Readers’ reactions

No takeover plan – Chinese auto shop aims to raise industry standard; looking to expand, exchange skills with J’cans

I don’t see what the problem is, at the end of the day it’s all about getting value for your money. – @SimonSa36741751

Jamaica is a free for all? No industry is safe for Jamaicans? Agriculture under siege; already threatened with food insecurity due to many import licences, now car repair sector contending with imported labour. Sad part is some Jamaicans are celebrating. What’s govt’s policy on this? – @tafyou

They have freed Jamaican from the shackles of dishonest mechanics. – @jackie1713

This is showing how desperate we are as Jamaican cause we’ve been mistreated and overcharged for so long. – @iDwayne93

Jamaicans are tired of being overcharged for substandard work. – @noremacvc

And just like that, we see why honesty always work and dishonesty always fails. – @CeejArts

They have already expanded to St Ann ... Mobay next please! – @MasterViper13

Hard work and good work deserves to be rewarded. – @sirwilc30

I’m curious as to why Jamaicans have automatically accepted that this new service is better. What is this assumption based on exactly? – @digitaljamaican

Professionalism, efficiency and fair price that’s the value. – @Fada_Sin

Talk about filling a demand! – @QueenTalk876

Maybe we can offer them incentives to train Jamaicans in best practices. – @Abrahamneita

Something that I’m safely assuming that they have to deal with is a higher proportion of ‘problem’ vehicles than the average mechanics. – @JKavJA

This is what happens when we don’t take care of each other the right way. Anyone can come in and take over. – Donna Ellington

The government need to ensure they employ locals. Jamaican mechanics will become extinct and many families will go hungry. Chinese mechanics will take over every parish and employ their own if there’s no intervention. – Judith Gayle

It is the beginning of the end for the local industry and it’s all their fault. I would like to see a similar trend in the auto parts business. – G James Palmer

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X, formerly Twitter, and Facebook pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel.