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Backstory

February 2017. The mhhauto.com forum — a closed community of professional diesel mechanics, where reputation matters more than money. In a thread titled "Govardsoft," a message appears from a user who had already paid: «Govarsoft is a type of person who uses this page to defraud. I leave it to the discretion of each one the only thing I can tell you do not trust this guy.»

That was eight years ago. Before the TruckTechGuru brand existed. Before ~44,000 followers on Instagram. Before claims of "10–15 trucks a day" and $60,000 training programs. Before the YouTube video where "Director Ivan" doesn't look anything like the Ivan actually dealing with clients.

But that phrase — "do not trust this guy" — echoes in a way you can't ignore. Because it comes back.

Again.

And again.

Ivan's Coming Out (April 2026)

Hi! My name is Ivan, better known as TruckTechGuru.

I specialize in programming trucks with Detroit Diesel and Cummins engines — mainly doing derate removal, DPF/DEF deletes, as well as power upgrades and fuel efficiency tuning.

There are several platforms where most people actually get their clients — mainly popular forums focused specifically on truck tuning and programming. I won't name them; I'd rather not.

Everyone already knows those forums — people who are in that space understand exactly what I mean. I also have a very old account there, which I've always used to offer my services.

Back when I was still a teenager, in 2010, my father gave me the task of finding old diagnostic software — and I managed to get it. For that, he rewarded me.

Later, while I was at university, I started selling those programs on eBay. And even earlier, in 2008, my father paid $20,000 for full training in DPF/EGR algorithms on older Cummins . and Detroit Diesel systems. He trained me from scratch.

I used to work anonymously on forums and in Facebook groups — building a long-term base of repeat clients for years ahead. I have almost no real competition — maybe five serious guys at most. The rest are low-quality, stealing files or pushing the same generic tunes. I use my father's unique algorithms, which is why my calibrations are accurate and free of errors.

At some point, I started a blog and began making videos — and everything took off.

Now I handle about 10–15 trucks a day remotely through TeamViewer. The client only needs a Windows laptop, an RP1210 adapter (like a Nexiq USB-Link or Inline), and to give me access. I connect remotely and enable a black screen — to keep my methods private and not reveal my proprietary work.

Pricing of services: Derate removal ranges from $600 to $900, while DPF/DEF modifications range from $600 up to $2,000. Training costs between $15,000 and $60,000, as it involves specialized knowledge that can potentially pay for itself within a month (though that is not guaranteed).

I'm open to collaborating with workshops and fleet managers: I do the technical work, you add a $700–$1,000 markup on top, handle on-site customer visits — and everyone benefits.

The market is only growing, and I help thousands of trucks across the United States and Canada.

My tuning is the best — competitors simply don't measure up.

First doubt: two Ivans

As we noted at the beginning, our investigation started with a thread on mhhauto.com — mhhauto.com/Thread-Govardsoft.

Of course, the first logical step was to check the website govarsoft.pro, where we immediately ran into the fact that the page was unavailable. And since our level of trust in Ivan was different from zero, we continued our search for publicly available information elsewhere.

The video on the YouTube channel "GOVARDSOFT COMPANY," published on May 16, 2024, opens like a standard promotional clip for a truck service business. The camera slowly moves past garage doors, briefly revealing lifts and tools. Everything appears professional and solid.

However, what raised our suspicion after discovering that govardsoft.pro was offline was the actual existence of a service under the same name. We managed to locate the place, but it looks somewhat different from what you might have seen before.

Here you can see for yourself:

In the frame, we're introduced to an engineer named Alexander (for the first and last time). This naturally raises a question: why would a self-made Ivan need an engineer?

At the end of the video, we see Ivan in two separate shots. In the first, he tells an interesting story — but he bears absolutely no resemblance to our “real” Ivan (you’ll understand why later), shown in the second.

It makes you wonder what other clues Ivan might have left behind. His WhatsApp contact number +7 999 559 76 69. A perfect piece for the puzzle.

