Makes me realise my cars actually in pretty good condition and the small things I'm constantly repairing would probably be ignored by the majority of people.
I watch these videos for a few reasons but it's mostly to make myself feel better about my car. I got a old BMW and I love the thing but I would be lying if I didn't have a bunch of issues that I wish I could ignore but can't due to caring about my safety and others
The one getting a new engine at 13:26 I would honestly decline to even do the repair. I’d tell the customer “look your entire undercarriage is rotted and this car shouldn’t even be on the road now let alone in a year from now. If you wanna find another shop to take your money then fine but I won’t even put my name and/or business name anywhere near this. I can’t I’m good conscience take your money on this”
As a citizen of 🇬🇧 (mandatory safety checks for vehicles 3 years & over) I'm amazed that y'all don't have safety checks. I'm also amazed that the drivers of these "freeway wrecks looking for somewhere to happen" are happy to play"russian roulette" with innocent lives.
Those Ford Escapes at 3:11 & at 15:54 are prone to rot like crazy in the rear. Ill never forget how terrified I was driving my first one to a body shop to get fixed. The body guy my job used made his own hand made templates for each side for fixing these because they were so common to rust out in the northeast.
I work in a motorcycle repair shop an it amazes me how people can come in with brakes that are worn beyond medal to medal, as in worn into the cups. When ask if they notice anything unusual when braking, they will just no they were working fine , then my brakes "just quit working".
Is it more on certain types of bikes? I would think it would be more cruiser riders, just a feeling i have. What about drum brakes? My kymco spade has a rear drum but i barely use the rear brake. I dont imagine most people remove the drums for inspection unless they have an issue with them.
@@connor3288 That is not the point. No matter what vehicle you drive you need to inspect your vehicles brakes, oil etc on routine bases, if you are unable to do it yourself, then take into a shop. If you can not do that, then don't drive. If you apply your brakes and you feel a grinding sensation or they stop working it is beyond way to late. On a side note drum brakes wear out less often than disc brakes. Also a lot cars, trucks have what is call a squealer on the brakes to warn when getting down needing them replaced. Normal scooter and motorcycle riders use more front brake than rear. It is called doing routine maintenance.
@@connor3288 please allow me to take foot out of my. No major type of motorcycle, scooter or vehicle jumps out with worn brake pads down to metal to metal. It is just owners who ride their vehicles in to the dirt. This comment was aimed at you. Kymco's is a decent brand.
Some people are fooling themselves because they don't have the money for the actual fix and in a country like the USA, people cannot live without a car.
@@oldtimefarmboy617 huh? I make $16 an hour 12 hour days, and barely make enough to maintain my day to day life plus maintain my car and I still haven't fixed all of need to fix 😅.. shits too expensive right now and we aren't making enough to keep up. There's plenty of people who can't prioritize sure, but most are trying to survive my guy!
@@xnastyxrsx4244 "@Old Time Farm Boy huh? I make $16 an hour 12 hour days, and barely make enough to maintain my day to day life plus maintain my car and I still haven't fixed all of need to fix 😅.. shits too expensive right now and we aren't making enough to keep up. There's plenty of people who can't prioritize sure, but most are trying to survive my guy!" I make almost 33,000 a year and have no problems making ends meet, including keeping my car maintained and making repairs, and have money to squirrel away into savings for an emergency fund. Your problem is called "living above your means." You obviously are trying to live the life style of the rich and famous without the wealth to back it up.
I applaud the patience and sense of humour of these techs, it’s a thankless job and most customers have absolutely no clue. My father was a Cummins mechanic for 30yrs and he discouraged me from going into the Industry for these exact reasons, most really don’t care at all
7:55 The end of the diff breather hose on my ute is situated higher than my head is when sitting in the ute. So if I get water in my diff, I'm in way more trouble than just having to change that oil.
Most of these sort of issues we see day to day… unfortunately, some are also the result of other shops not doing their job. Not to disrespect any fellow mechanics, but I’ve seen shit like this literally driving away from having just had a service
My hubby was working underneath a old Ford bronco he had when we were dating and founda dish towl wrapped around where the body donut should have been. Wish I had a phone back then to document that XD
I grew up poor. So I learned how to fix my own cars. I'm still poor. So I don't take care of my car like I know I should. But I know the difference between potentially damaging my car by not properly maintaining it, and ignoring things that are potentially dangerous. Any mechanic would look at my 26 year old car and tell me that it needs a lot of work. But they would also tell me that it's not dangerous to drive. In the long run it's most likely gonna cost me more than if I fixed everything now. But I can't afford to fix everything at once. So I fix what is necessary and keep an eye on the rest. It's not the end of the world to not fix everything immediately. If you know how cars work and you understand what is safe and what is not. If you don't understand cars, find a mechanic you can trust and listen to them. A good mechanic will tell you the truth and not sell you things you don't need. NEVER GO TO THE DEALERSHIP!!! Unless your car is under warranty and you don't have to pay for anything.
