Instructor: Ongoing tech training is crucial for shops

Students with instructor working on auto engine

By Richard Diegle

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that about 76,000 new automotive, diesel and collision repair technicians will be required each year for the next 10 years just to fill the void as the generation of Baby Boomer technicians leave the industry. Who will take their place? A new breed of technician whose skill set is focused more on computer-based systems and electrical diagnostics and less on mechanical repairs and adjustments.…

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