I've been doing business with Canadian Tire over 10 years, easy. I mostly buy parts and hardware from their store, and from time to time I would use their auto service. Usually I would just get my alignments done at the shop.

However, after going for an alignment yesterday, I was told I couldn't get it done. I was told that many suspension components were worn out and broken; making alignment impossible.

Instead of paying for the alignment, I ended up paying *$57* for the bogus inspection. And on top of that, Canadian Tire was trying to get me to pay at least *$1,800* in auto repairs before they would do the alignment.

When I went home to check out their claims, I found 6 out of 7 claims to be complete bogus.

So I complained to the manager. I was told if the shop indeed made an incorrect diagnosis, I would only be refunded my money in full.

I told the manager I've been doing business with them for over 10 years, and now they pull a scam on me? I said they need to offer me more than just a refund. That's gas, and more time I have to spend to go back to correct their mistakes.

The manager refused to make a better deal.

So I said, "No deal."

Now you know how Canadian Tire treats you after doing 10 years of business with them. So there's my review of this so called "Local Establishment." They are nothing but crooks, and I wont ever use their Automotive Service Center again.

From now on I'm going to get my alignments done at other independent shops. Will also stop shopping for tires at Canadian Tire Auto. 

With this bitter experience, I think I'll slowly move to other stores for my hardware as well.

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Last video, I show how Canadian Tire Auto scammed me at the shop. I had to pay $57 to get my car back from them to tell me they couldn't do an alignment.

8 days later, I got my alignment done at another shop. Not only did they charge me less than what Canadian Tire charges, but they got the job done without any hassle!

In the end we see that: many of the suspension components Canadian Tire claimed, were at play or faulty was a misdiagnosis. Indeed, they were only trying to scam me out of more money to do more than one easy alignment.

Also will stop shopping for tires at Canadian Tire Auto as well.

Now you know how to spot scams like this one.

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Learn how to open up your automotive shop without being licensed. This only applies to certain states and provinces. Check your local and federal regulations before deciding to go this route.

I recommend at least having 2 year worth of experience repairing mechanical components from any vehicle. This way you're in a better position to take on this endeavor.

There is profit to be made and if done correctly, you can sustain this business idea for a long time. 

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If you’re thinking of getting into the automotive field soon, here’s some good news.

It really doesn’t matter what age you are. Whether you’re 30, 40, or 50; it’s never too late to get into the field.

Quick story…

As a matter of fact, I’ve seen people in their 40s and 50s working in entry level jobs at the dealership.

During my practicum at Honda, I saw both a 40 year old and a 60 year old man working in the lube bays changing out oil. All they did was change out engine oil.

At the back of the dealership in the big bays, there were mechanics my age and younger working on bigger jobs.

All the roles were reversed at this Honda dealership.

Typically you would think more younger people would work in the lube bays while the seniors worked in the big ones.

Anyone Can Enter the Automotive Field:

So there you go, now you know it doesn’t matter what age you are. As long as you’re willing to learn and work, companies are willing to give you a job.

Dealerships/mechanic shops will start you off small, but who doesn’t need a laborer who can bring in cashflow?

As long as you can do that for any company you approach, you’re as good as gold.

As time goes on and you develop your skills, you’ll naturally move up to do bigger jobs to become a full fledged mechanic.

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Learn here how to find a reliable mechanic near you. This is one solid technique you've got to keep on the down low. Once you learn this tactic here, be sure not to mention it to your mechanic. 

Use this on mechanics you do not know well or you're meeting the first time to work on your vehicle. 

This is also a good way to build a good relationship with a good mechanic over time. You will get to know him better and likewise. 

And if your new go-to mechanic realizes later on about this tactic you pulled on him, he might even respect you for it. You got guts to pull this one off!

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Learning about dealing with mechanic scams is one thing, but actually being at the shop and navigating shady tricks is another.

Do one thing that will increase your chances of avoiding 80% of shop scams by doing 20% of the work up front. Prevention is always better than damage control; especially when it comes to dealing with crooked mechanics.

Scotty Kilmer and the Mechanic OC are great people to learn from as well when it comes to tips on dealing with mechanics. But I like to dig things they haven't touched well on. Enjoy the video.

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Learning about dealing with mechanic scams is one thing, but actually being at the shop and navigating shady tricks is another.

Do one thing that will increase your chances of avoiding 80% of shop scams by doing 20% of the work up front. Prevention is always better than damage control; especially when it comes to dealing with crooked mechanics.

And that is getting your "QUOTE" in writing! This will help you avoid being ripped off hundreds of dollars for your car repair. You can always use it to claim any money back if ever you're overcharged. Without it, you will have no proof to show regulators that you got ripped off.

Scotty Kilmer and the Mechanic OC are great people to learn from as well when it comes to tips on dealing with mechanics. But I like to dig things they haven't touched well on. Enjoy the video.

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The best time is when you are offered apprenticeship by your employer. Usually this happens when you've worked for a shop for 1-2 years. Because if you've managed to stay there that long, that already says something. Most people don't last that long in a shop when they start out. 

So when the employer sees that your worth investing into the next 2-4 years for their business, this would be the next logical step to bring you up. 

In some cases employers could even pay part or all of your tuition. It will all depend on who your employer is and whether they deem it worth it or not to cover your expenses. And if they don't offer to pay for some of your tuition, you could always ask if they could.

What's great about apprenticeship schooling is that it usually requires a shorter time to get technical training in order to be certified. Which means cheaper tuition costs, lower debts, and a higher chance you'll walk away with more money in your bank account.

Then there is the good time to go to college. This is when you have absolutely no experience in working with cars and you have no credentials. Going to places like community colleges where you only spend up to 4-6 months to complete a course is ideal. It won't cover everything in detail, but you'll still get a sense of how the whole overview works with automotive theory. 

And once you've got your certificate, you can easily approach independent shops and dealers with a higher chance to get in the door. Taking those 4 month courses will put you back maybe $3,000 to $5,000, but compared to the 4 year programs I think it's much more worth it. Loans in that dollar range are usually very negligible to your expenses and they usually have good terms with them.

Then there's the ugly. The one year, two year, three year programs. Don't get me started on the four year programs. Definitely not worth it in the long run and may not be good for your financial health. Sure some people make it out, but they've got a huge balloon debt always hovering over them for a long time. Don't be that guy.

If you have no experience and you really want to go to college, attend a community college that offers a 4-6 month course. You'll learn almost everything the 4 year programs learn in a brief manner but most importantly you'll be out the door running after 4 months. While the other guy is shackled to his desk for 3 years and 8 more months, you're out there getting a job and earning income.

If you have to go to college, this is the way you've got to go. 

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Are you wondering if mixing different engine oils will damage your engine?

You may even have accidentally mixed 5w30 into 5w20 recently. Or 10w30 into 5w20. Or some other similar combo.

Well, you're in luck. No need to worry, because there is a quick solution to figure all that out. Your car owner's manual will give you all the answers.

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DIY vs dealership repairs. Which one is better? 

Learn how to cut car repair and maintenance costs down by 70%. 

This will be shown using a KIA Sorento as an example.

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Become a Car Key Programmer in your local area. In this video you'll learn how when you CAN program keys, and when you CANNOT program keys. 

If you live in the States you may qualify for financing options. Which means you can afford all the necessary equipment required to get setup. This video I use the: Autel MaxiIM IM508 Key Programming and Diagnostic Tool + XP005 + Key Tool Max & XP400 PRO Kit. 

There is financing available starting at $96 per month. Which means you would have to make at least 38 payments or more. But if you made one successful sale per month charging $300, you would still profit $200 a month and be able to cover your financing bill. See terms and conditions for this kit setup.

Another option you have as a beginner to start up your own business and make your own income.

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Although patching your tire is the best option overall, it usually costs more and is typically repaired in a mechanic shop.

Also if your tire is brand new and has a manufacturers warranty, you may qualify for nail damage. 

Then it is best not to plug your tire as that will likely void your manufacturers warranty.

But if your tires no longer have warranty, then the next best option is to use tire plugs. They're cheap and resilient. And if used correctly, your tires can last up to 2 years with no adverse affects.

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If you’ve thinking about becoming an automotive car designer (a.k.a automotive engineer), learn the 2 methods here to get started.

The first route is the traditional method which means university and heavy tuition costs. 

The second route is you could start up self employed straight from scratch. Which means that anybody can do this. You could even start today and not worry about a $100,000 tuition and 4 years of your life to begin.

So then how is it possible to start today without university training?

If you have a real interest for cars and design, all you have to do is create your own blueprint and sell it to others. It’s that simple!

You could sell it to the mass market online or in your area locally. You could even pitch your designs to other big named automotive companies to see who bites. 

Even if you have a bit of creative talent, you can always improve to become top rated. 

If you’re a hardcore auto enthusiast, you could even brand your own NFT designs in the crypto space. Which means you can create your own community and use your automotive NFTs as a token for privileged access. 

If you want to learn more about NFTs, you can check out the link below.

Basically you can sell your NFT to the highest bidder and earn recurring commissions if people ever resell your NFT. 

