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A day in the life of a self employed mechanic!
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2017
- A peak into a day in my life as I try to balance multiple cars, deadlines and only one lift! Im grateful for what I have but im starting to out grow my space. Stay tuned for my shop expansion videos! Thanks for watching
Dude, don’t listen to some of these jerkoffs. I like your shop. I’d rather work there than at some huge dealership. It comfy and cozy. If that’s the atmosphere you like then it leads to good stress free days. Your on your own and doing your thing. Good for you friend. Remember something, don’t spend your life chasing paper. Chase your dreams instead. Work to live not live to work. 55-60/week is enough.
i mean when you are self-employed, atleast in finland, you have to work much much more than if you were average joe with monday-friday 8-16 with union benefits, 3 month long summer vacations and safety nets.
its often the chasing dreams that can cost you to work from dawn to dusk every day with no vacations.
I guess it is kinda off topic but do anybody know a good site to stream new series online ?
@Drake Billy I would suggest flixzone. Just google for it :)
Holy shit dude, you have a good amount of business coming in
too much business can kill a man.
I’m 18 and owning my own shop is my goal and now I can really see what im going to get my self into,he hasn’t posted in 2years now that says alot
ahaha i feel that
Bro. I'm literally sitting next ti him right now. The dude had expanded x100 and is so busy he could care less about videos. He said to tell you to keep working bro. Make it possible. He did it
Nahno what you on nowadays?
I would rather curl up under a rock and die than own my own shop. That stress isn’t healthy. Respect to you.
I know the feeling brother
lmao
Never Gonnatell there is a lot of stress that comes with owning a repair shop. A lot of stress is created by the way some people run their shop. Customers can be a pain in the ass but if your honest and up front about everything that helps a lot.
On the plus side when you wake up in the morning when you work for yourself you are much happier. You don’t question yourself if you should call in sick because your happy to work for yourself. You can make more money in one day than a job will pay you in a week. No more boss to yell at you about anything just your customers lol.
I had a repair shop before but I had problems with the landlord and I had a partner that wasn’t a problem but I’ll never have a partner again. I’m opening a new shop next month. I’m nervous and excited at the same time but I can’t wait to be working for myself again. I’m tired of working for places that rip people off and don’t run the business honestly.
@Never Gonnatell the stress comes with having to manage all of your expenses and track everything for taxes. also if you have any employees, you need to be monitoring for any bullshit 24 7.
That's why I'd rather work on 2 cars at a time not have a bunch stacked
Get your wife to be the parts runner if she's available, time is money.
"and the kids! family is free employment, dude! "
It takes a special person to have and continue having their own business. One has to love what they do. If you don't, it will be a hassle and be stressful and one would not last long. Many people try to start their own business only because they want to look good...and because they think it's easy money...lol boy are they wrong! These types find out real fast how hard it is and they end up giving up within the first year. It takes a lot of hours per day and a lot of work and no play. But the rewards are fantastic later on. My hat is off to you!
NEVER LOOK BACK!! DON'T LISTEN TO NEGATIVITY!! YOU HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE NOW!! KEEP GOING! I WISH YOU GREAT SUCCESS!! What you are doing is no different than what you did when you were working for someone else. Except you get all the glory now. No more incompetent management, no corporate rules, and most important.....NO MIDDLE MAN. GO GO GO!!! If I could give you any advice, it would be this. Specialize in one or two brands that are similar to each other. You must start somewhere when you are on your own. But when you grow to your comfort level, specialize in 1 make and model or at least 2-3. This will alleviate a lot of stress and your work will become easier as time runs due to the fact that cars alike are a bit easier to diagnose.
I'd much rather work for you in your shop. Someplace with real heart and soul. Keep doing your thing man never give up 👍
ford auto tech of 25 years i am.A nice little business you got there.im located in wi and could never work outside,not because i dont want to,just because to much weather variations and would never get anything done.i built my own new shop at my home now,bendpak lift,a so on.i doubt i will ever do any major work out of it for someone else.like others said,can go crazy running your own repair shop with the stress and zhit that goes wrong.when i did on the side work,simple stuff turned into the worst,if it could go wrong,it would!repairs that i do every week at work turned into a nightmare.good luck to u though
Need advice from experienced shop owners/mechanics!??
