@edtheoldtechguy: Why Mechanics HATE When You Bring Your Own Parts 😡 A customer brought me struts they bought cheap off eBay to save money. Here's why that's a bad idea. I show exactly what went wrong: missing install hardware, poor metal quality, and thinner springs. No warranty, more road noise, and wasted time. Most mechanics won’t install customer parts and now you know why. ✅ This video is for every car owner tempted by cheap online parts. ❌ Don’t fall for it. A few saved bucks can cost you way more in the long run. I’ve worked in IT, telecom, and automotive DIY for 30+ years. I don’t gouge customers but I do recommend quality parts that work. #mechaniclife #carrepairfail #customerfail #cheapcarparts #ebayfail
Exactly we don’t care for the warranty. The manufacturer give me warranty plus won’t over charger me on parts
2025-07-22 04:29:20
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Jwelly14528 :
Because they mark up the parts. They will say because u may get wrong part. Or for warranty. But they get em from same places
2025-07-21 20:51:25
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jackdaniels1 :
Lol any mechanic that is not the dealer uses aftermarket part even dealer use some aftermarket parts lol 😂 I have seen it boxes of aftermarket rotors in the dealership parts department lol
2025-07-22 06:01:12
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Jennifer :
A mechanic’s warranty doesn’t mean nothing to me. They didn’t manufacture the parts and will most likely, point the blame elsewhere when it comes down to a failure. 💁🏻♀️
2025-07-21 18:14:59
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falk050 :
I have a 1988 Buick regal I've had many places tell me they can't get the strut cartridges for it and I've went to rockauto for them and am doing them
2025-07-22 00:02:23
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Stanggomez :
The reason I do it is because I don’t want to pay the extra 3-7% added to the part because mechanic purchased it . After mechanic gets a discount on the part itself. That’s just me…
2025-07-22 16:23:22
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richardpedroza965 :
Some people can't afford OEM parts. Maybe the cars not worth it. Of course you don't warranty the part but the labor you do. It's about making a living.
2025-07-23 04:16:35
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charlienotunicorn :
there are many cases where the person buys the wrong part.Some people ruin it for everyone. If it really bothers you find another mechanic or do it yourself.
2025-07-21 20:15:55
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DrSmoke :
because like me, a lot of aftermarket dont always last like semi and I refuse to install it.
2025-07-21 19:44:39
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harley roadking :
Why won't a restaurant let you bring your own food in for them to prepare for you😏
2025-07-21 19:44:17
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Independent_Thinker1 :
I don't have a car I have an enclosed mobility scooter which isn't always in the forte of a mechanic but I have a really awesome mechanic that lives by me who's willing to work on it as long as I get the parts but the best part is I always tell them they're coming from the factory because that's literally where they're all coming from they're never preused they're always in the box when I take him the parts so he can see that they're literally factory sealed my enclosed Mobility suitor is the equivalent of a golf cart mixed with a moped mixed with Mobility equipment. he's my ride or die and he's gotten a lot of money for me to help me repair my stuff over the past 2yrs ❤️
2025-07-21 19:17:28
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GB :
If you have time to buy it, make time to put it on.
2025-07-21 20:28:05
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Scott Miller :
shop didn't sell it, they don't have to warranty it
2025-07-21 20:13:39
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jtel763 :
paper thin metal
2025-07-22 18:17:37
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intro bro :
because they will not warranty it
2025-07-21 20:11:39
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chrismyers9413 :
its because of the warranty
2025-07-21 19:58:20
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Onebigj :
They make more money on the mark up on the price along with the labor
2025-07-21 18:01:12
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Cane Corso Poppa :
they charge you three times the amount of the cost of the parts
2025-07-21 21:41:42
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grumpy_millenial :
The welds on the bottom clevis look like garbage that will eventually shear off imo. I would let him know to drive slowly
2025-07-21 16:26:12
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dennislomonaco :
Cut off the welded nut and use!🤣🤣🤣
2025-07-22 02:44:00
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DrLefthandthread0 :
it looks wrong
2025-07-21 17:15:59
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Jeff S199 :
upcharge
2025-07-21 19:16:58
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