I love it when you have to explain to a customer what a wheel lock key is and then they get mad at you when you tell them you either can’t remove them without it or they need new locks and studs all the way around
These incredible videos always make us veiwers smile. Although I feel bad for the customers, one has to ask why did they let their vehicles get so bad??? Once again these professional mechanics must do miracles if possible to get these vehicles back on the road safely. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@@rokibuca I guess people have to do what they have to do. Hopefully nobody gets hurt because they have no brakes or tires explode because no tread depth left. Thanks for the feedback, stay safe.
13:10 probably a sentimental car, some people get really attached to their vehicles. A coworker was complaining about his truck, which he inherited from his father, and I asked how much the truck was worth vs. how much it would cost to fix it and he just said, "Fuck you!" ... got a new truck shortly thereafter
I would refuse that job. It has a low key feel of blame the shop for anything after the Engine is replaced. Also I take some pride in my work, and putting an engine in that rust bucket, damn, there are actual people working on that, if it was a robot who did it go for it. Also I have sent cars to the scrap yard with way less rust than that. The only way i see it is, get a professional shop to cut out and weld the whole floor/frame in pristine condition and then undercoat the vehicle. Then there is no problem to replace the engine. Might cost over 10 000 dollars, it might not even be legal. What a disaster. Edit: if you really care for your car undercoat it.
@@wrenchbender66 that is true. I just say undercoat. It is like, painting a car, primer, paint, clearcoat. Even more steps than the Word suggests. EDIT: there are also alot more steps to painting if the car is a rust bucket like this video.
After 300k it’s all fun and games. CV axle worn out, then the spark leads bad so running on 3 out of 6 cylinders or so, then a month later a front ball joint fails and just about folds my front wheel under. Keeps things from getting monotonous
Love these! My brother and I and my cousin and I fixed all the family cars except for alignments and inspections. Pulled several motors in my garage because I have a tractor trailer engine hoist that came with the house in 69’ and is still working perfectly fine. I got offered $2k for it and turned it down. I have never seen one like it that heavy duty! I use it to pick my tractor completely off the ground to work on it. I would only charge a large ice coffee plus parts. These are funny and it’s almost hard to believe people are that ignorant
I don't get how these people didn't notice these. I grew up poor so pretty familiar with keeping junkers on the road but never let them get to this level of disrepair.
Maybe this happens because the owner listens to the stereo at 500 decibels and just can't hear it. Lol I worked at a pontiac dealership and the guy bought a new trans am a week later he said the stereo cuts off while driving I checked the system drove over bumps railroad tracks with no problem he came back again and I rode with him and yes at full volume hitting a bump it would cut off I dismantled the interior and found a single strand of a speaker wire caught under the heater box was the problem I fixed it with a new harness under warranty. 1978.
I love seeing these videos. However you gotta ask yourself, is the commentary true? Who in their right mind would reject a broken tie rod repair, not to mention how we're they supposed to have arrived at the shop driving it. Lol. I know I'm being silly. It's a silly day! God bless and have a wonderful day everyone.
It is possible had a 2000 golf 4 1.9 tdi 350k km on clock with rod sticking out of a side of engine (main shaft bearing faild probably because client lived in mountains and have had few broken oil pans) still drove just a bit rough, since we repaired rust on it few years prior we swapped it with another one, fiat doblo 1.6 or something diesel 2012 150k km on clock had main shaft bearings in oil pan and was still driving kinda, but we cant find engine for it because it has to be exact mach, not like golf one, which was changed with 10hp higher version and now it has better fuel economy because we didnt cahange the computer or programmed it, it is also les powerful, but they prefer that.
@___Iron_Eagle___ What I meant really was how could you refuse the work and then drive the thing away with no tie rod. I have refused work at tire shops because I would do the work myself.
Car probably got disposed since egine replacement labor is expensive, engine parts/used engine are not cheap and if you look at it like i will lose money since repair is more expensive than car then that is only option. If you look at it like car is in good shape for few k€ i will be able to drive it for few more years, then it is sometimes worth it.
Question, If you are getting so many people with cars with the kind of damages to make your videos, how do your shop stay in business?? These people are obviously not the type that spend much money on maintenance.
