Effects of Poor Engine Repairs and Maintenance by Mechanics Operating in Local Garages

Abstract

The automobile industry is growing so fast in Ghana and with its new sophisticated models on the Ghanaian market; it has become necessary to find out whether those who repair and maintain these vehicles in the local garages have the technical know-how to take up the challenges.

A research was therefore conducted to determine the level of their technical know-how and also to ascertain the various methods used in carrying out basic repair and maintenance works of automobile engines.

An assessment was carried out by means of questionnaire and interviews. One hundred questionnaires were distributed and eighty seven were received. Analysis of the results revealed that there is an urgent need for the respondents to undergo retraining in order to raise the level of their technical know-how. Even though some of their practices were right, most of them could lead to frequent break down of the engines.

Keywords: poor engine repairs and maintenance, mechanics, local garages, automobile industry.