A Day In The Life of Alex The Car Doctor

[@Sipboyshawty-c]

It sounded like me this week. Two guys didn’t show up, and I was in the shop wide open. Salute to you, Alex

[@Scummy_shovel]

Sucks because you have to worker harder when someone’s not there or management think ya don’t do as much when everyone there lol

[@Jake.Gentry]

He seems like a very nice genuine guy. Has a very calming voice- could be a therapist.

[@Afrattzz1]

Try to take it easy Alex. Don’t burn yourself out. Remember, family first because they’re the reason why we work in the first place. I wish you good luck in finding some reliable employees.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate that.

[@jthonn]

Alex, I feel your pain. I was in business 25 years. No show, no call, first day, no shows, all of it. Just finding good help is almost impossible. When I closed I went to work as a store manager, same crap. Did that for about 6 or 7 years and just got tired of it, being the boss is no fun, and the boss's boss comes around, you are the blame for everything. I finally ended up in the retail sales and merchandising, loved it, stress level was down, my yearly evaluations were always exceeds expectations, it was great. That was what I did until I finally retired. I had to tone it down. Busy as you are I can't believe you took the time to make this video. When you own your own business it becomes your life. The only advice I can give you is, you must take some time for life. A work, life balance is necessary. All work and no play is not going to cut it. You have a good wife, just like me, and if it weren't for her, I don't think I could have made it. They are always there to help, they don't call out. I will shut up now. I didn't mean to write a book. Thanks for the video.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I loved your comment! I am taking your advice and working on my work life balance as I type this. It can be stressful but just you said, without my wife I don’t know if I could do it. She keeps me going. Thanks for sharing your story. I enjoyed reading it 👨🏽‍🔧

[@jimsix9929]

hello Alex and Shon, hope all is well, wanted to tell you about a tool I made it is great for diagnosing abs sensors on gm cars, I just made 2 wires with connectors so I can plug the left side harness to the right side sensor same with the other side then if the code stays on the same side it is the hub, if it goes to the other side, it is a wire harness, it saves a lot of time

[@scopet420]

Aye man, you got a subscriber. I appreciate your honesty and real skills. Keep it up brother

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks so much for the sub 🙏🏽

[@justinowens4316]

Hey Alex..I love watching your videos ...love the way you just do what you gota do !!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate that! I gotta keep it pushin!

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Love the videos.

[@Caramel_skinglowing]

I love yall and the wifey is correct dont let nobody run over yall.

[@bornGreat364]

Hard work. Good job. You're appreciated.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you!

[@TheLaytonTech]

I would love to work for you guys. I am currently a student at Davis Tech in Utah. I’m in my advanced automotive technology program. It would just be hard to move out there.

[@SupertechTaj]

Alex it’s Taj. I’m going to be there bright and early on the 26th! I’ll be ready 💪🏿

[@SupertechTaj]

I already put my two weeks in. I wish I could come earlier.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes sir! 🫡 I made this video before you came by 👀 😂

[@SupertechTaj]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor 😂😂😂. I can dig it

[@djs_projects_repairs]

Would love to see alexes attack on some eletrical diag and wire repair just because alex is awesome and tells it legit how it is. Kinda wish yall was closer ide be more than happy to work for such amazing and skilled folks like yall.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you so much! I got you, next electrical diagnostic comes in, I’ll be sure to film it.

[@arthurbridges7268]

I know how it feels to have to do the work of two. Keep your head up and keep going forward my man

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate it. 🙏🏽

[@M4sterT3ch]

Seen ABS codes a few times on that generation impala. Issue was broken WSS wires where the harness bends around about 8 inches from the sensor every time. Wire breaks inside the conduit with out the conduit breaking. Its a tough find if its your first one or two. Causing the good ol' intermittent issue.

