We All Have Bad Days...

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7 жыл бұрын

That's right! WE ALL HAVE BAD DAYS!! Even Eric O! Probably more often then you know! Wrong parts, crappy parts, upset customers, jobs that go south and just time consuming making mistakes. Whatever the cause is it just makes the day plain old suck!! So come along with Eric O as he uses the camera as his therapy to "vent" to you haha!
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@seanvines7090 5 жыл бұрын

*New York man charged after throwing reman’d car starter through Advance Autos window. More to come at 9*

@nickseulovski 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@anargylewanderer8721 5 жыл бұрын

Worked for that old lady at America's Tire...

@CSX4772 5 жыл бұрын

ROFLMAO

@northcutt00 5 жыл бұрын

I get my parts from oreillys and napa and never get a reman always get new parts

@TonyRule 5 жыл бұрын

I've used the "unauthorised after-hours returns window" on a couple of occasions...

@timothyhartwell9595 3 жыл бұрын

Napa: Not a sponsor Advance Auto: DEFINITELY not a sponsor

@tomoakhill8825 3 жыл бұрын

14:24 "I feel better now that we have talked." That is what we are here for Eric.

@Roger-pw3zz 7 жыл бұрын

Eric...A top-flight mechanic who takes care of his customers. Worth his weight in gold.

@100Aces 5 жыл бұрын

Eric says he's not ASE certified BUT hands down! More thorough than MOST of the guys I've met that have cert's!! A true Mechanic! Not just a money hungry parts changer! I would go to South Main Auto from here in Michigan if it was something I couldn't handle....and it would be WORTH the plane ticket AND tow bill!!!!

@layyouin6860 5 жыл бұрын

Let's just put in perspective the "your weight in gold" saying.... So at the gold price right now, at about $1300 an ounce, and my guess to Eric's weight of 178 pounds, with 16 ounces in a pound, we get $3.7 million bucks. Yep, this seems about right!

@layyouin6860 5 жыл бұрын

This was to the comment that appears above yours. Haha! I don't know how my reply to his comment got posted the one below it, I very clearly hit his reply button. Fricken Google!!!!

@Syncopia 4 жыл бұрын

Last of his kind

@keithmaddox01 3 жыл бұрын

Double the price, I mean...Mrs O picked him.

@BlindBatG34 5 жыл бұрын

After my third kid was born I stopped using Dorman brand family planning supplies. :D

@markstewart6104 5 жыл бұрын

That was hilarious !

@IamtheFerryMan 5 жыл бұрын

I just saved a bunch of money on child support by not having sex.

@kevinschroth.4568 5 жыл бұрын

@@IamtheFerryMan i saved way more from not having a girlfriend 😂

@IamtheFerryMan 5 жыл бұрын

@@kevinschroth.4568 well, I saved even more by being a total loser! Beath that!

@radzer0966 4 жыл бұрын

I was about to make a Dorman comment lol.. The only stuff they ever produced that was good and they would sell tons they discontinued.. Plastics lol

@peoplesperson8 3 жыл бұрын

Mrs. O is a great woman. Rare to come by. Don’t lose her

@wolfman231 2 жыл бұрын

@Bulitt Nose bro, how are you picking women like that? Or are they becoming bitchy and bossy after you commit?

@deskguy839 2 жыл бұрын

@Bulitt Nose Your attitude towards women might be the reason your marriages arnt working out.

@probegt75 Ай бұрын

@deskguy839 I'm sure you're in jail or prison by now and won't ever read this but your comment made zero sense

@rvborgh 4 жыл бұрын

you are blessed to have such a sympathetic and smart wife :)

@jonbruce536 Жыл бұрын

Eric, I have now become addicted to your content. Your attitude and humility are something I watch every day. Whether you know it or not, your stories are therapy to many of us.

@nigelstringfellow5187 5 жыл бұрын

If Eric O isn't the nicest guy and the most honest mechanic in the USA I don't know who is,man I adore this channel! btw the doggies are gorgeous.

