Download the FREE Upside App here https://yt.link/rVaBUvx and use code SAMCRAC to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first tank of gas! Thank you Upside for sponsoring this video! I bought a Ford F-250 Super Duty from an online auto auction, and it seemed to be cover-up job that nearly cost me $38,000. In the auction listing, the photos looked almost perfect. There were no close-ups, no red flags, and absolutely no mention of accident damage hiding just beneath the surface. This wasn't just a bad buy—it looked like a skilled vehicle makeup job designed to scam an unsuspecting bidder. In this video, I take you along for a forensic post-auction inspection as I hunt for the hidden structural issues, poor bodywork repairs, and evidence the auction yard completely hid. But I’m not just taking this loss sitting down. We are deep-diving into the auction’s rules, disclaimers, and arbitration policy to see if there is ANY loophole, misrepresentation clause, or buy-back policy I can trigger to force them to take this truck back and refund my money. Can you actually win an arbitration claim against a major salvage auction, or am I completely stuck with a wrecked $38,000 Super Duty nightmare? Watch the inspection to find out exactly what they covered up. Big thanks to @kandyman5315 for saving the day. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samcracc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamcracAuto/ Email Me: [email protected]
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That truck had more holes than swiss cheese 😂😂 glad i could help.
Dealer slid his inspection buddy at Manheim $$$ to pump up that condition rating, potentially screwing online bidders. Scammers at every level in the biz.
100% a contractor truck that was beat to hell and back.
You owe Kandy Man a nice steak dinner! Wow! Love to see a professional that knows his stuff
This is exactly why I'm scared to buy auction vehicles if I'm not able to get into the lot before the auction
Buying a truck like this at auction, they are almost always abused work vehicles. No way I spend that kind of money without looking at a vehicle in person.
The Kandy Man can .. 🎶
You say "Kandy Man" 3 times in front of a mirror at midnight and he comes and saves you from an auction scam!
Videos like this educate us on what to do if or when a situation like this occurs. These videos are important and should be made. Thank you Sam for sharing this video.
Classic Manheim... their condition reports have gotten worse and worse over the last few years. The worst part is they refuse to stand behind them whatsoever. There is a damn loophole for EVERYTHING and they will weasel out. From my experience, Texas locations are the worst of the worst. Nearly EVERYTHING in San Antonio, Dallas, and Hobby is listed as a 4.0+ when it's closer to a 2.0.
Over 30 k for a new truck is wild used with burn holes in the seat!
That is the Chelsey Handler of trucks.
Would be Surprised if the last owner changed the oil regularly
I purchased a Lincoln MKX from a local auction. The listing disclosed no issues. After I got it delivered to my shop. The transmission was studdering. We found a leak at the axel seal. Replaced the seal topped off the fluid. Still have the same issue. Contacted the auction, sent the vehicle back and the auction gave me back my money.
There's some construction dudes somewhere watching this and saying "Wow, I think that's Joe's old truck!".
Stick it to those folks who stick it to you Sam, that's fair. Good result.
That steering column play isn't 60k. It probably has 260k miles on it.
Didn't expect the big yahu flashbang😅
I didn’t know Samcrac was a noticer, hes chill like that…..
0:12 he said doodie!😂😂