In an age where viral videos usually double down on division, it’s refreshing to see acts of kindness gaining attention. And that’s exactly what we get in the following clip, which captures a heartwarming moment between a mobile mechanic and a Chevy Equinox driver.
The video is just a few seconds long, and shows the mechanic addressing a minor issue to get the Chevy Equinox back on the road.
The video begins with the Chevy Equinox pulling into a parking lot, its engine bay emitting a small cloud of steam. The mobile mechanic, following closely behind, steps out to assist.
“What happened?” the mechanic asks, wasting no time as they pop the hood and investigate the issue. After a quick assessment, the problem becomes apparent: a loose coolant hose.
“I see it,” the mechanic explains. “The hose just popped off.”
With the issue identified, the solution is simple. The mechanic retrieves a hose clamp and some engine coolant from their truck. Securing the hose with the clamp and topping off the coolant reservoir, the repair is completed in a matter of minutes. After joking about what they should charge for the repair, the mechanic returns to the driver.
“You’re all done!” the mechanic announces after closing the hood.
The relieved driver expresses gratitude before the video ends. For the Chevy Equinox owner, the quick intervention likely saved both time and expense, preventing a minor issue from becoming a much larger problem. It’s also great to see the mechanic’s expertise and willingness to help without expecting payment – these professionals often assist stranded drivers, making essential repairs on the spot, and are invaluable for anyone facing a tough situation without the know-how to fix their broken ride.
Coolant hose problems, like the one seen in the video, are a relatively common issue, as over time, these hoses can loosen, crack, or wear out due to heat and pressure in the engine bay. Per usual, regular maintenance and inspections can help identify potential issues before they cause breakdowns.
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Well it would help if these cheapskate car manufacturers didn’t use plastic quick connect couplers that get brittle and snap apart unexpectedly. It’s all for saving a few pennies and easy of assembly but doesn’t benefit the consumer.
Electric vehicles have very few coolant hoses, just for the battery and power converter. They don’t heat up much so they fail much less. One more reason to go electric!
Perhaps, it all depends on what area of the country you live in. In an urban area yea, but in rural areas where there are few charging stations, except along the interstates, and where winters are very cold and last for months, an EV is not an option for many.
That’s one of the most ridiculous things I’ve heard, EV cooling systems can be extremely complicated. It is true they run lower temps and consequently lower pressure, but I wouldn’t drive an EV for lower cost of maintenance, it doesn’t work that way. Actually I drive one of the worst complications on the road, a plug in hybrid, run it on gas in cold weather when electric looses efficiency and the byproduct of a good heater is free, and run electric the rest of the time. Also fix it myself when it gives trouble.
Nice try Fan-boy. Your days of EV lobbying are numbered and about to come to a close. Your thermal-runaway lithium-Ion batteries still require coolant and hoses coming in contact with high voltage electricity which is really DUMB ! And they still erupt into flames with no warning.
Props to the guy for volunteering to do the repair and to the girl for ensuring it was free to the lady driver!
If he brought it into a dealer there would have been a $150 “diagnostic fee”, an hourly labor rate, markup on parts and coolant, plus a fee for “shop materials”. Plus a recommendation for a complete coolant system flush.
So nice to read this. In direct contradiction to a local “mobile mechanic” who charged an elderly lady $85 to come jump-start her dead battery in the local Walmart parking lot. Knowing our area’s residents, if she had asked for help, there would have been many who would have helped her but, for some reason, she chose to call the mobile guy. Keep the “good news” articles coming please.
billj598; You are so right, as a fighter I love seeing video of good Samaritans helping complete stranger out. So many people just drive by an mva without helping or even calling 911.