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Scotty Kilmer Scotty God bless you. I've been around mechanics so long about 50 years myself. Beyond the Reasonable Doubt you are a good mechanic. I like the cars prior to like 1980 or so maybe early 80s. I have several FORD trucks. The one I mostly Drive. Is a 68 Ford F 250 4x4. Also have a 78 F250 that one's two wheel drive with a 351 m for the motor and a C6 automatic transmission. Although I'm quite impressed with the new Dodge I'm speaking like 2006 model with with a 5.6 I was a commercial fisherman for 25 years we were harvesting grass shrimp out of the South Bay to sell to bait shops. Our delivery truck was a 2006 Dodge 1 ton dually. We had a water tank in the back of the truck with about 300 gallons of water and with a full tank we were getting close to 27 miles to the gallon on the freeway it was incredible. The truck was Power by a Cummings it is gets about 27 miles to the gallon on the freeway and that's a 1 ton dually crew cab. There are Little cars that don't get that kind of mileage. And Diesel was nice because it's exempt from smog. Here on the Left Coast. In the Golden State. They are so oppressive with the regulations. They call it the Golden State because you have to carry gold blocks in your back pocket to pay for everything. What are you have a nice day there Scotty and thank you very much for posting all this useful information on TH-cam.
mike sergo I'm surprised you've ever seein the Three Stooges. I have done mechanic work myself for over 50 years when I was 8 years old my father owned two auto shops. I was rebuilding farm equipment before I even had a driver's license. My first driver's license was for motorcycle I got that when I was 16 years old. I got my first motorcycle when I was 14 years old.
CybpnK yes Scott he's a sharp guy. I've been doing Mechanics for over 50 years myself. Just by what he's saying I can tell that he's a very good mechanic. And the other thing a good mechanic his shop will always look like a tornado went through it. They don't have their tools hanging on the wall on pegboard and little felt pen outlines around them.
Took a 2 year automotive class didn’t learn anything because of a shitty teacher that liked using online schematic courses instead of hand on and visual work, absolutely ridiculous
It's better to have both. Having the education gives you more insight to the experience you gain and help you navigate situations that you weren't shown. Also, what happens if the person trained you wrong? I work in aviation and we have an apprentice program for new mechanics, but it is still required that they go to school to get their license. Personally, I would never support aircraft techs with only experience in lieu of education. They need to fully understand WHY they are doing a job a certain way.
School gives you background of what you will face, they teach you how things operate and after that you have to use your brain and knowledge to diagnose stuff. The technician after that starts developing his strategies on how to approach a diag and a repair. You will never come out of school being a master at the trade, I have been a mechanic for 14 years and I went to school and dealer trained and still feel like I do not know stuff.
Here's the thing: if you like fixing cars as a hobby, keep it a hobby. You fix cars because you WANT to, not because you HAVE to. There's nothing worse than getting burned out on something you used to enjoy doing. That's why I'm going through the motions to get out of the business.
THIS. I was burnt out coding apps because I made it a profession. I used to make apps as a hobby. Now I don't even wanna look at the editor. Gave me headache.
Sometimes learning a skill isn't about being a professional mechanic or farmer or electrician or pilot but about being more self-sufficient and having the opportunity to pass those skills and that sense of independence to you kids.
Plus you save A LOT of money not paying someone else to do it. It's an average of $75 for every hour you have a professional even physically under the hood.
I posted on a local FB group that I can fix just about anything on a car, and I'm getting all kinds of requests. I'm learning so much just from forums. I'm not a certified mechanic, but I'm damn good at diagnosing cars and fixing them too. I've done head gaskets to engine swaps. I try to follow the industry standards when rebuilding engines such as using assembly lube and what not. I also try to buy as many special service tools I can and I love buying them even if I end up using them once or twice. I've been fixing cars based off forums and repair manuals for the last 15 years and I'm only 28 now.
Where do you get repair manuals? Do you have a subscription that gives you access to a large database of them or do you buy individually like chilton, or even open source?
@@BEL19VE13 it’s just the owners manual for your vehicle, each usually goes through a total rebuild of the car from the ground up and covers most basics. For the advanced mechanical procedures you can take it to a shop or use TH-cam, hope that helps
If serious about being a mechanic, Start at a dealership, You will have little pay but everything you tear up learning will be under warranty and you wont have to pay for it.
I'm not a professional mechanic by any means, but have had 15 vehicles in my life and am only 31 years old. I'd buy cars cheap, clean and fix them up, and flip them for a small profit to help pay for college. I did my first oil change with my father at 6 years old. I now can tear down an entire car and all its parts and put it all back together. And I learned everything from my father, uncle and others that have been motor heads or owned their own shops for 40, 50, even 60 years!! I love working on cars so much that it's more of a hobby, but never wanted to make it a career because I feared I would grow tired of it. I only work on cars for friends and family, and my pricing is fair: pay for parts in cash, and pair for labor in beer! And Scotty, I've been watching your channel for many years now, and you've got me out of jams several times. Thank you!
Same with electronic repair it can be fun doing it but when I managed a shop it could be a headache. There's so much labor involved and you have to lie at times. The Sony tv's had bad solder joints and if you were honest and told the customer it was just a bad connection we re-soldered they didn't want to pay you. But it took 2-3 hours to take a set apart and fix those connections. So I always did a color alignment etc. The picture often looked better than when they brought it in so they were happy.
I loved cars as a kid and after graduating highschool i was on the search for a job when my uncle in law told me out of the blue that if i would be interested in him teaching me first few days i did not know how to lower a floor jack and now 3 years later im diagnosing with scanners and fixing engine components day in and day out....thanks to universe for this opportunity 🤟
Good advice, Scotty. Knowing a good trade will never go out of style. Everyone tries to go to college now, so a degree isn't worth much. But, having a skill set is priceless. Electrician, plumber, carpenter, mechanic, it's all good. I literally know college grads that don't know how to use a screwdriver.
I'm an aircraft mechanic. 2 years at cheap community college. Gotta pay your dues, but now employed by a major airline. Not hard on your body and pay (with OT) and benefits are $250K/year. Doubt your going to make that turning wrenches on cars.
Yeah, but you will be on the side of the road, then take your car to the shop where we will take what extra money you make. So, you will never win even then.
I think Scotty's secret is that he does his car work OUTSIDE with natural light. Which elevate his levels of neurotransmitters keeping his mind sharp!!!
I'm constantly working on our 3 cars. 1996 Toyota Camry 2.2l, 2001 Ford Focus ZTEC and 1998 Grand Marquis. They are good running and just keeping up maintenance and fixing worn parts keeps me busy. It's very awesome to know that I did not have to pay someone to fix anything and so rewarding to not only save a lot of money but that I know it's done right. It's very reassuring that my family is kept safe and not in the hands of some random local mechanic.
I'm sure everyone's experience is different but for me the worst thing about being a mechanic was being around other mechanics. They are the most miserable unbearable people to be around, bitching and moaning about every job they get. Got to the point where I was miserable and didn't want to go to work anymore. After 8 years I couldn't take it anymore and went into a different field and couldn't be happier
JOE FPOC I’m in the same situation. Just got to work and this profession is literally making me sick. The place and people suck the life outta you. Can’t wait to change careers and never look back!
Yep, I worked at two different shops with same results. Their lives are miserable and make you the same way. I've never met a happy one. The Good thing is having the mechanical background really helps when applying for jobs. Best of luck to you, I also don't miss working on over engenered plastic usty garbage
I became a railroad laborer, it's kinda mindless easy work just involves a lot of walking. I just heard CN railroad is hiring. I mAke 6 more a hour plus benefits and retirement without all the frustrations and aholes. I swear about 80% of people there are ex-mechanics. You can always move up too, for $5 more a hour I could become a machinest but not sure I'm ready to do that yet, I love what I do
I worked as an auto mechanic for 20 years and try to discourage anyone from going into it. It was a very bad career choice. Pay is on commission and only the guys doing easy brake jobs, etc. make the big bucks. I did heavy repair, engines, transmissions, etc. I did the hardest work and made the least money. I always had dirty hands and fingernails. I'd be so tired at the end of the day I would just collapse into my recliner; Then get up the next day and do it all over again. No good!
