South Main Auto Repair I love SMA Now I can see both. Would love to see you guys work together on something. I found SMA through Eric the car guy. Thanks Best wishes too both of you
So glad to see there will be videos here again! My suggestions; don't have a schedule - this ain't TV, that generation is gone. We watch when we want to watch. Post when the vid is done. I'd love to see an apprentice, a younger person you teach... Anyway thanks for all the videos.
Tom De Boeser that's actually wrong TH-cam itself wants regular updated fresh/new videos to keep your channel posted in a search feed or news feed so your video gets viewed that being said likes and comments are a sure way to show that that video is being watched so they know what video to post ads to so the filmer (Eric) can get paid via youtube
I didn't say youtube... I said us... I watch when I want to... even "real TV". Most the people I know don't watch on a schedule, they watch when they can/want. TH-cam is a corporation like NBC,CBS,FOX they want you back at the "same bat-time, same bat-channel"... It seems like Eric is willing to miss a Friday if the video isn't what he wants - I wonder if Big Bang Theory can miss a week for quality ( wait what? ). Sometimes its not about the money...
Hey Eric I am trying to get some advice. I've been in the field for about 3 years. I am about a B level technician currently. I really want to increase my knowledge and skill to become a master technician so I can tackle more electrical and advanced diagnostics. The problem is I have no learning outlet, I have no mentor of any sort. The classes the my dealer does offer doesnt tech you much of anything, it pretty much grants you a piece of paper so you are allowed to do recalls and warranty work. My dealership is not concerned with me becoming a better technician because I am exactly where they need me to be. A technician that can produce a lot of volume from recalls , inspections , and oil changes. What can I do on my own to take myself to the next level? Are there any resources I can use to further my training on my own?
Man, your channel is one of the best things that I've ever got from the Internet. It's just great to listen to a guy who's life is made around car repairs and everything in between. As a car owner (and not a rich person) I really learn a lot from you and the precious advises you give us on your videos. If not by anything else, then just for the fact that you give us so much insight on so many aspects in life when dealing with cars, the cost for their repairs, the maintenance, the choices that one should do in order to save some money, etc. You are just precious. Greetings from Portugal.
Welcome back, sir! You've been sorely missed! Hope your break away allowed you the breathing room you were looking for. Fixing-it-foward is a great idea! Just be careful that you don't get taken for a ride in the process. Looking forward to more videos. You thank us for subscribing... we thank you for a plethora of DIY knowledge. As well as a mountain of money you've saved us all in auto repair with that knowledge. Seeing you back is certainly a nice Christmas gift! Happy holidays ETCG!
Thank you for listening to your subscribers and bringing back the content that you were famous for. The fairmont project was awesome but I really liked watching those old videos where you teach less experienced folks like myself on everyday car maintenance and repair. You are a rare breed on TH-cam because your someone who actually reads comments and connects with your subscribers. Welcome back ETCG.
Happy to hear of your upcoming return, Eric. I think your idea to provide a loaner to your fix-it-forward people is a great idea that they would greatly appreciate, not to mention relieving you from any time pressure to finish their car.
Welcome back Eric! Really glad to see you got through what you needed to do and are in a better place. I like the assortment of videos, but my favorite videos have always been repair videos. Those are the ones that I am by far the most interested in. Any sort of format that gets you a variety of cars and a variety of repairs would be great in my opinion. Also, I think not sticking to a rigid schedule is a great idea. I don't think there is much benefit to just cranking out a video to get it done, but rather post it when it's really ready. Looking forward to seeing you back in action!
Hi Eric. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Am so glad you back. I live on the island state of Tasmania (part of the land down under) and every Sunday morning I would make a coffee or three and sit down to watch your videos. Great start to the day. Since you’ve been off air, my wife made me do things. Mate, thanks for saving my Sunday’s again.
Welcome back Eric! Really glad to see you got through what you needed to do and are in a better place. I like the assortment of videos, but my favorite videos have always been repair videos. Those are the ones that I am by far the most interested in. Any sort of format that gets you a variety of cars and a variety of repairs would be great in my opinion. Also, I think not sticking to a rigid schedule is a great idea. I don't think there is much benefit to just cranking out a video to get it done, but rather post it when it's really ready. Looking forward to seeing you back in action! my thorns as well Welcome back
A great big thank you from New York Eric you were my first love on TH-cam I before I became a mechanic I listened to you. I took your advice on buying tools and it was all good advice. You had a lot of good insights on etcg1 about the work and dealing with customers and it was all really helpful. Congratulations on reaching a million subscribers I got to go to work now. Good luck going into the future!
Glad to see THIS CHANNEL back up and running. U can definitely see a difference in ur energy vs a few months ago...OH AND CONGRATS ON A MILLION SUBS THAT'S AWESOME AND MUCH DESERVED. I also like the direction Ur gonna be taking this channel but I wouldn't worry too much about a schedule unless that's the direction u want to go.its ur channel so do what u want. either way looking fwd to seeing the fixing it fwd series again.🍻 have a good one bro #staydirty
Thanks Eric. Was having withdrawal symptoms, hehehe. Really I am happy to see you creating new videos again, your videos set the bar for all DIY mechanic educational videos. I really marvel at how professional your videos are. You always provide the best shots of the work being performed and provide the real working mechanic's insight and experience that DIY'ers can benefit from (without doing years of daily mechanics work ;-) Thanks!
