HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY BEING A MECHANIC 2020

[@sablan02]

I’m a BMW tech at a dealer for 7 years now. Been averaging about 55-60 hours a week. I do my 8 hours though and clock out. I used to come in early and leave late during my early days, but now I want to spend more time away from work lol. A guy that used to work with me used to flag 90-110 hours A WEEK. But he was the first to work and the last to leave everyday. It’s a hustle! And efficiency is key.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

I feel you on that. The more years I put into my career the more I want to not be at work and actually enjoy my life.

[@WOMPCRASH]

I’m starting at a Toyota dealer in a few days. I’ve been watching your videos forever and I really appreciate all your advice and knowledge. I’m starting as an hourly lube tech with commission but they have an apprentice program as well that I plan on getting into and eventually flat rate

[@THUGKING19]

Best work routing on a basic oil change is, inspect the car and drop the oil, while the oil is dropping do the mpi and send it. While the advisor is doing his job and putting together a quote for the customer, finish the oil change and ship the car and grab another and so on and so on. If you leave the car up on the bay without working on it it’ll just make your bay a “dead” bay useless it’ll stop you from pulling in more work.

[@InfamousGFox]

A dealership sounds nice.

[@moreno5525]

Been at a Nissan dealer for 2 years now. I’m a lube tech and they recently put us on commission so I flag between 35-40 hours a week. The most I averaged a day was 14 hours. I don’t have a lot of experience but I’m trying to level up to be a mechanic. I know it may take a while before that happens. But watching your videos inspire me to keep trying and not give up.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thanks man I have to remind myself to keep hustling sometimes too lol

[@crazyelmokong]

The best advice I was ever given is it’s not about how fast you are but how u save time

[@JB-423]

My team has been getting about 65 hours each for every week over last few months. I fucking love my writer. Dude can sell just about anything as long as I write a proper description on the RO

[@graysenwrx2045]

Hey I’m 17 about to start my senior and I’m considering an auto technology program at my local college. They have a Toyota program and I would graduate with AEC certified and get placed on a Toyota dealership. After watching your videos it’s made me realize how dope of a lifestyle it would be to own my own project cars and work as a technician and you’ve really helped me with my future. Your videos are dope af man. Thanks for all the info and keep making these videos I love them 🖤🔥

[@hebergonzales8167]

Same

[@andrewm.upchurch5567]

excellent advice, I'll definitely be using this info in my job

[@JB-423]

Best advice I was given was to get good/ efficient at the BS jobs that nobody wants.

[@andygonzalez9319]

I average around 130-140 hrs every 2 weeks at my Toyota dealership most I’ve made in one week was 86hrs and most in one day was 28hrs

[@Usef320]

how do you work 28 hours in a day? this man is bending the concept of time

[@blving]

@@Usef320 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️flat rate hours you dummy

[@Usef320]

@@blving No shit it was a joke dummy

[@cameronrodriguez7363]

How bigs your dealership?

[@rock962000]

Most I've ever made in a day was 20.7 hours and I had to bust my ass. No gravy K services, mostly bunch of recalls.

[@brianreyes9280]

Best snap on tools to buy from truck ? To upgrade from your starter tools ?

[@danielwoods5605]

90-100 hrs CarMax Tech

[@angelsolis8112]

Your bmw dealership doesn't utilize mykarmma

[@josiahr1375]

One thing I'd add to help yourself: Read about TSBs or any other technical stuff when you don't have a car to work on. The less you have to ask others the more they'll ask you and the less time you'll spend looking clueless. Toyota especially has amazing technical resources. In terms of hours my advice to young techs is focus on getting good in a methodical way. The speed will come naturally with time and so will the hours over time. Some people take longer to get fast but it doesn't mean you won't get there. Be patient with yourself and you'll be happy to rarely or never work on a come back.

[@ben.chuquimia]

Usually 100-120 hours for two weeks as a Porsche Tech. Been at it for 4 years.

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

I flag on average 25-27 hours at toyota per week and I am lube tech, we have pretty outdated tire machines. Most I’ve ever made in a day as a lube tech is 10.6 hrs as lube tech, most I made in a week is 36.6

[@ocesmekanics3831]

I do oil changes and other mechanical work on friends and family cars. There are occassions where a job takes 30 minutes to complete and I charge $50.00 for it. I'm i under charging? Oil changes take me that long. Sign me up for the raffle. Great tips and videos

[@bryanmoran3751]

Two week period 120-145 hours as a flat rate Toyota tech. My shop does weekly pay. Last week I finish off with 73 for that week.

