How much does a mobile mechanic make in a year?

[@RoadsideRescue]

* 200k a year would be like 10 hours a day every day. I do t have that kind of desire anyways so I would never make that much. That’s an estimated upper limit.

[@nottelling4828]

Quick question, brother. If you like what you do, and you can rake in $150k/yr, then why are you enrolled in school?

[@juanriquelmi9076]

@@nottelling4828 he already answered this question in one of his shorts videos but he said that he’s just getting a degree so he could have something to fall back on...but look up the video just to be sure

[@RoadsideRescue]

That’s right Juan. I want that paper haha. It will never be easier to get than now.

[@dustintunis9347]

1k per day, 5 days per week, 50 weeks per year is 250K, with weekend off. I understand that 1K is a very good day, but the more work you do, the more word gets out, and the more new clients you have for more consistent pay. If you get too busy you can raise your prices. That is easier said than done, at least I know I hate the billing part of being self employed.

[@puma1294]

If u work on higher end cars even lexus and infin and acura u could make that.

[@markm0000]

You’re definitely doing it right and paying for your tuition and gaining experience while at school.

[@unownvoyage]

If you’re good to people and do the best work for them you can do very well. Word of mouth is everything. I didn’t have an overwhelming amount of work and I pulled in $78,000 the first year. I now just bought a shop and will still be running my mobiles. It’s Very rewarding.

[@firstlast---]

Wow that makes me want to start doing mobile work. 40-50k a year while going to school full time is nothing to sneeze at

[@oldskool1979]

Theres alot of expebses too... truck, gas tools and so on and so on

[@firstlast---]

@@oldskool1979 Very important to consider that but if you make 150k a year and take 50k away for the truck gas insurance etc that's still a 6 figure salary where you get to pick your own hours

[@irongatordiesel8425]

I worked for a large scale shop that also did mobile for a few years then started my own mobile repair buisness. I only work 4 days a week and make 6 figures. Anyone that is a self driven mechanic can do this.

[@xxsaltytryhardxx3295]

Best way to repair that northstar is with lighter fluid and a match.

[@mrmack1988]

@@xxsaltytryhardxx3295 2 matches just in case

[@blueskiesmobileauto4253]

I suggest watching Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics, Scanner Danner, Automotive Test Solutions (Bernie Thompson), Advance Level Auto, all have extremely helpful diagnostics information that will help you excel in diagnosing your every day cars and trucks. I went to boces and community college for automotive and wish I had known about these guys back then. Best of luck man!

[@TheRealBarshonk]

Dude, to be honest Id bail school and do the mobile mechanic full time. I have a masters in psych and am getting ready to start my own roadside macgyver business.

[@skyloveup]

I love my mobile mech, pay him well for my 2 used cars, 98 and an 05 while I work from home and he comes out before the kids get out of school.

[@riceburner4747]

Its like wrkn THREE jobs!! School, mechanic, AND HOMEWORK/RESEARCH/ETC! GOOD LUCK. What r u majoring in?

[@RoadsideRescue]

generals

[@onestopmobilemechanic3300]

He is right I make 56k last year and that’s with the COVID.and this year so far am at 40k

[@badger519]

To all you who are considering trying this as a career don't forget about weather... Not as easy as it looks.

Yikes! A full time class A mechanic doesn't make that much working full time. How much do you charge per hour? How much do make on replacement parts? It doesn't make sense as math goes.

[@Mndsets]

I mean soon KZbin will be paying him enough to drop school and become the next Scotty Kilmer

[@andyb6851]

that's getting increasingly riskier since no one really understand KZbin's algorithms and a channel's daily views can easily significantly drop overnight and cut off your income.

[@herethererainbows]

Yeah but then he’d probably invest in something like Toyota or something. Laughs with donkey noises

[@rollorescue1582]

One the of the main keys to being able to support yourself with KZbin is diversity of income. KZbin add money should be 30-50% of the income stream, then sponsorships, merchandise, and patreon(and KZbin membership) to fill in the rest, roughly in that order. They key is finding the right sponsors that align with your goals and mission for the channel and bring value to subscribers/members that support you.

