I've got to say watching these videos and not just your channel yours is probably the least but I dont know what's going on with people out there these day's as everything is always someone else's fault,everyone is stupid because they have an opinion in life,nothing is ever good enough not to mention just the way some of these people (not all) are so disrespectful to each other over a damn comment about a engine,brand,show,movie I mean I've just never seen anything like it in my life of almost 50 years!!!! Not even 10 years ago people didn't act this way towards each other I mean its sickening almost! People have got to start taking responsibility for there lives,decisions,actions and making that change if thats what's needed instead of just blurting something out about what I mentioned because we as a people have just became horrible to each other which I knoe why but I won't touch on that subject but there are alot of people that need Jesus in there life out there or atleast fix themselves instead of bringing everyone and anyone else down to make themselves feel or look better which doesn't truly work because I know they don't feel better about themselves and just embarrass themselves instead of the other person when talking to someone that way for what?? A chunk of metal? I mean come on now we can do way better than this!!! I dont know you Dave but thank you for that and having the courage to do so because it's all got to stop or it'll just get worse and worse then the Amercia we love and grew up in is just a bunch of sad,mad,confused people instead of all trying to help to benefit one another which will be a sad day as they are getting sadder for some of the ones that feel the need to act that way towards other people because of the way they feel! Try uplifting someone or helping someone maybe they'd feel better about themselves.. Anyway just my two pennies. Great show Dave!
I knew this guy was more than meets the eye. People just like this guy are put in a persons path to help a individual. Pay close attention to people like this.
Thank you so much! I agree with you. Most people are drawn to this channel because they love fixing things. And it's more than just cars. Thanks for watching.
As a newly retired machinist, I would have enjoyed working in your shop. Your positive attitude and gifts from God have made you a great man and example to all mankind.
Sometimes a bandaid performs miraculously, and we,re amazed at the result,s. Who know,s how and why. It,s important to help others if its possible, sometimes that,s enough. It,s obvious you have good intentions. Most people can see and appreciate that. Thank you.
Yeah you don’t see that a lot in garages. I found a great guy… finally! And he decided to stop doing repairs and doing hot rods. Good for him but I lost a good one
I'm a pastor, and one of my favorite hobbies is working on my cars, boat, small engines, etc. I've been following your reels for a while and when I saw your video about positions available, I thought, "If I didn't love preaching so much, I would love to work for Dave." Your honesty and integrity and character are praiseworthy, and you seem to be the kind of person that a guy like me would enjoy being around and learning from. After watching this video, I now know that we share the same faith (which I already suspected), and I'm glad to have discovered you on social media. Keep doing what you are doing. Thanks for the great content and for setting a wonderful example for others.
I’m a contractor, I work very hard to have a good reputation, & try to teach my guys the things u talked about….. stop spending all ur $$$ on pot, start thinking of ur life in 10 yrs….. not the next few days
My husband John had wrenched on cars all his life. He's 74 and still does mechanical work..you are a real pleasure to watch in this world of mechanical nightmares we have for vehicles now. Your intro on this video was truly inspirational...thank you soooo much❤❤❤❤
The internet is a cesspool of unhappy humans unwilling to do necessary steps to correct it. Successful people are successful for a reason. If you have the skills there are always good places to work or start your own. I love this channel and I don’t work on cars! ;)
I'm not sure how I found you guys, but the positive message you share, and the intricate knowledge you share, is such a great influence on the community, and it's such a great way to uplift others. Thank you so much for the content, thank you for the kind words, I'll keep watching to help the channel grow
I wish i can watch your video for long but i see most are short videos and i couldn't get enough watching you. My name is Sadique , a mechanic from west Africa. I love rebuilding engines
I feel like a lot of people might think Dave rants but I honestly feel everything he says so deep and wish I had a mentor like that in my life every day. What a great guy.
Amen Dave! As a retired automotive repair business and Christian I love your message. Love the content and the shorts. As far as the repair on the diesel. One thing I've learned over my 45 years as a mechanic, that not all customers are appreciative end the end. Especially when you offer a "bandaid". If money is an issue now, it will always be an issue. Whether it's this repair or one on this truck in the future. I say do it right or don't do it at all.
I’d like to give away thousands of dollars in Repairs to the folks I meet and help them out no matter what… but if I did that I’d be so busy with that work that I’d never have time for myself or others. Plus it takes Millions of dollars for that kind of thing. The fact is that people are still going to be Lazy, Negligent when it comes to maintenance of anything, and if you help them out, they sometimes just keep coming back wanting big handouts for nickel and dime payments. In the end they become Dependent Upon You more and more! I’ve always thought that there was some great value and wisdom in that Book of stories that’s been Hijacked by modern times. Particularly… give a man a Fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish, and prepare it for themselves, than that’s giving him a lifetime worth of food! Unfortunately like most Good Things, it has been hijacked by Greed. The world seems only to care about the next 12 seconds or less. But when they really need something they become Savages to get it!!! Example… Covid 19 and Toilet Paper… My 50 plus years of working on cars, Trucks and Equipment (heavy construction equipment for the Army and OTR Trucks as well) have shown me that people are mostly the problem, coupled with Corporate Greed they pay less for more Stupidity and keep raising prices and lowering the Bar as a standard. I wonder (this is January 17,2023) how many of the electric cars are being given up on Today because it’s So cold across America and they simply can’t hold their charge anymore due to the lack of engineering that goes into their batteries. Good enough doesn’t get it. Why do we make junk ? Think about how Negatively our society has changed over the past decade, I’ve paid attention and all of it boils down to not caring about what Responsibilities are and Accepting Accountability for you Actions. Instead we focus on blaming others… Just Quit it now! My Daughter at 19 years old came to me and asked me to borrow my tools, to help teach a Boy How to do his own Oil Change! Yeah he lived with his mother and I have no idea what his father did or where he was… But at least Someone took the time to explain and teach him how to do some basic Maintenance. It seems that responsibility for this kind of thing Could have come from the Boys Absent Father… For those who have the talent the tools and knowledge, I challenge you to please put down your own phone and problems and teach your children how to do things that will make them feel accomplished and that basic necessity for most things mechanical is maintaining it! Granted if you’re wealthy enough you can afford to just throw money at a problem and it gets fixed by someone else who is willing to take it. But if you’re rich and stupid then you can afford to freeze to death because you’re too cheap to do the right Accountable thing that’s called maintenance. No problem when the snow and ice melt they will eventually find your corpse, along with the other ones that are dead from being stupid enough to go die in a Blizzard because they just Have to get some where… in a Hurry… Right now… and your in their way! 😢
I really like watching your channel I am 67 years old and worked on older small block Chevys until about 7 years ago when I got where I can’t walk anymore so I enjoy watching your channel so much
Sounds like you still have passion for the industry! Good for you! You didn't let it die within you just because of a circumstance. Very powerful, brother!
