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- Dimensions
- 6 x 0.27 x 9 in
- Weight
- 6.4 oz
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication date
- November 14, 2017
- Language
- English
- Print length
- 107 pages
Description
Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 50 years and star of YouTube’s “The Scotty Kilmer Channel” for DIY car repair (with over 200 million video views), has revised and updated his book: Everyone’s Guide to Buying a Used Car and Car Maintenance. In the book, he shows how to check out used cars for purchase yourself and how to avoid the proverbial used automobile “lemon.” From the initial glance at the dealer (or private seller) through the road test and bartering stage, Scotty shows how to evaluate a vehicle for purchase, and also provides more in-depth tips for experienced do-it-yourselfers. And as a bonus, he also provides tips on essential auto maintenance for all autos, used or not. Whatever your level of sophistication, this book will help keep you from getting swindled in your next car purchase and keep you on the road for many years to come. Read more
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| Publisher | Independently published |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 14, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 107 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1973292661 |
| ISBN-13 | 61 |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Fantastic book! Better than the bible! Better than War and Peace!
Format: Paperback
Well, Scotty Kilmer has done it again - or he did it again - he has written a book with great info on. how to properly maintain your car, buy a car, trade a car in - or sell your car to an individual - and so much about each component of your car, how to make it last far longer and in a cost-effective way. This book was copyrighted in 1994, so very appropriate for my 99 Ford Mustang six, my beloved daily driver. Scotty is a long-time mechanic, as his dad was before him - he has had tv segments on shows on car repair, and for decades now has done many, many you tube video's on car repairs, and the car industry. Scotty is always fun to watch, and to listen to, and his book is fun to read and refer back to. Scotty also has been great about responding to emails from his many viewers, asking questions, and has checked out people's cars for free when they are in one of the two areas he usually lives in.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2026 by Dennis J. Faulkner
BUY THIS BOOK, IT COULD SAVE YOU THOUSANDS!!
Format: Paperback
EVERYONE should read this when buying a used car. In fact, they should read it if they just OWN a car, because it gives so much fundamental knowledge on how to monitor a car's basic needs and what it takes to be a vigilant owner in terms of overseeing the maintenance over the life of a vehicle. Following the author's advice could save you thousands in repair bills if you take control pro-actively of his recommended maintenance. I wish there were more 'hard-core' knowledgeable mechanics like Scotty out there, he is truly a gem. Buy this book and above all, READ IT, it could save you thousands!!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2025 by ParisRoseLady
Must-have for any used-car buyer
Format: Kindle
An excellent and engaging read. For a relatively short book, there's a shocking amount of detail, but they're all very well organized and easy to access. Scotty also does a good job of catering to people of different levels of car-expertise. Chapter 1 starts from the very beginning: deciding on which car to buy. Chapter 2 gives detailed advice on where to search for the car. Chapter 3 is a long chapter (also my favorite one) where he tells you everything you should check on the car BEFORE you take it to the mechanic. He even divides this section into three levels of difficulty, for people who want to do the absolute minimum, the average person, and a gear nut. This is followed by Chapter 4 on getting the mechanic to check out your car. Chapter 5 is on the art of purchasing the car, and of course, haggling. Everything was good, except I disagree when Scotty says "cash is king". Yes, this is true, but in 2020, showing this hand early might actually give you a worse deal. In this age of aggressive internet pricing, the dealers now usually derive the majority of their profits from financing and other add-ons. So fronting that you'll be paying cash oftentimes put you at a disadvantage during car-price negotiations. You can do more research on this yourself. Chapter 6 is another one of my favorites and covers maintenance. Again this is broken into "do this absolutely please", followed by a section on the components that needs less care. He understands some people prefer outsourcing most of the work to a mechanic, and some people take a DIY approach. There's something for both crowds here. Overall, a stellar read. Thanks Scotty! Hope your car lasts 200,000 miles.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020 by James P.
The Best Guide for Buying Used Cars and Car Maintenance
Format: Kindle
Scotty delivers in a PERFECTLY FAST-PACE breakdown of the complete step-by-step instructions as to how to buy a used car and take care of your vehicle to last a long-time. This is precisely what I was looking for to help my in my car buying journey. Not only is he full of invaluable experience, but this book alone will save you minimally $10,000+ or more in common mistakes people make on their cars, new or used. Nobody really teaches you about these intricate machines that we call “cars” and yet we spend our entire lives using them. I think its important for everyone to learn a little something about cars!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2025 by Alex
Spot on. Poor editing
Format: Paperback
Classic Scotty. Fun to read using voice as heard in YouTube videos. Advice is excellent and very well organized. Editing and formatting is fair. One consistently missed word is “modem” cars instead of modern. Or, maybe it’s my bifocals.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023 by J. Hall
Great
Format: Paperback
Great
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026 by Zeldini Metasasuki
This book has saved me time, money and trouble
Format: Kindle
Scotty does a fine job of telling what to look for when inspecting a car you might want to buy. If you know what to look for, you don't have to keep bringing used cars to a mechanic during your search. Each inspection from a mechanic can cost you anywhere from $75 to $150. All that can add up quickly. I have to say, on every single car I inspected at the smaller used car lots, I found evidence that the cars had been wrecked and unprofessionally patched up. In some cases, these cars had clean Carfax reports. But thanks to the information in Scotty's book, I could tell that they had been wrecked. In the end, I only had to pay for one car inspection. (My mechanic was really nice--he inspected two cars for the price of one inspection.) But if I had not been privy to this information, I would likely have had to pay for several inspections. Scotty also includes info on how to maintain your car so it will last longer and need fewer repairs--essential information for novices like me who need it. Next to your house, your car is likely the most expensive investment you will own. Preventative maintenance now can pay off later in fewer repair bills and extended life of your car.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020 by K. M.
Not covering more recent cars or trucks. 2026
Format: Paperback
Sorry to report that publication is only up to earlier 2000’s and doesn’t cover enough about 2026 cars! Ie EV, Natural gas and hybrid’s. I may return after reading a bit more…..
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2026 by Spike