In your formula don't forget the sales tax on buying another used car. When fixing your car, you're not restoring its value, you're buying future drive miles.
plus title and registration and if you are going to factor in potential repairs on the repaired vehicle, you should factor in similar potential repairs on the 'new' replacement vehicle
Also a place you can do the job relatively comfortably. If you live in a apartment fugedaboudit. You don't need to have a broken car and no place to live! You'll make a bunch of enemies in a short time! You need at absolute least a backyard or a carport( a garage would be better) that you can do work without being harassed.
Ratchets and Wrenches ROCKS!!! My friend and I went to the trouble to put a new radiator and heater core in my wife's '96 Pontiac Grand Am. The heater core was a horrible job. And in the end, we determined that the rusted-out rocker panels and rusted-out engine cradle made it far too unsafe to drive. A lot of money down the hole, for a car we now need to sell for parts/scrap. Not to mention we paid a shop to put in a good engine a few years before.... watch out for money pits!!!
There is also a bigger and harder to answer question about old and generally unreliable, like high mileage cars. I had a couple and the repairs were always minor, like under a $100 or so. But you would get them every month or even every othe week. This is very hard to judge because repairs are always minor and mostly easy to do. But when you calculate what you have put in it in past couple years, it can be more that the car is worth. And then something else breaks and you think to yourself "hey, everything has afealy failed and was fixed, I can't believe something can break after this one". But the trick is, it always does. It's a never ending story. Sell it while you can. Note that no one will pay you more than for other trash option of the same model, even though you have put in thousands in parts alone,and the other option on sale is actual junk. You will get a junk price.
I know exactly what you mean. Multiply "but I really like that car" times "in over my head" divide by "exotic or scarcity factor". People get emotional about cars, I'm the same way, driving around with my fingers crossed. Don't get me started on the new piece of crap cars.
eBay and set up alerts on sites like Row52 so when yards get your model you can order stuff from them. I had to do that for a '91 Mercury Capri, literally no aftermarket anything for it beside mechanical parts.
It helps if you know the car's history, owned my current car for 13 years. It'll be different for each person but as a general guide: Does the car still suit your lifestyle, has still got enough seats or is it now too big and you need a smaller one. Has it been generally reliable or are you 'fixing it' every few months. Don't get hung up on the cost of the repair compared to the value if the car isn't worth much. My car is only worth £500 but I'd gladly pay more than that to keep it on the road another year. Set yourself a yearly budget for repairs mine is up to £1,000, since any newer car I bought would cost a lot more than that. Plus the new car would also be losing it's value after I bought it. So having a repair that costs more than my car is worth could still cost me less than buying a newer car. Know when to give up and buy a newer car but also remember the new car will still need servicing and will depreciate in value.
Exactly right.This "more than the car is worth" rationale is false.If by fixing it you can run the car for a few years,it's worth fixing.If say,you have a repair bill of $2,000..so you junk the car because it's worth less than that...so what are you going to do?..pay another few thousand to buy a slightly better car which might pretty soon run into the "repairs cost more than it's worth" scenario again.You have also to consider how much other work has been already done on the car before you junk it...then all that money is wasted too if you trash it.
drill bit hole in engine block that drip coolant on engine that the pollution control test recogonize as nox pollution make 1500 plus 600 from the state for the state recommended pollution repair garage or looks like a labor charge for valve cover gasgets 2x ,head gasgets..manifold gasgets .all hose replacement..radiator..overflow tank. water pump..heater core .evaporator. 3 sensors , thermostat....total parts and labor..? They do not repair defective engine blocks.. .they.......
@@infinite_loophole to be honeset this is youtube these days,i have been already used to it,the problem with scotty's is you dont really get any useful information dispite of him blaming on the other cars,don't get me wrong,i do love toyota and i hate brands that sucks and spits on customers
I generally like Scotty and find him funny, but his advice basically boils down to: drive a Toyota, opt for a manual transmission, and don't pay too much for an older (15+ years) car.
Always factor in the chance of a misadventure. It may be as simple as a cross threaded or broken bolt, or as complex as a second undiscovered problem, or a mistake when the first repair is done. On any big repair, you'll almost always find something you didn't expect. On the other hand, when you buy a used car, the same applies, ha ha.
Good information for someone thinking about flipping cars. It's hard to make money unless you just like working on problem cars. Good to see you post again.
I have a 03 Matrix with 250K. This year I replaced both lower control arms, alternator, valve cover gasket and cooling fan assembly. Total about $450 in parts including a wheel alignment because of the control arm replacement. If you can do the work GREAT.... otherwise I would have considered buying another used car. That would have been over $1000 easy at a shop.
Check back a video or two where he talks about the new place with a view that needed a lot of work. I am sure he is flipping cars and doing remodeling 24x7. There were more than a couple of trolls who tried to make a casual comment political as well a few videos ago.
...ld also take into account whether one likes working on cars, how much free time they have, if the task exceeds their level of expertise, if they have a second car to drive, uh to the auto parts store, and how much the car means to them...
He is right. Those old Acura TLs were terrible with transmissions. I had mine go at 60,000 and Honda warned me the design was not fixed - and it failed again at 119,000 for another owner (i sold it at 100,000 warning the new owner of the problem - he called me to tell me it failed after another 19,000).. Not worth fixing again. Essentially chronic problems on models are not worth fixing - I totally agree with this.
I've owned a 2000 Acura TL from day one, 91K miles (5min drive to work, so I go home for lunch, is considered "severe' driving). The paint is shot, so I'm at a decision point. Funny he should have mentioned the very car. I've never had any transmission issue, done very little other than general upkeep, only the EGR system and brake lines would not be considered upkeep. But the paint... and the general wear on a 19 yr old car... it is still such a great car.... I know the sensible thing to do is start looking and find a car I'll love in its place...
@@lynnmartz8739 The 2000 had a four speed unit that was fine, so you are lucky. I had the 2001 5 speed unit that was a piece of crap - and always will be since they never fixed the design. You fortunately got the car before the transmission literally became the worst on the road for the next four years until it was redesigned out of the car.
i bought a 95 bronco im fixing up,,,and i wont stop until its like new,,,i rather buy a car i love and restore it then buy a new one,,,i estimate the cost of full coverage insurance for 3 to 5 years,,sales tax, tags, ect. it can total anywhere from 25,000 and up, and it being worth around 5,000 when fone paying it off. Do as much of the restoring yourself as possible,,im not a mechanic but ive done so much to my bronco just by whatching youtube videos i think im becoming one. 👍
Bro you need to consider the problem that many people have with nostalgia , I know a lot of guys that can't get rid of there broken down car simply because they had good memories and they fail to realize their car is too depreciated. Please address this issue
But there's a value to be being attached to a vehicle. Could be memories; could be it belonged to someone they cared about but is no longer with us. There's value in these things. I do get your point though. I think it's a lot easier to sell a working car that doesn't need a new trans than not so even if someone breaks even; just being able to sell the car makes the repair worth it. YMMV. FWIW. JMHO.
If you have a classic car you can rebuild your automatic transmission yourself. I have rebuilt every automatic transmission I have had. Just rebuilt my E4OD last year after the person who last owned the truck had it repaired by a shop/
Hey Brother excellent videos its good to see someone taking the time to help people who don't know how to fix their car/truck Right on man keep up the good work.