This is one of the most interesting channels I have ever watched, as someone who has turned a wrench for a living it’s a beautiful thing to see someone who practices the same way of doing business as myself and my father. After I got out of the Navy I started my own business and after becoming successful I was approached by a large company and let them buy me out, I then became a territorial manager for Hankook Tire and enjoyed my time there and now I’m retired at 58 because of a series of events and I am doing great because of business decisions. You give me and others a great outlet to enjoy what we did in our youth. God Bless you and yours.
Dave, I want to say thank you for the speech. Been going through a hard time the last few years. I found myself really stuck in a rut. My lifelong dream got crushed and I didn't handle it well. I really lost touch with God when it happened. I even yelled and cussed at him. As I work on bringing him back into my life, I notice a lot of things changing. I know not everyone believes in God, but I do. If you don't, I'd suggest getting to know him. He is there. He hears you. Give your life to him and watch him work.... Been a mechanic for 15 years and have never seen such a great operation! Thank you for the speech and the videos! Maybe I'll meet you fellers some day.
How are we only finding out about you now? What a great thinker! As a former college instructor, I preached every single day, "stay curious and engage with the problem!" Keep up the amazing work!
I’ve been following along a few months now, and I’ve came to the opinion that you’re one of the most humble people I have ran across. Sometimes it’s good to vent and open up and speak the truth. God gives grace to the humble, but is opposed to the proud. Thank you for all that you do for your customers and for your creator above. Talked to one of your team members today about bringing my 1964 Cadillac 429 to you guys to rebuild. I see that truck is from Montana and that’s where I’m from. I truly feel that it would be worth the trip to bring that motor to you guys. Looking forward to that experience.
G’day Dave You are 100% correct. All your life is learning including your final minute. I wish you good luck for your future, keep the focus. Keep smiling mate JD
i’m 19, used to work in a sketchy sports car shop, that had some lifted trucks i’ve worked on to, i was red seal in grade 11, and i believe every bit of knowledge, most of it is from your channel. itd be a dream to do what you do, learn how to do it. Simply because i have 2 vehicles i dream of taking apart every single bit of it, and making it run better. Y’all my idol there, thank you for your service🙏
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville yeah of course! i love the idea of making something better, even learning how to do that! i’m so intrigued to watch more new content from you, i’ve learned so much!
Thank you for sharing about your faith I enjoy watching your videos I learned so much I do all my own repairs and sometimes help out other folks thank you for what you do. Sure nice to know that you're another believer out there too many are afraid to share their faith.
Stumbled across your channel. I’m not a mechanic, actually a Dentist, but my dad was, so I have some above basic knowledge of the industry. I really enjoy your message in all aspects. Funny how your diagnosis and repair processes are similar in my job. Tooth Mechanic. I have the same type of conversation with my pts. Maintenance!! Sometimes I have to bandaid , but I have to work with every pt individually. Thank you for your videos. I watch them in the evenings instead of useless tv. God Bless. Scott Breland
The wisdom Dave is pouring out is not just mechanical or workshop - I’m so glad to hear Mr Dave teach us all around - God keep blessing your life family and business !
Best video introduction I’ve seen in a while. Preach it. Ain’t nobody in charge of the coarse of your life- except you. Set at the feet of The Father and He’ll guide your path. Love the videos. Keep em coming 🙌🏻
Just wanted to say you're an amazing inspiration! im a small town/ young (26 y/o automotive shop owner now with 2 guys going on my 4th year and since seeing your videos it gives me something to strive for. i love the machining side and actually went to college for automotive machining but went back to my 4th generation roots as a wrench turner. Not many shops take "care" of there customers anymore because they just want the dollar at the end and its a shame. a happy customer is a lifetime customer if you do right by them and they do right by you is what my grandfather told me. opened shop in '57!
This Channel is really great. The way Dave's shop is mentoring and training new mechanic talent is noble. By putting it on UA-cam and thoroughly explaining everything, I've learned a great deal. People who own shops/service managers and mechanics should just spend some time listening to him talk to customers.
Dave I could listen to you 24/7. It’s clear you are a man of wisdom through ‘doing shit’. Life ain’t easy it’s owes nothing and everything we have has to be earned, treasured and most importantly passed on - I’m talking about knowledge not material things. I’m so glad I found your videos Dave a top top bloke as we say in Scotland. 🏴
Your advice is the type of wisdom I grew up listing to and firmly believe it to be true, but it's refreshing to hear it repeated from time to time. Thank you!
