The broken dipstick is common to chrysler T&C. use a wood screw to extract it. new one is 15 from chrysler. they stock them. the cooling system on these is crap. heater hose Y pipes, radiators are crap. Also, air conditioning leaks out. wiring harnesses on sliding doors wears out over time. Check engine light is there to say it is operating properly. Will never own one of these again. brakes last 20K miles. Nightmare for maintenance. No check transmission dipstick. crazy.
Honestly can't blame customers asking for the minimum. Unfortunately there are many mechanics and shops out there that aren't as honest as you. Yet another industry where workers are underpaid or rushed and do shady things to make more money. You and other honest mechanics are a rare commodity.
treat every customer the same with attitude respect and charisma. Shouldn't put other people down just because they don't have funds or just don't want it done. Just because they're older doesn't necessarily mean they're always bad vehicles. I'll work in the garage in a small town have all the capabilities you have there. But the same time some people are on a fixed income or do not have a big piece of plastic to throw around and act like (oh there's $3,000 will pay it off eventually.) Sorry but that is not the way society works with all the electronics nowadays everybody thinks you can walk up plug in and know exactly what the problem is. But when a customer comes in with a rattle on the top end or a knock on the bottom that takes us as mechanics to decipher the mechanical failure not always the electrical components to be continuously replace when they go bad . We always treat every customers vehicle the same regardless of their income the way they called looks or what is inside just because somebody has a older vehicle does not mean it's a piece of junk I'll work with you guys like that. And when it comes to mechanical failures they always have a problem because they rely on the electronics to tell them things. A computer is not going to tell you that broadbearing number three is 13,000 out of spec. And instead of rod bearings that cost less than $130 will get them 50 or 60,000 more miles
Should have lost the car not the thermostat. Can hear the professional disappointment in your voice Ray, but you can't help those that won't help themselves. Personally the customer deserved just water being put back in, but your professionalism would not allow you to do that. Well done you have he higher ground.
Ok…the future for this? Consecutive warning lights…all of which are deemed your fault because you laid hands on it. Each set of codes will result in ‘Just fix the most important/least expensive one.’ Eventually, this little vehicle will give a multi-system, collective “I’m outta here” and solve everyone’s problem by throwing a rod.
Look…we’ve all been there. Customer rolls in, describes symptoms, we find the fault(s), the well works up a quote…..and the customer faints! “Just do the minimum” they yell….and we send vehicles back out there knowing they’ll be back, or worse, knowing they’re dangerous – hence the waivers on our invoices…..still leaves a bad taste though. Someone might die because of something we knew was dangerous. My shop impounds dangerous vehicles, but then we have the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency that will back us up. If it’s dangerous it doesn’t leave the shop.
When I replaced the fan relay on our 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, I had to remove the driver's side headlight. Stupid engineers. We had that van until 2018. My neighbor's father-in-law still dives it!
One of those multiple problems will finally catch up to the vehicle and it will stop working off to the junkyard the owner will go to another used car lot for cheap vehicle for another couple months
I would refuse the "water only" as coolant….that does a huge disservice to the vehicle and the potential next owner. What a smuck owner. Edit….glad to see at the end you did refuse.
I wish u would do a meeting With the car owners stating the problem and how they found out about the problem and then reveal their reaction afterwards I know the reaction is not going to be anything exciting it’s going to give me something to judge them on and i think this is my kink
All you did was stall the inevitable. Car was junk when it came in. You gave it a little more life, but that was probably the last time it gets any help.
Customer comes back and complains what the hell am i going to do with the ten gallons of water in my trunk.Ray with every video you take me to another level of respect for you. Keep em coming.
We'll find it next to that old thermostat…..wherever that is.
SEND IT!
The broken dipstick is common to chrysler T&C. use a wood screw to extract it. new one is 15 from chrysler. they stock them. the cooling system on these is crap. heater hose Y pipes, radiators are crap. Also, air conditioning leaks out. wiring harnesses on sliding doors wears out over time. Check engine light is there to say it is operating properly. Will never own one of these again. brakes last 20K miles. Nightmare for maintenance. No check transmission dipstick. crazy.
How do you do your job? I wouldn’t last 2 days. I’d tell a customer like that to go f$@k himself. Period.
Honestly can't blame customers asking for the minimum. Unfortunately there are many mechanics and shops out there that aren't as honest as you. Yet another industry where workers are underpaid or rushed and do shady things to make more money. You and other honest mechanics are a rare commodity.
