My matco dealer is alot like Michael. He's my go to dealer and he actually co-signed for my first roller cart and the only reason he did it he sold tools to my grandfather
I’ve been a forklift tech for over 20yrs and a life long Snap-On customer but that’s probably because this guy wasn’t my Matco salesman. Good honest talk. We need more of this.
@@mikemuzzell5167 you read my mind if you tool dealer ya e experience on the trade he will advise you better on what you need rather the just make a sale oh sugar coating his sales
Other tool dealers out there take notes! Michael is what every tool rep should be. Honest, down to earth, not pushy, knows his products, and truly cares about his customers. Great video fellas!!👍🏻
@@lonniewhite258 my matco guy is pretty much this guy, goes by Mike though haha. I think matco has it down! Our snap-on rep does that same thing. "Were the best and you need this and that, trust me. I've been doing this years"
We had a sign in our bike shop, right above the customer service counter that said. " Long after the sweetness of low price has been forgotten, the bitterness of low quality still remains. " feel free to use this in your business.
tire inflator/ deflator air chuck, valve core remover, tire depth gauge, brake gauge, these are also necessary plus oil filter pliers/ wrench depending make and model. In addition to Matco Michael's recommendation. My suggestion to new techs is start purchasing tools during their time in school, I did and had my tools ready to start as an lube tech cause we all start there... 🧰👨🔧
The comment about a lot of people being between that ages of 38 and 40, was funny to me! Here I am 39 leaving the warehousing business as a Manager to start a carrier as a Diesel mechanic at the age of 39.
I hate when a dealer tells me what’s wrong with the competitors products . Tell me what is good about your product. We had a new matco dealer come to our shop with his dealer rep our techs had all Snap-on tool boxes because the Snap-on dealer was the most consistent truck that came to the shop. The matco rep looked around and said we need to trade you guys out of that Snap-on junk. That did not go over well at all I felt bad for the new dealer he has been a good guy and we have supported him. I can only imagine how much money and time that caused the new dealer. Great video
I know this is an old video but I have to say I was one of those guys who could not get myself to buy from a tool truck because of the price factor, and I still have not been on a tool truck but you and Michael have really educated me on the process of the tool truck, it's the dealer and the warranty that what you are buying, I have really enjoyed seeing these videos and getting educated, Thank you Clay & Matco Michael, you are one of the best tool dealers out there.
This is a great example of what the Internet is good for-sharing opinions in an honest manner about a subject people want to know about. We cover this stuff on MotorMouth Radio out of NY as a recurring subject since it always raises some good points. Clay is a great ambassador for the tool truck community at large and we all owe him a debt of gratitude for asking the hard questions. Matco Michael is doing a great job on his truck and we should all be fortunate enough to have a dealer like him in our area.
when a dealer starts downing the competitors products.. ugh.. it's like the political ads where you tell me how bad my candidate is, but you don't tell me how good you are! As a DIYer I purchase alot of items from Harbor Freight.. however if I plan on "abusing" the item I have no problem paying a little more and picking up "name brand" items. Thanks Matco Michael for being honest !!!
Even with the experienced techs,learn from other techs.We do it all the time with a local transmission repair shop and a friend of my dad's if we have a problem with a vehicle.This transmission repair shop,help us out with transmission issues.Lisle,I had a defective tap socket brand new not machined right to accept the tap.I emailed them and mailed me a replacement hassle free.Matco,can get broken tools warrantied with no dealer around.Go online and register an account on Matco's website.I did this and did get new tools sent back after sending the broken tools in by UPS
Matco Mike makes me feel alot more comfortable with the stuff I got from school I was planning on trading a good chunk of them just because the few experiences with a match guy was awful because I was a lube tech but if it's is still the guy I dealt with I guess I'll sell he tries to dip out if you want to warranty your tools
When I was 15-18 years old, I didn't care about flashlights. Now, that I'm in my late 40's, I need a flashlight to walk out to my truck at lunchtime. Hahaha. A good, RECHARGABLE, flashlight. When I used a battery flashlight, I was less likely to use it, because I was afraid to "waste" the battery.
I can definitely vouch for Streamlight. I dropped my Streamlight in an Elevator while inspecting thedoors while the car was on the 14th floor. It rolled into the gap between the car and the floor while the door was open, and fell 14 stories down the elevator shaft. I went down into the elevator pit to retrieve it, and it was still shining bright. The only damage is a cracked lense, and it still works fine. 👍👍
Matco makes great tools been an A&P for 26 years, bought Matco in Fairbanks Alaska and in Del Rio Texas . Funny just now watching this video I realized these were the places the Matco guy didn't let me down .
My first top chest that I still have from 1976 is made by Yorktowne Tool Box industries from Jamestown, NY. which is what Matco bought to make those boxes. Everybody in the tool biz has good products and bad products and always have and always will.
You guys are very right when your talking about bashing other tool brands. I had a Matco dealer tell me to trade in my “snap on junk pliers for a real set”. Listen I’m a huge fan of matco tools but after that I didn’t walk on his truck for a while. I’ve had several dealers and have been fortunate to have good ones, but it rubs me wrong when a dealer talks crap about my tools.
Favorite day of the week waking up Saturday morning drinking coffee and hanging out with Clay Michael and his pretty lady! I love how Matco is putting tools in the foam cases now!!!