I’ve been a mechanic at a dealership for a long time, nearly 15 years and at the age of 36 now. At this point, I have a choice of building a home with a nice size garage Attached (to save money) to put 1 lift and run my business(although zoning is the issue sadly) or build a house and have a detached garage with steel building 30x40 and run a business out of there (more expensive but more room, zoning still may be an issue) Or Try to build a steel building at a business location where zoning is Not an issue , but i would have to take out a loan obviously and finding a location and land may be problem. Also at that point, I can’t pick and choose what I wanna work on which will require me to have employee(s) which then stress level goes up and other big expenses keep rolling monthly.. But in the end, once it’s paid off, I would own the building and it would be an investment.. What are your thoughts and advice? Really appreciate honest opinions from people who were in the same situation as I am. Thank you.
Always been a dream of mine. Love it man.
Goals man straight up cant wait to get outta the shop i work at build my own shop and haul my f-ong tools outta my current work place middle fingers up!
I would say if you got a head gasket thats so bad coolant is running out under pressure I would not even attempt to repair it. Head has been damaged beyond repair if that were the case. Good thing customer opted for a new motor.
A damn Mazda 3 Head cost $800.00.. You can buy a used motor for $900.00. Do the math. And you don't have to fuck with that Key less Crank Balance. You get that wrong. You be buying an Engine. I done 3 so far. As they did them wrong.
What you are doing is the best way to go! I worked a full time job and worked on the side 4 times a week on cars in my garage. I was on Nextdoor only. I worked on BMW and Toyota. I made a killing. I had no overhead. All profit. I had no lift at all. I would put cars on jack stands and only could park it half way into my garage. When I got rave reviews after 1 year. People did not care about my small garage. People would always tell me to open my own garage up. I was offered to buy one. No thanks. I did not want to worry about paying rent. I ran my shop at home for 2 years. I am too busy working overtime in a new job to work on cars in the side anymore. Nice video..
Mike, i think you nailed the important decision for efficiency (aka profitability): specialization by focusing on repeat jobs. Every new job / car has a learning curve. But the car models depend your neighborhood. In CA Toyota and Honda are everywhere. Toyota also are much easier to work on than BMW (I’d love to hear your comments).
@Hello Mechanic, How are you doing?
Didn’t expect you to have a Camry that new waiting to be fixed! The Jeep yes.
Dude, I hear ya. Been working for GM dealerships my whole life (since 1983) and always (and still) work at home in my single lift garage by myself after work (just got upstairs from resealing a front diff on a 2002 GMC Sierra). It's tough doing everything yourself: Working after a full day of work and running for parts, taking calls all day and trying to remember whose car needs what . I always have so much work and it gets to me sometimes. I am like you: I don't have time to get sick or sleep in but sometimes you have to take a step back. I ain't getting no younger. A lot of times, I'll look at my beautiful wife and we'll go out or a friend will stop by and we'll hang out and I'll put work aside. The kids are all grown and my wife babysits so I don't have as much pressure on me but I missed a LOT when I was younger. I was always working because I was the only income for the 6 of us but trust me: Smell the roses man! Those cars will still be there -
What an inspiration I am a young trainnee mechanic at Lexus and hopefully one day run my own garage. I wasn't sure on how I was going to do it or if it would even work out but after watching this I have confidence. Goal is to complete my training and do what you do stick at the dealer for a couple of years for experience then broadcast my services.
Aaron Norrie thats awesome, i went through the t-ten toyota lexus program a while ago. Side work, side work, side work! Eventually you will see no other option than opening a full time place. Hasn’t been too long on my own but i already had to expand to a 2000sq ft shop. Things couldn’t be better! Happy new year!
@@2012Ryan240sx- sounds amazing, I do little side work like brakes, tyres and minor services. I find it better off doing homers than working for a dealer because your hard work pays a lot more. Happy New year mate I will recommend you to my fellow colleagues😎
Have to say this type of video was enjoyable to watch. Keep at it young man if it keeps you happy.
One minute in and I subscribed. Your work space isn’t the biggest, but it’s space management that counts. My first job in the industry was in a three bay shop. Two lifts and an alignment rack and we definitely cranked out everything and anything we could which a lot of times meant working outside if needed. Looking forward to many vids to come.
