I was one of your subscribers that wanted you to share your career path as a mechanic. Appreciate you doing this video. Also like the fact that you reply to comments the best you can. Realize that this takes time out of your busy day and life.
@@roberts1159 glad to make it, connecting with people and being authentic isn’t appreciated as much as it should be in life. Appreciate the suggestion.
Funny thing - I’m not a tech but I like to do basic maintenance on my car and my son would help me like you did with your dad. And yes, I would tell him to hold the light for me. He’s now a fully licensed and certified tech for VW. Now I hold the light for him 😂
Thanks for sharing your journey! My long time (and unfortunately recently retired) Honda mechanic had a similar introduction into being a mechanic. He worked at a dealership in the area for about 15 years before he opened his own shop. I think every Honda owner in the area went to him because of his reputation for quality work and honesty. Good luck in whatever the future holds for you!
@@albono780 anyone who does it as a hobby can do it professionally just takes time and dedication but same as just a hobby you can really push it to the point where you know a lot and not get paid for it lol 😂
My dad was a diesel mechanic so it was in my blood to be a mechanic. Started in 2004 and then Honda in 2007.Master certified in 2012 and became a team leader and Forman.Opened my own shop 3 years ago but still miss my days at Honda
@@WhereHasMySanityGone it’s a GREAT oppertunity, I forgot to mention I have 2 great instructors and placed 4th in a state completion that I was the only tech who got no diag wrong and was not familiar with the ford product, so I was at a disadvantage, although was overall pleased.
Awesome! Being familiar with a vehicle helps but good/soild diag skills is most important. There is no way to be familiar with every car type on the road but having the skills to diag/break it all down is way better than the "parts cannon" approach
I had a similar path to you, my uncle is a mechanic and when I was around 13 my mother had me start going to the shop with him on weekends and school holidays it was salvage auto repair so everything was engine overhaul or transmission R&R on various makes. Still remember the first thing he had me do was take a wheel off while he finished changing I tried using a swivel 3/8 to take off the lugs 😂 ahh good times. Stuck with him through middle and high school his boss enjoyed my free labor while I helped my uncle out. From there went to jiffy lube for a short stint then landed at Honda as a porter moved to lube then got put under the shop foreman as apprentice. With my experience on various makes and being trained by the shop foreman plus having the honda self studies at 100% once I hit the line on night shift I regularly turned at least 80hrs 6 days a week. Then left there and went to stelanis or Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram chasing a rate and a day shift schedule got to level 2 training wise there so I was allowed to engine R&R and top end engine rebuilds. But I tore my ACL back in high school when I was 17 and I tore again once at Honda and tore again at Chrysler so now I’m just chilling at home on disability since April doctors orders and still have two more months to go. Feels wrong to not be working.
That was a great story about your career. You were clearly surrounded by a great support system. For me, I started from the bottom up. I was a lot porter for about a year. Then, I went to work in the lube bay for about two years. And 17 years later, still working the line, but not quite master tech yet. I started a little bit later in life at 26 years old. Though not always perfect, I still enjoy being a tech, especially learning about new technology.
Love your videos. Love Hondas drive all Honda. I’m a small engine mechanic been there 14 years. And I can relate of getting comfortable always wanted to try my own shop but I guess for the time being I’ll just stick it out as well.
Great personal story. A lot of kids today don't want to get their hands dirty. That's a shame, learn a good trade and you can provide an in-demand service and make a decent living. I know several mechanics who make over a $100K a year.
Absolutely most of the new generation at my job are very laid back. They want a check without effort. Luckily I can usually mold them into a different mentality.
@MrDaveaccord many kids these days don't even want to learn how to drive for some reason, let alone how to work on cars or get their hands dirty with any trade job
Some of the guys in my family were mechanics or worked in the auto industry. My brother and I are third generation in the automotive industry, I work at Honda and my brother works at Volkswagen. After college I quit my job at AT&T and never looked back. I’ve been building cars for 7 years and enjoy my job.
Nice video, very cool to see. Is working on Hondas/Acuras outside of the dealership as quick side jobs something you would consider doing? For example doing fluid change maintenance or actual repairs while making diy videos on how others can do it too?
Thanks for sharing your story! I’m glad that even now you’re always learning something new on the job! What was the most difficult car you’ve ever worked on?
i did the toyota certification program in the early 90s and worked at a shop the same time. The real work made me decided not to go this path. my current car a 95 Civic is older than the techs are my local honda dealership. lol
2010 Civic. Dealer replaced fr pass window regulator for driver side switch for fr pass and passenger door switch that would occasionally not respond. Several hundred dollars later the switches will still not respond but now it's less occasionally. In the last occurrence my driver switch did not activate the fr pass window so I had to reach across to the passenger switch to raise the window. Other random times the opposite happens. ?
