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Always remember to use protection on your shaft kids.
Haa haaa, fckin funny!!! Also good advice.
Will do 🫡
definitely don’t want a knicked shaft
OH MY!!!
@@justinc183 bent shaft is the worst
This is very admirable that you as an employer take your technicians safety serious. Glad to see such a wonderful guy 🙂🙂❤❤
I think hes protecting the bottom line
@@lbdeuce Not having to deal with an injury claim, not losing a technician which keeps work flow going, and protects the clients vehicle and any damage claim pertaining to it. This also gives a positive image to your clients and keeps them coming to you and potentially spreads the company’s name. I’m sure he is more concerned about his employees and the clients vehicle, and the bottom line is just an added bonus to it all. It’s business after all, and breaking even isn’t growth.
@@shelbyhoneysuckle1080 could be. i think on average that is not the order of the hierarchy of concerns.
I would end up forgetting about the clamps and try to close the hood and bend the hood in half trying to get it closed lol
Yep
I used to work at Oreilly’s and this lady needed help and wanted us to check her battery on her older suv (heavy hood). I guess the lift supports did not work so she offered to keep the hood up. While I was under the hood connecting the battery tester, the hood falls on top of me hitting the back of my head first. Lesson learned to never trust anyone and keep those clamps on hand lol
Maybe she thought you were done and was trying to knock you out and escape without paying...
@@Cheepchipsable more take with her. a free mecanic 24/7.
Noce stick would be ok
@@sirBrouwerAttached to the hood too.
She offered to keep the hood up? Sounds like she was warning you and you ignored it.
Invaluable invention. My dad lost his whole top row of teeth when a hood came down on his face back in the 70’s
Can't imagine how heavy it was, cars from the 50s-60s were made of comparably thick steel by today's standards.
bro forgot to pay his hood strut subscription 💀
This is a top shelf comment. Well done, sir
@@hussainquillmann9338 agreed, needs more likes
At least he kept up the subscription for the hood latch.....
Well he wasn't paying for the indicator subscription anyways.
😂
had a hood strut fail on me once when I was doing maintenance, it was a Lexus LS430 so it basically knocked me out for a minute.
hope it didnt hit you too hard
Yep, my ls400 hood fell on me, thankfully it was only my middle back so I was fine & just a little sore
Those are heavy hoods! Had a 97 ls400 but I replaced failed struts on. Didn’t fall on me tho
You should be hale you still alive dude.
They heavy
That’s why I love prop rods on hoods. Don’t have to worry about that
Or just good old springs
Vicegrips and a shop towel work perfectly
That’s how safety rules get put in place. Accidents make safety protocols.
No, dumb ass shit like this is the reason hand soap pumps have directions for use...
@@hshsgjakanss couldn’t agree more. Play stupid games you win stupid prizes. Lol. Common sense isn’t so common.
lol we had someone forget to remove a screw jack from underneath a trucks trailer hitch before lowering it and they flipped the truck off the rack, we now have magnets we have to put on our lifts saying "DO NOT LOWER" if you're using a screw jack
and safety protocols get ignored as soon as the bossman ain't looking. no real man ever respects 90% of those safety protocols. shit will happen you just deal with it. safety is for snowflakes who are to fragile to work
Some things are predictable, but it's more a matter of how often they are likely to happen. Then you need to get people to use that advice/gear when they become over familiar with the equipment.
Don’t want to knick the shaft, always protect it.
That's why it's brass
Am I the only one who didn’t think this comment was talking about cars?
@@bretthopkins1475 im pretty sure it is a dirty joke as well lol
@@bretthopkins1475right there with ya
Can you not just use a stick to hold up the hood if the struts are bad?
Doing oil change on my 96 cougar hood struts gave out while I was underneath. Sonic boom hit my eardrum
Nice to see the boss actually addressing the problem and having a proper safety solution for their staff
This is the sign of a excellent shop and an excellent owner. Looking after customers, his staff and their cars while also not costing much to prevent any even larger bills when they had that unfortunate mishap on the engine support bar and came up with a brilliant solution
My shop treats me super poorly as a young guy but you seem like you really care about your work environment. I would move wherever i need to, just to work in an environment like that
Bronx nyc my shop will pay you 14.50
@@gottahaveawawa7494 what if i had 4 yrs experience
@@JaySvpreme I was kidding. They’d pay you north of 25 an hour.
