TWO shops couldn't fix this '13 Challenger! CAR WIZARD's team had it fixed in an hour! Crazy simple! 

The one thing that really stands out about Wizard is his honesty.. He gives the credit where its due to the right person and does not claim the victory for himself. Very few people have this level of integrity and honesty to put the workers in the front and present them as problem fixer.

Having an actual good mechanic is invaluable.

"Bob's Plumbing Bakery and Dodge Challenger repair, how may I help you?"

Once again Wizard, all credit to you for crediting 'Daniel Son' for doing the work. Only a good boss would champion his staff like you. All success you get is down to you being one of the generous guys. Iain Tyrell in England does exactly the same on his channel. Both a credit to the motor trade.

I had a 1985 Jaguar XJ6 with a rough idle. I took it to the two best independent Jaguar shops on the East Coast. Both shops were unable to fix it. Out of desperation I took it to an Exxon gas station that had a mechanic who did basic work: brakes, rotors, tires. He fixed it in five minutes. It was right on top of the engine: the fuel pressure regulator was clogged. Lesson learned. The so-called independent "specialist" shops might not be so great.

What really bugs me about the shop that just replaced the spark plug and coil is they couldve easily verified their "diagnosis" by swapping them with another cylinder and seeing if the misfire moved. Ive gained a lot of customers who came to me after another shop has fired the parts cannon, charged them hundreds of dollars, and didnt fix the issue.

This Challenger looks like it was relatively taken care of and not abused. Seeing the chassis how dry it is, reminds me of the Dodge I owned, it was one of the most trouble free cars I ever had.

"IT'S STILL NOT FIXED" This is a worldwide problem as I have specialised in rescuing certain cars that previous frustrated owners have simply given up on and moved on. It takes a lot of time to fully investigate problems. Yes lots of time and plugging into the OBD rarely provides the full picture.

My son started out his adult life pursuing a career as an auto service tech. He worked at a Dodge dealership initially, worked his way up from oil changes to engine replacements and general repair. He then moved to an independent shop that worked on all brands. He enjoyed the work, but one thing that really drove him crazy was some of the older techs were nothing more than parts hangers- one in particular would waste his time trying to get him to fire the parts cannon at a car to get it out quicker, that was how he made his money. My son complained to the shop owner (also his instructor at the local tech college) to no avail. Eventually he grew tired of the parts hanger and the poor reputation the shop was developing due to the sheer number of returns for cars not correctly fixed and joined the Navy. He's now a service foreman at a large tire manufacturer, supervising a crew of 10 techs that maintain the machines used in tire manufacturing. He still works on his own cars and helps his friends with their own maintenance and repairs. I so wish there was a shop like Omega near me.

The Wizard knows to give his mechanics credit when credit is due. That’s the mark of a great leader. He also has hired some great mechanics and will showcase their skills. Car Ninja does the same. Two great shops.

Thank goodness my mechanic is pretty honest, I've had a few car problems (with different cars) that stumped him. Not everyone is a "Car Wizard" and I let my guy know that I appreciate his honesty and I don't begrudge him for paying for his time looking into it. Sometimes we'll work as a team to find the solution. In the end we always sort it out. 👍

There is nothing more a mechanic likes, than pointing out the faults of other mechanics.

Raiman Ray just posted a Charger which had been to several shops who couldn't figure out what's wrong and fired the parts cannon. This is becoming an epidemic

So when I was younger, I had a 1997 Toyota Camry with about 217,000 miles on it. Ran great. Then I started getting electrical issues. The radio started to turn off and the lights would flicker. While on the highway you would have no issues but idling or stopped, then the problems would pop up. I put a new battery on it, new plugs, wires, new alternator, and several other new parts (some of it was just needed maintenance) but still this issue would not go away. Finally I parked it because It wasn't being reliable enough. Sometime later, I decided to finally figure out what was going on. I ended up doing some electrical diagnosis and went into the fuse box in the engine. I checked them all (like I had in the past) and pulled out one that was a bit larger and realized it had been sitting a bit higher than the others. It was never supposed to be "pulled out" or be sitting higher. It was the type that takes a screw to hold it in. The previous owner had gotten in there for some reason, had pulled so hard, it broke the lower half of this little fuse/box away from the screw that held it in and they had just shoved this thing back where it came from and over time, it worked its way loose and that's what caused the intermittent electrical issues. Bought a new one for cheap, installed it correctly and fixed the car. I learned a lot from that. Don't throw parts at things and take the time to diagnose! I bought a Toyota Tundra since then and sold the car and it is still running with the new owner!

