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Lance Mechanics Youtube Want to know what's happening To techs/apprentices. Or want general car knowledge. I talk about relatable issues for both tradesman and Car owners. I do it all.

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05/09/2026

Why are turn signals so hard to see on new cars? In this video, I’m breaking down the dangerous trend of bumper-mounted turn signals and why modern LED headlights are blinding other drivers.

We look at the "Lumen War" and specific offenders like the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Carnival, and the Chevy Bolt. I also dive into the difference between amber vs. red turn signals and why North American safety standards are falling behind. Is it style over function? From the "DRL wink" to the Bugatti Veyron’s design flaws, let's discuss why car manufacturers are making it harder to stay safe on the road.

04/12/2026

11.6 million vehicles recalled in just the first three months of 2026. Welcome to the year of the recall. While the headlines talk about billions of dollars lost by manufacturers like Ford and Hyundai, nobody is talking about the real cost to you: the consumer. Between the 700,000 technician shortage and the sheer volume of "warranty work" flooding dealerships, the person behind the wheel is the one paying the price in lost time, stress, and money.

In today’s video, I’m stepping away from the wrench to look at things from your side of the counter. As a mechanic, I see the paperwork, but you see the headache. From the 4.3 million-vehicle Ford lighting recall to the recent 300,000+ Hyundai seat belt anchor issue—how are you actually supposed to get your car fixed when dealerships are backed up for weeks?

In this video, we discuss:

The Q1 2026 Stats: Why 11.6 million recalls in 90 days is a historical disaster.

The Logistics Nightmare: Shuttles, taxis, and the "before 5 PM" dash to the dealership.

The Tech Shortage: Why your recall job is likely getting pushed to the back burner.

The Hidden Costs: How a "free" recall can cost a consumer hundreds in lost wages and travel.

The Mechanic’s Perspective: Why we’re just as frustrated as you are.

I want to hear from YOU:
How do you feel when that recall notice hits your mailbox? Are you annoyed? Do you feel like cars are being built worse than ever? Drop a comment below and let’s talk about it.

03/16/2026

Hey viewers, Lance Mechanics here.

This was not a planned video — but sometimes the best mechanic moments happen when things go wrong.

After getting hit with a serious snowstorm and freezing rain, I headed out early in the morning to clear the driveway with the snowblower… only to realize I didn’t have enough fuel to finish the job.

Instead of giving up, I did what mechanics do best — improvise.

In this video I show a quick trick using the Schrader valve on a BMW fuel rail to pull a small amount of fuel so I could get the snowblower running again and finish clearing the driveway.

This isn't a technical tutorial, just a real-life mechanic moment during a snowstorm here in Canada. Sometimes working in the trades means figuring things out on the fly and making do with what you've got.

If you've ever been snowed in, run out of fuel, or had to improvise a repair, you'll probably relate to this one.

Life in the rust belt.

Thanks for watching.

– Lance Mechanics


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03/13/2026

Working on million-dollar underground equipment can be intense. While I love the complexity, the industry is changing. It's becoming more corporate, relying on AI and algorithms over skill. It's tough out there, and honestly, sometimes it feels like it's not worth the grind anymore. It's better to be lucky than smart.

02/28/2026

Keen Work Boots lasted only 7 months in underground work conditions… so what went wrong?

In this raw, unedited review, I break down exactly how my Keen Utility work boots failed after just seven months of daily underground use.

I bought these at the end of July 2025. By the end of February, they were completely done.

In this video I cover:
Internal sole disintegration
Rubber separating from foam
Metal lace hardware breaking 10 days after warranty
Shoelaces eating through the boot
Water intrusion issues
Real underground work conditions (chemicals, climbing, flexing, impact)
I work underground as a heavy equipment mechanic. Boots don’t sit in an office. They get:
Chemical exposure
Constant kneeling and flexing
Climbing and impact loads
Water and mud

Some guys say their boots last years. I’ve never seen it.

I also picked up a pair of Oliver boots to test next. We’ll see if they hold up better.

If you work in the trades, underground mining, heavy equipment, or industrial environments, let me know in the comments:

👉 How long do your boots actually last?

Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you enjoy real-world mechanic reviews with no fluff.

– Lance Mechanics

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02/22/2026

Recall for a recall?
80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees are being recalled AGAIN under NHTSA Campaign 26V051 due to improperly completed recall repairs involving rear coil springs.

Originally, over 345,000 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models were recalled (FCA Recall 64A) for rear coil springs that could detach. Now, Stellantis is issuing another recall because some of those repairs may have been performed incorrectly at dealerships.

In this video, I break down:

• What NHTSA Campaign 26V051 means
• How rear coil springs can detach
• Why 80,000 vehicles may need re-inspection
• How flat rate pay affects recall quality
• Why dealerships often assign recalls to lower-paid techs
• The real state of the automotive repair industry

As someone who worked in dealerships for years, I explain how flat rate systems, labor time cuts, and technician shortages may be contributing to workmanship issues like this.

This isn’t just about Jeep. This is about the future of automotive repair.

Campaign Numbers:
• NHTSA Campaign: 26V051
• Previous Recall: FCA 64A
• Models Affected: 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee & Grand Cherokee L (excluding air suspension)

If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN on NHTSA’s website and contact your dealership.

