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Are automotive technician job opportunities growing or declining?
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Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing?

Where are the jobs? Which places have the most automotive technician opportunities?

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LANCE in Tinley Park, Illinois

39 months ago

9000 CAR DEALERS HAVE CLOSED DOWN WITH MORE TO CLOSE.I HAVE BEEN A FOR 25 YEARS AND THERE IS NO JOB SECURITY,I HAVE BEEN LAYED OFF FROM EVERY JOB I HAD.I HAVE BEEN LAID OFF FOR 6 MONTHS WITH NO LUCK YET! MOST SHOPS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO FIX MODERN CARS.THE BIGGER TRUCK SHOPS DO NOT HAVE PROPER LIFTS U WILL HAVE TO CRAWL UNDER THESE TRUCKS AND HOPE THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT FALL AND KILL YOU.
BE A RESTURANT MANAGER OR ANY THING ELSE OR YOU WILL SUFFER LIKE I DID.

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LANCE in Tinley Park, Illinois

39 months ago

9000 CAR DEALERS HAVE CLOSED DOWN WITH MORE TO CLOSE.I HAVE BEEN A MECHNIC FOR 25 YEARS AND THERE IS NO JOB SECURITY,I HAVE BEEN LAYED OFF FROM EVERY JOB I HAD.I HAVE BEEN LAID OFF FOR 6 MONTHS WITH NO LUCK YET! MOST SHOPS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO FIX MODERN CARS.THE BIGGER TRUCK SHOPS DO NOT HAVE PROPER LIFTS U WILL HAVE TO CRAWL UNDER THESE TRUCKS AND HOPE THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT FALL AND KILL YOU.
BE A RESTURANT MANAGER OR ANY THING ELSE OR YOU WILL SUFFER LIKE I DID.

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Honda tech in Savannah, Georgia

30 months ago

Dont forget all the money$$$$ for tools and other things.

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mike in Brunswick, Georgia

28 months ago

I agree with Honda tech its rough to start and expensive as well education and tools

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jb in Anchorage, Alaska

28 months ago

Seriously in decline.If you do find a job you will be ripped off by the managers,owners and factories.

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