How I price jobs as a mobile mechanic. roadside rescue

[@godbluffvdgg]

God bless mechanics...After 30 plus years as a building contractor, I have had many used vehicles, like dozens...Finding a mechanic you can trust is like finding the girl of your dreams...:)...I respect their hard work, because I've fixed my own many times. but when you get into transmissions or engines, or suspension parts; it's much more productive to let a real mechanic do the work...You're in one of the toughest businesses and few people realize that what you do could potentially kill someone if it's not done right. It's the same in my business. May all your nuts loosen on the first turn...:)

[@AlanCooney]

For over 45 years I’ve been diy home mechanic in Manchester UK. Appreciate these videos and think Earnest is Top Guy! Folk often say modern cars are too complicated to work on but I just learn the new methods and buy new tools when needed. Still cheaper than dealers, but I also know job done properly!!! Unfortunately dealers often take your car round the back, then let apprentice mess it up, but still charge top price!

[@dimmn82]

So what to you do when the job isn't done right because you didn't follow guidelines that you didn't knew existed. Dealership prices are not as expensive as you think. They have to price match other shops in the area to be competitive. Really tired of using dealerships as a form of an excuse to not want to spend money to have a professional do the job.

[@Carlitosway211]

The amount of hacked up shit I see where DIY guys or hack shops attempted a repair suggests that they're complicated for the average person.

[@mykline1]

I was working on a Mercedes for a friend and when I went to the dealer for parts the parts guy asked me if I was working on my own car or someone else's car. I told him I was working on someone else's car and he turned around and said okay I'll give you 15 percent mechanics discount. Blew my mind. Wasn't expecting that and for the cost of their parts 15 percent was a nice savings.

[@thealliedspy4170]

I had two old Benzes and the parts dudes were always pleasant, helpful and sometimes gave me discounts.

[@ArtStoneUS]

@@thealliedspy4170 this is very common, not just in Auto parts. The term for it is "trade discount"

[@shortbusautorepair]

You should be proud of yourself, I am proud of you. Your abilities with the camera and presentation are impressive. Keep up the good work.

[@RoadsideRescue]

Thank you so much!

[@emmanuelcarrion5168]

Thanks to you Ernest and honestly a lot of other KZbin mechanics I was finally encouraged enough to sign up to UTI and become a diesel technician! And probably shortly after I'll be starting my own business !!

[@619guy202]

What a waste of money

[@joshualyons1461]

Update?

[@farhadnejjad9947]

Big waste of money man

[@JW-sv5xc]

I'd suggest when you talk to the dealership, be up front and let them know that after your diagnosis, if it's something you can't handle that you'll refer them to the dealership for the work. That way you both benefit from the relationship.

[@gordylocks]

Kelly blue book has a good estimator tool. I use to find labor time and recalculate with my prices. Thanks for making videos!!

[@ryantorigian6597]

I about jumped out my chair when you said that Alldata price 😂 great information! Thank you!

[@BobVan]

Nice video. I have a mobile locksmith business and I learned early on to not be the cheapest guy in town, and to work with other local locksmiths. Any mobile locksmith or mechanic is gonna have less overhead than an business with employees or a shop. That’s part of why mobile can be cheaper. I usually do pricing based on the job but found it usually equals what I’d make if it was charged by the hour. That’s kinda when you know your skills are matching your pricing or you need to increase your hourly rate. Bottom line is to make enough to feel like your getting ahead and it’s worth the trouble when “fit hits the shan”... Btw, always follow the laws, codes and carry insurance. Thanks for sharing, Ernest🙏🏼✌🏼

[@maximejette7674]

woaw ...the google replasement cost thing...i just found out how much i save by doing the job my self...this is really helpful...tanks Ernest

[@Riverrockphotos]

Yes if you do it your self you save a lot. I figure I have saved thousands over the years. Now I usually just take it in and have it fixed.