[@otisshelley4498]

Great job of maintaining your professionalism, integrity and consistency. 🙏 that you get the type of techs you need.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate that! I hired one this past week. We will see how it goes 🙏🏽

[@Bobbymiller69-vo2zr]

Hope your days have been better here lately

[@stevensly]

We see and feel your pain :-( It's tough to run a business if employees don't show up!

[@JasPlun]

Keep up the good work Alex and remember one day at a time:P

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes sir 🫡

[@joehomanick]

Hey Alex don’t know if you fixed that impala or not but I believe dorman makes a abs pigtail for that car . They go bad where the bend is . Very common bad spot that causes the abs traction lights and when turning from a stop will cause the car to jerk and the abs to activate. I would replace the abs pigtail . And fix all the wires that are not mounted correctly . Love watching your videos

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for this! He hasn’t come back yet but I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks again, I’m always down to learn new info!

[@shanestrains2849]

I'd like to see a wiring video, it's always nice seeing a new way of doing something

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Noted!

[@roywhite7833]

Employees have excuses like my dog gave birth to kittens and my cat gave birth to puppies ! Employees been working for the same company for 10 years and have zero sick time because as soon as the build up 8 hours of sick time they take off.

[@blazeandcyrus]

Peoples work ethic these days is sad. And after watching you and Mrs. Doctor in your live streams and your videos, people would be smart to come work for y'all.

[@nigeltapp7370]

Hey I am from New Orleans but I had moved to Kentucky but if I was still down south I would have love to come and give u a hand in your shop

[@mightyprophet4581]

Man it’s literally always the owner of the Mopar. But I know the fuel pump wire do get fried for some odd reason. Mine was fried and was reading wrong on my fuel gauge. Order both pumps and replace the wiring on the driver side pump & never had an issue after.

[@antoniomarc7174]

Wow you are crazy busy to be alone hopefully you get some good people to work for you soon…👍👍

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I hope so too

[@jimsix9929]

I hope you find someone dependable, they are hard to find seems like you get a young guy that shows up but is little more than a helper, the older guys like me ( I am 63) can not do 40 hour weeks anymore I wish I lived closer I would help out on days like this

[@robertpointer7904]

Wassup up Alex. Is pennzoil a good oil for my 2011 Acadia? I recently switched from Mobil 1. Before Mobil 1 it was AcDelco. Delco was getting too expensive and killing my pockets. I needed that extra few bucks. Especially now that’s I’m changing my own oil and filter. I also stick with Ac Delco filter all the time.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That is a pretty good oil

[@robertpointer7904]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor thanks. Appreciate all your video and help. From Chicago

[@renj6531]

24:37 This ones for you Scotty K those "stupid Beauty covers" do have some use

[@edgarmojica6145]

Great video, do some wiring videos 😁👍

[@atiashaunbaker3792]

are u hiring techs??? i met Alex once last year around early Feb . i have mechanical experience and i love to be taught. as long as you guys are fair and pay reasonable ill work

[@Pinhead_larry265]

It's hard to find people who actually want to work instead of living off of the government. Now I do not know what you pay but that has a huge factor. One of the reasons why I left the automotive industry for an office job is due to constantly being on your feet in the freezing heat and cold and getting treated like garbage by Management ( Not to mention working on people's filthy cars). I worked in a large chain auto shop that treated me like a number more than a person. Me being an ASE mechanic leaving the automotive industry was the best decision I ever made. My injured back from being on my feet all the time and slipped spinal disks in my back can finally heal.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I know the pay is a problem in our industry. So right now I’m testing different methods. They have a choice of $30 flat rate starting out or hourly pay plus and commission incentive for productivity so they can still get paid if it’s slow. Whichever they choose…

[@k_escobar917]

We definitely want to see some wiring videos 👌

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Noted!

[@josedelarosa6449]

Expedition have that same issue with the relay behind the fuse box also

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yep! Very common

[@AlonzoJohnson-l4m]

Please make a note to go to tech college s for more techs ....just a thought 😊

[@jameslewis1175]

Ur covered up with work man. Biz is slow in TN

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It’s the KZbin! And the social media!