Dang Dave, thats some amazing words of truth and grace! Loved that whole speech you gave and you can really tell you put your heart into your words. You're an amazing Christian man, and I pray you never change the way you say it how it is and put your belief right out there for everyone to see! It's hard to do that nowadays with the amount of people who are so negative towards the word of God. You're a true man of God Dave, I hope I get the chance to meet you one day, cause man you're true in your words. God bless you!
I hope I get to shake your hand one day. A great man you are. Wonderful example of a rare bread mechanic. Most of all a faithful man of god. I pray you have many more centuries with your loved ones.
What impresses me about your shop and your process is that you give true options. The customer gets to go with no warranty or all the way up to full warranty, depending on their particular circumstances. Most other shops don't have the expertise to offer that kind of comprehensive advice and service. Very impressive.
Dave, you have a great business! I found your channel week ago and really enjoyed watching. I worked at a GM dealer for 21 years and loved it but the last 4 years of that i worked for a different company that had bought my original company and it was not fun anymore because of the way they treated there techs. I left the GM dealer in 2019 and went back to work for my original company that was in the RV business on a leap of faith and boy, I love my job again. It's different, but the same principles and they really treat there techs right. Keep up the great video's! Thanks
Your positive attitude is why your business has grown to what it is today. I'm a plumber and know nothing about cars but I enjoy your content because Of your perfectionalism.
Dave as a gear head and truck driver your channel is the best and so informative thank for the great Learning Videos and yes they are a learning tool. God speed to you and your workers and your family MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I’ve been watching this man’s videos/shorts for about a month and he is one hell of a professional mechanic and shop owner, but this was an insightful commentary in the beginning of the video. We could all take a lesson from his comments. I’d like to buy that guy a cold beer.
Hi , love your content..I enjoy it. How you treat customers..how you help a good family in need ..marry Christmas..to you and your family..my dad owned a service station for 40 plus years..saved his money during the 1950s can home from the war .then built his gas station.. customer service was vary important.. being honest..yes u can't make everyone happy..but if you do good honest work...ul be rewarded in life ..I love how u work...God bless Friend..
Dave thank you so much for this encouraging video!!!! I watch every one of your videos!! Keep the preaching and repairing coming! May God continue to bless you and your family!!
Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom with us today. As always I walked away learning something. Like a majority of people in here, I’ve been within the automotive industry for most of my life and there’s times we all need to build each other up instead of fighting and discouraging others. And by all means I move best in life when I give it my all and pray.
Thanks Dave. It's nice to hear some positive thinking while being entertained in a genuinely honest way. Thanks again for giving me something to think about
This is my favorite channel to watch during my lunch breaks at work. Not only do i get free education, i get very useful advice on how i can improve my diagnosis strategy here at work to make the customer happy. Thanks dave you're the man.
I'm glad I came across your channel. I work at a reputable shop in Pleasant Grove Utah, and your advice has burned into my brain, particularly the 4 C's. Thank you
I appreciate your Videos. I also like that you are providing an education or at least asking questions to get people thinking on their own. I have been a Commercial Industrial HVACR Service Technician for almost 25 years, before that I was a Diesel Mechanic for 5 years. I have found the good guys in the trades are never satisfied with good enough or have enough knowledge, they keep digging for more information and solutions to problems. Thanks Again for all your hard work and educating us on the other side of the camera.
Ur exactly the people I wanna learn from like my pops(grandfather/ father figure) yall been around for a min and have a lot of experience and knowledge jus gotta wanna learn it like u said and u go as far as u let ur self go. Love the words u said in this vid, so much wisdom and we as the younger generation gotta listen then apply it. Good luck wit the channel I love watchin it.
Love your videos Dave keep it coming. They are contagious for me, enjoy the content and questions. The industry would be so much better if they were like you guys ❤
Awesome channel Dave. I am a trained heavy diesel mechanic in New Zealand and I love your professionalism and work ethic as its often overlooked nowadays. After 25 years on the tools I have no time for cowboys in the industry, do it right the first time or not at all, you hit the nail on the head when you talk about reputation, quality of workmanship, good communication with the customers etc. Big plus on the house keeping too I know how difficult that can be in a large workshop, great habit to install into apprentices.
You and your channel are awesome Dave! I just ran across your channel a month or so ago, I can’t believe you’re new to this. Your videos are better than channels 5hat have been around for years and I’m guessing it’s because you’re just being honest and being yourself. Thanks for the testimony at the beginning, it’s encouraging to know there’s still plenty of good people out there that haven’t lost their ever loving minds yet like almost everyone we see on television and other media. My Dad was a mechanic, many of my uncles worked in automotive factories, I went to school to be a heavy equipment and diesel mechanic then became a chemical plant operator, a powerhouse fireman, and ultimately a master electrician. I grew up in Michigan, worked there as well as Ohio and New Orleans and now am retired in Tennessee. It’s sad to see all of the closed up factories, automotive parts manufacturers, machine shops, starter and armature shops, etc. that have gone under across the country. So it’s exciting to see a guy like you not only making it work, and doing it at a very high level is amazing! I’m looking forward to seeing lots more good stuff, thank you.
Hey Dave, I thought that was a really great motivational speech. I plan on passing your video along to a good friend of mine who has lost her way in life. She's been homeless for almost a year now and seems stuck in a cycle, doing the same thing every day but expecting different results. I constantly tell her that if one direction doesn’t work, she needs to change her direction. Stay well, Dave. Thanks.
