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Automotive Lab Scope Basics | Understanding the uScope In this video, we walk through the fundamentals of using a lab scope (automotive oscilloscope) — what it does, how it works, and why it’s one of the most powerful diagnostic tools you can own. Using a signal...
Dont forget to check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com Is your DeLorean suffering from unreliable electrics, random stalling, or cooling fan problems? In this video, I install the K111168A Improved Relay Update Kit and show you exactly how to upgrade the...
In this video, I go in-depth on how the LOADpro Dynamic Test Leads work and how I pair them with the Power Probe for faster circuit testing. I build a simple circuit to demonstrate real-worldish conditions and show why a circuit can appear to have full voltage—but...
Check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com If you like this video, check out @ScannerDanner he is the GOAT here. In this video, I take a deeper dive into how I use the LOADpro Dynamic Test Leads along with the Power Probe for real-world diagnostics. After...
Our website - sixstarautomotive.com At Six Star Automotive, efficiency isn’t just for the shop floor—it starts in the front office. In this video, I show the process of building a brand-new service advisor desk designed to streamline daily operations. By centralizing...
Here is a link for the leads I like. I buy mine from Snap-On for more, but these are the same thing. I love this site. If I were to buy my multimeter again, it would be this one. https://www.aeswave.com/cat-iv-digital-multimeter-by-power-probe-p9318.html...
We have invested heavily in our shop to serve you better. In this tour, I walk you from the frontage and after-hours drop box through our front shop (new floor + new lifts + reorganized layout for efficiency), into the inventory room where we stock high-quality OE...
Struggling with misaligned DeLorean doors or stubborn latches? In this video, I walk you through the complete process of adjusting your DeLorean’s doors for smooth operation and proper striker alignment. You’ll learn: How to adjust the strikers for the perfect fit Why...
Everyone’s talking about how bad the automotive industry is right now — low pay, burnout, lack of respect, and technicians leaving the trade.
But that’s only half the story.
In this video, I talk about what’s really going on in the automotive world — and why it’s not all doom and gloom. The problem isn’t that the industry is broken beyond repair… it’s that too many people stopped doing things the right way.
We’ll look at what caused this decline, how leadership and culture are the true missing ingredients, and what can be done to rebuild trust, pride, and purpose in this trade.
If you’re a technician, shop owner, or anyone who loves this industry — this video is for you.
🔧 Topics Covered
Why so many technicians feel undervalued
How poor leadership and short-term thinking created today’s problems
The real value of skilled labor and integrity in service
How independent shops can thrive through culture, training, and fairness
Why customers still need technicians who care
What we can all do to change the industry — one shop at a time
🧠 Key Takeaway
The automotive industry doesn’t need saving — it needs leaders who care about people, build trust, and create environments worth staying in.
If we raise the bar together, the industry will follow.
🏠 About Six Star Automotive
At Six Star Automotive in Sandpoint, Idaho, we’re building a different kind of shop — one that values craftsmanship, fairness, and family.
We believe in empowering technicians, rewarding skill, and showing customers what quality really means.
Learn more at:
https://www.sixstarautomotive.com
📚 Additional Resources
For those interested in leadership, business culture, and technician development:
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
ScannerDanner – Engine Performance Diagnostics (AESwave):
https://www.aeswave.com/engine-performance-diagnostics-by-scannerdanner-p9277.html
