ScannerDanner career path

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Fantastic motivation speech! The two things that really hit home: if you get too arrogant and lose the humble approach, the next car will kick your ass for sure. And never say "never" and "always"...just had the pleasure of working with Eric O. from South Main Auto Repair on a case study where even when we finally got on the right path, the actual problem still blew our minds. I'm pretty sure I will NEVER see another one like that in my lifetime!! Thanks again for all you do Paul, you have influenced the lives and career paths of more people than you think :)

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

motoYam82 Thanks bro! I'll have to check out that video. Can you post the link here? It may get filtered as spam, but I'll look for it and fix it if that happens.

[@FourSeasonsNorth4x4]

ScannerDanner Premium I’m very curious as to which job it was as well. Like you Paul, I also like Eric O’s approach and teaching...I’d say no wonder I found your channel through him. Don’t worry Pine Hollow, I’m watching yours in the mix as well and enjoying them also. What a fantastic bunch of guys you are..you have re-ignited that spark in me to get back to auto work once again and liking the challenges it poses. If you look on my Facebook page you will see the third monster truck(street legal) I built from scratch. I was pretty much self taught and my ‘specialty’, if you wanna call it that is in fact electrical. You’ll note that she’s a square body Chevy and that’s for good reason..I was never taught before how to understand the new computerized vehicle systems and that intimidated me enough to ‘pull out’ of building/modifying any after that. (Of course my mining accident breaking my back didn’t help matters much either..but that’s another story) Thanks for putting my head right in this and I look forward to getting your book soon Paul. I’ll try to figure how I can get one up here to Ontario shortly. 👍👍

[@chekelley6861]

What an awesome story. I got in to the automotive field professionally rather late in life. My entire career has been working in the Fire/ EMS as a paramedic...both on the ground and as a flight medic for various agencies, including my current employer. After 20+ years of working 24 to 96 hour shifts, up at all hours of the day and night, being away from loved ones for birthdays, holidays and multiple failed relationships as well as generally dealing with the worst part of the human condition I became tattered emotionally, mentally and physically. I could barely get up in the morning and function anymore. Things actually changed for the better during the worst of the last recession. Our company began to desperately try to find ways to cut costs and save money. I was in charge of making sure our fleet of 8 ambulances were maintained, which consisted of scheduling them for trips to various shops for repairs or routine LOF. One day we picked up our 6.0 powerstroke after having the primary alternator replaced and they handed us a bill for nearly $800. I was incredulous because that is a 20 minute job. I began looking at old receipts and was flabbergasted by what we were paying for simple repairs. $65 to change a parking light bulb here, $200 for an oil change there. The company had a toolbox full of basic hand tools sitting in a corner, so we drug it out and blew the dust off and began just doing basic maintenance and repairs. The first year we saved the company $13K. Then they told me I couldn't work on ambulances at all until I got at least one ASE certification. I went and tested and got my ASE master medium/heavy truck certificate. The doors of opportunity flooded open. I found the Scanner Danner free KZbin channel and bought the book and I may have well strapped an afterburner on my career. I have made so much money from the information l learned from him. I am now a Monday thru Friday position, not only working on our companies equipment but also working on vehicles for outside agencies as well as moonlighting doing work for regular citizens and diesel work for an independent garage. This has literally saved my sanity and possibly my life. I love learning this information and look forward to every video you put out. Thank you for all that you do!

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Wow Che thanks for sharing! I wish I could tell you in words how much these stories mean to me from you guys.

[@chekelley6861]

For some reason most of my story got cut off but anyway thank you for being awesome.

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

It's all there. It shows 55 lines on my phone. Click on the "Read more" blue hyperlink to see it

[@FourSeasonsNorth4x4]

Fantastic story Mr. Kelley..very inspirational. I believe great people are attracted by and to other great people and I think the evidence is pretty clear. IE...Paul, Eric, Ivan, (the other)Eric etc. and many more right here in this forum. 👍👍 Wishing you all the best Che.

[@darrendesmarais8124]

Rosedale Tech has the best Automotive Engine Performance Diagnostics Instructor in North America. Period. His name is Paul Danner. If you have the passion and Paul's book, you will be the go to guy. You can also be proud you will fix your customers car right the first time and not be a parts changer. Paul's teaching benefits, both the Industry and customers. Thanks Paul.

[@nickayivor8432]

Very KNOWLEDGEABLE Sir ScannerDanner Thank you From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@johnmckamy6398]

It's now Tuesday night and I finally got a chance to finish this video and as I thought it would be , very moving and real . thank you for sharing .