[@BLAKEDILLONRACINGDEVELOPMENT]

Awesome, thank you for the INFO! You've helped me start my mobile mechanic business at 16! I've been wrenching for others for about 2 years now believe it or not. I'll have to do a tour of my truck when it's finished on my channel.

[@BLAKEDILLONRACINGDEVELOPMENT]

@corey Babcock I have a KZbin channel with videos, I will be doing this though.

[@ponyboywils9950]

Went to Walmart yesterday and I saw young lady and her mom were trying to jump her car but it was just clicking so I went over and looked it over and the battery was 8 years old and the battery light was on so she went in and bought a battery and I put it in for her she gave me 40 bucks I felt pretty good I’ve never helped someone at random before I’ve been working on cars since I was about 15 I’m 23 now and I’ve been wanting to start doing mobile mechanic work just don’t know how to get my name out there

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

That's great! And it's a rewarding experience. Just be careful... Some of these newer cars can get you in trouble for disconnecting the battery.

[@ponyboywils9950]

@@HouseCallAutoRepair I’ll have to keep that in mind it was a Buick rendezvous I’m not sure on the year though

[@startingtech3900]

#1 dont work for free

[@mattt4183]

@@HouseCallAutoRepair It's not just newer stuff. Re-activating an aftermarket alarm system will ruin your day.

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

Nice of you right on but get your money don’t do favors or you’ll get your name out there as the guy who can be taken advantage of charge what your worth take the jobs u know u can do

[@DJEFlizZ215]

Thnx I also do mobile mechanic work outside of my 9-5 and use the same methods for jobs and sometimes it pays out and sometimes people try to be cheap so I tell them research how much the job costs and most of the time they say it’s fair but want to pay penny’s for the work to get done vs what’s fair especially if you come to them Btw my jobs are out of Phila pa area

[@bubhale811]

Mitchell1 has pro demand and posts average labor times for every vehicle I’ve came across at the shop I work at. Also has wiring diagrams and remove and replace guides with pictures and tons of other info

[@runsbetterthanitdidgarage.626]

How much is it monthly/yearly?

[@andrecava6cc1]

keep up Brother, God Bless You!

[@Luckyfox141]

You sir will inspire people to be mobile mechanics 👏🏽

[@jacobkerr9836]

Great vid with great advice! I think the mobile deal really is awesome! To me its like how so many people have turned to online shopping to have things brought to their door. Why not be able to have your car fixed at work or home! Breakdown or just service! The idea is awesome and im glad it has treated you well! Keep up the good work and great vids!

[@natevanlandingham1945]

Stephen Cox says any mobile mechanic should be charging $100/hr. Said he charges $2.50/mile and parts you add on I think he said 40% markup on the parts...I think that's what he said on markup. He said his best year as a mobil mechanic before KZbin when he was really hustling he made $238k one year. When you break it down to hours worked a week it was only like 16 hours of work, by the time you figure the money you made on parts and the remainder on labor. Like he said don't sell yourself cheap your providing a convince. He also said resist the urge to discount cause you attract a certain type of customer that you may not want.

[@jayvismobilemechanic9250]

I use alldata& Michell for labor times always good to have a data base so you don’t screw yourself.

[@ronaldoquintos1675]

I hate being a mobile mechanic. Customer watching as you work on their car sometimes even trying to correct you. Worst of all you can’t charge a decent price if you start on their car and it starts raining you have to finish the job in the rain or you don’t paid. Just not worth it so I now own a shop which is a lot better. You have a lift and you don’t have to crawl under a car or crouch to work on a brake and all that. Most important you can charge properly. I charge 150 flat rate. You may pay for a space but it’s all worth it. I have had my shop for one year now. I make around 10k a month. More than enough to pay my space and even pay all my other bills. I can work rain or shine. I can even work late into the night just lock my shop and I’m safe working inside.

