An Analysis of Issues in Automobile Mechanics’ Workplaces in Nigeria.

Abstract

This study examined issues in automobile workplace in Nigeria using a 5-point scale questionnaire on 200 purposively sampled respondents from Abuja and Minna. Mean, Standard Deviation and t-test were used to analyze data at .05 level of probability. Findings of the study revealed among others that defective practices dominates automobile workplace and poses a challenge to maintenance of modern automobiles. The current maintenance practice falls below the standard best practice needed for effective maintenance of automobiles; as a result automobile artisans, craftsmen and technicians find it difficult to efficiently maintain and repair the electronic and computer related automobiles faults. The study recommended among others that all stakeholders should periodically organize practical training in the work skills required for improvement of the existing practice.