My Father’s Dream: Blind Mechanic Drives Car for the First Time in His Life
We teamed up with a caring son who wanted to fulfil his father’s lifelong dream. Starring: a blind car mechanic, pure love - and a green Mercedes-AMG GT R. Subscribe now: kzhead.info_c...
Bart Hickey has been a car mechanic for 30 years. He runs his own workshop in Alsip, Illinois (USA). But he has never driven a car himself - because Bart Hickey is blind. He has one big dream: to step on the gas. Feel the rush of speed. Be free. His son Brendan and Mercedes-Benz make this dream come true. “My Father’s Dream”, an authentic, touching documentary, tells their story.
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This is why Mercedes Benz is a great car company
We appreciate it! You will not regret it! 😇
You guys are as awesome as your cars. That is such a beautiful thing to do for that man. Well done 👍🏻
Thank you very much, Matt! We try to do our best! 😊
Oh My God Really Top of the Top and We respect you so much because you are the best in the world but we need and wish Really best big Muscles Aggressive on the sides of body and on the bonnet and best long life quality for all content of all mercedes cars next generation soon please
if commercials were like this i wouldnt mind watching them
So true!
You just did
this is the right way to do it huh? (full disclosure I bought one because of this video lol)
Same!
its benz this is another lvl
Mercedes-Benz knows how to get your heart. That’s priceless.
True true and this got me emotional I admit
with this and the christmas ads with the puppies. Motherfuckers are good
Actually BMW Let me correct you right there Nigga
@@AFamilyontheMove ah yes a worthy man that respects every view.
And your pocket
I don’t have enough money to buy a Mercedes, but commercials like this makes you wanna work harder to own one. Much appreciated.
Sir tn3es azpi
honestly with that design i though it was a viper at first until i seen the logo on the front XD
@@0Heeroyuy01 They look nothing like each other!
@@7.3gss it was the camera angle the lines do look alike
@@ihabbenelmamoun9424 yedek fih
damn at first i was like: "ok sure mercedes just makes a cool story just to benefit themselves" but when they even promoted the guys automotive shop i knew they really cared.
Nice to have you here Mercedes Benz. Well done!
It's called Marketing/PR :)
@@JohnDoe-oi2fjyour wife told me the same thing
Mercedes is known for 2 things: 1)Cutting edge German engineering 2) finding people’s soft spot and making us cry. Thanks Mercedes.
So they cutting onions with their cutting edge technology? 😂
@@MsSarthak123 you gonna make a good dad
@@MsSarthak123 that is creative though
And crushing competitors in the hypercar game. I mean that’s cruel. But nonetheless, beautiful video!
Lol
The people who disliked this video should be banned from internet.
and life.
Olek Dav yes
jedinyte chill out boo it’s alright we all know massive cooperation just want to make money at the end of the day
@@jedinyte1chill bro.glass is sometimes half full rather than always half empty.the video is beautiful and that is all i have to say.have a nice sunday
jedinyte dw man it’s alright 😁
A blind repairman punching an AMG GT with his son. He's living that dream.
Gtr go brrrrrrrrrrrr
this is my second time watching it and i cried, again.
When this man passes, he's going to remember his life up to this moment and drive into the sunset with his son. A beautiful gift!
True Story: I live a few miles away from Bart’s repair shop. I took my car in for a tire rotation and it was done so professionally and faster than any other mechanic I’ve been to. He’s got a great crew. I never knew he had the chance to drive a car. This is amazing stuff from Mercedes Benz.
I'd love to meet this guy he is so freaking awesome
I would love to meet this dude
Same
I actually have driven past hi repair shop probably 1000 times I grew up right off Cicero and would drive past his shop every day for work and saw the address at the end but this is awesome might have to stop by and meet him sometime 😂
When you love what you do, your job is 24/7. Respect given respect earned, continue to shine.