Best thing I could suggest is find a shop that the owner of also works as a technician. Two most recent places I’ve work the owners are techs as well. Very understanding and down to earth over any issue that comes up. If the shop you work in is owned by a tech just look for another small shop. Pay will very for sure. Just look around and find what pays what you need and has a good environment.
It takes a while to find a good shop, I went through 6 before I finally found a good one that has more than taken care of me and legit cares about furthering education and training. Dont stay at someplace that is mistreating you and steer clear of dealerships and chain shops
Great idea for folks working outdoors as well, the wind can easily knock down a hood with good struts.
Man I swear this is literally something you never see. A boss who not only cares about quality of work. But, the safety of employees, care for customers. Overall care for all parts of the business.
That's why I liked those old-school ancient hood prop rod holders in my cars
My only issue is it SLIGHTLY affects your working area.
@tommyellis7728 pros and cons for both of them for sure but those rod holders hardly fail in you though.
The struts do end up becoming weaker or go bad after 15-20 years or so but those props don’t
Yeah, I can understand gas struts for places you access a lot, like the boot, but for the bonnet? If you need to access the bonnet so much then you car is crap.
You know what doesn't go bad like struts and isn't a pain in your ass working on a car? Hood springs.
*lifts up old school rod that supports the hood*
Do they not have those in newer cars
@@Game_Hunter47a lot don’t nowadays they started getting fazed out awhile back most cars use those now
@@KSHAWK damn
There's always a broom stick around. No need for fancy gadgets.
@@DanSlotea that’s true in some cases but some higher end cars you have to worry about scratches even under the hood some people are just that petty about it
Proper tool for the proper job. Used these since 1993. Great asset to have.
That’s a great life saver 😊Gracias for sharing I already got hit with the hood of my car (on a windy day I wish I knew about those clamps 🗜️ and with common sense I should tought about it but it never happened before I guess the wind factor was my dumb mistake 😊
For those wondering about sudden failure, its the temperature. Hot to the touch struts work extremely well but at a certain point when its cold it losses strength, and the older the strut, the operation threshold shortens. Like 100% strength hot and 70% cold when new to 90% ish hot to 0% cold
cute pfp!
Everything hydraulic seems to die in winter. Jetta hood strut, honda clutch hydraulics
@@peterzwart2357 the fluid slowly turns into gas and gas compresses more when cold.
@@thatslegit fluid does not turn to gas when it is cold
@@peterzwart2357 but it can with repeated use causing pressure to evap fluids in the constant use
Perfect example of learning as you go, it cost him the price of the repair, but it was actually a tuition fee for a health and safety course. Kudos to you good sir for putting your employees safety first.
this is literally an ad.
Got to respect a man protecting your shaft.
BMW resting: 😬 BMW eating:
This is what a good employer looks like
nope this is how a snowflake looks like
@@rampage3337 trying to avoid unnecessary damage and possible injuries makes him a snowflake? How many times were you dropped on your head?
@@rampage3337 yeah i mean if the fr*nch could do guillotines we should all be able to
@@JamesMastercard1776 And possibly save a technician a head injury. People like to forget that part, intentionally or not.
@@rampage3337 Ah yes, safety makes you a snowflake
Signs of REAL mechanics/technicians! Total peace of mind & a sign that half assed methods are not used at this shop. Cool to see how much your channel has grown over just a few years.
This is something every shop should have, not because its needed but you are glad you have then when they are
I was concerned about damage until you mentioned the brass tip👍 good tool!
this is why i love old volvos, they dont have struts or props, they have springs and a (imo) a cool linkage style hinge to keep the hood up, the springs go bad practically never.