There is no shortage of ideas to advance design and new concepts in the automotive world. It’s constantly evolving. 

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Getting into Auto Body can be a bit challenging. It's hard to land straight into doing prep work or painting right off the bat. 

But you can get yourself into the field starting from the bottom. This is the route about 90% of people will take when becoming an Auto Body Technician.

And that is to start out as a detailer. You'll be responsible for making sure cars are clean before they are handed out to the techs to work on. Then once the work repair is done, your job is to make the car as clean and shiny as possible to return to customers.

This route will likely take at least a year of detailer before employers will move you up to prep work/painting.

It also doesn't hurt to have skills in other automotive fields so employers feel confident to bring you in the door.

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Starting out in the automotive field can be challenging. Staying and advancing is double the challenge as an introverted person.

Learn from my personal experiences for what has worked and what hasn't worked. Go the distance when times get tough and you are making all the wrong moves.

Read the ways that allow you to avoid certain pitfalls and tripwires laid out in this industry. It will help keep not only your sanity, but drive you to excel to the next level.

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If you're thinking of going to a quick lube shop soon, here's something to consider.

During service, techs may show you your engine oil cap and recommend an engine oil flush.

If you hear this, it's 100% a scam. 

No tech or mechanic should ever recommend an engine oil flush to get rid of creamy substances under your engine oil cap. They are only going to rip you off thinking you don't know any better.

The story might change from shop to shop, but they'll try to sell you something by showing you your cap. This should make you pay close attention to what they are saying.

So now you know what to do next time you run into this issue.

You can check your coolant temperature in front of them to verify what they are saying is true.

And pass on the engine flush 100% of the time, as that won't fix this issue or a blown head gasket.

Just say you'll have your regular oil change and carry on with your day.

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I recently replaced the wheel speed sensor with a cheap part from Amazon. Made in China. Everything was fine until 1 - 2 months later. My traction control and ABS lights came back on.  Now I have to redo this job which will take about 3 - 5 hours.

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KIA up there competing with Honda and Toyota now. 400,000km (248,000 miles) is a milestone. I've never seen a car make it past 290,000km (180,00 miles) with my own eyes. Good job KIA. Keep up the good work!

However, as long as you follow similar advice found here on this podcast, you too can take care of ANY vehicle for a long time. I'd even heard of people driving their vehicles up to 1 million miles. That's right, 1M miles; with the original engine and transmission.

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5 Paths to Become an Automotive Mechanic: https://automotiveforbeginners.com/how-to-become-a-mechanic/ Learn how to become a mechanic when you have no work experience or schooling. In this video you'll learn that if you don't have experience, you can create the experience you need for yourself. Once you've done these 3 things mentioned in this video, you'll be ready to approach any employer and share your story. These methods will have employers interested in you to a higher degree.

I created this video because I watched Scotty Kilmer, Chris Fix, Lets Drift Media, and the Mechanic OC. They had good general information, but they all lacked more in depth explanations as to start out as a complete beginner.  

Just to note, using this approach may not land you into dealerships immediately, but your chances of getting into lube shops is almost assured knowing these things. This route will save you money on tuition and you build your skills while working entry level jobs. Then you can move up slowly to enter dealerships or independent shops while building your resume.

While I do show you here that you can get into the automotive field without school, there are certain instances where I recommend college. 

If enroll in community college and pay for a 4 month tuition course, that would be fine. Usually tuition for that is around $3,000 or less and you can apply for scholarships or grants that will pay off your course no problem. And you get certified at the end of successful completion with enough knowledge to enter the automotive field. This is a good option. Not the best, but good.

The best time to go to college is when you are already working for an employer in a shop. Usually a year or two later if the employer likes you, he will offer to sign you up for apprenticeship. This means now you can go back to school and sign up for apprenticeship under your employer's offer. And since they offered to sign you up, that means in most cases they will pay for all or some of your tuition training. Then this is the best time to go to college.

The worst time to go to college, and I recommend you stay completely AWAY FROM, is those 1 year, 2 year, 3 year, 4 year automotive programs. Those college courses will cost you up in the $30,000 and up just to enroll. And say goodbye to any scholarship really helping you out to cover your college tuition. Maybe you might score a $15,000 scholarship. 

But then you're competing with straight A students in your college and people who've done community work who qualify. Good luck getting those scholarships. There are maybe only 1 or 2 of them anyways. And say hello to a big fat loan that will follow and haunt you for a long time in your life.

So all in all, it is still possible to get into the automotive field without any college whatsoever. But it will take a bit longer to move up. At least you can get into a lube shop and start there. You will learn lots from there anyhow.

