In this episode of the Gearbox Podcast, Lalo Castro discusses a recent issue he encountered with a Ford F-150. After trying various repairs, including replacing the coils and injectors, they discovered that a broken bolt on the crank was causing the misfires. The vehicle started running smoothly again after replacing the bolt and fixing the crank trigger. The episode highlights the importance of thorough inspections and checking every vehicle component when diagnosing problems.Topics discussed:00:05:48 Importance of thorough vehicle inspections.00:09:52 Misfire and breakdown on the bridge.00:14:49 Different approaches to free diagnostics.00:20:09 No takeaway.00:23:30 Importance of pride in work.00:26:42 Bottleneck with diagnostic time.00:29:35 Competition is unnecessary, so collaborate.00:36:17 Customer reviews drive business.00:39:37 Value your time and expertise.00:46:27 Clear communication is essential.00:49:02 Prioritize and assess vehicle issues.00:53:00 Shops should prioritize honesty.01:00:31 Repairing vehicles is often more cost-effective than buying new ones.01:02:08 Car maintenance is an essential investment.01:06:37 Value of maintaining older vehicles.01:14:30 Be cautious of complex sales.01:16:10 Repairing head gaskets on high-mileage vehicles can lead to future engine problems.01:21:22 Common sense logic in selling.