The Auto Repair Industry is FAILING Young Techs! | Lance Mechanics from TikTok

Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors. Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs. Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERE Wanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HERE In this episode, Jeff is joined by Lance Mechanics (lancemechanics10 on TikTok), a technician and content creator who has made waves online for his outspoken views on the automotive industry. Lance details his late entry into the trade, shares the cultural and financial differences he experienced between independent shops and dealerships, and discusses why he ultimately left the dealership world for underground mining. The conversation also takes a critical look at the realities of flat-rate pay, the lack of mentorship for new technicians, and why Lance now advises aspiring techs to consider fleet or heavy equipment work over traditional automotive roles. Timestamps: 00:00 Hybrid Systems & Dealership Challenges 10:48 Job Manipulation Frustrates Shop Workers 28:03 Misunderstood Automotive Challenges 35:54 Chrysler Techline and Winter Gas Issues 46:31 Dealer Experience: Easier Than Expected 56:16 Safety Checks at Used Car Lot 01:11:26 Christmas Eve Reflections on Auto Work 01:13:55 Dealer Work: Challenges and Learning 01:31:40 "Real-World Advice for Aspiring Mechanics" 01:36:19 Tesla Wear and Diagnostic Stigma 01:50:32 "Warranty: A Sales Strategy Insight" 01:56:12 "When Regulations Lose Meaning" Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232