Seen this 4 years ago.. wow time flies. I was 14 at the time now I’m 18 getting ready to buy a car, thanks again Chris!
@LFHiden
4 жыл бұрын
Have you bought a car yet? Are you happy with it? Something you are unhappy with?
@jaddenmp
3 жыл бұрын
@@LFHiden yes, I bought a C63 AMG & C450 AMG. I’m very happy with both of my vehicles. Sorry for the late reply
@jaddenmp
3 жыл бұрын
@Gold RealGamer yes :))
@janishmanoirrrrrrrrrr
3 жыл бұрын
@@jaddenmp ur rich
@thereshallow1603
3 жыл бұрын
You literally just described me, I remember chrisfix got me into cars, I watched all his videos all the time, even though I knew nothing about cars I just thought the mechanics were so cool and how everything worked, I'm buying my first car tomorrow
@HereForAStorm
8 жыл бұрын
Here's another great tip... when taking a look at a Jaguar X-Type, turn the other way and run.
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+ronjon83 hahaha, #toolate
@Martino-007
8 жыл бұрын
Isn't it just a ford mondeo...! :)
@akhil1743
8 жыл бұрын
+ChrisFix can you do a video on setting up stereo coz your video are clear and and awsme
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+Dragon Ma It is, but it is a ford/jag hybrid so it had problems.
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+Blew Shift They are super unreliable!
@carduran_1154
3 жыл бұрын
Me looking the underside: It seems a bit rus... Chris: Its rust-free, good condition. Me: Ok i see
@Typzical
2 жыл бұрын
Don't know what rust you saw. Especially in NJ thats gem of a rust free car.
@jessicamcelroy7879
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I saw those bolts looked red when he looked at the rear suspension and thought the same thing 😂
@tomea9161
2 жыл бұрын
🤦🏾♀️🤣🤣🤣 did the same thing.
@chrishayes5755
2 жыл бұрын
@@jessicamcelroy7879 you shouldn't care so much about rust on bolts. the issue is mounting brackets, structural pieces etc.
@alihazem1479
Жыл бұрын
@@chrishayes5755 the exhaust was completely rusty but Chris said it was rust-free
@mrbriceno3949
4 жыл бұрын
When chris pulled up that checklist i knew he wasn't playing.
@tokyocrystal
4 жыл бұрын
lmfao RIGHT!
@wakewind4129
3 жыл бұрын
That’s how you gotta do it
@jacob1931
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@electronicsNmore
8 жыл бұрын
When I bought and sold vehicles I would open the drivers door all the way then lift up on the door to check for play in the hinge. If there was play, and the mileage was low, I would suspect a rolled back odometer. Also look for excessive wear on the brake pedal/gas pedal. It is a very good idea to measure the paint thickness on the vehicle to see if any body work was done. Pull out the dipstick on the transmission and smell the fluid to see if it is burned. A compression test is very useful as well. Never buy used cars that young males owned. I preferred buying cars from older people, they are much more likely to service the vehicle. Younger people abuse vehicles.
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+electronicsNmore Great tips! Thanks for sharing all of them!
@electronicsNmore
8 жыл бұрын
No prob. You have excellent videos. I was looking for one of your videos that you're actually in so I can match the voice to a face. :-) You reminded me of a buddy of mine that I would go freediving, spearfishing, and fishing with. I saw the cast net video. :-). I'm rarely, if ever in my videos. Just feel no need to be in them, but maybe in the future, never know.
@tardeliesmagic
6 жыл бұрын
A compression test?? No private seller will do this only from a dealer by a company who does a complete vehicle inspection which will cost some money and that's a good way to do it.
@moonar5820
6 жыл бұрын
Can you please explain what a "Play in the hinge" mean?
@epicmonckey
6 жыл бұрын
stereo typing
@bblack340
5 жыл бұрын
I was inspecting a used car and took it for a test drive. Opened the door and started the car. Drove excellent! After spending a night in jail I realized the car wasn't for sale and I didn't even have a key!
@richjuin9504
5 жыл бұрын
B Black 🤣this is a quality comment
@hadijamintu6530
4 жыл бұрын
Gold 😂😂😂
@francoissaintine5161
4 жыл бұрын
B Black best of 2020
@lvaz2922
4 жыл бұрын
This was the funniest comment ever...!
@Stuntrider_tony07
4 жыл бұрын
Bro😂😂
@joshbono7455
3 жыл бұрын
“There was no owner around” Proceeds to put ChrisFix license plate on it😂
@lordsesshomaru9527
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao dude for real
@technogaming3118
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like we’re both snake eyes I noticed that to
@LuigiCotocea
3 жыл бұрын
Read the pinned comment...
@Engineer9736
3 жыл бұрын
@@LuigiCotocea It was a joke… r/wooosh for you
@awagnow
3 жыл бұрын
@@Engineer9736 woooooosh lol epic reddit moment
@45tyable
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this series! The last vehicle I purchased blew its head gasket on day TWO! Thankfully the dealer split the repair costs with me despite no warranty. If I checked the radiator cap, I would have seen that sludge instantly. I just inspected my wife's next vehicle high and low yesterday using your checklist and videos. I tried my darndest to find an issue but came up with nothing. I feel much more assured I made a safe purchase this time around!!!
@Asdayasman
8 жыл бұрын
You should also check the shocks. Push down with your full bodyweight once on each corner of the car. It should go down, then up once, and that's it. If it keeps going up and down like it's on the sea, you'll need to replace the shocks, and that's pretty bad.
@elskepode2
8 жыл бұрын
Well, you don't wanna be pushing your entire weight on the car if it isn't yours. Just wait for the test drive.
@majorkonfuzion1007
8 жыл бұрын
true,but shocking.
@angryidahobusdriver
8 жыл бұрын
yeah shocks and struts can be expensive
@Asdayasman
8 жыл бұрын
The car can handle it.
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
I show that in the test drive video because I dont want to be doing that when the owner isnt around.
@Inglott
5 жыл бұрын
Make sure to give the car a kick to ensure the alarm system is working.
@panzerwaffen2873
5 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@ebando1753
5 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@spencerfortin6830
5 жыл бұрын
"Yeah theres a huge dent in the side, so I think you gotta take 500 off."
