Under the Hood

Tom Bradley
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A weekly conversation about ideas, habits, and the things we notice. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

  1. Aug 4

    Ten years under the hood

    In this reflective essay, Tom Bradley concludes a ten-year run as a mechanic with insights that have little to do with cars themselves. The piece centers on four key realizations.

  2. Aug 4

    The jobs you can do yourself

    Empowering yourself with basic automotive maintenance can save time and money, provided you know exactly which tasks are suitable for beginners and which ones require professional expertise. By understanding the difference between simple maintenance and high-stakes repairs, you can maintain your vehicle safely and effectively.

  3. Aug 4

    What a good mechanic actually looks like

    This podcast episode from Tom Bradley identifies the key characteristics of a trustworthy, skilled mechanic based on his experience in the automotive industry.

  4. Aug 4

    Electric cars for people who don't care about electric cars

    Tom Bradley explains the practical maintenance differences in electric vehicles, taking a neutral stance on whether anyone should own one.

  5. Aug 4

    My most expensive mistake

    Tom Bradley recounts how procrastination on a routine car maintenance task resulted in catastrophic engine failure and a costly lesson about task avoidance.

  6. Aug 4

    Cheap tools that punch above their weight

    Tom Bradley's "Under the Hood" discusses six inexpensive car tools that deliver outsized value by enabling car owners to diagnose issues and perform basic maintenance safely.

  7. Aug 4

    Warning lights, ranked by panic level

    Tom Bradley's "Under the Hood" episode ranks car warning lights by urgency based on a simple color system: red means stop immediately, and amber/yellow means get service soon.

  8. Aug 4

    The service schedule nobody follows

    Most car owners only get oil changes and ignore other critical maintenance services, not out of negligence but because the information isn't properly communicated.

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A weekly conversation about ideas, habits, and the things we notice. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    Tom Bradley
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Tom Bradley
  • Show Website
    Under the Hood