The Jaded Mechanic Podcast

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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