David and Dave are legit class acts. This past summer, my wife and I were on a cross country road trip that took us through Kansas so we stopped by the shop just so I could say I had actually been there. I met Crazy D and asked if it would be an imposition to look in the shop and say hello to The Wizard if he was around. As luck would have it he was and he was kind enough to stop what he was working on to say hello and chat for a minute with a fan. After that Crazy D was generous enough to give us a tour of the shop and Hoovies' projects. It was an awesome experience and I am happy to report that these guys are every bit as cool as they look on TV.
I once called in to ask if i could visit their shop. Im a truck driver and i asked if they could allow me to park and visit. They were wonderful and accommodating allowing me to visit the shop. I didn't bother asking to meet Mr Wizard himself but i did see him there. Didnt want to bother his work lol. But they are honestly great people there.
Watching the wizard’s ingenuity and genuine wonder with cars from the mundane to the insane is one of my son’s (4) and I favorite RUclips channels to watch together for two years now. You can’t put a price on a toddler wanting to play mechanic with his hot wheels. You are a big part of sparking an interest in him that has him turning wrenches starting at 3. Congrats and thank you sir.
If you look at Hoovie's latest video you'll hear the Wizard say that Tyler has spent over $80,000 for his services this year alone! Now THAT'S a good repeat customer, and if he brings more work then it's a win-win, and how he can afford a nice boat :)
I can't stand watching Hoovie. I feel like I'm watching a circus character perform for the camera. I really enjoy Car Wizard video's. Very humble and sincere.
Kudos to the Car Wizard. Your biggest attribute is your honesty and your knowledge. Viewers always get straight talk, based on experience, about the vehicles in your shop and the problems plaguing many popular brands. I'm glad you're employing a professional crew for the channel. The best indication they're doing a good job is that you don't know they're there.
He offers a DISCOUNT IF HE'S RUNNING LATE ON A REPAIR?!?!?!? I had to wait 6 days. 6 FUCKING DAYS for the shop by my house to finish my rear brakes--a job that I was told would take 1 day. I got no discount. I didn't even get so much as a courtesy phone call to tell me what the heck was going on with my truck. I had to go to them to get answers. Car Wizard is a saint! He deserves all the success he has as a mechanic and youtuber.
My parents' mechanic has been working on our family's cars for around 20 years, and does give these courtesy calls. I took it for granted until moving to other parts of the country. Some shops I've been to have most employees disappear the next few days after payday! With those shops, make sure your car gets done by payday.
@@questioner1596 good point. Makes a great case for people to do a little self education, learn to maintain and repair their own vehicles. Nowadays, with all the computers, I'm sure there's plenty of hurdles. I like older cars.
This is what you call a good and honest family man who cares about his work and reputation. I would be honored to call him as my friend. Keep up the good work I only wish you and your family the best. Thank You
I think one point you didn’t touch on is that customers probably trust you so much more as you explain the process of diagnosis, repair and mistakes along the way. You’re showcasing how brilliant of a technician you are to the world and nothing can compare to that positive exposure!
Agreed, there be many brilliant mechanics out there. They understand time is money, and he found a way to make it profitable spending more time on camera than actually wrenching. Kudos to him.
Anyone willing to be open with how their business runs like that is gonna get some trust, transparency, especially when it's showing a skill not everyone can do and showing honest work of it is the best advertising you can do. Then to get that shown on a large scale is just a bonus.
Mechanics hate that word. “Technician”. It’s a word used to make “mechanic” seem more high tech and palatable to ignorant customers at high volume dealers etc, and to elevate a shop helper to a higher status without customers complaining. They aren’t just a hired hand without a mechanics certification etc, they’re “technicians” see? Anyway, take it fwiw.
Theres another Mechanic that does alot of what the wizard does Rainman ray repairs. Alot of his work is done from a more first person perspective with things like a body cam etc. I honestlly think These people filming their work brings more customers because the transparency it gives, people will trust you more when they can clearly see they wont get ripped off. Also the cameras add an insurance policy to the shop as it can prevent fruad from customers or a insurance company because the work done is clearly documented and nobody can refute if wasnt done right
Earlier this year, I took my Mom, who has Dementia, on a cross country trip. One of the stops I HAD to make is Omega. Even though I arrived right before closing time, Dave was gracious enough to give us a few minutes. I know it MUST be a real pain having non-paying folks come by, but he clearly is a compassionate soul we are all lucky to have in our car world....
The Car Wizard is the best Wizard you will find!! I'd love to have a mechanic locally as knowledgeable as him and with the expert attitude he has towards his work and the public.
These guys, Wizard and mrs Wizard, Tavarish, Ed, Tyler, and Jarred along with plenty others with their own channels have gotten so good at this they just blow Hollywood out of the water. And that’s why people watch.
You have to keep it real though. People who watch are car fans, they want to learn but they can smell BS a mile off. That's where TV usually breaks a good thing... cough *Top Gear* cough
@@Darwinion Which is why I wasn't a fan of the first season of Car Issues. Too much slick production. I LOVE Hoovie's youtube channel. Feels completely real. I haven't seen the latest season so I'll reserve my judgement.
I saw a great article about how the show Fantom Works ended. They guy who owns the shop talked about all the things you mentioned. He finally gave up the show to get back to "normal" operations and spend time with his family. I understand how stressful it is. Keep up the great videos!
The Wizards keeps mentioning most shops and most mechanics, one of the things that separates him from most shops and most mechanics is people skills. Having employed many mechanics through the years that is a rare skill in the industry.
@@fraidykat Honesty was never an issue with the Techs or Mechanics I employed through the years, now dishonest customers that is an entirely different conversation
It really is crazy how much things change when you start making moves in the RUclips world as an automotive shop. Kudos to him being honest about all this stuff and how it's mostly production studio versus real shop work now. Most channels would never admit that in such a public format. We applaud you Sir.
