I don't understand how someone can complain about something so ridiculous. I'm just grateful that you take time out of your busy day to make these videos for everyone.
This is an older video, and you probably won't look back at this comment, but I watched the whole damn thing with great interest.... I don't know why.... I just enjoy your channel ! Keep up the good work, on the vehicles and with the camera....!
People thinking of doing this for a living should be required to watch this. Excellent channel and all that but not the easiest way to earn a living. I felt like it was 8 hours long after I watched this and I do my own work on my cars. I appreciate my job more now even though it's not all fun and games, quite the opposite.
Watching auto repair/auto content in general is very satisfying and relaxing to me. If that makes sense.. I don't know much about cars, just enjoy learning
I agree with all the comments here. Every time you think the grass is greener you forget about all the trade offs. And I also feel relaxed watching people fix things and pretty much dread it when I have to fix my own cars (although I do). And he mentioned this being like a reality show and it really is and one I think a lot of people would watch. Maybe this'll be the next new thing on the Discovery channel..
Responding to your old comment. Every body has their own passions, likes & dislikes. I've been a mechanic for 17 yrs and still love what I do. I tried doing some administrative work early on in my career and a handful of other non "hands on jobs" and I hated every one of them. I hated pushing pencils and staring at a computer all day. Nice to hear you appreciate your job as I do mine. Very rare these days to find folks who enjoy what they do. I'll stick to wrenching as it is a passion of mine. Everyday is a different challenge (I love challenges 😃), pays me well enough to have 3 nice vehicles, live in a nice suburban subdivision with a 1 acre lot and feed my 3 kids without my wife ever having to work so she can raise them. Cheers from Brandon Mississippi!
One of the best videos I have viewed on TH-cam! It shows a family run business in a small town that cares about customers. I'm sure many viewers envy you Eric. I try to run my one man operation as you do, keeping customers coming back and showing them that I care. What a shame that America is losing small business to big corporations and customers become numbers rather than people.
Reply in Dec 2022. Absolutely Spot-on eldoradony. I grew up in a family business through 30years of age before I moved on to another profession. It was thousands of hours of drudgery but all in all, it was worth it. Now, in retirement, It was very definitely worth it.
Glad hearing that you’re a believer in the Lord Jesus, it’s hard finding a mechanic that you can trust, I’d come to your shop but I live in Pa.!!, watch your videos all the time, I almost unsubscribed you making fun of Ford😂Lol, what’s your favorite car brand?
I think my favorite video is the one with the Buick Lesabre whose owner tried to install a new ECM with connectors that didn't fit with the existing ones but tried jamming them in anyway. Eric's reaction when he realized that all of the pins were bent and stuck was priceless! Sometimes car problems can be caused by the stupidest things!
You go out of your way to help people that are in genuine need and it is just as natural to you as the day is long. You love what you do and we appreciate it.
Eric the guy with the Red Toyota Pickup that had the broken brake cables at a this point in the video 13:59 - th-cam.com/video/pmUmsf0WgeI/w-d-xo.html Did you ever find out where he took it to have it undercoated? You said it was in fabulous condition for the age.
Eric, I would like to thank you personally for starting your channel. you've restored my confidence. I watched you rebuild a transfer case on a kia, and one thing you said stuck with me. "it's just parts" yesterday I replaced a window regulator in a hyundai sonata that I was actually going to take to a shop. but I thought, "it's just parts" and went for it. I managed to get it all done and working. saved at least 200 dollars! so thank you again for your channel, and yes I can do it!
@@FishFind3000 comes down to time, tools, and back up car if you need to get around. I plan to learn how to fix brakes and suspension, those get hammered on the roads I drive and can save a lot of money in labor. Guys like this help so much to, can learn a lot.
ford nut, Man says his bills are paid, who are we to call him a liar? I’ve never seen anything but honesty in his character. Some things you can’t fake.
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I have been watching and following you for a couple of years now and I must say your knowledge especially on the electrical side is nothing short of impressive. I always find your videos very informative, entertaining and easy to follow. Your thought process on diagnostics is rare these days. I am a heavy duty mechanic up here in Calgary Alberta, the shop brings in a lot of light duty trucks and passenger cars. I find myself telling myself in my head “ man I remember seeing Eric made a video on this “ you have definitely improved my diag skills.
I agree, you hit the nail on the head, awesome videos, I play them while I'm doing other things too, nice to have it on in the background. I work on my own vehicles unless the job is too big or I need special tools. Cheers from Northern B.C. Canada
I enjoy your videos a lot. I have my own small business also, and its hard being self employed. But you do it with a little grace and a lot of honesty. Keep the videos coming.
Back in the 1980's when I was about your age, Eric, I worked my day job as a computer systems analyst at EDS, but because the job was so un-fulfilling and gummed up with lousy managers that I found myself searching for a way to do something I liked, and I found a part time job working as a mechanic in the evenings and on Saturdays. For three years I worked for a guy like you, Eric. The guy had a solid reputation as a good mechanic and always had a lot of work waiting and had many repeat customers who would take up his time talking and BSing. He made good money, and he was smart like you. And I had the best job I ever had, or would ever have, in my entire working career.
I own a Single person Marine Atv Shop. Been at it 22 years. My shop is just like yours. Kids and all, and now Grand kids. Gotta love being your own Boss.
@@DontCryAboutIt My grandfather (Puerto Rican with brown skin) told me how he went to the dealership in his work clothes (torn up dirty jeans and t-shirt) and was looking to buy a new truck (1989 Toyota Pickup) and not one sales associate would come over to help him until he spoke up and yelled "We'll i was looking to buy a new truck cash but i guess i'll have to go somewhere else!" He said all the sales associates were running over to wait on him hand and foot and treated him like a king! You cant judge a book by its cover.
