**Volvo vs Toyota vs Honda: Which Brand is Worth Considering?**

When it comes to purchasing a new vehicle, many people consider factors such as reliability, fuel efficiency, and durability. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of three popular brands: Volvo, Toyota, and Honda. We will also discuss the Chinese company that owns Volvo, their plans for hybrid and electric vehicles, and what customers can expect from these brands.

**Volvo: A Brand with a Long History**

In recent years, Volvo has gained a reputation for building high-quality vehicles that last a long time. According to Danielle Deluca, "Our new Volvo's a good buy... they're not like those horrible British vehicles." However, she also mentions that the Chinese company that owns Volvo plans to discontinue production of gasoline and diesel cars in favor of hybrid and electric models. This means that customers may have to adjust their expectations when it comes to fuel options.

**Toying with the Idea of a New Car? Think Twice**

Goofy and yt warn potential car buyers about the pitfalls of owning a new Volvo, specifically the 3.5-liter twin turbo engine. They explain that this engine has a timing belt that runs on a water pump, which can cause problems if it breaks. The cost of repairs can be expensive, and some customers have reported issues with the engine breaking down after only 90,000 miles. Goofy notes, "I've also met policemen in Houston who had the same engine, and they said 'we hate those things.'"

**A More Reliable Alternative: Toyota**

For those looking for a more reliable alternative, Toyota is often cited as a top choice. Goldstar recommends buying a 2016 Toyota Sienna LE from Carvana, but advises against taking it to a Toyota dealership for an inspection within the seven-day return window. Instead, they suggest visiting an independent mechanic like himself, who has no vested interest in selling or repairing the vehicle.

**The Importance of Independent Inspections**

Goldstar emphasizes the importance of independent inspections when purchasing a used car. He notes that Toyota dealerships have a vested interest in selling cars and may not always tell customers about potential problems. By visiting an independent mechanic like himself, buyers can get an honest assessment of the vehicle's condition and avoid costly surprises down the road.

**Fixing a Leaky Heater: A DIY Guide**

For those who own vehicles with heater issues, HF Vid Shots offers a helpful guide on how to fix the problem. According to the author, "The highest point is your heater core... if it's low, the coolant's full of air, and it doesn't work with hot air." The solution involves flushing the hoses under the engine compartment to remove any crud buildup.

