5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BECOMING A MECHANIC 2020
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When I hear about UTI, I always think of "urinary tract infection."
@Rhett G West hey, me too
Me too man. 😂😂😂
@Rhett G West how is it @ NIT?
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What I like: Doing diagnosis, it’s so satisfying to go after a hard problem and solve it the first time
What I hate: Customers
I know your working on another car after having waited 20min on up sale but customer decided he wants a rotate now so can you re rack it and do the rotate for .2 thanks. EDIT changed sail to sale
Ya any kind of customer service is going to be annoying in most jobs 🤬😇 1 thing I know very well
I became a tech because I love doing air bag recalls
😂😂😂
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Bruh
Lmao!
I became a Honda tech because I love doing Gauge Cluster update recalls for .5
I've been in this industry since I was 15. I'm 43. I'm a 25 year import specialist and performance specialist. I got into for the passion. You make a lot of key points. But any job is hard. Its all about what you love to do is what I think
Hate to ask this question but how is the money? I LOVEEE cars and ideally would love to work on high end cars but I know starting out it wouldn’t be crazy pay
Id like to ask you some questions
Can you help someone who has the passion to become one please?
@@douthinkimbetter that's a question that makes me think that you don't have passion for the mechanic life when some one loves something at first it's not about the money.
Thats how i see it im starting out at 18 its hard work but worth it if you want to do it
Just started as a mechanic helper in a small shop with only experience doing simple oil changes on my car, friends, and family. Been learning so much first 2 weeks there already
how do you start somewhere?
@@julian-zs4be honestly I got lucky at this place, sometimes a simple craigslist search will get you somewhere, that's how I found my current job, and I figured most they could say is no. Always worth a shot
@@aaronmarrufo3596 u reckon there are places that are hiring 16y olds?
Been professionally a mechanic for 13 years now and I like working with my hands and problem solving. I hated flat rate because I got starved at two different locations. I’m currently working at UPS as a union mechanic and I love it. I highly recommend people apply for UPS because the pay is great and there is OT.
Also no customers to deal with and you get paid no matter what you do that day. Some days I do a engine some days I do oil changes all day. Get paid for the hours I’m there so I don’t have to sweat making hours.
Nice, my goal is to go to some fleet line union type job. Flatrate can be very stressful.
@@LetsDriftMedia I have friends who love flat rate but it’s like you said. Flat rate can burn you out in a few years or as you get older you can’t physically keep up that pace. I’m down for hustling but I personally want to be able to do stuff once I retire. That’s 30 years from now but I’m always thinking into the future lol. I love your vids man I just found you on RUclips.
@@GotCMilk yea exactly. I don't wanna break my back till I retire. And thanks man
Reading comments it seems like Flat rate is only good for experience or starting out not ideal for long term
Yeah you hit the nail on the head. Flat rate is so fucking stressful. I’m honestly considering getting out of this industry as a whole but like you said UPS is a pretty nice position. I actually applied for a mechanic position at my local UPS a couple weeks ago. I think that’s the only way I would stay in this industry. Dealerships suck and it’s so hard to find a good independent shop. Honestly thinking of getting into plumbing or something.
I became a tech because I liked the performance side of the industry . I work at a Volvo dealership and it’s completely different then the performance side of the industry which requires a lot of experience. One thing I dislike about the industry is waiters and having an adviser breathe down your neck but you get used to it. One thing I like is I’m learning skills that no one can ever take away from me. Doing this as a profession is completely different than working on your own car for fun or with friends.
I agree with you being a tech mechanic is a whole different ball park this is not just something we do on the weekends or just for fun to get some greesy fingers. I work with cars from Ferraris to Honda every car every model every year. And in my opinion German cars are the worst to work on. One tip so when you crank the lift up lift it up about 2 to 3 feet and lean on the hood and push it down several times if it rocks back and forth you didn't put the lifters in the right place if it doesn't move it's safe to crank it all the way up
Well then where could one become A.S.E.certified???????????
@@pabloacts2385 what about gloves,to prevent petroleum contact cancer????
I feel like the funnest part about being a technician is that you get to learn hands on. Not every one is willing to get their hands dirty, but there is most people like me who like doing stuff with their hands on a daily basis.
