Shortage of Technology-Oriented Mechanics May Lead to Higher Repair Costs
Motorists, already facing soaring gas prices, can expect higher repair costs in the future because of a lack of qualified mechanics. Even as today’s cars and trucks become more technologically advanced, there are fewer students who can read well enough to understand manuals that explain how to repair them, mechanics and automotive instructors say.
Visteon Plans to Cut 600 Jobs in Indiana
Auto parts supplier Visteon Corp. said it would relocate part of its Bedford plant operations to cut costs in a move that could affect about 600 of the plant’s 1,150 hourly and salaried workers. The Dearborn, Mich.-based company gave no timetable for the move from Bedford, Ind., about 20 miles south of Bloomington, Ind., or a possible site for relocating workers. The plant makes a variety of fuel system parts and other components, mostly for Ford cars and trucks.
SEMA Expands Installer/Specialist Test Programs with Custom Wheel and Tire Accreditation Test
SEMA has added a custom wheel and tire specialist exam to its battery of certification tests. The new test, known as Z5, will measure real-world knowledge and skills of the wheel and tire professionals who install custom applications on passenger cars and light-duty trucks. SEMA has added a custom wheel and tire specialist exam to its battery of certification tests. The new test, known as Z5, will measure real-world knowledge and skills of the wheel and tire professionals who install custom applications on passenger cars and light-duty trucks.