@@iainmacrae6982 let me guess you listen to people like AOC who says there is no American dream. Funny part is she was a bartender who became a representative. That is the epitome of the American dream
When you have a spouse that supports you constantly, in and outside the home, is a blessing in disguise. Love your guys content and keep bringing it on!
I agree and disagree. It is an obvious thing that many husbands/wives dont see about a spouse that treats them well. Most people tend to take things for granted.
My workshop has motion sensors on each individual light, so if there's nobody in an area, the light doesn't come on, or goes off to save electricity. Just another option for you.
Hey wizard, just a tip on LED shop lighting, Energizer do a direct replacement for fluorescent tubes. I got some for my shop (no where near as big as yours) and i was really impressed, they use half the power and are brighter than the original tubes.
Do you need to replace the fixtures or ballasts inittially to make that a viable long-term investment or is it possible to achieve in increments if money is tight?
@@Seabat70 Some ballasts tolerate LEDs, some don't. I don't know what my company had for ballasts, but we got rebates from the power company to switch to LED bulbs and most would work at first, but if you shut them off and turned them back on right away they wouldn't light up. Eventually when they started installing motion sensors this became intolerable so they had to replace at least half of the ballasts. I think the best thing for any business considering this is contact the local power company or even a local electrical supply.
Agreed with this guy big time. If you know an electrician (or are capable of bypassing a ballast yourself) You can easily go the route of some LED Bypass bulbs that go right into old florescent fixtures and that would easily cut that bill in half. Would be a decent upfront cost at like 8-12 dollars a bulb(possibly cheaper if you go the bulk route and do it all at one time). But with that many lights certainly it has to pay its self off sooner rather than later! Loved hearing the backstory. Great to see you and your wife tag teaming this youtube thing together. I love that she took up the role of the computer wizard so you can keep doing your thing as the car wizard. Thats team work.
I'm not a mechanic nor am I mechanically inclined. I love cars and love to learn about the good ones and the bad ones... so having said that, I'm actually addicted to your channel. I just love it and I love to see young people such as yourself and Mrs. Wizard be successful. May God bless all of your endeavors. I wish your shop was close to me so then I wouldn't have any car worries. Thank you for all you do.
I am that guy who just doesn’t subscribe to anyone’s channel, but this man deserves it. I’m a big fan of his honesty and family friendly videos. I wish you wizard much success!!
There is not a big a savings from (good condition) Florescent tubes to LED . T5 fluorescent is about 60 to 80 lumen per watt. LED might be about 90 lumen per watt. not enough to justify switching over (if in good condition).
Make sure you get good quality bulbs with good warranties. The failure rate I've found is higher than advertised which eliminates all the savings from your power bill.
@@andraslibal Yes, but as stated in the vid he uses waste oil. No cost beside maintenance of the waste oil burner. Not paying for fuel is a huge change to the normal equation. The real loser here might be the environment, but I'm not sure of the overall carbon emissions of waste oil when factoring in supply chain vs other methods (recycling or other disposal plus acquisition of crude).
Wizard I had a commercial building almost as big as yours and my savings when I switched to led was 85% and lighting was brighter and bulbs last longer
I converted my 7 bay shop to LED last year and have saved a bunch on electricity and the light quality and quantity is dramatically improved. I used hybrid tubes and eliminated all the ballasts, which is the only way to go.
Hi Wizard, love your channel and hope you’re doing well. I am an electrician from Canada with 25 years experience and I have some advice regarding your lighting situation. Changing tubes to LED will save you some money but changing fixtures to LED will save a lot more money. The wattage will drop approximately 1/8 of the current level. Have a great day.
@El Micha. It was not the "Farm Equipment" that made him famous, it was the Tractor Towing competitions that he won on Country Showgrounds, by making his tractors powerful enough to tow any challenger backwards down the Showgrounds. Next he challenged Enzo Ferrari. Phil.
This is one of the richest guys I know. In common sense and logical thinking. Such delight to have in the times which we currently live. Keep being awesome my friend.
One (of many) thing I like about the Wizard is he's willing to fix something that can be economically repaired. A lot of 'mechanics' are glorified fitters and just replace anything when it breaks regardless of cost. Like with the Bentley rear window regulators on Tyler's video, you can tell he was really enjoying the job of reconditioning them. That's the kind of mechanic you want working on your car.
We love you wizard. You’re humble, and a good man. Hard to find a good mechanic and person like you! Thank you for being you!! (Bob Ross of Car Repair)
As a businessman I really appreciated this video. You are an excellent example of being flexible in your business model, and carving your own niche. Bravo!
If you're dealing with exotics, good at your work, your customers will come flocking to you especially when they know you will keep their expensive car indoors.
Nice story. I love to hear about fellow mechanics and their journey into it. I took Automotive in HS. Went into the Army at 18. Got out at 23. Everyone wanted me to go to college. Dropped out after 1 year going for a BA in Hydrology. Wanted to work for a automotive shop. Did not want to go to school or buy my tools. Found a truck shop that needed a Mechanic helper. Started in Diesel fleet maintenance. Been a Diesel mechanic for 20 years plus. I eventually had to go to school and get lots of online training and certifications. I ran a side shop and almost opened up one. I decided against taking the risk. I love what I do. The only problem is with the shortage. I do work young bucks should be doing. When I first started in 01. Old timers did the gravy work and the young guys did the dirty work. My field has eliminated Shop foreman. Not much room for advancement. We are treated very well in 2022. Employees know I can find a job in 1 day. They leave us alone. I was recruited to my current shop. Was given a huge bonus and they pay for my kids college.
