Originally Posted by dedwards0323

I agree with this comment. I really don't consider a "service tech" in any auto shop to be a true "mechanic". These days, they are nothing more than "parts changers" because that's how they are trained. And that goes for even many of the so-called independent shops in an area.

Nearly every repair on a car these days has a standard billable rate. If a service tech can perform 10 billable hours of work in an 8-hr day, then the service department makes that extra income as all profit. So changing parts out is a major driver in their business model.

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