Fluffy Mexicanik Talks Flat Rate Pay and His Popularity on Social Media

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 Register for Tektonic HERE! In this episode, Jeff and Fluffy Mexicanik talk through their ups and downs in their automotive repair careers. They both get pretty raw about dealership life, touching on topics like flat-rate pay, the challenges of warranty work, and the growing influence of social media for technician networking and learning. Follow Fluffy on TikTok Subscribe to Fully on YouTube 00:00 Unfriendly Service Manual Navigation 06:19 Faulty Deliveries: CVT Issues Occurring 12:11 Vehicle Repair: Diagnosing to Maximize Time 16:57 Power Probe Tools Misdiagnosis Issue 23:02 Seam Sealing for Leak Prevention 29:13 "Engine Troubles Due to Timing" 34:17 "Service Integrity vs. Profit" 37:24 Recycled Auto Parts Controversy 47:24 Jaded Perspective on Car Guarantees 49:09 Guaranteed Pay Requires Presence 54:29 "Frustration Over Unpaid Labor Time" 59:03 Uncertain Pay and Motivation 01:09:16 Dead Battery Dilemma 01:12:37 Unpaid Diagnostic Time Issue 01:18:32 "Wind Noise Repair Challenges" 01:24:44 Dealership Challenges with Older Cars 01:31:07 Augmented Reality Auto-Repair 01:35:12 Honda-Focused Business Success 01:38:04 Networking for Business Success 01:42:23 "Social Media's Impact on Mechanics" 01:52:01 "Redraw Industry Boundaries" 01:56:10 Discovering Deeper Connections 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