Some customers can be terrible, here's a real example.
Customer;
"I just turned up my car and now it runs like crap i need you to bring out that magic screwdriver and fix it.
What do you mean your going to charge me $, for what I already did all the work."
Being a mechanic is a hard life. Most shops treat you like expendable crap. Dont pay to go to school. Start off as a porter cleaning the shop, and move up a little at a time
So TRUE.
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Dats why you Go Independent
@´` ´` yup. You don't get paid to go to school, you pay them a lot. Nothing beats hands on experience. I started as a porter, and worked my way up to head mechanic.
Be nice, and help the mechanics and they will help you learn. I've known people who are right out of school who can't do anything. This job requires a massive tool bill. I personally wouldn't add to that by adding a massive school bill.
@´` ´` most shops supply a scanner, and some equipment, but the mechanic has to buy their own tools. 50k plus depending on where you buy them. Another negative about school is you may not like being a mechanic after you get to actually do the job for a while. Books, seminars, and RUclips provide plenty of training.
You arent gonna become rich off of being a mechanic, but its a very welcoming environment working with other people that share the same passion as you. One thing that I reccommend for beginners is be pacient. Yeah when you start out you are gonna feel like you arent getting paid shit for the work you're doing, but climbing the ladder in this line of work doesnt take nearly as long as other fields if you are good at it. I've been doing this for around 6 years and im making just under 60 grand a year. Dont give up!
I hope I'll be like you one day.
Thank u so much for this man thanks for providing a sense of hope for us beginners 🙏
Did you go to school?
@@arn6376 Nope I just worked my way up from a lube shop and got my ase's
The problem is though that some people can’t afford to just get a shit paying job right off the bat though
I've decided to become a Mechanic, and as a 22 year, it won't be easy. But with this video, it gave me motivation to become as i feel that a more practical job is something for me who's very active.
So thank you for the tips, its been very helpful for me who wants to understand more before diving into this.
I've subscribed
Have you start doing it yet ?
@@Sherif_mjzo no
How did this go?
you did it or what dude? where you at rn
It’s still a work in progress. Education is needed, no company in Norway actually wants to hire or train someone without a degree within mechanics
I’m a UTI graduate and going on 11 years as a Master Ford Technician but you’re right there’s no replacement for actual hands-on experience. I would say to anyone trying to get into the industry go to your local community college, take some basic courses, look up the best dealership or shop in your city and start wrenching. Also have a positive attitude because any career will take time for you to make money.
Can you afford things honestly? Decent car that you enjoy? house? savings? etc
I just want to be able to provide and have nice things anything helps thanks
How much do Ford mechanics make? I was a lube tech in high school but now I’m thinking about going back to Ford
@@73MCLOVIN73 commercial fishing isn’t a bad job if that’s all you want. I dropped out of college and started doing that got on a good boat and I can check all those boxes you just listed and then some. But I’m not sure if I’m happy doing what I’m doing. Just food for thought 💭
Skin grafts from arse to face, talk about being shit faced 😆
HEy bro do you mean jus the basics at Community college like general studies?
As a technician turned shop owner the best advice is make a budget and save your money. All shops go through cycles anywhere from swamped bussy to wondering if you are going to work. You can't tell yourself that every check will be your biggest. We pay weekly, and when I was a technician, I got into Dave Ramsey, and it was great to be debt free until I bought the shop. Overall, still worth it
That’s why I quit looking for jobs in that industry because in my area house prices are insane and if I had a good week the average I’d make a week would be like 700 dollars
Thing I hate the most about being a tech,
WAITERS. 🤣
Dude eapecialy 30 mins before your lunch🤣
Waiter was waiting 3 hrs for oil change and asks where her car is just as advisor is running to drop it off dispatch and guess who’s the lucky guy who just happens to be there
Waiters gonna wait
Lol sometimes customers enlisted to join the Waiter group and complain after 6 hrs
Bro 😭😭😭
shop floor man: aye shaq can you do a water
Me:😑😑 smh yea😑😑
I’m a senior in highschol I had a open door opportunity to become entry level mechanic for a independent shop. keep in mind i’ve never taken classes for auto in highschol or like i said (still in highschol) Haven’t taken any trade school, this is my second week in the job and really like it
I’ve only been in the automotive field for a few years but I can tell you what stands out to me the most. There are a lot and I mean a lot of people that are good as *** at working on cars but you can see it in their eyes that they hate doing it. They look miserable all the time and are assholes. Don’t even bother asking them car related questions lol.