For me, the big factor is “down time.” If it starts breaking to the point that I can’t drive it once a quarter, then I’ll have to buy a new one. Usually, the money for repairs is always cheaper than buying a new car.
People don't understand that you can replace the Transmission in those TL's with one from an Accord V6 from 2006-2007 or if Acura replaced it under warranty with the redesigned "blue bolt" transmission which solved the 2nd and 3rd clutch pack problem. My TL's transmission was replaced with the redesigned model in 2006 and hasn't failed since with yearly transmission fluid changes even after 150k+ km added to it. Despite the original bad transmission flaws then rest of the car is damn near bullet proof and one of the best car's to own.
@@kingtau if they have super high KM then yeah they're pretty worn out. the trick with those Honda 5 Speed tranny's is very short fluid change intervals either every year or 10k
Thanks! I got the car 2yrs ago from my mechanic, he works on Honda & Acura only. It had 138k mi on it, it now has 169k. I never intended for it to be a daily driver but oh well. I noticed on the pink slip it was a Lemon law buy back! The manufacturer gave me a recall number but I haven't taken it in since I have my own mechanic. The transmission dipstick is hard to read!
Well there is the sentimental value, as if its granpas classic car... priceless. But I agree if you bought it, it may suck but I'd rather sell and see it run vs rot in my backyard
Another measure is if you go to the pull a part yard looking for the part you need, and most of them are bad or already taken, that's a good indication that this is a common failure part. I recently went through 2 yards looking for a PT Cruiser cylinder head, and found ZERO heads worth taking. Time to sell the car!
You only compare the cost of repair to the "value" of the car if you're selling it. In this case, "value" is market value. OTOH, most of us should compare the cost of repair to the other "values." That'd be the available alternatives to fixing the car. For instance, if you have one car, with a resale value of $2500, and you blow an engine, but can get a decent replacement (and the parts/tools needed) for $1200, should you do it??? Usually... yes. But, but, but... does putting $1200 in a $2500 car make financial sense? No, if you plan to sell it. If, though, you need that car to work, get groceries, and live your life, yes. Without the repair, you're a bumming-rides, taking-the-bus (if you HAVE buses), walking-everywhere pedestrian, and you can buy reliable transportation for $1200. - The appropriate values to compare aren't [resale of the car] vs. [cost to repair]. - The appropriate values to compare are [cost to repair] vs. [life cost of no car] vs. [cost of a different, comparably reliable car]
Isn't that what he states at the start? The formula he gave was a simplifications without adding in inconveniences and needs that he previously stated so that it made financial sense to those who wouldn't call under the inconvenience category.
Hi Samir - I'm not quibbling with the formula, but pointing out a common fallacy about the "value" of the car. He says 'what is the total cost of the repair relative to the value of your car.' And most people misunderstand that. I've had many a friend say, "I can't spend $500 to fix this $1500 car!" or something similar. I'm trying to illuminate the difference between market value (the $1500 somebody might pay for it) and the value to the owner (for example: I can have a job & get groceries & pick up my kids from school). It's how most of us should think about whether to repair a car or not, even if repairs *exceed* the market value of the car. For instance if you have a $1000 market value car, and can repair it reliably for $1200, it's probably *still* a wise choice, because otherwise reliable transportation for $1200 is nearly impossible to find.
@@KenDunnUSNA87 Ken Dunn I see your point, I misunderstood your comment and hope others do take the time to read it. It's hard to explain that exceeding the cost of the car is ok.
Your comparison and expense ratios are extremely helpful and your approached on looking at this a overall approach to selling or fixing our cars. Super helpful.
You’ll add about 50% of your hip and shoulder troubles when you’re older. Manual transmissions are nice but keep a automatic happy and it will last for decades.
In my earlier days I threw away many thousands of hard-earned dollars on repairs for cars that were on the road far beyond their designed lifespan. In other words, the automaker had intentionally engineered them to fail earlier than I naively estimated they would last. I was using my meager income to fight the combined engineering resources of deceitful car companies who were headed towards future bankruptcy. The #Formula is simple, when the value of the repair exceeds the real world value of the car then ditch the car. As a corollary, don't buy a car that needs repairs that will exceed its actual value no matter how cheap it seems up front. #Human nature being what it is, most of us will learn these lessons the hard way but if I can help one other person avoid this sad fate.......... ;)
of course, throw the equations out the window if you are buying a classic or even late model as a restoration project. But then again, if you are doing that, you dont depend on the car for transportation and your doing all the work yourself anyway, probably, so all the math is off.
I mostly agree, but i think there are some cases where it's worth fixing over the price of the car. Say you have a $1000 beater that you know well, have kept up on the maintenance, and put some love into. Now you have a $1500 repair. Often i'd rather do the $1500 repair for a known good car than gamble on another unknown $1500 beater.
@@VBshredder I don't buy beaters anymore though I certainly bought several in the past without knowing it. In the end, I was the getting beaten. With sufficient patience, you will find low-mileage used cars in top shape for 25-40% of the original retail price. Those cars still have 70-90% of the lifespan ahead of them. These cars are the best HONEST deals you can get without taking advantage of someone.
People bag on mechanics all the time,I find upholstery work, body work much more expensive. If the body is faded, dull, mismatched parts, the upholstery is frumpy and tattered chances are your night going to keep it long anyway. It's also harder to get repair workers to do the extra time needed for a quality job if it looks like the owner will dump the car in a few months. Or they could second guess the owner willingness to harangue the shop to get warranteed work done or pursue court action. I think this is the reason older cars are owned by amateur mechanics who are always tuned in to info about fixing their cars.
Recently bought a As Is 2009 ford crown Victoria police Interceptor from a dealer which even came with all the paperwork since birth.. Inspects it to my knowledge on a cold snowy winter.. 9 months later the Transmission goes out on forward.. The car still has under 80k miles. Paid $4,200. Fix cost will be $1500-2000... Plus the cats are now starting to have problems.. Im so frustrated because now I have some relationship problems because of this..
Never mind the value of the car. When your talking about the types of cars most of us watching this drive, its irrelevant. We drive crap thats why we are watching repair videos. The most important thing is what make and model of crap do you have. Me..... I like the last years of the generation 5 dodge caravan. There are a million of them out there, parts are plentiful and cheap, and as long as you get a 2005 through 2007.... all the major problems were ironed out.
When owning a project car or just a special interest car, never ever count dollars...That will cause a heart attack !!! Just fix it and don't look back...Drive it and enjoy what you've got...If you are a penny pincher, fixing a car (spending money and worrying about it) is not for you.
I attempted to keep fixing my 99 Infiniti i30 and now selling it. I purchased a 96 Grand Marquis, so far fixed window regulators, heater hose and intake manifold. I’m happy that I’m moving on to better. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Im in this spot right now with my 92 Lesabre, probably needs around $700 which is definitely worth more than the car. My problem is i enjoy driving it and have a hard time scrapping something with a good engine & transmission. decisions decisions...
Odds that the component you fix properly will quickly fail again is by definition extremely low. Unless you own a terribly made car to begin with which is rare these days.
