Level of Preparedness of Roadside Mechanics for Handling Modern Vehicle Maintenance in Adamawa State

Abstract

The main aim of the study was to determine the level of preparedness of roadside mechanics for handling modern vehicle maintenance in Adamawa State. The study was guided by three specific objectives as well as three research questions. The study used a descriptive survey research approach and was conducted in Adamawa State. 755 roadside mechanics made up the study's population. The sample size was 254 respondents selected using a simple random sampling technique based on Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) sample size table. Roadside Mechanics Modern Vehicle Maintenance Handling Questionnaire (RMMVMHQ), a structured questionnaire fashioned by the researcher, was the tool utilized for data collection. Utilizing the Cronbach alpha reliability approach, the instrument's reliability coefficient was determined to be 0.86. The study's data were gathered by the researchers with assistance from two research assistants. The three research questions were answered using the mean statistic. The study revealed that Despite the comfort of advanced diagnostic tools, the apparent lack of technical know-how on essential equipment effectively handling modern vehicle maintenance in the Adamawa State; roadside mechanics' do not have access to up-to-date information and technical resources for diagnosing modern vehicles. The study recommended that the Government should develop and implement a comprehensive training program specifically tailored to equip roadside mechanics with the skills and knowledge required for modern vehicle maintenance; the government should enhance access to up-to-date technical information, tools, and equipment necessary for diagnosing and repairing modern vehicles.