yeah dude i've watched you for awhile now - lets go back through the purchases: - 1k in 3/8 snap on sockets - the new jeep wrangler - the brand new harley sportster or w/e tf it was - multiple marriages and divorces w/ kids - dirt bike - insane tool budget/costs I don't even watch all your content and knew you were way out over your skis on the finances. take a small small portion out of your excessive spending, get a financial adviser and run all your purchases through that person. start watching caleb hammer on youtube or other financial advice and get a budget together. no one here wants you to die on the wal-mart floor brother, all love no hate.
Be very cautious of who you follow on UA-cam for financial advice! Most of the people are shills. You've get idiots promoting velocity banking and all sorts of other absolute BS.
his spending is out of control . its really hard watching this happen to such a good dude. just i would really suggest therapy, find out why your spending like this and fix it. no hate bro
@@hyzerfl1p Unfortunately, I think people think hard work means that you "deserve" to have super nice things. That's not the case. Making a high income means you can have nice things, regardless of how hard you have worked for it. This is why I stepped away from the trades years ago. If you have the opportunity, and aptitude, to enter the white collar workforce, it's a much better deal. I made more than even the highest paid mechanics my first year out of college, and my body thanks me every day for it.
Dude you’re taking care of your family. That’s the most important thing, F everything else, it will work itself out. Sometimes the most difficult thing to do is put one foot in front of the other, get out there and go to it. You do it cause of the Fam. You’re winning in my book.
Man, I’ve always enjoyed the authenticity of this channel and your content. I was just part of a lay off yesterday at my company, thinking about the future and possibly turning wrenches again to pay the bills. Life’s a roller coaster and there is beauty in the ups and downs. I really appreciate the authentic/ straight-shooter mentality in the content you put out. Well…here’s to the future and to better days. Cheers brother.
Listen man. Your content has been an absolute game changer for me. I’m and automotive tech of about 8 years now and still learning every day. I’m glad to see you with this mechanic content again. I was in the same boat as you. Sold all my stuff because I got way too burnt out. But then figured out the grass isn’t always greener and the shop is the place for me so I had to re-accumulate everything I owed. You will be in a better place and where you need to be brother. Just keep it pushing and don’t listen to the haters on here-cheers
Bro don’t sweat the comments. Wrenching, tooling, smoking, drinking, kung fu, coaching, copping, cooking, ups, downs, drama, we are absolutely here for it. Stay healthy man. Everybody pulling for you. Getting the triton would be awesome content. Terrible decision as it will be obsolete so quickly and all that capitol will be lost and you regularly say you don’t do diag, but epic content. I’m here for it!
Lol was thinking the same thing, like why invest in something that just doesn’t hold any value down the road.. wonder if he’s thinking about trying to go Mobile or something along those lines but either way it would be such a bad financial move. He should save up for a decent autel if that’s the plan
Don't sweat it man we all go through hard times thank you for sharing all this life stuff with all us strangers. Stand tall and keep on keepin' on brother
You wasted a big part of your income on tool debt . That’s why I leave the trucks alone I have kids and other responsibility’s I am not paying 800$ for a set of sockets
I’d suggest moving out of California when an opportunity is feasible. I left in 2021 and it was the best decision I’ve made for my family. Good luck bro keep pushing
@@AntonioBarrios-kr2pu idk seems like Houston is kinda ghetto honestly and it’s so flat and hot over there that’s what bums me out, also im a truck driver and I heard they don’t make as much over there
Yo Justin, you’re the OG triple G man, we’re just worried about your brother. We just hope you make good decisions. We’ve been on a roller coaster with you but fuck it will continue to ride with you.
Justin, it's good to see you fighting the good fight. Stay flexible to roll with life. F the haters, you are taking care of business. You are brave enough to show your life on utube. Positive thoughts to you and your family. CHEERS!
That's a grown man talk you had with this one. I've learned that some of the wisest people have been through the most problems and overcomed. You are an overcomer! Major respect to you and how humble you remain while navigating life. Everyone's life is different but you're still thriving and eventually you will be in a more comfortable position. Don't mind the haters and continue to do what you are doing. You're taking care of your family and still taking care of yourself. Yes the smoking and drinking isn't healthy but you have cut back from when I first started following you a few years ago and what you're doing now is more manageable. Stay, strong and focused and love your content. Even if you don't continue wrenching, I'll still be watching as you have a wealth of knowledge and sound advice. Respect Justin! 👊🤙
I enjoyed your video Justin. I too in the past have tried getting out of wrenching but have always gone back to it. I'm now in my first year in the parts department after 27 years of wrenching on heavy equipment. We'll see how this holds out. Keep enjoying you and your family. Cheers 🍻
At this point i think its time to stop making excuses, nobody likes working but u gotta do it to provide. Why would u rather struggle working minimum wage jobs then do the work u know how to do and provide? If ur in this position its because u dont wanna work hard, how do u wanna bartend or be a lube tech but u dont wanna do real repair work?
Brother you're skipping over the bureaucracy and serfdom of flat rate and technician hierarchy and management issues. You're also not listening to this man's circumstances. Have a heart
As a machinist it is mind boggling how mechanics has to have every tools needed for the job. Things like scan tools, digital torque wrench, specialty tools etc should be a standard for a shop to provide, especially a damn dealership.
It's fascinating isn't it? I worked in a high end shop with about 20 mechanics. Each of them had a snap on scanner with all of the attachments and software. We could have shared 5.
Ive watched you for a long time, pretty much when you started, ive noticed you are all over the place all the time. Stay out of debt man, that has been your issue all these years. Honestly man, have you thought about moving? You're getting older brother, the time to keep making mistakes is running out.
Don’t get rid of that box for a scan tool. Get the basics you need again to fill it back up and go to work with it. Use the shops scan tool. If the shop you works for wants diagnostic work done and doesn’t provide any scan tool at all they’re likely not a good establishment to work for. As a new tech in any shop you’ll likely not be thrown into diag work anyway. Best of luck Justin.
Alot of commenters here who talk like they know it all and never made any mistakes. Or maybe they have never been in the gutter like you have. Dont let them get to you. It takes a man to be humble enough to admit his mistakes and limitations. You're doing what needs to be done to take care of your family. That's a true sign of strength. So many people in this world judge others based on only a fraction of what they know or have seen. We all struggle in different ways. Some more than others. Everyones situation is different. Respect to you Justin for being so honest and humble, i'm rooting for you man. Just keep on grinding and dont make the same mistakes, then i'm sure you'll get back to where you were sooner than you think!