@Shobs1
5 жыл бұрын
200
@itsonlyus7262
4 жыл бұрын
Kick it then don’t get it😂
@notsaab
3 жыл бұрын
It is always a good idea to check if all the windows have the same logo, so you can quickly know if someone tried to steal the car (so it would have some damage on the ignition or the owner had to replace the key) or if it had an accident - a replaced one won't ever be the same since they should have the same number printed on them
@AlleyandGrey
3 жыл бұрын
As women we're always being screwed over when buying used cars. Here's a great tip to find undisclosed repairs in cars that have been wrecked. There's alot of plastic in newer car models but always take a magnet with you to run along the body, especially the quarter panels, (the area at the rear sides of the car), to find "Bondo" compound. A product used to fill in deep dents or to cover up body rot(rust). The magnet won't hold onto the surface on areas that have Bondo. My Dad taught me this old trick. Thought I'd share it.
@ClaudioParraGonzalez
Жыл бұрын
Make sure of covering the magnet with a rubber balloon, or fabric, so you don't damage the painting.
@Patrick_OWheresmypants
8 жыл бұрын
Another great tip. If the owner won't let you test drive the car, don't bother wasting your time with it.
@NickBirdManeS
8 жыл бұрын
why wouldn't they let you test drive the car numb skull? how else are they gonna sell the fuckin thing?
@NickBirdManeS
8 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you're 17 and tried test driving some guys porsche
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+Dylan Tucker Yessir! I have had that happen numerous times. The biggest problem is they dont insure it anymore so they wont let you.
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+Buddy Rydell Come on man, we are a car community here. Try to leave comments that are helpful not so critical.
@FuriousFurricane
8 жыл бұрын
+Dylan Tucker really? I'm 16 and test drove every vehicle I laid my eyes on. Ended up getting a used '08 mustang.
@bills48321
5 жыл бұрын
As long as you are looking under the car, you could check the VIN on the frame and see if it matches the one inside the windshield and then look it up. Sometimes scammers will change the VIN on the top and not on the bottom.
@chrisfix
5 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@tessaburkhamer4897
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know a vin # was located on the bottom of the vehicle Thanks
@novelty2849
5 жыл бұрын
What is VIN?
@maxc2894
5 жыл бұрын
NinjaDragonL vin is vehicle identification number
@Davidjune1970
5 жыл бұрын
Tessa Burkhamer the vin is printed on several key components to prevent fraud. The vin itself contains the alpha numeric specifications of the car to identify everything like engine, options and paint colour that the manufacturer did when building the car.
@cheechedbeats8576
2 жыл бұрын
I have used your check list about 4 or 5 times for me and my friends. Works every time. Thank you for making that.
@ellespence6068
3 жыл бұрын
Just sent this to my sister in law who’s buying her first car, thanks for being in the community Chris!
@chrisfix
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks a lot!
@JaiEl202
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix hi could u resend the link for the downloaded checklist.. idk that link isn't working for me. What do you think of a 2007 volkswagen jeta for a first car? Buying my first car im so nervous and excited at the same time.. don't wanna be scammed and end up with a ton of repairs to do.. I would like a toyota corolla but they are out of my budget range
@chrisfix
2 жыл бұрын
@@JaiEl202 it works for me. Maybe try another browser?
@JaiEl202
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix thank you for replying.. I did a screenshot.. I'll just write them down
@brandyscott4246
5 жыл бұрын
I love it how Chris just explains it down to the nitty gritty instead of having someone taking 20 minutes to get to the point
@johnlozauskas778
Жыл бұрын
Amen to that!!
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
Just a few bits of info for everyone who is asking in the comments section: 1.) Those are plate covers not plates. I use them in all of my videos to protect the owner's privacy (and my own privacy). They go on with tape before I film. The real plates are under them. 2.) This is only part 1 of the series, in part two I meet with the owner to inspect the car: kzitem.info/news/bejne/moRquKSloYlem4o 3.) I have a new series with buying a parts car Jaguar here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0YyVqJuknp6Vg4o 4.) You can follow me here for updates and other cool projects: Subscribe→ goo.gl/Yfma59 Instagram→ instagram.com/chrisfixit Facebook→ facebook.com/chrisfix8
@FishCZ
7 жыл бұрын
why didnt you inspect inside of wheel arcs as well? especially some cars driven in snow conditions can have issues with rust due to the salt on the roads. The body panels can look nice from outside but it might be just a paint which holds it together.
@andrewauster7877
7 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix
@hlnc_07
7 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix that's a good idea to cover your plates so we don't see your plates
@MANOFROBOTS
7 жыл бұрын
On the license plate it said chrisfix
@PubstarHero
7 жыл бұрын
You missed checking camber or uneven wear on the tires. Tells you a lot about possible suspension or alignment issues.
@buster717
4 жыл бұрын
These are good tips, when I bought my car (my dad checked everything for me) we used the wheel inspection and body inspection to negotiate down $1,500!!!
@EphemeralProductions
4 жыл бұрын
I could tell that Chris wasn't older than 25, and I checked and sure enough, he's 24. He knows a LOT about cars for that age!
@joemama1250
8 күн бұрын
And now he is 27
@IZRRL
8 жыл бұрын
+ChrisFix .... you missed a big point with the body inspection. Always check the gaps between the hood, fenders, doors, and trunk to make sure that they align properly and there is an even gap between them. I walk away as soon I see that one of these gaps is wrong. At this point you know the part has been removed, for what reason, who knows, but I don't care to find out.
@HappyGronkel
8 жыл бұрын
+iz Zz True! Here in the UAE we get a lot of savage titles from the US. Usually sold as"clean"imported car by the previous owner... :D
@TheMainMan318
8 жыл бұрын
+iz Zz This is what I was looking for in the comments also from other Z owner haha. Body pannels that don't line up can show an accident. @chris also i would mention pulling a VIN checkup, could show a good amount of information, but information could also be missing from this
@HappyGronkel
8 жыл бұрын
seeya205 , as far as I know, its usually cars that have been involved in accidents, floods, hail storms. Customs is kinda strict, and will not accept stolen cars. I think you guys had the Katrina storm in the south-east a few years ago right? A bunch of those cars ended up in this part of the world! You could still find some mud under the floor carpets or the rear seats :) I agree with TheMainMan318, always do a VIN check. Regards from the desert!
@andrewadamsmdnypd2880
8 жыл бұрын
+iz Zz My autoshop teacher always tells me this!
