Making Money in Automotive DIY Car Flipping, Diagnosis, Repair, Youtube, etc
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Finally! For years many of you have asked me to share a bit about my DIY car diagnostics business model, how I got started in car repair, how I get my training, what I charge people for services, and how to build a youtube channel.
My best diagnostics training videos are on my website at www.schrodingersboxQM.com only $3.49/month for unlimited access. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Not me getting called out as an automotive student who watched your fuel trim videos as part of the online resources. I don’t think anyone else actually watched the videos but I watched them and got hooked and subscribed and have been just binge watching like crazy
Hahaha glad to hear it. Yes I do get a lot of binge watchers when they first discover this channel!!
Not aspiring mechanic but randomly stumbled, while researching fixes for 98 sienna, what a pleasure of a listen this was, the wisdom, the amount of detail and the story flow. I sure hope in my lifetime I will get to experience the joy of being financially stable from work that wouldn't feel like a job but a reason to wake up every morning.
Well thanks for dropping by and taking time to write a note! That was really cool. I hope my channel has something to help with your Sienna.
Hey Matt, it's Chad. I also do it for the thrill of the hunt. That's actually what I love about software development so much - finding bugs and that "aha" moment when you realize what went wrong. It's very rewarding and satisfying to me.
Hi Chad! I was just talking about you with a friend today- I was using those electrical clips you led me on to and he asked how I found those lol.
@@SchrodingersBox haha awesome! We need to get together someday to finish our partial deep dive into the CAN bus... I kinda feel bad about that - I feel like we stopped right before the exciting part.
Hey Chad, great to hear from ya!
Haha my first car also had hole in the floor. It was Fiat Punto from 1995 :D I also experienced an incredible first satisfaction when I repaired/regenerated the LPG (Liquid propane gas) pump inside the gas tank (In Poland we can have an additional LGP gas installation installed). The installation was very advanced and imported from the Netherlands. The car was Toyota Avensis 2002 1.6VVTi, car belonged to my father, and when there were problems with the pump, he had to drive 400 km to the capital(not on cheap propane but petrol) because it was the only place where they serviced this installation. It cost my father a lot of money, just the cost of regenerating the pump was very high. My father had to regenerate it every 2 years and replace the filter. When my father bought a new car, I bought the old one from him and this situation also happened to me, but I decided to regenerate it myself. When I took it out of the tank and took it apart, my father saw it and said that I would never put it back together again. After replacing the O-rings, bearings, lubricating and replacing the filter, the pump worked for 7 years until the car was sold(I am sure it would work much longer). When I disassembled the pump, I saw that the so-called specialists, instead of replacing the filter for $8, pierced it with a screwdriver to ensure the flow. I repaired the whole pump for 50PLN (around 15USD), while my father paid PLN 2,500 (USD 630) plus fuel to get to and from the capital every two years. The satisfaction of the repair and the father's surprise are priceless. From time to time he asked me, surprised(like he wanted it to fail :P ), whether the pump was still working and yes, it was working :) Let's say that he went to the service three times, which means that he spent easily over USD 3,000 on regenerating the pump when I did it for USD 15. Imagine my feeling of satisfaction :D :D :D Thanks for sharing Your story, that was really funny to hear :)
This was AWESOME! Thank you!! I literally just found your channel and this is the first vid I've watched!
I love your stories about how you got started. I had a similar experience where I couldn't afford to fix my car, didn't know what was wrong with it and somehow, someone told me "Oh that's your thermostat that needs to be replace" and I said "I have no idea what that is, where it's located or how to change it." And they took time and told me what to do. The feeling of replacing that was insanely satisfying.
I wish I had kept up with automotive repair but in my family, it was a requirement to go to Uni and study Accounting.....not what I wanted to study, nope, had to be ACCOUNTING!
Just now in my 50s I'm coming back around and working on my cars and motorcycles. I love your approach of getting an engine and getting it running. Also flipping cars and diagnosis. Man you're really hitting on all the things that are resonating with me. Can't wait to watch more of your vids and continue learning. Thanks for demystifying your journey. So often it seems like pros know and the rest of us have to struggle for YEARS trying to figure things out. Your vids will definitely help speed me down the road of knowledge. Thanks again.
Oh wow man that’s awesome. I wouldn’t expect this video to be appealing to a first time viewer- it’s much more geared to my regular viewers but glad it hit home with you!! Do enjoy!!
I don't know why, but for many of us DIYers, the passion begins when we "inherit" a crappy old car and we want to understand how to make it better and make it last because we don't have the money to buy a new one and also because we are attached to it in some way. Also, we have to possess an innate need to understand how things work. Then when you realize that firing the parts cannon doesn't work and changing plugs and coils isn't the solution for everything, you start doing serious research. And here I am. Kudos man!
