Top 5 Reasons to Buy on The Tool Trucks

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[@sonofmontezuma3732]

You forgot the tool dealer is a good source for finding your next job , good source of information on other shops

[@matthewgolz3930]

100% agree my tool dealer has told me about alot of shops that I may have worked out until he told me about them

[@mho6129]

And also give u an idea what ur salary expectations

[@sonofmontezuma3732]

@@mho6129 he is your inside guy aka your personal spy lol

[@sonofmontezuma3732]

@@matthewgolz3930 also a great way to put your name out there to other shops that are looking for good help ,you be surprised how many foremen and shop owners go in that truck trying to get a lead on needed tech,s

[@foodskewed9197]

Absolutely

[@denoftools]

That's not a half-bad point about building your credit. Just got to make sure these young guys are smart about it

[@robkenney826]

Go shower red beard. You’re stinky

[@timekeeper5275]

It’s not very advisable to be buying overpriced tools as a way of building credit. Credit institutions have access to every credit and debit account you have at credited financial institutions or loans. (Which I doubt snapon is). So even having money in your bank account or spending less then what you earn builds your credit far faster then spending it.

[@2secondslater]

Rang my SnapOn dealer on a Saturday (usually only works weekdays) for a tool I needed for Monday morning, he organised the tool to be air freighted from the Eastern states warehouse and waived the freight fee to make the sale rather than have me going to someone else. The tool turned up on time and the job was done on time. That's what service is about! 👌

[@bri9435]

Try amazon prime

[@DryDog5150]

Another reason is tool boxes for new/young guys starting out. In addition to repo boxes the truck dealer usually had a handful of trade-ins from other guys upgrading available at a substantial discount from new price.

[@themexicanstaringfrogofsou5268]

Agree with #5. I went from practically no credit to over 700 in about a year.

[@goinhot9133]

I’m not a mechanic. I don’t need to have tools, let alone name brand tools... BUT I LIKE TOOLS, especially nice tools! That’s why I buy off the truck

[@AaronFernandes__]

A lot of people have a similar theory as I do but it is this, buy the cheapest tools you can get your hands on when you first start. Example Harbor Freight, every tool that breaks, or every tool that you catch yourself borrowing from your coworkers, BUY FROM THE TOOL TRUCK. Its as simple as that, and it will save lots and lots of money.

[@zokushatech]

When the tool truck shows up it really is a morale boost for the shop. Gives everyone a little break in the ac, a chance to bullshit with the tool guy instead of getting frustrated with the car we’re working on, matco guy even has a candy bowl so its almost like a fresh start to the day, we all come back to the shop smiling munching on some gummy bears excited to use our new tools if we got any

[@ironrangeautotech8292]

It's all in knowing what to buy off the truck. Great video!

[@HardKnocksForge]

Your Mac guy sounds like my Mac guy... great guy. Couldn't ask for a better tool truck guy.

[@6.4DieselDoctor]

Hard Knocks Forge I got an awesome Mac guy as well. Goes over and beyond to help ya

[@juice_whoranit]

Me three, seems to be a common thing. My snapon rep is an ass, but my Mac and Matco reps are the best

[@brandonmurphy4657]

I wish I had a Mac guy ...

[@KoonTrucking]

All very good points in the video. To me the service you receive is worth the money. Great video

[@mikeske9777]

When I started out 45 years ago we did not have reliable tool truck dealers. Not one of the major brands to help. I ended up saving everything I could and bought from the local Grainger store my basic starter set. I worked with the tool salesman and bought a basic set of 650 pieces of Bonney tools. That was a great start and got me into the business. As I moved around I ended up going back to school 35 years ago and getting my aviation Airframe and Powerplant certifications and ended up working aircraft until I retired a couple years ago. Sometimes you have to forego the tool trucks if they are unreliable and I went my entire career using the options I had available to having no tool truck. I did acquire more tools from Snap-on but it was always cash and carry as I just did not trust the tool truck drivers to be reliable. Nine times out of ten the drivers we had were reliable so I say this is for the most part true but you also have to go on your gut feelings on the tool truck. Also really question what you need at least ten times before you go for the shiny new bling that looks like it would do the work for you, it won't. You need to really use your brain and those two items on either side of your nose.

