Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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@scottykilmer has charmed millions, giving honest car advice with a heavy dose of personality. But how did he go from auto mechanic to YouTube millionaire? We visit Kilmer at his house in Rhode Island to find out.

Reporter/Producer Isabella Jibilian
Photojournalist/Editor Michael Frank

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