Did anybody else notice that the front passenger door made a popping sound as he opened it? That could be an indicator of damage. Door alignment can get messed up in a collision and cause popping noise. Never trust a car salesman to explain how to inspect a car. I don't care what he says, his job is to sell cars.
Like I say on just about every video, NEVER buy a used car without getting a buyer's inspection at the dealer who sells it new. It's the best $150 you'll ever spend.
@@Ralphyboy660 that's possible. I only said that because I wrecked a car years ago and the door that got hit started making a popping noise after they fixed it. It's really hard for the body shop to adjust a door perfectly after repairing it. Anyway, he opened all 4 doors and I only noticed the noise on that one door.
I think it's valuable for people to know how to save money buying a perfect car that's discounted because of what it says on the Carfax...I understand that not everybody sees the value in that
I saw a different video where this same young man inspected a M-B black sedan and pointed to the Fender screws not having been turned, mentioned to look different paint texture and much more. Even I, a senior cit now need remind how to look all of that and magnifying glass to see potential scratches in dash cluster clear screen as dash is disassembled to change mileage. Look under car is a MUST.
@@bravo11x The Lexus dealer should be able to put in writing the results of their own inspection of the car to guarantee no frame damage or possible lingering issues. I would also consider getting an inspection at a professional body shop to see if there is something Lexus is missing. I'm really surprised Lexus is even selling the car and I hope it's cheap, but normally the Lexus inspection is the best possible inspection for a Lexus.
Is there any way to view accident photos? If the Carfax shows an accident report? Often times, the Carfax shows clean title, but accident reported? Are we able to view how severe it was before purchasing?
I don't know any way to figure out the exact nature of the accident other than first hand examination of the car. They don't keep photos of the accident on public record...but that would be a fantastic idea PokerRun!
May I ask? I just purchased a used car 2022 RDX 3890 miles. I open the junk and I saw I a lot paint stick around it’s. I ask the dealership they say the car never got accident?? May I ask? Please show me to check is accident or not?
Is the VIN stickers an American legislation. We don't have these stickers in south Africa. As a part-time used car dealer , I check all windows and front and back wind screen to see if it's original.
It's an American thing...the other 2 ways to look are feeling for paint lines and looking at the screw that mounts the front doors to the body...it's the first thing buyers do at an auction
I have corolla 2019, bought as new and it doesn't have vin on every door, but it does have vin near the driver’s side windshield, driver’s side doorjamb & and few other places (but not doors). Does this mean toyota dealer sold me wrecked car as new (By the way, I am in Canada)?
Joe stated many times: "Looks original." To a layperson what does that mean? Did he inspect jambs for masking? Did he look under the car for bent crash bars or other damage ? Or corrosion ? Did he inspect for symmetry ? Nope.
For the lay person, there is nothing you can do to educate them on things like this. No video in the world is going to help them become a car inspection expert. If you know of a honest and thorough mechanic who has tons of experience, you have to take any used car your are looking to buy to that mechanic for an inspection. But experienced, honest, thorough mechanics are harder to find than a needle in a haystack, so basically you're on your own. Buying a used car is a crap shoot even with services like Carfax.
I was looking at your video then I bought a 2010 Toyota Corolla used I live in San Diego I took your tip as far as the stickers on the doors hood and trunk lid the VIN sticker I want to thank you very much for giving this tip mine had all the VIN stickers againTHANK YOU !!!!! Very much and I really appreciate that
I bought a 2015 Honda Civic si last year with only 1,100 miles on it, and I checked the car out like you recommended for any detected repairs done, but it shows none and I did a car fax and research.com on it and my car shows it’s absolutely clean with no discrepancies. However my cars has absolutely no vin in any of the body parts. I looked at the paint and checked like you stated, but my does not show and repair was ever done to it, but they are missing all the vin on the panels. No vin on hood, doors, and trunk? What does this mean? I’m really confused about my car? There’s no signs of body repair done to it, but no vin anywhere on my car. I need you expertise and advice. Please help?
If a 3-year-old car has only 1100 miles on it, that alone is a red flag UNLESS it was bought brand new by an elderly person who drove it very little. But if you are truly missing VIN stickers, and your 3-year old car is showing only 1100 miles, then I suspect foul play. Your car likely does not have only 1100 miles on it (someone rolled back the mileage somehow) and any VIN stickers you do have may be fake (which is why everything checks out on carfax et al). It is possibly that you bought a car that is "illegal" in one way or another.
Nunya Biznis the thing is that I bought my 2015 Honda Civic si with 1,100 miles from Mcgrath Honda in Chicago, Illinois. It was not bought from a private seller. It’s just strange that the car checks out, but has no vin stickers anywhere in the car. Paint on the car are all consistent with no overspray anywhere. I ran through so many car history on this car and they all come out clear on this car. I just can’t figure out this car? Maybe you can run the vin numbers on my car and see for yourself. 2HGFB6E58FH707266
The engine sounds like that because of the fuel injectors it has nothing to do with using cheap gas or not having an oil change.. I can tell you don’t know newer cars very well
I sold it at auction...I don't like drama... I just added my most comprehensive video yet of my top 25 sports cars of all time...take a look: ua-cam.com/video/bp7ISIkSMuk/v-deo.html
Thank you for the walk though! Helps all 44k of us and me!
Did anybody else notice that the front passenger door made a popping sound as he opened it? That could be an indicator of damage. Door alignment can get messed up in a collision and cause popping noise.
Never trust a car salesman to explain how to inspect a car. I don't care what he says, his job is to sell cars.
Like I say on just about every video, NEVER buy a used car without getting a buyer's inspection at the dealer who sells it new. It's the best $150 you'll ever spend.
It did sound unusual. Very observant of you. Thanks for pointing out.
So what about the undercarriage
That's probably the sound of the door handle going back to its original position
@@Ralphyboy660 that's possible. I only said that because I wrecked a car years ago and the door that got hit started making a popping noise after they fixed it. It's really hard for the body shop to adjust a door perfectly after repairing it. Anyway, he opened all 4 doors and I only noticed the noise on that one door.
"how to tell if a car was in an accident" - makes video with car that was never crashed🤦♂️
I think it's valuable for people to know how to save money buying a perfect car that's discounted because of what it says on the Carfax...I understand that not everybody sees the value in that
I saw a different video where this same young man inspected a M-B black sedan and pointed to the Fender screws not having been turned, mentioned to look different paint texture and much more. Even I, a senior cit now need remind how to look all of that and magnifying glass to see potential scratches in dash cluster clear screen as dash is disassembled to change mileage. Look under car is a MUST.
It's a wise man who looks under the car...it's an even wiser man who gets a buyer's inspection at the dealer who sells that vehicle new.
I appreciate you taking a look at the videos Lorenzo. Have a great 2019!
@@bravo11x The Lexus dealer should be able to put in writing the results of their own inspection of the car to guarantee no frame damage or possible lingering issues. I would also consider getting an inspection at a professional body shop to see if there is something Lexus is missing. I'm really surprised Lexus is even selling the car and I hope it's cheap, but normally the Lexus inspection is the best possible inspection for a Lexus.
@@bravo11x My pleasure...good luck with your Lexus...but get them to work on that price! ...and have a very successful 2019!
Is there any way to view accident photos? If the Carfax shows an accident report? Often times, the Carfax shows clean title, but accident reported? Are we able to view how severe it was before purchasing?
I don't know any way to figure out the exact nature of the accident other than first hand examination of the car. They don't keep photos of the accident on public record...but that would be a fantastic idea PokerRun!
My CarFax showed no accidents until I bought it. Then a new report was filed 4 months later showing a crash. I would never have bought the car.
Sorry you had to deal with that Mkat...it's a lesson we can all learn from.
@@everycarSeattle I dealt with the same situation... does I have case here??? or can I returned the car??
May I ask? I just purchased a used car 2022 RDX 3890 miles. I open the junk and I saw I a lot paint stick around it’s. I ask the dealership they say the car never got accident?? May I ask? Please show me to check is accident or not?
U need to look closer at the vin sticker they can easily be duplicated and or painted around.
Is the VIN stickers an American legislation. We don't have these stickers in south Africa.
As a part-time used car dealer , I check all windows and front and back wind screen to see if it's original.
It's an American thing...the other 2 ways to look are feeling for paint lines and looking at the screw that mounts the front doors to the body...it's the first thing buyers do at an auction
Fire your camera man. He has no idea how to use the DJI. Your hands were out of frame the entire time. Manual is always better.