No matter the tool Truck nothing on that truck matters more than those pictures on that wall and techs need to realize we make our living fixing and buying tools and the tool truck dealers make a living serving us what we need support them they support you!
Don't forget the big drawer full of the specialty oil filter tools dependening on where you work .. wrenches, sockets and cups . When I started wrenching remember just needing the plyers and both medium and large oil filter strap wrench. Times have changed for sure.
I bought a snap-on 3/4 to 1/2 socket adapter for my everyday driver because when you are the side of the road at night in the rain in winter changing some else's tire you don't need your tools breaking. Bought snap on because that was the only dealer in the area. The flat rate master said this week that matco and gearwrench have parted ways. Want Wild Bill back also.
The Matco dealer in our area refuses to come to our shop because he states that he has been burned too many times. I have been there for over 14 years and every new mechanic that comes in with a Matco box tries to run him down to get him to come (including me when i started). Its still the same guy so hes successful but the bottom line is if he doesnt want to to show its his loss and if he is still in business without stopping by our shop hes obviously successful enough to not miss out on sales at our shop.
Michael your aces in my book. Being honest with the techs about their boxes, rather then try to sell them new. Sad to say I missed out on the brownies, I’m not in your area. Thank you Mrs.Michael for baking those.
Wish I had a dealer like Michael he is so honest and just there to help the tech out love watching videos and look forward to the matco and the mac trucks
Your absolutely right that duo socket set by GP is the best thing. I own the 3/8 and 1/2. I only had to replace 2 the 10 and 14mm and thats because I lost them.
Been a Snap On guy, but lately I've been boarding the Matco truck and getting more comfortable with my dealer. Haven't noticed anything major in quality difference so far, but I've saved about 1000$
A good rep is worth their weight in gold! I'm glad our company is finally allowing tool trucks to visit the premises. Saves us a tremendous amount of time. Yeah we may pay a little extra, but time is money especially in a production environment. A big draw back on working in the maintenance department at a factory is often times we don't have access to a tool truck. So we get stuck buying tools from either a distributor, brick and mortar stores or Amazon. It's a bugger trying to warranty tools from all those sources. You either send them back to the factory, have to take time from your lunch break to go to the hardware store. A lot of tool manufacturers won't warranty tools from Amazon. Reps like Michael make a huge difference.
I'll admit, I'm partial to Snap-on, I've tried Maco tools and liked how they performed for me. My problem with Maco was wherever I worked, there wasn't a Maco dealer or he was unreliable. I've owned and used Harbor Freight tools and they would do the job, but not constantly like Snap-on, and Mac and Maco. I agree with you and Mikell that tool quality is a must, if it is your profession. But the DIY guy can get by with the cheaper tools. Great video Clay!!!!
When I first started as a tech, I went to harbor freight and spent $1200. I stayed off the tool trucks. When my cheapo tools broke, I replaced broken or underperforming tools with tool truck tools. Eventually graduating up to a used snap on tool box, replaced cheap harbor freight air tools with electric DeWalt, and snap on wrenches and ratchets. This method I used saved me a lot of money and kept me out of tool truck debt. I still have many cheap harbor freight and Stanley tools in my box that I still use. A lot of new techs get themselves into debt, walking onto the tool trucks and grabbing all the tools they need, big fancy boxes, etc.
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THE DEALER MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!! I've had Cornwell, Matco & Snap-On dealers. With each one the better service they provided the more tools I bought from them. Would really like to own some Mac tools but both dealers I had ran down other tool brands first thing - I walked off their trucks. Never have gotten the Mac tools I would like to have, Mac dealers are rare around here.
Matco is honestly the shit hands down. I've got the big 3 minus cornwell. And matco definitely gets most of my debt lol. My dealer is super chill, has been super cool about anything I've needed to warranty (had a few issues with my streamlight in the last month or 2 and a couple other small things) and he doesn't second guess any of it which I really like cuz im the kind of guy I won't be saying it if it weren't true. Besides I couldn't do that him or any of them for that matter. Hell they just came out with the new protective flip sockets the next day matco came I mentioned it once and bam next week he came in with them in hand! All I did was mention it and he ordered it and Im fuckin stoked he did that! Super good dude and im glad I chose matco as my primary tool provider!
You know when I first started turning wrenches I thought I could get away with using cheap tools then I started tearing up bolts nuts etc not to mention my hands and started using tool truck brand tools and everyone in the shop kept telling me don’t buy of the tool trucks and I really didn’t want to but I started buying a few smalls things and then I started to see the quality and have been buying ever sense and I haven’t regretted it
New techs olight flashlights are so much better then stream light price is better durability is better warranty is awesome save your self and by an olight you will be so happy you did I personally carry the s2r 2 it's attached to me from the time I wake up till I go to sleep I owned stream light and surefire 4 7s lol mag light before that trust me dnt waste your time get an olight offering then one of the astro lights and your set
the look on her face when you said that at 47:47 and she was already laughing when he started to say it at 46:46 too funny. the conversation after the camera went off had to be great.
When I started in this field I had a hand me down tool box, and a ton of tools from harbor frieght. Overtime I seen why these are tool truck tools are worth their weight in gold, and have replaced every single one of them from various tool trucks. My advice for the new techs, you will eventually have that tool box and all those fancy tools you want, but it takes time, its not instant. Remember you only need to buy that tool once.