The car wizard is just that. As a profession mechanic by trade I would LOVE to be trained by him and be able to wear his shoes! He worked hard and is exactly where I want to be! Congrats man. I have been a follower forever on his channel n trust me when I say he deserves EVERYTHING he has achieved!!!!
The Wizard is indeed the mechanic we all need. God, if I knew one, I'd actually buy one of those 'sucker' luxury car 'bargains' with the confidence I at least had a fallback (i.e. the Wizard). What's great about him is he's expert but not burdened with an ego. It's the ego that makes people insufferable at times.
oh yeah you can find local shops that work mainly on certain foreigns. at least your more typical luxury foreigns like BMW or mercedes, gonna be tougher to find a good lambo or mclaren shop.
The first time I listened to Car Talk on the radio, I was in love. Two brother mechanics with humor and knowledge answered questions on the radio from people like myself on car problems. And did that for many years. I don’t think that program could ever be duplicated. Once they read a letter from a young girl complaining about the show. She said her dog even hated it. They called her and invited her to appear with them. Very funny. Martha Stewart sat in with them. They took a call from space once. They even talked with their mother till she passed away. I have learned many repair lessons from the new stars of car repair. They have both saved and cost me money. Thanks to Hoovie, Car wizard, and many other RUclips Kanas stars. Car Talk’s void has been filled on RUclips.
As an European I found car talk through podcasts and listened to it every day. Once, after listening daily for months I wanted to put a face to the amazing voice and that's when I found one of them was dead. In my head they were young and that was a recent podcast. Then I found its an insanely long radio show and they were pretty old. I start crying and never was able to listen to them again without feeling sad. All of this to say that I never really made that connection but now I see it and thank you for it. The love these guys show to an old car is relatable to car talk. Thank you for that. Made my night thinking about it
@@miguelbrito8460 CBS show Sixty Minutes interviewed these guys about 25 to 30 years ago. Dig back into the archive to find that report. I started listening in my 30’s. Public Radio carried them usually on Saturday mornings. Their schedule changed up all the time. When I discovered podcasting, I would get the latest broadcast and listen right away. I didn’t realize one had died for several years myself. They also wrote columns for newspaper weekly. As I read the column, I could hear them speaking in my head. Car Talk was the only show I ever enjoyed on Public Radio.
Aside from being a exceptional mechanic the car wizard is a great business person. Embracing opportunities and making it work. Great job car wizard! More succes to you!
I have been working on cars for 40+ years and I am constantly learning new tricks new systems new ways of doing things on repairing cars. So for me the wizard is in valuable to tune my skills when it comes to diagnosing and repairing cars and he does business the way I’ve always thought repair shop should do it. I’m glad there is definitely a shop out there being straight up with customers and repairs. Wouldn’t be surprised if the wizard in a year or two has 8 to 10 people working for him and has to move yet again to even larger shop. What a great person
All the top RUclips automotive content creators(Ed Bolian, Tyler Hoover, Tavarish, The Wizard, Daddy Doug, Rich Rebuilds, Samcrac, Dennis Collins, etc. I could go on. And I'm sure there are some I've missed. But you get the idea.) seem like genuinely nice people. Fun-loving, humble, grateful, appreciative, and giving. Keep up the great content, guys!
Tremendously insightful. Thank you Wizard for those pearls of wisdom and sharing the language that you used to assuage your regular customers. Experience is sometimes the only training. I like that you put forth overcoming your doubts and realizing it wasn't going to work as it was before, and allowed yourself to change. Adjusting to a camera always being in your face and learning how to present on camera is huge. You are now a practiced professional. Thank you.
I really like how calm and honest you share your knowledge about cars and the way people treat or mistreat their cars. To me the episodes with your friend "the Volvo" connaiseur were one of the best!!
For me, watching the Wizard own the mistake on the Merc had to be damn hard but was the right decision. Mistakes happen, how we respond to them is everything and he owned it and made it right. I just wish I didn't live so far away because I have a car that could use his help.
David, some of the key takeaways you shared were, integration, balance, and delegation of the responsibilities as a result of te growth to other trusted people in your family of the Car Wizard world. Thank you for seeing it through, and your 'Buy this not that' segments have helped me tremendously. Thank you.
David is a great guy and an amazing mechanic. I enjoy his videos and also find them educational. Trying to balance his career as a car mechanic with RUclips I’m sure wasn’t easy to begin with but now Omega is without a doubt a very famous workshop with mountains of credibility.
I’m glad you made it work. You’re a class act my friend. At first your humor is dry but after you understand that you’re also pretty funny. I like your stuff and if I lived close I’d love to give you my work.
When Click and Clack went off NPR there was a void in my life for humorous and yet informative car fixing content. The Wizard and Hoovie have filled part of that hole.
We had a family equipment manufacturing business for over 35 years. As anyone that's ever had a business knows, you're there seven days a week. Saturdays and Sundays, the radio was always on in both the office and the shop area. When Click and Clack " The Tappet Brothers" we're on, everybody would be busting up laughing. I don't think anybody can replace their corny jokes, hilarious interactions with their listeners ,and infectious laughing. I still receive "Puzzle of the Week" emails from their website🤣
@@jnicksnewstart They also had the best on air relationship. True legends in the business. It has been fun to watch the relationship grow between the wizard and Hoovie over the past couple years.