@stillltippin5758 4 жыл бұрын

Why don't ya kiss him..on the lips.

@davecrupel2817 4 жыл бұрын

@@stillltippin5758 You first.

@jarveysorensen5502 4 жыл бұрын

Amen bro I like it too and I see is honesty I could tell he is a mechanic that takes pride in what he does and it's not trying to make a quick Buck off somebody he needs to be here in Des Moines Iowa we got too many wannabes that don't know their shit but got big tool boxes

@jakesnake_27 7 жыл бұрын

Lifetime warranty means you spend your lifetime replacing faulty parts...

@theQuido 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I could give this 3 thumbs up!

@jakesnake_27 6 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks. I actually can't take credit for this though- I saw this phrase in a comment section one time and I thought it was great. 😂

@xxRamD3yruxx 6 жыл бұрын

actually originates from the movie Tommy Boy "kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6tyarqTubrQpWg.html

@robertbell525 5 жыл бұрын

Isn't this the truth. I'd rather get a good part with a 90 day warranty or whatever. Whenever I see lifetime warranty I run the other way.

@slingbart705 5 жыл бұрын

@@robertbell525 Midas uses that line... must be BS pads/shoes if $100 per axle and u get 5 sets of brakes with free labor.

@gillgetter3004 3 жыл бұрын

They used to rebuild them locally in Detroit back in the day. Always worked. Ah the good old days!

@bradhowse7636 2 жыл бұрын

I used to live in Detroit is that the place that was up on Grand River near I believe six mile

@wolfman231 2 жыл бұрын

@@bradhowse7636 they moved farther up Grand River into Redford, if it's the same company.

@bradhowse7636 2 жыл бұрын

They were the only place I'd go for starters and alternators when the guy rebuilt them all new parts on the inside never had a problem with one of their alternators or starters

@neildewald325 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos. I was a Chrysler automotive technician for over 30 yrs. I still work on my neighbors vehicles and I don't charge labor. Only do it this occasionally. You remind me of the good times and bad times. I will tell you you're a joy to watch and you're one honest dude!

@VWWRENCHIE 5 жыл бұрын

After reviewing this one, I rate it as one of the best rant videos on the web...with a strong message about aftermarket"quality"!!

@shawnberg5691 4 жыл бұрын

Eric: "You guys have time for a story?" Me: "I have 7 more hours at this desk...This is why I 'm here"

@austinkelley5614 4 жыл бұрын

where can I get your job?

@jimh.412 3 жыл бұрын

@@austinkelley5614 He doesn't really have a job. 🤷

@billd.6847 3 жыл бұрын

@7:55, 'You guys, got time for a story, I thought so.'

@rawalqayyum5128 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimh.412 What makes you say that?

@SD-pi9co 3 жыл бұрын

@@austinkelley5614 I have a job like that and you aren't getting it because I'm going to fill it until the end of my days.

@hobbesip1 4 жыл бұрын

Eric is having the Chinesium blues, trying to do the best he can with one crap sandwich after another. The man needs a hug and a smile today 🤗

@mauricefyke1393 4 жыл бұрын

"And that, your Honour, was when I unloaded my shotgun into the starter"......

@pilotlars 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@pilotlars 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Tulsa and I'm pretty sure the cops wouldn't even respond to a call about a guy shooting car parts in his yard.

@bigsparky8888 2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHA...I SAW A VIDEO ONCE...A MAN SHOWED CELL PHONE REPAIR...HE PICKED IT UP AND CRUSHED IT HARD N DEEP...IT IS HILARIOUS!!!!!

@fflynnful 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes used parts (aka, junkyard) are better than "reman".

@2500grit 4 жыл бұрын

aka recycled salvage parts

@davidescamilla2594 4 жыл бұрын

@Joey North ive gone to the junk yard and found a brand new radiator for a 96 c1500 and it jad a new condenser so i was like let me look at the compressor and boom brand new you never know what you might find in the junk yard

@venge1894 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidescamilla2594 Junk yard is always the best. Once found a set of tires only a month old for the back of my Stang. Only cost me 15 a piece.