[@faustogonzalez8397]

Paul - great insight to your career and experiences. Never quit, you will never know the positive impact you have had on so many auto enthusiasts. Your passion, dedication and 'never give up attitude' has helped so many of us. You were born to be a Teacher, many teachers call themselves ' Teachers' but you my friend are the definition of a Teacher. When I am in Pittsburgh I'm coming to see you to shake your hand and thank you for all you do for us. Keep the GREAT WORK my friend!!

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you so much

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

That would be awesome and I would be honored to shake your hand

[@jayhook-zm1pw]

i remember my first training in a side school just the same. they had a allison 12 cyl bare. they gave us a box of parts, and said GET IT RUNNING! being the first month in, i said to myself, it will never start. end of the week, 2 distributors in time, wires plugs, it was running! that convinced me i could fix anything that was ever built!

[@kevincampbell8298]

Being honest with students as an educator is one of the most important parts of our job! I did a similar things with college my courses. Done and gone from college and thinking what dud I do this for. then when I am working on things and I can help people understand things and grasping things it was all worth it! Great vids keep it up you will help a lot of these kids be better at what they choose to do!

[@michaelgalvin1024]

Being an automotive teacher and mechanic myself, a word that we use sometimes a little freely, THANKYOU!

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Michael Galvin no thank you Michael!

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

ScannerDanner Premium lol, there should be a comma there

[@labradormcgraw2409]

Can't believe it's taken me this long to find ScannerDanner. This guy makes the others look ridiculous by comparison - such knowledge and experience. Just ordered the book and looking forward to the rest of the course.

[@kevincampbell8298]

Being an electrical guru in a shop has been a major part of every dealership..I was the only one in my high school classes that absolutely loved that part of the stuff. And all of those jobs came to me.. And I use to tell my classmates you all need to learn this and like it and embrace it. Now it is everything! The guys that are the best at it do the best! I personally found when teaching electronics techs electronic and electrical troubleshooting that a lot of people seemed to have trouble grasping becuase it was not a tangible thing for them. When you take a a object apart you cane see the workings of it. But that is not the way that is with electricity....

[@jaroslavuhrin9748]

Hello Mr. Danner. I automotive diagnostic almost 5 years and I love it. Your book and videos have taught me more than 4 years diagnostic School. That is why I am where I am. Thank you for everything.

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Jaroslav Uhrin Where are you from Jaroslav?

[@jaroslavuhrin9748]

I am from Slovakia

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Jaroslav Uhrin That is so cool! I asked because of your name and I wanted to know how far reaching this channel is. I am so encouraged by this. Thanks so much for being here!!!!

[@joeshearer1247]

Wonderful story! My mind works the same way I find this stuff enjoyable and fascinating and is why I love HVAC so much I'm never done learning and is still humbling to me also.

[@eng.mohammedomran3297]

I love watching your videos and your lectures and I loved your story it was very inspiring.. I love to hear from you man!. Keep up. Every day I love this career more and more because of your knowledge that you've taught to us. I swear to God I'm feeding and supporting my little brothers and my mother and a kidnapped father from this career. So thank you very very much brother.❤

[@anthonyrosa4388]

I want to thank you for EVERYTHING watching your video's is the best thing I ever did and still do I've watched every video and have everything you put out.your the best and because of you I not only stepped up my game more than I ever amagind I'm making alot more money THANK YOU!!!

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Wow that is awesome to hear my friend. Thank you for being a part of this!

[@toyotatechMDT]

What a great way to open a class. Nice work Paul you're a sincere guy.

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Sincerely blessed to have you guys

[@jonathanleon4611]

I have been watching your premium channel for the last year trying to keep up with your lecture. Ever since I started watching your videos changed the way I tackle any drivability issue. I have been at a honda dealer for a year now. when Im actually doing diagnosing a car most of the senior techs make fun of me cause im actally trying to figure out the issue Instead of taking a part off another car and try it see if it fixes it. Techs likes that are the ones that discourages newbies from actually trying to diag and learn from great teachers like u because a lot of the times it is easier to change a part than to actally diag. But my response to the senior tech is I don't wanna be a parts changer for the next 20 years, they bben in this shop and been techs for 10, 15, 20 years and I make a few dollars less than they do and I have been there only 1 year and its my firts automotive shop I work for I use to be in transit bus manufactoring as an electrician and never done electrical on any car. now the service managers come to me to help then with most of the electrical diag. And it is thanks to your traning and lectures. I wish I could actually attend your school but I live in California or else I would have.

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

jonathan leon I wish you could too jonathan, but you are here and that is the next best thing! Thank you for sharing what an impact this is having for you and thank you for encouraging me to keep doing what I am doing.

