32:35 ooooo, I didn't know they made impacts in lipstick red. I'm... I mean my wife will be very happy to hear this. We'll test how much you lose from that air swivel as well.
Soon that gun will be in your hands. I am waiting on another new one to come in from an un-named company and then I am going to get a hold of you to test this. Plus I told Jay it's to shiny for my shop haha. I will be getting in touch soon. I know it won't beat my OG I sent in! Oh and BTW, I use the harbor freight swivels if you want to test the exact ones. They're like $4.99 😂
My favorite part of economics class was ripping the $100 bill in half. I don't even remember what he was trying to teach, but everybody else didn't want to do it so I just grab it and rip it in half.
@@sumduma55 One thing I've learned (myself, here and many other places) is that nothing beats the liquid wrench. Heat makes wonders. As Eric O has stated at some time - it can't be stuck if its liquid :=) Don't have one yet but have been dreaming about 1" impact gun. It should scare those puny 32 nuts off just by showing the thing.
@@SeersantLoom yeah. We tried everything, pb blaster, liquid wrench, wd40, kroil... twisted the nipple off a 1/2 inch breaker bar by using a long pipe and jumping on it. The 1 inch impact was for the road service calls for semi tires. I wish I has one if my own too. I don't work there anymore but still friendly though.
I bet a high percentage of working technicians would do the same in the same circumstances. They don't control the prices but they can help keep it he cost down. If they knew the numbers and their wife was the bookkeeper, and they made videos, it would come out similar. The meanies are reacting to their last, worst memory when they didn't allow enough hours or think additional parts would be so many. Sometimes your boss flip flops on you before and after while promises were made or unrealistic expectation was at work. Then, the mechanics a weenie for not pulling rabbits out of a hat, or that's the attitude he received. Naturally, he stores that experience and promises himself , next time? No promises to the customer and there the parts list even contains absolute worst case. It's smart to estimate high and hope for some luck. The lady may shed tears, but hang up after authorizing, but then call her brother who can perform miracles in half the time having not seen the vehicle. Or her dad's been telling her to expect to be taken advantage of for being female. The opposite is true and females often agree when shown the problem. They don't think they would like getting a chance to use the socket set they got last Christmas, they just want your best effort and to save their baby, really. Making the video is the ultimate back up for customers seeing what you had to do and why. It makes sense to try and get it to go elsewhere, but you know you have the tools and ability. It's nice to be appreciated for your talent and tenacity once in a while. Remember to go home at quitting time. Let it take the time it takes.
I seen this comment while i was roaming the comments at the start...then i wondered why it was an almost 40 min video...and part 1 lol. Would of been a BIT rough in the driveway. This would make most men cry in the driveway with poor tools. That ''Nitro juice'' is very good.
I assisted an uncle pull a Ford transmission out of a late 1970’s to mid 1980’s Econoline 15-20 passenger van. Motor was diesel V8, on a concrete parking pad outside. Air gun hose entrance shot from the trigger handle with air line attached. I caught the flying hose smack in my right palm. Carried the stripped of torque converter and fluid drained transmission by hand 500 feet into his garage.
Eric is a national comedy treasure. The lady will get her money's worth in entertainment if she watches the video. She will learn why anyone but Eric, would have landed her car in heaven.
No road salt in Chicago? Hmm...don't you get atleast snow? This rust is bad for sure, not much worse on the nuts, but the rest of the car wasnt the worst. I thought these cars had covers for the nuts to keep moisture out...clearly im mistaken.
Have no idea what your talking about. From Chicago too and, especially on Asian cars, the rust buildup can get very bad in the chassis and almost always guaranteed to break a few bolt heads when you put impact wrenches on them. They break and constantly stuck with extracting bolts. Maybe not an issue with heavy duty lines but light passengers cars its a lifestyle
Friendly Back Yard Mechanic Chicagoan here too and every one of my 10 + yr old cars are always rusted to death underneath, fuel lines, brake lines, sub frames, gas tank, you name it, it is brown/orange. Need to start undercoating with the oil protective coatings.
@@ozzierabbit587 thats exactly what I thought. Clearly more people than not put zero effort into rust protection/minimization on their cars. Looks like they dont even hit the underneath with a hose every now and then. Then they complain when a mechanic has to charge extra because the vehicle is literally one solid piece of rust.
Forget the naysayers! This lady was obviously in a bind and probably couldn't afford a new car, especially during this Covid economy. You went above and beyond, because you're genuine. Any mechanic that saw this customer and car as an opportunity.. good luck to them.
Eric, when you were hitting the nut, I thought that whole area of the car would just crumble into a large pile of rust and small bits of chunks of rusted metal. You have a lot of heart working with people, it's rare in todays world.
At my job there were two cousins who hated each other. One of them would not refer to him cousin as his cousin. The guy called his cousin his father’s brother’s kid.
I used the same proctoscope/borescope to fix my neighbor's furnace. The furnace wouldn't light and she had several repairmen come to take a look at it. One said that she needed a new pressure switch and the other said that she needed a new furnace. She went with the pressure switch guy, but after replacing the switch the furnace still wouldn't fire. He told her she needed to replace the furnace. Thought I'll take a shot at it since she was looking at a bill of $3,000 to $4,000 for a new furnace. I removed the PVC exhaust pipe for the inductor motor housing and shove my camera into the housing. Turn the inducer motor and lo and behold, the impeller at the other end wasn't turning. A new impeller was $80.00 bucks. Not having to replace the entire furnace priceless.