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+iz Zz Thanks man! I didnt "miss" it but I didnt include it in this video. That is covered in the next video but I appreciate the tip because it is an important one! As always, thanks for adding your tip because it helps the community!
@clobbyhardy
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, one tip I think you should put in the body is check the uniformity of the seams between body panels. I once was helping a friend purchase a used car, and I noticed the seams between rear quarters and trunk didn't flow evenly. Asked the owners about this and they said it had never been in an accident. I looked up the carfax and sure enough it was in a collision, so we avoided the car.
@DIYApprentice
8 жыл бұрын
I looked at an '05 Acura RL that had a clean Carfax with no accidents listed. However, I noticed that the gap between the passenger's side fender and the door wasn't uniform like the driver's side. Looking closer, it was apparent the fender had some work done to it. The car was priced about $2K below blue book, and it otherwise appeared to be in good shape, but it had been on the lot for 90+ days according to cargurus.com.
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
Check the next episodes where I go over that. Great tip! A link to those episodes is here: kzitem.info/door/PLvKbarVtwhUv6bjLhJSyaEOxaYy03j7QS
@oxeunlimited9201
4 жыл бұрын
“Would you shop at a store without prices” what about dollar tree lol
@staryoke
3 жыл бұрын
@C B S But remember, at dollar tree youre buying cheaply made stuff (junk). Hopefully youd want a little better quality in your automobile. That would be a good example of you get what you pay for. Do you really want to buy the least maintained car (in-which youre entrusting your life to)? Probably not.
@rogerbanks6011
3 жыл бұрын
everytime i go in to purchase ONE certain item i always leave with a bag of stuff.😝
@sweetiepie4328
2 жыл бұрын
Jewelry stores hardly ever display the price
@heatherjasper97
4 ай бұрын
Dollar Tree had $1 and now has $1.25 plastered everywhere in the store. In the Dollar Tree Plus sections, they have prices for each item listed.
@LennNeWay
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you do man! I'm an Auto Shop teacher and your videos are a great way to share information with my students and let them learn a bit before they start working on vehicles! you rock man!
@rontarrant
Жыл бұрын
Wow! They still teach shop somewhere? Glad to hear it.
@Sammmm11111
Жыл бұрын
@@rontarrant my highschool has a class you can take to learn how to fix cars and learn all about them
@rontarrant
Жыл бұрын
@@Sammmm11111 👍
@AerialLensVideo
5 жыл бұрын
Great tips - THANKS! One more tip (important on anything more than 5 years old): Take a kleenex and wipe it around the inside of tail pipe; it should ONLY show some carbon powder/residue (yes carbon) and NOT feel even the slightest bit oily. RUN AWAY if at all oily.
@jassingh7086
4 жыл бұрын
What does oily indicate?
@AerialLensVideo
4 жыл бұрын
@@jassingh7086 It means there is a serious problem with the engine -- cracked piston rings or many other possible issues likely to cost a bunch to repair. The exhaust gases should be only water and carbon dioxide, and perhaps just a tiny amount of black carbon residue. NO oil at all in a gasoline engine car tailpipe.
@georgegravette1132
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Getting ready to look for a new car, and I forgot all about this one.
@aleblanc3547
5 жыл бұрын
It's been a while since I first watched this video. It's nice that you have a printable checklist, which I plan to ask my local shop to use when they do an inspection of a used Sentra I'm interested in buying. Many thanks Chris to the hundreds of thousands of hours that go into all of your videos. You set the standard for everyone else with a channel, to be sure!
@billy_boy_115
19 күн бұрын
Hey, i'm here 8 years later and this list is fire. Was going to create my own, but this one is excellent. Thank you so much Chris.
@raymondtuckerjr1886
4 жыл бұрын
I saw this video about a month or so ago, and it changed my life. I downloaded the checklist and then began my search. I went through 3 test drives and inspections using your checklist. Just the other day I saw where you bought that Jag for your Dad and what you did for the rims. I followed your advice and found a cherry 2005 Volvo S40 t5 that HAULS! Negotiated about 20% off the asking price and believe I made a good deal. Good job by you!
@kyy7774
7 жыл бұрын
Love your vids. One thing I want to add though when buying a used car from a private party: MAKE SURE THE TITLING IS IN ORDER. You can find a car that's a deal of the century, but if something prevents you from titling (and subsequently registering) the car in your name, you're seriously screwed. You want to make sure the person selling the car actually has the right to sell the car (ie, their name is on the title), and you want to make sure things like the VIN are 100% correct (even if two characters are transposed, the DMV is likely to reject the title). The first thing though is by far the most important because you can fix the second thing with the previous owner's help. The problem is though that a number of privately sold cars in the used market are being sold by flippers, and to save (substantial) money on titling and sales tax, they'll leave the "Buyer" field on the transfer of title section blank when they buy the car and just never title the car in their name. Then when they sell the car to you, you can put yourself down as the "Buyer". No problems as long as you don't need a new title for whatever reason (VIN error, cross-out on title transfer, previous owner printed out their married name in the title transfer section when the title is in their maiden name, previous owner signed their name "Jim" when the title says "James", dog ate it, etc), but good luck tracking down the person the flipper originally bought the car from (and that's assuming the flipper didn't buy the car from another flipper). You also have to be careful of titles with multiple owners, even if the seller is one of them. Make sure all listed owners are around and will help you should you need a new title or some other DMV issue comes up with getting the new-to-you car in your name. Last thing you want to deal with is buying a jointly-owned car from a disgruntled spouse going through a divorce, or buying a jointly-owned car from a son whose dad passed away but the son doesn't have any power of attorney documents. Also, understand that some states actually have two-part titles: a "liened" title that the DMV sends to the buyer financing the car and a lien release document that the DMV sends to the bank. Once the buyer pays off the car, the bank sends them the lien release. The first part is absolutely USELESS without the second part, and A LOT of people who live in two-part title states don't even realize this (and wind up losing the lien release). So if you're buying a car from a two-part title state, make sure you have both parts OR that the title doesn't have a lien holder listed on it. Unless you're really, really incredibly lucky, a bank will only send a lien release to the person listed on the title/lien release. I've even seen situations where a bank that was listed as lien holder on a title hadn't been in business for years, and that's always an insane (and sometimes insurmountable, actually) obstacle to deal with. Finally, be careful of dealers posing as private sellers. I've seen schemes where they'll put the dealership's name as "Buyer" on the title and then give you a dealer re-assignment form (or just fill out the dealer re-assignment section on the title) with you as the transferee. The seller will swear up and down that this is fine, that they've done it in the past, and that it's completely legit, but unless you're also a dealer, it absolutely won't work. So once the DMV rejects your title application because of this, you'll be forced to go through the dealership to get the titling done, at which point they'll likely slam you with several hundred dollars (possibly up to a thousand) in various doc and processing fees. They know your only two options at that point is to pay up or spend even more money suing them. Really, the best way to protect yourself from all of this kind of stuff is to just go to the DMV with the seller and get the title transfer done before keys exchange hands.
