326: Matthew Elder
About this episode
Matthew Elder, a recent automotive tech school graduate from Texas, joins hosts Sean and Tommy to discuss starting a career in automotive diagnostics. They explore the challenges of entering the industry, the importance of shop culture, and the pros and cons of flat rate vs hourly pay. The conversation covers tool recommendations, including scopes and scan tools, and the value of investing in quality equipment. They also dive into how AI tools like ChatGPT can assist with diagnostics and job documentation. The episode offers practical advice for new techs on diagnostics processes, learning strategies, and navigating the evolving automotive repair landscape.
Matthew Elder joins Tomi and I on the show this week. Matthew is a technician out of Texas, He is just beginning his path in the automotive diagnostic world. We'll share advice for being successful, Tooling options, & finding a good shop.
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