317: Brendan Sorensen

317: Brendan Sorensen

Author: Sean Tipping September 12, 2025 Duration: 1:51:54
Brendan Sorensen joins Tomi and I on the show this week. Brendan is from Brisbane, Australia. He works for TAT- The Automotive Technician, a network of technicians sharing knowledge, information and experience. We chat about why Tim-Tams are Tomi's new favorite food, AI in automotive, and more. Check out their website below- https://www.tat.net.au/ Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automot...

Sean Tipping hosts Automotive Diagnostic Podcast, a series dedicated to the intricate and often misunderstood world of modern car repair. This isn't about simple oil changes; it's a deep, practical conversation focused squarely on diagnostics and the evolving technology under the hood. Each episode feels like a shop talk session where you'll hear detailed discussions on specific tools and techniques, from interpreting complex scan data to troubleshooting elusive electrical gremlins. The goal is to provide actionable ideas that genuinely sharpen your skills, whether you're a seasoned professional or a committed enthusiast looking to understand your vehicle on a deeper level. By bringing in expert voices from across the automotive field for interviews, the podcast offers diverse perspectives on real-world problems and solutions. Tuning in provides a unique blend of education and practical self-improvement, all framed within the engaging leisure of exploring how things work. If you've ever been fascinated by the logic of a repair or wanted to demystify the computers on wheels we drive today, this podcast serves as an essential resource.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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297: Just Some Kids From Chicago, With Pedro De La Torre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:11
Pedro De La Torre Joins Tomi and I on the show this week. We discuss both their experiences growing up in Chicago as children of first generation immigrants. They share how this affected their journey in the automotive i…
296: Miguel Cruz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:10
Miguel Cruz "Mikey" joins Tomi and I this week on the show. Mikey is apprenticing at Tomi's shop and recently attended Vision in Kansas City. We'll discuss his experience at his first industry training event along with p…
295: 2017 Buick Lacrosse Parasitic Draw [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:25
Per request, I'm sharing a case study this week on the show. A 2017 Buick Lacrosse that sometimes will die overnight, but other times does not. We brought this one to our shop to set up for intermittent parasitic draw te…
294: Keith Perkins & Brandon Steckler, Headed To A Land Down Under [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:25
Brandon Steckler and Keith Perkins join Tomi and myself this week on the show to talk about their upcoming trip to Australia (June 2025), for the Autocare 2025 event in Brisbane. They share the subjects they'll be instru…
293: Joey Fitzpatrick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:52
Joey Fitzpatrick joins Tomi and myself this week on the show. Joey is a shop owner & technician from Tucson, Arizona. He specializes in board level module cloning/repair and Diesel repair. Website- https://autodiagpodcas…
292: The Repair Act With Lisa Foshee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:17
Lisa Foshee is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel at Auto Care Association. She joins us on the show today to talk about the Repair act- https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house…
291: Podcast Revamp With Tomi Oliva [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:48
Tomi Oliva and I begin our collaboration today on the show! Tomi will be joining me for future episodes to interview prominent figures in the automotive industry. We'll cover technical aspects of the job, but also expand…
290: Automotive Avengers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:45
What's going on Automotive world?! I've enjoyed the time off, but the podcast is back in action! We've got a few changes, and to help me explain, Tomi Oliva is joining me! Check it out and look for new episodes to drop i…
289: Sabbatical [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:47
This week on the show I just have brief message for everyone, I'll be taking a break from the podcast in order to rejuvenate and re-focus to bring back new energy and Ideas. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to all th…
288: 2024 Reflection & 2025 Goal Setting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:43
Join me this week on the show as I reflect on lessons learned in 2024 and how I set goals for 2025. What are your best moments from the past year? What do you wish you could have told yourself Jan 1 2024? What do you hop…