Build up your skills and your resume working at a lube shop so you can gain credibility to enter an independent shop or dealer. You might have to be at a lube shop for at least a year before moving up.

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*This is a last resort repair option*

If you've recently done a brake bleed/flush, but nothing you do fixes a spongy pedal, watch this video. 

Recently, I replaced my old front brake caliper due to a leaky bleeder screw. However, the brand new caliper I just bought was having the exact same issues. 

I spent 2 days and $50 on two brake fluid bottles to resolve a leaky brake system. However, nothing was working.

I didn't want to do more labor and remove the newly bought caliper to do an exchange at the store. So I just put in gasket sealer inside the bleeder threads to fix the issue. All you need to do is put a small amount around the top part of the bleeder screw (not all the way inside the system).

It's been over 5 months and brakes are working fine; still good braking power.

So if nothings working for you, this may help you.

But a better solution may have been to use an extra matching bleeder screw; which you can ask your parts store if they have some available.

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How to Start a Successful YouTube Channel: Grow Subscribers & Earn Monetization: https://skl.sh/3LeiQOO

If you’re thinking of creating your own Automotive YouTube channel, here are some good reasons to get into it. I’ll also show you how you can cut your own piece of the YouTube market as a complete beginner starting out.

First off, anyone can do this. All you’ve got to do is find what people aren’t posting about and make a video about it. 

Of course it would take time as a beginner to level up your mechanic skills, but you can advance your skills with each new video you create. 

But you might be asking, “isn’t there too much competition on YouTube to do repair videos?” Yes and no. Yes there might be a lot of competition for Automotive YouTube channels in general. But let me ask you this, “Are there channels specifically making repair videos for the car you’re driving? Can you make videos better than the next guy when it comes to your own make and model?”

For example. I own a 2011 KIA Sorento. At the time when I started recording repair videos, there weren’t many good 2011 kia sorento repair videos out there. Either they did a half ass job explaining how to fix things or they just told you what to do instead of showing you step by step.

This is where I entered. I took something people weren’t doing a good job of posting about and did it step by step when fixing my vehicle. Over time I grew subscribers and became monetized as I grew in skill.

So no it’s not high competition if you focus on the make and model that isn’t on YouTube. So if that’s you, here’s your chance to enter the market.

Besides YouTube clout, here’s a list of other good reasons to create your own channel:

- You can become monetized to start earning money while you sleep

- You can share your channel with employers to get hired as a mechanic

- You can create a side hustle to show future customers how you repair things

All these things have something in common; the potential to earn more freedom and income in your life.

Yes it will take time to develop the skills to become good at repairing vehicles. And there is a bit more to it than just posting things that are missing in the market to rank on YouTube.

So if you want to learn more I’ve got a course you can check out. It’ll show you how you can take your content and optimize it with keyword research, SEO, and basic tools you’ll need to get off on the right path.

I’ll even show you some case studies which include my channel so you can see real results as a beginner. 

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Although rare, it is possible to get started as a self employed apprentice in the automotive world. In this video I’ll offer a quick breakdown on how it’s possible to get into it, and some of the pros and cons going down this route.

So how do you get this deal?

The first answer is you need to be overqualified to approach employers this way. If you haven’t seen the video already, I explain how to become an overqualified 1st year mechanic. I’ll link that below.

Once you’ve become overqualified, you can now approach any employer and ask if they’re looking for contract mechanics.

Since you’ll have the skills to back you up, employers may consider hiring you out as a contractor. 

It’s even possible to get this type of contract as a 1st year apprentice. But again you’d have to be an overqualified 1st year to accept this kind of deal.

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If you’re having trouble getting into apprenticeship, this video might help you out so you can get started sooner. I’ll also explain how you can get hired as a 1st year apprentice on day 1.

Now there could be a number of reasons why it’s taking longer for you to get into apprenticeship. And I know because I’ve been there. But I’ll get into that later on in the video and the different ways you can shape your own path to enter apprenticeship.

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If you’re planning to get into automotive apprenticeship soon, I’ll explain how it works here in North America and talk a bit about the blue book. Each province and state will differ in the books they use for their apprenticeship, but it’ll all be similar in practice. 

I’m using the blue book issued in Alberta.

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How to Repair Cracked/Rock Chip on Glass Windshield: https://youtu.be/bqJCsj814hE

3 Perks of Becoming an Auto Glass Technician: https://youtu.be/4oHg0vk18Tg

Music: 

Wataboi - Jungle Juice 

https://soundcloud.com/wataboi Creative Commons 

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