[@douglasharrington3003]

That's an insult Scotty I'd not a good mechanic. Gives a lot of bad info. He is the 5 minute crafts of mechanics

[@teranhughes77]

Why go to school if you can easily make 100k ?

[@elsensei5400]

Should probably leave school and do it full time. Or get into debt and then do it full time just to pay that all back.

[@JDL_MobileRepair]

I just started, will make $50 this sunday to diagnose a Saturn for bucking during driving 😅

[@markm0000]

Nice flag 🇺🇸

[@enlighten2seven605]

Oh no, stay away from those cars. I had one, those things are a money pit. You fix one thing and another breaks. Then the customer will blame you for it. Not saying you’re a bad mechanic, just stay away from the Cadillacs with that motor.

[@kowalski7086]

This job is well payed lol

[@FINDROBLOX]

200k a year would be crazy though but 10 hours of hard work is difficult lol but if i own my own business i can work when i want and as long as i want so i could do like 5 hours a day sometimes 10 hours maybe even 12 hours if im feeling it lmao but thanks for this info

[@MrSuperchargedv8]

IF you like it enough; quit school and go full time. That's ONLY if you like it enough. A piece of paper will do nothing for you because at the end of the day you will be someones employee getting paid peanuts. $200k/yr doing this is much easier than you think.

[@wutdafuhh256]

It all depends on your area unfortunately here in cali fontana area everyone thinks your trying to scam them even if you don’t up charge the parts believe me when I say people really want a 1000 dollar job done for 32.99 forget diagnostics really in the business of do you want it done or not mofos really searching for a different answer mechanic to mechanic it never ends.

[@daviddavid359]

I need an advice how to set up your prices i would really appreciate if you can explain how I should set my prices Thanks in advance

[@RoadsideRescue]

I use alldata

[@charliecasimere6774]

Where is it located I'm in Hitchcock Texas I need some work done please

[@Tontini8737]

My dad is a mechanic and my mom said is not good

[@MrJ183]

Of course. That's why if you are going to get into the field in general you work on your own after gaining some experience. Not worth your tools and health when there's middleman taking home more than you.

[@wilurbean]

How much do you actually profit and how much is your liability insurance

[@MrUkCarp]

any tips cause i’m thinking of mechanic as GCSE

[@RoadsideRescue]

the best career with cars in engineering. If you haven't started yet consider that. But if it's not for you and you want to fix cars. Dont go into debt over the brand of tools or school.

[@Videsamuel10]

I quit my job today I am 20 years old, I got tired of feeling like a slave even tho I was getting 40$ an hour and have gotten hired twice the owner is very annoying when days are slow also threatens to fire when you don’t wanna stay late after work??? Even tho time is 9-5 I’m just really trinna make it through these new journey anyone has any advice for me?

[@otrookie]

No point of even going to school if you can make that kind of money… unless you’re in premed or something

[@Mikeppodcast]

How long does it take to get through schooling?

[@alejochayanne9071]

40 k bro while In. School it don't add up.40k a year is 800 a week

[@blackwolfalch]

Oh nah not the North Star engine

[@altonbarbee8864]

200k a year i would drop out of school

[@andyb6851]

do you also do this for a living?

[@ronijr4918]

@@andyb6851 No, qnd yes watch his older video

[@Fluffy-retro-gaming]

What would advise would you give for someone who just started a mobile mechanic business?

[@rcsoundn1]

Quit

[@Fluffy-retro-gaming]

@@rcsoundn1 nah it's a cheaper way to start a business as a mechanic

[@romanrebisz4205]

Hi do you alway buy the parts for the costumer or they get it I will like to know

[@alvingrieve6204]

Shiich... I'm in Navajo nation buddy.. I'm a mechanic. And I have my degree.. I made just 1000 just this year.. . Where you at.? I want to move out now

[@johnnyspaceman1]

What are studying in school?..ty

[@RoadsideRescue]

Generals.