Don Z Dryver thats why ultimatley you have to make your own business to ever make any money, and thats for most if not all blue collar jobs that are hands on
Zzygyy, yes. My hands look old from years of exposure to solvents and cleaning parts in the mineral spirits tank. I'm also concerned about the asbestos that I breathed over the years. The happiest day of my career was when I loaded up my tools and walked away from this occupation.
The biggest challenge is trying to find a tech who will actually take the time to show you stuff. Most in my experience just wanted you as their Tire & Lube mong to do the unwanted jobs & shows you nothing.
After u become a mechanic u will learn why "flat rate" sucks. And how your boss will grind u into the ground. And how at 30 your back and joints will be bad. I can't imagine not having an old man or family member who there to talk about all this stuff. Find an older guy like scotty to mentor or direct you if possible, that won't abuse u.
Ninja Master your right that why I left the field, no money into it. Everyone is always in a bad mood not wanting to teach u. I honestly learned more from Scotty n TH-cam than in trade school. I work in education now. But still love fixing cars.
Very true. I spent 10 yrs as a dealership tech. One thing I learned is the guy that becomes your boss is the guy who is the best at figuring out how to keep as much money from the techs as possible. I am now on disability because I destroyed my wrists trying to make more then minimum wage while having to give half of my paycheck to the tool truck.
I work at the TLE at a Walmart, even though we are limited in our services, you learn a TON. I’m loving it, and eventually when I’m ready to move to something more in-depth, having a Walmart tech certification will definitely help both in finding an employer AND learning how to fix cars in an actual auto shop.
My grandfather was a mechanic too. He had his own garage in Irwin pa. I have been a mechanic for 26 year's now. It is a rewarding experience but definitely not an easy job. Got to love to fix thing's and figure things out.
My dad is the branch manager of an HVAC contractor company. On the side he fixes people's units. First he just put one ad out, the. Everyone found out how good he is at fixing them people are now flocking to him. Now he makes a killing from it, especially now that is the summer.
I am 36 and i quit this job a month ago because i have come to the point where i can barely walk.10-11 hours a day for 10 straight years.i am waiting for the doctor to say if i need a surgery.i had passion for cars since a little kid but just as the above comment prepare for a lot of pain and problems.dont get confused,dealers put pressure on you for fast repairs and the general workshops require a lot of hours from you.thats the truth my friends
it is satisfying knowing that you fixed a car for someone who really needs it and appreciated the fact that you didn't try to rip them off. living paycheck to paycheck is hard on new families. I've lived in the world of pre 1979 cars and trucks all my life. I love to fix up old cars instead of seeing them rust away. I also lived a few miles from a drag strip and all the farm kids had beefed up 4x4 trucks. I learned from the big magazines, my Dad, and a local machinist about building up engines and doing gear and differential changes, and I rebuilt a lot of old transfer cases and clutches. never did do any transmission work, but a friend went to school just for transmission repair.
Been working as a Toyota tech for 3.5 years now and I’m loving it. I think it’s a job that you should be passionate about and not just money, because in the early years you won’t be making that much. When I first stared I was making minimum wage as a lube tech at said dealership and as I levelled up and eventually left quick lube service for main shop the pay did go up but not an impressive amount.
I live in New Zealand and I recently started an mechanical apprenticeship in diesel motors. I left school 2 months ago and went straight into work. Im only 16 years of age and I really enjoy being a mechanic
I went to an automotive trade school for 3 years. I started out with a mountain of debt, which I am still paying off 10 years later. My advice is if you decide to become an automotive technician, get your start as a broom boy in a "mom and pop" shop. Be on time, and be enthusiastic. Try to work your way into basic services like brakes and oil changes, and work towards getting your basic ASE certifications. Some shops will even help you with that. Learn as much as you can without spending too much doing it. TRY TO GET INTO A SHOP THAT PAYS HOURLY. I quit turning wrenches in a shop because most shops pay what is called flat rate.Each job pays a set amount of hours regardless of how long it takes. For example, if a timing belt on XXXXmodel year Y make Z model pays 4 3/4 hours, and you manage to bust it out in 3 1/2, great, you still get to flag 4 3/4 hours for the job. This also means if you spend 4 hours chasing down something like a "U code" for module communications on a CAN bus system, and let's say you find it was a bad connector, you get paid the initial diagnostic time the shop charges(standard is about an hour), plus the 1/4 hour for replacing the connector. You just spent 4 1/4 hours of your time on the job, but only get paid 1.25 hours. With the way vehicles are manufactured now days, and considering you will be spending most of your time diagnosing the problem, the latter is the more common of the two situations these days. Good places to look for work would be in heavy equipment, or shops that do custom/performance/racing type work. Again, most of these places pay hourly, depending on your experience. You could try working for yourself , but in this case you will most likely not have any sort of benefits. I work doing landscape construction, and am compensated well, because if our equipment goes down on the job site, most times I can get it back up and running. My employer values this and makes sure it shows when the paycheck comes. I hope my input helps. I am not trying to dissuade anyone from their pursuit of this career, but trying to shed some light on the things I wish somebody had told me when I was starting out.
As long as you are prepared to invest in yourself with the right tools the right courses there is lots of money to be made out there another great video mate
Scotty Kilmer, I've been watching for years and I still enjoy the knowledge you share with novices and always give a respectful laugh at your creativity. Thanks again
Nowadays, everyone has a degree. It's the law of supply and demand. A 4 year degree today is worth about the same as a high school diploma was 30 years ago. Since everyone goes to college, degrees are a dime a dozen. That's why there are people with PhDs serving coffee at starschmucks.
This is the pep talk i needed im moving out of the hobby of working on cars to the business side. Problem solving is my favorite thing to do and working for myself.
@@bentitus6939 here's the thing bud, this is true to an extent. most people want it( to get the knowledge of wtv ur trying to learn) and expect it quick. problem is no one wants to not get paid. best advice is go to a local shop and tell them your just wanting to learn and watch, as well as helping out with the fixing and learning about the parts, DO NOT EXPECT TO GET PAID. your just there to learn don't think of it as a paying job. while your doing that you also go to school but not an expensive one to learn more (for this your most likely expected to pay some kind of tuition fee, make sure its in your budget if not go to another place that fits nicely with your budget. reason i say go to school is so you can get a certificate of proof that you now can legally work as a mechanic in a shop. if you do step one nd not step 2 as well it may be a little harder finding that first job, but its not needed for you to find one. good luck mate.
Word of mouth is the quickest and cheapest way to advertise...I recommended your channel countless times to others who want to either know more about their cars or how to fix them
Did it for 32 years. Got out of it 7 years ago. No regrets. Flat rate pays sucks. DO NOT take out a student loan to be a mechanic. Bad decision. If you're good with electronics you can make a lot more money elsewhere.
Problem is leaning electronics, there used to be tv & radio repair classes and it was a fun way of learning electronics, they were useful to me as I became a tech at AT&T. But they aren't offered anymore. I was lucky and found a job in a repair shop some 20 yr. ago before the bottom dropped out.
Here in California, mechanics, by law are guaranteed double minimum wage hourly rate. (As long as you have your own tools) And u can always flag above that also
Scotty you really motivated me to get into it. Already building kit and since I bought my first car I have done all the work on it. I have relied on you heavily in all of my research. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful content. I look forward for many years to come of your excellent advice, and bizarrely captivating speech patterns.
