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In the ever-evolving automotive industry, understanding what drives technicians to choose one workplace over another is crucial for employers aiming to attract and retain top talent. A recent survey conducted by CmySkills with our over 475,000 Instagram followers (and over 700,000 total social media followers), sheds light on the key factors that influence automotive professionals…

Insights from a Survey of CmySkills over 700,000 Social Media Followers When it comes to choosing a workplace, repair technicians often prioritize pay and benefits. These factors play a crucial role in job satisfaction and long-term career decisions. To gain insights into which type of shop provides the best pay and benefits for repair technicians,…

In the automotive collision repair industry, the choice of workplace significantly impacts job satisfaction, career growth, and work-life balance. To understand the preferences of collision repair technicians, we conducted a survey among CmySkills over 700,000 social media followers. We asked them where they would rather work: a Multiple Shop Organization (MSO), a dealership, or an…

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have become a staple in modern vehicles. These systems, which include features like lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking, require precise calibration and scanning to ensure they function correctly. Given the importance and complexity of ADAS, shops face significant decisions regarding…

Summary Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have become a cornerstone in modern vehicle safety and functionality. As the prevalence of ADAS in vehicles increases, the tools and technologies used to scan these systems pre- and post-repair are critical for ensuring safety and effectiveness. At CmySkills, we surveyed over 450,000 Instagram followers to understand the preferences…

By one estimate, there are about 100,000 open car repair positions right now. That means if you ding your vehicle, whether it’s a fender-bender or something worse, you’ll wait longer to get it fixed as the technician shortage chokes the ability of garages to accept new work. That in turn contributes to higher prices—and if the job is covered by…

Social media platforms play a pivotal role in how individuals connect, share, and consume content. To identify the most preferred social media platform among our followers, CmySkills.com conducted a survey with our extensive community of over 600,000 social media followers. We asked: “Which social platform is your #1choice for finding information and interesting topics to…

In today’s digital age, the ways people consume content are diverse and constantly evolving. To understand the current preferences of content consumption, CmySkills.com conducted a survey among our community of over 600,000 social media followers. We asked: “What is the first place you go to consume content?” Here are the results, our analysis, and recommendations…

The Service, Maintenance, and Repair (SMR) sector offers a variety of career paths for qualified technicians. To identify the verticals that present the best opportunities, CmySkills.com conducted a survey among our extensive community of over 600,000 social media followers. We asked: “What vertical in the Service, Maintenance, and Repair (SMR) space provides the best opportunities…

As the automotive industry continues to advance, the demand for skilled collision repair technicians remains high. Training schools play a crucial role in preparing the next generation of technicians. To gauge the effectiveness of these programs, CmySkills.com surveyed our community of over 600,000 social media followers. We asked: “Do the graduates of current automotive collision…