@pamagujar183
5 жыл бұрын
To Ky Y: Thanks for your insight and expertise. If you ever open up your own you-tube channel, I'll be your first subscriber!
@carlhammill5774
5 жыл бұрын
wow incredible information.
@frednoce3043
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Just wanted to express my sincere thanks for your exceptional videos and guidance. I’ve been looking for a used car for my mother-in-law for the past two weeks, armed with the BlueDriver code reader, penny, paper towels, fridge magnet, and of course the ChrisFix used car check list. I’ve seen one bad car after another (all of which were described as excellent condition in the ads) and ran into vehicle with bad CV boots, oil and tranny leaks, tire treads that barely covered the top of Abe’s head, massive sludge buildup around the engine, blow-by, suspension clunks, surging engines, pending engine codes and the list goes on and on. Finally, however, today I purchased a mechanically solid 2002 Toyota Camry that passed every single inspection point on your list and feel confident that I got my money’s worth and have a car that will easily surpass 300k with proper ongoing maintenance. Again, a huge thank you for your sage advise and help!
@abbyjo1791
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sm for making videos like this, you’re really helping so many people including me, I don’t have my dad to help me with stuff like this, I never learned. So thanks
@newyork819
4 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Please note: when checking tires, check the 4 digit manufacturer date. six years it expires. anything after the sixth year consider the tires a threat to safety and a must to replace.
@HDzav
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this series at least 5 times. Preparing myself for when I shop for a car, great series.
@asia.b
4 жыл бұрын
Your first name is cool. 🙂
@archechme
8 жыл бұрын
- Check the tires for uneven wear and cuts/ bulges... Uneven wear suggests problems with alignment or the suspension
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks!
@archechme
8 жыл бұрын
i actually learned that when doing my driving test haha but you're welcome
@juanete838
7 жыл бұрын
or he destroyed only two tires
@trachito
4 жыл бұрын
@ChrisFix I think you should add "Test keys in door locks" to the list. My cousin got a used truck with electronic lock/unlock and he didn't test the keys. Turned out the keys didn't work in the doors, so he had to replace the door locks and then had to carry 2 diff keys because of the different ignition key.
@rontarrant
Жыл бұрын
Another thing to check when evaluating tires... make sure they're all the correct speed rating for the vehicle. I once bought a car without checking this and ended up having to replace all four because the speed rating was too low. I had four blow-outs before I finally researched this and found out what was causing it.
@econ1985
8 жыл бұрын
Should have mentioned body panel alignment and gaps, paint tone consistency, wear on seats and steering wheel
@TobyWilks
8 жыл бұрын
+JDMRacingUK Yeah panel gaps is a must
@slavoy11
8 жыл бұрын
+JDMRacingUK And all the glass should be same year
@TheoMuchSpeed
8 жыл бұрын
+JDMRacingUK well he did do seats and steering wheel
@KnolltopFarms
8 жыл бұрын
+JDMRacingUK Dang, I should have read the comments before posting my own...as a former bodyshop owner, that's the first thing I look at, mismatched paint and panel gaps...
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+JDMRacingUK cant cover everything in one video. That is why there are multiple videos on this subject.
@sgw946
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these buying/inspection videos dude. Really helped me buying a used car.
@chrisfix
5 жыл бұрын
I am glad the series was helpful!
@ralphsalotto-ld5xe
4 жыл бұрын
You can check for previous body damage by checking the alignment of the body panels and the spaces between them. See if they are even and the relative size of the gaps.
@chrisfix
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@KikiNation1
4 жыл бұрын
Chris: On his way to buy groceries. Sees a for sale sign on a car and pulls out cam to make a video. Nice job!
@pookatim
8 жыл бұрын
As a rule, I try to avoid used cars with aftermarket things such as rims or loud sound systems. Besides the possibility of maintenance issues they cause, they are often a sign of a young person as the primary driver and the possibility of engine and drive-line excessive wear due to hard usage. There's a reason for looking for a car only driven by grandma to attend church on Sunday. Most grandmas don't "drift".
@SimplexSM
8 жыл бұрын
Nice tip!
@k.aduse1
8 жыл бұрын
Guess you haven't met the grandmas that don't change their oil because " I only drive to church and grocery stores". Best buys are enthusiast owned vehicles, those are meticulously cared for in all areas of the vehicle.
@frankmagana1408
8 жыл бұрын
I have a loud system in my car and i car for it very well. It actually is cleaner now than it was when i bought it. I check all fluids once a week to make sure i have no problems. I also replace parts as soon as something breaks. I will admit, i drive at a higher speed than the average person, but i accel slow because my gearing is weird
@adamspencer95
8 жыл бұрын
yet grannys driving manuals thrash the clutch so you'll need a new one every 30k or so....
@frankmagana1408
8 жыл бұрын
+Adam Spencer granny probably doesnt change any of the fluids if she puts on a lot of mileage
@thedeester100
7 жыл бұрын
A few things to check once you have the owner there or the keys. Check in the engine bay for rust or damage. Look inside the oil filler cap for white slime. If it's there there is water getting into the oil. Look in the coolant reservoir see how clean it is and see if there's oil blobs in the water. This can be either or both ways. I've seen cars with oil in the water but no water in the oil and visa versa. Look around the battery tray for corrosion. Most batteries are sealed these days but on older cars corrosion here was pandemic. Check the oil to see how clean and topped up it is. This can be an indicator of how well the car has been serviced. Start the car and make sure it turns over cold. If the car was driven before you got there you should wait till it's cooled. Warm up the car or do the test drive then do the leak check again. Some leaks only show when the car is warmed up. Don't forget to test things like air-conditioning on the test drive. If it's cool weather most people forget then when summer comes and it doesn't work they could be facing a large bill depending on the fault. Check the front and rear lights np
@ClaudioParraGonzalez
Жыл бұрын
If the car was running, how long should I wait until considered "cold" again?
