The Auto Repair Business Can Stress You Out

Hey Good People,
Another day at the shop. I have so much to do but so little time! My responsibility to my family is always going to come before anything else in my life, including running an auto repair shop. Follow along as I try to make it through the day!
Tools I use: www.amazon.com/shop/alexthecardoctor
Shop Location: 1850 Joy Lake Rd. Ste A Morrow, Ga 30260

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

You help me out a lot, Alex. I am a NOVICE to intermediate mobile guy so I do not tackle huge jobs. I learn so much watching your channel. I wish you and your family nothing but the absolute best.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you sir 🫡 I wish the same for you and yours 🙏🏽

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Alex has some great teaching! Do you follow SMA? ERIC O just put out a video on voltage drop. Might be helpful out there.

[@alexandergunaka666]

This is one of the best comments I’ve seen in a while. Thank you for knowing your skills and limits. A lot of new guys take on jobs without being ready. It’s even harder to admit you don’t know everything. You got the correct attitude that will allow you to become good at your job.

[@JimSix-jo6hf]

Alex also helps out the pro guys, I have had my own shop for 34 years and a decade at a Cadillac dealer before that I have a ticking pentastar in a 2014 T&C coming in first one for me, I am going to watch every one of the videos Alex has and he does a lot of those, I have done a 5.7 hemi cam and lifters so this should be easy

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

@@JimSix-jo6hf, I watch the oil cooler jobs on the 3.6. as well as the lifter and cam jobs. Pretty sure I could do the oil cooler replacement, but hell no to the cam and lifter job at this point.

[@dennisvandergriff7757]

God bless you. Stand your ground. This old fat Dutchman is an old white guy, but I love you all. You treat everyone the same, end of story. People are silly. You are great business owners and I highly respect you.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

We love you Dennis! 💙

[@Cainvelasquez-hb2sd]

As a single father i do my best, n when my car malfunction i do what i can but dont always know past the obvious stuff. Glad u help keep them honest. Make it the start of a change

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That’s what I’m really trying to do!

[@Cainvelasquez-hb2sd]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor you’ll succeed, when gods for u who can be against you! 🙏

[@zachmchugh]

More like Alex the car Pimp! Always got the shave and hair back, somehow not dirty after work unlike me, and talking real smooth with the great smile! You helped me with my 3.6 pent in more than a few ways, I know you’re busy I don’t wanna hold you up just wanted to say I think people would donate if you streamed live, every time you did something free/nice for a customer.

[@BrianS_IN]

I love watching you guys and the family aspect of running a business can be stressful I am sure. I totally respect your work ethic and your quality of work. So hard to find today. Keep your head up and realize that Karma will take care of those who are good people. The world can be tough but people like you keep my faith that there are good people out there doing the right thing.

[@PaulLorenzini-ny2yw]

You people are the best. I agree that pooh comes in all colors.

[@mightyclos1984]

I love how much you love your kids. I feel the same way about my kids. I’ll do anything, drive anywhere, or whatever else they need. No matter how tired or early I have to get off work. Great video showing the hustles of a tired dad still going hard for the family❤

[@alejandrogorostiza1197]

Brother, it swells my heart with joy watching y'all interact. Blessings to your entire family man! Hope to see you upgrade to bigger and better things😊🙏🏾 Keep up the GREAT work.

[@SLF-nw2yc]

This reminds me of the shop my wife works at. Owner is Jamaican, his son and daughter both work there. They're kids are being raised at the shop. Part of my wife's day is watching Daniel tiger with the littlest one lol.

[@rissaroosdaddy1891]

You guys have a lovely family! 💯

[@rissaroosdaddy1891]

@AlexTheCarDoctor1 Yay! What did I win? 😀

[@Sipboyshawty-c]

I get pissed off every time myself when blk customers feel entitled. I salute 🫡 you all for standing on business and keeping the structure of a blk business owner

[@gnubians9400]

Black goes to white business and gets treated like "shit", just goes to another white business. Black doesn't get what they want from an honest Black own business, swears off ALL BLACK BUSINESSES. Show our kids better and VOTE in EVERY ELECTION, starting locally.