When I started about 10 years ago I bought; and would buy again if I started over, the 2 silver eagle sets they sell, that are very complete, they had one for 1/2 drive loaded with sizes out of the ordinary, and a second set with 1/4 and 3/8 and wrenches all in one box,
Now I only have impact sockets, my 3/8 and 1/4 are adv and I was surprised that the where relatively the same thickness as a chrome socket, and yes always keep an air impact near just in case...
I wish I had a matco guy like this guy, seems like he's a good tool dealer. I have a bunch of matco tools I would need warranty but I also wanted to buy some tools
I am lucky to have two great dealers, Matco and Cornwell. My Cornwell dealer is especially good, top 10 in the US. He and Michael share similar qualities and are wonderful servants which is what a tool dealer must be first. I agree with the 3/8 being a bit longer, I have a 15 inch personally, it is my go to in flex head. My Cornwell 18 inch is also frequently used, 3/8 solid handle, it's my go to for brakes. My half inch are between 17 and 30 inches long. Keep your relationships with your tool dealers good because your tools will need repaired. Michael has given great advice regarding air, it's lighter, has consistent power and much more affordable
Klay you guys up in the north end of the state are blessed to have some good tool dealers down here in the central part of the state we've had the same cornwell and Matco dealers for at least 30 years
I always found a way to work an extra job or side jobs and pick up extra money that was just for tools when I started 35 years ago. I cut grass, worked little odd jobs for folks whatever it took to get me more cash for tools. I started out with a couple thousand dollars worth of tools back then and didn't have to go into debt right off the bat. Now it is highly advised to take out a small loan that you can afford, even if everything goes wrong, so you can build your credit rating because you are going to need good credit later on in life.
Recently bought that 3/8s locking blue handle ratchet boy that became my favorite one instantly my other 3 are snap on but something about that matco plus some Mr. Klay saying its the best lol
As a brand new technician on the job but a very experienced back yard mechanic. I chose a 3/8 &1/4 ratchet set, a metric and SAE ratchet wrench set, a flash light before I set foot on a tool truck. After my first week I stepped on the took truck and the most important thing I stepped off with was my impact driver with the master but set. Not every job is the same but for my job it’s by far been the most valuable thing I have in the box. Loved this video and I’m jealous of the authenticity of your tool truck guys.
I have the 1/4 3/8 chrome set with the wrenches ( old set with grey case silver eagle ) that is my go to set for fixing stuff around the house like riding lawn mower plus it's cheap to replace stuff
If I were a tech, or a like you Clay, worked on my own multi truck operation, shop, I'd buy truck brands. Every point you 2 brought up, makes sense. Especially if you have good dealers. If a tool breaks on a day that's not truck day, if that dealer says I'll swing by later, I'll ship it, meet me here and I'll get you going till next visit, that means the world. With my minimal dealing with truck brands, I like Matcos products. The screwdrivers feel better in MY hand over SnapOn or Cornwell or HF. Yrs, I own some HF stuff, I own Craftsman, Husky, Tekton, Gearwrench, Cornwell, SnapOn, Matco and some no branded. For me, I really like Tekton. The warranty works for me, great. If I break a tool, I take a picture, fill out the form and when I get done with work for the week and need to finish my car repair, the tool is there and ready. Being a Tech, you need good quality tools. If you own a truck, you good quality parts on it to keep it rollin. What the occupation, you need/should, have the best you can afford to do your job. Can a truck driver do the job in 15 or 20 thousand dollar old Schneider truck? Yes. But, how reliable is it? I know truck talk is subjective, and can be argued till the sun goes down. The W9 I'm drivin now, hasn't let me down. The 579 I drove before it, left me on the side of road a few different times, on the hook twice, on a Landoll once. I know there Freightliners that are good, there are some that aren't. Tool talk, truck talk. It's the same type conversion. People have their favorites. They have their reason not to like another. Peterbilt over Freightliner, Western Star over Kenworth, SnapOn over Mac, Matco over Cornwell. Same arguments, different subjects.
What I hate about the tool trucks I deal with is I will text them a picture of a tool that I need warrantied then Ill call them and talk about it. They wait til next week show up on their normal day and order it then!!!! They never order it when I tell them!!! Wtf
@@brontaedubois2925 the thing is i like tool truck quality ive spent over 10,000 ten thousand on tool trucks but they have their head up their you know what!
I love this video and the total honesty about not only the tools, but the business behind it. I am a Matco guy for the most part and I started out with Stanley and Harbor Freight and have been switching them out as I improve financially. I also have a US General service cart and a new 2s series Matco box. My local Matco dealer is a trusted resource and a friend here in the Southern Indiana area. This is for another great video...hope the newbies watch this, lots of lessons in this one.
This is my first yr as a tech. I started wit matco. I started the wit almost that same set up. 1/2 air, adv 3/8 & 1/2 impact sets & 100 eagle set have nt bought any other sockets yet or broken one but I have no matco dealer l.