@300gtmz
Жыл бұрын
@@ClaudioParraGonzalez 30min to an hour sometimes even longer
@helisusannesaukko3393
4 жыл бұрын
Because of my job, I drive a lot of heavily used rental cars all around the world. Sometimes they don't look / feel really safe but as I don't (yet) understand so much about cars, I don't know what to look out for. Refusing to accept a car because "it just feels unsafe" doesn't go down so well with the rental companies. This Jaguar series gave me a lot of tips on checking the cars, but I would definitely like to know more. If you are ever low on video ideas, here is one viewer that would love a similar video but with more explanation regarding the safety of the car. Thank you for the amazing channel. It is a joy to see really quality content like yours! :)
@chrisfix
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for the video idea!
@elliottroca
3 жыл бұрын
Turn the head lights on and check break lights. Lift the air filter, look at the oil filter, look at the fluids, check the tires for punctures...hook up a compression gauge and also check the vin for any recalls
@ThompsonJosh98
7 жыл бұрын
just helped me walk away from a 5000$ truck man thank you!
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful!
@BernardBethea6339
4 жыл бұрын
I just don't understand the high resale walue of a old truck with high milage I think it's just people ignarance of the idea of having one I think this is also explains the high price of a new one when you have fools who put so much value in them the market just runs with it if I need a truck it's just cheaper to rent one
@Sangamkr
8 жыл бұрын
another important check to do before buying a new car: check that there are no dead bodies in the boot of the car..
@DFPFilms1
8 жыл бұрын
It is Jersey after all lol
@iv6232
8 жыл бұрын
There's not going to be dead bodies in cars
@michiganborn8303
8 жыл бұрын
If the bodies have been there awhile, I think you might be able to smell them even in the winter.
@MiGujack3
8 жыл бұрын
I don't care, just threw them away.
@38911bytefree
8 жыл бұрын
+sangam kr Davidsfarm first phrase when openning the trunk LOL
@redpoppy7822
4 жыл бұрын
As a teen looking for a used vehicle to drive from work and school. This is very helpful :)
@Thechaoscrusadors
Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this 3 months after it came out. I used it to get my first truck. 6 years later the truck is the same pile of junk i bought and i wont give it up for the world! Thanks for your videos! Without them i wouldnt have been able to keep my old beater alive!! Its not perfect but no vehicle is!!
@randomyoutuber7781
7 жыл бұрын
If there's no price it's FREE!
@abdulmohsenib6220
7 жыл бұрын
JMILLI techniclly he's right
@gooz0mbie
6 жыл бұрын
So a parking lot?
@weseal65432
6 жыл бұрын
It’s free if you run fast enough
@randomlyentertaining8287
6 жыл бұрын
Break that glass and haul some ass!
@tabbycanada2027
6 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@urugsandhu8349
7 жыл бұрын
Why are people so focused and stuck on ChrisFix license plate cover and not pay attention to all the good things you can learn from the video
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I am glad you see the value in the video! I think some people just like to come up with "theories" to try and discredit others. That is the only thing I can think of because anyone that watches my videos would know I always cover plates to protect the owners privacy (unless they dont care).
@alexwood5222
6 жыл бұрын
I honesltly didnt know why i just thought it wad weird that your license plate was on their
@0penpress
5 жыл бұрын
it puts the lotion in the basket
@BoleDaPole
4 жыл бұрын
Because its weird and kinda douchy
@chimpanzee2255
4 жыл бұрын
Constable Dodo i’m sure you can’t give 2 reasons why it's weird or douchey lmao
@smilefortomorrow1570
9 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, I want to say Thank you this video helped me buy my first vehicle when I was 21 through a car auction. I always look back to this video when I have family or friends who need help buying a used car.
@chrisfix
9 ай бұрын
Glad the video was able to help you and I hope it can help your friends and family as well!
@helened6896
2 ай бұрын
This was sooo helpful. I'm a senior female alone. Finding myself without a car, after my mechanic blew up my engine. I needed this a lot. I knew these things but not how to check underneath, and not to insure all tires same size and same tread. Thank you!
@MultiRevolve
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, i just used this guide to buy my 2nd car i've ever owned, a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The dealership said they loved the idea of your checklist and it helped wonderfully.
@thosebastardsliedtome4161
5 жыл бұрын
I talk on Chris’s behalf, thank you 🙏🏿
@jerombolo2688
8 жыл бұрын
Which stupid guy puts such rims on a Jag?!
@jerombolo2688
8 жыл бұрын
Vodkoit JAHT I'd be ashamed to drive around with that car and those rims. A car with class driven by a little swagger who thought thos look good on the car...
@jerombolo2688
8 жыл бұрын
***** But still
@peter_dc2rx
8 жыл бұрын
+Rick White and an audi is a vw.....but it's still an audi like the jag is a jag
@JuanNOnly123
8 жыл бұрын
+Vodkoit JAHT nah those type of rims are the kind wanna be ricers get so it probably belonged to an Asian or a white boy
@peter_dc2rx
8 жыл бұрын
a set of cayman jag alloys or aruba alloys would look mint on this x-type
@dannym470
3 жыл бұрын
With regard to the tires not matching, something to add; my father mentioned to me that if the tires are all different, then it's likely that the owner replaces one at a time when needed. This indicates someone that's unwilling or unable to maintain the car properly, and you have to ask what else with the car has been treated the same way.
@phillip1211
4 жыл бұрын
Check the internal colour of the tail pipe. The colour can tell you a lot about the state of the engine. Ideally your looking for a grey/brown deposits. Not sooty black or oily. Uneven tyre wear could spell problems with the steering.
@chrisfix
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@chriscrowder8505
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video Chris. I am a young guy, and recently bought my first vehicle. It is a 1995 jeep wrangler. It has 75k original miles, 2.5 liter straight six, 5 speed. I checked all these things, and jeep specific things. (Drivetrain, the top, rust on the fire wall) I bought it for 6,000, and it runs perfectly. Thanks for helping me!
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+Chris Crowder Awesome Chris!!!
@xishootstuffx
8 жыл бұрын
+Chris Crowder The 2.5 is a 4 cylinder. The 4.0 is the straight 6. Replace the oil in the transmission. I have seen many Wranglers with water in the transmission because of the vent tube design.