Perfect timing for me, thanks. Sell or keep my '94 Vigor, garaged, bought lease at 23K now has 110K, no snow or rust, perfect other than garaged for 8 years. Decisions....I'll use your $$ formula since it now has a miss, ABS light, needs muffler and fresh gas. Thanks for the great (and fun!) content.
battery filter? I know how to do that. You have to take the muffler bearings out, then drain your blinker fluid. After all thats empty, take your heads off so you can get at the piston return springs, and hey presto, you can now access the battery filter. Easy as pie.
Have back up car ready to go. So when your daily driver starts acting up you formulate plan. Ask around for good mechanic, save some cash. Make it habit to hunt Craigslist for your next car. Read first 2 pages on new listings by owner only. You are your cars caretaker.
I think sometimes someone can afford 2500.00 in the present than paying 10K in the future, meaning, sometimes its worth ficing your pcar and keeping it for several more years and then eventually getting a new car. But, if your car is dead, its dead, and one has to come to term with that.
Man this video is on point! I just bought a 06 hummer h3 and the engine blew 1 week later....so I bought a engine from a wrecked one and had it replaced..then, new radiator and fluid, transfer case fluid, both diff fluid.... I'm so upside down I can't sell it... now I have a weird pulsing vibration at 65-70 mph through my gas pedal and you can hear it. It goes up and down vibrating. Goes away when I let of gas pedal...wierd... I can't get a solid answer... sucks....
Usually some parts store near them that offers delivery. Or a partnership from a private parts store. A bit cheaper or about the same for them as it would be for you if you walked in to buy the same part
Large distributors that you need a business account, they usually have parts at cheaper prices than you can buy since it's a network that deals only with businesses. Part places around that deliver that would be same or close to same price you'd pay. Dealerships if it's a dealer only part for the same price you'd buy. Other mechanics and junkyards for used parts, and some used part resellers. Really depends on what's available around the place.
I like how you added the percentage of repeat into consideration. However instead of comparing the repair cost to value of the car. I would rather compare repair cost to cost of vehicle replacement. What’s the point of seeking your and buying someone else’s POS problem child and the cycle continues again. I would say if you have to ditch a $3000 car, you might as well spend the money $7000- 12,000 on something that worth it that could last 2-4 years without a major failure. I seen so many people continue to buy cheap cars and dump money in them when aren’t worth repairing.
I have worked out that it would be cheaper for me to spend more than $10k on fixing my current car than buying another, even second hand car. Car cost $32k 5 years ago, value now is $13k . Say a buy a second hand 2019 Toyota Camry $32k So I would have to spend $19k out of pocket to change cars. My current car has all the modern stuff, done 180k km, still 'looks' pretty new and is comfortable etc. I would be better off spending around $10k on any repairs needed over the years, and drive the car into the ground. If you buy a new car, drive it until it falls apart to get maximum value.
The way I judge whether to keep or trash is twofold. First, if the repair is simply beyond reason or my capability, then it's trashed. Frame straightening, major rust repair, things like that fit into this category. They're issues I'm simply not going to get into. If the rust is isolated to a single quarter or rocker panel, then I may replace that one part, but when is rust isolated to just one panel? My second criteria is cost of repair over time. I expect to keep my cars for 10 years, so any repairs I make are averaged over 10 years, or whatever portion of 10 years is left from the time I bought it. I keep tabs of that amount, and when the monthly amount approaches a car payment, then I get rid of the car and buy something else. Luckily, I've found a mechanic who's treated me fair so I have a reliable partner to help me keep my vehicles going. I guess there's a third criteria as well, and that would be criticality. If I absolutely require the car to start and go every single day because I work a job where missing a day means finding new employment, then I would just get something new with the new car warranty. A good warranty. Or just get a Camry, because they're basically tanks.
Good video! Id add that accounting for the purchase of a new car with insurance is another barometer. Paying 1-2k for a repair now will hurt, even if you can afford it. But taking on payments with insurance is more painful, to me. i Try to think about how long the car will last after the repair. Really subjective area. Driver habits, use of car, city or commuter driving all play into this. Tranny and engine issues are the main reasons to ditch, imo. $800 repair for brakes and suspension on an older reliable car aren't unheard of and worth fixing. I don't "beat" on my cars and change oil regularly. So, for me, it'd be about $300 a month for another used car with insurance for another used car. 1k or 3,600 over a year is the math that i use.
it doesnt matter how much math is behind all of this stuff you can never know what can break down again on your car i've had this with my car one thing i fix and another thing brakes as cars age things start to fail... thats just the way it is
I'm dealing with a nightmare situation right now. Just bought a truck as is two months ago on a loan that now needs a new engine. The engine showed no signs of damage at time of purchase. Warranty company will only pay $3,000 of the cost. Total cost over $10,000. Long story short, I'm fucked.
I bought a newer 2010Hyundai Accent i thought that i was getting a good car it worked awesome all summer but as soon as it got colder outside the transmission started slipping so i took it to a transmission shop and they have told me that these cars are known to have transmission problems and a rebuild transmission is $3400.00 and they have told me that it could fail again--- so the hell with that .i trade it in and bought a new Toyota ive never had any problems with a Toyota before it just eventually died after 2 million miles and never had any problems with them .keep them under coated and change the oil keep them tuned up tbey'll last you over ten to 20 years they're an awesome car
All the professional poker players I've ever known are use to be players, I'm a used to be professional pool player. We must believe in and practice preventive maintenance programs.
Too much info for the avg guy to digest.....formula should be as simple as if the car is going to cost you more to fix than it’s worth then just get rid of it ..... if on the other hand it’s cheaper to fix it and you got the money than fix it and use it or look to sell it while it’s in good working order and save up for a better newer used car with more value less mileage and less problems preferably with a limited warranty
Hello. I took my buick century 2000 in to have the ignition switch and cylinder replaced. It literally broke as I was turning the key,but I was able to drive it to the mechanics shop. Well, they said they could fix it, but didn't. They got two keys ,replaced the cylinder, but it couldn't start. They said they also brought in a guy to reprogram it, but they thought the security system was overwriting the key. So they charged me for the work and part, and told me to take it to the dealer, to get it working ( to order a smart key). I did that and in the meantime the battery died, and the new key they gave me, did not even fit the ignition and turn it. Now I have 3 keys and a car which won't start. Other than this I had no major problems with the car and actually was going to start it's annual service. Anyway, I take the bus now. I'm thinking of trying to get my mom's care which has been sitting for 4 years(she's in a nursing home) . Should I try? Any comment? Can I sell a car that doesn't start? I appreciate any answer anyone can give me. This car ran 5 years without problems (only minor). It has 75,000 miles
I'm just going to say that you need a camera check before you shoot the video. Your face is the star of the video, and you have it poorly lighted. Good video content as usual. I don't feel as bad criticizing since some other guy said something about your hair!
If you can swing it, get another vehicle to drive as a beater, that way if it grenades itself, you're not screwed. You still have your nicer car that hasn't been collecting all those miles.
What’s a good scan tool you’d recommend to a serious diyer? Vehicles: Prelude Sh, 90 swapped sr20 240sx 2003 Dodge Ram Hemi. Will acquire: 96+ s14 240sx and swap a 1jz, and either a z33 or c5 for weekends.
