What’s Happening at Dave’s Auto? Fun Friday Check In With My Guys

[@davidmurray1630]

Man, I can't tell you how important it is to compliment your employees like Dave does. It just doesn't happen anymore... so refreshing! I guarantee you they will be some of the most loyal employees on the planet working in an environment like that! Really enjoy the videos!!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Appreciate that. I learned to do because they need to know their value. It's a team and I'm just one member of that team.

[@jeffscott3160]

Agree 100%! Dave's looks like a great place to work. Treat your employees with respect and gratitude and they do the same back to you!

[@TreyGoose]

Dave is definitely if not the best boss in America 🤣💀☝️Go Dave

[@andrewrothnie7275]

Amazing Dave ​@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville

[@leviguerra858]

@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville Dave for president 2024!!!

[@opinionshurt2905]

Treat your employees with respect and they will return the favour with loyalty and quality work. You are the perfect example of a leader.

[@commonsense5105]

It's a simple concept known as the Golden Rule, treat others as you would want to be treated. In many businesses today the work relationship between employer and employee has shifted to a one way relationship instead of the mutual relationship it once was. You get out of it what you put into it. Dave sees his employees as assets, not liabilities. As a result they will give their best which leads to his successful business. Way to go Dave!

[@normcheers6870]

The prayer at the lunch table with the crew is really great. It is easy to see why Dave has such a blessed business with great employees.

[@robertmcfarlane8546]

I discovered this channel whilst viewing shorts. Being an engineer and coming from an engineering family it is so refreshing to see professional engineers, technicians and machinists doing such great work. Most American channel I’ve watched just talk for the first ten minutes about nothing or how great they are. This show is the business, real dedicated people doing the work correctly and checking their work after final assembly. An absolute fountain of knowledge can be witnessed and it is a joy to watch. Also the mutual respect between Dave and all the people who work at the business is impressive. Being from the UK we don’t give out praise lightly. Thanks for such an entertaining and enlightening program. Carry on the great work.

[@cappystrano1]

Dave, you’re best video yet! Do this every Friday…. Lov how you treat your employees, keep it real!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks! Will do!

[@TundraFan]

I don’t comment on KZbin but I just want to say this: I have watched this channel for some time now and I have used Dave’s “C’s” for work. I’ve been an A&P Mechanic for almost 9 years from Fixed Wing to Rotary ACFT, Military to civilian contracts. As cheesy as it sounds I’ve wanted to double up and become a Marine Mechanic and and now enrolled in night classes to do just that. I love the integrity of the company you’ve build over many years and the passion of it. I respect that because mechanic industry can be extremely toxic. Just wanted to say thank you for your honesty and professionalism.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

This comment means a great deal to me. The industry needs people like you who are continually seeking to improve and know they provide a valuable service

[@MistaRibzz]

As an A&P maybe you can help with something I've been pondering. Dave says never let your diesel EGT's get over 1350 degrees F because you can melt a piston warp a valve or head or whatever, and i believe him because i installed an EGT gauge in my 6.6 lly and the hottest it gets is 1300-1350. But i fly a turbo 210 that runs at 1450 EGT all day long and thats what continental recommends. whats up with the difference in temps?

[@gregjohnson2073]

​@@MistaRibzzDifferent animal. Gas vs Diesel.

[@MistaRibzz]

@@gregjohnson2073 i understand compression vs combustion but metal is metal and melts/warps/fails at the same temperature. I just want to understand the reason for the temp differences.

[@patricksquires77]

Send this comment to the top! Pin it even! Look at this Dave! Setting the high bar for mechanics and their workplaces! Awesome 👏

[@EvzenKovar-i5p]

I’ve had tons of bosses over the years. A boss like this guy only twice. They’re incredibly special.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Not only is the food Blessed. But this Shop is Blessed with the best of the best! Keep up the awesome work that You guys do and have a wonderful weekend!🙏🏻👍

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks so much!

[@TexasBR549]

That prayer was so meaningful and should be practiced throughout the industry to bring unity and compassion throughout our blue collar industry.