[@joemejia4513]

I like see dis Danner . Keep up de good work .

[@dmorley100]

@ 0:23 that was exactly why I originally took auto mechanics in high school. I hated pretty much everything about high school myself.

[@toutsandler3739]

Really i don t know how to discribe this feelings i had after seeing this. I m a big fun of yours ..and i came across a big change in my career direction. Well i m trying to get the maximum...unfortunately i can t subscribe to the premium site in this time...i hope i ll be. Thank you so much of the method and the love you re spreading over this channel. ;:) From ALGERIA.

[@kylefentz]

May sound weird but i can connect with his story even more because his younger years were fueled by drug related bullshit and his conscious told him he was better than that. Your a legend Paul and help me everyday.

[@Victor664.1]

i have learn in the last 6 monts of waching your videos a lot , it has made me take the step of geting a modis , shaut out from tijuana

[@fixgarage3209]

Hi.. I learned a lot from you thanks.. U are the one i reliable on your info. In this field.. Wish you the best in your life... Enjoy

[@whitetiger8652]

Enjoyed your story. Very inspirational.

[@sailorbob74133]

I'm excited and I care and I'm really enjoying the premium channel!

[@billyr9840]

Paul, with all the enthusiasm you seam to have every morning, you should being paying Rosedale ! These kids don't relies, how lucky they are to have someone with the know how, experience and skill to point them in the right direction. Don't be afraid to let them know, maybe they won't waste the few precious years of their youth! God Bless Dude!

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Thank you Billy!

[@pip470]

Hey scanner. Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. I can't not describe how long I have been looking for the answers and explanations you give in all your videos. I have your book and watch around an hour a day taking it all in like a sponge. Thank you. From phill a united kingdom fan. Please. Ps if you ever do a tour in the UK then sign me up. Phill

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

pip470 will do Phill. Thanks!! Awesome to hear the impact this is having for you.

[@johnmckamy6398]

Hey Paul , I'm really looking forward to watching this speech but being sunday evening I don't have time . but just watching the first 5 minutes sounds so much like myself . I graduated Capital City Trade & Tech in 91 so I am excited to get back to it .

[@SmittySmithsonite]

You sound like my brother from another mother, Paul - we had identical teen years, it sounds like. We must be the same age, or within a couple years. I never thought I'd ever be able to use my brain for anything after those days! It's a wonder I'm still here. Glad all that is behind me, and wouldn't go back if I could and was PAID to! I was well into my 20's before I even had a clue what I was going to do for income. My grandfather was a jack of all trades (specialized in Model T restorations and repairs ), and so was my dad. I inherited that trait from them, and have always tinkered with one thing or another, but for some reason, as a kid, I never thought of it as an income source. Took me a while to figure that out! I've worked just about every crappy, labor-intensive job you can name - restaurants washing dishes, 12-hour shifts in a sweltering hot plastic factory, working in a maintenance position in a 200 year old factory cutting asbestos covered pipes out with not even a mask (and I have asthma too), industrial flat roofing, tractor-trailer driving, and recycling pickup for a major MA city just to name a few. I finally got my crap together in '99 and went to MMI in Phoenix. After spending all that money, I found I hated doing that type of work for someone else, and hated starting at the bottom, yet again it seemed. I spent a couple years out west "wandering" lost, I guess you could say, when fate brought me back home to MA. I worked out of my parent's tool shed for a bit fixing bikes after I got back, but it wasn't enough to pay the bills, so got a job in a wire factory making implantable medical wire. Working for myself became my goal after that. Met my wife around that time, and not long after we started house hunting, and that's when I got my class A license for tractor trailer. Was all uphill from there! We bought a house in a rural neighborhood that I absolutely love, we got married in our yard here. I continued driving for about 6 more years, until I burned out of the recycling job - God intervened, and an opportunity arose from a hopeless situation. Started putting that big barn I had to use doing small engine repair - I've been doing that since '09. Everyone in town now knows me as the "fix it" guy, be it mowers, motorcycles, tractors, or cars & trucks - if it doesn't run, I make it run. :) I had always been frustrated by my lack of knowledge of OBD-II vehicles though! I'd get so mad not having wiring diagrams, or diagnostic info available - felt like it was this big secret I wasn't allowed to find out about. I just discovered this whole KZbin realm last year when we finally got a real high speed internet available in the neighborhood. Opened up a whole other world! I'm hoping to transition into automotive diagnostics from the small engine work, mostly due to the money - more of it in auto repair, especially in this area. Very late in life for me to be going back to school, so I'm glad I found you on the net! You opened a door that I thought was closed forever. I've got a ways to go - I'm extremely rusty, as I just found out the other day with my neighbor's '88 Trooper that became a crank, no-start as he passed my house, waving, lol - God was looking out for him that day I figure! I diagnosed a shorted power feed to the fuel pump (using your t-pin idea - I had no idea my wife had BOXES of these things!! :D ), and the other problem that surfaced on me during the repair, which was a worn out plastic connector that the pin wouldn't stay put in, for the primary side of the ignition coil. It's fixed and he's happy ... but I've got a bit of time before I get back what I've lost over the years, and retain all the new-to-me stuff on your channels here. Took me many times longer than you would've taken to get that thing running again! I have no doubt I'll get there eventually. You're an excellent teacher! THANK YOU!! :)