This is such an awesome insight into how this guy did it, I for years honestly thought that he was just some dude that knew what he was doing already and was a little bit shy off camera and on camera but learning that this man came all the way from the bottom and now he's in where he's at? Now that is really cool. Excellent job, I really would love to know more
Car Wizard, you give us faith that there are good and honest mechanics out there. When I moved to a new part of PA it literally took me 10+ years to find a good, honest mechanic.
It's really a good proof of Hoovie's character that he "took" the Car Wizard along with him on his ride up. Not to say the Wizard couldn't have made it on his own because he has his unique brand of quality. It just is a nice community, great friends, good people to watch. Love it.
Big Fan of Hoovies Garage and the Wizzard from Montreal. I would love to meet you guys if I were to do a road trip down to your area... (quite a roadtrip) But the fact is, you guys have so much on your plate and so many fans who would just love to shake your hand and say hello... I rather just say so in the comment and let you awesome guys do your thing. Cheers and thanks for the amazing, quality content.
He's got a good upfront delivery of his material on his channel too. The Bob Ross of car mechs. I'm from the UK so some of the cars, particularly trucks I don't relate to. However, it's his method of work - how he approaches it, is what intrigues me and keeps me hooked on his channel, regardless of vehicle. Always a good watch.
I have a friend who has a shop similar to Mr. Wizard's shop. He has 6 full time mechanics and 3 part time and he wrenches himself. He has 2 front office people who answer the phone, deal with customers and source/order parts. There's always a buzz going on in his shop. Every time I see Tyler show up at the shop and the camera pans around, I'm amazed at the lack of activity in the place. Wizard's hands don't seem to be too dirty and Magic Mike a couple of others seem to be the only people under hoods. I don't know how RUclips pays. But I simply had to conclude that it pays better than wrenching to have such a big facility being so quite every time the cameras show up.
When you get ready to retire in a few years you’ll be glad that you kept your eyes on the BOTTOM LINE ... the years fly by and when they are gone they aren’t coming back. The Hoovster has got his ... wrenching and filming are like apples & oranges, keeping your shop in the Black is critical - filming doesn’t always work out the best as it takes tremendous patience.
Dave's videos are very educational. He goes in depth about the problems of cars he receives in his shop. I studied motor vehicles from 2006 - 2008. I didn't pursue it as a career and forgot a good chunk, but finding people like Dave and others like Tavarish & Jared Pink, it's helped me remember more on what I studied 15/16 years ago.
Thanks for a great video. I appreciate your honesty and sharing your wisdom on fixing cars. We DIY'ers are empowered by your many videos! I am 72 years old, in my youth we did not have the internet. Mechanic shops kept all the information and specifications on fixing cars "secret". If you asked them for advice and explained that you were a DIY'er, they would tell you to go pound sand! You and your crew are a beacon for us DIY'ers. Carry On Sir!
Hi Car Wizard, calling from Cyprus. All of us who watch you, watch you because we love the way the blog is going. You are humble and honest. When this pandemic is over i want to visit America. Disney World naah, New York yaaawwn, the land of Car Wizard, Tyler and the rest yeaahhhh
Love you Car Wizard. Thank you for opening your shop to a whole planet of admirers. Best wishes to you, Mrs. Wizard, your family and all your loved ones.
Wow!! Thanks for the Info! Couldn't imagine All the moving parts involved . Thank you for not forgetting the viewers we love to hear and see the entire operation 👍💯,,, Your the REAL DEAL
Huge point he made was the importance of honesty. He never lied to any of his existing customers as the RUclips filming started and people appreciate that. I'm sure it's part of the reason he's been so successful
Wizard, I am not a big subscriber on RUclips. But, I do understand , I subscribed to your channel. I relate to your challenges in a small way, being a RUclipsr myself. It is amazing how frustrating it is to put a camera in your face when trying to work on a project. It doubles the time, and frustration level also doubles. Much success in the future! The price of fame and fortune for such a good looking fellow. Papa Boozer (Merry Boozer RC)
Hi car wizard! It’s been interesting to see you grow as a presenter. I discovered hoovies channel a year or two ago and have devoured the great content. It’s nice to hear your story and also (as mentioned) see you relax on camera over time. Such a likeable guy and team. I also like how successful RUclipsrs sometimes enable other (often more mechanically minded…) guys to see and enjoy the limelight too. 👍
The ultimate “Mom and Pop” business. Love to hear veteran success stories. Seasons greetings Wizard! Hope everyone in the family is doing well. Take care.
You caught lightning in a bottle by keeping you mind open to new experiences. You found yourself thinking outside the box without ever thinking that you needed to get out of that box. Let's just see where this goes.
Awesome, Car Wizard. Kudos to you, Mrs. Wizard, and all who make your channel possible. I'm an old guy and enjoy watching. Brings me back to the old days when I had a zillion different jalopies and HAD to work on then to keep them going.
I had the opportunity to meet David and his wife last year at Amelia Island and I can’t express enough how gracious and kind they were. Really solid people. I’m happy for their success.
Personalities like Hoovie and the Car Wizard are few and far between. RUclips and the world are better for them existing. Same sentiment goes for Mr. Ed. Thanks for putting out good, wholesome, interesting content in a steadily growing sea of filth and stupidity.
Car Wizard is probably the best automotive channel out there and my personal reason for getting into mechanic(ish) work. I'm not as intimidated by working on my own car anymore. He's straight and to the point, easy to understand, and his wife (or whoever films that day) does excellent camera work showing the areas of the cars very clearly. And he just has fun stories to tell. Love listening to his videos while working or just to kill time and chill.
It is so hard to find a trustworthy mechanic that knows what they are doing and wont rip you off that people will put up with almost anything if they know their car will be fixed right. On top of that if they see videos of cars being fixed at the shop with the problem solving that goes on they will want their car fixed in this place even more.