The main reason I like your videos is that I like you... an honest mechanic, with good skills, and a sense of humor. And your wonderful wife is just a bonus! I like the content, I like the presentation, I like the cool cars... as soon as I see a video pop up, I'm watching it. I subscribed to your channel because of Hoovie, and I like the friendship between you two, but I would watch your channel even it he weren't around. Keep up the good work... thanks for posting!
Seeing the two of you next to each other really made me smile. Thank you for producing content that makes me smile while I am enjoying my morning coffee.
We recently swapped all our florescent lights in the shop to led fixtures and the lighting improvement was amazing. Definitely recommend if you're trying to get the bills down, the money they saved us versus their actual cost definitely makes itself up. Thanks for another great video!
Yeah if you Google Omega this is what you get. " As the last letter of the Greek alphabet, Omega is often used to denote the last, the end, or the ultimate limit of a set, in contrast to alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet; see Alpha and Omega."
Hi Wizard, I’ve been renting my first shop (here in the UK we call them ‘industrial units’ 🤣) since December last year. Two thoughts on your lights... LEDs are much brighter, cheaper to run, and last much longer. Also I have clear panels in the roof of my shop... I don’t need lights at all during the day... might be worth your while to get quotes to install clear roof panels... just a thought. And great video btw, all the best to you and Mrs from one of your UK fans 🇬🇧🇺🇸
His area in Kansas gets bad hail and storms. If I remember correctly his building is quite old but good part is the metal and metrial used is extremely high quality which is great against hail. Even through all this time and the forklifts stabbing into the metal wall it's still in great condition. Plastic or clear roofs would just make it break more often. Also maybe even bring down value. Then heat. They don't have AC.
Great story Wizard. You deserve everything you have because you worked your butt off and Mrs Wizard is a big help too. Led lights should help a lot. JR put all led lights in his shop.
Hoovie had a lot to do with his success. They both helped each other grow. Having a good woman that supports you in good and bad times makes a world difference.
I always envisaged a young boy aged nine or ten helping around the shop and working the camera with the regular questions! I always thought to myself: "man, someday that kid is going to be a great mechanic!".
One of the main draws for me was and is your Mello personality and professionalism plus your working together with your wife & the deep respect you have for each other & when you explained how you treat your customers & the relationship with everyone who brings you exotic cars, they can't help but Love you & recommend u, and I'm sure you lay the Law down in a very serious but respectful way to the customer ( I will fix & take care of your car like it's mine, but don't play with my money & we will get along fine or the car stays here until I'm payed in full ,sign here, thank you) yeaaaaBaby Very Nice but business is business & friends are friends 2 different things Amen 👍😂😁
Hey..... That's not a bad idea and certianly worth checking into! I think there are federal and/or state funding for such equipment. Also, if you get to the point that if you produce excess energy (above and beyond what he consumes himself) the power company is REQUIRED to buy his excess power at a fixed rate and put that power back into the power grid. And like what was mentioned.... that is a LOT of flat roof space. :^)
Thank you for making this video! It was very inspiring to see this. I'm 43yrs old & after spending time in art, sales, customer service, & management, I've decided to learn more about fixing cars. I always had an interest but never had the resources to learn. Now that there's community college programs near me that teach certification for automotive skills I'll narrow down my options & jump into it. I plan on making it a career/hobby till I'm old & gray.
Australia needs more like you as I have taken my car to a few body shops to have some work done. Really made a mess off the Job. Parts missing, scratches on the dash, and contaminated paint. I guess that's why I watch your videos, nice to see what a genuine mechanic does for a living. Also good to pick up a few tips along the way as I like to work on my car. If I ever get a chance to pass by I will come and visit.
Nice to see a hard working couple living the dream! I’m currently in the beginning stages of operating my own shop and I can really relate to how you must have felt when everyone was calling you crazy or foolish. Now look at you and Mrs Wizard!!! You guys kick ass! Cheers from Vancouver Canada. Working hard pays off
Thank you Mr and Mrs Wizard for sharing the inspirational backstory........ Continued growth and success. Being a DIY'er I can't tell you how much I've gleamed from the videos. Many thanks.........
Inspirational video. You know what you can and can't do. Congrats to your success AND letting us share it with you through your videos. Thoroughly enjoy every one of your posts...
Wizard, greetings from India. Just loved how you made it this big. What an inspiration! My salute to Mrs. Wizard for her support. And, thanks to Hoovie for introducing you to us.
Wizard, thanks for the very personal video. Mrs. Wizard is definitely the one for you. I've always been impressed with your production. It's very nice to see and hear from the video technician/ editor/ producer. Big thanks to Mrs. Wizard.✨✨✨✨🌟
Solar panels are a publicity stunt. The initial investment is only repaid in 20 years then you need to replace them cause they lost there efficiency. Which just puts you back where you started. I have worked this out a couple of times with different companies and different solar panels. Over the 20 years of installation you might profit $100 to $500 before you need to replace all of them. It is really not worth the time and the money. You rarely get your investment back.