[@1jus]

I love yalls channel so much . Both of y’all are amazing people

[@telesasmith4573]

In the business you will run into the crazy but the positive out way the negative..I have to say you guys are a miracle in the needy. Thanks for being you. I will drop by and say hi when I come and visit my son in Georgia..never know bring some wrench work to you God Bless

[@brianmirras8590]

you your wife and kids are amazing people as a shop manager I feel your stress every day

[@ajchiappetta8795]

As a business owner and shop owner, I struggle all the time with altercations with customers, sometimes you just have to let them know, they don’t like it they can go somewhere else. As harsh it is to say something like that to someone., it never gets easy, but you have to stand your ground, especially if you know what you did was right and good and you went above and beyond then you have every right to speak your truth

[@myrusEW]

I found your videos pretty recently. Been a “mechanic” for about 6-7 months now. Started at valvoline then got taken in by a small shop like yours. Run by the master mechanic and his wife, with the kids around. It’s cool to see their side of it, and what they deal with. Gives some insight on how they might make decisions or how my decisions may affect them.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes!!! Sounds like my shop lol but as owners we deal with a lot. But my main thing is taking care of my employees! They are my family too. I’m sure your shop is the same

[@ouzdram9964]

As a business owner, I’m learning a lot from ya- thanks for sharing

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I’m happy to hear that! 🩺👨🏽‍🔧

[@alexandergunaka666]

The head shake and facial expression when she said you’re out of uniform had me dying. It gave off please not right now vibes. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It was too dang hot!

[@markmurdock280]

Mrs Car Dr. Is so right business is business when people think that they can pay what they want to pay just because they feel some type of way business does not work that way.If you owe a bill and the bill is marked at what the mechanic priced it at you must pay.Color does not matter if u owe u owe

[@Stoner916sac]

this is da best car stuff out there. I'd love working with this guy

[@eaaron3]

Alex sound like me saying he can drive after working all day 😂

[@HB-yq8gy]

Kudos Alex, it's rare up north to see a black-owned auto repair shop maybe it's GA. Even in the urban NYC tri-state area mostly Latino/white. I love your videos keep up the great content.

[@lamontgray6015]

I have not seen any in minnesota buy the ones I heard are here charge dealership prices

[@EliWaters-rc6rq]

I love your channel! Not easy running a business and having a family, I’m in the same boat. Good job Alex! Keep up the good work! Good Dad good business owner! Many blessings my dude!

[@tanyawins]

Hey y’all! We enjoyed this one! Y’all youngest got Shun whole face! She’s such a cutie pie! ❤️ And Shun with the imaginary cigarettes…. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤣 We are hollering over here!!! Keep up the good work, God sees you! 🙏🏾❤️

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

😂😂😂 you know she smokes imaginary cigarettes when she is stressed or upset 😂 it’s really a breathing exercise but she said it looks cooler if it looks like she smokes 😩

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

I got a 5 inch lifted 2000 4Runner on 33 inch Mickey Thompson Baja boss tires ! I would love to show you it ! 291k miles ! And runs like new ! No check engine light and don’t burn a drop of fluids !

[@dariusstack]

U do good work I like how u take your time n do every repair plus aloTTa of people have to understand working on 🚘 some going to be ease n some not but when working on 🚘 u have to have aloTTa of patience at all times 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@HB-yq8gy]

The Southern hospitality is what I miss up north. My roots are in VA but, when I return, it's very welcoming.

[@golf25radioman]

Thanks for that snapshot into the business side of it all, and also the sometimes unpleasant parts too. The public can be a challenging "animal" to deal with. I don't envy you that part of it at all. But, again, thanks for including it. As always, the various repairs that come in are very interesting.☮

[@RandomMind]

Love your videos. I wish you were here in Goodyear Az... a shop tried to charge me $100 just to tighten my lugs on my Chrysler 300c . i was like 😳 no way, drop my car...lol

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

See stuff like that, that takes no time to do, should be free. That’s how you earn a customer.