Another major variable. What is the likelihood that something else will fail soon? If the car is high mileage, pretty high. Suspension parts, steering, electrical. Multiple nightmares.
Ratchets and Wrenches: Mr. RnW. Good evening, what is your personal professional and loyal opinion on crate engines? Who do you trust??? sold by Jegs, Summit,Monster,Chevy Performance etc... I believe there is a large group of drivers in the states that have older Carburetor cars that want to keep their car on the road or are looking to get one so they do not have to deal with all the new BS Computer this and that control over a mechanical engine. In my case I have a 81 Malibu V6 229 with a TH350 tranny. I put about 20k miles a year on the road and rather then buying a new plastic terminator machine dictating 10% of loss value every year and corrupted auto companies deciding what and what not to recall on problems according to their taste. I am more confortable paying instead to an advertise MONSTER inc. ready turn key combo $6800 total cost for the products. Chevy350 crate engine all assembled with 2 yrs unlimited mileage warranty and a th350 tranny with new torque converter (tranny warranty 3 yrs unlimited mileage) all that will require would be the headers or the cast iron exhaust. So what do you think??? I truly despite new cars. But I am locked to travel 100k miles in the next five years and have no option. I also have a 91 Civic Dx 5 speed w/ 233k miles. Still runs like a champ. Everyone is out there about hp and speed. But I am pretty sure there is lots of your viewers like me that their number one priority is to be be able to make it from point A to B w/ No Drama.. public transportation would cost me $6500 a yr if I depend on it. And believe it or not I only spend about $1600 in fuel if I have my own car running. People forget that there are still people out there trying to keep their rides NO MATTER WHAT running. I am true beliver of maintenance and never being cheap on your own ride when it comes to be loyal to every 3k miles oil change. I do highway mostly but my last experience with new cars have been terrible. They should be called world marbles pieces of s#!+. No car should be allowed to go past 85mph. People that want to be in the road should had to be hold in the same hassle laws like the drivers with Comercial license. Too bad that there is not enough good guys and trusty mechanics like you. Thank you for your time and videos. Do not ever loose that style of yours and love for cars. I am a DYI person myself that refuses to give in to new cars. I almost lost my life with a new car when the tranny locked up on me in the middle of the traffic and intersection.(GDI,ABS,ELECTRIC STEERING,BRAKE ASSIST ETC,AIR BAGS,BACKUP CAMERA,PARKING ASSIST,SELF DRIVEN ETC...) They can keep it. If people need all that. THEY SHOULD HAVE NO BUSINESS IN THE ROAD. Nothing more beautiful that and engine start up and hear out to the exhaust and have control over every move you do in the road. Enjoying the ride. Even if its to work. (Make a video if you can about it) There is plenty of GM, Mopar & ford carburetor cars left on the road waiting for to be back on the road and plenty of driver waiting to get their hands on simple mechanics. Thank you Mr. RnW
Interesting, useful video. If you DIY everything is relatively easy and inexpensive comparing to shop repairs. I did few years ago transmission swap on my Volvo XC70 on my driveway saved around 1000 $
97 Camry 2.2 was missing and would occasionally backfire, but leaving work to come home it seemed like it was running on only 2 cylinders. Just barely made it home. Didn't overheat fortunately. EGR was cleaned and a used vacuum pressure sensor was installed due to a P0441 and P0450 around 2 months ago but the missing and backfire never stopped. Thoughts?
id agree with harbor freight. if you arent running a pro shop theres mostly nothing wrong with the cheap china tools. especially for one off jobs or stuff you dont need often.
Milwaukee has great impacts. If you are looking for something with relatively good power. Light and fast. Go for the 2861-20. If you need more power (large SUV suspension componanats) go for the 2767-20. You can get these on eBay / Amazon with battery and charger for about $300 or less if you shop them.
In your formula don't forget the sales tax on buying another used car. When fixing your car, you're not restoring its value, you're buying future drive miles.
plus title and registration and if you are going to factor in potential repairs on the repaired vehicle, you should factor in similar potential repairs on the 'new' replacement vehicle
Also a place you can do the job relatively comfortably. If you live in a apartment fugedaboudit. You don't need to have a broken car and no place to live! You'll make a bunch of enemies in a short time! You need at absolute least a backyard or a carport( a garage would be better) that you can do work without being harassed.
In high school, I kept my Harley in my best friend's garage while I restored it from a flat tracker to street legal. Cool parents at his house.
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I Agree - I’m Getty full of Scotty Kilmer 🤗
Ratchets and Wrenches ROCKS!!! My friend and I went to the trouble to put a new radiator and heater core in my wife's '96 Pontiac Grand Am. The heater core was a horrible job. And in the end, we determined that the rusted-out rocker panels and rusted-out engine cradle made it far too unsafe to drive. A lot of money down the hole, for a car we now need to sell for parts/scrap. Not to mention we paid a shop to put in a good engine a few years before.... watch out for money pits!!!
There is also a bigger and harder to answer question about old and generally unreliable, like high mileage cars.
I had a couple and the repairs were always minor, like under a $100 or so. But you would get them every month or even every othe week.
This is very hard to judge because repairs are always minor and mostly easy to do. But when you calculate what you have put in it in past couple years, it can be more that the car is worth. And then something else breaks and you think to yourself "hey, everything has afealy failed and was fixed, I can't believe something can break after this one". But the trick is, it always does.
It's a never ending story. Sell it while you can. Note that no one will pay you more than for other trash option of the same model, even though you have put in thousands in parts alone,and the other option on sale is actual junk. You will get a junk price.
I know exactly what you mean. Multiply "but I really like that car" times "in over my head" divide by "exotic or scarcity factor". People get emotional about cars, I'm the same way, driving around with my fingers crossed. Don't get me started on the new piece of crap cars.
went through this exact situation with 2000 pathfinder 4x4 that exploded the radiator and blew the headgasket after 1000's spent fixing it up
Next video. What to do when parts are discontinued for your car, there's no after market support for it, and your car is a unicorn.
YES ... I'm in that position :(
What car is it 🤔
beulahboi ls swap it
An '09 Pontiac G6 Coupe. They still make all the sedan parts but not coupe. If it's not mechanical I can't get it. :(
eBay and set up alerts on sites like Row52 so when yards get your model you can order stuff from them. I had to do that for a '91 Mercury Capri, literally no aftermarket anything for it beside mechanical parts.
It helps if you know the car's history, owned my current car for 13 years. It'll be different for each person but as a general guide:
Does the car still suit your lifestyle, has still got enough seats or is it now too big and you need a smaller one.
Has it been generally reliable or are you 'fixing it' every few months.
Don't get hung up on the cost of the repair compared to the value if the car isn't worth much.
My car is only worth £500 but I'd gladly pay more than that to keep it on the road another year.
Set yourself a yearly budget for repairs mine is up to £1,000, since any newer car I bought would cost a lot more than that. Plus the new car would also be losing it's value after I bought it. So having a repair that costs more than my car is worth could still cost me less than buying a newer car.
Know when to give up and buy a newer car but also remember the new car will still need servicing and will depreciate in value.
