It's been that long? Wow. I'm glad to hear you took some time off. Many people think you are the grandfather of UA-cam auto repair; something you can be proud of.
Every time I need to do a car repair, I google Eric the car guy I just changed the radiator in my father-in-law‘s 1998 Acura CL 2.3. And of course, you walked me through it step-by-step. Glad you’re back!
Dear Mr. Carguy. You do not need to apologize for anything. Thank you so much for everything you have posted yet. I really enjoyed Dads Truck, but the Fairmont were also very enjoyable. Thank you for your honesty. Greetings from Norway.
I learned from the Fairmont project that I don't want to bother with forced induction on a non-fuel injected engine. ...So, make it fuel injected first.
Nobody can blame you for taking a long mental health break. I've been watching your channels for over a decade Eric.. You taught me how to replace the timing belt and water pump in my 2000 Integra, (I even bought the "how to" instructional video off of your site. You took the time to answer questions I had by responding to my email. You are awesome sir!
It's like seeing an old friend again. You've guided me through a lot of car repairs and your "repair it the right way" mindset is a godsend. Welcome back!
Glad you're back. Your videos have helped with my D17 engine and manual transmission. In fact, I was able to rebuild that transmission just by following your video. A big thanks to you.
I feel you man, I keep myself busier than I'd like but try to maintain that balance between work/projects/life for sure. I'm interested if you did videos on the electrification and all the new features new cars come with and the challenges they present to mechanics. I don't think I can even change the brakes on my wifes Acura without a scan tool for instance! Also as a Honda swapper I'm interested in some of these new electric motor swaps, and newer Honda turbo motor swaps from current generation civics as well. Love seeing you back and miss you man ETCG has helped me I don't know how many times over the years with content that is entertaining as well ;)
You put out a video many years ago about broken timing belts, and it was a genuine lifesaver for me. I had the exact same car with the exact same issue and had a shop tell me I needed a new engine. The new timing belt got the car running once again. So thank you, sir, and God bless 🙌. 😊
This is why I like ETCG1 so much; it's very honest and good, healthy info. Glad you are in a place where you feel ready to come back to stuff. Um... also, I think that is the most epic cake picture you have found yet. Wow.
I remember finding your channel right when I graduated high school in 2010. I think I remember you mentioning you went to art school. I was trying to get a music theory degree and do studio work in college. I was also short on cash and you really gave me the tools directly, but also the tools to seek out information for how to best do car repairs myself using sources even outside your UA-cam channel. I loved your videos not just for your content but for your personality, how you speak, and just how smart you are. We all really appreciate you! It’s crazy to think that so many random people out there have gotten to know you through UA-cam for more than 10 years now. We will support you and enjoy your content and we are excited for your new creative juices that has been flowing! Thanks for what you do Eric! I’m so glad to hear you took care of your mental health! Finding a good therapist can be absolutely life-changing. Us guys need to talk more about this stuff with each other. It’s important and you never know just how big of a difference or how much you could save someone you know and care about.
It seems my intentions were successful, and I never get tired of hearing about it. Thank you for that. Also agreed on the mental health side of things. I've learned a lot during my time away and plan to apply it to my future endeavors. Thanks again for your comment. I really appreciate you taking the time.
The Fairmont project was one of the most entertaining projects you've ever posted. I watched every minute of that and wished you had posted more of it. I learned a ton from it, but also from all your content. Glad to see you back in action!
Hopefully you'll see this? Back when you were working on the 05 Civic, I saved the clutch one and the input shaft bearing one because I needed to put in a new clutch in my 04 civic two door. I'm 65 now and I don't have a lift so I couldn't do it on the ground. I spent the money at my local Honda dealer and that hurt my pride and my wallet. But I want to thank you so very much 4 making those videos!!! If I had a lift, I would have done it myself. Glad to hear you're doing good. Take care and Happy holidays 😊👍🖖🙏
Your Fairmont project is still one of my favorite cars! So many of the videos helped me with my fox body and the transmission video that you made with Paul Cangialosi was amazing!
Welcome back Sir. I've been helped by you for 15 years now and have made a career in the industry in part by the gifts you've shared. It's good to see you again 👍
It's so nice you're back Eric, I started to follow your channel I think back in 2011 when I was in university and just inherited my grand dad's old but new (barely used) nissan, I had no money so had to do everything myself, at that time there aren't many people on YT teaching you how to fix and service car in detail and explain how stuff works along the way, I learned how to change oil/spark plugs/brakes/radiators...so much more, and those tips from a experienced mechanic like don't use petroleum based grease on caliper slider(later on I found out that, many "mechanics" don't know this), put copper grease on hubs so the rotors come off easily next time you service it, REALLY HELPS!!! Car YTbers nowadays has because more of a entertainment, not really something you can learn stuff from, so again, really good to see you back! Greetings from Taiwan :)
Never heard of you. As an old Iowan,(47 yo) with an 08 Civic coupe and a 72 Malibu coupe, I like dudes with 2 door Acuras and Fairmonts. Let's get this thing rolling Eric. Instant sub.
Your , "Be like Yoda" video really resonated with me. I still think of it and use one of your quotes. "Violence is the last resort of a limited mind". That changed me for the better. Thanks Eric.
