Wheels, Wings, and Reels: How mechanics have changed in 30 years
KOLD's Wheels, Wings, and Rails Aaron Archuleta, owner of Tucson-based Aaron's Affordable Auto Care, discusses how the automotive repair industry has changed significantly over the past three decades. Modern vehicles now have anywhere from 40 to 50 onboard computers, reaching up to 100 in luxury models. This shift requires mechanics to take ongoing software programming classes and rely heavily on digital scanners for diagnosis. However, this shift has created challenges for drivers trying to keep older cars running, as automakers discontinue electronic sensors and modules for models barely a decade old, forcing technicians to bring in computer specialists to resolder circuit boards when replacement parts cannot be purchased. Despite the growing automation and AI across industries, Archuletta maintains that skilled technicians remain essential in the industry that demands physical problem-solving. To combat industry shortages, his shop partners with the automotive program at Flowing Wells High School to train student apprentices.
Pubblicato : 17 ore fa di Tyler Butler in Tech Auto
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Over the past three decades, the automotive repair industry has shifted dramatically from turning wrenches and rebuilding carburetors to diagnosing complex networks of microc... [1777 symbols]
