The Motor Files Podcast

Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show the rapid increase in sales of new pure electric cars has slowed in recent months. The number of registrations during the first three months of the year was 102% more than during the same period in 2021. At the end of August, the year-to-date increase had fallen to 49%. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https...

We are trying to make sense of why Tesla refuses to franchise. Standardization is key, but a dealer network would help ease the access for customers to acquire service, while building relationships. We will continue to explore. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywor...

Canadian resident Mario Zelaya calls out Tesla for their poor service after being locked out of his Tesla when the battery died. In a TikTok video that has now gone viral with over 12 million views and growing, we also take a look here and analyze how you can prevent this from happening to you. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategie...

I sought to address one of the posts on my community tab to explain why Mechanics did what they had to do at the time. Again I say thank you. If only they knew. Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&...

One engineer's idea for a better widget is now the mainstay for the world we keep moving today. The skateboard chassis, which General Motors invented and patented 20 years ago, is now the standard. Link to the featured article: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ev-skateboard-chassis-its-history-and-future Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager G...

Days after announcing a ban on the sale of many gasoline powered cars in the state starting in 2035, California is asking residents to avoid charging their electric vehicles during peak usage hours to save energy as a late-summer heatwave grips the Golden State. Links to featured articles/videos: https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/california-asks-residents-avoid-charging-electric-cars-heatwav...

Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4 Please remember to like, share and leave your comments. Videos are uploaded weekly. Check out my web...

Whether it be Variable Pay, Specialization or Flat Rate, all are explained in this noteworthy interview. Mechanics have options. Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+man...

Police and the bomb squad was called in to investigate a suspicious item that resembled a possible explosive device that was eventually removed. The Salt Lake City Police Department, evacuated part of an apartment building after which they realized it was a car part. Twitter had a field day with this. Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - h...

Today we take a look at reasons mechanics go their own way and make another career without staying at a dealership, shop or garage. Link to featured video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xCI1cVEaUY Link to YourMechanic website: https://www.yourmechanic.com/ Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-S...

Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4 Please remember to like, share and leave your comments. Videos are uploaded weekly. Check out my web...

Dealer Broker Omar Wilson of LFC Autos gives us the breakdown when buying a car in today's market and the Red Flags to look out for. Learn more about Omar Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SagoO5Evkg8&t=5s Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1...

Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4 Please remember to like, share and leave your comments. Videos are uploaded weekly. Check out my web...

Ford CEO Jim Farley has announced that they will be moving to an online transparent model and dealerships will need to get with it. Ford now copies the sales model of Tesla, Rivian Lucid etc., in order to compete. Grab a copy of my book: Link to the featured video: https://youtu.be/qUdHx2zX4Uo https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Mana...

Over the years, automakers have strategically placed assembly plants in small-towns across North America with the promise of attractive, well-paying jobs in low-cost areas. A weakness has been exposed in that once solid formula. We discuss here: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/small-town-auto-plants-face-challenge-finding-workers Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l...

"It's called 'SWIS', for 'See What I See'," and it is very similar to a wearable small-screen computer complete with voice- activated commands." Join me in sharing with you another Best Practice article that is designed to improve the way dealerships deliver service and customer satisfaction. Link to the reviewed article: https://www.autonews.com/fixed-ops-journal/ford-dealer-service-techs-get-hea...

The pandemic has caused empty dealer lots, above-sticker prices and online sales—supply-chain issues making some customers shift towards electric vehicles which has accelerated changes in the car-buying process. I review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpnLh0BXxPo Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Mana...

Car dealers and repair shops have been struggling with a shortage of service technicians for years, however they fail to tackle this ongoing problem and offer the solution head on. We review it here. Link to the featured video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GGVfrc6eNQ&t=21s Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/d...

We continue to take for granted the many facets of how the auto industry shapes our lives. I review here. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4 https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/...

Lockdowns disrupted the world's supply chain hence made it a challenge for the World's biggest EV maker to continue it's dominance. We review here: Gravitas: Tesla loses top spot of being world's biggest EV maker - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A3A77apnJA Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1...

After hearing about the technician shortage, Julie Herrera, Dealer Principal at Toyota of Cedar Park, decided to turn to nearby high school students for help. The dealership is training students to be technicians, and a future job offer is a possibility. Link to the featured video: https://www.autonews.com/video/video/how-toyota-cedar-park-combating-technician-shortage Grab a copy of my book: "The...

Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4 https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax Please remember to like, share and leave your comments. Videos are uploaded weekly. Check out my web...

An Uber driver says she ditched her Toyota for a Tesla because her Camry costs $600 a week for fuel compared with a $450 for leasing and charging a Model 3. Links to the articles reviewed: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/uber-driver-says-she-more-135614591.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIsV9fTuYkCEYPgMxgSxPogwjTxnZcdcLDFiZ-Hrjrxl_tI3ZnuIyje_80k7Zhpy6G...

This episode sees the return of Basil Saunders, an overly experienced mechanic with years of knowledge in the industry. Basil is now heavily involved in aviation and with his vast experience, details how easy it is for Mechanics to transition across careers. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =s...

This episode sees the return of Basil Saunders, an overly experienced mechanic with years of knowledge in the industry. Basil is now heavily involved in aviation and with his vast experience, details how easy it is for Mechanics to transition across careers. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =s...