{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Metal Man Online Shares His Experiences of Mistreatment and Mismanagement in Auto Shops, Part 2","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/metal-man-online-shares-his-experiences-of-mistreatment-and-mismanagement-in-auto-shops-part-2","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/55390ebc/fa8bb2b6.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 NOW for Tekmetric's Tektonic Conference coming up HEREJeff Compton and Metal Man Online from TikTok (Spencer Ellis) delve into challenges that young technicians face in the automotive industry. Metal Man Online shares his frustrations with communication barriers and mistreatment at his previous job, highlighting the necessity for understanding and adaptation to workplace dynamics. They also stress the immense value of networking, ongoing learning, and staying relevant in the ever-changing technological landscape of auto repair.00:00 Pay dispute led to job search for survival.06:53 Considering mechanic training due to current constraints.15:41 Inexperienced attempt to repair the damaged engine.21:26 Engine warranty work and bolt specification issue.22:20 Strict policy on engine parts; using Loctite.30:55 The First anxiety attack at CarMax was overwhelming.35:45 Loss of trust in business due to inconsistency.39:15 Technician pledges no attacks but calls out injustice.45:41 Customers' opinions vary, and integrity and transparency are valued.52:54 Pride in work, seeking to help others.56:28 Frustration at work leads to incomplete payment.59:11 Business owners need to stay involved actively.01:06:09 Attending roadkill zip tie drags in Tucson.\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":201.0,"endTime":241.0,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Charger","url":"/cars/dodge/charger","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/1966_Dodge_Charger%2C_front_right%2C_09-27-2025.jpg","quote":"... was a big one. 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Let me tel...","canonicalId":"car:ford:mustang","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Crisco 1492 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3225.0,"endTime":3277.0,"type":"car","title":"Ford F150","url":"/cars/ford/f-150","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/2021_Ford_F-150_%28fourteenth_generation%29_front_view_01.png","quote":"So I don't have to have anybody look twice at some of the jobs that I do. And I prided myself on that. At Carmax, I had the lowest comeback of any of the ma three s that I was working with, and I wore that as a badge of honor. Like, look what I can do now. At the same time, I was sitting there not able to figure out, why don't my reverse lights work? It's like, it should be totally simple to figure this out. So, I mean, the comparison is the thief of joy type of thing. I know that there's things that I excel at that other text they struggle with so bad. But if I can be that helping hand to be like, hey, you know, let me show you an option that worked well for me. And I've even had guys that are younger than me, they've taught me something. Like, I tell them, hey, just use a pair of channel locks very lightly in this way with these electronic brake calipers. They show me, oh, just take a power probe and, yeah, well, okay, that's different. And all right, if that works for you and you're quick with it and you haven't had comebacks related to it, who am I to stop you? Yeah, but if we get a break, concern that has to result in replacing $1200 calipers. I'm going to suggest that we try to find a different way to do this. And every time you do it, don't think that just because it worked on this one BMW, that it's going to work on this Ford f 150 that I've heard about their new brake systems. 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