TITLE:
The Effects of Auto Technicians’ Activities on Frequent Breakdowns of Vehicles in Nigeria: A Case Study of Owerri Metropolis-Imo State
AUTHORS:
Jude Ndubueze Frank, Ike Oluka, Christopher Nwankwo Mbah
KEYWORDS:
Frequent Vehicle Breakdown, Automobile Technicians, Poor Maintenance Services
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Industrial and Business Management,
Vol.13 No.10,
October
19,
2023
ABSTRACT: The study identified how the activities of auto
technicians affect the frequent breakdowns of vehicles. It adopted a
quantitative approach. Primary data were collected by carrying out an
assessment by means of observations, questionnaires, and interviews with
drivers and auto technicians. A Binary Logistic Regression Model was employed
in the data analysis, while a Chi-square test of independence was used for the
hypotheses. SPSS software package was used for these analyses. The overall analysis
revealed that the activities of auto technicians affect the frequent breakdown
of vehicles through the use of fake and refurbished vehicle parts, working
without auto shops, tools, and equipment, lack of technical training, poor
education background, and lack of knowledge of the use of vehicle digital
diagnostic equipment. The situation requires quick intervention to assist the
untrained and ill-equipped auto technicians to help improve their services
which will improve the social and economic value of the transport system in
Nigeria. The paper will be a guide to scholars and researchers who might be
dealing with related issues.