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The Jaded Mechanic Podcast

Jeff Compton
Automotive Repair
Automotive Industry
Automotive Repair Industry
Mentorship
Workplace Culture
Promotive
Work-Life Balance
Electric Vehicles
Customer Service
Technician Shortage
Recruitment
Flat Rate Pay
Digital Vehicle Inspections
Diagnostics
Networking
Mental Health
Job Satisfaction
Shop Culture
Mentorship In Automotive
Automotive Technology

My name is Jeff, and I'd like to welcome you on a journey of reflection and insight into the tolls and triumphs of a career in automotive repair. After more than 20 years of skinned knuckles and tool debt, I want to share my perspective and hear other people's thoughts about our industry. So pour yourself a strong coffee or grab a cold Canadian beer and get ready for some great conversation.

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Greg Hilliard
Automotive technician and shop owner with extensive field experience
Various automotive shops in Ontario, Canada
Episode: Why Repair Shops are Toxic and Why Technicians Deserve More with Greg Hilliard
Derek Amodio
A technician with a background in the restaurant/food industry who later returned to auto repair, working at a Chrysler dealership
Chrysler dealership (prominent in the story)
Episode: Derek Amodio Was a Chef but Now He’s a Technician?
Christopher Clingerman
Friend across the border in Rochester, NY
Episode: Christopher Clingerman Compares Fleet Life to the Dealership
Marco Palumbo
Owner, Maxim Muffler Winnipeg
Maxim Muffler, Winnipeg
Episode: ADAS and Electric Vehicles Are Changing Auto Repair | Marco Palumbo
Austin Conroy
Dealer Play Guy, dealer plate content creator
Dealer Play Guy / social media presence
Episode: Dealer Plate Guy Compares Dealer Pricing with the Aftermarket
Jeremiah Hiatt
Fellow fisherman and mobile mechanic from Belt, Montana; founder/operator of a farm/ag equipment service truck business
Self-employed / Belt, Montana
Episode: You Don’t Know What You’re Worth (Until You’re Wrong) | Jeremiah Hiatt
Riley Spence
A guest on the episode; experienced technician in heavy equipment and automotive sectors
Independent shop / heavy equipment industry
Episode: Fleet Work vs Auto Repair and Why Mental Health Needs More Attention | Riley Spence
Adam Matz
Automotive technician with extensive dealership experience, including European luxury brands and Rivian
Episode: Why Technicians Are Leaving the Industry | Adam Matz
Josh Fowler
Shop foreman and technician leader at a Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealer in Adams, New York
Adams, NY Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Episode: Can the Technician Shortage Be Fixed?? | Josh Fowler

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Marine world

    I wish someone would do this for the marine technicians. Love listing to your show!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fishin97!!
    United States5 months ago
  • What I’ve been looking for

    Love the content and deductions. Being a dealer tech for 16 years between Mack and Peterbilt the industry has changed and needs another change but for the better. Just hope this all gets out there and shop/ dealer owners can listen and make the moves

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kyle the Peterbilt tech
    United States10 months ago
  • Awesome to just listen to other perspectives of technician across the world, thanks! Maybe I’ll have the chance to be a part of.

    Audible
    5
    Rene n Michelle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Perfect to listen to while working!

    Awesome to just listen to other perspectives of technician across the world, thanks! Maybe I’ll have the chance to be a part of.

    Audible
    5
    Rene n Michelle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    I’ve been looking for a podcast such as this, real technicians have real conversations about repair and the industry as a whole. I’ve been a for almost 30 years. Thanks you Jeff and your guests discussing the plus and minus’s of tech life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rolando Roman
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate blunt, real-talk about industry issues and practical career guidance.
The show is seen as a go-to for improving shop culture and technician recruitment/training.

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Why Shops Lose Technicians Overnight | Lisa Coyle and Kat Ayers from Promotive
Q: What are the advantages of the virtual recruiter system, Paige, and how does it help shops hire technicians more efficiently?
The virtual recruiter provides consistency, handles high-volume screening, and reduces bias by standardizing the first interview while gathering deeper information about candidates, which leads to better matches and faster moves to the next interview stage.
Fleet Work vs Auto Repair and Why Mental Health Needs More Attention | Riley Spence
Q: What advice would you give younger technicians entering the industry?
Value mentorship, stay organized, avoid being the “mess maker,” and push for real skill development and certifications rather than chasing glamour or easy money.
Fleet Work vs Auto Repair and Why Mental Health Needs More Attention | Riley Spence
Q: How do you cope with mental health pressures in such a demanding field?
He discusses counseling, building a support network, and making practical changes like separating work from personal life and seeking connections outside the shop.
Fleet Work vs Auto Repair and Why Mental Health Needs More Attention | Riley Spence
Q: What led you to switch from a dealership to this heavy equipment/industrial fleet role?
Riley explains that moving to a position where he could own the service process and manage parts, invoicing, and maintenance gave him more control and growth opportunities, despite the challenges of a remote location.
Why Technicians Are Leaving the Industry | Adam Matz
Q: What drew you to leave Toyota to work with European luxury brands, and how did pay factor in?
Adam explains the motivation was primarily higher pay and the opportunity to work on more sophisticated vehicles; he emphasizes that European dealerships offered significantly better pay that made heavy responsibilities and complex diagnostics financially feasible.

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A hard-hitting, practitioner-focused show that centers on the realities of automotive repair—from dealership culture and pay structures to technician training, mentorship, and the evolving tech landscape (ADAS, EVs, diagnostics). Episodes mix personal career journeys with practical insights on shop leadership, recruitment, and work-life balance, often highlighting how culture, communication, and continuous learning shape technician satisfaction and business outcomes. Notable throughlines include heavy emphasis on improving pay models, investing in training, and navigating the shifting economics of modern repair, while keeping the conversation grounded in real-world shop floor experiences. A standout aspect is the willingness to tackle sensi... more

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3. Christopher Clingerman
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