Damn matco my sock got a hole in it and there not life time warranty 😂😂😂😂😂. Love your videos clay !! Michael is awesome and seems 100 percent honest! Hope you all have a good weekend guys
I dont have any tool trucks that come to my shop so almost all of my sockets are impact sockets from grey pneumatic which is the best non tool truck sockets in my opinion for relatively cheap. What a nice long video btw and I enjoyed every second especially on a Saturday when I'm just relaxing
the biggest problem in my area with tool truck franchises is not the dealers. it is the fact that 90% of the technicians get paid so LITTLE that they cannot afford top dollar tools. IMO i really don't know how the TT dealers are able to make a living in my area...
Love the videos Clay! I need me a matco tool guy like yours around my area. His truck is full that’s how you get customers. Keep up the good work both of you.
Love your dealer vids there honest from customer and dealer point of view and not afraid to say when things aren’t as good as they should be even if it’s there brand franchise
lol I had to laugh but you are right. I hate Ryobi tools, that said the reason is I push tools to there limit and I have run insert name brand hear. If a tool breaks the first day it has a problem. 3 different tools broke on the first day. so I have no love for them. I still have and use my Snap On, Mac and Matco. that I bought back in the 80's and they are still going strong.
My biggest regret starting out was not using my student discount from Matco. I couldn't really afford it, but now I would KILL to have those savings again. Kicking myself in the butt.
So i bought a defective pair of knipexs and tried to jump through the amazon hoops to return them...then i thought maybe just maybe i can call my local matco man...not only did he warranty them he now has a new customer....Amazing huh lol ? Awesome videos...Matco is 🔥🦾💣...everybody bitching can 🤫...keep em coming guys
We don’t have a matco dealer near me in Australia but hey if I did I would buy from them got to look after the dealers that come to you we had one turned up one day gave us his card but never saw him again so he didn’t get my business yes I don’t buy every week but if you show you are here for the long run I’ll support you
I went through $300 in my first year of school using craftsman. I hated them. I immediately regretted that money spent. When I started working part time at a shop and going to school full time, I saved up enough to buy a Matco set with my student discount. I still use it every day and I have all my silver eagle and matco stuff in my roll cart and in my box
I am not a professional, just a long-time wrencher, and I understand your argument. When you need to get the job and dealers don't let you on the truck because you do not work for a shop. I only have a few options-something chip out of the local automotive shop or an online purchase. I understand the "Name" issue and the problem I have with that: realistically, as a consumer, a premium must be paid for the product. Now, with that said, I don't mind at all paying for quality, and that's how I see it. Quality is expensive, but cheap is also expensive, and if I get quality service or a lifetime warranty, I am all for it.
Really liked Michael’s pick for starter tools. Those are tools they will use everyday and should be quality. And yes even for the weekend warrior mechanic impact before chrome sockets.
A lot of really good information in this episode! I really enjoyed this one. I couldn't watch all of it before I went to work but no fear the 2nd viewing started when I got home.
I have the Copper Vein Jamestown 773 and I absolutely love that box/cart. I've just about ran out of room, but that's not because of a lack of space, rather, I've just bought a lot of tools since owning the box. Not a single issue with the mechanics, layout or hardware on the box.
My matco dealer is alot like Michael. He's my go to dealer and he actually co-signed for my first roller cart and the only reason he did it he sold tools to my grandfather
Treat him like gold
Mine sucks he loves to talk crap about his customers
Mines did the same thing but because he would give me weekly inspections when I was a child
I’ve been a forklift tech for over 20yrs and a life long Snap-On customer but that’s probably because this guy wasn’t my Matco salesman. Good honest talk. We need more of this.
I agree. he's a great dealer
Michael in my book is the best and honestly tool guy, and I have ever brought tools from you can tell how he talks.
Something to do with the fact he is a tech!?. Nice isn’t it tho.
@@mikemuzzell5167 you read my mind if you tool dealer ya e experience on the trade he will advise you better on what you need rather the just make a sale oh sugar coating his sales
If Michael was my Matco dealer I would buy Matco tools.
Facts
Other tool dealers out there take notes!
Michael is what every tool rep should be.
Honest, down to earth, not pushy, knows his products, and truly cares about his customers.
Great video fellas!!👍🏻
My matco guy literally doesnt let me buy things he knows i wont need he didnt even let me get a box after 5 months at my dealership
@Jon Doe and he will admit it! My snap rep will tell you six ways from Sunday how they are the best and have no shortcomings.
@@lonniewhite258 my matco guy is pretty much this guy, goes by Mike though haha. I think matco has it down!
Our snap-on rep does that same thing. "Were the best and you need this and that, trust me. I've been doing this years"
Right you are
We had a sign in our bike shop, right above the customer service counter that said. " Long after the sweetness of low price has been forgotten, the bitterness of low quality still remains. " feel free to use this in your business.
That saying is so true. Some customers just never "get it."
tire inflator/ deflator air chuck, valve core remover, tire depth gauge, brake gauge, these are also necessary plus oil filter pliers/ wrench depending make and model. In addition to Matco Michael's recommendation. My suggestion to new techs is start purchasing tools during their time in school, I did and had my tools ready to start as an lube tech cause we all start there... 🧰👨🔧
I started as a tech last week and quickly realized I needed an oil filter wrench so bad that I took my lunch break to go grab one.
