I finally spoke up about the endless training for new car systems.

As a shop owner, I see both sides of the certification debate. Some mechanics argue that ongoing training is crucial to fix today's complex vehicles. Others feel it's a burden, with too many online modules and high costs. For instance, my team spent last week on a course for electric vehicle repairs, delaying actual work. I think there must be a balance, but how do we manage it without losing business? What do you all think about the training requirements we face now?

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jenny_murphy8d ago

Hard disagree on it being a burden. That EV course your team took is exactly what keeps shops from getting left behind. Skipping it means turning away good work when those cars roll in.

fionag527d ago

Spot on. Seriously, if shops don't get on board with EV training, they're gonna lose out big time. Those cars are already here, and more are coming every day. Ignoring it is like turning down free money lol. Plus, the course isn't even that hard once you start. It's just about keeping up with the times, you know?

willow_kim747d ago

A whole week for one course, and it still delayed your actual work. That's actually kind of shocking to me (and I deal with scheduling headaches every day). I get that EVs are important, but if the training eats up that much productive time, how is a small shop supposed to pay the bills that week? The cost isn't just the course fee, it's a week of lost labor. There has to be a better way to structure this stuff so you aren't just trading one problem for another.