213: Don & Kyle 3- Mobile Drift
About this episode
Don, Kyle, and Sean catch up on their mobile diagnostic businesses, sharing growth challenges like hiring and managing workload, and the benefits of adding administrative help. They dive deep into complex diagnostic cases involving module programming, network communication issues, and tricky calibrations on modern vehicles. The conversation highlights real-world troubleshooting struggles with lightning strikes, rich fuel conditions, and stubborn timing problems. They also discuss the evolving complexity of automotive diagnostics, tool investments, and the importance of knowing when to say no to certain jobs or clients. The camaraderie and shared experiences offer insight into the realities of running a mobile diagnostic service.
Today on the show Kyle Buell and Don Smasal join me for the 3rd time. The 3 of us are checking in every 6 months to share our successes and challenges in growing a business.
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Aston Martin DB9
"...tin or I guess there were many Aston Martin's the DB9 or the Vantage, whatever, the one where they do, ..."
Solterra Soltera
"...I say the single camera in the center on a 23. So soltera, the new targets okay, no issues with that. I've ..."
Ford Explorer
"...t like I Actually just did that last week on a 14 Explorer. We were called in for a no crank, no start."
Volkswagen Jetta
"...nning beautifully, there's nothing wrong, mm-hmm. Jetta, right. So we check the intake bolts and I mean I..."
Volkswagen Passat
"...me out it was for timing codes and this is an old Passat with a 2-7, like at 2002 or 3 or something. An ol..."
Ford F350
"Lately it's tougher. Me, it seems or I should say us, cuz it's no longer just me, but it seems like we have quite a few of those Not have a 17 f 350 with some road and damage inside that oh, high-speed bus one. I can't communicate anything on it, but I scope, I scope the splice pack and I can see everybody."
Dodge Charger
"Yeah, I got my money. I'm like having all the charger. Yeah, it's like that Yep, that is I'm not breaki..."
Nissan Pathfinder
".... Oh, we had a good one on Friday, so it was a 17 Pathfinder. I sent mark out to it and they put a T, they put..."
Nissan Frontier
"...rchitecture. Yeah, I had a real well-dried Nissan frontier TCM Same same other guy that the other shop uses...."
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