How difficult is it to find new technicians?

[XDCX]

The Auto Industry is in the midst of some major changes. Some franchises are experiencing over a decade of vehicle sales growth while others are experiencing record low market share.

The purpose of this post will be to survey the Service Managers to determine how difficult it is for them to find new technicians?

The survey will be posted in each franchise group in an effort to determine whether it's easier to find technicians for some franchises than for others. As an example, is it harder to find a Toyota Technician because the brand has experienced so much growth? Or, is it easier to find a Toyota Technician because of the popularity of the brand?

So, here's the question for the Service Managers: How difficult is it for you to find new technicians?

Please take a moment and post your thoughts. It will be interesting to determine if there are any trends based on franchise or location.

[lipp7070]

to answer your question, it has not been hard to find new technicians for me. the questions you need to ask yourself are?

Do you provide a nice work enviroment?
do you offer a good pay plan?
are your current techs happy?
do you allow discontent in your shop?


a happy shop will attract top quality techs

[XDCX]

to answer your question, it has not been hard to find new technicians for me. the questions you need to ask yourself are?

Do you provide a nice work enviroment?
do you offer a good pay plan?
are your current techs happy?
do you allow discontent in your shop?


a happy shop will attract top quality techs

Welcome to DealershipForum.com :)

Great comments - it seems that as the auto industry weathers this downturn that there are some good people in the market looking for work.

As you've indicated, good people are attracted to a nice work environment with a good pay plan.