Years ago, I could watch at least when my car was put up on a lift, could get a good idea of what shape my vehicle's underside was in (Important, in the Rust Belt) Last couple of decades, Not Allowed! (lawyers and liability) What better way to see what's up with your car repairs, than to see them on video! Win-win for the customer.
I love his calmness, it's relaxing to watch the wizard and I'm really impressed with him, his work and the family aspect and the respect he shows his employees,top guy!
So Glad you hung in there, Great show and i would bring my ride there if i had a problem,, Keep up the great work (You and your team ) Hope Ty is doing well,,
Car Wizard is a brilliant man, who saw the bigger picture and pushed through temporary frustrations to inspire me and entertain us. Keep up the great work and awesome content!
Simply amazing how much more relaxed and confident your camera persona is now that your Mettle has been tested in the Fires of Hades. Well done. Your Wizardry is a warm cozy glow. Best wishes.
Whenever I see someone filming their work, the first thing I think is, how do they get anything done. I was an electrician for over 35 years, and it used to piss me off when a customer watched me work, I can't imagine having a camera filming me all day.
Dude, I don't even live in the UK but somehow I'm stuck following NBundyElectrical for the last year since one of his videos about rewiring after a fire. At this point I'm far more likely to pay an electrician to do it right to this year's NEC than do it myself. Plus I'm not going to argue over the price of romex, conduit, demand complex bends, or unsafe convenience outlets.
Most outside shops (I work for a highline dealer) make this mistake in thinking that having a YT channel is something they can control, this video is what happens when outsiders (film crews/producers) dictate how a shot or an episode will go that day/week/month. And alot of shops don't like to expose themselves or their clients vehicles in such a way that liabilities are created (accidents do happen) or seeing how things are done that the public really shouldn't see. Any shop that does go the route of opening a channel should step back and think if it's really worth it........
RUclips has indeed ruined my shop. But in a good way. Wouldnt change a thing. Thanks to the viewers for it all!
Love u wizard
Okay Grumplestiltsken.
Thank you for the content, what’s happening with the big boat no seen any updates on it ?
We all appreciate you man.
All wizard needs Is 5 mins alone 🤣
Hoovie must be a dream customer for a mechanic. Give him a $10,000 repair bill and he comes back next week with another car.
Tyler wiiins, Wizard wiiins, everyone wiiins
Unless he buys an audi or bmw then he refuses to work on it. Surprised he doesnt stock other cars to sell him instead. 😂
Except that Hoover is hanging it up.
@@frankburn6312That's all speculation and wives tales mostly.
@@jrock5995 hopefully he looks like he has hiv.
What a wonderful, humble human being. The way he talks about his employees, man. If only all employers were this guy
@Usda Lefa 💘 don't do it, I went there and ended up getting pegged D:
If only more employees were worthy...
So naive.
@@jameys2864 interesting.
Thats why hes not hiring!
David and Dave are legit class acts. This past summer, my wife and I were on a cross country road trip that took us through Kansas so we stopped by the shop just so I could say I had actually been there. I met Crazy D and asked if it would be an imposition to look in the shop and say hello to The Wizard if he was around. As luck would have it he was and he was kind enough to stop what he was working on to say hello and chat for a minute with a fan. After that Crazy D was generous enough to give us a tour of the shop and Hoovies' projects. It was an awesome experience and I am happy to report that these guys are every bit as cool as they look on TV.
@@zugzug6773 When people have loaded plates, the only right thing to do is leave something in their collection plate....
@@mayshack to be fair, I think he has a.. Different type of fan base
@@mayshack to be fair, I was talking about people walking into the workshop without being invited and doing burnouts in the compound... Ya knob.
LOL, I just dont get this kind of statement " just so I could say I had actually been there" lol. Wow.
@@mayshack easy, this customer was checking out the facility before allowing the car for service and hit is head...
I once called in to ask if i could visit their shop. Im a truck driver and i asked if they could allow me to park and visit. They were wonderful and accommodating allowing me to visit the shop. I didn't bother asking to meet Mr Wizard himself but i did see him there. Didnt want to bother his work lol. But they are honestly great people there.
Way to be a respectful fan too!
Maybe they start doing diesel one day
@@edman79 wizard was an army mechanic. He knows diesel
@@backfire5449 What I mean by diesel is semis.
@@asr1143 borderline stalker
The Car Wizard is so humble and down to earth. Really gives Hoovie a lot of credit when many others wouldn't
Aren't we all glad Wizard put up with the craziness? We love the Car Wizard!
Thanks! Proud to be featured on VinWiki. It is quite an honor.
He’s a legend 👍🏻
We do love the car wizard!!
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@@CarWizard Hey Wizard, I really appreciate you. You are the best car mechanic in the world.
Watching the wizard’s ingenuity and genuine wonder with cars from the mundane to the insane is one of my son’s (4) and I favorite RUclips channels to watch together for two years now. You can’t put a price on a toddler wanting to play mechanic with his hot wheels. You are a big part of sparking an interest in him that has him turning wrenches starting at 3. Congrats and thank you sir.
Tyler Hoover - both the biggest client and the best advertisement for the Wizard
If you look at Hoovie's latest video you'll hear the Wizard say that Tyler has spent over $80,000 for his services this year alone! Now THAT'S a good repeat customer, and if he brings more work then it's a win-win, and how he can afford a nice boat :)
Tyler is also the president of Hairclub!
@@01AceAlpha I know nothing of hair. The clue is in the handle ;)
And probably the worst pain in the ass...
I can't stand watching Hoovie. I feel like I'm watching a circus character perform for the camera. I really enjoy Car Wizard video's. Very humble and sincere.