This is a great snapshot of his day. I am retired after many years as a mechanic. I remember the many times I was sent the wrong parts and other times the right parts but they were defective, out of the box. I started collecting catalogues and ended up with almost a full set so I could order the right parts. Then there are never enough tools and now all the electronic diagnostic very expensive devices. Incompetent parts men cost me dearly. I commend this good man. The job is hard and now with electronics everywhere, it is getting harder. Maybe he can make lots of money creating videos, like Scotty. I read he has made 7 million since he started and he rarely turns a bolt now. When I watch South Main videos I click the like button every time to help him.
Love to see a good family owned and operated business like yours. I'm a mechanic myself and have worked for a couple rip off national chains that I couldn't stand. I just do it by myself at home out of my garage now and occasionally I'll do some mobile jobs. Mostly for friends, family, friends of friends, and neighbors. Keeps me plenty busy and I feel good that my customers aren't getting ripped off like they would at many other shops. Great work mr. O!
When I worked as a automobile mechanic back in the 1980s, the crew of mechanics I worked with would cherry pick the work orders, leaving the Mopars in the stack and working on anything else, until all that were left were Mopars. Apparently Mopars haven't changed much.
I know this is an old comment but I learned everything i need to know about chrysler products years ago. I had a coworker whose relative worked at the pickup assembly plant. He was visiting and asked him if he wanted to get lunch. His relative said sure meet me at such and such bar which was across the street from the assembly plant. He got there a little early and saw a bar that stretched off into the distance. The bar was empty except for the bartenders who were busy lining up mugs of beer with a shot of whisky next to each one all the way down the bar. The whistle went off across the street and the doors opened and a herd of workers each went to their place on the bar like milk cows into stalls. They sat there for the next 30 minutes and drank as much as they could then proceeded back across the street to "build" more trucks. Yeah...all I needed to know. Getting a caliper backwards was probably the least of the issues.
Great video Eric showing us a typical day at your shop. When you said, there's that damn phone ringing again, I laughed my ass off. And the story about your son who hid all of those bolts was hilarious. You've got a good sense of humor and I appreciate you taking the time to show all the ups and downs that occur in a typical shop. Take care Eric...
Eric, I'm newly subbed to your channel, and loving each video I see. This one brought to mind the mechanic shop we'd been going to for years. One afternoon after work, I had to limp my '83 Dodge Dakota home with what we found out later to be a split radiator. One of my "limp stops" on the way home was our mechanic's parking lot, just about closing time. The guy had no problem with me stopping there to cool off, for the last leg of the journey home. He actually helped me try to get more water into the engine, well after closing time. It's people like you and them that make a bad day with a sick car a much better one, merely by attitude and caring. Thank you for this video! Well done!
Love the story about your 3 year year old stashing all the bolts. I can totally relate! Also love seeing Trinity as a little one. So cool you and your family have done all of this together,
Got home from Church today. Started feeling under the weather. Watched SMA while resting and can't believe I watched the whole thing! Already have an appreciation for the small business owner but this just helped with building more appreciation and respect! Thanks Eric and family!! BT John 3:16-18
Hey Eric, enjoyed the video. I'm a NYC Transit bus mechanic. Been at it 25 years. I guess I enjoy repair videos like yours because of the variety of what you work on. I get exactly 4 different models of bus to fix, so there is not much I can't diagnose from looking at the work order. You do a good job ay keeping the camera on the work and explaining what you are doing. Keep up the good work!
***** U must be a good guy cuz all good guys are named Eric right? Man u must be a pro with only 4 makes to do. Some days I wish I had a gig like that.
I'm a fairly new subscriber to your channel so I'm in the process of watching many of the videos. Just finished watching "A Normal Day at the Shop. You may be a great mechanic but what I have noticed is what a great parent you are. The way you communicate and deal with your children is amazing. I'm sure you learned this from your Dad. Keep up the great videos.
Fantastic! But Eric, how do you find the time to run a super busy shop, raise a family, make videos, AND answer all the comments?!? I worked at a small independent shop for a year in 2012 after getting sick of grad school. My boss (and mentor) didn't pay his techs much more than minimum wage...and I get where he's coming from, especially with outrageous taxes and such. But no one can make a living earning 10 bucks an hour! So basically I had no choice but to start my own gig and build a customer base from scratch. You are 100% correct about treating your customers right and giving them a break on the small stuff...at the end of the day knowing that they have complete trust in you is one of the most rewarding feelings! Rock on!
motoYam82 Well it is a tricky balance I tell ya. Loyal customers are the best thing any small business can have IMO. With out them we have no business.
Eric O, A days work is a days work. I like the idea of slowing down to go fast. Every days different, enjoyable, planned, unexpected, or just funny, like that jacked door. Also it's good to see an honest professional. I'm an arborist but love fixing vehicles. Im the same way at work. Well done, keep up the great work.
i've been in the bussiness 25 years and you sir are one of the top i've seen, you take a pride even in mundane tasks.... Kudo's, that's a real indication of you wanting to do the best work. i've seen most techs i've worked/managed/hired rush through those "boring", " simple" tasks to get onto the "money makers"....thats in itself shows the level of pride, do every job well with pride no matter how big or small. As for the no pay check part....you said it. success is really on how much money you DON'T owe, if you owe nothing your a pretty dam successful man. and for the Subaru Guy.....FAST,GOOD,CHEAP you can only ever get two.
Little Trinity is so adorable. I live five hours from your shop but if i ever need anything major done to my Toyota, im going to schedule an appointment guaranteed!
I respect you as an owner you'll get in the shop and help out almost never heard of around where im from and qc aren't any of their concerns and it royally pisses me off but thank you sir I appreciate your content, help and knowledge
Just started watching your channel a few months, its awesome !! The way you talk about diagnosing a problem or fixing something in simple words is great, The way you talk is down to earth and funny and your facial expressions make me laugh. Having your family in the videos show how real your world is. Please keep doing your video's and do more one day in the life of Eric O. I wish you were in the Cincinnati Ohio area, I would be a regular customer.
