The changing vehicle repair industry
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The motor repair industry both here in Australia and around the world is undergoing some pretty major changes. From what I see and the information I am getting from people still in the industry, the local mechanic down the road ( You know the one, the one that has his name on the building, the one that actually does the work himself and the one that doesn’t charge out-of-this-world prices ) will all too soon be a thing of the past. I believe that as our motor vehicles become more and more technologically advanced, dealerships will be the only ones with the financial resources to equip thier workshops with the necessary equipment. The small operators will increasingly find it hard to keep up with the technology and keep prices down. The training that tech’s recieve when working at a dealership would give them a distinct advantage also. I guess it’s just like everything in the world today, gone are the corner stores and up come the 7 eleven’s and the like. Shopping centres are expanding and you know who pays for this advancement - the consumer of course!
