The Car Parts Situation is Insane
Added 2024-09-18 01:30:01 +0000 UTCI don't get it.
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Repeat Wes is better than no Wes. Wait...pulped wood aerodynamics tutorials.
Blane Gardner
2024-09-21 01:10:41 +0000 UTCI don’t care about the repeats, I just whatever you make.
Matt Parker
2024-09-20 21:47:58 +0000 UTCThe Video Creator has to be motivated to make good Video Content. What that motivation _is_ is complicated. But, at least it's looking like it's near to corn harvest for you.
CapnMac82
2024-09-20 00:40:44 +0000 UTCI kept waiting for the WesCAD drawing of the hydraulic manifold and a teardown of that module to see if the sensor was actually removable. Either way always enjoy the videos, even it's a blog style of repeat repairs
Josh Crockett
2024-09-19 01:06:21 +0000 UTCChip shortage? Supply and demand.
Michael S Wilhelm
2024-09-19 01:05:48 +0000 UTCI see an opportunity to refurbish older cars/trucks that don’t have expensive parts like the ABS system. Maybe even a kit to rebuilt an entire car or truck You can already buy like every part for a 69 Camaro. Or a ABS system delete
sean
2024-09-18 23:48:33 +0000 UTCGreed.
Sue Rollinson
2024-09-18 22:24:58 +0000 UTCAs a lot of us have told EricO, we'll watch 20 brake videos just for the chance to hang out in the shop with him. Same for you Wes, I wouldn't worry about repeating, we are all old enough that we probably forgot anyway.
Thaddeus Ryan
2024-09-18 20:06:27 +0000 UTCI'll be sticking around Wes, love the mixture of content you put out.
David Yates
2024-09-18 19:19:10 +0000 UTCOK I guess. It doesn't understand me, but neither does anyone else.
Watch Wes Work
2024-09-18 19:09:28 +0000 UTCI've bought several running and driving vehicles for less than the cost of this ABS valve!
Watch Wes Work
2024-09-18 18:56:59 +0000 UTCStill very interesting, I understand that you do not like to repeat, usually not interesting, but your other stuff is just as good if not better than just auto stuff. Really enjoyed the shop changes, how you fixed the floor, and your other challenges in building the upper storage/office area, neat interesting videos!!
StarWatcher
2024-09-18 18:29:23 +0000 UTCI am thinking that part of the cost on the past is specifically because it is the best selling vehicle in North America. They know a certain number will fail and a certain number of customers will buy new. And they will clean up and make more money on something that probably has 200$cost. 🤷 As far as videos, I didn't know if you still work on the trash trucks and the big commercial applications but I really enjoy those videos solving issues on 80s for big block engines, strange wiring, hydraulics etc. I'm going to watch your videos either way but I'll really eat up that type of content.
Curtis Roberts
2024-09-18 16:05:15 +0000 UTCI enjoy your work process, and humor ( much better and funnier than if I was working),,doesn't matter if it's automotive or not. In fact the machinery and electronics are more interesting, to me. Keep up the good work and be of good cheer!
Daniel Guyer
2024-09-18 15:55:04 +0000 UTCIMO repeating some repair videos is not always a bad thing. People do not always search a creator library looking for something specific plus may catch an eye the first one did not. Of course editing the same thing again may get old. I like your content no matter what you are up to. Thanks for bringing us along
Robert
2024-09-18 14:57:41 +0000 UTCI said it before. It's called Watch Wes Work. Doesn't say what Wes is working on. There's hundreds of "will it run?" and car repair people out there, but they have no personality or aren't fun or interesting to watch. You and Low Buck Garage are two of my favorites. He used to be an engineer for Pratt and Whitney. I enjoy your engineering minds, even if I don't understand half of it. Also your a little like Mustie1. Keep finding odd things to work on like the odd little boat in his last video. Keep doing what you're doing. Of all the channels I subscribe to, this the only one who's patreon I support.
scottgm321
2024-09-18 14:28:10 +0000 UTCRule 51: The perimeter of the shop must be protected at all cost from external matter. Approval of entry must be limited to the minimum distance needed to complete the task. All matter must be removed as soon as is possible or immediately when it impedes movement in the shop or reduces momentum of the channel. Rule S can supersede all rules. Rule S: Spouse gets priority approval and overrides on all things
Marshall
2024-09-18 14:00:49 +0000 UTCDon’t worry about repeat videos, I enjoy and learn something new, every video.
