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Robert

Updated 3 hours ago

What are typical automotive technician salaries? - 120 Replies

lets see, 250K, parts will be 1/3rd, comeback parts will be another ten percent, so lets figure 100K of that, that leaves 150k, now we take away...

Flatratesucks

Updated 7 hours ago

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAINS DONT GET PAID WELL ! - 768 Replies

Being flat rate is tough and anyone that tells u otherwise is a damn lie. When it's busy of course we do well. But since the economy has been in this...

Faraz Rasul

Updated 8 days ago

Tips for automotive technician interviews. - 3 Replies

To whom it may concern I am Faraz Rasul, I am obtaining my cerificate on automotive tecnholgy at Lincoln Technical institute. I just...

Brad Francis

Updated 16 days ago

Automotive Technicians for fair pay - 1 Reply

As a member of one of the greatest labor unions on the planet, and as a relative of an Auto Techinician who is currently being low balled by greedy...

nodakaz

Updated 19 days ago

Flat Rate - Variable? - 29 Replies

[QUOTE who="Conflagration2100 in North Charleston, South Carolina"]Plumbing classes! Nonsense I'll tell you everything you need to know be a...

david1970

Updated 1 month ago

what should i do - 66 Replies

I am a 15 year auto tech at a GM dealer, and to me, its become pretty stale. Looking for other areas to work in.

autojobless in Chicago, Illinois

Automotive jobs

I just got out of school study auto and diesel and Ford training.Can''t seem to find a job in automotive I live in Chicago any advice?

Chad in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Advice on purchasing a independant auto repair shop

Hi all, I'm currently an IT tech with a steady job and decent salary/benefits. I also do some side gigs that bring in alright money. I'm getting...

Dog in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Updated 4 months ago

Do You Have Enough Work At The Job To Make Good Money Getting Paid Flat Rate - 12 Replies

In a few months i am about to start Community College to become a auto tech and be certified and all 8 areas.I was doing resource and i stumbled onto...

klagmire in Fenton, Michigan

Updated 6 months ago

tire installer for a self-taught new graduate - 1 Reply

I need a job as quickly as possible and have an interview coming up next week for a tire installer job. Although I enjoy working on my car, helped...

eaglehondatech in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania

Updated 9 months ago

how is it working for honda or toyota? - 12 Replies

Hey guys, im looking to go to another manufacture, getting tired of working on cars that cost an average of 80k and pays poor, would like some...

Soncho in Nottingham, Maryland

Team shared pay plans

Ive been a flat rate tech for years and have an oppurtunity to work with a dealer that shares the hours. Has anyone had experience with this? Pros...

shaun in Valdosta, Georgia

Updated 12 months ago

fact on becoming an auto technician for my graduation project - 2 Replies

i need help finding info on becoming a auto technician

shaun in Valdosta, Georgia

Updated 12 months ago

What do you enjoy most about your automotive technician career? - 4 Replies

What do you enjoy most about being an automotive technician? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to...

shaun in Valdosta, Georgia

Updated 12 months ago

they took my tools - 2 Replies

i got fired from this shop a while back because of religious differences and yes i know thats illegal. i dont care about that. what i care about is...

John W in Wakefield, Massachusetts

Updated 12 months ago

I just got all 8 of my ase and I have a bs in sutomotive science but with a dui on my record, will a dealership hire me? - 6 Replies

The dui is seven years old but out here in california dui stays on for ten plus years.

NRW in Wichita, Kansas

Updated 15 months ago

Working on the 4th of July - That's just unamerican - 1 Reply

Anybody else out there working for a greedy dealer making you work on national holidays? (memorial day/july4th/labor day) bad enough to barely scrape...

dom754 in Union, New Jersey

Updated 17 months ago

High School senior, and i love cars but dont know much about it. Is going into the Automotive business a good idea? - 3 Replies

yea, im not sure on what to do.Confused about the choices.

rickt in Glen Burnie, Maryland

ratio of autos to mechanics

what is a standard or good ratio of number of units per mechanic?

Nick L in Medford, Massachusetts

Updated 21 months ago

Is 39 years old to old to start? - 8 Replies

Hi everyone, I have a question. Do you think it would be difficult to start a career as an automotive mechanic/technician at the age of 39? Your feed...

mike in Brunswick, Georgia

Updated 24 months ago

Automotive training questions, is it worth it? - 2 Replies

I am very young and am about to graduate highschool . I have alot of experience for my age. I am in an automotive program and have been for 3 years...

jb in Anchorage, Alaska

Updated 24 months ago

Are automotive technician job opportunities growing or declining? - 5 Replies

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...

mike in Brunswick, Georgia

Updated 24 months ago

any jobs outside of dealers? - 3 Replies

I have worked in a dealer doing PM and inspections, i have been studying the technology and doing work at home for years. I still want to go to...

figaro8895 in NRH, Texas

Auto Tech with DUI?

A friend has recently enrolled in and started auto tech school and has a DUI over 7 years old (will be over 8 by grad time). Wondering if he will be...

joe schemeker in knoxville, Tennessee

Updated 37 months ago

Getting an automotive technician job. - 4 Replies

How did you get your start doing automotive technician work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a...

joe schemeker in knoxville, Tennessee

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andy in Manchester, United Kingdom

ATA - COURSES?????

hello, am a fully qualified paintsprayer for peugeot but as the company has to keep with the times we are having to attend these ATA courses. has...

DI in West Orange, New Jersey

Updated 52 months ago

Top automotive technician skills needed to get the job. - 1 Reply

What are the top 3 traits or skills every automotive technician must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your automotive...

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What are the best automotive technician qualifications and training to get ahead?

What is the best training for becoming an automotive technician? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective...


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