My Father's Shop

In this episode Alan Kohler from Odyssey Batteries joins Jeff.

Alan talks about the new AGM 2 technology and charging considerations across vehicle battery chemistries. Wow, that's a mouthful. Do you know there are now at least 5 different types of automotive batteries ? Technology has changed in batteries and charging systems. What's the difference in AGM and AGM 2? Listen in as Jeff and Alan help you discover the answer. Shops have to keep up with the proper ways to test and service these different systems. You the consumer should also understand which one is in your different vehicles. It's not your grandpas battery anymore, make sure you are using a shop that is up to date too.

Join in as Melissa "Birdie" Patterson and Maryann Croce share future events for Amazing Women in Automotive. They talk about continuing the Legacy of Maylan Newton. Birdie is continuing the teachings of Maylan at different events. Maryann and Birdie will both be among the instructors teaching at ATRA later this year. ATRA - Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association Hdqrs have moved to San Antonio and will be the site of this years event. The Amazing WIA also have a ladies retreat this year in Utah. For more information on upcoming events or to join in on weekly roundtables visit their website AmazingWIA.com

Join us as Tiffany Scherado introduces the 2024 scholarship winner. Cindy Pike shares her experience at 2024 ASTA. As a 4 year shop owner taking over from her dad , Cindy wanted to attend some automotive training and networking. The Amazing women in automotive is a great place to start for any woman in automotive .

Join in as Kory Woodside shares about Wrenches for Warriors. This non profit helps Veteran s work on vehicles and fix or donate vehicles to veterans in need. This nonprofit is located near Beaumont Texas.

Meet Pepe and Teresa Torres. I was so impressed with their methods of hiring, mentorship and management. They have ways of hiring from outside the industry that really work. Pepe and Teresa are a team that have developed a way to mentor and train . They hire and develop the workers to fill the needs of the shop. As each worker develops they are given new opportunities . Are you ready for this???? The team at Austin consists of more female than male workers. Teresa shares thoughts on charging for your value. Another awesome part of their service is custom painted transmission cases. They take pride in their work. This is an episode I hope more shop owners will listen in to get some great ideas. Thanks to Tiffany Scherado with Amazing Women in Automotive for setting up this episode..Please note there is a few cuss words in this episode.

Meet Electron John , John Forro . Listen in as we share an outstanding donation to Tools for Schools. John is donating , one complete instructor program to Tools for Schools. this program will help the school with instructional videos, powerpoint , teacher lessons and slides for use in helping automotive teachers with John's knowledge over the past 40 years. Included in the program are also information on GDI systems and a bonus section on EV. John can be reached at [email protected]

Join us as Tiffany Scherado brings a few of the Amazing Women in Automotive to the Podcast . Jeff talks with them about their stories of handling difficult customers. They share about Difficult employees. The group shares some New Year resolutions.

In this episode Tiffany Scherado is joined by a few Amazing women in our industry. Coralee Zueff and Savannah Garrett talk about customer appreciation. Join us in another international episode. December is the month of giving ,however it shouldn't be the only month . Giving gifts also shouldn't break the bank. Listen in and take a few of these ideas back to your shop.

Coralee also shares her book for service advisors is available on Amazon .

Haresh Gobin joins Jeff at AAPEX. Haresh demonstrated some of the new features on the Throttle 5 diagnostics tool from Launch Tech USA. This tool is completely compliant with USA rules and regulations. Haresh walks us through several of the new features on this tool. I was impressed with the ability to connect with a big screen tv or remote assistance. I'm looking forward to trying this tool in the shop.

Live from AAPEX at Gates with Rob Schuld. Gate's Corporation is not just Belts and Hoses. Today's Technology in vehicles requires more from the different systems . Gates has always worked with OEM to provide quality parts. Rob joins Jeff in explaining new items and new training opportunities .