The reason young people don’t get into this job!!!

[@Every_Trade]

Legend! Thanks for the shout out!! 🙏🏻👊🏻

[@johnwelburn9966]

Like the way Dave starts a job,realising it’s a shit job gives it to Chris

[@kevinmccormack5192]

😂

[@mikebashford8198]

The way to think about jobs is this: what would happen if overnight, all people who do a certain job mysteriously vanished? If all TV License enforcers, bailiffs, political scientists and EDI (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion) advisers spontaneously disappeared, would it affect your life? Would anyone even notice? Compare this with what would happen if all bus/truck drivers, surgeons, pilots and Strugglers disappeared - within a few hours, it would be catastrophic. Some jobs are more important than others. You do one of the most important jobs on the planet, Mr. Struggler. The solution to the job not being attractive to youngsters is down to money - if Strugglers were paid what they're actually worth, e.g. the same (or more) than MPs, youngsters would be queuing up.

[@marcobrian1619]

You are so dam spot on there chap. We all just struggle on in one way or another. But the less that do the job the better pay gets.....then the hole circle starts again.....

[@charlottebeck7642]

Respect Chris, anyone who's laid under a wagon in winter will feel your pain.

[@landroverlandyman]

Chris you need a medal mate

[@landroverlandyman]

Been there with my own trucks years ago then I grew up. 👍

[@TalkinShopPodcast]

Thanks for joining us on the podcast, Chris! All you strugglers make sure to keep an eye out for the release on our channel.

[@Professional-struggler]

No probs mate! Was a pleasure… Ben will be editing the beeps out all week 😂 I’ll let them know on my channel when it’s out mate 👍

[@grantsmith6977]

I messaged the talking shop podcast telling them to get you on! Can't wait to listen to it

[@andychumley3680]

No matter the job, no matter the weather you get the job done Chris, and you always come back smiling and laughing, you are a legend, catch you on the next one, wooo wooo😀👍😊

[@Professional-struggler]

Cheers Andy mate 👍

[@DB25k]

If it ain't working Chris. Just walk away for 15mins have a think and come back to it. Glad you managed to get that fan out in the end...Great video...

[@markraz28]

Mate at least you’re talking to us lot. I’m like this by myself at work. Proper losing it and once it’s off like was never an issue 🤣. This is what makes you the best you tuber showing it for real. Still crack up over the surf board one.

[@Professional-struggler]

Cheers Mark mate! It’s nice to have the camera to talk to mate… like having a silent mate there. Oh mate under that iveco in a lake 😂😂🤦🏼‍♂️👍

[@rangeroverl322]

Bloody hell Chris the swear box had a pasting in this video didn't it. Top man you are never beaten mucka . All the best mucka you always brighten things up. Yes ya do ☀️☀️

[@Professional-struggler]

😂😂 yeah the old LIMITED had me there again mate 😂🤦🏼‍♂️👍

[@garymcintyre]

Brilliant mate regardless of the shite you have to do you always smile and laugh brilliant

[@DAVID-bv2gv]

Chris You LOVE IT WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU DO IN LIFE 💪🏻🇬🇧🔧🧰

[@Professional-struggler]

👌😂 bloody good show David 😂

[@raygreene73]

Chris i used to be the one to do all the shitty wet ,dirty jobs too ,i will admit i got well paid for it and i was never afraid to work in those conditions but i am broke up in bits over it and i am unable to work now over it ,so take some advice from me ,make changes, for one thing get a piece of plywood 4x6 put blocks on the corners and middle makes a great board for lying on ,keep an old seat head rest to rest ur head on ,keep a tarp for covering cabs in shit weather etc @d&Jprojects wouldnt expect you to lie in mud or a puddle they are decent respectable people love ur videos chris

[@martincunnington2154]

My 16 year old son is starting his apprenticeship soon as a mechanic he can't wait to get started young struggler in the making

[@roxanne9651]

No matter the weather the struggler always gets the job done. Yes it looked like a frustrating job, but you got it off great job. 👏👍🇨🇦💕

[@orville697]

Hope you like your Makita torch 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 hope it eases the struggle.

