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Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Mechanic shares shocking red flags that EVERY driver should check for before buying a used car
A mechanic of 15 years has warned about the red flags you should look out for before buying a used car. The car expert, who goes by Shift Perfect on TikTok, has earned a legion of followers by often posting car tips, tricks, and secrets. In his latest viral video, he broke down the key features to check on before making a used car your own. 'First off, just because the engine's pretty, doesn't mean it runs good,' he began. 'Of course, go ahead and check your oil and coolant.' The mechanic continued: 'Here's where we start getting into the good stuff. 'Go ahead and make sure you feel the engine. If it's already warm, they ran it before you got to them. 'That doesn't always mean the engine is bad, but it can hide noises from when the engine started cold.' He then urged people to wipe the oil on a white napkin - whether the engine was hot or cold. 'If you see any metal flakes, that could indicate catastrophic engine damage,' he explained. The mechanic also said to get a 'good OBD2 reader' to check the emission-monitored readiness. This scanner plugs into a car and works with the vehicle's computer system to share diagnostic information. It can reveal diagnostic trouble codes, real-time data, and potential issues that could cost you a lot of money to repair. He explained: 'If those emission monitors aren't set it means they cleared the codes out which usually means they're trying to hide something wrong with the vehicle.' The video has amassed almost 495,000 views and 13,400 likes, and viewers flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts. One comment read: 'Overall good advice.' In another video, David Long, who is known online as the Car Wizard, detailed the six vehicles he thinks prospective buyers should never purchase. The car enthusiast emphasized to 'not buy [them] under any circumstance, no matter what kind of good price or deal you're getting.' He warned that despite getting a discount, the amount of money that you'll spend on fixing these cars up won't make them worth it in the long run. Some of the cars on his list included a 2004 to 2010 Ford F150 or Expedition F250, cars that have General Motors' 3.6 liter V6, and any European car with more than 150,000 miles. Another TikTok user named Andy, who goes by Andy's Auto Advice, warned in a recent video that you shouldn't buy the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Kia Telluride, or Chevrolet Tahoe in 2025.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Mechanic reveals the cars he would NEVER buy in 2025... and which are actually worth the money
A mechanic has revealed the three cars he would never buy in 2025 - as well as the ones that are actually worth the money. Andy, who goes by Andy's Auto Advice on TikTok, regularly posts about cars and maintenance advice to his 88,700 followers. He previously detailed how to avoid falling into sales traps at the dealership and prevent overpaying. And now he is back with another series of helpful insights - this time about the kind of models you should and shouldn't be setting your sights on. The clip has raked in 154,400 views and almost 3,800 likes to date - but does your vehicle make the lists? Cars to avoid in 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Andy, who goes by Andy's Auto Advice on TikTok, has revealed the three cars he would never buy in 2025 - as well as the ones that are actually worth the money Andy started by saying: 'Please do yourself a favor and don't buy the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. 'Not only are they ridiculously priced in the $50,000 to $60,000 for a Jeep, but they are a heaping pile of garbage. 'These are known to be riddled with issues ever since they were released. Jeep was trying to enter the luxury SUV segment and they terribly and radically failed at it and these are a prime example.' He continued: 'They have a ton of electrical issues, the engine is not very good, the build quality is terrible, and for that price, I don't know about you, but I could go out and buy something much nicer, much better build and much more reliable.' Kia Telluride 'Avoid buying the Kia Telluride. These are overpriced and overhyped. I'm not sure why everyone wants one of these,' Andy said passionately. 'They are jacking the prices up on these ones even the used ones and they're not very good. 'Kia tries to be competitive with their packages and they're technology, but in the end, your vehicle is going to end up in their shop getting a new engine at 20,000 miles. 'So save yourself the $40,000 to $50,000 on this - I don't know what you want to call it - not very good is what I'd call it.' Chevrolet Tahoe Andy started by saying: 'I don't know who came up with the prices for Chevrolet Tahoes nowadays because getting a Tahoe RST model - that's like a mid-level trim - for $63,000 with a 53V8... I don't understand the prices. 'Who's making these prices because in no world am I paying over 60 grand for a family hauler? 'And it's not even a nice family hauler. It's not like it's a luxurious, leather-appointed family hauler, it's just your basic V8 family hauler.' The Tahoe was recently ranked the most expensive popular car in the US market to insure, fill with gas, and fix. Cars to buy in 2025 INFINITI Q50 The car expert said he thought the INFINITI Q50 is 'excellent,' though the company recently discontinued making them. 'They are excellent with reliability, they do not have a CVT transmission, they have a V6 engine,' he explained in the video. 'The Sport model has 300 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and is a very comfortable, luxurious, and fast sedan.' Referring to a 2020 model, Andy said the car was five years old and only $25,000. 'They're cutting prices on these like crazy across the country because they're trying to get the old models off their showroom floors,' he said. He firmly recommends the INFINITI Q50 if you're 'looking for a good deal on a nice uxorious, sports sedan.' Nissan Frontier Andy said he recommends the current and prior generation of the Nissan Frontiers. 'These are a great deal on the market right now. 'They're $2,000 to $3,000 below the asking price - you can pick one up that's a few years old in the mid-20s. 'They're great - they have a V6 engine, I believe they are naturally aspirated V6s, they have a nine-speed automatic transmission, and they have a great towing and cargo capacity.' RAM 1500 Andy said he doesn't normally recommend Stellantis products, but liked the RAM 1500. Stellantis is the Netherlands-based carmaker conglomerate that owns the Detroit brands Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram. 'You can get a two-year-old RAM 1500 with a 57 hemi engine for about $10,000 to $15,000 cheaper than its counterparts right now because they quit making the 57 hemi so they're trying to get the old models off their lots and they're slashing prices like crazy,' Andy explained. He displayed a 2023 RAM that was $4,188 below the retail price. 'You can get one of these in the low 40s with nice options like a Laramie. So I would recommend it. The 57 hemi is a great engine and it's proven to be reliable in most aspects,' he concluded.