This was the first car videos I saw from ECTG. I learned a lot, working on my integra, prelude accord. He gave me the confidence & knowledge of cars , maintenance & repair. Whatever road you choose, I wish you the best. Love all your honda videos. No vulgar words, no extra stuff. Real life situations as if I'm there working with him. God bless. I hope I can meet you one day💙 regards, Omar
It's awesome to see the ETCG1 content back on the tube. I think it would also be great if you were a guest on the Cooper Bogetti podcast because you've been a big influence in the car community and UA-cam.
I recall watching your videos as a kid at mom’s house. More than ten years I’ve been watching. Now I’m a lead tech on flat rate, and I reference you for Honda info all the time. You’ve already been a wonderful asset to the automotive community and I’m happy to see you doing more. As a young one, we need guys like you now, more than ever. Thanks for being here. From central Oklahoma.
I'm glad to hear you are doing well. Watching your videos inspired me to become a certified automotive technician. Seeing and hearing you again feels like meeting up with a friend after a long time. I'm glad you're back.
I started watching around 2010. Enjoyed Friday night at the Red Line. You are the inspiration for what I'm doing now that I have retied from the US Air Force. Glad you are back. And I completely understand the need for therapy.
I found other guys doing the same sorta thing but I am glad to see we may get more of you again. You were the one that encouraged me to get my hands dirty and learn more about the repair side of the vehicles I own.
I’m glad all is well with you I remember back around maybe 2012ish I had problems with my van brakes- you spent the time to reply to my email and gave me lengthy advise on how to fix the problem. Thank you very much I always appreciated you spending the time on someone you didn’t know- thanks again!!!
Take your time get yourself together thank you so much I have a 97 Acura TL 3.2 your channel has helped me so much your video on taking apart the dash to get to the AC fan was excellent can't wait for more repair videos
Good to see your return, and to hear that you are in a much better place mentally. Mental health is every bit as important as physical health, gotta take care of yourself. I found your channel way back in the day searching for a how to for a repair I needed to make on my 1994 Honda Accord. You had just the video I needed, with amazing detail. Great filming, a list of all the tools I was going to need, and a thorough step by step how to. Eric The Car Guy quickly became my go to channel for anything Honda related. I didn't mind the videos of your car build, but I think you are 100% on the money that the whole reason people started watching your channel was because of the great repair videos you made.
We missed you, and so glad you took care of yourself. Thank you for the update, and we look forward to future content. Take care of yourself first and foremost.
I’m glad you’re back! Those videos on rebuilding the rear end for the Fairmont, were a great inspiration for me. I had done a bunch of engine work, and suspension work, but I was always afraid of doing my rear gear replacement for my G-body. I watched the videos a few times to get me ready for the project. You showed what tools I’d need, and where I would likely have trouble. Man! You were dead on! I got it done, but it went so much better, knowing what to expect, and I thank you for it! I’m looking forward to seeing you more! Keep it up! You’re a great source of information for us guys who need someone who has the experience and knowledge. And it’s entertaining too! 👍
great to see you again eric. your videos are always positive and helped me when i had a honda element. now i have a 2018 ram 1500 from enterprise rental car sales. also retired from 33 years of surgical support with a union pension and social security.
Older guy here that you’ve helped over the years and wanted to say thanks and welcome back. Just recently got roped into working on my daughter’s 2006 mini cooper and thought of all the fun you had. Have a great day and welcome back from the other side 😉👍🏻
Hey you were my first you tube channel I followed when I started tackling my own car repairs. I appreciate you and your comments. I have a classic ford mustang I work on too now.
I tried farming/homesteading but it was as expensive as being a mechanic...although I had barns for storage....but I find retirement to be far more lucrative. You be you , Eric , and I'll appreciate the effort ....and magnificent beard !
It's great to see you again, Eric. Man, live goes by so quickly, I didn't even noticed that three years have gone by already, since you left that amazing and big workshop you had... It's astonishing... 😲
Welcome back, ETCG! I'm interested to see how you've consolidated and reorganized your setup to work in a small garage space, if you don't mind sharing. I imagine most of your viewers have smaller garage/workshop areas than we might prefer.
I learned so much about Honda engines and engines in general from you, and I was able to turn that knowledge on to plenty of other people's cars for years after that. Energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transferred.
I was talking to someone a few weeks ago because years ago I devoured all your content; dismantled my old Honda CR-V and replaced so many bits. Your videos gave me the confidence to have a go. Sometimes, when I needed to use blowtorches and breaker bars on certain stuck bolts I may have spoken your name alongside some choice cussing but it was all from a good place. Glad to see you back, looking well and looking after yourself
It's a honor to be living in your head providing encouragement when you need it. I never thought of it quite like that before, but it's really cool. Thanks for the comment.
Before i started watching ETCG long time ago i didn't know shit about cars, neither did my dad so i had no one to learn from. Somehow we figured out how to change oil and filter on our own 😃 A few years later, THANKS TO YOU, i successfully replaced the engine on my dad's car which is still going strong and on my car i replaced the clutch, suspension, brakes, AC components, fuel pump, rebuilt the alternator and starter and a whole bunch of other stuff. I even removed my transmission one time and pulled all the gears out of it, just for fun (nothing wrong with it). I have also been very sick for years and i know how important health is. When you're so sick that you can't sleep and eat food, nothing else matters. Your health is the number one priority, everything else in life is a big fat bonus. Welcome back Eric and thank you!
