I'm glad to see that there still are people out there that will just state it as it is. Yep there is a lot of rebranding but it boils down to who is providing the service most of the time.
I'll never buy matco tools again!!! It's not that the tools are bad or rebranded it's because I can't keep a dealer!! I've called corporate and eventually got a rep to come out well once. I showed him everything I needed warranted and he said he was going to order it in for me. That's been 2.5 months ago. I call and no response. I know I can get corporate to replace items but who wants to go through the trouble?
Don't stress about the video pissing off fellow Matco distributors. I run my business just like you. I bend over backwards for my customers. If I can't get it from Matco I will get it from others sources. Thank you Clay for my other tool options!!!
Fisher Space Pens were an over-engineered solution to a problem the Soviets handled with a simple pencil. But the pencil created its own set of problems - tiny bits of graphite dust floating and interfering with the electronics on the spacecraft. Pressurized ink cartridges eliminated that. Sometimes, over-engineering works.
He would make a fantastic dealer for any brand including his own no doubt. Michael took a route that completely and totally hated Matco tools from the previous dealer and turned it around just because he worked hard and treated people right. There’s no doubt that young man and his wife would excel in whatever name was on the side of that truck. After all smart customers by “the man” and not “the brand”
@@KoonTrucking amen to that. The person selling the tool makes or breaks the deal. My cornwell dealer is our version of Michael. He spent two weeks arguing with a company on a warranty claim for me that the company wanted to decline. Now I dont know if he convinced them to cover it or if the still refused and he just ate the cost to take care of his customer. Above and beyond customer service is were I will tend to spend my money.
Exactly you buy it for the service. Who cares if it's a rebrand. If the dealer is awesome then that is where I am spending all my money for the most part.
Great video guys. It never hurts to ask if something is on sale or to price match if there is a new tool out and you tell your truck guy about it they may not know about it till everybody starts asking for it. that is one of the great things about your videos you try to show the new tools and we can go from there.🔧🔧🔧🔧
I'll say when I got my matco ratchet from school with a flex head I hated it it was so hard to change I needed pliers but it was the right length for enough jobs I sucked it up slowly I started to like it and about 2 years after I got it I can move it with a flick of the thumb and I really like it it's my go to 3/8 ratchet now
We’ve beat the horse to death, but it really is the man you’re buying. I wish my Matco guy was like Michael. Poor truck is like a wasteland. Mac guy won’t warranty anything, so even tho Snap On is high as hell my guy is on the money and a business man. Always takes care of me and gives me a deal when he can
My Matco guy is great like Michael. He's honest, straight shooter. He chose to sell Milwaukee cordless on his truck. He's a little higher than Home Depot, and he explained why. He gives the best price he can. Like beating a dead horse....the tools are only as good as the person selling them. Our SnapOn dealer for our area is notoriously bad. There 2 trucks that our in our area and Matco is the only 1 that has come, and probably ever will. Our guy Josh is great.
Matco definitely offers the best service and warranty in the business! The other guys are just driving the truck. Thanks Again for another great video!
I'm primarily a Matco guy but like most that turn wrenches I have almost every brand. Anyone that says one brand doesn't sell rebranded tools is dead wrong. Knipex and Lisle are two of the biggest brands rebranded by ALL tool companies. I was a huge fan of Snap-on for chrome sockets and wrenches but in the last few years the quality has spiraled down hill while prices have kept increasing. I've got Cornwell Blue Power chrome sockets I trust more than a Snap-on socket these days. Tool trucks are a convenience for techs and mechanics and are just people trying to do a job and run a business that supports their family.
I bought one of the blue handle locking flex head’s from Michael at the meet-up in 2021, and the locking mechanism was a little notchy. My son got me a locking Mac for my birthday, I have to say I like the Mac locking mechanism a little better. The Matco is butter smooth and works very well. I don’t have a locking Snappy, yet….