Could you do a video where you do a state inspection? We don't have them where I live so I am wondering what an inspection entails. Great channel by the way. Thanks!
Ahead of your award winning personality, the thing I love about you is that you refuse to load up & fire the parts cannon off. It is very entertaining to watch you double and triple check by process of technical testing what is exactly wrong with a vehicle. One of the tests I had before being hired as an assistant automotive instructor at my high school was to to diagnose a 1965 ford starter. I tested both pull in and hold in windings and found the pull in windings were weak. My prospective boss / teacher said to replace the starter. I said give me 10 minutes & I will make this one start the truck. I drilled out a flat washer and stuffed it behind the bendix and it started the truck right up. No charge to the customer / math teacher.
Loved the video. Your blessed to have the shop and house paid for, and Vanessa in the office to screen the customers. That's funny...a Ford hat. Great stories and nice work Eric.
dude, i usually watch other channels but i stumbled across this video. really enjoyed watching. i'm very jealous of your home/workshop setup. one day i aspire to do the same. you're awesome!
I can't explain why this video was so entertaining, but it was !!!!! I guess it has to do with the honesty of Eric and how that honesty comes through somehow. Thanks for making my day off enjoyable !
I really enjoyed this video. You are a lucky guy to be able to share your work life with your family. Plus, doing the occasional :"free" quick repair is the best way I know of to build a loyal customer base. Keep up the good work!
Mechanic philosopher, I would like to hear more about your thoughts while you are working, I know when I am working with my hands my head thinks! It was a great video good to see your kids can see what their Dad does through the day. You provide a microcosm of the complexity of all life. Your problem solving skills are creative and novel and very valuable. I understand what you mean about repeat business but you are also under rating the years of learning that has gone into developing your diagnostic skills and creative elegant testing responses whilst juggling a business with grace and humility. Your sons have a lot to be grateful for to live around a man with intelligence, fallibility and humour. I have not watched TV since I discovered your channel!
I realize this vidio was 9 years ago but I love watching them, im an old back yard machnic but I'm always intrested in learning new things and I love puzzles and watching how you solve them and I've learned a lot so I can work on my own stuff and family stuff I don't have any fancy scanners but I can usually figur out the problem so far atleast by watching your videos it gives me a direction to head for thanks for your time
Walked out of the room & this started playing. Already watched it but watched it again. Have to agree completely being a shop owner you work your butt off all hours and do what you need to to get the cars out. Spent plenty long nights and early mornings getting cars out but love what I do which you have to to get customers cars out. Video made me smile listening to life as an owner :D
I use to have a local shop with a guy like you and it was amazing. The greatest care and service and then he moved out of state and I had to go find another shop and wow it's hard to find good honest people.
Eric, you have awesome work ethics and its your shop- your rules. Whiners can get their own shop. Ringing telephone, door bell going off and other interruptions are a sign of a great business. Never apologies for the everyday workings of your shop. I learn everyday watching your videos and greatly appreciate your time, effort and desire to teach us viewers. I have been a small business owner for 25+ years and I know a great business when I see it. You are blessed.
I got stuck in the old service truck the other day, and a few weeks ago one of the tire guys backed into something with the door open and damaged the latch on the door. I was on a service call for a downed truck in the landfill. I got out there, got it fixed and was heading back to the shop. Well that landfill has some treacherous roads. I hit a huge rut, the door sprung open and both hinges broke and the door was hanging by the wiring harness. I cut the wiring and drove it the half mile back to the shop lol.
asavage1576 Lol that is an awesome story. When I was reading and you said the door sprung open I was like Oh no he falls out haha. Hey now it's like an old Jeep right?
I had a 1976 FJ55 that my son and I put in a Chev 350 with TH 700R4. The rust got to it. I rewelded the flooring several time, but then I could not do anything for the frame. I love your videos.
I've chain watched your videos Eric, I'm not sure if you'll see this message through all of your notifications. It would be great if you did more videos like this, they're fun, entertaining and very informative.
LOL at your comment on Dodge being aftermarket. I wonder if a vehicle were to be built up from nothing but aftermarket parts if they would fit together and run.
Not trying to be a mechanic but do enjoy playing one every now and then. I respect what you do and appreciate the awesome content you put out, thank you.
You doing a great job and don't worry about the people that don't appreciate what you doing for them,you can not please them no matter what you doing...hater's
If you are in a service repair business all of this is typical day to day no matter how big or small. HVAC, PLUMBING, AIRCRAFT doesn't matter this is your day. I was a service tech for 30 years work for 2 fortune 500s. My integrity and word is what kept the customers.
Working my way through you videos. This was an oldie but a goodie. Loved the hide the nuts and bolts story. I had a neighbor kid come over to talk while I was fixing my wheelbarrow. Had to go get a tool and as I was putting things back together the wheel was missing. Checked all the places it might be with no luck. Finally asked neighbor and he looked around his place. Finally came over carrying a wheel and red faced. We had a good laugh over that one.
Same here ! Dude I'm almost done going thru all your vids. Been busy lately so they have been stacking up. Won't delete any of them because I think you have a very worthy channel! Have a good night !
Great videos - playing catch here! Just wanted to thank you and say I feel so sorry that you keep getting the wrong parts from time to time and it delays your work very frustrating! Take care Eric!
Excellent video Eric. I love the atmosphere of the shop and the fact that when the kids were running from the dog, you said that you wouldn't have it any other way! That is a high mark for your integrity and shows great family values. I am a mechanic from days past, but then I never thought I could do what your doing. Knowing what I can do and accomplish now, when I set my mind to it , I wish I had just jumped in with both feet. I enjoy seeing you accomplish something, I didn't have the confidence to try and tackle back when I was younger. I always thought of the negative things that could happen in owning your own business, or the car that I wouldn't be able to fix and that's basically what scared me out of doing it. You definitely got it going on and I hope to God that Mrs. O realizes just what she has and how lucky she is. I know good people and your good people. Take care and stay busy, with the family also. :) . Jpol.
