339: Tomi Oliva On Technician Recruitment

339: Tomi Oliva On Technician Recruitment

Author: Sean Tipping February 15, 2026 Duration: 1:24:30
Tomi Oliva joins me on the show today to talk about technician recruitment. We have both recently hired new technicians and discuss the process of finding talent in the automotive space. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com Please make sure to check out our sponsors! SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/ Automoti...

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

Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Podcast Episodes
277: What Goes Into Making A Decision In Diagnostics? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:54
This week on the show I share my thoughts on the decision making process we face every day when trying to diagnose a problem. What factors come into play when we decide to perform a certain test? What weights do we place…
276: Thinking From First Principles In Diagnostics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:44
Have you ever heard someone mention "Thinking/Reasoning from First Principles" ? Ever wonder what that means? Can it be applied to the world of automotive repair/ diagnostics? Join me this week as I share my thoughts on…
275: Tim McDaniels Heavy Duty Diesel Diagnostics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:21
Tim McDaniels joins me on the show this week to discuss HD diesel diagnostics. We talk about the differences between passenger cars and HD as well as a number of similarities. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebo…
274: Honda CRV Diagnostic Follow Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:47
This week on the show I share a case study that follows up from last week on a 2017 Honda CRV 1.5L turbo that would not start at times, and start but not idle at others. The shop had recently replaced the cylinder head a…
273: Follow Up On Maserati & Volvo + Reflection On This Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
This week I'll follow up on couple vehicles from last weeks episode. The Maserati no-start and the Volvo rear hatch issue. I'll also reflect on a very challenging week I had doing mobile and how it's a contrast to what y…
272: A Day Of Mobile Diagnostics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:12
Join my me as I take you along with me on a full day of mobile diagnostics. The recordings are from throughout the day at each stop I made. From a Hybrid Camry HV isolation fault, to a Maserati no-start, this day was ful…
271: Ford Programming Issues & Solutions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:34
This week on the show I'll talk about Ford programming and some issues we run into and what we've done to solve them, including an issues on late model Fords that can take the majority of your day to resolve. The tools w…
270: Dodge RAM Misfire Case Study [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:43
This week on the show I share 2 different vehicles, a 2012 RAM for a year ago that had what I thought was a unique one-off problem. Last week, however, I ran into the exact same misfire issue on a 2010 RAM. Join me as I…
269: Tomi Oliva & Programming Training Courses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:46
This week on the show Tomi Oliva joins me to discuss his programming courses offered in Spanish and English through TechFix. We'll also discuss his upcoming travel plans to present outside of the USA. https://www.techfix…
268: Silverado Parasitic Draw Case Study [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:13
This week on the show I have a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado with a parasitic draw that kills the battery overnight. Come with me as I find the source of the draw along with the actual cause. Remember, the component that's dr…