The cost and waiting time for auto repair work are about to increase. That’s because there’s a shortage of skilled auto technicians in this country. Talent shortages drive up labor costs, which in ...

Oil change in a garage, used motor oil. (Photo by: Delmarty J/Alpaca/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The students are there. The talent is there. The faculty are definitely there.

WrenchWay and ASE report rising frustration over pay, career paths and workplace support, with many technicians saying the industry is not improving.

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