{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why Low Shop Rates Hurt Everyone in Auto Repair | Bryan Bueckert","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-low-shop-rates-hurt-everyone-in-auto-repair-bryan-bueckert","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/303ddda5/2c012439.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 HEREIn this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with technician Bryan Bueckert to talk through career challenges and the realities of working in the automotive repair industry. Brian shares his journey of entering the trade later in life, including the financial sacrifices and steep learning curve involved in switching from a call center job to turning wrenches. The discussion highlights key issues like low shop door rates and reluctance to charge for diagnostic labor, which make it difficult for technicians to earn a livable wage.00:00 \"Subaru Enthusiast's Job Search\"05:39 Skilled Trade Pay Disparity Debate13:47 Mastering European Car Systems20:00 Space Dilemma and Hiring Needs21:55 \"Challenges of Small Auto Shops\"29:51 Proper Oil for Euro Cars33:44 \"No Tolerance for Customer Abuse\"41:41 Final School Day in Windsor43:11 Subaru Salary Insights49:42 Oil Change: More Than Routine55:45 Revamping Traditional Auto Service Methods01:00:27 Quality Parts Ensure Trust01:06:57 Subaru CVT Fluid Maintenance Advice01:10:48 Car Service Decisions Explained01:18:08 Spare Key Programming Challenges01:22:40 Efficient Airbag Installation Story01:28:57 Considering Teaching High School Shop01:33:10 Pursuing Passion After Mortgage\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":932.0,"endTime":963.0,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Jetta","url":"/cars/volkswagen/jetta","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/2022_Volkswagen_Jetta_VII_1X7A0154.jpg","quote":"... the certain brands. It's not like a Detour and a Jetta do it the same. You know what I mean? Like, it's ...","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:jetta","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1049.0,"endTime":1079.0,"type":"car","title":"Subaru Outback","url":"/cars/subaru/outback","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/2000-2004_Subaru_Outback_Wagon.jpg","quote":"...e months ago, we had someone come in with a turbo Outback. Like, oh, we got cam position codes. And I'm lik...","canonicalId":"car:subaru:outback","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"IFCAR (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":1725.0,"endTime":1769.0,"type":"car","title":"Audi 100","url":"/cars/audi/100","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Audi_100_C1_Coup%C3%A9%2C_Bj._1976_%282017-06-11_Sp%29.JPG","quote":"...l filter, whatnot? We're charging like, you know, 100 to $130. 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Like if you've seen some of the cars that come through our shop, like we've had like, you know, some like we, I, I remember we had a 90. You had 95 Cavalier come through. Like, I was like, I, I was shocked. I was like, there's still one on the road. Right?","canonicalId":"car:toyota:supra","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":2331.0,"endTime":2353.0,"type":"car","title":"Kia Soul","url":"/cars/kia/soul","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/2012_Kia_Soul_1_1.6_%28Front%29.jpg","quote":"...the thing, we can make the nut on just that labor soul. Right. You understand what I'm saying? 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So just a couple, not just like less than a year...","canonicalId":"car:toyota:grand highlander","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Elise240SX (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3513.0,"endTime":3548.0,"type":"car","title":"Honda Accord","url":"/cars/honda/accord","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/2007_Honda_Accord_Euro_R_with_Mugen_tuning_front.jpg","quote":"...that we do get with, like, you know, a 2000 Honda Accord, like, we can give that little guy a break, you k...","canonicalId":"car:honda:accord","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Throwawayacc222 (CC0)"}},{"startTime":3513.0,"endTime":3548.0,"type":"car","title":"Honda S2000","url":"/cars/honda/s2000","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Honda_S2000%2C_Pau_2015.jpg","quote":"Oh, no. Okay, cool. Like, that's cool. Like, thank you. So it's like we already have that reputation. It's like we just, we need to be, it needs to be better. Like, and the potential is there. Just we have to embrace the change and like, you know, not so much worry about like, oh, we're gonna, you know, you know, we're charging customers too much if they're driving. High end stuff. Yeah, they can afford it, like you said, you know, or like the customers that we do get with, like, you know, a 2000 Honda Accord, like, we can give that little guy a break, you know, here and there, whatever. Right? Like, yeah, you know, but the other thing is like, you know, don't sacrifice like quality over quantity. And that's one frustration I've had. 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