That's fukin awesome. I my self am a self employed modern day mechanic. I have a month in a half Inn I love it.
WEStTEXAs lets gooo! I just recently moved into a new shop. 2000sq feet with bays everywhere! Keep it up its a enjoyable living!
@@2012Ryan240sx make another shop tour
That was a good call on that guy to get a new motor!
Hey guy I know this is an old video but there is a quick way to decide if the evap is leaking - get the ac running and up to pressure - then shut the thing down and just waite a couple of minutes - then just put it sniffer into an outlet vent and turn the fan on low - the freon is heavier than air and will lay in the bottom of the housing till u bump the fan and force it out the vent to ur sniffer... then look up the hours to change the evaporator and double it... I am a semi retired one man shop myself...
Hey man I appreciate these types of videos, good work
I love this video my friend. Keep up the good work. I would greatly benefit from videos like these if you continue to make them.
I miss working on cars, yet I dont envy ya! it's tough!
I use to always work alone like you, life thought me that you cant get much done alone, find a helper and you will see how you shop improves, not only on the amount of work you can put out but more importantly organization, it's nothing nicer than to be under a car and just ask for the wrench you need and someone hands it to you.
Who lays under a car as a professional? Never once have I turned a bolt on my back in 12 years as a professional mechanic
@@chrism306 you must not be a damn mechanic then.
@@broncobronco2829 I fucking lay on my stomach dammit!
Ive always wanted to stick my sniffer in through the ac drain hose to brother. No shame in being honest. Good man lmao
Seth C hahaha this is great. Just being honest...
Like the vid. Ultra respect to owning your own business. I opted for the independent shop life.
This dude knows cars! Excellent honest service you cant get anywhere else.
Honestly i dont think he got that done in one day....come on now....thats not honest thats being too cocky...in a profession like this u definetly need your sleep man...time is of the essence fir coustomers.....which means its also for.you.
Noticed the O2 sensors on the Dodge looked to have anti foulers on them that rusted off. Probably had a PO420 code in the past. Looks like along time ago.. Keep up the great work. As I know it's hard being an indy.
Need advice from experienced shop owners/mechanics!??
I’ve been a mechanic at a dealership for a long time, nearly 15 years and at the age of 36 now. At this point, I have a choice of building a home in the suburbs with a nice size garage Attached (to save money) to put 1 lift and run my business(although zoning is the issue sadly and possibly Neighbours but I know some people still have LLC and run it Quietly) or build a house out in the country and have a detached garage with a steel building 30x40 and run a business out of there (more expensive but more room, zoning still may be an issue as well as the neighbors still)
Or Try to build a steel building closer to the city at a business location where zoning is Not an issue , but i would have to take out a big loan obviously and finding a location and land may be problem. Also at that point, I can’t pick and choose what I wanna work on and I may be overwhelmingly busy , which will require me to have employee(s) which then stress level goes up and other big expenses keep rolling monthly.. BUT in the end, once it’s paid off, I would own the building and it would be an investment.. (since we are not going to be young forever)
What are your thoughts and advice? Really appreciate honest opinions, advice from people who were/are in the same situation as I am. Thank you.
Chris fix is Jealous of your workspace for sure..lol
ive seen compressors not leak, then depending on what position they stop at, they leak always proof your detector is working
Great video would love to see more
Sick shop make thanks for some ideas, great content!
Been self employed about 5 years now, best thing I ever did. A couple things to know before, the feds take 1/3 of your earnings so have a separate tax account and don't touch it, always put in overtime no matter what and don't get caught up in too many jobs at once.
The only way to make money, is for yourself not someone else
The drain hose isn't just for the a/c. Use sniffer in vents if checking evaporator. Those are rare. Likely under hood
Hey man keep posting videos. Dont care what them other people say. God Bless.
Good shit! Enjoyed watching.
Awesome video!
Great Video!!! Chase your dreams
Like your videos. Would hire you in a heart beat
This was awesome got yourself a new sub cant wait for new uploads
Them damn 02 sensors in some cars are wicked welded in there. I had to beat one out that someone cross threaded. Almost had to weld a new insert in it...
Keep up the great work!
Awesome video boss! Glad I found your channel....subscribed!
Another form of income you may like is flipping mechanics special cars. You can get cars very cheap that have undiagnosed issues
I jump on those whenever I come across them!
