Awesome that you help people out whenever you see a car broke down. The world needs more Ernests.
@cv9624
3 жыл бұрын
Being honest, respectful, good price, good work is gonna keep you busy for the rest of your life.
@ChrisInmanTN
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! You have gone above and beyond with this video topic.
@DjCBlaq
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos. Just started my business in the fall.
@adventures223
3 жыл бұрын
How is it going are you getting enough customers i know it can be hard when you first start up
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Ernest! Thanks for a video like this. These are my thoughts on your subject; I don't mean to step on any toes, or be a know-it-all, but I do have many years of experience to pass on to anyone just starting out. If you didn't want a discussion, or other thoughts & opinions- you didn't state it or turn comments off. 1) Simple "word of mouth" is the cheapest, and most powerful form of advertising. All it takes are satisfied Customers. 2) Produce short and concise videos of your work- upload them to every Social Platform you can. 3) Present yourself as neat, clean and organized, be courteous. 4) Refrain from smoking, vaping or drinking alcohol in front of Customers, in their vehicles, and in your videos. 5) Don't try to gouge people on prices; be upfront about the cost of entire job, and get everything in writing- before work is performed. 6) Don't badmouth other mechanics or Shops. They might be related or be long time Friends. Other Shops might even refer you! 7) Keep your word and be honest.
@catfish7774
3 ай бұрын
Before anybody or anyone wants to be or going to be a mobile mechanic or a mechanic the first thing is to be honest with your customer that is the key point of everything is honest The reason why is your customer is what's paying your bills so that's why it's so important to be honest with anybody no matter what happens and honesty will get you further in life than anything else That's a fact and be safe
@MacAutoDiag
5 ай бұрын
I hate the mentality of "we're mobile so we're cheaper". I say we change this industry. We should charge more because we're mobile. These people today already think $50 to come to them and do a brake job is too much and that's because of that "we're mobile so we're cheaper" mentality. Let's change this industry
@RoadsideRescue
5 ай бұрын
I have since dropped this mentality. But I usually am a little cheaper still. Working that out idk how it will change yet. But i want to open a shop and have a mobile truck for call outs one day.
@CAFEX24
3 жыл бұрын
word of mouth is absolutely the best way to advertise! thanks for taking the time to explain this. btw what are u going to school for?
@4himsanctified
3 жыл бұрын
Subs are growin!
@alistairhadden5356
Жыл бұрын
Great Video Ernest. I've been a Mobile Mechanic for over 10 years. I've been getting so much work, that I turned off one of my websites. As I am getting older and have the usual aches and pains, I have switched to only Brakes now. It's easy on the body, and I still have lots of work.Having a 5 star Google Review is a big help for getting new customers. I enjoy watching your videos, keep up the good work.
@feminismwrong
Жыл бұрын
What do you use for advertising?
@andyb6851
3 жыл бұрын
Ernest's truck is also a moving billboard for his business, I wonder how much that helps.
@misterfawkingunderst
3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't always painted. If you look at his older videos it was just blank on the side.
@petersallander6913
3 жыл бұрын
You are a big help and make look so easy.
@aaronpeart4944
3 жыл бұрын
Way to go Ernst great knowledge 👏
@bryanfugate2272
3 жыл бұрын
Ernest: Great video thanks for all your advice. Keep up the great work. Sincerely, Bryan
@cheese7837
2 жыл бұрын
Your person the way you look itself screams legit.lol Good video
@braxtonwahlberg8196
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos I run a mobile mechanic business in Santaquin Utah.
@u.p.tinkering
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! Keep up the great work!
@batmanbatman4137
3 жыл бұрын
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ERNEST👍 I LIKE AUTOZONE THE BEST PRICES AND WARRANTIES .KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING ✌
@54mw2kid
3 жыл бұрын
Love the vids !
@bradz5202
3 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Would be interested in options about insurance?
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
3 жыл бұрын
With your big truck you could invest in a MIG welder/generator? Maybe learn some motorcycle stuff?
@luismendoza9049
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so muchhh helpful info
@AKLS
3 жыл бұрын
I think the next step might be to hire someone to work underneath you so you don't have to turn away so many calls. It's another can of worms to open up but it sounds like the word of mouth is really spreading your business, enough to warrant another employee so you're not losing customers due to your booked job schedule. Just a thought (:
@mauriciorechnitzer6125
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been so early for a video before (1 minute)
@Hallahanify
3 ай бұрын
Did you have a lot of competion up there in provo when you were running google ads? In my market (vegas) it looks like there are some big established companies running ads.