From publicly available sources on the internet, we were also able to find:

Telegram accounts: @govardsoft1, @govardsoftpro, @govardsoft_bot, @govardsoftbot

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@Govardsoft — channel created on Jan 4, 2024 (3 subscribers)
https://www.youtube.com/@govardsoft3898 — channel created on Nov 16, 2016 (74 subscribers)
https://www.youtube.com/@govardsoftllc3813 — channel created on Oct 7, 2016 (81 subscribers)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/govardsoft/ — account created on Jul 11, 2016. A careful reader will notice the exact match of the contact number.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/govardsoft/ — account created on Sept 2016, 6090 subscribers, Location — Thailand

His external accounts:
https://www.dailymotion.com/user/govardsoft1
https://fliphtml5.com/ru/home/bstfo
https://anyflip.com/homepage/bnflh
https://www.dibiz.com/govardsoft1

Complaints on mhhauto.com (2017, 2020, 2021, 2025)

On the https://mhhauto.com/ forum, it can be seen that complaints about Ivan appeared in 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2025.

Based on these complaints, several patterns emerge: files were being sold that may have been freely available online; software was marketed that arguably did not function as described; the quality of the calibrations was repeatedly questioned; and refunds were reportedly not issued.

https://mhhauto.com/Thread-Govardsoft

https://mhhauto.com/Thread-fake-epa17-paccar-junk-beware-of-govardsoft

Here's the video being discussed in the fake epa17 paccar junk thread on the MHH Auto forum. It cuts off at an interesting moment — right as the adapter is being connected to the ECM.

This kind of product demonstration comes across as, at the very least, incomplete. When a key stage of the process isn't shown through to the end, it naturally raises questions.

https://mhhauto.com/Thread-CM2350-X15-BGT-DPF-SCR-EGR-DELETE

Pattern recognition: one scenario, different masks

Next, using the phone number +7 999 559 76 69 listed on Facebook and in the video on the YouTube channel "GOVARDSOFT COMPANY," we identified via the Russian Fast Payments System (SBP) that this individual is Ivan Aleksandrovich Shchetina (Schetina).

Important: In this system, when transferring funds to any person via phone number, the recipient's real full name is displayed on the details page before you press the "Transfer" button.

Here, we would like to separately note Ivan's interest in hockey — both digital and real-world.

At the same time, in 2023–2024, Ivan begins operating under a new name and registers two domains:

• https://trucktechguru.academy/
• https://trucktechguru.services/

The services remained the same: DPF/DEF/EGR removal, derate removal, and remote tuning via TeamViewer. The scheme stayed unchanged — only the name was new.

New TruckTechGuru social media accounts:

Recurring pattern: the Govardsoft brand (active since 2016, with negative feedback starting in 2017) is later rebranded as TruckTechGuru (starting in 2024).

The same geography remains — Thailand. The same remote-work model is used. The same "no refunds" policy persists. But now it is supported by ~44,000 followers on Instagram and active promotion.

In April 2025, a thread appears on reddit.com in the community r/DieselTechs with a title that leaves little room for doubt: «Be aware of this scammer».

«My new guy is open and teaches me, and also shows me what he's doing and what's wrong with how 'TRUCKTECHGURU' is doing tunes... SCAMMER ALERT!»

Conclusion: a puzzle missing its final piece

From the https://www.threads.com/@govardsoft, we can conclude that we are dealing with an aggressive self-made "entrepreneur" with narcissistic traits, strong self-confidence, low empathy, and a dependence on status, who builds their image by demonstrating superiority.

The earlier Govardsoft project (active since 2016, with negative feedback appearing from 2017) was later rebranded into the TruckTechGuru brand in 2024, focusing on remote services such as DPF/DEF/EGR/derate modifications and training programs.

Both projects appear to follow a similar service model centered around remote truck tuning (file-based calibrations and remote flashing), a strict "no refunds" policy, and signs of info-scam practices. A public Reddit thread (April 2025) + complaints on forums from 2017–2021 indicate cases of low-quality tuning files and refusal to issue refunds.

There is still room for interpretation. And for those who have already encountered questionable experiences — the tuning community has opened a form to collect verified accounts. Because in cases like this, one investigation is rarely the last.

All facts, dates, links, account names, and quotes are taken from publicly available sources.

Information Submission Form

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