I started my first business with a £2 non running lawn mower I bought at a local auction. Within 3 years I was earning between £40 and £80 an hour back in the 90's and it paid for my house and two new (salvage )cars . We then moved to Dorset to care for my mother in law and I started another business buying old sofa's . The first one cost £5 off ebay and I sold it the same day I bought the trailer to move it for £75. When I retired 4 years ago I was earning £1000 clear profit a week. Most people never believe their potential ....you did ,well done that man ❤

@TonyRule

2 ай бұрын

It's about cutting out the middle man who does very little except clip the ticket.

You should be an inspiration to so many other young people of today. What your doing is truly exceptional. Your hard working and dedicated to what you do. Keep up the good work.

Make sure you van is secure there are lots of vans being targeted at the moment and tools ending up at car boot sales ..

Great story Mat.. There's an old saying; "Smile in the face of adversity, be contemptuous of risk, undaunted by difficulties and magnanimous in success". . You richly deserve your success . May it long continue ..

Awesome vids bro, proud of you! Not many Filipino mechanics that I know from the UK. If you were up north covering our area, I would've been a regular customer. I can see the genuine hard graft and honesty in your work. Keep it up!

@themarvelousvlog

7 ай бұрын

Thank you bro! Appreciate the support 🫡

@johnfitton3716

Ай бұрын

Same need you in yorkshire

I spent 10 years as a Mobile Mechanic - in the Rust Belt! There were not many of us back when I started - I was the only guy within 50 miles - so I stayed really busy. You learn alot about securing things in the van! I had a generator (with the exhaust going out the side of the van), a mig welder and a Air Compressor. I been wrenching now as a Master Mechanic for 34 years! Good to see you young guys carrying on the business, you have a very nice set-up. One thing that really kept things in order for me was dish tubs (bus tubs) for the parts and tools - try it!

@themarvelousvlog

7 ай бұрын

We are a dying kind. Someone gotta keep us going. We’re 40,000 short of mechanics in the UK at the moment- 40,000!!! I will keep that in mind!

@Albatr0ss222

7 ай бұрын

Wow, that's really sad, it's such an amazing profession. I was a little vague about the bus tubs, I didn't use them in the Work Van, I used them to transport my tools that would be used on the job from the van to the vehicle (because it's on the ground it really keeps the tools all together in one place at your work level) and another tub for fasteners and parts (so those don't get misplaced). I learned right away when I was mobile that it was all about efficiency and that's what really streamlined me. A good professional parts dept. was Gold and I treated those guys well!@@themarvelousvlog

@jimmoore8943

2 ай бұрын

Stop laughing and don't dump all that waste oil in your home it's bad for bmw

Good to hear things are going well mate, the hard work is paying off💪🏽Just as someone else has already said, please be careful showing your tools, and especially outside your home

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

True man. Many creeps out there!

I really do think mobile mechanics are impressive people. The confidence to take (usually old rusty stuff) apart on the road or someones driveway means you really are committing to solving that problem in short order once you’ve started. I work on my own (and my friends) boats, cars and tractors and the amount of times I have to leave them sat on axel stands waiting for parts I’ve not thought of, or needing something pressed out, or welded before I can complete the job etc… if I knew I absolutely had to have it go back together that day, I don’t think it’s start most jobs. Fair play to you and keep up the good work 👍

@Professional_Youtube_Commenter

2 ай бұрын

i think it comes down to experience. you know the ins and outs of each job and know everything you might need to finish it. Id still much rather have a garage and have customers come to me. I dont understand some of the jobs on the channel where the car is drivable and they can take it to a garage but call out a mobile mechanic. I've been seing a lot of mobile mechanics these days on my road for cars getting worked on.

Well done. It's good to see a positive story in these days of bad news nearly everywhere! Keep spannering and take care. We need more folk like you.

Love the video pal 👍 thanks for the tour 👍 your story how you started and you had nothing to your name and the fact you had a child and you went out and stepped up much love and respect to you well done keep going look forward to to your future videos 👍

love your honesty on how much you earn ..I do love a clean service van

You seem to be a good level headed , honest, family orientated hard working lad, and very good at your job .Your helper is very good also . I hope you keep busy and keep earning a very deserved income from it.

really enjoying your videos. As a DIY mechanic its good to see that you use tools that are available to us all. Would you show how you use the axle stands correctly as when I work on friends cars i am always worried about damaging the underside of the car. Keep up the good work.