That’s how it started for me!!
Great story Matt! Would love to talk about more face to face in the future! A Chevy Junkette! HAHAHA! If you said Chevette fast enough people thought you said Corvette! 1st engine I rebuilt gave the total feeling of accomplishment. When it fires up for 1st time is such a great feeling! I also put all CZcams money back into my stuff I use and show on the channel. Like the youtube silver play button. Man I've been following you for a long time! It is also great that you help people that really cannot afford the repairs. And now you have Hybrids and EV's coming on line to be fixed!
Hi Mike always great to hear from you my friend. And I will always appreciate that it’s because of you that I will never add a manual tire changer to my repertoire hahahaha!!!!!
I also apologize I never did get out there to do some filming with you. i honestly intended to at the time as my corporate headquarters was on Pittsburgh and I was out there time to time. but now I changed to another job where all my travel is west of the Mississippi. But send me a PM sometime and I am happy ro exchange numbers!!
That's an inspiring story. I'm a little surprised it was entirely self taught, I had always assumed you worked in a shop for a while to get started. Flipping cars gave you the critical volume to make progress, which would otherwise be very slow. Even in a typical shop, the learning curve as far as diagnosis goes can be slow, too. Most of the new guys end up on the tires and brakes track, and diagnostics get funneled to those with experience. Even in a dealership, one may not get the breadth of experience with other systems. I can't imagine making money flipping auction cars, there is too much dishonesty all through the system.
Thanks as always Dave
Hi I’m from the uk and I’m 58 just started getting in to repairs and really enjoying it . Great channel you have so I’ll keep watching. Regards
Many thanks - never too late to start!! I didn’t start til I was in my 40’s!!!
Matt, thank you so much for posting this amazing content and stories. You are such an inspiration. I like you have a 'corporate' job, but am still trying to figure out what I want to do when I 'grow up', even though I'm in my early 50's. Your comment about analysis paralysis really struck a cord with me. I created my LLC earlier this year in order to put into motion some rough business ideas and a rough business model revolving around automobile maintenance for the DIY audience to help keep their cars running as long as possible. This business model includes running and maintaining my own Turo fleet (started with my first car this past May) as a revenue and 'experience' stream to help feed content ideas for my CZcams channel, which due to the analysis paralysis mentioned earlier, I haven't pulled the trigger on any content as of yet, as well as what I do to maintain my families fleet of higher mileage cars. I know I'll re-watch this video many times for practical advice that I may have missed the first time around, as well as further inspiration. Maybe one day down the road I'll be able to break into that .2%. Thanks again Matt!
Great story man!!! Yeah it’s time to go for it. by the way- interesting thing: at one point it occurred to me to maybe actually go to a tech school and get formal training so I looked into it. it turns out that the recruiter said they get dozens and dozens of corporate guys like you and me that do this because they leave the corprorate world to pursue opening a repair shop or something to pursue their real passions!!
I was watching this video while driving back to home from work and I loved it. Sorry, *listening :)
Hahaha had me worried for a minute there!!
Hi mat....you do have the ability of explaining the format with great communication skill....I think that's something inate.....you have taught me alot..
I've been watching your videos for many years, and it was great to see "behind the curtain" on how you operate a successful YT channel. Shows how much time and effort it takes to make quality videos... I was flipping cars on and off for over 30 years. Mostly cheap classic cars and 15-20 year old cars. Found out that I would have to look at 10-15 cars to find one car that had the criteria for flipping. The time it takes to find the cars and then repair them is a big issue when you get into the flipping cars business... The 50/50 YT split is crazy! Almost as bad as the deal Elvis had with The Colonel. Always thought of YT as a free marketing tool. Attract the people to your channel and then direct them to other sources - paid channel, your own Website, affiliate program, etc. Looks like you've done exactly that. Great job! Thanks for all the great videos!
Thanks for the comment and you made a GREAT point about the difficulty in finding cars worth flipping. I don’t do any body work so the car has to be fairly pristine on the exterior to be a consideration and you are correct- it may take 10 cars to find one that meets my criteria for a major engine or transmission issue but clean body and paint. I forgot how frustrating that could be!!
Looks like life gave you a hand of really bad cards but you still managed to win the game. Of course I say these judging only from the CZcams vids. Congrats.
Thanks man, that means a lot!!
Just watched this video 4 months later. I feel your pain with a cracked rib and bad case of the Covi , embarrassed to say an all wheel drive Yukon rolled off the jack crunching my chest against the garage door. Great video telling your story, I’ve watched quite a few of your videos and I still change a part or two but I can hear you in the background and It makes me do quite a bit more diagnostics or as much as I can. Thanks for sharing.
This takes me back. Thanks for reminiscing.
We share the same passion for troubleshooting. I’ve always been fascinated with just how things work.