Happy to have you back. All our vehicles and especially my 2000 odyssey (205K miles, original power train) thanks you for all your super friendly, detailed advice to keep them in a trouble free working condition.
Welcome back, Eric. Your channel was the first one I started viewing in attempts to begin my automotive side work including taking an automotive course to refresh and update my skills since I've been only a DIYer for the past twenty years. I've expanded to a long list of other channels with Scanner Danner, the Flat-Rate Master, Ratchets and Wrenches, and a couple more as my main ones to go to. Keep up the great work!
Welcome back. All of your Fixing It Forward ideas are quite good. Whatever you do to help folks in the community, at the same time that you are teaching your viewers how to fix common problems that could save them hundreds of dollars - that’s win-win-win - one heck of a legacy you will have created in these changing times. Ty!
Thank you for your 3 part video on the differential rebuild !!! It was very informative and it was nice to see a professional struggle with a project. It added a humanity to it !!! I'm still struggling with mine but that is part of it some times. Congrats on the 1 Million mark !!! You deserve it !!!
Welcome back, Eric! I love the plan you have for Fixing it Forward. The Civic loaner car is a great idea, if you figure out the insurance liability issues. I'm excited to see how this channel comes back and goes forward. Best of luck!
Glad to see you refreshed and back Eric! Thrilled to see Fixing it Forward will return. Was my favourite series thanks to the variety of repairs and also just the general theme. Love your ideas about how to move it forward. Can't wait to see what happens. Glad to have you back
Yessss yessss!!! Welcome back Eric!! I agree with you, you shwould take more time to relax and do a better video when you feel like it. I'm a strong supporter to the idea that TH-cam creators are artists that cannot work well under pressure leading them to quit on the long term. Cheers!!
Glad you are back, you turned me into quite the honda mechanic, and i just got myself back into honda life with a 97 civic cx. Thanks for all the help throughout the years!
Welcome back Eric, this news has made my day!! Your videos have proved to be invaluable when trying to fix stuff on my vehicle, looking forward to seeing many more. Wish you all the best and thank you!
Happy you are returning here! Love the thought of fixing it forward. Especially the thought you mentioned of getting a car in, fixing it up, and giving it to someone that’s in need.
This is awesome, im really glad you are posting ETCG videos again. Ive been watching ETCG since 2009 and my knowledge of automobiles and automotive systems has increased drastically. Keep the videos coming Eric! Congratulations on 1 million subscribers
Awesome to see you back, I watch your stuff even though I don't own most of the cars you have. Thanks for teaching me A LOT and giving me confidence to take on more and more difficult stuff. Power On!
My favorite videos were always the "Let's keep this car going while not spending a lot of money" ones... that's why I almost completely skipped the Fairmont stuff
Welcome back Eric. One million is no joke, that's fantastic. The Godfather of automotive repair on TH-cam is back! My favorite series was the "fixing it forward" and I like the changes your thinking about. Anytime you can help people that's cool. Particularly veterans. Thanks for all you do Eric.
Welcome back Eric. I always enjoyed your real world problems and troubleshooting videos. A million thanks for your unselfishness and willingness to teach people. God Speed.
Just joined this channel and glad to see you're back at work, despite it was 8 months ago. The Fixing it Forward is a great idea and a great way for you to put your given talents toward a great cause. Well done and looking forward to watching.
I love your idea about fixing it forward! !!! This is something I have a passion for and have been able to give a couple cars away so far and well into the repairs on my third. Keep the videos coming, very excited about you getting back to it.
I think the idea of getting a car and fixing it and then give it to a needy person sounds like the best idea as it'll not keep coming back and you won't be under any pressure in regards to time. Well done on hitting the 1 Million subs.
Fixing it Forward was one of my favs. Your normal original repair videos of random cars are still the best. A nice blend of those would make me hit SUBSCRIBE again.
Glad to see you are back. Missed your vids. Have been watching ETCG1, but just not the same. Great to hear you finished the fairmont. Already watched the Pull-A-Part videos, amazing what you guys did in two days. Loved the diagnostic dice.
You make the videos, I’ll watch them. Make a video about whatever you want. I’ve watched you do repairs to vehicles I don’t even work on, just because your entertaining
This is great news, glad to see the Fairmont project running. Seeing you come back to TH-cam is good news as I spent most of my summer doing a cammed ported GT40P 302 and it is an animal. But last night truck wouldn't move due to a transmission issue. Hoping it's just low on fluid. Glad to see you back and good luck on future videos
I like that idea of fixing it forward. I could use a good car. My truck is a tank, thats just it, its a tank. So a good honda be nice or something with good mpgs.
Like the new fixit forward ideas. You get to help folks directly and us virtually with more repair videos. Also like the loaner car idea. It's nice to see you excited about the channel again. Looking forward to the videos.
So glad you are back. I really like how you started off. You helped me understand a lot of things. So now I am back too. Look forward to up coming videos.
It's working! I am an older gal that got this crazy idea to fix my cars but really didn't know much so I went looking for info. You have helped me under stand many things and now I am learning how to test my engines and what to look for thanks to you. : )
Great thoughts........keep it coming & I totally agree about fixing it forward is "folks" take advantage of your kindness! Finding needful folks to "bless" with a vehicle is awesome!
I started watching your videos as a direct result of your original Fixing it Forward videos, and was mildly sad when that stopped. Your ideas for resurrecting FIF is a great idea, and I look forward to watching that, and the rest of your content, when it returns. As others have said - no rush, no schedule, we watch videos when we get to watch them. There's no expectations of a rigid schedule or anything - just great content. Keep up the good work!
Welcome back ETCG. I loved your videos, especially the fixing it forward episodes. The Fairmont videos were not as interesting to me but I understand your passion; not to mention, it is your channel. My interest is and still is honing my skills as a weekend mechanic which includes observing your hands-on skills and experience. The junk yard fix-up and charity give away sounds exciting exciting and is a good cause. I do a lot of work on my wife's turbo PT Cruiser and would love to see any videos on those cars. It has been a tough learning experience with that car. Good luck Eric and keep your chin up.
I had just subscribed to this channel not even 3 days ago and I found it to be one of the best and informative channels on TH-cam, from a young viewer (16) to an experienced mechanic I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning more from you and I'm so glad the return was timed right👍
Nice to see one of your videos again, and damn the face you make when you talk about the car. To me that feels like true happiness and I can understand why, the car looks and sounds great!
ETCG - Welcome Back! The new and improved "Fix it forward" concept is a great idea! (Incidentally, my cell phone repair biz went through a similar evolution... problematic phone repairs came in and took up a lot of time. Then I started loaning phones and eventually taking trade-ins and fixing up the trade-ins and recycling them back into the biz as loaners ((as well as offering them to those in desperate need)). Couldn't be happier (or more humbled) by the overall good that has been accomplished doing things this way...
Eric, if you read this. I just wanted you to know that your work has saved me on several occasions. Especially the Fairmont project videos you do. I am a ford nut and am building many fords for personal use. I thank you so much for all your hard work. You should throw a car event that we the fans could go to. You could call it talking cars.... I would love to show up and hang out someday. Once again...…… Thanks
Very Glad to have you back, hope you're doing fine, missed those very good video's you always upload , thanks to you I needed some incentive to do a repair, and I did it! Saved money but the pleasure you have ?cannot be bought, it took me 2,5 hours because I had some hastle with a cable and so on. Thank you for inspiration, I a few years older than you, but one still can learn!
Really happy about Fixing it forward coming back. Firstly a great thing for those in need and these videos present a lot of various issues the average person deals with and thus helps us to learn for ourselves. Your videos have helped me on countless projects that I was stuck on. One idea would be to do a poll on common problems in certain brands (ie chevrolet timing components) and do those or cover some interesting tsb on vehicles. Been following etcg1 the whole time but welcome by etcg channel!
Yay! Finally made time to watch this! You are one hard working dude! All brilliant ideas. Thanks for the extra comm info. I was missing stuff. Glad you still have the element. That's how I first found your channel. I have a 2005. Also a 94 camry, 92 F150 and a 65 falcon so lots of knowledge needed! Looking forward to the Fairmont vids even though it's way over my head.
Tool reviews were always great. I think a lot of us came from the DIY repair videos. That Chevy truck and Acura are probably the most popular vehicles still on the road you have in your fleet now. More on those!
Great to have you back Eric. Two things: 1) I think the new Fixing it Forward format is a great idea. Especially buying an old car up front and fixing it before giving it away. 2) Post videos whenever you like! We just watch them whenever they come out. So don't feel you have to stick to a schedule. Just enjoy yourself and keep doing what you do!
Eric, the energy level in your signoff video vs this one, is night and day. So glad you took that break and were able to focus on getting things off your plate. Looking forward to future videos, regular or not.
ETCG - Welcome Back to your roots! The new and improved "Fix it forward" concept is a great idea! (Incidentally, my ((small but growing)) cell phone repair biz went through a similar evolution... problematic phone repairs came in and took up a lot of time. Then I started loaning phones and eventually taking trade-ins and fixing up the trade-ins and recycling them back into the biz as loaners ((as well as offering them to those in desperate need)). Couldn't be happier (or more humbled) by the overall good that has been accomplished doing things this way...
I really like the idea of Fixing it forward.All cred to you for helping people that may not be in the position to spend a lot of money in the shop or is able to fix it themselves. I get that it could be difficult to know where to draw the line of how much work/how many times you should put in.After all the people might be in the same position as before. The idea of a loaner car is good,as is with the process of fixing/filming taking time and people depending on their car.
Welcome back Eric long time viewer and premium viewer. Enjoy your videos and your expert Honda vehicle knowledge. Maybe the next time I vist my daughter in Loveland Ohio we can meet and see the Fairmont and listen to it. Anyway welcome back. Artie
To be completely honest I liked the videos when you showed it us like a day in the life of Eric the car guy like different cars and different problems and how to diagnose them. Thumbs up, good to have you on this channel too.
I’m excited! Tool reviews, expert videos and a heart of gold. Mr FixitForward. I would love to add to your ideas but it sounds like you’ve come back refreshed and ready to roll.