[@JUSTINATV]

NAILED IT! Yes even the last part. Your tool truck company's credit (not truck account) are or use a sub-par lenders. So they will give you reportable credit when other credit companies wont. But as you said it WILL help your credit if you stick to the payments and pay as agreed. Short true story: I went through a bad divorce. She racked up close to $100k in debt on my name. So when it was all said and done I had to file bankruptcy. I couldn't get credit for helping an old lady across the street. A few years later I bought a toolbox from Snap-on (KRA2422), by the next month my credit went up 20pts automatically. Went from 580 to now (5yrs later) 780. So yes! It will help you if you pay like you should. Awesome topic FRM!

[@coreysuttles1362]

Yes!!!! My snap-on credit account has raised my credit score tremendously!!!

[@boombastic91]

Absolutely GREAT advise on building credit! Love it! Wish I had used it about 40yrs ago!! Two thumbs up!

[@WBOS72]

Great Video Mike. Jermey Haasl did a video similar, the start the young tech got when Jermey went to bat for him help the kid establish credit. He eventually purchased his own shop because of it.

[@OperatorDeath]

Great Video sage advice as always. One thing I feel to be true about the tool truck vs say Sears or lowes is that I dont have to take my personal time dragging my family to a store to trade out a tool. My time at home is precious so I'd rather spend it doing other things. Getting credit to buy tools isnt a bad idea except most(not all) go for stuff they dont need. And as long as it is a revolving account or shows like a credit card with a 30% balance or less it will help. Also for me PERSONALLY I love the Matco comfort grip.

[@xyndijade2864]

I have to say, out of mac, matco and snap on, my snap on dealer is the very best where i am! The origional dealer not so much; but the dealer weve have for the past couple of years has been extremely helpful to me. Also, the quality of tools on the tool trucks ive noticed is much MUCH higher!

[@jacksonstorm6395]

When I started out our snap on dealer and our shop owner were friends . The owner looked at all my stuff , and made me a list of what I needed to slowly invest in , he also gave the list to my dealer. My dealer helped me stay on track with getting what I needed and not get stupid with my purchases. He also got me a large credit line with snap on , but kept me reinged in and focused. He really did invest time and energy into my career , and gave very solid advise . He was a rare dealer in my experiance . When we are young we want everything on that truck, we really do . But having a good shop owner / mentor, and tool dealer helps a ton. I've seen young guys buy a two bay box when they can't even fill up a 26 inch top/bottum , and the tool guy sold it to them with a big smile on his face ... dealers can be your friend, or your enemy. Young techs be wary and choose intelligently what you buy.

[@huntermarsh7576]

Recently I needed to upgrade my box. I talked to all three of our truck guys about it. Mac dealer wanted 200 a week for a roll cart. Matco guy didnt really give me a second thought. Snap on guy cleared my 400$ truck bill, got me the exact roll cart I wanted with 600$ off it, and got my payments to only 40$ a week. Starting put in this business I was worried about the trucks, but my snap on dealer is one of the most genuine dudes I know and has gone to bat for me every time. I have probably spent about 6k on his truck in the last year because of it. He never pressures me and has steered me away from many dumb decisions. I dont even like snap on that much, but I'll continue to buy from him pretty much exclusively because of how much he helps me. Hell dude has given me about 3k in free tools as well.

[@jamesbergfeld5923]

Best deals you can get on tool truck are on repo tools. Love those crack heads.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

You know I question a dealer with a lot of repo tools, dealer are salesman and business owners making them somewhat smart people... They know that they can get the tool paid for with the initial payment and everything after is just profit, a salesman shouldn't be selling like that.

[@davidkanengieter]

That and trade-in tools that are another truck brand. Our MAC guy sold me a bunch of used Snap-On socket sets for dirt cheap.