[@Professional-struggler]

Was that off you mate? Yeah I love it, and I’ve got plenty of battery’s for it to 🤠

[@philphil3707]

Quick tip for you Chris, always keep an empty 5L bottle in your van, they are dead handy to put under your head when your neck is aching, you can vary the height of the pillow by letting air out of it and putting the lid back on 👍

[@wontbelongnow5567]

Young people will look down at a manual working they want good job with good money and not working in all weather conditions and covered in oil and grease. Even though we think its a good trade they don't think like us .but probably end up in a job they hate for 50 years. On minimum wage. ,

[@MrMush78]

Nah young people will look at chris in this video rolling around in mud n wet in freezing cold and think Nah Balls to that for a lark !

[@tommitchell1826]

im nearly 40 years hgv driver not easy now but still like it my mates son is tractor mechanic when he started they was 40 on his course now he two years qualified only less than half working as mechanics

[@Davidthomasv8]

I'm 63 been working since I was 15 on hgvs and plant I say every week that's it I've had enough.

[@MrZimmaframe]

Lol na that's bollocks. I know plenty of young lads getting into mechanicing and trades. People been saying the same shit for years lol 😂. It's a very blanket statement.

[@niallcosgrove5596]

​@MrZimmaframe. Plenty is probably an overstatement, I see lads come and go within the space of 6 months to a couple of years

[@tonysargent7787]

Another great video has always chris and leahdag and family 👍

[@johnmartin19]

I feel your pain mate. Dave seems a really nice understanding bloke. Ive been in the job a long time and ate every minute.

[@handymanboothy6948]

I'm wetting myself with laughter,you sound just like me on a job that frustrates Much love to you man

[@Professional-struggler]

😂😂 cheers mate! Some jobs 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@vincedavis4328]

Respect to you Chris, the viscous fan and cowling struggle. You're a dying breed. I can't see any young mechanics entertaining that work. So who's gonna do it?????

[@gilbymdgrekords8579]

The AI Robots Of The Future LOL

[@AliMackMechanical]

Bloody good show Chris .Even had some of our lovely Scottish weather 😂😂. Only do it because we love it. If you dont laugh you will cry😂 iv been there.🍻 Hope you got a good drink when you finished last night.

[@Professional-struggler]

Cheers Ali mate! You can keep that weather up there, getting four seasons in one day lately! That I did mate 🤠🍻🍻 have a good weekend Ali

[@AliMackMechanical]

@@Professional-struggler How do think I feel 😂😂. Working on stupid car's in the snow rain and wind. Got a Cambelt tomorrow no rest for the wicked 😂😂

[@Jason-br1zj]

Hi Chris, great video as always, those solder joints are brilliant, but you don't need much heat on them, fair play to you mate, you never turn a job down, the weather never stops you, your a star. Jason in wrexham

[@TheClarkson111]

Chris you are legendary to your job and family no matter what you get the job done young people should look up to you bud and you make your family proud.

[@mattdHGV]

From a man who sails the same struggle as you day in day out let me just say summat. I can feel the neck & shoulder ache from my settee here in Doncaster 😂😂😂😂

[@markkelly9701]

Hi Chris ,i loved this video it made me laugh so much 🤣and you are "spot on" mate after watching this video we know the reason why the Next Gen are not to keen to have a go !!! love your tenacity mate and "positive" Can Do Attitude ,keep up the Struggle 😇

[@tracktime1196]

Hahaha sorry Chris that was fkn hilarious watching you slowly get more and more wound up as nowt goes right because I know what it's like having to graft in horrid conditions but respect for keeping at it I know alot of lads that would've gave up as soon as it started to hail and rain... some of these young uns want it easy before they've even started and sadly that's just the way society is these days but don't get me wrong there is still a few rare breeds out there

[@garysides636]

Hi Chris ....nice Saturday catch up with "The Fan Struggle". Most young people these days aren't happy getting their hands dirty , feet wet or hair messy!! Add freezing cold ...you may as well forget it. I know the struggle of trying to get labourers previously. The ones that lasted a week did well !! 😂😂 From my limited experience it's quicker to do it "right first time" which although normally a bigger job actually saves time, teeth grinding and spanner throwing 😂😂😂. I will say though these days things aren't meant to be worked on mate ..the days I used to work on my cars as a young man I still can remember the lost knuckle flesh ...rust flakes in my eyes and some form of muscle pull with over stretching!! Not missed at mate ...... I think D and J will need a pre work meditation room Chris ...calm you down before the trip home brother 🙏🙏 However as per you smashed it mate ....you my friend are a tonic to this life we face ! Keep dry, keep smiling!! Gary 🙏🦉🦉🦉

