The Heights Garage’s Shop Talk

It’s our first episode of the new year; we talk with our nephews; we ask how their  winter break has been; goals they have for the new year; Malachi tries to understand how to ask a question; Aiden tries to explain how to ask a question; we go over this past year of podcasting; what we’ve learned from our business; and what our goals are for the year of 2024! Support our brand at Theheightsgarage....

Not done Christmas shopping? No problem we got you; shop all our Christmas ideas by clicking our Amazon affiliate links; we go over the best last minute gifts for any car enthusiast; we tell you what to buy, how to use these tools, and why you would need them;  our year end podcast round up; answering instagram live questions; and wishing you all a happy holidays! Click our Amazon affiliate links...

We talk with head mechanic and owner at Sebastian’s Customs;  we ask them what got them into cars; is it easier to have an open canvas or to make a specific build; how it is to work with customers on a custom build;  their car club: Square Body Carnales;  and the passion and care that goes into building a custom car. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgara...

We talk with guest Papa Matt; We talk about the Vegas F1 debacle; SEMA; what it’s like running a booth at SEMA; our favorite SEMA builds; what it’s like buying out all display tires on the showroom floor; and much about SEMA. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The...

We talk about Dia De Los Muertos; The influence of the great Ken Block; The Hoonigans in Boyle Heights; The LA Auto show; and the best “trunk or treat” so far. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights Auto Spa: @theheights_autospa https://amzn.to/4awPbhf -exh...

The first LIVE PODCAST! The guys talk about The East L.A. Classic; their favorite football moments; chat with live followers; answer car questions; go over their favorite movie cars; customer complaints; and more. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights Auto...

Host, Alex and Pablo, Talk about their driving experiences; their first cars; how they learned to drive stick; how Pablo bought his first car and how it turned to be for his parents; and other driving stories. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights Auto Spa...

Host, Alex and Pablo talk their favorite tools; what tools they think are under appreciated, but needed; their favorite cars; the story of how they bought their cars; and the great advice their dad gave them when trying to test a manual car with no prior experience. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights G...

Today we go back to school, how we got into cars, why we chose to go back to school to pursue a career in the automotive industry, why you should go to school vs. heading straight into a shop; and why community college may be your best option. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car det...

We talk about what tools you should have as a starting technician; the brands of tools; where to get tools; how to pick the right tool for the job; tool etiquette; and how investing in tools is an investment in your future. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The He...

Brothers, Aiden and Mala join today’s episode; What a 7 year old’s dream car would look like; the best songs to jam to on a cruise, fast cars vs. slow cars; and the imagination of two brothers. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights Auto Spa: @theheights_au...

The brothers are back; Detailing tips; The new Ford Bronco is cool; not every car needs a full detail; and how two brothers use the fact that they  just want to be their own boss as a driving force for entrepreneurship. Follow: @calidremmdeia for any and all things photo and video! Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Faceboo...

Host, Alex, and guest Josh reminisce the good old days of the Firestone Sunday crew; the pride and responsibilities of a mechanic; first days at a new shop are hard; and why it’s always good to make friends at a shop. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights...

The golden ratchet give away;  Brian O’Conner’s Supra; the people have spoken and toyota has listened; the return of the Trueno 86; and why we will always be Toyota boys! Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights Auto Spa: @theheights_autospa https://amzn.to/4...

Happy late Father’s Day; the support of a father can get you get you far in life; is the golden ratchet the show stopper you need in your toolbox; How Harbor Freight Tools can help you get ahead in the automotive industry; and why it’s not about what you know, but who you know Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: Th...

How bonding in a automotive shop goes down; how shop camaraderie makes work better; and why engineers should be wrenching on their own automotive inventions! Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights Auto Spa: @theheights_autospa https://amzn.to/4awPbhf -exhau...

What it’s like being part of the Sunday crew at a shop; the difference between a flat rate technician and a flag rate technician;  why customers shouldn’t be allowed to drive into a shop; and the power of Tesla coming to the South Pasadena Police Department. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Ne...

DISCLAIMER: We are sorry for some of the audio we were mobile for this episode. We thank Ozzy for his time as well as for letting us use his tool truck as our studio for the day.  On today’s episode we talk to Cornwell Tool dealer, Ozzy;  How you should pick your tools; Why you should always communicate with your tool guy;  And When the tool guy comes to repo he comes for your boots too.  Follow O...

On this episode, Alex, talks about the mistakes made running a mobile heat press business; why you should always double check if you’re draining the right oil on a car or truck;  how you’ll be made fun of if you make a mistake working in a shop, but it’s constructive criticism; and how Pedro came through for the band! Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgar...

Host, Alex, talks to brother, owner of The Heights Auto Spa, Pablo. The guys talk about their small businesses, car detailing, and the best car detailing tools.  Pablo explains the difference between a detail and a car wash.   Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The...

Host, Alex, talks what’s going on behind the scenes at The Heights Garage.  He also  talks about what’s going on at work and how his Bee Line technician may  need a tin foil hat to fix his alignment machine!  Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights Auto Spa:...

Host, Alex, talks to old high school friend, Gio. The two talk about the 86 Trueno business, high school car problems, and how Gio sold an 86 to Donut Media’s very own James Pumphery.  Follow Gio for all 86 Business on instagram: @rolla86_trueno Support the brand at Theheightsgarage.com Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Fa...

Host, Alex sits down and talk’s to Rodger, shop Forman and Mechanic of 9 years. The two talk about how they got into automotive, what it takes to be a good mechanic, and how being a nice customer goes a long way.  Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheightsgarage Facebook: The Heights Garage Need your car detailed? Follow The Heights Auto...

In episode one of the Heights Garage's Shop Talk podcast, host Alex introduces himself and the concept behind the show. The Heights Garage is an automotive brand in the heart of Boyle Heights, and the podcast aims to give listeners an inside look at the world of auto repair and maintenance. Support our brand at Theheightsgarage.com Follow us on instagram: @theheightsgarage TikTok: @theheights...