The Mechanic.com.au Show
Australia's #1 Mechanic Podcast! Helping Automotive Service & Repair Professionals develop successful careers and highly profitable workshops. In each episode, we interview industry experts from all different areas of our trade and ask all of the tough questions!
Episodes
October 14, 2020 • 19 mins
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.
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October 7, 2020 • 23 mins
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
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September 30, 2020 • 26 mins
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?
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September 23, 2020 • 26 mins
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!
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September 16, 2020 • 23 mins
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.
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September 9, 2020 • 20 mins
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!
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September 2, 2020 • 22 mins
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?
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August 26, 2020 • 22 mins
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!
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August 19, 2020 • 26 mins
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.
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August 12, 2020 • 21 mins
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.
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December 17, 2019 • 17 mins
This week in the Hot Seat is Drew Conkling, Global Product Line Manager of Automotive at Gates talking to us about the various products, services and tools they have introduced to help workshops boost their bottom line!
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December 10, 2019 • 16 mins
This week in the Hot Seat is Ian Campbell, Product Manager at Bendix talking to us about the 5 Key Questions we should be asking our Customers in order to help them select the Best Brake Pads for their needs
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December 3, 2019 • 15 mins
This week in the Hot Seat is Will Vagg, Sales Manager at Trico Products talking to us about how wiper servicing is changing in OE workshops, whether we should be recommending blades or refills, the difference between cheap and quality wipers and more!
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November 26, 2019 • 17 mins
This week in the Hot Seat is Tony Doyle, Technical Services Manager at Disc Brakes Australia talking to us about the future of Aftermarket Brake Rotor Technologies including regenerative braking and electrification, innovation projects, upgraded slotted and cross-drilled rotors as well as common misconceptions or knowledge gaps in the market place.
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November 19, 2019 • 13 mins
This week in the Hot Seat is John Kilby, Training Manager at Century Batteries discussing the evolution of battery testing & replacement technology, as well as how Century can help grow your battery business.
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November 12, 2019 • 13 mins
This week in the Hot Seat is Eduard Julyan, State Sales Manager at Monroe telling us the average (and surprising) number of shocks being replaced by most workshops on a monthly basis and discussing some strategies and tips to help you increase your shock absorber business opportunities.
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November 5, 2019 • 18 mins
This week in the hot seat is Brendan Hughes, National Training Manager at Penrite Oil to provide some answers to Common Oil FAQ's and tell us about Penrites 10 Tenths Racing Range
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October 29, 2019 • 13 mins
This week in the hot seat is Chris Philp, Sales & Operations Manager at Exedy Australia to discuss the Top Clutch Installation Issues and how you can avoid them
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October 22, 2019 • 15 mins
This week in the hot seat is Warren Bedford, Category Manager at Narva to discuss all things Driving Lights
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October 15, 2019 • 14 mins
This week in the hot seat is James Filshie, Senior Product Manager at NGK Spark Plugs to discuss all things Oxygen Sensors.
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