You know he might have quit because you bought him a Pontiac Aztec.

It appears The Wizard had a temper in his youth. Wisdom is supposed to come with age and experience. The Wizard seems to be pretty level headed now.

David's ability to give up a car on the spot is God tier final boss level power.

Just handing the manager the keys to your car on the spot, like that. You're an ABSOLUTE legend, I couldn't stop laughing.

I feel so much better about all of my stupid car deals. Thanks, Wiz.

Getting frustrated never helps. I work in the industrial district of Seattle. There was a parking lot of short haul truckers next to our shop. They'd park their personal vehicle during the day while they used their semi tractor to haul containers from the rail yard to the port. At the end of one of these days one of the truckers couldn't get his personal car to start. He got pissed, jumped in his truck and bulldozed his own car out of the way. Completely destroyed it. Hilarious.

You have to make all the rookie mistakes to become a professional, but the great thing here is that you share your knowledge and experience so that we can avoid as many mistakes as possible and that's golden right there. 👌🏻

Wizard and his better half just seem like well grounded good people, wish more people were like that

Bought an 86 W126 with a 5.6 V8 with an overheating problem. The car needed a lot of work to pass emissions (Bosch CIS). Got the work done over 3 weeks, got it to pass and as I was driving back from the DMV, I got T-boned by an 89 yo lady who ran a red light. 😑

Love to hear of someone else making stupid mistakes because I’ve made so many. Thanks for sharing.

Very funny, all of us have done this Wizard; it's called growing up and learning. You are the man to admit the mistakes to learn from. Thank Ms Wizard for supporting her man who then became Wizard !

I remember buying a 1990 xj6 in 2002 from a lady who’s husband owned a small car lot. They where going to put it in a raffle but didn’t for some reason so I ended up buying it. Gold with the vanden plas package wood tables and sheep fur carpet Matts. It was so nice. I drove it maybe 3 months and some older gentleman pulled up next to me at a light and offered to buy it for almost double what I had paid so I sold it. I miss that car.

I also gave up my 1993 Grand Prix Sedan, i bought it for 300€ hoping to be able to fix a "minor leak", that ended up being the engine blown up, let it sit in various places getting letters sent to my home to go and move it again, keep in mind the car was otherwise in mint condition but the 3.1 V6 boat anchor was done for. Some guy ended up sideswiping it and i lost all interest in it, and i let the City impound it and i never went to retrieve it. I did take the backseats out of the car as a memento and its currently my sofa.

That Aztec has a strange history. It was leaking oil outside of Car Ninja's shop in a Hoovie video while the owner, John Ross was visiting. JR also camped in the O'Reilly's parking lot with it. The Aztec was sold to Hoovie for Car Issues. You bought it for Junior Mint and he quit? How weird.

I love these videos from experienced mechanics/people admitting fault or just reliving experiences. It's easy to get down as a starting tech

We all, sincerely, appreciate your honesty. I always take your advice very seriously. Thanks for the video (both of you!).

Thanks for your humility in sharing your less-steller experiences. Many of us also learned some hard lessons, and I'm sure we all hope this hard-fought wisdom will benefit others. No use in crashing through the same pothole someone else has been through, if you can help it.

Whenever I think about all the great vehicles I let go of when I was young and stupid I get sick to my stomach. My 68 Dodge Charger and 78 Toyota Land Cruiser are the two I let go of that I think were my biggest mistakes.

Not as bad as my 89' Dodge Daytona Shelby I bought back then, it was at the dealer every month for a repair. I remember the 93' Plymouth voyager I had bought my wife new, when the gas level dropped to a 1/4 tank it would burn out the fuel pump. The dealer actually told me not to let the gas get below a 1/2 tank!

"Let me repeat myself" hell no. I could care less what apartment building manager home owner association worthless person you think you are, if you can't let someone have the wheels off for a few hours then nobody should be even living there under your supervision. It's not about devaluing property or whatever, it's about being a decent person. If you see someone passed out do you kick them because they're in your way? That means there was no understanding there and I wouldn't have felt ok living there.

Car Wizard, you make my day - your experiences are so real and conjure up all the misery and joy we have all experienced with things mechanical over a lifetime.

I'm in the UK. My first car, a 1957 Mk 1 Ford Consul, was a disaster. The salesman, a right con artist, took advantage of my total knowledge of cars, and sold me the biggest load of ol' shyte, possible. As I drove it away, I dicovered that pumping the brake pedal was the ony way to stop the thing. Finally, I had to run it along the edge of the kerb to stop it. A friend disovered that the brake fluid reservoir was empty. There was other major problem, and I spent more time under the car, than in it. Yes, I had been well and truly been 'taken to the cleaners, and turned over.' It got scapped after the near side front wheel, complete with drum, flew off as I did a right turn. Back then, I was greener than grass.