So many of us take good health for granted. I'm sad to hear that part of your story, but ecstatic to hear that my work helped inspire you to take on bigger repair jobs. That is the very essence of 'staying dirty'. Thank you so much for your comment and I hope you're better soon.
Long time no see. Welcome back, and I'm glad you took a break. I am also glad you are back. Towards the end, I could see the stress and just how it was affecting you. I am just going to enjoy whatever you do put out. Much respect ❤
Working on cars and solving problems IMO is tough enough, without all life's problems. Hope you feel better and thank you for your commitment to helping others
Yay!!! I’m so glad you’re coming back! I have missed your excellent content and YOU, bro! I’m glad you took the time you needed. Keep that pace comfortable- life is too short to stress yourself out.
Glad you got time! I remember the video you talked about losing the shop! And you were very hopeful and had ideas of the new shop ect! Can't believe it's been that long! Glad to see you are doing well and growing in a good way! Welcome back we missed you!
Glad to see you back Eric. I was one of the detractors of the Fairmont project. It started going south with me at that point. But you were my first mechanic to watch on youtube and thoroughly loved your repairs, particularly paying it forward.
I'm glad you're back and more glad that you're better. You're old videos popped up and I could help and think how some of your old videos were the first ones I started watching when I started working on cars (my cars, I'm a DIY guy).
My first project car was a 2000 Chevy S10 with a 2.2 and manual transmission, the series you did on your friend’s Sonoma helped me every step of the way, as I had never touched a wrench before that. I’m a technician at a dealer now, and it’s because of you I was able to learn so much and get into wrenching. Thank you.
Welcome back Eric! sometimes we do need to slow down, that for sure, we are not machines, finding balance between everything that makes us, is the hardest part, hope you have found yours! Time for family, fun, gaming, work, cars, spreading it around, will make you happy, a video every two weeks is more than many nowadays do.
Aw man! So good to have you back buddy! Your videos helped me get through a really rough time in my life a few years back. I'm in a good place now and seeing this video made my day, just fantastic news Eric! Looking forward to some great content bro. All the best from Marty D in Glasgow, Scotland😁😁😁😁
I'm happy to see you back and I'm happy to hear you're working on yourself. Your videos have given me the knowledge I've need to build my own project car and I thank you for the wisdom you've shared over the years.
Eric, you have given the community a great deal of information over the years and forged the way, (IMHO) for many mechanics and car guys to start their own channel. You also helped so many of us DIY folks out in our early days and gave us some great tips and tricks and tool recommendations, etc... Remember your drive axle tear down way back around 2010? Remember your first small and somewhat dark garage? Humble beginnings are what made me tune in and im glad you are thinking about coming back and adding more content. I'll keep an eye out for your next video! Thanks again for all you have done Jp
Hey Eric, I’m currently 33 years old and you pretty much got my into diy auto repair some 14 years ago when I was in university. Always watching your videos and getting inspired to work on my own vehicle. Fast forward and now I have my own place with a nice garage and in it is my own project car. Thank you for sparking this hobby for me!! You got to remember that I’m probably with thousands of others that you have inspired. Please do whatever inspires you and it will result in good videos that inspire others 💪
Welcome back, Eric! I went to the shop today in my ETCG T-shirt and was thinking about your videos. It is such a nice surprise to find the new content today.
It was great to see you again. I’m glad you worked on yourself and you’re doing well. I remember watching you change brakes in your original house garage. (Yeah I’ve been around a while) Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.
You still have a lot to offer. You were a big inspiration as to why I got into automotive repair. It’s almost thirteen years later and I’m running my own shop. Possibly the best automotive UA-camr ever.
Hey good to see your face! Glad you were able to get yourself sorted and take a well-deserved break after your long tenure of videos. You've given me lots of courage to work on my own vehicles and saved me lots of money. Also your enthusiasm for Hondas made me go out and get a manual Fit that I love. Best of luck to you no matter if its on or off UA-cam.
Hey Eric! You helped me as I've said before keeping my old civic on the road. I learnt soooo much from watching your videos. I actually sent you a video of the day I had to say good bye to the civic.
Yes, Eric it has been a while. Great to see you back here on the UA-cam. I do remember one birthday years ago, when you released a video on MY birthday...lol! I have since had to retire, had a stroke and had to sell my Snappy box, motorcycle and other stuff. Still own my home. Thank the Lord for a long and fruitful career as a Toyota MDT. I'm driving again, and still get around. Happy to see ya back!
If I've learned anything in my life it's that health is your most important asset. I'm sorry you went through that, but it sounds like you're coming back strong. Thank you for your comment. You are appreciated.
Nice to see you again, Eric! I completely get how quickly things can get out of control when you're passionate about something and trying to make it a success. Stoked to see your return and hoping for nothing but the best for you and your family!
Great to see you back. A topic for discussion or learning I like is scanner usage. How to properly use a scanner and the use of different types of scanners. I own three and each is useful in its own way. Basically a focus on diagnostics. Thank you, keep up the great work.🤙
@ETCG1 there's a thought, a collaboration. I like watching different channels and their take on the use or non use of scanners. Their approach to diagnosis and which pids they like using in that diagnosis.
