this is why MOTs are a good thing, some of the things I've seen actually shock me, how people are so oblivious to dangerous defects
2024-02-04 09:17:08
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coltfordxxx :
it's called being a good mech/tech
2024-02-19 02:32:05
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W211 E63 AMG :
Not only safety and liability, but also will save you money. Say you have a bad u joint, replacing it now saves money because it can completely...
2024-02-03 22:37:17
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jsfortin90 :
This is why my Shop takes pictures and videos of our inspections
2024-02-03 22:43:24
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Brody Powers :
Buddy doesn’t realize those inspections MAKE my paycheck. I’d be flat broke if I JUST did an oil change for all these folks. I gotta eat too!
2024-02-03 22:17:17
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dougseymour :
we do the same thing in the forklift repair business. we let the customer know everything we find wrong with the lift. up to them if they want it fix
2024-02-03 23:24:43
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Mhallock83 :
Every shop I have ever worked at came with a 30 point inspection.
2024-02-04 14:18:34
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TheGrumpybodyman :
Amen!
2024-02-11 16:32:46
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msuturf1984 :
Well your shop must be different than the other 99%. You come in two weeks later and you need wipers again for 100 bucks.
2024-02-04 18:41:01
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Realonly :
Nailed it. If it was a doctor would they want to know? Well done
2024-02-15 02:05:00
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AlexisLeBluer :
That is why accurate MPI and ASRs are important. Also coats balance and tire machines I miss those over the the hunters I'm using.
2024-02-04 19:15:59
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Ben :
EXACTLY!!! But it's those crooked "mechanics" that BS their customers that makes our jobs much harder when we try to do an honest job! Thanx Wiktor👍
2024-02-07 01:19:58
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Nicholas Todd :
Agreed good to mention and record even if they don’t want fixed
2024-02-14 03:23:09
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Brenton Favreau :
Repair shops job is to inform and educate. you can always say no.
2024-02-10 20:04:30
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Cameron Martin :
a counter to that I work at a dealer. it is part of my job to do a multi point inspection. we are not selling you things we are making you aware of issues from a professional standpoint.
2024-02-06 01:51:27
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DirtDriftKing16 :
It's one thing to tell the customer of other problems, but to fix them without consulting the customer is what I don't care for.
2024-02-04 14:04:42
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Russ Persad :
amen .. ignore that keyboard dumbass
2024-02-09 13:37:48
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divine_dreams_off_road :
I tell them but you always sign a paper saying you was notified understand I'm not responsible
2024-02-04 21:20:14
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John Jordan :
Facts
2024-02-04 17:57:29
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Gearhead79 :
Yup. As auto techs we are always wrong no matter how we do it. And everyone thinks they can do our job. Because it is “just working on a car”.
2024-02-03 23:02:07
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Static Stormm :
not to mention, customer has to authorize repairs. they say no, here sign this safety waiver.
2024-02-04 22:43:13
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bwatts3324 :
With all the dirtball lawyers in this country he is spot on!
2024-02-04 13:29:38
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Peter Mannino :
amen brother so true
2024-02-06 02:56:19
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Hunter castle :
As long as you taking me out there and pointing out everything wrong keep doing you man
2024-02-06 22:47:55
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Jason :
You are correct 100 percent but I feel one mechanic to another the reference refers more towards the shake down a lot off shops do on a regular basis!
2024-02-06 18:49:00
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juansautodiagnost :
we don't report anything and something breaks they blame us for not telling them
2024-02-06 13:54:28
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Robert Carrion :
keep up the good work!
2024-02-05 23:36:20
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Wolfly-Loyals :
I agree that bad shops and dealerships are a huge problem, but trustworthy shops are usually the only ones checking these things for most customers.
2024-02-05 20:44:17
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Christopher Hicks :
the difference is, some "stealerships" make up repairs that aren't needed, which give
2024-02-05 14:51:52
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Eric Swanson297 :
so true it's always are fault
2024-02-05 04:30:03
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Pog :
I want my mechanic to make sure it is safe
2024-02-05 04:24:47
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EuroMotiveTechnical :
So… just let you leave in blissful ignorance and screw safety of everyone?
2024-02-04 14:19:46
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david B :
but if you didn't tell me it was bad was it really bad 😂 good job
2024-02-04 12:57:13
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brb_beep :
Goal is safety. We check every car. We want our customers to be safe.
2024-02-04 11:31:19
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Mr. C :
Informing customers let's me sleep peacefully at night!
2024-02-04 04:21:25
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GrouchyTrucker :
Invite the customer to the shop floor and show them. That way they won’t think they’re being scammed.
2024-02-04 03:04:30
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Revo442442 :
having good day
2024-02-04 01:52:01
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TheDreadAngel :
As someone that depends on my truck for work. I hate spending money on repairs, but I’d rather find it now than being stranded on the side of the road.
2024-02-04 01:36:43
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paingwin :
The customer should be informed. Wether they get it fixed or not is on them
2024-02-04 00:45:26
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Myynt :
This combines with estimates for repairs, the customer doesn’t HAVE to opt for the repairs if they aren’t ready for the cost they can simply say thank you for letting me know of this issue.
2024-02-04 00:17:32
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Joshua A Mervis :
well said
2024-03-03 03:08:00
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🐺 💀 101ALPHAPUNISHER💀 🐺 :
💯💯💯NOT NOTIFYING THE CUSTOMER LEAVES THE SHOP LIABLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS AFTER THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE SHOP
2024-02-09 06:34:01
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DracoHound :
I rather be told about what's going on then not know.
2024-02-08 20:41:59
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Johns Plumbing :
do your job brother. your videos are great. whoever wrote you that is a moron. the whole reason you take it to a shop is to figure out if there's any problems with vehicle
2024-02-06 22:06:48
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Flyboyjay02 :
Damned if you do damned if you don’t.
2024-02-06 17:54:32
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Dave 06 Ultra :
You are absolutely right tell them it’s broke. My wife is like that if it breaks while I’m driving it it’s my fault so I get your point.
2024-02-06 17:26:04
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justin schmitt :
why are people becoming Idiocracy
2024-02-06 15:16:42
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Rob-Rusty Iron Garage :
Very simple…. “Tag you’re it…”
2024-02-06 14:52:45
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Brokeassdad :
This is why you see cars w wheels bent outwards. There are signs but people ignore it
2024-02-06 11:30:07
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