Mechanics in the Girona region, grouped under the Corve employers' association, are experiencing a significant increase in workload but admit they lack enough professionals to meet demand. This situation is worsened by the difficulty of incorporating young talent, despite efforts in dual training with local institutes.
The president of Corve, Jordi Solà, pointed out that the electrification of the vehicle fleet requires seeking more technical profiles, although the demand for "traditional" mechanics remains high. Furthermore, delays in obtaining spare parts also contribute to longer repair times.
“"There is work for both profiles: traditional mechanics for old vehicles and technical profiles for the new electrified models."
The generational replacement issue is exacerbated by the age of the vehicle fleet in Girona. The average age of vehicles has increased from 10 years before the pandemic to 15 currently, maintaining a high demand for traditional repairs.
The arrival of hybrid and electric cars has forced workshops to make a "significant investment" in machinery, technology, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Another major inconvenience is the lack of preventive maintenance by vehicle owners, who try to save money, resulting in more expensive breakdowns later on.