@@boerebru Just not true. The cost of solar panels and battery storage has dropped 90% over the last 10 years and continues to fall. THey are a great way to save money on utilities and have a long life. they might lose some efficiency after 20 years but they will still be providing 80 % or more of the original capacity. Many people get a payback in less than 10 years.
You guys don't have to believe me. But i would like you to think and do your own research cause clearly you are drinking the Kool aid. Ask yourself this; Why have so many solar companies failed? Why is solar so heavily subsidized from the government and still fails. @james you are either lying or can't do math proper. I have seen many a company install solar panel on there huge buildings of roofs and then a year or 2 later you go there and they disconnected it and work on normal electricity. Why? Cause it is not cost effective and reliable. Yes if you live in the middle of nowhere it's the thing to have but you also still have a diesel generator on standby. We still need about another 10 years of solar - and battery technology for it to catch up to the cost effectiveness of regular electricity production. Ask yourself Japan the most advance technological country in the world doesn't even really invest in solar but in nuclear why is that?
Love it! It's awesome that you and Mrs. Wizard has put this channel together to provide education and some entertainment. Thank you for the valuable material you put out and good luck with everything. It's very hard to find good and trustworthy mechanics.
I would like to know how many employees you have, especially mechanics. I’m also impressed TH-cam generates just as much income as repairing. It have grown fast. Great video by the way.
There isnt a huge cost savings going from T5 fluorescent lights to LED. If you don't want to spend 1000's of dollars on converting to LED, then you'll be fine with T5's. However, if his shop was using HPS (High Pressure Sodium) lights, that would be a different story.
@@bigggmustang73 whoa there. I'm an electrician here and you will save 50 - 55% on your lighting bill by switching to led. A t5 45" bulb that replaces a 54w florescent bulb uses 24w to produce the same light. They cost $10 a bulb and will work with the GE and Phillips insta start ballast that is already installed in those lights. Or you can just cut out the ballast and bypass it either way. What did he say he had 55 fixtures. 2 lights x 55 @ $11 /each = $1,210. rent a Scissors lift and do it in an afternoon.
scottcol23 we switched out 8 foot fluorescent bulb, 240 volt fixtures at my work for LED panels. I think the panels were 1000 a piece. 140,000 square feet was 75k so I was basing my estimate on that. But your solution sounds much better!
There is not a big a savings from (good condition) Florescent tubes to LED . T5 fluorescent is about 60 to 80 lumen per watt. LED might be about 90 lumen per watt. not enough to justify switching over (if in good condition).
Many, many blessing to you, Mr Wizard! You have earned this opportunity and your success is the byproduct of your sincere efforts! I hope one day to shake your hand. Continued blessing to you, your family and business, Robert
Just as a suggestion, I know that this isn’t in the budget right now but perhaps maybe somewhere down the road, you might consider one of those post lifts like Tyler and Freddy have at their homes to store more cars in your shop if you’re really running out of space. Again, I know that’s a very big expense and that it’s not ideal for the time being but it’s something to consider
Michael Sackstein, perhaps the lift company will sponsor the Wizard. It would be a win-win situation. Wizard gets the benefit of the lifts, the lift people would have their name advertised for free by both Hoovie’s and Wizard’s channels.
8:04 that for me is far enough reason from when you and hoovie started and woah its 10 years ago thats a very long time and you guys already had a very strong bond not just as business partners as friends as well... i love this video be safe car wizard and everyone there at kansas...
Thanks Wizard not only are you down to earth but you seem like a real genuine nice guy. And I love the detail you pick as that I feel many others just gloss over stuff which lets them down and I think that makes you a really great youtuber.
Love your story. There might have been a time when you thought yours was not important enough to share, but those of us on the outside enjoy your honesty, integrity, and attention to detail. It's refreshing.
Wizard God bless you, I really enjoy your story on how and why you've grown to your present location. I don't have to tell you, people see creators as fool's and dreamers. You have to endure much but if you don't give up on yourself and do your homework you'll look back and surprise yourself. Take care.🙏 PS; To say you and Mrs Wizard are versatile would be an understatement. Awesome!!
Hello from the UK, I don't know how i stumbled on to yours or Hoovies channel but i'm glad i did.. From my heart you and your family deserve everything you've worked hard for.. Super love the content and the channel.. You are truly one in a million when i comes to fixing cars.. and what you do.. Subscriber for life.. Thank you.. I hope you get all you work hard for..
Yes, I was going to suggest the same. The right skylights will provide all the free light needed on a sunny day. The system then needs a 'smart sensor' to switch on the LEDs when it is cloudy. Add a few solar panels, and with the entire combination the electricity cost will be slashed.
Just found your channel and I really like watching your videos. The calm and the down to earth approach of yours is really appealing. Also nice to hear your story about how you've come this far. Keep on going I'd say and I'm really looking forward to see more videos! Greetings from the Netherlands
I'm glad it worked out for you and that you've become so succesful Wizard, you deserve it! I really enjoy your tips and your work on your channel and on Hoovie's channel.
Goodluck luck Mr. And Mrs. Wizard! Great to see yall thriving and not just surviving! Will definitely support this channel and really enjoy the content man! Keep up the great work yall do!
I’ve been watching Tyler’s and your videos more recently. I’m based in Australia so clearly I’ll not be sending you any work. But I have been so impressed by the level of professionalism you show. I love the humour and been a real pleasure viewing. Looking forward to more videos.
