STARTING OUT AS A NEW MECHANIC - FIRST HAND INTERVIEW

Here to interview the newest mechanic to our dealership team. Also giving the viewers a first hand look into the thoughts of a new mechanic in the industry and what to expect.

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The Duramax:
7" BDS suspension lift spec'd out with...standard knuckles, upgraded fox shocks, dual steering stabilizers, rear drive shaft carrier spacer, Recoil Traction Bars.
Fuel Rampage wheels 22x12 -44 offset
Nitto Ridgegrapplers 37x13.5
2" Rear wheel spacers
MBRP 4" exhaust
Raptor Bedliner Paint job
7" Custom Exhaust tip by DCS Custom Fab
Rugged Ridge Rear Inner Fender Liners
All LED lighting
PPE Stage 3 Tie Rod Ends
PPE 2" up pipes
ProFab Performance Manifolds
XDP EGR Delete
XDP Intake heater Grid delete
Custom EFI Live Tuning
Transgo Jr. Shift Kit
Airdog 2 4G 165 Lift Pump
Deviant Race Parts Fuel Sump Kit
PPE Race Fuel Valve
Ryans Diesel Service 68mm Race Series Turbo (OLD)
Comp cams valve springs and retainers
ARP Head Studs
60 over injectors with Bosch nozzles by Bitterroot Diesel Porformance
PPE Dual Fueler Pump setup
HSP full intake and piping bundle kit
Custom oil catch can
Build Transfer case by Kodiak Trucks
One piece L5P driveshaft conversion
OPT7 rear tailgate light bar
Boost Auto Parts Switchback tow mirror upgrades
HSP compound turbo kit w/ billet wheel S475/1.15
Ryans Diesel Service 64/66 High flow vanes turbo

[stephengunter]

“Buy cheap tools until you know what you really need from that too, then buy the best version you can afford”- Adam Savage. Been a tech for a few years and this is one of the best tool buying philosophies I could recommend to someone starting off. Basically buy cheap, like from harbor freight, and if you use that tool enough to break it, then it’s worth buying a better quality, more expensive version of it. You’d be amazed at how many cheap tools you can get away with using for years without issue.

[Usercouldnotbefound]

That tool cabinet behind you is a monster lol, i think its actually bigger than my whole tool shed

[northwestmechanic]

I have my own mobile mechanic business because no shop will take me because I don't have thousands of dollars worth of tools. I have a 42" craftsman tool box on wheels and another smaller box with it. So I started my own business.

[sethc]

Been working at a dodge dealership for 3 weeks now as a automotive tech helper. I've done two head jobs on 3.6 wranglers a cam job on a 5.7 Chrysler 300 and two motor replacements. One in a wrangler 2.0 turbo and a Chrysler Pacifica with a 3.6. It has been an experience to say the least haha no prior Training besides working in plants on equipment and working on my own cars and friends cars. So far I enjoy it though!

[craigland]

I'm 28 and I'm just getting started as a mechanic. I found a great opportunity where they are training from almost zero knowledge about cars. They hired me because I'm a fast learner.

[AntonioClaudioMichael]

Always nice to get along with the employees you work with

[danieltubbs]

Unorganized Tech (+) Toolbox Widget = Organized Tech
Organized Tech = Busy and Rich Tech

[benshapiroeatscrack]

I just got my first dealership job after several years of working in franchise shops and mom and pop stops. I start at Toyota Friday :)

[thebookofeli]

Just landed a job at a tire and lube shop, it was super nervous cuz I knew next to nothing except really about changing my own oil. I was nervous they were going to just throw me to the wolves and yell but they've been real chill and happy to teach

[tylermelvin]

I started out at peterbilt has a lube tech last December, now I'm doing a long block overhaul on a paccar mx13 less then a year later.

[jrzeh]

Coming from a BMW dealership I can tell you I use Snap on but our best tech has zero Snap on gear and he's by far the best tech we have, You make the tools the tools don't make you.

[Crazy_clown]

John look into those new icon tools that are coming out at a reasonable price tell him to start doing videos on them since he likes harbor freight then he could give us a real honest opinion it’s un biased

[canadiantoque]

I remember my first snap-on ratchet was a 3/8 long handle flex head I was so proud of it lol 20k+ later I still am not that close to having everything I want

[jthebk]

Can you do a video with someone who doesn’t have any automotive background like just decided it was something they wanted to do and went for it. Personally I’ve always been the guy who changes my own oil and I fix anything small that breaks I don’t know much yet about cars other then the super basic stuff but I just started as a lube tech and I love it changing oil pulling filters, tire rotations, the occasional walk over to someone else’s bay to learn about what they do and what they are working on

[killerpbhalo]

Harbour freight/husky how i started went from them to snap on still use my husky tools

[gregblau]

I just watched McBake's videos last night. Seems like he has the necessary commitment. I actually started out a similar way. I was a manager in the Sears tool department and when they brought in a new store manager I couldn't stand being micro managed so I talked to my buddy that ran the auto center about moving down there. We got a 20% discount but I found out about the harbor freight across the street and got most of my stuff there. Some was total crap but other things like the hose pliers you mentioned are still going strong.

[TheSinister]

Super excited for you Mic Baker! Can’t wait to see your opinion on that box as it’s something I’ve been looking at for the past month, just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

[PhillyFlyersss]

Hey man, this is an honest question and not a gimmick at all. I know how tough it can be to buy quality tools to start out.. I currently have a TON of extra tools laying around that i wouldn't mind sending this guy to help him. Some stuff like Tekton, Gearwrench, Kobalt.. I have an old SnapOn 3/8 impact i would give him as well. I dont use this stuff as im always buying new things that i DONT need lmao. How can i get in contact with him? Like i said im not looking to sell the stuff, i truly would enjoy helping a new mechanic out and watching him progress. Let me know, thanks!

[OneMechanic]

Instead of NEWBIE, call it LUBIE? .😁
May I suggest TEKTON?
Good luck and welcome to the club...

[danieltubbs]

Being a new Mechanic - Shop/Boss Suppling the Tools = HUGE TAX WRITE :)