{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Fluffy Mexicanik Talks Flat Rate Pay and His Popularity on Social Media","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/fluffy-mexicanik-talks-flat-rate-pay-and-his-popularity-on-social-media","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/7794f35c/f7465f42.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 HERERegister for Tektonic HERE!In this episode, Jeff and Fluffy Mexicanik talk through their ups and downs in their automotive repair careers. They both get pretty raw about dealership life, touching on topics like flat-rate pay, the challenges of warranty work, and the growing influence of social media for technician networking and learning. Follow Fluffy on TikTokSubscribe to Fully on YouTube00:00 Unfriendly Service Manual Navigation06:19 Faulty Deliveries: CVT Issues Occurring12:11 Vehicle Repair: Diagnosing to Maximize Time16:57 Power Probe Tools Misdiagnosis Issue23:02 Seam Sealing for Leak Prevention29:13 \"Engine Troubles Due to Timing\"34:17 \"Service Integrity vs. Profit\"37:24 Recycled Auto Parts Controversy47:24 Jaded Perspective on Car Guarantees49:09 Guaranteed Pay Requires Presence54:29 \"Frustration Over Unpaid Labor Time\"59:03 Uncertain Pay and Motivation01:09:16 Dead Battery Dilemma01:12:37 Unpaid Diagnostic Time Issue01:18:32 \"Wind Noise Repair Challenges\"01:24:44 Dealership Challenges with Older Cars01:31:07 Augmented Reality Auto-Repair01:35:12 Honda-Focused Business Success01:38:04 Networking for Business Success01:42:23 \"Social Media's Impact on Mechanics\"01:52:01 \"Redraw Industry Boundaries\"01:56:10 Discovering Deeper Connections\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":326.0,"endTime":329.0,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Rogue","url":"/cars/nissan/rogue","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/2016_Nissan_Rogue%2C_Front_Left%2C_04-13-2021.jpg","quote":"Yeah. 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