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Repair Shop Reckoning

Repair Shop Reckoning

Auteur(s): Kevin Brown
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 Repair Shop Reckoning is the no-nonsense, hard-hitting podcast where host Kevin Brown pulls no punches in bringing you the raw truth about the collision and repair shop industry. Forget the corporate sugarcoating—this show dives into the gritty reality of what really goes on behind the scenes. Whether you’re a shop owner, a mechanic, or just someone tired of the BS, Kevin’s got the hard-earned expertise and unapologetic opinions you need. Each episode tackles the biggest issues, challenges, and game-changing tips in the industry, giving you the tools to cut through the noise and level up your shop. Buckle up—it’s time to get real.

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  • The Collision Game Is Rigged and How Shops Are Paying the Price

    The Collision Game Is Rigged and How Shops Are Paying the Price
    Nov 14 2025
    Buckle up because this week Kevin and Jason crack open the ugly truth behind the collision repair industry, and it’s a full-on reckoning.

    Kevin goes off on how insurance companies have hijacked the business by setting prices, dictating parts, and forcing shops into losing money on every “approved” repair. From fake adjusters behind desks to clueless inspectors who’ve never turned a wrench in their life, the industry’s gone off the rails.

    They dive deep into how independent collision shops are being crushed by corporate control, fake “prevailing wage” surveys, and AI-driven desk estimates written by people who couldn’t tell a fender from a file cabinet. Kevin lays out real-world examples that will make any shop owner’s blood boil. From motorhomes patched with bondo to adjusters arguing over $600 supplements after promising to pay.

    But this isn’t just a rant, it’s a roadmap. Kevin shares how he’s outsmarting the system by expanding into trailer repair, sandblasting, and parts sales to keep profit margins alive while others drown in red tape.

    Stories You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • Why collision shops are going broke faster the harder they work
    • How insurance “desk adjusters” and AI estimates are wrecking the trade
    • Real examples of fraud, cheap parts, and complete industry insanity
    • Why Kevin refuses to cut corners — even when insurance pushes shops to do it
    • The $90,000 engine story that proves doing it right still matters
    • How adding trailer repair saved Motor City Truck Collision from the chaos


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    52 min
  • Marriage, Mayhem & Motor Oil: 29 Years of Wrenching on Life with Marilyn Brown

    Marriage, Mayhem & Motor Oil: 29 Years of Wrenching on Life with Marilyn Brown
    Nov 7 2025
    This one’s personal.

    In this special episode of Repair Shop Reckoning, Kevin sits down with his wife of 29 years, Marilyn Brown. The woman who’s been there since the beginning. From beer bottles at Frigate’s in Walled Lake to building a family, surviving broke-as-hell Christmases, and running businesses together, nothing’s off-limits in this conversation.

    They dive into the real side of marriage and entrepreneurship — the fights, the forgiveness, and the funny-as-hell moments that kept them going. Marilyn opens up about raising kids, dealing with exes, working her way up in corporate life, and eventually running the backend of Kevin’s shops. Together, they break down what it really takes to stay married, stay sane, and stay in business when life keeps throwing punches.

    You’ll laugh, you’ll shake your head, and you might even feel a little better about your own chaos.

    Because at the end of the day success, marriage, and business all come down to the same rule: work your ass off, tell the truth, and don’t hold grudges.

    Topics Covered:
    • The wild story of how Kevin and Marilyn met (and the beer bottle incident 🤕)
    • What it’s really like being married to a mechanic-turned-business owner
    • Parenting, adoption, and surviving blended-family chaos
    • The early days of being broke and building from nothing
    • Why communication (and not giving a damn what people think) saves marriages and businesses
    • Payroll screwups, scammers, audits, and the emotional roller coaster of owning a shop
    • The difference between loyalty and permission in relationships and leadership
    • Why feelings don’t belong in management meetings


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    1 h et 16 min
  • From the Bay to the Barn: The Dealer Tech Who Built His Own Damn Shop

    From the Bay to the Barn: The Dealer Tech Who Built His Own Damn Shop
    Oct 31 2025
    What happens when a dealership tech decides he’s done turning wrenches for someone else and builds his own shop from the ground up?

    In this episode, Kevin Brown sits down with Donovan from Cypress Ridge Automotive, a former Ford dealership tech who walked away from the flat rate life, built a shop in his backyard, and turned it into a thriving business.

    The two dig into what it really takes to go from tech to business owner, the learning curve, the emotional rollercoaster, and the financial gut punches no one warns you about.

    From six liters and CP4 disasters to dealing with one time use bolts, credit card fees, and bullshit warranty times, Kevin and Donovan get real about the chaos, the craftsmanship, and the cost of doing business in today’s repair world.

    They also dive into the industry’s bigger problems, overpriced diesel repairs, bad engineering, tech turnover, and the dealerships that still don’t get it, while comparing old school wrenching to the tech heavy future of EVs and Tesla simplicity.

    If you’ve ever thought about going out on your own, this episode is your wake up call. Donovan proves you can do it, but only if you’re willing to bet on yourself, learn your numbers, and build something that lasts.

    Topics Include:
    • Leaving the dealership grind and starting from zero
    • Learning business before taking the leap
    •The emotional reality of owning a shop
    • Diesel repair chaos and one time use parts
    • Flat rate vs hourly pay, what really works
    • Taking care of your team and knowing your numbers
    • Why EVs are setting the new standard for simplicity
    • And why letting customers bring their own parts makes you a dumbass

    This one’s for the guys in the bay, the owners sweating payroll, and the ones bold enough to build something of their own.

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    1 h et 1 min
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