My 62 Oldsmobile has a similar setup, the hood just holds itself open
Old Volkswagens as well
My 2000 V70R has those, last year to have them, I think, other than the C70, which went on for a few years after the rest of the P80 gen ended. Point is, not-so-old Volvos have them, too
I spent an unreasonable amount of time looking for this comment. Seriously the best hood hinge design ever. No prop rod to get in the way and 90 deg gives full access for everything.
Is it the same as older bmw? I had the hood open in an incline and it slammed shut :/
Dude, he’s really fire as a boss! This is the kind of care that employees deserve
I have been on the field for 20 years this is news to me.thanks
Was changing my oil the other day and popped open the hood and walked away for a second. Next thing I know the hood slammed down and thank God I was not under it 🙏
“I purchased hood clamps for each of my technicians…and attach a strip of tacks to the underside of every hood to ensure they use em!” 😳👀😩🤣😂
Bahahahaha
2x4 works very nicely as well, and you never forget to remove it before trying to close the hood.
This is a great example of how an improvement (gas struts) over the old way (metal rod) creates new problems.
I use vice grips on my Hondas rear hatch window, I just make sure to put a cloth around where the grips take hold, works well.
_VTEC_ FTW
The brass is the nicest touch tho, AVE would be proud 😂
Always protect the shaft!
skookum as frigg
Having older vehicles this aint a problem It's more of trying not to fold the hood in half
Yep. Imagine the Mercedes ones that have the dual step. I had one of those collapse on me and caused me a concussion. 🤬 I'm stealing your idea of clamping it to the lift lever. That's genius. I also have the magnetic ones that allow for single hand installation.
An adjustable hood prop for every stall is also a great option, if you're concerned about scarring the struts.
Naw those get in the way. Need freedom to move
Well done Jamie! It's good to be proactive!!! A stitch in time, as always saves 9! Your life or that or any technician in your garage is an irreplaceable asset!
Never thought about this as a standard procedure. I like it, will pow wow with my GM and see if we'll do the same in my shop. 👍
I just fold my hood back onto the windshield or hold it up with a broom.
My dad used to own a jeep with busted struts that workshop hold so he just kept a wooden dowel in the back of the jeep. Never bothered replacing the struts.
“What if they are working on the car and bam-“ *literally dies*
Learning from the past and implementing change for the future is how we all get better
Very rare that I like a vid but props to you for noticing a potential issue and making a sensible change to protect everyone's involved
I once jump started a car and the hood came down, had my hand stuck in between the hood and the fender and could only get it out by bending the hood up with a metal bar. I had 3 broken fingers
Thats awful.
Never trust the hood struts on a BMW
Nice mystic blue m3 :)
Isn't it just amazing how he went away from the more cost effective and less materials wasted prop rod that always worked... imagine that
A few dealerships here in Georgia has implemented using hood strut clamps as a safety MUST for all mechanics, detail crew and on-site body shop technicians. I work for an automotive reconditioning company contracted to some of these dealers. My company soon will use this rule as well. Had a meeting the other day about it.
Wish i knew it 2 weeks before. The hood of my car smashed in my back, to precise, the lock of the hood. I'll never forget that pain...
🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣
This is how you get people to work for you. You care about them and didn’t tell them to buy it
I'm so glad I saw this. I've litteraly had a hood slam down on me for no reason while working under it. Ordering 2 of them right now
If only service managers actually cared this much about technicians…
We use broomstick where I live. It's cheap and you already have it in the garage anyway.
I own a shop, hundred percent agree these are necessary at all Times. Ordering now
You are a tresure we must protect at all cost, not all employers are so professional and caring for its employees and costumers. 🙏🙏❤️
I like the shaft protector, genius idea!
Just remember kids even though you have hood struts don’t forget your hood prop!
This is the kind of employer I would gladly work for. Pays attention and does what he needs to do to ensure quality
Remember hood springs? Those wonderful things that didn’t wear out? 50-100 years later they still reliably hold the hood up.
Sold. Thanks. Finally some useful tech shorts! My best pal who's a shop owner is gonna love this if he hasn't seen them already.
Yes! That's the best 30 seconds you'll spend while working on your car.