[@robkenney826]

I’m no crackhead just fell behind on a payment. (13) days to be exact. Kept in touch with my rep told him the following Friday (payday) which would have made my account a total of (17) days late. Went to lunch for an hour and came back and ALL my tools in the box are gone. A good 6-8k in tools and a 5k box for a 3400 balance and rep is being rather shady as in he would almost rather keep the box and tools for the remaining 3400 I owe. I’ve offered to take out a loan for the remaining and pay him off and he’s lagging on responding... aren’t these CROOKS hungry? Wouldn’t he be jumping on the 3400 payout or is he “stealing” my tools? Stay away from trucks young mechanics (17) days late and full communication and one day come back from lunch. A good 15k in box and tools gone for a 340 balance. I only owed for the box! That doesn’t fux$inf mean All my tools go with it.

[@tycobandit]

Yes, I once got a repoed set of snap on soexlm wrenches for $150 and a slice of pizza😎

[@jacksonstorm6395]

@@robkenney826 I've seen some shady shit like that before . From a Matco dealer. Kid owed a grand on a box , kept in touch with the dealer , then showed up after telling the kid ' ya no worries ,I'll work with you ' took box ,and all his tools on his day off . Kid lost everything he had , he fell behind because his newborn was in the nicu for months , and was transported to a specialty hospital several hours away . When the dealer showed up to repo , myself and two other techs offered to cut him a check for the grand he owed , he refused . To this day in our shop nobody will buy single thing from this shit head. Kid was late , but still paying , and We offered to clear his debt. Guy was a crook.

[@mecalpsha4473]

QUALITY/SERVICE of tools is top notch, exclusives (special tools), warranty (never had any issues) and always pay/paid my bills.

[@TravelWithRick313]

Just got a new matco roll cart with $800 of tools that I’m starting out with as new tech. Power tools I’ll buy on the truck with other things. Things like deep well sockets I’ll buy at Home Depot they do the same thing for a fraction of the cost. Work smarter not harder.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Also, Most of those big brands have Student Discount Programs. However, not all of the Trucks can honor those initial Student Prices. But they can still service the tools (if they want your future business), as I have seen a few dealers not service tools they they didn't sell you, especially if you have a larger buy from the factory rep. (You need to contact the manufacturers themselves for the student programs). I'm sure this ha been covered in the comments, some of the tool trucks can have trade in tool sets/boxes, or repossessions that they can make a decent deal on for you.

[@pelotas56]

When I started the best advise I had was from our Cornwell dealer on how to buy tools and where to start. He has long retired but indeed a Consultant.

[@brisketprofit3205]

People mad about number 5 have bad credit and regret buying the $15k Snap-on box😂

[@robkenney826]

Dang bro sounds like you got fingered... fisted... :(

[@IDABAYAREA650I]

*I honestly don’t think I’d ever buy a SnapOn tool box unless I get a bigass tool box for a Fat fucking deal, “DOUBT” , but other than that I’d go with Harbor Freight 72” box, all they do is hold and secure your tools 🤷🏽‍♂️*

[@peanutbutterisfu]

My problem with tool dealers is always the rep not showing up, not honoring warranty’s and over charging. My snap on guy now screws me on warranty’s and over charges. He wanted 3,000 plus trade in for a scan tool I wanted. I did my homework and found out they were selling normally for 2,000 with no trade in and this was the normal price not a promotion. After this and getting screwed on the warranty for my digital torque wrench I buy the absolute minimum from him.

[@helloeveryone906]

You are on point about tool truck... services and time.

[@BlindBatG34]

The last point isn't terrible provided the new tech uses the credit for a need not a want. And makes the buying decision based on the amount they'll be spending on the life of the loan. Meaning if a $5k box is too expensive so is a $2k box that costs $5k to pay off.

