STARTING OUT AS A NEW MECHANIC - FIRST HAND INTERVIEW

That guy screwed up

Love you're box I have the same one but mine is white with blue trim. ❤

Just got the interview for tomorrow wish me luck guys

I got my first day as a tech on Wednesday and this really helped

I was a mechanic 10 years before I ever worked in a shop. I changed engines, transmissions, ect in and out junkyards from late 90s to present. When I finally started actually working in a shop in 2010 I asked a senior tech who was a master tech with L1 if he could give me any advice, he's looked at me and with a serious tone he said RUN !!! i didnt know what to make of it at the time i thought he must of just been burnt out tired and old, but after being a tech working in shops over 10 years I then realized exactly what he was trying to say. GOOD LUCK .......

My pre-apprenticeship of mechanic program is going to start this week, I want to hear from you guys. What are your suggestions and advices. I am new in This field.
Thanks in advance

I’m 14 and want to become a mechanic at a nearby shop, but I’m wondering if I could get any tips on any common things I should know. Definitely not nervous though!

I got a interview working at a truck and coach mechanic!! Super nervous but can’t wait

I don't have much repair experience. Mostly break pad and rotor replacement along with oil changes and transmission servicing. I have replaced a few suspension parts on my vehicle but that is the most experience I have. I am now in a technical school learning about diagnosis. Once I finished schooling, is there any advice you can give for getting a job when it comes to people who didn't grow up doing this?

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I just got a new apprenticeship as a mechanic. Not gonna lie, I am very nervous but also excited. Im coming from working at the grocery store to an apprentice mechanic. Couldn’t be more grateful!

Is it bad I’m boutta start working as a mech assistant and only bring a socket wrench set some pliers and headlamp?

I’d love to see how he is doing now

I started as an independent general mechanic after I got out of community college. Learned under a great mechanic with 30+yrs of experience.

I left because I felt I wasn't getting paid enough. Ended up working at an Amazon warehouse due to the pandemic and now, I'm back to being a mechanic, now at a dealership and appreciative of a new opportunity because working for Amazon is absolutely soul crushing

I'm 27 and got hired with little knowledge of cars but I have more knowledge on physical tech hardware. So this video is very helpful and I carry a book on cars.

I went from a portor to tech and love it but the only problem is no traning just have to figure it out on my own

Tool box and mechanic are two different things!

I just got my first dealership job after several years of working in franchise shops and mom and pop stops. I start at Toyota Friday :)

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Love you guys

That everyday hit hard

Your driver's license is the most powerful tool you can have in your possession....or end up working in bad shops not being paid diddly shit as a result....

Oh and I now own a matco 4s toolbox full of tools that took me years to buy. I am going to get the hutch for it next....

As a result of hard work in a transmission shop I am now on a very nice vacation here with my family celebrating my kid's 11th birthday!!!! As a result of working my fuckin ass off!!!!

HI, how much are first apprentices making?

Went to college and nearly graduated top of my class for this trade, worked 9 months in a shop, and unfortunately I required surgery from a cyst and kept me out for 2 months, 1 month later I was laid off due to shortage of work, 2 days later my position was advertised. I was heartbroken and devastated I gave 110% every day I was there, no offence to the other techs but i one journeyman told me I need to work on my people skills but honestly I only wanted to work and ask for help when I needed not to hang out. I miss that job sometimes but I felt like the place I was at killed my dream now I’m in a different career path

I have been doing this for 36 years. One piece of advice is don't allow yourself to get pigeon holed into one specialized area that doesn't gain you experience to diversify your knowledge. Feed your head.

It can be a tough way to make money.

I have my own mobile mechanic business because no shop will take me because I don't have thousands of dollars worth of tools. I have a 42" craftsman tool box on wheels and another smaller box with it. So I started my own business.

im 16 yr old in a technical highschool as a junior have been doing basic training at school like oil changes, lift training, Balancing tires, breaks and torching (Cutting) / welding. And hopefully Im prepared for a Intership at a shop for 15$ an hour instead of going to my Auto class at school. WISH ME LUCK FOR THE NEXT FEW YEARS IM NERVOUS

I'm interested please guide me

Just landed a job at a tire and lube shop, it was super nervous cuz I knew next to nothing except really about changing my own oil. I was nervous they were going to just throw me to the wolves and yell but they've been real chill and happy to teach

so your doing mechanic work for lube tech pay lmao! these are not friends

hate being a mechanic, shit pay, shit customers, shit conditions and in general a shit trade. Avoid if possible.

Never be a mechanic at a shop that has a racetruck unless the fungus that tries to make it go fast has a machine shop otherwise expect all your benefits and holiday bonuses to be pissed away.

“Buy cheap tools until you know what you really need from that too, then buy the best version you can afford”- Adam Savage. Been a tech for a few years and this is one of the best tool buying philosophies I could recommend to someone starting off. Basically buy cheap, like from harbor freight, and if you use that tool enough to break it, then it’s worth buying a better quality, more expensive version of it. You’d be amazed at how many cheap tools you can get away with using for years without issue.

Should i go to school for a specific dealership or just go to a regular automotive trade school?

I’m going to start my job this week as a mechanic what’s some thing I should know before I start

I remember my first snap-on ratchet was a 3/8 long handle flex head I was so proud of it lol 20k+ later I still am not that close to having everything I want

Worried I won’t be fast enough when I finish school

The good old days when harbor freight actually had coupons ☠️

Man question how hard is it get a job for a rookie my main goal since I was 5 has been driving trucks but had tbi traumatic brain injury so have epilepsy so going to the next best thing automotive then desisl automotive

I think in most countries you have to buy your own tools, we all do here in the UK anyway. And we get paid a shit ton less than you guys in the states

What's more reliable and durable between the 07-14 Surburbans,Yukon XL or Escalade????

what are your thoughts about a lifetime warranty (Huskey, Tekton, and craftsman) hand tools?

I'm 28 and I'm just getting started as a mechanic. I found a great opportunity where they are training from almost zero knowledge about cars. They hired me because I'm a fast learner.

Its good to see a bloke that's nearly my age getting into it. I'm 34 years old and 4 weeks into a mechanic apprenticeship and dropping 3k on an sp tool kit tomorrow.

Canadian Tire amd home hardware mastercraft and husky, then got lots of matco and snap on, some mac my first toolbox was a homak from Costco lol

The best way to start getting more experience is to advertise on craigslist services and facebook marketplace. Mainly craigslist. That's how I started and I'm doing ok.