The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers created a new program to train tech workers with a $907,000 grant from the state.

When dealership service departments need older, genuine repair parts that automakers no longer stock, their best hope often lies inside the giant, meticulously organized warehouses operated by Vintage Parts Inc.

If the systems significantly reduce collisions, as predicted, fewer repairs and lower parts revenue could diminish dealership profits.

Dealerships are getting help from automakers as they prepare to work on ever-increasing numbers of EVs. But many say they are concerned about how providing EV service will affect their fixed ops profits.