216: Ali Hameed
About this episode
Ali Hameed shares his remarkable journey from working as an interpreter in Iraq to building a successful mobile automotive diagnostic and programming business in Texas. He discusses overcoming challenges like limited formal training, acquiring specialized tools, and navigating competitive markets. Ali emphasizes the importance of honesty, continuous learning, and building strong relationships with shops and customers. The conversation also touches on the realities of automotive theft, the value of community support, and the personal sacrifices behind his career shift. His story is a unique blend of resilience, technical growth, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Ali Hameed joins me on the show this week to share his experiences and journey in the automotive world. Ali came to the USA from Iraq after being a translator for the military, and has since built a successful mobile diagnostic, ADAS, and programming business.
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Volkswagen Passat
"...ing for a job and, ironically, I had a Volkswagen Passat at that time 2000 Volkswagen Passat. They had a c..."
Dodge Challenger
"... wanted his brother to to make a key for that Dad challenger. And his brother was smart."
Honda Accord
"...e rims of my brother-in-law. You had a 2018 Honda Accord. I can tell them to move out, but people don't un..."
Toyota Prius
"...ind of converters are expensive. The CRVs and the Prius are the most expensive among all cars. Okay On th..."
Land Rover Range Rover
"... It's like, okay, since you're here, we have this range Rover that we bought from the auction. Half of the engi..."
Ford Mustang
"The 2020 is the flip. The one looked like the Mustang one. Oh OK."
Honda Civic
"...different. I started with a again my wife's Honda Civic 2016,. Honda Civic the trunk but it was different..."
Gmc Sierra
"That was my second visit to a 19, what was this? Gmc Sierra, 19, gmc Sierra and I had called a transfer case ..."
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