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Flat Rate Tech Podcast

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Latest episodes

  • Your Manager Says You're Not Producing Enough

    September 28, 2026 · 17 min

    Your manager calls you into the office and says: "You're not producing enough." Now what? Is the problem you? The shop? Dispatch? The work you're getting? In this episode, we talk about how to handle that conversation, how to look at the…

  • What’s Happening to Technicians in the Automotive Industry?

    September 21, 2026 · 14 min

    www.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com The automotive industry has changed a lot in the last 25 years. Technology has changed. Dealerships have changed. The way technicians work has changed. And so has the pressure on technicians to produce more…

  • I Can't Tell Technicians They're Wrong

    September 14, 2026 · 8 min

    I get emails from technicians who are thinking about quitting. I talk to technicians who are frustrated, burned out, and seriously considering leaving the automotive industry. And a lot of them are good technicians. Technicians with…

  • The Problem Isn’t Your Technicians. It’s Management

    September 7, 2026 · 6 min

    Technicians think management is the problem. Management thinks technicians are the problem. And that disconnect is killing shops. Leadership isn't about a title. It's about trust, communication, accountability, and actually listening to…

  • The Service Drive Problem: When Numbers Replace Common Sense

    August 24, 2026 · 6 min

    The service drive used to be the bridge between the customer and the technician. The customer had a problem. The advisor listened. The technician diagnosed it. The shop fixed it. Somewhere along the way, that got replaced with…

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  • Shop Supplies: Legitimate Expense or Hidden Revenue?

    August 17, 2026 · 17 min

    You’ve probably seen it on a repair estimate. Shop Supplies. Maybe it’s $20. Maybe it’s $50. Maybe it’s even more. But have you ever stopped and asked, what you’re actually paying for? In this episode of the Flat Rate Tech Podcast, we take…

  • The Technician Trust Crisis: Why Good Techs Stop Caring

    August 10, 2026 · 7 min

    Why do good technicians stop caring? The automotive industry loves to talk about the technician shortage, but nobody seems to ask why experienced technicians are becoming burned out, frustrated, and ready to walk away. After 25 years in…

  • Why Your Car Comes Back Broken From the Dealership

    August 3, 2026 · 6 min

    Ever picked up your car from the dealership service drive, only to have the check engine light pop back on before you even made it home? You’re not alone and it’s not an accident. Here’s the truth: most mechanics out there actually give a…

  • (Favorite) How To Play The GAME 6/24/24

    July 27, 2026 · 28 min

    One of my favorite episodes is back. Recorded back in 24, How to play the game.  Thats all the shop is, a GAME. Play it. The manager plays all day same with the owners and everyone in the building. Play them cause they are playing…

  • The Recruiter Scam: How They Profit From the Technician Shortage

    July 13, 2026 · 5 min

    Mechanics are in demand everywhere, so why are recruiters and hiring platforms making money off the technician shortage? In this episode, we expose how third-party recruiters, placement fees, and hiring apps profit from the automotive…

  • ZERO RESPECT FOR LOYALTY: When Managers Feed The New Guy Good Work

    June 29, 2026 · 9 min

    Managers feeding good work to the new techs to keep them from quitting, even when they are on a guarantee!  ZERO respect for loyalty. When managers do this they are basically feeding the new techs the good work so they think thats the work…

  • Should I Become a Mechanic?

    June 15, 2026 · 18 min

    Should you become a mechanic? Everybody online makes this industry sound like a six-figure dream. Trade schools sell it. Managers sell it. Influencers sell it. I’m here to tell you what it actually looks like. Flat rate. Working for free…

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About the show

If you are an Automotive Mechanic or in the industry this is the show for you! The #1 automotive mechanic podcast! We talk about the good and the bad.  Flat rate is broken. We’re done staying quiet. The Flat Rate Tech Podcast is the raw, unfiltered voice of real dealership and independent shop technicians. Hosted by a working flat rate tech and the author of Flat Rate Life—the book that exposes what it’s really like to survive in this trade—this podcast pulls back the curtain on the automotive industry. Every week, we call out the truth behind flat rate pay, toxic shop politics, unpaid diagnostic time, tool debt, burnout, and the constant pressure to “just hit your hours.”If you're a tech, mechanic, or service advisor who's tired of the lies, this one's for you. No sponsors. No filters. No corporate polish. Just the truth. Disclaimer:This podcast reflects personal opinions based on real-life experience in the automotive repair industry. All names, locations, and identifying details have been changed or omitted to protect privacy. The views expressed do not reflect those of any current or former employer, coworker, dealership, or manufacturer. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. If you recognize yourself in this podcast… ask yourself why. Produced By Flat Rate Life Media™