{"id":43528,"date":"2023-09-23T13:39:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T13:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=43528"},"modified":"2023-09-23T13:39:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T13:39:14","slug":"im-a-mechanic-whos-fixed-thousands-of-cars-heres-why-you-shouldnt-buy-a-popular-car-brand-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/im-a-mechanic-whos-fixed-thousands-of-cars-heres-why-you-shouldnt-buy-a-popular-car-brand-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I'm a mechanic who's fixed thousands of cars – here's why you SHOULDN'T buy a popular car brand | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

A TRUSTED mechanic who's fixed thousands of cars has warned drivers why they should avoid this popular car brand. <\/p>\n

Scotty Kilmer is a motors expert with more than 55 years experience and revealed the reasons you shouldn't buy a Lexus. <\/p>\n

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In a video uploaded on YouTube, he pointed out a design flaw under the hood.<\/p>\n

"I don't know why they hide the V8 engine [under a covering], there's no reason to.<\/p>\n

"If you think about it, you want heat dissipation under the hood, this holds the heat in so if you live in a hot climate it will degrade the wiring and everything under there because the heat can't escape.<\/p>\n

"It's a dumb idea."<\/p>\n

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While the car guru did admit a Lexus normally doesn't need much work, he explained there was a transition period in 2007 that caused problems.<\/p>\n

When discussing buying second-hand models, Scotty advised going for one before the shift.<\/p>\n

In his garage he showed of a vehicle from the late 90s and praised it for the design.<\/p>\n

"This is a 99' model, with 249,000 miles on it, and it still runs like a clock," Scotty added.<\/p>\n

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The mechanic also discussed the different type of engines in the Japanese make of cars.<\/p>\n

In a warning to potential used car buyers he said: "I would not have bought a V8 engine Lexus, because I see too many problems as they age. <\/p>\n

"You need a mechanic to check out any car, especially a Lexus."<\/p>\n

Additionally, V6 engines, according to Scotty, also present difficulties.<\/p>\n

He explained one customer came to him with a Lexus powered by this model.<\/p>\n

"The spark plugs were covered in burnt oil, but with the V6 engine, you can't get to them without it being an insanely huge job," continued the expert.<\/p>\n

Overall, Scotty urged anyone buying a second-hand Lexus to make sure a mechanic gives it a proper assessment.<\/p>\n

This comes as Scotty Kilmer has offered his words of wisdom on many other car issues.<\/p>\n

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Plus, why he would\u00a0never buy an electric car, and called its benefits a myth.<\/p>\n

And, Scotty revealed an easy fix which costs just a few pounds but will save you some serious money.<\/p>\n


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