[@gibbosj08]

bosh Saturday viewing cheers chris 🍻👍

[@Professional-struggler]

Cheers mate! Hope you enjoy this struggle 🤠

[@gibbosj08]

@@Professional-struggler ah mate that was a poxy job you kept your cool though nothing worse than getting pissed wet through id have made dave walk home for parking over a puddle 🤣have a good weekend fella 👍👍

[@davidhughes211]

Hello Chris, I would of chucked all my toys out of the pram, & I have been in these situations alot. My son saids I would be good in the tool lobbing Olympics. To be honest it's really good to watch you struggling this bad. I no your pain mate. Regards Dave a welsh struggler.

[@philglover2973]

Awesome video thanks struggler I'm over the pond at the moment 😅😅😅 don't work too hard 😊🇬🇧🛠️🔧🚜🚛🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@kevinmccormack5192]

What a hero Chris 😂 a man’s man with a proper man’s dog 😂😂 brilliant.👍

[@colinpell7000]

i take my hat off to Chris with your outlook to each job you take on.

[@keith1526]

Feel ya pain Chris! Keep on struggling m8🎉🎉🎉

[@MichaelJensen-i5k]

i like your videos Chris and it its fun when you can get the things out as you think you can

[@damiantyreman8894]

This is why we love the channel, struggling to make a few quid in the pissing rain/oil etc. Just booked for Newatrk truck fest, hope to see you there...Take care Chris 😊

[@thomascoyne157]

Well Chris you got there round two on Monday, o yes you will 👍👍👍👍👍

[@philbean7521]

What a bloody struggle 😫 keep up the cheerful struggles😂👍

[@Dans__R]

Have this reoccurring nightmare with the Mercedes Econic Bin wagons. So much space and yet unable to do fuck all with it 😂. Got there in the end Chris! Top bit of struggling mate!

[@joepacheco4038]

Been there and done it for over 50 yrs, industrial, automotive, truck and construction plus a stint with Uncle Sam's aircraft. Was laughing my a$$ off one good idea leads into a cluster . Did the right thing by walking away for awhile. The head does get heavy, sorry still laughing Chris. Got to love those designers the way they can lead you to believe if you just remove or loosen this part it will be able to remove Lol Lol deeper in crap maybe if I remove or loosen this. The struggle goes on, some day you'll be able to look back and laugh and reminise be wishing you could still be doing it. Keep wrenching and be safe

[@BillAtTheMount]

The way it is recommended to take the fan out is first take the cab off and then the engine out. The fan is then accessible.

[@dannycrooks8462]

Love watching you struggle thank Fxxk I don't do that job any more get as many young people into the job as possible talk the job up so then they have to go through the sxxt we went through 😂😂

[@andyborge8992]

Fairplay chris lad.im 51 and ache in places I didn't know I had lol.aint many old school lads like us left now.never left one on the road yet💪💪💪keep up the good work lad👌👌

[@neildixon5549]

Morning I see you friend Scottie was on another KZbin channel BP visit said a few naughty thing was funny lol

[@RuthNewstead]

You remind me of me before I was 50 catching up now 🛠️⚓ JB

[@Professional-struggler]

Umm time gets us all mate 👍

[@philhuggett4776]

Think your 'roof' needs a wash after that one Chris. Rather you than me mate.! Struggle on 👊

[@125sm3]

Just cant beat working in the rain and muck Chris 😊. No one can say your a quitter. 💪👍.

[@roamingearth915]

The weather is crazy my friend !! Here, as well !! It's always a great video, cheers 👍

[@MartinBall-v6y]

Great video Chris, Great content, Chris mate what a f-cking struggle that was no wonder you were starting to lose the plot with it I bet you were glad to get home after picking birdie up so you could chill with a fosters. Your be please to hear Chris that there are still youngsters doing what you do my son is currently doing an apprenticeship in lorry mechanics with MAN Trucks. Have a good weekend Chris See you on the next one Whoop whoop.

