Mechanic with 55 years of experience points out the cars he would never buy: “They are a scam”

Mechanic turned YouTube/TikTok star Scotty Kilmer, a mechanic with 55 years of experience, has shared his insights on various car brands, from those with the most expensive repairs to those where you’re paying more simply for the logo.

With 5.9 million followers on social media, Kilmer is a trusted voice in the automotive world. In a typically flamboyant TikTok video, he assessed some big name brands, giving his thoughts on their reliability, as well as revealing the cars he would never buy.

Cars you should think about buying

“Today, I’m going to rate European cars. The first one would be Volvo. Even though they are owned by a Chinese company, they’re still solid-built vehicles that can last,” he says.

“The second is Volkswagen, which also owns Porsche and Audi. Sure, they’re not as reliable as the old Volkswagen Beetle, but they can be decent cars in the short run.

Why you should avoid BMW and Jaguar Land Rover

“The third is Mercedes-Benz. Sure, they got their butts kicked by Lexus, but they’re more dependable than BMW. They’re fun to drive, but most people say the BMW logo stands for ‘Big Money Waster,’” Kilmer continues.

Surprisingly, the last brand on the list is also one of the most expensive: “And the last on the list is Jaguar Land Rover. If you like spending money on expensive cars and super expensive repairs, get yourself a Jaguar.”

Electric car “scam”

Kilmer also revealed why he would never buy an electric car, calling the benefits a myth. He claims that the zero-emissions promise is a “scam.”

Original article written in Spanish, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.

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