The comment about a lot of people being between that ages of 38 and 40, was funny to me! Here I am 39 leaving the warehousing business as a Manager to start a carrier as a Diesel mechanic at the age of 39.
The slip up where he almost said strap-on instead of snap on 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Clay is fortunate enough to have 4 great tool dealers. Great sales people that are knowledgeable and honest and just down right good people.
I hate when a dealer tells me what’s wrong with the competitors products . Tell me what is good about your product. We had a new matco dealer come to our shop with his dealer rep our techs had all Snap-on tool boxes because the Snap-on dealer was the most consistent truck that came to the shop. The matco rep looked around and said we need to trade you guys out of that Snap-on junk. That did not go over well at all I felt bad for the new dealer he has been a good guy and we have supported him. I can only imagine how much money and time that caused the new dealer. Great video
I know this is an old video but I have to say I was one of those guys who could not get myself to buy from a tool truck because of the price factor, and I still have not been on a tool truck but you and Michael have really educated me on the process of the tool truck, it's the dealer and the warranty that what you are buying, I have really enjoyed seeing these videos and getting educated, Thank you Clay & Matco Michael, you are one of the best tool dealers out there.
Air gauge, 1/2 air impact, pliers set, flip socket, oil filter wrench, and drain plug sockets. A good 3/8 ratchet
This is a great example of what the Internet is good for-sharing opinions in an honest manner about a subject people want to know about. We cover this stuff on MotorMouth Radio out of NY as a recurring subject since it always raises some good points. Clay is a great ambassador for the tool truck community at large and we all owe him a debt of gratitude for asking the hard questions. Matco Michael is doing a great job on his truck and we should all be fortunate enough to have a dealer like him in our area.
It's like my wife said, most men don't understand, because it's all about relationships, building them and keeping them.
Tool truckers are a special breed. It’s lonely at the top sometimes. Your buying into personality as much as the tool sometimes.
when a dealer starts downing the competitors products.. ugh.. it's like the political ads where you tell me how bad my candidate is, but you don't tell me how good you are! As a DIYer I purchase alot of items from Harbor Freight.. however if I plan on "abusing" the item I have no problem paying a little more and picking up "name brand" items. Thanks Matco Michael for being honest !!!
Even with the experienced techs,learn from other techs.We do it all the time with a local transmission repair shop and a friend of my dad's if we have a problem with a vehicle.This transmission repair shop,help us out with transmission issues.Lisle,I had a defective tap socket brand new not machined right to accept the tap.I emailed them and mailed me a replacement hassle free.Matco,can get broken tools warrantied with no dealer around.Go online and register an account on Matco's website.I did this and did get new tools sent back after sending the broken tools in by UPS
Matco Mike makes me feel alot more comfortable with the stuff I got from school I was planning on trading a good chunk of them just because the few experiences with a match guy was awful because I was a lube tech but if it's is still the guy I dealt with I guess I'll sell he tries to dip out if you want to warranty your tools
When I was 15-18 years old, I didn't care about flashlights. Now, that I'm in my late 40's, I need a flashlight to walk out to my truck at lunchtime. Hahaha. A good, RECHARGABLE, flashlight. When I used a battery flashlight, I was less likely to use it, because I was afraid to "waste" the battery.
Matco has been my go to for several years, he's never let me down
I just browsed the entire matco website, couldn't find the brownies 😑
Haha
I like that Matco guy a lot and I’ve been thinking about going out and being a Matco dealer
I can definitely vouch for Streamlight. I dropped my Streamlight in an Elevator while inspecting thedoors while the car was on the 14th floor. It rolled into the gap between the car and the floor while the door was open, and fell 14 stories down the elevator shaft. I went down into the elevator pit to retrieve it, and it was still shining bright. The only damage is a cracked lense, and it still works fine. 👍👍
Matco makes great tools been an A&P for 26 years, bought Matco in Fairbanks Alaska and in Del Rio Texas . Funny just now watching this video I realized these were the places the Matco guy didn't let me down .
My first top chest that I still have from 1976 is made by Yorktowne Tool Box industries from Jamestown, NY. which is what Matco bought to make those boxes. Everybody in the tool biz has good products and bad products and always have and always will.
Michael is truly awesome. This channel is awesome. Period.
You guys are very right when your talking about bashing other tool brands. I had a Matco dealer tell me to trade in my “snap on junk pliers for a real set”. Listen I’m a huge fan of matco tools but after that I didn’t walk on his truck for a while. I’ve had several dealers and have been fortunate to have good ones, but it rubs me wrong when a dealer talks crap about my tools.
I cant stress on how important it is to support your local tool truck!
Great video folks.
46:47 he caught himself making the snapon/strap on joke mid way and tried to correct LoL
After Joe Rogan, Ktruckin gon be the next one with a big spotify deal for his Tool podcast episodes, this was a good one
Favorite day of the week waking up Saturday morning drinking coffee and hanging out with Clay Michael and his pretty lady! I love how Matco is putting tools in the foam cases now!!!
No matter the tool Truck nothing on that truck matters more than those pictures on that wall and techs need to realize we make our living fixing and buying tools and the tool truck dealers make a living serving us what we need support them they support you!
I was waiting for Michael’s wife’s eyes to roll back in her head about45:00 minutes into the video. LOL!!!