Bill Scott
2024-09-18 13:59:03 +0000 UTCPersonally i just enjoy you being you especially the dry humour so hard luck i'm staying put
brian cook
2024-09-18 12:52:46 +0000 UTCAnd is it a coincidence that after market warranty companies are coming out of the woodwork bombarding us with extended warranty offers? Oh! The price of an abs control module is $3000! Buy a warranty for only $400 a month!!
Sammy Fender
2024-09-18 12:51:14 +0000 UTCI love the new lift placement in the shop! It'll give you so much more time and space to stop a vehicle before it hits the back wall!!
Sammy Fender
2024-09-18 12:45:08 +0000 UTCHow go the algorithm wars ??
James Riordan
2024-09-18 11:27:43 +0000 UTCI watch and support your channel because of you. I like how you present things, I enjoy the journey I get taken on when you post a new video, you are my "yellow wood" and I enjoy taking the road "less traveled by" (Apol. R Frost)
Tim Allan
2024-09-18 08:15:09 +0000 UTCThere are several channels on youtube that focus on barn find vehicles from half a century ago and routinely they fix up those cars for less than the cost of this ABS part.
BitterCynic
2024-09-18 07:33:11 +0000 UTCYou’re personable, and enjoyable to watch. Why I’m a Patreon. You’ll figure it out. I want to fabricate a transition plate for the smitty bumper on the back of my 86 4runner. Maybe I can pay you to do that, and get it to be a video. Think about it Wes
Chris orr
2024-09-18 06:55:57 +0000 UTCToo true, although kudos to the manufacturers of our two dailies. One, a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, blew an engine 3k miles out of warranty, Jaguar replaced it for free. The other, a 2014 BMW i3 had the entire powertrain replaced under an extended warranty. People may not like EVs, but in a lot of states they have a mandated 10 years, 75k mile powertrain warranty which includes the battery.... That said, we are likely to ditch both and either lease something or get an old skool Grand Wagoneer....
Chris M
2024-09-18 05:29:26 +0000 UTCFor those that don't have a scan tool, Forscan can be used on a laptop. Thanks for the video Wes!!
Grudd61
2024-09-18 04:39:46 +0000 UTCI'm seeing more and more farmers hauling the old derelict machines out from the fence line and completely rebuilding them to new, to do so cost a fraction of the price of a new unit and the end product is more reliable and more affordable to maintain. I know a fellow who owns a trucking company, he tried the new route but last few years he's been buying old Peterbilt's and restoring them to replace the newer trucks in his fleet, he did the math and with all the downtime and repair cost's of the newer trucks it's far more practical to restore and run the oldies.
Kowyn Hibbert (Warrior of the Rusty Wrench)
2024-09-18 03:46:00 +0000 UTCThis is very much a first world issue and a clear effort on the part of auto/parts manufacturers to try and force people into buying a new vehicle as well as make as much money as they can on older vehicles that are paid off, at least that's how I feel. Things won't change until law makers force manufacturers to supply part's at a reasonable cost, right to repair is meaningless if you can't get the part's for the repair. Overseas in places like china, India and such you can buy most component's from the first party for a fraction of what they retail for in NA. I remember when I could go to the part's store and ask for a rebuild kit for a starter (brushes, bushings, plunger, contacts etc) now you ask for that and they look at you like your an alien, you can still buy the kit's or component's if you know where to look but the part's guys don't want to sell you a $40 kit when they have a $400 starter on the shelf.
Kowyn Hibbert (Warrior of the Rusty Wrench)
2024-09-18 03:36:55 +0000 UTCA gold star ⭐️ for the outer-join use of Avogadro’s constant to describe a YouTube video.
Marshall
2024-09-18 03:26:48 +0000 UTCHere is a thought. I find much of the subject matter that is included in your videos to be interesting. I often learn something and am often entertained ✅. But here is the thing, the subject matter is the medium, and you Wes💡, are the primary content, not the work itself. You are what makes this entire thing unique and the reason we continue watching.