**Conclusion**

When considering a new vehicle, it's essential to do your research and think carefully about your needs and expectations. While Volvo offers high-quality vehicles that last long, they are also planning to discontinue production of gasoline and diesel cars. Toyota and Honda, on the other hand, offer reliable alternatives with good fuel efficiency and durability. By visiting an independent mechanic and doing your own research, you can make an informed decision about which brand is right for you.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enbarack singh hey i'm gonna buy a honda s2000 from an online car auction website do you think it's a good idea no i don't think it's ever a good idea to buy from an online car auction cars are sold at auction for one main reason they got a serious problem if they're good cars and there's nothing wrong with them they can sell them on the street easily people are dying to buy those s2000s when they're at auctions they've often been wrecked flooded or they got a problem with the title and it's an auction website it's not like you go there and you drive it and say okay it's a good car you buy it it's yours unless you're a professional i do not advise buying things from auction especially online auctions where you can't see anything i got a car one time for my son it was a toyota and it came from an auction and guess what the frame was all rotten away did they show that in the pictures of course not so stay away from auction cars unless you really like gambling and they're super cheap john mayo says i need help my 2012 audi a4 epc and engine light came on it's vibrant when i pushed the gas car only has 57 500 miles okay well i feel sorry for you for buying an audi there are endless piles of junk as they age and it's no surprise my neighbor had one of those it had 60 000 miles in the transmission exploded in it they're not that well made at least your check engine light is going on go to any place like autozone o'reilly's whatever auto parts store they'll scan it for free get the codes send me the code scotty kilmer.com is my free website you can ask questions there post it say here's the codes me and all of the great moderators there we'll analyze it for you free too ken lee says scotty got a 2019 honda fit lx with 19 000 miles during extreme cold the tps traction light keeps blinking had to turn the car off and the lights went off what could it be all right well that's the tire pressure monitoring system it could just be you don't have enough air in your tires when your tire pressure gets below a certain parameter it turns it on and then when it goes above it turns them off when it gets really cold your tire pressure goes down when it is really cold get out there with a gauge put 30 pounds in all four tires you got to put the air in when they're really cold that's how you measure it and you probably find the problem will go away they don't have enough air in them cold tires the pressure goes down so you have to check them cold and then of course when it gets warm again in the spring check them again you might find out they have too much air then you little bit of layer up all depends on the ambient temperature outside probably low on pressure a little bit do it when it's cold 30 psi darren jose says scotty what do you think of the 2012 honda accord and the 1995 ford f-150 also was the 2004 sienna any quick okay the sienna is excellent a 2012 honda accord should be an excellent vehicle you want to check the transmission to make sure it's okay and of course a 1995 ford f-150 is old as the hills but they were really well made back in the day but you're talking at radically different cars what do you want a nice sedan like an accord a big old pickup truck like an f-150 or a van like a toyota sienna you got to decide what vehicle you want first good picks but of course you'd want to make sure they're all checked out by a mechanic especially a 95 f-150 and don't over pay for a 95 f-150 geez the thing's what 26 years old so you're not going to pay that much for it either god's hype says scotty i got a 2014 cadillac xts abs says left rear wheel speed sensor circuit not plausible what you want to do is just replace the abs sensor it's real easy just bolts on bolts off prey that fixes it because if it doesn't fix it then you look at big money either the axle itself is worn and then it's wobbling and giving bad data or you got a wiring problem or a problem in the computer circuit that drives the abs system those are super expensive the sensors aren't get the sensor bolted on you'll probably find that fixes the problem and if not abs reverts to non-abs normal braking when it goes down so if it drives okay and brakes okay you don't want to spend a bunch of money if the sensor doesn't fix it a lot of guys live without it doesn't work all that well anyway on gm products they've had various class action suits against them for it ricardo hernandez says scotty my 05 ford mustang v6 has a problem the reverse don't go unless i rev it up and sometimes i don't need to for it to go but sometimes i do sad mature your transmission is probably starting to go out but do change the fluid and filter and put one quart of lucas anti-slip into the mix in case instead of one of new court of transmission fluid and see what happens if after 200 miles of stops great you fixed it for a while if not it means that the oil pump and your transmission's starting to go you'll have to have the whole thing rebuilt costs a small fortune but a lot of times changing it putting that quart of lucas anti-slip can fix it for years in american vehicles fabian perez says scotty what's your opinion on a 2006 actual rsx with 102 000 miles for a starter car going to college soon they're not bad cars they're well