How to Inspect a Used Car for Purchase
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Learn how to inspect a used car for purchase. I show you everything you need to know on how to inspect a used car for the first time when the owner is not around to give you a test drive. If you see a used car for sale on the side of the road and want to know if it is worth contacting the owner for a test drive, I go though all of the things you want to inspect. This way you wont waste your time if the car is no good.
Link to the downloadable ChrisFix Used Car Inspection Checklist:
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Episode 1: The "Side of the Road Inspection":
• How to Inspect a Used ...
Episode 2: What is the car worth?:
• What is a Good Deal wh...
Episode 3 Engine Inspection: • How to Check a Used Ca...
Episode 4: Interior & Exterior Inspection:
• How to Buy a Used Car:...
Episode 5: Test Drive and Negotiation:
• How to Test Drive and ...
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Here's another great tip... when taking a look at a Jaguar X-Type, turn the other way and run.
+ronjon83 hahaha, #toolate
Isn't it just a ford mondeo...! :)
+ChrisFix can you do a video on setting up stereo coz your video are clear and and awsme
+Dragon Ma It is, but it is a ford/jag hybrid so it had problems.
+Blew Shift They are super unreliable!
Seen this 4 years ago.. wow time flies. I was 14 at the time now I’m 18 getting ready to buy a car, thanks again Chris!
Have you bought a car yet? Are you happy with it? Something you are unhappy with?
@@LFHiden yes, I bought a C63 AMG & C450 AMG. I’m very happy with both of my vehicles. Sorry for the late reply
@Gold RealGamer yes :))
@@jaddenmp ur rich
You literally just described me, I remember chrisfix got me into cars, I watched all his videos all the time, even though I knew nothing about cars I just thought the mechanics were so cool and how everything worked, I'm buying my first car tomorrow
When chris pulled up that checklist i knew he wasn't playing.
lmfao RIGHT!
That’s how you gotta do it
🤣🤣🤣
Me looking the underside: It seems a bit rus...
Chris: Its rust-free, good condition.
Me: Ok i see
Don't know what rust you saw. Especially in NJ thats gem of a rust free car.
Yeah I saw those bolts looked red when he looked at the rear suspension and thought the same thing 😂
🤦🏾♀️🤣🤣🤣 did the same thing.
@@jessicamcelroy7879 you shouldn't care so much about rust on bolts. the issue is mounting brackets, structural pieces etc.
@@chrishayes5755 the exhaust was completely rusty but Chris said it was rust-free
When I bought and sold vehicles I would open the drivers door all the way then lift up on the door to check for play in the hinge. If there was play, and the mileage was low, I would suspect a rolled back odometer. Also look for excessive wear on the brake pedal/gas pedal. It is a very good idea to measure the paint thickness on the vehicle to see if any body work was done. Pull out the dipstick on the transmission and smell the fluid to see if it is burned. A compression test is very useful as well. Never buy used cars that young males owned. I preferred buying cars from older people, they are much more likely to service the vehicle. Younger people abuse vehicles.
+electronicsNmore Great tips! Thanks for sharing all of them!
No prob. You have excellent videos. I was looking for one of your videos that you're actually in so I can match the voice to a face. :-) You reminded me of a buddy of mine that I would go freediving, spearfishing, and fishing with. I saw the cast net video. :-). I'm rarely, if ever in my videos. Just feel no need to be in them, but maybe in the future, never know.
A compression test?? No private seller will do this only from a dealer by a company who does a complete vehicle inspection which will cost some money and that's a good way to do it.
Can you please explain what a "Play in the hinge" mean?
stereo typing
Make sure to give the car a kick to ensure the alarm system is working.
LMAO
😂😂
"Yeah theres a huge dent in the side, so I think you gotta take 500 off."
200
Kick it then don’t get it😂
“There was no owner around”
Proceeds to put ChrisFix license plate on it😂
Lmao dude for real
Looks like we’re both snake eyes I noticed that to
Read the pinned comment...
@@LuigiCotocea It was a joke… r/wooosh for you
@@Engineer9736 woooooosh lol epic reddit moment
“Would you shop at a store without prices” what about dollar tree lol
@C B S But remember, at dollar tree youre buying cheaply made stuff (junk). Hopefully youd want a little better quality in your automobile. That would be a good example of you get what you pay for. Do you really want to buy the least maintained car (in-which youre entrusting your life to)? Probably not.
everytime i go in to purchase ONE certain item i always leave with a bag of stuff.😝
Jewelry stores hardly ever display the price
Dollar Tree had $1 and now has $1.25 plastered everywhere in the store. In the Dollar Tree Plus sections, they have prices for each item listed.
