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Originally Posted by Tcoat
I have learned on this forum though that the standards for techs vary so much between Canada and the US that we may as well be on different planets. For 4 years I have preached "techs are well trained and very competent" just to learn that I was very wrong when talking about those in the US. I had no idea that instead of a 4 or 5 year apprenticeship with extensive college level theory and very strict practical requirements like we have any Joe with a wrench can work on a car there.
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It's odd, and I would've believed the contrary, until seeing several of my friends working in a dealership and being a parts delivery agent. Next to lighting farts in an empty engine bay, the most professional thing I've come to expect and hope for is the use of a fender cover so their pants buttons aren't gouging the paint. That is low hanging fruit for any tech who wants to work on customer vehicles.. It's a shame, really. I don't mean to insinuate that they're ALL like this, but as far as locally, I can confirm that the bar is only slightly above backyard tech. Reason being that a lot of people rely on the dealership for warranty and other repair. They do not need to fight for public image or customer base.