made cars now it is 15 years old and the actors can be expensive to repair but 102 000 miles isn't that much for those be sure you have a guy like me a real mechanic who understands honda products and japanese cars to analyze it with this fancy scan tool and tell you what kind of shape most guys charge about 100 bucks i do it free here in clarksville but most people get a charge of money and if they say it's good hey could be a great car great starter car because you're going to college you're probably not driving that much and better with an older fancy car like an acura not to drive at 20 30 000 miles a year because it's worn and it might wear out a lot faster that way put a few miles on it each year could last a lot longer scotty my wife keeps nagging me about getting her land rover how can i talk her out of it take her for a trip to hawaii you know that'd be a lot more fun anyways there endless money pets you know i had a guy the other day just sent me a thing that he had a land rover in a 15 000 miles he had to put 2 500 bucks into the stupid thing and they didn't cover it under any kind of warranty stay away from them they're terrible rolling piles of junk their status symbols here in the united states but man they just do not hold up over time and guys say oh well the new diesels do no they don't i've seen where the new diesel engines went out with 45 000 miles on terrible cars don't buy one she wants a vehicle like that hey have a look at those toyota fj cruisers they don't make it anymore but they're great vehicles and since they don't make them the resale value is going up and if you buy one hey you take care of it you're not going to lose any money if you sell it you might actually appreciate in value try to talk under that they're cool looking too and they last forever they're not like those horrible british vehicles danielle deluca says scotty our new volvo's a good buy not really you know the chinese company really owns them now they say that in the future they're only going to make hybrid vehicles and electric cars and they're not going to make gasoline or diesel cars anymore all that money on a new volvo diesel or gasoline car and then find out oh and i'm making them and taking care of them anymore so i wouldn't you want something that's going to last a really long time get a toyota or honda they're better made anyways and they're going to continue to make regular cars for quite some time goofy and yt says scotty i'm planning on getting a 2017 ford explorer 3.5 liter twin turbo 360 horsepower is a good car not as they age that is the bad engine that has a timing belt that runs on a water pump and if the water pump breaks it will put water in the engine oil and ruin the engine and it's a twin turbo and they break all the time as they age i have had customers buy them brand new and for the first 90 000 miles they were relatively trouble free but then they started to fall apart and i've also met policemen in houston that had the same engine the 3.5 twin turbo 365 and they said scotty we hate those things every day something goes wrong every week a bunch of ours are in the motor pool being fixed he said i like the old crown vics they still had some of the old crown vic patrol cars and used when they were driving and they loved they said that v8 had plenty of power they didn't break down he said he hated that new design and that's a policeman who really puts them to hard use so i'm not a fan of those things at all goldstar says i've been searching around for a minivan i finally bought a 2016 toyota sienna le from carvana should i take it to toyota for a full inspection within that seven day period don't take it to toyota take it to a guy like me an independent mechanic because toyota has a vested interest of you to buy that car so they can make money fixing the car you don't want to go to somebody who has a vested interest i have no vested interest when i check out cars i've even told some people that their chrysler cars were okay and they might as well keep them because they're still running they're not gonna get anything when they sell them when i check out a toyota i tell the truth if you saw a video i made a few weeks ago about a guy who had just bought a 2020 4runner and the engine was ticking i said there's a problem with that thing it should not tick like that the toyota dealer said it wasn't well it was a problem in it i tell the truth i have no vested interest other than telling people the truth about their cars some people love me for it some people hate me because they sell that car or they fix that car or they're a mechanic that didn't fix somebody's car right and i show them what was done wrong but i'm going to tell you the truth about it so you're better off with an independent guy telling you about a toyota than the dealer with and that's true for any car especially like jaguars and mercedes of course they'll tell you to buy the car because they want to sell you either parts or fix it for you hf vid shots says pre-13 toyota tacoma double cab 4-liter heater blows called help me it's called in dallas fort worth texas what's cold here in tennessee watch my video how to fix your car's heat or scotty i'll show you all the tips first thing you want to do is check your coolant if it's low the highest point is your heater core and if the coolant's low they'll be full of air it doesn't work with hot air it only works with hot water now let's say you hardly ever use it at all could be it's clogged up take the hoses off under the engine compartment at the firewall to go into the heater get garden hoses and flush it one way then flush it the other way and go back and forth do it for about 10-15 minutes that'll flush a lot of crud out and of course make sure your thermostat is working if you see your