To have the audacity to admit mistakes takes so much courage and determination. I really appreciate Wiz for having such courage. It takes a humble person to level with such details. I wish wiz a lot of success and happiness.

"Good judgment comes from expirence, and experience from bad judgment."-Mark Twain

He's so down to earth. I think he should continue making videos. It does help people and I appreciate your insights mister wizard

Nice to see I'm in good company with some of my questionable automotive decisions

Bless you for being tough enough to laugh about your past mistakes and for sharing them with us.

Wizard thanks so much for the walk down memory lane! I can't recall how many vehicles I've owned but its way up there. At least 30 or more. But each one had a story to go w it! Some good 🙂 & some not so good😔. Appreciate the humility of recalling your experiences. Enjoy yer channel n yer ability to "go w da flow" of what life brings!🤙

I appreciate all these types of videos! They help people of all ages shopping for cars. I know it's crazy but maybe one day you can make one about Lexus vehicles that might have some issues.

Wizard...you just made a fan for life with your GrandPrix story and the landlord. Love it!

David & Co. Thanks for sharing this story with us! I LOVE YOUR STORIES! - Thank you for making the mistakes so we don't have too! LOL - Always look forward to your videos every day really! Thanks, Mrs. & Mr. Wizard & Fam!

I love your forthrightness. You tell life like we all have experience, but gloss over and say it wasn’t that bad. About your car you gave to your employee and then quit. It reminded me of my brother-in-law. He had a sawmill with a reliable employee that showed up everyday for 5 years on a bicycle. So, when my brother-in-law bought a new truck he gave his 10 year old Ford Ranger to his employee. Two weeks, later he quit and drove to a new job.

We love you so much Wizard. Please do more of these chair-side chats. They are a pleasant change from the formula car videos.

Wizard attended the best anger management class on Earth! Look at him now!!! 😆

Yeah we all make mistakes. Learn not just from your own but also from the mistakes of others! Really appreciate this video Wizard!

My first car was my worst purchase ever. It was an 89 Ford Probe with a salvage title. In the 6-7 months that I owed it the car spent more time at the mechanics and I did driving it. One morning I rear ended one of my neighbors on the way to school and it was a total loss. I bought a new “for the time” 93 Honda Civic and I never saw that mechanic again. I wasted so much money on that silly Probe. In my 40’s now and Ive never owed anything but Hondas. Having owed 13 and counting.

Hmmm. Gives a Pontiac Aztek to an employee, his work then drops off and then he quits. Gee, I wonder why? :)

Thanks for sharing Wizard! Cars are too expensive in my country for me to afford them for now, so no bad buys...

My favorite video I've seen from you, sir. Thank you! Wizard antics! Love it!

Thank you Car Wizard for some good stories. You made me feel better about some of my past "learning experiences" . You gave some good advice via your examples.

Has Junior Mint purchased an RV and some chemistry equipment since you gave him the Aztek?

Brilliant stories, they made me laugh. I had similar experiences with motorcycles🇬🇧

you have such a soothing attitude. Plus, your experience and intelligence comes through with no ego. Thank you for sharing

Oh Wizard. I’m close to 80 than 50. I traded cleaning out a barn for my first car at 14. 1959 Renault then a Hillman Husky followed by a Hillman Minx. Guess I grew up on the Euro side of Wichita. At last count my lifetime total is 60-70 cars,trucks , and motorcycles. Can’t remember exactly how many wins losses and draws over the years. All the vehicles sure brought me lots of fun and frustration. This episode really sent me on a great trip down memory lane. Thanks!

I was an exterminator, I never dealt with pack rats but, all the people who do say they are a nightmare to trap. They live in roofs, run across power lines and, feed in a different area. They've been recorded going 250 yards away from home everyday. So, don't feel bad about how long that took.

I thought Junior Mint has been a long time employee with his Dad, Crazy D working in the office? Did Junior Mint start his own mechanics shop? Car Wizard, I would have towed the white 2 dr. Pontiac Grand Prix to your parents, brothers, or friends house. Yes, the VW rabbit would have been worth repairing and keeping. I'm glad you tell your viewers of what cars to buy and avoid. Even Toyota's & Honda's have years or engines to avoid. These videos are the ones I like the best because they keep you from losing thousands, if not ten thousand dollars or more. Thank You!!!

This makes me feel way better about my mechanic career, great video! More of these.

I really have come to like all the car wizard videos. I get to go look at 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix this week. I'm so excited. These videos have really encouraged me to keep my options open. I have learned a lot thanks car wizard💖✝️

I had a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant that I got rid of after shooting the parts cannon several times and wasting money trying to fix a stall issue. Looking back, if I had just used an oem mass air flow sensor, that would have likely fixed the problem.

Never, ever buy these vehicles that the Car Wizard has purchased in his lifetime.