[@thirtythree160]

@@RoadsideRescue Is that community college or a 4 year college? What are you going to do after you get your general classes out of the way? You going to be a doctor or what?

[@RoadsideRescue]

@@thirtythree160 accredited. BYU in Provo i decided i didn't want to go into medicine but pursued it a bit. I hope to do this for a while then maybe teach?

[@timothyparrish7958]

I’m good at doing the stuff u do. I know a lot about cars just don’t even know how to start being a Mobil mechanic. How does one even advertise. How do I get the degrees to become a certifiedone

[@RoadsideRescue]

I’ve made a few videos on how to get started.

[@thirtythree160]

Degrees in a mobile mechanic. LOL Don't think like that for starters. Learn to hustle and see and make opportunities. Don't screw people over and don't mess up their stuff. Hand out business cards. Website, Facebook, KZbin. Buy wrecked cars and practice working on them and the sell the parts.

[@abechavez1876]

Dirty three that's horrible advice dude. Who buys a wrecked car to work on then turn around to sell it in parts, what? That's a waste of money and time man LOL

[@thirtythree160]

@@abechavez1876 You don't want to be learning things on a client's car. You mess it up and you pay for it one way or another. You can get newer wrecked cars cheaply and part them out and in the process learn to work on them. Check out KZbinr Rich Rebuilds. He was getting teslas and parting them out and rebuilding them and learning the car in the process. How hard is it to become a tesla technician and then how much ass do you have to kiss to keep the job. If you are a learning mechanic, the best way to learn is by tearing down junked cars. As your mechanics skills get better then you can learn on the jobs and make the customer pay for it.

[@silasf94]

What do you study ?

[@RoadsideRescue]

nothing now. Stopped doing school during covid. Switched between degrees for 5 years learned a lot... good enough for me. Wish i stopped a year sooner.

[@BossPainter]

How do you charge????

[@jduda1127]

by the book.

[@StefanNistor-v5w]

In a dream maybe. In reality you might make enough to survive. Only guys that make rip offs that replace components with out diagnostic or just laying to costumes that they did. Every job I getting called on someone already replaced something (like fuel pump for 300-400 hundred labor) And wen I get there it’s going to be completely different problem like connection in fuse box or something else but newer components that someone replaced and made quick money and did not fix the problem. I’m sure there is a cemetery for crock’s like that. But I you do things right way with right parts (that you have to order most of them and than go back and do it. If you get lucky usually customers find someone cheaper by the time you get parts, there are to many people that do that for less than I’m getting paid in a shop for same job with no hustle. So it’s not easy Field to BE in.

[@Jeeeeee2]

Don’t think I’m rude but if you make $600 as you said 5 days * 4 weeks * 12 months = $144,000 + KZbin revenue Which degree will get you that other than a stem major with least few years of experience. I would suggest keep what you do but grow bigger like car wizard or Scott.

[@RoadsideRescue]

yeah. Sorry maybe i wasnt super clear. I have classes most days and do do as many jobs as i would average in the summer or whatever. Plus taxes take a lot of that!

[@reegancarhub9276]

Good mate ceep it up am 14 year old

[@urbanojuarez3268]

What are you going to school for right now ?

[@RoadsideRescue]

generals

[@johngabriele6532]

@@RoadsideRescuewhat common core classes ?

[@LuisDiaz-gq2nf]

🇺🇸

[@markhickey5610]

What are you going to school for?

[@RoadsideRescue]

generals

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

The wear n tear on your body making over 100k doing that year after year geez. Thats when you hire ppl and you get a cut while on vacation.

[@abechavez1876]

I second this, one of the cons of doing mobile repairs is if you have to lay on your back on the ground constantly no bueno. Having a physical shop with lifts is the way to go, easy on you back bones plus help get the job done faster easier access visual inspect everything thoroughly more efficient. Trust me

[@agu003]

what could you be going to school for. i dont get it

[@RoadsideRescue]

general studies

[@TheDigitaldoug]

Hopefully you are getting a useful degree in an in-demand trade or a stem degree, as the US has a plethora of useless degree holders on unemployment and welfare.