[@RandomMind]

Exactly, from that point I taught myself how to work on cars from watching videos such as yours...if you were in Goodyear Az, you most definitely would get my business.

[@Aesthetics622]

Hahah i felt that miss alex i swear people just by nature expect because you the same race or country etc you get that special treatment of discounts LOL! like bro in what world is that gonna pay my bills that i work hard for to provide for my family by running this business, Its an extremely selfish antic and very disrespectful. Also a side note, i am looking at all those abandoned cars, wouldnt that be a great time to FLIP them for a nice profit? That nissan man u get those parts at a junk yard and you are good to go and so on for the rest. That will earn you all that waste dlot time and headaches. Yall are solid people and really been enjoying the videos.

[@JimSix-jo6hf]

I have a shop in Ohio, it is a pain to get a title it can be done, I have done it a lot of times but I would rather be working in the shop, you have to send registered letters and wait a long time, I would rather have a clean lot, one call to the PD they are gone

[@demetrisrobinson4026]

Yess, why we treat each others like this.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Good morning Alex! It's evening here in MN.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey Dan! I was gonna ask what you doing up so late but you may be a few hours behind me lol

[@s.j.5850]

A sign in the shop describing what Car Shield will NOT pay for may give your customers a heads-up in advance. They may be less inclined to take it out on you when Car Shield gives them the shaft. Unfortunately being an honest technician can sometimes be very challenging. I ran the numbers for opening a shop once upon a time, and I did not think I could make it without the right mechanics. I left out the human nature part of the equation that you have to deal with on a regular basis.

[@michael-qv5wq]

I use to work at jeep dealership mechanic shop. Sometime The abs steering angle dtc is caused by the bad car batteries. The steering angle sensor needs to be calibrated at the dealership

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the info! I love the tips from dealership techs. Sometimes they see things I don’t get to see. I learn from everyone

[@kurtkennedy5370]

In repair link, that house had a bown circle pointing to the hose, in the top left corner there was a brown circle with a part number you can click. Thats what you need. Ford does that A LOT. Hope that helps

[@JimSix-jo6hf]

Shon abandoned cars are always a problem, I used to have 4 or 5 in my lot all the time, I do not do it that way anymore, I do not charge storage I give someone 48 hours to come get their car then I call the local PD, they tow is they send the letters yes I get no money but I am happy with that, then if they want to give someone a hard time it will be the guy with the gun and tazer

[@michaelpatton5012]

I agree with you 💯 %.Our people's is really hard to do business with

[@kidchris7693]

Those ford/mazda engines have 2 coolant temp sensors. One on the radiator and one on the coolant outlet. Sensors have different model numbers and diff voltage readings. Spent a week on one with a false overheating reading.

[@stevenbarber2703]

alex i wish i worked for ya i could of programmed that module for you so you didnt have too its so sad that people are like that love your vids and and fellow mechanic

[@kidchris7693]

Love your Content Alex!!! As a fellow shop owner I feel your pain/stress. See if there are any float tanks in your area. I dont sleep good as well but the float tanks help with stress. I go twice a month, give it a try hell help your mind and body heal!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Wow! Thanks I’ll look into that!

[@austin3538]

Keep up the great work

[@airink8114]

Love yous guys and your money tree👀🤣❤🏹🎯🏆🏆🏆

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

lol! We’ve had it a few years now. We love you right back! 💙

[@JimSix-jo6hf]

Alex it is true a beer or two a day is good for you, good for stress, good for your heart and arteries, god gave us beer because he wants us to be happy!!!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes! I took a cruise once and took a brewery tour and I learned a lot about the benefits of beer.