Bro from one vet to another, leaving California was one of the best decisions I've ever made. After I got out, going back wasn't even a choice. I live in a small town in the Midwest now, I can still work above minimum wage and live comfortably. As far as your tools go, if you're not gonna go back to the dealership or Ron's, why get all those tools for a place they're not really used at? If Marine PD dnt give a thumbs up, get out of there!! I tell my family that's still there everyday, run!!
Or expensive habits like drinking and smoking, game boxes, cell phones, 55 inch tv screens, computers for every family member and sitting around making videos and crying while the clock of life is ticking away.
You’re awesome Justin! I’m in Coachella and I know it’s still rough for a man! Your still going hard though despite the hardships 💪🏽🔧 Keep the Matco box for home! You trade it and it’s difficult to get another one nowadays! Buy a diag cart from harbor freight! The full bank runs $500-$600 bucks! Don’t let the Matco box go!
Really needed this man. Going through stuff myself and basically starting over. Working at the shop in the day and part time janitorial job 3 nights a week. I'm burned out with wrenching after 16 years with nothing to show for it. 3 kids and 2 divorces. I just trust the Lord to guide me through this season. It's only a temporary moment in life.
quit the shop and find 2 janitorial jobs. I got more hrs doing janitor work and can work in any city and town around the nation. Its a 365 job unlike trades where things slow down especially in this depression that everybody is scared to expose. Got tired of buying this and that doing trades and selling it for pennies on the dollar after you wake up and see how trash the job is. All I do is show up to work and spend a few hundred bucks bi yearly on a new mop n such. Way more relaxed.
I understand you really had to do what you needed to do. My father when he was alive had a cigarette machine and he would buy paper and pipe tobacco and roll up a pack for about 50 cents and he was so proud of it. They didn't taste right but he was just happy he found a way to get his fix real cheap. I hope the best for you man, get that debt paid off and I hope you can find the thing you want to do
Dude i love your videos. Seems like ur pretty honest and and ur a pretty good speaker. Y not post more videos of things ur up to? Hope things work out for u man
That is a horrible idea to trade a box for a scan tool. Most shops have scanners for the tech to use. Sell the box buy a cheaper box and buy tools. 14 years in the trade you should have all your tools paid off. You don’t need all snapon.
Yeah, I was thinking that trading it for the scan tool sounded better than the offers. I was getting at one to $2000 for the toolbox. And at this point I need a tow truck in order to move it anywhere. If things keep don’t get better than I’m probably gonna end up moving out of California and downsizing to the point where everything will fit a U-Haul just sounded like a more feasible idea. I’m thinking of reposting it again but the last time I posted it had it up for about six months and I really didn’t get very many interested buyers if I could get $7000 out of it I’d be pretty happy and that would take care of a lot of things but right now the markets so tight and no one to spend that kind of money
I just want to say you're doing it right. Being debt free isn't fashionable, but it's the way to go. Don't make the banksters rich. I've been debt free for over 10 years and I will go without food before I get into debt again. Monthly payments are a waste bro. Cash or don't buy it. Mortgage is the one exception.
Don't feel alone I had a heart attack and 2 years later having to go back to being a diesel mechanic. I love your videos. I also lost so much and starting over.
With your Background Heavy Equipment is a very viable option. not sure where you live but dude look into Heavy Equipment it pays well. I work for a large Mining company.
I know how you feel bro. Hit a rough spot a few years back and tried selling my 68” Epiq and all I got was low ballers hitting me up. I ended up taking it down and decided to keep it lol
Don’t worry about what people think do what you need to do brother I have been wrenching for 55 years now and still doing it and if I had it to do over I would do it again the same way I love it just keep your head held high and one foot in front of the other brother I am from Alabama
Its tough being an adult, i feel you. My wife has her own business and we split rent, then she broke her knee and torn acl and couldn't work for 6 months, all the bills fell on my shoulders and we got through it but it was tough
Don't have to wrench on cars. I work at a wastewater treatment plant and they're always looking for maintenance workers. A lot of water/wastewater plants are unionized good stable work.
Praying for you brother 🙏. Last two and half years have been a battle for myself. GF of 5 years while pregnant broke it off and moved 400 miles away from me. Had to leave my job due to injury , currently working under the table. I smoked marijuana 3-5 times a day, i would drink 1-2 a day. I finally said F it, gave my life to Jesus Christ, did it get better right away? Hell no! It actually got crazier. Finally this year im seeing things get better. God isnt for everyone and he wasnt for me until i was 37 1/2. Im 40 now. So with all that being said , ill keep you in my prayers.
Glad to hear it. Sometimes we think Jesus is going to instantly remove all our sin nature and addiction and when that doesn’t happen and it seems like things are even tougher people turn away. Stay the course remember the road is wide that leads to destruction
Good times bad times you know I had my share. Forward march brother 🦅 you got this. You got skills and the gift of gab. 😊 it’s all going to work out. 🇺🇸
The last thing anyone needs are payments. You are right where you need to be. Now focus on getting your income up and investing that money. That’s when you will be free. You are on the right track, keep pushing
Justin is an honest man he is not afraid to swallow his pride and keep on truckin. Covid changed the workplace even more, companies learned to run leaner and maximize profits with offering/doing less. However minimum wage with your skill set is selling yourself short. In the short term to support your family while working a lower stress job, I get it but try to find something more lucrative ASAP. Diag is the future and calibrations being a necessity with post collision repairs etc. That would be a great direction to go in. An investment up front calibration boards, scan tool etc. However very lucrative not labor intensive as we are not getting any younger. Here in the NY metro burbs I see calibration invoices well over a $1,000. for calibrating sensors/forward collision systems, pre and post scans etc. Good luck and keep on truckin.
Love your videos but you need to take some financial classes or something and learn how to balance, buying tools 2-3 times over just doesn’t make sense
No it does. I bought most of my tools second hand at pawn shops and as they broke I bought better tools. The best part of wrenching with cheap tools is sometimes you have to make your own out of them to get a job done and it was with minimal cost!
It's easy for people to get up in the comments because they're not the one in front of the camera. 1 of the things I always liked about your videos I feel like you're pretty straight up and it's relatable. I've had a few different jobs some good some bad, worked for independents then went on my own. It's been a rollercoaster too,.you can have great days, weeks, months but also bad too.
Justin, do a rebuild series. Only do harbor freight tools and reviews. It’s just the same as starting out in the field and talk about what works and dosent. There’s so many snap on and took truck brand videos but I think this would be interesting. Hand tools, air tools and Hercules.
