[Davehoos]

The real story is that already in NSW mechanics now no longer have life time licence and government departments controlling this have to raise CASH in order to guarantee the public safety and other interested 3rd parties have to build up empires.

I keep being told this is latest industry standard and is being rolled out nationally. THIS HAS NOT COST ME PERSONALLY AS MY EMPLOYER HAS FOOTED THE BILL.

I have just been amalgamated as part of local government restructures and most of our visiting sales Reps tell us of how most are doing the same [flawed] methods. The other LGA that joint to us didn't have or require qualified mechanics or workshops as it wasn't required.

An over supply of university training and dropping union following will lead to all sorts of public statements. running up to the elections-state and federal.

Some local small workshops have grouped together to buy specialised equipment to keep open. Recently some have purchased imported tilt trays and make more profit. The workshop I get my pink slip [I cant do the general public] told me his biggest cost is stocking oil and types of oils. Most parts suppliers including OEM will stock parts on consignment.