In the 20+ years I have been doing this, Matco rachets (to me) are the worst of the bunch. Too much flex to them, they tend to push comfort handles as popular choice, and the anvils wear in too quickly. I have a couple, and just use them as emergency tools. I've always preferred Snap On rachets. Especially their 1/2 line.
Love me some koken tools, the little mini dude, the 3/8 in the 1/4 is so slick, I also agree with the flex head thing, I have two snap on ratchets, a 3/8 about 12 inch long and a 1/2 thats like 18 or so and I love them but every time you put the snip on them they want to move around on you or you are going into some hole trying to get it on a bolt and it flips around or goes wherever
Many years ago, MATCO was a subsidiary of Mac Tools. MATCO stood for Mac Allied Tools. I was a Mac Tool distributor and sold both brands. They eventually split. Maybe 1980? Both were excellent tools.
oh wow !! i never knew that!! i was always told matco stands for mechanics american tool company!!! i knew mac and matco were one company back then. The mac allied tool company makes perfect sense!!!!! i bought the matco MB510 and the MB520 tool boxes from matco in 1980!!!The only difference between the mac and matco boxes were the paint color and where the big drawer up top in the top box was placed!!! cheers bro
Depending on the tool dealer they all rebrand stuff and have done so for decades. But here recently depending on what you want I have seen some of the Lisle and other tools at different auto parts stores. But how often are you gonna go back to the store for a replacement when your tool dealer may have it or is willing to warranty it. A lot of stuff the manufacturer wants to see what happened to there product before any decision is made for said warranty. But if it's there brand and you bought it from them then no problem. And like another comment they won't take stuff bought from Amazon, ebay or a pawn shop. I have been told to send it directly to the manufacturer. You do have to wait a little longer for your tool. But is it worthwhile in the long run? The tool truck's are expensive, but as the saying goes, you do get what you pay for.
I've heard Michael say numerous times he reads the comments. Michael, it would be great if you offered other brands of high quality professional tools along with the great Matco tools. One thing I know for sure is people like choices! As long as it does not violate any franchise agreements I would have that truck loaded to the axels with exceptional high quality professional tools and be the only tool truck in your area that offered that many tool brands and that vast of an array of tools. When someone ask for something the word "NO" would never come out of my mouth. I would always say "I'd be happy to get that for you!" A great deal of American techs and mechanics only think of Snap-On, Matco, Mac, Cornwell as their choices of high quality professional tools. There are tons of professional tools brands around the world with great reputation and customer service. And you could be THE tool dealer to provide those tools to your customers.
Love the video today it's pretty funny I'm at the point if I need a tool I just get it no matter what the cost. I only have a snap-on guy coming by now. He is cool with me.
I good tool is a good tool no matter the brand I have Mac ,snapon , and Matco and they all do the job . If you have time to worry about who uses what brand and this brand vs that brand they you must not be a good tech . Good tech don’t have time to worry about tool brand vs tool brand . It’s all about the tool dealer and Clay does a great job promoting that !
I buy from Matco and Mac And Snap on, I like them all. I work in factory, I do not work as tech in dealer. I do machinist and welding and basic mechanical maintance..
I don't get all the hate on tool trucks re-branding tools... the select a great tool, put there name on it and stand behind it, put it on a truck and bring it right to the shop, come to the shop weekly to service it if needed. That is worth some value. I could guess at what amazon tools are worth the money and are actually good tools, but when Matco puts their name on it I know they have done the research and testing and if they are re-branding it I have the confidence it is a quality useful.
It's not so much the rebranding it's the insane markups they put on it. Some are marked up 200-300% if the markup was 15-20% that's understandable. When the tool guy gets a broken tool he is filing a claim and getting reimbursed or a replacement from the manufacturer.
@@Tombomb1816these tool truck guys are making crazy money, everything is lifetime warranty these days but everyone including snap-on gives you a hassle to replace it
Do you have the part number for the locking extensions that you can just pop the socket on without having to release the locking clip? I remember they were in a video but can't seem to find which one it was.