[@NoNamechanmel]

What is your degree in

[@RoadsideRescue]

General studies now.

[@AllTheBoost]

School for what?

[@RoadsideRescue]

kept switching degrees and finally stoped during covid.

[@dodgesportsman772]

I can sale my body by the pound and make 200,00.00 per years...lol

[@xxsaltytryhardxx3295]

Best way to repair that northstar is with lighter fluid and a match.

[@johnhanselman6371]

I hope you school pays off for you. You will excel at anything you have desire to do. I.E. You learned Spanish better than most people that grew up in a Spanish household.

[@JakeSanMartin]

Couple jobs a day huh…. One broken bolt / nut or dropped faster somewhere will disrupt that possibility. It happens sometimes.

[@saidmartinez4660]

Man the other day I was stumped on a power steering pump not tightening properly and the bolt was hidden to where I had to feel for the bolt hole but it was completely loose. I kept second guessing myself but low and behold, the threads had previously been stripped out and 3 hours later I was able to re-thread it and the car on its way. I quoted 1.5 but took me about 5 hours... 🫠

[@michaeltrefetethen5443]

Here's a thought for you, drop out of school and do this full time. I have a Bachelor's degree in automotive technology and its been completely useless because I decided to keep turning wrenches. That piece of paper just takes time away from earning money if you intend to keep turning wrenches.

[@GuapDolo]

I think it's best to get hired as an apprentice to learn the trade. Then move on to work for yourself

[@thecountrychemist2561]

@@GuapDolo unless his purpose in education isn't the job that requires it. When you're making good money, you can take up learning as a hobby in your free time. Some skills learned are very useful. I have two bachelors of science. One in chemistry and one in horticulture. I use them daily outside of work. Chemistry has proven to be a stupid versatile degree.

[@jamesu]

Thanks Ernest. Too many people just want to get rich quick. Today many don't want to study or work hard to be better, just rich and NOW!

[@epicjamaicanjokes8279]

Which state is this?

[@Jake.Gentry]

Great job earnest!

[@klmckinnon]

Still good return if you can generate the volume.

[@aligningpurposes268]

Do you work with a business liscence and insurance or do you work with out it?

[@RoadsideRescue]

Every state requires licensing I believe. Not every state requires insurrance. It really depends on our state.

[@PhillyDee215]

Yeah $200k does sound nice tho😉

[@jonedwards6055]

Those numbers are misleading. I do the mobile mechanic thing and yes there are days i make 1k or more but that REVENUE NOT PROFIT. parts, taxes, fuel, fluids, tools all have to come out of that.

[@RoadsideRescue]

That’s not parts. Fuel yeah. Taxes sure. But I traben on average less than 2 miles to a job. Fluids minimum. And I’m not I need of new tools and everything has lifetime warranty so I don’t include tool cost in my numbers anymore.

[@jonedwards6055]

@@RoadsideRescue whats your hourly rate then?

[@RoadsideRescue]

Per job. And now whatever I want. I have too many people who want me to fix their cars from KZbin so I have to turn most away.

[@frankiewilde7791]

When you are finished school will you move in to that area full-time or will you always do mechanic?

[@RoadsideRescue]

Probably always this? Not sure though.

[@Mrayp80]

I wouldn't even bother with school if I was making that kind of money. What degree could you possibly get that's gonna pay as much or more? Plus as a mobile mechanic, I'd imagine that you are your own boss and make your own hours. If I had that kind of pay and work arrangement, I wouldn't give it up for nothing.

[@RoadsideRescue]

Ya. trying to finish school was a mistake...

[@firstlast---]

@@RoadsideRescue Was it though? If you ever get hurt and you can't work on cars anymore you have something to fall back on

[@ferndog1461]

Thats if you pick clients that actually pay you. Gotta filter folks who dont plan on paying you what they agreed to.

