Evening star., 1928-11-04

Motorists who are not aware of the
new trend toward higher efficiency in
automobile repair and service, a trend
that is resulting. not only in more ef-
fective repair, but In lower prices,
would do we'll to put themselves in
touch with the radically changed state
of affairs, in the opinion of Rudolph
Jose. director of the local Automotive
Trade Association. Many car owners,
he says, are sacrificing the greater
safety, economy and pleasure of an
automobile kept IN the best of repair
because they do not realize that Splen-
didly progressive strides have been made
In this sphere of. motordom.
I'm the maelstrom of progress of the
last two years In the field of motordom
this particular feature has missed the
attention it deserved from some quar-
ters," says Mr.. Jose. ut is. none the
less. of fundamental concern to every
motor car owner"
The factors that have resulted in the
present favorable situation are nu-
merous, he declares. Factories and
dealers, for one thing. are working more
closely than ever before and, In some
cases, the research departments of fac
tories have special divisions devoted en-
tirely to the solution of service prob
lens. These divisions are concerned,
not only with finding an inexpensive
way to make a specific repair, but with
determining the most effective way
through the use of the proper machines
and tools In the hands Of expert per-
Sonnel.
Schools Organized.
In connection with the mechanical
force OF the dealers service station, the
factory, In many cases, has set up
even whole mechanical forces, are
given the most thorough instruction in
diagnosing and remedying deficiencies
that may be found in that specific
make of Car. Familiarity with every
possible trouble is insured In this FASH
ion, and, in addition, the repairer
knows the method or methods whereby
the repair may be made most effective
ly and in the shortest possible time.
"The method of selecting the faculty
of these training schools is indicative
of the thoroughness with which the
motor car maker has gone into the
problem of service" says Mr.. Jose. I'm
every case. the teacher is an engineer
of long training and experience. More
than this, he must have the ability
to impart his knowledge to others.
This departure Is one of the great
est Importance to the motor car owner
In having his car regularly serviced
and repaired the labor cost Is the
largest item in thousands of instances
This is becoming particularly true as
result of the design progress which
has reduced part wear and breakage
to a minimum. AS result of the
training that is being given. the labor
one gets is much more skilled than
ever before. The mechanic goes about
the job in way that saves time, and
time is money in the automobile re-
pair shop
The toolmaker Is another important
contributor to the greater effectiveness
of modern car repairing, Mr.. Jose says
pointing out that he has developed
machines, tools and instruments of a
type undreamed of few years ago
His creations have found their way
into thousands of automobile service
establishments and speed and precision
have supplanted with remarkable effect
upon the motor car in need of repair
the motor agency head declares.
The dealer, in addition to selecting
his personnel with the greatest Of care