PRODIGY Koon Trucking Sharing what you know with us great video loved it From the start to finish Please Questions time top five tools from Matco tools. Please Koon Trucking Thank you 👍 From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
I love how his wife admires him as he talks, She really is a Charm!...p.s. the NASA pen was made by a private person, Not nasa, it was to Prove a Point!..
Normal tools I never ask for a discount but I ask for a discount on special tools like rear main seal installer for 5.3 chevy and saved some money don't always ask for a deal but do it every once in a while and it's fair to you and your dealers
So say I buy one of those tools that all the brands put their logo on from let’s say Mac. Would someone else like maybe a Matco dealer be able to warranty that since they sell the exact same tool in a different package?
Probably depends on the tool dealer, some are more lenient than others. I had a Lisle brake caliper tool that my Mac, Snap on and Matco would not warranty, but my Cornwell guy did with no issue.
I got a gearwrench belt tool from the matco guy when they were owned by the same company. I broke one of the sockets years later and my dealer (not the same guy I bought it from) took care of it
LOL.. But the Lisle truck does come around.. We are called Independent Tool Trucks.. Always a good videos but don't show to much outside buying on Michael truck it's not good for him if the higher ups see it..
The Rbrt extractors your speaking of I thought that was kinda funny I was talking to my Local Mac tool guy about them and he says the feedback From some of the techs he sold them too they say their not that good.. Ya never know..about some tools until you try them
I’ve had exceptional great luck with them also. They just work. The extractors with the F.O.R. Technology in them are the best thing ever. They just work.
Is Matco's new ratchet manufacturer overseas? If people don't understand rebranding they don't understand the consolidation the market has went through the last 50 years and the few conglomerate corporations we are now left with
@@andrewscott8892 see, that's what snap off would have you believe. They are very good at marketing. Nonetheless, their business model is almost identical just marketed differently and higher priced.
My snap on Guy called me today told me it is his last day he is just retiring so he didn't go out of business but he will be missed he was a great guy don't know if the next guy is going to be the same but we will see
clay could you ask micheal some fan questions and if you can.......... could you ask being a matco dealer is there rules for him in place that stop him stocking other brands like milwalkee impacts ect ect or is it exceptions like matco approved knipex?? ps love the videos n keep up the good work
You can have as much as you can afford but outside stuff is very limited depending on your sales. Corp has to make their money to pay the higher ups you know.
I hear you snap on ratchet or not rebrand they are made I snap on, and there is no way in hell a Mac snap on ratchet used some of these tool brands to have core products
Man you are so wrong, every brand of tools rebrands other companies products and stamps their name on them too. Even the BELOVED snap on does it. Just do your homework and you will see.
Never really understood why you need a locking flex head ratchet. If I grab a flex head ratchet to get it in a space where I need it to move I don’t need it to lock and when iam pulling on the ratchet it has never moved out of position. If it moves on you it’s your fault. You made it move. To me your messing around with a button you don’t need.
Guess you never replaced airbags on a trailer and had to reach through that tiny hole they cut for you to access it and smash the hell out of your hand
I like Michael but whenever someone says they need to charge X amount of dollars to sell an item because they have 2 kids, 3 kids, etc, to support, that’s kind of a lame “excuse” to tell a customer. I want to respond and say, well would the price be cheaper if you only had one kid? Or maybe I will go find a dealer who has no kids and get a better price? lol.
I texted Joe for a stubby hammer and he never sent me one. Well I guess I have to buy a Matco hammer. FK it it’s only money, I piss more in beer 🍺 on a good day so I guess I have to look to the tool truck for this purchase.
Getting the right tools.... Matco doesn't even make their own tools they're a tool re brander all their stuff is lisle Irwin gear wrench etc.... So getting the right tools... Matco charges basically double what you can get the real tool for that's why there's been about 5 matco guys out of business in my area they don't make their own tools they just put their name on other companies products and upcharge I know you know this as well 🤷
That’s no secret we have covered this on these videos. They make toolboxes but they also provide service and financing. They do offer exclusive tools you can’t get from the OEM manufacture and also like the ratchets are only sold through Matco.