[@chriscollins48]

Dave, we were looking at a 2011 Volvo XC 60 T6 with 141K miles. The exterior was a 9/10. Zero rock chips on the front end which amazed me. Took it to my mechanic with your used car check list in hand. Turns out, it was a basically a piece of crap and the evidence showed it wasn't really maintained adequately. Cost us $200 but saved us thousands. Thanks from TX.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

That is so great to hear! Thank you for taking the time to let us know of your experience. Appreciate you being on this channel.

[@flipposgarage]

Never met a boss like Dave I strive to be a teacher like him great guy encourages everyone around him

[@vk1pe]

Amen to being thankful for great food.

[@barrysauce]

What a great man Mr Dave is. Knowing what everybody is doing is being a great boss.

[@forrestmanueljr9196]

Every boss should strive to be like Dave is with his working family. You can just see that he trusts his guys and allows them to do their job without being micro managed.

[@thomasmleahy6218]

You mean WITHOUT being micromanaged, eh??

[@forrestmanueljr9196]

@@thomasmleahy6218 thanks for the heads up!

[@blackbuttecruizr]

You create a wonderful work environment!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BEARDEDHANDYMAN]

Heart ❤️ warming video, Dave. You just took me back to memory lane when i was deployed in the Gulf, i went to the ship store and bought a bunch of gatorades and did a tour around the spaces my division was in charge and it was hot that day and i gave out the Gatorades to my guys that were working in the hot spaces and one of them were needle gunning the deck and i told him to go get some fresh air and i took over his job. I never forget where i came from, and because of them, i wouldn't have had such a successful military career that i did. Treat them how you want to be treated

[@mytige20V]

It is great that Dave works and teaches his young mechanics

[@gregorymaupin6388]

I love how you are constantly giving positive feedback to your people, leaders always find a way to keep good people around.

[@otterconnor942]

In an aerospace repair station, they can perform maintenance to 3 levels: Repair, overhaul, and rebuild. Repair is the minimum to make the thing airworthy again. Overhaul is teardown, clean, inspect, repair/replace, reassemble, and test. Rebuild is an overhaul but to OEM print specifications, which is significantly more expensive because the prints are very specific of what each part is.

[@hayzeproductions7093]

I wont ever forget Dave.... Not only for the way he recognizes his workers and technicians fixing engines at his shop. As well as office workers running around doing burger runs for the shop workers. This is a solid man running a very successful business. I wont be able to bring my Diesel vehicle there, but would definitely ship an engine on a crate to him for fixing in the future. My state don't care about EPA, but the state of Utah does. That would be a way I would do business with him respectfully, due to emission laws per state, when my engine needs an overhaul done after X amount of miles.

[@jeffu3248]

This is dope🔥🔥🔥. If more shops are ran like this across the board, man o man the difference it would make

[@timkopp2204]

Thank you, Dave, for being a great owner, boss and brother in Christ.

[@sacramentoblackrifle]

This channel is one of my favorites. It’s refreshing for sure.

[@jayallen4785]

Great episode Dave. Thanks for the ride.

[@majordanggle]

Dave is a true gentleman

[@mexicananarchy]

I loved that you ended it with a prayer. Amen!👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳

[@lovejago]

Good Boss!!!!= Good workers!!!=Good work!!=Happy costumers!!!!

[@rangerbat9295]

Great owner. Positive influence.

[@admranger]

Agree with Dave on In N Out.

[@worldwideshit9241]

Amazing content exceptional work and even more respect for the workers themselves. Just watching the way you treat your crew is entertainment within itself

[@galvinSPORTS911]

If only I could have Dave’s optimism. I never miss a video of your when it come across my feed. Always a good vibe even when there are issues.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

I appreciate that!

[@Fireguy1962]

The Blessing before a meal, the love factor never stops going up! Thanks Dave ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@Evan92211]

Really awesome that you take care of you employees as if they are family. They will always have your back by doing top quality work because of this. Too many businesses don't care about their employees and you can see it reflect by the quality of work they do.