Wow , a real meaningful decent respectable person here . Takes time to encourage and show ultimate kindness to people watching his channel . Never say sorry for being who you are and sharing these words .
Dave you bring tears to my eyes. I'm in the process of helping a Christian brother in his Auto Shop and your vid's are an inspiration - priceless mate -, truth, awsome. I like cars, custom whatever, but your method / process, of fixing issues - including the customers - , well, thank you for sharing these secrets, you are impacting a lot of people's lives.
A really great Video Dave ! You care a great deal ! A couple of years ago , I started to experience health problems . I was anemic,😅 had high blood pressure , my A1C was elevated . Last year I had surgery for an enlarged prostate . In December of 2023 . My back was acting up . I have had back trouble for many years . This time my back doctor I had severe stenosis . I have had three epidurals which for now I managing without surgery . Last week I had a test on my heart . The results of the test revealed that I had blockage and I am a high risk for heart attack . God has been gracious to me and giving great doctors and an amazing loving supportive wife . I am 70 years old . In my book , that is old but it is a privilege denied to many . In March 2024 I was able to donate blood after waiting over a year and a half till my hemoglobin was high enough to donate after taking iron twice a day during that time .
Years ago I bought a truck from my neighbor, which I would never do again. Anyway I had the truck for 3 days and noticed it used a lot of oil. So I asked the neighbor i said has it always used that much oil and he said you know i had a garage work on it and they had fixed everything. So I start tearing the motor down, it was a Ford with inline 6. The pistons were very loose and I could shake them. Okay new rings. Back to the neighbor and then he tells me the garage only did new bearings off the crankshaft and I said they went that far and didn't rering the pistons? Also had a guy at check the valves and he found that the head was warped. Had that fixed at work since they could do it. Put it all back together and everything was so much better.
Dave, there are always the complainers. So many folks have never been shown how to see the good in life and compare where they have been and decide where they are going. So sad. Some of my best days began as my worst days because I was forced to learn or change what/how I was living/approaching things. My knees aren’t sore enough because I am not on them enough but it works. Our maker didn’t make us to sit on our rear and complain but to love and fellowship with HIM! Thanks for your channel. I don’t fix cars but I fixed human bodies for 44 years, now retired. Your philosophy in your work and life is more valuable than the vehicle repair work you do. Please continue.
Last year at this time I was 317 pounds and now I am 210 pounds. Gotta put your mind and body into what ever you try. Love your channel.
Wow! Respect to you sir!!!
God bless you for digging in.
Respect from all us gear heads . Your channel is absolutely gold . Love from fountain ave Brooklyn ny.
Good for you!! I did the same thing 5 years ago I go to the gym 6 days a week. Keep up the good work!!
@@MrOtis07 The support is very appreciated. Thank you!
Came here for some car repair, got some life advice and some uplifting, motivational speech.
Thank you for watching and the positive feedback.
I've got to say watching these videos and not just your channel yours is probably the least but I dont know what's going on with people out there these day's as everything is always someone else's fault,everyone is stupid because they have an opinion in life,nothing is ever good enough not to mention just the way some of these people (not all) are so disrespectful to each other over a damn comment about a engine,brand,show,movie I mean I've just never seen anything like it in my life of almost 50 years!!!! Not even 10 years ago people didn't act this way towards each other I mean its sickening almost! People have got to start taking responsibility for there lives,decisions,actions and making that change if thats what's needed instead of just blurting something out about what I mentioned because we as a people have just became horrible to each other which I knoe why but I won't touch on that subject but there are alot of people that need Jesus in there life out there or atleast fix themselves instead of bringing everyone and anyone else down to make themselves feel or look better which doesn't truly work because I know they don't feel better about themselves and just embarrass themselves instead of the other person when talking to someone that way for what?? A chunk of metal? I mean come on now we can do way better than this!!! I dont know you Dave but thank you for that and having the courage to do so because it's all got to stop or it'll just get worse and worse then the Amercia we love and grew up in is just a bunch of sad,mad,confused people instead of all trying to help to benefit one another which will be a sad day as they are getting sadder for some of the ones that feel the need to act that way towards other people because of the way they feel! Try uplifting someone or helping someone maybe they'd feel better about themselves.. Anyway just my two pennies. Great show Dave!
I love your videos. The advice you give is exactly what this country needs.
I knew this guy was more than meets the eye. People just like this guy are put in a persons path to help a individual. Pay close attention to people like this.
Thank you so much! I agree with you. Most people are drawn to this channel because they love fixing things. And it's more than just cars. Thanks for watching.
💯 agree with you 👍🙏
As a newly retired machinist, I would have enjoyed working in your shop. Your positive attitude and gifts from God have made you a great man and example to all mankind.
Wow, thank you
Appreciate that brother. Sometimes you just have to testify, thanks for watching
Sometimes a bandaid performs miraculously, and we,re amazed at the result,s. Who know,s how and why.
It,s important to help others if its possible, sometimes that,s enough. It,s obvious you have good intentions. Most people can see and appreciate that.
Thank you.
You said more truth on this short video than these false prophets on TV have said in their whole career Dave!God Bless you brother
Yeah you don’t see that a lot in garages. I found a great guy… finally! And he decided to stop doing repairs and doing hot rods. Good for him but I lost a good one
I'm a pastor, and one of my favorite hobbies is working on my cars, boat, small engines, etc. I've been following your reels for a while and when I saw your video about positions available, I thought, "If I didn't love preaching so much, I would love to work for Dave." Your honesty and integrity and character are praiseworthy, and you seem to be the kind of person that a guy like me would enjoy being around and learning from. After watching this video, I now know that we share the same faith (which I already suspected), and I'm glad to have discovered you on social media. Keep doing what you are doing. Thanks for the great content and for setting a wonderful example for others.
