Modern Automobile Vehicle Repair Practices in Micro, Small and Medium Scale Garages in Ghana

Akpakpavi Michael

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Modern Automobile Vehicle Repair Practices in Micro, Small and Medium Scale Garages in Ghana

Akpakpavi Michael

Published in International Journal of Science, Technology and Society (Volume 2, Issue 6)

Received: 19 November 2014 Accepted: 6 December 2014 Published: 6 January 2015

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Abstract

This paper assesses the modern automobile vehicle repair and maintenance practices in the micro, small and medium scale garages in Ghana. In the study, the various vehicle repair and maintenance practices were investigated using a questionnaire administered on vehicle repair garages in the country. In addition, some amount of data was generated through personal observations and informal discussions. The survey revealed that a large number of the auto-mechanics in the garages in the country have considerable years of auto repair working experience, but lack the ability to inspect and repair modern automobile vehicles due to low educational and technical levels. The auto mechanics also lack the ability to identify and use modern diagnostic equipments, manufacturers’ manuals, computers and internet which have characterized modern vehicle repairs, in their repair practices. They also lack adequate tools, equipments and other logistical supports. To enhance modern vehicle repair practices in the country, training institutions and organizations such as the universities, polytechnics, the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Gratis Foundation, National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), the government and so on, should extend assistance particularly in the form of education, training and equipments to these local garages. This is to enable them remain in business and prevent garage closures due to their inability to repair modern automobile vehicles.

Published in	International Journal of Science, Technology and Society (Volume 2, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijsts.20140206.19
Page(s)	216-222
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
Copyright	Copyright © The Author(s), 2015. Published by Science Publishing Group

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Ghana, Modern Automobile Vehicles, Repair, Practices, Garages

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Akpakpavi Michael. (2015). Modern Automobile Vehicle Repair Practices in Micro, Small and Medium Scale Garages in Ghana. International Journal of Science, Technology and Society, 2(6), 216-222. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijsts.20140206.19

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Akpakpavi Michael

Mechanical Engineering Department, Accra Polytechnic, Accra, Ghana

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