Nice job man. I'm just fitting out my 2nd van and was looking for some inspiration.

I started my own business as a mobile car mechanic during lockdown but went back to work in oil and gas. Was in the motor trade for 15 years. Great videos keep it up.

I'm enjoying seeing someone do the mobile mechanic thing. I don't know why, but I swear I've seen you at Waltham forest college or Langley Waltham forest, like swear down I've seen you before. I was doing motorcycle mechanics and just finished car mechanics last year. I am thinking about starting as a mobile mechanic too.

You are good at what you do, good on you.

Don't forget the trusted torch 🔦 winter is fast approaching the most important tool you can't do without 😅

Love your youtubes , well done

You came a long way brother may God give you more success ❤

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Thank you brother

One thing I carry with me is copper washers for injectors the amount of times I get to jobs for oil changes and while draining oil I quickly fox the chuffing injector issues😅 and that injector seat cutting tool is amazing

Well done young man, all the best for the future Just subscribed & liked 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🫡

It's allways nice to see a nice tidy worker so to keep the area where you work clean n tidy its the first impression the customer see.

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Can’t beat a tidy space and van. Just looks more professional

That was a great insight. I repair treadmills for a living, have done for 15 years and love it. It's a mobile repair service like yours just a different product. I do like to buy faulty cars and repair them now and again and always wondered what diagnostic tool you used so thanks for that info with that. Not cheap but they can save you so much time can't they. Keep up the great work, I enjoy watching the videos and you seem to provide a great service for your customers. I always believe if you always do a good and fair job, you'll always make a profit. Too many people focus on the profits and not the job. Good man 💪🙏

Well done bro. I own and run an engineering business in the north east and I started out on my own with £40 in my bank, that was back in 2009. And I’m still going. Always look forward to your next videos. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hard work beats talent always. Let’s keep at it pal 💪🏽

@steveclark..

8 ай бұрын

Can I ask, what sort of product is your engineering company aimed at?

Another's great video Thanks for posting Best regards Stefano

Good for you man - you seem like a genuinely nice guy and knowlegable and its always a pleasure to see nice people doing well for themselves 🎉 Keep it up! 👍

@RippledSky

8 ай бұрын

I've met him: he is a tops bloke!

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@RippledSky

8 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog 😂

I have been binge watching all your videos! Was hoping you cover my area and you are actually not far, so we will definitely be contacting you for any repairs 👍

Best of luck to you . Things seem to be going well and in the right direction . Great content btw , enjoying your channel .

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. We try hard!

@baileysandydj

2 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog You are doing very well , keep it up . I follow quite a few car related channels and yours is very good imo . Keep it real as you are and you can't go wrong .

I've been watching your content for a short time, yet you seem like a genuine lad that's learning as he goes. I'd chuck business your way to help out, yet sadly, I'm hundreds of miles away. I reckon your channel will explode this year and you're going to be doing well.

@themarvelousvlog

8 күн бұрын

Kind words- I don’t know how to take them 😅 Thank you! We learn as we go just like anyone in the industry. We try improve and learn in a day-to-day basis. Mistakes are okay, it just means we can do better. Thank you for believing in us. Hopefully it comes true!

I suppose you should do a video on how you get customers tips. I started mobile mechanicing during lockdown as well

Just seen your videos, fair play to you mate. Good mechanics are hard to find, steer clear of the non payers or penniless dreamers. 👍

Well done lock down made me do it and im glad i got the opertunity

Fascinating. Respect

Great video's. Halfords tools rust really badly. I worked in a Marine environment. One day is all it took.

Great watching your videos. I hope that your van is super secure as there are too many scum bags that target folks in building / car trade. Tools worth thousands get robbed regularly.

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

🤞

Good advice, I'll be setting up my business from next week, currently working at a dealer time to make the real life

Top man . Great video, been following you for a bit now. Good set up you got there. All the best glad to see you're smashing it. I'd love to do just mobile diagnostics but it hard man. To cover all different makes and impossible to know everything! Also after working on a 2 poster seeing you do clutches on your back, I'm well into my 40s and working on your backs rough! Especially with uk weather!!😅

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

It is very difficult to be an all-rounder. I try to stick to BMW/Mini and Mechanical work but if not, AllData is always there to help… let’s not forget KZread too 😂

@ritchieschofield1185

8 ай бұрын

​@@themarvelousvlogKZread and Tik Tok haha guys at work laugh but I've learned loads of tips off there. I try to do some videos to Try and help to save people time and money where I can.

