Use AI to draft a clear training plan when teaching a junior tech a new skill or repair procedure.

When you're training a newer mechanic on a specific repair or skill, you can use AI to create a clear step-by-step training plan before you start. This keeps both of you on track and ensures you don't skip important details when the shop gets busy. Here's how: 1. Open ChatGPT or Claude and describe the repair or skill you want to teach, like brake pad replacement, diagnosing a check engine light, or using the alignment machine. 2. Ask the AI to create a simple training outline with numbered steps, safety reminders, and common mistakes to watch for. 3. Review the plan and add any shop-specific details, like where your tools are stored or any quirks with your equipment. 4. Share the plan with your trainee before you start, either printed or texted, so they know what to expect. 5. Use the plan as a checklist during the training session to make sure you cover everything, even if you get interrupted by other jobs. 6. After the session, ask AI to help you create a quick follow-up checklist the trainee can use next time they do the job solo. This approach helps you train more consistently, builds confidence in your junior techs, and ensures everyone on your team learns the right way the first time.

March 15, 2026