[@richarddiaz8248]

Good morning family

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Morning

[@Stoic_hunter]

You guys run an awesome business. I wish you guys were in my city. Top tier work

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@celestial4762]

Ya'll got a money tree too? Awesome!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes it’s the only thing we can keep alive 😂 they are low maintenance

[@Autotruck7213]

Stick to the code car doc Fam I'm 100000000000000000% with you on that, and thats why Me as a Black biz owner shy away from a lot of our own people's business because that very thing that you had to deal with Miss me wiff- not with but wiff the BS.. smhsmh Keep doing what you do Big Dawg I agree with you...

[@mrmerhtin3625]

isn't there a mechanics lien or something like towing companies do that get to keep the car after a certain time has passed abandoned? I know they are technically garbage but you could get your money out of it that way?

[@richardt6980]

i was going to say dont buy a jeep because of the quality. but it appears from the corrosion on the gaskets that there was poor coolant maintenance.

[@Cognacvsop1873]

Read one of those car insurance policies and you might find the problem what people are thinking that car insurance policy will pay for our want to have a big auction after 90 days. Your car will be put up for auction.

[@regiment6541]

What that little orange abandoned car with plants growing out the tires 🛞🤔😂

[@ajchiappetta8795]

As a business owner and shop owner, I struggle all the time with altercations with customers, sometimes you just have to let them know, they don’t like it they can go somewhere else. As harsh it is to say something like that to someone., it never gets easy, but you have to stand your ground, especially if you know what you did was right and good and you went above and beyond then you have every right to speak your truth. Also, being that I am a Bisexual man, gay folks will bring me they’re car am expect some big discount or do some crazy payment plan for them bc we both part of the gay community. Oh nooooo

[@daltondavis0668]

Alex! Ive seen these jeeps burn the pigtail up for the front sway bar. Is caused so many strange issues that made no sense whatsoever. Took a while to figure it out tbh 😂

[@rph247]

Feel you guys. Is it possible for ya'll have a written repair agreement that spells out the consequences of leaving a vehicle, regardless of outcome, beyond a reasonable time - 30 days - forfeited? Is that possible in GA? If so, consider adding it to your paperwork pre-repair agreement. God bless you Alex and wife, and keep you safe!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes we have a written agreement that they sign and they still abandon them 😩. But we are starting the process to take ownership of them, but it’s not so cut and dry in Georgia

[@pricetagcitrus]

I wonder if at least one of your kids will become a mech

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I thought maybe my youngest son would, but he’s only in to soccer now. My oldest son likes working with his hands but he wants to be a contractor. Maybe one of my future grandkids will lol

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor being exposed to the stuff at your shop, will be valuable!

[@JimSix-jo6hf]

I think the youngest girl is the one, look how fast she took that office apart, when she gets a bit older she might be able to do that to a 4l60e transmission, uncle Jim may have to come down and help her put the 1st one back together, I would love it

[@gregoryrobinson1004]

I 20 and bhm my home town. Yall need to try buckees and Milo's

[@lamontgray6015]

Man i wish yall was in minnesota

[@craigbooker6395]

Great video

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you Craig 🙏🏽

[@vbarbee1]

19:05 It totally makes me mad when anybody put black ppl should look out for black ppl ect sayings. I'm like, you're absolutely right. Soooo I'll fix your car for free if you pay my rent. I'll look for you if you look for me.

[@keithfork8663]

A thermal imaging camera would help find warmer than usual electrical components.

[@SLF-nw2yc]

You should try doing ASMR videos. Your voice is very soothing.

[@gregoryrobinson1004]

Alex they won't let me hit the all button. To see all yall videos

[@luisbaez8492]

Alex, she better come get her Jeep or else it's gonna be added to the abandoned list. Guess who just adopted a Jeep? Alex 😂

[@thk7513]

I would look into your states abandonment laws, follow procedures the sell these cars for scrap. Business is business.

[@mnwolves180]

Alex, as the Rasta's say. "One spliff a day keeps the devil away".

