Bad Chad Hiltz

About

Canadian YouTube star, social media star, body shop owner, and automotive repair and customizer known for appearing on the show Bad Chad Customs on the Discovery Channel, and for his YouTube content focusing on repairing and restoring cars. His content has amassed over 330,000 YouTube subscribers, with his video "Arriving to prom in the custom 1939 Studebaker Commander" receiving over 5.1 million views. 

Before Fame

He began working on cars in his garage as a mechanic. He taught himself how to build and customize vehicles using whatever materials he could find. He started his YouTube channel in 2016. He uploaded his first public YouTube video "Moncton Atlantic Nationals" on June 27th, 2016. 

Trivia

He often uses materials like old appliances, scrap metal, and household items in his custom builds. His shop's name used to be Green Goblin Customs named after his custom car modeled after the comic book character. He is a dog owner.

Family Life

His real name is Chad Hiltz. He was born and raised in Kingsport, Nova Scotia, Canada. His parents were Australian immigrants Doug and Patricia Hiltz. He has a son named Colton. He became engaged to Jolene MacIntyre in 2016. 

Associated With

He posted a short video featuring "Day Dreaming" by Aretha Franklin in August 2024.