If the coolant was pro bono thumbs up it's the thing to do
treat every customer the same with attitude respect and charisma. Shouldn't put other people down just because they don't have funds or just don't want it done. Just because they're older doesn't necessarily mean they're always bad vehicles. I'll work in the garage in a small town have all the capabilities you have there. But the same time some people are on a fixed income or do not have a big piece of plastic to throw around and act like (oh there's $3,000 will pay it off eventually.) Sorry but that is not the way society works with all the electronics nowadays everybody thinks you can walk up plug in and know exactly what the problem is. But when a customer comes in with a rattle on the top end or a knock on the bottom that takes us as mechanics to decipher the mechanical failure not always the electrical components to be continuously replace when they go bad . We always treat every customers vehicle the same regardless of their income the way they called looks or what is inside just because somebody has a older vehicle does not mean it's a piece of junk I'll work with you guys like that. And when it comes to mechanical failures they always have a problem because they rely on the electronics to tell them things. A computer is not going to tell you that broadbearing number three is 13,000 out of spec. And instead of rod bearings that cost less than $130 will get them 50 or 60,000 more miles
Should have lost the car not the thermostat.
Can hear the professional disappointment in your voice Ray, but you can't help those that won't help themselves.
Personally the customer deserved just water being put back in, but your professionalism would not allow you to do that.
Well done you have he higher ground.
Almost a year later, that piece of garbage is probably part of the junkyard collection.
The scrap yard like most Chryslers end up in 👎😳👎
It’s a Chrysler , I would not expect it to last long!
he’s got abt 5k miles😅
So many stupid people! How do you endure?
Awesome intro.
Was rolling on the floor laughing 🤣
replace ALL the clamps..those type are useless
LOVED the intro
Coolant isn't expensive lol
He said Shit
Someone who takes care of their ride will fall apart in 50,000 miles. This car with the owner going bare minimum will probably last 200,000.
Ok…the future for this? Consecutive warning lights…all of which are deemed your fault because you laid hands on it. Each set of codes will result in ‘Just fix the most important/least expensive one.’ Eventually, this little vehicle will give a multi-system, collective “I’m outta here” and solve everyone’s problem by throwing a rod.
Look…we’ve all been there. Customer rolls in, describes symptoms, we find the fault(s), the well works up a quote…..and the customer faints! “Just do the minimum” they yell….and we send vehicles back out there knowing they’ll be back, or worse, knowing they’re dangerous – hence the waivers on our invoices…..still leaves a bad taste though. Someone might die because of something we knew was dangerous. My shop impounds dangerous vehicles, but then we have the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency that will back us up. If it’s dangerous it doesn’t leave the shop.
I think that a tow truck or abandonment are in the future for that vehicle.
What a wild intro.
poor car deserves someone better than that broke ass customer.
I think the bigger question here is there any Chrysler minivan out there that’s not junk?
Vehicle is a POS, going home and you will never see it again. You have a great day too.
Yup, it's a Chrysler….probably will die on the road somewhere on the way back to Indiana…piece of junk
Well I think it'll last about 90 ft or 90 seconds with a little bale and wire and a good kiss on the window Good night
I see a cracked block in its future.
When I replaced the fan relay on our 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan, I had to remove the driver's side headlight. Stupid engineers. We had that van until 2018. My neighbor's father-in-law still dives it!
I am so glad you put coolant in vehicle . Glad you care more than OWNER does about the Vehicle. Great Job
Your intros are Epic my friend🏆
One of those multiple problems will finally catch up to the vehicle and it will stop working off to the junkyard the owner will go to another used car lot for cheap vehicle for another couple months
Always nice to see some of these people "loving" their cars. 🤣🤣🤣
Do I detect some disdain and contempt when describing this Chrysler product?
I would refuse the "water only" as coolant….that does a huge disservice to the vehicle and the potential next owner. What a smuck owner. Edit….glad to see at the end you did refuse.
As a Fellow "Knuckle Buster" I Pray 🙏that "Piece Of Shit" never comes back to you!
I wish u would do a meeting With the car owners stating the problem and how they found out about the problem and then reveal their reaction afterwards I know the reaction is not going to be anything exciting it’s going to give me something to judge them on and i think this is my kink
I see a crusher in the near future .
Next stop , The Salvage Yard !!! 🤣
you will see it again!!!!
Coolant will saves your cooling system from corrosion..prevents leaks due to it.
Why's it missing a plug wire?
Junk yard fodder
Too many problems, repairs would cost more than the van is worth and he junks it trades it or sells it (if someone will buy it).
All you did was stall the inevitable. Car was junk when it came in. You gave it a little more life, but that was probably the last time it gets any help.
Never to be seen again
Customer comes back and complains what the hell am i going to do with the ten gallons of water in my trunk.Ray with every video you take me to another level of respect for you. Keep em coming.
As long as the car is drivable that will be ok for them.