50 bucks is super fair for that diagnosis. And the way so many people are hurting for money these days, it makes me happy that Matt keeps his prices reasonable. It's easy to say he should charge more but alot of people don't have that additional money to pay. Great video.
@@jaqthedragon6657 my shop is a licensed shop in California we offer mobile services we charge $80 for the basic diagnostic visual inspection scan tool and we are 160 for a complete inspection and diagnosis which is pin of wires and actually taking things apart and putting things back together and our diagnostic fee comes out of the repair as well. Most of the time is definitely fair a lot of people in my area charger, minimum of 120+.
Just get a 12v transformer, and than hook it up to the coil terminals. Multimeter to the NO/NC contacts and you'll know everything you need to about a relay (coming from a sparky)...
I like to do mechanics myself and i have people ask me for help many times. Some pay a small donation for a beer and some dont pay at all. But having a mech come and do diagnosis and all that you did for them, 50 bucks are really fair and they would be stupid to not ask you to change it.
For a modern computerized headache vehicle 40 was very fair for troubleshooting. That equipment makes it very quick and convenient for both you and the customer. Great jobs on both ends here! 👍
@@Wheemer Not saying he overcharged at all 40 is what I would've charged if I had that type of equipment and was mobile. 50 is still very reasonable especially when most shops in my area charge a few hundred to troubleshoot. I generally don't charge much for troubleshooting if at all if someone brings the car to me- Free if you are going to get the parts for me to fix it since you'll be paying me for the labor, 20 if it's simple and you just want to know what's wrong but don't want it fixed, it can go to 40 if I have to jack up the car and crawl all around but you don't want it fixed. If it's local and I go to them 40 is fine. I've only charged over what I normally would due to a person who did me very wrong beforehand (we are talking bad relationship, bill money, all sorts of stuff) wanting me to troubleshoot their car and they were a ways out. This was like 4 years ago. No other shop around here would do it for under 250 dollars. After asking them why in the world should I consider looking at their car after they screwed me over and they told me because they were sorry, I actually knew what I was doing, and I'm that they should've listened to me in the past. I quoted them 95 dollars accounting for a normal charge, time, mileage, and a P.I.T.A fee for the situation. I figured it would've chased them off but they agreed. So I showed up and found out exactly what was wrong in less than 5 minutes, showed them how I troubleshooted it and how I was able to find it, and even gave them part numbers and told them a shortcut on how to get to it quickly and how to fix it for less than 10 dollars in parts and cleaner. (it was a leaking water pipe oring on a 2000 Civic). He thanked me and sent the money directly to my Paypal with his phone. After that he never fixed it and it sat in his apartment parkinglot then when he went to move out of the state with his girlfriend he bought a new car and then called me and asked me if I wanted the car and felt that it would be the right thing to do settle the things he did in the past. I got the car and the title in my name and then fixed it myself. He didn't want to tell me but apparently he had a "friend" try and fix it and they straight up stripped the thermostat housing bolt thread in the engine block with an impact among some other things. I was able to fix it for myself easily by retapping it and installing a stud and nut before replacing the Orings that were the original problem. Alot of patience, honesty, and tolerance goes a long way and it resulted in me receiving a car. I also feel like every job requires it's own special attention as well.
Just want to say thank you for posting these, since finding your channel I’ve taken an interest in maintaining my vehicles better! I always just did whatever needed done instead of preventative maintenance. Thank you!
I really hope he has something soooo nice happen to him (Parker) bc he just seems so humble and just a genuine nice person. Absolutely love that. Keep grinding brother. ❤
Matthew your living right! God is always looking for a good man, to follow his footsteps! I use a Star computer for all my Mercedes Benz troubleshooting! Many technicians do not know how to troubleshoot. Thru use of proper tools, experience and know how. Just about anything on this planet can be diagnosed! Keep being the man you are! Keep helping stranded folks. I have helped many on the freeway with no decent spare, no jack, no jack handle! Amazing how some young people are not prepared while traveling! May God bless you! Anytime your in Houston Texas. Let me know I will take you out to eat some Texas barbecue!
