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
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
@@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 💭
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
@@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.
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
@@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
@@tatianadiaz3986 If your referring to my Career, I worked as a Lube Tech at different independent shops before landing a Job at a Toyota Dealership. It was from there I started learning more about the brand by doing Regular maintenance. For the Next 7yrs, from the time I started, my Dealership sent me to UOT, University of Toyota, in San Ramon Ca. I still report back there from time time time to keep up with the current technology that are currently in our vehicles.
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.
@@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.
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'm 15 and I have been taking autos classes at my school for the past year or so and I have loved it so far and I love the satisfaction of learning something new and being able to work on cars correctly when i turn 16 soon I'm gonna try to get a job in the industry and I plan on becoming some form of automotive technician when I'm older
Go for it man. Been into engines for a while now and took a job as a small engine mechanic recently. It’s rewarding if you truly enjoy the career. Being 16 will limit you (trust me, I’m 16), but it’s a matter of proving yourself and getting up and doing what you can, and learning constantly.
@@yairv101 it might take a few weeks but find your "groove". A routine that you find that works for you to knock out cars correctly and quickly. Make sure your higher-ups can see the work you're putting in so they can consider you for a higher position.
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
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.
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
I decided to be a mechanic when i started to restore my car. As tedious and time consuming it can be, just me, silence and my machine is are the most peaceful ive been
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
I left a couple of lugnuts loose on a car. But it wasn't just any car. It was the service writer's sisters car. It stung the most because I care about him a lot and I'm pretty sure his sister felt a bit distrot. Her wheel didn't fall off but she did feel her wheel start wobbling and she pulled over. I was rushing and forgot to torque her wheels down. Coincidentally my torque wrench had failed on me the next day so I bought an Icon double beam one from Harbor Freight and it was 140. But yeah don't rush on a job especially if it's safety related. Another example I have is I did a brake job on a Hyundai Genesis G80 and this time I did tighten everything down tight. However a few days later I see a Hyundai Genesis and sure enough it was the same one I did the brake job on. One of the brake caliper bolts backed out on its own due to vibrations. I never knew the real answer why it backed out but my theory was that I accidentally got brake lubricant on the threads of the caliper mounting bolts because the bolts came out cleanly. So I would make sure I didn't get grease on my caliper mounting bolts and hadn't had an issue since. Using medium strength thread locker is always a good idea. That's why it's so hard to get caliper mounting bolts off of late model GM trucks. Except GM trucks use high strength thread locker from the factory that's usually yellow. Down use high strength, especially if it says "heat required" to remove. Efficiency is key on a brake job and you don't want to make it harder on you in the future if this is a regular customer or if it's your personal car.
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!
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
@´` ´` 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.
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
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
My favorite job is swapping engines for hyundai. Our engines always blow up around 100k miles and I love just vibing and listening to music while replacing engine blocks. Can get em done in about a day now compared to 2 and a half when I first started doing em.
I had a local Hyundai dealer in Louisiana say fuck 5w20 and use Rotella t4 15w40. His 2011 sonata is still alive for that alone lol. The 2.4s just eat thin oils.
Let's be honest. It's all about marketing. They say it's fun and exciting. But that's just marketing. The real fun is when you actually love what you do. I took up IT course cause technology is ever growing and my parents told me it's a good paying job. Truth is. I always wanted to work in the automotive industry. Not because the hype is there, but because I was curious to how the machine operated. My goal is to open up my own shop and hopefully down the road. Restore the classics. Nothing's more satisfying to see an old breed coming to life.
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."
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
@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
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!!
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
What I love: the ever ending knowledge that you learn from each and every car (some problems are similar, not all the same solution). What I hate: customers.. impatient, uncertain, uninformed and clueless customers specifically.
Most of my issues with being a mechanic are issues with any type of employment, but at least with working on cars I get a personal satisfaction and a drive to keep going and succeed, because once I pay my dues I can easily and realistically become the boss, and then I won't be restricted with those issues
i love new challenges and the feeling of completing a timely job in a short but efficient period of time. what i hate are the service consultants with their heads up in the clouds not checking my ASR requests 😂
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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'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 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
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.
@@ryancilione299 hey man, I’m about to graduate high school and I love wrenching on cars etc. and really thinking about following this career, any update on how’s it going? How’s the pay, is it hard to move up, what kind of shop should I work at to start my career?
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! 👍.
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.
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 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?