I love the idea of bringing back Fixing it Forward! That was one of the things that got me into your channel. I like the idea of fixing up broken but repairable cars and giving them to people who could really use them but don't have the means on their own. I was able to sort of do that once with my old Sunfire when I got a new car and it was great. It had sat for a year with a dead battery, bad alternator and leaky brake lines. I got it fixed and sold it for the cost of the parts to a single mom desperate for a car. I still see that car driving around and it really makes me feel good that I was able to help them out.
I'm glad you took a break to regain sanity and get your ducks in a row, rather than self-destructing or stopping altogether. I look forward to seeing whatever projects/videos catch your interest. And I agree with a lot of others; I'd enjoy seeing videos come out when you think they're worth seeing, rather than on a specific schedule, even if that means fewer videos.
So happy to see ETCG back! You look much more energetic and have a rejuvenated excitement for the channel. You have a lot planned now, and with Oliver all fixed up, you can get on the smaller plans! Oh yeah, I've already pitched this to Charles and he agrees, but Oliver vs White Wookie HAS to happen!
Welcome back!!!! Hope your time off was great!!! Please do the Q&A with your viewers again. I find those extremely interesting and you go well in depth to explain all the possibilities for a fix.
Love your videos man, I really enjoyed the Fairmont project for the intended purpose, I felt like I learnt alot. I would love to see more engine building, tricks, techniques, and calcs. Just my personal feelings, but Ill happily watch anything you put out as long as you're having fun and enjoying yourself man. Thanks for the vids.
I just watched that last farewell video again last night! I'm so glad we finally get to see the Fairmont come to completion! I loved the Fairmont project!
Also, I am a premium member on Eric The Car Guy.com. I was one that got somewhat burned out on the Fairmont Project, however, I still enjoyed and gained knowledge watching you overcome the many hurdles during the project. I also think a Q&A is an excellent idea. Thanks again.
First channel I subscribed to (that I remember). Wishing you continued success. There's the long running joke about being a "youtube certified" mechanic but as long as guys like you are teaching us, it's like going to tech school for free.
I personally love build videos. I just find it really cool seeing a boring car turned into an awesome car, and the process of making that happen. So I wouldn't mind seeing you work on your dad's truck, for example. Oh I almost forgot, welcome back ETCG! And congrats on those 1 million subs!
Sooo glad you are back Eric. Cross off "Thank everyone for 1M subscribers" from your bucket list. You just did in this video. And thanked everyone in the way we prefer you do it. Simplicity. So glad you are back.
Glad to see you back. I agree with you in posting videos when they are ready, as opposed to trying to stay on a schedule. Also, I like the idea of picking up a vehicle, and then fixing it up for a needy person. It looks like that 1998 Chrysler T&C was too far gone, in that it kept coming back in. There is a local body shop, and each year they fix up several cars for needy families. They usually select ones that have good records for being reliable.
I vote for tool review! I have dealt with similar stress back when I owned my own shop, sometimes it takes a LONG time to find your equilibrium between passion and feeling like your being taken advantage of. and it is always a balancing act to keep it going, but your always becoming wiser. Keep up the good work wrench-brother
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I have an idea... you come to my shop, do all my work, I will record it as I sit back and drink coffee! Haha glad to hear you are refreshed and back!
South Main Auto Repair
I love SMA
Now I can see both.
Would love to see you guys work together on something.
I found SMA through Eric the car guy.
Thanks
Best wishes too both of you
Maybe he'd let me drive “Dark Matter Pikachu!”
South Main Auto Repair could you handle the beast or driving a ford???
Lol
Thing sounds pretty sweet no matter what it is!!
You could run a welded balljoint special 😂
You've returned on my birthday! You're my hero Eric.
So glad to see there will be videos here again! My suggestions; don't have a schedule - this ain't TV, that generation is gone. We watch when we want to watch. Post when the vid is done. I'd love to see an apprentice, a younger person you teach... Anyway thanks for all the videos.
Tom De Boeser that's actually wrong TH-cam itself wants regular updated fresh/new videos to keep your channel posted in a search feed or news feed so your video gets viewed that being said likes and comments are a sure way to show that that video is being watched so they know what video to post ads to so the filmer (Eric) can get paid via youtube
Tom De Boeser I completely agree. Post after you feel it’s done! Don’t forget to have fun with what you do!
I didn't say youtube... I said us... I watch when I want to... even "real TV". Most the people I know don't watch on a schedule, they watch when they can/want. TH-cam is a corporation like NBC,CBS,FOX they want you back at the "same bat-time, same bat-channel"... It seems like Eric is willing to miss a Friday if the video isn't what he wants - I wonder if Big Bang Theory can miss a week for quality ( wait what? ). Sometimes its not about the money...
Apprentice at Eric the Car Guy Garage, "You are Hired"!
Agreed.
Welcome back to ETCG !!!!
he never stopped posting. that what he said, if u watch entire video. lol
Hi mr etcg can't you post honda passport 1999 how to change the wheel bearing assembly step by step inner and outer bearing thanks
Hey Eric I am trying to get some advice. I've been in the field for about 3 years. I am about a B level technician currently. I really want to increase my knowledge and skill to become a master technician so I can tackle more electrical and advanced diagnostics. The problem is I have no learning outlet, I have no mentor of any sort. The classes the my dealer does offer doesnt tech you much of anything, it pretty much grants you a piece of paper so you are allowed to do recalls and warranty work. My dealership is not concerned with me becoming a better technician because I am exactly where they need me to be. A technician that can produce a lot of volume from recalls , inspections , and oil changes. What can I do on my own to take myself to the next level? Are there any resources I can use to further my training on my own?