@user-fj5je5de6l
8 жыл бұрын
+ChrisFix ㅠ
@gregbaird7582
6 жыл бұрын
Holy hell... I had no idea people were paying that much for those things.
@JettyLife23
7 жыл бұрын
Tires on an AWD car should ALWAYS be the same brand. Sizes run differently from brand to brand and in AWD vehicles different size tires (even worn tires of the same brand) can DESTROY the AWD system. I'd pass on this car.
@BigPhil.
7 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing bro.
@MrAce21
7 жыл бұрын
JettyLife23 yyy
@TERRORoftheLORD
6 жыл бұрын
The Buick Rendezvous is infamous for that problem!
@yafavbrujita762
5 жыл бұрын
JettyLife23 Thank you for that tip. But for someone like myself who’s clueless when it comes to cars, can you elaborate a little more on the “same brand” what do you mean in references to that specific statement. Thanks!
@Andy-im3kj
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I would just walk away from any car that has different tires. It's a red flag that the owner probably doesn't take care of his/her car very well.
@sensiblewheels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris 😊 Been a long time viewer and finally, I bought my first car! A 2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9 diesel, manual. The inspection sheet helped me a treat to check the car out.
@chrisfix
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ongoing support and congrats on the new car! I'm glad the sheet helped you out!
@sensiblewheels
3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix Thank you! Really appreciate it.
@dreveneuhlie7167
2 жыл бұрын
immortal engine 1.9TDI, is it still driving?
@sensiblewheels
2 жыл бұрын
@@dreveneuhlie7167 Absolutely! Running like a charm
@sweetsunnyvibes
Жыл бұрын
Is that the car in your profile picture?
@mayankshukla5460
3 жыл бұрын
Great! @ChrisFix i liked your video just seeing the list of what to check in car.... Good man... I started watching your videos just by two days back...... Good luck... God bless you.... Love from INDIA 🇮🇳
@chrisfix
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support from India!
@carinapokipoki5019
8 жыл бұрын
Gosh I wish I saw this video when I bought my first car 😩
@kaleebwilson7485
7 жыл бұрын
Carina Pokipoki how much you pay
@MoJo01
7 жыл бұрын
What did you discover to be a deal breaker?
@sugerplum1552
7 жыл бұрын
The name on the REAR PLATE? LOL
@R-Cade
7 жыл бұрын
Suger Plum he put that over the license plate.
@luis6.7p.s.77
7 жыл бұрын
Same, am still paying it to this day. I bought a 04 Honda civic lx with 147k miles for $6,500 from a dealer. Also the paint is not that good. The car was in a big shadow big enough to cover the car (the color is black) And so it looked good and all, but the next day i noticed the paint was not that good at all and it’s coming off. And now that ik how cheap those cars can be and know that i could have gotten a better one somewhere else (not a dealer) i regret buying it.
@2tommyrad
8 жыл бұрын
No reason to inspect a Jag. Unless you are an electronic engineer well versed in automobile wiring & computers and, need something to do every Sat & Sun for the rest of your life.
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+Tommy Rad hahaha
@2tommyrad
8 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix Hi Chris.So, my comment wasn't too cynical? haha
@2tommyrad
8 жыл бұрын
MultiLisa10 Thanks!
@michiganborn8303
8 жыл бұрын
That used to be true before Ford purchased Jaguar in I think it was 1993. I still wouldn't purchase anything European without expecting problems.
@2tommyrad
8 жыл бұрын
Joseph Murray A honda Accord of the same year is 3x the price... why? Because Jags are not dependable. And Jags, no matter the year, are expensive to work on, especially for those that go to the dealership no matter the issue. Not everyone is a Chris Fix.
@smyrnailj6811
4 жыл бұрын
Concerning any car that you're considering for purchase, if...you're not mechanical....look at the cosmetics of the driver's area. This one spot has been used the most and is the best indicator of how the driver, respected and cared for the car.
@chrisfix
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@aqua_whale
2 жыл бұрын
where it all started... RIP Jag
@rstalukder6003
5 жыл бұрын
Always check by turning on the AC while driving. Some cars starts vibrating after acceleration.
@billcavazos2817
5 жыл бұрын
Owner is not there, cant start it.
@panzerwaffen2873
5 жыл бұрын
@@billcavazos2817 he means in a test drive
@danleon2756
4 жыл бұрын
R S Talukder my dad got a 2019 Chevy and the fucking shit starts to rattle two weeks later
@javontedonuts1034
4 жыл бұрын
@@danleon2756 that's because lots don't let you drive it on the highway
@Aero1492
7 жыл бұрын
chris fix the best car-related youtuber
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@draydyncote17
7 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix I agree
@cocotaveras8975
5 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix I'm gonna subscribe right now. Chris may I ask you a question, what do you think is the best first car for a new driver?
@heythatsprettygood6492
6 ай бұрын
I remember when this series first came out and I was waiting for each episode. Now, I'm in the market for a car after a hybrid battery failure. I can't believe I've been watching you this long!
@chrisfix
6 ай бұрын
Did you see this: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0Hd-x42Oe3iffaQsi=PuYs9NwbDvcCrSmC
@heythatsprettygood6492
6 ай бұрын
@@chrisfix I have! It's a ford C-max energi with a P0AA6 code. Just got a Forscan reader to see the exact code its throwing. Only if Electron hybrid solutions sold Ford HVB's!
@rehaanq
4 жыл бұрын
Another thing you could do when inspecting the tires is to run your hands around the tyre to check for any bumps. Bumps can indicate suspension issues such as bad alignment.
@nancygriffith851
6 жыл бұрын
Just FYI, This is an AWD car, meaning it is strongly recommended the tires should ALL match and be replaced at the same time. Therefore, if you are considering an AWD car, you would need 4 tires. Not 2. BTW-- I owned this particular model Jag in an 06. High performance tires are REQUIRED. I never believed the difference in expensive versus cheaper tires was that great until i got this car! Believe me, IT MATTERS! Just something to consider when buying a car that is a drivers dream, like this one, and considering the expenses of bringing the car to proper standards. BTW, I LOVE mine. It's the best car I've ever owned. I paid $3000 for it, put in $1000 (it had 88000 miles) including 4 tires, and never needed anything more than an oil change. Driving it is a religious experience. I know this video isn't about Jag's, but since I'm such a fan, I had to add these particulars. LOVE YOU VIDEOS CHRIS FIX!!!