Think you should move to the UK and be my neighbour we need people like you , honest and pleasant and a good mechanic it's a pleasure watching you work .👍
I see some people saying 50$ is alot. If you're not a parts changer and know how to properly diagnosis a car you should be charging 90$ to 120$ a hr. 90% of the time the problem should be found with in the hr. Nowadays cars are advanced and it takes alot of knowledge to Diagnose properly.on the other hand if a customer paid for a proper diag, you have to be positive that's the problem. If by chance your wrong (it happens even to the best) then you have to eat the cost. We get a bad name because there's shops out there that lie
Damn bro u so smart. I had this same issue on my elantra a couple years back. Car would crank and not start. They replaced the battery, alternator, solenoid valves. And nothing worked $1000 bucks later. Funny thing is I told them it could be a fuel issue way before. I went to another mechanic and told him it could be a fuel issue and they quoted me $800 to change the fuel pump. I said ok then it fixed the issue.
The root cause of that is a broken ground wire on front of bellhousing. like 5 wires go to that eyelet. You pull on it and if it rips out its bad. The proper fix is to cut the terminal off and put new one on. You moved the wires and its making connection. Its gonna come back. You never should have to add any wires.
I'm disappointed, his scan tool could have easily commanded the fuel pump on and and he could have easily accessed the fuel pump for a correct diagnosis.
@@Tat2Dragons but he failed to check at the pump connection with a load. He could have a bad connection or bad wiring and unnecessarily replaced a good pump.
@@user-oh5jy7bg4i you realize that ZERO obd codes tell you what part to replace and you have to diagnose the issue right? Or are you just one of those people who think replacing random parts is actually how you fix vehicles?
@@MobiTechMobileMechanic why? Your diagnosis takes time right? It’s still labor so unless you are factoring it back in elsewhere in the job you’re cutting yourself short.
you are so patient, i hated people telling me how to do my job when i was a decorator. i know it's a totally different trade. but if they left you be you would able to diagnose allot quicker, rather than telling you it might be this, might be that your the expert not a DIYr
Seriously. I'm all for getting a good deal, but that is a little bit ridiculous. It creates incredibly unrealistic expectations. Does he do that to look good in his videos?
dont get me wrong. 43 years doing this. and ive done it myself. 50 bucks. while commendable think about the cost of those scanners etc. its bit me in the ass. still i could have made alot more money and actually paid for the tools. i am not knocking ya man in the least. at 56 its time to turn the reins over to the young-uns!!! just be safe man!!!
Need U here n ga, my 06 BMW X3 won’t start thought it was battery changed it out had alternator tested said it was good, but very next day no start, what could it be my starter??
I don’t practice Santeria I ain’t got no crystal ball Well, I had a million dollars But, I spent it allll Keep up the awesome vids, Matt! Before you know it, you’ll have a million followers.
Ur a good guy man I wish you were near me. Good idea starting a channel cause you can make way more money off views then you can off the cars I guarantee that!!!
Matt I wish I had someone as good as you are with cars. Stealerships suck. I’m having shifting issues with my trans. The dealer says I need a $2000 computer and $500 to “flash” it. I just said screw it and am driving like nothing is wrong
I see alot of, need more fair mechanics like matt. Problem is most mechanics cant afford to short themselves like that. That niffty relay fuse tester is thousands. Most likely. The equipment actual mechanics have to have is ridiculously expensive, not to mention cost of training and updating with technology. For sure there r vultures out there. But most r fair and trying to feed their families too.
I’d also replace the fuel filter if that one isn’t on the pump itself, some are in line and others are on the bottom of the fuel sending unit in the tank.
Dude where are you from? I have a 95 mustang gt 5.0 with a parasitic draw on my battery and have struggled with finding the source for so long that every time I drive it when I get home I disconnect the ground from my battery just to keep it charged.
