# @asotu_morethancars on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWaK7TXCCbd
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68725640-asotu-morethancars-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/55c2bd2d86.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-28T01:01:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** More Than Cars (@asotu_morethancars) — https://gondola.cc/asotu_morethancars

## Caption

The technician shortage isn't just a numbers game anymore.

It's a skills specialization game.

Seeing GM dealers boost their tech count by 23% is a positive sign. But the real story is that their number of 'world-class' certified technicians has doubled.

This is the shift.

We're moving past the simple need for more people. The real challenge is finding, training, and retaining talent that can handle the complex systems and EV architecture hitting our service lanes.

An army of C-level techs won't help you diagnose a high-voltage system issue that's crippling a customer's vehicle. One A-level specialist can.

The investment is no longer just in recruitment. It's in continuous education, specialized tools, and a service environment that attracts and develops top-tier problem solvers.

The old model was finding bodies to turn wrenches. The new model is cultivating brains that can diagnose circuits.

The race for talent is now a race for skills.

Watch the full episode at the link in our bio.

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,681
- **Likes:** 18
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 1

## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Rob Downes | @designedbydownes | https://gondola.cc/designedbydownes | Graphic Designer |
| Rob Downes | @designedbydownes | https://gondola.cc/designedbydownes | Senior Social Media Manager |
| Rob Downes | @designedbydownes | https://gondola.cc/designedbydownes | Creator |
| Rob Downes | @designedbydownes | https://gondola.cc/designedbydownes | Creative |

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