@jugulartheninja
5 жыл бұрын
Just to reiterate Awd DEMANDS all 4 tires be the same, if they arent the computer gets confused, the differential and gearboxes will wear improperly and break
@NonsensicalSpudz
8 жыл бұрын
also always like kick the tire, because it shows the seller that you're gullible and will give more money
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
lol
@daygood327
7 жыл бұрын
Roberson Merriweather
@astritastrit6933
7 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix
@shironhun
5 жыл бұрын
XD
@MrNetnut
5 жыл бұрын
push top part of tire, checks for loose/wore wheel bearings ;-)))
@DillonCleans
3 ай бұрын
It’s crazy how I watched this as a young kid just interested in your videos. And I just used this video now to buy my first car. Time flies
@laragreene8328
4 жыл бұрын
I bought my 1995 Jeep ZJ used...I've had it for around 20 yrs.....most repairs though few are around $100....I love it....and didnt know much about cars at all ,then,as far as working on them..Though I definitely knew how to drive fast cars and what they sounded like in good running condition.(I owned them growing up) I just drove it for the test drive and it ran good and was comfortable to me I learn only now because I Love it 💖 Those few repairs are one hell of lot better than monthly car payments 👍
@Generikid
8 жыл бұрын
Tip 6:Check for any blood stains in the boot :P
@user-fd9jb9rg4z
7 жыл бұрын
But that's when you know that's a person you can trust! :D
@JollyFancher
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for these 5 videos. I watched them before I went out to buy my car. Turned out, I got an amazing deal on a 1993 Corvette, 40th Anniversary Edition. Thanks for all these tips and I now I hope you do more Corvette Videos.
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+Jonce Scheffel (JollyFancher) awesomeeeeeee! I'm glad to hear that! Congrats and have fun!
@brisket7060
3 жыл бұрын
can't believe this is 5 years old now in 2021 this is my second time buying a car on this checklist thanks alot chris
@NickM92
4 жыл бұрын
If a part of the car looks repainted. It’s most likely been in an accident.
@AldoIbarra1998
7 жыл бұрын
That moment when you buy a car and you realized you didn't look at 80% of what you should have , I wish I would've remembered about this video first. Hopefully I didn't make a mistake lol
@jackberry
7 жыл бұрын
Aldo Ibarra same
@mr.marinero6747
6 жыл бұрын
yes i feet the same ...but netx time i ill take my time checking a car ...
@101Volts
6 жыл бұрын
It's very easy to do if you're not careful, I bought a Suburban in 2015 and the transmission reverse gear died; that was the tip of the iceberg. Nice rust under the wheel arch extensions too, good they had replacements available.
@mcdoogle6549
6 жыл бұрын
Aldo Ibarra I bought my car with 3 different tyres
@lakrimacore5858
5 жыл бұрын
Are you really still replying to comments on a 2 year old video? 😂👌
@chrisfix
5 жыл бұрын
Yep. If people have questions I will answer. I spend 4hrs every day answering comments.
@lakrimacore5858
5 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix well this shows who puts viewers first
@Rafaeow
5 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix Bela atitude!👏👏
@WumboLifts
5 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix thankyou for this. People with old videos usually leave them in the past.
@pineapplepen3542
5 жыл бұрын
Aaron Gary Because they're a fan of frozen
@doinitoutback
2 жыл бұрын
Watched this many times over the years, now being 18 watching him while trying to find a car. I downloaded two of the packets and am ready to check out a car later today!
@chrisfix
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
@doinitoutback
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix will do!
@300gtmz
Жыл бұрын
@@doinitoutback how’d it go man?
@doinitoutback
Жыл бұрын
@gtmbdz3201 I forgot about this comment, I ended up not getting the car and getting a different one, it's just a 97 accord but I got it for $1k
@300gtmz
Жыл бұрын
@@doinitoutback niceee
@christopher6635
Жыл бұрын
Im going to look at a used truck tomorrow, and this is still relevant! Glad Chris is around!
@267pallavi
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, I am still looking to buy a used car, and your videos have helped me a lot to filter out the bad choices. I must say I had no idea what to look for, but now atleast I know what works and what doesn't.
@AMVGSlayer
7 жыл бұрын
Pallavi Biswas Toyotas are very reliable!
@uvural
8 жыл бұрын
most important , you must check the spaces between body parts.. if the car has crash the spaces between body parts are not even.. compare the spaces with other areas of the car..
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
+uvural Awesome tip which I am sure everyone will agree with! Tips like this help the community learn more which is important! Thanks for sharing!
@aurangzaib1930
4 жыл бұрын
I am a hacker i ban you ha ha ha ha. I am a gacker
@rogerarquer1620
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Thanks for these videos on check up a second hand car. The list is really helpful. On the Tires section I added the date of the tires. Important detail. Thanks and keep up the good work.
@tjhessmon4327
Жыл бұрын
Chris.... a couple of points to improve your used car videos and worksheet 1- Most used car dealers sell wrecked cars, So when looking at used cars always look closely at the body lines and body gaps (where panels meet), Vehicle manufacturers have for decades now held less than 1mm body panel gap on most every vehicle made. If you see body gaps of 2mm or more, be suspicious and start asking questions, especiall if those gaps change in width (Wide to Narrow) along the length of any single gap or body line. Next, looking down the body lines at a slight distance, one can easily determine if they flow correctly. This is an area where prosepecive buyers need to take great care, as most vehicles today are unibody construction, where the suspension mounts to the body and not to a seperate chassis. Dealers don't care what they sell a prosepective buyer "Caveat Emptor" ... 2- The main reason most private folks sell ther vehicle is because of factual or feared issues with its engine, drive train or electronics (especially engine or drive train computers and their components). Vehicles are not as easy to diagnose and repair today as they were in the 1960s when the engine electroncs were a simple. With the computer controlled, fuel injected vehicles of today, it takes far more diagnostic work in order to determine a potential or factual failure. Most people are not trained or don't posses the acess to proper software wich could be used to diagnose such issues.... Therefore its easier for them to sell the car on ... cheep... I just advised a private seller on such an item coupled a specific brand. It turned his/her a useless vehicle with electronc failure into a selable, reliable used vehicle for under $400 for the repair. However, without the knowledge, those sellers were pulling their hair out trying to figure the gremlin out... and couldn't. That is very common in the private selling, used car world...