I am one of the Matco rebrand hater guys... I love Matco ratchets but 90% of matco is waaaayyy overpriced rebranded taiwan stuff. I understand the mark up because of the service but to me it's not worth 4-5x of the price of the original brand, hell matco driveline wobble socket set is 100% rebranded sunex at 6x the price!!!! Better off buying the sunex and if you break one just buy another socket... or entire set 6 times!! That is why I will never be a Matco guy besides the ratchets. Tool truck I go Snap on, anything else I go internet, I'm not that guy that bitches on tool trucks about the internet tool prices but Matco is out of their minds on all there rebranded over priced stuff. Snap on can at least warrant the high prices on all USA stuff because cost of US labor and materials. I deeply miss Hamilton... Such great vids with info, great tools and a great comedic guy. Snap on Fridays are very missed. Heres a quick Matco tale.. Guy at work had 4 bad drawer slides on his matco box, matco guy wouldn't warranty them, tech had to pay for them all, every slide said made in taiwan on it, they felt like junk... I had 1 bad drawer slide on my Snap on box, snappy guy gave no charge and changed it for me!!!!!!!! Long live Snap on!!!!!!!
I agree but just to clear the air not all of snap on is 100% usa made tools just so you know and they also rebrand a good bit of the tools even if it is labeled “Snap On”. I can think of about 20 right now off the top of my head and not even try.
Matco is the worst tool truck to be driving today.... the only thing that matco makes are boxes.... mostly gearwrench and vim with matco stamped on it....while hard working techs hand over half their paycheck every week to help the tool truck guy pay his mortgage... pay three to four time's for tools made in Taiwan ..... what a joke 😂
![[UA] NAVI vs MOUZ | BO5 | IEM Rio 2024](/img/n.gif)
Sure wish Hamilton wouldn't have retired. Those were some of the best videos.
I agree 100%%%
I hope hamiltons good. He left right after his father passed away. Maybe flipping houses gave him more time to spend at home.
Amen to that
I'm glad to see that there still are people out there that will just state it as it is. Yep there is a lot of rebranding but it boils down to who is providing the service most of the time.
I'll never buy matco tools again!!! It's not that the tools are bad or rebranded it's because I can't keep a dealer!! I've called corporate and eventually got a rep to come out well once. I showed him everything I needed warranted and he said he was going to order it in for me. That's been 2.5 months ago. I call and no response. I know I can get corporate to replace items but who wants to go through the trouble?
Don't stress about the video pissing off fellow Matco distributors. I run my business just like you. I bend over backwards for my customers. If I can't get it from Matco I will get it from others sources. Thank you Clay for my other tool options!!!
I know sir. You are a exceptional tool dealer and your customers are lucky to have a dealer like yourself.
Fisher Space Pens were an over-engineered solution to a problem the Soviets handled with a simple pencil. But the pencil created its own set of problems - tiny bits of graphite dust floating and interfering with the electronics on the spacecraft. Pressurized ink cartridges eliminated that.
Sometimes, over-engineering works.
With Michael's knowledge and love of tools, honesty and top quality service he needs to go independent.
He would make a fantastic dealer for any brand including his own no doubt. Michael took a route that completely and totally hated Matco tools from the previous dealer and turned it around just because he worked hard and treated people right. There’s no doubt that young man and his wife would excel in whatever name was on the side of that truck. After all smart customers by “the man” and not “the brand”
@@KoonTrucking amen to that. The person selling the tool makes or breaks the deal. My cornwell dealer is our version of Michael. He spent two weeks arguing with a company on a warranty claim for me that the company wanted to decline. Now I dont know if he convinced them to cover it or if the still refused and he just ate the cost to take care of his customer. Above and beyond customer service is were I will tend to spend my money.
This is a very good video clay thanks for sharing the information
Exactly you buy it for the service. Who cares if it's a rebrand. If the dealer is awesome then that is where I am spending all my money for the most part.