[@ricardovillegas1818]

Damn you must get all the gravy

[@bryanmoran3751]

cheapyfix 69 not really i get a mix of diag to minor services and I end up selling a lot of work. A day I average between 11-17 hours based on the work I sell

[@Speed_King765]

Bryan Moran Same here, though on a lesser scale. Only been up flat rate for at least 9 months. Lot of gravy work I sold and did, with some more bigger work like struts and inner tie rods here and there. Most I ever did was like 60 hrs. Thing is though, I grew into this type of stuff, so I’m not really that smart when it comes to some things like actual mechanical functions and wiring diagrams, but I’m still learning.

[@bryanmoran3751]

JapansSpeedDemon537 best advice I can give you is follow what nick has said in his video put in that extra time and show that you want that work. It’s paid off for me, it paid off for nick and it can pay off for you too. Also whatever system you use for your cars whether it’s a dealership specific or a system like alldata really look through wiring diagrams and see what they connect with what. For Toyota their wiring diagram system lets you pick and choose what wire goes where and what it interacts with allowing for a better and more clear diagnosis.

[@angelsolis8112]

Dont forget to add the plastic blind rivet tool for rivets on fender liners on all G01,G02,and the rest of the g vehicles

[@romanmgarage293]

120 hours average BMW Tech. Could be 160 depending on how I hustle those weeks

[@josiahr1375]

@Rottie jealous much?

[@josiahr1375]

@Rottie so you personally know he cherry picks?

[@SuperVarunan]

@Rottie yeah, pretty much everyone does

[@Leollz14]

i start at toyota tomorrow, needed this lmao

[@marcovidal5566]

Working in quick lane for Ford dealership in Northern Virginia making 90-100 hours every 2 weeks.

[@jordanchristensen6383]

I get 80 hours but can get more so easily cuz we don’t have a lot of techs, I just started a few months ago and didn’t know anything about cars, trying to make my way up but still I just do oil changes and tire rotation shit and I feel very intimidated by the bigger stuff because I have like no experience on cars besides my time at Toyota

[@tullyfinn816]

used car tech at cadillac dealership averaging 90 every 2 weeks

[@tonyrodriguez1622]

AUDI tech , around 150-170 hours every 2 weeks

[@tonyrodriguez1622]

Rottie Nah , I’m 20 and work my ass off from 7am to 8pm 6 days a week

[@victorgarcia5644]

@@tonyrodriguez1622 did you go to school or get your ase certification or just apply ?

[@firstlast5630]

@@tonyrodriguez1622 whats your hourly rate?

[@tonyrodriguez1622]

First Last 27

[@firstlast5630]

@@tonyrodriguez1622 So you're 20 years old making 105 grand a year as a mechanic with 2 years experience?

[@davidlopez8618]

How much was your tool box in the back

[@LetsDriftMedia]

5k for the box 1k for the steel top, I know its outrageous...

[@roberttennyson6572]

I love seeing a young guy like you hustle. I love your work ethic. Great video, thank you.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thank you!

[@jesseh3599]

Usually produce 80-90 hours every 2 weeks as a 2nd year BMW tech working in Ontario.

[@waltercruz-escobar8017]

100-120 hours average working 4 days a week at a Toyota dealer, would probably be at 130-150 if I worked 5 days a week

[@Nedinho23]

Don’t spend a fortune on a snap on tool box and you make way more money

[@LetsDriftMedia]

The tools or toolbox you buy dont determine the amount of money you will make 👍

[@Nedinho23]

Lets Drift Media lets see....if you making a stupid weekly payment for your super expensive box that’s money you never see.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

@@Nedinho23 yes that's money wasted/spent. Again nothing to do with how much money your "making" not arguing the point that you dont need a fancy tool box btw. I would have stopped myself back then if I could have.

[@neng631]

When I was a Toyota tech 220 hour in 2 weeks. 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💪💪💪💪 #moneyinBag

[@josiahr1375]

How many hours were you actually in your bay during those two weeks?

[@neng631]

Josiah R on a good week I flag 70 to 80 hrs per week

[@neng631]

Josiah R I have 2 bays too

[@neng631]

Josiah R It’s good money but a lot of work

[@josiahr1375]

@@neng631 I was asking how much time you are actually at work to flag that many hours, not how many hours you're flagging.

[@WrenchingMafia]

In 2 weeks as a Volvo tech I flagged 165 hours.. eating steaks and lobster for lunch this week..