Ik haat dit. Ik wil een auto gaan restaureren in de komende coronamaanden maar niemand durft af te spreken zodat ik daadwerkelijk iets KAN restaureren.
The Wizard is a prime example of the American dream. So cool to see what you’ve been able to do man!
Shut up, wage slave
Iain MacRae
Break time is over back to work!!!!!
I remember when wizard moved shops, so happy for him and his family!
@@iainmacrae6982 let me guess you listen to people like AOC who says there is no American dream. Funny part is she was a bartender who became a representative. That is the epitome of the American dream
Spoiler alert for American people; this is also possible in other countries
When you have a spouse that supports you constantly, in and outside the home, is a blessing in disguise. Love your guys content and keep bringing it on!
I agree. My wife and I have been working together at home since June 6,1995. Best of friends.
Ya Ms. Wizzard is a total catch. Way to go Wizzard.
Exactly. She's wonderful and I wish only the best for them.
I agree and disagree. It is an obvious thing that many husbands/wives dont see about a spouse that treats them well. Most people tend to take things for granted.
Yeah, then they turn on you!
Legend has it: When the Car Wizard was born, he drove his mom home from the hospital.
27 zacmaklea in reverse
Milli Vanilli without mirrors
@@markm0000
Without a steering wheel.
Sam Lung without a car seat.
@@markm0000
Without gas
Congratulations on the success.
*Lamborghini Trattori start with the tractor yes.*
This is so wholesome.
Mrs. Wizard seems camera shy, but I am very glad you two made a great video together!
Wizard is the most humble guy on TH-cam.
Malcolm Reynolds
Shhhh don’t tell anyone I’m in Tel Aviv
Thanks Jeff!
+JefferyEpstein is he?
He calls himself "The Wizard". Humble
George Adams
It’s a nickname Hoovie put on him
The Wizards level headed and humble demeanor, makes me wish for his continued success.
For sure. I hope nothing but the best for him in his business. He deserves it.
Totally agree.
Ferruccio Lamborghini: Tractors to Supercars. The Wizard: Supercars to Tractors. Makes perfect sense.
now the wizzard needs a porsche & lamborghini traktor to work on xD
I would love to get my hands on a Lamborghini
@@CrazyDEquipment I'd never be able to afford one of those either...lol
@@CrazyDEquipment are they any in the USA?
@@kevinjohnson9736 Lamborghini tractors cost just about same as other tractors 😂 They do look good for tractors tho 😂🤣
The Car Wizard is a business Wizard too. He knows how to hustle to be successful. Major props!
My workshop has motion sensors on each individual light, so if there's nobody in an area, the light doesn't come on, or goes off to save electricity.
Just another option for you.
Am i the only on that feels like i just had dinner with the "wizard family " and got to know them better😁😁😁
Good moral to the story: start small. Lesson Number Two: follow your gut instinct.
Number 4: Find a Hoovie..
I got a whole lotta gut
Yeah, but not MY gut. For the love of God, please don't follow him. He has some really bonehead notions.
Erik van Trijp Hoovie found Wizard
My vote for the most wholesome couple on the internet.
You two are so nice and natural. I mean, it's like the camera isn't even there. You're talking to me.
Thank you.
I can't imagine him being angry. Doesn't seem like he has that bone in his body
You're living many a man's dream. Myself included. Good to see someone actually make it. Keep it up 👍
A dude living the American dream - has a talent and hones it into a nice business. God Bless ya
Someone grab a shovel, gtgk
:It's getting deep in n here.g it
Just like Hoovie says, Car Wizard truly is the Bob Ross of car mechanics, my favorite youtuber!
Definitely:)
Hey wizard, just a tip on LED shop lighting, Energizer do a direct replacement for fluorescent tubes. I got some for my shop (no where near as big as yours) and i was really impressed, they use half the power and are brighter than the original tubes.
Do you need to replace the fixtures or ballasts inittially to make that a viable long-term investment or is it possible to achieve in increments if money is tight?
Probably cheaper to buy LED fixtures at Costco. About $25 each with two 4 ft. LED tubes. Brighter than flourescents.
@@Seabat70 Some ballasts tolerate LEDs, some don't. I don't know what my company had for ballasts, but we got rebates from the power company to switch to LED bulbs and most would work at first, but if you shut them off and turned them back on right away they wouldn't light up. Eventually when they started installing motion sensors this became intolerable so they had to replace at least half of the ballasts. I think the best thing for any business considering this is contact the local power company or even a local electrical supply.
Agreed with this guy big time. If you know an electrician (or are capable of bypassing a ballast yourself) You can easily go the route of some LED Bypass bulbs that go right into old florescent fixtures and that would easily cut that bill in half. Would be a decent upfront cost at like 8-12 dollars a bulb(possibly cheaper if you go the bulk route and do it all at one time). But with that many lights certainly it has to pay its self off sooner rather than later!
Loved hearing the backstory. Great to see you and your wife tag teaming this youtube thing together. I love that she took up the role of the computer wizard so you can keep doing your thing as the car wizard. Thats team work.
I'm not a mechanic nor am I mechanically inclined. I love cars and love to learn about the good ones and the bad ones... so having said that, I'm actually addicted to your channel. I just love it and I love to see young people such as yourself and Mrs. Wizard be successful. May God bless all of your endeavors. I wish your shop was close to me so then I wouldn't have any car worries. Thank you for all you do.
