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Auto shops struggling to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: ‘It’s really getting scary’

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.…