[@VibeContract]

9:06 ✌🏾 i lost my train of thought 😂

[@jgrizz8945]

Yall should be able to sue people that steal services. If they don't pay you they are stealing. People suck.

[@RobOn85South]

🫡"We gotta handle then and now" 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😆😆

[@jackinbox3382]

Nice nice trip

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Hope you got an hour or two nap in Alabama, brother. You need rest. Can't be pushing yourself like that, especially on the road.

[@anthonyross2059]

So i dont know the laws out there.. but the car yall said was out there for a year and so on, you guys cant get it towed off your property?? Is that legal?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

We are currently learning the do’s and don’ts and the proper forms to file here in Ga. Had to pay someone to teach us.

[@anthonyross2059]

Oh okay I feel you, people something else man 🤦🏾‍♂️ love the videos, your content with you guys shop is on point 💯

[@Andy-gw7hd]

Hello Alex I have a 2012 wrangler and I can’t find the auto shut off relay do you where it is sorry I live in Ohio so I can’t take it to 🤷‍♂️

[@Andy-gw7hd]

It’s on right side the second gray one so it be in the middle alll the way on right side if you standing in front of jeep wrangler. If any one els wanting to know since this comment is skip cus it’s really going to hurt his money telling us where a fuse is

[@richarddiaz8248]

Darn it I to had a hard day today

[@atiashaunbaker3792]

she's so pretty ❤❤🥰...

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

Handle back then and now😂

[@timothytarver9093]

Imaginary cigarette ( I felt that)

[@JamesSmith-wy2co]

I call it "The Same Skin Color Rule!!" 😮😮😮 When some black folks think that they are entitled to special treatment because you both share the same skin color.😢😢

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

Alex you know a lot about mechanical issues with vehicles ! I’ve been working on them about 15 years and you know your stuff ! Never do I have to try and correct you like some of these Tik-Tok instagram mechanics !! Big love from Baltimore Maryland (edgemere-sparrows point)

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you sir! I try to be as accurate as possible. I don’t know everything but I share what I do know 👨🏽‍🔧🩺

[@daverichards190]

I have 5 kids, all girls, and the youngest is 14 just two left at home, I wish I would have started my own business many years ago when the oldest was a little one, would have allowed me to spend a lot more time with the kids and not miss out with the many work related trips out of town.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

5 Girls! 😳 God bless you Dave, girls are expensive. At lease mines are 😂 but I feel ya. I’m truly blessed to be able to be present for my kids lives. But I know so many men have to choose between providing or being present 🙏🏽

[@jesska30]

SO glad, I found your channel! Dumb question. Can you do the dye test knowing that there is a hole in the radiator? My mom had her water pump replaced, mechanic said stop every 20 min and fill with water (air out the lines.) She didnt. Drove 200 miles, overheated, had it towed home. Mechanic in our hometown (small town) said blown head gasket. I asked how much he charged & tests ran. She said he didn't charge anything but showed her the torn gasket seal. 🤔 I'm wondering since there is clearly a hole in the radiator, could that be the issue or a hose? It's alot of work to get to the head gasket, to do it for free? Don't sound right. Omg😂 smokin imaginary cigarettes😂😂 💀 Shoot!!! Need to sell those abandoned cars! I've been wrenching & learning on KZbin for 2 years! If those are good cars, I'll come to ATL from KC in a heartbeat!! Y'all are an amazing team!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

No such thing as a dumb question! 😃if there’s clearly a hole in the radiator, definitely start with that. Do a combustion test (I call it a block test) to see if mom indeed blew the head gasket when it overheated. You can also do a pressure test to identify any other leaks. P.S my wife smokes her imaginary cigarettes when she is stressed or upset. 😂 her way of calming down instead of smoking for real 😩

[@jesska30]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor Thank you so much for replying. I will definitely start there. Your wife has me beat. I smoke cigarettes (obviously need to quit) 😂 When I do? I'm gonna have steal the "smokin my imaginary cigarettes" line! That was gold!! 😂

[@pricetagcitrus]

@@jesska30 The hole in the radiator likely caused the blown head gasket.

