I totally agree. The only diagnostic tools I have in my roll cart are a multimeter and PowerProbe. I work on 18 wheelers and a common complaint is 1 or more lights are out on either the tractor or trailer. I also keep a coolant pressure tester because another common issue is that the tractor is overheating or leaking coolant. Other than that, it's power and hand tools.
I 100% agree with the evolution of your roll cart. I have a 6 drawer with all the most used tools and then a 5 drawer US General for my diagnostic cart. Even if I do a diag job the 6 drawer comes along, sometimes you have to disassemble to diagnose. I don't walk that well, so minimal travel is key to my efficiency.
Wow I was literally just telling our c tech that if he wants to move up he needs to work on his efficiency. Then he showed me what he had in his roll cart and I shuddered. I basically said to him "so you have a junk drawer on wheels then" I'm hoping he gets it 😆
I've stopped using my roll cart and have advanced to a mobile work table that adjusts in height loaded with tools for gravy work anything that needs more attention gets parked in front of my very expensive tool box full of my expensive tools but that makes sense to me lol
For a job that pays $20.00 or less per hour, you need a big toolbox for hand tools, another big toolbox for specialty tools, a roll cart, a parts cart, and a diagnostics cart. And people wonder why the trade is hurting for tech.?
Kaden's Auto diag is 100% correct! Gotta find the right shop. In my experience, the bigger "chain shops" pay peanuts compared to individually O/O ones. I'm make $27 + monthly bonus.
@@brianmason1414 But in regards to what you need for tools as a young tech vs what you get paid as a young tech, John Smith is correct. Entry level techs are making $14-18/hour and expected to have hundreds if not a thousand dollars worth of tools to start. Other trades need much less tools and make more money. Most other occupations don't require you to have anything to start. Does the plumber, electrician, HVAC, auto painter, or auto glass guy have a full snap-on box worth $50k ? No and they make as much or more than most auto techs. Find a trade that pays $25-30/hour and allows you to work out of a basic Craftsman box with contractor grade/hardware store tools and doesn't require you to learn 20 different systems that change every year or two and buy new tools to service them.
Or when you need another 10mm because you lost or broke yours lol. I have broken tools that were in my roll cart so had to go to the box to get the extra one.
I go through my cart about once a month and remove things I haven't used in a couple of months. Easy to tell. They are dusty and not wiped clean. Things I have to go to the box for often, find a home on the cart if I can make efficient room for them.
I work out of my box. I load my flat top cart with the tools for each job and when I'm done they go back in the box. (except the daily go too tools) Can't justify 2k on a roll cart as of this moment.
I got my 5 drawer harbor freight for 200 and it's loaded with tools still rolls great and drawers slide good quality seems to be on par with my co-workers new Mac cart except he paid over double what I did and it's smaller too but time will tell
My box is my roll cart. I work on everything from bmw to chevy from ford to RVs even 4 wheelers at times. My brother has a motorcycle and atv shop. I own a car repair and we just bang it out. We are trying to convert to one main building with 2 shops. We didn't want to at first because family and business doesn't mix but the last 6 years have gone really well. I would also like to get a good bodyguy but that might be to much to handle. trying to dream big.
Prior to watching RUclips videos I had never heard of big locking toolbox style roll carts that are rolled over to the car. I have worked at a rental car shop and an Acura dealer and everybody at those shops just used a two or three shelf waiters style cart that you can get for little money. Put tools on that at the beginning of the day and put them away at the end of the day. I found a mobile work table style cart at a garage sale for $5 and have used it for years. For young techs, especially at a dealership where you don't need very many tools, or a job that pays hourly, there is no reason to get a roll cart like what is shown in this video unless you need more storage space because your main box is full.
@@zach914v8 Yeah I have though about it, but I don't have a ton of room in my garage with a car in it. A lot of times I am also working on the ground on jack stands instead of a lift, so the milk grate works. Maybe I should make a ground cart with wheels.
I totally agree. The only diagnostic tools I have in my roll cart are a multimeter and PowerProbe. I work on 18 wheelers and a common complaint is 1 or more lights are out on either the tractor or trailer. I also keep a coolant pressure tester because another common issue is that the tractor is overheating or leaking coolant. Other than that, it's power and hand tools.
I have a monthly rule with my cart. If I didn’t use it in the last month, why is it not back in my big box yet?
I keep my parts cannon on my side so no roll Cart needed!
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I 100% agree with the evolution of your roll cart. I have a 6 drawer with all the most used tools and then a 5 drawer US General for my diagnostic cart. Even if I do a diag job the 6 drawer comes along, sometimes you have to disassemble to diagnose. I don't walk that well, so minimal travel is key to my efficiency.
Wow I was literally just telling our c tech that if he wants to move up he needs to work on his efficiency. Then he showed me what he had in his roll cart and I shuddered. I basically said to him "so you have a junk drawer on wheels then" I'm hoping he gets it 😆
Iron Range Auto Tech lol
That's being efficient. I need to get those old skin mags out of my cart, I have internet now.