Exactly right.This "more than the car is worth" rationale is false.If by fixing it you can run the car for a few years,it's worth fixing.If say,you have a repair bill of $2,000..so you junk the car because it's worth less than that...so what are you going to do?..pay another few thousand to buy a slightly better car which might pretty soon run into the "repairs cost more than it's worth" scenario again.You have also to consider how much other work has been already done on the car before you junk it...then all that money is wasted too if you trash it.
drill bit hole in engine block that drip coolant on engine that the pollution control test recogonize as nox pollution make 1500 plus 600 from the state for the state recommended pollution repair garage or looks like a labor charge for valve cover gasgets 2x ,head gasgets..manifold gasgets .all hose replacement..radiator..overflow tank. water pump..heater core .evaporator. 3 sensors , thermostat....total parts and labor..? They do not repair defective engine blocks.. .they.......
But I have to admit, This is more informative than Mr Scotty's
RikoAzusa - Scotty churns out as many videos as possible and labels them with clickbait captions like “secret” and “deadly”
@@infinite_loophole to be honeset this is youtube these days,i have been already used to it,the problem with scotty's is you dont really get any useful information dispite of him blaming on the other cars,don't get me wrong,i do love toyota and i hate brands that sucks and spits on customers
Scotty? Clickbait? He will have "Don't" on his tombstone. It's all part of life's rich tapestry.
I generally like Scotty and find him funny, but his advice basically boils down to: drive a Toyota, opt for a manual transmission, and don't pay too much for an older (15+ years) car.
Nobody is doing what you are on this platform. Great way to showcase and teach economics and finance. 👍time is money clever......
you also have to factor in if there is other things your car need repairing or replacing
I love this guy!
He always presents very good information.
Rust is the decision maker on to sell or repair my car. It's sad because the car is still in decent shape.
I never knew Chino from Deftones was so knowledgable about cars.
Ive been thinking he does look like him
Always factor in the chance of a misadventure. It may be as simple as a cross threaded or broken bolt, or as complex as a second undiscovered problem, or a mistake when the first repair is done. On any big repair, you'll almost always find something you didn't expect. On the other hand, when you buy a used car, the same applies, ha ha.
Good information for someone thinking about flipping cars. It's hard to make money unless you just like working on problem cars. Good to see you post again.
I Agree
I have a 03 Matrix with 250K. This year I replaced both lower control arms, alternator, valve cover gasket and cooling fan assembly. Total about $450 in parts including a wheel alignment because of the control arm replacement. If you can do the work GREAT.... otherwise I would have considered buying another used car. That would have been over $1000 easy at a shop.
For 2001 Acura TL when should transmission fluid be changed? My sister has 231k miles still running really well.
Dude where the hell have you been hiding. I see you still have the great hair :-)
His hair does look awesome !
Working on his house or something.
Check back a video or two where he talks about the new place with a view that needed a lot of work. I am sure he is flipping cars and doing remodeling 24x7. There were more than a couple of trolls who tried to make a casual comment political as well a few videos ago.
@John Waters Left me guess you're twelve years old.
@@easylivingsherpa I'm assuming u must have known him from a while back? Possibly in real life?
I failed this test big time. About 2grand per yr for 4 years and in the end was a rust bucket worth $70 instead of 8grand.
How many miles did you put on it?
But you learned a lot, got a lot of experience points
212,000 miles not kilometers. Should have drove it to the dump at 160k.
The other way to look at it is that for four years you had a car pmt of about $167/mo.
...ld also take into account
whether one likes working on cars,
how much free time they have,
if the task
exceeds their level of expertise,
if they have a second car to drive, uh
to the auto parts store,
and
how much the car means to them...
He is right. Those old Acura TLs were terrible with transmissions. I had mine go at 60,000 and Honda warned me the design was not fixed - and it failed again at 119,000 for another owner (i sold it at 100,000 warning the new owner of the problem - he called me to tell me it failed after another 19,000).. Not worth fixing again. Essentially chronic problems on models are not worth fixing - I totally agree with this.
I've owned a 2000 Acura TL from day one, 91K miles (5min drive to work, so I go home for lunch, is considered "severe' driving). The paint is shot, so I'm at a decision point. Funny he should have mentioned the very car. I've never had any transmission issue, done very little other than general upkeep, only the EGR system and brake lines would not be considered upkeep. But the paint... and the general wear on a 19 yr old car... it is still such a great car.... I know the sensible thing to do is start looking and find a car I'll love in its place...
@@lynnmartz8739 The 2000 had a four speed unit that was fine, so you are lucky. I had the 2001 5 speed unit that was a piece of crap - and always will be since they never fixed the design. You fortunately got the car before the transmission literally became the worst on the road for the next four years until it was redesigned out of the car.
Speaking about transmissions, stay away from any car with a cvt trans. Junk and expensive as hell to replace with a huge fail rate.
i bought a 95 bronco im fixing up,,,and i wont stop until its like new,,,i rather buy a car i love and restore it then buy a new one,,,i estimate the cost of full coverage insurance for 3 to 5 years,,sales tax, tags, ect. it can total anywhere from 25,000 and up, and it being worth around 5,000 when fone paying it off. Do as much of the restoring yourself as possible,,im not a mechanic but ive done so much to my bronco just by whatching youtube videos i think im becoming one. 👍
Bro you need to consider the problem that many people have with nostalgia , I know a lot of guys that can't get rid of there broken down car simply because they had good memories and they fail to realize their car is too depreciated. Please address this issue
But there's a value to be being attached to a vehicle. Could be memories; could be it belonged to someone they cared about but is no longer with us. There's value in these things. I do get your point though. I think it's a lot easier to sell a working car that doesn't need a new trans than not so even if someone breaks even; just being able to sell the car makes the repair worth it. YMMV. FWIW. JMHO.
Try owning a 1993 Volkswagen g60 Corrado, you'll become a mechanic in no time.
😂
Or anything British!
Same with an 87 GTI lol
@@zpbeats3938 i wanted to drive it off a cliff this morning but ILLINOIS is flat. :( Then the supercharger kicked, until next time.
@@luisamoa2500 working on a 16v turbo swap, in wiring hell currently lol hopefully before winter I'll at least have it idling 😂
If you have a classic car you can rebuild your automatic transmission yourself. I have rebuilt every automatic transmission I have had. Just rebuilt my E4OD last year after the person who last owned the truck had it repaired by a shop/
Good video. Great information. Presented very well. Thank you sir.
You are still my favorite UA-camr! I am so glad you are back!
I had an ‘01 TL-S. I went through three transmissions in 5 years.
Hey Brother excellent videos its good to see someone taking the time to help people who don't know how to fix their car/truck Right on man keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for being the honest person you are. So many people appreciate you!
For me, the big factor is “down time.” If it starts breaking to the point that I can’t drive it once a quarter, then I’ll have to buy a new one. Usually, the money for repairs is always cheaper than buying a new car.
People don't understand that you can replace the Transmission in those TL's with one from an Accord V6 from 2006-2007 or if Acura replaced it under warranty with the redesigned "blue bolt" transmission which solved the 2nd and 3rd clutch pack problem. My TL's transmission was replaced with the redesigned model in 2006 and hasn't failed since with yearly transmission fluid changes even after 150k+ km added to it. Despite the original bad transmission flaws then rest of the car is damn near bullet proof and one of the best car's to own.
