Reasons To Become A Mechanic in 2023

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Lets end 2022 off on a positive note. I wanted to make this video to explain my top reasons I feel you should still pursue a career as a mechanic/automotive technician. Cheers to 2022 its been a good year!

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[Rooster.]

What I love about being a mechanic, you can curse and be loud whenever you want and no one will look at you weird 😂😂

[RefiningReason]

I love being a mechanic. I was in law enforcement and left that career, bouncing job to job till I sort of got in this field by accident. I’ve stayed in it because its the only job I found over all that time besides law enforcement that let me use my brain and didn’t require a degree

[ivanmoreno]

A big thing that employers don't take into account is the health risks of being a mechanic. On top of the crappy pay, the high cancer rate in this field is high. We are exposed to oil and other cancer causing agents and that isn't factored into our pay. I know too many mechanics who have had cancer

[flowsquadlife]

Started out as a Toyota lube tech in 2017, left in 2018. Went to Nissan in 2019-2022 and now currently at Audi. My personal opinion on this trade and industry is that there are ups and downs, good and bad days, and frustrating moments especially with labor times, engineers brilliant ideas on part placement, etc. Overall, I still believe it’s like anything, you get out what you put in. You may have to float around to different shops or manufacturers before finding the place that fits you and that is ok. Overall I’ve learned a lot over the years and I’m still and forever going to be learning. My advice is, try it and see and don’t quit the entire industry after one place cuz there are many different places and you may have to experiment to find one that fits you. Is it a perfect trade? Absolutely not but there is no perfect job or career. Give it a shot if you wanna see how it is cuz you may love it and if you don’t over sometime for any reason, at least you experienced and learned something. Another thing is that the car industry is like having multiple trades skills in one because you need to know how to do many things. Hope this helps anyone.

[beastfromtheeast]

I don’t think it’s dying, I think that there’s a shift in what attracts the new generation. Now, the trade is in high demand meaning dealership shops are short staffed so the training is going to be a very fast pace, almost sink or swim type of training. So I advise anybody that wants to go in to have a really good mechanical aptitude in automotive meaning you’ve been doing oil changes, brakes, suspension, minor electrical, etc. before hand. In this industry, you either have it or you don’t and you have to have a extremely good work ethic.

[markatshop]

I worked as a mechanic for over 50 years - at a Toyota dealership the last 16 years. I liked it just fine. I always had work - I never had trouble making a living. Of course you have to be willing to work. I would recommend it.

[alfredbernal]

Being a mechanic is great when you are a mobile self-employed Mechanic👨🏻‍🔧. Money🤑 is all yours instead of a small percentage for all of your hard work & time.

[adamm]

I'm a mechanic because of something my grandfather said. He said "don't do what you want, do what your good at" I'm a natural skilled mechanic, I never struggled developing those skills.

If I did what I really wanted, I'd be a bartender and cook.

Not saying I hate being a mechanic, but I'm a way better mechanic then a cook.

[Ralph]

I was a smog check technician for 5 years, then I realized that I wasn’t good at working on cars so I became a welder/metal fabricator and after seven years I have my own iron works company. But I think Being a mechanic is still a great career, I learned in one of your videos that mechanics make double minimum wage so at least $30 per hour. That’s pretty good money if you ask me! You just gotta be wise and save it. So I think it’s still worth becoming a technician if you enjoy and if you feel that you’re good at it.

[turbro]

Just got accepted to lube tech at Toyota I don't know what to expect but I'm very nervous and excited

[Troy_Built]

Thank you for pointing me to the Driving for Answers video. It amazes me that people simply aren't paying attention. There is a lot to be said for a lift. I no longer have access to one and I dread doing a lot of things I used to think were easy.

[ThatNeon]

Im still young, in high school in fact. I started working at a shop and I do the little jobs, oils changes, changing tires, cleaning and sweeping, and lots of shadowing. I do the dirty work and pick up after the older guys in the shop, and even then, I love it! I love the environment. I love the people. I love seeing the cars that come in. I love learning and seeing new ways of doing things. There’s so much I’m ready and willing to learn. I can’t wait to earn my own spot in the shop and build my tool collection. I want to grow and build a profession that will do me well in life.

[PRYRA]

Honestly this career isn't bad at all. The money is good and the day goes quick when you are in the zone. When you start out go slow, learn the process and observe how others go about it. Then work on speed. #1. Invest in tools > Invests in your Career which makes you >> $$$ (Don't go crazy getting top shelf tools but get decent ones to ease that frustration. longer ratchets etc..) #2. PHOTOGRAPHS!!! Lot's and Lot's make it easier for yourself so you don't have to scratch your head putting stuff together. #3. Do it slow and right, car will roll just fine. Do it fast and wrong, You'll stay up all nightlong.

[matasgarage]

I went to TTen program and I worked as a tech for Toyota for 4 different dealers and the system is the same. System is set for techs and writers to be against each other. For me this was frustrating imagine having a bad day dealing just bs work all day and dealing with writers not paying you for some hours and on top of that there’s times they don’t deliver the right story to the customer for them to sell the job( not all writer but most)But when things go wrong who’s fault is it of course the tech. Working for a dealer didn’t work out for me, but it doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy working on cars specially when working on my own project. The point is, if you are looking to be a technician you should look around what is the best dealer or independent shop for you .That’s my story as a Toyota tech. ✌️ out

[phatdad]

at 41 started at a diesel tech school back in July and I have 2 months left I work at cat now and my only regret waws not doing it sooner

[Supra_Mickey]

I love working on cars. It’s solving a constant puzzle you have to find out and when you take it all apart fix something and put it back together you feel accomplished. Whether you are auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, heavy equipment, or fleet mechanic the field is open with opportunities. I’d recommend getting a quick Jack to lift your vehicle at least a bit off the ground

[nthny-niux]

I’ve worked at an independent shop as a new mechanic for a few months now and i do not regret it, ive learned sm and made good money not just at work but also on my days off doing tune ups and other small jobs, being able to work on your car at the shop is also great ive saved sm money installing my own stuff

[randomguy]

I left this line of work a few months ago. It truly is not a good career if you “kind of” like this type of work. The amount of stress on your body does not justify doing this every day. The mechanic isn’t like it used to be in the 60s, 70s, 80s. The amount of bs you have to take apart just to change a simple part is beyond me.

[ygoteamtarox]

This is not an easy career to be in at all. You have to devote so much of yourself to be successful, and if you’re not willing to do that and be okay with it, you’re just not going to be happy. It’s extremely demanding and stressful. That being said, I just couldn’t see myself doing anything else. It’s very fulfilling and for people who love a challenge like me, it’s honestly enjoyable. Not to mention I’m 23 making 70-80k which is not bad at all for not going to college and not even finishing trade school with no debt

[sfilty]

Been a Honda Express Tech for 3 years now. I love how fast the day goes for me.