I was inspecting a used car and took it for a test drive. Opened the door and started the car. Drove excellent!
After spending a night in jail I realized the car wasn't for sale and I didn't even have a key!
B Black 🤣this is a quality comment
Gold 😂😂😂
B Black best of 2020
This was the funniest comment ever...!
Bro😂😂
You should also check the shocks. Push down with your full bodyweight once on each corner of the car. It should go down, then up once, and that's it. If it keeps going up and down like it's on the sea, you'll need to replace the shocks, and that's pretty bad.
Well, you don't wanna be pushing your entire weight on the car if it isn't yours. Just wait for the test drive.
true,but shocking.
yeah shocks and struts can be expensive
The car can handle it.
I show that in the test drive video because I dont want to be doing that when the owner isnt around.
I could tell that Chris wasn't older than 25, and I checked and sure enough, he's 24. He knows a LOT about cars for that age!
It is always a good idea to check if all the windows have the same logo, so you can quickly know if someone tried to steal the car (so it would have some damage on the ignition or the owner had to replace the key) or if it had an accident - a replaced one won't ever be the same since they should have the same number printed on them
I love it how Chris just explains it down to the nitty gritty instead of having someone taking 20 minutes to get to the point
Amen to that!!
As long as you are looking under the car, you could check the VIN on the frame and see if it matches the one inside the windshield and then look it up. Sometimes scammers will change the VIN on the top and not on the bottom.
Good idea
I didn't know a vin # was located on the bottom of the vehicle Thanks
What is VIN?
NinjaDragonL vin is vehicle identification number
Tessa Burkhamer the vin is printed on several key components to prevent fraud. The vin itself contains the alpha numeric specifications of the car to identify everything like engine, options and paint colour that the manufacturer did when building the car.
Thank you for posting this series! The last vehicle I purchased blew its head gasket on day TWO! Thankfully the dealer split the repair costs with me despite no warranty. If I checked the radiator cap, I would have seen that sludge instantly.
I just inspected my wife's next vehicle high and low yesterday using your checklist and videos. I tried my darndest to find an issue but came up with nothing. I feel much more assured I made a safe purchase this time around!!!
Just sent this to my sister in law who’s buying her first car, thanks for being in the community Chris!
Awesome! Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix hi could u resend the link for the downloaded checklist.. idk that link isn't working for me. What do you think of a 2007 volkswagen jeta for a first car? Buying my first car im so nervous and excited at the same time.. don't wanna be scammed and end up with a ton of repairs to do.. I would like a toyota corolla but they are out of my budget range
@@jovianellis3898 it works for me. Maybe try another browser?
@@chrisfix thank you for replying.. I did a screenshot.. I'll just write them down
+ChrisFix .... you missed a big point with the body inspection. Always check the gaps between the hood, fenders, doors, and trunk to make sure that they align properly and there is an even gap between them. I walk away as soon I see that one of these gaps is wrong. At this point you know the part has been removed, for what reason, who knows, but I don't care to find out.
+iz Zz True! Here in the UAE we get a lot of savage titles from the US. Usually sold as"clean"imported car by the previous owner... :D
+iz Zz This is what I was looking for in the comments also from other Z owner haha. Body pannels that don't line up can show an accident. @chris also i would mention pulling a VIN checkup, could show a good amount of information, but information could also be missing from this
seeya205 , as far as I know, its usually cars that have been involved in accidents, floods, hail storms. Customs is kinda strict, and will not accept stolen cars. I think you guys had the Katrina storm in the south-east a few years ago right? A bunch of those cars ended up in this part of the world! You could still find some mud under the floor carpets or the rear seats :) I agree with TheMainMan318, always do a VIN check. Regards from the desert!
+iz Zz My autoshop teacher always tells me this!
+iz Zz Thanks man! I didnt "miss" it but I didnt include it in this video. That is covered in the next video but I appreciate the tip because it is an important one! As always, thanks for adding your tip because it helps the community!
Another great tip. If the owner won't let you test drive the car, don't bother wasting your time with it.
why wouldn't they let you test drive the car numb skull? how else are they gonna sell the fuckin thing?
