Why I’m NOT a mobile mechanic Anymore (But Now Getting Forced Out of My Shop)

[@rbarr1200]

When I first watched your channel I thought you were faking the nice guy approach. But it’s obvious you really are a nice guy. Congrats on your expansion , I pray you find success in all your work.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you so much! I try to treat people how I want to be treated. I believe you will get back what you give out. It’s easy to be kind. Thanks for watching!

[@jorgegarcia-s8j]

Hell yea he is a nice person I can tell his words are great especially to the lady’s I know my older sister likes this guy

[@northernvet]

I'm not sure anyone has mentioned this but I enjoy the fact that your wife is helping you with your camera work. Most spouses prefer not to get involved, the ones that prosper have spouses that engage or even help and I feel that is why they work out better on youtube. It is a rarity.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the feedback brother

[@dickie9748]

It's about spousal support in life in general. I needed support from my husband to help my career. I'll never forget.

[@TheRebuilt1]

Pay in advance bro, if people don't want to pay at least 50 percent in labor up front they are not a customer worth having. Especially in Atlanta people love to run games and been there has done that. Glad your business continues to prosper sire. Blessings and respect!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the feedback and support brother means a lot

[@ayedhatyaygo983]

Such a inspiration. I’m currently in Houston building an amazing clientele as a mobile mechanic and you have definitely been pinned as my mentor/go to in this field. I truly appreciate you for pushing through and can’t forget to give thanks to your other half that clearly supports and helps. Keep going!!

[@charlesmckenzie7101]

Dude, I have seen your on many internet platforms. You are smooooove. I love your experienced vehicle diagnosis and problem solving capabilities. You are one great mechanic and mentor to myself.But, you are really a full Automotive repair facility, owner, and entreprenuer, indepent self owned business. Totally Awesome to see such a distinguished person in the automotive field. I m just starting as an automotive tech, and want to see some more of your hands on repair videos.

[@kevindavis2046]

Wow definitely an inspiration to me to do like wise my brother, I'm a very busy mobile mechanic with a lot of clients and this traffic and weather has worn me out, im definitely praying for a shop soon!! Blessings to you and your wife business keep it up!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the support buddy I will be sending blessings your way to as well,I know what you’re going through. where are you from May I ask

[@trixie9867]

your wife and camera lady is the best - she really enjoys the lives too

[@zoticus1]

Increase your prices weeds out the cheap o people and cons. Thanks for sharing that story. It's crazy PayPal didn't work a resolution, con artists exploit it.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You are 100% right, after I increase my labor rates people seem to respect me more it’s crazy it seems when you try to help people for little or nothing you get scraped on. I just leaned that,it’s hard to accept that because I love helping people.

[@golf25radioman]

I see by the age of this video is was three years ago, so that's when you moved from the other building to this one. Now you are talking about getting another building. I understand the difficulties with this one, the parking lot and the traffic of those car haulers constantly going through the lot. I hope you find a good location. I see that you have a pretty good crew working for you now. With the right location that could be just what your business needs. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@golf25radioman thanks for your online support

[@grandfinish2364]

I’m very proud of you man! You got this covered. You don’t need any advice from me. Congrats on the bigger shop.

[@ayedhatyaygo983]

Such a inspiration. I’m currently in Houston building an amazing clientele as a mobile mechanic and you have definitely been pinned as my mentor/go to in this field. I truly appreciate you for pushing through and can’t forget to give thanks to your other half that clearly supports and helps. Keep going!! Should def put the stretcher in there for people that get to RO’s/PO’s that cause a heart attack lol. A sassy receptionist lol jkjkjk. But naw man you’re truly one of the sensei’s. Keep going!!

[@TheMostDangerousWayPossible]

immediately hit the subscribe button because you seem like such an overwhelmingly genuine good person.

[@MrGP-qk8rc]

Yeah man, glad to see you're expanding. Mobile mechanic here in the Caribbean. I always give a estimate for parts and labor before doing any kind of work for clients. That way it dials in if they can afford it or not. If they can't afford it, that's fine, that way my time and effort is not wasted.

