Should You Become a Mechanic

How to become a mechanic. Should you become a mechanic, what you need to know with Scotty Kilmer. Is it worth becoming an automotive technician or mechanic? Should I go to tech school? The truth about automotive tech schools, trade schools and auto shops. The pros and cons of becoming an auto mechanic. What you need to know about the automotive industry before you decide to become a mechanic. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.

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⬇️Things used in this video:
1. Common Sense

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This is the people's automotive channel! Learn how to fix your car and how it works. Get a chance to show off your own car on Sundays. Or show off your own car mod on Wednesdays. Tool giveaways every Monday to help you with your own car projects. Or enter your car to compete in the Car vs Car contest every Thursday. We have a new video every day! I've been an auto mechanic for the past 50 years and I'm here to share my knowledge with you.

Here's our weekly video schedule:
Monday: Tool giveaway
Tuesday: Auto repair video
Wednesday: Viewers car mod show off
Thursday: Car vs Car Contest AND Live podcast, car question and answer
Friday: Auto repair video
Saturday: Second Live podcast, car question and answer
Sunday: Viewers car show off

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[TheAntarcticEmperor]

I worked with a guy who said he learned more in his first week at the shop than he did in a whole year at auto tech school. Experience really is king.

[barrymccaulkiner]

Here's the thing: if you like fixing cars as a hobby, keep it a hobby. You fix cars because you WANT to, not because you HAVE to.
There's nothing worse than getting burned out on something you used to enjoy doing.

That's why I'm going through the motions to get out of the business.

[abdomar]

I posted on a local FB group that I can fix just about anything on a car, and I'm getting all kinds of requests. I'm learning so much just from forums. I'm not a certified mechanic, but I'm damn good at diagnosing cars and fixing them too. I've done head gaskets to engine swaps. I try to follow the industry standards when rebuilding engines such as using assembly lube and what not. I also try to buy as many special service tools I can and I love buying them even if I end up using them once or twice. I've been fixing cars based off forums and repair manuals for the last 15 years and I'm only 28 now.

[joeybereallymad]

I love being able to fix my own car!! It's a amazing feeling!

[MitchGrooms]

LOVE that he puts the Mercedes twice emblem when he says you will be busy fixing cars, , LOL..

[jocrp]

If serious about being a mechanic, Start at a dealership, You will have little pay but everything you tear up learning will be under warranty and you wont have to pay for it.

[apexnazza]

I loved cars as a kid and after graduating highschool i was on the search for a job when my uncle in law told me out of the blue that if i would be interested in him teaching me first few days i did not know how to lower a floor jack and now 3 years later im diagnosing with scanners and fixing engine components day in and day out....thanks to universe for this opportunity 🤟

[magicrobharv]

Scotty, I love where you talk about how you're always going to be needed when a car breaks down, and then you show the Mercedes symbol. Great video!

[theshadypersonify]

I think Scotty's secret is that he does his car work OUTSIDE with natural light. Which elevate his levels of neurotransmitters keeping his mind sharp!!!

[markgigiel]

Good advice, Scotty. Knowing a good trade will never go out of style. Everyone tries to go to college now, so a degree isn't worth much. But, having a skill set is priceless. Electrician, plumber, carpenter, mechanic, it's all good. I literally know college grads that don't know how to use a screwdriver.

[sreilly]

I'm not a professional mechanic by any means, but have had 15 vehicles in my life and am only 31 years old. I'd buy cars cheap, clean and fix them up, and flip them for a small profit to help pay for college. I did my first oil change with my father at 6 years old. I now can tear down an entire car and all its parts and put it all back together. And I learned everything from my father, uncle and others that have been motor heads or owned their own shops for 40, 50, even 60 years!! I love working on cars so much that it's more of a hobby, but never wanted to make it a career because I feared I would grow tired of it. I only work on cars for friends and family, and my pricing is fair: pay for parts in cash, and pair for labor in beer!

And Scotty, I've been watching your channel for many years now, and you've got me out of jams several times. Thank you!

[oSTYNCLSYo]

Self taught with hands on and watched videos like Scotts to learn some stuff..it beats going to school.

[madmotorrepair]

Cant hold back a determined mechanic from success!

[JonnyDIY]

*Scotty Kilmer* "Master of his own Destiny" 😎

[halseyballistic]

I'm constantly working on our 3 cars. 1996 Toyota Camry 2.2l, 2001 Ford Focus ZTEC and 1998 Grand Marquis. They are good running and just keeping up maintenance and fixing worn parts keeps me busy. It's very awesome to know that I did not have to pay someone to fix anything and so rewarding to not only save a lot of money but that I know it's done right. It's very reassuring that my family is kept safe and not in the hands of some random local mechanic.

[Traveler]

I'm an aircraft mechanic. 2 years at cheap community college. Gotta pay your dues, but now employed by a major airline. Not hard on your body and pay (with OT) and benefits are $250K/year. Doubt your going to make that turning wrenches on cars.

[AussieTVMusic]

I'm a Mechanic. You can always find work. You'll never be unemployed.

[neshtheadsht]

I work at the TLE at a Walmart, even though we are limited in our services, you learn a TON. I’m loving it, and eventually when I’m ready to move to something more in-depth, having a Walmart tech certification will definitely help both in finding an employer AND learning how to fix cars in an actual auto shop.

[jeffwolfe]

Scotty Kilmer, I've been watching for years and I still enjoy the knowledge you share with novices and always give a respectful laugh at your creativity. Thanks again