[@ElmerPACTPPadilla]

Learn your brand, become a sales man for needed leaks, repairs 140 🔧

[@nicolashawatmeh9953]

Average 100-120 depending on the weeks at a honda dealership in ontario

[@mandoquiles8890]

If you can make a video about doing the oil change routine to become more efficient I work at a toyota dealer doing basic maintenance oil change tires and inspection trying to get moved up become more productive any way I can especially Saturdays please and thanks

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Will do saturdays are crazy for toyota lube techs

[@lingimee]

Flag 120 hours average at Subaru dealerships Canada..

[@binaykc4248]

I do 80 hours in Tokyo Subaru

[@cruzpartida3758]

Rottie what does that mean ? Serious question since I don’t work at a dealership

[@angelsolis8112]

Hey have you ever done N63 valve stem seals ?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

No there were a couple guys who got to do them whenever they came in. I wanted to do one looks crazy

[@angelsolis8112]

@@LetsDriftMedia i haven't done valve stems either, theirs alot of stuff to remove , i have done N20 timing chains and guides

[@danielnolasco6342]

Ya I'm down for the tools

[@marioospina1288]

make a video on how u used law of attraction to be a great tech haha...but no seriously....best vid on youtube rite der

[@justinhayward5027]

Never ever say no to work. Unless it’s water leaks lol

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Or rattle complaints 😂

[@justinhayward5027]

Lets Drift Media yea interior rattle complaints suck. Takes 2 people to figure those out lol

[@hachiback6018]

i had a co worker who used to stock oil filters and oil in his tool box that he would collect from parts guys so he didnt have to walk to the parts department and the boss found it in his tool box and fired him for stealing.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Ouch that sucks

[@fallofmanbrand]

nice video my guy

[@a.n.d362]

130-170 avg per 2 week pay period at a toyota dealership

[@Usef320]

Im trynna get that 90th percentile bag where the porsche dealership at 😂

[@joshleyva5544]

Such great info bro, keep it up! Tech at a Mazda dealership 🤘🏽

[@herbsgotaZX]

Ayyyeee me too🤘🤘🤜🤛

[@Andreyatl]

Great vid! So..$80K annually is possible working your style in California ?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

definitely possible man.

[@SometimesSidewayzHB]

Thanks for these vids and the advice! I'm looking to get my first mechanic job soon and kinda nervous lol.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

You got this

[@_Jordan.23.]

Spent 6 years at a Toyota dealership here in Canada averaged about 110-130 hours consistently no longer there however.

[@tiganman2009]

ok, so im working at firestone atm, and im there 8am to 7pm. ive been with the company for a year now, flat rate for 5 months. Ive been thinking of moving to a dealership because its to much hours and we just dont have work due to covid. i flag 75-80 hours in 2 weeks on average. Terrible i know. Main question though, since im new to the tech field are all places 8am to 7pm? Kinda crazy working 50+ hours a week and not flag 50 hours a week due to the store being slow.

[@YOUZTUBE2000]

Nice video, you seem wise beyond your years, probably from your great attitude! Thanks for sharing!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

🙏🙏🙏

[@johanarias1940]

Thanks for the advice 🙏

[@ReyesBuilt]

whats up bro, im a new subscriber.. been binging your content. not really into drifting but im excited to see what you got in store. all of us car guys are always curious about anything automotive lol. keep up the good work my man.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thanks man glad I could catch your attention 🙏

[@_Jordan.23.]

We have electronic dispatch at the shop I am at so we cant grab a second job until we close out our work order

[@joshisaac8]

Toyota Tech in Massachusetts I flag anywhere from 90-110 in a 2 week period

[@agmedia6840]

I know this is off topic but any body man here that works off flat rate ? Looking too see how much they flag at a dealership.

[@ricardovillegas1818]

80 to 90 hours every 2 weeks at a Toyota dealership, keep up with this kind of videos man

[@SVT02888]

Nice vid, thanks!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

🙏

[@bestworld5959]

hi, thanks for the useful information I have a professional technician 120-180 hours every 16 days at Toyota dealership Ukraine. but with our prices we cannot afford to buy lobster)))

[@LLBC626]

I'm currently a hourly technician now since I move to Tesla, but they keep track of hours I make approximately 90 hours every 2 weeks due to the vehicle's being more complex. But when I was a tech at Hyundai the most i made was 140 hours. My technician tips are, work with a sense of urgency, do good multipoint inspections, and if you can do PDI's then do them, easy money.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Nice I should have added the sense of urgency part man

[@prior242]

Raffles would be awesome. Icon make great tools for the money. Especially for a tech starting out.

[@dabaydestrian437]

is it $26 min, in all of california?

[@austinrivers9938]

I’m just curious, why do techs change oil? And take that away from lube techs? Just curious?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Not all dealers have lube techs and some times the ticket has another job so makes sense for the tech to do it all

[@austinrivers9938]

Lets Drift Media thank you!!

[@99ekcouper]

Shit been super slow but I’ve still been flagging 30+ a week at bmw 🤷‍♂️. Also can’t flag more when you’re team leader give you bullshit work and feeds himself.

[@Wac32]

Raffle be so.sick great idea👍

[@jarrettdstormont]

105-125 at a independent shop

[@phokis5881]

Another LDM upload, hell yeaaa! Keep them coming

[@trentcool1000]

Down for the raffle bro! Keep up the good work! 👍🏾

[@LetsDriftMedia]

🙏🙏🙏

[@zReignYT]

You’re an inspiration bro. Thank you for this video 🙏

[@olubukolafamuyiwa6576]

Please do a video on working your way up from a lube tech position. Not to many people talk about this.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

I have a video about that its titled how I became a BMW technician I break down my journey

[@olubukolafamuyiwa6576]

Thanks !

[@poseidon4979]

Yes do that video of your sister’s corolla!!!

[@lockwoodhunt4728]

Yes a new video

[@jairosendsit8667]

High end used car dealer 100 a 2 week pay period been doing it for about 6 years

[@amirwilliams5807]

Hey man I’m 17 years old and I’m wanting to know how did you get to where you are please reply

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Please watch my video on how I became a BMW tech I explain it all 👍

[@amirwilliams5807]

Lets Drift Media thanks men hope to one day be like you

[@LetsDriftMedia]

@@amirwilliams5807 appreciate your support man

[@KrisMendezAdventures]

Ima future BMW STEP student and I live in Burbank. Let me know if you need an assistant and if your foreman’s would be cool with it. I interned at Pacific for 2 months.

[@fallofmanbrand]

Loved It!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

🙏

[@officialtd1316]

yo bro I’m starting school for automotive technology in a few months. I really don’t know anything about cars but I want a job in the automotive industry to get my foot in the door. Any suggestions where I should apply? Like valvoline, ntb, Firestone etc!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Any of those sound good jiffy lube all those quick lube places

[@zues2013]

Official TD get ready for that minimum wage oil tire rotation batter air filter life for at least a year

[@jessemartinez1411]

Hell yeah dude that’s dope

[@delanocampbell5626]

Yes bro do the raffle..

[@akllls617]

26 an hour is the standard ? Wtf you talking first year tech ?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

All dealerships in CA I believe have to pay flatrate techs double min. wage if they supply their own tools, at least thats how its been everywhere ive been so far.

[@akllls617]

Lets Drift Media that’s crazy idk if you saw my other comment but over here in Boston I’ve seen lube techs get 12 an hour and entry level techs doing recalls suspension brakes schedule maintenance get 16 an hour the Volkswagen dealer I worked at the top level tech was getting 26 an hour .. so it just blows my mind cause one of the reasons I left the trade was the low pay.

[@tullyfinn816]

is it counterproductive that im watching this at work? lol kinda hyped up. i wish we had more tickets, im stuck waiting on parts...

[@xxmobstrxx8535]

The raffle would be great

[@Back2dkicks]

Lexus tech 115-130hrs

[@drew6391]

5 dollars would make it easier for more entries. 10 dollars will make people seem like it’s too much for them.

[@robertsolis7037]

I am down for the give away bro! And also I work 80 hours every 2 weeks but I flag around 120/160 hours being a used car tech

[@kuttakyle5651]

I've been at Toyota for almost a year now and i flag about 90-95 every 2 week period

[@erickaguirre2333]

We are so down👍🏽👍🏽

[@gary_lav]

Hey man I'd be down for this raffle! Really great idea hopefully I win!!🤣🤙🏼

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Coming soon I promise

[@SuperDemonhunter777]

ase bmw diag tech 160 , i work from 5am to 10 pm. i don't take lunch . $34.00 per hour.

[@pascualquiroz6897]

Yes raffle !

[@gbraezey2616]

38 a week as an Chrysler tech second year mechanic but still hourly 😕

[@imnobrz9721]

I flag 70 hours but I bs it

[@wow8891]

Yesss

[@kuttakyle5651]

I'm down for the raffle

[@bobcuomo5122]

I would be down for the raffle !

[@drew6391]

Hell yeah!

[@maxrodriguez5412]

I’m down!!

[@larrytree324]

I'm down for the raffle 😁

[@christophertew5026]

50-60 a week Firestone 1st year

[@noelchristie7669]

Start at Firestone myself tomorrow, excited yet nervous.

[@projectmayhem1503]

I’d definitely be down for a raffle 💯