[@matthewsanderson9173]

Nothing better than a 'just' job Chris. Customer thinks 10min job 7hours later entire front end all over the floor and you have to charge them £800 to fit a headlight bulb because you've had to drain every fluid in vehicle to get it out and then you need 4 grands worth of computer to tell the 'f'er you changed the thing before it'll work. I'm to young but bloody hell it must have been nice when you could stand I an engine bay and work on it and the only thing that had a plug on it was the chain in the bath you got in at the end of the day

[@markfoden765]

Omg m8 i really felt sorry for you under big red and dave definitely knew what he was doing giving it to you😂all that bloody oil and water and those conditions😬 i can't imagine why young people dont want to come into the industry 🤣you still manage to make light of it and laugh it off chris you are truly awesome and a true professional 👌👊think this episode should have had a 18 warning watching pickles and lil dog😂😂🙈love it 🙂👍

[@Professional-struggler]

😂😂 nightmare mate, just finished putting it back on 😅 cheers mark…. And yeah LIMITED 😂🤠👍

[@zakshipley3250]

Hi m8 you need to take header tank off and top hose unbolt radiator move it forward u bolt fan off fan hub unclip the fan cowl and lift it out in one then your have lots of room to unbolt and rebolt fan hub on no need to go underneath m8 👍

[@andyg817]

The more your in this trade.. the deeper you get into the "career " of the job, as you become more useful,... even if you've had enough...😐😐

[@crag7784]

Loved this video chris made me laugh thinking how many times I've been in the same situation trying to strip something down😂

[@JohnConlon-f2e]

Chris top bloke you never give up keep up the good work but sorry was pissing myself at your rant 👍🤣😂🤣

[@Professional-struggler]

😂😂🤣 we do like a good rant mate 👍

[@matthewharmer1656]

Chris ,you have to take the fan cowling off....

[@garrybeard7718]

Great video bud love the way you always smile whatever the weather and job well done bud stay safe. 😂🤣👍🍺🍺🍺

[@gilbymdgrekords8579]

Argh mate its always a C*NT, We spend more time trying to find a easier way then just to do it the hard way in the first place. The Struggles, love this channel. keep it up Chris

[@TechFusionLabs360]

@chris Allen. I am interested in all aspects of engineering and plant technician & recovery. My only regret is now in my forty I which i did it early in my younger youth. But now I am looking for an apprenticeship in plant fitter in construction mechanic or mobile roadside assistant. So I can start my own business which is my dream

[@pigboydigger]

Job creation scheme, brilliant

[@MalteseMafia]

That was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 the struggle was real.

[@realmusicreallife]

I did a alternator job today. Was only supposed to take 2 hrs maximum maybe 1.5-2hrs. Anyway started at 2pm and its now 9pm. Alternaror is out and thats when i called it a night. I had a seized wheel bolts and a rounded off locking key for the bolt. Unreal lost lots off hours in the day. Wish i studied to be a judge or somthing

[@jamesdunican1750]

Thanks

[@2FlushMegaShit]

26 been working on lorrys and trailers now 3 years. Spent 6 working on subarus and isuzus 😅. Never want to touch a car again

[@marksecret9973]

There is also the insidious effect of awareness at the school age level. Without directly doing so, children and adolescents are being fitted for and directed towards office based non-jobs. (The actual aims are much higher but in reality these are for the very brightest/best connected few). I have always been practical, now in my mid 30's I have many of my peers retraining and even taking apprenticeships to do proper jobs fornthe own fullfillment, or desperately wishing they could. I often have rough days, but my friends have rough years with no change in sight.

[@chrisbarnes2823]

Hey up me duck! That un’s a struggle if I ever saw one!

[@alastairkippax]

That Merc certainly tested your patience and I'm guessing you were demonetised for that video 😂 I'm certainly looking forward to hearing that podcast Chris. Stay well 👌🏻

[@karl9655]

merry weekend Christopher...hey thas got a face for radio 😂😂😂😂😂

[@J4k3028]

I was wondering if you were going to do the podcast any time soon, be good to see! I'm looking at a Heavy Tech apprenticeship, a bit of muck doesn't put me off... Well, I hope 🤣 Good on you for this job though Chris. Well deserved drink after I say xD

[@jasondobney2623]

I knew when you started that job I thought rad out first Chris lol but you love the struggle mate get on FUCKING YEs 😂😂😂

[@ManxAndy]