That’s why you pay those shady shops by credit card, immediate charge back. Great video as always Wizard!

The problem is that they don’t hire mechanics anymore, they hire techs that want to up sell you a 100 dollar cabin air filter or something quick and cheap that makes them a Butt load of money quickly. When they have to take time to diagnose and actually repair a vehicle, you tie up that tech when he could be selling multiple bandaids….

Defining "MDS" and other acronyms for the uninitiated into the world of Chrysler products would be really helpful. Daniel-San did a great job, and I'm glad he also has his own channel. Thanks to you and Mrs. Wizard for another helpful and informative video. What product did Daniel-San use to remove the oxidation on the connectors?

My dad used to say a “genuine” mechanic diagnosis the issue and adjusts or replaces the defective part. A glorified “parts puller” keeps putting on new parts hoping they will get lucky. It is amazing the electronic diagnostic equipment that many shops have today, but without the knowledge of how systems work is of little help. Wizard it seems that you have both the equipment you need and the mechanical knowledge to diagnose problems and employ people with similar skills.

You guys are good mechanics and good people. If I could I would definitely bring my vehicles to you.

spent months trying to get an old Dodge running. Finally pulled the main harness apart, replaced all of the fusible links. Started right up.....

I had a mechanic tell me he could fix anything if they had enough parts in the storeroom. Laughing while he said it. I never darkened their door again.

Fun to see this. A 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T was the first dip of my toe into becoming an enthusiast and the first new car I bought for myself.

You all are great people. It does a heart good to see honest ,hardworking, fun loving people out there. God Bless.

I have a very good mechanic whom I trust. When my family was making Christmas cookies last year, I had my wife make a tin of cookies for my mechanic. If you have a good mechanic, take care of them.

Lol I have been having this same problem!!! On my 2011 chrysler 300c same cylinder and everything! Same things replaced! I'm gonna do exactly what was stated in the video!

BTW.... Mrs. Wizard adds a touch of class to these videos...well done!

Same auto shop merry-go-round with my 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited H.O. blower motor would blow full speed and vibrate as so to feel it in the steering wheel while little air came out the vents..cowl blockage was checked,blower motor replaced,varible resister replaced, evaporator checked for debris, blend doors checked..all resulted in cash paid for no results..finally took it to a place called "RockPort Auto Repair" in RockPort Tx and was prepared to have the dash ripped apart (very expensive) the owner Teddy found the problem in less then 30 minutes..he noticed the color of the wires on the blower motor didn't coincide with the circuit diagram so he swapped and repined the (2) wires and like magic the vents blew with amazing force and zero vibration(yes the blower motor was spinning backwards for 5 plus years).. SHOUT OUT to you Teddy your better than most !!!

I find that cheap mechanics are a lot like cheap tyres, they can do the basics when necessary but when push comes to shove you will always need to spend the extra money for safety. Glad Mrs Wizard is officially part of the Wizards shop!!

That guy did some work, figuring that out. I have definitely seen issues in Cars that are directly related to: Poor Connection Issues. It's nice to see a shop that clearly takes care of its people. Not all shops really want to: Give the tech the time. Or Pay Them For It. It's awesome to see some skills at work. I wish my dealership was like that.

I own a semi and it seems that the parts cannon is the go-to weapon of choice for most shops anymore. Very rare i find someone with actual knowledge.

That rear window louver is Hilarious, I laugh everyday at sailors cars when driving to work near the Naval Base in Norfolk Va. The cars that you see look just like this one only the Front Bumper is usually Missing From a Collision !

You got a customer for life fixing that connection issue

The Fat Car Wizards has the coolest walk on RU-vid! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs with Pantera's WALK as the background music!

Tip: After cleaning the connector with DeoxIt 5, put a good drop of Dielectric Grease in the connector to help seal against future corrosion. Over time, the Orings in the connectors fail to keep out moisture. Some Old School Cars used to do this for the very same reason. But nowadays it seems most manufacturers would rather depend on the Orings which will eventually fail.

ANY form of cylinder deactivation is a ticking time bomb waiting to destroy an engine. Thanks a lot EPA.

We do same stuff at our shop. Always love to see the wizard and the help They are stand up people. These guys are basically neighbors. We get a lot of jobs others including Ford dealership could not find or even try. It was electrical

Finding a competent honest mechanic is like searching for four leaf clovers. They’re out there, but it’s rare when you find one. I have one near me and he’s never done me wrong when it was something I couldn’t do myself. Cherish those guys or girls when you find them and except that sometimes crap happens.