Totally!!!
I really appreciate hearing your story. Click and clack were hilarious. They seemed to base their diagnosis on what they saw working on cars, hence their different repairs that they saw common in those cars. They helped me get over the bump on electronic ignition /Mel injection by saying most repairs were still mechanical in nature, and I had a 2 year degree in electronics . I learned lessons from my own mistakes, others, and reading about how things worked. Picked up an electronic engine controls book for college students and learned a lot. I've learned a lot from you with regards to fuel trims, and this story was so wonderful to hear. Thank you! May it inspire others. Kindness is not a great business model, but it shows your heart. I have the same difficulties.
Thanks man!! glad you liked the click and clack, I knew a lot of people would recognize that. i remember one episode where one of the guys said they had three cars this week with bad fuel pumps so he suggested checking the fuel pump for a viewer’s problem. wait… what logic is that lol!!!! in hundreds of shows o listened to never once did they say “check the MAF frequency against load” or “check the amperage on the fuel pump”. never once.
@@SchrodingersBox consider who was calling in.
I remember the first time I ever heard them, I just heard them on the radio in another state, and wasn't really paying attention, but they were reading a love letter from a guy who was smitten with a woman who replaced his broken fan belt with her panties. And he was just gaga over this girl. And wanted their advice on how to reach out to her (I guess he figured she might listen to their show.) They had a GREAT time with that letter. I'm dying of laughter in this remote state, not knowing who these guys were.
A few weeks later I happen to be flipping through the dial and heard that story being told.. And I'm just jumping in my seat, wanting to know who these guys and thrilled that I can listen to them near home.
I was an instant fan. I tried to guess the solution before they said what it was. I sure wish we had them around today. They were hilarious! Yes, they shot from the hip, but it was hilarious!
Oh I totally agree. they had amazing senses of humor and were extremely entertaining. but I was really honestly looking for a very specific goal of learning diagnostics and once I found it wasn’t happening, I didn’t even listen for the entertainment value anymore because I couldn’t get past all these people who changed parts and still didn’t fix their car and these guys profited from it.
I know well the radio show and and have to point out that most of their car knowledge was pre OB onekinobee. No map no mass no o2. You are just way too young.
Matt I want you to know that you are touching soo many lives with what you do and say, I got access to youtube back in 2011 and among all other automotive channels out here, yours was unique, since then I never missed one video that you uploaded and getting free access to SBQM was a dream come true for me. I started flipping these cars also here in South Africa although our market still has huge challenges but I will get there one day is one day. My first engine overhaul was a toyota tazz 1.2cc. Now I have an issue with a bmw E46 320d, I finished the engine overhaul but the damn thing doesn't want to start, my cheap scan tool showed me something about loss of communication and I took the PCM and the EWS and key to another shop. This guy told me the PCM is damaged and needs a replacement but he needs R4000($231.22 more/less). I see myself opening my shop if I can be able to lay my hands on that Thinktool Euro Master2 because I could fix this PCM myself if I had one. Thank you so much for what you do Matt.
I absolutely remember you my friend and its great to hear from you! Thanks for the great story and for your many years of support!
You are a hell of a guy. I found your channel a few years back but only watched a couple of your videos. Long story short I will be going on a binge now because I'm trying to learn how to fix simple broken stuff on my 1993 Ford aerostar van. Thanks 👍
Thank you!!! I don’t cover a whole lot with OBD1 but one of my recent videos is in a 1993 ford!!
@@SchrodingersBox I like you as a human being. I'm not necessarily learning how to fix my van but learning things in general. Love it
Hahah thanks again!! Yeah it’s funny I have a number of people who have said they have zero interest in fixing cars or learning this- they just like watching me solve the mystery on video even though they don’t really know how I did it lol.
Either way- I’m totally cool with it. I consider it a huge compliment!
@@SchrodingersBox I live in northern Michigan Higgins lake area and still have that 93 Ford aerostar V6 3.0 van with 220k miles but all of a sudden this fall the rain makes it nearly impossible to start I have to crank and crank and keep the pedal to the floor to get it started. I have a feeling of what it probably is but damn I was quoted $500 just to do the plug wires and I am on disability I can't afford that. I love my van I will try to find a way maybe to do wires plugs and distributor some how. Thanks for your reply. That means the world
You definitely have a unique way of teaching and I love it. You could have an hour long video on how to turn a light switch on and I’d watch the whole thing without thinking of fast forwarding. Thanks for sharing your talents
Great story, Matt! You are so correct about finding that passion. I also had a life changing experience while watching a movie when I was 14 years old. In that moment I decided to become a film maker. The film was Ivan the Terrible 1943. I ultimately made a career as a film maker in the corporate world. My hobby has always been the joy of fixing cars. Like you, fixing and diagnostics is the the most intriguing aspect. Now I am retired and fix cars for friends, relatives and neighbors.