Just this. I however think you should bank another hour of diag into your work on cars like that, so you can get a minion to power wash the underside with 160+ degree water first. 😅
God has already blessed you with a beautiful wife and family. Your good deeds are not going unwatched, keep up the great work Eric, anyone watching knows you're taking a hit on this rust bucket. You're a good man.
You mechanics in the north are a special breed. There's no way I'd work on cars that have rust issues like that. Down here in the south we'd just throw it away and start over haha. You guys deserve gold medals for the work you do on rusty cars.
Every town in the state needs an Eric O. Consistently saving the northeast's crustiest from the crusher on a daily basis. I think auto manufacturers pay municipalities to use more salt than necessary in the winter. Eric, you are a font of knowledge and integrity.
I love how you have to derate the axle nuts with time... started as a 32, now it's a 29! Awesome video - to say she is fortunate it ended up in your shop is an understatement! Fine work!
You sir, are the antithesis of the mechanic that will unnecessarily screw the uninformed public. As the son of a now deceased lifetime mechanic, I now understand why my Dad had a few customers follow him from dealership to dealership, as well as a couple of other mechanics that he hadn't worked with in years show up at his funeral. The phrases "few and far between" and "he does the right thing" come to mind. Thank you.
I’m 60, born and raised in Los Angeles, been in Las Vegas 26 years now. I have a 2010 Silverado that looks new underneath compared to the cars I see in your shop. I am amazed at how the weather and salt in your area just destroys vehicles. I never witnessed this crap before, it’s actually unbelievable to me. It makes me feel a lot better now when I know that I need to wrench on my truck.
Why does everyone expect mechanics to charge a fair price, is a Lois Vuitton bag that cost 5000 a fair price, is Nike Jordan's at 300 a fair price. Does the dentist or plastic surgeon charge a fair price. Sick and tired of wanting mechanics to work for free
@@CFCARREPAIRS yh bro I'm sick and tired of ppl always slandering mechanics, when my electrician friend charges 6000 to rewire a house no one complains.
Removing the rusty nut is fascinating and relaxes me ..... Like watching the flames in the fireplace !!!!!!! I watch the video whole without fast-forwarding it.
Eric, I grew up in East Aurora and back in the early 80's I dropped off my 69' Buick Skylark for some repairs at a local shop in town. The next morning they called me and said they could not work on it because when they put it on the lift they discovered the frame was cracked due to rust. I had a junk yard pick it up at the shop and take it to their boneyard. I haven't lived there in quite some time but watching you work on cars from this area makes me a little nostalgic. Not for the rust but for the location. WNY is a beautiful part of New York.
Eric I can’t believe how old your daughter has gotten it seems like yesterday she was in the office coloring with Mrs O standing by WOW have fun with the charger putting it back together!!!!!
Noticed as well! Thought it was a new girl working in the shop, she’s getting so big. She’s gonna be super useful if she ever decides to come work with you - she already knows where the pry bars are!
@@Rein_Ciarfella First you start her off easy with the floor sweeping and window washing, then she graduates to the Tool identification class and the tyre changing class, and before you know it she will be as great as Ms Marie fixing up damage from a raccoon? hit was it.
Well done Eric - you are a very honourable person. I'm very much an amateur mechanic, but once took four hours helping a neighbour open his bonnet (hood) - the famous Ford Focus key latch! He offered me some money or a gift voucher, but of course I refused. Hopefully one day someone will help me when I need it. As to working on the driveway - I've just replace a broken spring on a MacPherson strut on the driveway and that was hard - there no way I could do your work with my crappy tools. It does help me with the techniques you use - and the 'smaller socket' and hot torch has taught me a few things - so thanks for that. I thought I'd seen rusty cars in the UK - but this Charger looks like it has swam half way across the Atlantic and back! Oh, by the way - I like the 'Bobs your Uncle' reference. It seems like the East Coast does use quite a few of our terms.
I like a guy that doesn't quit when the going gets tough. That makes you the guy that can fix what others won't or can't. I do love the custom hammer fit socket method 🙂
Yes there are people who need their cars fixed and don't have a lot of money. You are doing the right thing by doing your best to help a person, and provide your customer with the best possible solution for the job. Good Man!!👍👍
That’s the beauty of video. We get a little knowledge and Eric can always point to the video to show the customer what was wrong with the car. More shops are doing that now. Sending video of the diagnosis of the problem.
you did what you were suppose to do, helped someone out that maybe really can't afford it, you did the best you could, and I thank you for it, that car is a RUST BUCKET
I gave up trying to make money in my garage after 13 years. Felt sorry for everybody. Thought everyone was as poor as me. I never charged what I should have. Went to work for someone else and collected a steady paycheck for the last 20 years. I was not cut out for retail. It is true no good dead goes unpunished. I have lived it many times.