Wow, a commercial that is actually heart warming and not a cringe attempt at comedy. Thank you Mercedes. If only more commercials were like this one....
bro the whole company liked this
IamTrying the whole company? Lol the unpaid intern liked it
n you must be fun at partys
Bird screamer69 somebody always tryna fuck up the vibe
damn you Mercedes, you got me with this one
I’m literally crying like a baby to see this.
same
well didn’t cry cry but felt like it
“Don’t be sad because is over, be happy because it happened „
You even gave them a shout out at the end, much respect for that, Mercedes-Benz💙
Cyberbird 100%
lowda9 If you want to see it that way, that's fine. What I see in this video is a father who throughout his life has given the best for his family even with a disability. Be Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, or another. They gave him the opportunity to fulfill his dream.
@lowda9 Interesting take. I think it should be seen as a win-win. Both the blind man and family gained through an experience and free promo, and mercedes benz gains by "tricking" people into thinking they're selfless. (Obviously I don't see it as a trick, its a win-win, sometimes people do nice things for other people just because it makes themselves feel good, same shit basically).
slow down sir!!!!
💜
Any other car company: we like our cars Mercedes: we like the people who drive our cars, LITERALLY
LAMBORGHINI?
Until it breaks and they make you pay $$$$$$
I really didnt expect that many likes but ok
They are making profits by getting a blind man as their promotion ad...
Das beste oder nicht!
5 years ago i got tears watching this, after these years it again came to my suggestion,
It never gets old!
@@MercedesBenz omg I love your cars😊
The chills i got from watching this just made my whole day feel more positive. Thank you Mercedes.
That smile more than billions. I almost cry...everything for happiness.
Almost cry? I’m balling😭😭😭
pssy
My eyes are pissing Bro.
Same!
Same
I’ve never cried at a KZhead video until today, wow that was beautiful Edit: didn’t think I’d get this many likes haha, if you like cars check out my channel!
Ngl it almost had me
Never cried like this during a car commercial. Well played Mercedes.
Got me right in the feeeeeels mannn
Felt
i swear i’m not crying at all... it’s just the spicy doritos i had earlier... lol well played Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz, you are the best car brand, not just in quality of craftsmanship, but also in the way you treat your customers, my whole family is strictly Mercedes-Benz and we've never gone wrong
Aww thank you for your kind words. We're glad to hear that you and your family are all happy with your stars. 🤗
@@MercedesBenzMercedes is best car
The people that allowed this at Mercedes-Benz should be given a raise
i'm sure that the people that allowed this at Mercedes already make a shit tonne of money
please the volume hire, the HR at mercedes needs to hear you
No matter what car brand you prefer but this time you gotta love Mercedes.
True
What if you prefer Mercedes 🤔
@@inflammatorycommentswithno2407 Youre in luck then
@@inflammatorycommentswithno2407 take your love for Mercedes and square it(Love^2)
The Best or Nothing ❤️
Reasons to study hard : 1) Make your family proud 2) Travel 3) Buy a Mercedes
@James Smith it doesn’t, it gives you advantage and a higher chance to success in today’s world
The only reason I saw this video was by procrastinating while doing my homework. 🤦♂️ 😂💎
@@kazminhenkin haha... same, and funny random fact is lots of times when I am trying to focus on one thing, honey or work. I’ll watch one of those motivational videos and end up waisting more times while ‘learning’ how to not waste time. Sorry for the rant lol
What if you dont pick mercedes?
@@thetin5957 ye get a toyota best cars
This “gesture” by Mercedes Benz for this gentleman brought tears to my eyes. I don’t own a MB, but seeing what you folks do for “strangers” will now make me consider buying my wife one. Awesome jobs Ladies and Gents from MB! I take my hat off to you all for this...
Now did you buy your Wife a Benz?
IT'S FAKE!
A year later we have been united with the youtube recommendations and honestly, this is the most wholesome and awesome thing I saw today. Good job Mercedes!
An advert having another advert to show support , you have earned my respect Mercedes. Haven’t seen any other car company do this
I am your 100th like Kneel before me
Lamborghini gave a Huracan to a father and his son that for years they were building one of that alone, so they let them try it for a day.
