A Day In The Life As An Independent Shop Mechanic 👨‍🔧 2023

This video is long because it is a day in the life as an independent shop mechanic. You’ll see me work on various cars throughout the day, utilizing various tools throughout each job. Our independent tool truck distributor, who promotes the sale of Gearwrench, VIM, Lyle, Milwaukee, a TD, platinum, And a variety of other tools stops by the shop on Mondays so you’ll see some of the tools that he has on his tool truck as well. We also pick up a Protech catalog which most independent tow trucks carry and promote a pro tech catalog series, which has a lot of the tools which I mentioned above edit. They are not Amazon prices so don’t be upset if they’re a little bit higher than what you can find them on Amazon for remember these tool distributors work their butts off to try to make it to and from each shop and allow us mechanics to purchase from them on a payment system. They are friendly, and they are really easy-going down to earth And they want to help you do your job as a mechanic. So we will cover the April Protech, 2023 catalog in this video towards the end. We will also be covering some differences between the icon raptor pliers, and the kinetics raptor pliers. My likes and dislikes between the two. I really hope you thoroughly enjoy today’s Contant. It is one of the longest videos that I’ve made in quite some time and I took my time with it because I want everyone to enjoy what it’s like to have a day in the life as an independent mechanic more so a day in my life working at Ron’s Automotive. Thank you very much for all your support and viewership cheers and see you next video 😎🍻

[@John_Rod]

I don't have a power probe bc I never needed one but what I do to diagnose starters is to use a small piece of wire where the starter relay is located in at pins 87 and 30. No need to bench test

[@downshiftingisfun7046]

Justin so glad to see you back at the independent shop! It suited you much more than dealership stuff in my opinion. Please do more day in the life videos this was a pleasure to watch!!!!! More tool reviews top of course!

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Noted! Cheers! :)

[@johnkordish3546]

Trust me being a mechanic for 14 years that’s amazing without mechanics we would not be on the roads today

[@joeoconnor87]

Like your channel bro, but ur killing me with the gigantic chain bracelet while working on vehicles.

[@COBRO98]

Could kill anyone if you get careless around a battery, people have been seriously injured wearing metal or loose jewelry working automotive

[@damiencoffey2391]

Justin, glad you're back. Doesn't that chain on your wrist get in the way when you are working? It would drive me nuts.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Nope... Not even a little. I Love It :)

[@javierosorio5169]

Awesome tool

[@John-rambo84]

That power probe doesn’t carry enough amps to bench test a stater.

[@timkiser5971]

Putt time in to learn the power probe systems it will be time well spent it's my go to for testing after the scan tool.

[@jimhaines8370]

that matco code reader is made by Innova as a side note

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Good to know :)

[@drew5992]

That thick bracelet looks a bit hazardous if you get stuck. Be careful

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

:)

[@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg]

1:35 and it went weee weeee wee!!!! All the way home 😂😂😂😂

[@chadgardee1496]

Best way too get the coolant heater hose quick connect off is too get a old flat head screwdriver tip hot with a torch and melt/cut off the plastic locking part very easy that way don’t need too take a chance on damaging a heater core from pulling on it hard

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Great Suggestion 💯🙏😎🍻

[@micahhill4786]

As a guy who use to own a hyundai with that same engine that kia have. It jumped timing what happens is the chain tensioner will make a noise every time you start the engine from a warm start. Eventually it will stop working and it will jump timing. Damn near all hyundai cars have this issue from Elantras all the way to Sonatas. It not hard to do on a 1.6 or 1.8 I did one on my 1.8 actually very easy.

[@gregblau8082]

That vim set you pointed at is the 1/4 drive half cut master set. Highly recommend it for anyone that works on euro cars

[@Cienfuegos415]

Thanks man really enjoy the videos and the direction your going with it a lot but of everything.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

I appreciate your support and Glad you like them! Cheers 😎🍻

[@dakotajohnson2182]

Loved my power probe 3, traded it for Snap On’s MULIT-probe still getting use to that shit. Love the idea of having the power & ground function on top of the multimeter functions built in. Just wish it had the injector test function the power probe 4 has.