Yea I see it too. I dont blame them alot of older guys started in it when there was more "gravy" plus labor time hours continue to get cut but it is what you make of it
I don't ever encounter anyone who likes their jobs.
@@binzsta86 deadass
@binzsta86 working climate has changed, I got my first job at 16, no and it wasn't has it is now, everyone impatient, tired and stressed, owners, shareholders want more and more profit, parts and stuff hard to come by, education system is bad and people now entering employment field don't care anymore, it all messed up, on top bad economy that gotten way worse since covid
The best thing about it is , tackling the different challenges that come up every day . Expanding knowledge
this is a bit of an extreme case i’m presuming, but my step dad was a mechanic and he had a battery explode in his face. it made one of his eyes permanently blind
Should of wore safety glasses.
subzero 1600 you know older black men won’t listen to nothing 😂😂
It amazes me how many techs don’t bother with safety glasses when using grinders etc. like as you say it just takes one spark or any kind of crap to fly up into your eye and now you’re a pirate
Quick tip. Get five years experience then open your own shop. If that doesnt happen walk away. It's the only way fellas. These shops will work you to your crippled or dead.
Good advice for someone of the entrepreneurial type but not everyone wants to or can take on that kind of responsibility.
I’m a Ford tech in the UK and I love it. For me it’s the most rewarding job ever, especially when it gets tough but you persevere and get the job done. I suppose the only thing I don’t like about the job is the pay. In the UK Techs/Mechanics are paid less than other trades that require less skill in my opinion. Also the fact you have to spend thousands on tools effects your income but apart from that I love it!!
The worst thing is when someone comes in for a new battery at 4:30 so you’re like “okay cool” I get off at 5:00 and the. Your managers says “heeeey” were replacing all 4 tires, doing a coolant flush, spark plugs, and changing their pads and rotors... thanks!” Then you don’t get home till 6:30
2 hours for like a 8 hour joB?
Lifting up a G wagon is the most sketchiest thing.
Lifting up old Dodge trucks is sketchy bro
lol fords to with their weird short frames
Not if you know what you're doing
@@ronsimmaculatedetailing6335 those are the worst
Lol go work at Harper jeep
I'm a GM technician at Cadillac/GMC in Pensacola FL and one thing I love about being a mechanic is the satisfaction I get from fixing, maintaining or repairing vehicles that keep Americans on the road. One thing I absolutely hate is WARRANTY WORK....Technicians know what I mean and feel my pain 😂 #TheStruggleIsReal
I like working at independent shops where the boss actively weeds out bad customers that drive junky basketcase cars. They always skip 90% of the recommended services and repairs, and will do the bare minimum work at the cheapest possible price, will always want to bring their own parts and are always impossible to please. I don't like working at franchised dealerships where you're just a number and live at the mercy of the CSI (customer satisfaction index) surveys.
Nice I've always wondered if I'd like working at an independent shop. Yea the dealer will take anyone's vehicle. And yes everyone is replaceable
Prestonator oh forget the oil change Karen who has leaks galore shot bushings bald 5 year old tires who says my husband will do all of that.
What’s wrong with people trying to save money? If they’re driving an old Toyota or Honda? It would be different if they drive a new Mercedes and they are just being cheapskates. Some people legit can’t afford expensive car repairs and maintenance. That seems messed up that you’d refuse to help them
Agreed! Your boss is smart firing problem customers from time to time, send them to your competitor let them work for cheap and/or free!
I'm currently doing 12 years into the transmission field and always want to better my knowledge and experience. Yes I know it has down falls but if you love what you do then that's with Any field
I’m not flat rate so I can double check triple check it mite sound corny but I treat every car as if it were mine at my dealer,
We need more people like you. Alot of people could care less about a customers car.
