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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff Compton sits down with Liz Tate, partner at Level 5 Drive, an ADAS calibration company in southern Ontario. Liz discusses her unconventional path into the automotive industry and the challenges she encountered working as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field. She shares candid experiences from her time in both dealership and aftermarket environments, highlighting issues such as poor management, internal politics, and the difficulties around proper vehicle safety and used car inspections. 00:00 "Jaded Mechanic: Celebrating 100 Episodes"08:47 High School Educational Tracks Divide12:41 "Balancing Podcast Dreams and Career"19:00 Mentorship vs. Efficiency Conflict26:01 Customer Complaints Post-Oil Change30:52 Parts Pricing and Accountability Issues32:22 Dealership Service Frustrations41:31 Catalytic Converter Solutions in Canada47:28 Dealership Culture and Resistance to Change52:22 "Challenges in Car Shop Margins"54:30 "Beware Unlicensed Car Technicians"01:03:00 "Flawed Program Lacks Accountability"01:06:08 Industry Evolution and Innovation Insights01:10:26 ADAS Calibration Challenges in Aftermarket01:18:47 Decaying Truck Neglect01:24:58 Communication Breakdown in Auto Repairs01:26:39 Insurance Struggles in Auto Repairs01:32:52 3D Puzzle vs. Road Map Understanding Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232