@brianjacobsen5762 4 жыл бұрын

My wife's file pump went out . Got a Napa one 80.00 bucks. Lasted 2 months went threw two more .the parts store this is your last one I didn't put it in went to wrecking yard got the OEM one for 12.00;$ never had a problem. Junk parts.

@flagmichael 3 жыл бұрын

The body's all bashed in... you know the power train was working when that happened.

@brian_youtube 4 жыл бұрын

Mrs O is very supportive. You are a lucky man, Eric O.

@mikecreek3095 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you show the frustration of being a mechanic! This is why myself as a 52 year old wrench watch all your videos. Good job!

@nelsonbrum8496 3 жыл бұрын

"Aerosol Overhaul" is what I've always called it.

@bassbone52 7 жыл бұрын

This is why I watch your channel - honest opinions that matter. Thanks!

@DiyAllaroundguy 4 жыл бұрын

Fixing A Kia with 187,000 miles is like starting a new life with an elderly woman... Any day now ⚰

@ghost37666 6 ай бұрын

19:50 "Well, a day can't last forever" on of the most wise and comforting words I have ever heard.

@Enrightauto 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve found one of my main problems owning a shop has been parts. InCorrect parts, parts not in stock, crappy parts, late parts. Expensive parts. I as well hate advance auto reman’d parts as well as crappy Dorman parts. I use denso as much as I can. I know this video is old but I like that they have WorldPac now so I can get as many oem parts as possible now.

@GodKedon 7 жыл бұрын

my labor rate suddenly doubles when I call the reimbursement number.

@hanskinslo326 7 жыл бұрын

Makes sense!

@greatnortherntroll6841 5 жыл бұрын

Damn Straight! That's just PERFECT! Lol 😎

@ralfie8801 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter, there is a rate book where all the labor hours are listed, so the time is locked in. Then there is the going labor rate at the dealerships in the area around you, it's listed in the books too. You can only get up to what the going hourly rate is and no more, at the allotted labor hours listed. In this case, they only pay half the hourly rate.

@TraceyAllen 4 жыл бұрын

We use a local business rebuild our stuff.

@duanebuck193 4 жыл бұрын

Early 80's I worked for an auto parts store - we went through 3 different rebuild companies trying to find one that the rebuilt parts held up for more than 30 days. We finally found a local place that actually did quality rebuilds, but they only stayed in business for about 3 years then folded due to out of country import rebuilt crap that they couldn't compete on prices with.

@jameswalker629 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Vancouver BC We have a small rebuilder who custom rebuilds all my alternators and starters does quality work

@charlesdignam780 Жыл бұрын

Eric was a so fortunate to have Mrs O to commiserate with, she is a good listener and a has kind heart .♥️

@frazerguest2864 4 жыл бұрын

Mrs O: “Can they re-manufacture a starter motor after you’ve shot it five times?” Wing Wang starter motor Co: “Yes”

@michealbeach3983 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@michealbeach3983 3 жыл бұрын

Funny

@autotek7930 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@sixpacksandsrts9122 7 жыл бұрын

Lucky enough to live 3 miles from a generator shop. 90 bucks gets my original starter or alternator overhauled . With USA parts and 3 year warranty win win

@kaiserc1705 4 жыл бұрын

Those two pups dont care wether reman or new. Love it.

@jspoon6848 4 жыл бұрын

I usually go to O'Reilly's and I rarely have trouble with parts there, they are very helpful. I say that because I'm a KZfaq mechanic so guys like you Eric O help me out alot because y'all are honest and show the important details nobody else adds in their vids

@willf5768 4 жыл бұрын

Thankfully we have a local guy who rebuilds starters and alternators generators and does a good job.😁👍

@oldskoolfunk71 7 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain my man. I have been through sooooo much of the trials of doing things twice or more , come backs, etc because of defective parts trying to save the customer money with non OEM parts. The pain of getting a phone call from a customer's car you just worked on with the same problem just kills the day huh lol. I was debating on buying a used engine yesterday for a customer's car for real cheap w/no warranty but I canceled and decided to go for the more expensive one with a warranty because I just imagined the car coming back to haunt me if I go with the lower price engine. Sometimes cutting corners because of price will cost us more in the long run. I learned many lessons the hard way, My point: The school of hard knocks sometimes will cost you a heavy tuition. Keep your head up brother and keep SMASHIN through the pain.