"It has a brass tip that protects the shaft from being damaged" WHAT THE HELL 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I like this solution It adds safety without itroducing trubbles to the process and its not involving time consuming steps so it will actually be done reliably
I've got one from Cornwell. $15 later and I love that thing. Use it on ever car that has even slightly weak hood struts or even trunk struts.
This is why I'm glad my car still has an older style, one where there has to be a bar up to keep it open
Good product, dont think a lot of people realize how heavy a hood is, especially when you've got your head down in an engine bay
I love that you actually care about your employees and also that Tesla poster is 🔥🔥
Worked at a quick change station who just used those lock in place rods for holding old hoods open for similar reason, cool to see a shop owner who cares
Thank you for prioritizing safety in your shop, you seem like a really rad guy to work for!
That brass tip is genius
As a tech, I've definitely had a few hoods fall on my head. I always do the nudge test on questionable hoods: test the effort needed for the hood to go down
Thats great of you to provide those for the techs. I always had to go find a large wooden dowel rod 😂
I've been trying to get people to use these for years very underrated tool
There was a recall of the 350z struts (rear I believe) where the lid slammed down and cracked a couple of skulls before the issue was sorted. It's a great safety addition for the shop!
an example of a good promotion, tells an entertaining story to sell us on a good quality product
Neither of my vehicles have hood struts, but if I were working on other vehicles I'd get some for sure, pretty handy little tool.
Quality Employer, Quality Service Provider !
We have an old 2004 ford focus in the family. Something in the trunkwas broken, making it slam down with its whole weight. We nicknamed it “The Guillotine”
My car, a 2013 Mazda 3, has struts for the trunk instead of arms. It slams down real hard 😂😂
Normally I don’t like advertisements while aimlessly scrolling KZhead but this I’ve never seen before and is a great idea
That clamp has the bolt directly on the strut Speer . That will damage the shaft and damage the seal guaranteed to cause the strut to fail . Good one .
Yep first time a mid 80s Cadillac Hood fell on my head that was it, went and bought one.
It's amazing how many tools they make for cars... And when the tool truck pulls up to a boat shop they have a special flat head for lower units
a lot of respect for doing this. and some technicians might be like "Oh but its never happened to me, i always make sure they are good" first, it only takes one time. Second. it might be good, for now. In 30-45 minutes. will it still be just as good? putting the clamps on is like a 5-10 second deal that can save a massive pain later
The mental image of an E46 gaining sentience and craving human flesh is equal parts terrifying and hilarious.
Sounds like the kind of shop I’d love to work in! Salut!
doesn’t matter how reliable something is, always best to have a backup
my friend, u are probably best boss under sun. at places where i worked till now no one really cared bout employees health. not even employees betwheen themselves. what a sad world we live in. most of humanity lacks empathy, or is hiding it to not get hurt
Even good lift shocks can give up out without warning. And with bimmers having those nasty hood latch catches on them that could lead to nasty injury more than they already do lol. Really smart policy you've adopted there
What I did I use vise grips with heat shrink and tape . Not to damage the shaft. It works great
You sound like one of those bosses that come over every 20 minutes and check if that hood strut still properly secured
I’ll always remember to protect your shaft.
When I was a kid I'd go to these mechanic shops with my uncles and my dad and all these old mechanics would always have steel or wooden poles nearby for putting under the hood to keep it open
Good idea and makes the techs feel they are supported.
You've got to protect your shaft at all times.
I loved the visual representation of a guy getting eaten by a car hood, thank you
These also hold up the hood/hatch when you are replacing a bad strut. One strut usually can't hold it up alone without help.
Make sure you check those struts periodically because I remember my mum taking me to the park when i was little so i could ride my scooter. She opened the boot (trunk I suppose) and the gas struts gave out as she leaned in the hitch bit hit my mum in the back of her head and gashed it open. I didn’t get to ride my scooter that day and all mum needed was some glue to fix up the gash. Just to think how bad it could’ve been.
Chevy had the best setup with the cinnaroll spring I've never had one fail