The Jaded Mechanic Podcast13 Elo 2024

Zeb Beard on Welding Skills and Diagnosing Nissan Air Conditioning Issues, Part 2

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

Launch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HERE

Jeff Compton is joined by Zeb Beard to discuss crucial aspects of vehicle repair and shop management efficiency. Zeb emphasizes the importance of training technicians well and ensuring everything is set up for them to work efficiently, including pay and housing arrangements. Jeff and Zeb delve into the challenges of diagnosing air conditioning issues, sharing tips on tool usage, and addressing common mistakes. Finally, they discuss the ongoing shortage of skilled technicians and how streamlined shop management can help maintain productivity.

00:00 High school friend's 440 car troubles described.
09:49 Not surprised by the condition of the truck.
14:55 Issues with outboard motor, truck power loss.
16:38 Friend keeps truck, replaces sensor, expresses frustration.
23:23 Frustrating experience with detecting and fixing leaks.
27:52 CO2 sensed in the machine halts refrigerant use.
32:19 Sean Miller's shop has a similar approach.
39:41 Spying on technicians to gather industry information.
43:50 Technician shortage driving up repair costs and wait times.
51:51 Staying focused and unified leads to success.
55:39 Dislike jet skiers in our party area.
59:55 Fish stays put, easy to catch.
01:03:21 Gratitude, requests, and farewells in podcast sign-off.

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

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(161)

Is Communication What’s Failing the Auto Repair Industry? | Eric Sprague

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 HERELaunch y...

20 Tammi 1h 53min

Technician Turnover Is More Than It Seems with Promotive

13 Tammi 1h 21min

Life-Changing Work in the Accessible Vehicle Industry with Bob Leonard

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 HERELaunc...

6 Tammi 1h 12min

Sherwood II Says We MUST Find Better Ways to Recruit Talented Techs

30 Joulu 20251h 38min

Eric the Car Guy!! | His Story and Thoughts on Technician Burnout

23 Joulu 20251h 18min

The ONE Thing New Techs Need Most (and Shop Owners Overlook) | John Firm and Rick White

16 Joulu 202557min

Life as a Tech is Not Always "Sunny" with Sunny Massera

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 HERELaunc...

9 Joulu 20251h 2min