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Results showed that over a quarter of Brits (26%) and less than one in five women (19%) would consider a job in a car repair garage. Over half (59%) would dismiss the profession as it simply doesn’t interest them whereas, others perceive it as strenuous and labour intensive (17%).
In a bid to drive awareness of the diverse range of opportunities on offer and encourage greater diversity in the auto repair industry, Direct Line Group has teamed up with leading experts to take a future-forward look at the innovations they predict to be a reality by 2050. Working with safety researchers, Thatcham Research, smart city innovators, DG Cities and the Women’s Engineering Society, the insights collated showcase the exciting technology the industry is embracing.
The top innovations experts predict will be a reality in auto repair centres by 2050:
- Holographic and augmented reality (AR) technology
- Advanced robotics to assist with manoeuvring and adjustment of vehicles
- 3D printing of car parts to improve turnaround time for repairs
- Self-diagnosing cars
- Innovative staff training areas for mechanics to learn as technology evolves
According to industry experts the mechanics of the future will need to be more computer savvy than ever as technological advancements driven by electric and autonomous vehicle development continues. Direct Line Group are looking to find the new wave of industry innovators through their Technical Engineering Graduate Programme and Apprenticeship Scheme.
Motor Network Technology Specialist at Direct Line Group, Felicity Harer, said: “At Direct Line Group we’re constantly looking at the changing landscape and technological advancements in the automotive industry to ensure that our garages are the best they possibly can be, both for our employees and our customers.
“It’s really exciting to think that holographic and AR technology, advanced 3D printing, and connected vehicles that allow mechanics to find the route of a problem quickly, will begin to become a reality. We hope this glimpse of the future shows young people in particular the variety of careers that are evolving in engineering, and that it will encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds to consider a career in this sector. With innovations like driverless cars within touching distance there is a huge space for people to work in and shape the way repairs are performed on these vehicles and the technology needed to do so.”
See more information about the Garage of the Future at the Direct Line Group website.
To find out about opportunities at Direct Line Group, visit the Direct Line Group Careers website.