jimg.allentown
Well-known Member
Automotive machine shops are becoming a thing of the past. Shops in my area are closing up one after the other. The problem seems to be coming from two directions. Pressure from too much regulation and a serious decline in business. Most of today's modern engines are simply too expensive to repair. Bach in the old days, you could get a gasket set, tear down an engine, and put it back together after repairs. Today, the modern engine gasket sets cost way more money, and now you have to replace many of the fasteners or risk an even more expensive failure.
In my area, 10 years ago, there were half a dozen machine shops in this area. Today, there is one, and he just told me that he is closing up soon.
In my area, 10 years ago, there were half a dozen machine shops in this area. Today, there is one, and he just told me that he is closing up soon.