My experience on the tool trucks (a short story) Matco: Here's this new tool Snap-On: Oh we should have that great old tool back in stock soon Mac: Oh sorry we discontinued that useful tool Cornwell: *Gif of john travolta looking around from pulp fiction*

@KoonTrucking

2 жыл бұрын

Haha very true

@Conqueef-tadoor

2 жыл бұрын

Accurate as all hell. 😂😂😂

@johnasosajr

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a Matco guy he goes to the shop across the street but not to ours he says if we see him we can go over but he only goes once every couple weeks and I never have the time

@will104107

2 жыл бұрын

Also Matco: Check out this cool tool in the flyer, and its on sale. Of you want it, it will be 6 months before they ship.

I got lucky. My 2yo knows what a wrench is and his favorite tool is his plastic pliers. Whenever I'm fixing something here he comes with his pliers.

Chilton's and Haynes were our internet back in the late 80s and 90s

@hilltopmachineworks2131

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I had a whole shelf full of Haynes and Chilton manuals.

My three year old granddaughter has a toolbox filled with more tools than most grown men, and she is getting pretty handy with them all.

Michael you are an awesome tool dealer that cares about his customers that’s why you are one of the few great ones still left. Thanks again Clay for a very informative educational video between good friends.

I also think to get a drivers license you need just like a trucker to know and also do a pre and post trip inspection every time you get behind the wheel before any negative comments I know some truckers who don't but should

@carlosybarra5575

2 жыл бұрын

This needs to be the top comment. I have a CDL but it’s only for test drives which I don’t do to often, but the few times I do, it amazes me how many people think these trucks can stop on a dime. I got one on the way and I’m gonna rent them a big ol’ box truck so they understand a little about what driving a truck is like.

Michael is ahead of his time, smart man

I love the fact that he thought about the new or younger people I am in high school myself I work full time and just do my schoolwork online… love to see taking care of the people you can’t pay a lot right off the bat

I am just a bricklayer but I have been fixing my own cars since I was 17. Each year I get better at it and collect more tools. I probable have about three or four thousand dollars worth of tools but I haven't had to pay a mechanic to fix my cars in the last 25 years.

@rootloggins3951

2 жыл бұрын

My 3rd 2nd and first grandfather's were bricklayers my dad 2 uncles Great uncle and 2 cousins are bricklayers. My brother and I didn't follow suit. We did labor for our dad and I guarantee that's the most demanding job I've ever had. 2 kids trying to keep 3 bricklayers stocked with brick and mud is work. Omg that's work. Loved ever min of it tho haha.

All kids should learn a trade in high school. Tool name and price, stay within your budget. I started off with all Harbor Freight tools, cheap and lifetime warranty. Grow to better tools when you can one tool at a time.

I'm in vocational school now learning to be a computer technician at 59. It's my 3rd career and I'm happy to do this as nearly everything has a chip in it now.

Man I tore down my Harley Davidson using the service manual and youtube I've learned so much from Google and KZread.

I am a Surgical tech student and the debt is mounting. But Because my father taught me how to fix my vehicles when I was in high school. I make side money helping fellow classmates outs fix their cars and If I don’t know I’ll tell them but I always go looking for the answer and do it on my own vehicle first before I do it on someone else’s. And it’s helping pay for something as simple as paper all the way up to a textbook or two depending on what needs to be done

I’m making my 5 year old boy put his own legos together. In a few years he’ll be tearing apart the cars with me.

There needs to be a mentoring program at Dealerships that would help these young kids get a better start

Man I love that blue 2s

Cold and snow here in West Virginia. Perfect time for a great video from Clay and some good coffee.

Stiiiiiiiillllll waiting to see what is in that Snap On box in your one video. 😉

To make money trade school is the way to go. My local Mack dealer is offering any Techs that sign for 3 years will buy your tool box and tools.

Taught my daughters the basics change a flat jump start bump start oil water screenwash check and refill as soon as they were old enough to start driving

I am retired now, but my favorite Highschool was one that taught many trades along with standard core curriculum. They had a machine shop, welding shop, automotive shop, drafting shop, wood shop, in which they built walls, sheds, and small garages. Also an electronic shop which was required before taking a computer assembly class. Those kids had diverse skills, and job offers after graduating, while the others tried College, which many flunked out, and accumulated debt. Many of those kids in trade based classes went to work directly in Alaska .

@rootloggins3951

2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed my high school auto mechanics/welding classes.

Back in the day I read the books. I had a Chevy dually I busted a head gasket. But I went step by step on the book and I fixed that 454 engine. It got me hooked. 30 years later for me working on cars is a hobby and I love it.