I’m a maintenance nut. I change my oil every 4K miles with Kirkland full synthetic. Every 30K miles I change the front and rear differential, transfer case, transmission flush and bleed the brakes, and back flush the radiator and have new antifreeze installed. Every 60K miles the belts and hoses are changed. Vehicles are an expensive to purchase so I want ours to go as many miles as possible before having to replace them.
Ur going a lil overkill on fluids, I'd grab a few more miles and you'll keep money for wear n tear mechanic stuff (suspension steering tires ect). But good on you staying aware✌
@@vs-ww7cb We normally keep our vehicles for 15-20 years. Last December I sold my car and it was only 12 years old, but the 4WD system would disengage at 25mph, (it was a factory design). Had I have known that, I would have never bought the car to begin with.
Jeebus, some of these... in my country safety inspections are mandatory nation-wide and you can fail them for something as minor as a broken break light bulb.
"Genuine reason for sale...." The fact that it has no brakes/collapsing suspension/ broken transmission/ terminal rot (choose any or many) is *a genuine reason for sale.* 🙄
Probably because they couldn't just ignore the problem anymore. I mean, most of these idiots didn't do squat until the car seized up or something literally fell/snapped off
about the car that was all rusted, i drive my grandfather's renault laguna 3.0, that car is like family to me and she is showing its age, its a 1994 car so it has a lot of mechanical problems and i put a lot of money for her so survive, fortunately, my mechanic is someone that i know and worked at renault so he knows that car in and out and when i need help searching for parts or installing something he jumps to save me, the chassis is good the only thing she needs is a new paint, some body work because of some rust and that's it, her V6 never had something crazy and everything in that engine came from the factory but she eats coolant pipes and radiators like crazy, i know that its really difficult putting down a car with so much memory because i can't do it too but that much damage in the chassis is impossible to repair
Do y’all ever take the customer to look at the damage? It might be more convincing than a 20 year old 3 years or experience. They don’t believe you they will believe their eyes
Regarding 10:32: how does oil get into the sparkplug wells anyway? Did someone put that in there, thinking that's where the oil goes, or is there a failure mode that I'm not thinking of? I mean if the plugs were loose, it would leak combustion gases, not oil.
Wonder if that missing shock piece was my Buick Lesbare. I was driving around without 1 for like 8 months, pot holes took it out and it finally broke off somewhere. Who needs 2? Only just recently got a new car lol
If it's broke don't fix it, replace it. Cheap as chips at auction here in Japan, you can afford to scrap when timing belt change falls due. Jack, the Japan Alps Brit
That's impossible to see such garbage car here in France. The technical inspection every two years put them out of the road before that kind of failure happens.
I find it concerning how many of these are manufacturing related. Tired worn down to the belt and chunky oil are one thing and clearly customer fault; but mold inserts being left in the engine, frames being too thin to support the shocks, and missing internal parts? At least some of the mechanics were having fun, that's a good sign!
Subbed. Now to upset some US folks. This is what happens when you don't require mechanical inspections to register a car to drive on the road. Some states in Australia require yearly mechanical inspections before you can continue driving. In most places in Australia, you have to have a Roadworthy Inspection done before registering a vehicle, and they can be pretty strict. You be failed for sagging roof lining, or no interior light. You can even fail if the vehicle has surface rust. However, I lived in a remote area of Australia some years ago and due to the condition of the roads/tracks in that area, so long as your brakes, lights, and other essential, safety-related things worked, you could register the vehicle. You didn't need an official Roadworthy Certificate.
@@alexthekid1726 Ah, okay. It seems that a lot of US states are pretty relaxed with respect to modifications (other than California from what I've heard). Our car enthusiasts are restricted with mods due to some really strict rules. We mod cars but many people get put off the road due to stupid rules. Some states (including the one I live in) have different rules. If you register a car with a roadworthy, so long as you renew the rego each year (about 700+ dollars a year), a roadworthy isn't necessary, unless you decide to sell it. There are roadside checks sometimes but there are still a lot of rust buckets on the road that haven't been checked in years, as well as others that are loved and maintained. It's the same for modified cars. Some people do really dodgy lowering or lifting mods, making the vehicle unsafe, whereas others modify with engineering in mind. And they can be put off the road for silly things like how low the car is, or how wide the tyres are without considering the possible improvements in safety or reliability.
"Even though it had diff breathers, water still managed to find its way in" i swear you don't hear yourself. If the car was driven in deep water, the water most likely went in through the breather. A breather does not keep water out.