@@ahmadmorrow2749 it’s most definitely not getting easier. I would try to get into a salary shop vs flat rate as warranty work and complexity of everything is running wild!
@@BCautosolutions could you make a video giving details, tips, etc.. for those who are in school for it but on the ropes about it? Kinda hard trying to figure it this is truly what I wanna pursue at this point
just replaced my agm battery in car and a few days later i notice a light knock from dashboard every minute or so when shut off and while on accesory..just started and my car didnt completely lose its memory when the switch out happen...crv 2016 ex..reminds of car trying to lock door but it is weaker..the forum said something about the electroc brake boost is adjusting..does any if this ring a bell? i have 95000 miles.
I was one of your subscribers that wanted you to share your career path as a mechanic. Appreciate you doing this video. Also like the fact that you reply to comments the best you can. Realize that this takes time out of your busy day and life.
@@roberts1159 glad to make it, connecting with people and being authentic isn’t appreciated as much as it should be in life. Appreciate the suggestion.
Your number one!!. Sharing the info with others.
@@edensnicolas9593 thank you
Started from the bottom now we here.
@@edwinreyes6338 🤣
Funny thing - I’m not a tech but I like to do basic maintenance on my car and my son would help me like you did with your dad. And yes, I would tell him to hold the light for me. He’s now a fully licensed and certified tech for VW. Now I hold the light for him 😂
@@ChrisHsuCars lol that’s great. Does he tell you now that you’re not holding the light right? 😅🤣
@@BCautosolutions yes all the time! Ha
Thanks for sharing your journey! My long time (and unfortunately recently retired) Honda mechanic had a similar introduction into being a mechanic. He worked at a dealership in the area for about 15 years before he opened his own shop. I think every Honda owner in the area went to him because of his reputation for quality work and honesty. Good luck in whatever the future holds for you!
@@jp-nq5wd honesty and quality work goes a long way! Thank you
I just do it as a hobby I don’t see myself working on cars everyday respect tho 🤙
@@kEEPITMOVIN408 yeah i believe for most of us it starts as a hobby
There are hobbyists and there are professionals . This man is a professional takes a lot to make it there .
@@albono780 anyone who does it as a hobby can do it professionally just takes time and dedication but same as just a hobby you can really push it to the point where you know a lot and not get paid for it lol 😂
@@kEEPITMOVIN408 word 👏🏻
Shout out to the OG techs, when they share their time (and show you where the good tools are hidden🔧😅) …👍
there's plenty out theee just most don't take to social media 😅
My dad was a diesel mechanic so it was in my blood to be a mechanic. Started in 2004 and then Honda in 2007.Master certified in 2012 and became a team leader and Forman.Opened my own shop 3 years ago but still miss my days at Honda
@@elevencharlie832 thanks for sharing. Do you do Hondas only now or all makes?
All makes but we work on a lot of Hondas
@@elevencharlie832 💪🏼
I did the same story in Mercedes service
Your Dad did a great job raising you!
@@teslamr7333 appreciate that, more then you know.
Shout out to all the votech school that young adults can take advantage of in high school 👏🏾.. went to tech in high school
@@WhereHasMySanityGone it’s a GREAT oppertunity, I forgot to mention I have 2 great instructors and placed 4th in a state completion that I was the only tech who got no diag wrong and was not familiar with the ford product, so I was at a disadvantage, although was overall pleased.
Awesome! Being familiar with a vehicle helps but good/soild diag skills is most important. There is no way to be familiar with every car type on the road but having the skills to diag/break it all down is way better than the "parts cannon" approach
@@WhereHasMySanityGone agreed
I had a similar path to you, my uncle is a mechanic and when I was around 13 my mother had me start going to the shop with him on weekends and school holidays it was salvage auto repair so everything was engine overhaul or transmission R&R on various makes. Still remember the first thing he had me do was take a wheel off while he finished changing I tried using a swivel 3/8 to take off the lugs 😂 ahh good times. Stuck with him through middle and high school his boss enjoyed my free labor while I helped my uncle out. From there went to jiffy lube for a short stint then landed at Honda as a porter moved to lube then got put under the shop foreman as apprentice. With my experience on various makes and being trained by the shop foreman plus having the honda self studies at 100% once I hit the line on night shift I regularly turned at least 80hrs 6 days a week. Then left there and went to stelanis or Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram chasing a rate and a day shift schedule got to level 2 training wise there so I was allowed to engine R&R and top end engine rebuilds. But I tore my ACL back in high school when I was 17 and I tore again once at Honda and tore again at Chrysler so now I’m just chilling at home on disability since April doctors orders and still have two more months to go. Feels wrong to not be working.
@@angelmerino19 thanks for sharing and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Great to hear your journey! Your outlook and perspective on everything is very positive. Great video.
@@denvernn thank you!