I feel your pain when you talk about financial stuff. Back in 2018 I lost my pharmaceutical production job that I had for 15 years the company closed the doors and sent us down the road. It is 2024 I have a job and it's ok but I have not found anything that comes close to that pharma job in terms of pay benefits, time off you name it. No comparison. It is easy to judge someone if you do not know what it is to take a 12 to 13 dollar an hour pay cut. Don't sweat the comments you are doing the best you can. Peace!
Advise for cigarettes, get yourself a top o matic, some tubes and tobacco. Roll your own cigs. Just like store bought cigs but cost around 80 cents to 1.50 a pack. I can roll a pack in about 5 min taking my time. Been doing it for years, saved me thousands. Bad part is it gets rid of one of the major reasons to quit 😂
Btw a used Verus d10 for like 900 is the way I went. You’ll need a 4 channel scope and diag is where the money is at. I moved from California too, you’ll hate the weather wherever you go, trust me!
Your choices aside... Don't go into debt. Have your employer buy the tools or borrow them or just don't do the jobs. Nobody's ever going to come after you for a drawer full of Pittsburgh
@@stevec7081 what are you talking about? You can get a DeWalt 226 piece socket set right now for 70 bucks with shipping... Husky has similar deals, you do not need matco or snapon crap to be a mechanic. The Pittsburgh long reach wrenches are a great value. The 1 inch impact sockets are also great at harbor freight. I make a living and I use the damn tools so what's it to you? Do you think anybody cares what type of tools you have when you're repairing their equipment? Seriously this isn't high school, grow up... You were probably that guy wearing Guess jeans
@@stevec7081that’s a damn lie, I’ve met lots of great and ingenuous mechanics who had a mix of everything, tools don’t make the man, the tool is exactly that, a tool in the hands of the man, only as good as the man holding it
@@stevec7081 Diesel tech here, I own 1 tool truck branded tool, MAC colbalt drill bits lifetime warranty to the smallest size. Everything else is harbor freight and cheaper stuff like Tekton, Klein and Gearwrench. Wanna compare bank accounts and dick sizes?
Thank you Sir. For sharing your story. Because of your experience, I now work like 30 hours of over time every pay period to stash into savings. I try to put 1,000 a month in my savings account.
You don't have nothing to show for it, and at least you can be honest about mistakes. Just make sure you don't justify your way into other debts and payments. When you look back a year from now, you will be looking at how you got over and through. Try to be nice to yourself in the process :)
Like how mentioned you should apply for a forklift mobile technician, bring home van and around $35-$40hr . I also go to college after work which i get home around 10pm 2 days out of the week. I am going after my engineering degree, yes i used to make excuses without even trying it first. Yes community college is cheap , most forklift companies will even pay for your schooling. Sell that giant tool box and buy a HF roll cart and buy cheap tools. Yes snap on tools and matco are nice to see and give a good feeling but they aren’t there for you when you are $0.00 in debit card living week to week.
If no one has told you lately...I'm proud of you man. You've come a long way and have grown alot and it shows. You've got nothing to he ashamed of. As long as your bills are paid, family fed and happy that's all that honestly matters. If you want to have a cigarette and a drink that's your decision. I'm right there with you on the cigs. I don't drink..but I do smoke bud a little. (Legal state) but anyways..your a good man for being willing to do whatever you need to for your family. Much respect.
you need to never even look at a snap-on tool until you are financially in a good place again. ALL snap-on tools are luxury fancy and unnecessary tools only for bragging to your coworkers about
Repo and selling off assets are wildly different things. And I'm running into jobs issues myself. Had some roof damage which drained my efund and been looking for part time work. Employers are not looking for many part timers.
I had thought about it, but I know that I wouldn't be able to drive for long periods of time without falling asleep. So not the safest job for me to do unfortunately.
Night school! I saw my job topping out in pay. Went to school for welding. Got certified. Now I’m a superintendent for a general contractor making good money. It’s just how my path turned out.
I feel your pain, everything you explained cannot be made up, My job of 10 years let me go in 2019, in august of 2021 I had to sell my house because I could no longer afford the payments, moved back in with my dad at 32, I’ve been struggling to regain what I’ve lost for the past 5 years…jumping from one job to the next and trying reestablish myself; Everything is more expensive and my income is only half of what it was 5 years ago.
@Justin have you have any thoughts on starting your own private independent shop? I do that has a side gig by appointment only. (Yes I still have my main job which is why by appointment only) but this lets me set my schedule around my wife and kids too. Facebook marketplace place and Craig’s list I just put ads out there and I make decent money just doing regular maintenance ex: brakes, tires, front suspension work, ect. I do not do anything big, and for book time nothing more than 8 hours so I can get the job done in one day.
Have you consider getting into the fleets? I’ve never worked in automotive dealer or independent shop. I’ve always worked for companies that had fleets.
😊Justin Ive watched you on and off for a long time. As someone who has retired after 20 years in law enforcement and also worked as a tech I know both sides. I’ve done every job from lube tech to Toyota and ASE certified tech and everything in between over the years. When it comes to being a cop a few things. The smoking has to stop because most agencies now won’t hire smokers because of insurance and you cant smoke in uniform or a marked cruiser. Second thing is if you need a job and you’re looking to get into law enforcement try private security first. In some cases private security can pay almost as much as starting cops pay in rural areas. Check with companies like allied universal or just on indeed. These companies will hire train and certified you. If you can get through their drug and background checks then you will be in. Good luck with the smoking I know it’s hard I smoked for a long time and it was hard to quit but it’s not impossible.
I’ve been with Allied for a couple months as event security. Most of the events are hit and miss. Trying for a full time position with them up here but nothing available yet. Pay isn’t too bad especially when I worked the Coachella and Stagecoach. Lots of hours
it's tough to watch you sometime. Sometimes you seem so headed in the right direction, then it seems the wheels come off, and you wind up having to dust yourself off, and start all over again. Kinda like the song 'Tubthumpin" was written about you. Give it a listen if you are not familiar
Thank you Sir. Because of your story ,I’m working 30hour of overtime every paycheck to put into my savings account (1,000) a month. I’ve never had a savings account. I always lived paycheck to paycheck. No Mass
I agree with the other comments, dont trade the box for a scan tool. I bought a launch x431 pro V on amazon for around $1800, topology, bi-directional, all modules, can do chrysler, even has the 2534 pass-through J box. ( i have not tried programming with it, so i can't comment on that part.) 2 years free updates! There are cheaper options than a Snap-On scan tool!