Kudos to the Car Wizard. Your biggest attribute is your honesty and your knowledge. Viewers always get straight talk, based on experience, about the vehicles in your shop and the problems plaguing many popular brands. I'm glad you're employing a professional crew for the channel. The best indication they're doing a good job is that you don't know they're there.
He offers a DISCOUNT IF HE'S RUNNING LATE ON A REPAIR?!?!?!? I had to wait 6 days. 6 FUCKING DAYS for the shop by my house to finish my rear brakes--a job that I was told would take 1 day. I got no discount. I didn't even get so much as a courtesy phone call to tell me what the heck was going on with my truck. I had to go to them to get answers. Car Wizard is a saint! He deserves all the success he has as a mechanic and youtuber.
My parents' mechanic has been working on our family's cars for around 20 years, and does give these courtesy calls. I took it for granted until moving to other parts of the country. Some shops I've been to have most employees disappear the next few days after payday! With those shops, make sure your car gets done by payday.
@@questioner1596 wth, if my employees disappeared for a few days after payday, they wouldn't need to bother coming back.
@@soconoha, easy to say in a competitive job market. That town has so much trouble finding employees that most of the mechanics aren't certified.
@@questioner1596 good point. Makes a great case for people to do a little self education, learn to maintain and repair their own vehicles. Nowadays, with all the computers, I'm sure there's plenty of hurdles. I like older cars.
-parts shortage.
This is what you call a good and honest family man who cares about his work and reputation. I would be honored to call him as my friend. Keep up the good work I only wish you and your family the best. Thank You
I think one point you didn’t touch on is that customers probably trust you so much more as you explain the process of diagnosis, repair and mistakes along the way. You’re showcasing how brilliant of a technician you are to the world and nothing can compare to that positive exposure!
I am a wizard customer and that is exactly why I trust the Wizard
Agreed, there be many brilliant mechanics out there. They understand time is money, and he found a way to make it profitable spending more time on camera than actually wrenching. Kudos to him.
Anyone willing to be open with how their business runs like that is gonna get some trust, transparency, especially when it's showing a skill not everyone can do and showing honest work of it is the best advertising you can do. Then to get that shown on a large scale is just a bonus.
Mechanics hate that word. “Technician”. It’s a word used to make “mechanic” seem more high tech and palatable to ignorant customers at high volume dealers etc, and to elevate a shop helper to a higher status without customers complaining. They aren’t just a hired hand without a mechanics certification etc, they’re “technicians” see? Anyway, take it fwiw.
Theres another Mechanic that does alot of what the wizard does Rainman ray repairs. Alot of his work is done from a more first person perspective with things like a body cam etc. I honestlly think These people filming their work brings more customers because the transparency it gives, people will trust you more when they can clearly see they wont get ripped off. Also the cameras add an insurance policy to the shop as it can prevent fruad from customers or a insurance company because the work done is clearly documented and nobody can refute if wasnt done right
Earlier this year, I took my Mom, who has Dementia, on a cross country trip. One of the stops I HAD to make is Omega. Even though I arrived right before closing time, Dave was gracious enough to give us a few minutes. I know it MUST be a real pain having non-paying folks come by, but he clearly is a compassionate soul we are all lucky to have in our car world....
I could listen to the Wizard all day. Such a calming, reassuring voice.
the farts are magical as well.
Put down phone, get a job
@@wileecoyote5749 check it out bro u got 3 of your fingers pointing at yourself 🥴 quit projecting yourself on others
@@wileecoyote5749 Yet…HERE YOU ARE 😂😂😂🤷🏻 genius
Absolute peckerhead, supercilious, whiner of a mechanic.
The Wizard is a model for what good mechanics should be 👍 He really knows how to defuse and manage a situation professionally
Too bad the Wiz doesn't have a school to train guys to be "real mechanics"! Anybody can change parts,takes talent to really fix the real problem.
Allegedly.
Last time I was this early the Car Wizard just stared at the camera while Hoovie talked.
The Wizard has came a long way from the early videos.
It’s funny because I watch 10 car wizard videos to 1 hoovie video.
The Car Wizard is the best Wizard you will find!! I'd love to have a mechanic locally as knowledgeable as him and with the expert attitude he has towards his work and the public.
These guys, Wizard and mrs Wizard, Tavarish, Ed, Tyler, and Jarred along with plenty others with their own channels have gotten so good at this they just blow Hollywood out of the water. And that’s why people watch.
At this point, these guys feel like family. Always stoked when they accomplish cool stuff!
You have to keep it real though. People who watch are car fans, they want to learn but they can smell BS a mile off. That's where TV usually breaks a good thing... cough *Top Gear* cough
@@Darwinion you nailed it - fake trash versus real life content that’s even more entertaining
@@Darwinion Which is why I wasn't a fan of the first season of Car Issues. Too much slick production. I LOVE Hoovie's youtube channel. Feels completely real. I haven't seen the latest season so I'll reserve my judgement.
@@Darwinion they all seem to head down the "likes/clicks" route eventually - inc this channel unfortunately
I saw a great article about how the show Fantom Works ended. They guy who owns the shop talked about all the things you mentioned. He finally gave up the show to get back to "normal" operations and spend time with his family. I understand how stressful it is. Keep up the great videos!
Working in the car business for a few years prior, I've learned that the best thing you can be with customers is transparent
The Wizards keeps mentioning most shops and most mechanics, one of the things that separates him from most shops and most mechanics is people skills. Having employed many mechanics through the years that is a rare skill in the industry.
Did you also mention honesty?
@@fraidykat Honesty was never an issue with the Techs or Mechanics I employed through the years, now dishonest customers that is an entirely different conversation
It really is crazy how much things change when you start making moves in the RUclips world as an automotive shop. Kudos to him being honest about all this stuff and how it's mostly production studio versus real shop work now. Most channels would never admit that in such a public format. We applaud you Sir.
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Tell him I sent you!.
@@kountrywaynecreator5996 do I even want to make this phone call? Lol 😆
@@kountrywaynecreator5996 No idea who I just called and left a message for, but hope they are having a great day!
The car wizard is just that. As a profession mechanic by trade I would LOVE to be trained by him and be able to wear his shoes! He worked hard and is exactly where I want to be! Congrats man. I have been a follower forever on his channel n trust me when I say he deserves EVERYTHING he has achieved!!!!
The Wizard is indeed the mechanic we all need. God, if I knew one, I'd actually buy one of those 'sucker' luxury car 'bargains' with the confidence I at least had a fallback (i.e. the Wizard). What's great about him is he's expert but not burdened with an ego. It's the ego that makes people insufferable at times.
oh yeah you can find local shops that work mainly on certain foreigns. at least your more typical luxury foreigns like BMW or mercedes, gonna be tougher to find a good lambo or mclaren shop.
Bottom line. Honest and Truthful. His family must be proud of him.😊
The first time I listened to Car Talk on the radio, I was in love. Two brother mechanics with humor and knowledge answered questions on the radio from people like myself on car problems. And did that for many years. I don’t think that program could ever be duplicated. Once they read a letter from a young girl complaining about the show. She said her dog even hated it. They called her and invited her to appear with them. Very funny. Martha Stewart sat in with them. They took a call from space once. They even talked with their mother till she passed away. I have learned many repair lessons from the new stars of car repair. They have both saved and cost me money. Thanks to Hoovie, Car wizard, and many other RUclips Kanas stars. Car Talk’s void has been filled on RUclips.
I'll agree here, while nothing can compare to Click and Clack - the Car Wizard is the absolute best runner up.
Car Talk is probably the most hidden gem on earth! Not really hidden, but it was PERFECT!!
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As an European I found car talk through podcasts and listened to it every day. Once, after listening daily for months I wanted to put a face to the amazing voice and that's when I found one of them was dead. In my head they were young and that was a recent podcast. Then I found its an insanely long radio show and they were pretty old. I start crying and never was able to listen to them again without feeling sad. All of this to say that I never really made that connection but now I see it and thank you for it. The love these guys show to an old car is relatable to car talk. Thank you for that. Made my night thinking about it
@@miguelbrito8460 CBS show Sixty Minutes interviewed these guys about 25 to 30 years ago. Dig back into the archive to find that report. I started listening in my 30’s. Public Radio carried them usually on Saturday mornings. Their schedule changed up all the time. When I discovered podcasting, I would get the latest broadcast and listen right away. I didn’t realize one had died for several years myself. They also wrote columns for newspaper weekly. As I read the column, I could hear them speaking in my head. Car Talk was the only show I ever enjoyed on Public Radio.
Aside from being a exceptional mechanic the car wizard is a great business person. Embracing opportunities and making it work. Great job car wizard! More succes to you!
I have been working on cars for 40+ years and I am constantly learning new tricks new systems new ways of doing things on repairing cars. So for me the wizard is in valuable to tune my skills when it comes to diagnosing and repairing cars and he does business the way I’ve always thought repair shop should do it. I’m glad there is definitely a shop out there being straight up with customers and repairs. Wouldn’t be surprised if the wizard in a year or two has 8 to 10 people working for him and has to move yet again to even larger shop. What a great person
There are lessons here
Getting out of your comfort zone being the major 1. Tackling fears. Learning new skills. Excellent video for life.
All the top RUclips automotive content creators(Ed Bolian, Tyler Hoover, Tavarish, The Wizard, Daddy Doug, Rich Rebuilds, Samcrac, Dennis Collins, etc. I could go on. And I'm sure there are some I've missed. But you get the idea.) seem like genuinely nice people. Fun-loving, humble, grateful, appreciative, and giving. Keep up the great content, guys!
Yeah, car youtube community seems to be pretty great overall. Not unlike some other segments of the youtube.
Can confirm I've met Ed Bolian and your assumption is right.
How can you forget about Tavarish?
Vehicle virgins? 🤣
@@joeg5414 VV is not a car youtube, pretty sure his channel is "try on" just not for clothes :P
Tremendously insightful. Thank you Wizard for those pearls of wisdom and sharing the language that you used to assuage your regular customers. Experience is sometimes the only training. I like that you put forth overcoming your doubts and realizing it wasn't going to work as it was before, and allowed yourself to change. Adjusting to a camera always being in your face and learning how to present on camera is huge. You are now a practiced professional. Thank you.
How did Wizard handle this change? Set proper expectations to manage the customer service. Always works out, well done sir!
I really like how calm and honest you share your knowledge about cars and the way people treat or mistreat their cars. To me the episodes with your friend "the Volvo" connaiseur were one of the best!!
Wizard stories are always appreciated
For me, watching the Wizard own the mistake on the Merc had to be damn hard but was the right decision. Mistakes happen, how we respond to them is everything and he owned it and made it right. I just wish I didn't live so far away because I have a car that could use his help.
I'm waiting for the day Mrs Wizard becomes a mechanic and is fixing stuff. That would take the cake!
The way she speaks in some of the videos I can tell she's either quite mechanically inclined or scripted. Probably the first one
Love the Car Wizard's channel, he is so intelligent and humble in his delivery of great car knowledge
David, some of the key takeaways you shared were, integration, balance, and delegation of the responsibilities as a result of te growth to other trusted people in your family of the Car Wizard world. Thank you for seeing it through, and your 'Buy this not that' segments have helped me tremendously. Thank you.