[@916CEL]

Thank you for fixing the MIC! Sounds great. I'm starting out in California, which everyone know is regulated, and regulated, and regulated! Starting out as an LLC: Here is my list of Red Tape Fed ID # California Sellers Permit California Franchise Tax Board California Dept of Toxic Substances Control California Bureau of Automotive Repair License Secretary of State # City Business License Then add Marketing, Truck purchase, Registration, Insurance, tools and equipment. Wish me Luck!!!!

[@advilshenk]

I'd move from Cali. Too many hoops your jumping through..good luck.tho

[@4himsanctified]

California Bureau of Automotive Repair License... that's bull crap

[@therezcycler7197]

John, I am very grateful for you posting this. Thank you so much! Good luck man, I’m right behind you

[@mr.h4714]

The part price on google is generally closer to OEM dealer prices. Even independent shops charge more for parts, they mark them up too.....not parts store prices

[@JohnS-il1dr]

That's why you find a shop that will allow carry outs. They let me bring my parts and I just pay the labor and sign a waiver stating I don't get warranties on my parts. Saved a lot.

[@turboimport95]

@@JohnS-il1dr yeah wait until the heater core you get fails...it seems like a good idea though most shops wont use peoples parts.

[@rontiemens2553]

Is the Alldata you get FULL alldata or is it bare bones?

[@RyanFixesCars]

I charge $78.50/hour. 15% markup on parts. $90 to diagnose. I use Identifix for my service info and labor times. I like Identifix because of their Direct-Hit platform and Tech feed. In the extremely rare instances I can't diagnose a complex issue, I spend $50 for a Direct-Hit call. They have a certified master tech from whatever manufacturer you're working on, call you (usually within 30- mins to an hour) and walk you thru the proper diagnosis. If they get the diagnosis wrong, Identifix pays the repair bill! (Has never happened to me) It's only like $250 a month for Identifix. I make around $2000-$3500 a week being mobile so Identifix makes perfect sense and is extremely useful! I think you're cutting yourself short my man. What we do is worth damn good money and you can still beat the shops. Plus, having higher prices, keeps the clapped out, never maintained bottom feeders away...

[@oldtimer6528]

If I called my local dealership asking for tech advice I would get a click before I finished the sentence.

[@MsPokemonsoulsilver]

im a a tech at a dealer and i would love to help but i wouldnt get paid to do it. thats the flat rate industry for you.

[@619guy202]

Exactly!! No ones going to help you for free. No ones gonna sit on the phone listening to you ask questions they don’t even know the answer to

[@dmack177]

Better off going to Auto Zone or something

[@dimmn82]

You're calling and when you speak to someone, you are speaking to a service advisor. They or techs cannot help you over the phone without seeing what you are talking about. It's not them just being jerks. They really can't help you and they aren't making any money. You can't expect them to call a tech upfront to speak to you, then that tech is losing money.

[@topherd1011]

If that happens at your dealer… find a different dealer. They’re out there. That’s all there is to that! My tech at the dealer even gave me his personal line to call him during shop hours.

[@wejaith3]

Use a parts matrix and a strong labor rate.

[@igorfed993]

@@wejaith3 matrix?

[@kevinbroadway5398]

dealers always tell me i gotta see it

[@dillysmobile]

Where did you go to get set up with the alldata? I did not see that price anywhere when I was looking through my Autozone commercial account?

[@RyanFixesCars]

You have to call your rep at the Zone and they'll set you up

[@desertlizard36]

Nice laptop im thinking about getting one for my overland jeep build so i can game on the go :p

[@bryanfugate2272]

Ernest: Great video, thanks for the information. Bryan

[@davidcompton1105]

Thank you for the video and the knowledge

[@timothya2742]

Sometimes the truth hurts in the wallet. State inspection stations however have you by the tires. Pay their price or find another. Meanwhile you do not want to break the law and if you wait till the last day your options may be very limited. In PA if you have an honest place keep it. If not go at least 15 days before expiration so you can shop around if cost seems unreasonable. I have found at least in the Scranton pa area. That an inspection licence is a licence to legally steal

[@rickuyeda4818]

The "Book" says it takes 4 hours to Remove and replace a 4 speed in a '68 Corvette. I did mine in 1 hour.