Great to see your back. Scotty Kilmer just got some real competition on UA-cam again. Hope you do some reviews of the newer cars, what you like, what you don't, some junkyard repairs on older Honda's or Toyota's etc .
i'm glad you're well sir. you've been nothing but a positive voice in this sphere and you've helped me with car stuff quite a bit. fwiw i also loved the four door hot rod (and cobra, et al) stuff. hoping nothing but good things for ya.
Dang, makes me think of when I first started watching your videos way back in 2011-2012ish. I wasn’t very interested in cars until I was 16 and got curious to learn more before I started driving, and of all things a Need for Speed game was really the closest I could get to practicing, so that’s what I did lol. I had so much fun playing that game I started to just Google search the parts that were available in the game and try to learn what they did and how they work, and I found myself enamored at the depth of knowledge there was to be had. I don’t remember exactly how, but at some point I stumbled across an ETCG video on UA-cam and I enjoyed watching it so much because I was able to learn how all these parts and systems communicate and work together to make these crazy machines work, so over the course of several days I sat there and watched every single video in your catalog at the time lol. I stayed subbed because I wanted to keep learning, and it just kind of became a staple in my life to watch every single video you put out, regardless of if there was knowledge to be gained or not😂 Really glad to hear you’re doing well Eric, and glad to see you back online, I’ll be looking forward to any new releases🙏
I'll definitely be watching these videos, like I said when you announced you were taking a break, I am not going anywhere so take the time you need. And I am glad you are doing better man 🤙🏽😉
Hey , good to see you and I hope you are well. I think most all of us viewers are glad you are back posting content. My likes if you will is just do what ever interests you and brings you some kind of joy and we will be happy watching.
I am glad to see you are doing well. You have truly helped more people that you will ever know including me. I cant wait to see what the future holds! Sometimes making a video to just talk is very interesting.
I've been following you since you had that old shop that looked like it was in the basement of a house. Glad to see your working on yourself. You taught me alot of the stuff I know about cars. You explained stuff in a way that allowed me to convert that knowledge to almost any vehicle. Because of that knowledge I was able to 302 swap my 95' Jeep Wrangler. Thank you so much for that. Taking yourself into consideration first I hope you get the opportunity to teach others some more. Take care Eric!
Hey Eric, I'm glad to see you coming back to UA-cam and I'm happy to hear you took time for yourself to regroup, that's very important. I've been watching your videos for many years, I enjoyed watching both your repair videos and your build videos, I'm a big fan of the Fairmont and Dad's truck build series. I hope you can build something else someday, and I'll be there to watch it. I'm interested to know if you have any plans for getting another shop in the future, I'm sure many of your subscribers would also like to know if you have anything in the works. Good to have you back!
Hope to see your videos pop up in my feed! Glad to hear you’re doing better as well. Thanks to your videos, I bought my first Honda, a 2016 hrv with a 6 speed manual. Just replaced the clutch a few weeks ago.
It's been that long? Wow. I'm glad to hear you took some time off. Many people think you are the grandfather of UA-cam auto repair; something you can be proud of.
That would make Scotty Kilmer the insane uncle
@@LinusScrubTips Carnival barker.
no one thinks that.
@@LinusScrubTipsgotta include Eric O in there somewhere too!
He's a MUCH better infuence(r) than Scotty!
I’m glad you’re back, and I’m glad you’re better.
welcome back, Eric! The UA-cam world is a better place with you in it!
The legend has returned
@JdmZack The legend doesn't even have a shop!
Every time I need to do a car repair, I google Eric the car guy I just changed the radiator in my father-in-law‘s 1998 Acura CL 2.3. And of course, you walked me through it step-by-step. Glad you’re back!
Welcome back to the internet, we’ve missed you!
THANK YOU ERIC!!!!!! been following you since 2009!!! godspeed!!!!
Thank you!
Dear Mr. Carguy. You do not need to apologize for anything. Thank you so much for everything you have posted yet. I really enjoyed Dads Truck, but the Fairmont were also very enjoyable. Thank you for your honesty. Greetings from Norway.
Dad's Truck was probably my favorite project.
I learned from the Fairmont project that I don't want to bother with forced induction on a non-fuel injected engine.
...So, make it fuel injected first.
Good to see you back. Yes, taking care of yourself is the #1 priority. Take care.
Nobody can blame you for taking a long mental health break. I've been watching your channels for over a decade Eric.. You taught me how to replace the timing belt and water pump in my 2000 Integra, (I even bought the "how to" instructional video off of your site. You took the time to answer questions I had by responding to my email. You are awesome sir!
I was watching South Main Auto last night and literally thought, “what happened to ETG?” Welcome back brother.
Back Bigger, Back Better, Back Stronger. Like the Fairmont! Good to have you back.
It's like seeing an old friend again. You've guided me through a lot of car repairs and your "repair it the right way" mindset is a godsend. Welcome back!
Just glad to see you're back and in a better place Eric.
Glad you're back. Your videos have helped with my D17 engine and manual transmission. In fact, I was able to rebuild that transmission just by following your video. A big thanks to you.
