The Mechanic.com.au Show

In this episode, we talk about what is arguably one of the most important parts of an engine with Chris Marturano, BDM of Automotive at Gates Australia. We look at how the materials have evolved from hemp and leather, what this means for replacement intervals, what we should be paying attention to as mechanics and what the future of belts might look like.

From the crude oils used at the beginning of the 1900's to the complex lubricant technology of today. In this episode, we talk about additives, blending, testing, licensing and approvals with Penrite's National Training and Sales Operations Manager Brendan Hughes. How thin will oils get? What will they look like in the future? Find the answers in this episode of the Mechanic.com.au Podcast

What did the first brake rotors look like and how have they evolved to what we see today? We hear all about the evolution of manufacturing and product technology from the founders decendant, Phillip Joseph who is the General Manager of Operations. What will brake rotors look like in the future? Will they still exist? What do you think?

Leather straps, Tanks and Tyre Pumps? Find out what these all have to do with the creation of Shock Absorbers and also take a look into the cutting edge technology of today and into the future with Gavin Pelling, Sales Director at Monroe!

In this episode, we link up with James Pearson, Category Manager at Narva Australia and look at the evolution of automotive lighting over the ages; from the horse-drawn cart through to the cutting edge lighting technology of tomorrow. We uncover the science behind Globe Composition, LED's and Performance Globes and James sets the record straight when it comes to ADR's.

In this epsode we take a dive into the various sensors used on vehicles today, how they work and the types of faults that we experience with them as mechanics. Join NTK's Product Manager James Henson for a juicy technical session!

In this episode, we stole Bendix's Chief Engineer Andrew French and drilled him about what goes into brake pads today compared with the past, the challenges that they face and how they address them with different pad types. We also ask if friction will play a role in the future with the advent of regenerative braking. What do you think?

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.