<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Flat rate is broken. We’re done staying quiet.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.”<br>If you're a tech, mechanic, or service advisor who's tired of the lies, this one's for you.</p><p>No sponsors. No filters. No corporate polish. Just the truth.</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer:<br>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.</p><p>If you recognize yourself in this podcast… ask yourself why.</p><p><em>Produced By Flat Rate Life Media™</em></p>
| Title | Date published | ||
| When the Techs Stick together, THEY PANIC! | 2025-10-20 | ||
| The REAL Reason There is a Tech Shortage | 2025-10-13 | ||
| RENTED PEACE | 2025-10-06 | ||
| Weapon Words | 2025-09-28 | ||
| Why New Techs Don’t Last | 2025-09-22 | ||
| Another Wave Of Techs Leaving | 2025-09-15 | ||
| Career Growth: The Shop Will Pick Your Path if You Don’t | 2025-09-08 | ||
| Ford Tech | 2025-08-25 | ||
| Loyalty Isn’t Free — They’ll Still Lie to Get You Here | 2025-08-18 | ||
| The Death of Mentorship and the Short Life of Good Shops | 2025-08-11 | ||
| Flat Rate Life Is OUT NOW! Link Below | 2025-08-05 | ||
| Grey Mechanic | 2025-08-04 | ||
| Book Release | 2025-08-04 | ||
| They Could've Fixed the System. They Branded it Instead. | 2025-07-28 | ||
| This Job Used to Mean Something | 2025-07-24 | ||
| Professionalism in a Broken System | 2025-07-21 | ||
| The Industry Influencer Circus | 2025-07-16 | ||
| They Train You to Stay Broke | 2025-07-14 | ||
| 15 Techs Quit During This Episode | 2025-07-07 | ||
| Another Reason Flat Rate is A Scam | 2025-06-30 |