David is a great guy and an amazing mechanic. I enjoy his videos and also find them educational. Trying to balance his career as a car mechanic with RUclips I’m sure wasn’t easy to begin with but now Omega is without a doubt a very famous workshop with mountains of credibility.
The most genuine VinWiki video till date! Congrats Wiiizzzzaarrrdddd
I’m glad you made it work. You’re a class act my friend. At first your humor is dry but after you understand that you’re also pretty funny. I like your stuff and if I lived close I’d love to give you my work.
When Click and Clack went off NPR there was a void in my life for humorous and yet informative car fixing content. The Wizard and Hoovie have filled part of that hole.
We had a family equipment manufacturing business for over 35 years. As anyone that's ever had a business knows, you're there seven days a week. Saturdays and Sundays, the radio was always on in both the office and the shop area. When Click and Clack " The Tappet Brothers" we're on, everybody would be busting up laughing. I don't think anybody can replace their corny jokes, hilarious interactions with their listeners ,and infectious laughing.
I still receive "Puzzle of the Week" emails from their website🤣
@@jnicksnewstart They also had the best on air relationship. True legends in the business. It has been fun to watch the relationship grow between the wizard and Hoovie over the past couple years.
I didn't listen to Click and Clack but I grew up on their Sunday column. They helped spark an interest in cars that still burns to this day.
Try South Main Auto, funny and informative. Mrs. O is a hoot.
I listened to reruns for years lol... RIP
This is such an awesome insight into how this guy did it, I for years honestly thought that he was just some dude that knew what he was doing already and was a little bit shy off camera and on camera but learning that this man came all the way from the bottom and now he's in where he's at? Now that is really cool. Excellent job, I really would love to know more
Car Wizard, you give us faith that there are good and honest mechanics out there. When I moved to a new part of PA it literally took me 10+ years to find a good, honest mechanic.
It's really a good proof of Hoovie's character that he "took" the Car Wizard along with him on his ride up. Not to say the Wizard couldn't have made it on his own because he has his unique brand of quality. It just is a nice community, great friends, good people to watch. Love it.
Big Fan of Hoovies Garage and the Wizzard from Montreal.
I would love to meet you guys if I were to do a road trip down to your area... (quite a roadtrip)
But the fact is, you guys have so much on your plate and so many fans who would just love to shake your hand and say hello...
I rather just say so in the comment and let you awesome guys do your thing.
Cheers and thanks for the amazing, quality content.
He's got a good upfront delivery of his material on his channel too. The Bob Ross of car mechs. I'm from the UK so some of the cars, particularly trucks I don't relate to. However, it's his method of work - how he approaches it, is what intrigues me and keeps me hooked on his channel, regardless of vehicle. Always a good watch.
Howdy from Milton Keynes
Definitely appreciate the shared mechanic knowledge from the Wizard. Helped me fix a few issues on my cars and how to look out for certain things.
I have a friend who has a shop similar to Mr. Wizard's shop. He has 6 full time mechanics and 3 part time and he wrenches himself. He has 2 front office people who answer the phone, deal with customers and source/order parts. There's always a buzz going on in his shop.
Every time I see Tyler show up at the shop and the camera pans around, I'm amazed at the lack of activity in the place. Wizard's hands don't seem to be too dirty and Magic Mike a couple of others seem to be the only people under hoods.
I don't know how RUclips pays. But I simply had to conclude that it pays better than wrenching to have such a big facility being so quite every time the cameras show up.
When you get ready to retire in a few years you’ll be glad that you kept your eyes on the BOTTOM LINE ... the years fly by and when they are gone they aren’t coming back. The Hoovster has got his ... wrenching and filming are like apples & oranges, keeping your shop in the Black is critical - filming doesn’t always work out the best as it takes tremendous patience.
Dave's videos are very educational. He goes in depth about the problems of cars he receives in his shop. I studied motor vehicles from 2006 - 2008. I didn't pursue it as a career and forgot a good chunk, but finding people like Dave and others like Tavarish & Jared Pink, it's helped me remember more on what I studied 15/16 years ago.
Honestly, I love the fact that you put up with Tyler and then did your thing on RUclips. Here’s to your expanding empire. 🥃
I love his channel. So many opportunities have fell into his lap and worked out for him. He deserves it.
For me personally, watching the Car Wizard and Hoovie is how i get to unwind and relax at the end of the day, keep up the excellent content!
Thanks for a great video. I appreciate your honesty and sharing your wisdom on fixing cars. We DIY'ers are empowered by your many videos! I am 72 years old, in my youth we did not have the internet. Mechanic shops kept all the information and specifications on fixing cars "secret". If you asked them for advice and explained that you were a DIY'er, they would tell you to go pound sand! You and your crew are a beacon for us DIY'ers. Carry On Sir!
We all wish we had a wizard in our town. It's the honesty that has built the brand, and will continue to grow it.
Hi Car Wizard, calling from Cyprus. All of us who watch you, watch you because we love the way the blog is going. You are humble and honest. When this pandemic is over i want to visit America. Disney World naah, New York yaaawwn, the land of Car Wizard, Tyler and the rest yeaahhhh
Great interview, I really like how genuine David is.
Love you Car Wizard. Thank you for opening your shop to a whole planet of admirers. Best wishes to you, Mrs. Wizard, your family and all your loved ones.
I like Mr. Long's videos and have been watching them for some time. I like his low key delivery, frankness, and the variety of vehicles he covers.
Wow!! Thanks for the Info! Couldn't imagine All the moving parts involved . Thank you for not forgetting the viewers we love to hear and see the entire operation 👍💯,,, Your the REAL DEAL
Car Wizard is an underrated gem and I'm happy to see he and his shop are having success with all this.