@kelvinchannel9592 7 жыл бұрын

oldskool funk hey man i love your videos keep up the good work 💯💯

@carlinlentz6849 7 жыл бұрын

oldskool funk Handle it!

@assgrabberb 7 жыл бұрын

My grandpa told me "it's the cheapest man who spends the most and the laziest man who works the hardest." And he was right.

@Bereft777 7 жыл бұрын

Old school are Eric O please do a collab! real mechaniks!!

@101sabre 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, have you ever thought of opening another business next door rebuilding starters, alternators, and similar . Hire a good tech to do it right. Just a thought

@greghamilton1638 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to have an understanding wife Eric. You are so lucky to have a wife/partner/ office manager/ friend all rolled up.into one person!

@twadam5218 4 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain, I put 3 cardone rack and pinions in my civic (they all leaked), and two alternators in my tundra. 1st was a carquest, then I said screw it, order a DENSO! For my tundra, it's nothing but facotry parts.

@phillipscornavacco8758 4 жыл бұрын

Carquest is owned by Advance Auto,

@s99614 3 жыл бұрын

Denso new or Denso rebuilt? Because Denso don't bother replacing the bearings on their rebuilds (unless the bearings are bad).

@twadam5218 3 жыл бұрын

@@s99614 The Denso alternator was new. Advanced actually did me a solid and worked with the garage that put the carquest in and covered the cost of the new Denso.

@tracys4161 5 жыл бұрын

A great wife, an adorable daughter, two cool dogs, and a career doing what you love.....even bad days are good for you, my man! (I'm sure you know that!)

@nealfox1976 5 жыл бұрын

Reman parts from advance auto are junk, I agree 100%

@1877DISH313dotCOM 4 жыл бұрын

Advance Auto is one notch above Auto Zone

@VTX00128 4 жыл бұрын

@@1877DISH313dotCOM Not as bad as Consumer Auto Parts. CAPS=CRAP

@rodbennett4790 3 жыл бұрын

G'day Eric, you make me feel so much better when I learn that you have the same frustrations and reactions when you're cheesed off. It's taken a while for my wife to learn that when I'm like that there's no making me feel better. She has learnt to turn around and walk away. I just have to work through it in my own time.

@marcuswebb8956 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the rant video - made my day and a smile! So hope that helps you feel a bit better!

@Dr.Westside 5 жыл бұрын

When you have to deal with the 800 number customer no service representatives that were once mechanics , you may want to reinforce the fact that if they were good mechanics they wouldn't be customer service representatives .

@larsturner310 4 жыл бұрын

Lol.

@boboften9952 4 жыл бұрын

800 warning label.

@aaronschofield7817 5 жыл бұрын

Wish we had mechanics like you where i live. Everyone here seems to want to just take advantage of you and squeeze every last penny out of you. Keep up the good work.

@MakinEndsMeet69 4 жыл бұрын

You got time for a story right you brought a laugh to my somewhat dull day thank you so much!!

@V8mo50 3 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty... i go through it as well... junk parts everywhere.

@Dinger154 7 жыл бұрын

I had a remanufactured wife, there was so much wrong with it I just left it on the kerb.

@ted101975 7 жыл бұрын

richardb154 lol

@pablomacias1801 7 жыл бұрын

richardb154 give this man a medal!!

@justinp8946 7 жыл бұрын

richardb154 yeah, my ex is all used up, need a new one already

@saulns7159 7 жыл бұрын

Was she from china?