My doctor is still paying off college after 22 years of being a doctor it's crazy

@kevinkieel6778

2 жыл бұрын

because your doctor is paying the set min payment like most do because of life stuff. I had a 13k snap-on payment set for 5 years then with extensions to 8 years with added tools to a 18k payoff (not including interest). finished in 3 years saving $6500 on interest, Snap-on's interest is insane $6500.54 more for life stuff mostly tools...lol

Michael is a great guy, you can tell by the way he carries himself and his truck two key pick ups are the tool box and being so close to the edge it’s not worth it any other dealer wouldn’t care and second the high school kids part selling them quality affordable items. Best of luck to you MATCO Michael.

I’m all for helping younger people understand the value of tools. Doesn’t matter what brand like you said “Lifetime warranty is a lifetime warranty.” People straight out of high school shouldn’t be on a tool truck if they can’t afford the tools. Go to Lowes, Home Depot, Harbor Freight etc and get your starter tools and upgrade as you learn what you need and don’t need. 🤟

It would be great if any tool truck would carry a tool that takes out those stupid plastic pushpins without scratching paint/destroying the pins.

Good for you teaching your kids something other than video games !

My wife is 32 and still paying student loan debt from 12 years ago. She is literally only half way done paying it back. She tells me all the time she wishes she would have done things differently.

@mramseyISU

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 42 in a couple weeks. Now granted I didn’t graduate until I was 26 but I’m still paying for my engineering degree. If everything keeps up I’ll finally have it paid off sometime next year.

22:45 the thing is, they do. I finished drivers ed like 6 months ago and they did show the class a video on how to change a flat but nobody on the class was paying attention

If I had a matco guy with that toolbox I'd want that box. Blue is my favorite color.

I wish I had someone to tell me when I was growing up that college wasn't necessary. I'm 27 and just now getting into something (auto tech) that my parents would've frowned upon when I was growing up. its a real shame parents push college the way that they do because as you said in the video college isn't for everyone.

@charlesshankle3178

2 жыл бұрын

I am someone with a masters degree that works in automotive. No, you don't need a college degree to be successful. You need an education in common sense first. Working your way up is best

Yes! Learn by doin! Break it / Fix it... Chilton and Haynes manuals for the win! Now it's lookin stuff online. :)

I haven’t gone to school for mechanics I’m 3 years in at a utility contractor and I learned most of what I know front google and KZread and now I don’t need to look much up at all it’s a great tool for one starting out I just watched and read for a year before I got my chance and now I’m a mechanic and also have my own thing at home on the side so I encourage google and KZread for help

When my son was little, I would give him a piece of a 2x4 and drive nails in it. Don't know if it helped, but now he is a painter in a truck body shop. Thanks.

I love how Michael and Jovin say new one the same way lol

I believe in "Fix it until it's broken" as well

All find and dandy when we’re talking older cars, it’s gonna be scary in the future when the manufacturers make it impossible for the consumers to do any type of maintenance at home. It’s already begun and it’s only going to get worse - the only people that will be able to work on the vehicles of the future will have to be educated in the way they allow. There will always be the “oldies” but for how long?

Good discussion.

Clay let’s see that tool box tour we wanna know what’s in your drawers and roll cart

@KoonTrucking

2 жыл бұрын

When i get time

That was Some good advice from both of you. My preacher used to say that the purpose of college is to sharpen your axe that you already have, not give you an axe

@kevinkieel6778

2 жыл бұрын

School nowadays is teaching our kids how to hate with a warped image of America. Their indoctrinating kids into terrorists. Trade schools are still somewhat safe where kids are actually learning

Hello again Clay and Michael Thank you for another Great Video. Again that was Great information. Again thank you

I got into automotive tech because of my high school had a apprentice program. After eating 💩 and 22yrs laters I'm a master tech. Making a good living, best part no student loan😎👍. I Would do it again.

🔥 Hello Saturday

Golllllly. Clay got him some Stacey David type music in the intro now. Fancy

Matco Saturday! 🙌🏻 KZread University is pretty cool tbh.

Chilton and Hanes I used to buy those for every car even after the internet I learned a lot from my grandpa who was a mechanic in the Air Force I used to help him when I was a kid and then when I got old enough to drive I did all my own work started as a DIY-er and now I work in a shop google and KZread sometimes are easier and quicker then going to the office and looking it up on all data

# 3 ! On thumbs up ! The Late great Intimidator would say 3 is better then 1 & 2 on any weekend! 😂 Y’ All enjoy your weekend! Keep your wrenches turning and your $$$$ clip burning 🔥

I ordered some wrenches to upgrade most of them and I ordered them in September got them middle of December!!!

