The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics The last few years have seen an unprecedented shift in the auto mechanics landscape, largely driven by technological advancements. This transformation requires a parallel evolution in the tools and techniques mechanics use. Evolution is inevitable.

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Eastwood

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For many, that means applying to a university, a community college, or a tech school to continue their education with a specific career goal in mind. But as cars have become more digital, the traditional shop mechanic role has lost some of its glimmer for a new generation. Mechanical, not so much.”

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

MAY 7, 2018

We are likely to see the number of women in this field continuing to grow as auto repair is becoming more of a tech field with smarter cars run on computers. In contrast, a decade later, in 1999, of 837,000 mechanics working in the field,12,000 were female. Fast forward to 2013 when approximately 2% of auto mechanics were women.

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AutoFix

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Nearly 30% of techs are over 55 years old, and there’s simply no one coming to fill their positions as they retire. Crunch Time: Solving the Automotive Mechanic Shortage At AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching, we’re problem solvers. Starting techs should make $25 to $35 an hour or $50,000 to $70,000 per year. And your veteran A techs?

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