As of 2010, statistics reported that there were approximately 723,400 mechanics and technicians in the country. Estimates indicate another 125,000 professionals will be needed by 2020 in order to meet the demands of vehicle owners.

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Why the Demand for Skilled Auto Repair Technicians is on
the Rise
As of 2010, statistics reported
that there were approximately
723,400 mechanics and
technicians in the country.
Estimates indicate another
125,000 professionals will be
needed by 2020 in order to meet
the demands of vehicle owners.
While the demand grows, the
need for the skills is also growing
in order to do these jobs
correctly.
It used to be that you simply needed your diploma from high school to work
as a mechanic, particular for those with prior vocational training. Today,
more technical training is needed for modern auto mechanics. The cars of
today are much more complex, and master mechanics more frequently deal
with issues that in previous years demanded a degree in engineering.
Hybrid cars, new technologies in powertrain, electric powered cars,
infotainment consoles, and modern engine designs are some of the new
issues technicians deal with now. An average ASE certified mechanic now
has enough education to equal a two-year advanced education in
engineering.
Aside from engineering knowledge, technicians should be proficient in
mathematics. Logic must be applied to their daily work, and the use of
computers and complex diagnostic tools is just one component of being a
mechanic. Solid and knowledgeable technicians have to utilize not only their
prior experience, but also problem-solving skills to fix and analyze different
problems. Advanced diagnostic tools mean just as much as having a wrench

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when it comes to correcting an issue with a vehicle. However, the tools are
only there to show the technician the read-outs from the internal process of
the automobile. It is still up to the tech to properly analyze the problem and
then find the proper solution, which this takes the right combination of good
experience and education.
While more trained technicians are needed, the number of high schools
offering vocational training is decreasing, largely due to cutbacks in budgets.
Another problem is that students are not as interested in learning a trade as
they once were. With social media on the rise, the need for young people to
use cars as a social tool has also decrease. A recent study performed by the
University of Michigan reported 87% of individuals who were 19 had their
license back in 1980.
By the year 2010, that number had dropped down to 70 percent. Sadly, this
means that many students who in the past looked to a career as a mechanic
for a steady income has also dropped. The reality is that the unemployment
rate for automotive mechanics is less than half of most other careers in the
public sector. It is poised to become one of the quickest growing sectors
within the next decade. Another perk is that auto repair work is unable to be
outsourced overseas.
Thankfully, technical schools as well as a lot of local community colleges are
now developing programs that are designed to help fill in the gaps for
technician training and education. There is still a major need for students to
enter into one of these programs. For many college-aged students, this can
be an opportunity to make a good living. Those opportunities will still be
here 20 years from now as well. The problem is knowing whether there are
going to be enough technicians to fill in the gaps.

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