I have a 01 TL! Someone at the Honda wrecking yard told me that the trannys on the 06-07 Accords were just as bad as well.
@@kingtau if they have super high KM then yeah they're pretty worn out. the trick with those Honda 5 Speed tranny's is very short fluid change intervals either every year or 10k
Thanks! I got the car 2yrs ago from my mechanic, he works on Honda & Acura only. It had 138k mi on it, it now has 169k. I never intended for it to be a daily driver but oh well. I noticed on the pink slip it was a Lemon law buy back! The manufacturer gave me a recall number but I haven't taken it in since I have my own mechanic. The transmission dipstick is hard to read!
Well there is the sentimental value, as if its granpas classic car... priceless. But I agree if you bought it, it may suck but I'd rather sell and see it run vs rot in my backyard
Another measure is if you go to the pull a part yard looking for the part you need, and most of them are bad or already taken, that's a good indication that this is a common failure part. I recently went through 2 yards looking for a PT Cruiser cylinder head, and found ZERO heads worth taking. Time to sell the car!
You only compare the cost of repair to the "value" of the car if you're selling it. In this case, "value" is market value.
OTOH, most of us should compare the cost of repair to the other "values." That'd be the available alternatives to fixing the car. For instance, if you have one car, with a resale value of $2500, and you blow an engine, but can get a decent replacement (and the parts/tools needed) for $1200, should you do it??? Usually... yes.
But, but, but... does putting $1200 in a $2500 car make financial sense? No, if you plan to sell it. If, though, you need that car to work, get groceries, and live your life, yes.
Without the repair, you're a bumming-rides, taking-the-bus (if you HAVE buses), walking-everywhere pedestrian, and you can buy reliable transportation for $1200.
- The appropriate values to compare aren't [resale of the car] vs. [cost to repair].
- The appropriate values to compare are [cost to repair] vs. [life cost of no car] vs. [cost of a different, comparably reliable car]
Isn't that what he states at the start? The formula he gave was a simplifications without adding in inconveniences and needs that he previously stated so that it made financial sense to those who wouldn't call under the inconvenience category.
Hi Samir - I'm not quibbling with the formula, but pointing out a common fallacy about the "value" of the car. He says 'what is the total cost of the repair relative to the value of your car.'
And most people misunderstand that. I've had many a friend say, "I can't spend $500 to fix this $1500 car!" or something similar. I'm trying to illuminate the difference between market value (the $1500 somebody might pay for it) and the value to the owner (for example: I can have a job & get groceries & pick up my kids from school).
It's how most of us should think about whether to repair a car or not, even if repairs *exceed* the market value of the car. For instance if you have a $1000 market value car, and can repair it reliably for $1200, it's probably *still* a wise choice, because otherwise reliable transportation for $1200 is nearly impossible to find.
@@KenDunnUSNA87 Ken Dunn I see your point, I misunderstood your comment and hope others do take the time to read it. It's hard to explain that exceeding the cost of the car is ok.
You are right, I have owned Acura 3.2 Cl s-type. The Transmission failed three times during the first 40k.
I do have a car with auto trans rebuild and fail again about a year. Daaam it, manual swap cost almost the same.
LOL
Video for the best 5 tools everyone should have. Include brand, experience with it, warranty, and price.
how to fix a bad automatic transmission: swap in a manual. Works every time.
If you can afford it
Nevertheless I think you're an awesome guy, thanks for the great videos!
Your comparison and expense ratios are extremely helpful and your approached on looking at this a overall approach to selling or fixing our cars. Super helpful.
Learn to drive a manual trans. There. I just saved you about 50% of your car troubles.
You’ll add about 50% of your hip and shoulder troubles when you’re older. Manual transmissions are nice but keep a automatic happy and it will last for decades.
The ages of after work traffic is getting worse and worse
@@markm0000 Yeah, driving stick is physically extremely demanding. And you must use your left leg to push an extra pedal! 😄
Keeps you in better shape.
Until you have to replace the clutch. Either pay a fortune for a mechanic to do it, or spend 8 hrs + cuts, bruises, lacerations and do it yourself.
In my earlier days I threw away many thousands of hard-earned dollars on repairs for cars that were on the road far beyond their designed lifespan. In other words, the automaker had intentionally engineered them to fail earlier than I naively estimated they would last. I was using my meager income to fight the combined engineering resources of deceitful car companies who were headed towards future bankruptcy. The #Formula is simple, when the value of the repair exceeds the real world value of the car then ditch the car. As a corollary, don't buy a car that needs repairs that will exceed its actual value no matter how cheap it seems up front. #Human nature being what it is, most of us will learn these lessons the hard way but if I can help one other person avoid this sad fate.......... ;)
of course, throw the equations out the window if you are buying a classic or even late model as a restoration project. But then again, if you are doing that, you dont depend on the car for transportation and your doing all the work yourself anyway, probably, so all the math is off.
@@fakiirification The exception that proves the rule.
U just have!
I mostly agree, but i think there are some cases where it's worth fixing over the price of the car. Say you have a $1000 beater that you know well, have kept up on the maintenance, and put some love into. Now you have a $1500 repair. Often i'd rather do the $1500 repair for a known good car than gamble on another unknown $1500 beater.
@@VBshredder I don't buy beaters anymore though I certainly bought several in the past without knowing it. In the end, I was the getting beaten. With sufficient patience, you will find low-mileage used cars in top shape for 25-40% of the original retail price. Those cars still have 70-90% of the lifespan ahead of them. These cars are the best HONEST deals you can get without taking advantage of someone.
Hope you'll make a vid for cars under 5k
Nice job. You convinced me that I should let you do the job (pro bono).
People bag on mechanics all the time,I find upholstery work, body work much more expensive. If the body is faded, dull, mismatched parts, the upholstery is frumpy and tattered chances are your night going to keep it long anyway. It's also harder to get repair workers to do the extra time needed for a quality job if it looks like the owner will dump the car in a few months. Or they could second guess the owner willingness to harangue the shop to get warranteed work done or pursue court action. I think this is the reason older cars are owned by amateur mechanics who are always tuned in to info about fixing their cars.
Recently bought a As Is 2009 ford crown Victoria police Interceptor from a dealer which even came with all the paperwork since birth.. Inspects it to my knowledge on a cold snowy winter.. 9 months later the Transmission goes out on forward.. The car still has under 80k miles. Paid $4,200. Fix cost will be $1500-2000...
Plus the cats are now starting to have problems..
Im so frustrated because now I have some relationship problems because of this..
Yep you are correct anything could happen when they open it up you never know! don’t judge a book by its cover
Never mind the value of the car. When your talking about the types of cars most of us watching this drive, its irrelevant. We drive crap thats why we are watching repair videos. The most important thing is what make and model of crap do you have. Me..... I like the last years of the generation 5 dodge caravan. There are a million of them out there, parts are plentiful and cheap, and as long as you get a 2005 through 2007.... all the major problems were ironed out.