I feel you man, I keep myself busier than I'd like but try to maintain that balance between work/projects/life for sure. I'm interested if you did videos on the electrification and all the new features new cars come with and the challenges they present to mechanics. I don't think I can even change the brakes on my wifes Acura without a scan tool for instance! Also as a Honda swapper I'm interested in some of these new electric motor swaps, and newer Honda turbo motor swaps from current generation civics as well. Love seeing you back and miss you man ETCG has helped me I don't know how many times over the years with content that is entertaining as well ;)
You put out a video many years ago about broken timing belts, and it was a genuine lifesaver for me. I had the exact same car with the exact same issue and had a shop tell me I needed a new engine. The new timing belt got the car running once again. So thank you, sir, and God bless 🙌. 😊
You are the person I made that video for. I'm so happy it accomplished what I set out to do. Thank you for sharing that.
Great to see you back, Eric.
This is why I like ETCG1 so much; it's very honest and good, healthy info. Glad you are in a place where you feel ready to come back to stuff. Um... also, I think that is the most epic cake picture you have found yet. Wow.
I did just get back from Las Vegas. 🤷🏼♂️
@@ETCG1 HA! Okay... that explains a lot.
I remember finding your channel right when I graduated high school in 2010. I think I remember you mentioning you went to art school. I was trying to get a music theory degree and do studio work in college. I was also short on cash and you really gave me the tools directly, but also the tools to seek out information for how to best do car repairs myself using sources even outside your UA-cam channel. I loved your videos not just for your content but for your personality, how you speak, and just how smart you are. We all really appreciate you! It’s crazy to think that so many random people out there have gotten to know you through UA-cam for more than 10 years now. We will support you and enjoy your content and we are excited for your new creative juices that has been flowing! Thanks for what you do Eric!
I’m so glad to hear you took care of your mental health! Finding a good therapist can be absolutely life-changing. Us guys need to talk more about this stuff with each other. It’s important and you never know just how big of a difference or how much you could save someone you know and care about.
Same story here, also 2010. It's wild we've all been watching the same channels for almost 15 years now.
It seems my intentions were successful, and I never get tired of hearing about it. Thank you for that.
Also agreed on the mental health side of things. I've learned a lot during my time away and plan to apply it to my future endeavors. Thanks again for your comment. I really appreciate you taking the time.
Same graduated in 2010 great Time
The Fairmont project was one of the most entertaining projects you've ever posted. I watched every minute of that and wished you had posted more of it. I learned a ton from it, but also from all your content. Glad to see you back in action!
Hopefully you'll see this? Back when you were working on the 05 Civic, I saved the clutch one and the input shaft bearing one because I needed to put in a new clutch in my 04 civic two door. I'm 65 now and I don't have a lift so I couldn't do it on the ground. I spent the money at my local Honda dealer and that hurt my pride and my wallet. But I want to thank you so very much 4 making those videos!!! If I had a lift, I would have done it myself. Glad to hear you're doing good. Take care and Happy holidays 😊👍🖖🙏
It is so great that you had a chance to take care of yourself. A lot of people missed you and are really happy to see you again.
Your Fairmont project is still one of my favorite cars! So many of the videos helped me with my fox body and the transmission video that you made with Paul Cangialosi was amazing!
Welcome back Sir. I've been helped by you for 15 years now and have made a career in the industry in part by the gifts you've shared. It's good to see you again 👍
It's so nice you're back Eric, I started to follow your channel I think back in 2011 when I was in university and just inherited my grand dad's old but new (barely used) nissan, I had no money so had to do everything myself, at that time there aren't many people on YT teaching you how to fix and service car in detail and explain how stuff works along the way, I learned how to change oil/spark plugs/brakes/radiators...so much more, and those tips from a experienced mechanic like don't use petroleum based grease on caliper slider(later on I found out that, many "mechanics" don't know this), put copper grease on hubs so the rotors come off easily next time you service it, REALLY HELPS!!! Car YTbers nowadays has because more of a entertainment, not really something you can learn stuff from, so again, really good to see you back! Greetings from Taiwan :)
Greetings from France, I used to watch your channel in the beginning when i was 17, didn't know how to drive and didn't know yet i was into cars!
Never heard of you. As an old Iowan,(47 yo) with an 08 Civic coupe and a 72 Malibu coupe, I like dudes with 2 door Acuras and Fairmonts. Let's get this thing rolling Eric. Instant sub.
Your , "Be like Yoda" video really resonated with me. I still think of it and use one of your quotes. "Violence is the last resort of a limited mind". That changed me for the better. Thanks Eric.
I'm glad to see you back and that you are well. You have taught me so much about car repair over the years. Thank you
This was the first car videos I saw from ECTG. I learned a lot, working on my integra, prelude accord. He gave me the confidence & knowledge of cars , maintenance & repair. Whatever road you choose, I wish you the best. Love all your honda videos. No vulgar words, no extra stuff. Real life situations as if I'm there working with him. God bless. I hope I can meet you one day💙 regards, Omar
It's awesome to see the ETCG1 content back on the tube. I think it would also be great if you were a guest on the Cooper Bogetti podcast because you've been a big influence in the car community and UA-cam.