I'm guessing you're 17 and tried test driving some guys porsche
+Dylan Tucker Yessir! I have had that happen numerous times. The biggest problem is they dont insure it anymore so they wont let you.
+Buddy Rydell Come on man, we are a car community here. Try to leave comments that are helpful not so critical.
+Dylan Tucker really? I'm 16 and test drove every vehicle I laid my eyes on. Ended up getting a used '08 mustang.
I have used your check list about 4 or 5 times for me and my friends. Works every time. Thank you for making that.
These are good tips, when I bought my car (my dad checked everything for me) we used the wheel inspection and body inspection to negotiate down $1,500!!!
just helped me walk away from a 5000$ truck man thank you!
Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful!
I just don't understand the high resale walue of a old truck with high milage I think it's just people ignarance of the idea of having one I think this is also explains the high price of a new one when you have fools who put so much value in them the market just runs with it if I need a truck it's just cheaper to rent one
Hey Chris, one tip I think you should put in the body is check the uniformity of the seams between body panels.
I once was helping a friend purchase a used car, and I noticed the seams between rear quarters and trunk didn't flow evenly. Asked the owners about this and they said it had never been in an accident. I looked up the carfax and sure enough it was in a collision, so we avoided the car.
I looked at an '05 Acura RL that had a clean Carfax with no accidents listed. However, I noticed that the gap between the passenger's side fender and the door wasn't uniform like the driver's side. Looking closer, it was apparent the fender had some work done to it. The car was priced about $2K below blue book, and it otherwise appeared to be in good shape, but it had been on the lot for 90+ days according to cargurus.com.
Check the next episodes where I go over that. Great tip! A link to those episodes is here: ua-cam.com/play/PLvKbarVtwhUv6bjLhJSyaEOxaYy03j7QS.html
I saw this video about a month or so ago, and it changed my life. I downloaded the checklist and then began my search. I went through 3 test drives and inspections using your checklist. Just the other day I saw where you bought that Jag for your Dad and what you did for the rims. I followed your advice and found a cherry 2005 Volvo S40 t5 that HAULS! Negotiated about 20% off the asking price and believe I made a good deal. Good job by you!
Thank you for all you do man! I'm an Auto Shop teacher and your videos are a great way to share information with my students and let them learn a bit before they start working on vehicles! you rock man!
Wow! They still teach shop somewhere? Glad to hear it.
@@rontarrant my highschool has a class you can take to learn how to fix cars and learn all about them
@@Sammmm11111 👍
Why are people so focused and stuck on ChrisFix license plate cover and not pay attention to all the good things you can learn from the video
Thanks man! I am glad you see the value in the video! I think some people just like to come up with "theories" to try and discredit others. That is the only thing I can think of because anyone that watches my videos would know I always cover plates to protect the owners privacy (unless they dont care).
I honesltly didnt know why i just thought it wad weird that your license plate was on their
it puts the lotion in the basket
Because its weird and kinda douchy
Constable Dodo i’m sure you can’t give 2 reasons why it's weird or douchey lmao
Great tips - THANKS!
One more tip (important on anything more than 5 years old): Take a kleenex and wipe it around the inside of tail pipe; it should ONLY show some carbon powder/residue (yes carbon) and NOT feel even the slightest bit oily. RUN AWAY if at all oily.
What does oily indicate?
@@jassingh7086 It means there is a serious problem with the engine -- cracked piston rings or many other possible issues likely to cost a bunch to repair. The exhaust gases should be only water and carbon dioxide, and perhaps just a tiny amount of black carbon residue. NO oil at all in a gasoline engine car tailpipe.
Thanks. Getting ready to look for a new car, and I forgot all about this one.
Thank you sm for making videos like this, you’re really helping so many people including me, I don’t have my dad to help me with stuff like this, I never learned. So thanks
Another thing to check when evaluating tires... make sure they're all the correct speed rating for the vehicle. I once bought a car without checking this and ended up having to replace all four because the speed rating was too low. I had four blow-outs before I finally researched this and found out what was causing it.
Just a few bits of info for everyone who is asking in the comments section:
1.) Those are plate covers not plates. I use them in all of my videos to protect the owner's privacy (and my own privacy). They go on with tape before I film. The real plates are under them.