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(-:
I went to UTI with that guy (Adam) in the video! I love being a tech for a lot of reasons such as I know everything and more that I always wanted to know about cars. I’m not saying I know everything but I know what I always wanted to know. Also, I am a tool junkie so I have an excuse to buy tools all the time. I like that I don’t sit at a desk and work in an office. I like seeing physical results of my work - a fixed car that was broken when it came to me. I like learning the new cars that come out. The only thing I really hate about the job is we always have to be perfect. I mean if we make one small mistake on a major repair we have to fix it for free. I’ve seen some pretty big screw ups from the factory that us techs fix. I always think “the guy who did this is paid hourly and will never know or care that he fucked this up because he’s got me to fix it - his paycheck will be the same regardless. If I make that same exact mistake, my paycheck is lower because I’m working for free to fix it. Other than that, wrenching is mostly rainbows and unicorns! 🤪
I feel the industry has this mentality that if you fuck up ONCE you don't know what you are doing or as if its the end of the world. Too much stress worrying about if the customer will come back claiming something is wrong
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 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.
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
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.
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 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 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.
I work in express just trying to work my way up and get the experience down to become a certified tech. ASE studying to come, keep you updated dawg. Working at Toyota.
Will school teach me how to rebuild and switch out motors ? Just the excitement alone of switching out motors and doing projects give me a rush. That’s really all I wanna do, not as a career but just pure fun!
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
hi im 15 and going to a car mechanic high school this realy helped with my mind set to what im gonna become and what im going to do for a living realy thank you
Your reaction to the UTi video🤣🤣🤣 bro I'm out in two years from the Army and I'll be 33 but you making me feel like "damn, is my body gonna survive being a tech for another 15-20 years?”😥
I’m 25 been a tech since 18 , my co worker is 75 and every day he gets busy , not saying he isn’t in pain the man is bionic , but u should not be complaining lol
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.
I’ve decided to become a mechanic due to many reasons but the main one was because when I was 8 years of age I helped my grandfather install a 3.4 litter engine on a 1996 4Runner and we’ll eversince I’ve been inspired working on cars🗿
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
Totally agree with you with safety. Safety glasses, knee pads or a kneeling pad, and I can’t stress this enough… wear your gloves. It looks cool with your hands are dirty but after seeing my grandfathers hands. I wear my diamond grips every day for almost every job.
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.
I'm 20 and I'm a flat rate technician/apprentice at Tire kingdom. I love my job, but I was that guy that thought I was the shit doing huge jobs, until I became a technician and diagnostics came along. A lot of guys my age have that same logic... just because you can 2jz swap a 240sx doesn't mean you can handle a mechanics position.... Second is jealousy, like I said (IM 20 YEAR OLD). I have a good mindset and have good patients. Being so young and having 30 and 40 year olds run under you is tough.
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
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?
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
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
I a tech at Peterson Toyota in Boise Idaho, most dealerships affiliated with a manufacturer like Toyota offer certification programs and classes you can take both online and in person they’re often free to you or paid for by your dealership and more often than not once you’ve been around your dealer for a little while your service manager might sponsor you to get your ASE certs personally I think that’s better than college on the job training, classes, and certifications
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.
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.
im doing an highschool mechainc,i do my practice at porsche and i rlly need to learn a lot of things but i feel like school dosent teach me all the things that i really need to know
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
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’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?
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?
😭😭😭
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
I became a tech because I love doing air bag recalls
😂😂😂
🤣🤣
Bruh
Lmao!
I became a Honda tech because I love doing Gauge Cluster update recalls for .5
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?
I like being a Problem Solver. After years of doing this, I get to put My Daughters through College!
20yrs Toyota Technician
@@tatianadiaz3986 If your referring to my Career, I worked as a Lube Tech at different independent shops before landing a Job at a Toyota Dealership. It was from there I started learning more about the brand by doing Regular maintenance. For the Next 7yrs, from the time I started, my Dealership sent me to UOT, University of Toyota, in San Ramon Ca. I still report back there from time time time to keep up with the current technology that are currently in our vehicles.
Don’t put your kids through college
@@tatianadiaz3986 there’s plenty of female mechanics , I wish you luck.
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'm 15 and I have been taking autos classes at my school for the past year or so and I have loved it so far and I love the satisfaction of learning something new and being able to work on cars correctly when i turn 16 soon I'm gonna try to get a job in the industry and I plan on becoming some form of automotive technician when I'm older
Go for it man. Been into engines for a while now and took a job as a small engine mechanic recently. It’s rewarding if you truly enjoy the career. Being 16 will limit you (trust me, I’m 16), but it’s a matter of proving yourself and getting up and doing what you can, and learning constantly.
@@dallasdixon1134 im hopefully going to be a lube tech any recommendations/tips on what to do to more efficient or to get along with co workers
@@yairv101 it might take a few weeks but find your "groove". A routine that you find that works for you to knock out cars correctly and quickly. Make sure your higher-ups can see the work you're putting in so they can consider you for a higher position.