I am that guy who just doesn’t subscribe to anyone’s channel, but this man deserves it. I’m a big fan of his honesty and family friendly videos. I wish you wizard much success!!
LED bulbs pay for themselves quickly, especially on that scale
Needs to do this asap! 150W is insane
There is not a big a savings from (good condition) Florescent tubes to LED . T5 fluorescent is about 60 to 80 lumen per watt. LED might be about 90 lumen per watt. not enough to justify switching over (if in good condition).
Make sure you get good quality bulbs with good warranties. The failure rate I've found is higher than advertised which eliminates all the savings from your power bill.
@@Tyler-lw1we Not really. LED maybe 10-15% more efficient than FL. Cost of replacing fixtures the ROI would extend out to 10-15 years.
You can even get retro fit ones now that go into fluorescent tubes. Just clip the ballast wires.
I have to imagine an led light company would love the opportunity to sponsor a video in exchange for new lights in the shop. Win/win for everyone.
I think Leno got his shop LEDs that way, or at least a healthy discount.
The city utility service upgraded my store for free under a program about 8 years ago
Also, insulation if his biggest cost is heating then improving the insulation of the building would help a lot.
I'd recommend Dubai Philips lamps.
@@andraslibal Yes, but as stated in the vid he uses waste oil. No cost beside maintenance of the waste oil burner. Not paying for fuel is a huge change to the normal equation.
The real loser here might be the environment, but I'm not sure of the overall carbon emissions of waste oil when factoring in supply chain vs other methods (recycling or other disposal plus acquisition of crude).
Wizard I had a commercial building almost as big as yours and my savings when I switched to led was 85% and lighting was brighter and bulbs last longer
So very true. Well worth the switch.
I switched to led, way brighter, and no more dead fluorescent tubes
I converted my 7 bay shop to LED last year and have saved a bunch on electricity and the light quality and quantity is dramatically improved. I used hybrid tubes and eliminated all the ballasts, which is the only way to go.
It’s a no brainer. Flouresecents suck.
It's nice to have rich customers like Hoovie, and he's lucky to have a good fair mechanic.Win Win .Thats the way business should be.
Hard for every customer to be rich but I get what you mean.
As a fellow mechanic I admire what you’ve done for yourself. Very wise moves. I wish you luck! Your doing well.
The wizard and mrs wizard have simular mannerisms. Two peas in a pod. You guys are cute.
JustGFY ..... yeah but her beard is nowhere near as good as his. JK.
They are perfect for each other. Good for them
Hi Wizard, love your channel and hope you’re doing well. I am an electrician from Canada with 25 years experience and I have some advice regarding your lighting situation. Changing tubes to LED will save you some money but changing fixtures to LED will save a lot more money. The wattage will drop approximately 1/8 of the current level. Have a great day.
The funny thing is Lamborghini started out making Farm equipments.
First Porsche also was a tractor. Red one, very nice. Check it out!!!
equipment*
A lot of car manufacturers started out making farm machinery first
Nice tractors
@El Micha. It was not the "Farm Equipment" that made him famous, it was the Tractor Towing competitions that he won on Country Showgrounds, by making his tractors powerful enough to tow any challenger backwards down the Showgrounds. Next he challenged Enzo Ferrari. Phil.
This is one of the richest guys I know. In common sense and logical thinking. Such delight to have in the times which we currently live. Keep being awesome my friend.
One (of many) thing I like about the Wizard is he's willing to fix something that can be economically repaired. A lot of 'mechanics' are glorified fitters and just replace anything when it breaks regardless of cost. Like with the Bentley rear window regulators on Tyler's video, you can tell he was really enjoying the job of reconditioning them. That's the kind of mechanic you want working on your car.
We love you wizard. You’re humble, and a good man. Hard to find a good mechanic and person like you! Thank you for being you!! (Bob Ross of Car Repair)
You remind me of my teacher Joe Cowles. Very humble. He taught me for free.
Just wished I lived close enough to take my cars to the wizard for repairs and upgrades
Agreed!
Very cool. So humble and honest - Wizard and his team clearly are very good, and it shows.
Wizard...thanks for sharing your journey from a young wizzy to a full grand Wizard.
As a businessman I really appreciated this video. You are an excellent example of being flexible in your business model, and carving your own niche. Bravo!
If you're dealing with exotics, good at your work, your customers will come flocking to you especially when they know you will keep their expensive car indoors.
right? it's a simple formula and yet its hard as hell to find a great mechanic
Yeah, I wish I had a garage like that near me in the UK - staffed by people like Mr and Mrs Wizard
I’m in mechanic school rn, you’re an inspiration sir
Nice story. I love to hear about fellow mechanics and their journey into it. I took Automotive in HS. Went into the Army at 18. Got out at 23. Everyone wanted me to go to college. Dropped out after 1 year going for a BA in Hydrology. Wanted to work for a automotive shop. Did not want to go to school or buy my tools. Found a truck shop that needed a Mechanic helper. Started in Diesel fleet maintenance. Been a Diesel mechanic for 20 years plus. I eventually had to go to school and get lots of online training and certifications. I ran a side shop and almost opened up one. I decided against taking the risk. I love what I do. The only problem is with the shortage. I do work young bucks should be doing. When I first started in 01. Old timers did the gravy work and the young guys did the dirty work. My field has eliminated Shop foreman. Not much room for advancement. We are treated very well in 2022. Employees know I can find a job in 1 day. They leave us alone. I was recruited to my current shop. Was given a huge bonus and they pay for my kids college.