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Dude man. That is such an awesome story! God was truly there with you through this and I am honored to be part of your story. May He continue to bless your hands and your mind as you walk this path my friend.

[@acrittendoncrittendon4143]

Hay grate story. When I went to U.T.I I heard the same thing about money of how much they can make. As for me being out there knew better. You did a grate job. I also do side work and have a full time job as a H.D.R in heavy equipment. Been at this job for 20Y. 5 more too retire then I'll do my one man shop I love working on cars. I have people calling me asking me what I think is wrong. Keep up the good work.

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Acrittendon Crittendon thank you!

[@fuseone]

This is a great video. And drive ability and electrical issues I couldn’t agree with more. I know most guys don’t want to touch the stuff and struggle with it.

[@rafaelc8538]

I'm a 3rd year apprentice, and work with 2 licensed techs. at my work place, they take all the "good jobs" and I'm left with the "shit jobs". I feel we are all equal with mechanical jobs. Now i feel that i can get ahead and beat them by learning more from you with electrical/diagnostics, since I feel they lack electrical/ diagnostics skill.

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Rafael Cuyuch no question about it my friend. you absolutely will

[@sohldier1]

Paul, I share your passion with the drivability and engine performance diagnostics..In the short time watching your classes online and case studies, I've made light year jumps in effectiveness!! Your methods and their practical application values are immediately apparent when stepping up to a job no one else seems to be able to figure out..It's a gift from The Lord to me!! My mind is a hungry sponge for this awesome diagnostic knowledge and experience..You're the best thing going out there today! Keep up the good work and like Eric says: stay dirty!! God bless you and your family Paul, and thanks again buddy...Now all I need is a Verus!! lol

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

pliny sohl and you guys are a gift from the Lord to me! and I have committed to Him to give freely in return. To not "build bigger barns, where moth and rust destroy". I am truly blessed to have the support that I do from you guys. And to hear what an impact it is making on your lives makes my heart smile.

[@80sfordguy]

Paul, that was a great motivational speech. I was even leaning over to what your were saying. However, smaller chains like pep boys or equivalent are the better choice for money rather than big business shops. Perhaps, even mom & pop garages and independents may pay good or decent by an experience standpoint. Places like Cummins, Caterpillar, International Harvester, Ford, GM, Dodge and many others. They’re mostly flat rate and some are like Cummins paying hourly. Hourly jobs are just as bad as flat rate. Cummins in-particular paying hourly and we only work on the cummins engine, NO OEM work and ASE’s are of no value at places like Cummins. They train you on the Cummins engine as required or when the budget and convenance agree. Where you get screwed is the tech scale. The tech scale here goes lowest to highest --> tech level one (L1),1A, 1B, L2, 2A, 2B, L3, 3A and 3B. Currently I’m a Tech-1B that mainly rebuilds engines, swaps engines (engine swings)and I just got raised to 23.54/hr @ 45hrs/week minimum after 6yrs at Cummins. Occasionally, I diagnose and do smaller repairs but not often. I feel if you want me to use my brain for work, (YOU HAVE TO PAY ME) more than a fool but less than the top tech. It costed me 50k personally to get educated and I spent 3-4yrs trying to level up. But Cummins doesn’t pay good enough to start. Here, Cummins is a stepping stone in the career of a diesel tech not a career. I’m sure other big business does the same or similar practices. I’m considered the major engine overhaul tech, the guy with the most experience had to leave after 8yrs @ around 22-25/hr. He then came back 2-3yrs later now making 33-36/hr. I’m glad to have my job and I’m cutting my teeth in the repair industry but, I know its not a career. That’s somewhere else at another time and when the time comes I’ll jump on that bitch and ride that gravy train until I start my own shop which is my personal goal as a tech/fabricator.