I don't know how mechanics stay so calm, my brothers, best mechanics I know, and any other good mechanics I know always seem so laid back. I work on computers, have a tendency to break cars more than I can fix them. I'm either over tightening, under-tightening, bending too far after I didn't bend it far enough.Takes a wizard. God bless you and the family!
Looks like they used a paint like POR 15 to encase the frame, many shops will do this, it does cost around 50 bucks a quart tho and takes 2 or 3 quarts to get an even thick double coat throughout. Have them put it on thick and prep the frame well, and rust will never be an issue.
This video was great !!!! Don't underestimate yourself !!! You are a good business man by what actions you do. A great word of mouth referral is worth a whole lot more than a small monetary charge - meaning "" No Charge "" or "" Don't Worry About It "" gets you a hell of a lot more business more than not !!!!!! We are both in the same type of business and I can certainly relate !!!!!!!!!
Having done service station service as a teen, mechanic work at a wrecking yard in early 20's and a paralegal private investigator in later years I recognize good business sense and you have it in spades. I enjoy your videos, like your style and salute your honesty. Kids and parts may bring surprises but good parenting is plain to see.
My brother in Law is like you. he owns a overhead door company. He has more work ( all word of mouth) than ten guys could do. I asked him once. Why dont you hire a couple guys? He said, I try.. But I am way to picky. Everything has to be perfect before I clear a job. I run by to check their work before I clear it. The spring is not right. The track is not aligned right, The motor rattles, the chain is too loose. The floor is not swept. Spend more time reworking, than if I just did it my self and I have to pay for that time. Nah I will just do it my self. People seem to wait until I am ready for them. I told him to take on an apprentice then. Go though a bunch until you find the right work ethic. Then train them up in your way. Every one needs a "hand me that" guy any way.
Hi Eric ,Great video I hear that all the time what did you do all day? Your video looks like it was on a normal day at the shop. What can go wrong usually does .Lol I like the ending of the video when your wife and children came by.It brings back some great memories of when my children were young and would come to work with me for the day.They always looked forward to that.Keep in touch.Jim
It's interesting been watching this channel for a long time. This is the first place I come when I have an automobile issue. Then I realize how close the shop is too me lol. About an hour. Thanks for all the knowledge you share.
I love your videos of repairs. I have been a mechanic since 8 yrs old. only problem I have is that I am deaf. I depend on test equipment's. my favorite tool is the test light to trace broken wire like a needle in haystack. I repair everything to automatic transmissions rebuilding, rear ends, engine rebuilding. all electrical problems. now I am a retired 72 grumpy old man in need of a closed caption on all your videos. I still cannot retire I am bored I need to fix something. Everything is just nuts and bolts. Take apart and replace what's broken.
I don't understand how someone can complain about something so ridiculous. I'm just grateful that you take time out of your busy day to make these videos for everyone.
What are u referring to? No explanation of WTH u are even talking about.
@travisc5658 sounds like you're the person Mr. O is talking about XD
This is an older video, and you probably won't look back at this comment, but I watched the whole damn thing with great interest.... I don't know why.... I just enjoy your channel ! Keep up the good work, on the vehicles and with the camera....!
People thinking of doing this for a living should be required to watch this. Excellent channel and all that but not the easiest way to earn a living. I felt like it was 8 hours long after I watched this and I do my own work on my cars. I appreciate my job more now even though it's not all fun and games, quite the opposite.
Watching auto repair/auto content in general is very satisfying and relaxing to me. If that makes sense.. I don't know much about cars, just enjoy learning
I agree with all the comments here. Every time you think the grass is greener you forget about all the trade offs. And I also feel relaxed watching people fix things and pretty much dread it when I have to fix my own cars (although I do). And he mentioned this being like a reality show and it really is and one I think a lot of people would watch. Maybe this'll be the next new thing on the Discovery channel..
Responding to your old comment. Every body has their own passions, likes & dislikes. I've been a mechanic for 17 yrs and still love what I do. I tried doing some administrative work early on in my career and a handful of other non "hands on jobs" and I hated every one of them. I hated pushing pencils and staring at a computer all day. Nice to hear you appreciate your job as I do mine. Very rare these days to find folks who enjoy what they do. I'll stick to wrenching as it is a passion of mine. Everyday is a different challenge (I love challenges 😃), pays me well enough to have 3 nice vehicles, live in a nice suburban subdivision with a 1 acre lot and feed my 3 kids without my wife ever having to work so she can raise them. Cheers from Brandon Mississippi!
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One of the best videos I have viewed on TH-cam! It shows a family run business in a small town that cares about customers. I'm sure many viewers envy you Eric. I try to run my one man operation as you do, keeping customers coming back and showing them that I care. What a shame that America is losing small business to big corporations and customers become numbers rather than people.
Well 1 Timothy 6:10 says the love of money is the root of all evil, and we get to see that in big business for sure. Driven by power and greed.
Well said
Reply in Dec 2022. Absolutely Spot-on eldoradony. I grew up in a family business through 30years of age before I moved on to another profession. It was thousands of hours of drudgery but all in all, it was worth it. Now, in retirement, It was very definitely worth it.
Glad hearing that you’re a believer in the Lord Jesus, it’s hard finding a mechanic that you can trust, I’d come to your shop but I live in Pa.!!, watch your videos all the time, I almost unsubscribed you making fun of Ford😂Lol, what’s your favorite car brand?
I think my favorite video is the one with the Buick Lesabre whose owner tried to install a new ECM with connectors that didn't fit with the existing ones but tried jamming them in anyway. Eric's reaction when he realized that all of the pins were bent and stuck was priceless! Sometimes car problems can be caused by the stupidest things!