[@davidlibby5430]

I wrote a little database for inventory work at my last job. I had model stocks set up and a way to show what has been taken from stock and received from vendors. Also had a vendor section for quick access for information. Alpha lookup too!

[@tenman7242]

You could teach a leadership course by showing these videos. My dad always said if you show your people their worth they will return it ten fold. I believe the sincerity and honesty Dave shows his guys is what makes him special, and shows a true leader. God Bless him and his crew.

[@kelvinelrick807]

Dave, I'm with you. I don't like in n out burger, I'm 24. I think your taste buds are plenty refined.

[@steelarmour]

this guy dave, likely had an awesome father or mentor to make him so damn great. what a cool guy to work and learn from, these young guys will go far in life

[@svenomick5857]

What a great Work Shop I mean everything Shop cheers Michael NSW Australia

[@Sixpointtwoliter]

I'd assume "complaints" are that guy who opened his engine built by you and found spray paint on the block deck and into the oil passages. And then figured out he didn't get back his engine core. Appreciate you admiting a mistake and taking the criticism seriously that you had to fix a process. Does more for me to take my business than a company who denies denies denies. Thanks for the improvements on both parts. Your painting and your core tracking

[@weloveups831]

In watching another you tube channel. The Car Nut! He asked the question? Is there an engine builder out there rebuilding a "modern engine" His particular engine at the time is a 3ur 5.7L. Looking at aluminum block with interesting liner design that had some warpage. Can you fix these engines? Impressed with Dave's flexibility! Crawling up in engine compartment and bending his knees.

[@brokenujoints3811]

Car car nut is great. Toyota his specialty but shoots for perfection. And yes, Daves is great. I was a toolmaker by trade and would love to work there!

[@walterrafolski5662]

Dave, you’re an incredible boss, your shops and employees look so happy to be there. I’m buying an F350 DRW and when I come out west I’m having your shop put on the disaster kit.

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

I do not do a 10th of what these guys do as an amateur mobile mechanic, but watching this channel I am slowly getting better and better.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Good to hear! You perform an important service. Thanks for watching our channel

[@chadsullivan-kj1qd]

Dave you are a great example of a great boss and great leader! May God bless you!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks, you too!

[@leewalker3514]

Unless there’s more out there, I don’t know about this one not here is definitely the best one in the United States. I mean, they are on top of their game.

[@encrypted9720]

Man Dave is just a phenomenal dude. The way he treats his employees is top notch

[@9to5isforLosers]

Dave is a good guy getting burgers for his employees.

[@djwilliams4714]

love these long videos better than the short term content!! the short term content is not bad, but this is Extra!!

[@TheBikeWizardAus]

You make me smile the way you look after your team Dave!

[@stevenallen4123]

You’re def a stand up guy. I can tell. You are honest as they come and you always do your best. That’s all that matters fr

[@ImpalaWes]

Man i wish i cud learn first hand from dave glad they have created this channel to share the knowledge

[@chevypu4]

I laughed when you said why is it so noisy, when it started rolling out i thought its a Ford without looking they are all noisy but that one is probably at the top of the scale 😂

[@donmckenzie5027]

All I can say is WOW! What a good dude! Sincere!

[@anthonyhengst2908]

I enjoyed this, everyone is so busy and seem to enjoy what they are doing.

[@point3874]

Dave you should watch the fastcap lean six sigma factory tour. Lots to learn in the manufacturing business that can be applied at your shop in terms of inventory and cleanliness.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks for the tip

[@Ocboy420]

22:28 so awesome to see this still today. All the employees gladly sitting together for lunch. That’s how you know Dave’s running things right & treating his employees greatly. Awesome job you all !

[@JamesWeaver-n4t]

What you do is the most important. Do the basics. It seems everyone wants to skip that. The " Biggest" way to trick out a motor is start with the basics. Once that's done everything else falls into place. Thanks Dave, you're one of the few that knows that 👍👍👍👍👍💯

[@jimwarren8422]

Dave. Viewing your videos are extremely educational. I shall hopefully have your crew build me a magnificent Ford 6.0 in the near future. Your video of this past week's "Fun Friday" event...In N Out Burger luncheon with the crew and all sitting down to a Blessing was a Blessing to me! Thanks brother. Jim Warren, Southern Idaho

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

Love that everybody gets to see how precise this stuff has to be in order for everything to work properly. Just the deck being off by the smallest of thousanths and your motor is toast.

