johnrhansen
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I think mechanics can still learn, they just don't want to spend the required time to learn the car's systems when instead they can be making money by turning wrenches. I'm in the aircraft mechanic business. They pay us by the hour and make us go to school.
TomT said:Actually, no... Many automotive technicians/mechanics these days don't have a clue what to do unless there is a DTC that tells them what failed or what the issue is... Few truly have good diagnostic skills anymore.
johnrhansen said:So many parts changers, so few technicians. Doesn't anyone know how to troubleshoot anymore?