As cars use increasingly advanced technology, independent mechanics are forced to accept work, they do not have enough money to acquire the knowledge nor the tools necessary for the repair of equipment controlled by computers.
Many of these mechanics say that today people have fewer options to fix their vehicles and that this situation gives an advantage to manufacturers.
"Before, I looked and looked until he found the solution," said David Baur, owner of Humming Motors garage. "Now, often no attempt to solve a problem. I think long before accepting jobs complexes."
Access to information is the key to everything, to the point that in America there is a bill under consideration. Proponents say the manufacturers try to monopolize the industry spare parts and repairs by providing information and tools only to the workshops of their dealers. The project is being considered by the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, would require manufacturers to provide all the necessary information to diagnose problems and make the repairs.
Manufacturers, meanwhile, argue that spending millions of dollars in research and development and not want to give up their intellectual property. They claim that parts and repairs industry wants to have available to proprietary information to manufacture their own parts, which sell at lower prices.
"Coca Cola does not share with anyone his formula," says Charlie Territo, of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers). "What we look for this project is the formula for Coca Cola."
Many new cars are equipped with computers that control everything from the brakes to the wheel, and manufacturers are the only ones who know how to fix the problems. Often, changing one part involves reprogramming the computers, complex task because of the unavailability of software code or the electrical wiring diagrams of the vehicle.
The mechanics say that the information is constantly updated and should be able to find relevant information in a database. Keeping up with technology requires a large investment of dollars and time to get the proper tools and study online manuals for each model.
The technology makes basic things are complicated if you do not have the equipment indicated. Baur, for example, said he could not turn off the light that says "check the air in the tires of a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis because he lacked a tool that costs $ 1,000 can reset the device.
The car's owner said he had to take the vehicle to the dealer's workshop to complete the job.
"The tires are fine, but for some reason the light stays on," says Louis Ontiveros, 42.
A study released in March by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association revealed that workshops dealerships charge a 34% more than independent garages.
Seyf mechanical and Donny, who owns a shop in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, said such businesses must specialize in certain models to remain competitive, because they can not keep up with knowledge and equipment necessary for repairing all types of vehicles .
Baur does not see it that way.
"What I do reject clients who have been attending for 20 years?" He asked.
Carolyn Coquillett, owner of a San Francisco shop that specializes in hybrid vehicles, said it spends about $ 11,000 a year for diagnostic equipment and subscriptions to online databases. He said he passes the cost to the customer, but you can still charge less than the dealers.
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The Mona Lisa comes alive with the help of high technology
For centuries, the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci and his enigmatic smile have inspired much speculation and admiration. Now she is ready to answer questions, but in Mandarin.
A digital and interactive version of the renowned sixteenth-century painting is one of the 61 high-tech mirrors that give life to classics and seniority in the "Exhibition of Art Interactive World Classic" which opened last week in Beijing.
These recreations of works by renowned classical masters and modern painters were made by a South Korean gallery. The organizer of the exhibition, Wang Hui, said it took two years of preparation and considerable investment to bring the jobs to China.
"What is special about this is that this is the first time that 3D technology, holographic technology, and voice recognition technology are merged in an exhibition," Wang told Reuters.
As in the case of the original painting in the Louvre museum in Paris, the Mona Lisa is the main attraction digital. She talks and greets visitors, who asked him his age and his life.
"Hi, I'm the Mona Lisa. Nice to meet you," she says in Mandarin.
"The Last Supper" is another da Vinci painting brought to life digitally, and in which Jesus speaks to the apostles and moves through the work, reproduced on a plasma screen.
The exhibit also includes a multimedia representation of real-size replicas of ancient statues of Greek and Roman gods, who talk about its virtues and beauty while adopting different poses.
"I studied fine arts at the university. The studies are still works, but here are alive and moving. It is surprising and vivid," said Zhao visitor Yuanzhi display.
While the exhibition attempts to reveal the art from a new perspective, also attempts to answer one of the world's most enduring questions: What is behind the smile of the Mona Lisa?
When asked, digital painting is scheduled to talk about how she became pregnant after the death of a child and about the pain and happiness in your life.
She also acknowledges that many people find her mysterious smile.
A digital and interactive version of the renowned sixteenth-century painting is one of the 61 high-tech mirrors that give life to classics and seniority in the "Exhibition of Art Interactive World Classic" which opened last week in Beijing.
These recreations of works by renowned classical masters and modern painters were made by a South Korean gallery. The organizer of the exhibition, Wang Hui, said it took two years of preparation and considerable investment to bring the jobs to China.
"What is special about this is that this is the first time that 3D technology, holographic technology, and voice recognition technology are merged in an exhibition," Wang told Reuters.
As in the case of the original painting in the Louvre museum in Paris, the Mona Lisa is the main attraction digital. She talks and greets visitors, who asked him his age and his life.
"Hi, I'm the Mona Lisa. Nice to meet you," she says in Mandarin.
"The Last Supper" is another da Vinci painting brought to life digitally, and in which Jesus speaks to the apostles and moves through the work, reproduced on a plasma screen.
The exhibit also includes a multimedia representation of real-size replicas of ancient statues of Greek and Roman gods, who talk about its virtues and beauty while adopting different poses.
"I studied fine arts at the university. The studies are still works, but here are alive and moving. It is surprising and vivid," said Zhao visitor Yuanzhi display.
While the exhibition attempts to reveal the art from a new perspective, also attempts to answer one of the world's most enduring questions: What is behind the smile of the Mona Lisa?
When asked, digital painting is scheduled to talk about how she became pregnant after the death of a child and about the pain and happiness in your life.
She also acknowledges that many people find her mysterious smile.
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