2.) This is only part 1 of the series, in part two I meet with the owner to inspect the car: ua-cam.com/video/9N4RpohW-hU/v-deo.html
3.) I have a new series with buying a parts car Jaguar here: ua-cam.com/video/pV_BgneldPU/v-deo.html
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why didnt you inspect inside of wheel arcs as well? especially some cars driven in snow conditions can have issues with rust due to the salt on the roads. The body panels can look nice from outside but it might be just a paint which holds it together.
ChrisFix
ChrisFix that's a good idea to cover your plates so we don't see your plates
On the license plate it said chrisfix
You missed checking camber or uneven wear on the tires. Tells you a lot about possible suspension or alignment issues.
Gosh I wish I saw this video when I bought my first car 😩
Carina Pokipoki how much you pay
What did you discover to be a deal breaker?
The name on the REAR PLATE? LOL
Suger Plum he put that over the license plate.
Same, am still paying it to this day. I bought a 04 Honda civic lx with 147k miles for $6,500 from a dealer. Also the paint is not that good. The car was in a big shadow big enough to cover the car (the color is black) And so it looked good and all, but the next day i noticed the paint was not that good at all and it’s coming off. And now that ik how cheap those cars can be and know that i could have gotten a better one somewhere else (not a dealer) i regret buying it.
@ChrisFix I think you should add "Test keys in door locks" to the list. My cousin got a used truck with electronic lock/unlock and he didn't test the keys. Turned out the keys didn't work in the doors, so he had to replace the door locks and then had to carry 2 diff keys because of the different ignition key.
As a teen looking for a used vehicle to drive from work and school. This is very helpful :)
If there's no price it's FREE!
JMILLI techniclly he's right
So a parking lot?
It’s free if you run fast enough
Break that glass and haul some ass!
LOL!
I’ve watched this series at least 5 times. Preparing myself for when I shop for a car, great series.
Your first name is cool. 🙂
I remember watching this 3 months after it came out. I used it to get my first truck. 6 years later the truck is the same pile of junk i bought and i wont give it up for the world! Thanks for your videos! Without them i wouldnt have been able to keep my old beater alive!! Its not perfect but no vehicle is!!
I just used all your checklists today to purchase a used car. It really helped a lot. I appreciate it
Which stupid guy puts such rims on a Jag?!
Vodkoit JAHT I'd be ashamed to drive around with that car and those rims. A car with class driven by a little swagger who thought thos look good on the car...
***** But still
+Rick White and an audi is a vw.....but it's still an audi like the jag is a jag
+Vodkoit JAHT nah those type of rims are the kind wanna be ricers get so it probably belonged to an Asian or a white boy
a set of cayman jag alloys or aruba alloys would look mint on this x-type
Should have mentioned body panel alignment and gaps, paint tone consistency, wear on seats and steering wheel
+JDMRacingUK Yeah panel gaps is a must
+JDMRacingUK And all the glass should be same year
+JDMRacingUK well he did do seats and steering wheel
+JDMRacingUK Dang, I should have read the comments before posting my own...as a former bodyshop owner, that's the first thing I look at, mismatched paint and panel gaps...
+JDMRacingUK cant cover everything in one video. That is why there are multiple videos on this subject.
I truly do appreciate what you do. You have a lot of useful advice and you are a G for making the checklist. I will definitely tell everyone I know to check you out. Thanks bro.
In addition to the knowledge from the videos, Chris ... enjoy listening to hear a confident, soothing tone of voice !! 😇
another important check to do before buying a new car: check that there are no dead bodies in the boot of the car..
It is Jersey after all lol
There's not going to be dead bodies in cars
If the bodies have been there awhile, I think you might be able to smell them even in the winter.
I don't care, just threw them away.
+sangam kr Davidsfarm first phrase when openning the trunk LOL
Love your vids. One thing I want to add though when buying a used car from a private party: MAKE SURE THE TITLING IS IN ORDER. You can find a car that's a deal of the century, but if something prevents you from titling (and subsequently registering) the car in your name, you're seriously screwed. You want to make sure the person selling the car actually has the right to sell the car (ie, their name is on the title), and you want to make sure things like the VIN are 100% correct (even if two characters are transposed, the DMV is likely to reject the title). The first thing though is by far the most important because you can fix the second thing with the previous owner's help.