I've been scammed by the allegedly poor sob story. And although I realize that a few truly are. I've also learned that many people are extremely narcasistic and cheap. They get off on beating a tech down to nothing, then go home and brag about it.. Its their lifestyle and I've grown to despise and avoid them.
This is exactly why I would not have been able to make a living running my own shop. So many people tell me you should go in business for yourself. I'm an electrician and a mechanic, I'm not a businessman. I can fix anything, but I can't work with the public. I tried my hand as a service manager at a motorcycle dealer after I had completed my main career, and I'm not cut out for it. I need a buffer between me and the customer, either because I can't deal with stupid or obnoxious people, or I feel sorry for people like this lady and would have to take it in the shorts. No good deed goes unpunished indeed. Eric O. may in fact have this come back to bite him in the ass, but I still think he's doing the right thing.
Most mechanics spend most of their life trying to avoiding tense situations. Eric spends his life getting into tense situations! Part of the South Main Auto Code.
My favorite is when a customer "Self diagnoses" and instructs a facility to replace a part rather than perform a diagnosis. Then they get upset when the part they had the facility replace wasn't the cause if their issue and feel it is now somehow the responsibility of the repair facility to fix it for free.
If you tell them to replace a part and not fix a problem it's on the customer. My engine wont run so fix it is totally different than here is a fuel pump install it.
If I ever take my vehicle in, tell them what I experienced and what I think with clear delineation. I'll ask them to call with what wrong and how much to fix. Then they'll say something about the brakes or something else
I don't get it either. You're a good man, anyone who's ever watched your previous posts knows it. I for one appreciate the work you put in, not just in your videos, the work you accomplish for all of your customers! Kudos Sir, thanks for turning the wrench!
I bet those complaining have never had to work on a car in the rust belt. I'm not a mechanic but do my own work. Eastern Canada here where the roads are covered in salt for 3 months of the year and the temperature goes up and down like a... "I won't say it". Good Job as usual Eric. Way to take care of the customer.
Doesn't always "pay" being nice but it is rewarding. Have watched quite a few of these videos and really respect you doing a job knowing what you know. Wish there were more like you.
It mostly pays in possibly gaining a customers trust and maybe buisness in the future. For sure some good word of mouth, not like SMA doesn't already have a WHOLE TON of that plus all of this online reputation. Nice getting somebodys fixed up when most other shops would of just told them to scrap it or throw it away, or the worst option just reccomend so many things (which it does need) which would be out of the budget.
@@Michigan_Tactical It's just such a strange thing to see. I'm from New Mexico, and out here, car frames pretty much last forever (well, except for the way people drive).
As an Australian, it amazes how these are allowed on the road still. Granted we dont salt our roads but mandatory chains in snow or a fine. In my state is a roadworthy inspection between each transfer to a new owner, other states has it every year. So there are some real bodgies out there. Also police or state road authority can order a on the spot inspection. My 2002 ford falcon i got in 2012 hasn't had a roadworthy since then when I bought it.
Eric, I moved my business to NW Arkansas from Champaign Illinois (rust belt) I have all kinds of tricks for removing rusted connections and appreciate the effort you went through to take care of this car. Good job!!
The whole liability spiel you thought you may be dragging on was actually quite informative... I've always wondered what could happen when you do what you can within a customer's budget and it still leaves with potential smaller issues. It pains me to say that I also know very well what it's like working on cars in the rust belt!
cant wait for the next video... this exactly what makes you one of a kind man. taking care of the customer, going the extra mile to help her, been watching forever and i love your videos,,, ps, eric O is funniest guy on youtube....
A good solid business is built on a trust and reputation. Those that choose to rip off a customer will never have the reputation or the solid foundation in anything. Brilliant video for the comedic factor alone, improved by the technical content.
My mother brought my grandfather’s newer car to Fl from upstate Ny..(Booneville area)..had a brake issue…looked under it and sold it to a guy for parts…the car was GONE..!!
In vehicles only a few years older, an abs light would be easily fixed by a small piece of tape on the dash. There's something wrong when manufacturers design vehicles to hit the crusher a few years before they need to. For many in our society, this is the difference between riding the bus and having a vehicle....
Did that with a 96 Taurus a few years ago. My current ride is a 98 Ford Fairlane. Only minimal surface rust. Of course, I live in Queensland, Australia
Real men don't run pressure regulators, compressor cutoff at 160 PSI and at least 3/8" airlines. Turbo oil in the impact wrench does make a difference too. I don't envy you and all the rust and corrosion you have to fight in NY, Indiana is bad enough. It helps though that my vehicles live in semi-heated garages and in the winter months will almost always melt off al the ice and salt and dry out overnight. Another great video, Eric. You're a good and honest man.
Eric i have huge respect. I wrenched here in WNY on and off for 22 years. The comments some people write have me laughing at times. They have no idea what we deal with here. Sadly you could only get away with your level of service in your own shop. I've been told by other techs that nobody does work like I do but it doesn't work with the boss most times. Thats one of the reasons I don't make a living that way any more. The other being the awful toll it takes on your body. Careful with the uga duga's there's some days i can't write my name legibly. Anyway Techs with a heart are rare, Thank You. I watch your videos to keep up with the trade as I still have my scanners and equipment so I do a little here and there. Im not that far from you so maybe if I'm around and you've got some swag for sale I'll pick up a shirt or something. Nice work Boss.👍
32:35 ooooo, I didn't know they made impacts in lipstick red. I'm... I mean my wife will be very happy to hear this. We'll test how much you lose from that air swivel as well.
