I DON'T Want To Be Involved In Shady Business!

[@mitchellsandlin7161]

Seasoned diesel mechanic here. Wish I lived closer would love to work for you. Just seems like a great environment to be in.!! Best of wishes to the family!!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I try to implement a family environment. No stress! Just turning wrenches and doing what we love

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

​@@AlexTheCarDoctorWe'd expect no less from The Car Dr! 😊

[@esmeraldabailon9096]

I was 17 when I got to work at a shop the owner of the shop seen that I was interested in knowing everything he guided me now I rebuild engines on my own and he is a good friend I often visit and call he kept me under his wing and I forever appreciate him

[@XTRABIG]

How to assume correctly: 1. Start with your assumption based on current and available info. 2. investigate your assumption and collect more information to either confirm or reject assumption. 3. test your assumption against additional information gathered. 4. A.confirmed assumption: proceed. B. rejected assumption: redirect efforts. salute brother.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

🫡👨🏽‍🔧🩺 I love it!!!

[@joshuamerrill2422]

Its so inspiring to see you giving a young kid a chance to prove his worth to you.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Man I wish someone would have given me one back in the day, but that’s alright!

[@joshuamerrill2422]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor now it's your turn to do the same. Rock on brother man.

[@TravelingGamer_]

I can agree with getting thermostats for the Pentastar from the dealership. Replaced mine with one from Autozone and less than 8 months/20k miles later it left me stranded in the middle of nowhere Canada on a drive up to Alaska. Junk part failed stuck closed. Luckily I noticed it and resolved it immediately with no damage to the engine. Great videos Alex!

[@s.j.5850]

Never a dull moment at your shop. I do admire your enthusiasm. Good to see someone who is not afraid to dive in & get his hands dirty.

[@jessehines6175]

Hey Good Morning Alex, I'm writing from Bayonne NJ, and I would like to thank you for everything you do to educate us on the good old Pinastar. My 2014 dodge durango was leaking oil and I took it to a mechanic and they told me wrong information about it. They told me that my valve gaskets were leaking and I needed all new ones. Long story short, I watched your videos on the durangos and found my problem, it wasn't my gaskets, it was my good old oil cooler. So I almost got charged $1400 for a job that I did myself, for only $300. Thank you again, and keep up the excellent work. Signed: Jesse

[@MC-ns9ef]

I always replace the drier with a compressor replacement. According to auto parts store they will not honor warranty on compressor if drier wasn’t replaced. Dealerships are the worse, Toyota quoted me $1400 to replace starter on my 5.7. I did it myself for $158.00.

[@golf25radioman]

Thanks for taking us along on the day's work. As an old timey tech/mechanic viewing your work, not that my opinion counts for much anymore, I believe you to be a quality tech/mechanic and do great work. If I lived in your area I'd ask you to service my vehicle. That's the highest compliment I can give you. Most of the work on my vehicle I'm either unqualified or unable to do anymore (I'm old remember 😆). Thanks for a great video, Alex.

[@gdsmkpc007]

Love the realism you guys have. So many want to hate on success. I work on my own vehicles also, so I watch to learn from someone I respect as an entrepreneur and mechanic. Much love fam ❤

[@paulvelez11]

Very sad business that we are in Alex. I’m a shop owner and I’ve seen it all my brother,keep up the great videos!!

[@angelsautomotivediy]

Alex love you guys. On that crown Vic when I was working as a Mechanic at my favorite shop to work at we had a lot of neighborhood cars we did points even had an old 4 cyl 50’s GM I’m doing an oil change and looking for the oil filter I finally gave up had to call one of the old timers over and I ask him where is the damn filter. Didn’t have one was a factory option and they didn’t get it 🤯anyways we had an old 70’s era mopar 8 cyl don’t remember the engine but it had a dead cyl they plugged it and tuned the carb and it purred like a kitten I was working at this shop in 1997. I was 20 back then 46 now, never stopped working on cars. Just don’t do it for a living anymore. The fuel injection is the issue with the Vic but with tuning software it’s a possibility. Love the channel and content.

