The Motor Files Podcast

"Open the window, it's a big world out there." - Sakichi Toyoda 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 l...

Elon Musk is reportedly upset with the state of Tesla's service network that he's demanding salespeople get their hands dirty. Link to articles: https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-sending-untrained-employees-to-fix-cars-in-service-centers-report https://electrek.co/2022/06/16/tesla-untrained-employees-work-on-cars-service-problematic/ Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://ww...

Concerns are being raised about the safety of poor quality e-bike batteries after an overcharged or faulty one became the suspected cause of a deadly hotel fire in Vancouver. Link to article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/lithium-ion-battery-risks-1.6487603 Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/...

Just over 48 Ford Broncos have been reported with engine failures which has alerted the attention of the Federal Government in the US. Link to featured video: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2022/06/06/i-made-a-turn-and-it-just-died-without-warning-feds-investigate-ford-bronco-engine-failures/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=endscreen&utm_campaign=wdiv&utm_content=bronco Grab a copy of my...

Audi Milwaukee has gained a massive following on the popular social media platform TikTok by showcasing unconventional videos. AJ Harb, the store's general manager, believes the strategy will turn younger viewers into future customers. Featured video: https://www.autonews.com/video/video/how-audi-milwaukee-building-loyalty-entertaining-tiktok-videos Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide...

Elon Musk of Tesla tweeted that workers should return to the office. Then later clarified that he will be cutting 10% of his workforce citing a "super bad feeling" about the economy. Link to the article: https://www.paautosales.com/14-factors-that-determine-car-sales/ Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23H...

The battery parts for electric vehicles are recyclable, but the recycling industry is not ready to handle it, said Josipa Petrunic, president and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium. Link to the featured videos: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2037478467604 https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2037471811818 Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.a...

Today we feature a woman who posted a video on Tiktok staking out a dealership and wanting her car back that was repossessed. 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://partsmanag...

The generational curse of the Automotive Industry is car theft. Today we look at two dealers who were affected courtesy of Tiktok. @newspodcasttherealnews @adamnomer 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+gu...

A 1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SLR Ulenhaut Coupe for $142mil in a secret auction in Germany on May 5, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Chairman Ola Kallenius has confirmed. Today we explore this story. See links below. https://driving.ca/auto-news/entertainment/this-nine-figure-vintage-benz-is-the-worlds-most-expensive-car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOG_-KN4taU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkFdXoqyqlA Grab a...

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 Check out my website! https://www.partsmanagerprof.com/ Please remember to like, share and leave you...

Toyota of Cedar Park currently has 17 technicians who came out of Rouse High School. They leave school with three years of training — an indication of how serious they are about that career path as technician shortage grows. Link to the article: https://www.autonews.com/best-practices/toyota-cedar-park-works-schools-find-train-future-staffers How To Become A Mechanic | TikTok Reaction: https://www...

The pandemic has spawned an evolution of e-business including Car purchases. Today we explore the reasons in this video. Of course I had to give my spin on where parts purchases are involved. Link to the featured video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTVMxMAIeKM Check out my website! https://www.partsmanagerprof.com/ Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts...

Catalyst converter thefts are increasing at an alarming rate. Shops cashing in, suppliers cashing in on plates, while you fork out thousands of dollars plus the inconvenience. We look at why thieves are stealing them, what they do with them and how you can protect your catalytic converter so a thief will move on to the next car. Link to the featured video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1OoxDe-I...

Today I will share a little more about my journey. But I can't help but wonder, is there still the term loyalty to company? The automotive sector is unpredictable. Sometimes unstable but most part adventurous with anxieties if you are in the right position and dealership. Link to article: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/28/ford-cuts-580-us-salaried-agency-workers-as-it-restructures-for-evs.html Grab...

Another Shecanic making history. Link to videos used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsDyTaK_28A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9SpgdMWUAE We Need More Shecanics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbUukVkLUGs&list=PLppiTSv3WXxyqjh7tQL04y3peACEMe_k9 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?cri...

While dealer training initiatives are not new, Ford and other automakers are now thinking through creative educational approaches because of the profound shift EVs are bringing to the industry. Link to article: https://www.autonews.com/dealers/fords-electric-university-train-dealers-all-things-ev Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strateg...

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. For the full vid...

Today we go a little into the Parts Action Plan which is a continuation of the Parts Monthly Report as the "Things To Do" for the Parts Department. These were highlighted in my ebook The Parts Manager Guide. Parts Managers are Project Managers and must carry out their tasks as such. These tools are necessary to assist with the day to day functions. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide"...

Today we review another take over by a large auto group, however, this time it's a manufacturer who decides to forgo their operation in order to concentrate on the core business. Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/mercedes-benz-canada-announces-sale-170000282.html Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23...

The most important tool used by the Parts Manager is the Parts Monthly Report which shows at a glance both your performance and that of your department. Today I will break this down. If you need a copy of this report please feel free to email me at:partsmanagerpro@gmil.com Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B0...

Today I present a brief overview of my eBook The Parts Manager Guide now available on Amazon and Gumroad. This book was created through strategies I used while working as a Parts Manager at three different dealerships managing multiple brands. Hopefully this does not go in vain. Links are below I will be working on part 2 to incorporate some of the tools used for target achievements and performanc...

Due to soaring demand, microchip shortages and supply chain issues, car prices have soared. The average price for a new car was a record-breaking $47,077 in December 2021. Some dealers decided to cash in on this demand by increasing the MSRP on some models. Some Ford dealers were called out by Ford CEO Jim Farley. Link Article : https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-f-150-lightning-ev-dealership-pr...

Today we look at the Lemon Law and the Dealership. Is it better for manufacturers to go directly to customers or will individuals hired by dealerships be allowed to do as they please? So many questions can be asked, however, when something goes wrong, then the entire dealership takes the blame. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategie...

EV owners sometimes realize that it does not work out the way they expected. Hence they return to gas emission vehicles which is currently more dependent as EV are not yet equipped to handle a lot of the current challenges that drivers often meet on a day to day basis. This video goes through some of those challenges. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts...