Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a automotive technician:
Diagnose problems55% automatable
Repair vehicles30% automatable
Replace parts35% automatable
Test drive vehicles25% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
-1%
employment
+0.5% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)33%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score32%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI diagnostics
Self-diagnosing cars
OTA updates
What AI Cannot Replace
Physical repairs
Complex issues
EV maintenance
Customer service
How to Future-Proof Your Career
EV certification
Advanced diagnostics
Hybrid systems
Specialty vehicles
Key Skills for This Role
DiagnosticsRepair SkillsComputer Systems
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.