Take the fuel cap off put your ear to the opening and listen for the pump while someone keys it on. No sound, then take a hammer to the tank and jar the pump that is stuck between the teeth of the electric motor. NOTE : ALL ELECTRIC MOTORS GETS STUCK EVERY NOW AND THEN.
Matt your Empathy is as HUGE as your Heart Bro! Just Please do not let your Good heart become your RUINATION. Some people make a career of taking advantage of good hearted people like yourself.
Man i wish he was here in El Paso, these Part changers and fixing one thing and breaking other parts on my car IDK what to do, there seems to be no honest mechanics 🥺
50 bucks is super fair for that diagnosis. And the way so many people are hurting for money these days, it makes me happy that Matt keeps his prices reasonable. It's easy to say he should charge more but alot of people don't have that additional money to pay. Great video.
Customer did not want to hear he needed a fuel pump he must be hurting bad..
Ive seen bad mobile mechanics charge 200
Why lie? @@jaqthedragon6657 No mechanic charges $200 for a diagnostic! What is it you benefit from lying in TH-cam comments? SMH
@@jaqthedragon6657 my shop is a licensed shop in California we offer mobile services we charge $80 for the basic diagnostic visual inspection scan tool and we are 160 for a complete inspection and diagnosis which is pin of wires and actually taking things apart and putting things back together and our diagnostic fee comes out of the repair as well. Most of the time is definitely fair a lot of people in my area charger, minimum of 120+.
FJB
50 bucks is killer for all that work you did. These people are lucky to have you.
Need my diagnostic don’t bro I got 100$
50 high as hell.. Most guys around Tn only charge 30.
@@YoUnOkNoWoK 50 is cheap for the gas, time, and accurately diagnosing the issue boss
Bankruptcy rate 🤦♂️
Cobalt will have more issues, which is why the fee was "cheap," honestly a good practice for Matt as the customer might call back for future repairs.
He’s the best mechanic out there not robbing ppl . Good work man
He's good. But brilliantautocare is better
@@mnight207nah Parkers the Truth 🤘🏽
@@713Already You obviously don't know who Boni from brilliant auto care is
@@mnight207 here's the deal u must not know matt from parkers mobile mechanics
@@713Already Lol. I do. And I'm not saying anything bad about him.
The honest mechanic will put a smile on everyone's face. Nice to see you helping people out with honesty and understanding.
That relay tester is nice. Over here thinking I need one.
Just get a 12v transformer, and than hook it up to the coil terminals. Multimeter to the NO/NC contacts and you'll know everything you need to about a relay (coming from a sparky)...
Just 2 cables one to terminal 85, one to terminal 87, positive of battery, negative of battery and wait for the "click".😅
@@MrElpajita85 & 86
they sell em dirt cheap from china, I was impressed it actually worked, want one myself now
love Matts easy going good nature. Really fair and always willing to help. God bless you Matt
You're a gem Matt, $50 was a fair price.
7:37 the keyboard mechanics gave Matt PTSD🤣🤣🤣
I wish there was a Mobile car repair where I live, very cool.
There probably is, just gotta look around
I like to do mechanics myself and i have people ask me for help many times. Some pay a small donation for a beer and some dont pay at all. But having a mech come and do diagnosis and all that you did for them, 50 bucks are really fair and they would be stupid to not ask you to change it.
Can we get a “ heres the deal” compilation…
There is one in his Shorts list...
He should make T-shirts
For a modern computerized headache vehicle 40 was very fair for troubleshooting. That equipment makes it very quick and convenient for both you and the customer. Great jobs on both ends here! 👍
Except that he charged 50. So are you trying to say he overcharged the customer by 10?
@@Wheemer Not saying he overcharged at all 40 is what I would've charged if I had that type of equipment and was mobile. 50 is still very reasonable especially when most shops in my area charge a few hundred to troubleshoot. I generally don't charge much for troubleshooting if at all if someone brings the car to me- Free if you are going to get the parts for me to fix it since you'll be paying me for the labor, 20 if it's simple and you just want to know what's wrong but don't want it fixed, it can go to 40 if I have to jack up the car and crawl all around but you don't want it fixed. If it's local and I go to them 40 is fine. I've only charged over what I normally would due to a person who did me very wrong beforehand (we are talking bad relationship, bill money, all sorts of stuff) wanting me to troubleshoot their car and they were a ways out. This was like 4 years ago. No other shop around here would do it for under 250 dollars. After asking them why in the world should I consider looking at their car after they screwed me over and they told me because they were sorry, I actually knew what I was doing, and I'm that they should've listened to me in the past. I quoted them 95 dollars accounting for a normal charge, time, mileage, and a P.I.T.A fee for the situation. I figured it would've chased them off but they agreed. So I showed up and found out exactly what was wrong in less than 5 minutes, showed them how I troubleshooted it and how I was able to find it, and even gave them part numbers and told them a shortcut on how to get to it quickly and how to fix it for less than 10 dollars in parts and cleaner. (it was a leaking water pipe oring on a 2000 Civic). He thanked me and sent the money directly to my Paypal with his phone. After that he never fixed it and it sat in his apartment parkinglot then when he went to move out of the state with his girlfriend he bought a new car and then called me and asked me if I wanted the car and felt that it would be the right thing to do settle the things he did in the past. I got the car and the title in my name and then fixed it myself. He didn't want to tell me but apparently he had a "friend" try and fix it and they straight up stripped the thermostat housing bolt thread in the engine block with an impact among some other things. I was able to fix it for myself easily by retapping it and installing a stud and nut before replacing the Orings that were the original problem. Alot of patience, honesty, and tolerance goes a long way and it resulted in me receiving a car. I also feel like every job requires it's own special attention as well.
Matt is my favorite Machanic to watch
You spell like an electrician.
Wish there were more mechanics around like you.👍
Just want to say thank you for posting these, since finding your channel I’ve taken an interest in maintaining my vehicles better! I always just did whatever needed done instead of preventative maintenance. Thank you!
🎉
i wish all mechanic be like that guy, god bless him.
I really hope he has something soooo nice happen to him (Parker) bc he just seems so humble and just a genuine nice person. Absolutely love that. Keep grinding brother. ❤
Matthew your living right! God is always looking for a good man, to follow his footsteps! I use a Star computer for all my Mercedes Benz troubleshooting! Many technicians do not know how to troubleshoot. Thru use of proper tools, experience and know how. Just about anything on this planet can be diagnosed! Keep being the man you are! Keep helping stranded folks. I have helped many on the freeway with no decent spare, no jack, no jack handle! Amazing how some young people are not prepared while traveling! May God bless you! Anytime your in Houston Texas. Let me know I will take you out to eat some Texas barbecue!
Think you should move to the UK and be my neighbour we need people like you , honest and pleasant and a good mechanic it's a pleasure watching you work .👍
Love her shirt!
You are a good person, there needs to be more like you.
Stay the same...You went above and beyond on the diagnosis...
Mr.Parker not only do you treat everyone with the same respect you would want back but you also put your ads at the end your a true hero ‼️
Excellent diagnosis, and a good people person. A well-grounded connection is critical. The symptoms of a poor one are illusory and misleading.
I see some people saying 50$ is alot. If you're not a parts changer and know how to properly diagnosis a car you should be charging 90$ to 120$ a hr. 90% of the time the problem should be found with in the hr. Nowadays cars are advanced and it takes alot of knowledge to Diagnose properly.on the other hand if a customer paid for a proper diag, you have to be positive that's the problem. If by chance your wrong (it happens even to the best) then you have to eat the cost. We get a bad name because there's shops out there that lie
No idea how you do it. I couldn't work with people watching over my shoulder and trying to chit chat with me. You're great! Great videos!
My favorite thing about these videos is all the experts in the comments. That if you were on the side of the road. There's no comment experts.😂😂😂
Right,. Some of these people need to start their own business if they know so much
The best mobile mechanic in the game
Damn bro u so smart. I had this same issue on my elantra a couple years back. Car would crank and not start. They replaced the battery, alternator, solenoid valves. And nothing worked $1000 bucks later. Funny thing is I told them it could be a fuel issue way before. I went to another mechanic and told him it could be a fuel issue and they quoted me $800 to change the fuel pump. I said ok then it fixed the issue.