Marshall
2024-09-18 03:17:14 +0000 UTCSeems like 9-10 years is the limit for parts availability with some stuff anymore.
Keith Mezzina
2024-09-18 02:54:53 +0000 UTCContent is all good. Keep up the good work.
Sam Ellison
2024-09-18 02:39:15 +0000 UTCYep, parts costs are definitely pretty insane for some stuff. I own an EV repair shop in Portland OR, and some parts are just mind bogglingly expensive. Even worse is that oftentimes only complete "assemblies" are available from the manufacturer/dealer level, so if you want to actually "repair" anything, you often have to figure out ways to do it yourself. Not to mention, software issues and bugs come into play fairly often. Example: I recently had a 2019 Smart EQ in my shop for a "glitch" caused by a mileage tracking device plugged into the OBDii port, which caused the contactor counter, which counts down from a set number of cycles (nice move Mercedes), to set itself to zero. Mercedes denied the warranty claim and it would have cost the customer $18k to replace the battery pack. I was able to drop the pack, remove the BMS, and send it off to be re-programmed for a fraction of the cost. Luckily there's a pretty active repair community for a lot of vehicles, and lots of folks share their knowledge when it comes to fixing things, but it certainly makes it harder to keep them on the road economically...
Alex Bessinger
2024-09-18 02:26:59 +0000 UTCRegardless of the type of content of your videos, I will always watch. Do I have preferences? Sure, everyone does. I most enjoy your 'will-it-run' videos. I know those have been done to death, but you seem to bring a refreshing flair to these topics. I enjoy watching you help/work with your Dad. One day, when you are old and your son is grown, I am sure he will enjoy watching his grandfather. I would do anything to have that ability to watch my grandfather. Machining/fabricating and making parts are always great content. Regardless of the topic, you make the video and I will watch it! I will be entertained; always learn something; will be amazed at the piles that folks pay good money to have you repair; will always be supportive.
Bryan Smith
2024-09-18 02:25:16 +0000 UTCYou could write a master's thesis on all of the BS automakers are pulling today to drain consumers of as much of their money as possible...this $3600 ABS module is just one of numerous examples. As a car guy it disgusts me to no end. As for video contents, just go ahead and repeat yourself. SMA has done like 6.02x10^23 brake videos after all :)
Chris Freemesser
2024-09-18 02:17:25 +0000 UTCYou do what makes you happy Wes. Most of us are here to just watch you do your magic and learn a thing or two.
Noah
2024-09-18 02:13:01 +0000 UTCIn my mind 2014 isn't even old. It's crazy.
Watch Wes Work
2024-09-18 02:05:10 +0000 UTCMan, I have no idea what's going on with the cost of some new parts. The tinfoil-hat idea is maybe some parts are priced to make repairing older vehicles less attractive than tossing them to the side and buying new ones? Don't know, but I plan to keep fixing my older stuff.
Keith Mezzina
2024-09-18 02:00:06 +0000 UTCCar parts are bad. Tractors are even worse. You can pay a million dollars for a new combine and then the manufacturer (John Deere) won't even let you work on them. The diagnostic software is "proprietary" so you have to call the dealer for everything!
Bill Rutherford
2024-09-18 01:59:48 +0000 UTCjust seem harder and harder to be an equipment tech.
Jon Koferl
2024-09-18 01:52:06 +0000 UTCYes. We are entering a time where repairs costs are so high that they will be factored into the purchase price in the form of a warranty. Once the warranty expires, you are in trouble.
Watch Wes Work
2024-09-18 01:48:12 +0000 UTCJust repeat stuff, I don't mind.
adorfer
2024-09-18 01:47:05 +0000 UTCThere was a time when manufacturers actively tried to keep cars on the road by making sure parts were available (and reasonably priced). Germany has a law that says parts must be available for 10 years after production stops and, until the mid-2000s, Mercedes made every single part for every car they ever made.... Those days are long gone and the aftermarket suppliers have taken up the slack, but the parts themselves suck or don't even work.... So, IDK, used parts are OK if you can recode them, but some you can't and there is a finite supply. I think the answer is to never buy a relatively new car, just lease it. Which, of course, is exactly what the manufacturers want. And then they wonder why no one wants their $100k pickup trucks...
Chris M
2024-09-18 01:43:30 +0000 UTC
