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How to Attract and Retain Skilled Automotive Technicians in a Competitive Market

Skilled automotive technicians, including experienced mechanics and every auto technician in the workshop, are essential to the success of dealerships, garages and vehicle service businesses. They keep workshops productive, maintain high repair standards and help customers feel confident in the service they receive.However, attracting experienced technicians is becoming more challenging. Vehicle technology changes are advancing quickly, demand for qualified professionals remains high and many technicians have several career options available to them. Employers must therefore...

15 August, 2026

From diagnostics to ADAS: The technical skills modern automotive technicians need

Modern automotive technology demands more than mechanical expertise. Discover why diagnostics, electronics, ADAS, and EV skills are essential for safe repairs and career growth....

14 August, 2026

£130m Government Investment Signals New UK Automotive Recruitment Demand

A £130m investment is set to boost the UK automotive sector, creating fresh recruitment demand and opening new opportunities for skilled talent across the industry....

11 August, 2026

From Mechanic to Technician: How Vehicle Software-Defined Vehicles Are Reshaping Automotive Job Descriptions

Software-defined vehicles are changing the automotive industry. Employers now need technicians with mechanical, electrical, diagnostic, and software skills, while candidates must adapt to new career expectations....

06 August, 2026

UK Automotive News Highlights: JLR Job Claims, Mitsubishi’s Return and BYD’s Expanding Lineup

The UK automotive market is shifting fast, with Mitsubishi’s return and BYD’s expansion creating new opportunities — while the JLR jobs headline shows why every report needs a careful date check....

04 August, 2026

Why Honda Is Ending the Prologue EV and What It Says About 2026’s EV Pullback

Honda’s Prologue exit marks a major EV strategy shift, exposing how demand, costs, incentives, and policy uncertainty are reshaping the U.S. electric vehicle market for automakers and automotive careers....

30 July, 2026

How New Tariffs Are Reshaping the Automotive Industry in 2026

Tariffs are no longer a distant policy issue for automotive businesses. In 2026, they are influencing vehicle prices, sourcing decisions, production planning, export markets and recruitment strategies across the global automotive sector, including the UK and Europe.For UK manufacturers, the impact is mixed. The UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal reduced tariffs on qualifying UK vehicle exports to the United States from 27.5% to 10%, within an agreed quota. However, continued changes to US trade policy, new...

28 July, 2026

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