Service Advisor has released a PSA for car buyers on which brands to avoid if you don’t want to incur large repair bills in the future. In particular, Land Rovers and BMWs should be avoided. why?
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Earlier this week, TikTok user Bev (@bevurly) posted a video highlighting five cars that she personally would never buy as a service provider. “I’m a service provider for a very busy store,” he says at the beginning of the video. “Here are five cars I would never buy. These cars come into my shop more often than I should.”
jaguar land rover
The first car Bev warns car buyers about is a Land Rover. “I can’t count on one hand or even two hands how many Land Rovers there are in stores right now in case of serious trouble. These are not simple problems, folks. I want to avoid these at all costs. I think so.”
Bev is not the only mechanic who has vowed to quit Land Rover. In a video posted in June, the brains behind Loyalty Auto Services said they also avoid Land Rovers because of maintenance costs. According to Land Rover Annapolis, average maintenance costs are about $9,000 per year. According to AAA data, the average person pays about $800 each year to maintain their car.
nissan sentra
“We sell more transmissions than any other car,” Bev says of the Nissan Sentra. “We all know that Nissan’s CVT transmissions are complete junk. They’ve been updated recently and are much better, but anything from before 2020 is no good.”
The Nissan CVT transmission, which Nissan began developing in the 1990s, features computer software that switches gears for the driver. According to Lemon Law experts, “Unfortunately for many consumers, this defective component negates Nissan’s belief that the CVT is reliable and exposes the CVT to heat and friction beyond what it was originally designed for.” I was exposed.”
A Nissan representative wrote in an email: “While that may be the opinion of one TikToker, we recommend considering the Sentra’s current track record before simply repeating it. The Sentra was named one of the top models in the compact car segment in JD Power’s initial quality study. It has been highly rated and has been selected as a recommended model by Consumer Reports.
GMC Yukon
Bev said she has seen several examples of this at work in recent weeks. “Lifter failure, motor failure, the list goes on,” he says. “I know my GM freaks are going to rage at me for that, but this is just what I saw.”
In fact, GMC is facing a class action lawsuit brought by car buyers who say they overpaid for vehicles with defective transmissions. GMC denied the charges in court, but the judge allowed the case to proceed.
BMW
Now, Bev isn’t necessarily saying BMW can’t be trusted. “My point is, you have to write these repair tickets, but the cost of doing anything to these vehicles is astronomical. It almost outweighs not owning them. ”
Luxury car brands like BMW are notorious for being more expensive to maintain than the average vehicle. That’s because technicians who have to work with more complex systems, specialized parts, and electrical components may require specialized training.
jeep cherokee
Last but not least, in Bev’s opinion, is the Jeep Cherokee. “Or a Compass, or even a Grand Cherokee,” he says. “As soon as I see these on the shelves, I know I’m about to make money. I wouldn’t give these to my worst enemy for free.”
Earlier this year, Jeep owners posted a video venting their frustration over the recent recall of 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4×2 plug-in hybrid SUVs due to fire hazards. . Some Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models are also subject to the recall. The Lemon Law Guys called the 2019 Jeep Cherokee “the worst Jeep in the past decade” due to engine, transmission, drivetrain, brake and electrical problems.
@bevurly 5 cars I would never buy as a service advisor! #Cars ♬ Original song – Bev
Viewers react to the list
The video has already been viewed over 580,000 times. In the comments section, viewers joined the list and expressed their opinions.
One viewer joked: “It’s estimated that over 80% of Range Rovers are still on the road.” The rest went home. ”
A second viewer said, “I work in subprime used car financing. POS list: KIA, Hyundai, BMW, Chrysler, Jeep, Land Rover, Jaguar.”
Another viewer wrote, “Just buy a Toyota.”
The Daily Dot reached out to Bev via TikTok Comments and Direct Message for Comments. Land Rover, Nissan, General Motors, BMW and Stellantis were also contacted for comment via email.
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