I greatly appreciate your content. You always push to make yourself a better mechanic.
Great story!!! Congratulations on your success and doing good for others!!
My love of cars was inspired by being forced to ride a school bus to high school. My 73 valiant saved me from ever stepping foot on a school bus again. Also a friend let me drive his mustang which at the time was the most powerful car I had ever driven. I have an SN95 mustang parked in my driveway to this day.
Great story!!!
NERD.
Absolutely love your scientific based approach to diagnosing symptoms of root cause problems. It’s a wild ride sometimes watching you narrow down the what ifs with a second video. So much knowledge in one video.
i am proud to be a nerd!!!
Great story. Mine was similar in the automotive field. I still have a very high passion for cars, but moved on. I was fined by the state for selling more than the allowed cars per year. I moved on to houses, in which I don't have 25 years of experience. I am at the 1995 Corsica phase😅. The profit potential is limitless though.
Thanks for sharing! Yes i invest with a friend who flips houses. way more profitable but risks are also pretty high!! also coming up with the capital for that first one can be a doozy! But a great strategy for sure.
Just started the video, but have to say that I really appreciate your channel. This channel was an input into a revamp of how I tackle problems with cars and all sorts of other things... stay calm, collect and analyze the data baby! Thanks dude!
Wow, thank you! i always love when people tell me how this channel helped overhaul their previous methods.
That reminds me of the first time I replaced the screen on iPhone 5. I had the phone apart while I had to wait two weeks then replaced every component of the phone cause you had to remove everything from the back to front. I was lucky enough to learn cars from my sisters boyfriend. I was a very motivated kid because I was poor.
ugh, i feel for you man. I broke a rib about 40 years ago and i still feel it lol
I’ve no intentions in following in your footsteps as don’t have the space nor the confidence. However, always enjoy learning from your videos, and was great to hear your story in how you got to where you are today. And to be recognised by the pros like Paul Danner etc, that’s defo an accolade - well done! Keep up your great work.
So nice of you to say!! Yes I remember on time when Paul commented on one of my videos- I felt like royalty reached out to me hahaha. I have actually met Paul several times and even watched him play hockey. he is a fantastic guy.
I think the first video I've ever seen of yours was the one where you talk about properly doing a head gasket job (checking the block/head for flatness). Since then I've been hooked and I knew you were tapping into a demographic that didn't really have people producing content aimed at them. There was one other really small channel I was watching at the time called old skool funk, it also seemed to grow since then but the content is a little bit different now, which is totally cool. I'm glad both of you are able to see growth and I hope it continues.
Thanks Chuck!! appreciate your years of support!!
It is testament to the quality of this video that I watched all 82 minutes without a break - and I have absolutely no interest in making a business from auto repair. I only hope that those who do realize just how valuable this business acumen really is. What's more, they're getting great advice for nothing; business advisers charge big bucks for advice half this good! And much of the information here applies to online marketing in general. It's win, win, win.
[36:46 "You're going to need the salvage yard - in the wintertime - that's kind of a pain in the dick!" LMAO! Way to anatomically exclude your female viewers, Matt.]😆
Hahaha thanks Andy!! and you bring up a good point. Business acumen has application in all business and much of it is the same. each business will have its own niches and nuances and those of course must be acknowledged to be successful- but for the other 90% of principles they are universal to all businesses. For example no matter what your business is you have to increase gross profit consistently and it’s best done through increased revenue rather than cutting costs.
I was taking driving lessons, and realised I had no idea how a car worked, I decided if I wanted a car, I should know how to maintain it, so attended night school, got hooked, then attended university.
Thank you very much Matt, really appreciate you doing a video like this. So interesting and informative and a great exposé into some of your business history and philosophy.
Glad it was helpful!
Congratulation on the silver play button!
Thank you so much 😀. they just kind of surprised with it out of nowhere. i think they probably reached out to me before about it and I thought it was spam lol
Thanks a ton Matt. CZcams taking 50% that's about as bad as the government!
pops told me to try reading haynes and chilton when i first got into cars so i did. literally taught me nothing, everytime i had a question about whats wrong with my crown vic id try and check those manuals when i got stumped. same thing, always too general haha.
thats a good idea on the car talk notes though. i like that
Loved car talk! Lots of laughs with those guys. I never really read to much into the parts changing aspect of them too much, just really enjoyed their wisdom and the show in general. Even Scotty is fine with me. His audience is not seasoned master mechanics and he does help people. Enjoyed your video thanks for the wisdom.
Car talk was a fun Saturday morning show to listen to, I miss it. It was entertainment, not always the greatest advice on car repairs.
@@mph5896 yeah great memories for me , remember listening / laughing to those guys with my dad, good times.