[@opinionsmatter9771]

Id work 7 days a week if the work allowed it. Want to get anywhere? Grind and don't stop.

[@timothyparrish7958]

How does a person even start doing this

[@GFS695]

post on craigslist.

[@thirtythree160]

Fix your own stuff first.

[@thealliedspy4170]

He had some ads on FB marketplace and built up a client base.

[@marte1a256]

You are the man bro

[@andresolvera2243]

How do you calculate your pricing? Also do you invest in advertisements?

[@kbflorida7985]

Ernest, you're only young once. I'd work my ass off now and go to school part time. Make the bank for the family and then slow down as you get older. Get the money working for you.

[@marathonfreak67]

Good for you on both counts:. Working hard and earning your keep AND going to school to better yourself. And I bet you have minimal student loan debt, if any. And you have a family and this KZbin gig. Good for you, sir.

[@cloutkingupnext4721]

What’s your market strategy im trying to do the same

[@ISIDORO.]

If you're on a job and have a bathroom emergency what do you do?

[@abechavez1876]

Porta potty 5 gallon bucket inside the mobile truck when u gotta go u gotta go dude

[@RoadsideRescue]

yeah i never have had quite an emergency. But hey it is an enclosed box truck....

[@freespirittransport5139]

You call the bucket Peenelepe!!😅

[@chadneuman1945]

I hate Northstar engines

[@GodSongwriter]

Do you need LLC?

[@yunus_aros]

200K is a little overreaching. You’re a family man as well. Regarding that: How much is your wife currently involved in your KZbin channel, behind the scenes and/or in some other way?

[@RoadsideRescue]

indirectly super involved. She gives ocasional ideas but most importantly TONS of support! And she helps take care of our two kids so i can dedcate so much time to all that you can imagine it takes to work and do school and do this!

[@yunus_aros]

@@RoadsideRescue I guessed as much ❤️

[@afkirby]

What degree are you pursuing?

[@RoadsideRescue]

Generals.

[@thirtythree160]

@@RoadsideRescue Why generals? Why not something useful that you can write off the taxes as part of your business? Electrical, electronics, body work, machinist, welding, mechanical engineering, industrial stuff.

[@steves9600]

Are you ASE certified?

[@markm0000]

ASE certification is a scam. You basically read the torque specs and put everything back together correctly. Electricity goes one direction and codes are bad. There’s your certification.

[@fritzoowen5182]

@@markm0000 wish it was that easy.

[@bigdawg1108]

What is your hr rate?

[@RoadsideRescue]

Depends on the job.

[@thirtythree160]

​@@RoadsideRescue lets say a/c work. You have to put in new compressor. Another job might require you to tear out a dash to replace a evaporator coil.

[@abechavez1876]

Theres a labor rate book to go off of per year/make/model and also compare it with your local repair shops in nearby area to get quote on said job ask their hr/rate

[@thirtythree160]

@@abechavez1876 He don't have to use that. If he knows the job, he can say $500 where the shop going by the book might be $1500. People going to mobile mechanics don't want to pay premium shop rates.

[@ronaldoquintos1675]

I don’t recommend doing mobile mechanic work, it’s too much hassle. Customer not paying you or watching you as you work. It’s better to open a shop. A lift is a must when working on cars it makes your job a lot easier. You can’t pay me enough to crawl under a car or even squat doing the brakes. If their car can’t be driven they tow it to my shop, and after it’s fixed up they have 3 days to pick it up or they pay 25 dollars a day

[@billybob6469]

Tell us what day you made a grand in a day? What jobs did you do because that sounds kind of high for mobile mechanic

[@RoadsideRescue]

alternator replacement, starter. suspension stuff brakes. ive made some day in the life videos you should check out those would be pretty average full days.

[@ballsdeep420x]

How do you make that much in a day and you don't do heavy line? How do you charge? How many jobs a day do you average when you work?