My mobile mechanic tool set up 

Wonder if he blew his rear shocks out yet with all that weight

I can tell you I ran my mobile service out of the back of my 2001 GMC Jimmy for many years with way more weight and never had issues with my shocks. But then again it wasn't a fancy BMW 😂

Haha I was gonna saw something like that. Wouldn’t a mechanic know not to drive a bmw? Or maybe he became a mechanic from wrenching on his bmw everyday.

lol while hes waiting for the calls hes always fixing his bmw, killing time.

Can’t believe he was talking about towing with that thing. Then he’s gonna need a real truck to tow both vehicles.

I could have them on little racks..... but then I'd need a deeper drawer. Which isn't an option given my space. So I accept the chaos. I have about 2-3 of each size also which adds to to mess. I could put in a divider to get the Metric separate.....but it isn't a bother to me.

Mine is screwed down. My vehicle has a thick wooden tray that is bolted down and I have no fear of it moving in any way. Even if it did, it would need to break the brackets that the back seat has and go through the seat itself to get into the passenger area. 99% of the time I am the only person riding around. It is far safer than a guy with tools on the floor of his Econoline or Chevy Express style work van. My biggest bit of advise is to answer your phone no matter what. It is a job. Treat it as such and even though you don't want to work, get up and make the money. I have business card and hand them out now and then but they don't really get me money. Word of mouth is the only way I get new customers. Yes the Craigslist ad helped for a year or so..... but after that I can coast easily on referrals and repeat customers.

I can live with it

I love my roll up tool pouches for the wrenches.

@@ykmalachi do you plan on renting a shop in the future? What are the mobile benefits?

More like "less time working, more time looking"

Sadboy cali not if it’s your box and your used to it.

@@Sackmatters idk about that. I'm pretty sure those sockets don't stay still while he drives around

If u organize your tools u can get the jobs done faster wich will leave u time to organize your tools Also only use snap on ratchets those craftsman suck that's why ur hands are all fucked up, work smarter not harder

@@dieselgarage7542 his hands are fucked up cuz he actually works with them lol you don't need snap on to get the job done my friend, you'll come out of the trance eventually. Hopefully it doesn't take $30,000 to figure it out

I have some Snap-On stuff. However the wear and tear and the lost tools doing work this way makes just buying reasonably decent tools the smart option. I personally like my SK tools brand sockets. Fit and finish as nice as SnapOn but a fraction the cost.

You got it man I'm not a mechanic two friends that teaching to work on my truck and they use bucket with harbor freight tools and they show me that you don't need expensive tools

Glad it helped.

Константин Уколов as soon as I'm done with each job (and I do more than a few per day, I wipe down the tools I used and put them back where they go... saves time in the long run beleive it or not, I get more scatter brained the more my tools get scattered out, I have to stay organized or else I'll go crazy... that's just me though

Not to sound like a prick but, it's called giving a shit about your tools. When you have over 10's of thousands of dollars in tools. You take care of them, I spray my tools with ether so they don't like nasty. And i'm a HET so they get dirty fast, and if the customer is watching it just looks way more proffesional. Ether is better than brake clean because for whatever reason it doesn't dry rubber and plastic out like brake clean does. Just my 2 cents

@@TheCoatneyadkins that way u know if u are missing any tools i spray some brake cleaner and wipe my tools after every job if possible and put them in the organizer keep em nice and shiney, u live out of your tools so take care of them

We all work with what we have. I am mostly doing small cars and trucks and manage to work around the problems.

Jeep drinks 2 much fuel

Randall Krebbs the case was made by my buddy in Michigan who does leather work. he will make a case for you if you wanted one.

I am as well I figure between batteries oil changes and tire rotations fluids wipers small things I can make quite a bit not get rich but won't starve either

Bmw is very reliable, it's Americans who do not service them because it's expensive finding specialist.