I absolutely love your videos and your humility! It sounds like maybe back in the day Mr Wizard had a little bit of a temper LOL and acted in haste! Well we've all been there and done that that's part of life. I wish you lived near me to work on my cars in Florida. Your knowledge and honesty and integrity are hard to find

i really like the wizard story videos, very relatable for me at least😂😂. i think it would be a cool little series! different videos like this one; past cars (mistakes/wins) and things like that

I haven't been on the youtube train for a while because of a new job, but I missed when junior mint left -- how long ago was that?

Eldorado with the 4.1L that is a risk getting a blown head gaskit. HT4100 aka Hook and Tow 4100

I been watching your videos for a few years now and I always taking your info to mind with cars thanks for the great videos boss

these sit-down pow-wow talks you and Mrs. W do are the best

Shouldnt Mrs. Wizard be hosting this? Just kidding. Thanks Car Wizard!

The chevelle is gona be on that list apparently. Haven't heard anything about it in months so I'm assuming it a shop decoration that's gona eventually be on the list.

That's one thing I really like about you your honest and not afraid to admit mistakes 👍

Live and learn car wizard live and learn I've always thought that the best way to learn anything is through multiple failures and mistakes I have made so many mistakes when it comes to cars learning how to fix things and how to not get ripped off I'm no mechanic by any stretch of the imagination but I do no more than I did in my youth I still think you're an inspiration to all of us guys out here that are still learning about the cars and you're honest opinions and experience helps us all out

I’m amazed that the Eldorado was actually good with the HT4100 engine. I like Cadillac but I think the HT4100 engine is worse than the Cadillac Northstar and I feel like not a lot of people know about the HT4100.

I feel better now about some of my car decisions. I worked for an apartment complex that was pissed if they saw a vehicle with a hood up

Dave, I'm sorry to hear about the mistakes, but I'm happy you share the experience so we don't make the same mistakes. Thanks for your service ✅

Without any proof, extensive knowledge of you beyond your anecdotes it sounds like the greatest lesson(s) you've learned revolve around how you've matured in dealing with your own emotions and others especially being in a business environment that puts you in real contact with people/customers and their near the surface frustrations. As a relatively recently retired teacher/coach/admin. I sure get it and could curl your hair with some of my rookie moments........

I lived at an apartment complex where you couldn't open your hood for any reason. Kind of makes it hard to jump start a car when it dies. I wish EVs were around at the time so I could open the Frunk and see their reaction.

My wife and I have never laughed so hard at a KZfaq video as when the Wizard told the story of the camper. 😂🐀🐀🐀🐀

Personal experience is the kind of knowledge that really counts. Thanks for sharing it mr Wizard. Your chanel is pure gold for car enthusiasts.

When you’re young it’s common to underestimate the time it takes to fix something and overestimate your ability. With boats, most of the value is in the motor. You can get a really nice used boat for almost no money, with no motor. The new motor costs ten times more than what you paid for the hull. Experiences the best teacher. All those bad deals The Wizard had was a fantastic deal for the seller.

Legend has it: The Car Wizard can put out a fire with a gallon of gasoline.

I once bought a 230,000 mile BMW. It happens haha, great stories Wizard. That BMW was still alive too just rusted and smoking oil through valves and elsewhere

Wizard I love your videos I been watch your video for long time like all of them I go to your channel to judge if I should get a car or not. Thank you. A boss that give a vehicle away is awesome we should not judge other with our help. Why do I keep seeing that its terrible the way people are. You try to help some one and they complain about your help. Don't deserve nothing. That includes the wife you don't appreciate instead of be thankful you find something to complain about with her. Be happy with it the thought that counts.

When you started the video I was thinking, but you wouldn’t be the wizard without your past experiences and learning from them, aka making mistakes! Glad you mentioned that, if you’re not making mistakes you’re not pushing yourself to learn. Okay to make mistakes.

That sucks about Jr. Mint. Hopefully you can find someone else to replace him,

My family made a lot of stupid car purchases in thier life. Nissans Chyslers Chevys Jeeps It's funny. All these terrible cars they bought all got junked. And the one good vehicle they got was the Lincoln Navigator and sold it. Just why? My first car will be a toyota camry/Avalon.

Great episode Car Wizard. I'd love to see like a "chit-chat" session with some of the other people you know that can talk about worse cars bought, or worst time fixing something and solving the problem and such....Call it the car wizard chat. I know you're a busy guy, but I'd watch.

AT LEAST YOU LESRNED ! Many DON'T Leatn from their mistakes so be thankful that you are blessed with understanding? Thank you David Omega.

i only made one dumb choice, once i bought a BRAND NEW car....

Shame on Jr Mint; he needs to be punished!

LOL this is almost more of a drama vid, love it. Who would have guessed that pre-wizard David was so messy and chaotic. And I didn't know Jr Mint was gone, isn't he Crazy D's son? Life in a small town, everyone is entwined in everyone else's business.

I've made plenty of stupid buys but I did benefit hugely, in the late '80's, from someone like the Wiz. I was leaving my Phoenix apt. in my '67 Mustang fastback and there was a guy broken down in the driveway...cussing and kicking tires. I helped push it out of the way and he complemented my ride and asked if I would be interested in his "POS Mustang" with the now-dead battery and engine that wouldn't start. We quickly settled on a price. After replacing the fuel pump and a few other minor things: I started driving my rust-free, '68 GT500 KR convertible. It STILL makes me smile.

Love wizard story time!! Need more of these!

I feel better. Sometimes think about the dumb things I've done when i was younger and just beat myself up about it, but I think twice now because of those experiences and it's saved me alot of wasted time. Plus beating yourself down over something that you can't change really doesn't do anything. Live and learn, move foward.

This was one of your best videos if not the best I’ve ever seen from you guys, you are humble , and funny , maybe this video will get enough views to male back you losses

Amazing that you even became the car wizard in the end dealing with all the crap 👍

This video is so funny! Thanks for sharing your stories!

I totally relate to the Grand Prix story. I had a 91 Honda Civic hatchback that started having issues when I lived in an apartment complex. Sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't. Had a shop look at it and was told it needed a distributor. I was POOR at that time and couldn't afford it. It sat in a parking lot at the complex until they towed it away for being "abandoned". I miss that car. 😭

Always love your story time vids.

Well that’s what they call live and learn Car Wizard. I sure do appreciate your knowledge and wisdom now. I’m hoping for educated decisions in car buying in the future due to your awesome videos. Thanks.

I love these little nuggets of wisdom and experience.

Interesting story about the Gran Prix. I live in an apartment complex I have the same "Karen" as my landlady. We can't even clean our cars here let alone work on them but we try to sneak & do it when they are not watching. Even out front on the street which is not the complex's property they try and tell us what to do I used to rent a garage that had a driveway & I could do some small jobs there boy do I ever miss that place! I would never say that I am a true mechance .... but having a place ....& the spare time to work on my cars is what would help me working on my 5 cars. Thanks Wizard for the great work!

I almost made the same mistake as you on that Cherokee chief, I have a 1949 Ford Truck and at 17 years old, I was going to put a 300 6 cylinder in it. It was going to take a lot of mods since the engine was longer than the original. So I decided to keep it original and not hack it up. I rebuilt the original engine and in the end I’m happy. Unfortunately 11 years later it’s in primer in my dads shop and hopefully later this year I’ll go ahead and finish painting it.

Your honesty is endearing

I’d like to hear more of these. Thanks for the always great content

Thanks for the nice video!! Backyard mechs all have these stories, mine was a VERY RUSTED Mustang convertible. My Dad and friends tried to point out the red Mustang convertible was on every can of BONDO back then!!

1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible. Story was that it was left in the garage by a tenant of a building, and the owner of the building fought with the tenant to have it removed. Eventually, the tenant gave him the title. He put an ad on craigslist. I saw the car, which was wedged into a tiny 1 car garage. The paint and interior were very nice. The landlord said the top was down because you can't get into or out of the car while its in the garage. Car had a dead battery. I put my jumper pack on it. If you switched it into drive and hit the starter, the car moved. I bought the car for $400, had it towed to my house, and put in a fresh battery, fresh gas, points, and threw gas down the carb. It would run, but needed work to run well. Next step was to try the top. Lots of noise, but the top wouldn't go up. Digging further, I found the top wires were all rusted out, and there was no canvas except for the piece on the front that you can see when the top is down. Pulling out the mechanism, it was very bent and brittle from rust. I then priced a GM X top mechanism and the canvas. At that time, it was $3000 to replace a GM X top convertible. I put a sale sign on the car the same day, and got it gone for $400 to someone who understood how much they'd need to spend on a top.

Lol, thanks for posting this. It makes me feel a lot better about some of the junk I have purchased.

Good job on sticking the apartment manager with the Pontiac. My pride would’ve done the same thing.

I bought a 1990 Porsche 911 964 C2 Coupe on Ebay for $14k in 2008. Sent the owner a cheque and was all set to go pick it up but then backed out. I just didn't have much money at the time and thought I couldn't really afford it. Those cars are worth almost $100k today. Worst decision of my life.

Nice shirt brother. Spread the love. Good to see you getting some time out of the shop. Great stories. I scrapped an 88 Ramcharger for $800. First year of fuel injection. We all regret some cars.

The nice thing about Wizard: I was one of his instructors for Stupidity 101 and 102... Every class day I would call roll and he was there...he did not miss class one day... I taught him everything he knows about being dumb...