I work at a cummins service centre... I've played this video multiple times in our shop to show how customers should be handled... love from india dave... keep building diesels...
I have a 2017 F350 with close to 200k on it, and after watching most of your videos, I have made up my that when something happens to it, I will be heading to Utah with it for your shop to work on it. Very impressed with how well your shop works together, and how much attention to details you, and your guys put into each build. Bravo Sir.
Dave you taught your son so well! He was thinking about the whole company and the customer's with the implications that would arise if you got your guys to sort the couples van out now. all the weeks worth of headaches of re scheduling existing work ect. Great to see yet another solution to another problem! Keep up your good work love watching your vids! Greetings from the UK 👍🏻
@@JoseRamirez-em7zp be patient, I'm thinking about opening up a shop as well to help out people. In my mind, it is also a source of income for my family, but most importantly, to help out people from being ripped off by the dealership by just slapping parts and treating customers like another number.
It's too bad that the seller wasn't this honest. The seller knew that it was blowing coolant. Watch out when buying any used vehicle. Most people poorly maintain vehicles, then dump them on unsuspecting buyers.
Dave is a man with morals and integrity. It's no wonder why this company has so much work and he doesn't even realize it. My hat is off to you Dave, very well done !!!
I’m 24 and have owned a small used car dealership for 2 years. I try every day to approach my business and customer service like Dave does. Thanks for being a great influence!
Did they know that breaking down in Dave’s arms is like hitting the Jake pot! Can never get over how professional Dave treats people and man I wish they are all like Dave!
Dave's attention to detail with his clients is outstanding and everyone should treat their customers like this!!! Definitely learning from this interaction
Wow, to have an automotive shop that has 140 jobs in the pipeline is truly a blessing and a testament to the dedication to quality and integrity of your work ethic and results-kudos to you Dave and your team.
You provide your customers with immense consideration while dealing with all the varied 'hiccups' encountered in cost and timing of repair to any vehicle. Add another 'C' to the equation for customer consideration. It is superb.
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville Next time, consider the call. I would have drove my Jeep or pickup for an extra week to let the older customer be on his way. Never hurts to ask.
This is another reason why I love watching your channel Dave ! is not only about the operational part of it but the care and compassion you have towards your customers , good on you 👍.
Man thank god that older couple broke down where they did because we know there’s mechanics out there that would have taken advantage of them …. Such a honest caring loving conversation I had with them I love how u tried your best to look out for them keep on keeping on Dave
I commend Dave for not getting upset with his son. It’s hard to tell the boss he was wrong. He did that with class and Dave took it well. I Know he was trying his best to help. But was creating a headache for his son and his help. Good job Dave. I wish I had a place like yours close to me. You would get my business.
Class act David, absolute class and integrity on your part. The way you articulate yourself, how you own your decisions, and brainstorm through solutions with complete transparency is refreshing and wonderful to see.
26 year old tech here 7 years in the field , I LOVE watching these videos soaking in the knowledge and the way you explain things, These key things are sure to help me better my self throughout my career.
@@DavesAutoCenterCentervilleActually lived in South Jordan for a couple months doing construction with a buddy and his uncle beautiful state… I will keep your offer in mind thank you! Take care.
Dave, you and your shops customer service is the pinnacle of excellence, I live in Michigan but gosh do I wish every shop was like yours! God bless you and your family!
We’ve all been screwed so many-many times dealing with car repair. So great to see such a cool, competent guy-who doesn’t want to do business with Dave!
It's hard to do work for customers and charge them money. If I'm fixing my own car, I can cut corners. I can use ebay parts. I can plan to change my brakes next week, and I maybe I can push a serpentine belt to it's absolute limit. That all changes when I fix your car, truck, or air condition system. I know you'll be pissed off if you have to make a return visit. By your second, or third visit you'll tell your friend my shop sucks and this car you own is a pos. This is often tines why the cost increases. I have to over fix your car to make sure you won't need to make the return visit. I would have sold this guy an engine, or an engine rebuild. It sounded like he had money These folks live in this van, so downtime is the issue as much, or maybe even more than money.
