Fun Friday in the shop. Everything looks good before Dave takes off for Marlin fishing in Panama

[@pauliepatches]

This is a prime example of how a Boss/owner should be with his men and business. Everyone gets shown a level of respect but have your finger on the pulse of every job so you are not blindsided.

[@mattstang808]

Absolutely correct!!

[@85jmccoy]

Exactly...!

[@85jmccoy]

And when the boss/owner treats his employees with respect,he gets it back.....but far too often independent shops are owned by assholes that don't know much more about working on cars than the customers coming in the door!

[@lolipoable]

Feels like micro-managing. Most times it's not a good idea

[@davidmhead]

@@lolipoableI agree I thought he was cool but seems a little arrogant. Wonder if his top guys are making 200k a year. If not he’s getting over big time

[@jacoblukas9961]

This is quickly becoming my favorite KZbin channel. Thanks a bunch daves auto.

[@jyellowhammer]

My favorite by a long ways!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Senorlatulla]

You only say that because SGT Slaughter made a special appearance..

[@jyellowhammer]

Attention all shop owners. Pay attention to the equipment Dave has. Notice how his shop is clean and in order. This is what a shop should look like. Not all greasy as hell with trash cans filled to capacity with Clucky’s chicken boxes piled to the rim. Parts all over the place looking more like a salvage yard more than anything.

[@xbox360mbg]

yes dad

[@archiemehana5889]

Haa Hahaa 😂😜 He’s not WRONG though

[@android584]

You're right, normally they're blackened with oil and other fluids. Dave's workshop does seem unusually bright and clean.

[@jyellowhammer]

@@xbox360mbg Right, now go do your homework.

[@xbox360mbg]

@@jyellowhammer I already did it

[@azjohn520]

If I’d have had a good boss who cared about taking care of his people back when I was a Ford diesel tech, maybe I’d still be doing it. Instead, they were slowly turning me into a guy who had to cut as many corners as possible to get to the break-even point, and maybe even gain an hour here and there. I raise my glass to you guys who still beat your bodies up every day doing this for a living. I can’t imagine how broken I’d be by now if I was still wrenching in my late 40’s. I’m happy being a weekend warrior again. Dave, keep taking care of the guys that make you a success. You’re a model for how a shop should be as far as I can tell.

[@jyellowhammer]

Amen. Well said brother! Well said.

[@user-uj3zk2cx8t]

Maybe you'd still be turning wrenches if you could hack it

[@HFarms1955]

​@@user-uj3zk2cx8tPretty harsh there bud!!! You don't know what this fellas situation was!?!? WTF? FROM A PROUD 7.3 FORD OWNER!

[@Lexidezi225]

That’s why I chose to work for a private shop like Dave but waaay smaller. I tell them how I’m going to work on the cars and if they don’t like it they can fire me. Never been fired

[@paulmoulder7733]

Z❤

[@afhyoutube]

The world needs more Daves.

[@archiemehana5889]

Fxxkn A

[@micahhittinger6083]

I love how he walks around, seeing what’s going on, most important, giving credit to the guys doing the work! What a good guy, great boss!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks for that. I know it all falls apart without these skilled people 👍

[@AnthKdd]

Keep these videos coming. People need to see how the real world is and understand that being cheap will an does cost more in the long run. NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL, DO THE JOB RIGHT OR NOT AT ALL.

[@keastymatthew2407]

Bawhahaha, then what do your parents have to say about you😁

[@thomas7770]

Very healthy and professional interactions. He helps them and ensures excellence.

[@archiemehana5889]

Like Dave himself says he never use to be like this it’s been a learning curb for him “as well” So he’s found that medium balance to work “ BOTH WAYS” both parties “as use can see” are in their happy place…mind you I can see their is a “ WEE. BIT” of animosity BUT hey…we don’t live in a PERFECT world & if you don’t like ithe way DAVE runs his SHOP There’s the DOOR & go & SEE if you’ll find any BETTER Which I doubt like finding a needle in a “hay stack”

[@thomaswilson8634]

Dave back in late 70s the junkyard was our best friend. They kept us running for cheap.

[@christianprice6967]

Dave moving around looks so clueless until he starts talking then its a bomb of knowledge. He reminds me so much of my tech teacher, freaking love this guy.

[@vanmatlock]

Talking up his guys! I’m watching this with no knowledge of car repair but I’m learning leadership. Dave is a stellar leader.

[@r1ckgrimes97]

If everyone could run a business the way Dave does the world would be such a better place

[@zzzr4604]

That Huge crankshaft is awesome! 🤩 💯 so cool 👍

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

It really is!

