Service And Parts

FCA says fixes in place for technician certification bottleneck

With FCA dealerships hurt by a shortage of techs in the pipeline, some dealers call for accepting other brands' certifications.
May 16, 2016 05:00 AM
JUSTIN SHORESservice manager, RocketTown Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram

"If I do some warranty repairs for Chrysler with an unskilled person, I eat it, I pay for it."

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FCA certification levels
Level 0: Basic workplace safety, use of scan tools, customer relations, new-car prep, Mopar terminology Level 1: Semiskilled training in 7 areas, including automatic transmission, chassis systems Level 2: Skilled training in 7 areas Level 3: Brand-specific master technician equivalent Source: FCA US

By any measure, Lompoc, Calif., should be a fruitful market for Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Ram vehicles.

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