The problem is though that a number of privately sold cars in the used market are being sold by flippers, and to save (substantial) money on titling and sales tax, they'll leave the "Buyer" field on the transfer of title section blank when they buy the car and just never title the car in their name. Then when they sell the car to you, you can put yourself down as the "Buyer". No problems as long as you don't need a new title for whatever reason (VIN error, cross-out on title transfer, previous owner printed out their married name in the title transfer section when the title is in their maiden name, previous owner signed their name "Jim" when the title says "James", dog ate it, etc), but good luck tracking down the person the flipper originally bought the car from (and that's assuming the flipper didn't buy the car from another flipper).
You also have to be careful of titles with multiple owners, even if the seller is one of them. Make sure all listed owners are around and will help you should you need a new title or some other DMV issue comes up with getting the new-to-you car in your name. Last thing you want to deal with is buying a jointly-owned car from a disgruntled spouse going through a divorce, or buying a jointly-owned car from a son whose dad passed away but the son doesn't have any power of attorney documents.
Also, understand that some states actually have two-part titles: a "liened" title that the DMV sends to the buyer financing the car and a lien release document that the DMV sends to the bank. Once the buyer pays off the car, the bank sends them the lien release. The first part is absolutely USELESS without the second part, and A LOT of people who live in two-part title states don't even realize this (and wind up losing the lien release). So if you're buying a car from a two-part title state, make sure you have both parts OR that the title doesn't have a lien holder listed on it. Unless you're really, really incredibly lucky, a bank will only send a lien release to the person listed on the title/lien release. I've even seen situations where a bank that was listed as lien holder on a title hadn't been in business for years, and that's always an insane (and sometimes insurmountable, actually) obstacle to deal with.
Finally, be careful of dealers posing as private sellers. I've seen schemes where they'll put the dealership's name as "Buyer" on the title and then give you a dealer re-assignment form (or just fill out the dealer re-assignment section on the title) with you as the transferee. The seller will swear up and down that this is fine, that they've done it in the past, and that it's completely legit, but unless you're also a dealer, it absolutely won't work. So once the DMV rejects your title application because of this, you'll be forced to go through the dealership to get the titling done, at which point they'll likely slam you with several hundred dollars (possibly up to a thousand) in various doc and processing fees. They know your only two options at that point is to pay up or spend even more money suing them.
Really, the best way to protect yourself from all of this kind of stuff is to just go to the DMV with the seller and get the title transfer done before keys exchange hands.
To Ky Y: Thanks for your insight and expertise. If you ever open up your own you-tube channel, I'll be your first subscriber!
wow incredible information.
Thank you so much!! My 1999 Civic is still in great condition, but you never know when you might come across a good used car worth looking into. This video and the 2nd part to it really help make me feel less intimidated about the whole process of buying a used car! Thank you!
Chris: On his way to buy groceries. Sees a for sale sign on a car and pulls out cam to make a video. Nice job!
- Check the tires for uneven wear and cuts/ bulges... Uneven wear suggests problems with alignment or the suspension
Great tip! Thanks!
i actually learned that when doing my driving test haha but you're welcome
or he destroyed only two tires
It's been a while since I first watched this video. It's nice that you have a printable checklist, which I plan to ask my local shop to use when they do an inspection of a used Sentra I'm interested in buying. Many thanks Chris to the hundreds of thousands of hours that go into all of your videos. You set the standard for everyone else with a channel, to be sure!
Im going to look at a used truck tomorrow, and this is still relevant! Glad Chris is around!
Hi Chris, Thanks for these videos on check up a second hand car. The list is really helpful. On the Tires section I added the date of the tires. Important detail. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Thank you for these buying/inspection videos dude. Really helped me buying a used car.
I am glad the series was helpful!
Tip 6:Check for any blood stains in the boot :P
But that's when you know that's a person you can trust! :D
Im 15, im so obsessed with cars. Soon, I'll buy a used car and it into my own project drift car, also, buying my own tools, and follow each of your videos, and steps. Loved your vids.
Keep it up👍
can't believe this is 5 years old now in 2021 this is my second time buying a car on this checklist thanks alot chris
Always check by turning on the AC while driving. Some cars starts vibrating after acceleration.
Owner is not there, cant start it.
@@billcavazos2817 he means in a test drive
R S Talukder my dad got a 2019 Chevy and the fucking shit starts to rattle two weeks later
@@danleon2756 that's because lots don't let you drive it on the highway
That moment when you buy a car and you realized you didn't look at 80% of what you should have , I wish I would've remembered about this video first. Hopefully I didn't make a mistake lol
Aldo Ibarra same
yes i feet the same ...but netx time i ill take my time checking a car ...