Its amazing what you can achieve when you have both a passion and a robust work ethic, fuelled by an incentive. Great video and I particularly loved the biographical stuff.
Thank you- made my day!!
I love your intelligence Matt. You explained very well, I can see myself in the route you’ve took. I wish I had the confidence to have a channel of my own. Until then, I can watch the likes of your channel. Keep up the great work. 🔧🇬🇧
You can do it! i agree the hardest thing was sending that first video into the universe. Nervewracking!!!!! i was even a little afraid of sending this one out too.
one of my closest friend did and said the same thing! about smokey and the bandit car!! he bought one! trans am with the bird!!!
Dude I love those damn stories man you kidding me!!!! Those were great lol
Glad you enjoyed them!! Always risky putting stories out there on a car repair channel. Most people would get bored.
Enjoyed this immensely- many thanks and all the best.
Thanks for watching!!
So I watched the electric series. Very nice. Good explain of resistance. I finally know what it is I like about you and your teaching method. Kinda like the bob rossi of automotive repair. Awesome thank you sir.
Glad it was helpful!
This is quality content, just wanted to thank you for putting this out there.
Thanks for watching!!
Sir your life story is a very powerful inspiration to all. Much respect.
Thank you!!!
A great video! I really enjoyed it! Lots of good advice for those who are starting, or even thinking of starting, their own businesses! Looking forward to many more fine videos from you!
Glad it was helpful!
I set my goal at 1000 subscribers after a year, didn't make it, kinda gave up on the channel, the editing part just takes up so much time to keep producing.
But I got a lot of skills in repairing (also thanks to your channel!) and it really is amazing when you fix a stall-when-hot V8 engine for €300, out of which €200 was to buy a smoke machine.
Nice work! Maybe you will revisit the CZcams later. Yes the editing and production is very time consuming. I estimate it takes 3X longer to repair a car while filming plus I spend an average of 3 hours editing/compiling/uploading so no doubt it’s a significant time investment.
1000 subs in a year is a good goal. if you decide to try again I would analyze why you think you fell short and what countermeasures you can do to differentiate more.
you finally got a round tuit. those things have been on back order for years.
I LOVED hearing your story. Thanks for sharing everything you did in this video. Very valuable information!
Glad you enjoyed it! I really appreciate your feedback!
Who could not like this story ! In a lost world you headed straight to the unknown and you adapted you learned not to mention profited. But what really gets my heart is you did not want to take advantage of the customers you knew were of need.. glad to know there's another... Not trying to sound funny or anything, I will help anyone childhood was a lot more grown-up and it should have been all my so-called friends burned me are you know what if they needed help today I would not deny food and shelter. Not knowing you from Adam , you would be one I would one just as right now up hold high respects and honor... Sounds crazy bulshit I know. You have the values as I and above all the morals of upbringing. You're a good man and you're going far you attacked every problem you taught yourself not kind of like you said you did you did I wish there were more . Please don't think I'm funny I give credit where credit's due and Truth
man your comment made my week!!! Thank you!!!
@@SchrodingersBox I believe in giving credit where it's due I speak my mind and tell it like I see lól
Loved to hear your story on how h got started
thank you!!
Analysis paralysis, exactly what I suffer from. Thanks for a awesome video Matt
Glad it helped!! Get out of that trap and get started!!
“Going to the salvage yard in the winter which is kind of a pain in the dick…” I absolutely exploded with laughter at this.
Great video. You’re an inspiration. Thanks
Hahaha I heard that expression years ago and it’s still my favorite lol
Had a chevette in my backyard growing up, 5 speed manual. 100 % garbage car, but I loved playing with it
Sorry to hear that hahaha
Awesome story, I really enjoyed it. You have done well
Find a passion, that is a part of a successful life.
I was like you after watching smokey. I bought me a 77 Trans Am. Had to settle for the red one. You could not find a black one. Lol
Yeah I would have to have a black one and have it identical to the bandit car. but the problem is I just love speed and horsepower way more than having a 77 specifically so I don’t think I’d be as happy even with a genuine 77 at 230HP lol. you know what I REALLY want is one of those Trans Am Depot ones where they convert the late model Camaros to a 1000 HP trans am. I would be fine with that!!!
Funny... I hadn't realized how deep you were into the smokey and the bandit paradigm... Good to know. No golden phoenix on the hood? Maybe you'll get that on later.
yeah I actually would love a screaming chicken but I like to keep the car as sleeper-stock looking as possible.
Your the man dude right on one of my mentors thanks
Glad to help!
I liked this video so much I watched it a few times. Great work ethics and I appreciate the information.
Awesome, thank you!
Awesome video man. Thanks
Very inspirational I'm glad you persued your passion. I've learned a lot from you, I'm glad your feeling well
Thanks so much my friend!!!