Did you hear about the FORD F550 with 6.7L diesel? It came in with a spun bearing. In 196,000 miles The truck had only seen 6 oil changes. Warranty Denied. !
Only neglect by owners was wrong, those bearings were loud as hell for few monts prior if you dont change them you just destroy other stuff around it and then it costs eaven more, or your whell falls of then you wont have to pay for anything no more. Skeleton emoji (idk how to add that, its also kinda cringe, but i feel it fits here)
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Makes me realise my cars actually in pretty good condition and the small things I'm constantly repairing would probably be ignored by the majority of people.
Yeah, you spend money to keep your car good and your family safe...then one of these drivers comes the opposite way 🤦
Turn the radio up
Preventive maintenance, its actually a starting mechanics learning path. Wish more people did . ✌
I watch these videos for a few reasons but it's mostly to make myself feel better about my car. I got a old BMW and I love the thing but I would be lying if I didn't have a bunch of issues that I wish I could ignore but can't due to caring about my safety and others
I'm with you, bud. It definitely makes me feel better 😂
The one getting a new engine at 13:26 I would honestly decline to even do the repair. I’d tell the customer “look your entire undercarriage is rotted and this car shouldn’t even be on the road now let alone in a year from now. If you wanna find another shop to take your money then fine but I won’t even put my name and/or business name anywhere near this. I can’t I’m good conscience take your money on this”
you can't fix stupid people , money don't buy that
100% agree with you. Too much liability and just wrong.
It depends on the state but a lot of them require an inspection once you are above a certain mileage to renew your license plates.
Glad I am the lead technician and am able to say “No”.
The really amazing thing is that these owners are able to stand upright and feed themselves! 😂😂😂
It's a miracle they can drive
No I'm pretty sure a few are still dragging their knuckles on the ground
*Allegedly lol
Well said, all!
Right?! Makes you wonder how some people are able to live with themselves. This is hilarious!!!
It always amazes me how some owners can spend hundreds of dollars on accesories yet $60 bucks for oil and filter are a waste of money!!!!
I can't tell you how common it is around here to have vehicles roll in with expensive rims and totally dead oil.
But rims are cool (and they look good on ur social) smh lol
But you can't see the oil and filter from the outside! Shiny shiny bling bling!😂
all fun and games until your vehicles blows up
@@nup5But it! blows with CLASS!t
Those East Coast mechanics gotta have some serious horror stories when it comes to seeing parts falling off from rust.
The rot is so common on the east coast. For sureeee have a fair share of stories LOL
Same here up in MN and the rest of the Midwest
PA is one of the worst states when it comes to rust lol
@@wishdeus yup! CT here lolll
Anywhere salt roams , it finds its homes ✌
It's a miracle some of these vehicle owners didn't die on their way to the shop!
As a citizen of 🇬🇧 (mandatory safety checks for vehicles 3 years & over) I'm amazed that y'all don't have safety checks. I'm also amazed that the drivers of these "freeway wrecks looking for somewhere to happen" are happy to play"russian roulette" with innocent lives.
@@stephenphillip5656 EXACTLY!
Those Ford Escapes at 3:11 & at 15:54 are prone to rot like crazy in the rear. Ill never forget how terrified I was driving my first one to a body shop to get fixed. The body guy my job used made his own hand made templates for each side for fixing these because they were so common to rust out in the northeast.
Repair panels specifically for this issue have been mass produced for a while now.
The “chasing wheel weights” gets me every time…
Nothing like a well-oiled set of spark plugs! 😅
You know it's still good if your coil packs will float in the plugwells.
I live in a "no safety inspection" state and after watching these videos I am even more leery about driving around. Some of that is just scary.
dont you like the freedom for others to drive cars that can and will kill because they are treated like public schools?
I work in a motorcycle repair shop an it amazes me how people can come in with brakes that are worn beyond medal to medal, as in worn into the cups. When ask if they notice anything unusual when braking, they will just no they were working fine , then my brakes "just quit working".
Is it more on certain types of bikes? I would think it would be more cruiser riders, just a feeling i have. What about drum brakes? My kymco spade has a rear drum but i barely use the rear brake. I dont imagine most people remove the drums for inspection unless they have an issue with them.
@@connor3288 That is not the point. No matter what vehicle you drive you need to inspect your vehicles brakes, oil etc on routine bases, if you are unable to do it yourself, then take into a shop. If you can not do that, then don't drive. If you apply your brakes and you feel a grinding sensation or they stop working it is beyond way to late. On a side note drum brakes wear out less often than disc brakes. Also a lot cars, trucks have what is call a squealer on the brakes to warn when getting down needing them replaced. Normal scooter and motorcycle riders use more front brake than rear.
