Flat Rate Tech Podcast
Flat Rate Tech Podcast
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The Technician Trust Crisis: Why Good Techs Stop Caring
7 minutes Posted Aug 10, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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Why do good technicians stop caring? The automotive industry loves to talk about the technician shortage, but nobody seems to ask why experienced technicians are becoming burned out, frustrated, and ready to walk away. After 25 years in the dealership world, I've seen what happens when technicians lose trust in the system. Training, flat rate pay, master technician programs, production numbers, management pressure, difficult jobs, and a culture that can reward the wrong behavior all play a ro...