It’s a great way to make a living, IF you continue to improve, learn and command the wages for doing so. Most shops won’t volunteer wage increases, so it requires the effort on your part to keep the shop informed. Be willing to change shops to gain pay. In my career they ALWAYS offered more or gave me even more to come back. But they learn the hard way too….once they hire people who won’t even show up on time, miss a lot of days or aren’t cut out for the positions they said they were when hired at the shop. No good paying job will let you skate and pay you very well. Unless you work for the government in some form, Another topic.
I was a heavy vehicle mechanic for the Forestry in California for near 30 years .I earned a decent living and got to do and see a lot of things all over the state . I am 52 in a few days and I retired out 2 years ago . I am off doing a lot of things I never had time for when working .I still do some work on my own vehicles to save money and keep them out of the shops .I got my start in a construction apprenticeship and it turned out to be great thing for me . I agree that the best way to learn is to get right in with the experienced older guys and use tools and gain skills .
I start my first mechanic job in the next couple weeks. After 4 and a half years as a parts counterman and parts delivery driver I'm ready to take the next step. I've always done DIY work on my own vehicles now I'm ready to do it professionally and start learning a trade to make real money.
@@lilricky5483 started out as a generator mechanic for two years, switched over to wheeled vehicles. Yeah skills are easily transferable and shops are looking for mechanics both gasoline and diesel driven nowadays
No hell no you should not. I like cars been working on them for about 14 years went to school for it worked at a couple different jobs. It sucks every one is Miserable and hates their life. Run and run fast your body will thank you.
I just love seeing Scotty in the trunk of a 94 Celica. I own a 95 pewter color and it's the best car ever had she has never broken down on me and I've had her for 17 years
Scotty, I had to show my mechanic how to diagnose and fix the electronics in my own car. He didn't know and cost me a lot of money by him "guessing" what was wrong. I have a diploma in electronics engineering technology and showed him how awful micro switches were for use in a harsh environment (hood latch) in a 1999 Acura RL, and how to diagnose it. He was very grateful. I should invest in an automotive diagnostic device for my car to check and clear codes. Worth the money for DIY mechanics like myself. It is so reliable, I haven't had the need to buy one. Just the regular fluids, brakes and the old tired joints that need replacing. Honda/Acura are great reliable cars.
I love fixing cars I buy them broke and fix them up to sell if I ever get stuck I just look on google or youtube iv fixed a lot of things just watching a video ;)
This video was a great confirmation for me, you have been a big reason for my newfound fascination for cars, I have just found an entry level position at a repair shop with no prior experience, just the fascination for cars and the motivation, and the owner is willing to get me into an apprenticeship if I end up really liking it and am doing well
I was in an abusive relation ship with my ex. she made me work at her place of work; insurance. finally left her and gonna pursuit being a mechanic and hopefully go to school for mechanical engineering. from fixing to designing. hope everyone reading this becomes successful in life
Good advise Scotty. back about 1980 my mechanic friend Don's son was telling me he wanted to become a mechanic. I told him what you need to learn is Electronics and computers because thats where the future is going. I am a retired electronics technician and with the mechanic skills learned along the way. I find the big help now is the internet where I get to learn from you Scotty, and others. A good mechanic is a master of many trades.
No matter how many batteries will replace an engine they will never replace the body and paint. It's easy work and pays decent. You can also do your own side business thing fixing salvage cars.
Got my first car when I was 17. Paid fifty dollars for it. It had rust, dents, and a lot of things I learned from by trying to fix them. tried body work, brake work, engine, exhaust, and many other things to make it run and look better. Of course I went to the library and found Chilton books and other generic books that showed how to fix or learn what was needed to make a nearly pile of junk get me from here to there. Well I had many other cars since then and still do some of the work on them myself. Of course as you point out the modern car is a electronics nightmare. The simple ways to fix a car have gone the way of the horse and buggy, and now you have to have a degree in advanced science to figure out whats wrong. Luckily the simple things like brakes, oil change, and even light bulbs can be handled by your DIYer, but thanks to people like yourself that are on sites like TH-cam I can find the ways to get my car fixed the right way.
Best thing I did was going fleet. I work in a light duty fleet shop, and very rarely do I touch a car over 5 years old. The shop is always busy, and you don't have to deal with normal customers. I also have no shortage of side work, and because of my day job, I am very picky about who I do work for. If someone says to me "the guy down the street will do it for...." Buy Felicia, but here's my card for when he messes your car up.
I can attest to this first hand. I worked on cars as a hobby. I originally started by working with my dad in his rebuilds when I was a teen. And in the last two months while I've been unemployed, I never have time to breathe I'm so busy working on things. Seems everyone waited till I was no longer at work to bring me their problems for me to fix. Its been pretty satisfying but overall, it keeps me from being homeless so I enjoy it.
Amen Scotty, I've been in the industry now for over 11 years, went the tech school- became ase certifed route, but also was required by the school to work as an apprentice, and was lucky enough to get hired at a Volkswagen dealership. Real world application is something a book will never teach a student. I learned best by doing. I had really good mentors, and being able to pick up on little things here and there is what ultimately got me to where I'm at today (run-operate a fleet repairshop for Hertz rental car, and a little side business where word of mouth just like you brings me decent cliental) This career path I have taken has had it's ups and downs, but that's life. If you've got a passion for it, you'll do what you gotta do to make your dream a reality. Keep putting out your videos scotty, I really enjoy the content.
Scotty you are the reason i started to fix my own cars. The thing is i am an IT guy who loves Computers this became very handy and i could fix now almost all Euorpean cars.
Hyped for next year, applying to be a mechanic, I would've done courses in highschool but my area had people that didn't like.. my kind to say the least which swayed me away, but now I'm different and doesn't give af anymore about peoples
Scotty is absolutely right on about the electronic side of troubleshooting. No problem finding someone to do breaks but not so easy to have someone know exactly why that po100 code is on and you've already been told the cam position sensor is bad when it wasn't. Experience, experience, experience and only one way to get it
Apprenticeship is the way to go. The schools I hear about give you the perfect car to work on (ie. No rust, no rounded bolts, etc...) also guys that come in with just a two year degree and now work experience act like they know everything and are the ones to cause a motor to seize up.
Omg Scotty described my reality man. I was studying cybersecurity last semester but then I just though, is this what I want to do my whole life? Sitting in an office typing the whole time? And that's when I got into working in my own car and this semester I decided to study automotive technology and it's been great so far working on other people's cars. Thanks scotty! Thanks your videos I found something I liked doing better than typing on a screen!
Great video...as always. I own a 2008 SAAB 9-5. It's a wonderful car. My mechanic is SAAB-only. He knows SAAB's inside and out. His hourly rate is about $40 less than an "authorized GM dealer...and his work is 10x better and much faster. The books says that a cabin air filter is 2 hours. That's what GM charges. My mechanic does it in 17 minutes and charges me for 20 minutes prorated. His customers are beyond loyal because of his talent and honesty and come from the tri-state area to have him work on their cars. I own a SAAB because of him. And you're right Scotty...there is great satisfaction in fixing things properly!
Scotty, i find your videos very inspirational and humorous at the same time.. We'll my dad used to be marine engineer, fixing pielstic engines on supertankers back in the day.. Wasn't really a car mechanic.. But some of my uncles are.. So when i was a kid, i find myself watching them fix some of the cars back then. From an old 72' mitsubishi celeste with saturn engine and ae92 corollas which are basically carburated ones.. To some immortal ancient japanese diesel-powered jeepneys here in the Philippines.. In the mid 90's mechanics here feared that they will lose their business due to modern cars that cannot be fixed manually because of the compiter boxes as the first knew only the manufacturer can fix them.. And now i see you can fix everything under the sun.. Thanks for all of these ideas and honest knowledge i got from you as your diy fix comes handy all the time..
