The Motor Files Podcast

The Motor Files Podcast

By Chris ClarkeLeisureAutomotive
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The Motor Files Podcast episodes

  • The Rising Cost of Charging EV
    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%.

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    8 min
  • Does Tesla Service Centers Make Sense?
    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.

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    5 min
  • Tesla Is Dead To Me | Viral TikTok Video Slams Tesla's Poor Service
    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.

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    12 min
  • Mechanics Did What Was Needed Podcast
    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.

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    https://youtu.be/OU2idXROB28

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    9 min
  • EV Skateboard Chassis
    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

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    https://youtu.be/vKEmJnTswV4

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    Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS*
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    5 min
  • California Is Reported To Have an EV Power Grid Problem
    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-heatwave
    https://www.rockauto.com/
    https://www.topspeed.com/makes/

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    Videos are uploaded weekly.

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    https://youtu.be/XW8nSmsU0E4

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    6 min
  • Angry Mechanic Goes Off on GM | Ford Ordered To Pay $1.7Bil
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    https://youtu.be/dzmLonxvUzw

    If you want me to continue making videos like these, please donate to our paypal account: paypal.me/partsmanagerpro

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    10 min
  • How Mechanics Are Paid | Fixed Ops Director Explains Mechanic Pay Plans
    Whether it be Variable Pay, Specialization or Flat Rate, all are explained in this noteworthy interview. Mechanics have options.

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    Please remember to like, share and leave your comments.

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    https://youtu.be/Sxnwu4n2Z1Y

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    12 min
  • Police Evacuate Apartment And Call In Bomb Squad Over A Car Part
    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.

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    6 min
  • Proof Mechanics Going Their Own Way
    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/

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    https://youtu.be/Y7j4g6Pr538

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    9 min

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