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
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.
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 decided to be a mechanic when i started to restore my car. As tedious and time consuming it can be, just me, silence and my machine is are the most peaceful ive been
I’m wanting to learn just so I can learn how to fix my own vehicle
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 left a couple of lugnuts loose on a car. But it wasn't just any car. It was the service writer's sisters car. It stung the most because I care about him a lot and I'm pretty sure his sister felt a bit distrot. Her wheel didn't fall off but she did feel her wheel start wobbling and she pulled over. I was rushing and forgot to torque her wheels down. Coincidentally my torque wrench had failed on me the next day so I bought an Icon double beam one from Harbor Freight and it was 140. But yeah don't rush on a job especially if it's safety related. Another example I have is I did a brake job on a Hyundai Genesis G80 and this time I did tighten everything down tight. However a few days later I see a Hyundai Genesis and sure enough it was the same one I did the brake job on. One of the brake caliper bolts backed out on its own due to vibrations. I never knew the real answer why it backed out but my theory was that I accidentally got brake lubricant on the threads of the caliper mounting bolts because the bolts came out cleanly. So I would make sure I didn't get grease on my caliper mounting bolts and hadn't had an issue since. Using medium strength thread locker is always a good idea. That's why it's so hard to get caliper mounting bolts off of late model GM trucks. Except GM trucks use high strength thread locker from the factory that's usually yellow. Down use high strength, especially if it says "heat required" to remove. Efficiency is key on a brake job and you don't want to make it harder on you in the future if this is a regular customer or if it's your personal car.
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
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.
The best thing about it is , tackling the different challenges that come up every day . Expanding knowledge
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
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😑😑
My favorite job is swapping engines for hyundai. Our engines always blow up around 100k miles and I love just vibing and listening to music while replacing engine blocks. Can get em done in about a day now compared to 2 and a half when I first started doing em.
I had a local Hyundai dealer in Louisiana say fuck 5w20 and use Rotella t4 15w40. His 2011 sonata is still alive for that alone lol. The 2.4s just eat thin oils.
Nice I've heard you Hyundai guys do alot of engine replacements
7 yrs former tech nd many short blocks nd long blocks nd transmissions lol 😆
Yessir you are a true professional now!!!!
Never give up!!!!!
Let's be honest. It's all about marketing. They say it's fun and exciting. But that's just marketing. The real fun is when you actually love what you do. I took up IT course cause technology is ever growing and my parents told me it's a good paying job. Truth is. I always wanted to work in the automotive industry. Not because the hype is there, but because I was curious to how the machine operated. My goal is to open up my own shop and hopefully down the road. Restore the classics. Nothing's more satisfying to see an old breed coming to life.
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."
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
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!!
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!!!!!!
What I love: the ever ending knowledge that you learn from each and every car (some problems are similar, not all the same solution).
What I hate: customers.. impatient, uncertain, uninformed and clueless customers specifically.
Most of my issues with being a mechanic are issues with any type of employment, but at least with working on cars I get a personal satisfaction and a drive to keep going and succeed, because once I pay my dues I can easily and realistically become the boss, and then I won't be restricted with those issues
i love new challenges and the feeling of completing a timely job in a short but efficient period of time. what i hate are the service consultants with their heads up in the clouds not checking my ASR requests 😂
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
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
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
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?
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 😂😂
I work at costco but kinda want a real career. I’m considering auto mechanic but you definitely give me alot to think about. Thanks.
When the co-workers move away when they see the new guy on the spring compressor 😂
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.
You are right, everything in this life, has positive and negative,
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.
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.
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
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!!!!!!
jeez i want to go to school for this but now kinda second guessing😂
Same bro
I start at a garage tomorrow and I’m now second guessing
@@Dazzamac71 how is it goin so far?
@@s.m.m9793 he probably quit
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
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'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 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’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 😂😂😂
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.
Turning 35 and have been thinking of changing careers. Thank you for this video!
Update: first day in the shop tomorrow
@@ryancilione299 how’d it go bro!!?
@@Luvsfabbed good! Been in the shop for a week. Mostly testing and such but have lots of guys that want to teach. Super excited.
@@ryancilione299 hey man, I’m about to graduate high school and I love wrenching on cars etc. and really thinking about following this career, any update on how’s it going? How’s the pay, is it hard to move up, what kind of shop should I work at to start my career?
Bro I had my leg amputated and I can still work as a mechanic. There is still hope folks lol
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! 👍.
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
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 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 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.