[@SOLIZ49erFAITHFUL]

First and for most, thank you for sharing your content and CONGRATS on moving up in this mad world. I am also a mobile mechanic going through the growing pains of A LOT OF WORK, also taking consideration for a shop but I'm not that savvy. Hope you stay blessed in the next chapter.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Much appreciated! I wish you success as well. Embrace the growing pains! It just makes your better 👨🏽‍🔧

[@LADASZAMARA-r6t]

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[@johnsonbobo2376]

Just by your attitude your a complete winner in life. Kudos dude

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate your kind comment! Thanks 😎

[@boogiebrewster8990]

Peekin' This RETRO VID, PROVES DR. ALEX, GOD🙌 HAD U-ALWAYS ( 💯!) & JUST "Hold On" & Continue 2 ENJOY Your BLESSINGS R-I-D-E!❤😊❤

[@Maplecook]

As an avid DIYer, I love your channel, Alex. You're my kind of teacher. Cheers!

[@edwardheard3791]

Omg I feel ya bro, I go through the same thing people don't like to pay.

[@idgaffub]

Glad to hear the good and sad to hear the bad this is my first video I've seen from you I'm going to subscribe

[@virtisconsole12]

If I were in the ATL I’d give you all my car business even though I generally will do all my own mechanical work on my VWs and Audi’s.. wow nice new shop I’m looking fwd to seeing it fill up with equipment and the lifts.. I agree a mobile mechanic is great in ideal conditions.. I might do it someday.. I like your videos, very honest and truly genuine.. I’ve learned a lot from your stuff .. it’s very well presented and good camera work .. keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@bradysolaem2467]

Another con is parts can't get delivery if your mobile and if the parts wrong or defective you have to run back to the store or to another its crazy id spend all damn day driving! But a pro getting to pick and choose what you want to do and where/when

[@LADASZAMARA-r6t]

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[@MrBlackjesus2121]

thanks for the video man i just started doing mobile mechanic work on the side this is inspiring

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Did mobile mechanic work for years! It’s a good gig! If you need any advice or pointers on the business side of things let me know!

[@jorgegarcia-s8j]

Hey Alex your doing the right thing I love your videos

[@adventures223]

It makes my day when i see a person grow and become more successful great great on the new shop how much did it cost to get your truck wrapped i wish you the best of success great point on dressing professional i believe in that 100% its your image for your business a dealership would be great that is my goal in the feature the key to success is self discipline and helping others keep it up great job i am proud of you

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks so much man! It’s been a long journey. It cost me about $2,000 to get the Van wrapped. It was a great investment. Thanks for your wishes. I wish you the same too. Much success on your future dealership. My wife flips cars so I know a little about that side of the business as well. Be blessed!

[@adventures223]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor your welcome man the journey is hard sometimes but definitely worth it you will be successful

[@county23]

Back in the mid-80's I lived outside Atlanta and traffic was terrible then!

[@harrybean8466]

Hi Alex my name is doc yes I'm a mobile mechanic too I'm from Montgomery Alabama I used to live in Atlanta same thing you're doing I used to do my kids they're grown now they live in Atlanta I like Atlanta but I never work as a mobile mechanic while I was in Atlanta but I think you're going to do great for what I seen in this video you and your wife are going to do just fine so good luck in the future . I can't use the word car Doctor because there are so many guys in this area where I live at you used the same name professionally on their business but I was born with the nickname doc and I always worked on cars because my dad was a mechanic I'm 60 years old now and you're so right on your video so many people will try to rip you off be careful. And get your money up front

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Good to meet you Doc! Thanks for your comment! I got burned out as a mobile mechanic and being taken advantage of. But I did enjoy it. 👨🏽‍🔧

[@lesliemitchell1621]

Congratulations! I wish you well and keep growing.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you so much!

[@timm.1059]

Great job bro, came across ya channel out here in Tampa fl. Definitely seem like a great mechanic that’s passionate about providing good work👍🏾

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks brother

[@13cardenk]

The doctor themed office is nice asf!! Congrats brother!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@bradysolaem2467]

Losing tools its inevitable as a mobile where as at a shop you end up finding half the stuff you misplaced eventually

[@josephcortes6709]

Sending positive vibes from Los Angeles. Blessings hermano(brother)

[@chriscarter2391]

I really enjoy seeing you live out your passion. What would a mobile mechanic charge per vehicle just to show up minus whatever the repair needs to be? What's a fair hourly rate as a mobile mechanic

[@Gasmiser1]

Awesome 🙏 More success as you grow your business and move forward with the new garage space 👍😎

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate your kind words 🙏🏽

[@Pristine_Auto_Works_LLC]

Gotta know the money it takes to open up a shop! Did you finance? Did you lease? Are you renting a spot? Are you paying straight cash? What?! Lol I’m a mobile mechanic myself now because I couldn’t find a shop or bay to rent out for myself. So I purchased a box truck and became a mobile mechanic. But I really want to save up money to open a shop!