[@Howtoautorepair]

as a gm tech unless the compressor has metal in the oil we don’t change the condenser and that compressor will come out the bottom very easily

[@jobabs]

Work with what you have….love it. Sounds like my husband (agriculture equipment mechanic, he works on the big $100k-$600k stuff) and our neighbor, who owns a muffler/exhaust shop. They both always have a car project going on here at home, with all their high dollar tools at their work places. So, they work with what they got, and help each other out.

[@Gooose1309]

Love the daily videos Alex!!! Keep them up!!!!!

[@antoniomarc7174]

Great work and F the hater’s as far as that Honda goes man that is messed up on there part that is what insurance is for. I would have told them no call your insurance.

[@telesasmith4573]

I adore you guys and you can work on all my cars and boat plus my motorcycle. Trust is hard to come by and you know your craft

[@GRACFUL1]

Put a bumper pad on the door, so the car lift won't scratch the door.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Good idea. I do believe a have rubber door bump stop on the lift. I will have to double check.

[@key981]

Y’all are twins 😅 lol y’all even have the same hairstyle so cute ☺️

[@key981]

Awwww I enjoy seeing you teach him 😊😊😊

[@boogiebrewster8990]

Alex The Car DR...KNOWS The Gift From GOD: "The Balance Of Work & Family" IS-- (Having Fam❤ Younguns @ Work Riding Dirt Bike, a.k.a HELPING OUT😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It really brings me joy. I love it when the whole fam is here! If I could I’d keep them all in my little bubble but I know that so can’t 😔

[@boogiebrewster8990]

@AlexTheCarDoctor I knew we have soooo maaanny thangs in common--That's why I have such a HEALTHY addiction 2 you & Mrs. CAR DR.'s VIDZ 😃 😊 😀!

[@stevenbarber2703]

your a dang good mechanic i live by the same ethics you do alex :)

[@432dee6]

I feel the eyeballs of steel part lol, stuff always getting in my eyes, but I never wear my goggles! love the channel big bro, I'll have my own shop soon!

[@mindelevationgod]

22:25 Alex talking about how he likes to work “harder not smarter” as he squeezes between fender liner and tire. Lmao. Perfect example. Why not take the tire off to have easier access? Love the content and your channel.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I tell you the truth 😂 I’m so stubborn. I work harder not smarter 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@masterofnone7846]

I was thinking same!lol

[@mhk67091]

Condition, cause, confirm and correction.

[@dilink23]

Alex been watching you for a while now , keep doing your thing man . Great content

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you for supporting my channel bro!

[@XTRABIG]

it's good to know that you are at a level of business where you need extra man power. keep thriving brother.

[@javi0n817]

I'm texas electric technician.. love the work u do brother. Honestly and trustful. In own my business as a programmer and electric diag. And again u do well homie. If u have ne questions on sumthing u come across hit me us brother. 😊

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Ok Cool! I love Learning, I’m always open for new information 👨🏽‍🔧🩺 How can we connect?

[@DependableAutoTruck]

i have been a mechanic most of my life and worked by myself as well.most shops you go in have masssave tool boxes against the wall. i do mine different the normal everyday tools are in a fairly large box. i roll the box next to the vehicle i am working on. when i lay down a 13mm wrench i lay it down in the drawer where it goes only 1 step away when i need the 13 mm wrench again don't have to look i know its in the box where it goes. have another box with less used tools usually leave it alone then i have shelves on the wall for seldom used tools save me a lot of time. i see the tool carts and see u tubers digging thru the cart looking for a wrench i never have to look just a thought

[@key981]

He is like a mini Alex doctor version of you

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Obviously I don't know him, but young...Mason? has good people vibes. Glad he's working out for you. He'd be a good shop manager if he sticks around.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Your vibe check is correct! He is highly intelligent and super cool. He reached out to me from TikTok and that’s how we found eachother. I’m so glad he did! He’s a wonderful addition to the team!!!!

