
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 w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureAutomotiveComedy | |||

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. Buying thou... more
Has your shop manager ever hired in a real scumbag tech? They say "We are a teacher" yet they hire in anyone off the street to join.
And all we have is HOPE.
Everybody talks about technician productivity.
Nobody talks about what happens when the... more
Everybody talks about the technician shortage.
But what if there isn't one?
What if the real problem is an industry that burns through skilled technicians faster than it can replace them?
In this episode, I take a look at the automotive industry's... more
Is being a mobile mechanic the way out of this BS and work for yourself?
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I’ve been in the dealer automotive industry since 2007. Sales, Service advisor and now Technician. It’s wild how relevant and relatable this all is. How much the same all dealerships are. Love the comedy side, but he really does have some great advise for a Flat Rate Tech! Keep it going!!!
I look forward for a new episode to come out. I am never let down with the content and how much this “Comedy” podcast makes me laugh.
I'm a shop owner and this guy exposes all of our secrets. Everything is about NUMBERS, brown nose techs make the most money, certified guys get the shaft, all because I need a 2nd vacation home with a boat and a gold plated RZR to show everyone else how much of a peasant they are.
Most informative mechanic podcasts I’ve ever listened to.
Also don’t trust the cat people
I’ve been in the industry 40 years and this guy is spot on with the issues we face
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An unfiltered, veteran-driven critique of the automotive repair industry, focusing on flat-rate pay, shop politics, and the pressures technicians face daily. Episodes commonly explore how pay structures, dispatch decisions, and corporate incentives shape earnings, job satisfaction, and retention—often with bold calls to action like sharing stories, speaking up, or changing shops. The show mixes harsh reality with humor, practical tips, and provocations toward independence, transparency, and smarter career moves for technicians, independents, and service professionals. A standout is the willingness to challenge industry norms head-on, including discussions around visas, knowledge control, and the evolving economics of mobile and fixed-locati... more
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