Automotive Industry COLLAPSE Shocking Truth You NEED to Know! 1

In this video, I dive into the state of the trade from the perspective of someone who’s been in the trenches as a licensed mechanic. From low wages and burnout to insane wait times at dealerships and the mass exodus of young techs leaving the trade after only a few years — the signs aren’t looking good. On TikTok, I’ve been blown away by thousands of comments from technicians who are fed up with the industry. It’s not just me saying it — the automotive repair industry may be heading for a breaking point. With 600,000+ mechanics needed over the next few years and no real pipeline to replace them, are we about to see a collapse on the repair side of automotive? In this video, I cover: Why dealerships and manufacturers are running out of skilled techs The “lube rack trap” and why young apprentices don’t last How warranty times and flat rate pay are crushing mechanics Why customers are already waiting months for repairs What the next 5 years could look like for the automotive industry Whether you’re a mechanic, apprentice, shop owner, or just someone wondering why it takes so long to get your car fixed, this video breaks down what’s really going on in the trade. 👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments — do you think the industry is about to collapse, or will it survive the storm? 👉 Follow me on TikTok for even more shop talk: https://www.tiktok.com/@lancemechanics10 👉 Subscribe to Lance Mechanics for more real talk about the automotive world. automotive industry collapse mechanic shortage 2025 #lancemechanics #carrepair #mechaniclife #automotivetechnician #autorepair #flatratetech #shoptalk #techniciantalk #technician flat rate pay problems why mechanics quit dealership repair delays technician shortage automotive technician wages future of automotive repair why nobody wants to be a mechanic auto industry problems mechanic career crisis technician burnout automotive automotive trade collapse dealership vs independent shop waiting months for car repair