Episodes

  • Unregistered Apprentices Are Flooding Trade Shops—Here’s the Dangerous Truth No One’s Talking About

    Unregistered Apprentices Are Flooding Trade Shops—Here’s the Dangerous Truth No One’s Talking About
    May 27 2025
    Why are unregistered apprentices flooding auto shops? In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind this growing underground trend—from labor cost cuts to EV skills gaps. If you're in the auto game, this affects your bottom line. Tune in, stay sharp, and protect your shop.
    #AutoIndustry #MechanicLife #Apprenticeship

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    auto apprenticeships 2025
    mechanic career crisis
    why unregistered apprentices are rising
    EV mechanic shortage
    automotive technician future
    trade school vs hands-on experience
    car repair labor shortage
    apprenticeship problems auto industry
    auto mechanic training 2025
    electric car technician jobs




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    5 mins
  • Why America Pays $2M for Fire Trucks That China Sells for $100K – And Waits 4 Years to Get Them

    Why America Pays $2M for Fire Trucks That China Sells for $100K – And Waits 4 Years to Get Them
    May 23 2025
    Why are U.S. cities paying $2 million for fire trucks that China sells for $400K—with faster delivery? This episode exposes the hidden monopoly draining city budgets, delaying emergency response, and risking lives. We break down how Wall Street killed local manufacturing, what it means for auto buyers, and how Chinese factories are winning. Packed with hard facts, this is the auto industry story no one’s talking about

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    6 mins
  • Car Dealers HATE When You Know These 10 Secrets (Costing You Thousands!)

    Car Dealers HATE When You Know These 10 Secrets (Costing You Thousands!)
    May 20 2025
    Think you’re getting the best deal at the dealership? Think again. In this episode, we break down 10 secrets car dealers don’t want you to know — from hidden markups to time-wasting tactics that cost you thousands. If you're buying a new car or tracking auto industry trends, this is the insider intel you’ve been missing.

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    car dealership secrets, car dealer hacks, save money on car, avoid dealership scams, car buying tips 2025, negotiating at dealership, hidden fees car dealers, new car negotiation tricks, things dealers don’t tell you, dealership upsell tactics, how to buy a car, best time to buy car, dealership red flags, dealer holdback explained, used vs new car profit, factory rebates 2025, preapproved car loan, dealership finance tricks, car buying mistakes, dealer invoice price, end-of-year car deals
    true car pricing, dealership markup exposed, car trade-in hacks, first-time car buyer tips

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    6 mins
  • Ex Ford Employee Stole Millions In Parts Off Assemby Line

    Ex Ford Employee Stole Millions In Parts Off Assemby Line
    May 16 2025
    A Ford factory worker stole millions in parts—right off the line. How did he pull it off? What does it mean for buyers, dealers, and automakers? Get the facts behind one of the auto industry’s biggest thefts. Learn the tactics used, what failed, and how factories—and you—can prevent the next one.

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    6 mins
  • JAPAN’S BIGGEST MOVE YET

    JAPAN’S BIGGEST MOVE YET
    May 14 2025
    Japan’s automakers are in trouble. Tariffs just hit 25%, and now Toyota, Honda, and Subaru have to decide: build in the U.S. or lose the market. In this episode, we break down how Japanese brands are reacting, what history tells us from the 1980s, and why your dealership or buying strategy could change fast. Learn what’s coming before it hits your showroom or wallet.


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    8 mins
  • Car payment crisis deepens—auto dealers, mechanics, buyers all impacted.

    Car payment crisis deepens—auto dealers, mechanics, buyers all impacted.
    May 9 2025
    Car payments are wrecking people’s finances. Delinquencies just hit a 30-year high—and it’s not just subprime borrowers. In this episode, we break down what’s driving the crisis, how it’s crushing working-class buyers, and what car dealers and auto pros need to know right now. If you sell cars, finance them, or fix them—this affects you. Don’t miss this. #CarMarket #AutoLoans #AutoIndustry

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    families can’t afford cars, mechanics see it coming, dealership finance meltdown, blue collar car buyers, can't pay car note, why cars are unaffordable, monthly payment too high, working class getting priced out, repossession horror stories, American car buyers struggle


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    3 mins
  • AI Won’t Replace These Jobs—But It’s Coming for The Rest

    AI Won’t Replace These Jobs—But It’s Coming for The Rest
    May 6 2025
    Everyone’s talking about AI replacing jobs—but here’s the truth: your role in the garage, on the lot, or in the field isn’t going anywhere. In this episode, we break down exactly why blue-collar and skilled trade jobs are safe from automation, what’s happening to white-collar work, and how car dealers and mechanics can use AI without being replaced by it.

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    12 mins
  • The Hidden Costs of Exotic Cars

    The Hidden Costs of Exotic Cars
    May 2 2025
    Thinking about buying an exotic car?
    The dream looks amazing — Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti — pure adrenaline, prestige, and speed. But behind every rev of that V12 engine lies a mountain of hidden costs most people never see… until it's too late.

    Here's what we reveal:
    Why maintenance can run you over $25,000/year
    The truth about exotic car insurance in Canada
    Hidden storage and climate control fees
    The insane cost of brakes, tires, and scheduled service
    How Canada’s weather makes exotic ownership even harder
    What buyers regret most — and what to do before you make the same mistake








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    3 mins