Exactly, I don't even have to post my comment anymore...lol
LOL I cried at this comment.. Let me save you 9 mins and 42 seconds -- just run the VIN on usedvehiclepro.com
I have corolla 2019, bought as new and it doesn't have vin on every door, but it does have vin near the driver’s side windshield, driver’s side doorjamb & and few other places (but not doors). Does this mean toyota dealer sold me wrecked car as new (By the way, I am in Canada)?
Not always P...manufacturers are starting to move away from VIN stickers...I don't know why but that's the trend.
that camera is not very good.
Joe stated many times: "Looks original." To a layperson what does that mean? Did he inspect jambs for masking? Did he look under the car for bent crash bars or other damage ? Or corrosion ? Did he inspect for symmetry ? Nope.
For the lay person, there is nothing you can do to educate them on things like this. No video in the world is going to help them become a car inspection expert. If you know of a honest and thorough mechanic who has tons of experience, you have to take any used car your are looking to buy to that mechanic for an inspection. But experienced, honest, thorough mechanics are harder to find than a needle in a haystack, so basically you're on your own. Buying a used car is a crap shoot even with services like Carfax.
"original" in this sense means that the specific part is the part from the factory. The part the car originally came with.
Great information! Thank you....
But you do need a better camera guy..
Walked out to check my brand new Ford Explorer and looked at all four door panels.....no Vins?????
Sadly not everybody does it...although it's a crime to replace them, it is not a crime to forget to put them on
awesome vid, thanks
used car dealer giving advice...no thanks
For real..
Wish u were here in NJ
I was looking at your video then I bought a 2010 Toyota Corolla used I live in San Diego I took your tip as far as the stickers on the doors hood and trunk lid the VIN sticker I want to thank you very much for giving this tip mine had all the VIN stickers againTHANK YOU !!!!!
Very much and I really appreciate that
but corollas don't have vin in very door (unless used vinguard). Or may be old corolla used to have vin on every door, and new ones don't
I bought a 2015 Honda Civic si last year with only 1,100 miles on it, and I checked the car out like you recommended for any detected repairs done, but it shows none and I did a car fax and research.com on it and my car shows it’s absolutely clean with no discrepancies. However my cars has absolutely no vin in any of the body parts. I looked at the paint and checked like you stated, but my does not show and repair was ever done to it, but they are missing all the vin on the panels. No vin on hood, doors, and trunk? What does this mean? I’m really confused about my car? There’s no signs of body repair done to it, but no vin anywhere on my car. I need you expertise and advice. Please help?
If a 3-year-old car has only 1100 miles on it, that alone is a red flag UNLESS it was bought brand new by an elderly person who drove it very little. But if you are truly missing VIN stickers, and your 3-year old car is showing only 1100 miles, then I suspect foul play. Your car likely does not have only 1100 miles on it (someone rolled back the mileage somehow) and any VIN stickers you do have may be fake (which is why everything checks out on carfax et al). It is possibly that you bought a car that is "illegal" in one way or another.
Nunya Biznis the thing is that I bought my 2015 Honda Civic si with 1,100 miles from Mcgrath Honda in Chicago, Illinois. It was not bought from a private seller. It’s just strange that the car checks out, but has no vin stickers anywhere in the car. Paint on the car are all consistent with no overspray anywhere. I ran through so many car history on this car and they all come out clear on this car. I just can’t figure out this car? Maybe you can run the vin numbers on my car and see for yourself. 2HGFB6E58FH707266
SOmeone could have been in an accident and paid out of pocket to have it fixed. If so, this would NOT show up in ANY reports
I had a 2015 Honda Civic si and they don’t have vin tags on the body panels only in the windshield. I work for a Acura dealer it’s the same thing
Beautiful car but I hate the sound of that motor. It's got a popping rattling type of sound.
thank you!
Man them doors sounds terrible
@Berry Harbour even the engine not supposed to make a sound like that the car is a lemon
You can't change the VIN number???? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Even a nissan engine sounds better than this cars engine
It's the transmissions on Hondas you should really worry about.
Engine sounds like cheap gas has been used.
No it sounds like that because people dont change the oil on time
No its a Honda. They all sound like that
The engine sounds like that because of the fuel injectors it has nothing to do with using cheap gas or not having an oil change..
I can tell you don’t know newer cars very well
He is just trying to sell it
I sold it at auction...I don't like drama... I just added my most comprehensive video yet of my top 25 sports cars of all time...take a look: ua-cam.com/video/bp7ISIkSMuk/v-deo.html
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