Been turning wrenches since 05. Working for someone else is a fools game at least here in MS. Did a engine job on a 12 Ford Edge because of the failed internal water pump that ruined the engine.I did it in 5 hours no rush, no problems afterwards.I made them 4,876 dollars after seeing the RO. I was being paid 13.60 an hour salary to fix a customers car. I think Scotty was wise to work for himself and not make anyone else rich.
I am currently enrolled in a tech school(not gonna say which one) and its honestly a waste of time and money.. i really wish scotty would've uploaded this 8 months ago😂😂I wouldve saved a fortune lol
A better choice might be to buy a $500 car and spend a couple thousand learning to fix it. When you're done you may not have a diploma but, you'll have some experience and a good car.
When I was a little kid in the 50s I grew up with a fascination for machines and motor vehicles. I would read all the books that I could find on the subjects in the Chicago public libraries and in the bookstores. Later, I acquired some simple hand tools and would sneak into auto junkyards and disassemble parts of cars to bring home and compare with the illustrations in my books. As I grew older I acquired more tools(Craftsman) and started working on cars in my neighborhood. I got some machinist instruments and then began blueprinting motorcycle and sportscar engines. My interest was in high-performance engine tuning and used that knowledge in setting up my sportscars and motorcycles. I finally went to college and got my BS & MS in Physics, but always retained a hobby interest in auto mechanics. I used to use examples from auto mechanics and racing to illustrate principles of physics in classroom discussions in my mechanics classes.
Ive been a vehicle tech for about 7 years now and for me thats enough. Im done. Its not the best trade to be in, but can be very rewarding. Lots of stress followed by satisfaction. The problem with the motor trade is that if you wear overalls, you are seen as a lower class than the guy who wears the suit. But you could easily do his job, whereas he could never do yours.
I'd love to be a mechanic, my grandad was a mechanic and welder. Since l was 14 I've changed filters and fluids in all the cars in our family and basic body/electric work. Now I've my own car there is nothing l like more than getting under the hood on my day off. Lol l currently work and am climbing the later in a large coffee company. Scotty anyone who aspires to become a mechanic has a great teacher/inspiration in you but also a lot to live up to. Another great video :)
been around chimicals , damaging your joints, etc ,etc also paying expenssive scanners , pay ling to learn how to use them etc etc. not a good job. by the way I am a mechanic . regreat every moment I end up in this job
40 plus years of wrenching here. I should have stayed in the military. I like the repair/diagnostics etc. Even most customers are pretty great, except the "ever since ya" ones of course. The biggest problem is Shops dealerships all want to pay you squat and they typically treat you like a second cass citizen. I think all the mechanics in the country should walk out on a given day , and then agree to come back after pay increases and some better benefits and medical. Wrenching is cool. People suck
I used to want to be a mechanic... I bring out of my dictionary of curse words every time I work on my car and sing em out. Thought changing the low pressure power steering lines would be a 20 minute job tops? 3 hours later still trying to fight them on... Oil? Who tightened this drain plug? Because of angle had to pull up instead of push and when it broke free my head hit the concrete... I'll be ready for the next oil change... Then my knees are kinda messed up... can feel them just sitting here...
Great vid Scotty you're always giving back. Good advice for the younger people not sure what they want to do "when they grow up." I would also encourage them to stay honest, unfortunately there are some dishonest tradesman out there that give honorable industries a bad name. A marketable skill is the way to go unless you want to become a professional. Most college degrees don't mean much these days.
Even if you find that it is not the career for you, it is a valuable skill to have, and a great hobby. I was young and dumb when i graduated autotech. Found a manufacturing job that paid well and did that for 11 years. Got fed up with that and got back in the game in 04. Now I work for a great boss at a great shop and get paid very well.
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Scotty Kilmer Scotty God bless you. I've been around mechanics so long about 50 years myself. Beyond the Reasonable Doubt you are a good mechanic. I like the cars prior to like 1980 or so maybe early 80s. I have several FORD trucks. The one I mostly Drive. Is a 68 Ford F 250 4x4. Also have a 78 F250 that one's two wheel drive with a 351 m for the motor and a C6 automatic transmission. Although I'm quite impressed with the new Dodge I'm speaking like 2006 model with with a 5.6 I was a commercial fisherman for 25 years we were harvesting grass shrimp out of the South Bay to sell to bait shops. Our delivery truck was a 2006 Dodge 1 ton dually. We had a water tank in the back of the truck with about 300 gallons of water and with a full tank we were getting close to 27 miles to the gallon on the freeway it was incredible. The truck was Power by a Cummings it is gets about 27 miles to the gallon on the freeway and that's a 1 ton dually crew cab. There are Little cars that don't get that kind of mileage. And Diesel was nice because it's exempt from smog. Here on the Left Coast. In the Golden State. They are so oppressive with the regulations. They call it the Golden State because you have to carry gold blocks in your back pocket to pay for everything. What are you have a nice day there Scotty and thank you very much for posting all this useful information on TH-cam.
Scotty Kilmer how about I get an internship at your shop that would be a dream job
mike sergo I'm surprised you've ever seein the Three Stooges. I have done mechanic work myself for over 50 years when I was 8 years old my father owned two auto shops. I was rebuilding farm equipment before I even had a driver's license. My first driver's license was for motorcycle I got that when I was 16 years old. I got my first motorcycle when I was 14 years old.
CybpnK yes Scott he's a sharp guy. I've been doing Mechanics for over 50 years myself. Just by what he's saying I can tell that he's a very good mechanic. And the other thing a good mechanic his shop will always look like a tornado went through it. They don't have their tools hanging on the wall on pegboard and little felt pen outlines around them.
I worked with a guy who said he learned more in his first week at the shop than he did in a whole year at auto tech school. Experience really is king.
Yep I just heard this from a 24 year old in the shop I just started in
Took a 2 year automotive class didn’t learn anything because of a shitty teacher that liked using online schematic courses instead of hand on and visual work, absolutely ridiculous
It's better to have both. Having the education gives you more insight to the experience you gain and help you navigate situations that you weren't shown. Also, what happens if the person trained you wrong? I work in aviation and we have an apprentice program for new mechanics, but it is still required that they go to school to get their license. Personally, I would never support aircraft techs with only experience in lieu of education. They need to fully understand WHY they are doing a job a certain way.
My advice learning is science and maths is important for a mechanic
School gives you background of what you will face, they teach you how things operate and after that you have to use your brain and knowledge to diagnose stuff. The technician after that starts developing his strategies on how to approach a diag and a repair. You will never come out of school being a master at the trade, I have been a mechanic for 14 years and I went to school and dealer trained and still feel like I do not know stuff.
Here's the thing: if you like fixing cars as a hobby, keep it a hobby. You fix cars because you WANT to, not because you HAVE to.
There's nothing worse than getting burned out on something you used to enjoy doing.
That's why I'm going through the motions to get out of the business.
Good point. A hobby that can save money, too.
the best way to kill a hobby is to take it up as a profession.
Its hilarious how customers always want homie hookups. Especially the ones that want aftermarket parts installed
Same
THIS. I was burnt out coding apps because I made it a profession. I used to make apps as a hobby. Now I don't even wanna look at the editor. Gave me headache.
I love being able to fix my own car!! It's a amazing feeling!
Sometimes learning a skill isn't about being a professional mechanic or farmer or electrician or pilot but about being more self-sufficient and having the opportunity to pass those skills and that sense of independence to you kids.
good job Sir, your a real MAN 🔧😎👍
Hell yeah. Props to ya!
I guess daily driving an old car is always a case study for a DIY mechanic. I try to look after mine like its my child.
Plus you save A LOT of money not paying someone else to do it. It's an average of $75 for every hour you have a professional even physically under the hood.
I posted on a local FB group that I can fix just about anything on a car, and I'm getting all kinds of requests. I'm learning so much just from forums. I'm not a certified mechanic, but I'm damn good at diagnosing cars and fixing them too. I've done head gaskets to engine swaps. I try to follow the industry standards when rebuilding engines such as using assembly lube and what not. I also try to buy as many special service tools I can and I love buying them even if I end up using them once or twice. I've been fixing cars based off forums and repair manuals for the last 15 years and I'm only 28 now.