Never unsubbed. Glad to see you back!
Man, your channel is one of the best things that I've ever got from the Internet.
It's just great to listen to a guy who's life is made around car repairs and everything in between.
As a car owner (and not a rich person) I really learn a lot from you and the precious advises you give us on your videos. If not by anything else, then just for the fact that you give us so much insight on so many aspects in life when dealing with cars, the cost for their repairs, the maintenance, the choices that one should do in order to save some money, etc.
You are just precious.
Greetings from Portugal.
Welcome back, sir! You've been sorely missed! Hope your break away allowed you the breathing room you were looking for. Fixing-it-foward is a great idea! Just be careful that you don't get taken for a ride in the process. Looking forward to more videos. You thank us for subscribing... we thank you for a plethora of DIY knowledge. As well as a mountain of money you've saved us all in auto repair with that knowledge. Seeing you back is certainly a nice Christmas gift! Happy holidays ETCG!
Thank you!
Thank you for listening to your subscribers and bringing back the content that you were famous for. The fairmont project was awesome but I really liked watching those old videos where you teach less experienced folks like myself on everyday car maintenance and repair. You are a rare breed on TH-cam because your someone who actually reads comments and connects with your subscribers. Welcome back ETCG.
Happy to hear of your upcoming return, Eric. I think your idea to provide a loaner to your fix-it-forward people is a great idea that they would greatly appreciate, not to mention relieving you from any time pressure to finish their car.
yesss!! Awesome to have you back Eric The Car Guy. You and Chrisfix are the best DIY mechanical video's on YouTUBE.
Glad to have you back brother.
Welcome back Eric! Really glad to see you got through what you needed to do and are in a better place. I like the assortment of videos, but my favorite videos have always been repair videos. Those are the ones that I am by far the most interested in. Any sort of format that gets you a variety of cars and a variety of repairs would be great in my opinion. Also, I think not sticking to a rigid schedule is a great idea. I don't think there is much benefit to just cranking out a video to get it done, but rather post it when it's really ready. Looking forward to seeing you back in action!
Hi Eric. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Am so glad you back. I live on the island state of Tasmania (part of the land down under) and every Sunday morning I would make a coffee or three and sit down to watch your videos. Great start to the day. Since you’ve been off air, my wife made me do things. Mate, thanks for saving my Sunday’s again.
Welcome back Eric! Really glad to see you got through what you needed to do and are in a better place. I like the assortment of videos, but my favorite videos have always been repair videos. Those are the ones that I am by far the most interested in. Any sort of format that gets you a variety of cars and a variety of repairs would be great in my opinion. Also, I think not sticking to a rigid schedule is a great idea. I don't think there is much benefit to just cranking out a video to get it done, but rather post it when it's really ready. Looking forward to seeing you back in action! my thorns as well Welcome back
A great big thank you from New York Eric you were my first love on TH-cam I before I became a mechanic I listened to you. I took your advice on buying tools and it was all good advice. You had a lot of good insights on etcg1 about the work and dealing with customers and it was all really helpful. Congratulations on reaching a million subscribers I got to go to work now. Good luck going into the future!
Glad to see THIS CHANNEL back up and running. U can definitely see a difference in ur energy vs a few months ago...OH AND CONGRATS ON A MILLION SUBS THAT'S AWESOME AND MUCH DESERVED. I also like the direction Ur gonna be taking this channel but I wouldn't worry too much about a schedule unless that's the direction u want to go.its ur channel so do what u want. either way looking fwd to seeing the fixing it fwd series again.🍻 have a good one bro
#staydirty
"U can definitely see a difference in ur energy vs a few months ago" - Miles and miles of difference!! ;)
he looks stoned half the time and charges for "premium" bullshit lol
Thanks Eric. Was having withdrawal symptoms, hehehe. Really I am happy to see you creating new videos again, your videos set the bar for all DIY mechanic educational videos. I really marvel at how professional your videos are. You always provide the best shots of the work being performed and provide the real working mechanic's insight and experience that DIY'ers can benefit from (without doing years of daily mechanics work ;-) Thanks!
Happy to have you back. All our vehicles and especially my 2000 odyssey (205K miles, original power train) thanks you for all your super friendly, detailed advice to keep them in a trouble free working condition.
Welcome back, Eric. Your channel was the first one I started viewing in attempts to begin my automotive side work including taking an automotive course to refresh and update my skills since I've been only a DIYer for the past twenty years. I've expanded to a long list of other channels with Scanner Danner, the Flat-Rate Master, Ratchets and Wrenches, and a couple more as my main ones to go to. Keep up the great work!
Please NO MORE TOOL REVIEWS! They cost me too much money because I end up buying almost every tool you review.
I've been on a spree like every December.
Lol
Haha
Welcome back. All of your Fixing It Forward ideas are quite good. Whatever you do to help folks in the community, at the same time that you are teaching your viewers how to fix common problems that could save them hundreds of dollars - that’s win-win-win - one heck of a legacy you will have created in these changing times. Ty!
