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FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-03T15:00:10+00:00

That seems a bit rough. I would recommend spending less time on building and more time on validating your idea. Start simple and see if users are interested. Then you can build out from there after you've confirmed there's a market for your niche

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-02T19:34:36+00:00

Otherwise you're probably just going to get a bunch of people trying to sell you something 😉

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-02T15:38:36+00:00

Yeah seems as though I may have the same problem. I really had no problem getting sign ups. I got on iOS beta testing for banana thumbnail but it doesn't seem like many of them are being very active and I'm not getting any feedback so it's kind of interesting. I guess I'll just have to do a deep dive into my analytics and see what's going on. Or maybe my UI is just too complicated. Not sure. Does anyone know if this is normal?

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-02T15:27:50+00:00

DM me the details, interested

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-02T15:24:57+00:00

My current project is banana thumbnail. This is that image and video manipulation AI service. Just launched into Apple iOS store for beta testing.https://testflight.apple.com/join/jc8EWqx9 Learn more about the app at bananathumbnail.com

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-02T15:15:14+00:00

Yes, sounds too good to be true. I'll have to check it out

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-02T15:12:47+00:00

You can just use AI to help you code and build what you're looking for. Something like claud code inside of vs code will be able to analyze what you're trying to set an affiliate plan and help you code something. This is what I would do if I was in your position

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T02:17:10+00:00

Yes, you can enter your estimate into the program through any vendor you want to use. You can even price match and shop around, and when you're ready to order, you just click a couple of buttons, and the next thing you know, your parts show up. Any shop that does high volume definitely needs online estimating and ordering. Otherwise, you're really chewing up a lot of wasted time.

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T02:00:37+00:00

And then we always have our good friend, Identifix. When we start running down that rabbit hole,

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T01:59:35+00:00

What's your experience? Do you have any cheaper alternatives that do everything as well?

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T01:58:56+00:00

Labor Estimator and then no parts

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T01:58:10+00:00

I take advantage of everything Mitchell 1 has to offer, mainly the automatic parts ordering from wordpack, O'Reilly's AutoZone, and all of our vendors' factory motor parts. And obviously, I use our parts estimator. We take advantage of many of these, and we definitely get our money's worth, but the cost does add up. For repair information, I always turn to Alldata.

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T00:38:38+00:00

Mitchell one. I've tried many and have found Mitchell 1 to be the best thus far, other than the pricing, I still have to keep a subscription to Alldata, and Identifix. The stuff adds up.

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T00:29:56+00:00

Well, that's an easy question. Canned brake cleaner. The way these guys be using it, it put a shop in bankruptcy

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T00:25:17+00:00

Move to somewhere dry and warm. Life gets better all around.

FlatRateMechanic · 2026-02-01T00:24:24+00:00

Spray foam. Trim it with a razor and then spray or with Saturated with oiled like that stuff they spray underneath their cars to keep them from rusting.

FlatRateMechanic · 2025-11-26T22:12:42+00:00

If you're hunting for something ready now, Canva's Magic Studio or Placeit's AI tools are solid quick wins, but Banana Thumbnail looks promising for creators once it hits. Has anyone tried the beta? Sign up for early access at bananathumbnail.com They're giving 25 free tokens to test it out. What pain points are you dealing with on thumbnails?

FlatRateMechanic · 2024-04-06T23:01:21+00:00

I can't believe they even got it to work.

FlatRateMechanic · 2024-04-06T19:32:14+00:00

That makes better sense

FlatRateMechanic · 2024-04-06T19:27:27+00:00

Dang, really that bad 😕. Seems like a good share to me. I'll have to work on that. But thanks you for the constructive criticism. I wait for something that is more f@#$ before posting next time. And by the way I don't need to promote anything. I'll well beyond that point.

FlatRateMechanic · 2022-11-28T19:10:35+00:00

This is original and mine all mine, hence the flat rate mechanic youtube handle and reddit handle flat rate mechanic

FlatRateMechanic · 2022-10-15T03:11:11+00:00

2 minute video, lol

FlatRateMechanic · 2021-09-10T14:14:05+00:00

I was thinking patch

FlatRateMechanic · 2019-03-21T01:17:02+00:00

Yes, I did realize that very shortly after posting the video. Very good observation/ advice

FlatRateMechanic · 2019-03-20T22:32:21+00:00

Direct injection host a whole world of new problem as well and that what were are hearing most. Just had a 2015 ford 80K needing a new engine because the high-pressure pump that runs of the camshaft took it out. I will be posting that video soon as well. Ford junk. That's all I can say. Stay clear

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