The root cause of that is a broken ground wire on front of bellhousing. like 5 wires go to that eyelet. You pull on it and if it rips out its bad. The proper fix is to cut the terminal off and put new one on. You moved the wires and its making connection. Its gonna come back. You never should have to add any wires.
a Genuine Macanic True & True 👍🏼🎸🤘🏼🚗
I'm disappointed, his scan tool could have easily commanded the fuel pump on and and he could have easily accessed the fuel pump for a correct diagnosis.
You must not have been paying close enough attention, because at one point that was what he did with his scan tool.
@@Tat2Dragons but he failed to check at the pump connection with a load. He could have a bad connection or bad wiring and unnecessarily replaced a good pump.
@@MrXyzasdfyour correct. A security issue could cut fuel a bad relay or fuel module if equipped. Plenty of things can cut fuel.
Dude, you've given me some reason that there's good people out there still. $50 for a diagnosis! You're a good man mate.
Don’t waive your diagnostic fees. You’re putting in the time and labor and the drive. Don’t devalue your work.
It’s helping out the community bro that’s what he does
He plugs it in and finds a fault dude, it’s nothing too crazy
@@user-oh5jy7bg4i you realize that ZERO obd codes tell you what part to replace and you have to diagnose the issue right? Or are you just one of those people who think replacing random parts is actually how you fix vehicles?
I waive the fee if the customer wants the problem fixed/replaced. if not then i go home with diag money.
@@MobiTechMobileMechanic why? Your diagnosis takes time right? It’s still labor so unless you are factoring it back in elsewhere in the job you’re cutting yourself short.
Bet if they added a few more stickers it would run
Just ordered that relay tester. 👍
Anybody that wears a Sublime shirt. Is good people 😎
Right!? 👍
They had good songs but that's about it. Drugs are bad.
I thought only I noticed 😊
@@elipsorange Mmmmmmmkay
Facts 👏🏻
you are so patient, i hated people telling me how to do my job when i was a decorator. i know it's a totally different trade. but if they left you be you would able to diagnose allot quicker, rather than telling you it might be this, might be that your the expert not a DIYr
“Shit I parked all stupid” is me everywhere I park 😂
50$ ? They charge 75$ at my local garage just to hook it up
Can you post the links for all the gadgets you get off of TikTok? There’s so many scammers so want to make sure it’s the right ones!
Do you find that customers expect to pay less when you are mobile?
I’ll answer… yes! Customers also need to be more forthcoming with info, be an open book, don’t make the mechanic pull it out of you.
Good job, what camera are you using? Like a head mount camera or something?
Next time you are in NJ, let me know! One of the few honest mechanics that won't hose you out there. Great work!
50 dollars? You need to charge more.
Seriously. I'm all for getting a good deal, but that is a little bit ridiculous. It creates incredibly unrealistic expectations. Does he do that to look good in his videos?
I started looking up relay testers because of you lol I gotta buy one
dont get me wrong. 43 years doing this. and ive done it myself. 50 bucks. while commendable think about the cost of those scanners etc. its bit me in the ass. still i could have made alot more money and actually paid for the tools. i am not knocking ya man in the least. at 56 its time to turn the reins over to the young-uns!!! just be safe man!!!
Matt: so, what happened? Customer: oh ok so yeah I bought a chevy. Matt: ohhh dangit yeah there is your problem.
To check a fuse fast, use a amp hound, great tool!
Need U here n ga, my 06 BMW X3 won’t start thought it was battery changed it out had alternator tested said it was good, but very next day no start, what could it be my starter??
I don’t practice Santeria
I ain’t got no crystal ball
Well, I had a million dollars
But, I spent it allll
Keep up the awesome vids, Matt! Before you know it, you’ll have a million followers.
