YouTuber The Car Care Nut shares a cautionary story about a car purchase that went terribly wrong for the new owner of a Toyota Sequoia—and explains why you should never rush a used car purchase or assume a Toyota is automatically reliable, skipping over warning signs.

The video focuses on a 2001 Toyota Sequoia that initially seemed perfect, ticking all the right boxes. But as the inspection progresses, more and more red flags emerge—issues that everyone should be aware of before buying a used car.

Buying a car can be stressful, even for those who know their way around vehicles. That’s why it’s essential to spend plenty of time thoroughly inspecting any car before making a purchase.

The Car Care Nut created the video to help viewers avoid the mistakes made when purchasing this Sequoia, showing that even inexpensive cars can come with costly surprises.