You go out of your way to help people that are in genuine need and it is just as natural to you as the day is long. You love what you do and we appreciate it.
The dog chasing the kids was priceless!
Lol I know good timing huh
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Eric, I would like to thank you personally for starting your channel. you've restored my confidence. I watched you rebuild a transfer case on a kia, and one thing you said stuck with me. "it's just parts" yesterday I replaced a window regulator in a hyundai sonata that I was actually going to take to a shop. but I thought, "it's just parts" and went for it. I managed to get it all done and working. saved at least 200 dollars! so thank you again for your channel, and yes I can do it!
Yes sir! It is all nuts and bolts is what I usually say :)
Lee Dress I always say if it was build by man it can be fixed by man. It can’t be that hard. Just might need some specialty tools.
@@FishFind3000 comes down to time, tools, and back up car if you need to get around. I plan to learn how to fix brakes and suspension, those get hammered on the roads I drive and can save a lot of money in labor. Guys like this help so much to, can learn a lot.
Best thing about your day is @58:20
A bunch of kids and a beautiful wife and everything is payed off.
I kind of doubt if everything is paid off most these shops are in debt one way or another.
She loves you, and you love her, everyone can see it and hear it. May you, your spouse and children
be ever well and live ever happily!
ford nut, Man says his bills are paid, who are we to call him a liar? I’ve never seen anything but honesty in his character. Some things you can’t fake.
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I have been watching and following you for a couple of years now and I must say your knowledge especially on the electrical side is nothing short of impressive. I always find your videos very informative, entertaining and easy to follow. Your thought process on diagnostics is rare these days. I am a heavy duty mechanic up here in Calgary Alberta, the shop brings in a lot of light duty trucks and passenger cars. I find myself telling myself in my head “ man I remember seeing Eric made a video on this “ you have definitely improved my diag skills.
I agree, you hit the nail on the head, awesome videos, I play them while I'm doing other things too, nice to have it on in the background. I work on my own vehicles unless the job is too big or I need special tools. Cheers from Northern B.C. Canada
I enjoy your videos a lot. I have my own small business also, and its hard being self employed. But you do it with a little grace and a lot of honesty. Keep the videos coming.
Back in the 1980's when I was about your age, Eric, I worked my day job as a computer systems analyst at EDS, but because the job was so un-fulfilling and gummed up with lousy managers that I found myself searching for a way to do something I liked, and I found a part time job working as a mechanic in the evenings and on Saturdays. For three years I worked for a guy like you, Eric. The guy had a solid reputation as a good mechanic and always had a lot of work waiting and had many repeat customers who would take up his time talking and BSing. He made good money, and he was smart like you. And I had the best job I ever had, or would ever have, in my entire working career.
I own a Single person Marine Atv Shop. Been at it 22 years. My shop is just like yours. Kids and all, and now Grand kids. Gotta love being your own Boss.
ml2trick That's cool :)
Door chimes and phone ringing sounds like money to me.
They sure do :)
@@DontCryAboutIt My grandfather (Puerto Rican with brown skin) told me how he went to the dealership in his work clothes (torn up dirty jeans and t-shirt) and was looking to buy a new truck (1989 Toyota Pickup) and not one sales associate would come over to help him until he spoke up and yelled "We'll i was looking to buy a new truck cash but i guess i'll have to go somewhere else!" He said all the sales associates were running over to wait on him hand and foot and treated him like a king! You cant judge a book by its cover.
@@upurnose46 .... Shitty customer service at a car dealership?? Well you dont say..
It's the sound of bills being paid.
So true.
This is a great snapshot of his day. I am retired after many years as a mechanic. I remember the many times I was sent the wrong parts and other times the right parts but they were defective, out of the box. I started collecting catalogues and ended up with almost a full set so I could order the right parts. Then there are never enough tools and now all the electronic diagnostic very expensive devices. Incompetent parts men cost me dearly. I commend this good man. The job is hard and now with electronics everywhere, it is getting harder. Maybe he can make lots of money creating videos, like Scotty. I read he has made 7 million since he started and he rarely turns a bolt now. When I watch South Main videos I click the like button every time to help him.
Love to see a good family owned and operated business like yours. I'm a mechanic myself and have worked for a couple rip off national chains that I couldn't stand. I just do it by myself at home out of my garage now and occasionally I'll do some mobile jobs. Mostly for friends, family, friends of friends, and neighbors. Keeps me plenty busy and I feel good that my customers aren't getting ripped off like they would at many other shops. Great work mr. O!
you were overthinking the caliper situation, you gotta take a step back and realize its a chrysler product and all of a sudden it'll all make sense.
+Samuel Gonzalez Do I detect a note of sarcasm?
Lmao that's the funniest thing I've read
yep......the last good Chrysler was the 60 300F
When I worked as a automobile mechanic back in the 1980s, the crew of mechanics I worked with would cherry pick the work orders, leaving the Mopars in the stack and working on anything else, until all that were left were Mopars. Apparently Mopars haven't changed much.
I know this is an old comment but I learned everything i need to know about chrysler products years ago. I had a coworker whose relative worked at the pickup assembly plant. He was visiting and asked him if he wanted to get lunch. His relative said sure meet me at such and such bar which was across the street from the assembly plant. He got there a little early and saw a bar that stretched off into the distance. The bar was empty except for the bartenders who were busy lining up mugs of beer with a shot of whisky next to each one all the way down the bar. The whistle went off across the street and the doors opened and a herd of workers each went to their place on the bar like milk cows into stalls. They sat there for the next 30 minutes and drank as much as they could then proceeded back across the street to "build" more trucks. Yeah...all I needed to know. Getting a caliper backwards was probably the least of the issues.
Great video Eric showing us a typical day at your shop. When you said, there's that damn phone ringing again, I laughed my ass off. And the story about your son who hid all of those bolts was hilarious. You've got a good sense of humor and I appreciate you taking the time to show all the ups and downs that occur in a typical shop. Take care Eric...