Are you making good money even while reporting the taxes ?
@@richbandicoot sounds like under the table work lol
Where do you get repair manuals? Do you have a subscription that gives you access to a large database of them or do you buy individually like chilton, or even open source?
@@BEL19VE13 it’s just the owners manual for your vehicle, each usually goes through a total rebuild of the car from the ground up and covers most basics. For the advanced mechanical procedures you can take it to a shop or use TH-cam, hope that helps
If you make a video teaching your ways I’d watch it man😅 Is there any other sites than Yt anybody would suggest for learning about vehicles?
If serious about being a mechanic, Start at a dealership, You will have little pay but everything you tear up learning will be under warranty and you wont have to pay for it.
I am a certified TH-cam mechanic.
Lol good luck getting a job with your TH-cam degree
oil You’d be surprised
Omg same
Same
POGGERS!!!
I'm not a professional mechanic by any means, but have had 15 vehicles in my life and am only 31 years old. I'd buy cars cheap, clean and fix them up, and flip them for a small profit to help pay for college. I did my first oil change with my father at 6 years old. I now can tear down an entire car and all its parts and put it all back together. And I learned everything from my father, uncle and others that have been motor heads or owned their own shops for 40, 50, even 60 years!! I love working on cars so much that it's more of a hobby, but never wanted to make it a career because I feared I would grow tired of it. I only work on cars for friends and family, and my pricing is fair: pay for parts in cash, and pair for labor in beer!
And Scotty, I've been watching your channel for many years now, and you've got me out of jams several times. Thank you!
I'm 29, and 50+ cars. Do I get an award? :D
A cookie!
Same with electronic repair it can be fun doing it but when I managed a shop it could be a headache. There's so much labor involved and you have to lie at times. The Sony tv's had bad solder joints and if you were honest and told the customer it was just a bad connection we re-soldered they didn't want to pay you. But it took 2-3 hours to take a set apart and fix those connections.
So I always did a color alignment etc. The picture often looked better than when they brought it in so they were happy.
Yeah, I can fix almost anything and end up working for beer too.
Do customers try and haggle you down on price?
I loved cars as a kid and after graduating highschool i was on the search for a job when my uncle in law told me out of the blue that if i would be interested in him teaching me first few days i did not know how to lower a floor jack and now 3 years later im diagnosing with scanners and fixing engine components day in and day out....thanks to universe for this opportunity 🤟
Universe couldn't have done that for you. You're looking for a concious being that you can be thankful to for orchestrating your life
Jesus Christ is the one that gave you the ability and the intellect ability to work.
Scotty, I love where you talk about how you're always going to be needed when a car breaks down, and then you show the Mercedes symbol. Great video!
magicrobharv 🤔😂
Damn it I went for this comment and its the top rated one already. I laughed out loud when I saw that.
me too.
magicrobharv I peeped that too lmao.
That sneak diss 😂
Good advice, Scotty. Knowing a good trade will never go out of style. Everyone tries to go to college now, so a degree isn't worth much. But, having a skill set is priceless. Electrician, plumber, carpenter, mechanic, it's all good. I literally know college grads that don't know how to use a screwdriver.
Scotty word of the day. HEY!
Hey! :D
Aye
Still love the guy :)
Hey....who can get mad at Scotty? Hey....if Scotty can't fix it, no one can.
Silas Robertson
I'm an aircraft mechanic. 2 years at cheap community college. Gotta pay your dues, but now employed by a major airline. Not hard on your body and pay (with OT) and benefits are $250K/year. Doubt your going to make that turning wrenches on cars.
I'm a Mechanic. You can always find work. You'll never be unemployed.
And they can't send your job to China.
AussieTV yeah but there are other high paying jobs then fixing cars and sometimes requires less experience.
Yeah, but you will be on the side of the road, then take your car to the shop where we will take what extra money you make. So, you will never win even then.
@Jonathan Dunlop yeah because of all the other shitty techs just cycling around lol
I'm a machanic. Yes its awesom 😎🛠️⚙️🔩🔧👨🏭👨🔧
Scotty is GOLDEN
Self taught with hands on and watched videos like Scotts to learn some stuff..it beats going to school.
I think Scotty's secret is that he does his car work OUTSIDE with natural light. Which elevate his levels of neurotransmitters keeping his mind sharp!!!
LOVE that he puts the Mercedes twice emblem when he says you will be busy fixing cars,,LOL..
Mitch Grooms Benz 😳😱💰
German over engineering
I'm an MB Specialist, and this is very true. They break faster than you can repair them sometimes!!
I hope Mercedes cats are watching this and learning to make improvements.
great point and so true,,
think same too, hahaha...
I'm constantly working on our 3 cars. 1996 Toyota Camry 2.2l, 2001 Ford Focus ZTEC and 1998 Grand Marquis. They are good running and just keeping up maintenance and fixing worn parts keeps me busy. It's very awesome to know that I did not have to pay someone to fix anything and so rewarding to not only save a lot of money but that I know it's done right. It's very reassuring that my family is kept safe and not in the hands of some random local mechanic.
Cant hold back a determined mechanic from success!
A rounded bolt can 😂😂
arethouready lol isn't that the truth!
I'm sure everyone's experience is different but for me the worst thing about being a mechanic was being around other mechanics. They are the most miserable unbearable people to be around, bitching and moaning about every job they get. Got to the point where I was miserable and didn't want to go to work anymore. After 8 years I couldn't take it anymore and went into a different field and couldn't be happier
JOE FPOC I’m in the same situation. Just got to work and this profession is literally making me sick. The place and people suck the life outta you. Can’t wait to change careers and never look back!
Yep, I worked at two different shops with same results. Their lives are miserable and make you the same way. I've never met a happy one. The Good thing is having the mechanical background really helps when applying for jobs. Best of luck to you, I also don't miss working on over engenered plastic
usty garbage
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I know guys that got into repairing medical equipment. Way more $, work inside, hot nurses everywhere
I became a railroad laborer, it's kinda mindless easy work just involves a lot of walking. I just heard CN railroad is hiring. I mAke 6 more a hour plus benefits and retirement without all the frustrations and aholes. I swear about 80% of people there are ex-mechanics. You can always move up too, for $5 more a hour I could become a machinest but not sure I'm ready to do that yet, I love what I do
Just keep applying. I'm good friends with a foreman where I work and still took me like 5 interviews to get in
I worked as an auto mechanic for 20 years and try to discourage anyone from going into it. It was a very bad career choice. Pay is on commission and only the guys doing easy brake jobs, etc. make the big bucks. I did heavy repair, engines, transmissions, etc. I did the hardest work and made the least money. I always had dirty hands and fingernails. I'd be so tired at the end of the day I would just collapse into my recliner; Then get up the next day and do it all over again. No good!
Don Z Dryver thanks for sharing. Respect to you
Don Z Dryver thats why ultimatley you have to make your own business to ever make any money, and thats for most if not all blue collar jobs that are hands on
Also being exposed to so many different chemicals and the physical injuries that go with it working on cars.
Zzygyy, yes. My hands look old from years of exposure to solvents and cleaning parts in the mineral spirits tank. I'm also concerned about the asbestos that I breathed over the years. The happiest day of my career was when I loaded up my tools and walked away from this occupation.
Sounds like the right job at the wrong location😕
The biggest challenge is trying to find a tech who will actually take the time to show you stuff. Most in my experience just wanted you as their Tire & Lube mong to do the unwanted jobs & shows you nothing.
After u become a mechanic u will learn why "flat rate" sucks. And how your boss will grind u into the ground. And how at 30 your back and joints will be bad.
I can't imagine not having an old man or family member who there to talk about all this stuff. Find an older guy like scotty to mentor or direct you if possible, that won't abuse u.