Discovered this exact thing by wedging a bolt in between tcm case and the bracket... abracadabra
$50?!!! That’s a steal!
A good man right there . Matt your a solid mofo lol .
Matt can you fly to Phoenix and help me get my truck running lol
Ur a good guy man I wish you were near me. Good idea starting a channel cause you can make way more money off views then you can off the cars I guarantee that!!!
That thing would be handy right there. Sure would be👀
Every dude in front of their mechanic “ohh yeah, I knew that was it. I was just about to try that…”
What scan tool and fuse tester are those I love them
Can you supply a link to that TikTok tool that you checked the relay with in the description?
That thing right there handy ain't it computer thingy hahaha
Matt I wish I had someone as good as you are with cars. Stealerships suck. I’m having shifting issues with my trans. The dealer says I need a $2000 computer and $500 to “flash” it. I just said screw it and am driving like nothing is wrong
This guy is great
Why didn't you check the fuses!! 😅
0:07 🇺🇲Hawaii🤙
Great work man.
Since its a gm dont forget the intake exhaust solenoids… there like $20 but will keep a car from running
The VVT Solenoids?
Crap now I want a relay tester...
How did you program the TCM.
I see alot of, need more fair mechanics like matt. Problem is most mechanics cant afford to short themselves like that. That niffty relay fuse tester is thousands. Most likely. The equipment actual mechanics have to have is ridiculously expensive, not to mention cost of training and updating with technology. For sure there r vultures out there. But most r fair and trying to feed their families too.
may god keep everyone healthy same and strong amen 🙏❤️🙏
I’d also replace the fuel filter if that one isn’t on the pump itself, some are in line and others are on the bottom of the fuel sending unit in the tank.
That a chevy cobalt? I havent seen one of those in years! In the early 2000s i see them everywhere.
Dude where are you from? I have a 95 mustang gt 5.0 with a parasitic draw on my battery and have struggled with finding the source for so long that every time I drive it when I get home I disconnect the ground from my battery just to keep it charged.
It was 100$ just to do the scan and say it was a crankshaft sensor. Only took 10 minutes so I’d say that’s a steal of a deal
What scanner do you use?
What is the mileage
Imma assume 180k
@@lawnside82that's about the mileage them pumps go bad
Bro im in Neosho do you do diesel cummins 5.9 with lose of power would make great footage 94 thomas saf-t-liner conversion aka a skoolie
Always check to see if you have a fuel pump driver first and check all of the power going to the lines
Having the right tools really helps you.
love the videos just hate them being cropped though, keep up the great content.
Sublime!
Take the fuel cap off put your ear to the opening and listen for the pump while someone keys it on. No sound, then take a hammer to the tank and jar the pump that is stuck between the teeth of the electric motor. NOTE : ALL ELECTRIC MOTORS GETS STUCK EVERY NOW AND THEN.
Is there a fuel injector fuse my 17 ram had the fuel injectors/drivetrain fuse blow and stranded me
Time is money awesome job
Every time i watch these i am glad i am not a mobile mechanic
Is it the alternator????
Nice customer
Matt your Empathy is as HUGE as your Heart Bro! Just Please do not let your Good heart become your RUINATION. Some people make a career of taking advantage of good hearted people like yourself.
Fair price for the work you did
Matt you look at my mini van 2008 Mazda 5 I’m 19 I think I need my new TCM I jus put in programmed I didn’t know but if you can get back to me
Mathew is good people.
my manual cobalt was the best. (there was no TCM)
Try not to explain too much to them. Only when they ask
whats the link for that fuse tester
Hey brother i need some help over here at chicago wish you could slide over here and make a video on my 300zx
Man i wish he was here in El Paso, these Part changers and fixing one thing and breaking other parts on my car IDK what to do, there seems to be no honest mechanics 🥺
Great work sir
The customer dude, "yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I mean, we did a, a somethin"
Dude don't know squat about cars.
Man I wish you was in wichita. I need help on 2 vehicles now. Was just my caddy. Now moms dodge caravan