Why are ASE Certifications Important? With Oscar Gomez, Part 2

The Jaded Mechanic Podcast

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Jeff Compton and Oscar Gomez discuss the value of ASE Certifications and explain how they help technicians identify their specialties and weaknesses, thereby improving through training and learning from failures. They discuss the challenges in the automotive industry, including the misdiagnosis of car issues due to rushing and the need for patience and mentorship for new technicians. As Oscar highlights the importance of motivating and supporting students and entry-level mechanics, Jeff underscores the necessity of properly conveying the worth of technicians' skills to customers.

00:00 Anger about prioritizing emissions over safety inspections.
05:45 Industry needs specific training for bilingual employees.
07:50 Language barriers and cultural resistance to change.
11:27 Disregard EGR fault, focus on the testing limit.
14:51 Understanding principles without scientific physics, is an amazing approach.
17:26 Car troubles? Tapping or diagnosing, I'm flexible.
22:03 Identify weak points and focus on training.
23:51 Enjoyed writing the annual test and showed the importance of feedback.
27:21 California admissions diagnostician process requires alternative education.
30:55 Mentor's tech becomes state rep, mentor cited.
34:26 Advocate advises installing brakes, affecting car mechanics.
38:13 New technicians need patience and understanding.
41:38 Industry lacks patience, hindered quality and diagnosis.
45:55 Car's hood and cowl ducts are plugged with litter.
47:39 Addressing industry change, prioritizing business owner mentality.
51:23 Striving for shop improvement and financial success.
53:36 Supporting affordable tools, not wanting to struggle.