I recently got a new job as a mobile ADAS Calibration tech from being a diagnosis tech with electrical systems as my specialty. The ADAS services have brought my skills along for the mobile service. It is different when your customers are auto shops and collision repair centers instead of the general pubic.
It’s hard to find honest people, I had a check engine light on my Mazda 2011 cx7, with a P2096 fault code,it finally got fixed but not after having spent over 2k chasing problems that were never resolved, turns out the computer needed a Software Update, but to get that done you have to take it to a Mazda dealer, because nobody has the software program to do it, What a scam 😂
That's crazy. My shop, if it's not our make, take it to another dealer and have whatever reprogrammed. Since I'm not a writer, I can't really say how that affects the ending cost, but from what I've caught a glance at we mostly foot the bill from the other dealer for the reprogramming.
If I saw a hacked up wiring harness to the coils, I probably wouldn’t quote anywhere near 7 hours, but 3-4 hours of diagnostic time is most definitely fair to make sure that harness isn’t fucked up, quoting a module for a lot of techs/shops tends to be another way to get a customer to piss off so you don’t have to deal with the issue.
Right! Typically 2 hours is what I start with and 4 hours if it’s CAN issues. Product knowledge is key though, These are known for ECUs, test that wire first, easy and make the call
learn to diagnose and repair parts yourself, save thousands of dollars and save yourself from being swindled. only take it to a shop if you just can't figure it out
easier said than done. i literally cannot count how many times i have had customers bring in cars that they tried to repair but only actually managed to create half a dozen more issues that needed to be fixed BEFORE diagnosing the original issue.
the more you know, the less you get paid. you just proved it to yourself. it's sad but the harder you work as an auto tech the less you make. honesty is not rewarded.
Huh? If you do honest work and you’re quick, you will be talk of the town. You think that guy is gonna recommend the poster or the previous mechanic? Sad way to look at world, you will never be happy, fulfilled or successful.
@@eurowerx4267you did good work. You did it honestly and charged a price your customer's budget and your own can live with. They will recommend you to their friends and family. Your reward will be visible when the customer's descendants continue to seek your service and your business grows (in good times and hard times).
@@FredricoMayonetti i worked at a dealerships for 25 years of my career, most of the time any rewards seen were given to my service advisors and not me. we were no face utilities used behind closed doors, most people never knew our names when we fixed their cars. now my career is done and i am disabled due to the work for 35 years, with no retirement worth mentioning. the only reward you will get is by becoming the person in charge and running your own business, then honesty goes a long ways. there was times i saw my service advisors show me stacks of free food vouchers customers gave them, only after complaining was i given a 'small' portion of them. ive only had twice where a customer actually asked to see me and give me a tip and thank me in person. most people hate the cost of auto repairs, even though i saved most thousands by trying to do the minimal work required and not upselling everything that my bosses wanted. when i ran my own business for 12 years, it was much more rewarding thanks-wise from customers, however i made less than i did working for others, even though i often times worked 70+ hours, equating to minimum wage.
@@LygerTheCLaw I’m sorry to hear that man. You are right we usually thank only the service advisors. I’ll be sure to bring the techs some donuts or something else , next time to show appreciation. My point I reckon is more if you are your own boss or it’s your own business. You are correct, you saving clients money won’t be appreciated by a dealership (certainly not today). But if you are the owner, make sure you’re good and pass the rest onto your customers. Appreciate your response to me, I will certainly appreciate the folk behind the curtain more , going forward. Hoping you’re still able to enjoy life with your disability and thanks for keeping folks cars running for so many years.
EVs are way simpler to diagnose. . . For EV mechanics, not ice mechanics pretending to know what they are doing without talking the time and expense to upgrade their knowledge and skills
where did you come up with this thought process? EVs have much more wiring AND they have dangerous high voltage to deal with. at the shop the ONLY techs allowed to touch EVs were techs certified to work on EV vehicles. we also had to cone them off and have a helper stand by while powering down the high voltage systems, which was required before doing most any service work. i know, because i was a level 4 master tech with EV certifications, 90% of our auto techs weren't certified. mostly these are overkill safety precautions, until something bad happens and then they're not. i actually hated EV's and hybrids because we weren't paid enough to deal with all the additional hurdles we were supposed to jump through to repair them.
I recently got a new job as a mobile ADAS Calibration tech from being a diagnosis tech with electrical systems as my specialty. The ADAS services have brought my skills along for the mobile service. It is different when your customers are auto shops and collision repair centers instead of the general pubic.
Very true! I hate service calls to diagnose, you never know what you’re in for!
Take all you learn and Go independent!!