It's very easy to do if you're not careful, I bought a Suburban in 2015 and the transmission reverse gear died; that was the tip of the iceberg. Nice rust under the wheel arch extensions too, good they had replacements available.
Aldo Ibarra I bought my car with 3 different tyres
This was sooo helpful. I'm a senior female alone. Finding myself without a car, after my mechanic blew up my engine. I needed this a lot. I knew these things but not how to check underneath, and not to insure all tires same size and same tread. Thank you!
This video and other videos of yours came across my feed, I’m glad I learned something new! Really informative. I’m trying to buy a used car and I will know what to look for now 😊
also always like kick the tire, because it shows the seller that you're gullible and will give more money
lol
Roberson Merriweather
ChrisFix
XD
push top part of tire, checks for loose/wore wheel bearings ;-)))
Are you really still replying to comments on a 2 year old video? 😂👌
Yep. If people have questions I will answer. I spend 4hrs every day answering comments.
@@chrisfix well this shows who puts viewers first
@@chrisfix Bela atitude!👏👏
@@chrisfix thankyou for this. People with old videos usually leave them in the past.
Aaron Gary Because they're a fan of frozen
Hi Chris, I want to say Thank you this video helped me buy my first vehicle when I was 21 through a car auction. I always look back to this video when I have family or friends who need help buying a used car.
Glad the video was able to help you and I hope it can help your friends and family as well!
This is a very well-made video. Thank you for the value you've provided. And thanks for the checklist.
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you used the checklist!
Hi Chris,
Just wanted to express my sincere thanks for your exceptional videos and guidance. I’ve been looking for a used car for my mother-in-law for the past two weeks, armed with the BlueDriver code reader, penny, paper towels, fridge magnet, and of course the ChrisFix used car check list. I’ve seen one bad car after another (all of which were described as excellent condition in the ads) and ran into vehicle with bad CV boots, oil and tranny leaks, tire treads that barely covered the top of Abe’s head, massive sludge buildup around the engine, blow-by, suspension clunks, surging engines, pending engine codes and the list goes on and on. Finally, however, today I purchased a mechanically solid 2002 Toyota Camry that passed every single inspection point on your list and feel confident that I got my money’s worth and have a car that will easily surpass 300k with proper ongoing maintenance. Again, a huge thank you for your sage advise and help!
Tires on an AWD car should ALWAYS be the same brand. Sizes run differently from brand to brand and in AWD vehicles different size tires (even worn tires of the same brand) can DESTROY the AWD system. I'd pass on this car.
I thought the same thing bro.
JettyLife23 yyy
The Buick Rendezvous is infamous for that problem!
JettyLife23 Thank you for that tip. But for someone like myself who’s clueless when it comes to cars, can you elaborate a little more on the “same brand” what do you mean in references to that specific statement. Thanks!
Honestly, I would just walk away from any car that has different tires. It's a red flag that the owner probably doesn't take care of his/her car very well.
You can check for previous body damage by checking the alignment of the body panels and the spaces between them. See if they are even and the relative size of the gaps.
Thanks for the tip!
this playlist is still very relevant today and is a huge help
As a rule, I try to avoid used cars with aftermarket things such as rims or loud sound systems. Besides the possibility of maintenance issues they cause, they are often a sign of a young person as the primary driver and the possibility of engine and drive-line excessive wear due to hard usage. There's a reason for looking for a car only driven by grandma to attend church on Sunday. Most grandmas don't "drift".
Nice tip!
Guess you haven't met the grandmas that don't change their oil because " I only drive to church and grocery stores". Best buys are enthusiast owned vehicles, those are meticulously cared for in all areas of the vehicle.
I have a loud system in my car and i car for it very well. It actually is cleaner now than it was when i bought it. I check all fluids once a week to make sure i have no problems. I also replace parts as soon as something breaks. I will admit, i drive at a higher speed than the average person, but i accel slow because my gearing is weird
yet grannys driving manuals thrash the clutch so you'll need a new one every 30k or so....
+Adam Spencer granny probably doesnt change any of the fluids if she puts on a lot of mileage
Your 1st mistake is looking at a used Jaguar
Minh 🤣🤣🤣 lmao
True, but it’s a good deal for a Jag
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But, with all of the problems to the exterior (especially the tires) is too much for even $3k.
