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One of the industries that’s changed the most

Daily writing prompt
How has technology changed your job?

I think that my job as a mechanic has been one of the industries that has changed the most. Computer technology is the main reason why. The two have grown side by side.

When I first started over 30 years ago, your toolbox could fit in the trunk of a small car. Now you’d need a small truck just to move it. Back then, a basic set of sockets, screwdrivers, pliers, spanners, and a good hammer would get you through a surprising amount of work.

This VW Golf came in with a severe misfire. A quick visual inspection showed 2 heavily corroded plug leads. The fix was a set of spark plugs, coil pack and 4 new plug leads.

Cylinder 2 & 4 misfire located
Underboost condition
Underboost condition

You know you’re a mechanic when someone sends you this image and says, “can you tell me what’s wrong”

The light is not the problem it’s just an indicator of an emissions/drivetrain related fault

Mechanic’s Crystal Ball