If you need a good torch, olight they aren't cheep but are rechargeable & very good quality made item.

Should be proud of yourself mate, your a trustworthy honest guy, sadly you will always get bad customers no matter what industry you work in! Ive used halfords advanced tools for years and ive never had any issues at all. Cant fault them for the money. Ive built kit cars rebuilt engines, fitted clutches and they have stood the test of time.

I'm basically at the start of my journey in the trade, half way through my 2 year apprenticeship taking it all on board, would love to move toward doing stuff like this

is right lad, boss watch that 👍👍👍

Halfords tools are good I had a 1/4 ratchet that failed after many years and they changed it no question

Good luck 👍

I love your videos being a self taut mechanic apart from the loud music it makes me difficult to here you talk I can't use subs as I have 2 bad cataracts I still subbed though keep the good work up man👍

Keep on keeping on 🎉

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

We will keep going! Thank you 🤩

You have a great work ethic and deserve everything you earn and you do it Honestly. Never lose that attitude you have for life as it will safeguard you to be successful. You have been taught well by your Parents. 👍

You need a bench vise on a sturdy table in your van

Nice to see you use Halfords finest tools😁👍

I can 100% guarantee that if you keep up the good work and customer service you are going to do really well in life mate. Just make sure that whoever you have working for you they do the same mind. Before I retired I used to have contractors come in to see me for an interview. The first thing I would do is look inside the van they had, and if it was a shit tip, that was the end of the interview 😂😂 I'm in South Wales but I have no idea how far away you are ??

I have been watching your channel only a short time, I am impressed with your work and commitment, have you ever thought about working on motorcycles as well, love your work and dedication to this channel, I try and work on my own car but only simple jobs like , oil change & filter ATF fluids , but then on my motorcycle I try and have a go at the engine but I find it gets difficult do to old age lol .

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! We try hard! I have worked on older Honda 125 and 155 but nothing in the newer side of things. I’d love to learn it as I’ve got mates who are in to their bikes. One day for sure 🤞

Couldn’t live without my Milwaukee gear! Nice set up mate. I’m a mobile mechanic but I work for someone else. You’ve got to be well organised to do our job and I hate working in mess. Keep up the good work mate and always good content 👍🏼

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Question, why don’t you run it yourself instead of working for someone? 👀

@Christophergriffiths1972

8 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog I would love to mate, but it’s just not the right time, and now being in my 50’s it’s a bit of a risk. I certainly couldn’t lay on the ground lifting gearboxes out of vehicles at my age 😂😂

@1gerard47

7 ай бұрын

​@Christophergriffiths1972 I'm 62 self employed, workshop at home, undercover enough for 5 cars ,still doing clutches,feeling a bit sore sometimes.

@leetos.4915

3 ай бұрын

@@1gerard47is it worth it even though there’s a bit of health compromise while you enjoy what u do?

Nice little setup for some reason I thought you were based in America when I saw the start of the video, but then I saw the Halfords tool box and it was like. Na, he's a UK home boy :) How have you found the SGS Engineering toolbox? I prefer the Clarke HD Plus range myself from machine mart, although I don't like the drawers. I want to find a full width one for my sockets rather than split designs. It's seems stable in your videos. I was surprised, I was expecting more sockets in your kit, but you have what you need. it's good that you have went with Chip / Pin too, so many mechanics are missing out because they don't bother with a simple machine Do you have the part number of the toolkit for removing the screws? (the one prior to the tiny E Torx sockets)

Good on you we’ll done 👍

Love the channel mate just be careful showing all your tools etc that you have especially if parked overnight. Just looking out for you and love what you do.

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

I know but hey ho. The world that we live in is unfortunately cruel and unfair. We can only hope that my van doesn’t get robbed 🤮

@lukem4321

8 ай бұрын

@themarvelousvlog so true. Do you come up as far as Nottingham ish btw? Got a clutch that needs fitting to a project car

I'd love to know where you did your apprenticeship and training, they obviously taught you well and you worked hard at it.

