Mechanic shares the six 'bulletproof' secondhand cars to buy that start at $6,000 - and the model that he would NEVER buy

Mechanic David Long shared the cars he would recommend buying secondhandModels include the Toyota Camry and the Lincoln Town CarREAD MORE: Here are the six most reliable cars for under $10,000

The search for a car can be an overwhelming ordeal - and making the wrong choice can be an expensive exercise.

Many people - particularly when buying their first cars - will opt for to buy a second-hand one, but how can you be sure the vehicle you're buying isn't a lemon?

Now mechanic David Long, who is known online as the Car Wizard, has shared a video detailing what cars are the best makes to buy - and won't break the bank.

To make sure you're getting the best deal, David spoke about the six cars he would recommend that start from $6,000.

'These cars are just recommended... [they're] not going to break the bank or [you're not going to] go into bankruptcy trying to keep the thing running, and even if it does break, an average shop should be able to fix them,' he added.

Mechanic David Long, who is known online as the Car Wizard, has shared a video detailing what cars are the best makes to buy - and won't break the bank

However the mechanic urged everyone looking to buy a secondhand car to always get an inspection before you buy.

'If you don't you could end up spending tons of money and wasting it because you bought a car that's a lemon - so definitely plunk down the cash to get that inspection,' he urged.

'[It's important to] see what you're getting into and even if you're just doing a cursory glance and initially checking this car over.'

David then suggests taking your potential buy for a test drive.

'Next step test drive, look at it and then say, "hey can I take this to my local mechanic and get an inspection I want to see what I'm getting into here,"' he said.

'[You can] kind of see if this is a good car or a bad car.

'Maybe there's a few things I'm willing to fix maybe there's some things I'm willing not to fix - so definitely keep that in mind.'

Have a look below at the six cars recommended by David.

2006 to 2012 Toyota Camry

David's first recommendation is a 2006 to 2012 Toyota Camry, which says is 'so reliable' - so much so, his own daughter has a 2008 model.

'[My] daughter's in college I don't have time to be fixing a broken car all the time,' he explained.

The mechanic said his daughter's car had been 'basically bulletproof' with only a few minor issues, and described it as 'easily a 400,000 mile car.'

'You should be able to go to any national chain store or local mechanic shop and they should be able to fix this car,' he added.

Depending on the mileage of the car, the average resale price of a secondhand 2012 Toyota Camry is between $8,000 to $12,000 on Cars.com.

David's first recommendation is a Toyota Camry, which says is 'so reliable' - so much so, his own daughter has a 2008 model

2005 to 2012 Lincoln Town Car

David's next recommendation was 2005 to 2012 models of the Lincoln Town Car.

'I know you say, "oh that's a grandpa's car" - trust me once you drive one you'll change your mind,' he assured viewers.

The mechanic said all parts of the car were 'tried and tested' - pointing out it was so reliable they'd been used as police cars and cabs over time.

'These have bulletproof time tested engines, all the way back from the early '90s,' he added.

David joked that if you can get past the 'frumpy looks' it's a reliable car that can last up to 300,000 to 400,000 miles.

Cars.com prices 2012 models between $8,500 to $12,000.

David's next recommendation was 2005 to 2012 models of the Lincoln Town Car

2007 to 2011 Honda Accord

David then suggested a 2007 to 2011 Honda Accord, which he said was 'almost as reliable' as a Toyota Camry.

Much like his other recommendations, David said you could expect to get over 300,000 miles out of the car.

The mechanic said there was a four-cylinder or V6 option of the car, saying he would personally opt for the first option, because it had 'less moving parts' that would need fixing.

'Any shop should be able to work on your Honda Accord,' he said. 'If they can't, something is wrong with that shop.

'It just doesn't get more basic than a Honda Accord.'

As per Cars.com, 2011 Honda Accords are priced between $6,000 to $11,000.

David next suggestion was a Honda Accord, which he says is 'almost as reliable' as a Toyota Camry

2009 to 2013 Subaru Outback

The mechanic next suggested a 2009 to 2013 Subaru Outback - although warned potential buyers to stick to the older models to find something in the $6,000 to $8,000 price range.

He noted the all-wheel drive vehicles are particularly helpful in 'mountainous' states.

'They're just they're like ants on the ground, they're everywhere,' he said.

However, David does recommend steering clear of the 2003 and 2004 models, noting you could be risking some head gasket issues.

The resale price for a 2012 Subaru Outback on Cars.com is between $7,000 to $10,000.

The mechanic next suggested a 2009 to 2013 Subaru Outback - although warned potential buyers to stick to the older models to find something in the $6,000 to $8,000 price range

2011 to 2016 Dodge Charger

David acknowledged his next recommendation, the Dodge Charger, may not be the most popular - but says to hear him out.

'I know some of you guys are laughing [and thinking] those things are garbage,' he said in the clip.

'They actually are pretty decent,' he continued. 'Some of you in the comments have said: "oh my charger it's a poverty car, what the poor people buy."'

'I don't agree with that, I think that's disrespectful.'

David added the cars were 'very comfortable' and easy to work on, as well as being reasonably fuel efficient.

'Definitely any shop that's reputable should be able to work on a domestic Dodge Charger they absolutely should be able to work on it, this is a probably a 250 or 300,000 mile car,' he said.

The used 2016 Dodge Chargers appear to be a tad more expensive on Cars.com,  priced between $11,000 to $16,000.

David added the Dodge Chargers were 'very comfortable' and easy to work on, as well as being reasonably fuel efficient

2007 to 2014 Ford Mustang

For a car that will get you safety from point A to B, David says a Ford Mustang will do the trick.

'They actually are a very reliable car,' he said, adding most shops should be able to fix minor issues easily.

Most of 2014 Ford Mustang on Cars.com were more than $10,000, although they were advertised as premium models.

For a car that will get you safety from point A to B, David says Ford Mustang will do the trick

2008 to 2019 Nissan Ultima

As for cars he'd stay away from, David would strongly advise against a Nissan Ultima.

'These are really good doing 110 through a school zone, they can crash into curbs, they an hit telephone poles and these things are still going,' he quipped.

'I've seen some with spare tires on where the tire's gone it's on the metal wheel and it's still going.

As for cars he'd stay away from, David would strongly advise against a Nissan Ultima

'These can have miles of life in them but they're usually totaled by 200,000 [miles].'

'They usually don't make it that far because they've been destroyed.

'And the fuel mileage is not that great because they're typically going over 100 miles an hour.'