Get a cheap scan tool! Or you will be here in 3months selling the triton to pay for basics. Not a hater . Long time subscriber who like alot of people here want you to get to a better place Justin and not back into the old habits. How many times do you need to get bit by the same dog???
Justin I think people don’t realize that old Ron’s is Not new Ron’s and that I agree with you that u should not go back to the New Ron’s as everything changed . I still like and think the Big O Tires is a good fit for you right now. I have been in your shoes many times and selling and then reacquiring tools is something I have done before too. We love your channel because the same stuff that u are going thru is part of life and happens to a lot of us and we want to support you!! I like that u never give up and keep on going. That spirit is to be commended .
Defenently pass on the snap on scanner,if you have too have a scanner get an autel or launch bi directional or topdon,they do everything you need. And no more tool truck crap,absolutely unnecessary.
I am here to tell you, I know what it's like. I know what it is to start over. Remember, life happens. We are human. I highly recommend getting hired on to your local government working in utilities or public works. It's steady pay, great benefits you have opportunities to advance especially if you work in utilities on the water sewer side. You license up, your potential income is in the six figures. You have the mechanical aptitude for it along with an analytical mind set. It's a stable field. You do a variety of jobs. It's challenging It's something different every day. The hours are routine. Your municipality pays for your training. There's no tool bill.
man, i was a service tech from 15-21 in a dealer. i lived in a small town in WV. i would do good to turn 100 hours every two weeks, i got so burnt out on working flat rate i was ready to explode. it turned me away from wrenching entirely to the point i didnt wanna work on my own stuff even. i ended up quitting not sure what i really wanted to do but i wanted out like asap. and ended getting a job as a mechanic in the coal mines as bad as that sounds i love it. i make great money now, i have a lot of time off, while the job is stressful i love it. i sold every bit of tools i had to my dad including my box and washed my hands with it entirely. youll find something bud just hang in there but i get where youre coming from 100%
I don't think you have nothing to show for it. Many paths and lessons learned. Progress is not always a straight path. Sure , there are the setbacks. Keep getting back up when you look over your shoulder and find the ground.
I feel the selling the tools it makes complete sense. As long as you have a open line of credit with the tool company/truck. You can always get them back except they will brand spanking new. And like you said why be strapped down with a monthly payment AND no job.
My only suggestion would be to decide what you really want to do and use what you know how to do to get you there. I got my first mechanic job at 15, that was 1975. By the time I was 25 I was completely burned out with working on cars and suffering from a pretty bad back injury so I switched to aircraft which required going back to school. After I got my airframe and powerplant license (A&P) and inspection authorization (IA) I continued on with pilot training and now have an ATP and several type ratings. Pilot related work has been my primary source of income for the last 23 years but I've also stayed active as a mechanic on planes and cars on the side. Once I stopped working as a mechanic for my primary income and did it on my own terms I found that I actually still enjoy it and plan to continue doing it on the side after I retire in the next 6 to 12 months. Unfortunately some things never change though so a big portion of what I make doing mechanic work gets spent on more tools & equipment, Snap-On Verus updates, Shopkey Pro, etc.
You would Excel working as a tool dealer. My snapon hires people to run the trucks and they get paid well. I'm in Philadelphia PA area might be a little different but we also have guys who sell tools out of their cars.
Man, we need a faq page for you... I've heard this story before 😂😂 don't think you need to explain to anyone but I get it. Long as you working to provide for the family, sure don't agree with some things but eh you're doing what youre doing... Just hopefully you get another chapter in and keep pushing forward... I saw you mention moving out of Cali maybe? Any idea where to?
I saw you a couple of times at Ron’s. I maintained the trucks at Amerigas. I don’t recommend the Tritan, I recommend the xtool for a scanner, fits the budget I suppose.
I used to work at Honda dealership, firestone, Honda/acura independence shop. I got really burn out with commission pay. It up and down. One time i owe snap-on 30k. Paid that off and never step my foot in snap-on truck. I now buy all my tools at harbor freight, home Depot, or online. I am now working at airport to be GSE mechanic and it pay by hourly. It pay me really well. And i am brining home same paycheck every week
yeah dude i've watched you for awhile now - lets go back through the purchases:
- 1k in 3/8 snap on sockets
- the new jeep wrangler
- the brand new harley sportster or w/e tf it was
- multiple marriages and divorces w/ kids
- dirt bike
- insane tool budget/costs
I don't even watch all your content and knew you were way out over your skis on the finances. take a small small portion out of your excessive spending, get a financial adviser and run all your purchases through that person. start watching caleb hammer on youtube or other financial advice and get a budget together.
no one here wants you to die on the wal-mart floor brother, all love no hate.
Be very cautious of who you follow on UA-cam for financial advice! Most of the people are shills. You've get idiots promoting velocity banking and all sorts of other absolute BS.
Are you saying Justin buys too many taquitos?
his spending is out of control . its really hard watching this happen to such a good dude. just i would really suggest therapy, find out why your spending like this and fix it. no hate bro
@@hyzerfl1p Unfortunately, I think people think hard work means that you "deserve" to have super nice things. That's not the case. Making a high income means you can have nice things, regardless of how hard you have worked for it. This is why I stepped away from the trades years ago. If you have the opportunity, and aptitude, to enter the white collar workforce, it's a much better deal. I made more than even the highest paid mechanics my first year out of college, and my body thanks me every day for it.
If you can’t pay cash then you can’t afford it. Stay away from debt don’t be a slave to it.
Good stuff Dave Ramsey
Perfect comment, 35 year mechanic agrees 110%
Dude you’re taking care of your family. That’s the most important thing, F everything else, it will work itself out. Sometimes the most difficult thing to do is put one foot in front of the other, get out there and go to it. You do it cause of the Fam. You’re winning in my book.
Man, I’ve always enjoyed the authenticity of this channel and your content. I was just part of a lay off yesterday at my company, thinking about the future and possibly turning wrenches again to pay the bills. Life’s a roller coaster and there is beauty in the ups and downs. I really appreciate the authentic/ straight-shooter mentality in the content you put out. Well…here’s to the future and to better days. Cheers brother.
Listen man. Your content has been an absolute game changer for me. I’m and automotive tech of about 8 years now and still learning every day. I’m glad to see you with this mechanic content again. I was in the same boat as you. Sold all my stuff because I got way too burnt out. But then figured out the grass isn’t always greener and the shop is the place for me so I had to re-accumulate everything I owed. You will be in a better place and where you need to be brother. Just keep it pushing and don’t listen to the haters on here-cheers
Bro don’t sweat the comments. Wrenching, tooling, smoking, drinking, kung fu, coaching, copping, cooking, ups, downs, drama, we are absolutely here for it. Stay healthy man. Everybody pulling for you.
