{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Fleet Work vs Auto Repair and Why Mental Health Needs More Attention | Riley Spence","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/fleet-work-vs-auto-repair-and-why-mental-health-needs-more-attention-riley-spence","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/b128b517/6e9cf002.mp3","description":"\n        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 your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff sits down with Riley Spence to talk about his move from the dealership world to working on a fleet for a construction company out in remote Labrador. Riley shares what it’s really like dealing with tough northern conditions, from tracking down parts to handling low-quality fuel. They also speak on mental health, the importance of having a strong community in the industry, and why continuing to learn and connect with others matters so much as a technician.Timestamps:00:00 Getting a second chance09:54 Managing equipment in dusty conditions12:40 Issues with quick lube services20:20 Dealing with self-doubt and burnout23:22 Challenges of being an apprentice27:34 Managing tough diagnostic situations36:13 Reflecting on career burnout37:37 Why I avoid working at dealerships45:19 Learning from skilled coworkers49:50 Reality of heavy equipment trades55:32 Pursuing skills over big money01:03:27 Outdated info in truck systems01:05:47 Fleet maintenance and master switches01:10:14 Frustrations with car parts stores01:15:45 Auto repair process improvements01:20:11 Discussing challenges in key programming01:29:34 Meeting online friends in person01:31:01 Managing questions during courses01:36:20 Advice on understanding older people\nFollow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232\n      "},"annotations":[{"startTime":179.0,"endTime":189.0,"type":"concept","title":"heavy equipment","url":"/glossary/heavy-equipment","quote":"[179.0s] So the company I work for, we're a construction company and we also maintained provincial hydro companies, automotive fleet and heavy equipment and stuff.","canonicalId":"concept:heavy-equipment","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Heavy equipment” refers to large, purpose-built machines used for construction and industrial work. 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If you use it a lot for months, the drivetrain works harder and needs more careful maintenance."}},{"startTime":705.0,"endTime":730.0,"type":"car","title":"Silverado","url":"/cars/chevrolet/silverado","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/2022_Chevrolet_Silverado_1500_Z71.png","quote":"Every neighborhood group on Facebook's got the same thing. I saw a guy yesterday and he was like, he was complaining that the dealer wanted to charge $170 for an oil change on, I think on his brand new Silverado, right?","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:silverado","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Silverado is a popular full-size pickup, often used as a benchmark for dealership service pricing. The speaker uses it to illustrate how customers compare oil-change costs and question why dealer pricing is higher.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Silverado is a common Chevy pickup truck. 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