The "Pew Pew" factor is mighty high with that gun.
Soon that gun will be in your hands. I am waiting on another new one to come in from an un-named company and then I am going to get a hold of you to test this. Plus I told Jay it's to shiny for my shop haha. I will be getting in touch soon. I know it won't beat my OG I sent in! Oh and BTW, I use the harbor freight swivels if you want to test the exact ones. They're like $4.99 😂
@@SouthMainAuto I'm a good tester..😄
@@SouthMainAuto i think you take take your vacation this summer and come down to Rhode Island i would love to meet you and the family
I wonder if they do matching underwear? Asking for a friend.
I teach high school economics and everytime I mention a product, I now say "not a sponsor"....the kids love it.
Stealing lines 😛
Way to keep it real for the kids!
My favorite part of economics class was ripping the $100 bill in half. I don't even remember what he was trying to teach, but everybody else didn't want to do it so I just grab it and rip it in half.
@@956Sparkys plagiarism
@@jennifurzoe1302 Imitation is the highest form of flattery :), I also credit Eric.
You’re a good guy, Eric for trying to help this lady out as best you can despite the huge amount of rust and problems. God bless!
Axle nut: "But I don't wanna come off!"
Eric O: "I wasn't asking"
hit it with the oil and a topped off compressor lol
I had an axel nut on a caravan back in the mid 2000s we ended up having to get the one inch impact out for.
It even struggled for a minute or so.
@@sumduma55 One thing I've learned (myself, here and many other places) is that nothing beats the liquid wrench. Heat makes wonders. As Eric O has stated at some time - it can't be stuck if its liquid :=)
Don't have one yet but have been dreaming about 1" impact gun. It should scare those puny 32 nuts off just by showing the thing.
@@SeersantLoom yeah. We tried everything, pb blaster, liquid wrench, wd40, kroil... twisted the nipple off a 1/2 inch breaker bar by using a long pipe and jumping on it.
The 1 inch impact was for the road service calls for semi tires. I wish I has one if my own too. I don't work there anymore but still friendly though.
I often say to a bolt or nut; it wasn't a question, it 's a order.
I find your attitude of providing quality service without taking the customer for their last penny very refreshing!
100% the reason I love this channel and subscribed and if he wasnt in New York I'd be taking my truck to him for things I dont wanna do myself
I bet a high percentage of working technicians would do the same in the same circumstances. They don't control the prices but they can help keep it he cost down. If they knew the numbers and their wife was the bookkeeper, and they made videos, it would come out similar.
The meanies are reacting to their last, worst memory when they didn't allow enough hours or think additional parts would be so many.
Sometimes your boss flip flops on you before and after while promises were made or unrealistic expectation was at work.
Then, the mechanics a weenie for not pulling rabbits out of a hat, or that's the attitude he received.
Naturally, he stores that experience and promises himself , next time? No promises to the customer and there the parts list even contains absolute worst case.
It's smart to estimate high and hope for some luck.
The lady may shed tears, but hang up after authorizing, but then call her brother who can perform miracles in half the time having not seen the vehicle.
Or her dad's been telling her to expect to be taken advantage of for being female.
The opposite is true and females often agree when shown the problem. They don't think they would like getting a chance to use the socket set they got last Christmas, they just want your best effort and to save their baby, really. Making the video is the ultimate back up for customers seeing what you had to do and why.
It makes sense to try and get it to go elsewhere, but you know you have the tools and ability. It's nice to be appreciated for your talent and tenacity once in a while.
Remember to go home at quitting time. Let it take the time it takes.
"That was easy. Could have done this in the driveway with hand tools." - Hilarious. :)
Maybe my driveway waiting a half hour after every 5 ugga duggas for my little Crapsman compressor to fill back up...
I seen this comment while i was roaming the comments at the start...then i wondered why it was an almost 40 min video...and part 1 lol. Would of been a BIT rough in the driveway. This would make most men cry in the driveway with poor tools. That ''Nitro juice'' is very good.
Sure, you coulda done it in a driveway with hand tools... in about three years ;^)
I assisted an uncle pull a Ford transmission out of a late 1970’s to mid 1980’s Econoline 15-20 passenger van. Motor was diesel V8, on a concrete parking pad outside. Air gun hose entrance shot from the trigger handle with air line attached. I caught the flying hose smack in my right palm. Carried the stripped of torque converter and fluid drained transmission by hand 500 feet into his garage.
Eric O always tackles the rustiest jobs with no PB Blaster required he’s a man of confidence & courage
He hit it with panther piss.
Eric is a national comedy treasure. The lady will get her money's worth in entertainment if she watches the video. She will learn why anyone but Eric, would have landed her car in heaven.
TRUTH!
heaven may be only a few miles from SMA
Amen!
I don't think any of you understand what heaven is. This car isn't going there.
You sir are a rare breed. Haven't seen a mechanic like you in over 40yrs. Being honest and fair are the best advertising you can have and it's free.