-The automotive industry is changing — and not for the better.
-Subscribe for insider automotive industry breakdowns.
— Lance Mechanics

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02/16/2026

Did you ever do this?
If you're installing new shocks or struts, there's one simple step that can prevent noise, premature failure, and frustrating comebacks.

Most shocks have been:
-Shipped
-Laid on their side
-Stored in extreme heat and cold
-Bounced around in transport

Before installation, they should be manually compressed and primed to ensure proper fluid and gas separation inside the unit.

In this video, I show you:
-How to test a new shock absorber before installation
-How to prime a shock properly
-Why shocks can be noisy right out of the box
-How to avoid premature failure and customer complaints
-What to look for when comparing new shocks

As a former dealership technician and private garage mechanic, I’ve seen brand new shocks fail out of the box — including OEM and aftermarket parts.

Priming your shocks can eliminate up to 99% of noise complaints and help you catch defective parts before they’re installed.

This applies to:
-Shock absorbers
-Struts
-OEM replacements
-Aftermarket suspension components

Whether you're a DIYer installing your first shock or a professional technician trying to avoid comebacks, this simple check can save you time, money, and reputation.

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02/15/2026

Fellow mechanics, what you think?

Every single repair on a vehicle has a labor time — from oil filter housings, valve cover gaskets, intake removal, power steering reservoirs, coolant tanks, and even plastic clips.

What most people don’t know is that manufacturers appear to be quietly reducing flat rate labor times, without leaving any public revision history.

In this video, Lance Mechanics explains what dozens of technicians across multiple brands are reporting: the same jobs are paying less time than they did weeks or months ago — and there’s no way to prove it unless you saved the original labor times yourself.

Mechanics from GM, Hyundai, Honda, Ford, and more have reached out saying the same thing:
“I just did this job last month… how did the labor time drop?”

The problem is that OEM labor systems don’t keep visible history. When a labor time changes, the new number simply replaces the old one. No revision log. No paper trail.

This has massive consequences beyond dealerships. When reduced warranty labor times eventually show up in private repair databases like Alldata, Mitchell, and Identifix, independent shops quote those times — only to discover the job actually takes twice as long.

That leads to a dangerous trickle-down effect:
-Independent shops lose money
-Door rates increase to compensate
-Customers can’t afford repairs
-More people finance new vehicles instead
-Everything in this system ultimately favors dealerships and manufacturers.

Some U.S. states have already banned flat rate pay, and more pressure is coming. As flat rate becomes less viable, manufacturers still need to protect profit — and cutting labor times is one way to do it quietly.

The only way technicians can protect themselves going forward is by saving labor times:
Print them
Save PDFs
Take photos
Keep records
Without proof, lawmakers can’t act.

This video isn’t speculation — it’s a warning based on what working technicians are seeing right now across the industry.

If you’re a mechanic, technician, or shop owner, this is something you need to pay attention to.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone in the trade.

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02/11/2026

Every time you bring your car into a dealership or repair shop, technicians are doing far more work than you realize — and much of it is unpaid.

In this video, I break down what mechanics do for FREE every single day in the automotive industry. This isn’t “built into the price” — this is real labor, real time, and real skill that technicians are expected to provide with zero compensation, especially in flat-rate shops.

From road tests and brake inspections to oil change inspections, alignments, warranty administration, electrical diagnostics, comebacks, and customer approvals, this video explains what really happens behind the scenes at dealerships and independent garages.

If you’re a customer, this video may completely change how you view automotive repair bills.
If you’re a technician, you’ll recognize these situations immediately — and I want you to share your experiences in the comments.

In this video, we cover:
-Why road tests are almost always unpaid
-The hidden time lost during brake inspections
-Why oil changes and inspections are loss leaders
-The truth about alignment setup vs adjustment
-How waiting on customer approval costs technicians money
-Free tire rotations and why they cause comebacks
-Unpaid warranty administration work
-Parts lookups and free estimates
-Why electrical diagnostics rarely pay fairly
-Comebacks that aren’t the technician’s fault

Nearly 60–70% of the automotive industry operates on flat rate, and most customers don’t understand how that directly affects the people working on their vehicles. This video pulls back the curtain on the modern automotive industry.

👇 Technicians: Share your stories below
👇 Customers: Did this surprise you?

If you found this video helpful, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to support real, honest automotive content.

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02/05/2026

If you just bought a Honda and want it to last 300,000 km or more, there are critical services you must stay ahead of — and most owners don’t even know they exist.

I worked as a Honda technician for years, and in this video I break down the 7 essential services that decide whether your Honda becomes a high-mileage success story or fails early.

Modern Hondas are no longer low-maintenance vehicles. Skipping key services like rear differential fluid, transmission servicing, and brake fluid changes is why so many Honda CR-Vs, Civics, Pilots, Ridgelines, and Passports develop expensive problems far earlier than expected.

In this video, I cover:
-The early rear differential service most AWD Honda owners miss
-Why Honda CVT and automatic transmissions demand regular fluid changes
-The truth about Honda’s oil life monitor and oil dilution issues
-Seasonal oil change strategies to protect your engine
-How paint damage and rust quietly kill otherwise good vehicles
-Why Honda’s “10-year coolant” claim is misleading
-Brake and brake fluid services that protect your ABS system
-These services are not upsells — they’re mandatory if you expect long-term reliability from your Honda.

If this helped you, comment your Honda model and mileage below.

🔧 Lance Mechanics — real industry experience, no dealership fluff.



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