The Mechanic.com.au Show

What does a car accident and Henry Ford have to do with the invention of wipers? Listen to our interview with Will Vagg, National Sales Manager at Trico to find out and learn about the technologies used in wiper engineering and testing today. For something we consider to be so simple, there is so much that goes into them!

In this episode, we look at how the humble clutch has evolved over the years, the latest technologies being used and what is next? Will they get even more complex? Will clutches exist in the future? We get the inside word from Exedy's Senior Product Manager, Mark Davis.

In this episode, we find out how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Ryco Filters in terms of their operations, product development, projects and more! - Learn how they have pivoted to keep moving forward with Ryco's General Manager of Marketing, Jeff Turner.

This week in the Hot Seat is Drew Conkling, Global Product Line Manager of Automotive at Gates talking to us about the various products, services and tools they have introduced to help workshops boost their bottom line!

This week in the Hot Seat is Ian Campbell, Product Manager at Bendix talking to us about the 5 Key Questions we should be asking our Customers in order to help them select the Best Brake Pads for their needs

This week in the Hot Seat is Will Vagg, Sales Manager at Trico Products talking to us about how wiper servicing is changing in OE workshops, whether we should be recommending blades or refills, the difference between cheap and quality wipers and more!

This week in the Hot Seat is Tony Doyle, Technical Services Manager at Disc Brakes Australia talking to us about the future of Aftermarket Brake Rotor Technologies including regenerative braking and electrification, innovation projects, upgraded slotted and cross-drilled rotors as well as common misconceptions or knowledge gaps in the market place.

This week in the Hot Seat is John Kilby, Training Manager at Century Batteries discussing the evolution of battery testing & replacement technology, as well as how Century can help grow your battery business.

This week in the Hot Seat is Eduard Julyan, State Sales Manager at Monroe telling us the average (and surprising) number of shocks being replaced by most workshops on a monthly basis and discussing some strategies and tips to help you increase your shock absorber business opportunities.

This week in the hot seat is Brendan Hughes, National Training Manager at Penrite Oil to provide some answers to Common Oil FAQ's and tell us about Penrites 10 Tenths Racing Range

This week in the hot seat is Chris Philp, Sales & Operations Manager at Exedy Australia to discuss the Top Clutch Installation Issues and how you can avoid them

This week in the hot seat is Warren Bedford, Category Manager at Narva to discuss all things Driving Lights

This week in the hot seat is James Filshie, Senior Product Manager at NGK Spark Plugs to discuss all things Oxygen Sensors.

This week in the hot seat is David Atherton, National Sales Manager at SuperPro to discuss all things Tough 4x4 Suspension!

This week in the hot seat is Alastair Hampton, General Manager of Engineering and Innovation at Ryco Filters to discuss all things Crankcase and Fuel Water Separator Filtration

In this weeks episode of 'Smoko Sessions' we ask the Mechanic.com.au Premier Community Partners 'What are the Top Challenges that you think Mechanics have with servicing your product category?'

In this weeks episode of 'Smoko Sessions' we ask the Mechanic.com.au Premier Community Partners 'What is your #1 Recommendation to Boost Sales?'

In this weeks episode of 'Smoko Sessions' we ask the Mechanic.com.au Premier Community Partners 'What do you think will happen in the future that other people consider impossible or unlikely?'

In this weeks episode of 'Smoko Sessions' we ask the Mechanic.com.au Premier Community Partners 'What is your #1 time saving tip for technicians?'

In this weeks episode of 'Smoko Sessions' we ask the Mechanic.com.au Premier Community Partners 'What is the #1 thing mechanics do wrong or that you wish they asked you about?'

In this weeks episode of 'Smoko Sessions' we ask the Mechanic.com.au Premier Community Partners 'What is the question your support staff get asked the most?'

In this weeks episode of 'Smoko Sessions' we ask the Mechanic.com.au Premier Community Partners 'What is one Handy Tool that you think every Technician should have in their Toolbox and why?'

In this weeks episode of 'Smoko Sessions' we ask the Mechanic.com.au Premier Community Partners 'What is the funniest, most interesting or absurd thing one of your reps has seen or received from a repairer?'

In this episode, we caught up with Will Vagg, Sales & Marketing Manager at Trico. We talk about the differences between Silicon and Rubber Wiper Blades, How long an average wiper lasts, Things that affect Wiper Life, Sales Tactics for Wipers, Choosing the right Wiper for an application and more... To contact Trico within Australia, please call (03) 9271 3288 For more information about Trico's Exac...

In this episode, we caught up with Ian Campbell, General Sales Manager at Gates Australia. We discuss the proper procedure to bleed hydraulic tensioners and why, the how and why of 'matched pair' belts, overrrunning clutch vs. fixed pulleys, stretch belts and much more! *** Links to resources mentioned in the podcast*** Bleeding timing belt tensioners: http://bit.ly/2LBCRUp Water Pumps Reduce Warr...