[@nickzimmerman1447]

​@DavesAutoCenterCenterville Is that crank out of 16 cylinder locomotive engine.

[@adriannewman1322]

I would love to work there. Dave generally cares for his customers and employees. Its hard to find people like this nowadays

[@CelticLobsta]

I wished I lived closer. I got screwed on my repair..you guys are on the ball there...

[@jyellowhammer]

Me too brother! Me too!

[@AudioJunkie79]

A master of his craft teaching the next generation. Love to see it.

[@BEARDEDHANDYMAN]

What an outstanding exceptional boss Dave is. Love it!!

[@BigWood3131]

Dave is very good at hiring good mechanics, technicians which is extremely rare finding good ones that are able to manage jobs without someone holding their hands

[@seanthompson8071]

It's so great to see a manager that appreciates the good work of his employees.

[@davidjones8680]

What a great and very interesting episode, with the boss doing what he does best, keeping a weather eye on whats going on, and ensuring it's all going to plan. You sure employ a bunch of competent guys.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Glad you can appreciate the employees here, that is kind. They are so important and I'm always seeking ways to improve their life here

[@papadiesel3459]

@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville from this side of the ocean it sure looks like you’re all doing a great job Dave. Like the way you appreciate your people 👍 After all, together you make it work! Best regards from Holland 🇳🇱

[@mikecrevier5811]

Dave's service puts in the work, checking on the boys doesn't hurt anything. Nitecore lights aren't cheap but do they blow up a spot. Use mine everyday at boiler work, something to think about. Great video, par for the course 👍

[@ronaldflint4569]

I didn't realize how big Your shop is Dave...Proper tools and equipment are the key to successful repair facility and not to mention the mechanics... It's all critical in a well and efficient Run shop Dave

[@kenmandelin7812]

I love the way you run your shop Dave! You are an inspiration to us all. Good luck marlin fishing and keep us posted on your catch!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks, will do!

[@millertimedrinkup]

A Positive boss=$$$. laid back crew works harder. Banging through work then take time chill a little.

[@chrisdenman1985]

Plus you keep good employees once you find them. That's the biggest struggle and initial cost is training new people.

[@brianspangenberg9598]

After watching these videos , I miss them working in shop. Did it for 34 years. But due to health reasons I now work at a factory making headlight assemblies for Chrysler products.

[@bobbyfischer6786]

When you watch even a few of daves videos you realise, intuitively, that he is a person you could trust with your life. Integrity cannot be falsified and its humbling to see such authenticity. A man if God, too. God bless you all, keep on keeping on, the best is yet to come. Love from Oban, Scotland ❤

[@jyellowhammer]

He is indeed a man of God! May God continue to Bless him!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Hello Scotland! Hope to visit you someday👍

[@JustinEdinborough]

People truly make a business and it appears you are blessed with good people.

[@benjaminmcghee8897]

i love these longer videos so informative!! cant wait for more!!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

I'm so glad!

[@forrestmanueljr9196]

You have an amazing crew that you can trust to leave your business in their hands while you take some much needed time off. I hope you catch a gang of fish!!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

You know, you have said it well. Without this team, everything falls apart. And I hope I show them how much I value them.

[@forrestmanueljr9196]

@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville I feel like you show your appreciation for your team. A thank you and words of encouragement go a long way with a bunch of people.

[@aufklarungfahnestock3584]

Wow what a strong team, immaculate shop/equipment...good luck fishing! I saw the big marlin on your wall in the last video!

[@Scott-qs2tc]

You are literally the first channel I've ever subscribed to on KZbin. I want to thank you so much for everything you and your team or doing for the automotive repair industry. We have gotten a bad reputation from too many bad apples in the field and your shop is by far the best shop with the best crew I've ever seen or heard of. Having been a mechanic for over 40 years myself and working in every aspect of it, I can honestly say that your shop is a diamond in the rough. If every repair shop was modeled after yours, the automotive repair field would absolutely be one of the most respected industries in the country if not the world. Thank you for restoring my faith in this trade that there are still true mechanics in the world that put the customer first. I will continue to watch your channel as frequently as possible and I look forward to every minute of it. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Good to hear from a fellow mechanic👍. That means a great deal

[@michaelphillips3158]

That’s the kind of boss everyone wants to work for. I bet it’s hard to even try and get a job with his shop because everyone is HAPPY. Respect goes A LONG WAY.

[@coreymerritt7742]

Putting the crankshaft up for display is cool at least it won’t get stolen lol 😂

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Right?!😂

[@superiorsteeljack]

Love your channel Dave!!!