I recall watching your videos as a kid at mom’s house. More than ten years I’ve been watching. Now I’m a lead tech on flat rate, and I reference you for Honda info all the time. You’ve already been a wonderful asset to the automotive community and I’m happy to see you doing more. As a young one, we need guys like you now, more than ever. Thanks for being here. From central Oklahoma.
I'm glad to hear you are doing well. Watching your videos inspired me to become a certified automotive technician. Seeing and hearing you again feels like meeting up with a friend after a long time. I'm glad you're back.
Glad to have you back Eric, glad to hear you are doing okay. Bummer on the shop and integra, but glad overall you seem to be in better spirits.
I started watching around 2010. Enjoyed Friday night at the Red Line. You are the inspiration for what I'm doing now that I have retied from the US Air Force. Glad you are back. And I completely understand the need for therapy.
Thank you for your service!
I found other guys doing the same sorta thing but I am glad to see we may get more of you again. You were the one that encouraged me to get my hands dirty and learn more about the repair side of the vehicles I own.
I’m glad all is well with you I remember back around maybe 2012ish I had problems with my van brakes- you spent the time to reply to my email and gave me lengthy advise on how to fix the problem. Thank you very much I always appreciated you spending the time on someone you didn’t know- thanks again!!!
Take your time get yourself together thank you so much I have a 97 Acura TL 3.2 your channel has helped me so much your video on taking apart the dash to get to the AC fan was excellent can't wait for more repair videos
Good to see your return, and to hear that you are in a much better place mentally. Mental health is every bit as important as physical health, gotta take care of yourself.
I found your channel way back in the day searching for a how to for a repair I needed to make on my 1994 Honda Accord. You had just the video I needed, with amazing detail. Great filming, a list of all the tools I was going to need, and a thorough step by step how to. Eric The Car Guy quickly became my go to channel for anything Honda related.
I didn't mind the videos of your car build, but I think you are 100% on the money that the whole reason people started watching your channel was because of the great repair videos you made.
Great explanation. Missed you and looking forward to more of your down to earth content. Stay based and keep fighting the good fight brother!
We missed you, and so glad you took care of yourself. Thank you for the update, and we look forward to future content. Take care of yourself first and foremost.
Was super pumped to see this video in my feed. Welcome back. Maybe spread it out a bit more this time around. We don't mind waiting
I’m glad you’re back! Those videos on rebuilding the rear end for the Fairmont, were a great inspiration for me. I had done a bunch of engine work, and suspension work, but I was always afraid of doing my rear gear replacement for my G-body. I watched the videos a few times to get me ready for the project. You showed what tools I’d need, and where I would likely have trouble. Man! You were dead on! I got it done, but it went so much better, knowing what to expect, and I thank you for it! I’m looking forward to seeing you more! Keep it up! You’re a great source of information for us guys who need someone who has the experience and knowledge. And it’s entertaining too! 👍
great to see you again eric. your videos are always positive and helped me when i had a honda element. now i have a 2018 ram 1500 from enterprise rental car sales. also retired from 33 years of surgical support with a union pension and social security.
Older guy here that you’ve helped over the years and wanted to say thanks and welcome back. Just recently got roped into working on my daughter’s 2006 mini cooper and thought of all the fun you had. Have a great day and welcome back from the other side 😉👍🏻
Don't forget to tighten the crank bolt. 😉
Hi Eric, its great to have you back on the air. Greetings from Denmark
Thanks, Eric. We love ya. You got me through many vehicle issues back in the day. I'm glad you're back, brother.
Hey you were my first you tube channel I followed when I started tackling my own car repairs. I appreciate you and your comments. I have a classic ford mustang I work on too now.
Watching this video to me is like reconnecting with an old friend. Welcome back to YT.
I tried farming/homesteading but it was as expensive as being a mechanic...although I had barns for storage....but I find retirement to be far more lucrative. You be you , Eric , and I'll
appreciate the effort ....and magnificent beard !
Best user name ever.
It's great to see you again, Eric. Man, live goes by so quickly, I didn't even noticed that three years have gone by already, since you left that amazing and big workshop you had... It's astonishing... 😲
Welcome back. Mechanical trends in the automotive industry, diy repairs on newer cars, parts quality issues, are a few topic ideas
Welcome back, ETCG! I'm interested to see how you've consolidated and reorganized your setup to work in a small garage space, if you don't mind sharing. I imagine most of your viewers have smaller garage/workshop areas than we might prefer.
A few years ago my 90's accord was failing smog due to NOx, your video on how to clean out the EGR passage was a lifesaver! Glad to see you're back
I learned so much about Honda engines and engines in general from you, and I was able to turn that knowledge on to plenty of other people's cars for years after that.
Energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transferred.
I was talking to someone a few weeks ago because years ago I devoured all your content; dismantled my old Honda CR-V and replaced so many bits. Your videos gave me the confidence to have a go. Sometimes, when I needed to use blowtorches and breaker bars on certain stuck bolts I may have spoken your name alongside some choice cussing but it was all from a good place. Glad to see you back, looking well and looking after yourself
It's a honor to be living in your head providing encouragement when you need it. I never thought of it quite like that before, but it's really cool. Thanks for the comment.