Huge point he made was the importance of honesty. He never lied to any of his existing customers as the RUclips filming started and people appreciate that. I'm sure it's part of the reason he's been so successful
This guy knows his stuff. My compliments on all he has accomplished!
What a great video, never knew I was fascinated in his story, but was absolutely glued and humbled by the honesty. Top bloke.
He is a good human. I'm very happy for him.
I love stopping by the Car Wizard's when I am roadtripping through Kansas! Got me a couple signed t-shirts!
Now we need a interview with 'Mrs Wizard' and her take on how things REALLY are.........😉
Wizard, I am not a big subscriber on RUclips. But, I do understand , I subscribed to your channel. I relate to your challenges in a small way, being a RUclipsr myself. It is amazing how frustrating it is to put a camera in your face when trying to work on a project. It doubles the time, and frustration level also doubles. Much success in the future! The price of fame and fortune for such a good looking fellow. Papa Boozer (Merry Boozer RC)
Car wizards a great guy, been good to watch him grow from Hoovie keep it up CW!! 👏
Hi car wizard! It’s been interesting to see you grow as a presenter. I discovered hoovies channel a year or two ago and have devoured the great content. It’s nice to hear your story and also (as mentioned) see you relax on camera over time. Such a likeable guy and team. I also like how successful RUclipsrs sometimes enable other (often more mechanically minded…) guys to see and enjoy the limelight too. 👍
The ultimate “Mom and Pop” business. Love to hear veteran success stories. Seasons greetings Wizard! Hope everyone in the family is doing well. Take care.
I really wish I was in range of the wizard to bring him my cars; that or someone like him lived near me. A guy like that in his industry is a gem.
As a person who works in TV here in LA, post-production, you nailed it on the head and where the value add of being on the TUBE!
You caught lightning in a bottle by keeping you mind open to new experiences. You found yourself thinking outside the box without ever thinking that you needed to get out of that box. Let's just see where this goes.
Awesome, Car Wizard. Kudos to you, Mrs. Wizard, and all who make your channel possible. I'm an old guy and enjoy watching. Brings me back to the old days when I had a zillion different jalopies and HAD to work on then to keep them going.
I had the opportunity to meet David and his wife last year at Amelia Island and I can’t express enough how gracious and kind they were. Really solid people. I’m happy for their success.
Special kind of guy who can diagnose and do quality video. Thanks Wizard
Personalities like Hoovie and the Car Wizard are few and far between. RUclips and the world are better for them existing. Same sentiment goes for Mr. Ed. Thanks for putting out good, wholesome, interesting content in a steadily growing sea of filth and stupidity.
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Car Wizard is probably the best automotive channel out there and my personal reason for getting into mechanic(ish) work. I'm not as intimidated by working on my own car anymore. He's straight and to the point, easy to understand, and his wife (or whoever films that day) does excellent camera work showing the areas of the cars very clearly. And he just has fun stories to tell. Love listening to his videos while working or just to kill time and chill.
It is so hard to find a trustworthy mechanic that knows what they are doing and wont rip you off that people will put up with almost anything if they know their car will be fixed right. On top of that if they see videos of cars being fixed at the shop with the problem solving that goes on they will want their car fixed in this place even more.
I am from Europe but I do enjoy watching wizard. His work, taking Hoovies car on board etc. Top Man.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he finishes a car precisely when he means to.
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Years ago, I could watch at least when my car was put up on a lift, could get a good idea of what shape my vehicle's underside was in (Important, in the Rust Belt) Last couple of decades, Not Allowed! (lawyers and liability) What better way to see what's up with your car repairs, than to see them on video! Win-win for the customer.
No LS SWAPS!
-Wizard aka Grumplestiltsken
I love his calmness, it's relaxing to watch the wizard and I'm really impressed with him, his work and the family aspect and the respect he shows his employees,top guy!
I'm glad things worked out for you. You deserve it wizard
So Glad you hung in there, Great show and i would bring my ride there if i had a problem,, Keep up the great work (You and your team ) Hope Ty is doing well,,
Well deserved, David. The internet needs more people like you and Tyler.
Car Wizard is a brilliant man, who saw the bigger picture and pushed through temporary frustrations to inspire me and entertain us. Keep up the great work and awesome content!
What a glorious man
Car wizard is a great guy been watching him since the beginning.. I love how broad his knowledge base is.. he's a true mechanic 💪
never been so fast before
Simply amazing how much more relaxed and confident your camera persona is now that your Mettle has been tested in the Fires of Hades. Well done. Your Wizardry is a warm cozy glow. Best wishes.
The car wizard is literally the pinacle of a car guy's dream
Edit: and hes so wholesome
100/100 the most humble car personality, the most humble RUclips personality.
Whenever I see someone filming their work, the first thing I think is, how do they get anything done.
I was an electrician for over 35 years, and it used to piss me off when a customer watched me work, I can't imagine having a camera filming me all day.
Dude, I don't even live in the UK but somehow I'm stuck following NBundyElectrical for the last year since one of his videos about rewiring after a fire.
At this point I'm far more likely to pay an electrician to do it right to this year's NEC than do it myself. Plus I'm not going to argue over the price of romex, conduit, demand complex bends, or unsafe convenience outlets.
Being a mechanic myself for 20 plus years, absolutely love the Car Wizard's content.
Most outside shops (I work for a highline dealer) make this mistake in thinking that having a YT channel is something they can control, this video is what happens when outsiders (film crews/producers) dictate how a shot or an episode will go that day/week/month. And alot of shops don't like to expose themselves or their clients vehicles in such a way that liabilities are created (accidents do happen) or seeing how things are done that the public really shouldn't see. Any shop that does go the route of opening a channel should step back and think if it's really worth it........