It is called doing routine maintenance.
@@jackiebishop9574 Was just asking your experience with what you see. Im a mechanic myself man, have rebuilt engines and trans, rear gear setup, etc..
@@connor3288 please allow me to take foot out of my. No major type of motorcycle, scooter or vehicle jumps out with worn brake pads down to metal to metal. It is just owners who ride their vehicles in to the dirt. This comment was aimed at you. Kymco's is a decent brand.
@@connor3288 meant to the comment was not aimed at you. Sorry
I knew it! They just put timing belts in there to charge more to customers!!!
Most of these can be fixed with a little jb weld and duct tape. Perfectly fine.
Or some zip ties
Never downplay your car issue, the mechanic IS infact going to find the issue and it wont matter how small of an issue you SAID it was.
Some people are fooling themselves because they don't have the money for the actual fix and in a country like the USA, people cannot live without a car.
@@rogerwilco2
If they maintain their cars properly they may have to give up their second grand mocha with extra cream latte each day.
@@oldtimefarmboy617 huh? I make $16 an hour 12 hour days, and barely make enough to maintain my day to day life plus maintain my car and I still haven't fixed all of need to fix 😅.. shits too expensive right now and we aren't making enough to keep up. There's plenty of people who can't prioritize sure, but most are trying to survive my guy!
@@xnastyxrsx4244
"@Old Time Farm Boy huh? I make $16 an hour 12 hour days, and barely make enough to maintain my day to day life plus maintain my car and I still haven't fixed all of need to fix 😅.. shits too expensive right now and we aren't making enough to keep up. There's plenty of people who can't prioritize sure, but most are trying to survive my guy!"
I make almost 33,000 a year and have no problems making ends meet, including keeping my car maintained and making repairs, and have money to squirrel away into savings for an emergency fund. Your problem is called "living above your means." You obviously are trying to live the life style of the rich and famous without the wealth to back it up.
3:25 The other one’s split too, only not as bad. 🤣 Brings new meaning to the term “split rims”! 😂
You know you fucked up when a non mechanic such as myself looks at it and goes “that doesn’t look right”.
Those cut rims happens when somebody leave a caliper bolt loose. Happened to my father-in-law. The shop had to pay 1000$ for a new rim and tire.
I applaud the patience and sense of humour of these techs, it’s a thankless job and most customers have absolutely no clue.
My father was a Cummins mechanic for 30yrs and he discouraged me from going into the Industry for these exact reasons, most really don’t care at all
looks like your father want to sit around while being a mechanic and expect to paud big dollars.
That’s why in New Zealand we have yearly safety inspections ,no in section ,no insurance
No thanks on more authoritarianism, you can keep it.
For some of these people I feel that they are lucky that breathing is automatic
Watching these videos makes me want to go do a quick once over on my old truck lol
7:55 The end of the diff breather hose on my ute is situated higher than my head is when sitting in the ute. So if I get water in my diff, I'm in way more trouble than just having to change that oil.
Most of these sort of issues we see day to day… unfortunately, some are also the result of other shops not doing their job. Not to disrespect any fellow mechanics, but I’ve seen shit like this literally driving away from having just had a service
I feel infinitely better about my own car now.
My hubby was working underneath a old Ford bronco he had when we were dating and founda dish towl wrapped around where the body donut should have been. Wish I had a phone back then to document that XD
I grew up poor. So I learned how to fix my own cars. I'm still poor. So I don't take care of my car like I know I should. But I know the difference between potentially damaging my car by not properly maintaining it, and ignoring things that are potentially dangerous. Any mechanic would look at my 26 year old car and tell me that it needs a lot of work. But they would also tell me that it's not dangerous to drive. In the long run it's most likely gonna cost me more than if I fixed everything now. But I can't afford to fix everything at once. So I fix what is necessary and keep an eye on the rest.
It's not the end of the world to not fix everything immediately. If you know how cars work and you understand what is safe and what is not.
If you don't understand cars, find a mechanic you can trust and listen to them.
A good mechanic will tell you the truth and not sell you things you don't need.
NEVER GO TO THE DEALERSHIP!!! Unless your car is under warranty and you don't have to pay for anything.
It's "car guy" safe...
I can't watch or comprehend how this happens 😫
I love it when you have to explain to a customer what a wheel lock key is and then they get mad at you when you tell them you either can’t remove them without it or they need new locks and studs all the way around
What planet do the customers reckon they are on you look at the damage the mechanics have to deal with these vehicles?!
The planet where only a select few know exactly what to look for, and have the machinery to look under their car frequently.
