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  • EV Insurance Is Out of Control: 10 Ways to Slash Your Premium Today

    EV Insurance Is Out of Control: 10 Ways to Slash Your Premium Today
    Jul 4 2025
    EV owners are getting blindsided by soaring insurance costs. Some drivers are paying 44% more than they would for a gas car—and most have no idea why. In this episode, we break down what’s really driving these price spikes. From costly battery repairs to limited repair networks, you’ll hear exactly why electric vehicle insurance has become unaffordable for many. But more importantly, we’re giving you 10 real ways to cut your premiums—no fluff, no sales pitch. Just smart strategy that could save you hundreds every year. You’ll learn:
    • Why EVs cost so much to insure in 2025
    • How telematics can help lower your rates
    • What discounts you’re probably missing out on
    • When bundling or increasing your deductible makes sense
    • Which insurers are quietly raising rates the fastest
    Whether you drive a Tesla, a BYD, a Rivian or a Leaf, this episode will show you how to fight back against rising costs—before your next renewal shocks your wallet. 👉 New episodes weekly—Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss out.

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    5 min
  • AI Is Taking Over the Garage with Derek Crager

    AI Is Taking Over the Garage with Derek Crager
    Jun 26 2025
    Today’s guest is Derek Crager, founder of Practical AI and the creator of Pocket Mentor—the world’s first voice-based AI built for real-time, hands-free support on the job. With a background in industrial training and a mind shaped by autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, Derek sees patterns others miss. His tech turns expert know-how into instant, voice-guided help—no apps, no logins, just answers. He’s on a mission to close the skills gap and reshape how teams learn, work, and thrive with AI

    Derek's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/
    https://www.practicalai.app/company/leadership

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    AI in auto repair, Automotive artificial intelligence, Voice AI for mechanics, AI for car technicians, Predictive maintenance tools, Car industry innovation, Automotive workforce transformation, Digital dealership solutions, LLM tools for auto service, AI mechanic assistant


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    36 min
  • China’s EV Crisis Is Coming — What Car Buyers Must Know Before 2026

    China’s EV Crisis Is Coming — What Car Buyers Must Know Before 2026
    Jun 20 2025
    China's EV price war just exploded — BYD’s $7K EV is shaking the market, and insiders fear an Evergrande-style collapse. What does this mean for Tesla, car buyers, and global auto brands? We break down the tactics, risks, and what new buyers must know to avoid getting burned in today’s EV chaos.

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    #NewCarBuyers
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    #AutoIndustryNews



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    4 min
  • Dealer Woes

    Dealer Woes
    Jun 18 2025
    Car sales are crashing. Dealership employees are quitting in waves. In this episode, we break down why buyers vanished, commission checks dried up, and EVs are stalling on lots. If you work in sales, manage a showroom, or just follow auto market trends, this is your wake-up call. Get the real numbers, sharp insights, and what it means for your job, your business, or your next car. Subscribe now for raw, clear auto industry analysis.

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    #CarMarketDown
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    #NewCarSales
    #AutomotiveNews
    #DealerLife2025
    #CarLotCrisis

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    4 min
  • Mechanics, Degrees & the Gender Divide: Who’s Really Building Our Future?

    Mechanics, Degrees & the Gender Divide: Who’s Really Building Our Future?
    Jun 15 2025
    Who’s really keeping the world running—men with tools or women with degrees?
    This viral reaction exposes the growing gender divide in the auto industry and beyond. Men are dominating trades. Women are dominating classrooms. What’s happening to education, skilled labor, and your future car shop? The truth will surprise you.

    College collapse
    Trade school surge
    Auto industry shake-up

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    11 min
  • Jobs Safe from AI: 10 Careers Women Can Start Now

    Jobs Safe from AI: 10 Careers Women Can Start Now
    Jun 11 2025
    AI is coming for your job—but not these. In this episode, we break down 10 high-paying, male-dominated careers in the auto and trade industries that women can enter now to avoid being replaced by artificial intelligence in 2025. From diesel mechanics to HVAC techs, these hands-on roles need human skill. If you're ready for job security, real pay, and zero AI takeover—this is for you.

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    12 min
  • Why Women Deserve More Than OnlyFans

    Why Women Deserve More Than OnlyFans
    Jun 7 2025
    Laid off and sick of fake influencers telling you to sell yourself online? In this episode, we talk real options—how the auto industry’s hiring, why skilled trades beat sugar daddies, and what nobody tells women about long-term power. It’s blunt, it’s honest, and it might be the thing that saves your next career move. Hit play if you’re ready to take back control.

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    17 min
  • Why Millions of Gen Z Are Choosing Car Keys Over College Degrees

    Why Millions of Gen Z Are Choosing Car Keys Over College Degrees
    Jun 4 2025
    Gen Z is walking away from college—and heading straight into the garage. In this episode, we break down how rising tuition, EV tech, and massive trade demand are pulling young talent into the auto industry. If you're in dealership hiring, tech training, or just watching the shift, this one’s for you. Real numbers. Real reasons. Real change

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    #GenZJobs
    #AutoIndustryNews
    #TradeSchool
    #MechanicLife
    #EVTechnician


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    5 min