Dave and his team are god’s!! Not many honest shops/Mechanics or even people for that matter. God bless you sir. May a lot more people learn and benefit from your wisdom. Keep on trucking💯
Totally impressed with Dave and his crew. The honesty, integrity, and the genuine concern for their customers and the quality of their work is a model for the industry. I’m glad I found this channel.
Hard to say it, but good on your son for break checking you there. I'm "just" a project lead, but I always tell my colleagues to tell me, if I'm wrong somewhere, because nobody wins, if they are too afraid to tell me and something doesn't work or gets delayed because of that.
@@contento66 One person's bad attitude is another person's stellar performance. It depends on a lot of factors, most of which in this case are internal nuances within the shop. If you don't know them all face to face then your only reference is you and the people in your life.
I learn far more from these videos than how to diagnose an engine problem. Love the way you spoke to those folks about a difficult problem Dave, well done!
I could never be a service writer because situations like this would make me incredibly stressed. Kudos to the team at Dave’s for handling it so professionally, and shoutout to the amazing couple for being so understanding. I lived in Arizona for a few years and I miss that beautiful state everyday.
Hats off to Miles! My father would do the exact same thing… Drive some old clunker used car into the shop and have everyone stop to fix it. That messed up the schedule and made customers mad for a week. Today I made an appointment in my own dealership to have my own oil changed next week. The lesson has always been with me and I always wait my turn in line, even though I own the place! It has brought me great success in running dealerships for the last 45 years. God bless you all for sharing what a good shop runs like. Keep up the great work.
Your concern for your customer gives your business and yourself great kudos Dave. And you were man enough to tell your customer that you were not able to fulfil your timeline promise. May other businesses would fudge around the subject, or downright lie to the customer and just give excuses as to why they couldn't do the job in the time promised. Part availability and suchlike. You on the other hand not only admitted you had made an error in estimating you could get the work done for them with regard to other shop commitments and boy 140+ cars is a lot of prior commitment. But you suggested alternatives to the customer one of which they took. You have one of the very best customer services I've ever come across. More power to Dave's auto's elbow!
No disrespect to other garages, but this place simply has to be the best place on earth. The sincererity and decency is off the scale. Absolutely love it!!!!!! ❤❤❤
Dave, I don't know if you'll see this but it's people like you which will make people like me move to Utah, as we've contemplating for years, we ski at least once a year out there...... We're surviving in Sacramento CA, grew up Montana. Dig your channel former Diesel / Turbine Mech. and I also have Sprinter van which I've done a lot of work on myself cheers to you all
I started working on Freightliner Sprinters in 2002 when the came to the states. They were shipped over in crates and assembled in Gaffney, SC at the Freightliner Custom Chassis plant. They are extremely neat vehicles but not the easiest to work on. That engine is “supposed” to be removed to remove the cylinder head. Notorious for cracking pistons. They usually needed an engine.
I rented one of these 2002 FL Sprinter campers and drove N.England in fall; got 24mpg-- seemly ran forever before refuel. Road nicely on the mono rear-leaf spring setup and had good power with paddle shifter for holding downhill. Electronic/remote locking system was non-functional. Have pixs of this new Van..
As a mechanic myself for 30 odd years , no body ever works on my cars but if I was travelling and had a major breakdown beyond what I can do when not at home I’d feel super comfortable having Dave’s Autos sorting out the problem , as always a great show with professionalism , courtesy and kindness shown to all customers and there budgets and situations, I’m super impressed when watching your channel.