Getting the triton would be awesome content. Terrible decision as it will be obsolete so quickly and all that capitol will be lost and you regularly say you don’t do diag, but epic content. I’m here for it!
Lol was thinking the same thing, like why invest in something that just doesn’t hold any value down the road.. wonder if he’s thinking about trying to go Mobile or something along those lines but either way it would be such a bad financial move. He should save up for a decent autel if that’s the plan
“Stay healthy” yeah keep drinking and smoking.
Sounds like this guy wants to tell the employer when he wants to work. Newsflash! When you work for someone else it doesn’t work that way.
All I hear is a bunch of complaining. Instead of spending your time making videos maybe you should use that time to find a job.
@@noahsollog8097 He had a decent Autel scan tool. I traded him my Autel MS908S Pro for a few of his tools. But then he freaking sold the Autel.. SMH!!
Don't sweat it man we all go through hard times thank you for sharing all this life stuff with all us strangers. Stand tall and keep on keepin' on brother
You wasted a big part of your income on tool debt . That’s why I leave the trucks alone I have kids and other responsibility’s I am not paying 800$ for a set of sockets
I’d suggest moving out of California when an opportunity is feasible. I left in 2021 and it was the best decision I’ve made for my family. Good luck bro keep pushing
Which state you go to though? Arizona? Nevada? Man Nevada depresses me just thinking about it
A lot people from california move to texas, houston is a good area
@@AntonioBarrios-kr2pu idk seems like Houston is kinda ghetto honestly and it’s so flat and hot over there that’s what bums me out, also im a truck driver and I heard they don’t make as much over there
@@AntonioBarrios-kr2pu idk Houston seems like not the best area honestly, also I’m a truck driver and I heard they don’t make as much over there
@@BillyBob-op6lg I moved to San Antonio Tx love it and heat factor not much different from the IE
Dude, fresh and humble giving anything and everything a go is pretty dope. You're gonna be fine whichever way the next door opens.
You’re a good person. Don’t let others with negative comments bother you.
I still don’t understand how you sold a box that Harbor Freight gave to you. You were one of their best spokesmen. Until you weren’t.
Yo Justin, you’re the OG triple G man, we’re just worried about your brother. We just hope you make good decisions. We’ve been on a roller coaster with you but fuck it will continue to ride with you.
Thanks Brother
Justin, it's good to see you fighting the good fight. Stay flexible to roll with life. F the haters, you are taking care of business. You are brave enough to show your life on utube. Positive thoughts to you and your family. CHEERS!
Life has it's ups and downs and you adapt. I appreciate your videos and advice here
That's a grown man talk you had with this one. I've learned that some of the wisest people have been through the most problems and overcomed. You are an overcomer! Major respect to you and how humble you remain while navigating life. Everyone's life is different but you're still thriving and eventually you will be in a more comfortable position. Don't mind the haters and continue to do what you are doing. You're taking care of your family and still taking care of yourself. Yes the smoking and drinking isn't healthy but you have cut back from when I first started following you a few years ago and what you're doing now is more manageable. Stay, strong and focused and love your content. Even if you don't continue wrenching, I'll still be watching as you have a wealth of knowledge and sound advice. Respect Justin! 👊🤙
I enjoyed your video Justin. I too in the past have tried getting out of wrenching but have always gone back to it. I'm now in my first year in the parts department after 27 years of wrenching on heavy equipment. We'll see how this holds out. Keep enjoying you and your family. Cheers 🍻
At this point i think its time to stop making excuses, nobody likes working but u gotta do it to provide. Why would u rather struggle working minimum wage jobs then do the work u know how to do and provide? If ur in this position its because u dont wanna work hard, how do u wanna bartend or be a lube tech but u dont wanna do real repair work?
Brother you're skipping over the bureaucracy and serfdom of flat rate and technician hierarchy and management issues. You're also not listening to this man's circumstances. Have a heart
You discuss your pay when you get hired if you don't want flat rate then don't fucking accept the job
factz
I’m pulling for you, Justin. Keep your chin up. Avoid payments. It’s hard to save when you have kids. Things will get better. 🙏🏻😊
“Yes, cigarettes are unnecessary. But unnecessarily I’m addicted to them “ 😂😂😂
Mitch Hedberg stuff right there!
Like I said again your doing great brotha, just stay focused on the stuff you need to do, your doing well
As a machinist it is mind boggling how mechanics has to have every tools needed for the job. Things like scan tools, digital torque wrench, specialty tools etc should be a standard for a shop to provide, especially a damn dealership.
It's fascinating isn't it? I worked in a high end shop with about 20 mechanics. Each of them had a snap on scanner with all of the attachments and software. We could have shared 5.
Ive watched you for a long time, pretty much when you started, ive noticed you are all over the place all the time. Stay out of debt man, that has been your issue all these years. Honestly man, have you thought about moving? You're getting older brother, the time to keep making mistakes is running out.
Agreed and yes I’m thinking of moving out of state more and more each day
Don’t get rid of that box for a scan tool. Get the basics you need again to fill it back up and go to work with it. Use the shops scan tool. If the shop you works for wants diagnostic work done and doesn’t provide any scan tool at all they’re likely not a good establishment to work for. As a new tech in any shop you’ll likely not be thrown into diag work anyway. Best of luck Justin.
The places that don't provide diagnostic equipment usually don't charge enough for diag
Alot of commenters here who talk like they know it all and never made any mistakes. Or maybe they have never been in the gutter like you have. Dont let them get to you. It takes a man to be humble enough to admit his mistakes and limitations. You're doing what needs to be done to take care of your family. That's a true sign of strength.
So many people in this world judge others based on only a fraction of what they know or have seen. We all struggle in different ways. Some more than others. Everyones situation is different.
Respect to you Justin for being so honest and humble, i'm rooting for you man. Just keep on grinding and dont make the same mistakes, then i'm sure you'll get back to where you were sooner than you think!
I enjoy your candid videos on your life situations. May your future decisions be prudent and successful.
i applaud your honesty. regardless of poor life decisions, you can at least acknowledge your mistakes.
Cheers Justin, I appreciate all the content. James from Toronto🇨🇦🍻✌️
Bro from one vet to another, leaving California was one of the best decisions I've ever made. After I got out, going back wasn't even a choice. I live in a small town in the Midwest now, I can still work above minimum wage and live comfortably. As far as your tools go, if you're not gonna go back to the dealership or Ron's, why get all those tools for a place they're not really used at? If Marine PD dnt give a thumbs up, get out of there!! I tell my family that's still there everyday, run!!
