60-year-old Ames man, starting a new career as a car mechanic, has advice for others

Mike Witt graduated in May from Ford's ASSET program, a partnership with the automaker, schools and Ford and Lincoln ...
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I-CAR Launches New Early Career Technician Program: I-CAR Academy

I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, launched I-CAR Academy, a comprehensive educational program that includes a revolutionary entry-level collision repair curriculum for ...

30 Things Your Car Mechanic Won’t Tell You

Never sign a blank authorization form. Always get a signed work order with a specific estimate for each job and warranties ...

Car Repair Costs Are on the Rise. Here’s Why

Car repair costs are climbing fast across the U.S.—here’s what’s driving the increase and how you can keep your maintenance ...
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I’m a Mechanic: 3 Signs It’s Time To Say Goodbye to Your Old Car

There are times when it makes sense to retire your old car and buy a new one -- sometimes for financial reasons and sometimes ...
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3 industry organizations take steps toward closing the technician gap

Demand for qualified automotive technicians is high, in large part because the supply of those techs is low. According to the TechForce Foundation’s most recent Technician Supply and Demand Report, ...