I’m waiting for the blue pry bars xD love the black flex head with the blue grip

Talking about the tech school stuff they definitely stuff snap on on us. sadly the sets that they have with the toolboxes suck. its all chrome sockets with not even the flex head or comfort grip ratchets its the base stuff just a f80. and also they don't even tell you that you can also sign up for the student programs for Mac or Matco which i have found to have better discounts than snap on. Students starting really just need to do what I did I have a husky toolbox and have slowly filled it up with mostly cheaper stuff before i came to school but with the discounts I have added some snap on and matco what i have found is most of the time with Matco is that I can get it for cheaper through them with my discounts than to buy the non branded version on amazon. but sadly it works a new lube tech at my work just started this week and already bought atleast 4k worth of snap on and the only things in my opinion that were worth in the set is the toolbox and he got a 1/2 angle torque wrench but its not like he needs the digital torque wrench either he is going to be doing oil changes and tire rotations.

The matco took boxes are great. Would be nice to see the plugin/USB connection on the side. The cord gets in the way of the drawer. Enjoy the vids and tools talk!

@kevinkieel6778

2 жыл бұрын

Their boxes are very good. Their paint jobs are very well done. But very similar to Icon boxes at least to the 2S. Any box can be painted to your liking with a proper spray kit even when buying the paint and spray tools and still saving 1000's compared to Matco boxes or Snap-on. The lifetime guarantee is what makes their price worth it though. Icon is the only budget box I know that has a lifetime warranty (but it comes with strict NO MOD guidelines like Snap-on's contract)

Google and KZread will help you figure out just about anything. And Michael is dead on, we’ve been sold that higher education is the best path, if I had to do it over, would have gone into the trades.

Back when I was growing up grandpa was google lmao

Good morning sir

Good morning

I agree technical schools in high schools need to be brought back and they need to quit pushing these colleges because the price of it has gotten so outrageous that it’s taking people 15-20 years to pay these things off and they are not making much to start with which is why I say that trade schools need to come back and kids need training in things to start with. I did and loved it

Las dos marcas muy buenas👌👌🔧

You think about a house a plumber does the pipes, an electrician does the electrical, a hvac guy does the hvac, carpenter does the rough etc etc... Comes to a car a mechanic does everything with maybe the exception of body work. If it wasn't for the "romance" or cool factor of cars, there wouldn't be any mechanics. Not for what we are paid, and not for what you have to buy.

They need to hurry up n get them impact socket sets back in stock I ordered it the begging of this month and they’re still back ordered

Blue 🔵 pry bars! Come on Matco! Step it up!! Quit BS'ing!! Make them!

@KoonTrucking

2 жыл бұрын

Mayhew already has blue and Mayhew is what Matco rebrands …. i don’t see the problem. Why not have them ?

@AndrewM83

2 жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking I've got the previous green Matco pry bar set with the bigger handles lol. I may get the Mayhew for the house, thanks!

My experience with learning automotive started at 6 or 7 yo. Dad was a mechanic and welder by trade. Of course in the beginning it was holding the light, handing him tools and cleaning up. By 10 yo I had learned a good bit and was given my first full tune up on a 67 Barracuda with a 273ci Plugs, check. Wires, check. Cap and rotor, check. Points, check. Unfortunately when doing the condenser the new one had a copper strip instead of a wire. I had no idea that if that strip grounds out on the shaft it will destroy the condenser and smoke. Needless to say the ass whipping that followed was one of his best. The screaming and accusing me of destroying the entire electrical system. Brother when I say ass whipping I promise you there was blood, bruising and should have been stitches. But I can promise you I never made that mistake again.

@WOWster007

Жыл бұрын

Uhhh yeah it’s not cool to brag about your dad beating you for a small mistake. Thats retarded

When my granddaughters growing up I had them with me working what ever I was doing know all grown up they know than their boyfriends LoL 😆😂

My 6 years old girl can change oil on my truck!

We've had a battery on order since September for a 1/2 impact and a Hand ratchet rebuild kit for 1 month. Getting stuff for us is tough.

@KoonTrucking

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch that sucks

@rootloggins3951

2 жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking yeah I'm south of you bout 100 miles north of Gulfport. Thought I'd be up your way a while back was gonna stop by and speak but my trip got cut. Maybe one day. Love your videos. My favorite tool guy lol

Chiton

I just spent 3k at a student on matco

Where lucky in the UK collage is free and when anyone takeing driving lessons the instructor show,s and learn,s learner,s how to check thing,s on the car like oil washer fluid and change tire,s and many more thing,s including how to use a sat nav we've been doing it for year,s in the UK

How much are the flex head wrenches the flex sideways and locks

Me and clay went to the same school fix it or destroy it

College so funny i am a mechanic i get off work all dirty go into a store some people look down on me and it is so funny because I don't have any College i don't have a degree but i do bring home a lot more money than most of them i have a vary health 401k and employee stock purchasing plan

@ianloyd6384

2 жыл бұрын

Very** ..but I guess they would’ve taught you that in college. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😂

@paulmendenhall5226

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianloyd6384 lol

@ianloyd6384

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmendenhall5226 I was just messin around bro. I’m a welder. Didn’t go to college either

@paulmendenhall5226

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianloyd6384 ya i thought so and you probably make more money than people you went to school with

What’s the part number to that box???