You, ChrisFix, Engineering Explained and Scotty Kilmer cannot leave us. Merry Xmas to you & your family.
YOU FORGOT SMA!
JPN850R lol its not coincidence that my 3 fav guys are named.
Lewis Carey
I don't know of SMA, and as I searched under "SMA", Sony Music Artists turned up.
shakengandulf
The 4 guys pretty much dominate, but I haven't heard of SMA....
JPN850R the comment under yours!!!! SOUTH MAIN AUTO! Most honest mechanic I've ever seen!
Thank you for your 3 part video on the differential rebuild !!! It was very informative and it was nice to see a professional struggle with a project. It added a humanity to it !!! I'm still struggling with mine but that is part of it some times. Congrats on the 1 Million mark !!! You deserve it !!!
Welcome back, Eric! I love the plan you have for Fixing it Forward. The Civic loaner car is a great idea, if you figure out the insurance liability issues. I'm excited to see how this channel comes back and goes forward. Best of luck!
Insurance is not a big deal. It'll be listed under the nonprofit.
Sprint316 I could see Eric having two loaners: the Civic for individuals, and a minivan or SUV for families.
Glad to see you refreshed and back Eric!
Thrilled to see Fixing it Forward will return. Was my favourite series thanks to the variety of repairs and also just the general theme. Love your ideas about how to move it forward. Can't wait to see what happens. Glad to have you back
Yessss yessss!!! Welcome back Eric!! I agree with you, you shwould take more time to relax and do a better video when you feel like it. I'm a strong supporter to the idea that TH-cam creators are artists that cannot work well under pressure leading them to quit on the long term. Cheers!!
Glad you are back, you turned me into quite the honda mechanic, and i just got myself back into honda life with a 97 civic cx. Thanks for all the help throughout the years!
I love all your ideas Eric but the repair videos are awesome
Welcome back Eric, this news has made my day!! Your videos have proved to be invaluable when trying to fix stuff on my vehicle, looking forward to seeing many more. Wish you all the best and thank you!
The sound of that car starting up was almost as sweet as hearing my three kids’ first cry when they were born.
Priorities dude. hahaha
I agree, Love my 3 boys!!.........but u can turn the car off when you have a headache!!!!!!
Happy you are returning here! Love the thought of fixing it forward. Especially the thought you mentioned of getting a car in, fixing it up, and giving it to someone that’s in need.
Welcome back Eric ,I used one of your videos to check my alternator yesterday thank you
This is awesome, im really glad you are posting ETCG videos again. Ive been watching ETCG since 2009 and my knowledge of automobiles and automotive systems has increased drastically. Keep the videos coming Eric! Congratulations on 1 million subscribers
Welcome back man, Elvis still rockin' in the distance
Good to see you back Eric, the U.K missed you
Awesome to see you back, I watch your stuff even though I don't own most of the cars you have. Thanks for teaching me A LOT and giving me confidence to take on more and more difficult stuff. Power On!
My favorite videos were always the "Let's keep this car going while not spending a lot of money" ones... that's why I almost completely skipped the Fairmont stuff
Noted. Thanks for the input.
Welcome back Eric. One million is no joke, that's fantastic. The Godfather of automotive repair on TH-cam is back! My favorite series was the "fixing it forward" and I like the changes your thinking about. Anytime you can help people that's cool. Particularly veterans. Thanks for all you do Eric.
well guess what eric. U deserve those 1mil subs. Congrats!
Welcome back Eric. I always enjoyed your real world problems and troubleshooting videos. A million thanks for your unselfishness and willingness to teach people. God Speed.
Was just wondering what became of you. Good to see you back.
Just joined this channel and glad to see you're back at work, despite it was 8 months ago. The Fixing it Forward is a great idea and a great way for you to put your given talents toward a great cause. Well done and looking forward to watching.
Glad to see you are back. I enjoyed fixing it forward and your idea about having a seed car or loner car is a great idea!
I love your idea about fixing it forward! !!! This is something I have a passion for and have been able to give a couple cars away so far and well into the repairs on my third. Keep the videos coming, very excited about you getting back to it.
I think the idea of getting a car and fixing it and then give it to a needy person sounds like the best idea as it'll not keep coming back and you won't be under any pressure in regards to time. Well done on hitting the 1 Million subs.
Fixing it Forward was one of my favs. Your normal original repair videos of random cars are still the best. A nice blend of those would make me hit SUBSCRIBE again.
It is Christmas afterall!
Glad to see you are back. Missed your vids. Have been watching ETCG1, but just not the same.
Great to hear you finished the fairmont.
Already watched the Pull-A-Part videos, amazing what you guys did in two days.
Loved the diagnostic dice.
You make the videos, I’ll watch them. Make a video about whatever you want. I’ve watched you do repairs to vehicles I don’t even work on, just because your entertaining
This is great news, glad to see the Fairmont project running. Seeing you come back to TH-cam is good news as I spent most of my summer doing a cammed ported GT40P 302 and it is an animal. But last night truck wouldn't move due to a transmission issue. Hoping it's just low on fluid. Glad to see you back and good luck on future videos
I like that idea of fixing it forward. I could use a good car. My truck is a tank, thats just it, its a tank. So a good honda be nice or something with good mpgs.
