The numbers don’t lie—and they don’t look good for the automotive industry.

Brandon and Austin break down data comparing auto techs to other trades and discuss why technicians are often paid less despite increasing complexity.

We cover:

• The growing gap between trades
• Why automotive has no defined career ladder
• How that impacts technician retention
• Why labor rates don’t always match skill level
• And why AI and scan tools can’t replace experience

This episode pulls no punches.