The 5 Biggest Struggles Car Creators Have (and the quick fixes!)

So from yesterdays post about what you guys are struggling with I've gathered your comments into about 5 main buckets of what you guys may be having difficulty with. **trust me this is worth the 2 min read**

Heres the 5 main ones I found from your 20+ comments.

Lack of time & consistency

“Finding the time after work…”
“Cars keep breaking…”
“My crew’s far away…”

2. No content ideas & little filming confidence

“I don’t know what to film if I’m not modding…”
“I feel awkward on camera…”
“Car isn’t film-worthy…”
“I run out of ideas…”

3. Editing & posting execution

“I struggle with editing…”
“I record but never post…”
“Hard to film & wrench at same time…”

4. Growth & algorithm confusion

“Not getting views…”
“Hit a plateau…”
“Algorithm won’t push…”
“No virality…”

5. Monetization & ROI

“Not sure how to make money in SA…”
“I don’t know who my target audience is…”
“Minimal payout on YT…”
“Not sustainable to keep spending on mods…”

So let me break these down simply for you guys here and how I have overcome them all myself and how you can too. Obviously we can go really deep with each topic but for todays post let me break it down just a little bit and hopefully it begins to help build clarity around these topics.

1️⃣ Finding the Time & Staying Consistent

Most of us work jobs, go to school, or have family responsibilities. It’s hard to wrench and film.

👉 Quick Fix: Batch film on the weekend! — shoot 3–5 short videos in one session, schedule them out during the week. Even 15–30 mins a day is enough if you plan ahead.

2️⃣ Knowing What Content to Make (Especially Without Mods)

Not everyone has endless money for mods. A lot of you said, “I don’t know what to film if I’m not building or upgrading right now.”

👉 Quick Fix: Focus on educational + relatable content:

POV driving clips with voiceovers
“Day in the life with my [car]”
Maintenance tips, detailing, car care
Storytelling (why you bought your car, its quirks, your build plans, build breakdown)
Look for non-mod content that you enjoy watching it and take ideas from there! - Save them or write them down in a folder!

3️⃣ Confidence on Camera

Plenty of you mentioned feeling awkward, cringy, or judged when filming.

👉 Quick Fix: Start with voiceovers + POV shots (hands on tools, car POV). Build confidence slowly, then show your face once it feels natural. Everyone feels awkward at first — the only way through it is reps.

I have been there and one big tip that helped me was to talk to the camera like its your friend. You are now only talking to ONE person, your friend behind the camera! Not a big crowd that may see your content.

4️⃣ Growth & Algorithm Plateaus

Some of you are already posting daily but feel stuck. The views stop, the algorithm isn’t pushing.

👉 Quick Fix: Don’t reinvent the wheel — double down on proven hooks: try these 3...

“5 Things I Hate About My [ your car ]”
“If you own a [ your car ], don’t do this…”
“This mistake cost me $___ on my build”

Content is king, but hooks get attention.

5️⃣ Actually Making Money

This was huge — people want to know how to go from “fun hobby” to at least covering expenses.

👉 Quick Fix: Start with affiliate links (tools, parts, Amazon). Once you’re consistent, you can pitch small brands (detailing, car accessories) for $100–$300 promos. You don’t need 100k followers — you need a niche + proof that you can get engagement for brands. There is many ways to monetize and this is just scratching the surface! We'll get into the big stuff down the road.

People many times think about how THEY can be helped and how THEY can get paid. Try to start thinking about how you can provide REAL value for THEM... thats when the real mindset shift starts to take place and you can position yourself as an asset.

🏁 Which one of these struggles do you want me to go deeper on next? —

Time, Ideas, Confidence, Growth, or Monetization?

Drop your vote in the comments and let me know which tip you enjoyed the most👇

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