Don't forget the big drawer full of the specialty oil filter tools dependening on where you work .. wrenches, sockets and cups . When I started wrenching remember just needing the plyers and both medium and large oil filter strap wrench. Times have changed for sure.
I bought a snap-on 3/4 to 1/2 socket adapter for my everyday driver because when you are the side of the road at night in the rain in winter changing some else's tire you don't need your tools breaking. Bought snap on because that was the only dealer in the area. The flat rate master said this week that matco and gearwrench have parted ways. Want Wild Bill back also.
The Matco dealer in our area refuses to come to our shop because he states that he has been burned too many times. I have been there for over 14 years and every new mechanic that comes in with a Matco box tries to run him down to get him to come (including me when i started). Its still the same guy so hes successful but the bottom line is if he doesnt want to to show its his loss and if he is still in business without stopping by our shop hes obviously successful enough to not miss out on sales at our shop.
Dang didn't even notice I just watched a hour long video 😂
Great vid ass always! I just bought a 4s copper box for 3500, and he said if I got it today I’ll get 900 in truck credit , I couldn’t pass up the deal
46:50
OOPS
Strap-on
Hilarious. I love this channel
It’s a slang people use when they are not well rounded. Every company has good stuff that others don’t.
Michael your aces in my book. Being honest with the techs about their boxes, rather then try to sell them new. Sad to say I missed out on the brownies, I’m not in your area. Thank you Mrs.Michael for baking those.
Wish I had a dealer like Michael he is so honest and just there to help the tech out love watching videos and look forward to the matco and the mac trucks
Funny
Been a diesel semi truck tech for 30 years and I love these tool truck videos
Your absolutely right that duo socket set by GP is the best thing. I own the 3/8 and 1/2. I only had to replace 2 the 10 and 14mm and thats because I lost them.
Been a Snap On guy, but lately I've been boarding the Matco truck and getting more comfortable with my dealer. Haven't noticed anything major in quality difference so far, but I've saved about 1000$
My most used tool - pocket screwdriver. I use that everyday for everything - it's a screwdriver, scraper, prybar, o-ring pick, you name it.
I will agree with Michael you should own a half inch air. The matco stubby half is my go to every day gun love that thing
A good rep is worth their weight in gold! I'm glad our company is finally allowing tool trucks to visit the premises. Saves us a tremendous amount of time. Yeah we may pay a little extra, but time is money especially in a production environment. A big draw back on working in the maintenance department at a factory is often times we don't have access to a tool truck. So we get stuck buying tools from either a distributor, brick and mortar stores or Amazon. It's a bugger trying to warranty tools from all those sources. You either send them back to the factory, have to take time from your lunch break to go to the hardware store. A lot of tool manufacturers won't warranty tools from Amazon. Reps like Michael make a huge difference.
I'll admit, I'm partial to Snap-on, I've tried Maco tools and liked how they performed for me. My problem with Maco was wherever I worked, there wasn't a Maco dealer or he was unreliable. I've owned and used Harbor Freight tools and they would do the job, but not constantly like Snap-on, and Mac and Maco. I agree with you and Mikell that tool quality is a must, if it is your profession. But the DIY guy can get by with the cheaper tools. Great video Clay!!!!
Good job Michael !! It is refreshing to hear you talk about helping new techs.
When I first started as a tech, I went to harbor freight and spent $1200. I stayed off the tool trucks. When my cheapo tools broke, I replaced broken or underperforming tools with tool truck tools. Eventually graduating up to a used snap on tool box, replaced cheap harbor freight air tools with electric DeWalt, and snap on wrenches and ratchets. This method I used saved me a lot of money and kept me out of tool truck debt. I still have many cheap harbor freight and Stanley tools in my box that I still use. A lot of new techs get themselves into debt, walking onto the tool trucks and grabbing all the tools they need, big fancy boxes, etc.
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THE DEALER MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!! I've had Cornwell, Matco & Snap-On dealers. With each one the better service they provided the more tools I bought from them. Would really like to own some Mac tools but both dealers I had ran down other tool brands first thing - I walked off their trucks. Never have gotten the Mac tools I would like to have, Mac dealers are rare around here.
Matco is honestly the shit hands down. I've got the big 3 minus cornwell. And matco definitely gets most of my debt lol. My dealer is super chill, has been super cool about anything I've needed to warranty (had a few issues with my streamlight in the last month or 2 and a couple other small things) and he doesn't second guess any of it which I really like cuz im the kind of guy I won't be saying it if it weren't true. Besides I couldn't do that him or any of them for that matter. Hell they just came out with the new protective flip sockets the next day matco came I mentioned it once and bam next week he came in with them in hand! All I did was mention it and he ordered it and Im fuckin stoked he did that! Super good dude and im glad I chose matco as my primary tool provider!
I go matco as well only tool I’d go snap on over matco is the air hammer
You know when I first started turning wrenches I thought I could get away with using cheap tools then I started tearing up bolts nuts etc not to mention my hands and started using tool truck brand tools and everyone in the shop kept telling me don’t buy of the tool trucks and I really didn’t want to but I started buying a few smalls things and then I started to see the quality and have been buying ever sense and I haven’t regretted it
Michael and Hamilton are the example of really good tool guys. Love watching them
New techs olight flashlights are so much better then stream light price is better durability is better warranty is awesome save your self and by an olight you will be so happy you did I personally carry the s2r 2 it's attached to me from the time I wake up till I go to sleep I owned stream light and surefire 4 7s lol mag light before that trust me dnt waste your time get an olight offering then one of the astro lights and your set
the look on her face when you said that at 47:47 and she was already laughing when he started to say it at 46:46 too funny. the conversation after the camera went off had to be great.