Blessings bro

Have a look at the topdon diag tool, it’s the bollocks mate

Hi, Seen all your videos and really enjoyed it. I also work as a mobile mechanic. I was just wondering what would be a good diagnostic tool to get (Affordable one)? I have the Autel Mk808 now!

good for you making a living a bit of a tip in your draws you have boxes of different things get a marker pen and write on the box what is in it and it will save you time ,thanks for the video

@themarvelousvlog

7 ай бұрын

Believe me, name me a tool that’s in those drawers and I will get them out for you, blindfolded. It’s a tidy disaster in my head 😂

@eddieMurphy11111

7 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog good for you as you are young my age you forget everything

Nice insightful video.... could do with a new windscreen! 😉I wouldn't tell people what profit you make as that will potentially make them think you are profiteering like that, but as you say you are in business to make money!

Have you got a easy way of doing a crank position sensor on a mk2 seat leon

There is a true saying in the Royal Navy. “ A clean ship is a happy ship “😊😊

Can you make a video about insurance, costs and what type of cover ect?

Impressive

From 28 pennies in your bank account....to a very inspirational and professional young man. Well done and thank you for your excellent content 👍😎👍

Awsome

Thanks for sharing you vlog. Your tools are your livelihood, please make sure you store these securely overnight as thieves will be marking your vehicle on your KZread clips

Great content, what area are you from and how far would you travel for a job? And how do i book you?

You must have a very good security system fitted to your van with carrying all those tools with you.

Do you leave your tools overnight in the van? Just saying lots of vans getting broken in to

Crazy to show your van reg in these videos! Be very surprised, indeed, that its not broken into pretty soon. Reg numbers and video of the contents, makes things very easy for thieves....................

@davemcravedj

5 күн бұрын

I think john lives in the back of the van polishing his shotgun so I don't think he's worried..John's got it covered!

Yes, i take relays and fusible links from scrap yards 😂👍

Hi respect to you for working hard....but it will be vey nice if you make a tent attached to your van that way you will not be wet and cold when you are working in the rainy U.K...take care of your health young man..... good luck 🤞

@themarvelousvlog

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are buying a new van fairly soon with everything basically in it. This van has been giving us trouble and it’s time to give it up

I don't know why I love your channel so much but who cares....Keep a posting!!!!!!!

@themarvelousvlog

6 ай бұрын

Thank you mate!

Great video this. I'm interested in becoming a mechanic, how did you start if you don't mind me asking? 👍🏽

Nice job and business sir

@JasonEncarnacion-lq4je

7 ай бұрын

Are you a filipino sir?

@themarvelousvlog

7 ай бұрын

@JasonEncarnacion-lq4je yessiirrrrrr

@JasonEncarnacion-lq4je

7 ай бұрын

Filipino din ako sir bago pa ako dito sa uk, mekaniko din ako ng mga heavy equipment nahihirapan po ako magapply dito, baka may maiadvice ka salamat.

@themarvelousvlog

7 ай бұрын

@JasonEncarnacion-lq4je email mo ako sir or check mo phone number ko sa website namin. Thank you!

Spray WD40 on soft cloth then wipe down sockets and rusty tools this will stop rust appearing again, utube how to remove rust from sockets spanners ect

Hi bud as a mobile engineer myself how do you keep your van safe from break ins and theft?

I like the idea of turning a ratchet spanner into socket driver can you buy them on their own?.

@themarvelousvlog

7 ай бұрын

From Halfords, yes

Thanks for sharing, it’s nice to know a bit about how it all came about 👍 what do you use for data and information?

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Main one that I use is AllData and AutoData. I also use Haynes for more basic stuff like servicing information and E3 for very complex stuff… let’s not forget about KZread too 😂

@flippingcarsrepairs

7 ай бұрын

​@@themarvelousvlogisnt auto data really expensive now 🤔

Amazing story mate! Am new to your channel and I'm addicted. How did you learn the fundamentals of how to be a mechanic? I'm interested in learning the basics doing hands on work because that's how to learn. I'm not really looking to be a mechanic but I have year 2000 V8 BMW E38. I would like to learn how do more basic maintenance on it. In fact, I have learnt lots about cars in general because of my car. For the past two years it's been leaking coolant from the thermostat into the DME and the coolant fried the DME. It has a new DME now but 3 garages failed to figure out that it was coolant which killed the DME. They thought someone did not close the ECU box and rain water went in! Last month I got brave, took my tools and removed a few parts to get to the connection and I found it soaked with coolant. It's a common problem with E38s.