You are a unicorn in this industry then. Stay after it
@EatMyNut Bish hell yea gotta make sure you ain’t fucking up lol
I was in the automotive business for over 10 years and most of your advice is right. I worked in a miserable GM dealership and if you got a group of angry techs its a hell hole. It was so bad that now that i am in a totally new career nothing bothers me anymore and when things are bad i tend to laugh cause there is nothing that i havent seen before. I should make a video about that. I like fixing cars but would never go back to being a tech.
@Cory C i am a medical scientist. cant say exact details what i do but in short i am making sure people in america dont randomly die. i make more than what i did as a tech but work load is much easier now some politics here and there but nothing like the stress of my old job. being a tech is good but the people surrounding you can make it miserable and doing it for years and years wears you down fast.
I want to become a part time tech and stay as a high school teacher to supplement my income then e eventually become a high school shop teacher
Working on cars gets a little tough but I worked part time in construction over the years and crawling under houses or going in attics is 100 times worse than working under a car I've got years experience in both so I know what I'm saying and always protect your eyes and your hearing
Truth! I couldn’t have planned this but working on cars in a heated and cooled indoor facility is completely different than dirt work construction framing contractor working outside in the heat and the cold, I am with you working on cars is much better.
A lot of things can be avoided if you hit the gym. Strengthen your body up.
Facts
Bro I had my leg amputated and I can still work as a mechanic. There is still hope folks lol
Actually, I wanna be a tech because I want to fix my own fleet of cars and fix my truck. I'm not going to tech school to end up at a dealership.
I think it's cool that your fixing cars for anyone who doesn't want to breakdown! I'm 46 years old now and I exercise daily to keep my body strong and healthy. I eat as healthy as possible too! I've been working on automobiles from a younger age... At about 14 years old and before that on my dirtbikes when I was 12. Health and safety is always No.1! Without this formula there may not be a career! Be safe and stay active and healthy guys and gals! 👍.
34 yrs in the business..and I'm only 53..its all true what's your talking about my body is starting to feel it...the hot and cold are killer..living in the midwest...your very knowledgeable for a youngster......kudos to u.....over 100 grand in tools...if I could do it all over I wouldn't I told my son don't even think about it...he is in computer IT.....
I had no idea when I started in this business in 2001 that I would have over $250,000 in tools. Being in an independent shop all the special tools our techs responsibility. I’ve got 18 scanners that total over $100,000 just to be able to work on these vehicles. I’m now at a point in my career that I’m trying to do more programming and focus solely on the drivability to try to save my back and my body from where in tear. I still love what I do but I think about what I’m gonna do with all these tools when I retire not to mention a lot of the tools especially ScanTools go out of date in about five years, so it’s constantly trying to stay up with the changing technology. Keep the videos coming bro.
Thank you for chiming in man. And I bet the technology is never ending to keep up with modern cars. I'm lucky the dealer provides most of the expensive stuff at least
Damn when he said "buy your own tools" im thinking a 5$ wrench here and there will not be so bad 🤣 $250,000 is like buying a house 🤯
Tool expenses could be written off on taxes!!!!!!!!
Like our former President Trump....learn how to avoid paying for business related tools!!! It can be done!!!!!!
I'm a budget analyst but i hate working at a desk and cars are a hobby, this is what I was looking for thanks.
Hey I am not in the auto industry yet but just wanna say thank you for putting this video out there you really talked about key points in what can go wrong or how strenuous of a carrier this can be I will say it hasn't steered me away from becoming a mechanic the main reason i wanna get into this industry is because I have had bad luck in the pass with taking my car to shops or a family mechanic and really wanna be able to fix problems that go wrong on my car and be able to keep up on regular maintenance on my own
That is cool, I have 2 ASE Master Techs in my family. I'm currently just a DIY mechanic through word of mouth.
My tips are to:
Find shops/dealerships that have experienced technicians with many years wrenching, getting a Master Cert or Lvl3 cert won't make you prepared. A Master Tech cert is for increasing your pay.
