This is one of the questions I get asked the most so I decided to make a video of my response. Should you get into auto repair? Good question, it really depends …
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This is one of the questions I get asked the most so I decided to make a video of my response. Should you get into auto repair? Good question, it really depends …
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my tech teacher got me my job. Started at 14hr now I'm at 21hr. im 27
I am 23 and have some fair knowledge in automotive repair, I have never gone to school for Automotive. I want to go to school to learn and be able to tune and build rides. I don't really care about working in the field I already have a great paying job that provides very well .All I am really looking for is gaining the knowledge to be able to do things correctly and be as professional as I can .Not looking to work in field just for hobby so money wouldn't be a problem just paper.
It feels like the auto repair job in Sweden is a different story, i got my 3 year education in Veichle repairs for free, even got 150USD every month for going to school.
And I am graduating in a couple of weeks, and I already have a job offer. No interview or anything, i started at the shop because my school requires me to be on field for atleast 2 days every week. And the shop have already supplied me with tools, proper clothing, and a contract.
Auto Repair mechanics are at an all time low, and the shops are crazy for mechanics over here. there are a ton of avaible jobs because of the lack of mechanics. the pay is pretty good and the increase in paycheck is steadily increasing for each period. I get 5(?) weeks of every year (paid vacation).
I do not know if this is a so called dealership, (sorry, im swedish) but its a brand, and have about 8 shops total around Sweden, and we work with specific car brands, (Volvo, Renault, Dacia, Ford) and we do deliver new vehicles, but we do not sell used cars.
However, one thing we do as a speciallity, we do not have a customer reception, the customers contact us mechanics directly, and we are sole responsible for the the jobs, and all it includes. Even taking care of the payment.
Compared to what you have explained in your video, that its a huge investment to become an Auto Repair mechanic, but I am currently debt free, have my own apartment, a decent car. And I dont have to spend a dime to join the buisness.
I do hope the text is readible and understandible. English is not my native Language, and I have no extra education in English.
very wise words,good on you.
My dad was a master mechanic for over 50 years and he passed away last year. I worked with him from the age of 7 . He worked for a taxi company for 15 years and there was only 2 of the mechanics I got to where I could take 1 of the apart and put it back together. Since I was the older son he left me his tools and car testing stuff. He had his stuff mostly craftsman as sears was near us and a few special snap on tools. It was insured for 75k I had to have it shipped up to hudson valley from Louisville KY . I now have 3 tool boxes full of tools and 1 with electronics. I have it insured for 80k I am a disabled vet nothing works from the waist down.I got it all 2 months ago. I can o way use even 1/3 of the tools but I will not sell them unless I was about to lose my house. I live a rural area about 90 miles up from NYC. I have started cleaning them and putting them in the correct order . I had 2 folks living in a old bungalow colony. 1 guy is a jack of all trade and has quite a few tools but he has already asked to borrow things. I took picture of what ever he takes and told him I want them back like you took them. I do work on my wheelchair and my 2 scooters a lot.
Eric I want to be like you. I buy tools and buy tools and buy tools. I am broke buying tools. This is an expensive profession Eric. I owe the snap on guy a lot of money
I have only one question,I am almost done with school and I'm looking forward to find a shop that will hire me.The problem is that I have a felony for criminal mischief,it's been over 7 years.I aslo have a suspended license and I won't be getting it back anytime soon.will I be able to find a shop that will hire?
i spent the last 8 years working in 2 different independent shops. loved it for about the first 4. my biggest issue has always been the other mechanics, the older 10+ years mechanics ive worked with are the most bitter miserable unbearable people to be around which naturally made me the same way being around these guys bitching and moaning on every single car they work on.
but even before being a mechanic and dealing with other mechanics they have always been pissed off all day everyday. im starting a new job in 7 days at a job unrelated to cars and i cant wait. for me it was the other way around, doing what you love every single day all day makes it so you get burned out and dont love it anymore. i have project trucks at home that should be fun but half time they are chores to work on during the weekend, i want my love of cars back
so reading the comments of this video starting your own business seems to be the way to go, i did my time in automotive prison and im done
i know nothing about cars and i'm very young and i've recently gained an interest into cars and planning on taking some classes in college. Am I following a good path or should i try to learn more about cars on my own and see how that goes?
wow I was actually over here thinking to become a mechanic but I see everyone saying just keep it as a hobby. This really is making me reconsider about if I should go along and do this.