temperatures near the cold all the time all you got to do is put a new thermostat in if the thermostat is stuck open you won't get enough heat those are the main things that go wrong so if you never want to miss another one of my new car repair videos remember to ring that bell youbarack singh hey i'm gonna buy a honda s2000 from an online car auction website do you think it's a good idea no i don't think it's ever a good idea to buy from an online car auction cars are sold at auction for one main reason they got a serious problem if they're good cars and there's nothing wrong with them they can sell them on the street easily people are dying to buy those s2000s when they're at auctions they've often been wrecked flooded or they got a problem with the title and it's an auction website it's not like you go there and you drive it and say okay it's a good car you buy it it's yours unless you're a professional i do not advise buying things from auction especially online auctions where you can't see anything i got a car one time for my son it was a toyota and it came from an auction and guess what the frame was all rotten away did they show that in the pictures of course not so stay away from auction cars unless you really like gambling and they're super cheap john mayo says i need help my 2012 audi a4 epc and engine light came on it's vibrant when i pushed the gas car only has 57 500 miles okay well i feel sorry for you for buying an audi there are endless piles of junk as they age and it's no surprise my neighbor had one of those it had 60 000 miles in the transmission exploded in it they're not that well made at least your check engine light is going on go to any place like autozone o'reilly's whatever auto parts store they'll scan it for free get the codes send me the code scotty kilmer.com is my free website you can ask questions there post it say here's the codes me and all of the great moderators there we'll analyze it for you free too ken lee says scotty got a 2019 honda fit lx with 19 000 miles during extreme cold the tps traction light keeps blinking had to turn the car off and the lights went off what could it be all right well that's the tire pressure monitoring system it could just be you don't have enough air in your tires when your tire pressure gets below a certain parameter it turns it on and then when it goes above it turns them off when it gets really cold your tire pressure goes down when it is really cold get out there with a gauge put 30 pounds in all four tires you got to put the air in when they're really cold that's how you measure it and you probably find the problem will go away they don't have enough air in them cold tires the pressure goes down so you have to check them cold and then of course when it gets warm again in the spring check them again you might find out they have too much air then you little bit of layer up all depends on the ambient temperature outside probably low on pressure a little bit do it when it's cold 30 psi darren jose says scotty what do you think of the 2012 honda accord and the 1995 ford f-150 also was the 2004 sienna any quick okay the sienna is excellent a 2012 honda accord should be an excellent vehicle you want to check the transmission to make sure it's okay and of course a 1995 ford f-150 is old as the hills but they were really well made back in the day but you're talking at radically different cars what do you want a nice sedan like an accord a big old pickup truck like an f-150 or a van like a toyota sienna you got to decide what vehicle you want first good picks but of course you'd want to make sure they're all checked out by a mechanic especially a 95 f-150 and don't over pay for a 95 f-150 geez the thing's what 26 years old so you're not going to pay that much for it either god's hype says scotty i got a 2014 cadillac xts abs says left rear wheel speed sensor circuit not plausible what you want to do is just replace the abs sensor it's real easy just bolts on bolts off prey that fixes it because if it doesn't fix it then you look at big money either the axle itself is worn and then it's wobbling and giving bad data or you got a wiring problem or a problem in the computer circuit that drives the abs system those are super expensive the sensors aren't get the sensor bolted on you'll probably find that fixes the problem and if not abs reverts to non-abs normal braking when it goes down so if it drives okay and brakes okay you don't want to spend a bunch of money if the sensor doesn't fix it a lot of guys live without it doesn't work all that well anyway on gm products they've had various class action suits against them for it ricardo hernandez says scotty my 05 ford mustang v6 has a problem the reverse don't go unless i rev it up and sometimes i don't need to for it to go but sometimes i do sad mature your transmission is probably starting to go out but do change the fluid and filter and put one quart of lucas anti-slip into the mix in case instead of one of new court of transmission fluid and see what happens if after 200 miles of stops great you fixed it for a while if not it means that the oil pump and your transmission's starting to go you'll have to have the whole thing rebuilt costs a small fortune but a lot of times changing it putting that quart of lucas anti-slip can fix it for years in american vehicles fabian perez says scotty what's your opinion on a 2006 actual rsx with 102 000 miles for a starter car going to college soon they're not bad cars they're well made cars now it is 15 years old and the actors can be expensive to repair but 102 000 miles isn't that much for those be sure you have a guy like me a real mechanic who understands honda products and japanese cars to analyze it with this fancy scan tool and tell you what kind of shape