Before i started watching ETCG long time ago i didn't know shit about cars, neither did my dad so i had no one to learn from. Somehow we figured out how to change oil and filter on our own 😃
A few years later, THANKS TO YOU, i successfully replaced the engine on my dad's car which is still going strong and on my car i replaced the clutch, suspension, brakes, AC components, fuel pump, rebuilt the alternator and starter and a whole bunch of other stuff. I even removed my transmission one time and pulled all the gears out of it, just for fun (nothing wrong with it).
I have also been very sick for years and i know how important health is. When you're so sick that you can't sleep and eat food, nothing else matters. Your health is the number one priority, everything else in life is a big fat bonus.
Welcome back Eric and thank you!
So many of us take good health for granted. I'm sad to hear that part of your story, but ecstatic to hear that my work helped inspire you to take on bigger repair jobs. That is the very essence of 'staying dirty'. Thank you so much for your comment and I hope you're better soon.
@@ETCG1 you inspired many people. Best of luck to you too brother!
Long time no see. Welcome back, and I'm glad you took a break. I am also glad you are back. Towards the end, I could see the stress and just how it was affecting you. I am just going to enjoy whatever you do put out. Much respect ❤
Started following ETCG in 2008-2009 (pre-beard days). Eric's the OG of UA-cam automotive guys.
Same here. I've fixed plenty of cars following his videos.
Same here, he got me working on cars again. I hope he's in a happier place now, I stopped watching because of the vibe.
Working on cars and solving problems IMO is tough enough, without all life's problems. Hope you feel better and thank you for your commitment to helping others
Yay!!! I’m so glad you’re coming back! I have missed your excellent content and YOU, bro!
I’m glad you took the time you needed. Keep that pace comfortable- life is too short to stress yourself out.
Glad you got time! I remember the video you talked about losing the shop! And you were very hopeful and had ideas of the new shop ect! Can't believe it's been that long! Glad to see you are doing well and growing in a good way! Welcome back we missed you!
Glad to see you back Eric. I was one of the detractors of the Fairmont project. It started going south with me at that point. But you were my first mechanic to watch on youtube and thoroughly loved your repairs, particularly paying it forward.
Glad to see you coming back. You were one of the first and best auto repair channels on YT and I always loved your content
Eric, good to see you back and to know you are feeling better. Now on with the videos !!
I'm glad you're back and more glad that you're better. You're old videos popped up and I could help and think how some of your old videos were the first ones I started watching when I started working on cars (my cars, I'm a DIY guy).
My first project car was a 2000 Chevy S10 with a 2.2 and manual transmission, the series you did on your friend’s Sonoma helped me every step of the way, as I had never touched a wrench before that. I’m a technician at a dealer now, and it’s because of you I was able to learn so much and get into wrenching. Thank you.
Welcome back Eric! sometimes we do need to slow down, that for sure, we are not machines, finding balance between everything that makes us, is the hardest part, hope you have found yours! Time for family, fun, gaming, work, cars, spreading it around, will make you happy, a video every two weeks is more than many nowadays do.
Aw man! So good to have you back buddy! Your videos helped me get through a really rough time in my life a few years back. I'm in a good place now and seeing this video made my day, just fantastic news Eric! Looking forward to some great content bro. All the best from Marty D in Glasgow, Scotland😁😁😁😁
Nice to see you, Eric! Plus, it's good to see you in good spirits, and health, as well! In what you choose to do, I wish you all the best!
Thank you.
I'm happy to see you back and I'm happy to hear you're working on yourself. Your videos have given me the knowledge I've need to build my own project car and I thank you for the wisdom you've shared over the years.
Good to see you back, Eric. You helped me greatly with a '97 Accord. And I think the Fairmont is awesome.
Eric, you have given the community a great deal of information over the years and forged the way, (IMHO) for many mechanics and car guys to start their own channel. You also helped so many of us DIY folks out in our early days and gave us some great tips and tricks and tool recommendations, etc...
Remember your drive axle tear down way back around 2010? Remember your first small and somewhat dark garage? Humble beginnings are what made me tune in and im glad you are thinking about coming back and adding more content.
I'll keep an eye out for your next video! Thanks again for all you have done
Jp
Eric, glad your back man!!!, glad you had some time to take care of you man!!!...... follow your flavor brother and you will find your path....🙌
Hey Eric, I’m currently 33 years old and you pretty much got my into diy auto repair some 14 years ago when I was in university. Always watching your videos and getting inspired to work on my own vehicle. Fast forward and now I have my own place with a nice garage and in it is my own project car. Thank you for sparking this hobby for me!! You got to remember that I’m probably with thousands of others that you have inspired. Please do whatever inspires you and it will result in good videos that inspire others 💪
Welcome back, Eric! I went to the shop today in my ETCG T-shirt and was thinking about your videos. It is such a nice surprise to find the new content today.
It was great to see you again. I’m glad you worked on yourself and you’re doing well. I remember watching you change brakes in your original house garage. (Yeah I’ve been around a while) Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.
I never get tired of hearing how my work has helped people. Thank you for that comment and for your viewership.
You still have a lot to offer. You were a big inspiration as to why I got into automotive repair. It’s almost thirteen years later and I’m running my own shop. Possibly the best automotive UA-camr ever.
Hey good to see your face! Glad you were able to get yourself sorted and take a well-deserved break after your long tenure of videos.