How do you come across those? My indy shop never had something like that
Nice set up man...especially since you can do it at home. I tried doing body and paint at my house and the neighbors dropped a dime on my ass quick...lol
I really miss these videos. Totally understand if you don't have the time for them though.
Nice S2K bud. It's lookin clean.
We use those same work orders from Walmart too lol
Definitely need employees
Not necessarily, he would spend more time trying to figure out what to have the other employees do. A lot can be said for working by yourself. I know a guy near me that does the same thing, he tried hiring a couple other employees to work with him over the years and it wasn't worth the headache. When you are the boss, you set your schedule. If he could find somebody that is professional then maybe but nothing beats working by yourself.
Heads probably warped anyway! And who knows how flat the top of the block is now! They got that toy HOT!
good job on your owen shop
I know ppl who tried that flare tool. Its a nitmare to learn. Leak ,start over. GOD bless you if you can doit
Great video. I like your black light where did you get it and the sniffer?
Liked the video for the s2k😍
Is this ideal? No. But think of it this way; he's saving costs on shop rental/lease, electric bills, and every other expense their is to running a shop. It is all profit for him this way. Unless he breaks something on a customers car of course.
Dude your taking on a lot of jobs at once , I guess job security, keep the money coming in ... gotta do what you got to do !👍
Where are you located I need a good mechanic to figure out the problem with my car
Good work dude.
I find that most cars can be somewhat reliable if people just maintained them. I don't think there is much hope for CDJR. But ford and chevy etc that really aren't known for their quality, Would probably fair a lot better if people would just make an attempt at maintaining them lol
what is that beeping machine you are using and can you give all of us a link where you got it and what you use it for
Where on LI are you?
Just subbed . Keep up the good work!
U have a cool garage. I cant fit 1 lift in my garage. But u got 2 lifts!!!
This guy's badazz!!
Hey did you go too school too learn to work on cars or maybe work at dealerships before doing your own thing ? I want to do my own thing later but right now Im at school and with a dealership honestly I like working on cars but i hate working for someone that dont respect mechanics
I absolutely agree with you. I did go to tech school at my community college for 2 years, graduated with some ASEs and went to work at a dealership prob like yours for a few years. I had a friend, who was very very young who opened his own body shop and was doing very well. That gave me serious inspiration knowing that it can be done. (when your in school no body tells you you can make your own money, they want you to be dealer guys at least where i went.) I knew i wanted to do my own thing so i told every single person i knew or met that i am their new mechanic and i will beat anyones rate. After a while it took off and i was forced to quit my job at toyota to keep up with my demand. I can talk forever about this stuff for example i had full insurance coverage working at a dealership now I do not. no more paycheck everyweek. If you dont have work you dont get paid. I wish you all the luck in the world and any questions feel free to ask.
As long as your rate right your job is good you will always get new customers.... nice video.
Ur wasting ur money with school. Ur better off just stsrting off as a tire guy nd than progress from there. Thats how o did it. I did tires for 3 months nd than i quit nd found a job that does tires nd auto repair than i quit after a year of that nd got a job working in a transmission shop that lasted 5 years nd now im doing my mobile mechanic hustle.
@@2012Ryan240sx in california where i live at theres always work. Besides that the first 5 years are always the hardest. Once you get established u will have so much work to keep u busy. If u need to advertise just put a post on offer up
Those 2015+ Jeep Liberty/Patriots are f**kn ridiculous you have to recover and disconnect the refrigerant and AC Compressor lines just to change the Alternator 😂 i hated when they came in brand new under 20k Miles all with faulty alternator Overunning Pullys, theyd just snap whatever connection to the stator like a twig n it would just free spool on the pully, not driving the stator or charging the battery (obviously).
No more Rental car work for me haha (i hope atleast) because it was nice 'verifying the repair' driving the Camaro SS/Audi A4 and my favorite the Infiniti Q60 (which smokes the dog piss out of the Camaro SS, trust me 😂) along with a slew of other nice ones.
Anyway thats my 2 cents essay.
Btw if you get any 2016+ Hyundai or Kia Sonota/Optima, they leak at the condensor, faulty mounting i guess causes line to crack @ discharge condensor port around 25-30k miles
No more uploads ?:/
Dogde with 4 o2 sensor and a speed sensor codes sounds like a bad ground to me
Hey dude i wanna know what qualifications i have to get before working in a shop like that.