2:00
"There it is, there's the oil!"
"...eww!"
That fiat almost made me cry… the death rattle of an engine.😢
These incredible videos always make us veiwers smile. Although I feel bad for the customers, one has to ask why did they let their vehicles get so bad??? Once again these professional mechanics must do miracles if possible to get these vehicles back on the road safely.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I have a friend who is the same he will drive it till get so bad he will tow the car to a mechanic some people just don't give a shit about their cars
@@rokibuca
I guess people have to do what they have to do. Hopefully nobody gets hurt because they have no brakes or tires explode because no tread depth left.
Thanks for the feedback, stay safe.
A lack of common sense, comprehension and money…🐱
Some people just drive until it's takes a crap on them
That wheel at 4:28 sounds like the Charlie Brown Christmas tree 😂😂😂
@4:52 I should call her…😂
The more I watch these the more I realize my 32 year old shit box Miata ain’t that bad
1:04 Is that one of those "Run Flat" tires I've heard so much about?
No?
13:10 probably a sentimental car, some people get really attached to their vehicles. A coworker was complaining about his truck, which he inherited from his father, and I asked how much the truck was worth vs. how much it would cost to fix it and he just said, "Fuck you!" ... got a new truck shortly thereafter
I would refuse that job. It has a low key feel of blame the shop for anything after the Engine is replaced. Also I take some pride in my work, and putting an engine in that rust bucket, damn, there are actual people working on that, if it was a robot who did it go for it. Also I have sent cars to the scrap yard with way less rust than that.
The only way i see it is, get a professional shop to cut out and weld the whole floor/frame in pristine condition and then undercoat the vehicle. Then there is no problem to replace the engine. Might cost over 10 000 dollars, it might not even be legal. What a disaster.
Edit: if you really care for your car undercoat it.
@@heisenfeis don't forget rustproofing too. I remember helping my dad with both when I was a kid.
@@wrenchbender66 that is true. I just say undercoat. It is like, painting a car, primer, paint, clearcoat. Even more steps than the Word suggests.
EDIT: there are also alot more steps to painting if the car is a rust bucket like this video.
After 300k it’s all fun and games. CV axle worn out, then the spark leads bad so running on 3 out of 6 cylinders or so, then a month later a front ball joint fails and just about folds my front wheel under. Keeps things from getting monotonous
I don't get this
Why do techs get mad at fixing things.
These guys make us look bad.
Gotta love the split rims lol
"it just started" brakes worn down to the calipers and rotor veins
Love these! My brother and I and my cousin and I fixed all the family cars except for alignments and inspections. Pulled several motors in my garage because I have a tractor trailer engine hoist that came with the house in 69’ and is still working perfectly fine. I got offered $2k for it and turned it down. I have never seen one like it that heavy duty! I use it to pick my tractor completely off the ground to work on it. I would only charge a large ice coffee plus parts. These are funny and it’s almost hard to believe people are that ignorant
those ford escapes are notorious in busting out the will well
I don't get how these people didn't notice these. I grew up poor so pretty familiar with keeping junkers on the road but never let them get to this level of disrepair.
Some just don't care or are that dense
Maybe this happens because the owner listens to the stereo at 500 decibels and just can't hear it. Lol I worked at a pontiac dealership and the guy bought a new trans am a week later he said the stereo cuts off while driving I checked the system drove over bumps railroad tracks with no problem he came back again and I rode with him and yes at full volume hitting a bump it would cut off I dismantled the interior and found a single strand of a speaker wire caught under the heater box was the problem I fixed it with a new harness under warranty. 1978.
I'm amazed on the stupidity of customers.
1:46 don't worry he's just a bit nervous around others
Maybe scared of red color 😅
"it aint got no gas in it" had me rolling XD
At 4:00 sounds just like a power stroke cold start at -20F lol 😅
Idk what anyone says, I consider mechanics gods.
Step away from the FIAT.
You know, in case it explodes.
Jiffy lube special!? I’ve seen it more times coming from a dealership then a quick lube
I was a fleet mechanic on 1 ton trucks. We would not replace shocks unless they had broken off. Funds were limited.
1:00 I don't think a ball joint is a bigger problem than a wheel bearing my man.
Me: Just look at how these people treat their cars!
Also me: Wants to drag race anyone at every stoplight.
After you’ve worked on them for years you learn when to run.
And these people probably vote, every time, with enthusiasm.