[@ranct1815]

I did buy from the Snap-On school dealer in order to obtain tools needed for my future career and to build my credit as well. Only regret was getting the 55" Classic when I should've gotten the 40" Snap-On split-top tool cart to start. But it's been two years since and my credit is way better... Young techs stick to the tool carts not toolbox 🧰👨‍🔧👍

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

#5 is true. Went for preapproval to buy a house. The additional credit accounts helped to solidify my credit score thus my loan amount. House didn't work out. Looked at another house. Said credit account was no longer outstanding since it had been paid off and closed out. Sears credit card also got closed out. This negatively impacted my credit score and loan amount. Called the bank to ask why, banker told me it was the loss of the additional accounts. Nothing else had changed other than those accounts being closed out. The more accounts you're able to juggle and keep in good standing the better your credit gets. Closing out accounts is bad, even when paid on time. Unused accounts for an extended period will close out in their own, too. Who knew?

[@ghostmonkey0432]

Soooo true I've always had major respect for the dealers in my area I been doing auto repair for four years now and they have always helped me make the right decisions when it came to tools and my storage needs I owe them a lot when it comes to my career

[@kyledh772]

Speaking of good service, the snapon guy came today and gave me a 7mm impact swivel to hold onto until he gets the set for me.i usually don't buy from snapon cause they are so expense, and I've only been in the business for around a year and a half ish, not including my 2 years of school but I've talked to a few guys and they think the sockets are worth it so I'm gonna add a 1/4 inch and 3/8 impact socket swivel set to my collection. And I don't buy crap I'm not gonna use like you said, I got to do another rear diff service today on a wrangler. Cool video thanks flatrate master!

[@tedmattingly7564]

I agree with most of your points, except the last one 😁. But don't worry, I'm not pissed off, as an adult, I can disagree with someone and keep a cool head while doing so LOL. The only reason I disagree is the APR for the tool credit lines are insane. You would be better off going for a few small loans from a credit union and paying them off faster. And you did say there are other and better options to build credit, thank you for doing that. It is an unfortunate thing that we're kind of stuck playing the credit games to build credit. Don't worry, I'm still sub'd 😉, there's no reason to get pissy anyway. I wish more people could just have healthy discussions. Cheers

[@stevebanda8776]

I buy a lot off amazon but it is nice having the tool truck guy show up every week and warranty your broken stuff no questions asked. We only have a snap on dealer so pretty limited. For instance I had a 3/8 ratchet comfort grip that the grip was completely beat up. Nothing wrong with the ratchet just wanted a new grip. I said I would pay for the grip. Nope gives me a brand new ratchet. 👍

[@michael2363]

honestly getting on snap on credit helped my credit go up so much . even though the interest is really high . most people get credit on a tool truck when they buy a tool box but barely have tools to put in it, when I got on snap on credit all I bought was tools nothing but tools and just bought a cheap husky for like $300. I maxed out my credit but by that time I had all the tools I will need on the daily and some specialty tools . once I payed it off I decided to buy a service cart and now im paying that off. but this is all within the 4 years of being a mechanic. I now have all the tools I will need and some specialty tools in my husky box. and thanks to having tool credit I was able to get my score high enough to get a car without a co-signer and my wife and I were able to get an apartment without help. I know theres a lot of ways to get your score up than to go on tool debt but I needed the tools and it worked to get my credit score up

[@chrislore2681]

I have one snap-on dealer I worked on heavy trucks like Mack trucks and peterbilts..............he started showing me some new fancy BMW tie rod tool or something......I'm like wtf do I need that for or use that for....... I thought that thought in my head but the look on my face kind of said that thought............. You are right they are supposed to work with you............ And have a pretty good idea of what you work on 🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷

[@OUSWKR]

I had a Mac guy back when I started in 91. He helped me with suggestions of what I needed to start out with and after 6-8 months of regular payments he let me use him as a credit reference when I bought my first truck. Granted I bought maybe $100 at a time and paid it off then bought my next things.

[@robertsophiea05]

Not a mechanic just fix my own stuff with the trusty parts cannon. Good name brand tools are just cool and nice to use. Also that truck is a small business.

[@christopherelrod8788]

I did finance a nice box and tool kit off snap on(nothing excessive but enough to start me in collision) total of 4k for 10k worth of stuff (student discounts🤣) I'm almost done paying that off. Been a month ahead since day one so my credit has gone up quite a bit since I was 17

[@mattmenendez721]

very true! I've seen several dealers recommend used tools to new techs and direct them to what they'll need for the things they work on as time progresses.

