It used to be a common sight to see someone leaning under the hood of their car, tinkering with its performance or replacing a part. These days that sight is as rare as hen's teeth due to the complicated nature of today's vehicles.
When cars were first invented, their owners were often plagued with breakdowns. Auto repair shops were a natural offshoot of the car industry and owners were relieved that they no longer had to do their own repairs.
Most of the earlier mechanics were self-trained by working on their own cars and those of friends and family. Later, trade schools got into the business of training mechanics and as cars became more complicated self-taught mechanics faced the need to get formal education and certification. Repairing cars was no longer a matter of looking and listening to diagnose a problem. As cars became computerized, mechanics had to include electronics in their knowledge base.
Mechanics now have to have extensive education in order to repair and maintain their customers' cars. Indeed, they are now referred to as "automotive service technicians". The public perception of mechanics as under-educated workers who are good with tools has changed too.
We now think of them as bright and highly educated men and women. The person who works on your car's engine or transmission has gone to school an average of eighteen months in order to learn everything they need to know to do their job correctly. That's a far cry from the "shade tree mechanic" of yesteryear!
Many car manufacturers provide special training to technicians, ensuring that their product is maintained and repaired expertly. These factory trained technicians are in demand by dealerships and independent repair shops who want their clients to have the best service possible performed on their cars.
Often specializing in one make of car, these technicians sometimes attend continuing education classes and seminars to keep up with the latest developments. Diagnostic methods and tools change frequently as improvements are made and new materials are discovered.
Computerized diagnostics are now used to find out what is wrong with modern cars. The machines used to diagnose problems are complicated and only trained personnel can use them correctly. When hooked up to the car's computer, the machine gives the technician the information he or she needs to know what is wrong with the car.
This diagnostic skill is another reason why "mechanics" now need so much education. Knowing which readings are abnormal and which are standard takes a lot of study. When a technician is trained to work on more than one make of car, their knowledge levels are truly amazing.
Auto service technicians are also adept at procuring reliable replacement parts as well as repairing those parts when possible. They will often recommend factory parts over less expensive alternatives, not because they will profit from it but because those are the ideal parts to keep your car in good repair and running smoothly.
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