The Mechanic.com.au Show

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The Mechanic.com.au Show Podcast

Australia's #1 Mechanic Podcast! Helping Automotive Service & Repair Professionals develop successful careers and highly profitable workshops. In each episode, we interview industry experts from all different areas of our trade and ask all of the tough questions!

  1. The Past, Present and Future of Drive and Timing Belts

    14/10/2020

    The Past, Present and Future of Drive and Timing Belts

    In this episode, we talk about what is arguably one of the most important parts of an engine with Chris Marturano, BDM of Automotive at Gates Australia. We look at how the materials have evolved from hemp and leather, what this means for replacement intervals, what we should be paying attention to as mechanics and what the future of belts might look like.

    20 min
  2. The Past, Present and Future of Lubricants

    07/10/2020

    The Past, Present and Future of Lubricants

    From the crude oils used at the beginning of the 1900's to the complex lubricant technology of today. In this episode, we talk about additives, blending, testing, licensing and approvals with Penrite's National Training and Sales Operations Manager Brendan Hughes. How thin will oils get? What will they look like in the future? Find the answers in this episode of the Mechanic.com.au Podcast

    23 min
  3. The Past, Present and Future of Brake Rotors

    30/09/2020

    The Past, Present and Future of Brake Rotors

    What did the first brake rotors look like and how have they evolved to what we see today? We hear all about the evolution of manufacturing and product technology from the founders decendant, Phillip Joseph who is the General Manager of Operations. What will brake rotors look like in the future? Will they still exist? What do you think?

    26 min
  4. The Past, Present and Future of Shock Absorbers

    23/09/2020

    The Past, Present and Future of Shock Absorbers

    Leather straps, Tanks and Tyre Pumps? Find out what these all have to do with the creation of Shock Absorbers and also take a look into the cutting edge technology of today and into the future with Gavin Pelling, Sales Director at Monroe!

    26 min
  5. The Past, Present and Future of Lighting

    16/09/2020

    The Past, Present and Future of Lighting

    In this episode, we link up with James Pearson, Category Manager at Narva Australia and look at the evolution of automotive lighting over the ages; from the horse-drawn cart through to the cutting edge lighting technology of tomorrow. We uncover the science behind Globe Composition, LED's and Performance Globes and James sets the record straight when it comes to ADR's.

    24 min
  6. Sensor Tech Talk with NTK

    09/09/2020

    Sensor Tech Talk with NTK

    In this epsode we take a dive into the various sensors used on vehicles today, how they work and the types of faults that we experience with them as mechanics. Join NTK's Product Manager James Henson for a juicy technical session!

    21 min
  7. The Past, Present and Future of Brake Pads

    02/09/2020

    The Past, Present and Future of Brake Pads

    In this episode, we stole Bendix's Chief Engineer Andrew French and drilled him about what goes into brake pads today compared with the past, the challenges that they face and how they address them with different pad types. We also ask if friction will play a role in the future with the advent of regenerative braking. What do you think?

    22 min
  8. The Past, Present and Future of Wipers

    26/08/2020

    The Past, Present and Future of Wipers

    What does a car accident and Henry Ford have to do with the invention of wipers? Listen to our interview with Will Vagg, National Sales Manager at Trico to find out and learn about the technologies used in wiper engineering and testing today. For something we consider to be so simple, there is so much that goes into them!

    22 min
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Australia's #1 Mechanic Podcast! Helping Automotive Service & Repair Professionals develop successful careers and highly profitable workshops. In each episode, we interview industry experts from all different areas of our trade and ask all of the tough questions!

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  • Creator
    Mechanic.com.au
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Mechanic.com.au
  • Show Website
    The Mechanic.com.au Show

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