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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 38 MIN

The Death of Mentorship and the Short Life of Good Shops

from Flat Rate Tech Podcast · host Tech, Flat Rate Life Media™

Flat Rate Life The Book Get it NOW!https://www.amazon.com/Flat-Rate-Life-Mechanic/dp/B0FK654G57/NEW MERCH https://tech-shop.fourthwall.com/Mechanic mentorship is disappearing fast in the automotive industry, leaving new techs to figure it out alone. In this episode I talk about why veteran technicians aren’t teaching like they used to, how to spot a bad auto repair shop before you get hired, and the signs you’ve found a good one. I also explain why even the best shops rarely stay that way, and what you can do to protect your career when the culture starts to change. Whether you’re an apprentice, a flat rate veteran, or looking for the best auto shop to work for, this is the reality every mechanic needs to hear.Support the showSPONSORED BY BAY DIAGNOSTICSwww.BayDiagnosticsGroup.com You've heard the problems on this podcast for years — technician turnover, broken communication, bad dispatch, lost productivity, pay-plan issues, and shop culture problems.Bay Diagnostics helps dealership managers find out what's actually happening inside their service department.Built from more than 30 years of firsthand dealership experience, Bay Diagnostics provides anonymous technician feedback, workflow analysis, and diagnostic reports designed to identify the problems that can cost a shop technicians, hours, repair orders, and profit.Truth from the bays. Solutions for the shop.Dealership managers: Want to find out what's really happening in your shop?Email: [email protected] BOOKhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK654G57Follow the Facebook pageFollow the instagram page-- Flatratetech_podcastCheck out the website [email protected]'t Forget To Rate And Review!Thanks For Listening, and Thanks for your support!Tech

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Flat Rate Life The Book Get it NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Flat-Rate-Life-Mechanic/dp/B0FK654G57/ NEW MERCH https://tech-shop.fourthwall.com/ Mechanic mentorship is disappearing fast in the automotive industry, leaving new techs to figure it out alone. In this episode I talk about why veteran technicians aren’t teaching like they used to, how to spot a bad auto repair shop before you get hired, and the signs you’ve found a good one. I also explain why even the best shops rarely stay ...

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