Its actually a quite bad deal for the condition it is in, it's worth half the price tag or at most 2000, provided it runs well.
A bigger mistake would be to buy a new Jaguar.
Because of my job, I drive a lot of heavily used rental cars all around the world. Sometimes they don't look / feel really safe but as I don't (yet) understand so much about cars, I don't know what to look out for. Refusing to accept a car because "it just feels unsafe" doesn't go down so well with the rental companies. This Jaguar series gave me a lot of tips on checking the cars, but I would definitely like to know more. If you are ever low on video ideas, here is one viewer that would love a similar video but with more explanation regarding the safety of the car. Thank you for the amazing channel. It is a joy to see really quality content like yours! :)
Interesting! Thanks for the video idea!
It’s crazy how I watched this as a young kid just interested in your videos. And I just used this video now to buy my first car. Time flies
Hey Chris, i just used this guide to buy my 2nd car i've ever owned, a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The dealership said they loved the idea of your checklist and it helped wonderfully.
I talk on Chris’s behalf, thank you 🙏🏿
chris fix the best car-related youtuber
Thanks!!!
ChrisFix I agree
@@chrisfix I'm gonna subscribe right now. Chris may I ask you a question, what do you think is the best first car for a new driver?
This is well inspected Chris. Seen one like this when I served at Fort Drum, NY.
Man...I can't thank you enough for this video. Much respect to you brother.
A few things to check once you have the owner there or the keys. Check in the engine bay for rust or damage. Look inside the oil filler cap for white slime. If it's there there is water getting into the oil. Look in the coolant reservoir see how clean it is and see if there's oil blobs in the water. This can be either or both ways. I've seen cars with oil in the water but no water in the oil and visa versa. Look around the battery tray for corrosion. Most batteries are sealed these days but on older cars corrosion here was pandemic. Check the oil to see how clean and topped up it is. This can be an indicator of how well the car has been serviced. Start the car and make sure it turns over cold. If the car was driven before you got there you should wait till it's cooled. Warm up the car or do the test drive then do the leak check again. Some leaks only show when the car is warmed up. Don't forget to test things like air-conditioning on the test drive. If it's cool weather most people forget then when summer comes and it doesn't work they could be facing a large bill depending on the fault. Check the front and rear lights np
If the car was running, how long should I wait until considered "cold" again?
@@ClaudioParraGonzalez 30min to an hour sometimes even longer
Thank you so much for this video Chris. I am a young guy, and recently bought my first vehicle. It is a 1995 jeep wrangler. It has 75k original miles, 2.5 liter straight six, 5 speed. I checked all these things, and jeep specific things. (Drivetrain, the top, rust on the fire wall) I bought it for 6,000, and it runs perfectly. Thanks for helping me!
+Chris Crowder Awesome Chris!!!
+Chris Crowder The 2.5 is a 4 cylinder. The 4.0 is the straight 6. Replace the oil in the transmission. I have seen many Wranglers with water in the transmission because of the vent tube design.
+ChrisFix ㅠ
Holy hell... I had no idea people were paying that much for those things.
Chris...great channel and great tips/advice/how to's. Much appreciated!
If a part of the car looks repainted. It’s most likely been in an accident.
Haha thank you Abe Lincolns head!
I didn't have a penny so I used an old picture of Abe. My tyres don't even cover half of his top hat!!
+Fuzion180 wait how do you have abe's head if i got it from his body in his grave? lol and how did yours work i tried using his head and it wouldn't fit it kept on falling apart it was all bony and rotten.
+Beau Man Also he head would have a big hole it it too
Beau Man
+Abortions Incorporated 😂😂😂😂😂
No reason to inspect a Jag. Unless you are an electronic engineer well versed in automobile wiring & computers and, need something to do every Sat & Sun for the rest of your life.
+Tommy Rad hahaha
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Hi Chris.So, my comment wasn't too cynical? haha
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Thanks!
That used to be true before Ford purchased Jaguar in I think it was 1993. I still wouldn't purchase anything European without expecting problems.
Joseph Murray
A honda Accord of the same year is 3x the price... why? Because Jags are not dependable.
And Jags, no matter the year, are expensive to work on, especially for those that go to the dealership no matter the issue. Not everyone is a Chris Fix.
I can see why you're successful. Thorough and to the point. Great content. Thanks for the video.