@@97napolitano Gave huracan for a limited time and they will take it back so.
@@joshammegibbs9943 But still, They gave a car to them that was worth 500,000$ just like that to atleast try
@@moltenlava1877 huracan is like 350.000 bro
I wanna drink a beer with this guy. A blind mechanic, sounds like this guy got many things to tell and teach you. Respect, to you and them.
You just have to mention beer and Mercedes will heart your comment. True germans.
Like how to keep track of the 10mm....I bet this dude never loses his
So true I can't explain the feeling
Words can’t describe my awe to find this in my suggested videos. My respect for Mercedes and the people behind this are immeasurable. As someone who constantly tweaked computers and electronics to suit my nearly completely blind father in his last years, it’s so heartwarming to see this. The look on his face driving reminded me so much of my dad, when I would build small computers hooked up to the TV with Voice assistance on. When his dad took off in that car it felt like the first time dad said “play Perry Mason” to the PC/TV. This was beautiful
You're a good son!
@@nadirthebottomrock6706 thank you! I did my best
What a beautiful gift to his father, he really loves him! That was a priceless moment!
From a die hard Audi fan, i love u Mercedes for this
Same
From a die hard bmw fan... Bmw fan died hard
Same here
From a die hard BMW fan, I love Mercedes for this too
from someone who realises brand loyalty is completely stupid... thank you Mercedes
Mercedes has everyone’s respect for letting this happen
they didnt even bother to censor his genuine excited response "no shit", theyre not afraid their video isnt "advertiser friendly" and irespect that. in the end though, its still about business, this is still marketing and that inspiring music is kinda annoying, but hey they still made that blind guy happy as fuck
Karl Benz, Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher smiling at heaven:)
Beautiful, both in sentiment and the vehicle. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I get the same feeling at work as a carer. I love seeing the joy and emotion on this man's face. I am proud to have my very own Merc sat in my garage. What a lovely thing to do for a man and to promote his business. Maximum respect to the gentleman for all he does, and to MB for being kind and caring on a human level.
We're glad you enjoyed the video and that you're a proud owner yourself. How long have you had your star? 😊
@@MercedesBenz Wow, thank you for the unexpected reply. I am humbled. The video really moved me as a person, not just a petrol head and MB owner. I have owned a 2005 SLK 350 manual for 3 years. It is on 60 000 miles and is cared for a lot. Tomorrow it is being treated to some underseal and a new cat back exhaust. I absolutely love the car. Before that I have owned MB cars. I love how they drive and are designed. I have owned many brands, but Mercedes-Benz are my favourites. I like the idea of an R170 SLK32 AMG, but for now my R171 350 is just right being a manual model. The V6 sound is subtle, yet under load will echo. I cannot wait to hear the new exhaust and to return the car to showroom condition. It is a beautiful car, and much loved. I am lucky to own such a wondeful and well made car.
This is how you make an ad, Gillette.
Lol is someone's masculinity still in shreds after a razor ad told you to stop being a prick? 🤣
Ed Purcell shut up
@@ujjwal8619 Uh oh looks like we have another 🤤
@@edthegoomba Considering that Gillettes stock friggen tanked after that ad, nah.
@@edthegoomba ouch such a strong person you must be, shreddin' dem peoples' masculinity with youtube comments and all that
If ads where more like this I wouldn’t skip them
Yaa
Mercedes liked that
Yeah only the first time after that skippy skip 🎉
Boi u stole this comment and got a heart that's just sad
We Need this type of Commercials to show our next generations..... Best Company
Сын достойный уважения! Не когда нельзя бросать своих родителей! Они много для нас сделали своё время ❤️
The guy driving was smiling because he trusted 2 things: 1) his son & 2) Mercedes Benz
im sure there's plenty of other reasons but alright
Mercedes Benz - The best or nothing
Jesus Christ don't focus on the company focus on the individual
Well actually, That's Mercedes AMG
Advertising 101
A blind man and only driven one car....and it’s a better car than most of us will ever drive
Rent one. Easy going
I most certainly ain’t got the money for that!
