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FIXED OPS JOURNAL
Compiled by Danielle Szatkowski
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SHOP TALK

We asked fixed ops managers: How is your shop preparing
to work on large numbers of electric and autonomous vehicles?
"We are taking a cautious approach before investing
heavily in capital. The manufacturer sends us required
tools and charging equipment for electric and
autonomous vehicles. We train
our technicians and advisers.
However, our customer base
does not seem to be clamoring
for these vehicles here versus
states located on the coast."
TODD McCALLUM
Fixed operations director
Walker Automotive Group
Alexandria, La.

"I've made sure most of my technicians
are factory-certified in new
technologies, hybrid systems and
electric systems. Keeping my
technicians and advisers up to date on
new bulletins each week has been
crucial to understanding the way new
technologies are designed to work, so
that we can educate our customers,
diagnose concerns accurately and
repair problems correctly."
AMBERLEE DINGESS
Service manager
Bald Hill Kia, Warwick, R.I.

"We have sent our technicians to Audi e-tron
technical training and purchased all the necessary
tools and equipment for the shop. We ensured we
have the correct lifts to accommodate the removal
of battery packs when needed. We've upgraded our
communication platform with customers."
CHRISTIAN PEDERSON
Fixed operations director
Audi Bozeman in Montana

"My team participates in
training and awareness
courses provided by the
manufacturer. My
technicians maintain
their electric vehicle
certifications, and an inhouse apprentice
program is designed to
allow our noncertified
technicians time to
shadow the master
certified technicians."
MICHAEL KELLY
Service director
Lester Glenn Hyundai
Toms River, N.J.

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"We took the opportunity to
install multiple charging
stations and develop our inhouse technician training
programs to highlight the
necessary precautions when
working on noninternal
combustion vehicles. We are
ready to expand our hours of
operation to meet the
changing demand when
autonomous vehicles move
into the marketplace."
ED ROBERTS
Fixed operations director
Bozard Ford-Lincoln, St. Augustine, Fla.



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