True Confessions of a Car Guy
Buckle up. This is the car business like you've never heard it before.
Hosted by John Gavin and co-hosted by Richard Luciano — two veterans with a combined 80+ years in the industry — True Confessions of a Car Guy pulls back the curtain on the wild, unfiltered world of automotive sales. The highs, the lows, the stories they don't put in the brochure.
John brings 40+ years of old-school wisdom. Richard brings 42 years of experience, East Coast roots, and a family background you don't ask too many questions about.
Alongside producer Bagi, they deliver the perfect mix of real stories, real laughs, and real guests who've lived it — whether you're a seasoned pro or just love everything cars, this show is for you.
True Confessions of a Car Guy
EP027: - How AI Is Transforming Fixed Operations -- John Gavin, Shane Beaman & Matt Stanford
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Can AI help technicians diagnose vehicles faster without replacing the people who keep our industry moving?
On this episode of True Confessions of a Car Guy, host John Gavin sits down with Shane Beaman, Founder & CEO of ForgePilot, and Matt Stanford to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming Fixed Operations and the future of automotive service.
Before becoming a technology founder, Shane spent more than 20 years as a master technician, custom builder, and shop owner. That experience inspired him to create ForgePilot—an AI-powered diagnostic platform designed by technicians, for technicians.
Whether you're a technician, service advisor, service manager, dealer principal, or simply passionate about automotive innovation, this episode delivers real-world insight from people building the future.
🌐 Learn more about ForgePilot:
https://forgepilot.pro
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