[@MelissaLozano-jx2um]

Thank you !

[@adventures223]

You are very professional and do great work do you do coil springs thanks for all the great videos

[@Mr421556]

This is exactly how I price jobs!

[@c48tv92]

Hey so I live in Utah too would I need to open a llc or just a ein number ?

[@supershadow230]

I had some Facebook mechanic ruin my whip always check in with vouching customers. Mobile mechanics do be clutch tho

[@catfishbilly7425]

Helpful info. Thanks!

[@maxwell8085]

Can you go more in depth about all data and how it works

[@dimmn82]

It's a subscription based software/website that gives you pricing, repair tips, guidance, wiring diagrams, etc. Unless you are a professional with your own business, it's not worth looking into. If you work at a shop, they will have something to use. If they don't, find somewhere else to work because you will be thrown under the bus.

[@sidvwaircooled5969]

Hey Ernest , I was wondering what business insurance you went with ? Thanks man keep up the good work

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

I do the same thing, but I use napa's estimator... I'm trying to find the happy medium between helping people who can't afford a garage rate, but are still able to keep it worth my while. We know access to stuff we need is expensive.

[@619guy202]

We used a shops alldata account from across town. The guy got quit his job to work in our shop and passed us the password.

[@thirtythree160]

What do you charge an hour or do you quote by job? Do you charge for going to a job (travel time to and back)? Do you charge for diagnosis or figuring out what is or might be wrong?

[@jimmyorellana7409]

I use Mitchell 1 and it says for thermostat replacement in 2000 Solara it's .8 hrs. I'm mobile and I charge $65 an hour so that's only $52 I would make. Looks like I need to up my price

[@MikesMotorsports]

I use all data for labor times and charge 75$ an hour if you bring the car to my house and 100$ an hour for on site mobile jobs

[@humble4491]

How do you scheduled your appointment ?

[@shawnmayo6690]

Great Job...

[@guardian8319]

Why the fuk did i get an Asian mcdonalds ad

[@brandongillispie6154]

When you say "Partner with Autozone", are you talking about the commercial account?

[@snowfreak207]

Yea tell us more

[@bartscave]

Alldata for $21 a month if you have an autozone commercial account? Any strings attached for that?

[@RoadsideRescue]

yeah... thats just the basic labor time info. I didn't make that clear. their full alldata is more but still the best price since autozone owns alldata

[@bustingnutsATX]

@@RoadsideRescue First Call commercial accounts through oreily's gives you book time for free in your web app, order parts, add labor, finish the ticket and sends it to your store... then if a warranty comes up they know exactly what to pay you for the second ride.

[@conormcgregor5460]

Where are you filming at? Looks cool man do you live in there?

[@thirtythree160]

What is the book or software that gives time to repair estimates that most garages use?

[@jbdragon3295]

AllData will give your labor time for different jobs. Also instructions on how to replace things. Etc. How to diagnose things, etc. I have to say as you learn how to work on cars, that labor time is really generous in many cases. We still used it at the shop I worked at. I've changed careers since then. We also charged list prices on parts which was a lot more than what we paid. Lots of overhead, have to pay for all kinds of things. Sometimes a job ended up taking a lot longer because of issues with the car. So kind of evens out in the end.

[@Riverrockphotos]

How far north do you travel? I live in West Jordan.

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

Don't u charge mileage?

[@Jerry-me1fy]

Id use oem parts i would never put crap on peoples vehicles unless they want me too

[@thirtythree160]

How do you ensure you get paid?

[@clayguinard3651]

Please post more videos

[@EATSLEEPFARM]

Is it the alldatadiy version or the pro version?

[@nathancarrico9565]

Why don't you have a flat hourly rate plus parts? Also do you have a emergency call out fee?