Made me thank my father for teaching me how to care for a vehicle
It's away good to get free tools lol
I've just never understood why people don't change their spark plug tube oil
Is that a 80/90 dino or you like the synthetic?😂
Holy sh*t those were the worst tires I've ever seen! And I've seen some destroyed ones! Lmao
A lot of money was spent on those tires. They will use every bit of it get their money’s worth.
I love seeing these videos. However you gotta ask yourself, is the commentary true? Who in their right mind would reject a broken tie rod repair, not to mention how we're they supposed to have arrived at the shop driving it. Lol. I know I'm being silly. It's a silly day! God bless and have a wonderful day everyone.
Not everyone is rich.
It is possible had a 2000 golf 4 1.9 tdi 350k km on clock with rod sticking out of a side of engine (main shaft bearing faild probably because client lived in mountains and have had few broken oil pans) still drove just a bit rough, since we repaired rust on it few years prior we swapped it with another one, fiat doblo 1.6 or something diesel 2012 150k km on clock had main shaft bearings in oil pan and was still driving kinda, but we cant find engine for it because it has to be exact mach, not like golf one, which was changed with 10hp higher version and now it has better fuel economy because we didnt cahange the computer or programmed it, it is also les powerful, but they prefer that.
@___Iron_Eagle___ What I meant really was how could you refuse the work and then drive the thing away with no tie rod. I have refused work at tire shops because I would do the work myself.
Car probably got disposed since egine replacement labor is expensive, engine parts/used engine are not cheap and if you look at it like i will lose money since repair is more expensive than car then that is only option.
If you look at it like car is in good shape for few k€ i will be able to drive it for few more years, then it is sometimes worth it.
@@Serucipe you dont need to be rich to not be a mongoloid and drive around in a death trap. if you're *SO* poor, ride the bus
7:19 exact same problem on my brother's mazda 3. I changed the broken part and problem was solve.
Question, If you are getting so many people with cars with the kind of damages to make your videos, how do your shop stay in business?? These people are obviously not the type that spend much money on maintenance.
I’m a maintenance nut.
I change my oil every 4K miles with Kirkland full synthetic.
Every 30K miles I change the front and rear differential, transfer case, transmission flush and bleed the brakes, and back flush the radiator and have new antifreeze installed.
Every 60K miles the belts and hoses are changed.
Vehicles are an expensive to purchase so I want ours to go as many miles as possible before having to replace them.
Cheaper in the long run, but most people don't realize it. My 2010 Altima has 212,000 miles and no problems at all.
@@squirrelsarepeopletoo6678 As long as a vehicle is reliable, we keep driving them
Ur going a lil overkill on fluids, I'd grab a few more miles and you'll keep money for wear n tear mechanic stuff (suspension steering tires ect). But good on you staying aware✌
@@vs-ww7cb We normally keep our vehicles for 15-20 years.
Last December I sold my car and it was only 12 years old, but the 4WD system would disengage at 25mph, (it was a factory design). Had I have known that, I would have never bought the car to begin with.
@@Doc1855 not sure to put this. Why would u need 4 tires grabbing after 20-30 mph? Anything over that is overkill I would think 🤔
Jeebus, some of these... in my country safety inspections are mandatory nation-wide and you can fail them for something as minor as a broken break light bulb.
"Genuine reason for sale...." The fact that it has no brakes/collapsing suspension/ broken transmission/ terminal rot (choose any or many) is *a genuine reason for sale.* 🙄
mindboggeling how people can destroy their cars, and drive around in total deathtraps.
I just don’t understand how people just get in and just drive, no thought, and don’t pay attention to anything at all
You have to wonder what value they place on their loved ones.
Makes me wonder HOW AND WHY DID IT TAKE THEM however long to finally bring their car into the shop
Probably because they couldn't just ignore the problem anymore. I mean, most of these idiots didn't do squat until the car seized up or something literally fell/snapped off
about the car that was all rusted, i drive my grandfather's renault laguna 3.0, that car is like family to me and she is showing its age, its a 1994 car so it has a lot of mechanical problems and i put a lot of money for her so survive, fortunately, my mechanic is someone that i know and worked at renault so he knows that car in and out and when i need help searching for parts or installing something he jumps to save me, the chassis is good the only thing she needs is a new paint, some body work because of some rust and that's it, her V6 never had something crazy and everything in that engine came from the factory but she eats coolant pipes and radiators like crazy, i know that its really difficult putting down a car with so much memory because i can't do it too but that much damage in the chassis is impossible to repair
Do y’all ever take the customer to look at the damage? It might be more convincing than a 20 year old 3 years or experience. They don’t believe you they will believe their eyes
Ive just figured out how the ring shape Frisbee was invented.