When owning a project car or just a special interest car, never ever count dollars...That will cause a heart attack !!! Just fix it and don't look back...Drive it and enjoy what you've got...If you are a penny pincher, fixing a car (spending money and worrying about it) is not for you.
Plz answer this : in your opinion. If you were building a budget track car , what would be a well balanced build formula
I attempted to keep fixing my 99 Infiniti i30 and now selling it.
I purchased a 96 Grand Marquis, so far fixed window regulators, heater hose and intake manifold.
I’m happy that I’m moving on to better.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Im in this spot right now with my 92 Lesabre, probably needs around $700 which is definitely worth more than the car. My problem is i enjoy driving it and have a hard time scrapping something with a good engine & transmission. decisions decisions...
Just fix it. You know the car and it's worth it.
Tim to say goodbye to that Buick. Keep the hood ornament as a souvenir.
Odds that the component you fix properly will quickly fail again is by definition extremely low. Unless you own a terribly made car to begin with which is rare these days.
Drive it until the wheels fall off!
Perfect timing for me, thanks. Sell or keep my '94 Vigor, garaged, bought lease at 23K now has 110K, no snow or rust, perfect other than garaged for 8 years. Decisions....I'll use your $$ formula since it now has a miss, ABS light, needs muffler and fresh gas. Thanks for the great (and fun!) content.
Are you kidding me that's a great car. Keep it.
I have a Ford Escape Hybrid 4wd 2010. I like to know how to clean back cabin battery filter.
battery filter? I know how to do that. You have to take the muffler bearings out, then drain your blinker fluid. After all thats empty, take your heads off so you can get at the piston return springs, and hey presto, you can now access the battery filter. Easy as pie.
Have back up car ready to go. So when your daily driver starts acting up you formulate plan. Ask around for good mechanic, save some cash. Make it habit to hunt Craigslist for your next car. Read first 2 pages on new listings by owner only. You are your cars caretaker.
I think sometimes someone can afford 2500.00 in the present than paying 10K in the future, meaning, sometimes its worth ficing your pcar and keeping it for several more years and then eventually getting a new car. But, if your car is dead, its dead, and one has to come to term with that.
Man this video is on point! I just bought a 06 hummer h3 and the engine blew 1 week later....so I bought a engine from a wrecked one and had it replaced..then, new radiator and fluid, transfer case fluid, both diff fluid.... I'm so upside down I can't sell it... now I have a weird pulsing vibration at 65-70 mph through my gas pedal and you can hear it. It goes up and down vibrating. Goes away when I let of gas pedal...wierd... I can't get a solid answer... sucks....
Am watching you from Zambia, you are really doing a great job sir....
Always wondering where professional mechanics buy parts?
Usually some parts store near them that offers delivery. Or a partnership from a private parts store. A bit cheaper or about the same for them as it would be for you if you walked in to buy the same part
Large distributors that you need a business account, they usually have parts at cheaper prices than you can buy since it's a network that deals only with businesses. Part places around that deliver that would be same or close to same price you'd pay. Dealerships if it's a dealer only part for the same price you'd buy. Other mechanics and junkyards for used parts, and some used part resellers. Really depends on what's available around the place.
WorldPac is a good source for imports and many domestics, if you are a business but you need to buy a good volume of parts to get the best prices.
I notice a lot of them get their parts from the same auto box stores I do.
A good source is rockauto.com and even Amazon (with Prime), believe it or not!
I will do anything as long as it doesnt involve giving money or time to my ex-wife.
I like how you added the percentage of repeat into consideration. However instead of comparing the repair cost to value of the car. I would rather compare repair cost to cost of vehicle replacement. What’s the point of seeking your and buying someone else’s POS problem child and the cycle continues again. I would say if you have to ditch a $3000 car, you might as well spend the money $7000- 12,000 on something that worth it that could last 2-4 years without a major failure. I seen so many people continue to buy cheap cars and dump money in them when aren’t worth repairing.
People like me when I was younger ;) #NeverAgain
Cars are complex machines!!
For real you know
Good points. Might be able to avoid these issues if you buy a car that isn't known for blowing head gaskets and transmissions.
This is how to fix any car. MONEY MONEY MONEY. Good talk
I have worked out that it would be cheaper for me to spend more than $10k on fixing my current car than buying another, even second hand car. Car cost $32k 5 years ago, value now is $13k . Say a buy a second hand 2019 Toyota Camry $32k So I would have to spend $19k out of pocket to change cars. My current car has all the modern stuff, done 180k km, still 'looks' pretty new and is comfortable etc. I would be better off spending around $10k on any repairs needed over the years, and drive the car into the ground. If you buy a new car, drive it until it falls apart to get maximum value.
get a '94 Celica they last forever
F*** off with that sh*t
yes sir....I had one years ago. bulletproof car!
Only if you work from home and never drive the car.
The way I judge whether to keep or trash is twofold. First, if the repair is simply beyond reason or my capability, then it's trashed. Frame straightening, major rust repair, things like that fit into this category. They're issues I'm simply not going to get into. If the rust is isolated to a single quarter or rocker panel, then I may replace that one part, but when is rust isolated to just one panel?
My second criteria is cost of repair over time. I expect to keep my cars for 10 years, so any repairs I make are averaged over 10 years, or whatever portion of 10 years is left from the time I bought it. I keep tabs of that amount, and when the monthly amount approaches a car payment, then I get rid of the car and buy something else. Luckily, I've found a mechanic who's treated me fair so I have a reliable partner to help me keep my vehicles going.
I guess there's a third criteria as well, and that would be criticality. If I absolutely require the car to start and go every single day because I work a job where missing a day means finding new employment, then I would just get something new with the new car warranty. A good warranty. Or just get a Camry, because they're basically tanks.
Good video! Id add that accounting for the purchase of a new car with insurance is another barometer. Paying 1-2k for a repair now will hurt, even if you can afford it. But taking on payments with insurance is more painful, to me. i Try to think about how long the car will last after the repair. Really subjective area. Driver habits, use of car, city or commuter driving all play into this. Tranny and engine issues are the main reasons to ditch, imo. $800 repair for brakes and suspension on an older reliable car aren't unheard of and worth fixing. I don't "beat" on my cars and change oil regularly. So, for me, it'd be about $300 a month for another used car with insurance for another used car. 1k or 3,600 over a year is the math that i use.
it doesnt matter how much math is behind all of this stuff
you can never know what can break down again on your car
i've had this with my car
one thing i fix
and another thing brakes
as cars age things start to fail...
thats just the way it is
Best hair on UA-cam...
Good seeing you back!
I'm dealing with a nightmare situation right now. Just bought a truck as is two months ago on a loan that now needs a new engine. The engine showed no signs of damage at time of purchase. Warranty company will only pay $3,000 of the cost. Total cost over $10,000. Long story short, I'm fucked.
Good to see that Daddy is still alive, I just wish he would quit walking out on us all the time!
U.S. General toolbox, lazy left eye AND a plastic shelf full of aerosol cans. Guess that makes me a mechanic.
Love your videos RNW.