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I've stopped using my roll cart and have advanced to a mobile work table that adjusts in height loaded with tools for gravy work anything that needs more attention gets parked in front of my very expensive tool box full of my expensive tools but that makes sense to me lol
I've moved some snap on tool out of my roll cart and now using harbor freight tools because some my coworkers have sticky fingers
For a job that pays $20.00 or less per hour, you need a big toolbox for hand tools, another big toolbox for specialty tools, a roll cart, a parts cart, and a diagnostics cart. And people wonder why the trade is hurting for tech.?
John Smith gotta find the right shop. I currently make $35 + bonus
Kaden's Auto diag is 100% correct! Gotta find the right shop. In my experience, the bigger "chain shops" pay peanuts compared to individually O/O ones. I'm make $27 + monthly bonus.
@@brianmason1414 But in regards to what you need for tools as a young tech vs what you get paid as a young tech, John Smith is correct. Entry level techs are making $14-18/hour and expected to have hundreds if not a thousand dollars worth of tools to start. Other trades need much less tools and make more money. Most other occupations don't require you to have anything to start. Does the plumber, electrician, HVAC, auto painter, or auto glass guy have a full snap-on box worth $50k ? No and they make as much or more than most auto techs. Find a trade that pays $25-30/hour and allows you to work out of a basic Craftsman box with contractor grade/hardware store tools and doesn't require you to learn 20 different systems that change every year or two and buy new tools to service them.
Or when you need another 10mm because you lost or broke yours lol. I have broken tools that were in my roll cart so had to go to the box to get the extra one.
I agree with that. It's more time effective. Most shops are still flat rate, so be efficient wherever possible.
It makes sense to get rid of the tools you don't use on a daily basis. Keep the cart organised for the trade your in.
I go through my cart about once a month and remove things I haven't used in a couple of months. Easy to tell. They are dusty and not wiped clean. Things I have to go to the box for often, find a home on the cart if I can make efficient room for them.
I work out of my box. I load my flat top cart with the tools for each job and when I'm done they go back in the box. (except the daily go too tools) Can't justify 2k on a roll cart as of this moment.
Only a couple hundred for a hazard freight cart, or Homak sells theirs at napa for around $650
A good "Husky" roll cart from Lowe's is less than that. I've got one and it's LOADED and still tolls around fine.
I got my 5 drawer harbor freight for 200 and it's loaded with tools still rolls great and drawers slide good quality seems to be on par with my co-workers new Mac cart except he paid over double what I did and it's smaller too but time will tell
My cart just has a hammer, a screwdriver and a crescent wrench.
My box is my roll cart. I work on everything from bmw to chevy from ford to RVs even 4 wheelers at times. My brother has a motorcycle and atv shop. I own a car repair and we just bang it out. We are trying to convert to one main building with 2 shops. We didn't want to at first because family and business doesn't mix but the last 6 years have gone really well. I would also like to get a good bodyguy but that might be to much to handle. trying to dream big.
No roll carts at my dealership. Bays are too small and everyone's box is right in front of the lift.
Prior to watching RUclips videos I had never heard of big locking toolbox style roll carts that are rolled over to the car. I have worked at a rental car shop and an Acura dealer and everybody at those shops just used a two or three shelf waiters style cart that you can get for little money. Put tools on that at the beginning of the day and put them away at the end of the day. I found a mobile work table style cart at a garage sale for $5 and have used it for years. For young techs, especially at a dealership where you don't need very many tools, or a job that pays hourly, there is no reason to get a roll cart like what is shown in this video unless you need more storage space because your main box is full.
Yes! It bugs me when I see people with full blown socket sets in the top deck of their roll cart! Them things have gotta be heavy!! Lol
Lol I work on school buses. So with so much added crap. I have metric and standard tools 🧰 in my cart
I should probably get a roll cart one of these days. I tend to throw what I need for the job in a milk crate and get er done!
With all your jobs I'm surprised you don't use a cart yet. I love using a roll cart. I have 3 bays at work so I have to be able to move quickly.
@@zach914v8 Yeah I have though about it, but I don't have a ton of room in my garage with a car in it. A lot of times I am also working on the ground on jack stands instead of a lift, so the milk grate works. Maybe I should make a ground cart with wheels.
If you go Off-Road your gonna need knobby tires!
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Did you see the revel on eBay with your scheme? You should add number 3 :)
I'm Really Thinking About a Diagnoses / Electrical Tool Cart
What’s a Tool Cart??
I only have a parts delivery push cart from harbor freight works well
Who needs a tool cart mike?? When your a luber goober
On Point a 💯% in exact Great Video 👌
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Hi flat rate master. Question ever worked on a Renault Vehicle over in the USA?
Yes,on MD trucks, rebranded as Mack Midliners, but not the cars
How long have you been turning wrenches?
25+ yrs
Good info!!!
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Great video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Hey sent you an email did u get it? Great advice by the way.
I haven't, checked spam filter as well
I keep my parts cannon on my side so no roll Cart needed!