Daniel is the real deal, strong work

I have to admit it. After MDS solenoid and coil pack replacement, my first suspect was the cam shaft. Proper diagnosis pays off.

I feel like if a shop or mechanic tries something and it doesn’t solve the problem, the customer should not be on the hook for that. Not the customers fault that the mechanic is inept. Yet another reason why I do all my own diagnosis and work. You are a good one tho Wizard. Bravo to you sir.

Hey Jen and Bud. So glad to see you again. Bud your so smart.

Oh man... I had something like this. I had to suck up the wasted costs to the other shop and it sucked (including an extra ECU/PCM I didn't actually need), but the shop that actually identified the issue for me has a super loyal customer forever now!

Why do I see it ONE day going from the Car Wizard to Danielson garage!! He’s one hell of a good tech give him a raise !!!

TBH, I would have tested the coil and plug first, coming into the problem cold. But there is no way that car was going to be fixed without digging into the connections. That kind of trouble shooting takes time, data and patience. This is why so many intermittent problems are never resolved.

MDS 😂I prefer all my cylinders to fire.

It’s good to see you guys are diligent about the diagnosis and saved the customer money. A lot of mechanics nowadays load up the parts cannon and blast away. Another common with the MDS on these Hemis is the wiring harness for the solenoids can get brittle and short because of all the heat under the manifold a lot of shops that work on these often will go ahead and replace the harness (it only like $50) if they are in there to replace a solenoid just in case.

Excellent video - honest guys like you were at one time not all that hard to find - not so any longer.

Great job fixing the cars problem Wizard. Thanks for posting.

I learnt to check the simple things first when I started working as a Saturday Boy in a Garage as a 14 year old in 1979. Checking stuff like this is School boy stuff.

I had a similar issue with my Saturn sky, was so close to replacing my intake manifold until a local mechanic(mom/pop) found it was a wire. 1 wire

Love how Mrs. Wizard supports manual transmission cars!! Well done Mrs. Wizard!! 😊😊

YOU NEVER FIRED IT UP!!!!! I wanted to hear those straight-pipes so badly!!!

Rainman Ray worked on a yellow Charger like you had in today's video. It had a similar issue where it had been to several shops and couldn't be fixed. It also had the parts cannon fired at it. The problem ended up being a faulty Dorman part. Imagine that!

I really love this channel. Mr. Wizard is truly a Wizard. I wish all shops were run like his. We have nothing like this in Colorado, at least that I’m aware of and I’ve lived here for over 50 years. People just don’t care…that’s all there is to it. They don’t want to take the time to do things right, just charge for nothing. It’s such a change. I’m tempted to take my cars all the way out to Kansas just to be repaired by Omega. Great video as always! Keep up the excellent work!

Been there! Done that! Lots of incompetent shops with inexperienced mechanics, and a big bill. Had a 99 Jeep grand Cherokee unlimited with Quadra-Trac. Ended up spending money after money. What fixed it for me was selling! Got rid of the vehicle I really loved.. No more.

Wonderful people running a reputable business. Best wishes to all of you from North Canton Ohio.

good to see the Wizard hiring elves in his workshop.

Very clean underneath for a 2013 with that many miles too.

Love Daniel Son’s channel. I really dig the details he gets down to

It sounds like Mrs. Wizard is preparing a Succession style takeover of Omega Auto Corp

Yes, this, 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T with the 5.7 L HEMI V8 engine and the five-speed automatic transmission was checked out, because there was only one problem with it. The Car Wizard fixed it already and it has been returned to the customer. I am hoping that the Car Wizard will have a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant with the 2.4 L four-cylinder engine and the four-speed automatic transmission at his shop, next video upload to see if the customer, who currently owns that vehicle is well-maintained and serviced properly. Thank you very much and have a great rest of the day.

Nothing like a good checklist process before diving in. PS - Reminds me of reseating boards in gear aboard my destroyer before calling it bad unless there was something obvious and even then you needed to further investigate to see if something else was the actual cause.

I'm gonna have to say that that car looks really, really good for a 10 year old car! Virtually no leaks, everything is tight, even the body is pretty much dent and ding-free. Nice car for an every day driver!

