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View Poll Results: Your perception of Auto shops and technicians?
Greedy? 11 13.58%
Can't afford to take it to a shop, it costs too much of my budget? 14 17.28%
Lack of training? 15 18.52%
Poor personal professional image? 9 11.11%
Poor shop professional image? 7 8.64%
Afraid to let them touch your car? 24 29.63%
Can't repair your car because they don't have the information/tools needed? 11 13.58%
I am happy working on my own car? 39 48.15%
I am happy, having found a great shop and/or mechanic. 19 23.46%
I want to be a professional mechanic? 7 8.64%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 81. You may not vote on this poll

 
 
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Old 10-19-2006, 11:47 PM
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Question Your perception of Auto shops and technicians?

"Fighting Old Stereotypes"
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Perception is Everything
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How Do Automotive Technicians Measure Up?
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WHAT IT TAKES TODAY ! Auto Mechanics
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Students get inside scoop on jobs in auto industry
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High-paying mechanic jobs go wanting: Grease monkeys need not apply
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Auto repair programs crank up recruitment
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2006-02-15-technicians-usat_x.htm

"You Have the Right to Repair"
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