I want to not forget all of this reminders
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
I went to UTI with that guy (Adam) in the video! I love being a tech for a lot of reasons such as I know everything and more that I always wanted to know about cars. I’m not saying I know everything but I know what I always wanted to know. Also, I am a tool junkie so I have an excuse to buy tools all the time. I like that I don’t sit at a desk and work in an office. I like seeing physical results of my work - a fixed car that was broken when it came to me. I like learning the new cars that come out. The only thing I really hate about the job is we always have to be perfect. I mean if we make one small mistake on a major repair we have to fix it for free. I’ve seen some pretty big screw ups from the factory that us techs fix. I always think “the guy who did this is paid hourly and will never know or care that he fucked this up because he’s got me to fix it - his paycheck will be the same regardless. If I make that same exact mistake, my paycheck is lower because I’m working for free to fix it. Other than that, wrenching is mostly rainbows and unicorns! 🤪
I feel the industry has this mentality that if you fuck up ONCE you don't know what you are doing or as if its the end of the world. Too much stress worrying about if the customer will come back claiming something is wrong
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 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 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!
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.
Great video, I’m thinking about going into this field and these were some good things to know before hand 👌🏻
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 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 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.
Service writer: waiter!
Me: LET THEM WAIT!!!
What I don’t like about being a mechanic is the big investment in tools you have to do and the little pay dealership gives for the trade
Fav bout being a mechanic is actually fixing a problem from start to finish worst is doing oil changes lol
I work in express just trying to work my way up and get the experience down to become a certified tech. ASE studying to come, keep you updated dawg. Working at Toyota.
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
Will school teach me how to rebuild and switch out motors ? Just the excitement alone of switching out motors and doing projects give me a rush. That’s really all I wanna do, not as a career but just pure fun!
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
hi im 15 and going to a car mechanic high school this realy helped with my mind set to what im gonna become and what im going to do for a living realy thank you
i’m completely terrified, thanks man😂
Your reaction to the UTi video🤣🤣🤣 bro I'm out in two years from the Army and I'll be 33 but you making me feel like "damn, is my body gonna survive being a tech for another 15-20 years?”😥
Just something to think about. I see techs here in there 50s still killing the game just depends on the person and what kind of work your doing
I just started in automotive trade 4 years ago I am 37 now sometimes it's hell on my body but most the time it's easy small stuff and I am loving it
I’m 25 been a tech since 18 , my co worker is 75 and every day he gets busy , not saying he isn’t in pain the man is bionic , but u should not be complaining lol
@@danielgerhardt4692 I've been in the military for 10 years so my body has aged to that of a 50 year old🤷🏻♂️
(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
A mechanics Garage is basically a never ending Final Destination narrative
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’ve decided to become a mechanic due to many reasons but the main one was because when I was 8 years of age I helped my grandfather install a 3.4 litter engine on a 1996 4Runner and we’ll eversince I’ve been inspired working on cars🗿
THANX for the information, I will keep watching, I'm about to start in January of 2023
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
Totally agree with you with safety. Safety glasses, knee pads or a kneeling pad, and I can’t stress this enough… wear your gloves. It looks cool with your hands are dirty but after seeing my grandfathers hands. I wear my diamond grips every day for almost every job.
Yea, knee pads for when your asking for a raise…lol
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'm 20 and I'm a flat rate technician/apprentice at Tire kingdom. I love my job, but I was that guy that thought I was the shit doing huge jobs, until I became a technician and diagnostics came along. A lot of guys my age have that same logic... just because you can 2jz swap a 240sx doesn't mean you can handle a mechanics position.... Second is jealousy, like I said (IM 20 YEAR OLD). I have a good mindset and have good patients. Being so young and having 30 and 40 year olds run under you is tough.
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
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?
I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m going to apply myself
I wanted to see if it's better to go to technician school or just go through a dealership
Always better to have some schooling on paper, but you will learn more through working in the field no doubt.
Take care of your knees, always use a foam mat. Kneeling on concrete to set the rack and stuff will destroy them.
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.
A lot of things can be avoided if you hit the gym. Strengthen your body up.
Facts
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
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
I a tech at Peterson Toyota in Boise Idaho, most dealerships affiliated with a manufacturer like Toyota offer certification programs and classes you can take both online and in person they’re often free to you or paid for by your dealership and more often than not once you’ve been around your dealer for a little while your service manager might sponsor you to get your ASE certs personally I think that’s better than college on the job training, classes, and certifications
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
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 😂
im doing an highschool mechainc,i do my practice at porsche and i rlly need to learn a lot of things but i feel like school dosent teach me all the things that i really need to know
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