Those louvers sure are something

I am still looking for a mechanic I can trust in my area. Thats why I have taught myself how to do the work because I used to have a mechanic who was a parts canon and did bad work (I can see now when I take the things apart now it was done lazy). He used cheap china parts for my timing job, misdiagnosed a simple engine mount for a set of new control arms which didn't fix my issue. Thats just a few examples of the poor work and I don't have the money to be testing mechanics credibility. I know I will put more effort and time than the average mechanic. For now I will do repairs myself and use oem dealer parts for quality. I wish I had a car wizard of my own

You better hang on to Daniel San.

Nice to see people actually using their brains. Perhaps there is hope for us after all.

Good video🥰

Mechanics or electronics workshops are often only parts changers and cannot troubleshoot as they could before. If you go to a workshop, they are not very good at troubleshooting but often replace the AC. compressor when the ac does not work. They also often only have a certain amount of time to spend on the car. Unfortunately, money means much more than satisfied customers.

I hope you don't loose Danielson. He is a great employee!!!

I find your cherry and optimistic demeanor refreshing. I hope you never lose your humble way either!

suggestion: I'd love to see a deep dive video of how the scantool was used to diagnose an error like this, and what was being looked at.

Dodge knows their customers. They have to put a label where to put fuel in it 🤣

Parts cannon, I like it. I used to work in industrial manufacturing, we called it ‘shotgun troubleshooting’.

Daniel-San SLAYED it!!!

Definitely living up to the shop's name. This was the end of this automotive issue for sure.

First mistake was buying a Chrysler product.

“ mechanics” now are a dime a dozen! Good job guys! You are a rarity these days!❤❤❤❤❤

Great job Danielson !!! To do guessing game, i could do that. That's why you take a car to a shop. To get it fixed right. No guessing games

MDS DELETE!!! Problem solved !!

It really was a challenger for those shops! Or at least a challenge… I’m amazed that anyone is still shutting off cylinders of car V8 engines on the fly for better fuel economy. Apparently they’re still doing it on recent Challengers and quite a few other cars. It always struck me as not worth the effort, but maybe I’m just plain wrong.

Some shops don't even think about trying, I used to work as a mechanic and have seen some stuff, for example once we had a car that had been in two different shops before, they spent over 8 hours each "diagnosing", the first one changed random parts and the second had redone parts of the wiring for some reason, guess what failed ? Something completely unrelated to the engine, a headlight module the thing just f'ed up the CAN bus (the ecu couldn't talk to the other modules) and the car would start if you unplugged it, took me less than 2 hours to find the culprit. I think most mechanics aren't tought to search anymore (sometimes it's the boss that's asking to try random parts), they're also probably not teached (enough) on how to diagnose more "advanced" issues

I love this video, I have the same car... I had to put $1600.00 into the charging system. The Acura dealer in Sioux Falls just put in a battery in but didn't mount it correctly with the bracket just loose. The alternator was replaced and burnt wires were fixed at a Dodge dealer in Worthington MN were I work.

Those rear window louvers 🤮🤮

If the car Wizard can’t fix it, Nobody can!!! What can’t the car Wizard fix?😊 how did plastic louvers make a comeback?🤔😂🤣😂

I’m so glad you give others a chance to show how good they are

What's interesting is I've worked for Chrysler for 35 years and I've never actually seen that issue on any of those cars, That certainly is a weird one, Most of the time hemmy's come in they need cams and lifters or a whole new engine, I like Daniel's son, I subscribe to his channel

Just from my Mopar/Jeep ownership history, I was leaning towards a wiring issue, Fiat/Chrysler products are electrical nightmare.

he is lucky that is is still running at 150k

Love love to see you working together. That's a strong couple. You are growing this channel while supporting each other. You guys are my heroes and a light that brings hope in this messed up times. Take care!

Thank you Mrs. Wizard for all you did as a Teacher!

All these cars are going to be in junkyards within 10 years.

I loved this and that mechanic! His thought process was very logical!

Had a "dealer" in my home town tell a person they needed the transmission replaced, sold them a new car. 2 days later the old car was on the streets.... needed a new battery. This dealer has been noted to be taking perfectly good parts off customer cars, replacing with new and putting those parts on another customer car and selling as new. This came from a tech that no longer works there because he refused to play the game

Mr &Mrs Wizard. You 2 make a great team. Straight to the point. No nonsense. Great informational videos

Nice car. Glad y'all helped the customer!

This video is great as Educational, Entertaining, and just fun to keep up with. Thank you, I keep watching because I've heard, learn something new every day, and there is a good chance I can get that here. Cheers Wizard!

Simple and easy explanations. Thanks bud

That Stabilant 22 is freakin super juice.

this is why I like the old tried & true cap & rotor firing system no ECM imput required to complicate things