Career defining mistakes. Master mechanic

Lance Mechanics here, and today I’m getting real about something most techs never admit publicly: how much stuff we break, mess up, and regret as mechanics. Whether you're a DIYer, a fellow flat-rate tech, or just a curious viewer, this video is for you. I open up about some of the biggest mistakes I’ve made in the shop — from a bad water pump job on a Dodge van, to torquing a Mercedes SL500 cam phaser way too hard, to putting gear oil in the wrong Subaru diff port. And yes, I even got caught speeding on a dash cam during a road test. 🔧 These stories aren’t easy to tell — but they’re important: -Every mistake teaches you something -Being honest and accountable earns you respect -And no matter how long you've been turning wrenches, you’ll keep learning the hard way sometimes -This one’s not about tools or diagnostics — it’s about the truth behind the work and the lessons that stick with you. 🗣️ For Apprentices & Customers Alike: Apprentices: You will screw up. The goal is to own it, learn, and keep going. Ask questions. Never fake it. -Customers: We’re human. No mechanic is perfect. But good ones own their mistakes and make it right. 💬 Drop a Comment: Share your most memorable mess-up (if you're a tech) — or a time you respected a shop for being honest. Let’s build a better industry, one honest story at a time. 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and stay tuned for more shop talk, industry insights, and raw mechanic reality.