@upallnight888 7 жыл бұрын

best wives are from China!!! lol

@keithhastings4092 7 жыл бұрын

Napa, oem, or o'reillys...that's it. Starters, alternators, ac compressors/condensers all new....I won't deal with reman anything...I'm glad we could be here for you...you take the time to let us in your world...people who don't want to hear you complain NEVER made his/her living in a shop...I feel your pain, really...

@daveneville6966 3 жыл бұрын

"Are you guys looking straight up my nose" made me LoL 😆

@kylewitter2806 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I am now

@LtBRS 4 жыл бұрын

I love real people. Especially when they're being honest as to how the s#!t system now works.

@MrDexterPeabody 7 жыл бұрын

There's a good old third alternative: OEM from the wrecking yard.

@ModMINI 5 жыл бұрын

I'll trust a used alternator or starter from eBay over a remanufactured one any day.

@nutz4gunz457 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, you should consider getting a cheap loaner car for your customers. I recently got one and its been fantastic. No more getting update phone calls every 30 min reminding me that they need the car by 3 and to make sure its ready and "just checking in". Customers are much happier and relaxed and so am I. Peoples attitude completely changes. It used to be that if the work on the car took longer than expected I had to make the dreaded call and have them tell me "I need the car now", "How am I supposed to get to work?", "I can't afford these repairs if I can't get to work", "I have to pick up so and so." Now its "No worries, take as much time as you need, what ever it costs it costs. Just let me know when its ready."

@boostedmaniac 7 жыл бұрын

Nutz4Gunz45 Yeah the Acura Honda place o go to gives out free loaners. Super convenient and people won't mind if it takes a little longer. All the cars are all old old with 100k plus but they are clean and that's all that's needed.

@SmittySmithsonite 7 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, Nutz. Only problem with that is, here in the Northeast, it would cost you a FORTUNE to do that. In MA for example, the state charges sales tax on the initial sale, then excise tax yearly based on the vehicle's value. $75 for a title, then $60 for 2 year registration. Then there's the insurance - that's the real killer. You could get a $200 beater, fix it enough to make it usable, and pay $1,600 a year just to keep it on the road. You'd definitely have to weight the cost/benefit ratio there. Eric would probably need 2 or 3 of them with the volume of business he does.

@workingshlub8861 7 жыл бұрын

that is good idea...you can write it off at tax time also.

@nmattcar 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think everyone would want to drive Honda ridgelines....

@spoonman73 7 жыл бұрын

That's about the only good thing of going to the stealerships is that they give you a loaner. It makes it really convenient.

@cdyoung976 4 жыл бұрын

I feel ya man! Perseverance man, perseverance, good videos.

@lynheydt3304 4 жыл бұрын

I was a wrench for 50 years and could finally retire I really feel for you. I been down that road more times than I can remember. Hang in there one day it will be your turn to retire.

@steevee1945 5 жыл бұрын

"I feel better, now that we've talked." Hee hee.

@brianb8060 3 жыл бұрын

May i quote Fraser? "I listening."

@MikeFoxGolf 5 жыл бұрын

You have the experience, by far. Just take the tests. If I can pass the tests, then you can too!

@sergioquadros4465 4 жыл бұрын

You’re ranting and raving was actually entertaining thank you

@matthewwhittard3050 4 жыл бұрын

been watching your channel for a month now and this was the best yet!

@ColinFisher 7 жыл бұрын

Hilarious - "Can you remanufacture a starter full of bullet holes? Sure, Advance will. Just throw a couple brushes in it and she's good to go."

@forget-me-notlawncare9821 7 жыл бұрын

colifis Best comment on the thread! Definitely cracked me up when she said it.

@andrewwmacfadyen6958 7 жыл бұрын

I once saw a race car with the outer shell of the starter and DC dynamo drilled full of lightening holes.

@Fret01 7 жыл бұрын

LMAO!

@RaoulThomas007 7 жыл бұрын

And paint the slugs that are exposed...

@carlinlentz6849 7 жыл бұрын

I love that this is what you look like when you're pissed off, must be a saint. Santo EricO!

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

This is my YT pissed off look... it gets worse trust me...