Eric 48yrs heavy truck trailer mechanic in chicago.We never see rust like this.God bless you for helping this woman.
No road salt in Chicago? Hmm...don't you get atleast snow? This rust is bad for sure, not much worse on the nuts, but the rest of the car wasnt the worst. I thought these cars had covers for the nuts to keep moisture out...clearly im mistaken.
Fellow Illinoisan here! Keep rocking and rolling
Have no idea what your talking about. From Chicago too and, especially on Asian cars, the rust buildup can get very bad in the chassis and almost always guaranteed to break a few bolt heads when you put impact wrenches on them. They break and constantly stuck with extracting bolts. Maybe not an issue with heavy duty lines but light passengers cars its a lifestyle
I’m guessing you’re comparing trucks and trailers to cars? They’ll rust differently for sure.
Friendly Back Yard Mechanic Chicagoan here too and every one of my 10 + yr old cars are always rusted to death underneath, fuel lines, brake lines, sub frames, gas tank, you name it, it is brown/orange. Need to start undercoating with the oil protective coatings.
"DEATH, DARKNESS... and JESUS!" That got me lol
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"Gettin' mixed signals here." Too funny.
that lady is lucky her car was brought to you, almost like winning the lottery
For her it's probably either that car or a used bicycle.
Probably more valuable :)
winning the lottery not.....shit, her world just came crashing down...
okay, just checked axle price $300 ish....so maybe worth fixing, but many other issues.....costs.....
@@ozzierabbit587 thats exactly what I thought. Clearly more people than not put zero effort into rust protection/minimization on their cars. Looks like they dont even hit the underneath with a hose every now and then. Then they complain when a mechanic has to charge extra because the vehicle is literally one solid piece of rust.
Forget the naysayers! This lady was obviously in a bind and probably couldn't afford a new car, especially during this Covid economy. You went above and beyond, because you're genuine. Any mechanic that saw this customer and car as an opportunity.. good luck to them.
You're a solid dude man.
I was just watching a bunch of your videos today, particularly on your sonics. What a coincidence that we both show up here for the mr O. show.
@@RexenPrime same for me was just catching up with the I3 Vids :D
Howdy seeing you here!
Ayyy Randy I didn’t know you watch SMA !! Lol
Yes he is.
Eric, when you were hitting the nut, I thought that whole area of the car would just crumble into a large pile of rust and small bits of chunks of rusted metal. You have a lot of heart working with people, it's rare in todays world.
"Robert's your mother's brother" Pure Gold, Jerry. Pure Gold.
At my job there were two cousins who hated each other. One of them would not refer to him cousin as his cousin. The guy called his cousin his father’s brother’s kid.
Nice hat tip to the other.... :)
I actually have an uncle named Bob.
And Fanny’s your Aunt !
I'm a mechanic in New Mexico and I aint never run into rust like this car. I'm glad I dont have to work on that crap you guys got rough up North.
Your daughter diagnosed it pretty quick at 20:55. "There' a lot of rust".
I used the same proctoscope/borescope to fix my neighbor's furnace. The furnace wouldn't light and she had several repairmen come to take a look at it. One said that she needed a new pressure switch and the other said that she needed a new furnace. She went with the pressure switch guy, but after replacing the switch the furnace still wouldn't fire. He told her she needed to replace the furnace. Thought I'll take a shot at it since she was looking at a bill of $3,000 to $4,000 for a new furnace. I removed the PVC exhaust pipe for the inductor motor housing and shove my camera into the housing. Turn the inducer motor and lo and behold, the impeller at the other end wasn't turning. A new impeller was $80.00 bucks. Not having to replace the entire furnace priceless.
You're a good man Eric. Good men don't take advantage of people. Those that would advocate doing that well you be the judge.
Also this is why he's got more work than he knows what to do with... Good problem to have
Just this. I however think you should bank another hour of diag into your work on cars like that, so you can get a minion to power wash the underside with 160+ degree water first. 😅
Definitely 👍
@@josh8344 Might break something based on the corrosion under these vehicles.
I agree
You are a good man Mr O helping a last in distress. Kudos to you.
Best guy on TH-cam
Nice guy, but Mustie 1 gets my vote!
True that
The AvE of the automotive world is Eric, thanks for the time you take out of your life to entertain us. You're a dude
Just unplug the ABS sensors and ship that rust bucket :P
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My thoughts exactly. Lights will never go off but she'll go down the road.
That is what I was thinking...
No parts required
I gave the "Russian Repair Option" but she wanted all the lights out on here baby 😂
Its not alway about money its whats in your heart. Helping someone out that has a crappy ride and can,t afford a new car. Way to go Eric O
God has already blessed you with a beautiful wife and family. Your good deeds are not going unwatched, keep up the great work Eric, anyone watching knows you're taking a hit on this rust bucket. You're a good man.
Well said mate yep iwatching
You mechanics in the north are a special breed. There's no way I'd work on cars that have rust issues like that. Down here in the south we'd just throw it away and start over haha. You guys deserve gold medals for the work you do on rusty cars.
If you passed on that job I would be missing out on quality entertainment. And a two part series. Thanks for your efforts.