[@WTC1873]

There's a lot to this question, but 1 problem w hourly rates is that they penalize expertise

[@joebriano6090]

What exactly is a tax # what's it for

[@chrismaki1639]

Why not just use the all data time?

[@ImNisus]

I love you

[@thehoodcleaners8426]

@Harlem Barrett bro if I had to worry about hacking a females account I don't think I would want to be with her. I couldn't imagine being with somebody I can't trust.

[@RainsMobileMechanic]

Where do you get the alldata discount?

[@RoadsideRescue]

ask your autozone comercial guy. I did it online, but if not just ask them?

[@DependableAutoTruck]

if you have alldata why don't you just look up labor on it

[@hoodedgood]

Because the labor that's in alldata is not always the same as the labor times from the dealer... Same with Mitchel On Demand. For instance the dealer will have changes due to TSBs that may affect labor times that need to be done while making a repair, as well as obsolete parts that may change over and require more work (think suspension components that fix steering vibration at high speeds)

[@DependableAutoTruck]

@@hoodedgood i use identifix have used mitchell and alldata i have a shop i have always gone by their rates and worked for me

[@therealjpgerard]

Hi where is all data at 21 per month? And ask at 10 per month. Thanks

[@r.t.1942]

Shit dealer here in texas won't tell you shit , bring it in is what they would say

[@Mav-a609]

Nice laptop

[@elephant1992]

Another way, you can price your jobs is going to yourmechanic.com Yourmechanic Is a mobile mechanic business that 3rd party small business are approved by yourmechanic You just put in your car info and what you want done and give you a price You can even remove the cost of the part, if you have it and want them to install your 3rd party part You can also book the time and date you want

[@rockstarfan886]

He works for your mechanic

[@elephant1992]

@@rockstarfan886 No, he doesn't

[@elephant1992]

@@rockstarfan886 Yourmechanic set it prices First off why will he had to make a video explaining how much to charge, calling shops, and looking how much the repair should cost You're clueless

[@NextLevelAutoDiagnosticsLLC]

Thanks elephant1992.....I like that site better than repair pal. I didn't know about it until you mentioned it.

[@elephant1992]

@@NextLevelAutoDiagnosticsLLC np😀

[@wars9095]

You liked autozone for better business purposes not for the customer parts. We all know the brakes suck and everything else sucks.

[@c-10ranchautorepairmeyers]

Do you charge a fee just to go to someone's house or a minimum charge?

[@boostedluis2112]

I charge 20-40$ depending how far they are and what I’m diagnosing

[@akllls617]

What do you mean they warranty labor ? How ?

[@RoadsideRescue]

If their part fails they pu your labor and give you a new part. Ask your local comercial rep for details.

[@akllls617]

@@RoadsideRescue wow I had no idea they Did that.. thats really convenient.

[@dimmn82]

You owe it to yourself to get a AllData, ProDemand, or Identifix. Preferrably ProDemand and Identifix. You are screwing yourself on money you could be making otherwise. ProDemand not only gives you guides on how to do every repair, wiring diagrams, but it also does pricing for you. The repair hours, everything. Identifix is a universal website for every mechanic. You type in the code or concern and it gives you a list of what other technicians did, narrowing down what you need to do. Never trust google to give you those answers. People are gonna see this and go to try and do a repair that is out of their capability and before they even realize it, there's parts everywhere and they won't know what to do and neither will technicians because they have no idea what the customer did.

[@timothyjohns8630]

All data for when you need typical, accurate repair information. Identififix for when you have no fucking clue and want to see what everyone else did 🤣

[@geckolord8]

How do you get alldata for 21 bucks per month? I just called and I am a commercial account holder and they told me it would be 180 per month?!?

[@RoadsideRescue]

there was a promo through the pro app? Maybe its not running anymore. but check there.

[@danger300z]

It was never on special. I'm a commercial manager at AZ an never heard of that

[@geckolord8]

@@danger300z it is just for quoting , it's not full alldata.