Thank you for actually caring about the viewers and helping people. Your genuine compassion is acknowledged and appreciated
Hell yeah welcome back
Like the new fixit forward ideas. You get to help folks directly and us virtually with more repair videos. Also like the loaner car idea. It's nice to see you excited about the channel again. Looking forward to the videos.
New Zealand loves you Eric. Love me Hondas.
I'd love to visit there someday. Thanks for the comment.
So glad you are back. I really like how you started off. You helped me understand a lot of things. So now I am back too. Look forward to up coming videos.
Endless editing, I completely understand. It is tiresome man
Editing is a boring subject. It's good that Eric doesn't discuss it. It's like explaining how paint dries.
It's working! I am an older gal that got this crazy idea to fix my cars but really didn't know much so I went looking for info. You have helped me under stand many things and now I am learning how to test my engines and what to look for thanks to you. : )
Eric, how about a video about car repair scams and what to look for?
Example: toyota charges 35 bucks for floor mat realignment.
I normally post videos like that on ETCG1. Thanks for the suggestion.
Floor mat realignment?? Really? WTF? Never heard of that before...
Seriously? I have to know
Probably something to do with the floor mat interfering with the velocitater pedal, a bad thing.
Great thoughts........keep it coming & I totally agree about fixing it forward is "folks" take advantage of your kindness! Finding needful folks to "bless" with a vehicle is awesome!
Hold the friday videos for longer, as I've told you before they interfere with my pub time :)
I started watching your videos as a direct result of your original Fixing it Forward videos, and was mildly sad when that stopped. Your ideas for resurrecting FIF is a great idea, and I look forward to watching that, and the rest of your content, when it returns. As others have said - no rush, no schedule, we watch videos when we get to watch them. There's no expectations of a rigid schedule or anything - just great content. Keep up the good work!
Go find a pizza delivery persons car or Uber car. It'll be a good laugh on how bombed out it is.
ill volunteer my car. he will be disappointed to see that my lyft car is spotless and that i maintain it well.
Welcome back ETCG. I loved your videos, especially the fixing it forward episodes. The Fairmont videos were not as interesting to me but I understand your passion; not to mention, it is your channel. My interest is and still is honing my skills as a weekend mechanic which includes observing your hands-on skills and experience. The junk yard fix-up and charity give away sounds exciting exciting and is a good cause. I do a lot of work on my wife's turbo PT Cruiser and would love to see any videos on those cars. It has been a tough learning experience with that car. Good luck Eric and keep your chin up.
Finally!
I had just subscribed to this channel not even 3 days ago and I found it to be one of the best and informative channels on TH-cam, from a young viewer (16) to an experienced mechanic I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning more from you and I'm so glad the return was timed right👍
Fuqking Finally where have you been
Nice to see one of your videos again, and damn the face you make when you talk about the car. To me that feels like true happiness and I can understand why, the car looks and sounds great!
ETCG - Welcome Back! The new and improved "Fix it forward" concept is a great idea! (Incidentally, my cell phone repair biz went through a similar evolution... problematic phone repairs came in and took up a lot of time. Then I started loaning phones and eventually taking trade-ins and fixing up the trade-ins and recycling them back into the biz as loaners ((as well as offering them to those in desperate need)). Couldn't be happier (or more humbled) by the overall good that has been accomplished doing things this way...
Eric, if you read this. I just wanted you to know that your work has saved me on several occasions. Especially the Fairmont project videos you do. I am a ford nut and am building many fords for personal use. I thank you so much for all your hard work. You should throw a car event that we the fans could go to. You could call it talking cars.... I would love to show up and hang out someday. Once again...…… Thanks
Welcome back Eric. I would like to say thank you as I managed to diagnose and fix my alternator through your contents.
Very Glad to have you back, hope you're doing fine, missed those very good video's you always upload , thanks to you I needed some incentive to do a repair, and I did it! Saved money but the pleasure you have ?cannot be bought, it took me 2,5 hours because I had some hastle with a cable and so on. Thank you for inspiration, I a few years older than you, but one still can learn!
Really happy about Fixing it forward coming back. Firstly a great thing for those in need and these videos present a lot of various issues the average person deals with and thus helps us to learn for ourselves. Your videos have helped me on countless projects that I was stuck on. One idea would be to do a poll on common problems in certain brands (ie chevrolet timing components) and do those or cover some interesting tsb on vehicles. Been following etcg1 the whole time but welcome by etcg channel!
Yay! Finally made time to watch this! You are one hard working dude! All brilliant ideas. Thanks for the extra comm info. I was missing stuff. Glad you still have the element. That's how I first found your channel. I have a 2005. Also a 94 camry, 92 F150 and a 65 falcon so lots of knowledge needed! Looking forward to the Fairmont vids even though it's way over my head.
Tool reviews were always great. I think a lot of us came from the DIY repair videos. That Chevy truck and Acura are probably the most popular vehicles still on the road you have in your fleet now. More on those!
I am so glad youre back. Your videos inspire me to learn more about my vehicles and how to maintain them myself. Thank you Eric
Great to have you back Eric. Two things: 1) I think the new Fixing it Forward format is a great idea. Especially buying an old car up front and fixing it before giving it away. 2) Post videos whenever you like! We just watch them whenever they come out. So don't feel you have to stick to a schedule. Just enjoy yourself and keep doing what you do!