[@Gargentor]

Why would anyone be pissed off over any of these? People are ridiculous. The videos are getting better and better. I like the new lighting setup. Keep up the great work, buddy.

[@410AutoTech]

The snap on ball joint tool is the best , cant say anything comes close to it. Great video!! I buy certain things from the truck mostly snap on and matco , dont deal with cornwell much.

[@halopersin]

Son of montezuma beat me to it. Building a relationship with your tool dealer goes beyond tools. They are my go to source for potential jobs. The techs that work at those shops talk and the dealer listens.

[@Tallguy203]

You’re right. Back in the olden days when I started, my Snap On account helped me to establish credit. I had always paid cash for everything but had no credit history. I eventually got a Sears credit card and a gas card. I kept up with my payments and it all worked out for me. Thanks to my Snap On dealer at the time for taking me on.

[@billbeckett1021]

Well said! You can't believe how important it is to have good tool providers. If you don't have the right tools you can't get the job done period!

[@goinhot9133]

I also started a credit account because I’ve been working on building my credit. Credit card, vehicle/personal loans, truck accounts, all to build credit to buy a house. In 2-3 years I’m in the 700s.

[@Ken-wu6hr]

My Matco guy is great. When I worked at other shops, other tool dealers asked my boss why I didn’t buy much from them. He told them that I only keep 1 tool account. I have bought from others. When I do I pay cash or pay off quickly

[@That_one-guy192]

When I first started wrenching professionally my dealer took awesome care of me. He wouldn’t sell me a box until I had been working for a little over a year since a lot of guys wash out of this industry and he didn’t want me to be screwed over if I decided to switch career paths. Another one of the big things he does is ask guys “do you need it, or do you just want it”.

[@powderriver2424]

Selling service, you just said the most important aspect of retail wether tools, hardware or any durable good. Every Tom Dick and Harry are out selling things, but the guy thinking ahead and about his customers that’s the formula. Here’s a word about about cheap “you get what you pay for” (in most cases) in my industry service is all you’ve got to sell if you can’t make deadlines be consistent without damaging the goods there’s somebody else’s waiting to take your spot companies who worry totally about price get shorted in the end.

[@cnf6045]

I’m lucky in that all of my tool dealers are quite good (Snap-on, Cornwell, Mac). The Snap-on guy’s has kinda sorta ‘drank the kool-aid’, ya know, I’ll say ‘hey sell me this ratchet’ and he’ll be like ‘wow, that’s a really nice ratchet’, feeling the mechanism and the grip, sorta putting on a show. The Mac guy isn’t bad, he’ll let you look around as long as you need, but if you get on the truck in a hurry, grab something (or give him a PN), he’s not gonna try to keep you around talking your ear off. The Cornwell guy is very good, if you get on the truck and ask about something, he’ll give you his honest opinion, how much he sees them come on for warranty, what he’s heard from other techs at other shops, ETC. Several times I’ve got on the truck, asked about something, and he’ll say ‘it’s crap don’t buy it.’

[@ericdavis949]

Great stuff snap-on is how I started my credit credit was 0 in 2016 and now In the high 600 to low 700 range

[@maxvolovich9407]

My dealer is treating me excellent. For example I had 2 14.4 batteries go bad and was a little over the warranty gave me 2 new ones with no question asked.

[@dirtracingfan8742]

You’re supporting small business’ You’re helping buy made in USA products more than amazon an HF It’s usually easier to use the lifetime warranty Swag swag swag

[@SawyerSmoak]

You'd be surprised at how many tool truck tools are made overseas.

[@ronijr4918]

Made in the usa 😂😂😂 you clown

[@themexicanstaringfrogofsou5268]

Mac and matco are mostly chinese(or Taiwanese) junk nowadays. I buy only American made snap-on for the most part.

[@CopCat34]

Great video. I purchase repro tools off of the tool truck. The warranty is the same as if you purchased the tool new. Buy tools that make you money and don't buy tools that you won't make you money. Buy only tools that you can pay off that day or within a couple of paychecks.

