Quantcast
Jump to content

Online Auto Repair Training


Recommended Posts

 

Auto repair Training WOW. I'm finally launching my "winter project". I have created a fully online auto repair training course. I (as a shop owner) was amazed at the lack of training options that my employees could take while working full time. The course lays out the "basics" that I found myself teaching these guys every time I had a new hire with little experience. If you know anyone who could benefit from this, boy would I appreciate you sharing this! Or, if you as a shop need some training for new employees, maybe this could help you. I'm not trying to use this forum as a "sales platform", but I am very excited to see what hapens with this idea. Again, any help / feedback would be greatly appreciated. You guys are awesome to listen to! Here is the link: www.autorepairuniversity.com

 

 

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites



I guess I mostly had in mind the entry level tech (or even a lube tech), who WANTS to learn, but may not have the mean to go to a tech school. I also agree with what you are saying, however Ive never been too impressed with "textbook" style teaching / learning. And I don't think Im alone there... wich is why I designed this course to be very practical, and cut right to the chase, also teaching them good work habbits 🤠. So far, I seem to be getting a lot of interest in this. We'll see... I just thought I would share it with you guys!

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 4/10/2017 at 10:04 PM, xrac said:

We have access to all of NAPA's, AC Delco, and Federal Mogul training on line. Why reinvent the wheel?

I have access to all those classes too, and with a membership in ASA there are even more classes available.  Also, there is AVI out of Florida that offers terrific on line training. https://aviondemand.com/  of course there are my fav's... conventions.  Great classes as well as a chance to throw back a few with fellow technicians from across the globe.  Even doing ASE practice tests are a great way of honing your skills.  

Nice concept, and the more places to go for great training the better.  But, like Frank said, "Don't try to reinvent the wheel" but... keep at it. Entry level is good, but that is also the most popular type of quick training.... it's everywhere, ya just gotta know where to look or what to "google".  

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Have you checked out Joe's Latest Blog?

         5 comments
      I recently spoke with a friend of mine who owns a large general repair shop in the Midwest. His father founded the business in 1975. He was telling me that although he’s busy, he’s also very frustrated. When I probed him more about his frustrations, he said that it’s hard to find qualified technicians. My friend employs four technicians and is looking to hire two more. I then asked him, “How long does a technician last working for you.” He looked puzzled and replied, “I never really thought about that, but I can tell that except for one tech, most technicians don’t last working for me longer than a few years.”
      Judging from personal experience as a shop owner and from what I know about the auto repair industry, I can tell you that other than a few exceptions, the turnover rate for technicians in our industry is too high. This makes me think, do we have a technician shortage or a retention problem? Have we done the best we can over the decades to provide great pay plans, benefits packages, great work environments, and the right culture to ensure that the techs we have stay with us?
      Finding and hiring qualified automotive technicians is not a new phenomenon. This problem has been around for as long as I can remember. While we do need to attract people to our industry and provide the necessary training and mentorship, we also need to focus on retention. Having a revolving door and needing to hire techs every few years or so costs your company money. Big money! And that revolving door may be a sign of an even bigger issue: poor leadership, and poor employee management skills.
      Here’s one more thing to consider, for the most part, technicians don’t leave one job to start a new career, they leave one shop as a technician to become a technician at another shop. The reasons why they leave can be debated, but there is one fact that we cannot deny, people don’t quit the company they work for, they usually leave because of the boss or manager they work for.
      Put yourselves in the shoes of your employees. Do you have a workplace that communicates, “We appreciate you and want you to stay!”
  • Similar Topics



  • Our Sponsors










×
×
  • Create New...