It’s hard to find honest people, I had a check engine light on my Mazda 2011 cx7, with a P2096 fault code,it finally got fixed but not after having spent over 2k chasing problems that were never resolved, turns out the computer needed a Software Update, but to get that done you have to take it to a Mazda dealer,
because nobody has the software program to do it,
What a scam 😂
Clutch the shop wanted $800 to $1200 on a 94’ Honda Accord coupe 4 cylinder. Now I’m going to take it apart and try to change it myself
Easy job! Use good parts, replace the flywheel and pilot bearing, clutch kit and throw out bearing
That's crazy. My shop, if it's not our make, take it to another dealer and have whatever reprogrammed. Since I'm not a writer, I can't really say how that affects the ending cost, but from what I've caught a glance at we mostly foot the bill from the other dealer for the reprogramming.
Ya, I want the work start to finish! Best advice, give no one a chance to go behind your work!!
If I saw a hacked up wiring harness to the coils, I probably wouldn’t quote anywhere near 7 hours, but 3-4 hours of diagnostic time is most definitely fair to make sure that harness isn’t fucked up, quoting a module for a lot of techs/shops tends to be another way to get a customer to piss off so you don’t have to deal with the issue.
Right! Typically 2 hours is what I start with and 4 hours if it’s CAN issues.
Product knowledge is key though,
These are known for ECUs, test that wire first, easy and make the call
@ fair enough, every tech has a certain level of familiarity with certain makes. We can definitely agree that 7 hours is overkill tho.
Bro, that high pitched noise prevented me from watching past 0:35. Sorry. I really wanted to hear what you said.
Apologies, the ohmeter was pinging continuity
Experience is hard to come by now adays
learn to diagnose and repair parts yourself, save thousands of dollars and save yourself from being swindled. only take it to a shop if you just can't figure it out
easier said than done. i literally cannot count how many times i have had customers bring in cars that they tried to repair but only actually managed to create half a dozen more issues that needed to be fixed BEFORE diagnosing the original issue.
Solid advice!! I’m trying to fix everything I can first
the more you know, the less you get paid. you just proved it to yourself. it's sad but the harder you work as an auto tech the less you make. honesty is not rewarded.
Honesty is always rewarded, I feel good inside and my God is happy with me.
I live very simple, I’m always fair and my needs are met.
Life is good
Huh? If you do honest work and you’re quick, you will be talk of the town. You think that guy is gonna recommend the poster or the previous mechanic? Sad way to look at world, you will never be happy, fulfilled or successful.
@@eurowerx4267you did good work. You did it honestly and charged a price your customer's budget and your own can live with. They will recommend you to their friends and family. Your reward will be visible when the customer's descendants continue to seek your service and your business grows (in good times and hard times).
@@FredricoMayonetti i worked at a dealerships for 25 years of my career, most of the time any rewards seen were given to my service advisors and not me. we were no face utilities used behind closed doors, most people never knew our names when we fixed their cars. now my career is done and i am disabled due to the work for 35 years, with no retirement worth mentioning. the only reward you will get is by becoming the person in charge and running your own business, then honesty goes a long ways.
there was times i saw my service advisors show me stacks of free food vouchers customers gave them, only after complaining was i given a 'small' portion of them. ive only had twice where a customer actually asked to see me and give me a tip and thank me in person. most people hate the cost of auto repairs, even though i saved most thousands by trying to do the minimal work required and not upselling everything that my bosses wanted.
when i ran my own business for 12 years, it was much more rewarding thanks-wise from customers, however i made less than i did working for others, even though i often times worked 70+ hours, equating to minimum wage.
@@LygerTheCLaw I’m sorry to hear that man. You are right we usually thank only the service advisors. I’ll be sure to bring the techs some donuts or something else , next time to show appreciation.
My point I reckon is more if you are your own boss or it’s your own business. You are correct, you saving clients money won’t be appreciated by a dealership (certainly not today). But if you are the owner, make sure you’re good and pass the rest onto your customers.
Appreciate your response to me, I will certainly appreciate the folk behind the curtain more , going forward. Hoping you’re still able to enjoy life with your disability and thanks for keeping folks cars running for so many years.
EVs are way simpler to diagnose. . .
For EV mechanics, not ice mechanics pretending to know what they are doing without talking the time and expense to upgrade their knowledge and skills
where did you come up with this thought process? EVs have much more wiring AND they have dangerous high voltage to deal with. at the shop the ONLY techs allowed to touch EVs were techs certified to work on EV vehicles. we also had to cone them off and have a helper stand by while powering down the high voltage systems, which was required before doing most any service work.
i know, because i was a level 4 master tech with EV certifications, 90% of our auto techs weren't certified. mostly these are overkill safety precautions, until something bad happens and then they're not.
i actually hated EV's and hybrids because we weren't paid enough to deal with all the additional hurdles we were supposed to jump through to repair them.
Nah, EVs are not where the money is yet! ICE are the way to go.