Lots of good information! Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love diagnosing.
Hey Matt this video had me laughing I could relate too how you first fixed a car feel 😂 felt good too when I first fixed a car then the thermostat he knew how too install it 😂 for 210$ 😂 thanks made my night last night!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Always good to see you my friend and thanks for your many years of support!
Matt, thank you for sharing this, inspiring, شكرا جزيلا
loved Car Talk ! : ) Great video. So glad to know we have had some what a similar up bringing. : )
Oh I would be interested to hear a bit about your experience!
One of the brothers is doing funny radio ads for Ebay motors.
I really enjoyed your stories. Thank you. It's more than just learning car repairs.
You bet! i actually have a large number of viewers who never turn a wrench. they are just fascinated by the diagnostic approach and they like watching the “murder mystery” and that’s great!
@@SchrodingersBox well I'm one your subscribers who gets own hands dirty, trying to fix my car. Now I'm facing the daunting task of changing my valve stem seals on my toyota 1.8L 1ZZ-FE engine. Have been planning in my head and I really have to do it, to avoid burning of engine oil and prevent wear on this engine.
Wow the differential rebuild series was awesome. I have to admit the 5 volt reference circuit vids hard to follow.the can video why do I keep saying bit lol very nice series.
thanks for the feedback. did you watch the basics of electrical training before watching the 5V ref video? if not that would help tremendously.
Watching that now👍
Thank you for an amazing content.. Many great advices and helpful information . I very much enjoyed your story.. best of luck
So nice of you!
I just want to say thank you for this video in you put in perspective of how you do things which makes me feel better about the videos that I have seen in the past it has made me angry know that I understand how you operate and that makes me proud to be able to watch your videos I wish I could shake your hand keep up the good work and someday we will meet I also work on cars but I can no longer fix them do the back injury but I still stay up with the technical part of it as much as I can and where I can. I too like to help people if they do the work I will guide them in the right direction on fixing the car so at this time I want to thank you again and again I would like to shack your hand.
Ps I live in northglenn maybe we can meet some time
Sure I would love to meet!! send me a PM sometime. sorry about the back injury but that is also part of the strategy actually- I have had 3 back surgeries and a neck surgery so I am sensitive to the strain that auto repair can have especially as I get older. the diagnostics allows me to avoid back pain and have a longer go at this because I seldom have to crawl around under a car to diagnose a check engine light issue. at some point I will only diagnose but not repair because it will save my back!
This video just saved several people from making a huge mistake.
i hope it does!! Thank you.
We had a Chevette growing up - it was our family's first brand new car LOL
Hahahaha- yeah they were really popular. i also remember later when the “Yugo” came out hahaha. that car was so terrible that even the country doesn’t exist anymore hahaha. but a new car for $1995 - that was unprecedented.
@@SchrodingersBox LOL, yeah I remember when my parents bought theirs and a couple months later they had a special 'Buy 1 get 1 Free!' on the Chevettes! LOL
great business model for CZcams..
works for me!!!
Great story, however if you added some seafoam...... LMAO. keep up the great work!
LMAO. i honestly have never even used that stuff once!!
@@SchrodingersBox I know that, neither have I that's why I mentioned it, it made me laugh.
45:35 IF HE HAS MONEY FOR WEED HE HAS MONEY TO FIX HIS CAR😂😂😂😂😂😂
I learned alit from you. I think I'll join the (your) pay channel later or real soon like !
Sorry you got covid Matt. Im in bed with it now. Lol. Good to hear from you. Ive been busy. I work as a Trainer for Diesel Laptops now in Bolingbrook Illinois.
Holy cow where the hell have you been man!!!!! it’s been years!! sorry about the Covid - it actually took about 5 weeks before I was really totally 100%!!!
@@SchrodingersBox Just been busy. Finally got moved into our new house. Got a 2 and a half car garage too. Cant wait to get it all decked out. Ill do a video when Im done.
Dude your awesome xx
Great video!! Thank you so much. I love your channel.
Glad you enjoy it!!
Dwayne of Realfixes Realfast is another O.G. diagnostic CZcams channel. He's currently doing some great videos.
I will check it out! Enjoy your channel very much by the way! great to see you here. I’m in Utah a lot for work- would love to visit!!
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Thank you very much for sharing it
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From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
Thank you kindly as always Nick!!!
An amazing deep dive. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
12:45 yes!!! That feeling!!! ❤
You know what I am talking about!!!!
Great video, thank you for all the info.
Glad it was helpful!
I subscribed during the excellent fuel trim videos.
Seems pretty clear that you need support from something like Patreon to build up a new channel these days.