All dealerships want certified technicians and a Master cert with all 8 completed is a 6 year process. Many dealerships will pay for you to go through Master training. If you don't have any certification it cost them half the $ to put you through training than stealing a fully Master certified technician from other dealerships because they will be at $30/hour 1-6 years and have to keep up with their certifications which cost $.
You a non certified tech in training will start at $14-$16 an hour for first 2 years to get lvl 3. Years 3-6 you will still be getting further towards your Master and getting between $20-$25 until you are a Master Technician.
Hands on training is the best education. Not tests.
You can also enter training yourself and get your first two years in and you will make more than no cert but that comes out of your pocket. It's about $27,000 for a Master all said and done.
Hope you pursue becoming a master tech.
Not to deter you but dealerships can put you on flat rate pay which is pay for what you do by book time. You don't want that when you are starting out. It's hard to make a ton of money unless you are more experienced. Experienced veteran techs can make almost double than hourly wage salary because they know thw fastest way to do things and all the tricks the shop/book time is wrong about.
Try to get a salary pay so you make at least $16 an hour with 40 hour work weeks so you can survive your first 2-3 years until you gain experience and get some titles/certs.
Look up the shops reviews and how highly rated they are before applying. You don't want to be taught wrong
i like the accomplishment of getting a job done but i hate when shops don’t have a/c 😂😂
Yea I've never been in a shop with AC only in my dreams
Hey, business owner here. A halfway big garage type warehouse shop would easily be 1000-1500 to cool per month.
E N I’m glad my boss lets us turn it on for hot days tbh I didn’t realize how much it is
I used to work at Mercedes Benz of Buffalo (NY) and the entire service and detail shop was air conditioned. That’s the only shop I’ve ever seen with these amenities
I know people that work for the dealership and been there for years and later move to opening there own shop and one thing I was told you can be successful if you want to think out side the box . I’m basically teaching my self car wrapping and carbon fiber and add that in my box of trick
I wanna become a mechanic to carry on my family’s legacy. My great grandfather was a airforce mechanic in ww2 my grandpa was a mechanic and my dad is a mechanic
I’m just starting off but I like learning new things and being able to do the work alone and what I don’t like is customers complaining about the wrong thing that hasn’t even got work done to it
I am a UTI graduate myself. Where you go does not matter all that much. I got into the Mercedes-Benz Dealership program. I know some places hire specifically UTI, Wyotech, places like that. I went to UTI to get into these manufacture programs quicker. Some places will make you work years before you get to these classes, if UTI is close to you I’d say go, but don’t go out of your way if not. You’re local community college will teach the same thing.
I'm 25 now. I had been working as an accounting staff for three years, but due to pandemy I lost my job. And I look for any job available and I choose to being mechanic, beside there is not much choice, I think even the salary is far below than my last job, but I think I still have advantages from it. I hope I'm doing well. That's why I'm here. Thanks for the video.
How’d you get the job with no experience
Ever watch Fast and Loud? Aaron Kaufman was the GUY on that show, and the pressure of his quick flips was grating on him, and he left. Time is money and he’s smart enough to do his own custom work. Nick is 100% right most things are not NOS, fast, or turbocharged. And daily drivers are a different industry, than speed shop stuff. I like my job for the most part, it’s nice to do different stuff each day, plumber one day, electrician the next. He’s right being a mechanic forever isn’t going to happen, you may get into owning a tow truck business, or being a service writer/ business owner at a shop that you own. You may get into a different career after 10-15 yrs. and then flip used cars on the side. It can be dangerous, but you have to work smart and not get in too much of a hurry. In my experience Toyota pays much better than say Chrysler or Euro cars. If you want to really struggle work at a Chrysler dealer, crappy cars with no parts availability and poor flat rate pay. I prefer the Asian cars over the domestics, and hate the Euro cars. The diesel side of the industry pays better, but things are much tighter, and heavier sometimes it can be more lucrative. Brian (Ford tech makuloco) went to UTI, owns his own business and does the you tube thing and look how much money he makes! Hint: he’s not at the dealer anymore, only for 8-10 yrs and get out, open you own shop, with help and mentoring from other shop owners, talk to them find out what works and what doesn’t.
I wish I learned this growing up I’m 24 and I’ve just got stable enough to really get into it. It’s so resourceful knowing you can fix your own car I feel stupid sometimes because I don’t know it like I should as a man.