Hello again Clay and Mr and Mrs. Michael
Thank you again for another great video 👍
Hello again Clay
You are most welcome ☺️
Great video guys. It never hurts to ask if something is on sale or to price match if there is a new tool out and you tell your truck guy about it they may not know about it till everybody starts asking for it. that is one of the great things about your videos you try to show the new tools and we can go from there.🔧🔧🔧🔧
I'll say when I got my matco ratchet from school with a flex head I hated it it was so hard to change I needed pliers but it was the right length for enough jobs I sucked it up slowly I started to like it and about 2 years after I got it I can move it with a flick of the thumb and I really like it it's my go to 3/8 ratchet now
We’ve beat the horse to death, but it really is the man you’re buying. I wish my Matco guy was like Michael. Poor truck is like a wasteland. Mac guy won’t warranty anything, so even tho Snap On is high as hell my guy is on the money and a business man. Always takes care of me and gives me a deal when he can
"Got my eyeballs screwed out" lmfao thanks man I busted out loud. Had the wife looking at me like I was crazy again...
My Matco guy is great like Michael. He's honest, straight shooter. He chose to sell Milwaukee cordless on his truck. He's a little higher than Home Depot, and he explained why. He gives the best price he can. Like beating a dead horse....the tools are only as good as the person selling them. Our SnapOn dealer for our area is notoriously bad. There 2 trucks that our in our area and Matco is the only 1 that has come, and probably ever will. Our guy Josh is great.
Matco definitely offers the best service and warranty in the business! The other guys are just driving the truck. Thanks Again for another great video!
Just got a Koken 72 tooth 3/8 flex head and Nepros 1/4 inch ratchet, unbelievable quality tools.
Yep both are fantastic quality and Busch smoother than any other brands
I'm primarily a Matco guy but like most that turn wrenches I have almost every brand. Anyone that says one brand doesn't sell rebranded tools is dead wrong. Knipex and Lisle are two of the biggest brands rebranded by ALL tool companies. I was a huge fan of Snap-on for chrome sockets and wrenches but in the last few years the quality has spiraled down hill while prices have kept increasing. I've got Cornwell Blue Power chrome sockets I trust more than a Snap-on socket these days. Tool trucks are a convenience for techs and mechanics and are just people trying to do a job and run a business that supports their family.
I bought one of the blue handle locking flex head’s from Michael at the meet-up in 2021, and the locking mechanism was a little notchy. My son got me a locking Mac for my birthday, I have to say I like the Mac locking mechanism a little better. The Matco is butter smooth and works very well. I don’t have a locking Snappy, yet….
In the 20+ years I have been doing this, Matco rachets (to me) are the worst of the bunch. Too much flex to them, they tend to push comfort handles as popular choice, and the anvils wear in too quickly.
I have a couple, and just use them as emergency tools. I've always preferred Snap On rachets. Especially their 1/2 line.
Love me some koken tools, the little mini dude, the 3/8 in the 1/4 is so slick, I also agree with the flex head thing, I have two snap on ratchets, a 3/8 about 12 inch long and a 1/2 thats like 18 or so and I love them but every time you put the snip on them they want to move around on you or you are going into some hole trying to get it on a bolt and it flips around or goes wherever
Many years ago, MATCO was a subsidiary of Mac Tools. MATCO stood for Mac Allied Tools. I was a Mac Tool distributor and sold both brands. They eventually split. Maybe 1980? Both were excellent tools.