When I started in this field I had a hand me down tool box, and a ton of tools from harbor frieght.
Overtime I seen why these are tool truck tools are worth their weight in gold, and have replaced every single one of them from various tool trucks.
My advice for the new techs, you will eventually have that tool box and all those fancy tools you want, but it takes time, its not instant. Remember you only need to buy that tool once.
When I started about 10 years ago I bought; and would buy again if I started over, the 2 silver eagle sets they sell, that are very complete, they had one for 1/2 drive loaded with sizes out of the ordinary, and a second set with 1/4 and 3/8 and wrenches all in one box,
Now I only have impact sockets, my 3/8 and 1/4 are adv and I was surprised that the where relatively the same thickness as a chrome socket, and yes always keep an air impact near just in case...
Thank you for making these talking head videos. This is kinda like a podcast for people who like tools.
I wish I had a matco guy like this guy, seems like he's a good tool dealer. I have a bunch of matco tools I would need warranty but I also wanted to buy some tools
I am lucky to have two great dealers, Matco and Cornwell. My Cornwell dealer is especially good, top 10 in the US. He and Michael share similar qualities and are wonderful servants which is what a tool dealer must be first. I agree with the 3/8 being a bit longer, I have a 15 inch personally, it is my go to in flex head. My Cornwell 18 inch is also frequently used, 3/8 solid handle, it's my go to for brakes. My half inch are between 17 and 30 inches long. Keep your relationships with your tool dealers good because your tools will need repaired. Michael has given great advice regarding air, it's lighter, has consistent power and much more affordable
I wish I could have a matco dealer like Micheal!
Saw Michael on MATCOs commercials..
My dad used to have a matco truck and I remember him telling me it costed about $300-400 a year for a license plate sticker
At least. DMV charges by the weight. I was paying 300 bucks a year for a 15K tag on my ramp truck.
What a good guy dedicated to the success of a technician. Its expensive to be a good one
And I'm talking about the guy selling the tools
On the MATCO truck you can get tools for life as well as that 10mm deep socket that you forgot to look for last Friday! Keep up the Great wook guys!
iv had my streamlight 15 years still on the oe battery its a stylus pro use it every day streamlight is hands down the best in the biz
Klay you guys up in the north end of the state are blessed to have some good tool dealers down here in the central part of the state we've had the same cornwell and Matco dealers for at least 30 years
I always found a way to work an extra job or side jobs and pick up extra money that was just for tools when I started 35 years ago. I cut grass, worked little odd jobs for folks whatever it took to get me more cash for tools. I started out with a couple thousand dollars worth of tools back then and didn't have to go into debt right off the bat. Now it is highly advised to take out a small loan that you can afford, even if everything goes wrong, so you can build your credit rating because you are going to need good credit later on in life.
Recently bought that 3/8s locking blue handle ratchet boy that became my favorite one instantly my other 3 are snap on but something about that matco plus some Mr. Klay saying its the best lol
As a brand new technician on the job but a very experienced back yard mechanic. I chose a 3/8 &1/4 ratchet set, a metric and SAE ratchet wrench set, a flash light before I set foot on a tool truck. After my first week I stepped on the took truck and the most important thing I stepped off with was my impact driver with the master but set. Not every job is the same but for my job it’s by far been the most valuable thing I have in the box. Loved this video and I’m jealous of the authenticity of your tool truck guys.
I have the 1/4 3/8 chrome set with the wrenches ( old set with grey case silver eagle ) that is my go to set for fixing stuff around the house like riding lawn mower plus it's cheap to replace stuff
If I were a tech, or a like you Clay, worked on my own multi truck operation, shop, I'd buy truck brands. Every point you 2 brought up, makes sense. Especially if you have good dealers. If a tool breaks on a day that's not truck day, if that dealer says I'll swing by later, I'll ship it, meet me here and I'll get you going till next visit, that means the world. With my minimal dealing with truck brands, I like Matcos products. The screwdrivers feel better in MY hand over SnapOn or Cornwell or HF. Yrs, I own some HF stuff, I own Craftsman, Husky, Tekton, Gearwrench, Cornwell, SnapOn, Matco and some no branded. For me, I really like Tekton. The warranty works for me, great. If I break a tool, I take a picture, fill out the form and when I get done with work for the week and need to finish my car repair, the tool is there and ready. Being a Tech, you need good quality tools. If you own a truck, you good quality parts on it to keep it rollin. What the occupation, you need/should, have the best you can afford to do your job. Can a truck driver do the job in 15 or 20 thousand dollar old Schneider truck? Yes. But, how reliable is it? I know truck talk is subjective, and can be argued till the sun goes down. The W9 I'm drivin now, hasn't let me down. The 579 I drove before it, left me on the side of road a few different times, on the hook twice, on a Landoll once. I know there Freightliners that are good, there are some that aren't. Tool talk, truck talk. It's the same type conversion. People have their favorites. They have their reason not to like another. Peterbilt over Freightliner, Western Star over Kenworth, SnapOn over Mac, Matco over Cornwell. Same arguments, different subjects.
