Flat Rate Tech Podcast
If you are an Automotive Mechanic or in the industry this is the show for you! The #1 automotive mechanic podcast! We talk about the good and the bad.
Flat rate is broken. We’re done staying quiet.
The Flat Rate Tech Podcast is the raw, unfiltered voice of real dealership and independent shop technicians. Hosted by a working flat rate tech and the author of Flat Rate Life—the book that exposes what it’s really like to survive in this trade—this podcast pulls back the curtain on the automotive industry.
Every week, we call out the truth behind flat rate pay, toxic shop politics, unpaid diagnostic time, tool debt, burnout, and the constant pressure to “just hit your hours.”
If you're a tech, mechanic, or service advisor who's tired of the lies, this one's for you.
No sponsors. No filters. No corporate polish. Just the truth.
Disclaimer:
This podcast reflects personal opinions based on real-life experience in the automotive repair industry. All names, locations, and identifying details have been changed or omitted to protect privacy. The views expressed do not reflect those of any current or former employer, coworker, dealership, or manufacturer. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice.
If you recognize yourself in this podcast… ask yourself why.
Produced By Flat Rate Life Media™
Flat Rate Tech Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Service Drive Problem: When Numbers Replace Common Sense
The service drive used to be the bridge between the customer and the technician.The customer had a problem. The advisor listened. The technician diagnosed it. The shop fixed it.Somewhere along the way, that got replaced with numbers.
Shop Supplies: Legitimate Expense or Hidden Revenue?
You’ve probably seen it on a repair estimate. Shop Supplies.Maybe it’s $20. Maybe it’s $50. Maybe it’s even more.But have you ever stopped and asked, what you’re actually paying for?In this episode of the Flat Rate Tech Podcast, we ...
The Technician Trust Crisis: Why Good Techs Stop Caring
Why do good technicians stop caring?The automotive industry loves to talk about the technician shortage, but nobody seems to ask why experienced technicians are becoming burned out, frustrated, and ready to walk away.After 25 years in t...