_And the story about your son who hid all of those bolts was hilarious._ YEAH It's funny now haha
I think we can make a drinking game out of it every time the phone rings or the door you take a drink
Eric, I'm newly subbed to your channel, and loving each video I see. This one brought to mind the mechanic shop we'd been going to for years. One afternoon after work, I had to limp my '83 Dodge Dakota home with what we found out later to be a split radiator. One of my "limp stops" on the way home was our mechanic's parking lot, just about closing time. The guy had no problem with me stopping there to cool off, for the last leg of the journey home. He actually helped me try to get more water into the engine, well after closing time. It's people like you and them that make a bad day with a sick car a much better one, merely by attitude and caring. Thank you for this video! Well done!
Def of Dodge= To Avoid.
Love the story about your 3 year year old stashing all the bolts. I can totally relate! Also love seeing Trinity as a little one. So cool you and your family have done all of this together,
Got home from Church today. Started feeling under the weather. Watched SMA while resting and can't believe I watched the whole thing! Already have an appreciation for the small business owner but this just helped with building more appreciation and respect! Thanks Eric and family!! BT John 3:16-18
Hey Eric, enjoyed the video. I'm a NYC Transit bus mechanic. Been at it 25 years. I guess I enjoy repair videos like yours because of the variety of what you work on. I get exactly 4 different models of bus to fix, so there is not much I can't diagnose from looking at the work order. You do a good job ay keeping the camera on the work and explaining what you are doing. Keep up the good work!
***** U must be a good guy cuz all good guys are named Eric right? Man u must be a pro with only 4 makes to do. Some days I wish I had a gig like that.
I'm a fairly new subscriber to your channel so I'm in the process of watching many of the videos. Just finished watching "A Normal Day at the Shop. You may be a great mechanic but what I have noticed is what a great parent you are. The way you communicate and deal with your children is amazing. I'm sure you learned this from your Dad. Keep up the great videos.
Fantastic! But Eric, how do you find the time to run a super busy shop, raise a family, make videos, AND answer all the comments?!?
I worked at a small independent shop for a year in 2012 after getting sick of grad school. My boss (and mentor) didn't pay his techs much more than minimum wage...and I get where he's coming from, especially with outrageous taxes and such. But no one can make a living earning 10 bucks an hour! So basically I had no choice but to start my own gig and build a customer base from scratch. You are 100% correct about treating your customers right and giving them a break on the small stuff...at the end of the day knowing that they have complete trust in you is one of the most rewarding feelings! Rock on!
motoYam82 Well it is a tricky balance I tell ya. Loyal customers are the best thing any small business can have IMO. With out them we have no business.
Great video. Your normal days are very busy. Hats off to you.
I admire your work ethic and your ethics towards business and taking care of your customers in an honest fashion!!
Eric O, A days work is a days work. I like the idea of slowing down to go fast. Every days different, enjoyable, planned, unexpected, or just funny, like that jacked door. Also it's good to see an honest professional. I'm an arborist but love fixing vehicles. Im the same way at work. Well done, keep up the great work.
Dude you got it made! Great tech, awesome shop, beautiful wife and a sweet daughter! Keep up the good work man
i've been in the bussiness 25 years and you sir are one of the top i've seen, you take a pride even in mundane tasks.... Kudo's, that's a real indication of you wanting to do the best work. i've seen most techs i've worked/managed/hired rush through those "boring", " simple" tasks to get onto the "money makers"....thats in itself shows the level of pride, do every job well with pride no matter how big or small. As for the no pay check part....you said it. success is really on how much money you DON'T owe, if you owe nothing your a pretty dam successful man. and for the Subaru Guy.....FAST,GOOD,CHEAP you can only ever get two.
jim Macumber Well thank you sir and I will say you are 100% correct. Good, fast, OR cheap I think are the options :)
Damn if your outlook on life is EXACTLY the same as mine!!!!! Love it!!👍
Little Trinity is so adorable. I live five hours from your shop but if i ever need anything major done to my Toyota, im going to schedule an appointment guaranteed!
It's cool that your get to have your family at the shop with you.
Show Me What I Need To Know It's the best part about it!
Love the story's man....I plan on taking the 2 hour drive this Spring so you can work on my car or SUV. Can't wait.
Just make an appointment ahead of time :)
What a great video, real down to earth mechanic.
+bross956 ...and honest too.
I respect you as an owner you'll get in the shop and help out almost never heard of around where im from and qc aren't any of their concerns and it royally pisses me off but thank you sir I appreciate your content, help and knowledge
Just started watching your channel a few months, its awesome !! The way you talk about diagnosing a problem or fixing something in simple words is great, The way you talk is down to earth and funny and your facial expressions make me laugh. Having your family in the videos show how real your world is. Please keep doing your video's and do more one day in the life of Eric O. I wish you were in the Cincinnati Ohio area, I would be a regular customer.
Could you do a video where you do a state inspection? We don't have them where I live so I am wondering what an inspection entails. Great channel by the way. Thanks!
all right now, you are a grate impressive person, we all are very proud of what you do ya.
I watched this , instead of TV tonight. Best reality show around!
Me too, Eric's channel the best thing on free to air tv.
Yup WAY better than cable. Don't knw why I pay it.....
Amen!
Ahead of your award winning personality, the thing I love about you is that you refuse to load up & fire the parts cannon off. It is very entertaining to watch you double and triple check by process of technical testing what is exactly wrong with a vehicle. One of the tests I had before being hired as an assistant automotive instructor at my high school was to to diagnose a 1965 ford starter. I tested both pull in and hold in windings and found the pull in windings were weak. My prospective boss / teacher said to replace the starter. I said give me 10 minutes & I will make this one start the truck. I drilled out a flat washer and stuffed it behind the bendix and it started the truck right up. No charge to the customer / math teacher.
