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My old mentor's paper logbook system taught me more than any app today.
Back in my training days, my teacher used paper books for engine jobs. He knew when something was wrong from the notes and his gut feeling. Now, folks go straight to the computer for answers. I think this hurts our skills because we don't learn to trust our own eyes and ears. The old way built skills that no app can replace.
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christopher_singh9213d ago
Back in 2010, my trainer kept a battered notebook for every truck he fixed. He could spot a repeating issue just by flipping pages, something scan tools miss. I made myself do handwritten notes on every job for two years, and it forced me to really look at the parts. Now I see new techs who just plug in the OBD2 and follow codes without checking basics like loose wires or weird sounds. My advice is to keep a personal log even if your shop uses software, because your brain connects dots better on paper. That gut feeling your mentor talked about comes from seeing patterns over time, not from a quick scan printout.
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morgan_butler4013d ago
Heard about a friend whose notes caught what software missed?
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