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 Recruiter Scam: How They Profit From the Technician Shortage
Mechanics are in demand everywhere, so why are recruiters and hiring platforms making money off the technician shortage?In this episode, we expose how third-party recruiters, placement fees, and hiring apps profit from the automotive indust...
ZERO RESPECT FOR LOYALTY: When Managers Feed The New Guy Good Work
Managers feeding good work to the new techs to keep them from quitting, even when they are on a guarantee! ZERO respect for loyalty. When managers do this they are basically feeding the new techs the good work so they think thats the w...
Should I Become a Mechanic?
Should you become a mechanic?Everybody online makes this industry sound like a six-figure dream. Trade schools sell it. Managers sell it. Influencers sell it.I’m here to tell you what it actually looks like.Flat rate. Working for fr...
