Happy for you brother 💯🙌🏼 I hope it’ll all go well with the business , I myself avoided the mobile work because I know there are some crazies out there that would give me a hard time 😬 Keep it up man 💯
I work for an electric utility. Our mobile fleet mechanic makes $100+ an hour. Linework is incredibly tough on fleet. Maybe contact your local utility and see if they need work.
I don't do mobile, I have them bring it or tow it to my house. I don't want to haul my tools around 😂,it's always the one you need is the one you didn't bring 😂. Anyway. I have a full time job in computer work, but like doing repairs. I book 2-3 a week after work in the summer and weekends. It makes me money and it's better than watching TV. I do know my limits though. I don't get over my head and stay away from anything that is European 😂.my speciality is Toyota and Honda, with few Fords
I had 30 years working out of back of a van...In the UK then since 2016 Spain and France...in the last year I've made a change....I just work for 2 clients now....a garage in Spain and some friends in France with excavators,vans tractors etc.....im much better off financially...
I have been doing mobile mechanic for 2 years now, and it is feast or famine at times. Some days I am making $1000 plus, some days I don't have any jobs. I really do like the work, but sometimes I feel like I am semi-retired LOL.
Get on an app like wrench or your mechanic, set the times you want to be available and they will send you work. I’ve used them to build by own customer base
Nice video mate 👍 all the way from australia. I have been trying to grow my mobile mechanic business on the side before making the leap full time into it. Any tips and tricks to promote the business? Only been doing mobile stuff for a year and its on & off with customer's.
@@greasemonkeyG thanks man, for beginners I recommend using google ad, and later reduce the amount, make sure start google my business and collect reviews
Just got all that sorted mate, got myself 6 reviews so far with 5 stars, cheers for the help. Out of curiosity what autel scanner are you using and do you rate it? I'm looking at a few, just don't want to pay top dollar for software updates.
Mobile is tge way to go. People want convenience today. I'm just using a toyota matrix. It's all I need. What vehicle are you using. I'll never work at a dealership ever again
@@Matthewjo22 that's awsome. Keep posting these videos how much you can earn. All us flat rate guys are watching this. I know 5 guys that left the dealership in the last 2 weeks. This mobile thing is the way to go!! Love the videos!
@@Matthewjo22 okay cool! I don’t do much in depth diagnostics I’m just looking to get something that’s in between entry level and high level. I was looking at getting the mk900 bt but I’m in the USA and I read that one won’t be suitable here since it’s the MK version. I found the 808BT pro is good but I also found the MP. I’m kinda stuck which to get. We use the snap on versus edge at the shop but wanted something to carry with me. Appreciate you replying back!
Just started my own mobile mechanic business! Waiting on my ein and llc to complete, but very excited! I was one 25 years ago, and your videos make me anxious to get started here in Ohio 👍
@@AdkinsMobileMechanicsllc I don’t, I keep the jobs easy, I sit. Do something take more than an hr, I do it I’m at the shop if needed, and I have used snap on pro scanner and I bought Autel ms919 with scope
@@Matthewjo22 hey one more question if you wouldn't mind, but what kind of jobs do you accept? I'm hoping I pick up more diagnostics than anything, do you have any advice on that? Thanks
Thus is very boring he never fixes anything if that was $90 00 to remove an oil filter your 110% rip off plus your the only moblie mechanic that eats his lunch nobody else show that you don't have much work to expensive
Happy for you brother 💯🙌🏼
I hope it’ll all go well with the business , I myself avoided the mobile work because I know there are some crazies out there that would give me a hard time 😬
Keep it up man 💯
Thanks man, but you should at least tried
I work for an electric utility. Our mobile fleet mechanic makes $100+ an hour. Linework is incredibly tough on fleet. Maybe contact your local utility and see if they need work.
I am very busy right now and no time for new jobs
I don't do mobile, I have them bring it or tow it to my house. I don't want to haul my tools around 😂,it's always the one you need is the one you didn't bring 😂. Anyway. I have a full time job in computer work, but like doing repairs. I book 2-3 a week after work in the summer and weekends. It makes me money and it's better than watching TV. I do know my limits though. I don't get over my head and stay away from anything that is European 😂.my speciality is Toyota and Honda, with few Fords
No GM? 🤔
I had 30 years working out of back of a van...In the UK then since 2016 Spain and France...in the last year I've made a change....I just work for 2 clients now....a garage in Spain and some friends in France with excavators,vans tractors etc.....im much better off financially...
@@marcmorris-kb9ry work smart not hard
I have been doing mobile mechanic for 2 years now, and it is feast or famine at times. Some days I am making $1000 plus, some days I don't have any jobs. I really do like the work, but sometimes I feel like I am semi-retired LOL.
good job man, if you want consistent job, you need to advertise your business and stopped it when you have at least 5k cleint base
Get on an app like wrench or your mechanic, set the times you want to be available and they will send you work. I’ve used them to build by own customer base
That camry filter housing was a bear the first time I tried to remove mine. I ordered a replacement and then did the oil change.
Iam very happy for you brother, keep it up, God Bless 🙏👌👍
@@ernestinoquinto1261 thanks man God bless you to
Nice video mate 👍 all the way from australia. I have been trying to grow my mobile mechanic business on the side before making the leap full time into it. Any tips and tricks to promote the business? Only been doing mobile stuff for a year and its on & off with customer's.
@@greasemonkeyG thanks man, for beginners I recommend using google ad, and later reduce the amount, make sure start google my business and collect reviews
Just got all that sorted mate, got myself 6 reviews so far with 5 stars, cheers for the help. Out of curiosity what autel scanner are you using and do you rate it? I'm looking at a few, just don't want to pay top dollar for software updates.
@@greasemonkeyG unfortunately autel charge little more for update but you basically don’t need the latest update, and autel ms919
@Matthewjo22 That's great news! Cheers for the help & keep up the quality repairs mate 👍
@@greasemonkeyG good job man keep going, make sure keep it simple and be Honest and upfront and not cheap mechanic
Mobile is tge way to go. People want convenience today. I'm just using a toyota matrix. It's all I need. What vehicle are you using. I'll never work at a dealership ever again
@@Mogo169 I have Nissan frontier truck, but I want to chnage it to Prius, it is more efficient and less gas money
@@Matthewjo22 that's awsome. Keep posting these videos how much you can earn. All us flat rate guys are watching this. I know 5 guys that left the dealership in the last 2 weeks. This mobile thing is the way to go!! Love the videos!
@@Mogo169 yay
@@Matthewjo22 that's awsome. That's all you really need. You should do a video of your setup
@@Mogo169 I WILL FOR SURE
I just started a mobile mechanic business, what did you find out works best for you with advertising and getting customers to find you?
Which scan tool do you use?
@@AngelRamirez-ot5mo autel mk809s
@@Matthewjo22 do you recommend that one or a newer one? Also where’s a good place to get one?
@@AngelRamirez-ot5mo I got autel ms919 it is far better and it has scope
I got it form jbtools
@@Matthewjo22 okay cool! I don’t do much in depth diagnostics I’m just looking to get something that’s in between entry level and high level. I was looking at getting the mk900 bt but I’m in the USA and I read that one won’t be suitable here since it’s the MK version. I found the 808BT pro is good but I also found the MP. I’m kinda stuck which to get. We use the snap on versus edge at the shop but wanted something to carry with me. Appreciate you replying back!
@@AngelRamirez-ot5mo I use to have snap on versus and it worked very well, but the first autel that I recommend works very welk
Do you charge in advance in full? $90 is a fair price
@@noahadim yes I charge 90$ but I have to finish it, if I cannot find the issue I just walk away
Just started my own mobile mechanic business! Waiting on my ein and llc to complete, but very excited! I was one 25 years ago, and your videos make me anxious to get started here in Ohio 👍
@@AdkinsMobileMechanicsllc good to hear that man, good luck and let me know how can I help you?
@@Matthewjo22 hey I do have a question for you, do you use a scope in the field a lot for diagnostics?! If you do, which one?!Thanks man!
@@AdkinsMobileMechanicsllc I don’t, I keep the jobs easy, I sit. Do something take more than an hr, I do it I’m at the shop if needed, and I have used snap on pro scanner and I bought Autel ms919 with scope
@@Matthewjo22 thanks!
@@Matthewjo22 hey one more question if you wouldn't mind, but what kind of jobs do you accept? I'm hoping I pick up more diagnostics than anything, do you have any advice on that? Thanks
Good job, bro!
I dream to live in USA and be a mobile mechanic like you!
But I can`t figure out how to come to US legally...
Thus is very boring he never fixes anything if that was $90 00 to remove an oil filter your 110% rip off plus your the only moblie mechanic that eats his lunch nobody else show that you don't have much work to expensive