@richardparnell3770
8 жыл бұрын
fridge magnet over every fender and 1/4 panel if the magnet doesnt pull towards the frame then there is filer. a neat trick, also tires are expensive but tires can tell you a lot about the car its self. like uneven ware could be a ball joint or an alignment issue or something else.
@minh4835
5 жыл бұрын
Your 1st mistake is looking at a used Jaguar
@talibandadon1711
5 жыл бұрын
Minh 🤣🤣🤣 lmao
@lxldxxxvid
5 жыл бұрын
True, but it’s a good deal for a Jag
@bodiesbydefinition
4 жыл бұрын
@@lxldxxxvid But, with all of the problems to the exterior (especially the tires) is too much for even $3k.
@esshtd
4 жыл бұрын
Its actually a quite bad deal for the condition it is in, it's worth half the price tag or at most 2000, provided it runs well.
@skasteve6528
4 жыл бұрын
A bigger mistake would be to buy a new Jaguar.
@warriormanmaxx8991
11 ай бұрын
In addition to the knowledge from the videos, Chris ... enjoy listening to hear a confident, soothing tone of voice !! 😇
@zepetogirl123
4 жыл бұрын
This is well inspected Chris. Seen one like this when I served at Fort Drum, NY.
@jchangesqlawcenter
7 жыл бұрын
Chris, really helpful video. You provide a ton of real world experience information in your videos. I'm learning a lot. Thank you for taking the time to do them. :)
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
Im glad you're learning a lot!
@mcwolfus2
7 жыл бұрын
The car may still been abused to death without oil changes etc. No way of knowing for sure. Avoid sort term and lots of previous owners and get receipts for all parts and servicing.
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
There are ways to help identify those issues like how well the car was taken care of and talking to the owner but good idea with the service records.
@mcwolfus2
7 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix Thanks for reply. I haven't had a look but you should do a vid all about the test drive and how to check the motor and transmission, and how to tell the liars from the decent people. A compression test is great if you can get one. I would assume the worst if a car was scratched and there was no receipts/service history. You are the expert, so keep up the good work;-)
@chrisfix
7 жыл бұрын
Look in the description for links to the other episodes. I did a video on how to figure out how much the car is worth, how to inspect the inside of the car, engine and go for a test drive (with the owner). Here is a link to the next episode: kzitem.info/news/bejne/moRquKSloYlem4o
@mcwolfus2
7 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix Nice one. keep up the good work. My diesel starts without the glow plugs, I always say this is a very good sign!
@ianrowan3409
7 жыл бұрын
mcwolfus2 K
@thehunterrev9242
3 жыл бұрын
Im 15, im so obsessed with cars. Soon, I'll buy a used car and it into my own project drift car, also, buying my own tools, and follow each of your videos, and steps. Loved your vids. Keep it up👍
@Boris275
Ай бұрын
This video series is a youtube classic
@missnoname9704
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I've purchased 2 used cars in the past year as we have 17 yr old twins. Sure wish I'd seen your vids beforehand.
@chrisfix
8 жыл бұрын
No problem! Now you have some more tips and tricks on buying a car for the future! The more you learn the better!
@osamaFXX
8 жыл бұрын
If you want replace the fuel pump in the X-type you need probably 1500$ of labor work. If one of the sensors go nuts well thats another 200$. body parts? well almost 900$ for a fender. RUN
@jmsantiago1
8 жыл бұрын
he's a mechanic, he gets better deals a he does most of the work himself.
@wholeNwon
8 жыл бұрын
+osamaFXX Why do you put $ AFTER numbers?
@wetlettuce4768
8 жыл бұрын
+osamaFXX $900 for a fender.... I'm sure there are plenty of these things sitting in scrap yards by now so they would be about $50
@osamaFXX
8 жыл бұрын
Wet Lettuce Yea good luck finding one.
@wetlettuce4768
8 жыл бұрын
osamaFXX Just done a very quick google search and the first scrapyard I looked at had 8 Jaguar X-types.
@martincalder5939
2 жыл бұрын
I just used all your checklists today to purchase a used car. It really helped a lot. I appreciate it
@YaNeK92
Жыл бұрын
*Few BONUS tips:* - Check if the windscreen has original branding of the manufacturer (example: Mercedes-Benz cars will always have a hand written signature in the bottom corner of the original windscreen, such as: "Mercedes-Benz", "Daimler", "Mercedes", "Carl Benz"). This ensures you have the original windscreen and it hasn't been replaced. - Always stand back and look at vehicle from each rear end down the line towards the front of the car to spot any deformities in the body that might not be so obvious when looking side-on. This may indicate whether the vehicle might have been in an accident or you might just spot dents which were hidden in plain sight before. - If you spot red dirt around the mudflaps and undercarriage with a tonne of bugs/dirt in the grille, it could mean the owner was taking the vehicle off-road. - To make sure the vehicle hasn't been stolen, doesn't have finance owing, or to make sure it hasn't been in major accidents or written off you can run an online PPSR check (which if you're serious about purchasing the car will cost you around $15) First seen this video back in 2017! It's nice to come back to it and get a nostalgic vibe after working in car sales for a longer while 😆 Hope you have an awesome day and all the best to anyone reading this comment 🤙🏼
@chrisfix
Жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks for adding them!
@chrisfix
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@Fuzion180
8 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you Abe Lincolns head!
@boilerhousegarage
8 жыл бұрын
I didn't have a penny so I used an old picture of Abe. My tyres don't even cover half of his top hat!!
@7777777Beau7777777
8 жыл бұрын
+Fuzion180 wait how do you have abe's head if i got it from his body in his grave? lol and how did yours work i tried using his head and it wouldn't fit it kept on falling apart it was all bony and rotten.
@joshdunn101
8 жыл бұрын
+Beau Man Also he head would have a big hole it it too
@alyceblackwell2235
8 жыл бұрын
Beau Man
@lundocoqui7
8 жыл бұрын
+Abortions Incorporated 😂😂😂😂😂
@scorpionwins6378
5 жыл бұрын
Another tip- Upon first inspection, check to see if the vehicle's rear license plate is covered with a ChrisFix logo as seen here. That's how you'll know the car is certified pre-owned and inspected.
@ken2guy
5 жыл бұрын
or in my case "we will fill up the gas tank full "lol probably the worse incentive ive seen at a dealership so far just to sell
@123Osaka456
Жыл бұрын
this playlist is still very relevant today and is a huge help
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