Thanks

I've already replied numerous times.... it was screwed down. Hell the whole car is long gone years ago anyway.

ykmalachi man were looming forward to seeing it

how close are you to uploading your new toolbox tour video mate

I also have a ranger wheel balancer and a ranger quickjack on order

nick elias I like the idea of a trailer but all too often your in apartments with minimal parking. Towing a trailer gets to be tedious after a short while. especially in traffic. I'd love the volume of tools I could bring and carry though. in the last 10 years of doing this, I've only once or twice had someone want a tire mounted by me.

ykmalachi yeah true. i hate to do it but im going to turn down people who live in apartments and crowded city places if tje lanldlord does not allow me to park their. i have a repair release form for people to sign stating that they understand their are risks invovlved and damage to property or personal injury may occur and i am allowed to work on their property. my target customer base is going to be people who live in suburban house tracks where I can park on the street and use their driveway. i am going to promote changing tires and selling them as well as tpms sensors. i wont be as cheap as walmart or costco with tires but theyll have the comfort of sitting in their hous while i change their tires. i want to avoid bottom feeders who want everything free so im going to have alittle higher prices.

You can try. I've preferred that market but found I still end up in lower income locations pretty frequent. I never know what my next job will be. I do see a slow trend of higher income people and millenials wanting the convenience of a service that caters to them. However most of them are not in the new car market and culturally don't plan to buy new cars. I do not turn down any jobs that I can do because they are broke. They will find the money to fix their cars. This is a growing area of service and a lot of money being thrown around. I clear around 50k and work around 25 hours a week. I could easily double that. Tax free. No receipts, no forms to sign or other disclaimers. I also accept that I work at my own risk. I do tell folks in apartments that if management shows up I have to leave. No apartments allow (on paper) working on cars. They all have a clause stating that you cannot. As the saying goes....it's better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

nick elias The last shop I worked at only got like a $15 discount on tires. Tires were more of a customer convenience than a profitable job. Just wondering what kind of discount you get on tires that makes it worthwhile to go mobile with them?

Oh he sure seems shady all right!

Because he actually uses them, unlike the other vids lol

What kind of dumbass question is that

JDM BOOST you spend 1 hour cleaning your tools?!!!?

Cause this isn’t chrisfix lmao, this man actually does stuff🤣

Awesome setup..you could rebuild a vehicle engine on side the road...good job👍

Thank you. I use a similar version in my new truck.

Michigan raised.

@@ykmalachi Just curious, where do you get parts from? Just somewhere like Autozone? Will you install a customer-purchased part?

Zaw zaw?

I think he meant saws all.. zaw zaw ha

@@T6Tarek it’s “sawzall’

I no longer use it. I bought a brand new truck a year and a half ago and this is no longer how I do the business.

Dan Moon the box is screwed down at 10 points. I need to remove all the drawers to access the screws.

I was thinking of his kid being vulnerable to that tool box in an accident. So many idiots on the roads.

Only advise I can offer is switch to metal tool boxes as soon as you can. Plastic does not hold up long term but if you make it work.....do it. I started that way.

brdsmith89 thanks....I'll do that.

I've converted all my sockets to S*K at this point.

I have a very nice 1/2 drive universal that is not the pin style. Works great. Also a 3/8ths Snap-On with pins that seems to work without getting loose. Only had each for a few months though.

I use leather punches I picked up for that...... but yes your idea is good.

They really are the best I've ever swung

I deal with mostly cars newer than 1997...... thus nearly all metric. I have SAE...... but don't carry much.

Depending on where you live it can be hard. There are a lot of people who do it. Most last a few months and go back to a shop. I prefer working outside. But cold/snow/rain/heat is all hard on you and your tools.

ykmalachi i hear ya. I was a heavy equipment field mechanic for 30 years. They finally pulled me out of the truck and stuffed me in the shop. All the younger kids want a swing at it. I don’t think I will last in the shop. Just makes for a long day. Thinking about becoming self employed with focus on hyd hose R&R. I guess I never thought about how different shop maintenance is. For starters, walking on concrete is horrible compared to rock sand and grass. Really tuff on your feet . Getting old I guess. I have not been involved with the automotive biz ever. So that’s out. Can’t believe I gave up my truck for a couple bucks an hour to babysit mechanics in a shop. Guess that’s why I was checking out your video. I gotta get back out on the road. Take care.

Yep honda head bolts need that 12

Ford 12mm drive shaft bolts..

209chevymon I may try just that. Although I've since upgraded mine to better once since this video was made.

@@ykmalachi I hate Universal's and just bought a set of wobble extensions. So far I like them much better than those Universal's. Might want to check them out. I wasn't sure what to think of them but they seem to be doing good so far. We just needed a few degrees so unless you need a lot they may not work for you.

I do my best to get work done early in the morning. Also, a number of mobile guys have bought the Milwaukee M18 fans.

