Old School, New Speed: Why Two-Way Radios Still Belong in the Modern Auto Repair Shop

Old School, New Speed: Why Two-Way Radios Still Belong in the Modern Auto Repair Shop

March 25, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 171

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This episode discusses the relevance of two-way radios in modern auto repair shops and their impact on workflow efficiency.

Cell phones, texts, shop software—auto repair shops have no shortage of ways to communicate. But are they actually slowing you down? In this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, two-way radio expert Stew McClintic talks about why “push-to-talk” technology is still one of the fastest, simplest tools shops can use to improve workflow.

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