Afternoon Chris…..how you doing mate, podcasts now eh, 😜👍🇮🇲

[@TruckerMRB]

Epic....I laughted so so much...lol......Quality

[@ianjbuilder7655]

Great vid Chris ❤❤is it me or was you trying not to F and Jeff on this one 😮 till the last 16min point lol xxx

[@grahamhickson2864]

Let the young guys see your vids that will make there mind up😂

[@joeorwell4323]

When I left school in 1974 I had the option of an engineering apprenticeship or a bricklaying apprenticeship,I chose bricklaying, when I informed the apprentice officer he said, "so you prefer to brush it off rather than scrub it off " he wasn't wrong 😂😂

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good videos Chris it’s Friday and it’s my birthday 🎉 whoop whoop

[@johngordonhouchen1312]

they just don't like the struggle mate. you keep being you Chris ,great content. I still need to know if you caught the egg thief!?

[@chox2001]

The daily struggle eh Chris they don’t make stuff to come apart easily anymore it boils my piss.

[@stubuddle5561]

Chris get yourself a spray flap to lay on they are good you can slide under and out.

[@peteneal8344]

You made that look easy, Chris LOL

[@babybarca6800]

real life struggle of a normal working man thank you for sharing 👍

[@GoingOn-dx6fk]

25 years I’ve been doing this shit now I’m going sub contracting it pays more than working for main dealer

[@Davidthomasv8]

O and I needed a new torch and impact driver.

[@LyndonWilliams-jj7zx]

Lorry fitting is a bloody awful trade to be in. Just jacked it in after nearly 35 years, no more lying in piss stinking services or cow shit covered farm yards on breakdowns. Back,knees and hands are wrecked an we wonder why youngsters look at it and think fuck that. Tbh I don't blame them one little bit.

[@Professional-struggler]

Yeah there’s many a time I’ve thought what the hell am I doing here! But I know nothing different mate! Hope you have a struggle free weekend mate 💪👍

[@raymccarthy7492]

Hi Chris , whats your opinion on Bazs Christmas present , the m7 impact gun ... ??

[@Professional-struggler]

Yeah it’s good mate… way better then my Mikita 3/4 gun… I need to test it against a Milwaukee 🤔

[@iancarrier-pd8cu]

From memory One thinks the fan cowl needs to come off old boy. 😂BLOODY GOOD SHOW THO

[@Georgiee.and.Dan.]

Super fantastic 👍👍👍👓😜

[@petergrinnell2500]

Young people alot of them just don't want to work (Lazy) at all never mind doing a hard days graft plus don't want to get covered in oil and grease outside in all weathers if they do want a job with good money and not alot effort lea dog and pickles looking like good mates and a bit naughty 😂 keep up the good work and struggle on mate 🤠🍺🍻👍

[@Rot_Box]

Chris, have you ever thought of getting some waterproof overalls?

[@Davidthomasv8]

Chris I was on the m4 Wednesday last week under a trailer 6ft from solid white line I chuked a torch and my impact gun out from under trailer and an artic wanderd into hard shoulder and run over torch and impact driver had I been out from under trailer on hard shoulder I wouldn't be here I shit myself 😢

[@user-rw2um8ro2p]

Great video Chris 😂

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

It feels like everyday is Friday for Chris haha

[@relax-tn1hx]

You need a romper suit or a six foot oil tray; so you are only soaking in oil and coolant. 😄 Keep up the struggle, cheers

[@ammo4184]

What $hit conditions they were Chris. Good job electric lorries are coming as there will be no fitters for the diesel ones left. 🤦🏻‍♂🤣. You'll love those solder connectors Dave bought, game changers. Come in 4 different sizes I think? Keep it up Chris. Whoop whoop 🤠🤠

[@markashford896]

Hi Chris sounds like every thing in your favour is against you never mind if things don’t change say will stop as they are ❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@andrewjohn7952]

I work for a ag dealership. Served time in workshop then moved into sales. However some of the lads are touching £20 hr now. Certainly not a bad trade. Young lads are just soft tarts these days

[@ManxAndy]

Afternoon Chris…..how you doing mate, podcasts now eh, oh and shit in you’re ear….great job….😜👍🇮🇲

[@melcunliffe8397]

Hahaha getting stressed art pal lol great vlog mate