[@LADASZAMARA-r6t]

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[@LADASZAMARA-r6t]

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[@ivansperanza]

That place needs a lot of work, but I’m sure you’ll get it done soon enough…good luck.

[@brentsmith5647]

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[@ChristopherOrtega-i7v]

im pretty well known on tiktok, (mechanic lyfe) one thing i would say if you are going the mobile mechanic route is find fleets that need a mobile service mechanic. alot of these small to mid size fleets have no mechanic on site or just one guy doing it all like myself, so being a mobile tech that can service fleets, has been a good side income for me, about an extra 500-1000 per month with only working about a few days a month. with only a small account, working on two more accounts that are larger and estimate a monthly revenue of about 5k in due time.

[@williamblountjr9282]

Congratulations hard work does pay off

[@frankfernandez5397]

Looking good gonna be a good shop

[@loviebrownlow6983]

I live in Houston but if i was in your area, you would definitely be my mechanic!

[@robertokeller4662]

Very informative and needed this information

[@TDUNPLUGGED]

New to your channel. Keep up the good work. I wrench for fun so keep sharing. Wish you much success.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the support buddy

[@Smokerdoo1966]

Good job of hard honest work

[@RAWRMotorsports]

I started as mobile mechanic .. got covid $ and built a little shop at my house .. the plan was to use the shop for projects and keep doing the mobile thing .. well now I'm stuck in a shop with only 1 bay and need 3 lol

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Growth! I love to see it! I wish you much success brother!

[@davidbernard7256]

Let customers come to you. that's the difference when you have a shop. Yes there's overheads, but in a shop customers cannott take their car away until there pay. driving is traffic is a joke everywhere in the world im in melbourne australia stuff using the M80 freeway everyday! its time im losing out on. times are tough world wide find a shop and set up the business too many sharks in these currents times!

[@robgonzalez6723]

What type of license (liability protection) would u recommend for mobile mechanics?

[@johnconner3901]

Mobile Mechanic in WNY I enjoy it good days and bad day I enjoy the travel eventually I'd like a shop but I'm not there in my career yet.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You sound like me I had to learn a lot before I got here, once you get your shop it will be rewarding

[@johnconner3901]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor yeah it take along time. I'm looking to getting into painting cars

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@johnconner3901 that’s a good business. I won’t to get into that but don’t have the patience for it

[@frank8348]

I just watched this video for the first time and you said you just hit 1,000 subs, and now you are at 41.5k.

[@montane_west]

This is my first time finding your channel...I love it, you and your wife are extremely motivational ❤️ thanks 😊 +1 SUBSCRIBER

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Appreciate the love buddy and thanks for watching

[@WilliamBlount-t7l]

Love it congratulations. Go to install about for Four car lift congrats again

[@johnnaphier2823]

🎉 Congratulations

[@bradysolaem2467]

If i have any suspicion that the customer is unable or unwilling to pay my price i will require 1/2 the price up front or i wont touch it

[@johnd.3018]

Enjoyed the video and the story of your history and progress. Godspeed and warm wishes to you and your wife in all of your endeavors.

[@PSimon-xr3pw]

Him: I went from 25 thousand….. Her: 25 hundred!