God bless Pastor in Jesus name!
Love the vibe your channel provides. Thanks for teaching people how to do it right.
I appreciate that!
I’m a contractor, I work very hard to have a good reputation, & try to teach my guys the things u talked about….. stop spending all ur $$$ on pot, start thinking of ur life in 10 yrs….. not the next few days
I don't even remember how I found this channel but I needed to have found it.
"Life isn't happening TO us, Life is happening FOR us!"
Thank you Dave!
You can feel the emotion and his true belief behind what he’s preaching. Thanks for those words of inspiration.
My husband John had wrenched on cars all his life. He's 74 and still does mechanical work..you are a real pleasure to watch in this world of mechanical nightmares we have for vehicles now. Your intro on this video was truly inspirational...thank you soooo much❤❤❤❤
That is awesome!
The internet is a cesspool of unhappy humans unwilling to do necessary steps to correct it. Successful people are successful for a reason. If you have the skills there are always good places to work or start your own. I love this channel and I don’t work on cars! ;)
Veey true! Great comment!
Dave, you are the man. The type of guy you could talk about cars, trucks, and life with and not even know each other, yet feel like family
I'm not sure how I found you guys, but the positive message you share, and the intricate knowledge you share, is such a great influence on the community, and it's such a great way to uplift others. Thank you so much for the content, thank you for the kind words, I'll keep watching to help the channel grow
Thank you, it is very fulfilling to help out - and the people who are drawn to this channel make it all worthwhile
I wish i can watch your video for long but i see most are short videos and i couldn't get enough watching you. My name is Sadique , a mechanic from west Africa. I love rebuilding engines
Good to hear from you! You're keeping West Africa strong with your work!
I feel like a lot of people might think Dave rants but I honestly feel everything he says so deep and wish I had a mentor like that in my life every day. What a great guy.
The father we’ve all been waiting for. Thanks so much Dave keep up the good work much love from Alberta.
My pleasure!
Love the rant. Shows heart. Your dead right. People don’t look in the mirror often enough. My dad always said the harder you work the luckier you get.
So much more than a Automotive shop. Life lessons
Amen Dave! As a retired automotive repair business and Christian I love your message. Love the content and the shorts. As far as the repair on the diesel. One thing I've learned over my 45 years as a mechanic, that not all customers are appreciative end the end. Especially when you offer a "bandaid". If money is an issue now, it will always be an issue. Whether it's this repair or one on this truck in the future. I say do it right or don't do it at all.
We hear ya! Thanks for the comment, and the experienced wisdom
I’d like to give away thousands of dollars in Repairs to the folks I meet and help them out no matter what… but if I did that I’d be so busy with that work that I’d never have time for myself or others. Plus it takes Millions of dollars for that kind of thing. The fact is that people are still going to be Lazy, Negligent when it comes to maintenance of anything, and if you help them out, they sometimes just keep coming back wanting big handouts for nickel and dime payments. In the end they become Dependent Upon You more and more!
I’ve always thought that there was some great value and wisdom in that Book of stories that’s been Hijacked by modern times.
Particularly… give a man a Fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish, and prepare it for themselves, than that’s giving him a lifetime worth of food! Unfortunately like most Good Things, it has been hijacked by Greed. The world seems only to care about the next 12 seconds or less. But when they really need something they become Savages to get it!!!
Example… Covid 19 and Toilet Paper…
My 50 plus years of working on cars, Trucks and Equipment (heavy construction equipment for the Army and OTR Trucks as well) have shown me that people are mostly the problem, coupled with Corporate Greed they pay less for more Stupidity and keep raising prices and lowering the Bar as a standard.
I wonder (this is January 17,2023) how many of the electric cars are being given up on Today because it’s So cold across America and they simply can’t hold their charge anymore due to the lack of engineering that goes into their batteries. Good enough doesn’t get it. Why do we make junk ?
Think about how Negatively our society has changed over the past decade, I’ve paid attention and all of it boils down to not caring about what Responsibilities are and Accepting Accountability for you Actions. Instead we focus on blaming others… Just Quit it now!
My Daughter at 19 years old came to me and asked me to borrow my tools, to help teach a Boy How to do his own Oil Change!
Yeah he lived with his mother and I have no idea what his father did or where he was…
But at least Someone took the time to explain and teach him how to do some basic Maintenance.
It seems that responsibility for this kind of thing Could have come from the Boys Absent Father…
For those who have the talent the tools and knowledge, I challenge you to please put down your own phone and problems and teach your children how to do things that will make them feel accomplished and that basic necessity for most things mechanical is maintaining it! Granted if you’re wealthy enough you can afford to just throw money at a problem and it gets fixed by someone else who is willing to take it. But if you’re rich and stupid then you can afford to freeze to death because you’re too cheap to do the right Accountable thing that’s called maintenance.
No problem when the snow and ice melt they will eventually find your corpse, along with the other ones that are dead from being stupid enough to go die in a Blizzard because they just Have to get some where… in a Hurry… Right now… and your in their way! 😢
Yes, Dave, you really have taught me to have that 4Cs in my head.Lots of love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Gave that Power stroke morning bread! Love positive motivating people. Dave is one of my new fav people on YT.
Thank you !!
Love the attitude of this. Wrenching world is filled with a ton of Debby Downers. Keep your head up folks.
That's why I got out of the car business. Miserable people.