It became so rare, someone who is working slow and thorough, Respect for doing this....
The main reason I like your videos is that I like you... an honest mechanic, with good skills, and a sense of humor. And your wonderful wife is just a bonus! I like the content, I like the presentation, I like the cool cars... as soon as I see a video pop up, I'm watching it. I subscribed to your channel because of Hoovie, and I like the friendship between you two, but I would watch your channel even it he weren't around. Keep up the good work... thanks for posting!
Mr Wizard, obviously, the smartest gut feeling you went with, was Mrs Wizard! Really enjoy the channel- continued success!
Seeing the two of you next to each other really made me smile. Thank you for producing content that makes me smile while I am enjoying my morning coffee.
You can see that you two have great chemistry and are absolutely in sync on succeeding together. Wonderful
We recently swapped all our florescent lights in the shop to led fixtures and the lighting improvement was amazing. Definitely recommend if you're trying to get the bills down, the money they saved us versus their actual cost definitely makes itself up. Thanks for another great video!
Collectively you both have done an impressive job. Thanks for taking us on today’s journey. Congratulations on your successes.
This is the most heart warming video i really love this video especially to see mr. wizards and mrs. wizards together talking
Mrs Wizard is awesome btw! You both make such a good team! What a great thing to see guys, so glad you got on TH-cam! Thank you Hoovie!
A respectable master of his trade. A local specialist garage like this is a treasure. Good luck, sir!
That’s awesome that you guys deal with farm equipment as well, I’d love to see some work done on those old tractors!
dave, you didn't tell us the meaning behind your shop's name, "omega".
I'm assuming hes trying to imply like his shop is the last stop you'll need because he'll get the job done. Omega means "the end" if I'm correct. 🤔
He talks a lot about his time in the military. Maybe its the name of the squad he was in.
OMEGA Gosh, you workin' on stuffs
Yeah if you Google Omega this is what you get. " As the last letter of the Greek alphabet, Omega is often used to denote the last, the end, or the ultimate limit of a set, in contrast to alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet; see Alpha and Omega."
7:06 - Good security system: A nice loaded AR-15
And Crazy-D
@@jtstaffan ya it's SUPER nice, not just regular nice 😂🤣🙃
@@jtstaffan No one asked you
@@jtstaffanIt depends what end you are on!
Problem with that system is someone has to hold it. And get paid for the time.
Wait a minute how did I get sucked into this
Hi Wizard, I’ve been renting my first shop (here in the UK we call them ‘industrial units’ 🤣) since December last year. Two thoughts on your lights... LEDs are much brighter, cheaper to run, and last much longer. Also I have clear panels in the roof of my shop... I don’t need lights at all during the day... might be worth your while to get quotes to install clear roof panels... just a thought. And great video btw, all the best to you and Mrs from one of your UK fans 🇬🇧🇺🇸
I wonder if the clear roof panels would hold up against the hail he was speaking of, especially as they aged.
You can see them in the video.
Clear panels would be an invitation to bad actors. It would be a weak link in his security system.
His area in Kansas gets bad hail and storms. If I remember correctly his building is quite old but good part is the metal and metrial used is extremely high quality which is great against hail. Even through all this time and the forklifts stabbing into the metal wall it's still in great condition. Plastic or clear roofs would just make it break more often. Also maybe even bring down value.
Then heat. They don't have AC.
Great story Wizard. You deserve everything you have because you worked your butt off and Mrs Wizard is a big help too. Led lights should help a lot. JR put all led lights in his shop.
Nice to see someone that is honest and sincere in the world of car repairs.
It really seems like mechanics who are that honest and sincere are extremely rare these days.
I feel like hoovie basically put this man and his children through college
Umm basically you are right! 😏
@@7633J It goes both ways. Without the Wizard, Hoovie can't flip the cars over.
It's a 2 way street I'd assume
Hoovie had a lot to do with his success. They both helped each other grow. Having a good woman that supports you in good and bad times makes a world difference.
someone can give us a hand or help but ya still gotta do the work
I always envisaged a young boy aged nine or ten helping around the shop and working the camera with the regular questions! I always thought to myself: "man, someday that kid is going to be a great mechanic!".
One of the main draws for me was and is your Mello personality and professionalism plus your working together with your wife & the deep respect you have for each other & when you explained how you treat your customers & the relationship with everyone who brings you exotic cars, they can't help but Love you & recommend u, and I'm sure you lay the Law down in a very serious but respectful way to the customer ( I will fix & take care of your car like it's mine, but don't play with my money & we will get along fine or the car stays here until I'm payed in full ,sign here, thank you) yeaaaaBaby Very Nice but business is business & friends are friends 2 different things Amen 👍😂😁
With all that roof surface, it might be prudent to fit your shop with photovoltaic panels.
When hoovie buys his next “vehicle” he’ll be able to put gold plated solar panels on the roof and install a wind farm next to the building
Hey..... That's not a bad idea and certianly worth checking into! I think there are federal and/or state funding for such equipment. Also, if you get to the point that if you produce excess energy (above and beyond what he consumes himself) the power company is REQUIRED to buy his excess power at a fixed rate and put that power back into the power grid. And like what was mentioned.... that is a LOT of flat roof space. :^)
It would have to be a tough system because of the hail storms that frequent that area.
