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Tom, very likely your mechanic is trying to pull off a scam.

You are correct in believing that carpal tunnel syndrome is a
consequence of constantly repeated hand actions, not something commonly
associated with the work functions performed by a mechanic. It it more
typically a complicaton of the very repeated operations performed by
barbers, beauticians, pianists, some typists, and others whose physical
efforts are largely limited to the muscles and motions of the hand and
fingers.

If you believe a mechanic does not have repetitive motions in his work you
have obviously not worked as a mechanic. These motions combined with running
impact wrenches do cause carpal tunnel. Out of three guys in a shop I worked
in three had symptoms of carpal tunnel. I had bilateral carpal tunnel
surgery with good but not perfect results. I really can't comment on this
guy's case but a good doctor can find the cause by performing nerve
conduction tests.
Steve