It’s dope that you went over these things. I know it seems scary but they’re more positive things over negative. This is a great job if it’s right for you. Not every job will be meant for people(-:
Yea definitely gotta be cut out for this if you wanna go far
A mechanics Garage is basically a never ending Final Destination narrative
The things I enjoy the most about my job, is the ability to be able to control how much money I make, my ability to learn whatever I want, whenever I want, THE TOOLS, as well as the ability to work with my hands on a daily basis. To me it’s a real self confidence booster, and feeds my tool addiction lol. What I hate about my job are those know it all customers, you know the ones who come in and have a friend who “really knows cars” and told him it’s x, y, & z and to not let those mechanics swindle anymore money out of him. Do you not realize I’m trying to help you, and save you more money then your “know it all car friend”, and have your car in better shape than it came in at.
I always wonder why those customers even come in if "their mechanic" knows that much why did he not fix it 😂
Hate the flatrate at times. I went to uti. I'm in and out of the shop world. I'm 39 years old. It hard on your body at times. But best part you do learn different things.
I'm 34 yrs old currently looking at schools to go to. Been roughnecking for 8yrs and working on equipment that needs parts replaced, fixed or troubleshooting to get it up and running. The satisfaction of having it running and working properly is when I realized I like working hands on. Good Channel 👍
Thanks. I would look into community college offering auto courses. A lot cheaper then UTI or other big name schools and you will get the same out of it
Not a "shade tree"!!!!!!!!!!!!
This subject is so very interesting!!!!!!
I enjoyed being a porter/detailer more than being a tech lol. I never realized how hard on your body the tech life is, Especially as a taller guy. Lifts dont go high enough, You gotta constantly bend down farther to get into the engine bay, lifting wheels etc. Dont even get me started on dash/interior work. Also is alittle AC in the shop too much to ask for during these 105 degree CA heatwaves?
Yea im 6 ft tall Ive hit my head a number of times of the lift.
yup, 6'3 and always have to do a whole squat or slouch and bend my knees under the lift.
Great points! I'm gonna stay as a hobbyist as I am a bit older, and my body probably wouldn't be able to handle the day to day toll on my body.
I got a kick out of the ad where they were building Tbucket roadsters.. Definitely trying to sell using the 'coolness' factor when in reality the only mechanics that get to work on Tbuckets and street rods in general work in rare highly specialized shops, or else they do it as their own hobby. Expensive hobby by the way, been there, done that. If you're building them to sell you won't get your money back out of them. Same thing with building cars like Cobra kit cars.
All good advice on this channel, regarding tearing up your body, don't lift heavy objects, and never use your hand as a hammer. Use the proper tools, and lift with hoists, cranes, whatever you have access to.
im new and i like mechanics so im only 12 and i was wanting to get a job only 8 miles away as a mechanic in 3 years when i have my drivers permit so ill be watching 3 years of youtube videos so that i can have the knowledge and ill be doing some stuff while watching vids ( helping my dad with the cars and stuff) so that i can be able to actually do my job. now i already told the mechanic that runs that place what i want to do and he agrees with me, so hopefully itll work out. im watching this video first so that i could know some beginner stuff. btw i live on a farm and the place i want to work is in a pretty small town lol but thats what i like. thanks for the vid
(heavy equipment) 37yrs now in the industry, wow how time flew doing this, y’all be safe on your career long road ahead of you 😀 great video
If you stay at it after a few years it will pay off, stay away from the maw and pop operations
Lot of kids after a couple years in knows everything, they get in my way when they think like that
Worked at a shop for 2 days, knew how to change a flat and now I can do oil change and tire changes 24 never really worked on cars before
The sound of something metal hitting the floor bring me PTSD while working on a car
Great video, I’m thinking about going into this field and these were some good things to know before hand 👌🏻
i’m 16 and clueless i have no idea where to start, and have no idea what i’m doing but hey at least i know how to do a oil change 😂😂😂
I love working on cars, I spent 2 years working towards getting my own bay in a small 12 bay shop, it’s a rewarding industry but I dislike my service manager, not everyone’s service manager is an asshole like mine but it can really ruin your day especially if you work fulltime in the field, makes u dread the next day
im a mechanic for 20 years it was fun when i was young in my 20s but when i got i my late 30s i got really burned out bei g a mechanic hope u dont get tired of wrenching on cars for 20 plus years
enrique fernandez shit I just hitting 27 and my knees are to point of killing me (looking for new place that has a garage and installing a lift
"They can sue you"
Yep thats motivating me to get an LLC to protect my sh1t haha
LOL I’m digging this video because I’m currently a UTI student taking my last course on power and performance 3. That advertisement. LOL. I’m one of those sucker ones. I can’t wait to get my feet wet and experience it myself.