[@Henrygames889]

The end is the best part.

[@timothybellew6874]

Love to see how you treat your employees. As well as saying prayer and eating like a team/family. God bless you and your shop!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you! You too!

[@TRUTH4U2NO]

Great leadership and great team. 😊

[@WashburnD10]

The knowledge and experience talking by Dave - Unparalleled. Dave, I wish that Boeing brings you on as a consultant and show them not just how to run things but also how to get the best from your colleagues. This is a gem of a channel.

[@unclebs4732]

I'll trade you 6 White Castle sliders for a Double Double. And a large fry. And a chocolate shake. I love the walk around!

[@TheRollingTimes]

Dave, as a technician who lost faith in this industry and decided to give it one more go by opening my own repair shop. It is refreshing to see there are still real shops out there that care about the customer and doing repairs correctly. If there was a shop like yours in my area maybe I would still be a Tech. You inspire me to grow and strive for excellence in my own shop! Thank you for setting the bar high and putting what you do out there for everyone to see!

[@thomasperina2990]

Hello Dave: Thank you for this video sir. I admire how you follow up on the different jobs in your expansive shop. When I had my 2 locations I always did the same thing. My favorite saying was EITHER YOU TAKE CARE OF THE BUSINESS OR THE BUSINESS WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU !!! Dave I'm 70 years old now, retired, & worked on vehicles for 63 years. My body is tired but I still love cars. God Bless to you your family & your terrific emoyees. TMP from N.J.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Good to hear from an experienced mechanic and shop owner. Enjoy your well deserved retirement

[@buckleyhollembaek7304]

Great stuff thanks for the tour!

[@juancarreras1714]

Good for Dave because you put the name of God first in everything and without Him you couldn’t be there, cheer up bro.🙏

[@Outdoorsy368]

You're an inspiration Dave, I wish my previous bosses were as respectful as you are to your guys. God bless you

[@01431]

im with Dave no 5 guys

[@ATSNorthernMI]

I'm dealing with one right now. Hemi tick 2017 dodge ram where the business owner is just gonna drive it until it blows up. I will do a full diagnostic on it checking coil and injector on #2 just to be sure it's mechanical and not electronic. He will most likely sell the truck and move on. You are a great boss and a great influence r to us diagnosticians. I enjoy learning from you and your videos. You treat your employees like they mean something to your business and that means a lot to me. Thank you for your great content.

[@BuzzinVideography]

Man, wish I had bosses that were even half as genuine like y'all. ❤😊

[@trevorwhalley7466]

Dear Dave, You are a true employer, i worked for a similar guy once, i asked him ,WHY, he replied, Trev, if you keep the troops happy, you win the war. That has stuck with me always, and i adopted the same M.O. IT WORKED,

[@adamfredrickson7908]

Gratitude and a few burgers go along way!

[@red_ben3487]

The humbleness of Dave's scale of dude out in a field to race shop... Not putting himself at the top despite knowing damn well his shop is at the top 🫡

[@rafaelruas1077]

Thank you Dave! Kudos for your team.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you too!

[@TXDeathInvestigator]

Dave, thanks for the work you put into this channel. The content and relationships you build with your employees, vendors and customers really shine!

[@christianolsson834]

Dave does everything right here. Encourages his staff. Asks questions. Appreciates them and shows it. Asking questions is essential to keep tabs on the works. This is the best run business I have seen.

[@thomaswilson8634]

Reminds me of going to my father in laws engine Remanufacting plant (Leggett Motor Rebuilding) in Decatur Georgia. He died and the family closed it. Was really fun to watch motors from tear down through cleaning thur heads n blocks done to the engine building assembly line with each station.

