Id rather spend less and get a dewalt 204 piece. Comes with 1/2" drive stuff too

I pay my snap on guy 400 a week but I am trying to reduce my taxes every year as much as possible

All your points are spot on.

I'm the 4th guy on my route in 7 years. It's not the other tool guys or myself. It's my crappy route & 💩 customers.

I have the same set except for mine has got the quarter the 3/8 and a half inch drive

I’m a mechanic, should I be obligated to spend money on the truck at all? Is it in bad faith to just ignore the Mac/matco snap on guy?

What about $10 per borrow of co-workers tools

Question: is there a way for a member of the public (not a tech) to buy from a tool truck? Or is that forbidden? I tried once to buy a Snap On tool, and left repeated messages for the Snap On guy, never a call back. Eventually gave up, and bought this tool from a competitor brand. I was prepared to meet the truck whenever, wherever. Guess my money wasn't worth his time.

Years back, I bought a used Matco middle box off of Craigslist and needed parts to repair it. I was willing to pay for them and I asked the local Matco rep about them. On the phone he told me basically that he couldn’t be bothered and gave me a high price. I then called Matco corporate and got the parts for free. Consequently I got him fired from the route and removed. I guess he should have thought twice about his decision to be a nitwit.

I would like to hear more about the warranty If i pay the price for the tool it should be warrantied by that company even if the tool is twenty years old and i did not buy it from you... you seem to be confirming that the warranty is a scam...

As my first purchase is a great option

If they've spent money on your truck, you better make rounds for just the warranty needs alone.

the whole tool truck thing seems like risky business. from what i hear snap on screws their distributers just as much as the customers. Then even as an independant you got alot of investment and just hope the techs pay. In the end i would just guess you need to run 80% GPM just to keep your head above water.

I was a cornwell dealer they we’re horrible and tools weee jun There was no training the DM was a jerk

Good discussion. It seems like half the issues are related to loaning money. If shops are out of the way or small, wouldn't arranging to visit just once a month be good for both?

I save up and pay cash when I get the tool. Got 2 free batteries when I bought an impact. The truck guys seem to like that more. Every few weeks, I get something. I feel better knowing it's paid for and I'm sure they feel better knowing they have thier money upfront

I got one on release day. Loved it !! But unfortunately it lost most of its power and just buzzes and doesn't move on any bolts that have any resistance. My 1/4 high speed extended ratchet has more power right now lol. But ill warrenty it

Dang, dude, that looks spectacular. Go get 'em!

at the present time the only tool truck we have is Matco and he does a wonderful job had snapon but wasn't regular i bought tool box, floor jack still hardly ever stopped floor jack quit after 2 years fussing finally corp. sent me a new one wish we had a independant truck there used to be several but not anymore. i try to never buy internet. its like my Milwaukee i can get it cheaper at home depot but 40 miles one way so i get from Matco would rather help him anyway nice thing if i really need a tool and money is short he works with me worth the difference in price

Great for someone just starting out. The fewer tools you already own, the more useful it is.

Wish we had an independent tool truck here in San Diego. Nevermind...I'd go bankrupt.

Short answer: If you're looking for balanced versatility and adaptability, get this tool. If you just want pure power in tight spaces, get the tools designed specifically for that. Dont sleep on the drill-bit adapter for the insider!

NICE !!!

NICE !!!

Planning on getting one just for the reasons you stated. Don’t have any and knowing I can get a 1/2” anvil it seems like a no brainer to me.

You sound like the Dave Ramsey of the Tool Truck world with this advice.

so sick

Sounds correct. However the snap on guy happened to drive by one day and I waved him down. I bought a few hundred dollars in tools and now at my request he comes every other Thursday just for me. This week I'm going to buy a toolbox from him

I have this set for more then a year I’m a mechanic in a boat yard it’s awesome and real good quality

Well I have some snap on tools I bought from a distributor. Said distributor filed bankruptcy over a year ago supposed to be getting a new distributor if he won't warranty the snap on tools I've bought off a distributor he won't be selling me any tools. There's other tool truck brands out there.

As an outsider looking into this industry it seems like the golden days of running a tool truck are gone now that online shopping and Amazon are here. I feel like you guys are hanging on to a dying tradition that most people don’t want to admit they don’t feel like paying double for tools. Just my opinion

Tool Truck Mafia 😂

If you are asking for credit, you get a credit check and a license scan, no questions asked… heck, maybe proof of address. It’s that way for every other credit account. That’s a good indication for you the distributor as to a level of responsibility and honesty. You then decide what credit you accept, what credit to extend, and clearly communicate if/when you update credit bureaus, as well as what the payment terms are, the interest rate, and how payments are applied. If you run your business like a commercial business, with standards that apply to all, are fair, have good service, and fair prices, you will do well.

Spend a grand but don’t stand around.

What I don’t like about snap on or Mac is that if you don’t work in a shop , you have to chase them down on the road , for new purchase or warranty , I’d buy many more tools from these retailers if I could easily find them , or know their schedule or route , so I could meet them someplace , I’m just tired of looking for them on the street or road some place , other wise good things to say about their tools

If your asking for warranty but never buy from the individual distributor , no fucking wonder he wouldn’t stop in

The Tool truck model is a dying business. The newer generation of techs are wanting better value and options.

i hope you make more videos. im still in this trade. Surviving but not yet thriving. love this career. wish to see more videos! been a while.

Would you be willing to make a video talking and the numbers? Like what's the general profit margin you look for? What costs do you have to deal with? How much money do you hold in reserve to loan out for your truck account, etc That would be awesome even though it might be a bit dry I'm working on a business plan and I'm trying to really make sure my numbers and estimates make sense and I can really have a good grip on what I'm getting myself into

I fortunately have a pretty complete set of tools, so I don’t need to purchase anything on a regular basis. I have an agreement with my tool dealer, that I just call him when I need something and he stops by. This has worked well because he’s not wasting his time, but he also knows that when I called him, it will be worth his time.

Thank you for taking your time to show us new tools and how they work and I really do appreciate you. Keep up the good work.

thanks for the info, I just needed to confirm I was out of warranty, their website was unclear on how to actually check that.

150 on amazon in canada

Is plain an simple make Buisneess with them and they will stop $50-$150 payments and they will stop

Bullshit

I buy the same set but I don't understand the mechanics.😂😂😂😂😂

When I heard this ratchet was coming out I sat in my chair and just kept moaning.

1:49 Could be they a buncha deadbeats....buy tools....don't pay for em...lay up drunk... don't come ta work...all kinds of reasons

Had a new snap on dealer buy a Buisness from another that was running it into the ground. Sent out a gun for repair 6 months prior, 2 months after take over he got me my stuff and I was sour and mad about it and only paid half for the repair and district manager paid the other half. I feel horrible about it now years later being more of an adult. Haven’t bought much from him since but I’m thinking I want to throw him 200 just for his pocket because of the past experience and to start again fresh with him. Thoughts?

$40 on Amazon 😂 what a joke