@RoadsideRescue
3 ай бұрын
idk? Ive always got a few customers a week. and as long as those jobs make more than the ads cost its a win win. (They always do.) Usually one or two jobs pays for the ads.
@DjCBlaq
3 жыл бұрын
How do you price a job on an exotic car ? If the labor takes the same amount of time as a honda accord, but you know the dealer charges triple? For instance brake pads or rotors that call for the same 1.5 hours. But the dealer would charge $900 for the service including the parts.
@phoebenichole
3 жыл бұрын
i tried contacting one mechanic from craigslist to fix my radiator but turns out he doesnt know that much and the radiator fan broke down after few weeks maybe because of that so it is sketchy to look for mechanic online unless they can show proof like youtube channels that can actually fix cars like you!
@ismaelalvarez4137
3 жыл бұрын
What are you studying in college? Sorry just wondering why you dont go full time in ur business seems like you can make a good living off of it. Thank you for the insight into ur business btw i plan on doing something like this in the future!
@davidparker2328
3 жыл бұрын
We come to you and replace your battery cables for free.
@mattharden2441
3 жыл бұрын
Good game plan but what do you do about parts ? Do charge 10 to 15 percent on parts you have get to make profit as well ?
@benjee74
3 жыл бұрын
Ive semi-retired from the automotive repair biz....
@real-mo
3 жыл бұрын
Cool
@somebodyandthem
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@ThisGuyRightHere353
Жыл бұрын
What are you going to school for?
@defaultuser1447
3 жыл бұрын
You have probably mentioned elsewhere, but what are you studying at school?
@RoadsideRescue
3 жыл бұрын
just switched to general studies.
@defaultuser1447
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRescue Do they have courses that are applicable to small businesses?
@fleetrepairing
3 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, for a no start call, ends up needing a jump off! What do you charge? I’m in SC so no where near you!
@VST893
2 жыл бұрын
We Charge $35.00 Service Call on Jump Starts.
@FleetTech97
3 жыл бұрын
How much do you make a year working what you work ? I’m thinking about going full time and doing this because I already have lots of repeat customers. But I don’t want to pay the huge overhead for a shop
@FleetTech97
3 жыл бұрын
Just trying to figure out if it’s feasible for me ? And how much are you spending on gas
@RoadsideRescue
3 жыл бұрын
i make a minimum of 200$ a day id say. on average a full day is 550-1300
@ImNisus
3 жыл бұрын
I love you
@MattTZew
3 жыл бұрын
Where are you going to do these videos when you sell the bus?
@RoadsideRescue
3 жыл бұрын
back in the office i guess. gotta get my 6 month old out of there first.
@MattTZew
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsideRescue when/where did you learn Spanish. I only know very little from high school, but I wish I knew more
@Kenya-Kikuyu
3 жыл бұрын
What your you going to school for ?
@managersamuel
3 жыл бұрын
What are you studying?
@RoadsideRescue
3 жыл бұрын
General
@jameslarson7452
3 жыл бұрын
Motorcycles are easy, I'm guessing that's just outside your business liability/plan?
@acerIOstream
3 жыл бұрын
Possibly not a certified motorcycle mechanic. It's a shame because there are very few mobile motorcycle mechanics, used to be a time where all I had to drive was a moped and no one wanted to work on it. I have a car now, but since the pandemic shuttered most motorcycle garages, it's stuck indoors and I can't get it fixed because I don't have the tools.
@jameslarson7452
3 жыл бұрын
@@acerIOstream I grew up tearing down broken dirt bikes I could get for free (or some kind of deal), then there were motorcycles. So I'm always surprised there's actual schools for this. There are no formal requirements to set up shop in NY anyway... good backup plan for me I guess.
@bowlmeoverva
3 жыл бұрын
Bump that 60K!
@tonibenigno7863
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve learned so much from you. Help me out with my career and get so much information I can understand!! Keep doing a great job
@JJJMEL123
3 жыл бұрын
What are you going to school for ?
@HaloGTMaster94
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!!!
@firechaser21
3 жыл бұрын
When you get done with college will you go full time moble mechanic
@qcbtbx
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice! Most of these have been working for me. Blessings to you in your business.
@victorbaird8220
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a mobile business from a truck? What common tools do you need to start out with?
@HouseCallAutoRepair
3 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that your reputation can be damaged by cheap parts.... buy quality! It takes a long time, but try to get used to what brands are best for a specific use... you also have a great point on appearance! The side of your truck does the most advertising for you (locally) How do you handle old fluids? (reason I don't do fluid changes)
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