That and hair loss products😆
Great point hahahaha. From what I have heard, people who use patreon find it gives very little return. CZcams for a while also had a similar program and I can tell you most people just don’t donate at all much less a significant amount. but again- it’s a matter of combining resources. if you have CZcams, TikTok, merch, patreon and others then they can all add up.
They're lots of reasons why am subscribed to your channel. I'll mention some, then I'll give some suggestions to those that want to use CZcams as a money making machine.
I'm not able to be in CZcams all the time for some reasons. Yet I get here and watch some channels for some reasons as many, to search for exact answers, how to fix something etc.
I'm subscribed to your channel for some reasons sort of perceived off of you more than mentioned in this video. This may sort of give you hints of things you do, yet you didn't mention but the most important thing is to do, than to talk, although talking is key to communicate to others what to do so, talking can be more valuable than doing, as not many could recognize. You go to the root cause of a problem. I do that too. We need to get to the root cause? The route may be important but the destination is more important than how you get there. If we were to wait until we can travel at light speed to get somewhere we still be not moving, therefore not having a conventional training can be of great advantage to us, the do it yourselfers. So, that's why schools were invented, to give to more, quicker, more education of a matter wiser like encyclopaedic people had, yet who would've learn it, their alumni. Now the school system gives most too much info, too much unnecessary info, etc, so when any professional gets out wants to rip us off and some may also it justly, or may be expensive justly while others can get worst if on top of being expensive our fixed things continues to break when we're treating them right so, one of the keys in life, and this will be a maxima one day, is, "to find a good fixer, mechanic, doctor, anyone that can resolve problems, from the root and that those problems get fixed in a way that they last the longest, and that person not be as expensive as most, rather considerate or reasonable in its charging". This maxima may have variations but you get my point so, don't underestimate yourself just because you weren't educated under certain school. Be happy you found out your way into great or best possible fixes.
About making money with youtube.
They're actually 10 best highest paid money makers in CZcams. Find them. Either imitate them or, learn what you can from them.
I recommend you 2 channels. They're some you may go for and is ok but this two channels may teach you some of the things Schrodinger's Box does, I do, and some fo and have success in what they do, and at least we survive.
Ryan's Toys Reviews & Andrew Camarata.
This two channels are packed with Masterminding how to make money in CZcams. I don't know if Andrew is one of the top 10 money makers in CZcams but it won't surprise me it get there but you'll find the to 10 earners.
Ryan's toy review channel was attacked once CZcams changed the policy to "if your channel is oriented to children, you have to mark it oriented to children" this was made to protect children of predators. If I had contacts with Ryan's parents I would've said to them "do not mark it for children's" leave it as is. Why? Because the parents are the ones finding them, and deciding for their children to watch Ryan's toys reviews which for two years at least made the top of the money making earning with 20M I read once. This channel in itself will teach you this. Children, parents, mother's, education, guides for children, etc, is a great eternal traffic or public that will constantly need to consume goods, therefore, if you produce for children, you may survive, as a minimum. And you'll find out Ryan's quick made some changes, I don't know how he's doing but this is a brilliant child with brilliant parents I think will do impressively in life. Also genuine as Schrodinger's and Andrew. And the topic on the Ryan's toys reviews will be that, reviewing toys, simple, fun, clean, pure. As life should be. May God bless Ryan's family!
Andrew Camarata, in my opinion a great person I utmostly respect and from time to time I go to to find simple to the point how to fix things. This is a gentleman that lately is speaking up more but note, in many of his videos he don't or barely speak yet, he has millions of viewers why? Because he resolves problems.
So there you have some ideas. Be genuine. Resolve problems. Be as clean as possible. And you may at least survive in this life.
The fixing don't have to be as a surgery. Check Chris Fixes Cars or Erick the Car Guy, they're doing simple sometimes things we all may get the "I'm going to do this myself and safe some bucks" decision.
Thank you all. One day when we get more freedom, I may be in CZcams, I don't know. I made and posted a video, minutes before they murdered my mother in front of my eyes in a hospital in Florida. Is a scandal and millions are at risk of losing their lives in Florida. I've spoken to several key people but, it's being hard to be heard on that topic. Was a horrid crime Floyd style without the knee, that theme, is extreme delicate but, I hope one day we can talk about it better, in peace!
Protect your families and do your best to all! Much success!
Thanks very much. I have not hear of those channels you recommended- will check those out!!
Great video Matt thank you very much
My pleasure!
great vid pal
Thanks for watching!!
No kung fu theater on the tube in your day? I figured David Carradine was responsible for a lot of the whole UFC phenomenon you see now but bruce lee is the likely culprit. Surely Saturday Night Movie Theater featured Enter the Dragon at one time or another.
Sounds like he found the American dream in the garage
Really appreciate you sharing your story. I had asked for this awhile back and you came through! I’m curious if you carry liability insurance and how a side business affects your taxes.