Yea cant lie it looks awesome and fun. But I dont think I'll ever be working at a dyno tuning shop as fun as it sounds
I think I will put myself trough Lincoln Tech, been holding a wrench in my hands since like 6, helping my father rebuilding engines. I am employed as electronics tech, fixing various circuit boards also experienced copier/printer tech, but I love cars and do a lot of maintenance/repairs on family cars, might as well learn more at school and get certificate... hey you never know what life preps for you, right...
I've been doing this stuff my hole life. I grew up in the garage so it was easy for me. It happens all the time, guys will go down that road just to realize its not for them. It can get very frustrating especially if you live in the rust belt. One thing someone should consider before making the decision. Ask your self this, do I love mechanical science or do I want to become a mechanic because I think im going to be working on cool cars. If the answer is truthfully, cool cars. Than perhaps your better off doing it as a hobby instead. Its not to sound mean or discouraging. Somebody is going to invest they're time into showing you the ropes. If half way though you decide this is not your thing. That someone has just waisted they're time with you and has to start over again with someone else. When this happens to someone enough, they lose intrest in taking on apprentices.
I was a logger before a tech so when I went into mechanic it was a relief compare to the sketchy stuff in the logging industry
THANX for the information, I will keep watching, I'm about to start in January of 2023
Hi, im a 15 year old boy from norway, i love how the car works and all that stuff. And this video has really inspired me to learn more. 10/10
Great point about liability and another thing when people talk about tools nobody ever says anything about fender covers but they are a must have if a custermors car gets scratched they will notice it and I don't think the shop foreman would like that very much I was taught that's the first step after you open the hood I even put a 5 dollar moving blanket over the front grill I've never scratched a car and don't want to
Good video bro . What you said really sums it up. Facts, school is not the important part , experience is what makes you worth more , and yea getting hurt in a day to day basis is ass, getting cuts and busting knuckles is not good . But one good thing is the friends that you make along the way and the experience you gain from working on cars.
Very true I've met some great quality people from working in the industry.
I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m going to apply myself
hahaha that's how i feel whenever i'm underneath the car, and i always think and prepare whether i'm fast enough to make it out if car drops. haha
I hate dealerships down sizing whenever they get a chance. I know it’s not common with the more premium tier manufacturers but I’m laid off now. I went through this once before I graduated in 08 during the auto recession. It’s a struggle and if you find a shop that you can make a living at think twice before shopping around. There are not many shops left that you can retire at.
Yea I dont see retirement from any shop a good deal unless your working union or for the state. We have no pension plan. Expected to either save up with 401k or live off some baby social security checks lol
Thanks for keeping it real Nick. Double check them nutz, dope advice !! Peace !!
very helpfull comments im glad you asked them to comment their favorite and least favorite parts
I want to become specialized in ford motors, I'm really happy to finally want to do something with my life & i can't wait to rebuild mustangs!
Update: I want to specialize in Nissan so I can own a R35 in the garage & daily a 370z. 😂
@@pace7 im thinking becoming a BMW master tech for my 3 series
@@eliwadley4215 BMW techs get paid more because of the special tools used on the car right?