[@kendigjl]

If I was a new tech, the first tool I'd buy would be a van to start driving to work. I'd stock it with every tool I thought anyone might ever need, and just wheel and deal off it whenever the opportunity came up. My hustle would start before my shop opens, and wouldn't stop until I left the parking lot. I would have gently used/refurbished/discontinued versions of everything that Snap-On truck has and I'd point out that warranties are for shit that needs it. If you're buying a tool for 1/2 or 1/3 the price - do you really need a warranty? Do you really need credit, to buy a fancy doodad from Snap-On or do you just want to get something for cash that your not going to feel guilty about once it's no longer new?

[@T6Tarek]

My current snap on dealer is the best dealer I have ever had. 30 plus years as a dealer, quite a few times he has told me to either buy a different brand or gives me a sideways look saying do you actually need that or just want it... most the time I just want it lol.

[@foodskewed9197]

I’ve had 2 snap on dealers that I actually liked and one Matco guy out of a lot. They never once tried to sell me anything. When I started out I had a list of tools I needed and they priced em all and we set a plan to purchase those. Now being a 15 year veteran when I step on the truck I’m looking for the new and cool shit. And I’ve seen a few dealers who don’t have relevant tools on the shelves and they don’t last

[@anthonygm85]

I'm a advocate of tool truck financing for the big stuff ie torque wrenches scanners etc. We go tons of quality options for wrenches and sockets nowadays days. I still dont have snap on box after 10 some odd years now, I just bought a new husky box that's gonna work for me as I need full sets of sae and metric tools now

[@biggiefitz6275]

Words of wisdom from a seasoned professional. Pay attention young ones!!!

[@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706]

Another great video Mike. I’ve never had a credit card and all I’ve done when I was young to build credit was the tool trucks. Only debit I have is my Snap-on at the moment. House is paid off, truck is paid off. Definitely don’t like seeing guys go into debt in this business and if they are smart they can have this business work in their favor. Having almost zero debt except for my Snap-on loan I have a 800 credit score. The tool trucks and dealers are here to help you, not hurt you like you said. It’s how you use it though.

[@flatratemaster]

Thanks Cody

[@dtnel]

I had a Mac guy in the 90's when I worked heavy truck shops. He's since retired.

[@debolt4796]

40 years in the automotive repair industry snap on was my first choice but out the 40 years only had 5 years of good service. Nothing like waiting a month for a 10 mm lost socket I lost not even a warranty. Mac Matco and Cornhole would come and go and with years between new dealers Cornhole the worst.

[@garrettarney2903]

Snap on does a like credit builder loan at 1% and it’s like a $500 max so it’s perfect for that I did that years ago to boost my credit alittle bit and I bought a 1/4 drive tech angle that I used all the time back then so it’s probably one of the better options

[@richyscameracaptures276]

I'm happy I found you guy. Thanks for the videos. I'm wanting to enter the field, and I find your advice pretty useful.

[@steevest-gelais4679]

I enjoy the last 2 videos, in this industry technicians have to purchase their tools wisely: tools truck has their advantages and shopping online also. Use your brain when shopping think long term. I personally buy most of my tools on tools truck but there is a 30% that come from online shopping. At the end of the day, you are wright, paying cash is the best option when you can: on the tools truck it is less expensive and the dealer throw some time free be as magnets, pocket screwdriver etc. Young technicians should listen to old work colleagues..... it took me 12 years before buying a nice tools box.... I have worked from a Beach tools box all that time. It did not hurt.

[@wr3ncher]

The snapon ball joint kit is awesome. Dont drop the press on your foot!

[@mattk9504]

My mac guy sucks he just disappeared from our dealership. I wouldn’t buy tools from a dealer that doesn’t show up if a tool is broken. I’m just gonna stick with old reliable snap on. Unfortunately there is no matco dealership that stops by our dealership. Would love to get some matco tools.