oh wow !! i never knew that!! i was always told matco stands for mechanics american tool company!!! i knew mac and matco were one company back then. The mac allied tool company makes perfect sense!!!!! i bought the matco MB510 and the MB520 tool boxes from matco in 1980!!!The only difference between the mac and matco boxes were the paint color and where the big drawer up top in the top box was placed!!! cheers bro
He keeps saying he knows he is going to ruffle feathers... #FukEm man! You're doing the right thing 🤘
Depending on the tool dealer they all rebrand stuff and have done so for decades. But here recently depending on what you want I have seen some of the Lisle and other tools at different auto parts stores. But how often are you gonna go back to the store for a replacement when your tool dealer may have it or is willing to warranty it. A lot of stuff the manufacturer wants to see what happened to there product before any decision is made for said warranty. But if it's there brand and you bought it from them then no problem. And like another comment they won't take stuff bought from Amazon, ebay or a pawn shop. I have been told to send it directly to the manufacturer. You do have to wait a little longer for your tool. But is it worthwhile in the long run? The tool truck's are expensive, but as the saying goes, you do get what you pay for.
Matco Michael was on point about the hammers. Compare apples to apples. Get ‘‘em Mike 😂
I've got a benchtime flex head from K mart. It's still tight and not floppy to this day. No the only one i've had it wouldn't floppy
I've heard Michael say numerous times he reads the comments. Michael, it would be great if you offered other brands of high quality professional tools along with the great Matco tools. One thing I know for sure is people like choices! As long as it does not violate any franchise agreements I would have that truck loaded to the axels with exceptional high quality professional tools and be the only tool truck in your area that offered that many tool brands and that vast of an array of tools. When someone ask for something the word "NO" would never come out of my mouth. I would always say "I'd be happy to get that for you!" A great deal of American techs and mechanics only think of Snap-On, Matco, Mac, Cornwell as their choices of high quality professional tools. There are tons of professional tools brands around the world with great reputation and customer service. And you could be THE tool dealer to provide those tools to your customers.
Ko-ken sockets are great.
Love the video today it's pretty funny I'm at the point if I need a tool I just get it no matter what the cost. I only have a snap-on guy coming by now. He is cool with me.
I good tool is a good tool no matter the brand I have Mac ,snapon , and Matco and they all do the job . If you have time to worry about who uses what brand and this brand vs that brand they you must not be a good tech . Good tech don’t have time to worry about tool brand vs tool brand . It’s all about the tool dealer and Clay does a great job promoting that !
Great discussion 💯💯
I buy from Matco and Mac And Snap on, I like them all. I work in factory, I do not work as tech in dealer. I do machinist and welding and basic mechanical maintance..
Michael is the best dealer 💯💯
Snap-on sells the same center punch with bluepoint on it. 55 bucks
Good video. Do you have a new snap on dealer yet. Mr Joe is one of the best
No new guy yet
I don't get all the hate on tool trucks re-branding tools... the select a great tool, put there name on it and stand behind it, put it on a truck and bring it right to the shop, come to the shop weekly to service it if needed. That is worth some value. I could guess at what amazon tools are worth the money and are actually good tools, but when Matco puts their name on it I know they have done the research and testing and if they are re-branding it I have the confidence it is a quality useful.
The problem is, it seems like all their tools are rebranded these days. Also the warranty these days with all tools is great, with short turn around.
It's not so much the rebranding it's the insane markups they put on it. Some are marked up 200-300% if the markup was 15-20% that's understandable. When the tool guy gets a broken tool he is filing a claim and getting reimbursed or a replacement from the manufacturer.
@@Tombomb1816these tool truck guys are making crazy money, everything is lifetime warranty these days but everyone including snap-on gives you a hassle to replace it
koken was hard to get, but I see now they are trying to push their way into the USA. They are for Japanese cars, no 13mm or 15mm, etc
They actually have a set of 10-19 with no skips sold through Mobile Tool Network
This is a GREAT video!
Do you have the part number for the locking extensions that you can just pop the socket on without having to release the locking clip? I remember they were in a video but can't seem to find which one it was.
Great show
I love snapon ratchets but I very badly want a matco black and green handle 1/4 with black chrome locking flex head if I could
PRODIGY Koon Trucking
Sharing what you know with us great video loved it From the start to finish
Please Questions time top five tools from Matco tools. Please Koon Trucking
Thank you 👍
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
My Matco and Mac and Snap on I buy online from companies. I wish one them dealers would show where I work.