@@pace7 I believe so but who knows i work at autozone right now and im saving money to buy a 328i probably 2007 model or so i was thinking about going to UTI but now all these videos make me second guess it
@@eliwadley4215 id say just buy a 2016 + german car older ones have those infamous bmw, audi, mecedes issues
that little story about the spring compression tool is exactly why I'm scared of that tool. I heard a similar story from my auto tech teacher in high school, obviously trying to scare us because high schoolers are stupid and need to be scared of that tool
In my opinion it’s best to start as tire Technician it’s a gateway to front end work inner and outer tie end rods struts and alignments it’s great a way to start
I went 4k into debt thinking I wouldn't have any tools given to me well I was wrong lol. I got a sunnex box and about 3k worth of tools. Day one was great. Like Christmas!
You should do some t shirts or some dope decals/vinyl’s
I'm open for ideas
i’m completely terrified, thanks man😂
Take care of your knees, always use a foam mat. Kneeling on concrete to set the rack and stuff will destroy them.
My great grandpa was a mechanic grandpa and dad and I just grew up in a shop at ever uncle's aswell 😆 my mom owns a shop it's really all I know started with starter n alternator repair at 12 with my dad then I went too school aswell worked for multi dealerships and pop shops and it's what I love too do I love to diagnose and there is always something too learn new in the automotive industry
Very true bro I like the work I’ve gotten into and you really brought to light the points you have to pay attention too and think about while getting into it
I'm still getting started in my automotive career, as I've only been at a Mazda Dealership for about 16 months now and I only took a few high school classes about automotive and I can say I really enjoy doing diag because of solving the problem and critical thinking is a great feeling when you understand how something works and you fix it. I love tow ins because they are wide ranges of possible issues. Or just a key program. I do not like being at such a small dealership because all 4 techs are doing EVERYTHING and sometimes things do get very stressful when service writers start asking about finish times and such. Also we are all doing used cars too. There's no lube team, or used car team. It's a lot.
Other than that I really enjoy it, but I do like how you pointed out safety, because some people don't even use their brains and put everyone else in these sketchy scenarios because someone's too lazy to move the car backwards a bit to make sure the lift points are correct. And stuff like that. It's actually a really important thing that's often over looked!
Always had a passion to diagnose and fix things. Been in the business many decades. It's hard work! I mean very hard work. However in time ⌚ perhaps decades you get the Respect and the Money 💵 😂
My advise.... if you Love what you do on a daily basis than the work will feel effortless.
love being around like mind people makes for a good atmosphere to work in
Been turning wrenches for 10 years now and I been stressed out for years 😂 I hate coworkers and bosses good thing you have RUclips going for you.
I went to MMI for Harley, wound up working for 7 years at a Honda/Kawasaki shop. The shop I worked out refused to pay mechanics by hours turned and when the economy got bad and no one was buying new toys we (the mechanics) were told that we were making more money than any other part of the business and we were actually paying everyone else's salary. Everyone else was literally just standing around talking. If we stopped to talk to them while waiting on a parts guy to grab the parts we needed, we would be asked why we weren't in the back turning wrenches. Once the economy got better I asked for a raise and they said they didn't have the money, so I quit and I have worked for myself for the last 12 years.
Best YT channel, keep up the awesome work!
I went to school for both automotive and heavy duty class 8 diesel. When I started my job at a Volvo/Mack class 8 dealer I didn't know shit. School teaches theory's but not how to actually do the job.
Love these videos man! Been watching for a long time!
Hell yea thanks!
I got my certificate in 2005 but didn’t pursue the career and became a paint contractor due to mortgage and bills, I am successful in my trade as a license contractor but it is not my passion, I love working vehicle for family and friends. I know decided to pursue my passion of being a new 2020 auto technician, this is because I work so hard and put a lot of stress on my body now so I might as well do it on what I like.
"I mean right now in BMW- *gurgle noises* ...is kinda cooler-"
Been turning wrenches for over 35 years, rebuilded engines, transmissions and diffs back in the days, it`s not about jetting a carb, points and condensers anymore, if you love what you do, you`ll never work a day in your life.
This is the second video I watched from you I do enjoy them. I would like to see you do a video about why is it that it's so hard for people to be do it yourself mechanic today as in the past. Also if you can make a video about what you should consider before doing a repair yourself after watching RUclips video on how to do the repair?
Unfortunately I don't have factory eyes, I have aftermarket glasses 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the videos bro! I’m in school right now and your videos help out a lot.