Michael runs a great business! Glad to see him, and Hamilton making a living. Good dudes.
What I hate about the tool trucks I deal with is I will text them a picture of a tool that I need warrantied then Ill call them and talk about it. They wait til next week show up on their normal day and order it then!!!! They never order it when I tell them!!! Wtf
Yeah that sucks
That sucks! Hell Tekton would mail you a replacement before you even see your dealer again lol
@@brontaedubois2925 the thing is i like tool truck quality ive spent over 10,000 ten thousand on tool trucks but they have their head up their you know what!
I love this video and the total honesty about not only the tools, but the business behind it. I am a Matco guy for the most part and I started out with Stanley and Harbor Freight and have been switching them out as I improve financially. I also have a US General service cart and a new 2s series Matco box. My local Matco dealer is a trusted resource and a friend here in the Southern Indiana area. This is for another great video...hope the newbies watch this, lots of lessons in this one.
This is my first yr as a tech. I started wit matco. I started the wit almost that same set up. 1/2 air, adv 3/8 & 1/2 impact sets & 100 eagle set have nt bought any other sockets yet or broken one but I have no matco dealer l.
Damn matco my sock got a hole in it and there not life time warranty 😂😂😂😂😂. Love your videos clay !! Michael is awesome and seems 100 percent honest! Hope you all have a good weekend guys
So far I have 2 maybe 3 blue Matco ratchet and I love them
I dont have any tool trucks that come to my shop so almost all of my sockets are impact sockets from grey pneumatic which is the best non tool truck sockets in my opinion for relatively cheap. What a nice long video btw and I enjoyed every second especially on a Saturday when I'm just relaxing
the biggest problem in my area with tool truck franchises is not the dealers. it is the fact that 90% of the technicians get paid so LITTLE that they cannot afford top dollar tools. IMO i really don't know how the TT dealers are able to make a living in my area...
Damn, the 50 minutes flew by, I like these long videos. 👊🏼
Love the videos Clay! I need me a matco tool guy like yours around my area. His truck is full that’s how you get customers. Keep up the good work both of you.
Awesome video love the truth and explanations also love the good customer dealer relationship 👍
michaels wife laughing in the back when he accidentally said "Strap on" instead of snapon killed me!
Love your dealer vids there honest from customer and dealer point of view and not afraid to say when things aren’t as good as they should be even if it’s there brand franchise
That 3/8 dr matco was my first flex and my now go to. Agree 💯 % next is definitely 1/2 flex. Happy with my matco tools.
lol I had to laugh but you are right. I hate Ryobi tools, that said the reason is I push tools to there limit and I have run insert name brand hear. If a tool breaks the first day it has a problem. 3 different tools broke on the first day. so I have no love for them. I still have and use my Snap On, Mac and Matco. that I bought back in the 80's and they are still going strong.
I wish Michael was working in New Zealand hahaha or Matco, snap on its really expensive and the dealers are really pushy
My biggest regret starting out was not using my student discount from Matco. I couldn't really afford it, but now I would KILL to have those savings again. Kicking myself in the butt.
So i bought a defective pair of knipexs and tried to jump through the amazon hoops to return them...then i thought maybe just maybe i can call my local matco man...not only did he warranty them he now has a new customer....Amazing huh lol ? Awesome videos...Matco is 🔥🦾💣...everybody bitching can 🤫...keep em coming guys
We don’t have a matco dealer near me in Australia but hey if I did I would buy from them got to look after the dealers that come to you we had one turned up one day gave us his card but never saw him again so he didn’t get my business yes I don’t buy every week but if you show you are here for the long run I’ll support you
I enjoy using my chrome sockets. But I do believe to start off, the impacts are where it’s at.
The girls smile when he almost says strap on 🤣🤣😭😭
I went through $300 in my first year of school using craftsman. I hated them. I immediately regretted that money spent. When I started working part time at a shop and going to school full time, I saved up enough to buy a Matco set with my student discount. I still use it every day and I have all my silver eagle and matco stuff in my roll cart and in my box
I am not a professional, just a long-time wrencher, and I understand your argument. When you need to get the job and dealers don't let you on the truck because you do not work for a shop. I only have a few options-something chip out of the local automotive shop or an online purchase. I understand the "Name" issue and the problem I have with that: realistically, as a consumer, a premium must be paid for the product. Now, with that said, I don't mind at all paying for quality, and that's how I see it. Quality is expensive, but cheap is also expensive, and if I get quality service or a lifetime warranty, I am all for it.
Really liked Michael’s pick for starter tools. Those are tools they will use everyday and should be quality. And yes even for the weekend warrior mechanic impact before chrome sockets.
A lot of really good information in this episode! I really enjoyed this one. I couldn't watch all of it before I went to work but no fear the 2nd viewing started when I got home.
I have the Copper Vein Jamestown 773 and I absolutely love that box/cart. I've just about ran out of room, but that's not because of a lack of space, rather, I've just bought a lot of tools since owning the box. Not a single issue with the mechanics, layout or hardware on the box.
I definitely agree. Start with air.