Every town in the state needs an Eric O. Consistently saving the northeast's crustiest from the crusher on a daily basis. I think auto manufacturers pay municipalities to use more salt than necessary in the winter. Eric, you are a font of knowledge and integrity.
I think Eric looks at these rust buckets as a personal challenge. "No body's gonna tell me I can't fix it." And he always does fix it.
You got a good heart. And a great mechanic.
What's important Eric is that you care. You try to help those you can. That means a lot to the customer.
I love how you have to derate the axle nuts with time... started as a 32, now it's a 29! Awesome video - to say she is fortunate it ended up in your shop is an understatement! Fine work!
You sir, are the antithesis of the mechanic that will unnecessarily screw the uninformed public. As the son of a now deceased lifetime mechanic, I now understand why my Dad had a few customers follow him from dealership to dealership, as well as a couple of other mechanics that he hadn't worked with in years show up at his funeral. The phrases "few and far between" and "he does the right thing" come to mind. Thank you.
Honesty and compassion for others, is why you are the KING 🤴. YOU ARE THE BEST! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely agree!!!!
I’m 60, born and raised in Los Angeles, been in Las Vegas 26 years now.
I have a 2010 Silverado that looks new underneath compared to the cars I see in your shop.
I am amazed at how the weather and salt in your area just destroys vehicles.
I never witnessed this crap before, it’s actually unbelievable to me. It makes me feel a lot better now when I know that I need to wrench on my truck.
this is why people come to you, they trust you to do the right thing and charge a fair price.
Why does everyone expect mechanics to charge a fair price, is a Lois Vuitton bag that cost 5000 a fair price, is Nike Jordan's at 300 a fair price. Does the dentist or plastic surgeon charge a fair price. Sick and tired of wanting mechanics to work for free
@@SugeRealest fair and free are two different things tool. Comparing a service to a product 🤡.
I agree 👍
@@CFCARREPAIRS yh bro I'm sick and tired of ppl always slandering mechanics, when my electrician friend charges 6000 to rewire a house no one complains.
@@SugeRealest So true. With some people they actually act like it's the mechanics fault the car broke in the first place, LOL.
Removing the rusty nut is fascinating and relaxes me ..... Like watching the flames in the fireplace !!!!!!! I watch the video whole without fast-forwarding it.
This guy has an incredible amount of patience. The more I watch, the more I love my 1992 Volvo 240
Those cars are tanks.
I agree, my 88 740 is rock solid.
The more I watched, the more I hated salt. Glad I moved out of that.
I used to have a 1992 240 also ... one of the best cars ever built, IMO
Eric, I grew up in East Aurora and back in the early 80's I dropped off my 69' Buick Skylark for some repairs at a local shop in town. The next morning they called me and said they could not work on it because when they put it on the lift they discovered the frame was cracked due to rust. I had a junk yard pick it up at the shop and take it to their boneyard. I haven't lived there in quite some time but watching you work on cars from this area makes me a little nostalgic. Not for the rust but for the location. WNY is a beautiful part of New York.
Eric I can’t believe how old your daughter has gotten it seems like yesterday she was in the office coloring with Mrs O standing by WOW have fun with the charger putting it back together!!!!!
Noticed as well! Thought it was a new girl working in the shop, she’s getting so big. She’s gonna be super useful if she ever decides to come work with you - she already knows where the pry bars are!
@@Rein_Ciarfella First you start her off easy with the floor sweeping and window washing, then she graduates to the Tool identification class and the tyre changing class, and before you know it she will be as great as Ms Marie fixing up damage from a raccoon? hit was it.
Well done Eric - you are a very honourable person. I'm very much an amateur mechanic, but once took four hours helping a neighbour open his bonnet (hood) - the famous Ford Focus key latch! He offered me some money or a gift voucher, but of course I refused. Hopefully one day someone will help me when I need it. As to working on the driveway - I've just replace a broken spring on a MacPherson strut on the driveway and that was hard - there no way I could do your work with my crappy tools. It does help me with the techniques you use - and the 'smaller socket' and hot torch has taught me a few things - so thanks for that. I thought I'd seen rusty cars in the UK - but this Charger looks like it has swam half way across the Atlantic and back! Oh, by the way - I like the 'Bobs your Uncle' reference. It seems like the East Coast does use quite a few of our terms.
You are a man worth his "salt". I too have done many a "favor" for people in my community.
God bless you.
And I mean it!
Very hard to let a customer down, but I would have walked away. So kudos for tackling the job, you're the good guy.
Well done Eric.... There`s not many left like you.. Salt of the Earth... You made me smile and its not even my car..
You're right but please don't call him that. He winces every time he hears the word "Salt".
Real mechanics hate to be defeated, love a good challenge.keep up the great work.
"Sometimes you need to know when to walk away.."
Me: *Sees its part I* "She's not going to let you walk away"
I saw part 3 before starting to watch this because I had no time, and I already knew it was a case that it should have been walked away from.
Was that wreck an underwater barn find, retrieved by Jacques Cousteau or something?? Good job, Eric.
Appreciate a hardworking guy like you eric. Glad you can help this lady out and keep another car going a little bit longer.
