Chad Austin: Get Your A/C and Diag Mojo Going! [E101] - Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z

<p>Matt Fanslow is with Chad Austin, the owner of Austin Automotive in Canon City, Colorado. They discuss Chad's background as a mechanic and the challenges and successes of running a shop. They also discuss the importance of having the right tools for the job, the challenges of working on electronic modules, and the benefits of using digital tools in automotive repair. They touch on air conditioning systems, diagnostic techniques, and the future of AC system repairs in electric vehicles. Overall, they provide valuable insights into the automotive repair industry.</p><p>Show Notes</p><ul><li>The challenges of scheduling (00:01:02)&nbsp;Discussion on the difficulties of aligning schedules and the busy nature of the summer season.</li><li>Running a brick and mortar shop (00:01:17)&nbsp;Clarification that the shop is not a mobile business and primarily operates from a physical location.</li><li>Booking out appointments (00:03:07)&nbsp;The shop's schedule is booked out for several weeks, including oil changes, due to high demand and the shop's reputation for handling difficult cases.</li><li>The challenges of engine replacements (00:08:22)&nbsp;Discussion about the time-consuming nature of engine replacements and the impact on technician availability.</li><li>The challenges of running a shop in Colorado (00:15:43)&nbsp;Discussion about the unique circumstances of running a shop in Colorado, including the frequency of snowstorms and the impact on different businesses.</li><li>The frustrations of dealing with multiple passwords for different manufacturers (00:18:25)&nbsp;Discussion about the difficulties of managing passwords for various manufacturers and the desire for a global password or authenticator app.</li><li>Challenges of Mobile Work (00:23:07)&nbsp;Discussion on the difficulties of being a mobile technician and the importance of having the necessary tools.</li><li>Doing Repairs at the Shop (00:23:22)&nbsp;Exploration of the benefits of performing repairs at the shop, including having access to all tools and s