[@jorgegarcia-s8j]

Hey you look great Alex Dallas Texas

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the love and support

[@76kamikazi]

You cant be nice to these people out here when it comes to business.Set a fee just to show up and by that you will get a better feel as to weather the person is more ample to pay you or not,cash only.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That’s how I run things now

[@ibrahimneimat8583]

I wish you success and forward

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the support

[@walttegtmeier2303]

capitalism, that's what drives America, good luck

[@insidethewarcloset3301]

Your in Atlanta im in Jonesboro want to be a mechanic were should I start

[@David-mo4qt]

How did you get your name out there

[@ProAudioMasteringC]

Money first every time or no service.. SORRY... lol

[@jorgegarcia-s8j]

Alex come to Dallas Texas I will hire you I need brakes on my Equinox 2020 I’ll give you cash

[@lakesautomotivediagnostics6509]

1000 to 37,000 subs way to goooo🎉

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks man. I’m still trucking along. Thanks for your continued support. 👨🏽‍🔧

[@zapatachavez]

tow mader! lol congrats on the new space new subscriber here

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks so much brother 💯💪🏽

[@Retrocidal]

you don't get million dallor homes by being a honest good person 1k to 100k crazy i am about o break 3k i hope

[@adamgoof]

Dude, in that shirt, you look like you work for Chevy Goodwrench

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I got them shirts used from the uniform man 😩

[@adamgoof]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I'm talking about the shirt on the van

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@adamgoof me too

[@adamgoof]

I'm working on a 74 Chevy C 10 find a used 350. Please keep me in mind.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@adamgoof I gotchu!

[@bradysolaem2467]

Real quick ive had 500 dollar days n ive had days where i lose money

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I don’t miss them days losing money.

[@bradysolaem2467]

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[@bradysolaem2467]

I NEVER EVER BUY the customers parts never fails of they dont like to pay for your service they really dont want to pay for your service and parts

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I was the same way I wasn’t responsible for parts because parts failure is a real thing and didn’t wanna come back out for free to redo it.I love having a shop I don’t release the car until it’s paid

[@Autotruck7213]

👊🏿👊🏿

[@gilbertdiaz7913]

Like dentist office

[@tomo7347]

Hi, Alex So great help. I love you in a brotherly way. no, it still wouldn't start it turns over . gas is coming out the nozzles I have spark but some of the coils were in the rain. also, I put the compression tester in the spark plug hole. I never use this tool before. when I do it I show no compression after 10 cranks. compression didn't move. but when I bought the car it did have a blown head gasket, and I turned it and it started for a few seconds(10). what could it be .when I crank it no problem sounds smooth. security lights turn off I made a new key $400.00 darn a new batters 200.EKG valve 89.00. I neeyou coud an income, I worked in a shop but nothing major things. I study scanned Danner to learn diag. and I have an Autel Scanneing r MK80-8BT blue tooth. what could it be. is the guy I called milking me? I just have that feeling. he did a compression check and got about98-100 I did it to #4 drivers side first ho,le towards the front, and got nothing. any ideas. Can you advise me where I could buy another engine reasonable. i already put a lot into the car. please advise thanks bro. Savino in California,Do you happen to have an engine for a 2006 2'7l vin r ? you could sell me please.

[@johnnyringo4463]

Doctors office??? I get nervous at the doctor's. Always think it's gonna be bad news. Lol. But I know what you mean. Wanna be professional. Not just a greasy shop office where you feel like you're gonna get scammed. Good luck man. You're gonna do great.

[@RickySlatton]

That’s awful. You put hard work into fixing that man vehicle and he doesn’t pay you. Some people disgust me.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

And even though I won the court case, he still hasn’t paid to this day and it’s been years lol

[@RickySlatton]

You are a good guy Alex. Don’t ever let people change your kindness and generosity.

[@sergioloera6591]

Number one thing you should always do mechanic lien and take there car away

[@sergioloera6591]

When you write the contract for the lien always make sure that it's on there say you will repo the car if no pay this is a good thing to put on contract for the shop to you will never lose

[@trixie9867]

8k sq ft wowo wwow

[@Sonn87]

I’m

[@LEEBEASTTHEBAN]

See evil people take your kindness for weakness. I would never not pay a mechanic, I did brakes, oil cooler, radiator, tire rotations, batterys, water pumps, fuel pumps etc the labor is no joke I have to rest two days, I'm not a mechanic I still pay dealership or mom pop shops. But the right tools make a nightmare job easy for official mechanics, still no reason not to pay for there service. My opinion 🫡

[@brooklyn7941]

When they don't got the money u put a lien on they car ❗️🫰🏾💯

[@bradysolaem2467]

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[@bradysolaem2467]

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[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I absolutely agree! Nothing like being out on a job and not having what you need to make the job safe and easier .