Audios decent!

Clay to bad you had mic problems from I could hear it sounded like a good discussion about kids leaning how to do things on there own. Not much of that these days.🔧🔧🔧🔧

@KoonTrucking

2 жыл бұрын

It happens when you do as many videos as I do, equipment just wears out and dies. New set on order right now.

Hey, Clay, what happened to the Mac tool truck?

@KoonTrucking

2 жыл бұрын

I record when i have time. Just got a lot going on and it’s hard to make it happen

Does Michael or Hamilton service New Albany ?

So I am 35 I have worked on cars all my life doing my own repairs and self taught I have always want to work on cars for a living but right now I work construction and I am considering going to a vocational school to get some schooling and getting a job in the field I have the basic tools I just don't have the knowledge to diagnose stuff once I know the problem I can do the work it's figuring out the problem I struggle with at times what is everyone's opinion should I go to school or should I just try to get in a shop and learn on the job I learn better hands on and don't want to pay to sit in a class and I am looking at wyotech cause it's close to me in montana or my local community College if it offers that opinions would be nice I just don't know if 35 is to late but I know I can't work in the trenches for ever and need to find a job I can work for many years

Yeah especially some of the new batteries pain in the a$$ 🤬

You can make a better living without college a lot of companies won’t hire college grads 🤷‍♂️🔧

Its funny. Because for new techs that haven't really put their trade to use, they don't know the ins and outs of tool quality with the huge range of brands. Matco has great tools mainly their air tools and their premium 20v tools but most of their other stuff is rebranded budget tools at an extreme markup. I feel confident to say 70% of Matco hand tools are rebranded budget tools. My biggest mistake was buying their long ratchet wrench set from 8mm to 24mm. for $550 when I could have spent half that on ICON ratchet wrench set also made in Taiwan but they are a bit longer and the ratchet end has a tighter seal able to take much more abuse. My Matco wrenches I use for suspension work everyday are wearing out fast and have to been returned after 5 months use which is unacceptable. Another bunch is their oxy sensor kit (don't buy) It's gearwrench rebrand at double price. Their multi color trim/clip tool set (buy Cal-Van instead). Their magnetic sparkplug set (buy gearwrench instead) both same exact sets at half the price. All their lights are rebrands of Streamlight and Astro. All of them. All their ratchets suck, being the most used tool in the bunch Snap-on or at least Icon is the way to go for them. I can only recommend their Air tools which are tried and true some of the best. Also their 1/2" cordless impact at 8.5lbs very good with an amazing battery. Their 20v drill is very good also which I have been using for 2 years drilling out iron and aluminum rivets with their legendary Hyper step bit set which is $440 and wear out very slowly with constant use couple that investment with a Drill Doctor (From Amazon $170) and the bits stay tip top for life. I could go on.

Make your kids change there own oil bf u turn them loose

Sorry clay, 665 likes is what I came into. Just cant "hit...that...button" yet. I know its free though! 😂

Second 😕

I’m 36 and I went to a community college where I’m at for automotive and I didn’t learn nothing but how to read a book it for about a year and a half and realized nobody really wants to teach you anything and now I just rent a moving company I think a automotive community colleges are a waste of time and money technology is so far outdated I think the newest vehicle that we learned about was mid 2000s

If you work with cars never teach.

Very misleading title, should just be titled "shooting the shit about being young and helping kids learn random stuff with the tool truck guy". Also, interviewer audio is the worst. WIth all due respect, (due to audio) this one really was not worth posting to youtube.

@KoonTrucking

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah have one screw up out of 1300 videos and you wanna fuss about it. Oh well … plenty of other channels for you to watch.

@jotu173

2 жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking Literally the 3rd video of yours I watched. subscribed last night (no kidding). My comment was meant as constructive, real, feedback. It saddens me that your reply was less than professional.

@daddydiesel5889

2 жыл бұрын

@@jotu173 you came off as a prick in your comments try again.

@jotu173

2 жыл бұрын

@@daddydiesel5889 Y'all seem sensitive so I want to say that I am sorry if I hurt your feelings.

@daddydiesel5889

2 жыл бұрын

@@jotu173 have to have feelings for them to get hurt bud, nice talking to ya.