[@jesska30]

@@pricetagcitrusquite possibly. I've had it in the garage for about 2 years. Lol I wasn't sure if I could do a pressure test or block test with the radiator blown. Haven't had time to dig into it if I have to get to the head. That's above my skillset 😂 I mean??? I may give it a whirl if I have too but whoaaa I sure don't want to. Thank you for the reply.

[@fastinradfordable]

@@jesska30u can do it Don’t wait

[@garye3336]

I wouldn’t feel bad for the orange Jeep owner, if they can’t afford the expensive repairs, then don’t drive an expensive vehicle like that

[@ajchiappetta8795]

Where is your shop in Atlanta? As a Atlantan shop owner, I’d love to come see you guys, I’m near Hapeville, next to Lakewood amphitheater

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey! I’m in Morrow! 1850 Joy Lake Rd. STE A Morrow, Ga 30260 I’d love to connect with ya! 👨🏽‍🔧🩺

[@orinmangar2333]

Use a thermal camera on that wrangler.

[@JimSix-jo6hf]

Alex looks good in that jeep that thing is a chick magnet lol

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I’m gotta get one Jim

[@30warzonesp]

Shirt 🔥🔥🔥

[@timothyabrams2314]

I see nothing but Dodge & Fords 😅😅

[@antoniomarc7174]

Damn they some really rude customers might be time to get the lawyer involved for those abandoned cars so that you can possibly settle the tickets or take ownership of them cars…😤😤🤦‍♂️

[@KingMechanics]

I’m in the Atlanta area do you need any part time help?

[@user-fu1cz9my8w]

I'll buy the Vehicles from you

[@Cognacvsop1873]

You know people are buying those car insurance policies and is not reading the fine print. That’s why y’all got so many cars you need to have an auction a 90 day auction put a big old sign up there as a after 90 days your car will be auction off. They are not reading those insurance policies on those cars that they are purchasing they think cause theyitand com, that cause she

[@jackinbox3382]

Ur so nice

[@vbarbee1]

20:32 can y'all do an auction type deal? Like if a vehicle left after a certain amount of time, it's yours. Then, sell it or auction?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes we’re currently doing that now. It’s a process here in Ga 😩

[@vbarbee1]

@AlexTheCarDoctor gotcha I was making sure. Yea, it is the same here in NC. Here, it has to be a 180 days. Then, you can file a mechanics lien with the clerk. They have to be served. Then so on. It's definitely a process that nobody really wants to or should have to go through. Put your adult pants on, pay ya bill, and get your car off ppls lot. Or take the title and sell them the vehicle so they can get paid and move on.

[@vbarbee1]

@AlexTheCarDoctor1 ummm appreciate it. I had no clue. Lol at the Victor

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@vbarbee1 I think that was a scammer!

[@vbarbee1]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I gotcha. Seemed a little odd

[@vbarbee1]

21:17 Naw, that's not a slick remark. Don't sugar coat it. That was a threat. That's right, make them pay every penny they owe.

[@felixnunez4625]

Are you guys able to sell the abandoned cars or is it your responsibility till they come back for them?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I can sell. But it’s a process in Ga.

[@vanessaallenhoward]

Sell them 😮

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

We’re in the process, but it isn’t an easy process

[@robm3063]

I have a very very very short list of subed channels. welcome to my list

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Wow. Thank you. Means a lot!

[@Grumpy262]

Car Doctor i think you need a Vacation you look so tired and stressed you need some me time ... me time

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It’s just the heat 😩 I’m not stressed currently but me time is still needed to keep the stress away

[@Cognacvsop1873]

You know people are buying those car insurance policies and is not reading the fine print. That’s why y’all got so many cars you need to have an auction a 90 day auction put a big old sign up there as a after 90 days your car will be auction off. They are not reading those insurance policies on those cars that they are purchasing they think cause theyitand com, that cause she