[@blder56]

I never get tired or bored with your videos, in fact I hate to see them end. I wish I lived closer to you so I could have you and your team on my side to keep my vehicles in tip-top condition!

[@forrestmanueljr9196]

That's awesome!! I love the new landmark!!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks! Kind of fun to have something unique

[@ar2043]

Dave.... The crankshaft idea is absolutely awesome. I still remember as a child, and even until this day, our mailbox at the family home was sitting atop a straight 8 crankshaft. My father is a man like you. Into engines and racing and has been a mechanic his entire life. The cool part is he's still living in the same house all on his own at age 87. The mailbox and the crankshaft are still in the front yard. 😂😂😂 4 yrs ago at age 83 he built a ratrod from the ground up. Much of it built "homemade" and I'm serious. Smartest man I've ever met with a crankshaft at the street standing vertical!!!! Haha!!!!!

[@louiszuech5436]

That's the way you run a business. Hands on and communication.

[@watomb]

Great mentoring your guys seem very open. That’s perfect leader ship

[@mtdelo]

This new content is amazing. Keep up the good work fellas!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jyellowhammer]

Dave, The number one issue with what you say about finding a shop you can trust especially a shop the operates at a high level such as yours does is 100 percent non existent where I live in Louisiana. Nobody is doing it like you and your crew do it down here. We have plenty of so called “mechanics” but they aren’t worth a poot. About 10 years ago I lost my two mechanics that were first cousins These guys were on another level. All I had to do was park my truck outside of their shop, place the keys above my drivers side visor and they would call me in a day or two max and tell me to come get it it is ready. When they retired I literally teared up. I knew the plenty days were gone for good. Thats when I started turning wrenches for myself. J.Y. and Freddy Wood, if you ever read this, you will never know how much I miss you fellas. You men were quintessential craftsman.

[@KodiakEL]

Man this is quality control at its finest. Great mentorship and overall great work guys! If I ever need something major done Ide ship it to ya from Alaska! Cheers.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Much appreciated!

[@cappystrano1]

Way to be a good boss Dave, walking around asking questions but really caring about your employees. Goes a long ways when you’re the guy in the trenches. ❤

[@jaaph100]

ýour a good boss, looking after his people and saying the truth, your doing a great job!

[@victorjeffers1993]

I live in the Hills of Tennessee and there is only two shops that I will allow to do work on my 2002 Dodge Ram Cummins that's because I can trust them ! Trust like you said is the major thing ! One shop does my alignment ! That simple my truck has 330780 miles on it runs great ! 5.9 Cummins hard to beat !

[@mikemcelveen2973]

Your attitude in life shows you are a follower of Christ. This is a tough, demanding career and a positive attitude is a must. You carry that attitude through your shop and it shows with the smiles on your employees faces. I've been spinning wrenches for close to forty years and still going at it. God is good brother. I hope you get to snag a Marlin!

[@Joker75113]

BACK IN THE DAY! Legend

[@dksizzr]

What a great team!!! And shop you have built!!!! I'm coming to your shop if I need repairs. Outstanding 👍👍👍👍

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks 👍

[@swolenation8432]

Headlamps Dave headlamps best tool I've ever got for working on vehicles u need a one that zooms the beam big and small it gives u light and basically an extra set of Hands in there and puts light directly on your work

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks for the tip!

[@stephenpoe2037]

Any used running gear should be considered defective until proven otherwise ! Thanks for sharing !

[@johnhart125]

You've built a great shop, be proud and I love that you talk with all and take time to appreciate your people, makes it work!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

I appreciate that!

[@davidlackovich946]

From one Dave to another..good luck on ur fishing trip whether it be Panama or Florida..I really enjoy ur work..great shop..great employees!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Fingers crossed!

[@Northeasy_Iowa_Outdoors]

Many of us are watching and comparing Dave to our managers, wishing we had a Dave in our lives.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

I'll be real with you, it's taken me a long time to train myself to really care about my people👍

[@Bw2788]

Very true i worked for a guy close to him except he had the shop and knowledge but was not a nice guy and kicked his sons around it was bad but he cared about us so i stayed till he fired me for word of mouth about me wanting to move so i ended up moving

[@archiemehana5889]

Living is “learning bro” I’m guessing I’m around your age “Dave” I’m a 56 model 😜👍🏼 we don’t get to this age without knowing Fxxk all unfortunately “some don’t learn” like my Dad for example 😂😜💕

[@Swampster70]

You have a great shop. I wish I could find one like this in-between Sacrament and San Francisco. I do most of my own work because I found wrenching therapeutic. As a network and control systems engineer I liked reading the official factory service manual and just taking my time. Since Covid, I had less time and still the same need for maintenance and "other fixes" that happen with vehicle age. Enjoy your vacation. Don't log in to work, don't check your email, don't look at youtube ratings, just enjoy the time away as it's worth more than than anything.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Oops! I'll try not to check comments 😂. Thanks for the good word!

