John Rosatti, Why You Only Have A 30% Chance Of Getting Your Car Fixed Right The First Time<br><br><br><br> While there are a number of factors why it?s difficult to get your
car fixed right the first time, the primary reason is the skill of the
mechanic doing the repair. <p>
According to studies, 70% of automotive technicians are not qualified
to work on your car. This includes technicians from dealerships, local
shops, and franchises. </p><p>
Over a decade ago, automotive manufacturers were predicting widespread
shortages in ?qualified? technicians. Now, given that 80% of the
functions of the average car are controlled by electronics, qualified
technicians are in even greater demand. This is evidenced by the
numerous advertisements for master technicians which include a $1000 to
$5000 sign-on bonus. </p><p>
The local mechanic is obsolete. Today?s mechanics must be ?technicians?
in the true sense of the word. Technicians need an in-depth
understanding of the advanced interactive theory of mechanical,
electrical, and computer systems. Today?s cars are literally a network
of computers on wheels. </p><p>
The true technicians are the guys who can navigate multiple systems of
theory to diagnose what?s causing your car to intermittently stall at
highway speeds in cold weather, on Route 66 every other Thursday
morning, when it rains hard. Unfortunately, these guys are very rare. </p><p>
Automotive technology has advanced far beyond local mechanics, most of
whom are still struggling with basic electronics and computer diagnoses
(see the Acceleration of Price-Gouging @ ). </p><p>
The service industry has always lagged behind in adequate training. It
has responded somewhat in recent years, but it?s too little too late.
Training alone will not make up for the years of lost time, coupled
with the technological advancements to come. </p><p>
This leaves you, the service customer, paying top dollar to have an
amateur poke and prod your vehicle. Not only is your car unlikey to be
fixed correctly, paying top wages for an amateur is a classic car
repair scam! </p><p>
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Theodore P. Olson (Ted) holds extensive certifications from
Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, GM, and ASE. He is the author of eight books and
numerous articles on the automotive service industry. Honest and Fair </p><br>