# ‘Independent garages juggle mechanic shortage and computerized autos’

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-garages-juggle-mechanic-shortage-and-computerized-autos/206469>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [October 23, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-garages-juggle-mechanic-shortage-and-computerized-autos/206469 "2026-10-23T02:17:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-garages-juggle-mechanic-shortage-and-computerized-autos/206469/1 "2026-10-23T02:17:31Z")

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a story on ‘Marketplace’ [Independent garages face mechanic shortage, evolving tech](https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/10/22/independent-garages-face-mechanic-shortage-and-evolving-tech)