I own a 2000 year model Mercedes Sprinter here in Australia 🇦🇺 . People tend to forget thede 5 cylinder engines are really a 30 year old design and done keep up with modern traffic . If you warm the engine up for 3 or 4 minutes before you set off , drive gently , ie cruise at 55 - 60 mph and let the tirbo spool down at journeys end before turning the engine off . Regular oil changes at 5,000 miles with a semi synthetic and you will have reliability . In Africa and the Middle East , these vans are very popular and capable of in excess of half a million miles or more .
Dave you’re a great mentor & enough wisdom for 4 men ! i’m grateful everything you do is now documented for history & too cement you & your family’s legacy! Well done sir 🫡🫶
These motors are not designed to idle. Carbon and sooting in egr. The valves are prone to carbon up too. First motor miss diagnosed at dealers ( 2 ) , had 359k. replaced with a fedx motor with 159k, now at 985 k on chassis first trans replaced at 458k. Trans serviced every 30k with half fluid drained. Oil at 10k like religion. Glad they found you for help.
Yes. That’s how you do it. Great customer service and open and honest communication through out the shop. Miles did exactly what your paying him to do.
50% of the job is hand holding/customer service. You can fix a problem in 10 minutes and not communicate to the customer, and they will feel like they didn't get the service they deserve. On the other hand, you can work hard on an issue and not solve it straight away but keep the customer informed and included in the work that you're doing, and they'll feel like a million bucks even though it will cost them. It's not always the technical aspect of the job, it's how the customer perceives they have been treated. Great job as always, keep up the good work. Unplanned work is the antithesis of a well-run shop. You turned unplanned work into a planned event, something that is very difficult to do and maintain.
The first couple minutes I felt for the tech, he seemed to not want a RUclips video lead by Dave, then Dave showed what leadership looked like by listening to the folks he put in place to do their job and ultimately the whole shop looked like a winner. That decentralized command is key to keeping people and keeping your sanity
dave you're an old kind sole. im a plumber for 45 yrs its always obstacles and problems to fix and deal with /hats off too you sir.im an indy 500 fan first trip at 16 1977 cheering for andretti motors to F1
You say Dodge, it looked like a Mercedes Sprinter to me..thabk you for the explanation of this head gasket issue obviously these vans, i have had lots of vans and love to see the way you explain and diagnose these issues… For us Amateur /DIY mehanics this video is fascinating..
Dave's Auto Center Hi Dave, Do we get to see the Dodge Sprinter Cylinder head gasket repair and what happened to the older couple ? That is a miserable job so I'm curious to see how you did it. You should always finish a series brother - doing so will make your channel even bigger. Cheers
Your customer service is exceptional, lucky customers falling into the hands of a shop with humanity and great manners.. Your way of lookibg after the customers and staff is a credit to you and your family
Those mercedes common rails are wicked engines. 208k on my 6 cylinder and it runs like a top. No oil consumption, no coolant loss, cold starts instantly at -19 F last winter. He will be back on the road in no time
My 2005 NCV3 has 768k miles Still.pulls 20mpg daily What's the SECRET? GERMAN FLUIDS ONLY CENEX GAS ONLY (no other gas - no matter what- these things HATE SULFUR ) BLOCK HEATER KEEPS ENGINE HOT 24/7/365 (never let it "cool" down)
What i like about this video is that he explains thoroughly to his customer what really happens.Through this way it would build trust and good relation with customers
The work is more often than not the easy part, but that was great class example of how to work with your customers to achieve a beneficial result for everyone. Dave is the man.
I have no idea what type of deal that TV is giving Dave but I'm pretty sure Dave don't need it. The YT channel is gold and it can get really big. But hey, it's Dave's business and I'm just glad to see this content on YT for free.
Being from the UK, love the less sales over enthusiastic type approach, and the more laid back talking straight, with decent interaction and explanations. This obviously comes from three factors, Dave is the owner, he has a lifetime of experience and he has learnt how to treat people respectfully. Plenty of people, in sales to customer service could learn a lot from watching these videos.