Dave’s auto is the only reason I’d move to Utah 😅
I really like watching your channel I am 67 years old and worked on older small block Chevys until about 7 years ago when I got where I can’t walk anymore so I enjoy watching your channel so much
Sounds like you still have passion for the industry! Good for you! You didn't let it die within you just because of a circumstance. Very powerful, brother!
Man you speak the truth people need to listen to this advice!
This is one of the most interesting channels I have ever watched, as someone who has turned a wrench for a living it’s a beautiful thing to see someone who practices the same way of doing business as myself and my father. After I got out of the Navy I started my own business and after becoming successful I was approached by a large company and let them buy me out, I then became a territorial manager for Hankook Tire and enjoyed my time there and now I’m retired at 58 because of a series of events and I am doing great because of business decisions. You give me and others a great outlet to enjoy what we did in our youth. God Bless you and yours.
Dave, I want to say thank you for the speech. Been going through a hard time the last few years. I found myself really stuck in a rut. My lifelong dream got crushed and I didn't handle it well. I really lost touch with God when it happened. I even yelled and cussed at him. As I work on bringing him back into my life, I notice a lot of things changing. I know not everyone believes in God, but I do. If you don't, I'd suggest getting to know him. He is there. He hears you. Give your life to him and watch him work.... Been a mechanic for 15 years and have never seen such a great operation! Thank you for the speech and the videos! Maybe I'll meet you fellers some day.
Thank you, I’ve been going through a rough time and everything you said hit me hard.
Those rough times can kick my butt. But I have to say, they sure provide the opportunity to gain more strength. God bless
Outstanding message Dave. Thank you for passing along your motivation. Enjoy your week. God Bless
Same to you
I needed to hear this thanks Dave love you too man!
You are so welcome
I stumbled upon your channel and I appreciate your outlook and demeanor.
How are we only finding out about you now? What a great thinker! As a former college instructor, I preached every single day, "stay curious and engage with the problem!" Keep up the amazing work!
I really love this guy i am from NewYork but i literally love his knowledge sharing keep the good work Dave May God Bless your business and family
Sure appreciate the good word brother, have an awesome day
Dave, I love the philosophy you talked about in the first part of your video! Thank you!
My pleasure!
I’ve been following along a few months now, and I’ve came to the opinion that you’re one of the most humble people I have ran across. Sometimes it’s good to vent and open up and speak the truth. God gives grace to the humble, but is opposed to the proud. Thank you for all that you do for your customers and for your creator above. Talked to one of your team members today about bringing my 1964 Cadillac 429 to you guys to rebuild. I see that truck is from Montana and that’s where I’m from. I truly feel that it would be worth the trip to bring that motor to you guys. Looking forward to that experience.
We would be honored. Thank you for watching our channel
G’day Dave
You are 100% correct. All your life is learning including your final minute. I wish you good luck for your future, keep the focus.
Keep smiling mate
JD
Thanks, JD! Have a great day
Thank you very much for the first part of this video. It was a true encouragement for me. Thank you sir
Love to hear that brother! We all need encouragement in this world
We desperately need solid mentors! Spread the wisdom Dave.
Adversity is wisdom in disguise.
Thanks for videos they are awesome I work right behind your building at Home Depot
Very cool!
i’m 19, used to work in a sketchy sports car shop, that had some lifted trucks i’ve worked on to, i was red seal in grade 11, and i believe every bit of knowledge, most of it is from your channel. itd be a dream to do what you do, learn how to do it. Simply because i have 2 vehicles i dream of taking apart every single bit of it, and making it run better. Y’all my idol there, thank you for your service🙏
Good to have the younger generation on our channel. Sounds like you are interested in learning, that says a great deal about you. 👍
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville yeah of course! i love the idea of making something better, even learning how to do that! i’m so intrigued to watch more new content from you, i’ve learned so much!
Thank you for sharing about your faith I enjoy watching your videos I learned so much I do all my own repairs and sometimes help out other folks thank you for what you do. Sure nice to know that you're another believer out there too many are afraid to share their faith.
You are so welcome
Greetings from south Australia as a mechanic that cant work for a living due to spinal cord damage your life advice has given me a direction
Wonderful to hear from you! Grateful that you are inspired - it's you - not me, that found the inspiration. God bless brother
Great Word!
Words to live and grow by.
Appreciate this word in season.
Thank you!
My pleasure!
Dave's Auto for PRESIDENT hopefully people listen
Stumbled across your channel. I’m not a mechanic, actually a Dentist, but my dad was, so I have some above basic knowledge of the industry. I really enjoy your message in all aspects. Funny how your diagnosis and repair processes are similar in my job. Tooth Mechanic. I have the same type of conversation with my pts. Maintenance!! Sometimes I have to bandaid , but I have to work with every pt individually. Thank you for your videos. I watch them in the evenings instead of useless tv. God Bless. Scott Breland
The wisdom Dave is pouring out is not just mechanical or workshop - I’m so glad to hear Mr Dave teach us all around - God keep blessing your life family and business !
Best video introduction I’ve seen in a while. Preach it.
Ain’t nobody in charge of the coarse of your life- except you. Set at the feet of The Father and He’ll guide your path.
Love the videos. Keep em coming 🙌🏻
I really enjoy listening to you talk.
Just wanted to say you're an amazing inspiration! im a small town/ young (26 y/o automotive shop owner now with 2 guys going on my 4th year and since seeing your videos it gives me something to strive for. i love the machining side and actually went to college for automotive machining but went back to my 4th generation roots as a wrench turner. Not many shops take "care" of there customers anymore because they just want the dollar at the end and its a shame. a happy customer is a lifetime customer if you do right by them and they do right by you is what my grandfather told me. opened shop in '57!
