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™
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 178
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Aaron Automotive
On todays episode I talk with Aaron The owner of Aaron Automotive located in College Station Texas. We talk about how he started in the business and where he is now. We also talk about guns and shoo…
Dealership Tech to independent
On todays episode I talk with a former dealership tech that went to an independent shop.
We talk about how it was at the dealerships and how it is at an independent shop.
We also talk about other stuf…
Throw it all in a lake
Listener emails
Vaccination
Throwing parts in a lake
Quitting your job
My vaccination prediction for your work
ASOG podcast
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Is it worth it?
Is it worth becoming a mechanic in 2025? NO there you don't even have to listen to the episode.
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Want Technicians? Fix this first
Is there a click in your shop? FIX IT
Want to know why you can't pay someone enough to work at your shop?
Want to know why you can't get or keep technicians?
This episode is another "what's wrong with …
Traveling Hacks
Traveling hacks are everywhere!
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Mechanic technician shop talk engine tools podcast work dealership boss ne…
Top 12 air tools?
Top 12 air tools recommended by the “Pros”
Biden, electric vehicles and random useless talk. Thanks for listening
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From A Honda dealership to Power Sports!
On today's episode we have a returning guest that made a change.
From working at a Honda dealership to working at a Power sports dealership working on Motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles The COOL SHIT!
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Honda Tech from Canada
Today I have my first guest Bobby from Canada.
We talk about what it is like working on rusty A$$ cars, the difference between working for Honda and Ford, a recall where if it fails Honda buys back t…
Audi Tech
On todays episode I talk with an Audi Tech from Texas.
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Can You Relate?
Patreon is BACK Join HERE
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Flat Rate Has To DIE!
Flat Rate has to die, meme thief, sports has a system and whatever else I talked about
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Why you should NOT work for FREE
My book "Flat Rate Life" is available NOW!
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Do the NUMBERS.
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Tour Bus Mechanic
Today I talk to a former dealership tech that now works on tour busses.
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Lamborghini Tech!
Today I talk with a Lamborghini technician.
How much do Lamborghini Brakes actually cost? And much more. This was a fun one.
This episode was originally recorded in 2022
I am taking time off from the p…
Freedom Hater
This guy hates freedom.
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The Truth Behind Job Ads
The truth behind job ads, lizard people, golden boy, and whatever else I said on this comedy podcast.
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The industry
What's changed in the industry?
I talk about what has changed in the industry if it even has.
I talk about other stuff to I don't remember what it was. just listen or not.
you don't read this anyway.
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