I like a guy that doesn't quit when the going gets tough. That makes you the guy that can fix what others won't or can't. I do love the custom hammer fit socket method 🙂
Yes there are people who need their cars fixed and don't have a lot of money. You are doing the right thing by doing your best to help a person, and provide your customer with the best possible solution for the job. Good Man!!👍👍
That’s the beauty of video. We get a little knowledge and Eric can always point to the video to show the customer what was wrong with the car. More shops are doing that now. Sending video of the diagnosis of the problem.
Eric, I love the video, the world need man like you. Honest and caring. Thanks
you did what you were suppose to do, helped someone out that maybe really can't afford it, you did the best you could, and I thank you for it, that car is a RUST BUCKET
You are good man Eric.
You give me hope in humanity. Well done Sir!
I'm surprised no one in Avoca has voted him Hometown Hero.
Turbo boost juice, 15 PSI over max input, some heat and of course "Bob's your Uncle!"
Fantastic tech tips! Ready for part 2!
I gave up trying to make money in my garage after 13 years. Felt sorry for everybody. Thought everyone was as poor as me. I never charged what I should have. Went to work for someone else and collected a steady paycheck for the last 20 years. I was not cut out for retail. It is true no good dead goes unpunished. I have lived it many times.
I've been scammed by the allegedly poor sob story. And although I realize that a few truly are. I've also learned that many people are extremely narcasistic and cheap. They get off on beating a tech down to nothing, then go home and brag about it.. Its their lifestyle and I've grown to despise and avoid them.
This is exactly why I would not have been able to make a living running my own shop. So many people tell me you should go in business for yourself. I'm an electrician and a mechanic, I'm not a businessman. I can fix anything, but I can't work with the public. I tried my hand as a service manager at a motorcycle dealer after I had completed my main career, and I'm not cut out for it. I need a buffer between me and the customer, either because I can't deal with stupid or obnoxious people, or I feel sorry for people like this lady and would have to take it in the shorts. No good deed goes unpunished indeed. Eric O. may in fact have this come back to bite him in the ass, but I still think he's doing the right thing.
Eric is a good example why your heart is at a different place then your mouth.
This lady has come to the right place, no doubt about that!
Most mechanics spend most of their life trying to avoiding tense situations. Eric spends his life getting into tense situations! Part of the South Main Auto Code.
I will work and live off that South main auto code
Repo Man? Original movie.
Eric: "Cars are stupid".
Dodge: "Hold my beer".
A man that has his customers best interests in mind. Great video as always
Key takeaway: "it won't be any worse than when it came in" True dat
My favorite is when a customer "Self diagnoses" and instructs a facility to replace a part rather than perform a diagnosis. Then they get upset when the part they had the facility replace wasn't the cause if their issue and feel it is now somehow the responsibility of the repair facility to fix it for free.
If you tell them to replace a part and not fix a problem it's on the customer. My engine wont run so fix it is totally different than here is a fuel pump install it.
@@csb772 exactly, its incredible how many people don't understand this.
People think that diagnosis fees are the mechanics tool to generate income. They fail to realize that they are paying for the technicians knowledge
If I ever take my vehicle in, tell them what I experienced and what I think with clear delineation. I'll ask them to call with what wrong and how much to fix. Then they'll say something about the brakes or something else
I just use them to verify my findings like on a module battery drain
Eric is a great person always helping out the customers
Hey that's why you are successful!! You're HONEST!!!!!! Way to go !! Love watching you're videos.
Your a true blue mechanic it seems like you don't screw over the customer. I live in Western Pennsylvania and I have a gem of a mechanic. Thank you.
I don't get it either. You're a good man, anyone who's ever watched your previous posts knows it. I for one appreciate the work you put in, not just in your videos, the work you accomplish for all of your customers! Kudos Sir, thanks for turning the wrench!
I bet those complaining have never had to work on a car in the rust belt. I'm not a mechanic but do my own work. Eastern Canada here where the roads are covered in salt for 3 months of the year and the temperature goes up and down like a... "I won't say it". Good Job as usual Eric. Way to take care of the customer.
Doesn't always "pay" being nice but it is rewarding. Have watched quite a few of these videos and really respect you doing a job knowing what you know. Wish there were more like you.
It mostly pays in possibly gaining a customers trust and maybe buisness in the future. For sure some good word of mouth, not like SMA doesn't already have a WHOLE TON of that plus all of this online reputation. Nice getting somebodys fixed up when most other shops would of just told them to scrap it or throw it away, or the worst option just reccomend so many things (which it does need) which would be out of the budget.
You are a man after my heart. Always willing to help. Don’t think I could have done that in my driveway with hand tools. Lol.
The abuse that vehicles take out there on the east coast is unreal! They're rusted out before the people even pay them off!
Rust is factory standard out here in the rust belt.
@@Michigan_Tactical It's just such a strange thing to see. I'm from New Mexico, and out here, car frames pretty much last forever (well, except for the way people drive).
Absolutely, thats why I lease now. 3 years max and you have to beat the rotors of the hubs. Insane!
As an Australian, it amazes how these are allowed on the road still. Granted we dont salt our roads but mandatory chains in snow or a fine. In my state is a roadworthy inspection between each transfer to a new owner, other states has it every year. So there are some real bodgies out there. Also police or state road authority can order a on the spot inspection. My 2002 ford falcon i got in 2012 hasn't had a roadworthy since then when I bought it.