@JRLSprague3 4 жыл бұрын

Rebuilt autozone starters would fail out of the box most times. I would warn customers but they would still buy them.

@jyow-xe7pw 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a power steering pump from auto zoo and literally 6 months later it died. I went back and asked them why would I buy the same junk a second time? All they said was uhhhhhhhh

@steveodonald9503 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Eric, I see this video is a few years old, but I can see and feel your pain from back then, and I know it has not stopped there :( Just keep on going as good as you do, and don't feel bad about situations you can't control. You are a great mechanic. I've said it before and I'll say it again..... I wish we had more mechanics like you here in AU.

@bboobbee1965 4 жыл бұрын

I learned this lesson thirty years ago.

@Danman4000 5 жыл бұрын

Love you're Husky's...I lost my girl of 15 years back in Dec, Miss her every day.

@daviddennett2645 3 жыл бұрын

After your rant I had to subscribe and of course like the video. As a former mechanic of over 20 years you are the real deal!

@richardcarley9500 4 жыл бұрын

5 rounds in the starter, that's awesome Eric O lol. I feel your pain.

@DefaultName-vh3lo 5 жыл бұрын

My shop put 6 remaned starters in my 01 dodge diesel in 2 years. Finally, I had him buy me an OEM starter at my cost and paid him to install it. He didn't want me to pay for it but I insisted. #7 junk starter was not going into my truck! Not his fault but I had had it, and he did not need to eat it!!!

@fredtflail 5 жыл бұрын

Thats a 700 dollar denso starter there i gave a customer a choice of a OEM starter and Denso reman and a whatever napa special. They went with the special itll be back

@nickseulovski 5 жыл бұрын

Way to look out for you mechanic. I’m sure ur payment was gladly appreciated👍👍

@samlay6199 5 жыл бұрын

You're a rarity. Most people would not have paid.

@frugalprepper 6 жыл бұрын

Eric you need to make more of these videos. Whenever I start hating my job and I think, maybe I should quit being a network engineer and work on cars for a living, I watch this. When I am done watching, I am like nope I am good fixing computers and networks and just doing car repair on the side for fun.

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

Package in the mail heading your way just FYI....

@frugalprepper 6 жыл бұрын

😃😃😃 Sweet! Whatever it is I will love it and cherish it forever!

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure you are going to like it :) I hope :/ If not just give it away....

@greatnortherntroll6841 5 жыл бұрын

Chicken!!! Lol 😎

@EssenceofPureFlavor 5 жыл бұрын

@@frugalprepper What was in the package?

@grahamcooper3399 Жыл бұрын

I come back to this video from time to time when I need a rant video... Honestly, putting 5 rounds into something like that starter WOULD be sooooo satisfying, not only for Mr. O, but his attentive viewing audience!

@minotaurbison 2 жыл бұрын

OMG you nailed it on the AC compressor...went through 4 and had to redo the entire system after the last one shot it's guts out into the lines. Bought a brand new one and no more problems

@MDTA-AUTO 5 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain bro , 27 years in the field , 20 on cars and the 7 on Hd trucks ,in a government facility , we only use oem parts ,The shop is 3 acres inside and two outside so if we have to wait we pull em out back this is a 52 bay shop , I love the videos and have shared them with fellow mates in the shop and they dig it as do I , I hope you keep it up you are a great tech with awesome diag skills and i think people are learning from you and thats awesome may get some swag thanks for being Kool keep it up bro, Jim

@SunnieSnell 5 жыл бұрын

may get some swag - what does that mean In Aus a swag is a camping bed/tent made out of canvas Just curious

@jamesfarnham1976 5 жыл бұрын

Mrs. O was so patient listening to you rant. Can't blame you a bit Eric. Thanks for sharing. I feel better too.

@larsturner310 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, she was.

@hanszarkov4110 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky guy to have Mrs. O !!! Her smile.

