As far as I'm concerned, there's a whole bunch of automotive engineers that need to pull their heads outta they azz these days...seems like most all brands are having the dumbest premature failures of late...
It doesn’t seem like there’s one company out there making quality trucks anymore, it’s a darn shame. $100k for junk!
Some states don't have them. Michigan is one such state. Not sure where that truck in the video is located but either there is no inspection or the inspector is an idiot. Lol
I knew some states don’t require them; video said from dealership; here a business would not sell that to consumers it would go to a dealer auction; liability for selling company would be too high.. Personal sale Caveat Emptor
I believe many dealers do minimal inspection before selling used. Move it as fast and as profitable as they can. We have one that advertises mechanic specials on up to brand new.
Most new car dealers will either wholesale stuff like that to local used car dealers "as is", or run through the red light lane (as is) at the dealer auction...my guess is that their inspection missed the problems too
That looks like a Massachusetts plate. From my Google degree , dealers do not have to inspect before selling, it is on the customer SUBSEQUENT to the sale. Google also shows that Mass has a law about if, upon inspection the vehicle needs work that passes 10% of the cost, that they can return the vehicle (must be within 7-14 days). So it sounds like maybe the guy declined them doing the inspection (or they didn't perform them there)
BSG Automotive is in Yorktown, Il. That's all I got, my internet is FUBAR this morning. Worse than dialup. That screenshot took forever to upload. A modem and wifi reset didn't help.
That is sad to see, and exactly why I am hyper vigilant about using a wand with Fluid Film inside the frame rails and body panels on our late model Toyota and Lexus vehicles yearly. I use PB Blaster Surface Shield on the outside areas and continually touch up and areas that are thin in higher spray areas. It has been worth the effort considering the cost and decreasing quality of newer vehicles.
Remember the days when an open C channel frame would outlast most humans? Lol. Boxed frames may be stiffer and can haul and tow more weight as well as allow improvements in handling, but they can also capture junk and rot from the inside out. I’ve owned 3 vehicles with boxed frames. Two different Jeep TJ 4.0 Wranglers and a 1974 Ford Bronco that I bought out of New Mexico. None of them saw winter and I still would rinse out the frame tubes with water followed by compressed air a few times a year because we played in the mud and sand and our road gets brined in the summer.
I'd say no matter who makes them, you have to look and be careful. Especially if buying used. That said, some brands are better all around than others.
How municipalities avoid liability is beyond me. I wouldn't mind being homebound once in a while if it meant an end to the Salt Cartels.
