As the auto mechanic industry races to fill jobs to meet the growing consumer demand for car repair, underrepresented groups, like women and Hispanics/Latinos, are beginning to take on and flourish in ...

WS: Think of it like that. Don’t let it get dry. I tell all my customers to check their fluids first. Oil, brakes, transmission. You have to stay wet. You don’t have to check fluids every day, but you ...

About 150 dealerships nationwide are participating in a pilot program to mitigate a critical issue confronting the auto industry: how to stem technician turnover as well as entice newbies to embrace ...

International Association of Machinists president Bob Martinez stands with striking auto mechanics in front of Scabby the Rat, a caricature of strike-breakers. “I wanted to become a mechanic, and ...

It can be a nightmare when your car breaks down, but many consumers are left putting their trust in a mechanic they don’t know for a procedure they don’t understand and at a price that seems ...

The wrench will still have a role to play, but the tool belt for today's auto mechanics is about to expand exponentially. Standard exterior repairs will still be necessary, and cars will still have ...

It’s no secret that cars are getting more advanced. Even if we forget about autonomous cars for a second, looking into the engine bay of a modern car reveals just how complex vehicles have become.

Car diagnostic tests scan a car’s components and integrated systems for errors or malfunctions before they become dangerous. These tests leverage computerization to keep your car in optimal working ...