I bought a newer 2010Hyundai Accent i thought that i was getting a good car it worked awesome all summer but as soon as it got colder outside the transmission started slipping so i took it to a transmission shop and they have told me that these cars are known to have transmission problems and a rebuild transmission is $3400.00 and they have told me that it could fail again--- so the hell with that .i trade it in and bought a new Toyota ive never had any problems with a Toyota before it just eventually died after 2 million miles and never had any problems with them .keep them under coated and change the oil keep them tuned up tbey'll last you over ten to 20 years they're an awesome car
George Pizzinato jr
You’re so right
My 1992 still running
Oil change and tune ups
1 breaks
All the professional poker players I've ever known are use to be players, I'm a used to be professional pool player. We must believe in and practice preventive maintenance programs.
Too much info for the avg guy to digest.....formula should be as simple as if the car is going to cost you more to fix than it’s worth then just get rid of it ..... if on the other hand it’s cheaper to fix it and you got the money than fix it and use it or look to sell it while it’s in good working order and save up for a better newer used car with more value less mileage and less problems preferably with a limited warranty
Hello. I took my buick century 2000 in to have the ignition switch and cylinder replaced. It literally broke as I was turning the key,but I was able to drive it to the mechanics shop. Well, they said they could fix it, but didn't. They got two keys ,replaced the cylinder, but it couldn't start. They said they also brought in a guy to reprogram it, but they thought the security system was overwriting the key. So they charged me for the work and part, and told me to take it to the dealer, to get it working ( to order a smart key). I did that and in the meantime the battery died, and the new key they gave me, did not even fit the ignition and turn it. Now I have 3 keys and a car which won't start. Other than this I had no major problems with the car and actually was going to start it's annual service. Anyway, I take the bus now. I'm thinking of trying to get my mom's care which has been sitting for 4 years(she's in a nursing home) . Should I try? Any comment? Can I sell a car that doesn't start? I appreciate any answer anyone can give me. This car ran 5 years without problems (only minor). It has 75,000 miles
What are your thoughts on a 2004 Acura TSX with 185,000 miles replacing the transmission with a junkyard transmission?
I'm just going to say that you need a camera check before you shoot the video. Your face is the star of the video, and you have it poorly lighted. Good video content as usual. I don't feel as bad criticizing since some other guy said something about your hair!
Update on the 2.7T??? I bought one 1yr ago with 40k miles....so smooth
A very wise and sensible reasoning, with several good views. Thanks so much.
If you can swing it, get another vehicle to drive as a beater, that way if it grenades itself, you're not screwed. You still have your nicer car that hasn't been collecting all those miles.
What’s a good scan tool you’d recommend to a serious diyer?
Vehicles: Prelude Sh, 90 swapped sr20 240sx 2003 Dodge Ram Hemi.
Will acquire: 96+ s14 240sx and swap a 1jz, and either a z33 or c5 for weekends.
for $100 bluedriver is pretty good. above that...id research autel i guess.
I have high mileage cars it's the damn rust that upstate NY winters cause that kills them.
Another major variable. What is the likelihood that something else will fail soon? If the car is high mileage, pretty high. Suspension parts, steering, electrical. Multiple nightmares.
Ratchets and Wrenches: Mr. RnW. Good evening, what is your personal professional and loyal opinion on crate engines? Who do you trust??? sold by Jegs, Summit,Monster,Chevy Performance etc... I believe there is a large group of drivers in the states that have older Carburetor cars that want to keep their car on the road or are looking to get one so they do not have to deal with all the new BS Computer this and that control over a mechanical engine. In my case I have a 81 Malibu V6 229 with a TH350 tranny. I put about 20k miles a year on the road and rather then buying a new plastic terminator machine dictating 10% of loss value every year and corrupted auto companies deciding what and what not to recall on problems according to their taste. I am more confortable paying instead to an advertise MONSTER inc. ready turn key combo $6800 total cost for the products. Chevy350 crate engine all assembled with 2 yrs unlimited mileage warranty and a th350 tranny with new torque converter (tranny warranty 3 yrs unlimited mileage) all that will require would be the headers or the cast iron exhaust. So what do you think??? I truly despite new cars. But I am locked to travel 100k miles in the next five years and have no option. I also have a 91 Civic Dx 5 speed w/ 233k miles. Still runs like a champ. Everyone is out there about hp and speed. But I am pretty sure there is lots of your viewers like me that their number one priority is to be be able to make it from point A to B w/ No Drama.. public transportation would cost me $6500 a yr if I depend on it. And believe it or not I only spend about $1600 in fuel if I have my own car running. People forget that there are still people out there trying to keep their rides NO MATTER WHAT running. I am true beliver of maintenance and never being cheap on your own ride when it comes to be loyal to every 3k miles oil change. I do highway mostly but my last experience with new cars have been terrible. They should be called world marbles pieces of s#!+. No car should be allowed to go past 85mph. People that want to be in the road should had to be hold in the same hassle laws like the drivers with Comercial license. Too bad that there is not enough good guys and trusty mechanics like you. Thank you for your time and videos. Do not ever loose that style of yours and love for cars. I am a DYI person myself that refuses to give in to new cars. I almost lost my life with a new car when the tranny locked up on me in the middle of the traffic and intersection.(GDI,ABS,ELECTRIC STEERING,BRAKE ASSIST ETC,AIR BAGS,BACKUP CAMERA,PARKING ASSIST,SELF DRIVEN ETC...) They can keep it. If people need all that. THEY SHOULD HAVE NO BUSINESS IN THE ROAD. Nothing more beautiful that and engine start up and hear out to the exhaust and have control over every move you do in the road. Enjoying the ride. Even if its to work. (Make a video if you can about it) There is plenty of GM, Mopar & ford carburetor cars left on the road waiting for to be back on the road and plenty of driver waiting to get their hands on simple mechanics. Thank you Mr. RnW
Yeah, cutting corners replacing a rod bearing is dumb! Oh well, I'm glad I finally finished that shirt show.
Interesting, useful video. If you DIY everything is relatively easy and inexpensive comparing to shop repairs. I did few years ago transmission swap on my Volvo XC70 on my driveway saved around 1000 $
sometimes there is no choice, as in a 1965 Jaguar with matching numbers engine / transmission / VIN.
97 Camry 2.2 was missing and would occasionally backfire, but leaving work to come home it seemed like it was running on only 2 cylinders. Just barely made it home. Didn't overheat fortunately. EGR was cleaned and a used vacuum pressure sensor was installed due to a P0441 and P0450 around 2 months ago but the missing and backfire never stopped. Thoughts?
Which is the best impact wrench for the value?
Earthquake impacts from harbor freight are good for the money , Milwaukee is also very good and the price is alot nicer than Snap-On
id agree with harbor freight. if you arent running a pro shop theres mostly nothing wrong with the cheap china tools. especially for one off jobs or stuff you dont need often.
Milwaukee has great impacts. If you are looking for something with relatively good power. Light and fast. Go for the 2861-20. If you need more power (large SUV suspension componanats) go for the 2767-20. You can get these on eBay / Amazon with battery and charger for about $300 or less if you shop them.
Thanks for all the great information!
Oh btw, I am in no way surprised about the professional poker playing. My man is obviously extremely intelligent and eloquent
what's wrong with my 2002 Audi a6 automatic, I parked it on a hill and now the key wont turn to the start position and the brake lights stay on.
Welcome back bro