Hang in there man. You got the right mindset, keep on keeping on
You are in no position to own a $7000 scan tool.
Or expensive habits like drinking and smoking, game boxes, cell phones, 55 inch tv screens, computers for every family member and sitting around making videos and crying while the clock of life is ticking away.
@@Hotrodford Exactly!
He is an adult ,don't tell him what he should do with his money. You didn't earn it.
But it's shiny and I want it!
@@Hotrodford55inch tv is like $200 at Walmart now😂
You’re awesome Justin! I’m in Coachella and I know it’s still rough for a man! Your still going hard though despite the hardships 💪🏽🔧
Keep the Matco box for home! You trade it and it’s difficult to get another one nowadays! Buy a diag cart from harbor freight! The full bank runs $500-$600 bucks! Don’t let the Matco box go!
Really needed this man. Going through stuff myself and basically starting over. Working at the shop in the day and part time janitorial job 3 nights a week. I'm burned out with wrenching after 16 years with nothing to show for it. 3 kids and 2 divorces. I just trust the Lord to guide me through this season. It's only a temporary moment in life.
quit the shop and find 2 janitorial jobs. I got more hrs doing janitor work and can work in any city and town around the nation. Its a 365 job unlike trades where things slow down especially in this depression that everybody is scared to expose. Got tired of buying this and that doing trades and selling it for pennies on the dollar after you wake up and see how trash the job is. All I do is show up to work and spend a few hundred bucks bi yearly on a new mop n such. Way more relaxed.
You keeping it real brother.
You solid guy taking care of your family.
F what everybody else has to say.
Cheers 🥂.
I understand you really had to do what you needed to do.
My father when he was alive had a cigarette machine and he would buy paper and pipe tobacco and roll up a pack for about 50 cents and he was so proud of it. They didn't taste right but he was just happy he found a way to get his fix real cheap.
I hope the best for you man, get that debt paid off and I hope you can find the thing you want to do
Keep moving forward Justin!!! You’re doing great,God bless!
Dude i love your videos. Seems like ur pretty honest and and ur a pretty good speaker. Y not post more videos of things ur up to? Hope things work out for u man
Keep ur chin up. Keep moving forward. Appreciate your videos.
Justin do what you got to do for yourself and family handle your buisness! Wishing you and your family the very best..
That is a horrible idea to trade a box for a scan tool. Most shops have scanners for the tech to use. Sell the box buy a cheaper box and buy tools. 14 years in the trade you should have all your tools paid off. You don’t need all snapon.
Yeah, I was thinking that trading it for the scan tool sounded better than the offers. I was getting at one to $2000 for the toolbox. And at this point I need a tow truck in order to move it anywhere. If things keep don’t get better than I’m probably gonna end up moving out of California and downsizing to the point where everything will fit a U-Haul just sounded like a more feasible idea. I’m thinking of reposting it again but the last time I posted it had it up for about six months and I really didn’t get very many interested buyers if I could get $7000 out of it I’d be pretty happy and that would take care of a lot of things but right now the markets so tight and no one to spend that kind of money
Cali is waaaay to expensive seen an article they want minimum wage to be 30 an hour
Hell yeah. Keep fighting the good fight. You’ll be fine brother!
Prayers sent to you. I completely understand your painful situation.
I just want to say you're doing it right. Being debt free isn't fashionable, but it's the way to go. Don't make the banksters rich. I've been debt free for over 10 years and I will go without food before I get into debt again. Monthly payments are a waste bro. Cash or don't buy it. Mortgage is the one exception.
Don't feel alone I had a heart attack and 2 years later having to go back to being a diesel mechanic. I love your videos. I also lost so much and starting over.
With your Background Heavy Equipment is a very viable option. not sure where you live but dude look into Heavy Equipment it pays well. I work for a large Mining company.
25 year mechanic here. No money in cars. ya gotta move up from automotive.
@@stevec7081 Auto repair is a cut throat industry... Only winners are the shop owners...Work for yourself, even part time.
you always provide great advice, im always listening. im 29
I see your gearwrench tool set there up on the shelf. I got one them. Love it 👍
I know how you feel bro. Hit a rough spot a few years back and tried selling my 68” Epiq and all I got was low ballers hitting me up. I ended up taking it down and decided to keep it lol
Don’t worry about what people think do what you need to do brother I have been wrenching for 55 years now and still doing it and if I had it to do over I would do it again the same way I love it just keep your head held high and one foot in front of the other brother I am from Alabama
Everyone has to live somewhere... But California FOR ME is a hard no.
You don’t need a $7000 scan tool if you can’t fix an evap leak on a Toyota Matrix
at least a smoke machine
4th of July cheap assed "smoke worms" & a hose to blow the smoke into the intake works in a pinch!
What do you mean? Did he not want to do an evaporator in a Matrix or what?
@@jerryjohns1 evap as in fuel vapor system
@@Unbleachd oh duh makes sense
Its tough being an adult, i feel you. My wife has her own business and we split rent, then she broke her knee and torn acl and couldn't work for 6 months, all the bills fell on my shoulders and we got through it but it was tough
Theres atleast $300 a month in smokes your inhaling every month. Atleast! Cmon brotha. This is the outcome of choices. Yours. You got this
Don't have to wrench on cars. I work at a wastewater treatment plant and they're always looking for maintenance workers. A lot of water/wastewater plants are unionized good stable work.
Praying for you brother 🙏.
Last two and half years have been a battle for myself. GF of 5 years while pregnant broke it off and moved 400 miles away from me.
Had to leave my job due to injury , currently working under the table. I smoked marijuana 3-5 times a day, i would drink 1-2 a day.
I finally said F it, gave my life to Jesus Christ, did it get better right away? Hell no! It actually got crazier. Finally this year im seeing things get better.
God isnt for everyone and he wasnt for me until i was 37 1/2. Im 40 now. So with all that being said , ill keep you in my prayers.
Glad to hear it. Sometimes we think Jesus is going to instantly remove all our sin nature and addiction and when that doesn’t happen and it seems like things are even tougher people turn away. Stay the course remember the road is wide that leads to destruction
Bro I understand what you mean. I appreciate the content bro and hope the best bro 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You know if you wanted you can service peoples small motors from your garage. Like lawnmowers and such to make extra cash.
