It’s taking longer than usual, and costing more, for people to get their cars fixed in auto shops. That’s because there’s a national shortage of trained auto mechanics.
If you need to take your car into the shop, the work could take longer than usual.
That’s because there’s a nationwide shortage of auto mechanics, which is causing a backlog in repairs.
Seasoned mechanics are retiring at an increased rate posing a challenge for shops attempting to fill vacant positions.
USED CAR PRICES DROP FOR SECOND STRAIGHT MONTH
“It’s been tough, especially since the pandemic,” said Emily’s Garage Manager Nolan Bailey.…
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Tesla, Rivian support right-to-repair telematics agreement
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Global Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market is set to hit US$ 1,850 Billion at CAGR of 7.2% by forecast period 2033 end
NEWARK, DE / ACCESSWIRE / June 21, 2023 / According to Future Market Insights, the global automotive repair & maintenance services market is expected to be valued at US$ 915.88 billion in 2023. From 2023 to 2033, the market is projected to rise at a CAGR of 7.2% to reach US$ 1,850 billion . The market presents significant market opportunities for key players due to the growing trend of vehicle customization, higher disposable income levels, and increasing automotive safety regulations. Additionally, the demand for technologically advanced features further enhances the market potential for these players.
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New auto repair shop in Allentown different than your typical garage | Lehigh Valley Regional News
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Tucked away right off Union Boulevard in Allentown is a new auto repair shop. It’s different than your typical garage, it’s actually a new start-up. It’s called Car-Up.
“Our shop will come to your home or work, pick your car up, service it, and bring it back to you when it’s done,” said founder of the company Larry Seibel. He’s called the Lehigh Valley home for two decades and has spent his career starting tech companies.
Car-Up works through an app. Once you input your make and model, you can select the service you want or describe…
Québec National Assembly proposes ‘right to repair’ bill
In its own “right to repair” campaign, similar to the debate spreading across the US, a bill has been proposed in the Québec National Assembly to not only protect the automotive right to repair but also promote durability and prevent “programmed obsolescence” of vehicles and goods.
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) joined the Auto Care Association (ACA) and other aftermarket groups earlier this year to launch a “critical global right to repair movement” for access to in-vehicle telematics. The groups argue that OEMs are prohibiting their access to and limiting consumers’ choice to have their vehicles repaired…
Long wait times for car repairs become the ‘new normal’ amid calls for more auto workers
When Nathan Woodrow’s car was damaged in an accident last August, he didn’t think it would take close to a year to have it fully back to normal.
“The whole front needed repairing,” he said.
While the bulk of the work was finished by January, an issue with the headlights and bonnet paint caused a delay.
“In that time I moved to Toowoomba [from Brisbane],” Mr Woodrow said.
“I went back and forward with the insurer … and in April they contacted me again and I was finally able to get it booked in for mid-August,” he said.
Mr Woodrow…
History Repeats Itself As Automakers Strike Deal With Independent Repair Facilities To Provide Access to Telematics Data
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade association representing US automakers and other manufacturers, announced on July 11, 2023 that it had entered into an agreement with trade associations representing independent repair facilities affirming the continued vitality of a 2014 agreement on automotive right-to- repair issues and declaring that “independent repair facilities shall have access to the same diagnostic and repair information that auto manufacturers make available to authorized dealer networks.”
In the original 2014 Memorandum of Understanding, automakers agreed to make repair tools and information available for vehicles available to the aftermarket on fair and reasonable terms, and committed…
KC-area auto repair shop shares tips to get your car ready for holiday travel
MISSION, Kan. — It’s almost time for the busy holiday travel to start, and professionals in Kansas City want to make sure you’re prepared.
More than 115 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home over the last 10 days of the year for the holidays, according to AAA.
Johnson County Automotive Repair in Mission, Kansas, is encouraging regular inspections to your car year-round, but well in advance of your holiday travel.
“With cold weather, one of the big things we look at with a car is maintenance items,” Johnson County Automotive owner Alan Heriford said.…