This should be shown in a video for how you act in customer service. treat people as human and not just another check
you said it. on video. Who knows what they do/say behind the camera.
For sure i have never seen or heard any business treat people like this. simply amazing
The fact that he sat down with them and explained the situation to them shows alot🤧🤣I'm so glad this was caught on camera. Dave is awesome
They’re trying to get their reality TV show format in order before filming starts.
Appreciate that! Without our customers we would have to close our doors. Always aiming for creating fans from our customers 👍
First class service and professionalism. A rarity in today's world. Kudos to Dave and his entire team.
Bro I love this guy I learned a lot of knew things through him and his videos also I liked you comment. Keep it real brother
I work at a cummins service centre... I've played this video multiple times in our shop to show how customers should be handled... love from india dave... keep building diesels...
Even the boss is at the mercy of the dispatcher. 😂
Yep 😂. Thanks goodness for my son keeping track of all that
David you an your team are an absolute class act in professionalism & service in your industry.💯
Yeah he's a pro for sure
I have a 2017 F350 with close to 200k on it, and after watching most of your videos, I have made up my that when something happens to it, I will be heading to Utah with it for your shop to work on it. Very impressed with how well your shop works together, and how much attention to details you, and your guys put into each build. Bravo Sir.
David is a legend and a Rockstar in the automotive field. He's got the right personality for being on TV
... real life TV gets dramatized > good luck
I agree for sure
Thanks! People always called me a "character" ha ha. Hopefully it pays off😂
Bet they show you how many times it takes to do a take and all the wasted time editing
Dave you taught your son so well! He was thinking about the whole company and the customer's with the implications that would arise if you got your guys to sort the couples van out now. all the weeks worth of headaches of re scheduling existing work ect. Great to see yet another solution to another problem! Keep up your good work love watching your vids! Greetings from the UK 👍🏻
As a newer shop owner. I love watching your videos and I’m taking notes on how to better my customer service skills among other things.
Me too man I just opened a small shop I like whaching David videos but I have no costumers I'm about to cry here 😢😢
@@JoseRamirez-em7zp be patient, I'm thinking about opening up a shop as well to help out people. In my mind, it is also a source of income for my family, but most importantly, to help out people from being ripped off by the dealership by just slapping parts and treating customers like another number.
@@JoseRamirez-em7zp What's the name of your shop and where are you located?
congratulations!!
That is awesome!
What a sincere conversation! I just loved the honesty!
Transparency*
sings Honesty by Billy Joel...
Real world shop life is quite interesting👍. Thanks for watching
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville You are the best! Always enjoy your content!
It's too bad that the seller wasn't this honest. The seller knew that it was blowing coolant. Watch out when buying any used vehicle. Most people poorly maintain vehicles, then dump them on unsuspecting buyers.
Dave is a man with morals and integrity. It's no wonder why this company has so much work and he doesn't even realize it. My hat is off to you Dave, very well done !!!
I’m 24 and have owned a small used car dealership for 2 years. I try every day to approach my business and customer service like Dave does. Thanks for being a great influence!
That is awesome!
YOUR TRANSPARENCY WITH CUSTOMERS/ WORKFLOW IS UNMATCHED! best mechanic shop on youtube IMO
Did they know that breaking down in Dave’s arms is like hitting the Jake pot! Can never get over how professional Dave treats people and man I wish they are all like Dave!
As long as you can afford it , its hitting the jackpot
Dave's attention to detail with his clients is outstanding and everyone should treat their customers like this!!! Definitely learning from this interaction
Wow, to have an automotive shop that has 140 jobs in the pipeline is truly a blessing and a testament to the dedication to quality and integrity of your work ethic and results-kudos to you Dave and your team.
David, your professionalism, knowledge, and superior customer service is OUTSTANDING.. God bless for all you do.
Thanks, you too!
You provide your customers with immense consideration while dealing with all the varied 'hiccups' encountered in cost and timing of repair to any vehicle. Add another 'C' to the equation for customer consideration. It is superb.