Good to hear from you! You sound like someone who it's going to do great things
Dave, this just became my favorite channel. Love your testimony AND your work! Blessings!
Good to hear from you! I'm amazed at the quality of people on this channel. Brings tears to my eyes. Have an amazing day.
This Channel is really great. The way Dave's shop is mentoring and training new mechanic talent is noble. By putting it on UA-cam and thoroughly explaining everything, I've learned a great deal. People who own shops/service managers and mechanics should just spend some time listening to him talk to customers.
Dave I could listen to you 24/7. It’s clear you are a man of wisdom through ‘doing shit’. Life ain’t easy it’s owes nothing and everything we have has to be earned, treasured and most importantly passed on - I’m talking about knowledge not material things. I’m so glad I found your videos Dave a top top bloke as we say in Scotland. 🏴
Thanks for watching from Scotland. Appreciate the good word
First 6 mins was your best monologue yet! It takes great strength to get on your knees.
Your advice is the type of wisdom I grew up listing to and firmly believe it to be true, but it's refreshing to hear it repeated from time to time. Thank you!
I thought this man was a good man. Now I feel my instincts were good. I do appreciate this man. Thanks for people like this!
As another small business owner I greatly appreciate your message. We’re all in this together!
Yes, sir, that is how we feel as well
Dang Dave, thats some amazing words of truth and grace! Loved that whole speech you gave and you can really tell you put your heart into your words. You're an amazing Christian man, and I pray you never change the way you say it how it is and put your belief right out there for everyone to see! It's hard to do that nowadays with the amount of people who are so negative towards the word of God. You're a true man of God Dave, I hope I get the chance to meet you one day, cause man you're true in your words. God bless you!
I hope I get to shake your hand one day. A great man you are. Wonderful example of a rare bread mechanic. Most of all a faithful man of god. I pray you have many more centuries with your loved ones.
Thank you for the good word!
What impresses me about your shop and your process is that you give true options. The customer gets to go with no warranty or all the way up to full warranty, depending on their particular circumstances. Most other shops don't have the expertise to offer that kind of comprehensive advice and service. Very impressive.
Dave, you have a great business! I found your channel week ago and really enjoyed watching. I worked at a GM dealer for 21 years and loved it but the last 4 years of that i worked for a different company that had bought my original company and it was not fun anymore because of the way they treated there techs. I left the GM dealer in 2019 and went back to work for my original company that was in the RV business on a leap of faith and boy, I love my job again. It's different, but the same principles and they really treat there techs right. Keep up the great video's! Thanks
Keep doing what you do! Not a lot of people still have that passion for doing things the right way.
This guy is awesome. Seems completely genuine too. Definitely in the top handful of UA-cam channels I frequent.
I appreciate that!
Your talk was at a very challenging time in my home life and career. God is always there for those who have Faith. Thank you good Sir.
Good to hear from you. You have the inspiration inside you, I might have been there with a little spark. God bless
Your positive attitude is why your business has grown to what it is today. I'm a plumber and know nothing about cars but I enjoy your content because Of your perfectionalism.
Dave as a gear head and truck driver your channel is the best and so informative thank for the great Learning Videos and yes they are a learning tool. God speed to you and your workers and your family MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I’ve been watching this man’s videos/shorts for about a month and he is one hell of a professional mechanic and shop owner, but this was an insightful commentary in the beginning of the video. We could all take a lesson from his comments. I’d like to buy that guy a cold beer.
Dave
Your right to the point and you have honor.From one trades man to another. Thanks
Hi , love your content..I enjoy it. How you treat customers..how you help a good family in need ..marry Christmas..to you and your family..my dad owned a service station for 40 plus years..saved his money during the 1950s can home from the war .then built his gas station.. customer service was vary important.. being honest..yes u can't make everyone happy..but if you do good honest work...ul be rewarded in life ..I love how u work...God bless Friend..
Sounds like your dad knew how to run a business, and have a successful life. God bless
I throughly enjoy your videos. Your a breath of fresh air on this site. Definitely into the machining processes. Thanks..please keep it up!
Dave thank you so much for this encouraging video!!!! I watch every one of your videos!! Keep the preaching and repairing coming! May God continue to bless you and your family!!
Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom with us today. As always I walked away learning something.
Like a majority of people in here, I’ve been within the automotive industry for most of my life and there’s times we all need to build each other up instead of fighting and discouraging others. And by all means I move best in life when I give it my all and pray.
Thanks for sharing!
Honesty and hard work. You nailed it Dave, thanks….
Thank you kindly
Thanks Dave. It's nice to hear some positive thinking while being entertained in a genuinely honest way. Thanks again for giving me something to think about
This is my favorite channel to watch during my lunch breaks at work. Not only do i get free education, i get very useful advice on how i can improve my diagnosis strategy here at work to make the customer happy. Thanks dave you're the man.
I'm glad I came across your channel. I work at a reputable shop in Pleasant Grove Utah, and your advice has burned into my brain, particularly the 4 C's. Thank you
I appreciate your Videos. I also like that you are providing an education or at least asking questions to get people thinking on their own. I have been a Commercial Industrial HVACR Service Technician for almost 25 years, before that I was a Diesel Mechanic for 5 years. I have found the good guys in the trades are never satisfied with good enough or have enough knowledge, they keep digging for more information and solutions to problems. Thanks Again for all your hard work and educating us on the other side of the camera.
