Fluffy Mexicanik Talks Flat Rate Pay and His Popularity on Social Media
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In this episode, Jeff and Fluffy Mexicanik talk through their ups and downs in their automotive repair careers. They both get pretty raw about dealership life, touching on topics like flat-rate pay, the challenges of warranty work, and the growing influence of social media for technician networking and learning.
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00:00 Unfriendly Service Manual Navigation
06:19 Faulty Deliveries: CVT Issues Occurring
12:11 Vehicle Repair: Diagnosing to Maximize Time
16:57 Power Probe Tools Misdiagnosis Issue
23:02 Seam Sealing for Leak Prevention
29:13 "Engine Troubles Due to Timing"
34:17 "Service Integrity vs. Profit"
37:24 Recycled Auto Parts Controversy
47:24 Jaded Perspective on Car Guarantees
49:09 Guaranteed Pay Requires Presence
54:29 "Frustration Over Unpaid Labor Time"
59:03 Uncertain Pay and Motivation
01:09:16 Dead Battery Dilemma
01:12:37 Unpaid Diagnostic Time Issue
01:18:32 "Wind Noise Repair Challenges"
01:24:44 Dealership Challenges with Older Cars
01:31:07 Augmented Reality Auto-Repair
01:35:12 Honda-Focused Business Success
01:38:04 Networking for Business Success
01:42:23 "Social Media's Impact on Mechanics"
01:52:01 "Redraw Industry Boundaries"
01:56:10 Discovering Deeper Connections
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