[@danger300z]

@@geckolord8 ohh that explains it

[@RoadsideRescue]

@@danger300z yeah last summer on my pro ap it was super cheap.

[@majickmeg]

You're low balling yourself. Those numbers dont include any sort of fluid drain and fill or coolant, rags.. distilled water..... or time to pressure test for leaks or time to make sure the new thermostat is good.

[@olqjnxrlejpl1652]

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[@RoadsideRescue]

i tried but im not sure how to get Persian it looks like it has to be entered manually.

[@jimmywells33]

Why are you letting Google dictate your rates? You can't expect a small rural area to pay the same price as NYC. Google probably averages it all out which could be costing you money or making people pay more than they should be paying for their specific area. Rates at shops are based on Chilton hours plus parts and shop fees. I'd call shops in your area (including the dealers) for a quote (including what their labor rate is) and go from there. You really should have your own hourly labor rate worked out from the start anyway. Then you add parts to the quote and any misc fees you might need for the job. Don't forget; you are selling a major convenience to your customers. Get paid for it accordingly by NOT selling yourself short in the process.

[@wickedvegas702]

Probably on estimated time of repair times ur rate.. not hard..autozone parts are garbage..duranotlast

[@JoseTorres-pg2mg]

Ernest! By any chance do you know any mobile mechanic like you in Birmingham ,Alabama area? Thanks

[@vehicleguru9442]

I'm not technically a mobile mechanic but have a lot of experience and live in cullman not too far from Birmingham

[@keithsablan8763]

$21 for ALLDATA monthly? I pay $159 for ALLDATA per month.

[@sidvwaircooled5969]

I’m trying to figure that out as well man. Since I said I was mobile repair . Autozone told me I couldn’t get any low price like that. Have you found anything else out to get the price lower by chance?

[@allanherrera9549]

Amigo porfavor podrías hablar un poco mas lento😅 entiendo lo que dices pero no todo, gracias 🎉

[@josepena1046]

Autozone is better then o railis

[@luckyleming334]

You must not have a whole lot of knowledge of the repair business and cam only imagine the come backs you have.

[@smms5056]

👍👍🤑

[@ya33a]

Don't be too quick to discount experience, it may be a thermostat for $10, plus 15min labour, then he spots a cracked radiator/bulging hose, leaking head gasket.... could have cost you an engine rebuild/replacement. Often better to at least get it looked over by someone experienced as it may not always be what you think it is. Remember $50/hr x 8 hr isn't $400, it's about $22, as tax, insurance, vehicle running costs, down time, writing bills, research, chasing parts, marketing, youtube uploads, he's working min 80hr a week at about $5 / hr....

[@travistoyota1]

I respect you and what you do but I just wonder why? Why would you wanna work on the ground in the elements? Working in a shop is safer, more convenient and way more productive because parts houses bring the parts for you. I pay my techs very well so it shouldn't be about the money. Just curious on your perspective. Plus not to mention the liability and warranty factor. At a shop we can easily be affiliated with Napa Auto care or Orielly and then the customer get a nation wide warranty and if they have a failure the labor dollars or the money for the part doesn't come out of my pocket, its 100% backed up by the Auto Care program.

[@zoticus1]

Probably because he's making over 500 a day, you cannot pay that much, can you?

[@turboimport95]

@@zoticus1 they "claim" they pay techs well but 15$ a hour etc is nothing I would rather make that at mc donalds..

[@tyedavis9482]

Second!

[@ExecuteBrandon]

Anything beyond plastic clips at Autozone is overpriced crap. 😂

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[@TheDerrty111]

He'll nah I'm not using Chinese parts on my car

[@Ken-1]

I tend to do this when writing up an estimate/quote (or I use yourmechanic.com's online instant quote system as a guide). Many customers tend to want an on the spot ballpark figure though. As I've gotten more experienced I find it easier to give conservative labor estimates based on an hourly rate and how long I expect certain jobs to take on average.