most guys charge about 100 bucks i do it free here in clarksville but most people get a charge of money and if they say it's good hey could be a great car great starter car because you're going to college you're probably not driving that much and better with an older fancy car like an acura not to drive at 20 30 000 miles a year because it's worn and it might wear out a lot faster that way put a few miles on it each year could last a lot longer scotty my wife keeps nagging me about getting her land rover how can i talk her out of it take her for a trip to hawaii you know that'd be a lot more fun anyways there endless money pets you know i had a guy the other day just sent me a thing that he had a land rover in a 15 000 miles he had to put 2 500 bucks into the stupid thing and they didn't cover it under any kind of warranty stay away from them they're terrible rolling piles of junk their status symbols here in the united states but man they just do not hold up over time and guys say oh well the new diesels do no they don't i've seen where the new diesel engines went out with 45 000 miles on terrible cars don't buy one she wants a vehicle like that hey have a look at those toyota fj cruisers they don't make it anymore but they're great vehicles and since they don't make them the resale value is going up and if you buy one hey you take care of it you're not going to lose any money if you sell it you might actually appreciate in value try to talk under that they're cool looking too and they last forever they're not like those horrible british vehicles danielle deluca says scotty our new volvo's a good buy not really you know the chinese company really owns them now they say that in the future they're only going to make hybrid vehicles and electric cars and they're not going to make gasoline or diesel cars anymore all that money on a new volvo diesel or gasoline car and then find out oh and i'm making them and taking care of them anymore so i wouldn't you want something that's going to last a really long time get a toyota or honda they're better made anyways and they're going to continue to make regular cars for quite some time goofy and yt says scotty i'm planning on getting a 2017 ford explorer 3.5 liter twin turbo 360 horsepower is a good car not as they age that is the bad engine that has a timing belt that runs on a water pump and if the water pump breaks it will put water in the engine oil and ruin the engine and it's a twin turbo and they break all the time as they age i have had customers buy them brand new and for the first 90 000 miles they were relatively trouble free but then they started to fall apart and i've also met policemen in houston that had the same engine the 3.5 twin turbo 365 and they said scotty we hate those things every day something goes wrong every week a bunch of ours are in the motor pool being fixed he said i like the old crown vics they still had some of the old crown vic patrol cars and used when they were driving and they loved they said that v8 had plenty of power they didn't break down he said he hated that new design and that's a policeman who really puts them to hard use so i'm not a fan of those things at all goldstar says i've been searching around for a minivan i finally bought a 2016 toyota sienna le from carvana should i take it to toyota for a full inspection within that seven day period don't take it to toyota take it to a guy like me an independent mechanic because toyota has a vested interest of you to buy that car so they can make money fixing the car you don't want to go to somebody who has a vested interest i have no vested interest when i check out cars i've even told some people that their chrysler cars were okay and they might as well keep them because they're still running they're not gonna get anything when they sell them when i check out a toyota i tell the truth if you saw a video i made a few weeks ago about a guy who had just bought a 2020 4runner and the engine was ticking i said there's a problem with that thing it should not tick like that the toyota dealer said it wasn't well it was a problem in it i tell the truth i have no vested interest other than telling people the truth about their cars some people love me for it some people hate me because they sell that car or they fix that car or they're a mechanic that didn't fix somebody's car right and i show them what was done wrong but i'm going to tell you the truth about it so you're better off with an independent guy telling you about a toyota than the dealer with and that's true for any car especially like jaguars and mercedes of course they'll tell you to buy the car because they want to sell you either parts or fix it for you hf vid shots says pre-13 toyota tacoma double cab 4-liter heater blows called help me it's called in dallas fort worth texas what's cold here in tennessee watch my video how to fix your car's heat or scotty i'll show you all the tips first thing you want to do is check your coolant if it's low the highest point is your heater core and if the coolant's low they'll be full of air it doesn't work with hot air it only works with hot water now let's say you hardly ever use it at all could be it's clogged up take the hoses off under the engine compartment at the firewall to go into the heater get garden hoses and flush it one way then flush it the other way and go back and forth do it for about 10-15 minutes that'll flush a lot of crud out and of course make sure your thermostat is working if you see your temperatures near the cold all the time all you got to do is put a new thermostat in if the thermostat is stuck open you won't get enough heat those are the main things that go wrong so if you never want to miss another one of my new car repair videos remember to ring that bell you\n"