To inspire the next generation of service technicians and tradespeople, start by getting their hands off their phones and onto building something cool.
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Ford’s so-called fix for servicing corroded front springs was something neither drivers nor dealer techs were happy about.
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Despite being obviously ill-suited for use in vehicles, I still want to find a workable solution for installing a record player in my car.
New report from IMR Inc. measures household perception of trade professions to help the automotive industry attract more skilled workers.
For decades, VW served its workers a unique German dish that I had to try for myself: currywurst.