Love that - another "C". Great comment 👏👏
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville Next time, consider the call. I would have drove my Jeep or pickup for an extra week to let the older customer be on his way. Never hurts to ask.
This is another reason why I love watching your channel Dave ! is not only about the operational part of it but the care and compassion you have towards your customers , good on you 👍.
Thanks 👍
This is why Dave's shop is thriving. Imagine if all businesses adopted this work ethic....we wouldn't be where we are now in so many ways.
Wow, just wow. Not just looking for money but also a loyal customer for life that will in turn bring more customers. I freaking love this video.
Man thank god that older couple broke down where they did because we know there’s mechanics out there that would have taken advantage of them …. Such a honest caring loving conversation I had with them I love how u tried your best to look out for them keep on keeping on Dave
I commend Dave for not getting upset with his son. It’s hard to tell the boss he was wrong. He did that with class and Dave took it well. I Know he was trying his best to help. But was creating a headache for his son and his help. Good job Dave. I wish I had a place like yours close to me. You would get my business.
Class act David, absolute class and integrity on your part. The way you articulate yourself, how you own your decisions, and brainstorm through solutions with complete transparency is refreshing and wonderful to see.
If I were Dave I would have done it myself.
26 year old tech here 7 years in the field , I LOVE watching these videos soaking in the knowledge and the way you explain things, These key things are sure to help me better my self throughout my career.
If you ever want to move to Utah- please consider working for us! You sound like just the person we like to hire👍
@@DavesAutoCenterCentervilleActually lived in South Jordan for a couple months doing construction with a buddy and his uncle beautiful state… I will keep your offer in mind thank you! Take care.
He looks remarkably well for 75! Amazing 🫡🤝👍
Im 25 yrs behind him and my knees are already cracking..
I was wrenching for only 40 years. F*cked knees and other issues stopped me. 🤬🤬
Dave, you and your shops customer service is the pinnacle of excellence, I live in Michigan but gosh do I wish every shop was like yours! God bless you and your family!
Wow, thanks
nice to have a customer included in the video
We agree!
A breakdown on holiday trip. Just the worst. It's great that they found you guys. Good job!
Bad enough. The closest I can think of to this is coming down with Covid for the first time - while 90 miles from home while staying in a hotel room!
Def best shop to break down by, Dave runs a top notch repair shop. As an ex ASE tech i wish all techs where this good. It costs $$$ but its worth
We’ve all been screwed so many-many times dealing with car repair. So great to see such a cool, competent guy-who doesn’t want to do business with Dave!
It's hard to do work for customers and charge them money. If I'm fixing my own car, I can cut corners. I can use ebay parts. I can plan to change my brakes next week, and I maybe I can push a serpentine belt to it's absolute limit.
That all changes when I fix your car, truck, or air condition system. I know you'll be pissed off if you have to make a return visit. By your second, or third visit you'll tell your friend my shop sucks and this car you own is a pos.
This is often tines why the cost increases. I have to over fix your car to make sure you won't need to make the return visit.
I would have sold this guy an engine, or an engine rebuild. It sounded like he had money These folks live in this van, so downtime is the issue as much, or maybe even more than money.
Love the way you approach the whole process and sharing the thought process behind what you do, how you trouble shoot, etc.
Dave and his team are god’s!! Not many honest shops/Mechanics or even people for that matter. God bless you sir. May a lot more people learn and benefit from your wisdom. Keep on trucking💯
Haven't found a RUclips channel this good in years! Loving this channel!
he explains so well..even my cat can understand these engine problems!
Welcome aboard!
I praise you for you r straight forward approach.and being able to communicate to the customer in layman's terms
Dave just goes above and beyond, it's incredible! Now that is customer service and transparency! Greetings from Costa Rica Dave.
"Obstacles are opportunities" Well said and well done.