Good times bad times you know I had my share. Forward march brother 🦅 you got this. You got skills and the gift of gab. 😊 it’s all going to work out. 🇺🇸
The last thing anyone needs are payments. You are right where you need to be. Now focus on getting your income up and investing that money. That’s when you will be free. You are on the right track, keep pushing
Justin is an honest man he is not afraid to swallow his pride and keep on truckin. Covid changed the workplace even more, companies learned to run leaner and maximize profits with offering/doing less. However minimum wage with your skill set is selling yourself short. In the short term to support your family while working a lower stress job, I get it but try to find something more lucrative ASAP. Diag is the future and calibrations being a necessity with post collision repairs etc. That would be a great direction to go in. An investment up front calibration boards, scan tool etc. However very lucrative not labor intensive as we are not getting any younger. Here in the NY metro burbs I see calibration invoices well over a $1,000. for calibrating sensors/forward collision systems, pre and post scans etc. Good luck and keep on truckin.
Love your videos but you need to take some financial classes or something and learn how to balance, buying tools 2-3 times over just doesn’t make sense
Dave Ramsey offers free, sound advice! (Financial strategie planning)
No it does. I bought most of my tools second hand at pawn shops and as they broke I bought better tools. The best part of wrenching with cheap tools is sometimes you have to make your own out of them to get a job done and it was with minimal cost!
It's easy for people to get up in the comments because they're not the one in front of the camera.
1 of the things I always liked about your videos I feel like you're pretty straight up and it's relatable.
I've had a few different jobs some good some bad, worked for independents then went on my own.
It's been a rollercoaster too,.you can have great days, weeks, months but also bad too.
Well said my friend
Justin, do a rebuild series. Only do harbor freight tools and reviews. It’s just the same as starting out in the field and talk about what works and dosent. There’s so many snap on and took truck brand videos but I think this would be interesting. Hand tools, air tools and Hercules.
Don't buy a Triton with a 1k a year update fee for a job you might get one day.
I feel your pain when you talk about financial stuff. Back in 2018 I lost my pharmaceutical production job that I had for 15 years the company closed the doors and sent us down the road. It is 2024 I have a job and it's ok but I have not found anything that comes close to that pharma job in terms of pay benefits, time off you name it. No comparison. It is easy to judge someone if you do not know what it is to take a 12 to 13 dollar an hour pay cut. Don't sweat the comments you are doing the best you can. Peace!
Advise for cigarettes, get yourself a top o matic, some tubes and tobacco. Roll your own cigs. Just like store bought cigs but cost around 80 cents to 1.50 a pack. I can roll a pack in about 5 min taking my time. Been doing it for years, saved me thousands. Bad part is it gets rid of one of the major reasons to quit 😂
Btw a used Verus d10 for like 900 is the way I went. You’ll need a 4 channel scope and diag is where the money is at. I moved from California too, you’ll hate the weather wherever you go, trust me!
Your choices aside... Don't go into debt. Have your employer buy the tools or borrow them or just don't do the jobs. Nobody's ever going to come after you for a drawer full of Pittsburgh
Hey I know you. Nobody Makes a living with pittsburgh tools
@@stevec7081 what are you talking about? You can get a DeWalt 226 piece socket set right now for 70 bucks with shipping... Husky has similar deals, you do not need matco or snapon crap to be a mechanic. The Pittsburgh long reach wrenches are a great value. The 1 inch impact sockets are also great at harbor freight.
I make a living and I use the damn tools so what's it to you? Do you think anybody cares what type of tools you have when you're repairing their equipment? Seriously this isn't high school, grow up... You were probably that guy wearing Guess jeans
@@stevec7081that’s a damn lie, I’ve met lots of great and ingenuous mechanics who had a mix of everything, tools don’t make the man, the tool is exactly that, a tool in the hands of the man, only as good as the man holding it
@@stevec7081
LOL.
You're brain dead.
@@stevec7081 Diesel tech here, I own 1 tool truck branded tool, MAC colbalt drill bits lifetime warranty to the smallest size. Everything else is harbor freight and cheaper stuff like Tekton, Klein and Gearwrench. Wanna compare bank accounts and dick sizes?
Thank you Sir. For sharing your story. Because of your experience, I now work like 30 hours of over time every pay period to stash into savings. I try to put 1,000 a month in my savings account.
You don't have nothing to show for it, and at least you can be honest about mistakes. Just make sure you don't justify your way into other debts and payments. When you look back a year from now, you will be looking at how you got over and through. Try to be nice to yourself in the process :)
Like how mentioned you should apply for a forklift mobile technician, bring home van and around $35-$40hr . I also go to college after work which i get home around 10pm 2 days out of the week.
I am going after my engineering degree, yes i used to make excuses without even trying it first. Yes community college is cheap , most forklift companies will even pay for your schooling.
Sell that giant tool box and buy a HF roll cart and buy cheap tools. Yes snap on tools and matco are nice to see and give a good feeling but they aren’t there for you when you are $0.00 in debit card living week to week.
If no one has told you lately...I'm proud of you man. You've come a long way and have grown alot and it shows. You've got nothing to he ashamed of. As long as your bills are paid, family fed and happy that's all that honestly matters. If you want to have a cigarette and a drink that's your decision. I'm right there with you on the cigs. I don't drink..but I do smoke bud a little. (Legal state) but anyways..your a good man for being willing to do whatever you need to for your family. Much respect.
you need to never even look at a snap-on tool until you are financially in a good place again. ALL snap-on tools are luxury fancy and unnecessary tools only for bragging to your coworkers about
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Repo and selling off assets are wildly different things. And I'm running into jobs issues myself. Had some roof damage which drained my efund and been looking for part time work. Employers are not looking for many part timers.
I feel ya on the heavy disel side, why im now getting a cdl. sad when drivers get paid more.
I had thought about it, but I know that I wouldn't be able to drive for long periods of time without falling asleep. So not the safest job for me to do unfortunately.
Night school! I saw my job topping out in pay. Went to school for welding. Got certified. Now I’m a superintendent for a general contractor making good money. It’s just how my path turned out.
I feel your pain, everything you explained cannot be made up, My job of 10 years let me go in 2019, in august of 2021 I had to sell my house because I could no longer afford the payments, moved back in with my dad at 32, I’ve been struggling to regain what I’ve lost for the past 5 years…jumping from one job to the next and trying reestablish myself; Everything is more expensive and my income is only half of what it was 5 years ago.
@Justin have you have any thoughts on starting your own private independent shop? I do that has a side gig by appointment only. (Yes I still have my main job which is why by appointment only) but this lets me set my schedule around my wife and kids too. Facebook marketplace place and Craig’s list I just put ads out there and I make decent money just doing regular maintenance ex: brakes, tires, front suspension work, ect. I do not do anything big, and for book time nothing more than 8 hours so I can get the job done in one day.