[@iinstallrva]

good stuff 💪🏾

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks 💯

[@xeloniousferrell8773]

I wish u we’re here in Arcadia Louisiana

[@brettclark5346]

Would love to see some wiring videos !

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I gotchu! 👨🏽‍🔧

[@brettclark5346]

@@AlexTheCarDoctorthanks Alex, love your videos, keep up the great work and the daily grind. Hope you find some excellent employee, best regards Brett -Western Australia

[@brettclark5346]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I am looking a purchasing a dodge journey with the 2.4l engine, is there a video on problem items to look for when doing an inspection? Love your videos btw

[@lesleystanton5241]

I need a job there I work hard everyday and on time

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I just hired someone BUT if you could call the shop and leave your information for my wife and I. I will be hiring again soon.

[@brianjohnson3833]

Your wife hit the nail on the head. You're running a business first and foremost, it's your name on the product. Get you some good help and you can be nice and still be a good boss Fire them if they cannot show up, lame excuse that they dont show up!!

[@joejimenez5496]

Finds some young hungry techs that match your energy…

[@tonycotta6602]

Alex i'm a bussiness owner have had the same problem i have firring friday's never had that problem agin.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Firing Fridays lol I might have to steal that one from ya lol

[@RicNplayz]

🤣 23:09 lol omg j laughed so hard i had to replay and understand the joke 23:24😂😂

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I’m glad you got it 🤣😂

[@ricebike]

So are you regretting having a shop vs your mobile service? Since now your wife and you have to make sure the overhead costs are met and still turn a slight profit?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Not at all! I love it here. Mobile service has its down sides as well. There is a downside to everything. In life you gotta just roll with the punches ya know.

[@ricebike]

​@@AlexTheCarDoctor 👍 I've seen others going the same journey as well Saw one that failed because he wasn't a good business manager I guess 😢 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqC8gnaBptucd5I

[@3Stkz]

S/O to the WIFE at least she's there

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

She never calls in sick! She’s always there 💙

[@jasonbuli4361]

What is the starting pay rate for a guy that is still learning, but will be there everyday, early?

[@Noneofyours89]

Where are you located???????

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Morrow, Georgia

[@3Stkz]

Start 📹 #DayInTheLife

[@Caramel_skinglowing]

Hey alex whats going on with the chevy traverse

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Getting it ready for sale. Wifey likes to replace problematic stuff so the customer doesn’t have to so I replace the timing chain.

[@Caramel_skinglowing]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor oh okay that’s great. I can’t wait to bring my car up there.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Yeah,.my 2014 RAM 2500 is starting to sound like a diesel without the whine 😂😑

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

😂🤣😂

[@3Stkz]

They don't want to work SMH... HIRE ME Alex I got you...

[@djdev3077]

Start with the supposedly easiest/simplest jobs save the hard complex jobs for later on.

[@jacobdykes6736]

Do yall pay flat rate or salary pr hourly?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

GS flat rate and Techs Flat rate but willing to pay hourly plus commission too. But I just hired a new guy so we’ll see how that works.

[@mistaloko7712]

hey bro wen I come down I'll help you out

[@trapps75]

No sound

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I don’t know. Everyone else can hear it fine. 🤔

[@snappygreen2658]

Am a mechanic 2 side to story maybe the pays no good or the benefits

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Excellent pay, great benefits. No problem providing the work. Anybody who has worked for me, mess themselves up. The techs that currently work for me are paid hourly plus commission. Problem is the hourly is so comfortable they don’t bother with productivity and I’m to lenient. That’s it. That’s the story.

[@djjerryspringer4840]

You guys hiring lol

[@Cognacvsop1873]

You spent most of your time going back over what other technicians is messed up you are to charge more. If you got to go back over somebody else’s screw ups I’m just saying.