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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 1H 27M

Horsepower Doesn’t Make You a Driver & Ownership Doesn’t Make You a Leader

from Repair Shop Reckoning · host Kevin Brown

What happens when you put a real Corvette guy in the room… and let him talk?In this episode, Kevin sits down with Alan Johnson from Matick Chevrolet, one of the most dialed-in Corvette minds you’ll hear anywhere. This isn’t “car talk” for clicks. It’s a deep dive into what’s actually happening inside GM right now… and why so many dealerships are falling behind.They hit everything from the 3.0 Duramax being the best-kept secret in the truck world, to the reality behind the 6.2 uncertainty, to what really creates trust and consistency in a dealership: systems, talent development, and leadership that gives a damn.And then they go straight into the chaos that sparked this episode: the brake fluid war. If you’ve ever heard someone say “brake fluid is sealed, it doesn’t matter,” Alan is about to ruin your day...in the best way possible.This is the intersection of:-High-performance driving-Real-world dealership service operations-Maintenance that actually keeps people safe-And the uncomfortable truth about how the industry is being gutted by short-term thinkingIf you’re a technician, shop owner, advisor, service manager, or car nerd who actually wants to understand what’s real… this one hits hard.Here is how you can find Alan on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drivenwithalanInstagram: @drivenwithalanYouTube:  @drivenwithAlan ​Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688/support.

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