Totally impressed with Dave and his crew. The honesty, integrity, and the genuine concern for their customers and the quality of their work is a model for the industry. I’m glad I found this channel.
Hard to say it, but good on your son for break checking you there. I'm "just" a project lead, but I always tell my colleagues to tell me, if I'm wrong somewhere, because nobody wins, if they are too afraid to tell me and something doesn't work or gets delayed because of that.
Agreed! He had a very valid point
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville Yeah but he could've cooled it with the attitude...he's still the young calf, not the old bull!
@@contento66 One person's bad attitude is another person's stellar performance. It depends on a lot of factors, most of which in this case are internal nuances within the shop. If you don't know them all face to face then your only reference is you and the people in your life.
@@contento66 Take it easy Herr Kommissar
Especially in the cockpit of an airplane!
^..^~~
Dave is such a gentleman! Can he be president. He can take over right now:-)
Dave for President sounds great!!
Dave you are a gentlemen and a scholar. I wish I had someone like you to take me car to in Las Vegas.
I learn far more from these videos than how to diagnose an engine problem. Love the way you spoke to those folks about a difficult problem Dave, well done!
The diesel van is on good hands .
Life is good.
Dave your eagerness to help this couple is admirable to say the least. Not easily impressed here definitely impressed !!👍👍
Wow, thank you!
Small business is so important in this country
I could never be a service writer because situations like this would make me incredibly stressed. Kudos to the team at Dave’s for handling it so professionally, and shoutout to the amazing couple for being so understanding. I lived in Arizona for a few years and I miss that beautiful state everyday.
We agree!
Hats off to Miles! My father would do the exact same thing… Drive some old clunker used car into the shop and have everyone stop to fix it. That messed up the schedule and made customers mad for a week. Today I made an appointment in my own dealership to have my own oil changed next week. The lesson has always been with me and I always wait my turn in line, even though I own the place! It has brought me great success in running dealerships for the last 45 years. God bless you all for sharing what a good shop runs like. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate that! Miles is amazing! Thanks for watching
We used to cook up MRE’s in our mess kits using the -8 turbine generator’s exhaust.
Good times, hot meals in no time.
Your concern for your customer gives your business and yourself great kudos Dave. And you were man enough to tell your customer that you were not able to fulfil your timeline promise. May other businesses would fudge around the subject, or downright lie to the customer and just give excuses as to why they couldn't do the job in the time promised. Part availability and suchlike. You on the other hand not only admitted you had made an error in estimating you could get the work done for them with regard to other shop commitments and boy 140+ cars is a lot of prior commitment. But you suggested alternatives to the customer one of which they took. You have one of the very best customer services I've ever come across. More power to Dave's auto's elbow!
No disrespect to other garages, but this place simply has to be the best place on earth. The sincererity and decency is off the scale. Absolutely love it!!!!!! ❤❤❤
Communication and honesty will overcome a lot of problems. Well done
Your a good man with a great team behind you i commend you on rverything you do to leave a good taste on the mouth of all your customers
That's always a tough spot to be in. Everyone seems to be in a rush but those people are very understanding. Not too many around like them any longer.
LOL 'This guy is a risk taker' is Dave's VERY polite way of calling someone an idiot, and I love it LOL
Dave, I don't know if you'll see this but it's people like you which will make people like me move to Utah, as we've contemplating for years, we ski at least once a year out there...... We're surviving in Sacramento CA, grew up Montana. Dig your channel former Diesel / Turbine Mech. and I also have Sprinter van which I've done a lot of work on myself cheers to you all
I started working on Freightliner Sprinters in 2002 when the came to the states. They were shipped over in crates and assembled in Gaffney, SC at the Freightliner Custom Chassis plant. They are extremely neat vehicles but not the easiest to work on. That engine is “supposed” to be removed to remove the cylinder head. Notorious for cracking pistons. They usually needed an engine.
