{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Is Communication What’s Failing the Auto Repair Industry? | Eric Sprague","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/is-communication-what-s-failing-the-auto-repair-industry-eric-sprague","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/156596cc/8860fecf.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 welcomes Eric Sprague from L&N Performance Auto Repair. Eric stresses the need for improved shop culture and mentorship to support new technicians entering the field. Jeff and Eric also talk about the importance of thorough communication between support staff and technicians to ensure safe, accurate repairs and customer education.Timestamps:00:00 \"TPMS and Car Safety Standards\"10:39 TPMS Regulations and Nanny State16:53 Empty Promises and Abandoned Projects18:46 \"Hybrid Trucks and Northern Infrastructure\"25:11 \"Youth, Effort, and Clear Guides\"32:40 \"Electronic Parking Brake Discussion\"34:33 \"Teaching Safe Methods First\"43:32 \"Trust and Prioritization at Work\"48:54 \"Challenges of Losing Key Talent\"54:35 \"Shifting from Dealership Culture\"55:46 \"Accountability and Proper Checks\"01:04:10 \"Challenges of Independent Auto Shops\"01:09:28 \"Challenges in Automotive Repair Access\"01:12:15 \"Industry's Tipping Point on Regulation\"01:17:24 \"Importance of Vehicle Safety Systems\"01:25:59 \"Tool Standards and Calibration Issues\"01:27:30 \"Understanding the Entire System\"01:34:24 \"European Cars and Sunroof Issues\"01:42:24 Regulations, Qualifications, and Future Standards01:45:58 \"Teamwork Overcomes Chaos\"01:48:47 \"Monthly Collaborative Conversations\"\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":278.2,"endTime":285.4,"type":"term","title":"TPMS","url":"/glossary/tpms","quote":"...I was talking with the tire blowout and that young girl and I was, you know, disabled in the TPMS on the car. 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