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Riccilynn |
Help please 2006 Chevy silverado 2500hd 6.0Got this truck in the shop. Wouldn't crank nothing they said. Within a week guy says it started so he drove it in. Ran drove fine whole time we had... |
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John Updated 4 days ago |
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAINS DONT GET PAID WELL ! - 914 Replies[QUOTE who="Whipsaw in Seattle, Washington"]I work as a service manager at an independent shop, and we pay our techs well. If they are motivated,... |
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J Haines Updated 5 days ago |
Flat Rate - Variable? - 34 RepliesI do not like flat rate. With almost 20 years experence as a Volkswagen factory trained technician, I am trying to get out of the business. The... |
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Robert Ortega Updated 7 days ago |
Advice on purchasing a independant auto repair shop - 3 RepliesThe idea is good but you need proper planning so that the idea is executed exactly the way you want it to be. I thing you must visit some of the auto... |
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CSI420 Updated 13 days ago |
Automotive training - 1 Reply[QUOTE who="mitchmcc in Somerville, Massachusetts"]Hi I'm making inquiries for a friend (whose English is not perfect) who wants to take some... |
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ThatsShowBiz Updated 1 month ago |
What are typical automotive technician salaries? - 146 Replies[QUOTE who="brett in Abbotsford, British Columbia"]I was a mechanic for 20 years until this summer I was fired for carbon monoxide poisoning. Was... |
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Maria Paul Updated 1 month ago |
Career change from automotive technician to....??? - 1 ReplyYou're right, the economy is still chewy and tough out there-- not conducive to too much experimentation. If you want to go down the same road as... |
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Kris Updated 1 month ago |
I can't do it anymore... - 2 Replies[QUOTE who="Asbestos in Acworth, Georgia"]Couldnt agree more, been doing for 12 years and the only thing I have to show for it is a busted back,bad... |
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Kevin |
What states to make the most as Automotive Technician?I grew up and currently reside in Western New York, the heart of the salt belt. I make a decent living as an Automotive Repair Technician in a local... |
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Bill Updated 2 months ago |
Do You Have Enough Work At The Job To Make Good Money Getting Paid Flat Rate - 14 Replies[QUOTE who="Sad Tech in Wakefield, Massachusetts"]It is pretty sad this career has gone down the tubes. The flat rate pay system is still here when I... |
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wfrederickranger@gmail.com in Freeport, Illinois Updated 4 months ago |
what should i do - 70 RepliesI am a senior this year and am thinking about going into the automotive field is it worth it? |
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Joe Ro in Glen Head, New York Updated 5 months ago |
Automotive repair field worth it or not and if not what would you recommend - 8 RepliesOkay well im a senior in high school going to a vocational school for automotive technology. I am just wondering if all of it turns out to be worth... |
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Asbestos in Acworth, Georgia |
THERE ARE BETTER CAREERS!!!!For those of you that are considering an exciting career as an automotive tech, please look at other career options! I have been working in this... |
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Wasabi joyo in Calgary, Alberta |
Best automotive shop to work at?Hey I'm only a 1st year automotive apprentice so I've only ever worked hourly but I was wondering where has your guy's favirote place been to work... |
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Phil in Germantown, Maryland Updated 10 months ago |
Automotive Technicians for fair pay - 7 RepliesI am a automotive repair technician. I have worked in the industry for 12 years. I have not gone to technical schools but have received factory... |
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FBDTSP in San Bruno, California Updated 10 months ago |
Team shared pay plans - 1 ReplyIve 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... |
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Tim in Temecula, California Updated 11 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? - 10 RepliesThe dui is seven years old but out here in california dui stays on for ten plus years. |
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Donski in San Diego, California Updated 12 months ago |
Is 39 years old to old to start? - 8 RepliesHi 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... |
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Donski in San Diego, California |
Chrysler/Jeep dealer Tech jobWhat's a good starting wage in California? I have 20 years independent experience, but no dealer experience. I heard many horror stories about... |
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jeff in Des Plaines, Illinois Updated 12 months ago |
Automotive jobs - 1 ReplyI 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? |
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joemacc in Trevor, Wisconsin Updated 14 months ago |
how is it working for honda or toyota? - 13 RepliesHey 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... |
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Matt in Alexandria, Virginia |
Will a misdemeanor drug charge prevent me from being employed at a car dealership?I live in Maryland. I have one misdemeanor charge on my record for marijuana possession, it happened in Utah. The guy who interviewed me told me that... |
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klagmire in Fenton, Michigan Updated 15 months ago |
Tips for automotive technician interviews. - 4 RepliesDo you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming automotive technician interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and... |
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klagmire in Fenton, Michigan Updated 22 months ago |
tire installer for a self-taught new graduate - 1 ReplyI 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... |
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shaun in Valdosta, Georgia Updated 27 months ago |
fact on becoming an auto technician for my graduation project - 2 Repliesi need help finding info on becoming a auto technician |
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shaun in Valdosta, Georgia Updated 27 months ago |
What do you enjoy most about your automotive technician career? - 4 RepliesWhat do you enjoy most about being an automotive technician? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to... |
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shaun in Valdosta, Georgia Updated 27 months ago |
they took my tools - 2 Repliesi 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... |
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NRW in Wichita, Kansas Updated 31 months ago |
Working on the 4th of July - That's just unamerican - 1 ReplyAnybody else out there working for a greedy dealer making you work on national holidays? (memorial day/july4th/labor day) bad enough to barely scrape... |
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dom754 in Union, New Jersey Updated 32 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 Repliesyea, im not sure on what to do.Confused about the choices. |
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rickt in Glen Burnie, Maryland |
ratio of autos to mechanicswhat is a standard or good ratio of number of units per mechanic? |
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mike in Brunswick, Georgia Updated 39 months ago |
Automotive training questions, is it worth it? - 2 RepliesI 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... |
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jb in Anchorage, Alaska Updated 40 months ago |
Are automotive technician job opportunities growing or declining? - 5 RepliesAre 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... |
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mike in Brunswick, Georgia Updated 40 months ago |
any jobs outside of dealers? - 3 RepliesI 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... |
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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... |
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joe schemeker in knoxville, Tennessee Updated 53 months ago |
Getting an automotive technician job. - 4 RepliesHow 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... |
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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... |
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DI in West Orange, New Jersey Updated 67 months ago |
Top automotive technician skills needed to get the job. - 1 ReplyWhat 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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