[@patrickfasching3622]

Have a nice trip Mr. Dave.

[@travisballard1286]

Machinist always getting the heat 😂

[@matthiash.1771]

Hey, greetings from Germany! Another very nice video and it's really fun to see what a nice atmosphere there is between you and your team. and trust between customers and shop is really important. Although I do a lot of things on my cars myself (my job involves working with steam turbines), but there are some things that I simply don't have the machines for. And I also have a lot of trust in the shops that overhaul my cylinder heads, for example, and have the work carried out that they recommend to me.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ErikH86]

Have a great time fishing buddy.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Yeah! Marlin here I come!

[@k_escobar917]

Never knew Dave was from Dade County 🔥🔥🔥

[@lancasterjim2441]

I love your channel great episode. Your such an inspiration for me thank you .

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

I'm so glad!

[@ericisnominal]

I miss the palm trees, loved driving past them as a kid

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

I kind of miss them too, they were fun lit up at night. Thanks for the comment. The windstorms that come through Centerville sometimes would just ravage those trees though.

[@victorrosario4109]

I Love how you run your shop. So much details

[@chrisstengren8995]

I like the walk and talk…..it’s not rocket surgery….treat people well and affirm good work….I’m sure having to crack down on somebody is hard ….the rip off shops should take note…..this shop looks always busy….do good work at a fair price and you to can go marlin fishing occasionally….

[@ciscorodriguez757]

Dave your inspiration!! Keep doing your thang!!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you! Will do!

[@midnightfarmer382]

Great video! My wife and I just opened a shop and this info is princess. And your shop is amazing!!! It’s what I’m aspiring to be. A one stop shop.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

You can do it!

[@midnightfarmer382]

@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville Thank you my wife writes service and I turn the wrenches 🔧 @DavesCenterCenterville

[@jamesspalten5977]

That is a '75. I had a '74 Firebird T/A. You can tell by the back window/windshield and the pilar adjacent to it. Also, by the front grille and turn signal locations. Great cars!!!

[@JC-ec7ey]

You're close, it's a '76. The round headlights remained and front turn signals were moved back to the bumper, but both the front & rear bumper were now one-piece body color units which continued through '78 (74 & 75 had the black rubber bumperettes and different valances). No matter though, they're all cool cars.

[@joeskewes9618]

While making more money is always nice a boss showing you a little appreciation and recognition of your skills and hard work keeps guys wanting to work for you and go that extra step. I’ll watch Dave’s channel just because he treats his crew well

[@AdamB12]

Mad respect to the shop that fixes buses, RVs and other oddball vehicles that many shops wouldnt take on.

[@davelech5035]

Absolutely love this type of content!

[@Flintlock1972]

I loved the International 7.3L in the E350 and E450s. Our shop would see 500,000 plus miles out of those engines. We had one go over 750,000 before it failed. They were Medical transports so you know they got proper routine maintenance.

[@gustavogutierrez6220]

I’m learning a lot from your videos keep showing them a lot experience and smart man

[@erichill5208]

Very few shops have the capabilities that your shop has. With in-house machine shop test run equipment. And knowledgeable technicians. I have been a heavy diesel/equipment mechanic for 35 plus years. It amazes me the lack of ability and knowledge most of the local automotive shops have in the town I live. I’m sure that typical of most towns and cities. I get so many people asking me to work on there cars. I just don’t do cars. Except for my personal vehicles

[@yusefmessallam]

This guy is like the auto mechanic's Drill Sergeant. Love it!

[@allan4854]

Someone cares 😊and happy fishing 😊

[@chriswheatley7774]

Great video. Thanks Dave and his team .

[@oilman1758]

I have a 67 firebird. Beautiful car. It's amazing how simple the design is.

[@TipToeingThroughTheTulips]

This guy reminds me of Clark Griswold. That's a compliment.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

😂

[@BenKlassen1]

Enjoy your trip Dave!