You've given me lots of courage to work on my own vehicles and saved me lots of money. Also your enthusiasm for Hondas made me go out and get a manual Fit that I love. Best of luck to you no matter if its on or off UA-cam.
Hey Eric! You helped me as I've said before keeping my old civic on the road. I learnt soooo much from watching your videos. I actually sent you a video of the day I had to say good bye to the civic.
Yes, Eric it has been a while. Great to see you back here on the UA-cam. I do remember one birthday years ago, when you released a video on MY birthday...lol! I have since had to retire, had a stroke and had to sell my Snappy box, motorcycle and other stuff. Still own my home. Thank the Lord for a long and fruitful career as a Toyota MDT. I'm driving again, and still get around. Happy to see ya back!
If I've learned anything in my life it's that health is your most important asset. I'm sorry you went through that, but it sounds like you're coming back strong. Thank you for your comment. You are appreciated.
@ETCG1 Thanks my friend. I appreciate your response. Enjoying time with family more than ever. Savoring every day, taking them one at a time.
Nice to see you again, Eric! I completely get how quickly things can get out of control when you're passionate about something and trying to make it a success. Stoked to see your return and hoping for nothing but the best for you and your family!
Nothing wrong with taking a break for yourself. As a fellow car guy myself you have helped me more than once over the years.
Thank you
Glad your back Eric! Now more then ever we have to keep our cars going with the economy and crazy car market the way it is.
Great to see you back. A topic for discussion or learning I like is scanner usage. How to properly use a scanner and the use of different types of scanners.
I own three and each is useful in its own way.
Basically a focus on diagnostics.
Thank you, keep up the great work.🤙
Great topic. Sounds like a good one to bring ScannerDanner into.
@ETCG1 there's a thought, a collaboration. I like watching different channels and their take on the use or non use of scanners. Their approach to diagnosis and which pids they like using in that diagnosis.
Congratulations on the new you. Glad you are back.
Great to see your back. Scotty Kilmer just got some real competition on UA-cam again. Hope you do some reviews of the newer cars, what you like, what you don't, some junkyard repairs on older Honda's or Toyota's etc .
All of that sounds fun. Thank you for the suggestion.
i'm glad you're well sir. you've been nothing but a positive voice in this sphere and you've helped me with car stuff quite a bit. fwiw i also loved the four door hot rod (and cobra, et al) stuff. hoping nothing but good things for ya.
Eric!!! Glad to have you back my dude! Your videos have helped me a lot over the years & I am forever grateful.
Dang, makes me think of when I first started watching your videos way back in 2011-2012ish. I wasn’t very interested in cars until I was 16 and got curious to learn more before I started driving, and of all things a Need for Speed game was really the closest I could get to practicing, so that’s what I did lol. I had so much fun playing that game I started to just Google search the parts that were available in the game and try to learn what they did and how they work, and I found myself enamored at the depth of knowledge there was to be had. I don’t remember exactly how, but at some point I stumbled across an ETCG video on UA-cam and I enjoyed watching it so much because I was able to learn how all these parts and systems communicate and work together to make these crazy machines work, so over the course of several days I sat there and watched every single video in your catalog at the time lol. I stayed subbed because I wanted to keep learning, and it just kind of became a staple in my life to watch every single video you put out, regardless of if there was knowledge to be gained or not😂 Really glad to hear you’re doing well Eric, and glad to see you back online, I’ll be looking forward to any new releases🙏
It's so nice to hear from you, Eric!
Nice to see you again!
I'll definitely be watching these videos, like I said when you announced you were taking a break, I am not going anywhere so take the time you need. And I am glad you are doing better man 🤙🏽😉
You are appreciated. Thank you.
Hey , good to see you and I hope you are well. I think most all of us viewers are glad you are back posting content. My likes if you will is just do what ever interests you and brings you some kind of joy and we will be happy watching.
I am glad to see you are doing well. You have truly helped more people that you will ever know including me. I cant wait to see what the future holds! Sometimes making a video to just talk is very interesting.
I've been following you since you had that old shop that looked like it was in the basement of a house. Glad to see your working on yourself. You taught me alot of the stuff I know about cars. You explained stuff in a way that allowed me to convert that knowledge to almost any vehicle. Because of that knowledge I was able to 302 swap my 95' Jeep Wrangler. Thank you so much for that. Taking yourself into consideration first I hope you get the opportunity to teach others some more. Take care Eric!
Hey Eric, I'm glad to see you coming back to UA-cam and I'm happy to hear you took time for yourself to regroup, that's very important. I've been watching your videos for many years, I enjoyed watching both your repair videos and your build videos, I'm a big fan of the Fairmont and Dad's truck build series. I hope you can build something else someday, and I'll be there to watch it. I'm interested to know if you have any plans for getting another shop in the future, I'm sure many of your subscribers would also like to know if you have anything in the works. Good to have you back!
Good to hear you are back. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for doing the work you do. My three little Hondas thank you too.
I first discovered your channel when I couldn't get the stock rotors off my '07 Civic Si. The double ball-peen hammer trick is a godsend!
Hope to see your videos pop up in my feed! Glad to hear you’re doing better as well. Thanks to your videos, I bought my first Honda, a 2016 hrv with a 6 speed manual. Just replaced the clutch a few weeks ago.