Great idea, but I bet when Wizard gets his estimate, he'll say, "Nah, I would rather pay off the building first. "
@@qx4n9e1xp As Roger here noted, that would depend on how it pencils out considering any subsidies available.
Thank you for making this video! It was very inspiring to see this. I'm 43yrs old & after spending time in art, sales, customer service, & management, I've decided to learn more about fixing cars. I always had an interest but never had the resources to learn. Now that there's community college programs near me that teach certification for automotive skills I'll narrow down my options & jump into it. I plan on making it a career/hobby till I'm old & gray.
Australia needs more like you as I have taken my car to a few body shops to have some work done. Really made a mess off the Job. Parts missing, scratches on the dash, and contaminated paint.
I guess that's why I watch your videos, nice to see what a genuine mechanic does for a living. Also good to pick up a few tips along the way as I like to work on my car.
If I ever get a chance to pass by I will come and visit.
Nice to see a hard working couple living the dream! I’m currently in the beginning stages of operating my own shop and I can really relate to how you must have felt when everyone was calling you crazy or foolish. Now look at you and Mrs Wizard!!! You guys kick ass! Cheers from Vancouver Canada. Working hard pays off
Thanks Mr and Mrs Wizard for all your effort to put out these videos. Always excited to see a notification for this channel.
You and Mrs. Wizard do a fantastic job, really enjoy your videos!
Thank you Mr and Mrs Wizard for sharing the inspirational backstory........ Continued growth and success. Being a DIY'er I can't tell you how much I've gleamed from the videos. Many thanks.........
Inspirational video. You know what you can and can't do. Congrats to your success AND letting us share it with you through your videos. Thoroughly enjoy every one of your posts...
From one old fat veteran who somehow married up to another:
Nice work, sir. Mrs. Wizard is quite a pretty lady!
Love the Wizard, the sort of journey man an apprentice needs, respect 👏
Wizard, greetings from India.
Just loved how you made it this big. What an inspiration!
My salute to Mrs. Wizard for her support.
And, thanks to Hoovie for introducing you to us.
Wizard, you are a very honest person, I could only wish there was way more people like you.
Wizard, thanks for the very personal video. Mrs. Wizard is definitely the one for you. I've always been impressed with your production. It's very nice to see and hear from the video technician/ editor/ producer. Big thanks to Mrs. Wizard.✨✨✨✨🌟
Some solar panels on the roof would take care of that electric bill.
LEDs save a lot of energy over other types of bulbs.
Solar panels are a publicity stunt. The initial investment is only repaid in 20 years then you need to replace them cause they lost there efficiency. Which just puts you back where you started. I have worked this out a couple of times with different companies and different solar panels. Over the 20 years of installation you might profit $100 to $500 before you need to replace all of them. It is really not worth the time and the money. You rarely get your investment back.
@@boerebru Just not true. The cost of solar panels and battery storage has dropped 90% over the last 10 years and continues to fall. THey are a great way to save money on utilities and have a long life. they might lose some efficiency after 20 years but they will still be providing 80 % or more of the original capacity. Many people get a payback in less than 10 years.
boerebru our house solar paid for itself in four years.
You guys don't have to believe me. But i would like you to think and do your own research cause clearly you are drinking the Kool aid. Ask yourself this; Why have so many solar companies failed? Why is solar so heavily subsidized from the government and still fails. @james you are either lying or can't do math proper. I have seen many a company install solar panel on there huge buildings of roofs and then a year or 2 later you go there and they disconnected it and work on normal electricity. Why? Cause it is not cost effective and reliable. Yes if you live in the middle of nowhere it's the thing to have but you also still have a diesel generator on standby. We still need about another 10 years of solar - and battery technology for it to catch up to the cost effectiveness of regular electricity production. Ask yourself Japan the most advance technological country in the world doesn't even really invest in solar but in nuclear why is that?
Remember those golf ball sized hail stones Wizard mentioned?
Love it! It's awesome that you and Mrs. Wizard has put this channel together to provide education and some entertainment. Thank you for the valuable material you put out and good luck with everything. It's very hard to find good and trustworthy mechanics.
I would like to know how many employees you have, especially mechanics.
I’m also impressed TH-cam generates just as much income as repairing. It have grown fast. Great video by the way.
such classy folks being showcased from the heartland thanks to hoovie...Much love to him and the wizard clan!
Thank you to you and your family for your service, it's not easy to serve away from family or run a household when mom or dad is deployed. Thank you
Now you just need a Lamborghini tractor to show us on TH-cam, and the circle will be complete.
I'd bet the majority of people have no idea of the connection
I would be awesome if we can get our hands on a Lamborghini tractorme and The wizard both could make some pretty interesting videos out of that
You’ve gotta do the LED switchover, Wizard.
There isnt a huge cost savings going from T5 fluorescent lights to LED. If you don't want to spend 1000's of dollars on converting to LED, then you'll be fine with T5's.
