How to become a Mechanic
02-29-2012, 06:12 PM
#101
Banned
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hinesville GA
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I like members of the opposite sex. You like members of the same sex? Apparently the military is better represented by homophobes and racists than professional and effective soldiers, regardless of their orientation or ethnicity.
I'm working with the mechanic here in Arizona who's been fixing my Camaro...spent a lot of time (and money) fixing this car, and learned a lot about it. So, he's going to start teaching me, and I'm investing some of my deployment money in starting an actual business
I'm working with the mechanic here in Arizona who's been fixing my Camaro...spent a lot of time (and money) fixing this car, and learned a lot about it. So, he's going to start teaching me, and I'm investing some of my deployment money in starting an actual business
03-04-2012, 05:12 PM
#103
On The Tree
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oil changes are easy so I'd start there by trying to get a job at an oil change place. Although I would never make it a career. Working on my car or helping buddies out is one thing. But I refuse to do it for the rest of my life. Keep in mind some mechanics make very good money and some make jack ****. I've seen shops where some of the techs have STI's and 370z and then an AAMCO where everyone had shitty cars. Like someone else said tho Master techs tend to make good money and so do Managers at shops. I think this type of job is more based on preference. I like it as a hobby not a job.
03-10-2012, 11:30 AM
#105
Teching In
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
IMO, If you are looking for work at a specific company, a great way to figure out how much the employees make is to look in the parking lot at the type of cars they drive. That doesn't always work in the automotive industry though as those mechanics probably have all their money tied up in tools. But I mean, if you are making a good deal of money and are smart enough to not pay $100 for a snap-on wrench or $50 for a screwdriver, then I would think you would not be driving around in some 20 year old rust bucket pos beater. Then again, some people, leave their nice cars at home for the morning m-f commutes to avoid unwanted accidents by all the bad drivers out there.
03-12-2012, 09:10 PM
#106
IMO, If you are looking for work at a specific company, a great way to figure out how much the employees make is to look in the parking lot at the type of cars they drive. That doesn't always work in the automotive industry though as those mechanics probably have all their money tied up in tools. But I mean, if you are making a good deal of money and are smart enough to not pay $100 for a snap-on wrench or $50 for a screwdriver, then I would think you would not be driving around in some 20 year old rust bucket pos beater. Then again, some people, leave their nice cars at home for the morning m-f commutes to avoid unwanted accidents by all the bad drivers out there.
03-12-2012, 11:20 PM
#108
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: the shit hole of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posts: 251
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Yup, thats what I did when I was turning wrenches. Once in a whiile the SS made an apearance at the shop, but mainly if I had something to mess with on it.
Last edited by Tall Guy; 03-23-2012 at 09:58 AM. Reason: spelling
03-23-2012, 12:40 AM
#109
TECH Addict
iTrader: (76)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,977
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've been a mechanic for 10 years going on 11 pay isn't the greatest but it gets me through. I wish I had stayed in school and went to college for something else, but I love working on engines. But it deffinatly takes its toll on the fun factor of working on your own stuff.