True! I hope to find someone like Scotty to guide me.
LOL, No such person exists today. In flat rate....its work or starve. No one will sacrifice their paycheck for a noob tech.
Ninja Master your right that why I left the field, no money into it. Everyone is always in a bad mood not wanting to teach u. I honestly learned more from Scotty n TH-cam than in trade school. I work in education now. But still love fixing cars.
Very true. I spent 10 yrs as a dealership tech. One thing I learned is the guy that becomes your boss is the guy who is the best at figuring out how to keep as much money from the techs as possible. I am now on disability because I destroyed my wrists trying to make more then minimum wage while having to give half of my paycheck to the tool truck.
Guess Im lucky to have my grandpa around to help me out a little when I want work done to change a few things on my old car
I work at the TLE at a Walmart, even though we are limited in our services, you learn a TON. I’m loving it, and eventually when I’m ready to move to something more in-depth, having a Walmart tech certification will definitely help both in finding an employer AND learning how to fix cars in an actual auto shop.
*Scotty Kilmer* "Master of his own Destiny" 😎
My grandfather was a mechanic too. He had his own garage in Irwin pa. I have been a mechanic for 26 year's now. It is a rewarding experience but definitely not an easy job. Got to love to fix thing's and figure things out.
My dad is the branch manager of an HVAC contractor company. On the side he fixes people's units. First he just put one ad out, the. Everyone found out how good he is at fixing them people are now flocking to him. Now he makes a killing from it, especially now that is the summer.
I am 36 and i quit this job a month ago because i have come to the point where i can barely walk.10-11 hours a day for 10 straight years.i am waiting for the doctor to say if i need a surgery.i had passion for cars since a little kid but just as the above comment prepare for a lot of pain and problems.dont get confused,dealers put pressure on you for fast repairs and the general workshops require a lot of hours from you.thats the truth my friends
it is satisfying knowing that you fixed a car for someone who really needs it and appreciated the fact that you didn't try to rip them off. living paycheck to paycheck is hard on new families. I've lived in the world of pre 1979 cars and trucks all my life. I love to fix up old cars instead of seeing them rust away. I also lived a few miles from a drag strip and all the farm kids had beefed up 4x4 trucks. I learned from the big magazines, my Dad, and a local machinist about building up engines and doing gear and differential changes, and I rebuilt a lot of old transfer cases and clutches. never did do any transmission work, but a friend went to school just for transmission repair.
Been working as a Toyota tech for 3.5 years now and I’m loving it. I think it’s a job that you should be passionate about and not just money, because in the early years you won’t be making that much. When I first stared I was making minimum wage as a lube tech at said dealership and as I levelled up and eventually left quick lube service for main shop the pay did go up but not an impressive amount.
I live in New Zealand and I recently started an mechanical apprenticeship in diesel motors. I left school 2 months ago and went straight into work. Im only 16 years of age and I really enjoy being a mechanic
Finally woke up before Scotty
I’m so envious of Scotty. Looks like he’s been doing what he loves for his whole career. Way to go Scotty!
I'm a master mechanic thanks to Google.
Vehicle Virals with a minor at "I'm feeling lucky"
Show me your ways I wanna get under da hood
You just need to have a mechanical aptitude and google.
According to google/ internet my car shouldn't even go. But it goes hard so ya can't depend 100% on opinions.
I’m a damn good mechanic thanks to Scotty!!
I went to an automotive trade school for 3 years. I started out with a mountain of debt, which I am still paying off 10 years later.
My advice is if you decide to become an automotive technician, get your start as a broom boy in a "mom and pop" shop. Be on time, and be enthusiastic. Try to work your way into basic services like brakes and oil changes, and work towards getting your basic ASE certifications. Some shops will even help you with that. Learn as much as you can without spending too much doing it.
TRY TO GET INTO A SHOP THAT PAYS HOURLY.
I quit turning wrenches in a shop because most shops pay what is called flat rate.Each job pays a set amount of hours regardless of how long it takes.
For example, if a timing belt on XXXXmodel year Y make Z model pays 4 3/4 hours, and you manage to bust it out in 3 1/2, great, you still get to flag 4 3/4 hours for the job.
This also means if you spend 4 hours chasing down something like a "U code" for module communications on a CAN bus system, and let's say you find it was a bad connector, you get paid the initial diagnostic time the shop charges(standard is about an hour), plus the 1/4 hour for replacing the connector. You just spent 4 1/4 hours of your time on the job, but only get paid 1.25 hours.
With the way vehicles are manufactured now days, and considering you will be spending most of your time diagnosing the problem, the latter is the more common of the two situations these days.
Good places to look for work would be in heavy equipment, or shops that do custom/performance/racing type work. Again, most of these places pay hourly, depending on your experience.
You could try working for yourself , but in this case you will most likely not have any sort of benefits.
I work doing landscape construction, and am compensated well, because if our equipment goes down on the job site, most times I can get it back up and running. My employer values this and makes sure it shows when the paycheck comes.
I hope my input helps. I am not trying to dissuade anyone from their pursuit of this career, but trying to shed some light on the things I wish somebody had told me when I was starting out.
As long as you are prepared to invest in yourself with the right tools the right courses there is lots of money to be made out there another great video mate
Completely with you there, you need to spend money to make money
Made 45,000 at the age of 19, only gone up from there!
Just gotta be dedicated
TheMillennialMechanic how old you know?
Crypto Pirate 21 now
Scotty Kilmer, I've been watching for years and I still enjoy the knowledge you share with novices and always give a respectful laugh at your creativity. Thanks again
Learned 2 year degree in mechanics ended up delivering pizza.
Drangon that could be over 100 bucks in just a few or couple hours.. nothing wrong with that.
Nowadays, everyone has a degree. It's the law of supply and demand. A 4 year degree today is worth about the same as a high school diploma was 30 years ago. Since everyone goes to college, degrees are a dime a dozen. That's why there are people with PhDs serving coffee at starschmucks.
Hey fix the car you use for deliveries 👈
Hey, Spiderman started out like that too, and he's a superhero. You'll get there eventually, just keep pushing
Worked security for years now i work on wallstreet never give up never surrender die trying
This is the pep talk i needed im moving out of the hobby of working on cars to the business side. Problem solving is my favorite thing to do and working for myself.
Working on cars is my passion, just like watching the Scotty Kilmer channel is!
Preach it Scotty! An Electrical Engineering degree will become mandatory to repair cars haha! And yes, experience is EVERYTHING.
But how do you get enough experience if people won’t give you experience because you’re inexperienced?
@@bentitus6939 That is what happened with F1's Red Bull racing Adrian Newey. The guys said, "We need people with experience".
@@bentitus6939 here's the thing bud, this is true to an extent. most people want it( to get the knowledge of wtv ur trying to learn) and expect it quick. problem is no one wants to not get paid. best advice is go to a local shop and tell them your just wanting to learn and watch, as well as helping out with the fixing and learning about the parts, DO NOT EXPECT TO GET PAID. your just there to learn don't think of it as a paying job. while your doing that you also go to school but not an expensive one to learn more (for this your most likely expected to pay some kind of tuition fee, make sure its in your budget if not go to another place that fits nicely with your budget. reason i say go to school is so you can get a certificate of proof that you now can legally work as a mechanic in a shop. if you do step one nd not step 2 as well it may be a little harder finding that first job, but its not needed for you to find one. good luck mate.
Everytime I fix something in my truck , I feel like scotty kilmer 😁
Word of mouth is the quickest and cheapest way to advertise...I recommended your channel countless times to others who want to either know more about their cars or how to fix them
Did it for 32 years. Got out of it 7 years ago. No regrets. Flat rate pays sucks.
DO NOT take out a student loan to be a mechanic. Bad decision. If you're good with electronics you can make a lot more money elsewhere.
like where?