He's a legit mechanic, too. Owns the shop maybe 2 miles from my house. He does everything.
Don't be that pessimistic!
@@mo-hammadabunaser1367 It is not being pessimistic, just happy for the guy, that he, who never was able to drive, was able to drive a very special car. Kind of makes up to some extent that he can't drive like the rest of us.
He went so fast he hit the feels
Never change, Mercedes-Benz. Never ever. The three-pointed star is full of little, beautiful hearts ♥
You're too kind! 🥰
I am a true petrolhead. The way he smiles..he really feels what we all do, the passion burning in our hearts. This video really made me cry. Good job mercedes, good job.
This act was all about the man, not about Mercedes. Amazing!
What motorcycle is in ur profile pic?
@@blueflames722 Husqvarna 701 supermoto
Poor Mercedes which hearted your comment.
@@Fire-dk4pi ?
Giving a heart to comments from one of the biggest car brands from it's official channel is just too caring and wholesome 🖤
Including their shop's adress was an amazing move. Thank you.
I almost cried! Well done!
I did cry!
2:12 and I already cried...... ❤❤❤
I did
So what makes you cry then......unleash your inner cry baby.
Almost!???
My 12 year old daughter said there is nothing better than making someone else's dreams come true. Thank you Mercedes ❤
One of the most beautiful things Merc Benz offered
Oh my god you makes me cry, God bless you I love you. Hard workers you deserve this..💝💝💝💟
Not a single plug about the car the entire video. Not only that, a mention of the shop they work at. True love, not just for cars, but for the fans. Thanks Mercedes. We appreciate it.
the best way to be happy is making others happy
This
Truth
up you go! best comment
Nope when I Do this i dont feel happy. I stay selfish and be happy ;)
I literally cried!! Love you dad!
omggg it is sooo lovely to make your dad smile it's like that you don't need anithing you just want to make your mom/dad happie and there dreams comes true. I’m literally crying .
There is nothing else feels better than when your dream comes true
yeeaaahhh :')
Making someone else's dream come true :)
This is really why Mercedes is on top of thier game.
@Akshay Kumar It actually depends. What do you mean Hardly in? In terms of tech, sales, market cap, quality?
@@jeettrivedii the real question is what Grayson is talking about lol
Cadillac better
Asshole Lewis fanboy
Jeet Trivedi Audi is better.
Im not crying, I have something in my eye. This is when you know you did a good job being a dad.
This is heart warming and fantastic. Father's are the best
This is one of the most wholesome car videos I've ever watched. You even gave them a shoutout at the end, much respect to you mercedes!
We're glad you liked this project, Nic! There wasn't a chance not to mention them at any point of the video, they totally deserve our support. 🙂
@@MercedesBenz I love my 2003 mercedes c320! My dad just passed away may 31st and a few months before he purchased the car for me. Thanks for making a car that rides brand new at 200,000 miles! I hope to own an AMG GT one day; can't wait till that day.
Tebibyte sorry for your loss. Never stop with that AMG GT drive in you! I believe!
@@nickmcg Thank you!
@@tebibyte2357 I am so sorry for your loss. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😟
Bart is a family friend of mine and I couldn't be happier! He has always talked about wanting to drive and I'm so grateful he had this opportunity! Dreams really do come true 😊
We’re very happy he enjoyed this experience! 😊
@@MercedesBenz Me too!
Sometimes there are some real stories which truly inspire all of us, and i think that "My Father's Dream" is one such story which has inspired so many people including me : ) Thank you Mercedes Benz for showing us these stories and for making Mercedes Benz AMG GT R.
Bless you Mercedes. Big men have lots of tears! Thank you for bringing this special moment to the world.
Hands down the best film so far. Congrats to all who have been involved. What a wonderful idea!
💕
Geil ihr hier 😍👌
Why they let him drive such a crab?