@themarvelousvlog

Күн бұрын

Well done mate! I actually worked with BMW Mini. To get qualified, you can also get a course provided by your local motor factors which is IMI certified. It’s all about research and passion. If you’ve not got either, you’re really going to struggle. Keep it up mate!

@ernestmfakudze

Күн бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog thanks for taking your time to give me your advice mate.

Carpenter of 40yrs, I would encourage any young man who has served an apprenticeship in any trade to eventually start up on their own, if you are good at thinking out of the box you can't go wrong.

Hi just found your videos very good what are your thoughts on lidl tools regards

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

To be honest, I haven’t tried 😅 I might do tool review 😂

@glynrogers1018

8 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog hi that would very interesting

I’d love to know how you secure your van at night, with all those tools in and do you have some sort of Insurance Incase it’s pinched, I presume you have a garage of some sort or lock up.

How did you go about learning all about your trade ? You’re very knowledgeable & have lots of confidence…. What courses did you do? Tell us your journey in this profession Thanks and good honest worker…..

Bro great content, nice to see the setup! Are you using those shiny sockets in your impact? You probably know that they are not rated for the gun and can blow up in your face! You want them impact sockets black. Trying to set up mobile A/C but they want 3k just for the insurance 😱😱😱

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

Yhup. Unfortunately I am one of the brave ones who uses it like an impact socket. But yeah, defo would be a great investment that. When I started, my insurance was 5.5k so your quote is actually not bad

@vw_mods_4711

8 ай бұрын

Yeah it wouldn’t be bad if it was my main thing, I’m a builder by trade so used to paying £180 for public liability 😂😂 this A/C is a new venture so just do friends etc at the moment, but they said I would have to have a motor trader insurance due to driving customers cars and working on them.

I sort of expected a little background of how you learned your trade in order to be a mobile mechanic. Maybe you’ve covered this in one of your videos???

@flippingcarsrepairs

7 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same 👍👍👍

Great video. Do you do work in the North London area postcode N20. If so can i arrange an appointment for you to look at my Honda Civic

@themarvelousvlog

Ай бұрын

Yes we cover N20. Please send us a WhatsApp. Details in the description

One thing I always wondered, how & where do you get the relevant torque values for the part & car you working on ? This really bothers me when I'm working on my car & googling always brings up different or wrong values. I'm not a mechanic I just owned a PSA once & had to learn how to change stuff. Also do you cover Hampshire (Winchester) area I need a clutch change but I really don't trust mechanics easily, & because you shown how you take care of your customers I know you do things correctly. I like every bolt & fastener put back but everytime my cars go for a service a clip or something is missing which really pisses me off!

@themarvelousvlog

2 ай бұрын

I get it from AllData/Haynes/AutoData or through main dealer portals like Aos (BMW) Erwin for VAG etc… they all cost premium so it won’t be worth for a DIYer to be buying memberships. Yeah for sure we can come to you for the right price. Please leave us a message: 07599 662470 info@marvelous-cars.com Thank you!

Cant do that in New York! There's no place that you can easily park that van.

What is the locations you do?

what sort of are do you cover

Get a soldering iron and melt your name and phone number in all your plastic cases and tools . If you can get a metal stamp do the same with your metal tools if possible. I lost all my stuff in 2012 when a thief broke into my back garden and i still haven't been able to replace all the stuff. Drill bits where my biggest loss as i had over £2000 worth . Some where specially made with really long stems . Some where diamond ones for hard steel .

@themarvelousvlog

7 ай бұрын

It’s always sad that we have to do these things in today’s world isn’t? 😮‍💨

What is that tool called ? The one that converts your spanner to ratcheting wrench . Please

@themarvelousvlog

8 ай бұрын

It’s from Halfords. Costs £11 called Ratchet Spanner Adaptor Set - 217349

@max.rod111

8 ай бұрын

@@themarvelousvlog thank you 😊 🙏

Where are you based and what areas do you operate.

What qualifications did you do?

Where do you work bro? Which city? Can you come to Scarborough if I need your service?

U cover yorkshire

Well done son