An Overview of the Features and Activities of Independent Car Workshops in the Republic of Serbia

Abstract

The paper deals with an overview and analysis of the main features and activities of independent passenger car workshops in the Republic of Serbia. A field survey was conducted during the year 2021 and 2022 among randomly chosen 27 independent car workshops. The number of employees, the number of workplaces, the scope of activities and other relevant information are data that have been collected. Results of the survey showed that there is a problem with lack of professional workers and apprentices. Regarding the scope of repair activities, engine overhauling became too complex and cost ineffective for many workshops. Problems are often associated with repair costs of old and high mileage vehicle which can be very high compared to the value of the vehicle. The workshops from the sample are equipped with different kinds of diagnostic tools and certain percentage of technician in the sample attended on one or more aftermarket trainings or seminars.