[@redmesa2975]

I had a ‘96 Toyota Tacoma with the rare 2.7 4 cylinder. It developed a head gasket leak. Block deck was warped.004”. I bought a “ good “ 2.4 liter that came in the 2 wheel drives. Salvage yard owner told me “ I heard it run, runs good “! Ok. Purchased it for $1300. Before I installed it, I noticed some dead weeds in the electrical harness, and sand in places there shouldn’t have sand. Cylinder leak test. Failed bad ! Drained oil. 2 gallons of water ran out before the oil. Pulled pan. Checked main and a rod bearing. Bad scratches ! I took it back. He refunded my money. I rebuilt the 2.7 with a LC Engineering kit and balance shaft delete. ARP head studs. I believe the engine the Denver Toyota salvage guy sold me was in the Johnstown / Ft Collins flood a year or so earlier.

[@RC-hm9vg]

Dave is what is missing in production shops / Manufacturing environments today! He loves his business and loves his people. He knows what's going on and care about the customer! This is why he's so successful!!!!!

[@michaelstarmer3497]

I'd work for Dave in a heartbeat!

[@timothyengland3]

Hey dave,,,, how about a marlin fishing update sometime,,,, love your crankshaft palm tree 🌴 replacement

[@davidjones8680]

Years ago I saw a big massive old crankshaft that had been concreted upright in the ground, then used it as a gate post. He connected the gate top and bottom with two con rods on to the big end journals. I have a picture of it somewhere.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Great idea!

[@Gav_Rez]

you are genuine, everyone needs you

[@blodhgram373]

As a mechanic, I WISH I HAD THE RESOURSES YOU GIVE THESE GUYS!

[@josephkritzer7245]

Love watching you and I love the crankshaft idea

[@TheDeerInn]

Junk yards that we used to deal with would warranty the engine and test it before it was shipped to us, that way if there were any issues the junk yard will warranty labor and send another engine. For a used car dealership it saved us a bunch of headaches and time. My boss told me I was the most dependable employee he had, but when I ripped my rotator cuff, he never spoke to me again. Your shop certainly has plenty of room to work on things, man we were crammed for space with just enough space to walk between the lifts where I worked. Have fun fishing!!

[@richardsheil5289]

Your boss was a bollocks

[@lizcastro8069]

Sir, I see you're reinforcing the awareness of your shop policy, regarding used engines and transmissions not having a labor warranty if they're defective. I think that's awesome, so you can avoid misunderstandings with customers. Hopefully, you can make a sign if you don't already have one, that specifically details your policy regarding used parts. As for your newest acquisition to decorate your storefront area, I think it's more fitting than a palm tree. I'd definitely get a couple of flood lights that come on automatically at night, and light it up. Just make sure it's not going to fall over, as it's very heavy. I'm sure it will make your business stand out, as to what you love to do the most at your shop. You win an A+. Have fun on your vacation!

[@tonybranton]

You Can't LEAVE. YOU GOTTA MILL THE KEYWAYS IN MY DURAMAX CRANKSHAFT!

[@themalewhale59]

New to the channel and LOVING the way you run your business. Clear expectations for your staff AND customers and your fingerprints on everything. Praise for your guys daily entitles you to be disappointed with them if they drop the ball occasionally. I would be SOOOO disappointed with myself if you had to pick me up on my work. You must have a queue of good guys waiting to work for you. Totally onside with everything you do. 😊

[@jontwofeathers]

Well have a good trip gone fishing I'm getting ready too springtimes here

[@atsipan]

Dave, you're a great example of someone who does everything as for the Lord like the Scripture teaches.

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

That Firebird is still It✓ they are going up in value every day. Love it .

[@scoobtoober2975]

Open holes crave metal things. Neighbor was changing plugs and wires on a 2000's sequoia. Went to start it and it wouldn't. Maybe a blessing. Tried 3 or 4 times. Smoke out the tail. Then decided to bore scope each cylinder. One had a hole. Tore it all down. Screwdriver bit tip. Nasty. Not too hard to fix. But tough

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

Greetings from Panamá, Dave!

[@briandriedger1221]

Thanks for being up front. Communication key.

[@wastelander89]

I love the channel tho.i did work in a shop when I was younger. Thanks for showing appreciation to ur workers . I wish more bosses did thst 👍

[@scottbyrd2157]

Great job Dave! Great guy for a boss! You lead as example!

[@NJDEVILz86]

Having your family in the buis helps

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Yes it does. They are committed

[@wildbill1313]

That old Chevy needs some hi compression headlights and racing windshield wipers added 50 hp 😂😂😂😂❤love this shop

[@davidoneill2466]

I’m going fishing…. It’s a chick magnet….. Dave your videos are much more then auto repair….: Perhaps the best leadership lessons i’ve ever seen . Keep it up…….. Thank you