I live in Scotland, but if I lived near you I would not hesitate to use your services, nice to see a genuine hard working honest person, all the best.
"These things happen...
Usually daily!"
That cracked me up. The parts process is pretty incredible.
Loved the video. Your blessed to have the shop and house paid for, and Vanessa in the office to screen the customers. That's funny...a Ford hat. Great stories and nice work Eric.
+wyattoneable Yeah it sure is a good feeling :)
dude, i usually watch other channels but i stumbled across this video. really enjoyed watching. i'm very jealous of your home/workshop setup. one day i aspire to do the same. you're awesome!
FamousByFamily Hey welcome to the channel :) Glad you enjoyed it. Wish you well!
Good to see you and your family again. Great content. Great family.
I can't explain why this video was so entertaining, but it was !!!!! I guess it has to do with the honesty of Eric and how that honesty comes through somehow. Thanks for making my day off enjoyable !
Here i am binge watching like the 5th “day in shop” video at 1:47 am when i should be sleeping cuz i got work early morning.
I really enjoyed this video. You are a lucky guy to be able to share your work life with your family. Plus, doing the occasional :"free" quick repair is the best way I know of to build a loyal customer base. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching Monte Hyler
Mechanic philosopher, I would like to hear more about your thoughts while you are working, I know when I am working with my hands my head thinks! It was a great video good to see your kids can see what their Dad does through the day. You provide a microcosm of the complexity of all life. Your problem solving skills are creative and novel and very valuable. I understand what you mean about repeat business but you are also under rating the years of learning that has gone into developing your diagnostic skills and creative elegant testing responses whilst juggling a business with grace and humility. Your sons have a lot to be grateful for to live around a man with intelligence, fallibility and humour. I have not watched TV since I discovered your channel!
I realize this vidio was 9 years ago but I love watching them, im an old back yard machnic but I'm always intrested in learning new things and I love puzzles and watching how you solve them and I've learned a lot so I can work on my own stuff and family stuff I don't have any fancy scanners but I can usually figur out the problem so far atleast by watching your videos it gives me a direction to head for thanks for your time
Haven't seen to many shops not charge for helping a customer...that was how Jess trained me along time ago...GREAT WORK Eric
Holy crap i had a 81 Scrambler with a Iron Duke...Loved that thing
Thoroughly enjoyed that 'Day in the Life' video.
You seem like a naturally nice guy, I haven't seen anyone in England do this kind of thing.
Walked out of the room & this started playing. Already watched it but watched it again. Have to agree completely being a shop owner you work your butt off all hours and do what you need to to get the cars out. Spent plenty long nights and early mornings getting cars out but love what I do which you have to to get customers cars out. Video made me smile listening to life as an owner :D
I use to have a local shop with a guy like you and it was amazing. The greatest care and service and then he moved out of state and I had to go find another shop and wow it's hard to find good honest people.
My son is a mechanic and will only fix what's broken hates comebacks . Mechanic s like you and him make it important for good ones to be out there
50:19
"it's already broke, what's the worst that can happen?"
this is the theme of every repair I do...
glad your so busy. that is awesome and a credit to your name. great work and ethics
Love the line about the charger. "These things are toilets"
Your. A true hero to your small town. They probably know you can be trusted. Good reputation is easy to loose and hard to keep. Good for you.
Eric....... This is the epitome of the American dream Mom & Pop shop. Inspiration to everyone out there and a great video.
Eric, you have awesome work ethics and its your shop- your rules. Whiners can get their own shop. Ringing telephone, door bell going off and other interruptions are a sign of a great business. Never apologies for the everyday workings of your shop. I learn everyday watching your videos and greatly appreciate your time, effort and desire to teach us viewers. I have been a small business owner for 25+ years and I know a great business when I see it. You are blessed.
I got stuck in the old service truck the other day, and a few weeks ago one of the tire guys backed into something with the door open and damaged the latch on the door. I was on a service call for a downed truck in the landfill. I got out there, got it fixed and was heading back to the shop. Well that landfill has some treacherous roads. I hit a huge rut, the door sprung open and both hinges broke and the door was hanging by the wiring harness. I cut the wiring and drove it the half mile back to the shop lol.
asavage1576 Lol that is an awesome story. When I was reading and you said the door sprung open I was like Oh no he falls out haha. Hey now it's like an old Jeep right?
Hi Eric I love watching you and Mrs. O . I like to learn from you!!!!
my local garage always had a few recommendations that we always said "go ahead". it's nice to see mechanistics like you to keep our cars going
I had a 1976 FJ55 that my son and I put in a Chev 350 with TH 700R4. The rust got to it. I rewelded the flooring several time, but then I could not do anything for the frame. I love your videos.
Could you do another one of these sometime? I thought it was awesome and appreciate you making it/sharing it :)
I've chain watched your videos Eric, I'm not sure if you'll see this message through all of your notifications. It would be great if you did more videos like this, they're fun, entertaining and very informative.
LOL at your comment on Dodge being aftermarket. I wonder if a vehicle were to be built up from nothing but aftermarket parts if they would fit together and run.
+SirDeanosity not a chance!
Didn’t Johnny Cash write a song about that?
year one built a 69 camaro with all of their own parts...
I been watching this channel for yrs I like to watch him fix stuff I wish we had a honest mechanic like him down here in central Florida
Not trying to be a mechanic but do enjoy playing one every now and then. I respect what you do and appreciate the awesome content you put out, thank you.
Great video, you need to do more of these!
anti0918 Thanks, I will as time allows
agree
Your going to hit a million subscribers by the end of 2019. Definitely the best
You doing a great job and don't worry about the people that don't appreciate what you doing for them,you can not please them no matter what you doing...hater's
If you are in a service repair business all of this is typical day to day no matter how big or small. HVAC, PLUMBING, AIRCRAFT doesn't matter this is your day. I was a service tech for 30 years work for 2 fortune 500s. My integrity and word is what kept the customers.