However, if his shop was using HPS (High Pressure Sodium) lights, that would be a different story.
probably be like 20-30k upfront cost to install LED's
@@bigggmustang73 whoa there. I'm an electrician here and you will save 50 - 55% on your lighting bill by switching to led. A t5 45" bulb that replaces a 54w florescent bulb uses 24w to produce the same light. They cost $10 a bulb and will work with the GE and Phillips insta start ballast that is already installed in those lights. Or you can just cut out the ballast and bypass it either way. What did he say he had 55 fixtures. 2 lights x 55 @ $11 /each = $1,210. rent a Scissors lift and do it in an afternoon.
scottcol23 we switched out 8 foot fluorescent bulb, 240 volt fixtures at my work for LED panels. I think the panels were 1000 a piece. 140,000 square feet was 75k so I was basing my estimate on that. But your solution sounds much better!
There is not a big a savings from (good condition) Florescent tubes to LED . T5 fluorescent is about 60 to 80 lumen per watt. LED might be about 90 lumen per watt. not enough to justify switching over (if in good condition).
Really appreciate your hard work guys, good entertainment from good people !!
Many, many blessing to you, Mr Wizard! You have earned this opportunity and your success is the byproduct of your sincere efforts! I hope one day to shake your hand.
Continued blessing to you, your family and business,
Robert
Love it. I also own a small business and we are shut down cause of the virus, so I am selling on ebay trying to get by. Stay safe Wizard.
Just as a suggestion, I know that this isn’t in the budget right now but perhaps maybe somewhere down the road, you might consider one of those post lifts like Tyler and Freddy have at their homes to store more cars in your shop if you’re really running out of space. Again, I know that’s a very big expense and that it’s not ideal for the time being but it’s something to consider
Michael Sackstein, perhaps the lift company will sponsor the Wizard. It would be a win-win situation. Wizard gets the benefit of the lifts, the lift people would have their name advertised for free by both Hoovie’s and Wizard’s channels.
8:04 that for me is far enough reason from when you and hoovie started and woah its 10 years ago thats a very long time and you guys already had a very strong bond not just as business partners as friends as well... i love this video be safe car wizard and everyone there at kansas...
Thanks Wizard not only are you down to earth but you seem like a real genuine nice guy. And I love the detail you pick as that I feel many others just gloss over stuff which lets them down and I think that makes you a really great youtuber.
Love your story. There might have been a time when you thought yours was not important enough to share, but those of us on the outside enjoy your honesty, integrity, and attention to detail. It's refreshing.
Love Mrs Wizard. She's lovely !
"its not a rush job"
If more business' in general could not be a rush job it'd probably better for everyone
Wizard God bless you, I really enjoy your story on how and why you've grown
to your present location. I
don't have to tell you, people see creators as fool's and dreamers. You have to endure much but if you don't give up on yourself and do your homework you'll look back and surprise
yourself. Take care.🙏
PS; To say you and
Mrs Wizard are versatile would be an understatement. Awesome!!
Hello from the UK, I don't know how i stumbled on to yours or Hoovies channel but i'm glad i did.. From my heart you and your family deserve everything you've worked hard for.. Super love the content and the channel.. You are truly one in a million when i comes to fixing cars.. and what you do.. Subscriber for life.. Thank you.. I hope you get all you work hard for..
Wish there were more guys like the car wizard in this world!
Great Story. I wish u many many years of success. Stay safe out there.
Here in Az. Skylights are used extensively, FREE light, just get stronger ones for your bad weather.
Yes, I was going to suggest the same. The right skylights will provide all the free light needed on a sunny day. The system then needs a 'smart sensor' to switch on the LEDs when it is cloudy. Add a few solar panels, and with the entire combination the electricity cost will be slashed.
Just found your channel and I really like watching your videos. The calm and the down to earth approach of yours is really appealing. Also nice to hear your story about how you've come this far. Keep on going I'd say and I'm really looking forward to see more videos! Greetings from the Netherlands
Thanks Wizard. You are the epitome of the midwest calm demeanor. Watching your videos helps take mind off my cancer journey. You are the best.
Good things happen to good people, much respect to the wizard.
Great vid Wizard. It's nice to know a more in-depth view of the man the shop the wife.. the Legend!👍
You're the man Car Wizard 👊
I'm glad it worked out for you and that you've become so succesful Wizard, you deserve it! I really enjoy your tips and your work on your channel and on Hoovie's channel.
Goodluck luck Mr. And Mrs. Wizard! Great to see yall thriving and not just surviving! Will definitely support this channel and really enjoy the content man! Keep up the great work yall do!
I’ve been watching Tyler’s and your videos more recently. I’m based in Australia so clearly I’ll not be sending you any work. But I have been so impressed by the level of professionalism you show.
I love the humour and been a real pleasure viewing. Looking forward to more videos.
Great video, great business, great people! Can’t wait to see you taking care of a Audi 80/90/cabriolet!! Greetings from the Netherlands!
ik dacht dat ik de enige was. hoe gaat ie?
@@nickvancapelleveen3750 Saai he, opgehokt binnen zitten. Zondag heb ik wel een ritje gemaakt met mijn gele MX-5.
Ik haat dit. Ik wil een auto gaan restaureren in de komende coronamaanden maar niemand durft af te spreken zodat ik daadwerkelijk iets KAN restaureren.
Nick Van Capelleveen haha! Goed hoor met jou?
SoLDMG Nice! Wat voor auto?
@5:20 across that back wall install those car lifts Hoovie has in his garage. Looks like you could store 12 cars back there at least.