[@fanfanguerrier4209]

I'm a premium member I follow your class . I'm working as a mobile mechanic .I want to go to the tech level hopefully I can find what I need to b there on here

[@andreagili4589]

This seems like the right video below which tell you what I think. Here where I live in Italy the economic crisis has created such Misbehaviour in the world of work that rarely workshops open their doors to anyone, even if experienced. In recent years I have worked alone,and i still do, unfortunately without insurance because i' not qualificated as mechatronic (I attended accounting in high school, I do not know why). I also studied for almost a year to get the basics to understand everything in your program, I was ready when I joined and I bought your book almost two months ago. I hope what I'm learning will change my life as a mechatronic, because now I can only work having to look after my beautiful 2 year old daughter and then going back to school is not talked about (apart from the fact that sadly that would not improve my chances of enter into a workshop, to where we are). I will not say that you are a great teacher, wich obviously i think, I'll tell you that you became my hero and you are changing the face of the Internet for the better. With true respect and admiration Ps .: sorry for the long message but i wanted you to know how important is what you do for every body that's in a situation like mine, YOU GIVE US AN OPPORTUNITY

[@ScannerDanner]

Andrea Gili wow, that is so awesome to hear! thank you so much Andrea Gili for being here and for your kind words. May God bless your hands and your mind as you continue to pursue this career path. You will always be able to feed your family my friend.

[@victorguardado1857]

Do you think that factory scanner could make a difference in profit as a mobile diagnostic

[@fanfanguerrier4209]

What kind of diagnostic tools would you suggest me

[@andyketterhagen9807]

maybe we can say "master teacher", well done paul! and thanks

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

+andy Ketterhagen haha not really but thank you!

[@joshuabranson74]

What they really don't tell you in school is you have two jobs as a mechanic or at least you should you know I have my regular work and I have my side work and your side work really is just up to you. I mean some weeks I don't feel like having side work and some weeks only feel like doing three cars a week sometimes il do 10 cars a week on the side. I know plenty of mechanics who started doing side work and it blossomed into a business. I make 700 a week guaranteed at my regular shop so any side work is supplemental and yes side work comes and goes like a regular business week sometimes it's Christmas time and the holidays and people dont have very much money to spend so they put their cars off but I'll tell you what boy come tax time you can easily pull in 1500 dollars a week on the side. I know the pandemic hurt and that's kind of unforeseen but here in Washington D.C area on MD side businesses started to pick up. My side work has started to pick up since probably July and has seemed pretty normal since. also with side work you determine how much you're going to charge so normally I charge between 40 to $65 an hour but you can charge more than that dude depending on the customer but my average B-side work hourly is between 40 an hour.

[@eduardoriosrosas6557]

thanks for everything Teacher, hope to one day be in your class. 👍

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

that would be awesome! in the mean time, it is great to have you here!

[@steniofernandez824]

So ..tx for hating high school i have learned a lot more wit ur book and premium channel ..than at apex technical school here nyc..and that was almost $10,000 ...

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Nice, thank you!

[@khurramali007]

Scanner Danner i want to ask this question to you that why people in automotive industry always advice on becoming an "electrical and diagnosis guy or diesel mechanic"..what about people who want to work on engines and transmissions..is it because of money or there is some other factor..

[@kevinmalone3150]

Nobody wants to do driveability stuff. I love it, I'll do it all day long. I refer to your book all of the time too.

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Kevin Malone I know, right? What's wrong with people? This stuff is awesome!!

[@monangamoki7572]

Awesome stuff man...

[@johnmwangi6291]

My favourite...

[@rochestertommy9995]

If we buy your book is it the same material you are referencing

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

yes, sir! Sorry, I do not monitor this channel. I do see all comments on my main YT channel "ScannerDanner" so be sure to comment there in the future for anything like this. Thank you! Or email me at [e-mail]

[@ryanjohnson4239]

Love it

[@josejoortiz3720]

great vid

[@fanfanguerrier4209]

How can I get your book

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

From my website at www.scannerdanner.com

[@nabinthapa9285]

I learn most valuable lessons from u

[@troysmith9453]

It took care of itself you a bad boy 😆

[@820performancecomptonbro4]

So now we could subscribe at the KZbin channel for the premium

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

You can subscribe here www.scannerdanner.com/join-scannerdanner-premium.html I've moved all the contents of ScannerDanner Premium to my website. KZbin has closed all paid channels.

[@jmac2050]

doctors do the same thing, lets try this medication, lets this test and see how things go, oh, that didn't work, you need this now

[@anumagar5170]

Nice

[@chiefeaglebear2320]

IRON SHARPENS IRON

[@victorguardado1857]

You never had the need for factory scanner

[@jradlib]

don't let your wife see this video you said your love first and second is working on car's. So the wife comes last.

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

Jrad Librando lol