EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 38 MIN
Fixing Trust with AI: The Future of Car Repair
from The Catalyst Effect · host Contollo Consulting
In this episode of The Catalyst Effect, Isaac Carter sits down with Michael Peterson, founder of Raise a Hood, to talk about how artificial intelligence is rebuilding trust between car owners and mechanics.From growing up in a mechanic’s garage to leading a startup that predicts vehicle issues before you even visit the shop, Michael shares how technology can bridge one of the biggest trust gaps in the auto industry — and why the human touch still matters.💡 Topics covered:How AI can diagnose vehicle problems before the mechanic doesThe growing trust crisis between customers and repair shopsWhat happens when old-school craftsmanship meets new techHow “the Russes of the world” — honest local mechanics — can thrive again🎙️ Recorded live at Dallas Startup Week
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In this episode of The Catalyst Effect, Isaac Carter sits down with Michael Peterson, founder of Raise a Hood, to talk about how artificial intelligence is rebuilding trust between car owners and mechanics.From growing up in a mechanic’s garage to leading a startup that predicts vehicle issues before you even visit the shop, Michael shares how technology can bridge one of the biggest trust gaps in the auto industry — and why the human touch still matters.💡 Topics covered:How AI can diagnose vehicle problems before the mechanic doesThe growing trust crisis between customers and repair shopsWhat happens when old-school craftsmanship meets new techHow “the Russes of the world” — honest local mechanics — can thrive again🎙️ Recorded live at Dallas Startup Week
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