From freshly wrapped to the jobsite, our newest American Hero Unit is geared up and ready to go! Whether it’s demolition, land clearing, or heavy-duty work, we’ve got the equipment you need to get the job done right.
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We don’t just value technicians at MileOne, we invest in them. You're the engine that keeps our service departments running, and we’re here to help you grow, thrive, and feel at home in your career.
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🔧 What’s the most frustrating part of being a technician today?
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Techs, Did You Know? We’re a Costco Auto Program Certified Dealership! 🛒🚗
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We’re proud to welcome Galpin Genesis to the Galpin Motors family officially! Our newest addition opened its doors on May 1, 2025, continuing our long-standing tradition of serving the community with excellence, integrity, and innovation.
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What’s the best food at a Memorial Day cookout?
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The first outing in the new race car was a short one. The only part on the car that the kids didn't touch was the part that failed. It turns out that 174k miles is NOT the correct time for an engine to become and endurance race motor... who knew!
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Williamsburg Technical College (WTC) is located in Kingstree, SC. WTC offers associates degrees, diplomas and certificates in a variety of disciplines. One of the industrial/technical programs we offer is in Automotive Technology. Our automotive programs are offered as dual enrollment (available to local and eligible high school students) and they are offered to all other community/technical college students. Our automotive program emphasizes safety, teamwork, and "hands-on" experience. Click on this link to see all of our program options: https://www.wiltech.edu/programs-of-study/
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What’s the best summer vacation destination?
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What are your thoughts on the new Jaguar rebrand?
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Master tech Mark back working with Jr certified technician John to replace a Buick engine.
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Fill in the Blank: "My favorite Toyota is a ______!" ✨📝
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At Valley Hi Honda, we take pride in the expertise and dedication of our service team. David, one of our experienced Lube Technicians, exemplifies that commitment every day. With a deep passion for automotive care and a particular appreciation for the reliability and design of Honda vehicles, David ensures each service is performed with precision and care.
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How many injuries have you experienced in the shop? Tell us about one of them in the comments section.
Technician
Are we talking about busted knuckles here, injuries we should have had looked at but didn't because we couldn't afford to miss work, or actual trips to the hospital/clinic? If we're talking about a trip to the first aid kit, about 2-3 times a week. If we're talking about injuries that should have been looked at but weren't, well my back is reminding me it's there every day and my knees both hurt but I can't afford to miss work. I've had two that required immediate medical attention, one where I got a sliver of metal in my eye, and one where I got six stitches on my sliced open finger caused by badly handling an exhaust manifold. (edited)
Technician
Common ankle sprains, rotator cuff tear, herniated disk, coolant hose blew up causing burns down my arm and hand. It's not a career for many as you do work through many injuries as Russell stated above. Cuts, bruises come almost weekly, then the years later aches and pains, arthritis in my fingers and hearing loss that come also after decades doing it. Yes, the pay can be very well, but your body takes a beating. (edited)
Technician
I'm not sure what the duration is, total I've seen a lot more than 6 and I've seen several instances of technicians getting hurt so bad that they were unable to work on cars anymore. We work in a very dangerous workplace, poor equipment maintenance, poor safety standards, and poor awareness are common causes of injuries I've seen. I've unfortunately seen, at past workplaces, a technician who was purple from heart palpitations and didn't want to work and his doctor told him not to work but management pressured him to continue working, fortunately he lived but that also demonstrates a shop culture where you're expected to keep working despite injury. (edited)
Technician
Very true. Being most shops are short handed with help, Ive had many days over the years where I'd of rather of stayed home for a few days/weeks to recover, but in turn wrapped up my sprained ankle to stabilize it and off to work you go, hobbling around all day long. I agree, if this industry wants to attract new techs, that part of shop culture needs to change also. There's just so many needs in this industry that need to be addressed. Many work this dangerous industry with little to no benefits, forcing many to work through injuries also. That all needs to change. (edited)
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