Awesome. Thanks Chris. Going to look at a used car today and will be going through your checklist
Just FYI, This is an AWD car, meaning it is strongly recommended the tires should ALL match and be replaced at the same time. Therefore, if you are considering an AWD car, you would need 4 tires. Not 2. BTW-- I owned this particular model Jag in an 06. High performance tires are REQUIRED. I never believed the difference in expensive versus cheaper tires was that great until i got this car! Believe me, IT MATTERS! Just something to consider when buying a car that is a drivers dream, like this one, and considering the expenses of bringing the car to proper standards. BTW, I LOVE mine. It's the best car I've ever owned. I paid $3000 for it, put in $1000 (it had 88000 miles) including 4 tires, and never needed anything more than an oil change. Driving it is a religious experience. I know this video isn't about Jag's, but since I'm such a fan, I had to add these particulars. LOVE YOU VIDEOS CHRIS FIX!!!
Just to reiterate
Awd DEMANDS all 4 tires be the same, if they arent the computer gets confused, the differential and gearboxes will wear improperly and break
Thanks Chris, I am still looking to buy a used car, and your videos have helped me a lot to filter out the bad choices. I must say I had no idea what to look for, but now atleast I know what works and what doesn't.
Pallavi Biswas Toyotas are very reliable!
Thank God this playlist exists lol. I'm finally looking into buying a used car and a lot of the things you've covered in here (as well asin the next video) are things I would've never thought to check...I feel like an expert in cars now and I haven't even done anything 😂
As women we're always being screwed over when buying used cars. Here's a great tip to find undisclosed repairs in cars that have been wrecked. There's alot of plastic in newer car models but always take a magnet with you to run along the body, especially the quarter panels, (the area at the rear sides of the car), to find "Bondo" compound. A product used to fill in deep dents or to cover up body rot(rust). The magnet won't hold onto the surface on areas that have Bondo. My Dad taught me this old trick. Thought I'd share it.
Make sure of covering the magnet with a rubber balloon, or fabric, so you don't damage the painting.
Thanks so much for these 5 videos. I watched them before I went out to buy my car. Turned out, I got an amazing deal on a 1993 Corvette, 40th Anniversary Edition. Thanks for all these tips and I now I hope you do more Corvette Videos.
+Jonce Scheffel (JollyFancher) awesomeeeeeee! I'm glad to hear that! Congrats and have fun!
I love how he say “blank can get expensive”
Thanks Chris for the used car check list. Very helpful.
Thanks man, these videos really helped me out for buying my first car. I actually got half the original asking price off cause of these
Chris, really helpful video. You provide a ton of real world experience information in your videos. I'm learning a lot. Thank you for taking the time to do them. :)
Im glad you're learning a lot!
Great! @ChrisFix i liked your video just seeing the list of what to check in car.... Good man... I started watching your videos just by two days back...... Good luck... God bless you.... Love from INDIA 🇮🇳
Thanks for the support from India!
Thanks for the list Chris awesome informative video I'm actually in the process of looking for my First car and this will help a ton.
Chris! I’m doing my online drivers Ed right now, and my instructor used this video for reference. Thought it was kind of cool👍
Chris ! i just wanted to thank you so much for all your vids and hard work making them ! i always learn from them and i really enjoy learning to fix things on my own ! i luv the jag and think you got a really killer deal on it !im 62 and recently retired and i want to buy myself an old benz 1999 thru 2002 e320 model I've always liked that body style any advice on those cars ? i know they are expensive to pay for repairs lol, but if needed i can do minor work myself ill let you know when i find and buy one . thanks again Bob K.
Very good video. Please note: when checking tires, check the 4 digit manufacturer date. six years it expires. anything after the sixth year consider the tires a threat to safety and a must to replace.
Another great video Chris, Thanks
7:10 e-brake down 7:18 e-brake up.....😂
haha the for sale sign moves from the passenger side window to the drivers side of the dash at the end of the video too
LOL
Woah you right
Wtf 😂
Wow! Looks like Chris inspected, tested, bought the car and then shot this part of the video! Well okay, I don't mind.
I definitely think an under the hood inspection and even running a scan tool would be a good idea
Damn thanks for the tips
I'm going to buy used hotwheels from my friend
Metal Glass me too!!! I’m looking for vintage hot wheels
Thought you were talking about the toy lol
@@nuts4785 he was
Very useful information! Thanks, ChrisFix!