@charlesdennison3040 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative info defiantly appreciate that and you sharing your experience .your honesty is impeccable wish we had more people like you .i finally found a channel and a info guy I enjoy watching and learning keep up the awesome work and honesty

@joeshmoe8912 7 жыл бұрын

Eric the reason you buy Dorman is you are a good man. You always try to save your customers money. Even when it doesnt benefit you. I really wish i lived near you because you would definitely be my mechanic. Im pretty close one state away. 3 hours. Lol. Thanks for taking time from your busy schedule to teach us what you do.

@IcatchTuna 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a diesel tech work for a large fleet. We have the same issues I've had to install 4 turbos on the same truck because there reman junk. We started rebuilding our own starters to avoid the crap we were getting.

@samk1584 7 жыл бұрын

Joe Koep That's where I am at. I don't like doing things twice. Just rebuild it myself, test it, be done with it already.

@Howardtrn 3 жыл бұрын

I been fixing cars for over 15 years I feel your pain. I’m glad I’m not the only one that has to go through these problems

@stm3401 3 жыл бұрын

The rant videos are great. Thank you.

@raedalyamani1889 7 жыл бұрын

man you have lovely wife, good luck both of you

@kiyoshisenaga5019 4 жыл бұрын

Medical doctors ALWAYS charge you everytime you see them for the same problem they can not fix. Are we in the wrong trade???

@davidbeachel 4 жыл бұрын

kiyoshi senaga Once when my dad had to have a heart stint for the second time, I asked the doctor if there was a warranty. He almost fell over from utter shock. Well maybe 80% shock and 20% fear given my disposition that day. Lol

@Snooker-cn3dm 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidbeachel Stent is not fixing the problem. The problem is heart disease which is caused by eating animal products and other junk food. Doctors don't treat the real causes of lifestyle diseases, they only prescribe drugs to alleviate the symptoms. Patient has high cholesterol - Doctor gives cholesterol-lowering drugs (instead of advising him that food is causing high cholesterol) Patient has type 2 diabetes - Doctor gives him drugs (instead of advising him that food is causing T2D) Patient has high blood pressure - Doctor gives the patient blood pressure medication (instead of advising patient that high blood pressure is caused by diet and lifestyle)

@timramich 3 жыл бұрын

@@Snooker-cn3dm Eating animal products. Okay. Everyone has different dietary requirements. Based on blood type. What works for you may not work for another person.

@louistoscano3830 3 жыл бұрын

Plainly put....yes...we are. Took me 23 yes to answer that.Hope I saved ya some time

@johndery9614 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Been there done that!

@Mrwagzilla 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing but truth here, It's nice to you you have these days also 36 years it never ends. I could see you where done with this car. Thanks for sharing

@ScottandTera 7 жыл бұрын

I am lucky that there is a really good rebuild shop and I have watched him rebuild starters and he replaces every single part that can be replaced is replaced on everyone that he rebuilds ..

@ericcorse 7 жыл бұрын

Glad we could be there for you.

@ericg3354 7 жыл бұрын

Eric Corse yo my names eric too

@TheBeer4me 3 жыл бұрын

The reality of being a mechanic! Good video it’s one of the reasons I only do it for family now.

@robertdemay8425 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being real. Keep up the good work.

@wst8340 5 жыл бұрын

Got my Alternator for my Chrysler Van from the local Auto Recycler.Tested , 75 bucks. That was 2 years ago and still going strong.

@SuperMegaCliff 7 жыл бұрын

You should see some of the stuff us dealer techs see. Brand new cars fresh off the the delivery truck with rod knocks, check engine lights and a 75k sticker price lol

@Eastahtata 7 жыл бұрын

SuperMegaCliff That's crazy, what auto brand?!

@SuperMegaCliff 7 жыл бұрын

Ford

@LionWithTheLamb 5 жыл бұрын

My mother bought a 1998 Ford contour brand new and it only made it about 20 miles and the engine quit. Then ford didn't want to give her another car. They wanted to swap another engine into it instead. She complained enough to get another one though eventually.