I feel you, bought my 88 f150 for 500 not running, still going till this day but had to replace alot of parts but comes with a older vehicle
Have you consider getting into the fleets? I’ve never worked in automotive dealer or independent shop. I’ve always worked for companies that had fleets.
😊Justin Ive watched you on and off for a long time. As someone who has retired after 20 years in law enforcement and also worked as a tech I know both sides. I’ve done every job from lube tech to Toyota and ASE certified tech and everything in between over the years. When it comes to being a cop a few things. The smoking has to stop because most agencies now won’t hire smokers because of insurance and you cant smoke in uniform or a marked cruiser. Second thing is if you need a job and you’re looking to get into law enforcement try private security first. In some cases private security can pay almost as much as starting cops pay in rural areas. Check with companies like allied universal or just on indeed. These companies will hire train and certified you. If you can get through their drug and background checks then you will be in. Good luck with the smoking I know it’s hard I smoked for a long time and it was hard to quit but it’s not impossible.
I’ve been with Allied for a couple months as event security. Most of the events are hit and miss. Trying for a full time position with them up here but nothing available yet. Pay isn’t too bad especially when I worked the Coachella and Stagecoach. Lots of hours
it's tough to watch you sometime. Sometimes you seem so headed in the right direction, then it seems the wheels come off, and you wind up having to dust yourself off, and start all over again.
Kinda like the song 'Tubthumpin" was written about you. Give it a listen if you are not familiar
Thank you Sir. Because of your story ,I’m working 30hour of overtime every paycheck to put into my savings account (1,000) a month. I’ve never had a savings account. I always lived paycheck to paycheck. No Mass
I agree with the other comments, dont trade the box for a scan tool. I bought a launch x431 pro V on amazon for around $1800, topology, bi-directional, all modules, can do chrysler, even has the 2534 pass-through J box. ( i have not tried programming with it, so i can't comment on that part.) 2 years free updates! There are cheaper options than a Snap-On scan tool!
I appreciate your content. Keep up the good work. It is tough being a dude.
Get a cheap scan tool! Or you will be here in 3months selling the triton to pay for basics. Not a hater . Long time subscriber who like alot of people here want you to get to a better place Justin and not back into the old habits.
How many times do you need to get bit by the same dog???
Justin I think people don’t realize that old Ron’s is Not new Ron’s and that I agree with you that u should not go back to the New Ron’s as everything changed . I still like and think the Big O Tires is a good fit for you right now. I have been in your shoes many times and selling and then reacquiring tools is something I have done before too. We love your channel because the same stuff that u are going thru is part of life and happens to a lot of us and we want to support you!! I like that u never give up and keep on going. That spirit is to be commended .
Defenently pass on the snap on scanner,if you have too have a scanner get an autel or launch bi directional or topdon,they do everything you need. And no more tool truck crap,absolutely unnecessary.
There is no need to explain yourself to anyone! You're a grown adult it's nobody's business!!
I am here to tell you, I know what it's like. I know what it is to start over. Remember, life happens. We are human. I highly recommend getting hired on to your local government working in utilities or public works. It's steady pay, great benefits you have opportunities to advance especially if you work in utilities on the water sewer side. You license up, your potential income is in the six figures. You have the mechanical aptitude for it along with an analytical mind set. It's a stable field. You do a variety of jobs. It's challenging It's something different every day. The hours are routine. Your municipality pays for your training. There's no tool bill.
man, i was a service tech from 15-21 in a dealer. i lived in a small town in WV. i would do good to turn 100 hours every two weeks, i got so burnt out on working flat rate i was ready to explode. it turned me away from wrenching entirely to the point i didnt wanna work on my own stuff even. i ended up quitting not sure what i really wanted to do but i wanted out like asap. and ended getting a job as a mechanic in the coal mines as bad as that sounds i love it. i make great money now, i have a lot of time off, while the job is stressful i love it. i sold every bit of tools i had to my dad including my box and washed my hands with it entirely. youll find something bud just hang in there but i get where youre coming from 100%
I don't think you have nothing to show for it. Many paths and lessons learned. Progress is not always a straight path. Sure , there are the setbacks. Keep getting back up when you look over your shoulder and find the ground.
Get rid of the couch in your garage and do work out of it.
I feel the selling the tools it makes complete sense. As long as you have a open line of credit with the tool company/truck. You can always get them back except they will brand spanking new. And like you said why be strapped down with a monthly payment AND no job.
I wouldn’t trade the box for a scanner. Look into topdon scanners. More affordable and you can add a scope to the higher end ones.
If he goes back to the dealer he won’t need an aftermarket scanner
Simple answer life happens man
My only suggestion would be to decide what you really want to do and use what you know how to do to get you there. I got my first mechanic job at 15, that was 1975. By the time I was 25 I was completely burned out with working on cars and suffering from a pretty bad back injury so I switched to aircraft which required going back to school. After I got my airframe and powerplant license (A&P) and inspection authorization (IA) I continued on with pilot training and now have an ATP and several type ratings. Pilot related work has been my primary source of income for the last 23 years but I've also stayed active as a mechanic on planes and cars on the side. Once I stopped working as a mechanic for my primary income and did it on my own terms I found that I actually still enjoy it and plan to continue doing it on the side after I retire in the next 6 to 12 months. Unfortunately some things never change though so a big portion of what I make doing mechanic work gets spent on more tools & equipment, Snap-On Verus updates, Shopkey Pro, etc.
You would Excel working as a tool dealer. My snapon hires people to run the trucks and they get paid well. I'm in Philadelphia PA area might be a little different but we also have guys who sell tools out of their cars.
Man, we need a faq page for you... I've heard this story before 😂😂 don't think you need to explain to anyone but I get it. Long as you working to provide for the family, sure don't agree with some things but eh you're doing what youre doing... Just hopefully you get another chapter in and keep pushing forward...
I saw you mention moving out of Cali maybe? Any idea where to?
I saw you a couple of times at Ron’s. I maintained the trucks at Amerigas. I don’t recommend the Tritan, I recommend the xtool for a scanner, fits the budget I suppose.
I used to work at Honda dealership, firestone, Honda/acura independence shop. I got really burn out with commission pay. It up and down. One time i owe snap-on 30k. Paid that off and never step my foot in snap-on truck. I now buy all my tools at harbor freight, home Depot, or online. I am now working at airport to be GSE mechanic and it pay by hourly. It pay me really well. And i am brining home same paycheck every week