Understanding the basis of electronics is the same in ANY field. From electricians to computers.
Problem is leaning electronics, there used to be tv & radio repair classes and it was a fun way of learning electronics, they were useful to me as I became a tech at AT&T. But they aren't offered anymore. I was lucky and found a job in a repair shop some 20 yr. ago before the bottom dropped out.
Here in California, mechanics, by law are guaranteed double minimum wage hourly rate. (As long as you have your own tools)
And u can always flag above that also
Scotty you really motivated me to get into it. Already building kit and since I bought my first car I have done all the work on it. I have relied on you heavily in all of my research. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful content. I look forward for many years to come of your excellent advice, and bizarrely captivating speech patterns.
How have you been. Asking for a friend 😊
LIKE A HAM IN A BLENDER@@biggyboi4647
Become a German auto mechanic: you will have a job for life!
ye im planing to move in germany as a mechatronic.. i think its a good choice
The hard part is becoming German..! haha!
This has been one of Scottys best videos yet as a owner and self employed tech he is spot on its hard and rewarding all in one
It’s a great way to make a living, IF you continue to improve, learn and command the wages for doing so. Most shops won’t volunteer wage increases, so it requires the effort on your part to keep the shop informed. Be willing to change shops to gain pay. In my career they ALWAYS offered more or gave me even more to come back. But they learn the hard way too….once they hire people who won’t even show up on time, miss a lot of days or aren’t cut out for the positions they said they were when hired at the shop.
No good paying job will let you skate and pay you very well. Unless you work for the government in some form, Another topic.
I was a heavy vehicle mechanic for the Forestry in California for near 30 years .I earned a decent living and got to do and see a lot of things all over the state . I am 52 in a few days and I retired out 2 years ago . I am off doing a lot of things I never had time for when working .I still do some work on my own vehicles to save money and keep them out of the shops .I got my start in a construction apprenticeship and it turned out to be great thing for me . I agree that the best way to learn is to get right in with the experienced older guys and use tools and gain skills .
I start my first mechanic job in the next couple weeks. After 4 and a half years as a parts counterman and parts delivery driver I'm ready to take the next step. I've always done DIY work on my own vehicles now I'm ready to do it professionally and start learning a trade to make real money.
How’s it going? Did you keep with it?
how's been going? i'm in my second chapter in a community college
I was a mechanic in the Army for almost six years. You pick up on things pretty quickly.
Was it effective to transiontion in the civilian side ?yo I was most likely a 91 bravo right
@@lilricky5483 started out as a generator mechanic for two years, switched over to wheeled vehicles. Yeah skills are easily transferable and shops are looking for mechanics both gasoline and diesel driven nowadays
I’m studying to be a diesel mechanic and I love it.
We have a fella on our local market, he sells women’s clothing, he must be one of your colleagues, he’s always shouting “diesel fitter”
Chus Papi dont go to uti
Dr Phil
Yeah, I’ve heard UTI sucks.
I go to Lincoln Tech and it’s been great so far. We actually get dirty, unlike UTI.
Chus Papi uti. Is gettho as F. Not Utube. Typo 😭
Dr Phil what's UTI stand for
No hell no you should not. I like cars been working on them for about 14 years went to school for it worked at a couple different jobs. It sucks every one is Miserable and hates their life. Run and run fast your body will thank you.
I just love seeing Scotty in the trunk of a 94 Celica. I own a 95 pewter color and it's the best car ever had she has never broken down on me and I've had her for 17 years
Italian girl we need to tell Toyota to bring back the celica. Long live my 91 celica
Scotty, I had to show my mechanic how to diagnose and fix the electronics in my own car. He didn't know and cost me a lot of money by him "guessing" what was wrong. I have a diploma in electronics engineering technology and showed him how awful micro switches were for use in a harsh environment (hood latch) in a 1999 Acura RL, and how to diagnose it. He was very grateful.
I should invest in an automotive diagnostic device for my car to check and clear codes. Worth the money for DIY mechanics like myself. It is so reliable, I haven't had the need to buy one. Just the regular fluids, brakes and the old tired joints that need replacing. Honda/Acura are great reliable cars.
I love fixing cars I buy them broke and fix them up to sell if I ever get stuck I just look on google or youtube iv fixed a lot of things just watching a video ;)
This video was a great confirmation for me, you have been a big reason for my newfound fascination for cars, I have just found an entry level position at a repair shop with no prior experience, just the fascination for cars and the motivation, and the owner is willing to get me into an apprenticeship if I end up really liking it and am doing well
I was in an abusive relation ship with my ex. she made me work at her place of work; insurance. finally left her and gonna pursuit being a mechanic and hopefully go to school for mechanical engineering. from fixing to designing. hope everyone reading this becomes successful in life
Good advise Scotty. back about 1980 my mechanic friend Don's son was telling me he wanted to become a mechanic. I told him what you need to learn is Electronics and computers because thats where the future is going. I am a retired electronics technician and with the mechanic skills learned along the way. I find the big help now is the internet where I get to learn from you Scotty, and others. A good mechanic is a master of many trades.
My suggestion to people who want to be mechanics are to learn paint and body work as well as fabrication and welding.
Thats right....the more you know, the less you get paid.
No matter how many batteries will replace an engine they will never replace the body and paint. It's easy work and pays decent. You can also do your own side business thing fixing salvage cars.
Yup... work that 40 hour a week job to come home and make the rest of your paycheck fixing a salvage vehicle most decent people wont buy.
Got my first car when I was 17. Paid fifty dollars for it. It had rust, dents, and a lot of things I learned from by trying to fix them. tried body work, brake work, engine, exhaust, and many other things to make it run and look better. Of course I went to the library and found Chilton books and other generic books that showed how to fix or learn what was needed to make a nearly pile of junk get me from here to there. Well I had many other cars since then and still do some of the work on them myself. Of course as you point out the modern car is a electronics nightmare. The simple ways to fix a car have gone the way of the horse and buggy, and now you have to have a degree in advanced science to figure out whats wrong. Luckily the simple things like brakes, oil change, and even light bulbs can be handled by your DIYer, but thanks to people like yourself that are on sites like TH-cam I can find the ways to get my car fixed the right way.
Best thing I did was going fleet. I work in a light duty fleet shop, and very rarely do I touch a car over 5 years old. The shop is always busy, and you don't have to deal with normal customers. I also have no shortage of side work, and because of my day job, I am very picky about who I do work for. If someone says to me "the guy down the street will do it for...." Buy Felicia, but here's my card for when he messes your car up.
I can attest to this first hand. I worked on cars as a hobby. I originally started by working with my dad in his rebuilds when I was a teen. And in the last two months while I've been unemployed, I never have time to breathe I'm so busy working on things. Seems everyone waited till I was no longer at work to bring me their problems for me to fix. Its been pretty satisfying but overall, it keeps me from being homeless so I enjoy it.
Amen Scotty, I've been in the industry now for over 11 years, went the tech school- became ase certifed route, but also was required by the school to work as an apprentice, and was lucky enough to get hired at a Volkswagen dealership. Real world application is something a book will never teach a student. I learned best by doing. I had really good mentors, and being able to pick up on little things here and there is what ultimately got me to where I'm at today (run-operate a fleet repairshop for Hertz rental car, and a little side business where word of mouth just like you brings me decent cliental) This career path I have taken has had it's ups and downs, but that's life. If you've got a passion for it, you'll do what you gotta do to make your dream a reality. Keep putting out your videos scotty, I really enjoy the content.
Scotty you are the reason i started to fix my own cars. The thing is i am an IT guy who loves Computers this became very handy and i could fix now almost all Euorpean cars.
Going to the Community College of Philadelphia was the best thing I ever did. I only spent like 5k to get my Automotive education.
Same here it was mostly the classes. & books too.