I rented one of these 2002 FL Sprinter campers and drove N.England in fall; got 24mpg-- seemly ran forever before refuel. Road nicely on the mono rear-leaf spring setup and had good power with paddle shifter for holding downhill. Electronic/remote locking system was non-functional. Have pixs of this new Van..
Home of the “Big Peach”!
@@guywhite1004yes
Google ="SPRINTER CHICKEN TAX"
Anyone who has a shop, this is what you should strive for! Dave is the best and he gives a damn!
Dave your a great guy to help this couple as a priority! 👍👍
As a mechanic myself for 30 odd years , no body ever works on my cars but if I was travelling and had a major breakdown beyond what I can do when not at home I’d feel super comfortable having Dave’s Autos sorting out the problem , as always a great show with professionalism , courtesy and kindness shown to all customers and there budgets and situations, I’m super impressed when watching your channel.
Those are unusual engines. I would love to see the teardown.
Uncle Scotty says (mercedes).. theyre endless money pits..
@@fidelcatsro6948 Not these Sprinters, we had 2 of them go over 700 000km.
@@Gravstein 🤔
@@fidelcatsro6948please don’t tell me uncle scotty Scotty Kilmer cause he’s clueless completely clueless
@@gregshearer423 he spurts a lot of automotive wisdom too, learnt a lot from him!
I own a 2000 year model Mercedes Sprinter here in Australia 🇦🇺 . People tend to forget thede 5 cylinder engines are really a 30 year old design and done keep up with modern traffic . If you warm the engine up for 3 or 4 minutes before you set off , drive gently , ie cruise at 55 - 60 mph and let the tirbo spool down at journeys end before turning the engine off . Regular oil changes at 5,000 miles with a semi synthetic and you will have reliability .
In Africa and the Middle East , these vans are very popular and capable of in excess of half a million miles or more .
Dave you’re a great mentor & enough wisdom for 4 men ! i’m grateful everything you do is now documented for history & too cement you & your family’s legacy! Well done sir 🫡🫶
These motors are not designed to idle. Carbon and sooting in egr. The valves are prone to carbon up too. First motor miss diagnosed at dealers ( 2 ) , had 359k. replaced with a fedx motor with 159k, now at 985 k on chassis first trans replaced at 458k. Trans serviced every 30k with half fluid drained. Oil at 10k like religion. Glad they found you for help.
Wish more shops had the integrity that Dave shows
Dave your a good human being... Options....... always look for other alternatives...
Honest. Kind. Respectful. This VOD gives me hope.
Yes. That’s how you do it. Great customer service and open and honest communication through out the shop. Miles did exactly what your paying him to do.
Well said!
Ahh, the son telling Dad to stay out of his business. Priceless!
Witnessed this first hand at a shop I used to work at. Kinda sad.
@@PapaHank1 The son is the kind of leader that would make a successful company. It is impressive to watch.
Yep, he has to keep things running and I'm grateful to have him
Obstacles =opportunities. Great approach! You are an honest and impressive man, Dave!
50% of the job is hand holding/customer service. You can fix a problem in 10 minutes and not communicate to the customer, and they will feel like they didn't get the service they deserve. On the other hand, you can work hard on an issue and not solve it straight away but keep the customer informed and included in the work that you're doing, and they'll feel like a million bucks even though it will cost them. It's not always the technical aspect of the job, it's how the customer perceives they have been treated. Great job as always, keep up the good work. Unplanned work is the antithesis of a well-run shop. You turned unplanned work into a planned event, something that is very difficult to do and maintain.
Appreciate that - very well spoken👍
Dave, you’re the best to help that couple….❤️
The more I watch your RUclips videos, the more respect I have for you. Your a good honest man Dave and that is a rare thing in this day and age.
I just recently found your channel and I'm loving the videos! Can't wait to see the tear down on the Sprinter Van! 😃👌🏻
Welcome aboard!