[@jasonflowers3830]

You are an awesome guy, Dave. You have an awesome work family. They all really seem to care about the work they do. We need more people like you around this country that know how to treat people fairly and honestly. Keep up the great work! Really enjoy the content!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Very much appreciated

[@mkocadag]

I don't know this guy. But he is the boss. Low profile i like

[@rogerdat7807]

Awesome, Sir. You run a great business with excellent employees and gear. Thank you for the encouragement. God bless you and yours.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks, you too!

[@rogerdat7807]

@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville "See what's happening at Dave's..." I saw Jesus being praised. That's all I really needed to know. Amen.

[@joemathews8115]

I hate fast food apps! But i love watching your videos! In and out burgers are good! I agree about the fries! Keep on keeping on!

[@humpday2267]

Dave you and your crew are amazing! I love it when you upload a new video

[@kendavis1198]

If I had a BOSS like Dave, and a SHOP like his to work in....... I'd STILL be working.... Even at my Older AGE, I could do some of the Jobs here at Daves SHOP, and he would Shit Green Apples and Howl At The MOON when he Came by to Check my work. (Well Done Is Better Than WELL SAID)!!! Do it Right.... Do it ONCE!!!! B A M!!!

[@dannycrum8473]

U ROCK DAVE!

[@gailsprague74]

Thanks

[@JustinPaul1st]

So much can be said but its already mentioned over and over again in the comments...Dave and crew bless all of you with good health, prosperity and wealth. The Friday attitude is off the radar in the workplace. Lead to be a good teacher is what i was taught, and Dave you optimize that. Thank you for what you do and encourage us the subscriber.

[@cbc229]

Great video. Wishing we had In n Out in KC!

[@Semnyi]

We have maybe two or three big jobs going on any at any one time in my tiny dealership. Its cool to see how much you guys have going on and to see you paying attention to everything happening. great shops do great work. been a fun journey. keep it going

[@super.potion]

I very rarely ever say this, but your employees & community are lucky to have you. You’re fostering a great working environment & teaching your employees some lifelong skills they’ll be able to pass on to the next generation to keep these cars on the road. Oh, and the Used Car Buyer’s Guide was great help when my friend suddenly needed to buy a new-to-them car 👌

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you so much for the feedback. Appreciate you purchasing our used car buyersguide. Grateful to this community.👍

[@davepfizer]

Fantastic!

[@spideybuildscars]

I love how he compliments his employees and praises the eork they do. Recognition is a small thing that truly makes them want to continue to work hard and do well.

[@johnevans1969]

Outstanding Sir, Outstanding. Blessings upon such as you

[@tomweldon1542]

❤ Dave and thanks for giving the guy snacks and drinks😊

[@travdripdrip382]

When i was 15 i worked at a garden store and i stayed there till i was 24, all thru highschool and then while i was going to a local community college. The boss there was just like Uncle Dave, a boss like him gets so much more work out of his employees. Everyone's had a job they didn't like and they did just what they had to. A boss like Joel(the man I'm talking about) and a boss like Dave, they get more out of their employees without having to pay more. A boss like him makes you like being at work. im 40 and he reminds me of the garden store i worked at. I actually shop there to this day and talk to Joel still.

[@haroldbenton979]

You're right on being masters of yoga when you are a mechanic. I had to pull wrenches on the fleet at my first trucking job. Try changing the slave cylinders on an international conventional truck. You literally have to shove your arms in first along with your head and chest in between the cab and frame. The valve your trying to replace is on the side of the transmission and you literally are changing it out working in braille

[@briannareid9423]

You are wonderful boss

[@markfleck7981]

I love your videos. I also love how you respect all of your employees. what an awesome employer you are. You don’t see that too often. Nowadays employer takes advantage of all their employees and don’t care about them. Also love how you thank God and pray before each meal keep up the great work man.

[@BuzzinVideography]

O'reilly's agent here. Very happy we bought an engine for a customer though you guys. It is FLAWLESS and the customer is very happy 4 months later.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Appreciate the business and you being on this channel.

[@jedmccullough7809]

Alex is a good worker, only open people are willing to admit they don't know something and learn from it.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Agreed👍

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Fun Friday. You seem like a great guy to work for. Have a great weekend. 😊