[@nitrous07me]

Not everything is made exclusively by “snap on” “Mac” “matco” you gotta do alil bit of research (depends on what it is) but a lot of the stuff is made by GEARWRENCH, lisle, & even craftsman. Then the truck marks it up 3x’s what it costs

[@jamiefenner123]

We live in a society where credit is needed for everything in our adult lives if we need to build up credit and buy tools we might aswell use the opportunity I do agree that some people overdo it but that is a problem with their decision making

[@chrislore2681]

My snap-on guy is awesome......... I'm the type of guy if I'm out of work that day he comes for weekly payment I'll text him that morning and tell him to run my card............you are right about one thing a lot of people don't pay the bill or get fired from a job and just go into the wind.....

[@DlaMajsterkowicza]

This torque wrenches in europe is sale under Bahco brand

[@pandamanrodriguez9060]

Also you’re helping pay for their bills and support their family

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I never bought out budget I've never tools repo I bout to start out with craftsman and slowly replaced with Snap On Mac and Matco over time

[@meabob]

I tell the new techs to be careful with the tool trucks especially when they transfer from hourly to flat rate. They only switch people to flat rate when times are good. They start making more money than they ever have before and they don't know that the hours will not always be that good. I say be careful buying all that stuff at once. Times will get lean but the tool bill stays the same.

[@forrestkimball6477]

Buy one or so at a time pay it off or pay to a certain extent. Used can be your best friend too. Always be on time with payments. It’s not hard don’t get in over your head.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I sensed this video might happen once your dealers saw the last one, lol. Service is a good reason. But sadly some of the top three brand Mobile tool dealers have gotten so expensive that I can buy 4 or 5 of the next best "Brand" and service broken tools myself by just buying more. Tools that aren't every day tools, save the money. Every day tools, like sockets and hand ratchets, name brands. IMO It's always about balance.

[@flatratemaster]

I batch film my video3, this was filmed 10 minutes after Monday's video

[@roaddoglv]

Don’t know why people would be pissed about the building credit thing. It absolutely works. If you have good credit it’s mega expensive. Better off with a signature loan.

[@DR440]

I actually went to tool truck branded tools because Craftsman ratchets kept failing.

[@richardelliott7022]

I get great quality tools from capri. If I break a tool. I take a pic of the broken tool send it to them and they send a new one out within 24 hours. for way cheaper than a tool truck

[@dtnel]

Loss that's a good reason if you're a good tool dealer your customers will look out for you and if a guy is getting let go they'll say "hey this guy just got cut loose" which gives him the jump on making sure he knows where his tools, yes I said HIS TOOLS are going. The reason I said his tools is because they're his tools and he has ownership interest in them until you pay them off.

[@toolsmetals2148]

Many different Good key points of view from a variety of angles extremely informative and actual facts being spoken Great video and always Great Content @flatratemaster

[@AM-nn9sv]

I was soooo ready to be triggered with a ton of false butthurt on reason #5... I got nothin’ ☹️. Seriously though, thank you for videos. I learn useful information from them often.

[@TheTrailblazer1974]

Do shops not provide the expensive tools like scanners and such?

[@davidkanengieter]

It's unreal what some shops won't provide. For the longest time, we only had 1 diagnostic laptop for 5 guys to share.

[@mecalpsha4473]

Don't rely on it, work at Yamaha/Kawi shop and all of the special tools are from the 80's. So answer to that is you buy what you need and don't rely on the owner to do it. It ain't goin to happen.

[@blazebox71]

It depends on the shop usually it's a situation where they have let's say 1 old scan tool for everyone to share and if you work on flat rate then you gotta wait until Joe gets done with it which costs you money because your not moving cars

[@bowtieguy6870]

The snap on guy in my area try’s to sell every guy that hits the lube bays a 8k tool box. He succeeds maybe half the time and another 30% just can’t get financed. I absolutely refuse to deal with him because of that and have told him so. His theory is if doesn’t do it someone else will, but I’ve not seen it from the other dealers. I really believe it’s immoral to do that to young kids that have no idea what they’re doing. You tell them no don’t do it but the bling and the brand pulls them in.