Ur exactly the people I wanna learn from like my pops(grandfather/ father figure) yall been around for a min and have a lot of experience and knowledge jus gotta wanna learn it like u said and u go as far as u let ur self go. Love the words u said in this vid, so much wisdom and we as the younger generation gotta listen then apply it. Good luck wit the channel I love watchin it.
That's awesome
Love your videos Dave keep it coming. They are contagious for me, enjoy the content and questions. The industry would be so much better if they were like you guys ❤
Thank God for Men like yourself Dave!!
I love how Dave was honest and down to earth in the beginning of the video, keep it up Dave!
Awesome channel Dave. I am a trained heavy diesel mechanic in New Zealand and I love your professionalism and work ethic as its often overlooked nowadays. After 25 years on the tools I have no time for cowboys in the industry, do it right the first time or not at all, you hit the nail on the head when you talk about reputation, quality of workmanship, good communication with the customers etc. Big plus on the house keeping too I know how difficult that can be in a large workshop, great habit to install into apprentices.
Need more of your pep talks in this day and age.
Spoken from your heart to our hearts. It is good to hear your positive outlook, about your spirituality and how you find solutions. Thanks Dave,
You and your channel are awesome Dave! I just ran across your channel a month or so ago, I can’t believe you’re new to this. Your videos are better than channels 5hat have been around for years and I’m guessing it’s because you’re just being honest and being yourself. Thanks for the testimony at the beginning, it’s encouraging to know there’s still plenty of good people out there that haven’t lost their ever loving minds yet like almost everyone we see on television and other media. My Dad was a mechanic, many of my uncles worked in automotive factories, I went to school to be a heavy equipment and diesel mechanic then became a chemical plant operator, a powerhouse fireman, and ultimately a master electrician. I grew up in Michigan, worked there as well as Ohio and New Orleans and now am retired in Tennessee. It’s sad to see all of the closed up factories, automotive parts manufacturers, machine shops, starter and armature shops, etc. that have gone under across the country. So it’s exciting to see a guy like you not only making it work, and doing it at a very high level is amazing! I’m looking forward to seeing lots more good stuff, thank you.
Great channel Dave!! Love how you show and explain everything. Fellow mechanic here.
Awesome, thank you!
Hey Dave, I thought that was a really great motivational speech. I plan on passing your video along to a good friend of mine who has lost her way in life. She's been homeless for almost a year now and seems stuck in a cycle, doing the same thing every day but expecting different results. I constantly tell her that if one direction doesn’t work, she needs to change her direction. Stay well, Dave. Thanks.
Gratitude is the attitude that gives you latitude!!!!
Wow , a real meaningful decent respectable person here . Takes time to encourage and show ultimate kindness to people watching his channel . Never say sorry for being who you are and sharing these words .
Dave you bring tears to my eyes. I'm in the process of helping a Christian brother in his Auto Shop and your vid's are an inspiration - priceless mate -, truth, awsome. I like cars, custom whatever, but your method / process, of fixing issues - including the customers - , well, thank you for sharing these secrets, you are impacting a lot of people's lives.
Love the channel, have great time fishing life is short ! Enjoy family!
Thanks 👍
Love your channel. thank you so much for your good word!
Love your words and shared wisdom . Hoping you guys have fun an luck fishing . God Bless an love from Alberta ..
Thanks so much
I just started watching you this past week. Everything happens for a reason. Appreciate you brother. Your words are encouraging and uplifting.
Great message. The 4 C's. I've written them down in my book.
Keep up the good work
Thank you for YOUR willingness to learn!
I really needed to hear your message today Dave. Thank you very much for giving us a glimpse into your life and perspectives!
Glad you enjoyed it
A really great Video Dave ! You care a great deal ! A couple of years ago , I started to experience health problems . I was anemic,😅 had high blood pressure , my A1C was elevated . Last year I had surgery for an enlarged prostate . In December of 2023 . My back was acting up . I have had back trouble for many years . This time my back doctor I had severe stenosis . I have had three epidurals which for now I managing without surgery . Last week I had a test on my heart . The results of the test revealed that I had blockage and I am a high risk for heart attack . God has been gracious to me and giving great doctors and an amazing loving supportive wife . I am 70 years old . In my book , that is old but it is a privilege denied to many . In March 2024 I was able to donate blood after waiting over a year and a half till my hemoglobin was high enough to donate after taking iron twice a day during that time .
My Dad is a man of many sayings. "Practice what you preach " was one of them. Well done Dave! I'm sure God adds my faithful servant.
Years ago I bought a truck from my neighbor, which I would never do again. Anyway I had the truck for 3 days and noticed it used a lot of oil. So I asked the neighbor i said has it always used that much oil and he said you know i had a garage work on it and they had fixed everything. So I start tearing the motor down, it was a Ford with inline 6. The pistons were very loose and I could shake them. Okay new rings. Back to the neighbor and then he tells me the garage only did new bearings off the crankshaft and I said they went that far and didn't rering the pistons? Also had a guy at check the valves and he found that the head was warped. Had that fixed at work since they could do it. Put it all back together and everything was so much better.
Dave, there are always the complainers. So many folks have never been shown how to see the good in life and compare where they have been and decide where they are going. So sad. Some of my best days began as my worst days because I was forced to learn or change what/how I was living/approaching things.
My knees aren’t sore enough because I am not on them enough but it works. Our maker didn’t make us to sit on our rear and complain but to love and fellowship with HIM!
Thanks for your channel. I don’t fix cars but I fixed human bodies for 44 years, now retired. Your philosophy in your work and life is more valuable than the vehicle repair work you do. Please continue.