Mechanic Shortage Makes Our Reliable Neighborhood Shop Valuable

According to a report by WOSU this month, a shortage of mechanics locally and nationwide is driving up wait times at dealerships and car repair shops. That means having a local mechanic at and independent shop is even more valuable. You can count on us at Rick’s #1 Auto Service on Oakland Park Avenue in Columbus. We have a small and reliable team that has been working on cars for decades.

According to the WOSU report, “Last year, consumer intelligence company JD Power reported that U.S. car dealerships had about 56,000 unfilled service technician positions nationwide.”

“40,000 new service techs graduate every year, but almost twice that many retire during the same time period, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association,” the article said.

If you need a mechanic in Columbus, you may face long wait times at the larger shops and car dealer service departments. At Rick’s #1 Auto, you can give us a call and often we can work your car in this week, if not the next day. We provide service you can count on, and we specialize in keeping cars running safely and well maintained so they last longer. Today’s car prices are very high, and we know it’s much less expensive to follow the maintenance schedule, get regular oil changes, and handle small problems before they become big ones.