[@dennisvandergriff7757]

Olf fat Dutchman says that's great you help teach young man to learn a difficult job. God bless you Car Doctor !. 😊 You know I Love ya, buddy!

[@imfloridano5448]

That word "Assume has popped in the various conversations y'all had🤣😂😂😂

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I guess it’s this week’s theme 😂

[@JasFox420]

Damn man, if I were 20 years younger I'd love to come work with you.

[@virtualcivilparalegals21]

Great show learning

[@key981]

Awwwww he reminds you of yourself when you were younger they didn’t wanna give him a chance but you did awwww 😮😮😮😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@texaslegend5076]

I remember getting out of technical school. A lot of places don’t want to give you a shot at coming up. 14 years ago I barely saw any black mechanics. In 2024 I still rarely see them. I think to myself …surely I’m not the only black dude who likes working on cars.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Check out Brilliant Auto Care here on KZbin! I like him!

[@bryonconant-if5th]

Hi I watching your channel and I live in wrenshall mn I wish you had a garage up here

[@ryans413]

My car uses R134-A and I can get it down to 20 degrees nice and cold like I like it.

[@XTRABIG]

your Dream Truck is coming your way brother. as your wife stated- you put it out there. "250"

[@El69_]

Your scanner can do a actuation test on the ac compressor relay & comand it to see if i makes the compressor kick on its a bidirectional scanner if the snap on scanner doesn’t have the option to do so try a autel scanner if u have one

[@marco-ep4dq]

Blue Devil Head Sealer or Bars...Bith Gasket Sealers is probably what was pored in. 😊

[@thagerdorn2009]

If theres any metal in an ac system, its best to replace everything. Compressor, condenser, drier or expansion valve, lines etc. Whatever the system has. You'll never get all the metal out, as you've said, and itll just destroy the system again. Always better to be safe than sorry, especially with an expensive system like AC. And, you don't get a warranty unless you replace most components. Done all of this many times.

[@cutliss]

How do you know when metal went through the system? Is it clearly visible?

[@DependableAutoTruck]

one of the differences in a Doctor and a mechanic the doctor has to wash hands after using bathroom a mechanic has to wash his hands before and after using bathroom

[@vbarbee1]

36:19 yea mine have the YF, heat index 104 the other day, and I can't put the AC temp on low. If I do, I have to put the fan on low or med low. If I set the temp to low and the fan on high. Damn near Frost Bite, lol. It puts out and I like it cold. I keep my AC at home on 60.

[@weezyg5084]

Oh man that's my car but 2016 basically same thing

[@servantofthegreatiamloving2113]

The book of Remembrance of Moses

[@alexandergunaka666]

For your thoughts on the resealing head gasket, I am intrigued. I’ve had plenty of water pumps that leak much more when they’re off after running. The seal expands from the heat and will seal much better, but not perfectly, than when it’s off it. Then it cools down cuz the vehicle is off and the gasket contracts and the coolant leak is much worse. Wouldn’t it be the same case for the head gasket. Heat will expand it and possibly seal better and then contract and possibly let some fumes out when it is off. I wonder if that was the case if the block tester would work with it off if that is when the fumes are coming through. Could it just be extremely carboned up and mixing with the oil or you’re definitely smelling it in the coolant. Hope there’s an update, cuz I’m definitely intrigued.

[@South_Atlanta92]

Alex, dawg you’d be surprised how many people at work places like car shops whether it’s collision, wheel or mechanic. THEY DO NOT WASH HANDS. I have a question how important would you say are wheel fender liners and the motor splash guards that cover the bottom front of the car?

[@user-sp4eh6vj8u]

Blue driver

[@ice2chillzz257]

What do you think of the 4.6 Triton V8?

[@chacha.S11]

Can you teach me mechanic work.i want to come learn from you

[@stevenlang918]

Hey my friend, I got a question for you. I have an 89 Cadillac Deville with 86,000 miles on it and I’m wondering is that a good car and what should I be looking out for?

