DIY Dan
@diydancars · YouTube · United States
Former YouTube content creator who used to share DIY car repair videos to help people maintain and fix their own vehicles. Unfortunately, the majority of the feedback I received was negative, so I've decided to shut down the channel and reclaim my free time. The original goal was to help viewers avoid the high costs and tyranny of dealership service departments — and I truly tried to do that. But the comments and dislikes made it clear the content wasn't resonating as I'd hoped, so it's time to step away. I sincerely appreciate everyone who supported me over the years. If you're into home audio and Hi-Fi, consider checking out my new channel: Forensic Audio. I'm taking a fresh approach there, focusing on speaker construction, driver parameters, crossover designs, and more objective breakdowns. My new channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@Forensic_Audio Thanks again, and best wishes! DIY Dan Update 3/20/26 https://youtube.com/shorts/ILEsVHbmDPI
20.1K
Subscribers
4.9M
Total views
161
Videos
16.6K
Avg. views / video
1.36%
Engagement rate
With 20.1K subscribers, DIY Dan has accumulated 4.9M views over 161 videos. Recent uploads average 16.6K views each, earning a 1.36% engagement rate.
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Audience & content
Publishing Activity
Dormant
Last upload Aug 29, 2025 · ≈0.7 uploads/month lifetime.
Audience (estimated)
Est.Predominantly men · mostly 18–34
Typical for Automotive creators in United States, modeled from the topic — not measured for this channel.
Content Focus
Primary: Vehicle
Secondary: Lifestyle
DIY Dan vs similar channels
| Metric | DIY Dan | Cohort median |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. views per video | 16.6K | 3.4K |
| Engagement rate | 1.36% | 0.36% |
| Videos published | 161 | 237 |
Median values from 4,448 YouTube channels with 10K–100K subscribers in the InstMe index, refreshed daily.
Estimated sponsorship value
$250–$580per dedicated video
Based on 16.6K average views per video, a dedicated sponsored video on DIY Dan is worth an estimated $250–$580. This is a modeled range from view counts and typical YouTube CPMs, not a quoted rate — actual pricing depends on niche, format, usage rights and exclusivity.
Frequently asked questions
How many subscribers does DIY Dan have?
DIY Dan has 20.1K subscribers on YouTube, with 4.9M total channel views across 161 videos.
What is DIY Dan's YouTube handle?
DIY Dan publishes on YouTube as @diydancars.
How many views does DIY Dan get per video?
DIY Dan averages 16.6K views per video. Views-per-video is usually a better sponsorship predictor than the subscriber count alone.
What is DIY Dan's engagement rate?
DIY Dan's measured engagement rate is 1.36% (likes and comments relative to views on recent videos).
How much does a sponsored video from DIY Dan cost?
Based on 16.6K average views per video, a dedicated sponsored video on DIY Dan is worth an estimated $250–$580. This is a modeled range from view counts and typical YouTube CPMs, not a quoted rate — actual pricing depends on niche, format, usage rights and exclusivity.
Is DIY Dan still active on YouTube?
DIY Dan's most recent video was published on August 29, 2025.
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