Ep 53 - Justin Allen and Jim Cokonis

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Confessions of a Shop Owner

Mike Allen

62 episodes

14 hours ago

Confessions of a Shop Owner is hosted by Mike Allen, a third-generation shop owner, perpetual pot-stirrer, and brutally honest opinion sharer. In this weekly podcast, Mike shares his missteps so you don’t have to repeat them. Along the way, he chats with other industry personalities who’ve messed up, too, pulling back the curtain on the realities of running an independent auto repair shop. But this podcast isn’t just about Mike’s journey. It’s about confronting the divisive and questionable tactics many shop owners and managers use. Mike is here to stir the pot and address the painful truths while offering a way forward. Together, we’ll tackle the frustrations, shake things up, and help create a better future for the auto repair industry.

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Ep 53 - Justin Allen and Jim Cokonis | ADAS is a Scam!!

Confessions of a Shop Owner

41 minutes

2 weeks ago

Ep 53 - Justin Allen and Jim Cokonis | ADAS is a Scam!!

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Today, we ask the hard questions. Is investing in ADAS equipment worth it in auto repair? And if you do, should't you charge more for it? Mike, Bryan, and Justin Allen and Jim Cokonis answer these questions while at the ASTA Expo. They also dig into the difficulties of properly training staff and building processes that ensure quality work—rather than just chasing numbers and cranking out volume.

Timestamps:
00:00 God Has FINALLY Allowed This Recording

03:44 "Podcast Heist Confession"

09:51 "Training vs. Pressure in Workplaces"

11:36 "Expertise Takes Time"

14:54 Road Forcing Tire Balance

17:41 "Rebooting Problem-Solving Processes"

23:33 ADAS Misuse and Optimization

25:39 Data Ignored, Decisions Misguided

28:22 ADAS Calibration Investment Challenges

33:28 GM Suspension Idler Arm Issues

34:15 Truck Steering Issue Escalation