@robertbell525 5 жыл бұрын

I've had great luck with NAPA. Agree that I would never by remanufactured anything from any one though. And I will never buy anything mechanical eg rotates or is integral to operation from Advance, Autozone, o'Reilly's etc. Before I knew better I used to get parts from Trak Auto, talk about horrible. Multiple radiators, alternators starters heater cores, brand new hoses blowing. Last year I bought a transmission mount from Oreillys because I could not get it at NAPA. Lasted one year and the rubber let go. OEM went 13 years. Fortunately I learned the trick of stuffing heater hose in there to solve that problem. But still.

@MuffinMan0521 5 жыл бұрын

@SuperMegaCliff I seriously doubt that. How does a new truck go from testing in assembly to dealership with a rod knock?

@brianhansen6906 2 жыл бұрын

This reinforces my position on never putting remanufactured parts on my truck. I never had a concrete reason not to, just suspicious they weren’t good. Now I know!

@peterbowling2410 Ай бұрын

Love your wonderful wife. She very supportive and understanding. You need someone to voice your frustrations too.

@scottpardee5514 7 жыл бұрын

Any "good" customer should know that you yourself don't make the part, you simply install them. Keep your head up Eric. You do great work and I'm sure your customers appreciate all that you do.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Oh they understand but you know how it is...

@satamanschmidt3428 7 жыл бұрын

Nice in theory but that's not the way humans think. They're going to blame the guy they took it to and not the company that sold or produced the shoddy part. They took the car to South Main Auto not Advance Auto Parts so they're going to blame South Main Auto.

@JD-iu3vi 6 жыл бұрын

How many years have you owned and operated an auto repair business?

@davemurphy4056 5 жыл бұрын

I take my starters and alternators to a little mom and pop rebuild shop. Last starter lasted 8 years. Hate the junk from O'Reilly's and Advanced.

@thehuskydiner473 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel man. I've learned a lot. I have 3 huskies myself. Sorry about that crappy day with the starter. I don't see you shooting it so it must have worked. Shout to you from GA.

@AlexBrowningPX 3 жыл бұрын

I wish we had more mechanics like you around here. Honest, straight forward and smart. I started doing my own car work because I couldn't find a decent one. I still do my own car work because I love working on cars.. and because we keep buying GMs lol

@adamsupan 5 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😆 Eric, you're the man. Keep up the good work. Love the videos!

@tonywaller680 7 жыл бұрын

Eric you are the best!!! Please stay with us ,appreciate your time and excellent informative videos.thanks TW Canada's west coast

@iainmaclean4872 3 жыл бұрын

my theory is that dorman makes all their money from selling parts to people who don't care about fixing other people's cars, people who don't know their terrible reputation and put them on their own cars, and finally from selling parts to people who know their bad reputation but think to themselves, "hey, maybe this time it'll work. its just a piece of rubber, right? what could go wrong?"

@WayneB27 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain Eric, been down that road many times ):

@chriskowalski7038 6 жыл бұрын

Yep...After watching SMA...I never ...ever buy after market parts..or re M parts...Thanks..Eric...You give the best adV...

@OzMechanics 7 жыл бұрын

i feel your pain man. We try our best to save our customers money due to the high price of oem parts. but ive learned that the cheap aftermarket parts. especially DORMAN. Just make it worse, and some customers just think we are trying to half fast our work. Now i just buy my parts from a parts store thats called XL auto parts in houston. and they sell a bunch of OEM and a reasonable price. my philosophy has been i rather want my customer to be a little mad that they payed more the repair. and not deal with it again. compared to being happy for the cheap price but once it messes up they come back pissed due to the part messing up. trust me a HATE the bad days. but ill tell you one thing, what always makes me feel better are some of the comments i read on youtube.

@scflooring8658 4 жыл бұрын

I love it!! “You want to get pissed off put 5 racks in a impala and call me in the morning!! LMAO I almost feel out of my chair!! Thanks Eric I needed that, I have put one rack in a trailblazer before and that was enough for me I would have lost my mind if I had to put 5 in wow you the man!!