"If you don't set your own goals, somebody else will."

This week on Wrench Turners Podcast

Technician and Content Creator

Rob Buttrick aka "TheVWMechanic

Rob shares his early memories of his grandfather working on cars, his first job at a taxi firm, and the challenges he faced in his early years. We discussed his transition to working as a Volkswagen specialist, climbing the ranks, becoming a master technician, and his content creation journey.

Let’s get into it.

J.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Early Interest in Cars

06:29 Getting Into the Trade

09:05 First Job at a Taxi Firm

09:44 Challenges in the First Year

15:20 Moving to a Volkswagen Specialist

20:51 Starting Content Creation

27:42 Challenges of Being a Mechanic

29:54 Advice for Mechanics

31:50 Upcoming Content

35:21 Conclusion