[@user-sp4eh6vj8u]

Temps service

[@erodri111]

Eyes of steel lol

[@vbarbee1]

10:57 looks like a tipm might be bad.

[@TokipherTokes]

Did you go to school for this? Asking because I don’t know where to start in this business

[@Autotruck7213]

Yo Alex this ya follower Assured-One Mobile mechanic what do you think of a partnership having a mobile mechanic on-site repairs for customers who can't get to you? Hollachya boy.👊🏿✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

[@RobertHarris-zv4zk]

Hey Alex do you guys works on Duramax's

[@xrpdebo6201]

Can you do a video on what you think of the 2014 thru 2020 impala ltz and the premier

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes! Let me see can I get one in the shop from my dealer friend! Thanks for the super 🙏🏽

[@xrpdebo6201]

@@AlexTheCarDoctorthanks

[@joehomanick]

Hey Alex do you leave the oil that is shipped in the compressor in the compressor??? Or do you dump it out and have the ac machine add it ??

[@alonzopatrick752]

@@joehomanick leave it in and just pull your vacuum and charge.

[@Muhammad11776]

Can I bring in my 2013 Nissan Altima for a transmission filter change? The dealership refuse to touch it.

[@daveunbranded]

You all ever think of going with an actual camera for better quality?

[@Cognacvsop1873]

Are y’all becoming a storage yard for those car insurance policy just saying

[@RobOn85South]

THEY WANT THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THE OIL PAN ... OR WHOLESALE IT 😂😂😂 ONCE THE HONDA TECHNICIAN MPVI THAT VEHICLE HE'LL NOTICE IT... HONDA TECHS PLAY WITH LEGOS ALL DAY SO THEY'D probably miss that cracked oil pan. 😭😭

[@user-sp4eh6vj8u]

Talking to your equipment is not good😂😮😂❤

[@renflo86]

A other great video

[@ReggieHammond68]

I bet it was that high price 1234 yf My xts had a leak on the high side. Very pricey if I must say .b

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes it was.

[@irajackson5661]

Y that cut dog still sitting

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Man, I’m working on the SS Express Van then after that I might get around to it 😔

[@irajackson5661]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor 🫡

[@gregcressey1791]

I love the show however charging twice for diag wouldn't fly in the uk customers expect to tell you there's a fault and you hopefully tell them what's at fault If you check the car and say we'll I think it's a mech issue and also there is another elec issue but we will have to charge you twice for diagnosing 2 seperate faults in the uk you would go quickly out of buisness and nobody would deal with that shop not been rude just the facts I work on cars all the time and it's always the same situation either it's dealership or side garage but to say things like estimate time or deadline no way I am paying you to check for a faukt and you say well I will charge you 1 hours fee and that's all you get if you can find it in that time great but if you csnt we'll I get to charge you more to me that's dodgy I have a friend who lives in the state and he has also said alot of placed will charge to find the faukt regardless of time it's not the customers responsibility if the company cannot hire good enough mechanical guys to fault find methodical or the correct way any no way your gonna get the customer to pay twice as much for your lack of ability to find those faults

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I didn’t want the customer to pay twice. I just switched the type of diagnostic it was. 🤔 I think you misunderstood that part.

[@gregcressey1791]

Wt i mean in the uk we charge a fixed pice for diag if its 2 or 3 faults n then if you get the job to fix the labour rate is little less so u get the reapir as well none of this elec fault find or mech fault find its just fault find it all pal ​@AlexTheCarDoctor

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@gregcressey1791 oh I understand what you mean. Sorry I misunderstood. But electrical diagnostics can be time consuming, taking hours sometimes to trace down wires etc. A flat fee won’t cover that time. In this industry, in the US, time is everything if you want to be efficient. Now, if it’s a simple diagnostic, maybe 2 or 3 check engine light codes. Then I charge a flat fee and it covers up to an hour. I hope that makes sense lol

[@Miltonfrank39]

That’s why u don’t buy GM for that very reason

[@JayMke]

GM keeps him in business