[@flatratemaster]

🤬

[@christopherelrod8788]

I think I owe 50 bucks to the tool trucks lol. 20 to techs choice for midlength sockets and 30 bucks from a bulk purchase on the snapon truck

[@johnb1121]

The only reason is you get the best quality tool of your choice. Yes you pay up for it but you have to pay to play...

[@ferrarimatt1]

My Snap On Dealer helped me built credit to get ZEUS scan tool so your tight Flat Rate Master.

[@nickrichards7920]

No getting mad on the building credit part if wasn't for the tool truck getting me a high credit score from tool purchases i couldn't have bought my house at 21

[@christopherpetersen290]

I agree whit you a bout the tool truck great video I like All the advice you give us keep the great video's coming

[@robkenney826]

Have you ever tried to bargain with the tool truck rep? I sure have. Got a $400 snap on torque wrench out the door with cash for $219. Digital baby

[@flatratemaster]

Yep cash changes things fast

[@davidlopezkk5mt229]

Tools from the tool truck companies are the best of the best in quality.

[@meabob]

Not always

[@MrAnonymousRandom]

Nope. Tool trucks have the highest level of service if you have a good dealer. Their tools are not always the best.

[@willyqueen4066]

Thanks great video and you are right but the heat is getting to you

[@wysetech2000]

I used the tool truck to build credit. I was careful not to get too deep however.

[@prevost8686]

I still appreciate and am willing to pay more for made in the USA premium tools. Anything that the tool trucks are having Taiwan make for them I just won’t buy. If I want cheap tools I’ll go to a Harbor Freight. That’s not a slight to Harbor Freight but if it’s made in Taiwan then all that matters to me is who has it the cheapest. I’m not paying a tool truck $120 for a set of Taiwan sockets if HF has them for $60 but I will pay a tool man $200 for a top quality USA made set that I can’t get anywhere else.

[@dotdotgoal]

I’m awful about buying tools $240 a month for a couple tools and a box. I know I’m bad but I rather struggle or borrow stuff

[@nathano148]

The new guy told him get an impact macto Matco truck shows up yesterday all we told him. On the truck for ever after we all were on it I went what's he doing getting prices a box what... Comes off truck with a roll cart an some tools we didn't know that was happening got tools he won't use not enough of tools he needs I'm like ugh it's only day six today for him.. needs long 3/8 wratchet, nylon sockets, oil wrench, digital tire inflator non of what he got.. face palm our selves

[@jeffcuevas5918]

Tekton, 30% off to students... Up to 2,000.00. damn near buy the entire line.

[@mcqueenfanman]

We have a horrible snap on dealer (as a salesman), Shows us stuff, tells no pricing, no handing new stuff around, seems like the same stuff too. He took a socket that was way worn out and automatically charged me for a new one without saying anything. And he kept the old socket.

[@alexklaus8438]

Why did you allow it?

[@mcqueenfanman]

@@alexklaus8438 Can't live without 10mm. Otherwise I'm done with him.

[@mroliver3130]

Knew of a guy off and on non cert. tech who bought a 8000.00 tool box of snap on with reg. Truck account would anyone know what weekly payments would be? No trades either.

[@juanvaldez4043]

Help me out, anybody. What’s the best way to go about getting a tool truck guy to help you outside they’re “zone”? I ask because I have had situations were I like a certain tool brand but the “local truck” guys was rude/bad service,or just never came around. I had one retire on me, and the guy that replaced him was a jerk, I tried talk to another individual in the neighboring area and he said that these guys have zones and aren’t allowed to cross them. But my point is, why not? If tool truck guy A is a jerk, why not have the freedom to use tool truck guy B?

[@flatratemaster]

Because it violates the terms of their franchise agreement with the tool company and can cause them to loose their business

[@juanvaldez4043]

I can appreciate that, but enough dissatisfied customers will do the same. You even said at the beginning of your video “bad customer service, don’t buy”. I’m just saying there should be a grey area. I have actually chased down Matco/ Snap on guys and they refused to sell to me. So guess what?, off to harbor freight and amazon I go. I love Matco tools, but I buy only on line cause a good tool truck guy is just hard to find. I guess guys like you are a dying breed. Keep the video coming and and have a safe day.