That little giggle when revving at 1:00 is what being a car guy is all about. Good to have you back, man.
Eric, the energy level in your signoff video vs this one, is night and day. So glad you took that break and were able to focus on getting things off your plate. Looking forward to future videos, regular or not.
ETCG - Welcome Back to your roots! The new and improved "Fix it forward" concept is a great idea! (Incidentally, my ((small but growing)) cell phone repair biz went through a similar evolution... problematic phone repairs came in and took up a lot of time. Then I started loaning phones and eventually taking trade-ins and fixing up the trade-ins and recycling them back into the biz as loaners ((as well as offering them to those in desperate need)). Couldn't be happier (or more humbled) by the overall good that has been accomplished doing things this way...
I really like the idea of Fixing it forward.All cred to you for helping people that may not be in the position to spend a lot of money in the shop or is able to fix it themselves.
I get that it could be difficult to know where to draw the line of how much work/how many times you should put in.After all the people might be in the same position as before.
The idea of a loaner car is good,as is with the process of fixing/filming taking time and people depending on their car.
Welcome back Eric long time viewer and premium viewer. Enjoy your videos and your expert Honda vehicle knowledge. Maybe the next time I vist my daughter in Loveland Ohio we can meet and see the Fairmont and listen to it. Anyway welcome back. Artie
To be completely honest I liked the videos when you showed it us like a day in the life of Eric the car guy like different cars and different problems and how to diagnose them. Thumbs up, good to have you on this channel too.
I’m excited! Tool reviews, expert videos and a heart of gold. Mr FixitForward.
I would love to add to your ideas but it sounds like you’ve come back refreshed and ready to roll.
I love the idea of bringing back Fixing it Forward! That was one of the things that got me into your channel. I like the idea of fixing up broken but repairable cars and giving them to people who could really use them but don't have the means on their own. I was able to sort of do that once with my old Sunfire when I got a new car and it was great. It had sat for a year with a dead battery, bad alternator and leaky brake lines. I got it fixed and sold it for the cost of the parts to a single mom desperate for a car. I still see that car driving around and it really makes me feel good that I was able to help them out.
I'm glad you took a break to regain sanity and get your ducks in a row, rather than self-destructing or stopping altogether. I look forward to seeing whatever projects/videos catch your interest.
And I agree with a lot of others; I'd enjoy seeing videos come out when you think they're worth seeing, rather than on a specific schedule, even if that means fewer videos.
So happy to see ETCG back! You look much more energetic and have a rejuvenated excitement for the channel. You have a lot planned now, and with Oliver all fixed up, you can get on the smaller plans! Oh yeah, I've already pitched this to Charles and he agrees, but Oliver vs White Wookie HAS to happen!
Welcome back!!!! Hope your time off was great!!! Please do the Q&A with your viewers again. I find those extremely interesting and you go well in depth to explain all the possibilities for a fix.
Very happy to hear you're back .And congratulations on the million mark! That's huge brother
Love your videos man, I really enjoyed the Fairmont project for the intended purpose, I felt like I learnt alot. I would love to see more engine building, tricks, techniques, and calcs. Just my personal feelings, but Ill happily watch anything you put out as long as you're having fun and enjoying yourself man. Thanks for the vids.
Glad you're back, Eric. I'm excited to see what you have in the hopper for us moving forward. Have a great Holiday Season!
I just watched that last farewell video again last night! I'm so glad we finally get to see the Fairmont come to completion! I loved the Fairmont project!
Also, I am a premium member on Eric The Car Guy.com. I was one that got somewhat burned out on the Fairmont Project, however, I still enjoyed and gained knowledge watching you overcome the many hurdles during the project. I also think a Q&A is an excellent idea. Thanks again.
First channel I subscribed to (that I remember). Wishing you continued success. There's the long running joke about being a "youtube certified" mechanic but as long as guys like you are teaching us, it's like going to tech school for free.
Just glad your back. Your videos have helped so much and I'm looking forward to Fairmont videos so I can get ideas for my 73 Stang build
I'm so happy your back. I became a mechanic because of you. Love to see you again.
I just want to say thank you for those 8.8 axle rebuild videos! Gave me motivation & courage to finally rebuild mine!
I personally love build videos. I just find it really cool seeing a boring car turned into an awesome car, and the process of making that happen. So I wouldn't mind seeing you work on your dad's truck, for example.
Oh I almost forgot, welcome back ETCG! And congrats on those 1 million subs!
Sooo glad you are back Eric. Cross off "Thank everyone for 1M subscribers" from your bucket list. You just did in this video. And thanked everyone in the way we prefer you do it. Simplicity.
So glad you are back.
Glad to see you back. I agree with you in posting videos when they are ready, as opposed to trying to stay on a schedule.
Also, I like the idea of picking up a vehicle, and then fixing it up for a needy person. It looks like that 1998 Chrysler T&C was too far gone, in that it kept coming back in. There is a local body shop, and each year they fix up several cars for needy families. They usually select ones that have good records for being reliable.
I vote for tool review!
I have dealt with similar stress back when I owned my own shop,
sometimes it takes a LONG time to find your equilibrium between passion and feeling like your being taken advantage of.
and it is always a balancing act to keep it going, but your always becoming wiser.
Keep up the good work wrench-brother