Lucky Otubelu it’s his own shop.
Lol if you have a house and a garage, you are set. Now go out and buy all the tools without having to sell the house
@@TAKINGADIP yeah sure you go buy the tools and have your own space, but if you don't know what you're doing whats the point?
@@melias67 That was a part of the joke I was trying to make. The OP said what kind of qualifications do I need to work in a shop like this. The guy in the video works out of his house/garage. The joke was to work in a shop like this - all you need is a house/garage with tools and you are set. There are no qualifications to needed to work on cars out of your own house... However, if you dont know what you are doing then it will end poorly.
A whole new motor wow
Motors for these old Honda's are cheap to buy.
@@tigergreg8 not cheap to put in!
@@ksikka That can be true, labor is not cheap. I guess I'm thinking of the people who do it themselves, but for me, that wouldn't happen, and for good reason. 😹
You sound like UFC fighter Al Iaquinta, which makes sense since he is also from Long Island
Wow dude, work it out
Jesus dude all big jobs
I see you're from long island, what community college did you go to?
Dude I wish I had enough experience to be a self employed technician. No need of some jerkoffs from a dealership telling you how to do your job when and how to do your job or breaking your balls. Here you work at your own paste your own way just don’t overload yourself
Damn you got work $$$$
You allowed to have a shop in a residential area?
Always check local laws. My city allows it at my moms house but not mine. So thats where I do 90% of my work.
Are you doing anymore videos
Can you open your own garage and start your business at home?
You aint got time to be done for the day! Crack on works backing up. From another self employed mechanic. If your good at what you do you'll always have too much work.
Gary Brown I don’t get people like you. What are you trying to prove here by working to exhaustion? Oooo I need that money more than anything right? Gotta keep fueling the rat race right? Give me a break.
Nah. Quit chasing that paper dude. Work to live not live to work. I’ve spent my entire life chasing paper. Did me no good. Now that I take it easy I make just as much money without the stress.
Give this guy credit. He busts his ass 8-10/day. That’s enough.
The day in the life of me ( aka self employed ) way better
Whats your hourly rate?
The ac o rings could be old
Done for the day wow i get more done in my sleep your all over the place .maybe just do one job COMPLETE it then move on to next one .i take it you dont have dye and blacklight to find a/c leak???
Where are you located on Long Island . I'm on the eastern end east Patchogue . Do most of my own stuff just wondering if your close by. 👍
Arthur Fricchione I moved my shop to ronkonkoma right by islip airport. Its a real upgrade for us! Empire State Motors 862 s 2nd street ronkonkoma
@@2012Ryan240sx WOW thanks for replying. I use to work at MacArthur airport at Garrett Aviation right next door to where they keep the Suffolk County Police Helicopters. This is great news. Do you by any chance do tires? Even if I purchase them would you mount and balance? Hard to find someone who carries the size for my 99 Accord EXL 3.0. Have Michelin on it now. Thanks again for the reply and Merry Christmas. 👍
Love to help out my dude need work
OVERWHELMED ASF
hey where is your shop im in long island i need someone like you
How is the tools you use for the ac leak
STEEVE DAVID Nicolas 😂😂😂
Bro my dad is lucking for a mechanic job
Where did you Go???
Yooo. Hes my boy. I'm driving with him right now hahaha he did not expect or realize that this many people like and want to see his videos. I just convinced him to start making Vids again
@@jrad484 thanks
I was thinking of going to school to learn auto mechanics. I was hoping to do it as a side job. Is it worth it?
Sswineamer69 not as a side job, being 20 grand into tools for a side job is kind of insane lol
What I was told from my friend that's a mechanic is you really need to love working on cars, with the new technology that's coming out you need to constantly be learning and there so much to know, plus the work is extremely taxing mentally and physically imo if ur looking for side jobs I'd start a moving company, lawn care, painting co, pressure washing seal coating etc
It's not a side job. It's a career. Only do it if you have the burning passion and ambition.
Same as me
u need to shoot some dye in the system
You need a hand bro hit me up .... dead serious
I bet if u asked the parts guy they would drop them off
Where u to