If these were all early 80's toyotas, they'd be just fine....lol
This is why UK has a yearly ministry of transport test on vehicles to stop idiots pretending they know about cars.
Regarding 10:32: how does oil get into the sparkplug wells anyway? Did someone put that in there, thinking that's where the oil goes, or is there a failure mode that I'm not thinking of? I mean if the plugs were loose, it would leak combustion gases, not oil.
Valve cover gasket leak is one possible reason.
Definitely a Mini
The o ring seals around the valve cover often leak filling the spark plug well with oil.
@@tactcom708‐11 ford focus is what was shown the valve cover gasket was leaking
@@ThePontiac98 cheers.
Wonder if that missing shock piece was my Buick Lesbare. I was driving around without 1 for like 8 months, pot holes took it out and it finally broke off somewhere. Who needs 2? Only just recently got a new car lol
Their intention is simply to install timing belts in order to increase the expenses for customers.
God the ford escape shock mount issue is so annoying. The “frame” rot is also terrible.
If it's broke don't fix it, replace it.
Cheap as chips at auction here in Japan, you can afford to scrap when timing belt change falls due.
Jack, the Japan Alps Brit
Ah the old 10mm problem. Solved.
Really makes me not want to be on public roads.
Mr Krabs in the first clip😂
Danggg he got the shocksaber
That's impossible to see such garbage car here in France. The technical inspection every two years put them out of the road before that kind of failure happens.
I find it concerning how many of these are manufacturing related. Tired worn down to the belt and chunky oil are one thing and clearly customer fault; but mold inserts being left in the engine, frames being too thin to support the shocks, and missing internal parts?
At least some of the mechanics were having fun, that's a good sign!
NY has yearly car safety inspections yet there is dangerous junk on the road
the diff guy change your outer seals!!!
I swear with the rust on some of these cars they could hit a speed bump and snap in half. But they just want new brakes.
Subbed. Now to upset some US folks. This is what happens when you don't require mechanical inspections to register a car to drive on the road.
Some states in Australia require yearly mechanical inspections before you can continue driving. In most places in Australia, you have to have a Roadworthy Inspection done before registering a vehicle, and they can be pretty strict. You be failed for sagging roof lining, or no interior light. You can even fail if the vehicle has surface rust.
However, I lived in a remote area of Australia some years ago and due to the condition of the roads/tracks in that area, so long as your brakes, lights, and other essential, safety-related things worked, you could register the vehicle. You didn't need an official Roadworthy Certificate.
Many states in the US have a yearly inspection. None that strict though. AFAIK every state has inspections on cars that come out of a salvage title.
@@alexthekid1726 Ah, okay. It seems that a lot of US states are pretty relaxed with respect to modifications (other than California from what I've heard). Our car enthusiasts are restricted with mods due to some really strict rules. We mod cars but many people get put off the road due to stupid rules. Some states (including the one I live in) have different rules. If you register a car with a roadworthy, so long as you renew the rego each year (about 700+ dollars a year), a roadworthy isn't necessary, unless you decide to sell it. There are roadside checks sometimes but there are still a lot of rust buckets on the road that haven't been checked in years, as well as others that are loved and maintained. It's the same for modified cars. Some people do really dodgy lowering or lifting mods, making the vehicle unsafe, whereas others modify with engineering in mind. And they can be put off the road for silly things like how low the car is, or how wide the tyres are without considering the possible improvements in safety or reliability.
That's cool as long as they give you a new car if your current one fails inspection through no fault of your own.
I once took an oil fill cap off of a running engine and it sputtered and quit. Seriously bad rings
"Even though it had diff breathers, water still managed to find its way in" i swear you don't hear yourself. If the car was driven in deep water, the water most likely went in through the breather. A breather does not keep water out.
Did you hear about the FORD F550 with 6.7L diesel?
It came in with a spun bearing. In 196,000 miles
The truck had only seen 6 oil changes.
Warranty Denied.
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had a guy come in, said i changed filter & put oil in, i do not know how to get old oil out
These people are driving the same streets as you are. That should scare the crap out of everyone.
1:22 i bet someone backed into it against the curb parked.. only way to bend BOTH TRANSAXLES
Love your channel but, for us non-mechanics, PLEASE let us know what we are looking at and what is wrong.
Only neglect by owners was wrong, those bearings were loud as hell for few monts prior if you dont change them you just destroy other stuff around it and then it costs eaven more, or your whell falls of then you wont have to pay for anything no more. Skeleton emoji (idk how to add that, its also kinda cringe, but i feel it fits here)
10:34 Why Dose the car have four oil dip sticks ?? 😂