Great job, Eric. I love how your work ethic and passion collide but goes with your conscience for quality work.
Plus he's funny so there's that
Working my way through you videos. This was an oldie but a goodie. Loved the hide the nuts and bolts story. I had a neighbor kid come over to talk while I was fixing my wheelbarrow. Had to go get a tool and as I was putting things back together the wheel was missing. Checked all the places it might be with no luck. Finally asked neighbor and he looked around his place. Finally came over carrying a wheel and red faced. We had a good laugh over that one.
Outstanding video Eric, one of the best automotive channels on youtube, thank you for posting
Emin HVAC Thanks for watching :)
Same here ! Dude I'm almost done going thru all your vids. Been busy lately so they have been stacking up. Won't delete any of them because I think you have a very worthy channel! Have a good night !
Great videos - playing catch here! Just wanted to thank you and say I feel so sorry that you keep getting the wrong parts from time to time and it delays your work very frustrating! Take care Eric!
Excellent video Eric. I love the atmosphere of the shop and the fact that when the kids were running from the dog, you said that you wouldn't have it any other way! That is a high mark for your integrity and shows great family values. I am a mechanic from days past, but then I never thought I could do what your doing. Knowing what I can do and accomplish now, when I set my mind to it , I wish I had just jumped in with both feet. I enjoy seeing you accomplish something, I didn't have the confidence to try and tackle back when I was younger. I always thought of the negative things that could happen in owning your own business, or the car that I wouldn't be able to fix and that's basically what scared me out of doing it. You definitely got it going on and I hope to God that Mrs. O realizes just what she has and how lucky she is. I know good people and your good people. Take care and stay busy, with the family also. :) . Jpol.
I don't know how mechanics stay so calm, my brothers, best mechanics I know, and any other good mechanics I know always seem so laid back. I work on computers, have a tendency to break cars more than I can fix them. I'm either over tightening, under-tightening, bending too far after I didn't bend it far enough.Takes a wizard. God bless you and the family!
"Short term loss, for a long term gain." Your a wise business man. :)
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I'd be a loyal customer if I was local.
"Sometimes you gotta slow down to be fast."
Any idea where the customer with the Toyota Tacoma had the undercoating done?
Like to know myself.
Me three
Did they have the frame replaced?
Looks like they used a paint like POR 15 to encase the frame, many shops will do this, it does cost around 50 bucks a quart tho and takes 2 or 3 quarts to get an even thick double coat throughout. Have them put it on thick and prep the frame well, and rust will never be an issue.
I was hoping he'd ask and tell us. Lol
Thank you for being a decent human being, no charge for a simple fix is going to enlarge your customer base. A true good mechanic
This video was great !!!! Don't underestimate yourself !!! You are a good business man by what actions you do. A great word of mouth referral is worth a whole lot more than a small monetary charge - meaning "" No Charge "" or "" Don't Worry About It "" gets you a hell of a lot more business more than not !!!!!! We are both in the same type of business and I can certainly relate !!!!!!!!!
Loved the Ford hat you should wear that with pride.
Oh man...uhhh i dunno lol
I had a collie that would come and see what I working on, then walk away with a small part or screw or bolt.
wow, the ignition key comp, thats a life saver. its over 100 to 300 on most vehicles
Having done service station service as a teen, mechanic work at a wrecking yard in early 20's and a paralegal private investigator in later years I recognize good business sense and you have it in spades. I enjoy your videos, like your style and salute your honesty. Kids and parts may bring surprises but good parenting is plain to see.
a circus you artfully helped create ....your smile at that moment .... I will never know ..... give them a huge hug ..... your very lucky ....
My brother in Law is like you. he owns a overhead door company. He has more work ( all word of mouth) than ten guys could do.
I asked him once. Why dont you hire a couple guys?
He said, I try.. But I am way to picky. Everything has to be perfect before I clear a job. I run by to check their work before I clear it.
The spring is not right. The track is not aligned right, The motor rattles, the chain is too loose. The floor is not swept.
Spend more time reworking, than if I just did it my self and I have to pay for that time.
Nah I will just do it my self. People seem to wait until I am ready for them.
I told him to take on an apprentice then. Go though a bunch until you find the right work ethic.
Then train them up in your way.
Every one needs a "hand me that" guy any way.
Hi Eric ,Great video I hear that all the time what did you do all day? Your video looks like it was on a normal day at the shop. What can go wrong usually does .Lol I like the ending of the video when your wife and children came by.It brings back some great memories of when my children were young and would come to work with me for the day.They always looked forward to that.Keep in touch.Jim
Hey Jim long time to see, glad to hear you brought the kids to work too :) Makes for great memories and teaching moments.
"It was a happy marriage until one day, a Jeep ruined it all."
"Curse you Chrysler!!" 🤣😂🤣😂
Mrs. O has warmed up to the camera over the years…. Haha.
It's interesting been watching this channel for a long time. This is the first place I come when I have an automobile issue. Then I realize how close the shop is too me lol. About an hour. Thanks for all the knowledge you share.
Eric, YOU THE MAN!!
An excellent Ford hat
Chef Excellence is there such a thing haha
"That's Sheba the guard dog"
Dog: *THE CUTEST SMILE EVER back to the camera like "YEP, THAT'S ME :-) "
I love your videos of repairs. I have been a mechanic since 8 yrs old. only problem I have is that I am deaf. I depend on test equipment's. my favorite tool is the test light to trace broken wire like a needle in haystack. I repair everything to automatic transmissions rebuilding, rear ends, engine rebuilding. all electrical problems. now I am a retired 72 grumpy old man in need of a closed caption on all your videos. I still cannot retire I am bored I need to fix something. Everything is just nuts and bolts. Take apart and replace what's broken.
A Day In The Life, love it: family, work, life. You brought a smile to my day.