The black chrome are nice...broke in the day u buy them
I hate that Snap On lock too but the local Matco guy doesn’t come to our shop. Bastard! Lol
I just wish i could find the koken nut grip sockets in sae deep sockets
9:15... it's semi-locking...best of both worlds...☝️
I'm just here for your algorithm
Thanks
Bro it’s not Friday till it’s snapon Friday
Where’s the link fir joes hammer video. I saw it when it can’t out I don’t remember there being anything malicious. I’d like to watch again
Bashing the Competition is the video they are talking about has hammers on the thumbnail
Hi can anyone tell me what’s the part number of the black toolbox with red handles looks amazing 😅?
I love how his wife admires him as he talks, She really is a Charm!...p.s. the NASA pen was made by a private person, Not nasa, it was to Prove a Point!..
Normal tools I never ask for a discount but I ask for a discount on special tools like rear main seal installer for 5.3 chevy and saved some money don't always ask for a deal but do it every once in a while and it's fair to you and your dealers
Koken is fantastic.
14:05a just tare a bit of a glove stick it in the socket stick the bolt in holds them perfect cheap solution 😂
Be should be able to put an extension on it would be sweet
Matco locking flex heads are the best hands down!
So say I buy one of those tools that all the brands put their logo on from let’s say Mac. Would someone else like maybe a Matco dealer be able to warranty that since they sell the exact same tool in a different package?
Probably depends on the tool dealer, some are more lenient than others. I had a Lisle brake caliper tool that my Mac, Snap on and Matco would not warranty, but my Cornwell guy did with no issue.
All boils down to the dealer you have. Some take care of the customers and some are just pricks about it.
I got a gearwrench belt tool from the matco guy when they were owned by the same company. I broke one of the sockets years later and my dealer (not the same guy I bought it from) took care of it
Bring back snap on tool Friday.
Hard when he’s doesn’t have a dealer
LOL.. But the Lisle truck does come around.. We are called Independent Tool Trucks.. Always a good videos but don't show to much outside buying on Michael truck it's not good for him if the higher ups see it..
The Rbrt extractors your speaking of I thought that was kinda funny
I was talking to my Local Mac tool guy about them and he says the feedback
From some of the techs he sold them too they say their not that good..
Ya never know..about some tools until you try them
I’ve had exceptional great luck with them also. They just work. The extractors with the F.O.R. Technology in them are the best thing ever. They just work.
Is Matco's new ratchet manufacturer overseas? If people don't understand rebranding they don't understand the consolidation the market has went through the last 50 years and the few conglomerate corporations we are now left with
No Matco ratchets are made in the USA. I’ve been there and seen it in person
@@KoonTrucking do You know who the new manufacturer is? They did switch in 2021 didn't they
@@andrewscott8892 Matco ratchets are made in the USA by the same company that makes Snap-On ratchets.
@@hondoflatty5125 so you are saying snap on makes Matco ratchets because snap on makes their own ratchets, they aren't outsourced to some oem
@@andrewscott8892 see, that's what snap off would have you believe. They are very good at marketing. Nonetheless, their business model is almost identical just marketed differently and higher priced.
My snap on Guy called me today told me it is his last day he is just retiring so he didn't go out of business but he will be missed he was a great guy don't know if the next guy is going to be the same but we will see
clay could you ask micheal some fan questions and if you can.......... could you ask being a matco dealer is there rules for him in place that stop him stocking other brands like milwalkee impacts ect ect or is it exceptions like matco approved knipex?? ps love the videos n keep up the good work
They can o my sell a small percentage of other tools that are not MATCO
That was definitely kiss to take a pencil in to space. BUT The US did something right...
How much stuff are you allowed to have on the truck?
You can have as much as you can afford but outside stuff is very limited depending on your sales. Corp has to make their money to pay the higher ups you know.
@@KoonTrucking sorry It was supposed to say other brands other than Matco.