[@officialshadetreeamerica]

I know I'm gonna get a bunch of haters commenting on my comment, but who cares. If you like that M12 die grinder, why not check out the Ryobi 18 volt die grinder? Project Farm checked it out and said it was a beast when it comes to battery powered die grinders. Home Depot has the spring black Friday sales coming up and maybe it will be on sale. Just some foods for thought.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

I’ll take a look. I don’t own any Ryobi at the Moment.. Gave those away to my friend and X-Wife. I’m pretty much All DeWalt & Snap-On these Days. Not saying I wouldn’t be willing to try out other products, but until I get settled in, the Budget is tight. 😎🍻

[@jthomos21]

Love the old Kia timing chain on your wrist brother.

[@TheTech660]

Missed Brother! Glad your still around!

[@davidelbaz1652]

Keep up the + Energy Justin 👍

[@shawnhartigan5014]

Ty for checking the price of the bag sir much appreciated

[@scotttinker426]

Keep up the good work and awesome vidz Justin. 👍 I think you'll be happier and do better at a independent shop. Not a dealer. I know I am.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Agreed 💯 & That's the plan! Here to Stay Brother 😎🍻

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

@6:35 Do you get an extra advantage of wearing tank tracks as a bracelet? 😅

[@corbettknowles9942]

I use as a weird knipex as you call it to grab internal snap rings in transmissions the angle works great for some transmissionsis irt right tool probably bur it works

[@tobiashi655]

You couldn’t stay away

[@ramirocruz3414]

Looking to buy some chicken wings with my vehicle repair!

[@rcjames5286]

👍👍

[@cardo1111]

Good to see you back where you seem most comfortable, always takes a little time to settle back in. Always enjoyed the content, liked the actual tools at work and catalog review which is nice in a world where everything is online these days. Watched the entire vid 👍🏽

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Much appreciated! Feels Good to be back. Cheers 🍻 😎 & Thanks for watching the whole video 💯🙏😎🍻

[@jimmywarledo4930]

Recalls on evap system

[@colinwilson1098]

Awesome to see some longer videos! Love the content Justin!

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Glad you like them! Cheers! :)

[@dimmn82]

Pepsi was something I always had on my chest too lol. Not to be a complete dick about the oil guide tool, but you can also take a old license plate if your place sells cars too (not the actual license plate, but the one for advertising) and bend it and it does the same thing.

[@Justino_de_Paula]

Great vid. More of the same please.

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Thanks, will do! Cheers 😎🍻

[@dylanmeade5583]

Loved the video brother man, glad to hear you are putting in the work to keep your relationship in good shape.

[@billycurtis5788]

Getting back into the swing of things! Love the content bro! Doing great things! 👍🏾

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Appreciate it!! 😎🍻

[@marko11kram]

Justin, I am considering the Knipex hose clamp pliers, maybe the locking one. have you used them, or seen them in use? I mostly work on older stuff

[@markpeterson6836]

If you're talking about the set with the swivels in the jaw they are the bomb. Definitely recommend.

[@marko11kram]

@@markpeterson6836 Thank you Sir

[@BadgerBlase]

Love the vibe man

[@ppicaso1458]

No lie, seeing you in a dealership uniform just seemed dirty and sleazy.

[@danielboone94]

A/c gauges still available

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Yes :)

[@roylowery1329]

Your the man Justin thanks for all that your doing bud!

[@Quickwrench75]

Have to be honest That was the hardest and longest way to drop a stuck race on a hub. That's so old school grab the touch spin it with heat if ya have such Race drop in seconds No heat ya did show a good way of doing race removal Keep up with the vidsz!!

[@MrChickenspit]

them kia engines and their chains lol. no surprise lol. them 2.0 engines are trashhhh. had to replace chain, tensiorner and gear. keep up the good work mang

[@marko11kram]

Be careful on the tool truck--- the song is strong, thr melody familiar, and the allure compelling. Lash yourself to the mast instead, and stay the course you are on

[@phillywasteland5039]

Cool video Man

[@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jayday707]

If you would take that big ass bicycle chain off your arm you woulf have alot more room

[@BillyBob-op6lg]

Don’t buy anything you don’t absolutely need

[@drew5992]

Why?

[@magnumjohnson9628]

FIRST! GET DRUNK ON CAMERA!

[@---skynet---]

Worm clamps 🤢🤮