MarcinKinque, if you mean crab by “bad car” than that is untrue! The Mercedes Benz AMG GTR is an incredible car!
this was just beautiful
The best video i have seen in years.
fr
But the best that he hasn’t
@@baileyread5873 LOL.
Aside from educational things you find in KZhead, this is the BEST thing that I ever watched! ❤️😀
Wooooo.....chills and tears. What a wonderful video and wonderful thing to be a part of.
Words can't describe how beautiful this is 🙏
I've always been a BMW guy, but man this story is touching, well done Mercedes. Being that my dad passed Jan 1st this year from pancreatic cancer, and his wish being for me to not stop at my mechanics degree, I hope to interview with you well Mercedes!
I know the struggle ,since i lost my father due to pacreatic cancer also..so don't give up dude 💪💪
Good luck to you!
I almost lost my dad in 2009, I cant imagine how it feels.... Big respect to you, dont give up.
I’m sorry to hear about that I lost my father this past Christmas Eve unexpectedly
On that day I came to know my dad's stomach cancer has come back after surgery - he died on 14th Feb! I wish I could have got him a Mercedes one day :(
I’m a truck driver and I just drove by his shop a few hours ago and had no idea. I don’t live anywhere close either. Strange timing to see this video in the same day I drove through Chicago for the first time. It’s a small world
That's quite crazy wow
I wouldn't think that's a coincidence. Internet algorithm is a serious thing.
😲😲😲😵😅
creepy internet algorithm spies
i’m watching this and see the address realizing i live down the street 😂
Thank you Mercedes for making someone's dream come true🙏
I cried like a baby. This is just beautiful ❤️
This is one of the reasons why the memories are worth more than the car thank you mercedes for helping them out you will all forever be in my heart.
XxGamer_ProxX zhank you
Beautiful and emotional. A big thumbs up to Mercedes Benz.👍
It warms our hears to hear your appreciation! 😍
Your father is totally lucky because they have a son like you. Your father lived a age long
Every father needs a son like that and every son needs a father like that. God bless them!
“You’re going 110 miles per hour dude”. Tremendous.
Respect for this great man.
Dude that was beautiful! I'm so glad yall could make his dream come true like that!
I’m not a fan of Mercedes but this commercial, really more of an emotional story, is the type of advertising that we need more of. No more of Chevy’s stupid “real people” ads and fake BS JD Power awards...much respect to Mercedes Benz for making marketing much more than about their brand and turning it to something inspiring and uplifting. This would genuinely make me consider mb again (once I can actually afford a decent car), haha... 😆 Edit: did not expect this to blow up... wow
I love the fact that they starred this comment
Endeavor you're absolutely right you said it all
Haha you dont see to many 80s or 90s mercedes driving around but you'll still see an old ass chevy hittin 80 on the freeway cuttin you off to your way to work so you follow them to there job which is coincidently right across the street from yours so it gets kinda awkward because you dont wanna fight in front of your boss but you wanna let that chevy owner whats on your mind so you write him a note hand it to him to meet you somewhere after work so you bring your coworkers and he brings his nd yall have a full fledged royal rumble 2 people get killed and 14 are injured but josh is fine because he had called in sick but really hes out getting drunk with his stepdad who beats his mom so he drinks to heal the pain but his stepdad just drinks to beat his wife but anywho you and that chevy owner are going at it he hits you in the rib then you get him back with a elbow to the thigh but he grabs you and yall start wrestling and his wallet falls out you see his i.d ohh he has the last name nd at moment while hes fighting to submerge your head in a puddle you get a good look at his face then look back at yours and you realise you are twins!
Gino Boss in Europe Are much more old daimlers. To be honest, ive just seen a old chevy two times or something... nobody want it in Europe and Asia
@@kevinhomes4124 its obvious this video is not advertised to the european market but somewhere chevys are more common he even had an American flag on his jacket but the point is that chevy is more reliable and affordable than a mercedes in the u.s there are both mercedes and chevy nd you see old/new chevys but you dont see any old/new mercedes only new
Goosebumps when he puts his foot down.....