I hear you snap on ratchet or not rebrand they are made I snap on, and there is no way in hell a Mac snap on ratchet used some of these tool brands to have core products
Man you are so wrong, every brand of tools rebrands other companies products and stamps their name on them too. Even the BELOVED snap on does it. Just do your homework and you will see.
Never really understood why you need a locking flex head ratchet. If I grab a flex head ratchet to get it in a space where I need it to move I don’t need it to lock and when iam pulling on the ratchet it has never moved out of position. If it moves on you it’s your fault. You made it move. To me your messing around with a button you don’t need.
Guess you never replaced airbags on a trailer and had to reach through that tiny hole they cut for you to access it and smash the hell out of your hand
I like Michael but whenever someone says they need to charge X amount of dollars to sell an item because they have 2 kids, 3 kids, etc, to support, that’s kind of a lame “excuse” to tell a customer. I want to respond and say, well would the price be cheaper if you only had one kid? Or maybe I will go find a dealer who has no kids and get a better price? lol.
I though you bought a Mac axis ratchet
I do have a Mac ratchet. It just isn’t as smooth as the rest of my ratchets.
Oops my bad bench mark.
I texted Joe for a stubby hammer and he never sent me one. Well I guess I have to buy a Matco hammer. FK it it’s only money, I piss more in beer 🍺 on a good day so I guess I have to look to the tool truck for this purchase.
Text him again. He’s super slow on electronics.
Honestly I hate matco locking flex head ratchets. They flex too much
Unfortunately no our Matco dealer kinda stinks so no one buys anything from him at the ford dealership I work at so snap on almost everything for me 😅
Koken/ westward rebrand, sweet.
2nd
Getting the right tools.... Matco doesn't even make their own tools they're a tool re brander all their stuff is lisle Irwin gear wrench etc.... So getting the right tools... Matco charges basically double what you can get the real tool for that's why there's been about 5 matco guys out of business in my area they don't make their own tools they just put their name on other companies products and upcharge I know you know this as well 🤷
That’s no secret we have covered this on these videos. They make toolboxes but they also provide service and financing. They do offer exclusive tools you can’t get from the OEM manufacture and also like the ratchets are only sold through Matco.
No more Mac daddy ?
He hasn’t run
Facom makes the rbrt clones
Frist ?
I am one of the Matco rebrand hater guys... I love Matco ratchets but 90% of matco is waaaayyy overpriced rebranded taiwan stuff. I understand the mark up because of the service but to me it's not worth 4-5x of the price of the original brand, hell matco driveline wobble socket set is 100% rebranded sunex at 6x the price!!!! Better off buying the sunex and if you break one just buy another socket... or entire set 6 times!! That is why I will never be a Matco guy besides the ratchets. Tool truck I go Snap on, anything else I go internet, I'm not that guy that bitches on tool trucks about the internet tool prices but Matco is out of their minds on all there rebranded over priced stuff. Snap on can at least warrant the high prices on all USA stuff because cost of US labor and materials.
I deeply miss Hamilton... Such great vids with info, great tools and a great comedic guy. Snap on Fridays are very missed.
Heres a quick Matco tale.. Guy at work had 4 bad drawer slides on his matco box, matco guy wouldn't warranty them, tech had to pay for them all, every slide said made in taiwan on it, they felt like junk... I had 1 bad drawer slide on my Snap on box, snappy guy gave no charge and changed it for me!!!!!!!! Long live Snap on!!!!!!!
I agree but just to clear the air not all of snap on is 100% usa made tools just so you know and they also rebrand a good bit of the tools even if it is labeled “Snap On”. I can think of about 20 right now off the top of my head and not even try.
Matco is the worst tool truck to be driving today.... the only thing that matco makes are boxes.... mostly gearwrench and vim with matco stamped on it....while hard working techs hand over half their paycheck every week to help the tool truck guy pay his mortgage... pay three to four time's for tools made in Taiwan ..... what a joke 😂
If my matco dealer came more than twice in 3 months , I'd have a box full of matco