to get fixed??
Not only that, how much did it cost to fix it? And is it diesel? Hahahaha 😀
6 months 😮
Cheese and rice
OK. I'm going to take it to my mechanic to inspect his work. The insurance company cannot refuse to let you take it to the mechanic of your choice.
I spoke to a guy who bought a 2018 F-150 and he babies it, and the 10-speed tranny STILL blew up, at 70,000 kms. Got it fixed under warranty but it still is a POS. He wonders if it will make it home. Coyote engine with it.
I keep Depends in my car just in case of an accident.
😂
scottie, sez hi!
Scotty just plodding along a country lane at 80 🤣
I guess a $20,000 repair bill is better than spending $70k for a new vehicle.
Hurt in a car? Call William Mattar.
Happy Monday!
Big deal! I’m retired!😊
On the topic of body shops, do you suggest that we take our cars to the insurance-preferred body shops or body shops that are not on the preferred list?
You can take your car anywhere you wish according to insurance company ❤
@@sundelong2727 I saw a news piece on here saying that some "preferred" body shops actually fixed cars that should have been totaled and cut corners on the job. Whereas, those that are not preferred do it for the job and not the money. They do have better integrity and take the proper amount of time to fix the car.
Normally, if you go to the insurance companies preferred shop, it will get a lifetime warranty on the repair. If you go to another shop, you get whatever warranty they offer.