What’s pathetic is that it’s easy to make iron/steel very rust resistant but it raises material cost 2-3%, but it also noticeably improves machining.
You are the man .
Honest and with integrity is the way to be .
Thank you for making these videos.
you old softy you.....god bless you for helping a customer who obviously needs a little compassion
Great shop, great people, great advice, and great work. It's a shame there aren't more shops like SMA. Thanks Eric!
You're a good man, Eric. I am rather glad that there is an honest mechanic out there.
Eric, I moved my business to NW Arkansas from Champaign Illinois (rust belt) I have all kinds of tricks for removing rusted connections and appreciate the effort you went through to take care of this car. Good job!!
The whole liability spiel you thought you may be dragging on was actually quite informative... I've always wondered what could happen when you do what you can within a customer's budget and it still leaves with potential smaller issues. It pains me to say that I also know very well what it's like working on cars in the rust belt!
Eric is the master. Fixing what others can't or won't. All while not "ripping anyone off."
cant wait for the next video... this exactly what makes you one of a kind man. taking care of the customer, going the extra mile to help her, been watching forever and i love your videos,,, ps, eric O is funniest guy on youtube....
Seeing this stuff and hearing how you explain what all goes into fixing rusty northern cars makes me so happy I fix cars in texas.
That’s not a good sign when you can remove an axle nut with a wire brush
Hahaha. That's a good one.
Lord some of the Caliber, Compass, and Patriot ones are even worse.
Or a flat tip screwdriver. Lol...
A good solid business is built on a trust and reputation. Those that choose to rip off a customer will never have the reputation or the solid foundation in anything.
Brilliant video for the comedic factor alone, improved by the technical content.
Wow, she's rough. I like that your giving it a go anyway, that's what makes life interesting. Can't wait for the next video.
My mother brought my grandfather’s newer car to Fl from upstate Ny..(Booneville area)..had a brake issue…looked under it and sold it to a guy for parts…the car was GONE..!!
It's always good to be honest. You seem like a very honest person
Your a good hearted repair person.More shop needs your heart.
In vehicles only a few years older, an abs light would be easily fixed by a small piece of tape on the dash. There's something wrong when manufacturers design vehicles to hit the crusher a few years before they need to. For many in our society, this is the difference between riding the bus and having a vehicle....
Did that with a 96 Taurus a few years ago. My current ride is a 98 Ford Fairlane. Only minimal surface rust. Of course, I live in Queensland, Australia
Real men don't run pressure regulators, compressor cutoff at 160 PSI and at least 3/8" airlines. Turbo oil in the impact wrench does make a difference too.
I don't envy you and all the rust and corrosion you have to fight in NY, Indiana is bad enough. It helps though that my vehicles live in semi-heated garages and in the winter months will almost always melt off al the ice and salt and dry out overnight.
Another great video, Eric.
You're a good and honest man.
Nice to see you're a softy at heart. You deserve to do as well as you do. 💛 Hope you all stay safe.
You are the reason we trust mechanics. Keep doing what you do! You help so many people!
You’re so funny man.🤣Get info and great laughs. Thanks for being an honest mechanic also. Not to many of them out there.👍
I loved your reaction when you spotted the rusted encoder. Also love the hammer swinging and banging
Impressive skill and honesty. You deserve a mechanic's medal if there is such a thing. Good work.
I thought things were bad in Aluminium land (UK). But gee, the rust you blokes(guys) have to put up with. Respect!
Because of Eric's kind heart, the Lord and a big air impact was on his side.
I suspect the oxyacetylene played a bigger part than your preferred deity 😁
Wally,
I agree, the other guy must not realize GOD made all chemicals and how they react so yes GOD did have a hand in the fix .
Hey Wally don't you think if we could get Eric to stutter he would sound like max head room?
@@ferrumignis Actually, I was talking about the bolt through the bushing Eric was concerned about. But thanks for being a smartass.
@@wallyg.2409 You are very welcome, always happy to help.
Eric i have huge respect. I wrenched here in WNY on and off for 22 years. The comments some people write have me laughing at times. They have no idea what we deal with here. Sadly you could only get away with your level of service in your own shop. I've been told by other techs that nobody does work like I do but it doesn't work with the boss most times. Thats one of the reasons I don't make a living that way any more. The other being the awful toll it takes on your body. Careful with the uga duga's there's some days i can't write my name legibly. Anyway Techs with a heart are rare, Thank You. I watch your videos to keep up with the trade as I still have my scanners and equipment so I do a little here and there. Im not that far from you so maybe if I'm around and you've got some swag for sale I'll pick up a shirt or something. Nice work Boss.👍
20:05 That axle nut is just... impressive. I thought southern ohio rust was bad but, dang. That thing is DONE.
Now this is a mechanic I would trust with any of my cars . Good for him
You're a fair guy and you will be rewarded for being that kind of person.
I hope you're right, but the saying, "No good deed goes unpunished" exists for a reason.
It's impressive that you tackled this and show us how the "Pros" do it.... Thanks...