Yea I remember you asking!! So I actually don’t carry liability insurance. the nature of the work that I do now is such that it is pretty rare I do anything that would risk safety of the vehicle anymore. but I am definitely not saying it’s a good idea!!
for the taxes- honestly the biggest thing by far and away is the impact on my CZcams income because it’s 1099. the just KILL you with taxes on any 1099 work. another reason it’s extra hard to make a living wage on CZcams even with several hundred thousand subs. But it will earn more than enough to pay your mortgage that’s for sure! so I just see it as bonus income.
1:08:41 LMAO 😂🤣😂🤣
Hahaha I had to see what you were referring to and I totally forgot about that lol!!!! man it was kinda mean I guess- but it was funny. and true lol.
Hi Matt, I enjoyed shem. I always wanted to know what kind of a person you are. And I enjoyed knowing that .
Just tell are you a Scientist.
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good to see you my friend!!
I charge 60 per hour for labor but diag is around 80.
Matt enjoy your videos , started watching the business model video. That is something I would like to get into I am a retired automotive technician, I see you work out of your home garage as would I great time no on the LLC something I never thought of, do you have any insurance for the business? Do you get any problems because your home is not zoned for business. I live in a rural area any neighbors close to me I work on their cars,any advice in making sure my personal property is protected would be great or will the LLC cover that. Thanks in advance keep up the great channel. Jerry
Rural
Hi Jerry. I don’t have specific insurance on the business nor my home for this. the nature of what I do and the relative infrequency makes it unnecessary for me. but it is a good consideration.
@@SchrodingersBox Thanks for the quick reply,keep up the videos
Thanks
No problem!
I have been making good profits because of you and others thank you
Great to hear!
oh and i got a real kick out of the "twerking" video! it was hilarious!
OMG hahaha. I so regret that hahahahaha!!!
If you have a Chevette and someone asks you what kind of car you have you can just say "'Vette".
Hahahaha I always did that!!!!
I think finding a niche is a great way to make a lot of money. If you specialize in changing transmissions for example you will really learn about them and maybe end up being able to rebuild them yourself down the road and really increase your profits.
Cars with bad transmissions usually sell for a lot less because as long as the car runs it is a problem that is very hard for the seller to hide and there isn't as many variables to an unhealthy engine. Unhealthy engine could be much harder to diagnose. Transmission basically just drive it and see how it feels but make sure you drive it for a good long test drive at all speeds including up to highway speeds...
If you can get good at swapping transmissions you could make a good profit margin because you really can get cars for dirt cheap with blown transmissions
you are absolutely right. in fact I have found used transmission replacements are more profitable than used engine replacements because the cost for a transmission is usually 1/2 but the amount of time is the same. the other thing is most cars with a bad transmission still operate in “limp mode” so I can also avoid towing fees to get car over to me!!
@@SchrodingersBox very good information to know!
Yeah often times I get that from clients. Oh it's just a part you change and you changing me this amount.
Hahahahaha oh I have had that for sure!! one thing I hate the most is when They tell me how much it should cost to change a part and even how long it should take lol!!!!
I want to buy a used car to try and flip. Money is not what I'm after. If I can make a good amount that would be a bonus. I just want something to work on to try and figure out the problem. It is just how I'm wired. Having said that I do not want to obviously lose money and time spent. I think I have a good idea what to inspect on a car but I can't do a compression test on any car. Sometimes sellers don't want you doing it and sometimes it takes way too long if you have a difficult car to get to the spark plugs on...I'm thinking variable compression test is the way to go. Only problem is no way of seeing actual numbers. If all cylinders are equal compression could still be low for all cylinders. Is there an amperage I should look for to confirm compression is ample
That’s exactly how I got started as I said and everything you said is absolutely correct including that on a relative compression test it’s possible all cylinders are equally low- just checking actual compression on one cylinder would answer that.
a standard compression gauge is only $30 so you should at least be able to do that.
but you are right- it will initially take a lot of time but you will learn more after flipping one car than you will ever learn from watching videos, I can assure you!!
@@SchrodingersBox why did I not think of that LOL....thank you!!!
@@SchrodingersBox you know what would be awesome? If we could build a database of certain engines and the amperage to compression ratio of each one....it would make it so you don't even have to do a compression test at all....just like they have a database for known good waveforms we could have a database of what amperage equals roughly what compression.
I for example have my 2008 trailblazer with the 4.2 inline 6 engine. I could test my compression and then test the amperage that is draws on that cylinder with a RC test and end up with a specific value. If we got everyone to do this we would have a value for basically every engine. I know that is isn't 110% accurate because there are other factors at play like oil viscosity, condition of starter motor etc...but it can really give a quick ballpark number to know if you got good compression or not when evaluating a used car to purchase