I work in 100 degree plus sun all the time in tx...u basically just adapt to it after a few years

madbear3512 that shit would annoy the fuck out me I bet that bitch rattles more than a frieghtliner lmao

Sure I'll send you my account info so you can deposit $90,000 so we can get everything.

Nope.

I've had about 5 people ever want to know. I've maybe lost 1-2 jobs due to that. Others were due to them buying a rebuilt engine or transmission that required shop credentials for honoring warranty. Otherwise it isn't a factor. I tell them honestly that I used to have some of the ASE certs years ago but let them lapse as they did not effect my income and only cost money. I say this next part, not to belittle the guys with them....... but the ability to pass a test on a computer screen is not reflective of the ability to do repair.

Thanks for the quick reply and telling me what I was hoping and expecting. I figured that my work would end up speaking for itself , thanks again and love your videos and now am subscribed

I rarely upload them. They are made mostly now for my Instagram account and short.

Lock the car and don't live in a bad neighborhood.

I started out with a 1992 GEO Storm.... I've used my full size 1967 pick-up with tool boxes and it works great, I just preferred this as it has AC. It has a V8 in case I need to tow, it is "classy" enough to go into any neighborhood or location and not get funny looks. Plus is was virtually free. I could go and get a van or other truck if I wanted, but I need to pick up my kid from time to time. She is only 5. Need a back seat. I do need to upgrade the other universals. Recently spent $50 on a nice pinless style from Craftsman in my 1/2 drive. It is great but has a huge profile.

NOPE...... and I ended up having to replace it in a parking lot one day. That sucked.

For ur boyfriends weiner??

M18...... all 02 threads are the same.

Julio C I'll hire a who video team for all my future videos that I don't monetize.

I am full time. As all my work is word of mouth with no receipts I don't really sweat taxes. I've never done the LLC thing so don't worry about insurance. I mean if I burnt a car down or something I'd buy the person a replacement. I am honorable like that. However, worst risk you face is spilled gas in on an asphalt parking lot. Thus "damaging" property.

They would need a complaint to get that ball rolling. There is not laws requiring licensing here. They would need proof of what I actually made. Checks and credit card payments each year only amount to a small number each year. For the amount of time it would take and hassle to pursue me for small change, there is no real concern on my part. There is also an aspect of American culture I am exploiting doing this that many Americans like....A certain folk hero to the people by sticking it to the man. Fringe of the law.

Actually the biggest risk you face is a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. If one of your customers were involved in an accident even if they were at fault first thing they'd blame would be mechanical failure. Right or wrong it's the world we live in. It happened to a co-worker of mine. He did a rear brake job, lady hit a pedestrian because she was most likely distracted. Her defense was that the brakes didn't work. Cost him a ton of money in legal fees. Liability insurance is expensive so I understand why you don't carry it.

They would be on you in the UK. They wouldn't even be interested in looking at paperwork. They would take one look at your bank account & say you cannot sustain your lifestyle on what it shows. You must have a lot of unaccounted for cash floating around. ;(

The less you pay in social security taxes, the less you collect when you retire. Maybe have to keep wrenching.

ray rowe it isn't that hard. A lot of uptight people can't deal with it, but when your a Mobile guy you often gotta run what ya brung. I've since switched over to a new pickup truck as my work vehicle.

Did you move that box over to your pickup truck?

Handle takes up space. Costs money too. Also, I am used to it not having a handle.

jamecorts www.repairpal.com gives most basic jobs. I lacks a lot of jobs like engine or transmission replacements. I only use the website.... they had an app, but it frequently crashed. I deleted it. you can access from any smart phone though

jamecorts other sites I keep handy is Www.car-part.com www.ebay.com for finding compatibility of parts. www.rockauto.com is good for part sourcing as well.

***** I only get jobs based on word of mouth and repeat customers. There are apps for mobile mechanics I think.....never looked into one though. My hustle is just fixing problems around the area and getting paid

mrfrankcastle083 I bought the bigger 3 ton size. The lifting capacity of the jack isn't as important as the foot print. I wanted the widest jack possible. I often have to jack a car on soft ground or not level ground. The wider the jack (and longer) the more stable and safe it is. It also cannot sink into the mud as easy. This jack is rather heavy, but a 3 ton steel jack weighs much more. This one weighs about the same as the steel 2 ton jack.