Great video! I wish there were nore repair shops like yours. Ive got an 08 E350 6.0 diesel ..... hard to find guys that will work on it
The customers are so nice! I enjoyed this video. Good feelings all the way around.
The first couple minutes I felt for the tech, he seemed to not want a RUclips video lead by Dave, then Dave showed what leadership looked like by listening to the folks he put in place to do their job and ultimately the whole shop looked like a winner. That decentralized command is key to keeping people and keeping your sanity
They 100% bought the van with the blown head gasket. Surprised nobody mentioned that in the video.
Hard skills you can get at school but those soft ones are talent. Respect!
What better place to break down at. I'd love to learn hands-on from Dave.
So often the most difficult problems are customer/workflow. Great to see how you dealt with this.
You’re a class act Dave, you have to be one of the most honest mechanics out there . I’m sure you have customers for life . Good day to you .
They were lucky they broke down where they did. It may cost some $$$ to do the repairs but honesty is priceless.
You and your team are a credit to service providers. I only wish there were more of you.
Man Dave you sure handled this awesomely. As usual your professional ways make things right. Your respect for people is amazing.
I appreciate that!
dave you're an old kind sole. im a plumber for 45 yrs its always obstacles and problems to fix and deal with /hats off too you sir.im an indy 500 fan first trip at 16 1977 cheering for andretti motors to F1
You say Dodge, it looked like a Mercedes Sprinter to me..thabk you for the explanation of this head gasket issue obviously these vans, i have had lots of vans and love to see the way you explain and diagnose these issues… For us Amateur /DIY mehanics this video is fascinating..
It is a sprinter but when they first went to America they probably teamed up with dodge to get into the American market
They are Mercedes with a Dodge badge same goes for the Freightliner version.
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Hi Dave, Do we get to see the Dodge Sprinter Cylinder head gasket repair and what happened to the older couple ? That is a miserable job so I'm curious to see how you did it. You should always finish a series brother - doing so will make your channel even bigger. Cheers
Your customer service is exceptional, lucky customers falling into the hands of a shop with humanity and great manners.. Your way of lookibg after the customers and staff is a credit to you and your family
Your costumer service is next level
Those mercedes common rails are wicked engines. 208k on my 6 cylinder and it runs like a top. No oil consumption, no coolant loss, cold starts instantly at -19 F last winter. He will be back on the road in no time
My 2005 NCV3 has 768k miles
Still.pulls 20mpg daily
What's the SECRET?
GERMAN FLUIDS ONLY
CENEX GAS ONLY (no other gas - no matter what- these things HATE SULFUR )
BLOCK HEATER KEEPS ENGINE HOT 24/7/365 (never let it "cool" down)
What i like about this video is that he explains thoroughly to his customer what really happens.Through this way it would build trust and good relation with customers
The work is more often than not the easy part, but that was great class example of how to work with your customers to achieve a beneficial result for everyone. Dave is the man.
Dave is what customer service should aspire to be! Good man.
If only you could teach every shop on the planet to be like yours. Yall are amazing at what you do . Keep up the amazing work and customer service!!
Wow, thank you!
Your shop is a Class Act Dave. I cant wait till your series is aired.
Automotive repair shops should take notice. This is the mark of a true professional operation.
I have no idea what type of deal that TV is giving Dave but I'm pretty sure Dave don't need it. The YT channel is gold and it can get really big. But hey, it's Dave's business and I'm just glad to see this content on YT for free.
You make a high-class work for satisfied your customers, bless you and your team Dave
Being from the UK, love the less sales over enthusiastic type approach, and the more laid back talking straight, with decent interaction and explanations. This obviously comes from three factors, Dave is the owner, he has a lifetime of experience and he has learnt how to treat people respectfully.
Plenty of people, in sales to customer service could learn a lot from watching these videos.
Dave your videos are first rate. Thank you for sharing your life time of experience with the world. Jim in Kentucky.
Wow, thanks