That was a great story about your career. You were clearly surrounded by a great support system. For me, I started from the bottom up. I was a lot porter for about a year. Then, I went to work in the lube bay for about two years. And 17 years later, still working the line, but not quite master tech yet. I started a little bit later in life at 26 years old. Though not always perfect, I still enjoy being a tech, especially learning about new technology.
@@donaldwilson2620 thanks for sharing. We all have our own unique path. Keep pushing!
Great video man! I would say we are on the same path and was thinking about my own thing also but family comes first. 👍🏼
@@edwinreyes6338 it’s tough man. Stay strong and positive
Love your videos. Love Hondas drive all Honda. I’m a small engine mechanic been there 14 years. And I can relate of getting comfortable always wanted to try my own shop but I guess for the time being I’ll just stick it out as well.
@@NRP1991 sometimes the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, actually most times it’s not 😅. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing your story!
@@Ok_Mountain_8698 you bet!
Hey man. Awesome for you to share your career path.
Appreciate you and your videos. 💪🏼
@@Paulo-eu5sm thank you!
Great personal story. A lot of kids today don't want to get their hands dirty. That's a shame, learn a good trade and you can provide an in-demand service and make a decent living. I know several mechanics who make over a $100K a year.
Absolutely most of the new generation at my job are very laid back. They want a check without effort. Luckily I can usually mold them into a different mentality.
@MrDaveaccord many kids these days don't even want to learn how to drive for some reason, let alone how to work on cars or get their hands dirty with any trade job
@@Ok_Mountain_8698 it’s really sad.
Some of the guys in my family were mechanics or worked in the auto industry. My brother and I are third generation in the automotive industry, I work at Honda and my brother works at Volkswagen. After college I quit my job at AT&T and never looked back. I’ve been building cars for 7 years and enjoy my job.
@@JTreetop awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing
And I totally agree keeping an open mind !!
@@NRP1991 💯
Thx for sharing and great attitude toward your approach to the job and helping others also succeed.
@@FourTheWheels it’s a two way street. We can all learn from each other as long as our input and suggestions and respectful
Nice video, very cool to see.
Is working on Hondas/Acuras outside of the dealership as quick side jobs something you would consider doing? For example doing fluid change maintenance or actual repairs while making diy videos on how others can do it too?
@@LT33190 yes for sure although would need the right setting/place/time
Thanks for your background story!
@@henrybrandt1057 absolutely
1.5T is keeping the shop busy .
Most weeks yes. You may or may have not caught a pile of head gaskets I’m collecting for a future video 😅
@@BCautosolutionsplease keep an eye for ‘21 and up. Just wanted to know if they are still equally prone to the hg failures😅
@@mark1nyc 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your story! I’m glad that even now you’re always learning something new on the job! What was the most difficult car you’ve ever worked on?
@@walpoleandworcester I’ll save this for a q&a question. Most difficult car ever? Or most difficult job?
i did the toyota certification program in the early 90s and worked at a shop the same time. The real work made me decided not to go this path. my current car a 95 Civic is older than the techs are my local honda dealership. lol
@@HiFiInsider sounds about right. 😅
2010 Civic. Dealer replaced fr pass window regulator for driver side switch for fr pass and passenger door switch that would occasionally not respond. Several hundred dollars later the switches will still not respond but now it's less occasionally. In the last occurrence my driver switch did not activate the fr pass window so I had to reach across to the passenger switch to raise the window. Other random times the opposite happens. ?
@@AH-bm4ts I can get to this in a q&a
Would you recommend going into the mechanic field at this current time?
@@ahmadmorrow2749 it’s most definitely not getting easier. I would try to get into a salary shop vs flat rate as warranty work and complexity of everything is running wild!
@@BCautosolutions could you make a video giving details, tips, etc.. for those who are in school for it but on the ropes about it? Kinda hard trying to figure it this is truly what I wanna pursue at this point
@@ahmadmorrow2749 sure can 👍🏻
as a honda technician what size sockets do you use and what other specialty tools to do certain honda stuff
@@turbro7185 8,10,12,14,17,19
I have a recent video on Honda specialty tools that can give you some good ideas on what to get.
Question sir , I recently purchased a 25 civic hybrid what do you recommend milage wise for the first oil change ?
Did you receive a good deal? I am thinking of getting one
@@ksaljulimaiajuli5687 I paid msrp
@@bryan12887 I would do it 3k
just replaced my agm battery in car and a few days later i notice a light knock from dashboard every minute or so when shut off and while on accesory..just started and my car didnt completely lose its memory when the switch out happen...crv 2016 ex..reminds of car trying to lock door but it is weaker..the forum said something about the electroc brake boost is adjusting..does any if this ring a bell? i have 95000 miles.
i started it up again then off on to accessiry and seems to have stop.
@@Tracy-wr7mj hard to say tbh sorry