You like the roar as much as us? 😌
@@MercedesBenz like? I LOVE it
Thank you for this video, warms my heart ❤️
i am in tears this hit every feeling i have 🥺
The Best or Nothing, literally the best!
We're pleased to deliver. 😌
😄😄😄
I didn't realize there was someone cutting onions in my home office here. Glad I'm down here by myself so no one can see me cry. This was great.
You're not the only one
Yeah we all crying like u man dw :)
Definitely has touch my heart, Thank you Mercedes for this beautiful video, I truly appreciate it very much ❤❤
I cry after see that 🥲 Thank you Mercedes, you made me proud
Actually, I’m a big fan of BMW, but this video was incredible! That is how companies should help people and take some respect from their fans!
Let's forget about the brands only for a second and think of how happy Bart was when we arranged this for him. 🙂 Thanks for your comment, Gatis.
Mercedes-Benz bro u are doin dest ❤️
@@MercedesBenz How can someone not like Mercedes? Beautiful video.
This made me call my dad and tell him that I love him.
Damn. Must be nice to have a dad. That you can still see
@Average Caucasian Shark LMAOO I suppose so
@Average Caucasian Shark 😂😂😂😂bruuuh
What a profound act of love. Watching this brought me to tears. It's beautiful to see the honor of a son to a father. That is surely missing these days. Love it!!!!
The sound of the engine trills and the warmth of this video melts my heart, lots of love Mercedes.
Who's cutting onions in my living room?
My entire street is chopping onions. My eyes!!!
Invinsible Justin Y. Strikes again
Invisible onion cutting ninjas at it again!!!
I met Bart when I was teenager delivering parts to his shop. One thing I always remember him saying is how one day he hoped he could drive a car. This makes me so happy he finally achieved his dream!!!
Thats amazing.. good job mercedes!
how did he learn to fix cars that seems so amazing...
I feel happy for him it's been his dream for a long time and you made his dream come true. Thank you Mercedes Benz I hope more car companies like you should be like you guys are and u made me cry I love u Mercedes-Benz.
rarely do i ever get emotional while watching a youtube video, but this video it brought a tear to my eyes, this has got to be by far the best video to ever have been uploaded to youtube!
You see that smile on his face? That's why is car guys do it. Great job Mercedes team! - A Toyota Guy
Toyota is shit
@@tomyoutube6558 you're high af, Toyota and Nissan are dope
Tom KZhead hyundai guy huh Lol
Renault.
That smile is why I get up every day. Just trying to make dad proud.
This was not even about your own brand, it was all about him. It is insane how a big company still does not always focus on themselves. This was made for him and not for your own earnings. This was Great, absolutly Great.
Dude, do you really think they didn't think about the potential effects this would have for their public reputation? I don't want to be a cynic but come on..
Obviously this was about their brand. This is marketing targeted at your emotions. But it's a good ad with good story.
@@qasimiqbal5153 I agree. It still is an ad to promote their brand. It will still help their earning. But.. You can't deny that it was well made. It may be an ad to us, but to that guy, it was a dream come true. If you do good things for people, good things will happen to you too. It's how the world works. They made a good thing helping this mans dream come true, and good will happen to Mercedes (sales etc.). I'm a BMW fan, but this video has made me respect Mercedes even more. Job well done.
Meowmeow of course it is. But it was not forcing their name in your face like normal ads. It was subtle
If it wasn't for marketing it wouldn't be filmed and shared here. Still nice vid though.
Saw this video years back and honestly still put a smile on my face. What an awesome gift to give someone 💯💯💯💯💯
Saw this a while back still brought tears 😢
This almost made me cry! Beautiful piece 😊
James you nutter, when are you uploading a new video? Its been a while since my palms were sweaty.
The legend is speaking
This is truly beautiful. Well done MercedesAMG for making his dream come true 👍
We do our best! This was such a wonderful story, we just had to share with you! 😍
The love between a father and son is indescribable
Probably one of the best things I’ve seen on YT this year. So awesome