Hyped for next year, applying to be a mechanic, I would've done courses in highschool but my area had people that didn't like.. my kind to say the least which swayed me away, but now I'm different and doesn't give af anymore about peoples
"Master of my own destiny" love this guy
Scotty is absolutely right on about the electronic side of troubleshooting. No problem finding someone to do breaks but not so easy to have someone know exactly why that po100 code is on and you've already been told the cam position sensor is bad when it wasn't. Experience, experience, experience and only one way to get it
Apprenticeship is the way to go. The schools I hear about give you the perfect car to work on (ie. No rust, no rounded bolts, etc...) also guys that come in with just a two year degree and now work experience act like they know everything and are the ones to cause a motor to seize up.
Golden advice from a wise man, nowadays people dont know how to fix lots of things
Omg Scotty described my reality man. I was studying cybersecurity last semester but then I just though, is this what I want to do my whole life? Sitting in an office typing the whole time? And that's when I got into working in my own car and this semester I decided to study automotive technology and it's been great so far working on other people's cars. Thanks scotty! Thanks your videos I found something I liked doing better than typing on a screen!
if you do cybersecurity as a job you could sit at home.
BroomopUK is not the same man, i thought it was gonna be cool but I got bored. Is much more fun to fix things and work with your hands.
Favio Escalon not fun after a few years trust me stick with the office job.
Do both, knowing how to fix your own car will save you thousands of dollars.
Great video...as always. I own a 2008 SAAB 9-5. It's a wonderful car. My mechanic is SAAB-only. He knows SAAB's inside and out. His hourly rate is about $40 less than an "authorized GM dealer...and his work is 10x better and much faster.
The books says that a cabin air filter is 2 hours. That's what GM charges. My mechanic does it in 17 minutes and charges me for 20 minutes prorated.
His customers are beyond loyal because of his talent and honesty and come from the tri-state area to have him work on their cars. I own a SAAB because of him.
And you're right Scotty...there is great satisfaction in fixing things properly!
Good info
Scotty, i find your videos very inspirational and humorous at the same time.. We'll my dad used to be marine engineer, fixing pielstic engines on supertankers back in the day.. Wasn't really a car mechanic.. But some of my uncles are.. So when i was a kid, i find myself watching them fix some of the cars back then. From an old 72' mitsubishi celeste with saturn engine and ae92 corollas which are basically carburated ones.. To some immortal ancient japanese diesel-powered jeepneys here in the Philippines.. In the mid 90's mechanics here feared that they will lose their business due to modern cars that cannot be fixed manually because of the compiter boxes as the first knew only the manufacturer can fix them.. And now i see you can fix everything under the sun.. Thanks for all of these ideas and honest knowledge i got from you as your diy fix comes handy all the time..
"Sit there for days or years, and feel like you haven't accomplished anything"
Whoa, whoa, whoa there Scotty! Hitting a little close to home. :)
Been turning wrenches since 05. Working for someone else is a fools game at least here in MS. Did a engine job on a 12 Ford Edge because of the failed internal water pump that ruined the engine.I did it in 5 hours no rush, no problems afterwards.I made them 4,876 dollars after seeing the RO. I was being paid 13.60 an hour salary to fix a customers car. I think Scotty was wise to work for himself and not make anyone else rich.
I am currently enrolled in a tech school(not gonna say which one) and its honestly a waste of time and money.. i really wish scotty
would've uploaded this 8 months ago😂😂I wouldve saved a fortune lol
OMG that merc badge you put up @5:43 is pure gold!
Dont go to uti And be 40k in debt
A better choice might be to buy a $500 car and spend a couple thousand learning to fix it. When you're done you may not have a diploma but, you'll have some experience and a good car.
Columbus1152 Winning strategy
Columbus1152 Huge fan of this idea!
J Babb 😁
Columbus1152 when it comes to submitting an application the experience section isn’t going to want that lmfao
I agree with you, Scotty, nothing beats "hands-on " experience. I never learned to swim on dry land .
Haha he put a Benz logo up at the time he said they're all gonna break. I'm LMAO. So so true
Kenneth Humphrey n bmw also. Lol
mostly for bmw not for benz
When I was a little kid in the 50s I grew up with a fascination for machines and motor vehicles. I would read all the books that I could find on the subjects in the Chicago public libraries and in the bookstores. Later, I acquired some simple hand tools and would sneak into auto junkyards and disassemble parts of cars to bring home and compare with the illustrations in my books. As I grew older I acquired more tools(Craftsman) and started working on cars in my neighborhood. I got some machinist instruments and then began blueprinting motorcycle and sportscar engines. My interest was in high-performance engine tuning and used that knowledge in setting up my sportscars and motorcycles. I finally went to college and got my BS & MS in Physics, but always retained a hobby interest in auto mechanics. I used to use examples from auto mechanics and racing to illustrate principles of physics in classroom discussions in my mechanics classes.
Ive been a vehicle tech for about 7 years now and for me thats enough. Im done. Its not the best trade to be in, but can be very rewarding. Lots of stress followed by satisfaction. The problem with the motor trade is that if you wear overalls, you are seen as a lower class than the guy who wears the suit. But you could easily do his job, whereas he could never do yours.
Love working on old cars. They make sence and you can actually see the parts.
I hate behind-the-desk-job, maybe this is what I searching for.
Been mechanic since 17 years old & now i am 20. I changed careers couple months ago... Best choice i ever done in my life
Machinist is better
nothings easier and brings in more cash than being a stripper
I'd love to be a mechanic, my grandad was a mechanic and welder. Since l was 14 I've changed filters and fluids in all the cars in our family and basic body/electric work. Now I've my own car there is nothing l like more than getting under the hood on my day off. Lol l currently work and am climbing the later in a large coffee company.
Scotty anyone who aspires to become a mechanic has a great teacher/inspiration in you but also a lot to live up to. Another great video :)
been around chimicals , damaging your joints, etc ,etc also paying expenssive scanners , pay ling to learn how to use them etc etc. not a good job. by the way I am a mechanic . regreat every moment I end up in this job
40 plus years of wrenching here. I should have stayed in the military.
I like the repair/diagnostics etc. Even most customers are pretty great, except the "ever since ya" ones of course.
The biggest problem is Shops dealerships all want to pay you squat and they typically treat you like a second cass citizen.
I think all the mechanics in the country should walk out on a given day , and then agree to come back after pay increases and some better benefits and medical.
Wrenching is cool. People suck
At 56 I'm all ears to learn
that is pretty accurate scotty, but the going rate out of college is about 20 an hour
I used to want to be a mechanic... I bring out of my dictionary of curse words every time I work on my car and sing em out. Thought changing the low pressure power steering lines would be a 20 minute job tops? 3 hours later still trying to fight them on... Oil? Who tightened this drain plug? Because of angle had to pull up instead of push and when it broke free my head hit the concrete... I'll be ready for the next oil change... Then my knees are kinda messed up... can feel them just sitting here...
that's funny. I am Mechanic.
I'm doing a co-op this year for school. And this year I am doing a mechanic placement and so far I have really enjoyed it.
I love working on cars, I just have a feeling if I become a mechanic, all I’ll do is electronics and i CANT STAND working with electrical
I’m going the self employed route. It’s another great source of income for me while I do my main job.
Just give me the normal wear and tear stuff on cars. I already had enough headaches fixing computers.
This guy. I don't always know what he's talking about, but he sure puts me in a good mood
Great vid Scotty you're always giving back. Good advice for the younger people not sure what they want to do "when they grow up." I would also encourage them to stay honest, unfortunately there are some dishonest tradesman out there that give honorable industries a bad name. A marketable skill is the way to go unless you want to become a professional. Most college degrees don't mean much these days.
Even if you find that it is not the career for you, it is a valuable skill to have, and a great hobby. I was young and dumb when i graduated autotech. Found a manufacturing job that paid well and did that for 11 years. Got fed up with that and got back in the game in 04. Now I work for a great boss at a great shop and get paid very well.